bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of the Czech Version of the Questionnaire on Self-Regulated Learning of Students
Authors:   Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Hrbáčková Karla , Hladík Jakub ,   Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Vávrová Soňa ,   Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Švec Vlastimil ,   Tomas Bata University in Zlin
Published: February 2025

The authors of the paper aim to briefly describe the issues connected with self-regulated learning and thus present the first attempt at measuring the level of self-regulated learning of university students. The aim of the questionnaire survey, which was carried out among the students of auxiliary services professions at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, was to verify the validity and reliability of assessment scales of the first version of the Questionnaire on students’ selfregulated learning (DAUS). Factor analysis proved that the strongest factor of self-regulated learning is goal orientation (F1) followed by self-efficacy (F2), metacognitive strategies (F3) and study value (F4). The internal consistency of the questionnaire survey and individual scale differentials vary in the range of α = 0.77 to 0.91.
Studying Styles and Sensory Preferences of Technical Students
Authors:   Poznań University of Technology, Kozielska Maria , Götz Seibold ,   Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus, Germany
Published: February 2025

The presented research has solved the following problem: are dominant studying styles applied by students for learning purposes correlated with the sensory system preferred by them? In order to find the answer to the above question, research was conducted among technical students of eight Polish and German universities. The dominant studying styles applied by students for learning purposes have a statistically strong correlation with the sensory system preferred by them.
School Gentrification in the Open Network Society (The Critical Perspective)
Authors:   Szczecin University, Czerepaniak-Walczak Maria
Published: February 2025

This text presents one of the aspects of changes in education which are generated by the expanding range of technical possibilities and contents of the environment networks, namely school gentrification. For the purposes of this text, the term “gentrification” means external to the ennobled object (in this case, schools and education) act of giving it the new features, according to being developed under projects from the outside. This is done through the repair and improvement schemes formulated by professionals who perform interests of payers, but not the actual needs of “ennobled” objects. At the beginning of this article there is a brief outline of the properties of the open network society. Subsequently, the process of gentrification is presented as a process of school improvement towards being “ennobled”, the material conditions of this process in the Polish school, the conditions and opportunities of edutaintment and stages of gentrification through computerization. Finally, questions are asked about the chances for a change in education through the new types of the media and communication and about the possibility of emancipation of education and through education without going through the processes of “gentrification” (in the meaning presented in this text) .
Adolescents and Self-Esteem
Authors:   University of Maribor, Slovenia, Lepičnik Vodopivec Jurka
Published: February 2025

Adolescents are born into society and do not get to chose their parents and the families they will grow up in. If the family’s core is healthy, vital and if it meets the needs and special demands of its members, then they will have better chances of developing positive self-esteem. In this study we were interested in how important family is to adolescents and how adolescents enrolled in different secondary school programmes (4-year and 3-year courses) see themselves, how high their self-esteem is and what differences there are in their self-esteem in regard to their gender, secondary school programme (4-year secondary school, programme: grammar school and school of economics and 3-year secondary school, programme: hairdresser and car mechanic) and academic record. The study showed that their self-esteem level is high, that family is the most important value for adolescents, that it is more important to girls than boys and that parental love is the most significant factor within family. Furthermore, we found that adolescent self-esteem is moderately high and has a positive mark regardless of their gender and academic record.
The Role of School-Family Partnership in the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Romania
Authors:   University “Lucian Blaga”of Sibiu, Romania, Mara Daniel , Mara Elena-Lucia ,   University “Lucian Blaga”of Sibiu, Romania, Andrei Olivia , Danciu Elena-Liliana ,   West University of Timisoara, Romania
Published: February 2025

Inclusive education plays an important role in the context of current Romanian education. Inclusive education means access to education for all children, irrespective of their characteristics, by observing and applying a model of environmental education, according to which every child has a right to be brought up within their own family and to attend the school that is best suited to their needs. To achieve this goal, all educational factors should be involved, so that effective cooperation between them might provide an appropriate educational environment. Inclusive education aims to continuously adapt education to children’s special learning requirements. Inclusive education is achieved by removing barriers to learning and ensuring attendance of all children vulnerable to exclusion and marginalization through a strategic approach designed to meet the learning requirements of all children. The first requirement of inclusive education is to decrease and even to eliminate exclusion of children from the educational system, at least at the level of elementary education. Inclusive education based schools provide basic, accessible, high quality education meant for all children, whose purpose is to turn them into pupils and provide them with basic skills and abilities (Mara, 2009, p. 82).
