bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kinship, Demography, and Inequality: Review and Key Areas for Future Development
Authors: Alburez-Gutierrez Diego , Barban Nicola , Caswell Hal , Kolk Martin , Margolis Rachel , Smith-Greenaway Emily , Song Xi , Verdery Ashton M. , Zagheni Emilio
Published: June 2022

Kinship relations play a crucial role in structuring populations and shaping individual outcomes. Differences in kinship among individuals, cohorts, and subpopulations are one important aspect of these structures. Demography and related disciplines have proposed sophisticated approaches to study kinship in recent years. We argue that the development of a demography of kinship that centers on these processes will help advance the field of demography as a whole. Here, we review four key substantive areas of kinship research in demography: (1) kin supply and intergenerational transfers; (2) demographic change; (3) kin loss; and (4) social stratification. For each area, we identify important gaps in the literature and avenues for future research. We then review available methods and data sources to advance each of these areas, and conclude with an agenda to foster the study of the demography of kinship in general and kinship inequalities specifically.
Búsqueda bibliográfica sistemática en educación (matemática)
Authors: Gaona Jorge
Published: June 2022

En este artículo se muestran algunos elementos que pueden guiar una búsqueda bibliográfica sistemática en los repositorios de artículos Web of Science, Scopus y Scielo, tanto desde el punto de vista técnico como desde el punto de vista epistemológico. Además, se describen una serie de otros sitios donde se pueden buscar artículos científicos y revistas. Por último se discuten algunos elementos sobre las críticas a la valoración de los sistemas de indexación, el acceso a los artículos y algunas iniciativas que han aparecido para dar acceso a la investigación científica.
后物质主义五十年之理论变迁及经验趋势
Authors: ZHANG TONY HUIQUAN
Published: June 2022

内容提要：后物质主义理论诞生以来凡五十年，在政治文化及公众意见研究领域产生了广泛影响。与此同时，该理论的前提预设、内在逻辑及经验应用也面临诸如欧美中心主义视角、线性历史观、忽略价值多层次动态变迁等批评。后物质主义理论支持者亦不断修订理论，并试图为近年来的价值观变迁图景提供更准确的解释。本文对后物质主义理论源流进行回顾和梳理，特别是对该理论进入新世纪以来的发展和争鸣进行评述，亦提出了对后物质主义理论的批评和建议。本文还基于对世界价值观调查数据(1981—2020)的分析，指出许多社会出现了后物质主义价值退潮现象，并基于此，对该理论在经验世界面临的新问题以及价值观变迁的新趋势作了阐述和总结。
Väkivaltaiseen ekstremismiin radikalisoituminen
Authors: Saarinen Kalle
Published: June 2022

Tämä tutkielma käsittelee väkivaltaista ekstremismiä ja radikalisoitumista sosiaalityön näkökulmasta. Tutkielma on narratiivinen kirjallisuuskatsaus. Aineisto koostuu yhdestätoista kansainvälisestä tutkimusartikkelista, joista on tehty sisällönanalyysi. Teoreettinen viitekehys on muodostettu väkivaltaisen ekstremismin ja radikalisoitumisen käsitteistä, ja niihin liittyvästä tutkimuksesta. Tutkielmassa vastataan tutkimuskysymykseen:”Mitä uusin tutkimus on saanut selville radikalisoitumiseen vaikuttavista osatekijöistä?” Aineiston analyysissa käytettiin kolmea aiempaan tutkimukseen perustuvaa luokkaa, jotka olivat sysäävät, vetävät ja henkilökohtaiset osatekijät. Henkilökohtaisiin tekijöihin lukeutuvat persoonallisuudenpiirteet, perheolot, henkilökohtaiset ongelmat ja mielenterveysongelmat. Vetäviä tekijöitä ovat ryhmittymät, media ja propaganda. Sysäävät tekijät ovat yhteiskunnallisia ilmiöitä, kuten esimerkiksi globalisaatio tai koettu syrjintä.Henkilökohtaisina osatekijöinä analyysissa nousivat esiin erityisesti perheongelmat, yksinäisyys ja antisosiaaliset persoonallisuuudenpiirteet. Perheongelmilla oli selkein yhteys kognitiiviseen radikalisoitumiseen. Tutkimustulokset olivat osittain ristiriitaisia persoonallisuudenpiirteiden ja radikalisoitumisen suhteen. Masennuksen ja radikalisoitumisen yhteydet saivat myös tutkielman analyyissa ristiriitaisia tuloksia. Vetävinä osatekijöinä merkittävimpänä tuloksena huomattiin tiettyjen persoonallisuudenpiirteiden ja henkilökohtaisten vastoinkäymisten yhteys väkivallan hyväksymiseen, mikäli väkivallan hyväksyminen oli ryhmän normien mukaista. Ekstremistinen propaganda tai internetistä haettu ekstremistinen materiaali ei ollut yhteydessä kognitiiviseen radikalisoitumiseen. Sysäävistä tekijöistä merkittävin tutkimuksen kohde oli globalisaatio ja sen aiheuttamat sosioekonomiset muutokset. Globalisaatio ei itsessään aiheuta radikalisoitumista, mutta sen mukanaan tuoma epävarmuus ja koettu uhka voi altistaa ekstremistiselle ajatusmaailmalle. Erityisesti huono elämään kiinnittyminen, joka tarkoittaa irrallisuutta sosiaalisesta ja yhteiskunnallisesta ympäristöstä, oli yhteydessä ekstremististen asenteiden hyväksymiseen. Realistiset ja symboliset uhat, ja epäluottamus yhteiskunnallisiin instituutioihin olivat merkittävässä yhteydessä poliittiseen väkivaltaan. Nämä tulokset syventävät ymmärrystä radikalisoitumisesta ja ekstremismistä, mikä auttaa ilmiön tunnistamisessa ja ennaltaehkäisyssä.
Mosaicos de frontera. Articulación territorial entre las diversas modalidades de la expansión sojera, Argentina 1988-2002
Authors: Rosati German
Published: June 2022

