bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cómo la bioeconomía circular es una solución integral para cuidar la casa en común
Authors: Muñoz María Paula , Serra Andrea , Rogozinski Alexandra
Published: March 2022

Todas las religiones llaman a sus creyentes al cuidado de la naturaleza y la creación divina. La primera encíclica escrita por el papa Francisco en 2015 llamada Laudato Si’ hace un llamado a cuidar la naturaleza y a una «conversión ecológica» para cuidar el planeta y a unos a otros. Por ello, es importante conocer y potenciar las tendencias e innovaciones sostenibles para asegurar el cuido adecuado de «la casa en común». Para ello, el documento introduce la bioeconomía circular y los bioplásticos como soluciones sostenibles para ayudar a la sociedad a consumir y producir de manera sostenible, al igual que aclarar la terminología, conceptos y relación entre sí para establecer un contexto y lenguaje en común con los lectores.
La cultura del descarte en Laudato Si’
Authors: Rios de Rodriguez Carroll
Published: March 2022

El papa Francisco condena la cultura del descarte en su encíclica ambiental, Laudato Si’. Este artículo explora las diferencias entre el descarte de cosas y el descarte de personas. Los seres humanos, libres e inteligentes, son capaces de idear soluciones para el eficiente manejo de los desechos sólidos materiales. Su cercanía a Dios les permitirá además formar hogares sanos e integrados donde pueda florecer cada miembro de la familia. Tanto el cuidado de las cosas materiales como de las personas redunda en beneficio de la comunidad.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Ahlaki Gelişim Şema Kullanım Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YALIZ SOLMAZ Dilek
Published: March 2022

Ahlak, sosyalleşme sürecinde kültürleri, toplulukları ve bu sayede gençliği şekillendiren en önemli faktörlerden biridir. Bu nedenle öğretmen adaylarında ahlaki gelişimi anlamak Türkiye gibi gelişmekte olan ülkeler için önemlidir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, ahlaki şemaları yorumlayan bilişsel yapıların incelenmesi yoluyla öğretmen adaylarının ahlaki yargılarını çeşitli değişkenler açısından değerlendirmektir. Araştırmada tesadüfi olarak belirlenen Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Öğretmenliği Bölümünün çeşitli sınıf düzeylerinde öğrenim gören toplam 114 öğretmen adayı bu çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Çalışmada Rest (1986) tarafından geliştirilen ve Cesur (1997) tarafından Türkçe'ye çevrilen "Değerleri Belirleme Testi (DIT)" kullanılmıştır. Değerleri Belirleme Testi (DIT), Kohlberg'in ahlaki yargı teorisine dayanmaktadır. Araştırmanın amacına yönelik verileri test etmek için frekans, yüzde, aritmetik ortalama ve standart sapma kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca değişkenler arasında farklılığın olup olmadığını belirlemek için bağımsız gruplar t testi ve ANOVA kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel analizde anlamlılık düzeyi .05 olarak kabul edilmiştir. Çalışmamızdan elde edilen sonuçlara göre, en çok kullanılan şemalar kişisel kazanç ve normalrın korunması şeması iken en az kullanılan şema ise uzlaşım sonrası şemadır. Ayrıca, kişisel kazanç, normların korunması ve uzlaşım sonrası ahlaki gelişim şemalrını kullanma düzeyleri ile demografik değişkenler (cinsiyet, yaş, anne ve baba eğitim düzeyleri) arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farkın olmadığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu bulgular, beden eğitimi öğretmen eğitiminde ahlaki eğitime daha fazla önem verilmesine ihtiyaç olduğunu göstermiştir.
SHARED RESEARCH FACILITIES "SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS AND CONTROL OF NEAR-EARTH SPACE" ("THE ANGARA") AS APPLIED FOR GEODYNAMICS AND TECTONOPHYSICS
Authors: Yasyukevich Yu. V. , Vesnin A. M.
Published: March 2022

The paper considers an experimental complex of the Shared Research Facilities "The Angara" of ISTP SB RAS. Although the centre aims to study Near-Earth space, scientists could use some equipment for research in geodynamics. We mainly described the Siberian network of receivers of signals from global navigation satellite systems SibNet that currently includes ten receiving points. We also provide information on the fields where "non-geodynamic" equipment can be used for multidisciplinary studies of lithospheric processes.
UNIQUE LARGE-SCALE RESEARCH FACILITIES "SEISMIC INFRASOUND ARRAY FOR MONITORING ARCTIC CRYOLITOZONE AND CONTINUOUS SEISMIC MONITORING OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, NEIGHBOURING TERRITORIES AND THE WORLD"
Authors: Dyagilev R. A. , Sdelnikova I. A.
Published: March 2022