Art Ability and Academic Achievement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Role of Age and Sex
Authors:   University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Alshemmeri Fahad , Putih Abu Talib ,   University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Siraj Saedah ,   University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Khan Aqeel ,   University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Abdallah Nabeel ,   University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the present study was to explore the art ability of teenage blind students in the KSA with the objective (i) to study age and sex differences in the art-related activities of visually impaired students. (ii) to assess the artistic abilities (involving clay, handicraft s, and drawing) of visually impaired students. 155 male and 55 female blind students participated. Checklists developed by investigators were used. Findings revealed artistic abilities increased as a function of age and grade, the most dramatic developmental changes may occur during childhood and adolescence. During this period, almost all skills and abilities increase rapidly.
Hydrogeochemical Assessment of Asunle Waste Dumpsite, Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Konwea Charles Ikechukwu , Erusiafe Opeyemi O.
Published: February 2025

The soil and surface water around the Asunle dumpsite, Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwestern Nigeria, were assessed in this study with a view to determining the contaminant level of heavy metals in the soils and surface water. Geophysical investigation revealed that the area was underlain by four subsurface layers of topsoil, weathered layer, partially weathered or fractured layer, and fresh basement. Sampling and analysis of the topsoil and weathered layer revealed that the hydraulic conductivity of the soils was classified as medium, decreases with depth, and the materials are semipervious. The hydraulic conductivity of the soil influences heavy metal transport. Hence, there is a marked variation in the concentrations of heavy metals around the dumpsite, with most concentrations above the maximum permissible limits recommended. Heavy metals and faecal microbial organisms have contaminated the subsoil and surface water around the Asunle dumpsite. The contamination levels ranged from low to very high. The study concluded that the soils around the Asunle dumpsite are contaminated by heavy metals, which have deteriorated the chemical and microbial qualities of the Asunle stream.
Identification, isolation and pathogenicity of Aeromonas salmonicida and his-topathology of infected Oncorhynchus mykiss in Punjab and northern areas of Pakistan
Authors: Akram Muhammad , Hafeez-ur-Rehman Muhammad , Abbas Farzana , Altaf Imran , Kanwal Sidra , Mobeen Nimra , Khaliq Aiza , Sharif Asma , Tayyaba Maria , Talib Saira , Riaz Muhammad Nouman , Zafar Saima , Hussain Ikram , Khan Karim Johar , Sughra Fatima
Published: February 2025

Aeromonas salmonicida causes furunculosis in the Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) and the effective control over this infection requires knowledge of the genetic variability and epidemiology of A. salmonicida. Pathogenic strains were isolated from kidneys, muscles, liver and spleen of rainbow trout from the provinces, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. On the base of 16S rRNA sequencing, physiological and biochemical characterization, isolated bacterial strains were identified as A. salmonicida (NCBI Ref. ArS-Pak-19 [MW307221], ArS-Pak- GB1-19 [MW720959], ArS-Pak-MRE-19 [MW720960], ArS-Pak-SW2-19 [MW720961], ArS-SW1-Pak-19 [MW720962]). Isolated strains were resistant to antibiotics like sulfamethoxazole, penicillin, vanomycine, rifampicin and bacitracin but were extremely sensitive to spectinomycin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin and nalidixic acid. To check out the pathogenicity, rainbow trout were experimentally infected with isolated strains. Experimental fishes showed the same symptoms as were recorded in naturally infected fish including jaw bleeding, intra-abdominal fluid, intestinal bleeding and gill filament anemia. After ten days of post-challenge study, histopathological analysis revealed that there were severe alterations in the spleen, liver and kidney of the infected fish. The present study provides further research foundation and for upcoming research on A. salmonicida disease, its control and epidemiology.
A Path Unexpected. A memoir by Jane Evans
Authors: Hansen Astrid Hedwig
Published: February 2025

A Path Unexpected, a memoir, follows the life of Jane Evans and her founding of the Ntataise training programme for early childhood teachers in the rural areas of South Africa. The memoir, which also serves as an account of early childhood development in South Africa, follows Evans's life and activism during Apartheid and beyond.
Brazilian occupational apartheid: historical legacy and prospects for occupational therapists
Authors: Ambrosio Leticia , Pereira Amanda dos Santos , Coelho Flavia dos Santos , Magalhães Lilian Vieira
Published: February 2025

Since the colonization of Brazil in 1500, systemic, institutional and relational racism has produced inequalitites for its black and indigenous people.  This legacy perpetuates while supremacy intensifies social inequalities.
This opinion piece aims to raise reflexivity on racism in Brazil and its impact on the occupations of black people within the context of occupational apartheid.
