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Recensión del artículo “la pregunta de investigación” de Carlos Alberto Ramos Galarza
Authors: Lobos-Rivera Marlon Elías , Flamenco Marvin Josué , Flores-Muñoz José Humberto
Published: December 2022

El objetivo de la presente recensión es señalar los aspectos más relevantes del artículo titulado “la pregunta de investigación” de Carlos Alberto Ramos Galarza. La pregunta de investigación es una parte medular de todo estudio científico que se realiza en distintos contextos, tanto académicos como profesionales. Para la elaboración de la recensión se realizó síntesis a través de una lectura comprensiva del artículo, luego de ello, se señalaron los elementos de mayor relevancia del artículo, haciendo a su vez comentarios enfocados en resaltar la postura de Ramos-Galarza. Se concluye que el aporte de Ramos-Galarza permite tener un mejor panorama al momento de elaborar una pregunta de investigación, ya que al formularse de manera errónea podría perjudicar toda la investigación.
Investigations on microbiome of the used clinical device revealed many uncultivable newer bacterial species associated with persistent chronic infections
Authors: Amar Ashutosh Kumar , Ramakrishnan Kalaivani , Sawant Ajit Ramesh , Karamveer Karamveer , Menon Jagdish , Tiwary Basant K. , Prashanth Kenchappa
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Chronic persistent device-related infections (DRIs) often give culture-negative results in a microbiological investigation. In such cases, investigations on the device metagenome might have a diagnostic value. Materials and Methods. The 16SrRNA gene sequence analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS) of clinical metagenome were performed to detect bacterial diversity on invasive medical devices possibly involved in culture-negative DRIs. Device samples were first subjected to microbiological investigation followed by metagenome analysis. Environmental DNA (e-DNA) isolated from device samples was subjected to 16SrRNA gene amplification followed by Sanger sequencing (n=14). In addition, NGS of the device metagenome was also performed (n=12). Five samples were only common in both methods. Results. Microbial growth was observed in only nine cases; among these, five cases were considered significant growth, and in the remaining four cases, growth was considered either insignificant or contaminated. Culture and sequencing analysis yielded identical results only in six cases. In culture-negative cases, Sanger sequencing of 16SrRNA gene and NGS of 16SrDNA microbiome was able to identify the presence of rarely described human pathogens, namely Streptococcus infantis, Gemella haemolysans, Meiothermus silvanus, Schlegelella aquatica, Rothia mucilaginosa, Serratia nematodiphila, and Enterobacter asburiae, along with some known common nosocomial pathogens. Bacterial species such as M. silvanus and S. nematodiphila that are never reported in human infection were also identified. Conclusions. Results of a small number of diverse samples of this pilot study might lead to a path to study a large number of device samples that may validate the diversity witnessed. The study shows that a culture free, a holistic metagenomic approach using NGS could help identify the pathogens in culture-negative chronic DRIs.
Praktek Akuntansi Perencanaan dan Penganggaran Dana Desa di Desa Pagersari Kecamatan Bergas Kota Semarang
Authors: Susilo Bambang Widjanarko , Mudjiyono Mudjiyono , Wahyuningsih Endang Dwi , Wicaksono Dimas Adi
Published: December 2022

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman praktik akuntansi perencanaan dan penganggaran dana desa di Desa Pagersari Kecamatan Bergas Kota Semarang. Metode ceramah yang menggunakan media visual sebagai penunjang peralatan dan diakhiri dengan sesi tanya jawab sangat efektif dalam penyampaian materi. Hal ini terlihat dari interaksi tanya jawab yang antusias di antara para peserta forum.
Caffeine Extraction from Local Tea Leaves and its Estimation by Iodometric Method
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, St Anthony’s College,  Shillong, Meghalaya, India, Diamai Siewdorlang , Kharkongor Icydora ,   Department of Chemistry, St Anthony’s College,  Shillong, Meghalaya, India, Ryntathiang Eveningstar , Kharbudon Rodridge Russel
Published: December 2022

The principal constituent of tea, which is responsible for all the properties, is the alkaloid caffeine. Theanine is an amino acid found only in tea leaves, which imparts a pleasantly sweet taste to tea. It is degraded to glutamic acid and has relaxation effects in humans. Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid and a stimulant drug. It is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyses and kills certain insects feeding on the plants, as well as enhancing the reward memory of pollinators. It is also found in coffee, tea, cola, guarana, mate, and other products. Caffeine - containing products have been consumed for hundreds of years for their pleasant flavour and stimulating effects. Caffeine is one of the most commonly used stimulants among athletes. In this paper we have discuss the extraction of caffeine from our local tea leaves, Namar Jongphi and Nalari Gold tea leaves available in the market. The liquid-liquid extraction method was followed for the extraction of caffeine and the estimation of the amount of caffeine was calculated and estimated by iodometric method.
DFT study of VO2 and Ag-VO2: Band structure and Density of state
Authors: Shekhawat Pushpendra Singh , Dwivedi Umesh K. , Choudhury Sandip Paul ,   Amity School of Applied Science, Amity University, Rajasthan, India
Published: December 2022