The description of the Unique Large-Scale Research Facilities "Seismic infrasound array for monitoring Arctic cryolithozone and continuous seismic monitoring of the Russian Federation, neighbouring territories and the world" (URF SIA MAC), its hardware and software components are presented. Methods and principle areas of research carried out using the URF are outlined. The URF SIA MAC includes 364 seismic stations throughout Russia and three infrasound arrays. The data obtained at the URF serve to provide domestic fundamental and applied research in the field of Earth Sciences (seismology, geophysics, geodynamics, geoecology) and to study catastrophic events of a natural induced nature. The modern URF data archive includes digital seismic records since 1993. In addition, there is a significant amount of analogue records (since 1904) available for further digitization. The URF SIA MAC provides seismological data to many Russian scientific, research and design organizations. The article presents the main results of the Federal Research Centre Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences obtained in recent years using the URF data.
Helix pomatia Linnaeus, 1758: the history of its introduction and recent distribution in European Russia
Authors: Egorov Roman
Published: March 2022

European snail Helix pomatia Linnaeus, 1758 has been widely introduced in Central Russia. The history of the introduction and review of the recent distribution of the species are presented. Possible ways of the introduction of this species are discussed.
Examining When Life Begins by Explaining Fission and Fusion in the Human Organism
Authors: Doroski Derek M. , Estep Caleb L. ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: March 2022

The question of when human life begins is critical in debates related to life issues. While there are a variety of proposals as to how an organism should be defined, many biologists and ethicists, particularly Catholics, have approached this issue by arguing that fertilization defines the beginning of a new organism. Examining the processes of fission and fusion, which take place before gastrulation, provides strong evidence for when human life beings and therefore how it should be defined. Among the four dominant theories, regulative fission and fusion are the best explanations in terms of being the most consistent with the biological data. This explanation of twinning provides compelling evidence that fertilization is not a necessary condition for human generation, although it may be a sufficient condition. While fertilization generates the vast majority of human beings, additional human beings may rarely be generated during fission events.
Transient Analysis of Propellers
Authors: Kim Min H. , Glover Lanny B. , Mook Dean T.
Published: March 2022

The transient response of propellers to changes in rotation rate and forward speed is analyzed using a general unsteady vortex lattice method. This method is an extension of the well-known vortex lattice technique used for incompressible aerodynamics. The method described in this paper is not limited by aspect ratio, twist, camber or angle of attack as vortex breakdown does not occur near the surface of the propeller and separation occurs only along sharp edges of the blades. It is fully three-dimensional. Moreover, the position of and the vorticity distribution in the wake are obtained numerically at discrete time steps during the rotation. Steady flow can be treated by giving the propeller an impulsive start and allowing it to run under constant conditions until a steady-state emerges. The accuracy of the procedure was verified by comparing the predicted torque and thrust to known experimental results for a steady case. Unsteady results are given for varying rotation rates and forward speeds. It is demonstrated that the present version of the vortex-lattice method has the potential for handling a number of arbitrary maneuvers and transient conditions.
Propeller Hydrodynamic Loads and Blade Stresses and Deflections During Backing and Crashback Operations
Authors: Jiang Chen-Wen , Huang Thomas T. , Ng Raymond , Shin Yung S.
Published: March 2022

An efficient and user-friendly analysis package (approach) has been developed to assess commercial skewed propeller loading and blade stresses and deflections during steady backing and crashback operations. Predictions of backing and crashback pressure distributions on blade surfaces are estimated from a modified propeller steady force computer program, MIT-PSF. A finite element computer program, NASTRAN, is used to predict blade stresses and elastic deflections. An interface computer program provides the data linkage between the hydrodynamic loading and structural response computer programs. This paper describes the approach to integrate MIT-PSF and NASTRAN computer codes to iteratively determine blade loading and deflection during steady backing operations and the modification of MIT-PSF code to account for flow separation during steady crashback operations. The computed results are compared with limited open water experimental data for one skewed and one conventional propeller tested in steady backing and crashback conditions.
Leading Edge Roughness-A Way to Improve Propeller Tip Vortex Cavitation
Authors: Johnsson Carl-Anders , Rutgersson Olle
Published: March 2022

Cavitation has detrimental effects on propeller performance causing high levels of radiated noise for Naval Ships and the effects on the internal environment from vibrations and noise could be very disturbing for Commercial Ships. Tip vortex cavitation, being the first type of cavitation to appear on most propellers, can be delayed by disturbing the vortex shedding at the blade tips. In this paper a practical method to delay the tip vortex cavitation is presented together with results from cavitation tests giving the background and some highlights from the development.

The study had two objectives:

1) To find out if the inception of tip vortex cavitation could be delayed by applying leading-edge roughness or a bulb.

2)To explore the influence of Reynolds' number and gas content of the water on the inception of propeller tip vortex cavitation.

Particularly when investigating the first problem the use of a full scale test object is advantageous. Accordingly, the idea of using a hydrofoil corresponding to the outer part of a full scale propeller blade was adopted.

The hydrofoil was tested in the high speed test section of the SSPA Cavitation Tunnel. By varying the water speed over a wide range, full scale, as well as typical model test Reynolds' numbers, were covered. Also the gas content of the water was varied.

The results confirm the relation between Reynolds' number and inception found in the literature, provided the gas content of the water is not too high.