````We start by exploring the social justice and occupational justice concepts to map a methodological path for the theoretically informed discussion.  We continue by discussing the concept of collecive occupations as a possibility for intervention in the face of racial inequalitiies and introduce some occupational therapy practicies to exemplify strategies to tackle the identified challenges.
We conclude by showing that the field of ethnic-racial relations is still only minimally explored in Brazlian occupaional therapy.  We also point out some possibilities for further studies in this area.
A review of: Becoming Men. Black Masculinities in a South African Township
Authors: Monareng Luther Lebogang
Published: February 2025

The author studied a group of male participants (in Alexandra township, collegially called Alex) from when they are teenagers to when they become young adults i.e. over a period of more than 10 years, for his PhD. The book focuses on unpacking the complexities and adversities that have an impact on the participants' masculinity and eventually who they become in society. Overall, each participant's life turns out differently despite all being brought up in a similar harsh environment of Alex. Participants' experiences range from those who were killed, jailed, having a qualification, being in a stable relationship, having a job to some making it and moving out of Alex.
A review of Occupational Therapy Services within an Acute Public Tertiary Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Ghela Prashika , Ogunlana Michael Opeoluwa , Govender Pragashnie
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The provision of occupational therapy services in providing a minimum essential service in public health institutions in South Africa are currently guided by a quality control measure by the National Department of Health. Aim: To review the services of a public, acute tertiary hospital from 2015-2019 and to compare this with the expectations of a tertiary hospital to identify potential gaps in service delivery.
Method:A single site, retrospective quantitative audit from 2015-2019 was completed at one tertiary hospital. Patient-related and occupational therapy service data were included. 18579 patient entries were curated. The analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics of mean, standard deviations, frequency tables, percentages, and ANOVA.
Results:Findings indicated a consistent decline in the mean values of, the number of therapists attending to patients, number of patients, assistive devices issued, total time of patient units and consultations, total time spent on ward rounds, clinics, and meeting attendance. The number of student therapists attending to patients, splints, pressure garments and issued wheelchairs showed an increase in trend across the reviewed years.
Conclusion: Inadequate human resources and budget systems are potential gaps in occupational therapy service delivery in an acute public tertiary hospital.
Occupational therapists' perceived ability to treat and assist bereaved individuals to find new meaning in life through engagement in therapeutic activities
Authors: Ramano Enos M. Ramano , Pretorius Wilmarie Pretorius , De Jager Marike de Jager , Oldfield Tara Oldfield , Scriba Daniela Scriba , Moriti Bridget Moriti
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Previous studies on bereavement have focused on the implications for bereaved individuals from behavioural and psycholoical perspectives.  Limited literature discusses occupational therapists' perceived ability to treat bereaved individuals and how activities can be used to create new meaning to their lives.
Methods: A descriptive, qualitative design was employed in this study to elicit occupational therapists' perceived ability to treat and assist bereaved individuals find new meaning in their life.  `Thirty-five occupational therapists were recruited, and nine participated in two focus groups.  Data collected were thematically analysed.
Findings:  Three themes emerged, namely: (1) activities used in occupational therapy creates opportunities for new meaning to life after loss of a loved one, (2) appropriate occupational therapists' helping skills and professional behaviour to assist and treat the bereaved, and (3) perceived barriers to positive outcomes in treating the bereaved.
Conclusion: Bereaved individuals often have impaired performance in occupations and emotional processing.  The effects of bereavement were addressed using the appropriate occupational therapist helping skills and professional behaviour to guide holistic, occupation-based and client-centred treatment.  Bereaved individuals were treated through purposeful activities, facilitation of therapeutic groups and self-mangement skills-training which seemed to create opportunities for new meaning in their lives.  Occupational `therapists need to be cognisant of the barriers that negatively influence the positive outcomes of occupational therapy services.
Enablers and inhibitors to quality of life as experienced by substance abusers discharged from a rehabilitation centre in Gauteng, South Africa
Authors: Lefine Marusa Lebogang , Lesunyane Ramadimetja Annah
Published: February 2025

Introductiion: The impacct of substancee-related and addictive disorders is a serious health problem affecting society.  Occupational therapy intervention for people with substance-related disorder is ultamately directed at enhancing the quality of lif.  `this article aims to present participants' experiences regarding their quality of life on their journey to sobriety.