In this work we have studied the electronic properties of VO2 by employing the density functional theory (DFT). The CASTEP module was used for the simulation. 2x2x1 lattice of VO2 was used for study of the band structure and density of state. The electronic properties change significantly on doping the sample with Ag. Also, when Ag is doped in different quantities in VO2 , the bad gap is not the same as that of pure VO2 and the conductivity and dielectric constant also changes.
A study of the ITK used in fisheries and Bioresources of Lai Lyngdoh area, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Authors: Kharbani Jylliewkupar , Sawian Jasmine T. ,   Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong 793003, Meghalaya, India
Published: December 2022

Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) has been in use different districts of Meghalaya and it is of different types. In West Khasi hills of district few important ITK is used especially in connection with fish. Besides ITK, bioresources are seen to play an important role in the lives of indigenous communities in Lai Lyngdoh area. The Lai Lyngdoh area in Nongstoin is a group of 34 villages that falls under the jurisdiction of the three Lyngdoh i.e. Marskuin, Nonglwai and Nongkhlaw located in West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. The locals in the area mostly depend on the surrounding environment for their livelihood. From the surrounding forests and forest streams, a variety of minor products are harvested and a number of edibles which include wild fruits, leafy green, wild vegetables, mushroom, fish, frog, crustaceans, tubers and medicinal plants are also gathered. Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) in the use of bio-resources is still preserved and practised in the indigenous communities and the documentation of local culture and knowledge will play an important role in conservation process. These resources, however, need to be valued and used sustainably so that they can continue to support the community.
Innovative Methods in Monitoring and Analysis of Emission Production in Solid Fuel Heat Sources
Authors:   1Department of Power Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215, 010 26 Žilina, Slovak Republic, Nicolanská Miriam , Holubčík Michal
Published: December 2022

In this paper, different and innovative ideas of monitoring and analysis of emissions produces by small heat sources are presented and described. This paper follows up research made in master’s thesis from 2022 where two wireless prototypes meant for analyzing emission production were designed, constructed and successfully tested. First prototype made from Polymethymethacrylate (PMMA) successfully analyzed parameters such as concentration of CO, CO2, VOC or dust particles PM in air of indoor temperature during various types of tests. Second prototype made from stainless steel was used to analyze flue gases directly connected to the chimney from a household using small stove and different kinds of fuel. Evaluation of these experiments in IoT platform named ThingSpeak showed significant increase of concentration of emissions produced during burning unsuitable fuel (such as wet grass) compared to more suitable fuel such as dry wood.
Impact of Audit Failures and Internal Control on Performance of Public Companies in Oman
Authors:   Collage of Economics, Management and Information Systems, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman, AL-Maani Amira Awadh , Ahemed Essia Ries ,   Faculty of Business, Karabuk University, Karabük, Turkey
Published: December 2022

The main objective of this research is to examine the relationship between audit failures’ and internal control over a company’s performance. The research uses method of a quantitative method via questionnaire 22 auditors usable data based on State Audit Institution in Oman. The hypotheses of the current research used its variables via using Smart-PLS statistical instruments. The findings indicated revealed that a positive and significant relationship between Internal control on Performance. As well as, the findings revealed that the audit failures have an insignificant influence on performance in public companies in Oman.
Design of Power Supply and EHD System for Ion-Propulsion Drone
Authors:   Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India, Rushikesh Patil
Published: December 2022

An initial preparation stage for the design of an ion-propulsion drone with no moving parts is presented in this study. Ion-propulsion drone technology is still not significantly mature; however, the technology has the potential to bring about evolution in the drone and aerospace industries. An essential part of the system is to generate a high-voltage (HV) DC power supply in order to propel the drone. This study presents the design of a power supply circuit to generate a HV DC supply system along with the design of electrohydrodynamics is presented in this study.
Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing Systems Using IoT
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, India, Kandavel V , Preethi V ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, India, Soosairaj Johnpeter ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, India
Published: December 2022

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is an automated material handling and integrated workstation that is computer-controlled and used for the automatic random processing of palletized parts. To assess the effectiveness of the FMS design before deployments, computer simulation is a cost-effective method. It is crucial to test this simulation software before usage since they have such a clear influence on the FMS decision-making process. A FMS is a complicated, integrated system that includes a central computer numerical control machining center and an automated material management system. The sole drawback of FMS is its greater initial cost and replacement cost if it does not function properly. Therefore, it is important to analyze FMS before installing it. The use of Industry 4.0 technologies has expanded the flexibility of the entire manufacturing system. The development of these technologies, which include the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence (AI), additive manufacturing (AM), sophisticated robotics, virtual reality, cloud computing, simulation, and others, has increased the industrial system’s adaptability.
Percepción de los consumidores de plantas medicinales de Tezonapa Veracruz
Authors: Ramírez-Rivera Emmanuel de Jesús , Solano Ramírez Antonio , Hernández-Salinas Gregorio , Ramón-Canul Lorena Guadalupe , Cabal-Prieto Adán , Hernández-Arzaba Juan Cristóbal , Herrera-Corredor José Andrés
Published: December 2022