Different bulbs and roughness patterns were investigated. The bulbs were not very promising but by the most efficient roughness patterns, an increase of the cavitation-free speed of 10-15 percent was obtained. The accompanying increase of the drag was 1-10 percent dependent on the loading. This corresponds to a maximum reduction of the efficiency of the equivalent propeller of about 2 percent. The most efficient roughness configuration will be applied to a high-speed propeller in full scale.
Measurement of Pressure Distribution on Full Scale Propellers
Authors: Uken Yoshitaka , Kudo Tatsuro , Yuasa Hajime , Kamiirisa Hikaru
Published: March 2022

This paper describes the first development of a sophisticated pressure measurement technique for a full-scale propeller and the success of the measurement. The full-scale measurements were carried out twice on the training ship “seiun-maru” equipped with a conventional propeller and a highly skewed propeller.

The measured pressure distributions were similar at each propeller loading condition, except cavitation regions. These are compared with those computed by an existing lifting surface theory employing the estimated nominal wake distribution.

For the conventional propeller, excellent agreements with theory were found at most of the measurement points on the backside. For the highly skewed propeller, good agreements of the pressure distribution between the measurements and the theory were observed at the inner region from 70% radial position, while at 90% radial position the measured pressure tends to lower toward the trailing edge and completely differs from the theory.

The present full-scale measurements indicated that there still remain some problems to ·be improved on the lifting surface theory, especially for a highly skewed propeller.
Shafting System Design
Authors: Venturini Giovanni , Cervone Alberto
Published: March 2022

The design of a marine system, divided into three steps, is examined. Steady, alternating forces and moments, generated by the propeller are discussed and their calculation method is shown. Optimization criteria with respect to shaft strength as well as longitudinal and vertical bearings position are given. Longitudinal, lateral, torsional vibration problems and their influence on shafting design are discussed. A new method for the propeller shaft diameter calculation, useful when the bearing forces versus the angular position of the shaft are available, is presented.
Characteristics of Ducted Propellers
Authors: McMahon John F.
Published: March 2022

This paper deals with ducted propulsors using both blade element and momentum theory. The degree to which the internal flow displays dimensional similarity is discussed.
Practical Experience with Finite Element Analysis of Propeller Blades
Authors: Brockett Terry , Brockett Theodore
Published: March 2022

A general purpose finite element code is applied to estimate the stress, deflection, and fundamental natural frequency of a number of propellers with various loading distributions. Correlation with measured data is achieved with plate and brick elements and with quadrilateral and triangular platforms. Some design issues are explored.
Multi-Component Propulsors for Merchant Ships-Design Considerations and Model Test Results
Authors: Praelke Eckhard
Published: March 2022

Three different pairs of counterrotating propellers and one stator-rotor-combination have been designed for a fictitious application. LDV measurements have been compared to calculations. The investigation showed that the swirl in the propeller slipstream can be eliminated nearly entirely by the application of counterrotating propellers compared to a single propeller.
Essential rural services in the Nordic Region – Challenges and opportunities
Authors:   Nordregio, Slätmo Elin , Bogason Ágúst , Vasilevskaya Anna , Salonen Hilma
Published: March 2022

The objective of this knowledge overview of the project “Service provision and access to services in Nordic rural areas – secure, trusted and for all ages” is to analyse how essential service needs for different types of societal groups and ruralities can be understood and defined, and how solutions to rural service provision challenges can be organised.
Perder, encontrar, conservar, compartir: sobre la impermanencia de la cultura
Authors:   Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Roig Antoni
Published: March 2022

En este artículo, de diferentes maneras, sin salirme del ámbito de la cultura y de la comunicación, abordo la cuestión de la fragilidad de lo que nos rodea, de lo impermanente, de cómo, a pesar de que nos gusta creer lo contrario, no todo está disponible y nada lo estará para siempre. Que necesitamos de nuestra voluntad, de nuestras mejores virtudes, para aceptar la pérdida, pero también para seguir en la búsqueda de lo perdido, la inquietud hacia lo bello todavía por descubrir, para cuidarlo y compartirlo, mientras sea posible. Vale para nuestro adormecido día a día, y vale, por supuesto, para el drama del pueblo ucraniano.
Physical properties of novel electronic states related to flat band in twisted two-dimensional quantum materials
Authors: Wang Zhong-Rui , Jiang Yu-Hang ,   College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China,   Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Published: March 2022

Two-dimensional (2D) materials can exhibit novel quantum phenomena and be easily tuned by the external environment, which has made them one of the most attractive topics in condensed matter physics during the recent decades. The moiré superlattice induced by varied stacking geometry can further renormalize the material band structure, resulting in the electronic flat bands. With the help of external fields, one can tune the electron-electron correlated interaction in these flat bands, even control the overall physical properties. In this paper we review the recent researches of novel properties in twisted 2D materials (graphene and transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructure), involving strong correlation effect, unconventional superconductivity, quantum anomalous Hall effect, topological phase, and electronic crystals. We also discuss some open questions and give further prospects in this field.
How the brain processes negative emotions
Authors: Chen Gaowei , Chen Zijun , Zhu Yingjie
Published: March 2022