Methods: A qualitative study, where an exploration of participants' perceptions and description thereof, was used to gain insight into participants' experiences of ther quality of life after discharge from a rehabilitation centre.  Individual, semi0structured interviews were held to collect data from a purposive sample of 20 participants.  `the interviews were based on the Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life.  A Direct `Weighting Procedure for Quality of Life Domains (SEOQoL - DW).  Dta collected were analysed using thematic content analysis.
Findings: Two themes, namely (1) "enablers to quality of life" and (2) "quality of life inhibitors" emerged from the interviews.  `The participants described the enablers to quality of life as employment, education, support, parenting and leisure; while emotions experienced, family breakdown, harmful behaviours and socio-economic status were described as the inhibitors of quality of life/
Conclusion: Engagement in occpations is emportant for the substance user to enhance their quality of life.  Occupation-based intervention is therefore crucial in enhancing quality of life, particularly in the life of a substance user whose lifelong journey to sobriety is challenged daily by the barriers they encounter.
Occupational Enablement through the Crosstrainer Programme: Experiences of early childhood development practitioners
Authors: Homan Adeleigh , Van Vuuren Santie , De Villiers Danette
Published: February 2025

Introduction:
In rural South Africa, inadequately trained early childhood (ECD) practitioners and inequity of access have been placed as top priorities to address.  Enabling occupation is the primary goal and core competency of occupational therapists and enabling the occupation of the ECD practitioners may address these problems.  The Cross `Trainer Programme (CTP) aims to do this by training and equipping ECD practitioners.  ECD practitioners were therefore approached on the occupational enablement through the CTP.
Method:
Demographic questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were utilised.Â  The data was analysed through the cyclical process of coding.
Results:
Three major themes emerged from the data analysis, namely The Great Imbalance, Enabling Occupation, and Disabling Occupation. The participants expressed the difficulty of fulfilling the need for their role in their communities.  The CTP relieves these difficulties and enables their occupation through more knowledge, confidence, creative alternatives to resources, and guidance in managing their time, incorporating all six enablement foundations.  The CTP disables their occupation through the language barrier, unclear scaling of the activities, and insufficient involvement.
Conclusions:
The CTP enables the occupation of the ECD practitioners and the children. Through translating the programme, adding more activities, and increasing involvement and mentoring, the enablement through the CTP will improve.
Perspectives on the Minamata Convention and dental amalgam waste management in South Africa
Authors: Sudi Stephen M , Naidoo Sudeshni
Published: February 2025

The Minamata Convention on Mercury (MCM), a pivotal multilateral agreement, is dedicated to controlling human sources of mercury environmental release. Due to their unique properties, mercury and its compounds were extensively used in products and industrial processes. Human activities have escalated atmospheric mercury levels by 450%, causing severe environmental and life-threatening consequences. The MCM focuses on restricting mercury mining, phasing out and phasing down mercury use in products and processes, controlling environmental emissions and regulating small scale gold mining. Dental amalgam restorative material is the only product subject to a phase-down approach through the prevention of dental caries, research for alternative restorative materials, and waste management practices. The increasing understanding of mercury’s health and environmental impacts has led to restricting dental amalgam use in pregnant women and children, phase-out in several countries, and cessation of the marketing of dental amalgam by some manufacturers. This perspective delves into the current approaches to managing dental amalgam waste and proposes improvements to dental amalgam waste management practices in South Africa.
Chronic granulomatous invasive fungal maxillary sinusitis: Report of the first case from South Africa
Authors: Odendaal Anneze , Loock James , Afrogheh Amir
Published: February 2025

A 37-year-old South African woman was referred to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with a history of painful maxillary sinusitis with nasal obstruction. Five days prior to her presentation, she was admitted to a hospital emergency unit with clinical symptoms of headache, nausea, rigor, red eyes, body pain (back and chest pain) and photophobia. She was subsequently diagnosed with a viral infection, and was investigated to exclude the possibility of meningitis. Her blood test results revealed a shifting raised neutrophil count (9.6) and creatinine (79) but a CRP of less than 5, and further test results were normal. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed no evidence of focal brain lesions, cerebral oedema or hydrocephalus. However, there were radiological features of an enlarged left maxillary sinus ostium, which the radiologist reported as suggestive of previous sino-nasal surgery. There was also mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinuses. The mucosal lining was significantly thicker on the left side, where high density material was present.
Geochemistry of Cherokee Group oils of southeastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma
Authors: Hatch J.R. , King J.D. , Daws T.A.