A pesar de que existe una vasta información sobre plantas medicinales, los estudios que evidencian la percepción que tiene las personas por las plantas medicinales aún son limitados. La investigación se efectuó en el municipio de Tezonapa, Veracruz y consistió en tres fases como se describen a continuación. Fase 1: Se diseño una cedula de entrevista que consistió en un total de 13 preguntas categorizadas en los siguientes aspectos: Socio económico, Confianza, Tipos de enfermedad y Sistemas de salud (Cuadro 1). En la Fase 2 se aplicó la cedula de entrevista un total de 80 consumidores (30 a 60 años) de plantas medicinales. En la Fase 3 se diseñó un esquema de rutas (Figura 1) para explicar las conexiones entre las categorías e hipótesis propuestas (H1 al H5).La percepción de los consumidores de plantas medicinales es influenciada por factores como el tipo de enfermedad, sistemas de salud y la condición económica.
Ensilado de girasol como alternativa forrajera para la producción de leche de cabra y vaca
Authors: Sainz Ramírez Aurora , Arriaga-Jordán Carlos Manuel , Lopez-Gonzalez Felipe , Estrada-Flores Julieta Gertrudis , Vearde-Guilén José
Published: December 2022

El girasol es un cultivo originario de México, empleado tradicionalmente para la producción de aceite, semillas y flores, sin embargo, puede ser aprovechado para la alimentación de ganado lechero. Se evaluó el heno de girasol asociado con garbanzo y diferentes porcentajes de inclusión de ensilado de girasol en la alimentación de cabras y vacas, se encontró que el girasol en ambas presentaciones incrementa la producción de leche y contenido de grasa.
Conducta de pastoreo de vacas doble propósito en el trópico de Guerrero
Authors: Ponce Covarrubias José Luis
Published: December 2022

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Efecto del COVID-19 en la práctica clínica veterinaria e implicaciones en estudiantes de la Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
Authors: Ponce Covarrubias José Luis , García y González Ethel Caterina
Published: December 2022

A nivel mundial en el año 2019 afecto la pandemia “COVID-19” SARS-CoV-2 que cobro millones de vidas en México y el mundo
Una visión sistémica de las transiciones agroecológicas para contrarrestar la visión de túnel enfocada en el uso excesivo de agroquímicos
Authors: Fontalvo-Buelvas Juan Camilo
Published: December 2022

En la actualidad, distintos países intentan desarrollar políticas públicas para transformar sus sistemas agroalimentarios a partir planes y programas que involucran transiciones agroecológicas, los cuales generalmente se limitan a reducir el uso excesivo de agroquímicos, descuidando otros
Control de poblaciones de hormiga arriera (Atta mexicana F. Smith) con Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill en cultivos de rosa laurel (Nerium oleander L.) en Yecapixtla, Morelos
Authors: Robledo- y Monterrubio M. Sol , Sánchez-Montes de Oca Gabriela , Arias-Velázquez H. Francisco , Arias-Robledo Gerardo , Arias-Robledo Mara J.
Published: December 2022

Las hormigas cortadoras de hojas son una de las plagas más relevantes del Neotrópico, y un gran impacto se debe al daño económico relacionado con la defoliación parcial o total, debido a la capacidad de forrajeo diurno y nocturno en el cultivo de rosa laurel
El sapo “pingo de ouro” (Brachycephalus rotenbergae): una “gota dorada” en el suelo de la floresta nubosa atlántica brasileña
Authors: Delprá-Cachulo Joyce Mara , Toledo Luís Felipe , Rocha-Lima Ana Beatriz Carolo , Martínez-Montoya Juan Felipe , Olivera-Méndez Alejandra , Palacio-Núñez Jorge
Published: December 2022

Entre los animales vertebrados, los anfibios son el grupo de transición entre los ambientes acuático y terrestre, y está formado por tres órdenes: Anura (sapos y ranas), Caudata (salamandras y ajolotes) y Gymnophiona (cecilias).
Aprovechamientos del achiote (Bixa orellana L.) en una comunidad indígena de Oaxaca, México
Authors: Ríos-Ramírez Suzel del Carmen , Ascencio-Velazco Martha Susana , Ruiz-Posadas Lucero del Mar , Aguirre-Dugua Xitlali , Pinzón-López Luis Leonardo , Santiago-Osorio Edelmiro , Aguiñiga-Sánchez Itzen , Cadena-Iñiguez Jorge
Published: December 2022