A new brain circuit that contributes to aversive states, such as fear or anxiety, has been characterized in mice.
Sensitivity of soil hydrogen uptake to natural and managed moisture dynamics in a semiarid urban ecosystem
Authors: Buzzard Vanessa , Thorne Dana , Gil-Loaiza Juliana , Cueva Alejandro , Meredith Laura K.
Published: March 2022

The North American Monsoon season (June–September) in the Sonoran Desert brings thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. These rains bring cooler temperature and account for roughly half of the annual precipitation making them important for biogeochemical processes. The intensity of the monsoon rains also increase flooding in urban areas and rely on green infrastructure (GI) stormwater management techniques such as water harvesting and urban rain gardens to capture runoff. The combination of increased water availability during the monsoon and water management provide a broad moisture regime for testing responses in microbial metabolism to natural and managed soil moisture pulses in drylands. Soil microbes rely on atmospheric hydrogen (H2) as an important energy source in arid and semiarid landscapes with low soil moisture and carbon availability. Unlike mesic ecosystems, transient water availability in arid and semiarid ecosystems has been identified as a key limiting driver of microbe-mediated H2 uptake. We measured soil H2 uptake in rain gardens exposed to three commonly used water harvesting practices during the monsoon season in Tucson AZ, USA. In situ static chamber measurements were used to calculate H2 uptake in each of the three water harvesting treatments passive (stormwater runoff), active (stored rooftop runoff), and greywater (used laundry water) compared to an unaltered control treatment to assess the effects of water management practices on soil microbial activity. In addition, soils were collected from each treatment and brought to the lab for an incubation experiment manipulating the soil moisture to three levels capturing the range observed from field samples. H2 fluxes from all treatments ranged between −0.72 nmol m−2 s−1 and −3.98 nmol m−2 s−1 over the monsoon season. Soil H2 uptake in the greywater treatment was on average 53% greater than the other treatments during pre-monsoon, suggesting that the increased frequency and availability of water in the greywater treatment resulted in higher H2 uptake during the dry season. H2 uptake was significantly correlated with soil moisture (r = −0.393, p = 0.001, df = 62) and temperature (r = 0.345, p = 0.005, df = 62). Our findings suggest that GI managed residential soils can maintain low levels of H2 uptake during dry periods, unlike unmanaged systems. The more continuous H2 uptake associated with GI may help reduce the impacts of drought on H2 cycling in semiarid urban ecosystems.
Umbilical Cord Milking in Late Preterm Neonates and its Effects on Haematological and Haemodynamical ParametersA Randomised Controlled Study
Authors: Sunil B , Sindhuraj MN , Athul P
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC) is a procedure, in which the cord is clamped after a short delay (30s to 180s) after birth. This improves iron status, reduce chances of anaemia and need for blood transfusion. However, DCC method compromised the success of resuscitation and induced various consequences, especially in neonates in need of emergency resuscitation. Umbilical Cord Milking (UCM), which is likewise a procedure of transporting additional blood from the umbilical cord to the newborn by milking or stripping the umbilical cord toward the baby, is an alternative to this approach. This study was conducted due to a lack of data on the use of umbilical cord milking in late preterm newborns. Aim: To study the effect of UCM on haematological and haemodynamical parameters in late preterm neonates. Materials and Methods: This single centre randomised controlled study was conducted, from November 2017 to August 2019 in the Department of Paediatrics, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Total 200 late preterm neonates fulfilling the inclusion criteria were randomised into cases (UCM group) and controls (Immediate cord clamping group). In UCM group, just after delivery, umbilical cord was milked towards the baby. In ICC group, cord was clamped and cut immediately. Primary outcomes included Haemoglobin (Hb), Haematocrit (Hct) and haemodynamic parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate and mean blood pressure), were noted at 48 hours of age. Clinical parameters (respiratory distress, need for oxygen, polycythemia and jaundice requiring phototherapy) were also noted. Student's t-test, Chi-square/fisher-exact test were used to find out the significance of study parameters. Results: There was a significant higher Hb in UCM group (19.27±2.64 gm/dL) than Immediate Cord Clamping (ICC) group (16.32±2.09 gm/dL) with p-value=0.012 and higher Hct in UCM group (55.41±5.07%) than the ICC group (48.99±5.57%) with a p-value <0.001. Hence, there was higher placental transfusion in UCM group as shown by higher Hb and Hct in UCM group. There was also higher systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure in the UCM group as compared to ICC group. Difference for mean arterial blood pressure was about 3 mmHg and was statistically significant (p-value <0.001). Hence, UCM leads to a higher mean arterial pressure at 48 hours of life. Conclusion: Umbilical cord milking provides a greater placental transfusion, as demonstrated by higher Hb, higher Hct, higher blood pressure, and lesser requirement for inotropes and blood transfusions.
Recension des écrits sur l’intervention par les pairs pour soutenir leur intégration dans le traitement par agoniste opioïde injectable
Authors: Archambault Léonie , Thibault-Lévesque Julien , Rivard Barbara , Goyer Marie-Ève , Perreault Michel
Published: March 2022