Published: February 2025

We made organic carbon determinations, Rock-Eval pyrolysis analysis, and vitrinite reflectance measurements on 72 samples of organic-matter-rich (>1.0% total organic carbon) Middle Pennsylvanian (Desmoinesian) Cherokee Group and Marmaton Group shales and coals and on 13 samples of Upper Devonian-Kinderhookian Chattanooga Shale from southwestern Missouri, southeastern Kansas, and northeastern Oklahoma. These analyses show that the Cherokee Group and Marmaton Group offshore shales and coals and the Chattanooga Shale are thermally mature with respect to petroleum generation and still have good potential to generate oil and/or natural gas. In contrast, the organic matter in the Cherokee Group and Marmaton Group nearshore shales is hydrogen deficient and has little or no generating potential. Comparisons of saturated hydrocarbon, terpane and sterane distributions, pristane/phytane ratios, and carbon isotope compositions of saturated and aromatic hydrocarbon fractions from oils and rock extracts show that oils occurring in sandstone reservoirs of the Cherokee Group are similar to extracts from the Chattanooga Shale and are dissimilar to extracts of Cherokee Group and Marmaton Group offshore shales and coals. We conclude from these correlations that the Chattanooga Shale contains the source rocks for the Cherokee Group oils. These results imply that any porosity trends in Mississippian rocks above the Chattanooga Shale and/or in Paleozoic rocks immediately below it have the potential to be charged with the same oil found in Cherokee Group reservoirs. The excellent hydrocarbon-generating potential shown for the Middle Pennsylvanian offshore shales and coals suggests that these rocks, where thermally mature, may be sources for other midcontinent oils and/or natural gas.
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SILICA SAND AS A PROPPANT FOR HYDRAULIC FRACKING INDUSTRY PURPOSES
Authors: Ibrahim Suzan S. , Boulos Tawfik R. , Abdullah Sameh M. , Elbendari Abdalla M. , Khalifa Mohamed G. , Hagrass Ayman A.
Published: February 2025

A technological silica sand sample that belongs to “Egypt’s Future Quarries”, south west Cairo, was investigated as a proppant for the hydraulic fracking industry. The sample showed encouraging physical and mechanical characteristics, yet it was still in need of improving its grade to match the International Organization for Standardization specifications. After careful reading of the microscopy and mineralogy investigation of the head sample, a simple and cheap beneficiation flowsheet was suggested including sieve classification and an attrition scrubbing technique using a 50-liter capacity “Denver” machine. The results showed appreciable grade improvement in the attrition sand. An increase in silica content from 90.10% to 98.15% SiO2 at the expense of alumina and iron oxides %’s by 79% and 63%, respectively. This grade improvement subsequently led to notable improvement in turbidity and acid solubility measures and hence, transformed the sand sample from being unacceptable for the oil and gas industry to a sand product with acceptable specifications for this industry. The results also showed improvement in the crushability resistance and grain sphericity and roundness measures with ratios reaching 24.06%, 19.11% and 16.72%, respectively. In addition, particle size distribution of the attrition sand showed more consistency, which is desirable for the fracking industry.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NUMERICAL METHOD FOR SIMULATION OF METAL MATERIAL QUENCHING
Authors: Cukrov Alen , Landek Darko , Sato Yohei , Boras Ivanka , Ničeno Bojan
Published: February 2025

Quenching is a general term for the rapid cooling of an austenitized hardenable steel or a solution treated aluminum alloy in liquid mediums with a boiling point lower than austenitization or annealing temperature. In this paper, an approach in development of a novel numerical method for computation of quenching of metal materials by immersion in liquids subjected to the Leidenfrost phenomenon has been described. Upon the known initial temperatures of the quenchant and the specimen, the numerical method by application of two-fluid VOF model solves the Stefan problem and the temperature distribution within the specimen in the first stage of quenching, in which the surface of the specimen is covered with the vapour film. The validation of the solution by comparison of the estimated temperature distribution with the experimental results from literature has been carried out, and the instantaneous distribution of the heat flow rate has been analyzed. The obtained results show the suitability of the suggested method for the numerical analysis of the initial phase of metal material immersion quenching.
THE PROBLEM OF PERIPHERAL NERVE REGENERATION:
ON THE 145TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROFESSOR BORIS SEMENOVICH DOINIKOV
Authors: Deev Roman
Published: February 2025

This year marks the 145th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Russian scientist, a physician and a researcher of histology and histopathology of the central nervous system, Boris Semenovich Doynikov. His scientific papers are considered to be classical works in the field of traumatic changes of the nerves after chemical and mechanical impact. His data on clinical and morphological analysis of the somatic and autonomic nerves, their degradation and regeneration after damage still remain the most comprehensive in the world's scientific literature, and today they are taking on special practical importance.