This work forms part of a more general project that aims to analyze and identify at the level of the Argentine social formation the main relationships between the expansion processes of the agricultural frontier, changes in land use and some existing demographic processes in rural areas / agriculture in the last three decades. It is specifically proposed to make a first approach to the regional and territorial articulation of the different expansion modes of the agricultural frontier. Soybean expansion will be the main focus since it is the main vector of agricultural frontier movements in the period. In particular, the following questions are addressed: is soybean expansion taking place towards “new” areas or is there a process of substitution of previous productions? Which are the modalities of this expansion? How is its territorial articulation?Secondary sources were used (agricultural census data from 1988 and 2002 and the Clearance Monitor) at the departmental level. From the marginal distributions of planted area for each department, ecological inference models were estimated to address the problem of substitution. Information on other associated variables is also incorporated (weight of second harvest soybeans, expansion of cultivated surface in the intercensal period and proportion of hectares deforested). A typology of expansion modalities was built for each of the country's departments.
Meta-analytic structural equation modeling: a primer
Authors: Dai Zhenwei
Published: June 2022

Meta-analytic structural equation modeling is a new research field which can help to explain the relationship between a group of variables in several studies by testing structural equation modeling. However, this methodology is still not very popular in many countries and researchers due to lack of promotion. This report aims to give a primer on the principle of meta-analytic structural equation modeling and provide a reference for subsequent researchers to conduct meta-analytic structural equation modeling analysis.
Anger and Political Conflict Dynamics
Authors: Schnakenberg Keith , Wayne Carly Nicole
Published: June 2022

Emotions shape strategic conflict dynamics. However, the precise way in which strategic and emotional concerns interact to affect international cooperation and contention are not well understood. We propose a model of intergroup conflict under incomplete information in which agents are sensitive to psychological motivations in the form of anger. Agents' become angry in response to worse-than-expected outcomes due to actions of other players. Aggression may be motivated by anger or by beliefs about preferences of members of the other group. Increasing one group's sensitivity to anger makes that group more aggressive but reduces learning about preferences, which makes the other group less aggressive in response to bad outcomes. Thus, anger has competing effects on the likelihood of conflict. The results have important implications for understanding the complex role of anger in international relations and, more generally, the interplay between psychological and material aims in both fomenting and ameliorating conflict.
A Systematic Review on Environmental Factors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Bangladesh
Authors: Khan Md Shahid , Tareq Shafi Mohammad , Kabir Mohammad Alamgir
Published: June 2022

Objective: Exposure to different environmental factors appears to be widespread, detrimental to human brain development and a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted a systematic review on the relationship between environmental factors and ASD in Bangladesh.Methods: This paper reviews the evidence on modifiable environmental factors that have been associated, in some studies, with ASD, including socio-demographic and physical environmental factors exposures during prenatal and postnatal periods. Besides, this review is restricted to human studies with at least 50 cases of ASD, having a valid comparison group, conducted within the past two decades. Moreover, literatures searched using three electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, and Biomed Central) from August 2020 to January 2021, based on the PRISMA guidelines. Literatures screened by two distinguished reviewers (Khan MS; Tareq SM), and resolved differences by consensus and further discussion with third reviewer based on requirements. Then selected the eligible 21 studies based on inclusion criteria’s. Two of the reviewers independently screened articles, extracted data for descriptive information and assessed risk of bias by using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS).Results: There is no article found with poor quality in NOS. The overall quality of the studies is high. There are strong association between ASD risk and some factors such as advanced maternal age, lead exposure during pregnancy and early childhood, blood Arsenic level of ASD children. Though few factors are related to increased risk of ASD; so far, no specific environmental factor has been found associated with increased risk of ASD with large power of study.Conclusion: There is appears to be a lack of such type of study in developing countries like Bangladesh. Therefore, nationwide widespread research needed to address the modifiable environmental risk factors for ASD.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 237-248
Parents’ Perception Towards the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids): A Cross-sectional, Internet-Based Survey
Authors: Mas’ud Ishak , Shafi Surina Mohamad , Awang Mohd Zulkifli , Amir Ramli Nurul Aisyah , Subhan Izzati Aminah
Published: June 2022