Cet article recense les rôles adoptés par les pairs dans le domaine des services aux personnes qui utilisent des drogues par injection (notamment en lien avec l’éducation, l’intervention, la référence et la recherche), ainsi que les facteurs qui facilitent ou entravent leur intégration dans les équipes de soins (tels que la clarté et la flexibilité des rôles, la formation et la supervision). La démarche a permis de soutenir les travaux d’un groupe d’experts (constitué de pairs) chargé de développer des recommandations pour l’intégration des pairs dans le cadre de l’implantation d’un programme de traitement par agoniste opioïde injectable au Québec.
Economic Evaluation of Front Line Demonstration on Soybean Cultivation in Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Raut Yamini , Mishra Anil Kumar , Rathore Veena
Published: March 2022

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shajapur conducted 60 front line demonstrations of soybean cultivation on the farmer’s field for a period of 4 years from 2012-13 though 2015-16 to transfer scientific soybean cultivation technology among the famers of Shajapur district. The result revealed that the improved varieties of soybean JS- 335, JS-93-05 and JS-95-60 recorded 9.06 per cent, 14.03 per cent and 10.14 per cent higher yield respectively in demonstration plot compared to farmer practices. The increase in productivity was observed under recommended technology over the check plots i.e. 18.18 per cent, 7.63 per cent, 11.50 per cent and 13.04 per cent during 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 respectively. The productivity was found better under demo plots as compared to local practices. Therefore, soybean cultivation has broad scope to increase the area and production in Shajapur district. The demonstration has raised an additional income of the farmer Rs 4500 to 11000 per ha and 3.49 to 4.68 increment benefit cost ratio.
Administrative Efficiencies and Teachers Productivity in Delta State Secondary Schools, Nigeria
Authors: Chukwubueze Nkedishu, Victor
Published: March 2022

Principals’ administrative efficiency is very imperative to the school system, and a lack of it would lead to inefficiency and could reduce productivity on the part of the teachers. Overtime, stakeholders in the educational industry, particularly at the secondary level, have complained about low teacher productivity, which is reflected in students’ academic achievement. It is not possible to conclude that low teacher productivity is due to administrative inefficiency, which is why this study must be empirically conducted. This study determined administrative efficiencies and teacher productivity in Delta State secondary schools, Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses gave the study a direction. The study adopted the ex-post facto design of the correlational survey method. The population for the study consists of 13,531 principals and teachers in government secondary schools in Delta State, comprising of 467 secondary school principals and 13,064 secondary school teachers in Delta State. A stratified sampling procedure was used to sample 862 principals and teachers’ in secondary schools. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire on Administrative Efficiencies Questionnaire (AEQ) and Teachers Productivity Questionnaire (TPQ), which was used to gather information from respondents. Research questions were answered with a mean score and coefficient of determination, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics was used to test all hypotheses with a significance level of 0.05. Findings show that administrative efficiencies, principals’ commitment to work, and effective management of teaching facilities predict teachers’ productivity in Delta State secondary schools. It was recommended, among others, that effective management of teaching facilities determines teachers’ productivity. There is a need for principals in Delta State secondary schools through the ministry of education to make teaching facilities available for teachers' use.
Analysis of Agricultural and Environmental Objectives
Authors: Popescu Lavinia , Safta Adela Sorinela
Published: March 2022

This paper aims to highlight an evolution of agriculture from the perspective of climate change mitigation with the implications set out in the Common Agricultural Policy. The technical performance of agriculture has led to the restoration of paradigms in agriculture through increased conditionality of consumption, while the environment has been exposed to variable atmospheric disturbances that pose serious dangers in the future. The purpose of this article is to make a systemic analysis of the convergence of the agricultural economy in relation to the displacement of vectors to achieve environmental conditions. In order to capitalize on the potential of the agricultural sector in net carbon sequestration on agricultural land in order to make a positive contribution to the sustainability agenda, assessments from an agricultural sustainability perspective are needed. An essential premise for the application of the methodological analysis was assessed in relation to the acceleration by the agricultural systems of the conditions imposed as cross-compliance targets, the information being extracted from the available statistical databases Eurostat, FAO, Agridata. Addressing the current context of the common agricultural policy shows that raising environmental standards for farmers has an effect on agricultural production in direct correlation with greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the idea of ​​the conditionality of the sustainability of the agricultural system is outlined by the implications in the implementation of decarbonization policies of agriculture.
Prevalence of Anaemia and Pulmonary Mycoses in Immunocompromised Subjects: A Review of Nigeria Perspective
Authors: Godwin Akpan Nseobong , Umoyen Anthony John
Published: March 2022