Rehabilitation treatment of female patients after uterine endoscopic surgery for infertility using complex physio- and hydrogen sulfide balneotherapy
Authors: Tsallagova Larisa V. , Kabulova Irva V. , Sharipova Milana N. , Gurtsieva Lela A. , Galuaeva Karina M. , Maisuradze Liana V.
Published: February 2025

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of combined physiotherapy and hydrogen sulfide balneotherapy in patients who underwent endoscopic surgery on the fallopian tubes for tubal and uterine infertility.
Materials and methods: A total of 104 patients who had undergone endoscopic surgery on the fallopian tubes for tubal and uterine infertility were observed. Using simple randomization, the study population was divided into three groups. The control group (34 patients) received standard postoperative therapy, including conventional antibiotic treatment. The second group (32 patients) received a combination of pharmacotherapy, electro-magnetolaser therapy, and an anti-adhesion resorbable gel Mesogel (Russia). The main group (38 patients) underwent delayed rehabilitative treatment with hydrogen sulfide water therapy following combined pharmacological and electro-magnetolaser therapy. Patients were evaluated using standard clinical assessment methods, including clinical and immunological parameters, hysterosalpingography, pelvic ultrasound, and quality-of-life assessment.
Results: The study assessed the restoration of reproductive function in women through physiotherapeutic and natural local treatments. The main group demonstrated significant alleviation of clinical symptoms (p 0.01), improvement in immune status parameters (p 0.05), restoration of fallopian tube patency (p 0.05), and improved pelvic organs condition. A clinically significant difference in final outcomes was observed between the main and control groups (p 0.05). The high therapeutic efficacy of the proposed rehabilitative treatment was confirmed, with pregnancy achieved in 48% of cases.
Conclusion: The obtained results suggest that the proposed rehabilitation method for patients after endoscopic surgery on the fallopian tubes for tubal and uterine infertility significantly enhances the effectiveness of standard therapy and leads to a substantial improvement in reproductive function.
Application of combined pharmaco-physiotherapy to relief clinical symptomatics and improve quality of life in patients with dry eye syndrome
Authors: Egiazarova Agata G. , Reifeld Alina K. , Korchazhkina Natalia B.
Published: February 2025

Aim: To evaluate the effects of a therapeutic regimen incorporating magnetophoresis with Argensept and tear replacement therapy on patient complaints, clinical symptoms, and quality of life in individuals with mild to moderate dry eye syndrome (DES).
Materials and methods: The study included 50 individuals (100 eyes) diagnosed with mild to moderate DES (H04.1 according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision). The average patient age was 43.3 years. Participants were divided into two groups. The first group (comparison group) comprised 25 patients (50 eyes) who received a therapeutic regimen consisting of magnetophoresis with Argensept and tear replacement therapy. The second group (control group) included 25 patients (50 eyes) who received only tear replacement therapy. Additionally, data from 20 healthy individuals (40 eyes) were used as a reference for normal values. All participants underwent Schirmer’s test and completed the OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) questionnaire before and after treatment.
Results: Following treatment, the group receiving the combined therapy of magnetophoresis with Argensept and tear replacement therapy demonstrated a significant reduction in the frequency of complaints and clinical symptoms. Additionally, highly significant improvements were observed in Schirmer’s test scores and OSDI questionnaire results in patients with both mild and moderate DES.
Conclusion: The application of a therapeutic regimen that includes magnetophoresis with Argensept and tear replacement therapy significantly reduces complaints, improves subjective well-being, and enhances the quality of life in patients with mild to moderate DES. These findings are supported by improvements in Schirmer’s test scores and OSDI questionnaire responses.
The role of pulsed electromagnetic therapy after knee arthroplasty
Authors: Byalovsky Yury Yu. , Glotov Sergey Iv. , Rakitina Irina S. , Mareeva Marina Yu.
Published: February 2025

Background: Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) is included in current clinical guidelines for postoperative rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty. However, its indications remain limited, primarily for managing pain during the early mobilization of the operated joint.
Aim: To evaluate pain relief and clinical outcomes — including knee function, general health status, objective and subjective knee swelling assessment, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) consumption, persistent pain, daily activity limitations, and complications — in patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) followed by PEMF therapy, compared with a control group receiving sham PEMF.