El achiote (Bixa orellana L.) (Bixaceae) es una planta arborescente de las regiones intertropicales de América originaria de Brasil, pero crece en otras regiones de América del Sur y Centroamérica.
CONTROL DE MALEZAS EN MAÍZ, FRIJOL, GIRASOL Y SORGO: Efecto de métodos de control bajo dos sistemas de siembra
Authors: Hernández-Ríos Ismael , Osuna-Ceja Esteban Salvador , Pimentel-López José , García-Saucedo Perla
Published: December 2022

Las malezas son un problema importante en los cultivos de interés para los agricultores, porque cuando no se les controla pueden causar pérdidas de hasta 80% en el rendimiento, además de incrementar los costos de la cosecha y disminuir la calidad de los productos.
Neuroprotective Effect of Tannic Acid against Rotenone Induced Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Tamil nadu, India- 608 002, Hemalatha Tamiloli
Published: December 2022

Tannic acid is ubiquitously occurring plant polyphenol which is found in most of the beverages such as wine, beer, black and green tea and several food stuffs such as grapes, bananas, peas, sorghum, chocolates and lentis. It is reported to have antioxidants. Anti-mutagenic, anti-cancer and neuroprotective effects. The present study is designed to evaluate the anti-parkinsonic role of TA against rotenone induced rat model of PD by analysing the levels of dopamine, oxidants and activities of antioxidants. Animals were randomized and divided into 4 groups, control, rotenone treated, rotenone+TA treated and TA alone treated. Rotenone injection, enhanced the levels of DA and TBARS, diminished the levels of GSH and activities of SOD, catalase and GPx. Oral administration of TA attenuated the rotenone induced toxicity by its neuroprotective and antioxidant properties.
KESELAMATAN KERJA : SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) DAN ANALISA BIBLIOMETRIK
Authors: Prilatama Aris , Sopiah
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of occupational safety in various working environments and conditions. The method used in this study is the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses) method and Bibliometric analysis using VosViewer. Sources of data obtained from Scopus and Taylor & Francis for the 2017-2022 period. The results of 136 journals were obtained, then data reduction was carried out using inclusion and exclusion criteria, 34 journals were obtained which would be reviewed. The results of this study indicate that the application of work safety will be very effective if you always follow and adapt to technological developments and the times.
Designing of Questionnaire for Factors that Impact Student Learning Outcomes in Tertiary Education System: An Analysis from Pakistan
Authors: Asim Hafiz Muhmmad , Vaz Anthony , Mansoori Shaheen , Ahmed Ashfaq , Akram Rizwan , Sadiq Samreen , Hussain Haseeb , Aziz Amer
Published: December 2022

The current research focused on the designing of questionnaire for factors that impact student learning outcomes in tertiary educational system in underdeveloped nation Pakistan. A pilot study was conducted for the designing of questionnaire to collect data on perceived factors that impact student learning outcomes. The selected Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized private educational institutions were contacted and permission of data collection was obtained from the authorities. Ninety eight students of final semester from HEC recognized tertiary universities at Bachelors level from the department of Science were approached for this study. Participants were informed that the data will be kept in a laptop under password protection. There were 41 total items in the questionnaire. It has been divided into 2 sections. Section A includes the demographic characteristics of participants and includes 7 questions. Section B is divided into 6 subsections, each section capturing the true essence of independent and dependent variables. The results of the study concluded that student perception questionnaire has good to excellent intra rater reliability and indicates that all components have factor loading exceeding 0.50 that also shows the importance of all components. Thus, the questionnaire can be used for the assessment of factors that impact student learning outcomes from educational institutes.
An Analysis of the Studies Conducted in the Field of Curriculum Evaluation from a “Methodology” Perspective
Authors: Doğan Esra , Bay Erdal , Döş Bülent
Published: December 2022

This study analyzed studies done in Turkey in the context of curriculum evaluation (CE) by asking, “How is it made? The study was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, the document analysis method used 215 theses written between 1991 and 2020 on CE were analyzed according to the “thesis review form.” In the second stage, depth analysis was made through semi-structured interviews with the authors (students) and the field experts (supervisors of the authors) of the theses to make the results of the first stage more understandable. Interviews were conducted with 32 participants. A maximum sampling method was used to determine the participants. The data analysis calculated percentage and frequency values for the data obtained in the first stage. In the second stage, descriptive analysis and content analysis were carried out with the MAXQDA 2020 qualitative data analysis program. The majority of theses did not employ a CE model as a consequence of the research, and the CIPP model was the most popular CE model. Many of the theses were not justified in using the CE model. Model usage increased as time passed to the present day. Many theses used quantitative models but did not explicitly state the sampling technique. Teachers were mainly used in this research as a source for data gathering, and participant numbers ranged from 10 to 50. Additionally, most studies used questionnaires and interviews as the primary data-gathering tools. All of these findings suggest that CE studies have several flaws.
Agronomic Efficiency of Biotite in Soybean and Corn Silage Production
Authors: Brasil Eliana Paula Fernandes , Leandro Wilson Mozena , Castro João Paulo Vilela de , Araújo Isadora de Lima , Júnior Juarez Patrício de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