The Ministry of Health Malaysia’s (MOH) National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) is a public health initiative aimed at achieving herd immunity and prevent illness among Malaysian children. The COVID-19 outbreak and the efficacy of the COVID-19 immunisation programme for children are facing tremendous stress among parents. The purpose of this study was to see how parents in Klang Valley, Malaysia viewed and accepted the COVID-19 vaccination for their children. Parents were distributed a set of questionnaires over social media via Qualtrics XM. A simple random sampling technique was used to choose the participants. The total number of participants in the study was 88, with 30 males (34.09%) and 58 females (65.91%). The findings show a statistically significant correlation between parents’ knowledge of COVID-19 and their willingness to vaccinate their children.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 258-268
Predictive factors for severe COVID-19 infection in Terengganu state of Malaysia
Authors: Awang Hafizuddin , Ahmad Mohd Hanief , Mohamed Kamarul Azhar , Wahab Azmani , Rashid Norafidah Abdul , Arwit Hasnan , Abd Rahman Mohd Anuar , Embong Kasemani
Published: June 2022

Background: COVID-19 has a varied clinical presentation and may progress to severe form which could be fatal. Determination of risk factors for severe infection would be beneficial in averting COVID-19 mortality in Terengganu setting.Materials and Methods: A casecontrol study between mild and severe COVID-19 groups was conducted in Terengganu state from 1st March 2020 until 31st January 2021 based on retrospective record review. Individuals with laboratory RT-PCR confirmed positive test for COVID-19 were included as study samples. Descriptive statistics, simple and multiple logistic regression analyses were employed for statistical analysis.Results: There were 2142 COVID-19 cases in Terengganu during the studied period. The proportion of severe COVID-19 infection was 2.1% (95%CI: 0.01, 0.03). Among the severe COVID-19 cases, their mean (±SD) age was 52 (±16) and majority of them were male (59.1%) and had comorbidity (56.8%). The common symptoms among severe COVID-19 cases included fever (68.2%), cough (63.6%), coryza (22.7%), sore throat (13.6%) and anosmia (11.4%). Multiple logistic regression revealed older age, presence of comorbidity, having symptoms of fever, cough and anosmia as the significant associated factors for severe COVID-19 with adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 1.07 (95%CI: 1.03, 1.11), p<0.001; AOR 5.97 (95%CI: 2.09, 17.01), p=0.001; AOR 4.78 (95%CI: 1.63, 14.05), p=0.004; AOR 4.81 (95%CI: 1.70, 13.60), p=0.003; and AOR 8.39 (95%CI: 1.39, 50.33), p=0.020,respectively.Conclusion: Knowing the predictive factors for severe COVID-19 would facilitate clinicians in timely identification of high-risk cases for delivering prompt treatment and intervention.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 269-274
Foot Self-Care Behaviours and the Level of Perceived Risk of Amputation in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Sert Havva , Yılmaz Feride Taşkın , Kumsar Azime Karakoc , Öztürk Fatma Can
Published: June 2022

Background: Diabetic foot which is one of the complications of diabetes may develop in parallel with the frequency of diabetes.Objective: To determine the factors affecting foot self-care behaviours and amputation risk perception levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.Methods: The descriptive and correlational study included 157 individuals who had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least six months and had no previous diabetic foot and previous amputation history. The data were obtained by using patient diagnosis form, Foot Self-care Behaviour Scale and perceived risk of amputation evaluation form.Results: The total score of the participants from the Foot Self-Care Behaviour Scale was found to be below the mean value (37.95±8.93). It was determined that individuals, who had the disease for more than ten years and were informed on the disease, foot health and care by physician or nurse, had better foot care behaviours (p<0.05). The average amputation risk perception evaluation score was found to be very low (4.87±10.08) and 61.8% stated that they had no risk for amputation. In addition, no significant difference was found between the glycemic control parameters and the amputation risk perception levels of the individuals (p>0.05).Conclusion: It was determined that the individuals did not have good foot self-care behaviours, that disease duration and being informed on foot self-care affected foot self-care behaviours and that their amputation risk perception level was very low.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 280-288
Relationship between Peer Influence and Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Adolescents
Authors: Pamarta Dina , Suminah - , Sumardiyono -
Published: June 2022

Background: Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Indonesia among adolescents is high at 72%. Nevertheless, identical adolescent behaviour is to be accepted by the peer group.Peer groups have a high probability of influencing the consumption of adolescents.Objective: To determine the relationship between peer influence and consumption of SSBs in adolescents.Methods: The study employed an observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 115 senior high schoolsstudents in the Surakarta area. Peer data collection and consumption of SSBs were conducted by filling out online questionnaires independently by adolescents. After data collection, analysis was done using Chi-square test.Results: Our data showed that there is a relationship between peer influence and consumption of SSBs with value (p=0.000).Conclusion: Peer influence is an important factor in consumption of SSBs in adolescents.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 289-291
Association of Admission Glucose Level with Arrythmia and Heart Failure in Hyperglycemic Patients with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Khan Md Tariqul Islam , Khan Mahmood Hasan , Tabassum Mariya , Hassan Mahadi , Mahmud SM Tarique , Naznen Farhana
Published: June 2022