Materials and methods: This prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study included 72 patients who underwent medial UKA. Participants were randomized into either a control group (sham PEMF) or a treatment group receiving PEMF therapy. Patients in the treatment group were advised to use PEMF for 20 minutes, four times daily, for 60 days. Evaluations were conducted preoperatively and at 1, 2, 6, 12, and 36 months postoperatively. The control group followed the same schedule using sham PEMF. Clinical assessments included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), the Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey, a questionnaire on subjective knee swelling, and an objective measurement of knee circumference. NSAID consumption was recorded at each follow-up visit.
Results: VAS scores decreased in both groups over time, but statistically significant differences favoring the PEMF group were observed at 6 months (p=0.0143), 12 months (p=0.0004), and 36 months (p=0.0213). One month postoperatively, 73% of patients in the PEMF group and 91% in the control group used NSAIDs (p=0.0341). At 2 months, 14% of the PEMF group continued NSAID use, compared to 38% in the control group (p=0.0326). Objective knee circumference measurements showed statistically significant differences at 6 (p=0.0232), 12 (p=0.0016), and 36 months (p=0.0004), with better outcomes in the PEMF group. Subjective swelling assessment demonstrated statistically significant differences at 2 (p=0.0064), 6 (p=0.0005), 12 (p=0.00022), and 36 months (p=0.00031), again favoring the PEMF group. Finally, OKS scores were significantly higher in the PEMF group across all time points (1 month: p=0.0258; 2 months: p=0.0014; 6 months: p=0.0003; 12 months: p=0.0002; 36 months: p=0.0144).
Conclusion: PEMF therapy significantly reduced pain, improved clinical outcomes, and decreased NSAID consumption following medial UKA compared with the control group.
D.Pharm Exit Exam (DPEE)
Authors: Kaushik Prof. (Dr.) Rahul , Kashyap Ms. Neha , Kurmi Mr. Rajan Kumar , Rawat Mr. Vikas Sharma Ms. Akansha
Published: February 2025

This book is specially designed to be student’s comprehensive guide and companion to prepare for Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination (DPEE), offering valuable insights, practice opportunities, and strategic advice to help students to achieve success. This book has been written strictly in accordance with the current syllabus prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) in a student friendly language which makes them understand the book content easily. The primary goal of this book is to equip students with the basic knowledge, understanding, skills, and confidence necessary to excel in their Exit exam. In this book, the authors have incorporated Chapter wise curated practice questions with solutions for each subject of the syllabus along with essential concepts that reflect the core competencies and standards of Diploma in Pharmacy program. This book contains all the prescribed subjects like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Social Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Community Pharmacy and Management, Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology, Pharmacotherapeutics, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Laws and Ethics in the form of chapters. Each chapter has been thoughtfully structured to address the key areas of subject, providing a clear and focused approach to revision. Authors are aimed to support students in not just passing the exam, but in truly mastering the material and showcasing student’s readiness for the next phase of career or academic journey. This book contains unique compilation of scientifically curated more than 3500 MCQs with their keys.

This book is the culmination of collective efforts from competent educators, practitioners, and experts in the field. We believe this book will serve as a valuable tool in student’s preparation, helping them to build a strong foundation and approach for exam with confidence and clarity. As progress through the material, remember that this book is more than just a study aid—it is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of students that have invested in education.
Inspired from Nature: Biomimetics in Paediatric Dentistry
Authors: Singh Dr. Khushboo S , Pradhan Dr. Debapriya , Tiwari Dr. Saurabh , Jawalikar Dr. Devshree
Published: February 2025

“Inspired from Nature: Biomimetic in Paediatric Dentistry” is a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the revolutionary principles of biomimetic dentistry, with a specific focus on the unique needs of paediatric patients. This book highlights how nature’s intricate designs inspire innovative dental materials and techniques, transforming the way dental care is delivered to children. The text explores the fundamental philosophy of biomimicry in dentistry— replicating the natural properties of teeth and oral tissues to achieve long-lasting, biologically harmonious restorations. From minimally invasive approaches to advanced materials like bioactive cements and remineralizing agents, this book equips dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide exceptional care while preserving the vitality and function of young teeth.

Key features include:

1. A detailed introduction to biomimetic principles and their relevance in paediatric dentistry.
2. Comprehensive coverage of modern materials such as TheraCal, MTA, and glass ionomers.
3. Evidence-based techniques for caries management, pulp therapy, and restorative procedures.
4. Emphasis on prevention, tissue preservation, and patient-centered care.

Designed for dental practitioners, students, and researchers, “Inspired by Nature: Biomimetic in Paediatric Dentistry” bridges the gap between cuttingedge science and practical application. It serves as both an educational resource and a source of inspiration, empowering readers to embrace biomimicry and redefine the standards of paediatric dental care.