The aim of the present study is to assess the agronomic efficiency and potential of using biotite, a remineralizer, as nutrient source to both soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill and maize silage (Zea mays L.). These crops were grown in succession in different soils. The research was conducted due to the importance of adopting alternative sources of fertilizers for agriculture and the relevance of using ground silicate rock powders to maximize plant growth. The purpose was to also register this product in Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) as a soil remineralizer. Biotite (BE), a silicate rock powder used as soil remineralizer, was provided by Embu Mineral Company, Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo State, Brazil. BE samples were used for particle size, mineralogical and geochemical analysis in order to assess its classification as a soil remineralizers based on Normative Instruction N. 5/2006, by MAPA. Two experiments, one with each crop, were conducted on a sandy loam texture Yellow Latosol (LA) and a clay Red Latosol (LV) soil. The experiments were zed block design with four replicates. Treatments consisted, witness, biotite (BE) remineralizer at four increasing K2O rates (30, 60, 120 and 240 kg K2O ha-1), KCl at 60 kg K2O ha-1, and FMX remineralizer (fine-graded mica schist from Pedreira Araguaia Mineral Company). Both KCl and FMX were used as reference K2O sources. Yield data have shown K release in the soil and absorption by the test plants resulted in yield increases. Biotite behavior in the soil is similar to that of FMX and in some cases, to that of KCl. Biotite has great potential to be used as potassium source in soybean and maize crops.
Analysis of neuroprotective medication in patients with neurocognitive disorders: The efficacy and tolerability of highly purified animal tissues extracts
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010242, Bucharest, Romania, Vasiliu Octavian
Published: December 2022

"Neurocognitive disorders are extremely invalidating psychiatric disorders with chronic courses and significant negative impacts over all areas of cognitive functioning and behavioral activity. Although extensive research on these progressive neurodegenerative disorders has been conducted, pathogenetic treatments with long-term significant benefits are yet controversial. From a clinical perspective, there is an acute need to find therapeutic strategies that could delay cognitive impairment in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), etc. Also, slowing the transition from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to clinically significant AD is another important clinical aspect, with a major impact on the patient’s daily functioning, quality of life, and caregivers’ burden. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEI) are still the first line of treatment in AD patients, and they are also administered in the case of VaD or Parkinson’s dementia. Various nootropics have been studied in this population, as add-on agents. Highly purified animal tissue extracts (HPATE) are administered in patients with neurocognitive disorders due to their neurotrophic properties, but many questions remain unanswered regarding their pharmacodynamic characteristics. These extracts may be added to AChEI to enhance their pro-cognitive effect, but evidence to support the superior efficacity of this association versus AChEI monotherapy is mainly derived from low-to-medium quality clinical trials. In conclusion, HPATE may be a useful add-on to first-line pro-cognitive agents in AD and VaD, but larger trials with better methodology are needed. In particular cases, however, HPATE may be of significant interest for patients with mild-to-moderate AD, based on results from clinical practice."
Open treatment options in massive rotator cuff tears associated with acromion non-union
Authors:   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, 39 Dionisie Lupu Str., 020021, Bucharest, Romania 2 Carol Davila Central Universitary Emergency Military Hospital, 134 Calea Plevnei Street, 010825,Bucuresti, Romania, Mitulescu Cătălin S. , Paraschiv Radu ,   Bagdasar-Arseni Clinical Emergency Hospital, 12 Berceni Road, 041915, Bucharest, Romania, Lăzărescu Sorin ,   Bagdasar-Arseni Clinical Emergency Hospital, 12 Berceni Road, 041915, Bucharest, Romania, Avram George M. ,   Carol Davila Central Universitary Emergency Military Hospital, 134 Calea Plevnei Street, 010825,Bucuresti, Romania, Lupaşcu Stelian ,   Carol Davila Central Universitary Emergency Military Hospital, 134 Calea Plevnei Street, 010825,Bucuresti, Romania
Published: December 2022

We evaluated the available English literature for cases of acromion non-union and rotator cuff tear, looking at surgical methods of treatment as well as at functional results. As expected, the literature regarding rotator cuff pathology was found to be abundant, and a good number of articles were found regarding acromion non-union, but articles concerning the association of the two were scarce. Treatment recommendations varied, and were made on a case-to-case fashion. The accepted treatment methods for acromion non-union consist of non-surgical management, open or arthroscopic fragment removal, open or arthroscopic reduction and fixation (bone grafting may be used), while the rotator cuff witll be reinserted with anchors. In this rare occurence, a large rotator cuff tear with retracted tendons combined with an acromion non-union are usually repaired by an open technique in an one-stage surgery, with good results. In order to chose the right treatment option scapular kinematics must be taken into consideration especially when acromial fractures are associated with rotator cuff tears.
Quality of life assessment for rectal cancer patients: A comparison between sphincter preservation and permanent colostomy
Authors:   General Surgery Department, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Jomehei Masoud G. , Ravan Reza R. ,   Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Emadzadeh Maryam ,   Clinical Research Development Unit, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Ansari Majid ,   Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Abdollahi Abbas ,   Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Published: December 2022