Background: Observetion of admission blood glucose level in non-ST elevation myocardial infarction is crucial to predict its outcome.Objective: To find out correlation of plasma glucose level with adverse events like arrythmia and heart failure in hyperglycemic patients with non-STsegment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).Methods: This prospective analytical study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, between June 2016 and May 2017. A total of 130 (95 males and 35 females) patients having NSTEMI participated in the study. Detail history was taken and physical examination was done. Venous blood samples were obtained from all patients to determine their cardiac troponins, plasma blood glucose, HbA1C, lipid profile, serum creatinine, and other cardiac enzymes. Then, the study participants were categorized into two groups. A total of 67 included (44 males and 23 females) in Group I, as having NSTEMI with plasma glucose level 7.8-9.3 mmol/l. In Group II, 63 were included (51 males and 12 females) having NSTEMI with plasma glucose level ≥9.4 mmol/l. Follow up was done according to the standard protocol,i.e. serial ECG, echocardiography, monitoring pulse, blood pressure, and auscultation of the lungs’ base.Results: The mean age of the patients was 49.68±3.12 years. Incidence of arrhythmia was observed in 4(5.97%) and 20(31.75%) cases in group I and group II respectively, while heart failure was found in 6(8.96%) and 48(76.19%) cases respectively (P<0.001). A statistically significant moderate negative correlation with medium strength of association (r = -0.056) was observed between heart failure (as measured by LVEF and clinical status) and admission plasma glucose levels of the study participants suggesting that the higher was admission plasma glucose level (8.27±1.03 vs. 13.34±3.65; P<0.001),the lower was the LVEF (54.19±7.13 vs. 44.21±7.36; P<0.001), i.e. higher risks of heart failure. Conclusion: A higher admission plasma glucose level relates to a lower LVEF,i.e. higher incidence of arrythmia and heart failure in non ST-elevation MI patients.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 292-297
Mothers’ Knowledge on Neonatal Jaundice attending a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Afroze Sharmin , Parvin Ruma , Sudha Rabeya Chaklader , Abiduzzaman MF , Kabir ANM Ehtesham
Published: June 2022

Background: Neonatal jaundice is one of the commonest conditions which require hospital admission in newborns.Objective:To assess the baseline knowledge and attitude of mothers about jaundice in newborn who attended Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a tertiary care hospital.Methods:This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 324 mothers who attended the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)of Dr. M R Khan Shishu (Children) Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, with their sick neonates. A face-to-face interview was done based on a pre-designed structured questionnaire.Results:Mean age of the respondents was 26.17±4.93 years. Most of them (76%) have heard about neonatal jaundice before the survey. Forty two percent mothers thought that it is a mild condition and does not require treatment (45%). Sunlight is the known treatment by most of mothers (65%).Conclusion: There is a serious knowledge gap among mothers regarding the perception, severity and treatment of neonatal jaundice. Education program is needed for pregnant women to increase awareness on this important neonatal issue.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 304-308
Study of Correlation Between Length of Ulna and Body Height Among Delta State University Students in Nigeria
Authors: Udi OA , Godswill Okoro Ogheneyebrorue , Ovie H , Ozoko LE Chris
Published: June 2022

Background:The height of an individual is one of the most important parameters contributing greatly to the process of identification of a person from their skeletal remains and it is dependent greatly on the age, race, gender, body composition and nutrition of the person.Objective: The study aims to correlate between body height and subcutaneous ulnar length among Delta State University students and to see if any difference exists between right and left ulnar lengths.Methods: A total of 240(105males and 135females) studentsfrom Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria,aged between 20 and 33 years, without any known disability participated in this study.Results:The mean age was22.81±2.43. The mean body height and ulna length of adult male were significantly higher than the adult females. Positive correlation was found between total body height and ulna length of 0.50.Conclusion:Our data suggest a definitive and strong correlation between the body height and ulnar length.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 309-312
Effect of Movement Control Order to Emergency Department Visit in A Teaching University Hospital in Malaysia During COVID-19
Authors: King Wong Chui , Jaafar Mohd Johar , Haji Manaf Mohd Rizal , Isa Mohd Hisham , Saiboon Ismail Mohd
Published: June 2022

Background: Implementation of lockdown was identified as a factor that affects the utilization of Emergency Department (ED) globally during COVID-19 pandemic.Objective: To compare the ED utilization rate based on different triage acuity during movement control order (MCO) of COVID-19 pandemic at a teaching university hospital in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.Methods: This retrospective study included patients presented to ED during MCO i.e. March 18 to June 9 of 2020) and a similar period of pre-pandemic for comparison. Patients were randomized and segregated to different triage categories. Other outcomes determined include demographics, comorbidities, type of cases, mode of arrival and disposition. The data were analysed using chi-square test.Results: Distribution of cases based on triage acuity were consistent between MCO and pre-pandemic period (p=0.063). Lowest triage acuity (TG), had the highest utilization, followed by second triage acuity (TY) and finally highest triage acuity (TR). For TG, adult and elderly (p<0.001), married (p<0.001) and presence of comorbidities groups (p<0.001) were the main presenters and were more likely to require admission during MCO (p=0.01). The TY categories were higher amongst adult and elderly (p<0.001) and married individuals (p=0.003) during MCO. Paediatric age-group was significantly low in both lower triage acuity categories. In term of ambulance arrival, majority of patients belongs to the TY acuity category (p=0.005). TR category patients did not demonstrate significant changes.Conclusion: MCO implementation during COVID-19 pandemic did not change the rate of patient presentation based on triage acuity. However, pattern of cases in the lower triage acuity showed some differences.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 313-319
The Effectiveness of Education on Handwashing with a Donkey Bridge to Increase Knowledge and Attitudes about Handwashing for Students at the Integrated Islamic Senior High School in Kotagede
Authors: Kusbaryanto Yogyakarta
Published: June 2022