Anaemia and mycoses are being diagnosed with increasing frequency among immuno-compromised subjects. Fungal respiratory infections are important causes of mortality and morbidity among immuno-compromised individuals. The goal of this research was to systematically review the prevalence of anaemia and mycoses among immuno-compromised subjects in Nigeria based on published articles. We reviewed a total of 23 studies published between 2009 and 2021 comprising retrospective studies, cross-sectional studies and case reports. The overall prevalence of anaemia in this study was between 16.2%-75.5% while mycoses prevalence was between 8.7-73.6% among immuno-compromised subjects in reviewed Nigerian populations. This study revealed that the prevalence of anaemia in South-South, South-East and Abuja (North Central Nigeria) were between 47.4%-73.5%, 44.6%-75.5% and 16.2% respectively among immuno-compromised HIV/AIDS and/or TB co-infections. The prevalence of mycoses in South-South, South-East, Western Nigeria and Northern Nigeria were between 25.3%-36%, 22.4%-52.5%, 8.7-33% and 12.7%-73.6% respectively among immuno-compromised subjects. This study confirm that anaemia and mycoses are common among immuno-compromised subjects in Nigeria; with pulmonary mycoses and low CD4 being important risk factors.
Axonal Demyelination Leading to Neurologic Impairment: A Review Study of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Authors: David Lekpa K. , Komoni Efe E.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system auto-immune condition signaled and marked by inflammatory action which leads primarily to demyelination resulting in neurologic impairments. This condition is more common in genetically-disposed individuals and individuals who have had a history of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection

Aim: The study's aim is to examine recent knowledge on the etiology and clinical manifestations of multiple sclerosis, as well as diagnostic testing and recent management options that are being explored to improve the living conditions of people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Method: This review article focuses on research studies that have relevant, up-to-date and current therapies employed in the management of individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis. It also includes research studies that take a look at Multiple Sclerosis from the viewpoint of the caretaker

Results: In this review, it can be seen that the most common clinical manifestation include cognitive impairment, fatigue, psychiatric impairments. The prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis is closely associated with a history of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection as well as genetic predisposition. Pharmacological therapy has been proven to reduce the incidents of a major relapse but hasn’t been advised for patients with a mild relapse. Physical therapy has been proven to be effective when individualized but this is not cost-effective. It has been advised for patients with a mild relapse and for patients undergoing pharmacological therapy, however there is a drawback – physical of therapy can only be administered by very qualified professionals and there is a scarcity of these professionals.

Conclusion: Physical Therapy in conjunction with pharmacological therapy, with further improvements, can drastically improve the quality of lives for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Antimicrobial Activity of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Stabilized by Alginate
Authors: Olanike Adesina Abiola , Richard Adeoyo Olusegun , Mutolib Bankole Owolabi
Published: March 2022

Increase in microbial resistance of commonly used antibiotics is a major health concern globally. This study aimed at exploring the use of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) stabilized by alginate as sources of antimicrobials. Antimicrobial activity of synthesized magnetic nanoparticles was tested against six organisms (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Vibrio cholerae, Proteus vulgaris and Micrococcus luteus) using agar diffusion method. Results showed that IONPs exhibited a strong antimicrobial activity against most of the tested clinical isolates. M. luteus had highest antimicrobial activity (21 mm), followed by B. subtilis (20 mm), S. aureus (20 mm) and V. cholerae (20 mm) while P. vulgaris and C. albicans had intermediate activities against IONPs. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) results showed that IONPs was most effective against B. subtilis and S. aureus, followed by M. luteus and least activity was noticed against V. cholerae. Also, minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) result revealed that IONPs had MBC of 40 mg/ml against both B. subtilis and S. aureus, and 60 mg/ml against M. luteus and V. cholerae. These findings revealed that alginate stabilized IONPs have great potentials for inhibiting clinical isolates; thus, their use as an alternative means for new drug discovery should be encouraged.
Review of Nasolabial Island Flap as a Useful Option for Reconstruction of Intraoral Defects in Patients with Buccal Mucosa Carcinoma
Authors: Asia Aditi , Singh Chandra Veer
Published: March 2022

Oral carcinoma patients who have undergone tumor excision need tissue reconstruction. Literature reports of Nasolabial flaps as being one of the ways for such reconstruction. The Nasolabial Island flap surgery is known to be a simple, yet efficient method with a very reliable blood supply. Therefore, its advantage over some of the routine conventional techniques needs to be highlighted. A search was done in PubMed and other search engines, keywords were used for collecting information about research articles which cited Nasolabial flap usage for intra oral cavity reconstructive purposes for residual defects occurring after tumor resection in patients suffering from buccal mucosa carcinoma. The type of Patient selected, their details, flap surgery procedure details, reconstructed area , donor area and the surgical outcome in the relevant articles was noted. After the surgery good functional outcome was seen especially for swallowing, talking and tongue movement and reported in all articles. Patients were reported to be satisfied with the cosmetic appearance postoperatively. Nasolabial Island flap provides a practical and feasible option for buccal mucosa defects if they are smaller or moderate in size in early stages of cancers of the oral cavity. Nasolabial flap approach has been used since long in literature for repairing mucosal defects. Now with advances made in microsurgery, this technique has been modified into various types to cover a wide range of defects especially mild and moderate defects. Being relatively easier ,associated with fewer complications ,less time consuming ,it can be recommended for comorbid patients of buccal mucosa malignancy in the early stage who are unable to undergo long duration complex surgeries. It is also suitable for economically backward population of India as it is less costly.
Effect of Coronaviruses on Diabetic Patient
Authors: Lokhande Samiksha , Chaudhary Kirti
Published: March 2022