"This study aims to compare the quality of life in patients with rectal cancer between sphincter preservation and permanent colostomy. The present study is a cross-sectional study that was performed on 120 patients (60 cases in the sphincter maintenance group and 60 cases in the permanent colostomy group) who underwent surgery from February 2017 to November 2016. Quality of life assessment was provided with QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 questionnaires. Finally, the collected data were analyzed using SPSS23 software. According to the results of the QLQ-C30 questionnaire, there was no statistically significant difference in patients' quality of life in terms of performance in the study groups (P˃0.05). Symptoms such as nausea, pain, shortness of breath, sleep disturbance, loss of appetite, constipation and economic problems in the study groups were not statistically significant (P˃0.05). But the mean symptoms of fatigue (P=0.038) and diarrhea (P=0.037) were significantly higher in the sphincter maintenance group than the permanent colostomy group. The mean score of patients' quality of life was 53.43 ± 8.40 in the sphincter retention group and 52.23 ± 11.45 in the permanent colostomy group (P = 0.556). According to the results, the quality of life in the two surgical methods of sphincter preservation and permanent colostomy was not statistically significant. Therefore, treatment decisions should be made by informing patients, both based on their preferences and the physician's clinical judgment."
Typology and structure of servicemen motivation
Authors:   Research Center, National Academy of National Guard of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Matsegora Yanina , Kolesnichenko Oleksandr ,   Research Laboratory, National Academy of National Guard of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Prykhodko Ihor ,   Research Laboratory, National Academy of National Guard of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Izbash Svitlana ,   Ukrainian Science Methodological Center of Applied Psychology and Social Work of NAES, Director, Kyiv, Ukraine, Panok Vitalii ,   Ukrainian Science Methodological Center of Applied Psychology and Social Work of NAES, Director, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kateryna Marushchenko ,   Department of Military Therapy, Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine, Yurii Rumiantsev ,   Department of Military Therapy, Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine, Miloradova Natalia ,   Pedagogics and Psychology Department of the Faculty 3 of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Kuznietsov Marat ,   Department of Psychology H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sohan Ihor ,   Department of Psychology H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2022

"The results of the conducted research gave the possibility to distinguish the structure of the motivation which was suitable for the distinguished types of motivation of servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine with different levels of effectiveness of their professional activity including motivation based on public service, stagnation, prosaically, romantic, deficient, and dependent. 2435 male servicemen participated in the research. They equally represented all the operational and territorial reunifications and military units of the National Guard of Ukraine. Every unit equally presented the officers, servicemen under the contract including the participants in hostilities as well as those who did not have such experience. The research was conducted with the help of the methods which were standardized by the Ukrainian language: “Close Questionnaire of Examining the Motivation of Professional Choice Made by Applicants of the Ministry of Internal Affairs”, “Methods of Studying the Motivational Profile of Personality”, and “Motivation Sources Inventory – MSI”. The conducted research posed the possibility to describe not only the determined types of professional motivation of servicemen, but also specific phenomena such as self-motivation of the representatives of a type which was run by public service motivation; “rest on the laurels” for the type of stagnation; problems related to choice-making for the prosocial type for whom profession, family, and friends had equal meaning; the tendency for manipulation to gain access to desirable aspects of professional activity of the type which struggled for adventures; lack of sincere interest in the military profession for the deficient type which could change it for more prospective having the same requests for the candidates; attitude to the profession as if it was a means of satisfaction of the needs of their emotional life for the dependent type"
Individualized surgical antibiotic prophylaxis – why, when, and how?
Authors:   Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania 2 Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania, Corneci Dan , Torsin Ligia I. ,   Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania, Filimon Cristina R. ,   Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania, Tănase Narcis V. ,   Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania 2 Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania, Moisă Emanuel ,   "Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania,   3 Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Elias Emergency University Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania", Negoiță Silvius I. ,   Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania,   3 Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Elias
Published: December 2022