Background: Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, both in hospitals and in everyday life. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of education about hand washing with a donkey bridge to increase knowledge and attitudes about hand washing in Islamic Terpadu High School students in Kotagede Yogyakarta.Material and Method: This research is a quantitative analytic study with a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test group design approach (Polit and Hungler, 1999). The respondents of this study only consisted of the treatment group without the control group. Wilcoxon nonparametric statistical analysis. Data was collected using a questionnaire, ethical approval from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UMY.Result and Discussion: The results of the statistical test of the difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge about hand washing in the control group obtained a p-value of 0.406 (p> 0.05), there was no difference between the results of the pre-test and post-test on the knowledge of respondents about hand-washing. The results of the statistical test of the difference between the pre test and post test of hand washing attitudes in the treatment group obtained a p value of 0.017 (p < 0.05), this result was significant and there was a significant difference between the results of the pre test and post test on attitudes about hand washing in respondents.Conclusion: Education about hand washing with a donkey bridge is effective in increasing knowledge and attitudes about hand washing in IT SMA students in Kota Gede, YogyakartaInternational Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 328-331
A Rare Case of A Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Rectum
Authors: Hajri Mohamed , Ferjaoui Wael , Talbi Ghofrane , Omrani Sahir , Baccouche Seifeddine , Gharbi Lasaad , Mestiri Hafedh , Bayar Rached , Bacha Dhouha , Slama Sana ben
Published: June 2022

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the gastrointestinal tract is uncommon and usually involves the esophagus or the anal canal. More than 90% of tumors arising the colorectal region are adenocarcinomas. SCC is exceedingly rare accounting for 0.1 to 0.25 % of all colorectal malignancies. Due to its rarity and the lack of literature in this regard, and etiology and pathogenesis also remain obscure. However, we report here a rare case of squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum in a 68-year-old womanwith no known comorbidities except a history of asthenia, loss of appetite and change in bowel habits for the last three months with 10 kg of weight loss over the last two months.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 335-337
Thermal hadron resonances in chiral and U(1)A restoration
Authors: Gómez Nicola Angel , Ruiz de Elvira J. , Vioque-Rodríguez A.
Published: June 2022

We review recent work on thermal resonances and their connection with chiral symmetry and U(1)A restoration within the QCD phase diagram. In particular, the ƒ0 (500) and K∗ 0 (700) states generated from ππ and πK scattering within Unitarized Chiral Perturbation Theory (ChPT) at finite temperature allow one to describe scalar susceptibilities, which combined with Ward Identities yield interesting conclusions regarding the interplay between chiral and U(1)A restoration, key to understand the nature of the transition.
Theory and phenomenology of the three-gluon vertex
Authors: Papavassiliou Joannis , Aguilar A. C. , Ferreira M. N.
Published: June 2022

The three-gluon vertex is a fundamental ingredient of the intricate QCD dynamics, being inextricably connected to key nonperturbative phenomena, such as the emergence of a mass scale in the gauge sector of the theory. In this presentation, we review the main theoretical properties of the three-gluon vertex in the Landau gauge, obtained from the fruitful synergy between functional methods and lattice simulations. We pay particular attention to the manifestation and origin of the infrared suppression of its main form factors and the associated zero crossing. In addition, we discuss certain characteristic phenomenological applications that require this special vertex as input.
Unraveling light nuclei with deeply virtual Compton scattering processes: from models to event generation
Authors: Fucini Sara , Dupré Raphaël
Published: June 2022

In this talk, we present the analysis of a deeply virtual Compton scattering process off 4 He. This study is done within the impulse approximation approach including state-of-the-art models for the nucleonic and nuclear ingredients. A glimpse on the comparison between our results and the experimental data coming form Jefferson Lab is also given. The last part of this work is devoted to the description of the new Monte Carlo event generator based on the models presented in the main part of the talk. First results from the simulations performed at the kinematic conditions foreseen at the Electron Ion Collider are discussed demonstrating that there is a wide enough kinematical range to reach the tomography of 4 He and understand other possible aspects of the elusive nuclear parton dynamics.
Studying the mechanisms for strange particle production with ALICE at LHC
Authors: Sharma Meenakshi
Published: June 2022