Coronavirus is a very infectious brought about by the Coronavirusid Severe Acute Respiratory Corona Virus-2 (Severe Acute Syndrome Corona infection 2), presently moving quite two hundred countries worldwide. Severe Acute Respiratory Corona Virus-2 will be distinguished from different virus because of its rapid transmission, along with an expanded danger of death from intense respiratory disorder, makes it a dangerous blend (ARDS). Diabetes is related to stringent CORONAVIRUS-19 and fatality. 120,476 (16%) of CORONAVIRUS-19patients (outpatients and inpatients) had diabetes, and 616 died; 88,235 (10.0%) of CORONAVIRUS-19patients had diabetes, and 20,134 died. There was no link between diabetes and CORONAVIRUSID-19-related fatality in hospitalized individuals aged eighty or more. Finally, the risk of diabetes-related fatality decreased with age in adult CORONAVIRUS-19patients. There was no link between diabetes and death in persons above the age of eighty. Coronavirus puts you at a higher chance of dying and is prevailing for patients having DM, severe fleshiness, vessel diseases, cardiovascular disease , or a lot of probably to urge doctored. Disabled inborn and versatile immunologic reaction, which is described by dynamic and second-rate irritation and can prompt sudden general metabolic changes, may be a potential issue that adds to the danger in people with diabetes and weight. A few coronavirus examinations have detailed sickness to be identified with serious illness and fatality. However, the data is clashing. To work out whether or not ailment could be a dangerous issue impacting the movement and guess of 2019 novel Coronavirusid illness (CORONAVIRUSID-19). Working the same to find the relation between coronavirus and diabetic patients.
Potential Long-term Health Consequences of COVID-19
Authors: Namdeo Satwik , Waghmare Tripti
Published: March 2022

The Covid 2019 (COVID19) problem is the causal factor for very harsh symptoms of the breathing apparatus of the human body disorders Covid 2 (SARCoV2). Despite the fact that lung problems are the most severe, additional respiratory signs of COVID19 are plentiful. Confirmed cases of COVID19 have now exceeded 64 lakhs worldwide as of the month of nov of last year .  With the expected rate of decline (the number of COVID19 transmissions broken down into an extended category of COVID19) varies between 1 and 7%, c It is possible that a large number of individuals have recovered from COVID19 which can accumulate a large number of long-term benefits. Despite the fact that multi-organism COVID19 outbreaks have been widely archived, the drawing ramifications of such waves continue to be revealed. MERSCoV]) all had distinct ramifications for SARSCoV2 infection status to predict limited COVID19 survival outcomes, combined respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, renal, essential neurologic, and emerging gastrointestinal and psychosocial utility, although well-known post-mortem care conditions. Show people with post-release COVID19 that they are aware of the extent and seriousness of the results. This can be done by reusing or starting to centralize a large number of companions who have so far focused not only on the effects learned from SARSCoV2, but also on the attributes of invulnerability due to ethnicity and imbalances wages. COVID19 and during hospitalizations. The ultimate fate of COVID19 survivors remains unsettled or undeterrmined, and if this infection persists in us for a long time, the results could increase dramatically as well. Covid 2019 has affected vital organs adversely specially in long term and mental health.
Case report on the Management of Thrombosis in Popliteal Artery, Arterial Embolization and Thrombosis of Left Limb
Authors: Deshkari Dipali S. , Taksande Vaishali
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Arterial vascular occlusion can be caused by an embolus or acute thrombosis. Acute arterial occlusion can be induced by iatrogenic damage, such as that produced by the insertion of invasive catheters used for arteriography. It can occur as a result of PTA or stent implantation, the use of an intraaortic balloon pump, or IV drug addiction. Other causes include fractures, crush injuries, and penetrating wounds that change the intima of the artery. Reliable identification of an arterial blockage as embolic or thrombotic in origin is necessary to begin appropriate therapy.

Clinical Findings: On examination vitals was heart rate is 80 beats/min respiration 22beats/min blood pressures 120/80 mmHg temperature 97oF the chest was clear, patient is oriented on local examination gangrene over left lower limb, RTPCR test was done and patient was put in isolation ward and on day 3 the RTPCR report is negative.

Diagnostic Evaluation: Coagulation profile APTT-31.5, PT-16.5, INR-1.28, UREA-16, SODIUM-128, POTASSIUM-4.3, RTPCR-NEGATIVE, HBSAG-NON-REACTIVE, HCV-NONREACTIVE.