"Surgical site infections (SSI) greatly concern clinicians, as they are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalization, and costs. Antibiotic prophylaxis plays a pivotal role among the procedures that are usually employed for the prevention of surgical-related infections. This narrative review aims to cover some of the particular situations when the clinician might consider individualizing antibiotic prophylaxis for a patient. With the rising incidence of multi-drug resistant bacteria carriage among not only hospitalized or institutionalized patients but also patients from the community, there might be a tendency to use extended-spectrum antibiotics for longer periods for surgical infection prevention. However, the inappropriate use of antibiotics increases the selection pressure, thus favoring the spreading of resistant bacteria. Moreover, specific patient characteristics or pathologies might need to be considered to customize the type, dose, or length of administration of an antibiotic as surgical prophylaxis. Using prosthetic material or prolonged surgeries with large fluid shifts are other situations when individualized antibiotic prophylaxis might be thought of. Keeping in mind that it is of utmost importance that everyone adheres to the current guidelines for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, customization of local protocols according to well-thought-out strategies might prove beneficial in SSI prevention."
Evaluation of the effects of dexamethasone in modulating breathing pattern decomplexification in rats with 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide-induced lung injury
Authors:   Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Behrouzi Sayed M.E. , Shahriary Alireza ,   Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Raoofi Mohammad R. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, Ghanei Mostafa ,   Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ghaleh Hadi E.G. ,   Applied virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: December 2022

"Background and Objectives: Sulfur mustard is a functional alkylating chemical warfare agent that gives rise to appalling lung injury. In people with pulmonary diseases, including asthma, the complication of respirational dynamics is reduced. However, the complexity of breathing patterns in lung injury caused by chemical agents is not clear. In the current study, the outcome of 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES), and mustard analogue, upon breathing pattern of rats without or with treatment were reviewed. Methods: The interbeat interval (IBI) and respiratory volume (RV) data have been acquired from spontaneous respiration rats with lung injury by CEES using a whole-body plethysmograph. We calculated mean and coefficient of variation, alpha exponent derived from detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA), and sample entropy of IBI and RV. Finding: Entropy examination of respiratory variation displayed reduced inconsistency (less complication) in the breathing pattern of this rat model of lung injury. The mustard analogue also led to increased lung inflammation in damaged rats. However, treatment by NAC and dexamethasone had a compelling impact on the complication of the breathing rhythm and lung inflammation of rats with lung injury. Conclusion: Our findings show that inflammation could be the possible origin of respiratory dynamics shifting apart from the normal variation in CEES-induced lung injury"
Comparison of the Components of Different Colour Spaces to Enhanced Image Representation
Authors: Abdulateef Salwa Khalid , Hasoon Armaneesa Naaman
Published: December 2022

In many applications, the comparison of the visual appearance of real-world materials is crucial. In this article, we look into the issue of selecting an appropriate colour representation for food photographs, weigh the benefits and drawbacks of several colour spaces, dispel some myths about how to use them, and suggest a number of "best practices" for colour conversion. To put the debate into practice, we created a brand-new dataset of various foods, which we utilized to compare and assess the effectiveness of colour spaces methodically in a methodical manner. According to the results of the investigation, the H component provides more discriminative information about the colour of food items with clearly distinct item pixels than other components
The Impact of Ambulance usage on the Conveyance of Accident Victims in Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (Lasema)
Authors: Adetoyi Helen N. , Solaja Olatunde O. , Abiodun Abiodun S. , Daini Tolulope G. , Solesi Obafemi A.
Published: December 2022

The benefits of planning a reliable and effective ambulance and emergency service for healthcare delivery are an indicator of sustainable development. This study assessed the impact of ambulance usage on the conveyance of accident victims in the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Simple random sampling was used to sample respondents from the Agency. A total of fifty (50) structured questionnaires were administered to respondents. The questionnaire consists of twenty-one items and was prepared in such a way that it contains all the items under the survey. A simple frequency table was employed to analyze the data obtained. The research revealed that 62 % of the respondents were male and 38 % female while about 42 % accounted for insufficient ambulance vehicles which made the ambulance and emergency services not effective and efficient due to poor planning. Other factors include poor telecommunication service, negative perception that ambulances carry dead bodies, the demand for payment before patients are transported by ambulances, high cost of fuel, shortage of ambulances and the patients’ renege to fulfil an agreed bills and services. At a significant level of 0.05 using Pearson Correlation, Ho calculated (0.630) was less than H1 tabulated (1) and it was inferred that the positive impact of ambulance usage by accident victims can help promote sustainable ambulance usage and good healthcare delivery. The study concluded that public education on ambulance and emergency services will help rid of false perceptions.
Article Review: The Phenomenon of Cytokine Storm
Authors: Aldoori Zina A. A. , Hameed Nagham I. Abdul
Published: December 2022

Cytokine storms are much more common these days because of the corona epidemic. Cytokine storm is a serious complication known as an infusion reaction seen in the presence of infection or drug side effects. The reason for this is the increase in the number of white blood cells to fight viral and bacterial infections, as a result of which more cytokines are secreted and the feedback provided by them causes a severe inflammatory reaction and death if the patient does not focus on it. This article describes the concept of the Cytokine storm, how to increase cytokine and create a Cytokine storm, types of Cytokine storms, factors involved in its creation, and methods of diagnosis and treatment.
Next generation of advanced ceramic 3D printers
Authors:   San Jose State University, California, United States of America, Choppala Sam , Allam Armin , Fang Zichen , Armani Amir
Published: December 2022