The main goal of the ALICE experiment is to study the physics of strongly interacting matter, focusing on the properties of the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). The relative production of strange hadrons with respect to non-strange hadrons in heavy-ion collisions was historically considered as one of the signatures of QGP formation. However, the latest results in proton-proton (pp) and proton-lead (p-Pb) collisions have revealed an increasing trend in the yield ratio of strange hadrons to pions with the charged-particle multiplicity in the event, showing a smooth evolution across different collision systems and energies.
We present the new studies which are performed with the aim of better understanding the production mechanisms for strange particles and hence the strangeness enhancement phenomenon in small collision systems. In one of the recent studies, the very forward energy transported by beam remnants (spectators) and detected by the Zero Degree Calorimeters (ZDC) is used to classify events. The contribution of the effective energy and the particle multiplicity on strangeness production is studied using a multi-differential approach in order to disentangle initial and final state effects. In the second study, the origin of strangeness enhancement with multiplicity in pp has been further investigated by separating the contribution of soft and hard processes, such as jets, to strange hadron production. Techniques involving full jet reconstruction or two-particle correlations have been exploited. The results indicate that the increased relative strangeness production emerges from the growth of the underlying event, being disconnected from initial state properties, and suggest that soft (out-of-jets) processes are the dominant contribution to strange hadron production.
Holographic model in anisotropic hot dense QGP with external Magnetic Field
Authors: Rannu Kristina , Aref’eva I. Ya. , Slepov P. S.
Published: June 2022

We study the confinement/deconfinement phase diagram within a five-dimensional fully anisotropic holographic model supported by Einsteindilaton-three-Maxwell action. One of the Maxwell fields provides the chemical potential, the second Maxwell field represents real spacial anisotropy of the QGP produced in heavy-ion collisions and the third Maxwell field is related to an external magnetic field. Influence of the so-called primary anisotropy due to the non-centrality of the heavy-ion collision and secondary anisotropy originating from the external magnetic field on the phase diagram is considered. Based on recent work [1,2].
Development of 5-FU Loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid Nanoparticles for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Authors: Bhattacharya Sankha
Published: June 2022

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 84% of all lung cancer types diagnosed so far. Every year, regardless of gender, the NSCLC targets many communities worldwide. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a uracil-analog anticancer compound. This drug tends to annihilate multiple tumour cells. But 5-FU's most significant obstacle is that it gets very easily metabolized in the blood, which eventually leads to lower anticancer activity. Therfore a perfect drug delivery system is needed to overcome all the associated challenges.
In this experiment, an attempt was made to prepare 5-FU loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid  nanoparticles using solvent evaporation method and subsequently observed the effect of molecular weight of poly lactic-co-glycolic acid, loading of poly lactic-co-glycolic acid, sonication period on the cytotoxic effect of 10 % w/w 5-FU loaded PLGA nanoparticles against human A549 Isogenic cell line.
In this experiment, two points are more evident: first, poly lactic-co-glycolic acid has a major impact on 5-FU release due to higher degradation and rate of diffusion in nanoparticle solution; and second, nanoparticles with a larger surface area and smaller particle size have a lower half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) value. The IC50 of all nanoparticles was significantly higher (p=0.0145) than that of the free 5-FU controlled group (8.34Nm). The cytotoxicity would be greater if the IC50 value was lower. Nanoparticles with an 18-minute sonication time was found to  be more cytotoxic than those with PLGA nanoparticles containing 12% polyvinyl alcohol.
 In this experiment 10% w/w 5-FU loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles was prepared for laboratory research to translational research for the treatment of lung cancer.
Estimation the Safety of Parenteral Resveratrol in Mice
Authors: AM. Jawad Rehab , Sahib Hayder B
Published: June 2022

Resveratrol is polyphenolic compound has many biochemical and biological effects on several organs. Therefore, resveratrol can be used to treat many diseases. The aim was to evaluate resveratrol safety when used in a parenteral single bolus dose. This study was conducted on 60 mice (30 males and 30 females). Each male and female mice divided into 6 groups (five mice per group). All mice groups given 1% DMSO and five different doses of resveratrol (5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625, 0.312) gm/kg intraperitonially given to five groups respectively. The mice were continuously monitored during 14 days. The number of deaths, changes in general behavior, changes in physiological activity, and signs of toxicity were reported. On day 15 blood was collected using a jugular vein puncture to obtain blood samples for hematological and biochemical analysis. All mice were euthanized under anesthesia. The heart, lung, liver, kidney, and gonads were dissected and sent for histopathological study. The result showed that at dose 0.312gm/kg neither signs of toxicity nor death were detected. The LD50 dose was 1.18 g/kg for female and 1.07 g/kg for male mice. The body weight change, biochemical and hematological assay, revealed that at doses 1.25 g/kg,0.625,0.312 g/kg for both sexes no significant changes had reported in comparison with a control group (p?0.05). Histopathological examination revealed that at doses 1.25 g/kg for both sexes no significant tissue changes had reported in comparison with a control group (p?0.05). In conclusion resveratrol has dose-dependent toxicity when used intraperitoneally in Swiss Albino mice and the non-observed adverse effect level at dose 0.312 g/kg.
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Gingko Biloba Extract in Cotton Pellet-Induced Granuloma in Rats: A comparative Study with Prednisolone and Dexamethasone
Authors: Ahmed Azad Kareem  , Aziz Tavga Ahmed , Zheen Aorahman Ahmed  , Hemn Hassan Othman  , Saad Abdulrahman Hussain
Published: June 2022