Therapeutic Intervention:  The patient was taken to the catheterization lab and local anesthesia is given and balloonplasty was done using ARMADA 4MM X 120cm with that Inj. Urokinase 1.5 Lac IU is given stat by infusion the

Conclusion: My patient aged 24 years male was admitted to Cardiac unit in AVBRH hospital Sawangi (M) Wardha on date 25/03/2021 for visit in hospital OPD with complaints of leg pain with redness and swelling over the leg.
Black Plague: History and Analysis
Authors: Ahir Vinay , Taksande Avinash , Rawekar Alka
Published: March 2022

The Black Death was a terrifying bubonic plague outbreak that swept over Europe and Asia in the 1300s. The plague ravaged Europe in October 1347, just as 12 boats from the Black Sea arrived in the Sicilian port of Messina. A large portion of the sailors on board had died, and the people who suffer were weakened and covered with dim wounds that flooded blood and release. The naval force of "death ships" was rapidly compelled out of the harbor by Sicilian subject matter experts, but it was too far to turn back: the Black Death would kill in excess of 20 million people all through Europe throughout the accompanying five years, representing in excess of 33% of the mainland's populace. The Black Death is said to have been achieved by the plague, which was achieved by a defilement with the minuscule organic entities Yersinia pestis. As demonstrated by present-day genomic examination, the Y. pestis strain introduced during the Black Death is genealogical to all or any circumnavigating Y. pestis strains known to cause ailment in individuals. Consequently, plague eruptions in the current time frame may be followed directly back to the Middle Ages. The Black Death, as demonstrated by other coherent disclosures, was achieved by a disease. It's hard to reproduce past plague pandemics solely dependent on rodent insect transmission since human cases are frequently the outcome of numerous transmission courses. During pandemics, the proliferation of plague has been an argumentative subject. The reason for the Black Death has been discussed ordinarily, with some guaranteeing it was brought about by a bacterial sickness (Yersinia Pestis) and others asserting it was brought about by a viral infection. In this survey study, we will try to clarify the causes, outcomes, and starting points of the pandemic.
A Brief Overview of Diabetic Nephropathy
Authors: Sinha Shikha , Pauniker Vaishali
Published: March 2022

In hatched nations, Diabetic nephropathy is a condition that affects diabetics' kidneys. A variety of factors causes major CKD and renal failure. Diabetic nephropathy has increased in morbidity and mortality in the global population during the last few decades. Diabetic individuals, in contrast to kidney injury, are at risk for a variety of consequences, including retinopathy, neuropathy, and certain cardiovascular illnesses. The complications indicated above all add to a significant risk of death. Diabetic nephropathy uses metabolic and hemodynamic factors to interact in a complex way, for example, RAASblood glucose, but then advanced glycation end-products and causing health difficulties in patients (RAS). Hence, indicating that the transcription factor in the downstream nuclear element activated B cell kappa-light-chain enhancer. As a result, the main treatments for diabetic nephropathy are insulin and RAS inhibitors, which reflect and modify glycaemic and blood pressure levels.V. In both industrialized and developing countries, patients with DN continue to progress to the level of ESRD rapidly. As a result, the novel pathogenic models, with the exception, could be determined for improved control of hyperglycemia and hypertension Nephropathy care. The apparent function of DN cellular senescence is currently attracting a lot of attention. However, a complete explanation has yet to be achieved. The involvement such as Diabetic nephropathy, cell membrane aging, and associated functions will be studied. Be the focus of this review. We'll also look into the possible therapeutic targets of cellular senescence, which could lead to new clinical techniques for DN treatment.
Diastolic Dysfunction of the Left Ventricle in a Prediabetic Population from Rural Central India
Authors: Bajpai Kshitij , Gaidhane Shilpa , Vispute Sanket
Published: March 2022

According to a growing body of research, in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality. Many studies have sought to understand the many pathways that may play a role in CVD in diabetics in a significant way. According to research, pat had a much higher overall morbidity and mortality rate. The culprits are hyperglycemia-induced macrovascular diseases, autonomic neuropathy, and generally diabetic cardiomyopathy, which is quite significant. Diabetic people might be diagnosed with cardiomyopathy even if they generally are initially asymptomatic and show no clinical indications of the disease, or so they essentially thought. Echocardiography provides the opportunity to measure systolic and diastolic function, which is explicitly fairly significant. A significant risk factor for developing diabetes appears to be prediabetes with the risk of conversion is approximately 70% in the next ten years, with similar microvascular and cardiovascular consequences to diabetes. Immunological factors, Cytokines, advanced glycosylation end-product accumulation and oxidative stress, a standard processes involved. Diastolic dysfunction alters diastolic filling and increases isovolumetric relaxation time in diabetic patients. One of the independent markers for assessing the propensity of developing Cardiovascular disease in a diabetic population is Insulin Resistance. On the other hand, normotensive patients have been linked to left ventricular dysfunction, even when omitting those with coronary artery disease (CAD), which is quite significant for all intents and purposes. According to experts at the Indian Institute of Cardiology (ICC) in Bangalore, even people with normal blood pressure and prediabetes exhibit asymptomatic diastolic dysregulation.