Ceramic on-demand extrusion (CODE) is a novel slurry-based additive manufacturing (AM) process for technical ceramics. Extensive characterization studies have shown that this process produces dense ceramic specimens with relatively improved mechanical properties such as flexural strength, fracture toughness, hardness, etc. The objective of the current study was to develop the next generation of CODE. The CODE printer created consists of an aluminum extrusion frame, a three-axis gantry system, an extruder, and a heat lamp. The ceramic slurry is fed to an extruder that prints parts onto a bedplate. The green body parts are then subject to postprocessing, including drying, debinding, and sintering. Ceramic composites and functionally graded materials are created using CODE to further study the process. Furthermore, a real-time deep learning defect detection protocol to identify common defects of CODE while printing, as well as a control feedback system to implement corrective action based on the defect detected, is being developed.
Review
Authors:   Universidad Pablo de Olavide, López Güeto Aurora
Published: December 2022

The Trial of Warren Hastings. Classical Oratory and Reception in Eighteenth-Century England. By Chiara Rolli. London. Bloomsbury Academic, 2019. viii + 209 pp. ISBN 978-1-7845-3922-1
TELAAH PEMBERIAN HAK GUNA BANGUNAN SEKUNDER DI ATAS HAK PENGELOLAAN: STUDI PERBANDINGAN DENGAN PERJANJIAN SEWA MENYEWA TANAH
Authors: Fahrul Fauzi  , Djumeno Lutfi Djoko
Published: December 2022

Salah satu subjek hukum yang dapat menguasai Hak Pengelolaan adalah Badan Usaha Milik Negara. Pemegang Hak Pengelolaan memiliki wewenang untuk memberikan hak atas tanah di atas tanah Hak Pengelolaan, salah satunya adalah Hak Guna Bangunan. Praktiknya pembebanan Hak Guna Bangunan di atas Hak Pengelolaan memiliki kemiripan dari segi hukum dengan Sewa-Menyewa Tanah. Tulisan ini mengkomparasikan ketentuan perundang-undangan terkait Pembebanan Hak Guna Bangunan di atas Hak Pengelolaan dan Sewa-Menyewa Tanah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian hukum (yuridis) normatif (legal research). Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa dalam rangka kerja sama dengan pihak ketiga dilakukan dengan membuat perjanjian pemanfaatan tanah. Perjanjian pemanfaatan tanah ini dalam praktik memiliki nomenklatur yang berbeda-beda, salah satu nomenklatur yang sering digunakan adalah perjanjian penggunaan tanah. Pemberian Hak Guna Bangunan pada Hak Pengelolaan bukan merupakan peralihan hak melainkan hanya pembebanan hak sehingga ketika Hak Guna Bangunan habis jangka waktunya maka tanah kembali dalam penguasaan pemegang Hak Pengelolaan. Praktik pembebanan Hak Guna Bangunan pada Hak Pengelolaan memiliki kemiripan dengan Sewa-Menyewa Tanah berjangka waktu panjang. Persamaan tersebut dapat dilihat dari aspek hukum perikatan melalui perjanjian yang dibuat para pihak, aspek pemeliharaan objek tanah, aspek biaya, dan aspek jangka waktu.
Preparing for Retirement — Financial Readiness
Authors: Baum Neil , Mobley David
Published: December 2022

One of the most important strategies to prepare for retirement is to evaluate your finances and your nest egg. This, the second of a three-part series on retirement, provides a formula for determining how large your nest egg should be for a satisfying retirement.
Inflammatory pseudotumor-like follicular dendritic cell sarcoma with first clinical manifestation of thrombocytopenia: a case report
Authors:   Pathology department, Nanjing JunXie Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210002, China., Leng Dong-Li , Yu Kang-Jie ,   Pathology department, Nanjing JunXie Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210002, China., Wang Jing ,   Translational Medicine Center, Nanjing JunXie Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210002, China
Published: December 2022

Inflammatory pseudotumor-like follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (IPT-like FDCS) is often associated with Epsrein-Barr (EB) virus infection. A male patient visited our hospital in September 2020 due to bleeding gums and epistaxis. The initial diagnosis was splenic lymphoma with marked thrombocytopenia. The patient was sent for pathological examination after splenectomy. Microscopic examination showed spindle-shaped or oval cells arranged in loose bundles, a large number of lymphocytes and plasma cells infiltrated in the interstitium, and fibrin-like changes in the blood vessel wall. Immunohistochemical detection of tumor cells was positive for CD21, CD35 and EBER, and we diagnosed IPT-like FDCS. The patient received platelet-raising therapy after operation. No tumor recurrence or metastasis was found during the 17-month follow-up, and the platelets returned to normal.IPT-like FDCS is an uncommon tumor, and the first presentation with marked thrombocytopenia is even rarer. The tumor was clinically and radiographically nonspecific. Its definitive diagnosis needs to rely on histopathological and immunohistochemical staining. IPT-like FDCS is biologically indolent and has a good prognosis.