The current study was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of GKB in the rat model of granulomatous inflammation. Thirty rats were distributed into five groups:  The first group served as negative control group that received distilled water (DW) only without inducting inflammation, positive control group; treated with DW with the induction of inflammation and they were assigned to cotton pellet-induced granuloma, ginkgo biloba (GKB) treated group (200mg/kg/day), dexamethasone-treated group (1mg/kg), and Prednisolone treated group (5mg/kg). All the treatments were given orally for seven consecutive days.  On day eight, the rats were anesthetized and the pellets together with granulation tissue were carefully removed and made free from extraneous tissue. The weight and the percent of the exudate and granuloma were determined and samples of the tissues were sent for histopathological examination. Blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture and used for the analysis of the inflammatory markers: TNF-alfa, IL10, VCAM-1, and hs-CRP. The study revealed a significant reduction in the weight and the percent of exudate (p-value = 0.019), (17%) and granuloma (p-value = 0.013), (20%) by GKB which was comparable to that produced by prednisolone. All the treatment groups showed a significant reduction in serum TNF-?, VCAM-1, and hs-CRP concentration compared with the positive control. The histopathological finding revealed pronounced improvement. In the current study, GKB was effective in attenuating the level of inflammation by decreasing the exudate, granuloma, and inflammatory markers. The underlying mechanisms could be the inhibitory effect on the expression of the inflammatory cytokines and endothelial adhesion molecule. These findings suggest GKB as a good contender to be tested in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Development of novel paracetamol/naproxen co-crystals with an improvement in naproxen solubility.
Authors: Al-Dulaimi Amal Fakhrulddin , Al-Kotaji Myasar Mohammed , Abachi Faris Thanoon
Published: June 2022

Co-crystals are new solid forms of drugs that could resolve more than one problem associated with drugs formulations like solubility, stability, bioavailability, mechanical and tableting properties. A preliminary theoretical study for estimating the possible bonding between the co-crystal components (paracetamol and naproxen) was performed using the ChemOffice program. The results revealed a high possibility for bonding between paracetamol and naproxen and indicated the ability of molecular mechanics study to predict the co-crystal design.

       In this work, four different methods were used for the preparation of three different ratios 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2 of paracetamol:naproxen co-crystals. The four methods are liquid-assisted grinding, solvent evaporation method, ultrasonic-assisted co-crystallization, and microwave-assisted co-crystallization. The characterization of the prepared co-crystal was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential scanning calorimetry, Powder X-Ray diffraction, and Field emission scanning electron microscopy.

       The results showed that the most successful method for co-crystal production was solvent evaporation methods. The FTIR and DSC results indicated the formation of paracetamol-naproxen co-crystals when prepared by using the solvent evaporation method in the three ratios 1:1 (N1), 2:1 (N2), and 1:2 (N3). Moreover, the PXRD results confirm the previous conclusions.

       A solubility study was conducted to compare the water solubility of pure paracetamol and naproxen with co-crystals solubility. The naproxen solubility was improved by more than two times in (1:1) and (1:2) paracetamol/naproxen co-crystals.

       To conclude, this work succeeded in formation of new paracetamol/naproxen co-crystals, which can be considered as a new promising technique for formulation of these two drugs with an obvious enhancement in naproxen solubility and crystallinity. This could be exploited in preparation of tablets with possible enhancement in dissolution and bioavailability, however, further work is needed to prove this assumption.
PAGAMENTOS POR SERVIÇOS AMBIENTAIS E ECOSSISTÊMICOS PARA PRODUÇÃO DE ÁGUA
Authors: Matos Leitão Alexander , Ferreira da Silva Luciana
Published: June 2022

Os Pagamentos por Serviços Ambientais (PSA), são um tema em ascensão na academia e nas formulações de políticas públicas, em nível global. Isso dá ao tema, além da notoriedade, à necessidade de esboçar o seu estado da arte e assim alinhar as discussões mundiais aos cenários locais. O objetivo desse estudo foi realizar uma Revisão Sistemática sobre os PSA, em específico os relacionados a Produção de Água (PSA – Água). Foi realizado um Science Mapping, que partiu de um protocolo pesquisa em artigos internacionais, de acesso aberto, disponíveis na base de dados Scopus e Web of Science, em um recorte de cinco anos. Os dados foram tratados no R Studio®, Excel® e no Biblioshiny®. Foram selecionados 208 artigos, submetidos aos critérios de exclusão do Methodi Ordinatio Modificado. Já a análise de conteúdo se valeu dos 21 artigos mais relevantes para essa pesquisa. Os resultados demonstraram que os temas Serviços Ambientais e Ecossistêmicos, atualmente tem tido muito destaque nas discussões. Por fim, pode-se concluir que apesar da heterogeneidade das pesquisas, o consenso está relacionado a preocupação global com o uso e preservação dos recursos hídricos e que os programas de PSA – Água, mesmo com muitos desafios, estão beneficiando diversas comunidades locais.
Palavras-chave: revisão sistemática; bioeconomia; recursos hídricos; desenvolvimento agrícola; preservação ambiental.
 
Payments for environmental and ecosystem services for water production
 
ABSTRACT: Payments for Environmental Services (PES) are a rising topic in academia and in policymaking at a global level. This gives the theme, in addition to notoriety, the need to outline its state of the art and, thus, align global discussions with local scenarios. The objective of this study was to carry out a Systematic Review on PSA, specifically those related to Water Production (PSA - Water). A Scientific Mapping was carried out, based on a research protocol in international, open access articles, available in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, over a period of five years. Data were processed in R Studio®, Excel® and Biblioshiny®. A total of 208 articles were selected, submitted to the exclusion criteria of the Modified Methodi Ordinatio. Content analysis used the 21 most relevant articles for this research. The results showed that the themes Environmental Services and Ecosystem Services, currently, have had a lot of prominence in the discussions. Finally, it can be concluded that despite the heterogeneity of the research, the consensus is related to the global concern with the use and preservation of water resources and that the PES - Water programs, even with many challenges, are benefiting several local communities.
Keywords: systematic review; bioeconomy; water resources; agricultural development; environmental preservation.
MAHATHIR MOHAMAD'İN ETNİK ÇOĞULCULUĞU YÖNETMEDEKİ VE MALEZYA'DA SİYASİ İSTİKRARI SAĞLAMADAKİ ROLÜ
Authors: ELSAYED Esraa , GÜRKAYNAK Muharrem
Published: June 2022

When looking at ethnic pluralism, we find that it is one of the most important factors that affected the lives of nations and peoples during different historical stages. It represents a double-edged sword, because on the one hand, we find that it could be one of the most dangerous sources of threats facing the multi-ethnic state, as it may become the beginning of internal divisions that threaten the national security of the state and it may reach the point of wars that may lead to the collapse of the entire country, the impact of ethnic pluralism may extend beyond the borders of the state and be a source of threat to other surrounding communities. On the other hand, ethnic pluralism may be a source of state cohesion and strength. This happens if the state manages to direct this difference between these ethnicities to achieve cohesion between society, and if the state seeks to establish the state on the basis of cooperation and spreading the spirit of citizenship and national unity among all spectrums of society. This is what the political leader Mahathir Mohamad was able to achieve in Malaysia. He was able to unite the multi-ethnic Malaysian state, he was also able to make the ethnic diversity in Malaysian society a tool for the progress of the state and the achievement of development and political stability in it. This article assumes that the political leader Mahathir Mohamad had a role in managing ethnic pluralism and achieving political stability in Malaysia, which the article will seek to test the validity of this claim.
GIDA NEOFOBISI VE FONKSIYONEL GIDALARI KULLANMA İSTEĞİ
Authors: ONURLU Özlen , ŞENER ASLAY Ece
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı son yıllarda tüketicilerin sağlık ve beslenme ve ilgili bilinçlerinin artması ile paralel olarak gıda neofobisinin fonksiyonel gıdaları kullanma isteği üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktır. Gıda neofobisi yeni yiyeceklere karşı duyulan korku olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Gıda neofobisinin sebepleri arasında demografik, genetik, kültürel gibi faktörlerin yanı sıra, besinin bilinirliği, fayda algısı gibi faktörler de yer almaktadır. Fonksiyonel gıdalar ise, içerik açısından sağlığa faydalı olacak ürünlerle zenginleştirilmiş gıdaların genel tanımıdır. Gıda neofobisinin düşük olması yeni gıdaları kabul etmeyi kolaylaştırdığı için, fonksiyonel gıdaların tüketimi ve satın alma isteği üzerine de etkisi olduğu öngörülmüştür. İki kavram arasındaki etkiyi değerlendirilebilmek adına gıda neofobisini ölçmek için Pliner ve Hobden (1992) tarafından geliştirilen on soruluk “gıda neofobisi” ölçeği ve fonksiyonel gıdaları kullanma isteğini ölçmek için ise Urala ve Lahtenmaki (2004) tarafından geliştirilen “fonksiyonel gıdaları kullanma isteği ölçeği” olmak üzere iki adet ölçek kullanılmıştır. İki ölçek ve demografik sorulardan oluşan çevrimiçi anket formu 460 katılımcıya ulaştırılmıştır.
Planning for Teacher Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Adaptive Regulation to Promote Resilience
Authors: Trudel Lesley G. Eblie , Sokal Laura J. , Babb Jeff C.
Published: June 2022

Increased job demands coupled with insufficient resources, typically result in job strain which can lead to burnout. However, in a series of studies conducted with Canadian teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings indicated that not all teachers were experiencing this phenomenon. Whereas some teachers struggled to keep up with demands which surpassed their job and personal resources, others remarkably experienced achievement and growth. This article features a discussion of a multi-system approach of adaptive regulation proposed to maintain and enhance resilience, notably in response to the diversity of teacher experiences reported in the Canadian studies. While previous literature has discussed the construct of adaptive regulation in mitigating burnout and promoting resilience, it has not been considered for efforts aimed at teacher recovery from a pandemic.