By combining the wisdom of nature with modern advancements, this book offers a new perspective on creating durable, aesthetic, and biocompatible solutions that support the lifelong oral health of young patients.
Pharmacotherapy of postpartum depression: An update
Authors: Kumar Keshav , Pallavi Kumari , Martand Kumar , Maharshi Vikas
Published: February 2025

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder with depressive symptoms during perinatal period. It negatively impacts women, child, family, and society and hence must be promptly diagnosed and adequately treated. Etiopathogenesis of postpartum depression is not known but is hypothesized to be a complex interplay among various maternal, biological, psychosocial, and genetic factors. Maternal factors encompass high or tender age at pregnancy, while the biological factors include fluctuation of hormones like estrogen and progesterone during perinatal period and dysfunction of HPA-axis. Recognized psychosocial factors are history of depression, symptoms of depression or anxiety during pregnancy, stressful life events and postpartum blue symptoms, single status, lower educational level, multiple offsprings, poor marital relationship and low socioeconomic status. Genetic variations in hemicentin-1 (HMCN1) gene have been found to have increased susceptibility to PPD. Women with PPD presents with fatigue, sadness anhedonia, impaired concentration, irritability, guilt, psychomotor agitation, sleep disturbances and changes in appetite and weight. Management of PPD is a multidisciplinary approach and encompasses complementary health practices, psychological interventions, pharmacotherapy, and somatic therapy. Complementary health practices are educating women about self-care and about growing treatment-seeking behaviour. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) are specifically adapted and well-studied psychological interventions for PPD. Many drugs like antidepressants, estrogen and progesterone have been used for long time for treatment of PPD but their use has not been approved by any regulatory authorities. The First drug approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for PPD was brexanolone which is an injectable. Zuranolone is recent addition to this approved category and is an oral one. Both brexanolone and zuranolone are indicated for severe PPD where psychological interventions and antidepressants are usually ineffective.
Correlation of symptoms and its effects in pelvic organ support defects by pelvic organ prolapse - Quantification {POP-Q} in a teaching institution in North Kerala, India
Authors: Puthuprakkat Shameema , Kunju Chellamma Vettickal , Govind K V Lisha , Shenoy Heera Trivikrama , Khan Naseema Beevi Ahmed
Published: February 2025

: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition in which one or more of the female pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, vaginal cuff, rectum, and intestine dip into the vagina. The muscles and tissues surrounding the uterus weakens resulting in uterine prolapse.

: To study was done to describe the correlation of symptoms, risk factors and the quality of life with POP-Q in pelvic organ support defects in a tertiary care center in North Kerala.

: This study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KMCT Medical college, Kozhikode from June 1 2021 to May 30 2022 after clearance from ethical committee in which 140 cases of uterovaginal prolapse were included.

: The proportion of patients with cystocele and rectocele was found to be gradually increasing across the stages of disease as per the POP-Q staging and the maximum proportion was seen in stage 4.Occupation, obesity, chronic constipation, chronic cough had no association with the severity of pelvic organ support defects The menopausal status of the study population didn’t have any significant association between POP -Q staging. When comparing socio-economic status with POP-Q staging it was found that there wasn’t any significant statistical association between them which indicates that the comparison was comparable. Stage 1 prolapse in the POP- Q needed only conservative management while all other stages required vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair (p < 0.01).

: Pelvic organ support defects such as cystocele and rectocele was found to be gradually increasing across the stages of disease as per the POP-Q staging and the maximum proportion was seen in stage 4. In stage 1, the quality of sexual life was not reported to be affected by the prolapse in any of the patients (p<0.01), while stage 4 defects necessitated surgical treatment to improve the overall quality of life.
Changes in doppler parameters in severe fetal growth restriction and its association with perinatal outcomes in an Indian tertiary care centre
Authors: Aggarwal Sakshi , Khatri Neha , Agarwal Krishna , Puleria Ranjana
Published: February 2025

: Fetal growth restriction (FGR) poses significant challenges in modern obstetrics, with its prevalence notably high in India. Identifying the progression patterns of Doppler parameters in severe FGR pregnancies caused by placental insufficiency remains underexplored, particularly in the Indian context.

: This prospective observational study, conducted at an Indian tertiary care hospital between 2020 and 2021, enrolled 40 pregnant women with severe FGR. Serial Doppler assessments were performed on maternal and fetal vessels, including umbilical artery (UA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), ductus venosus (DV), umbilical vein, and uterine artery. Patients were monitored until delivery, with perinatal outcomes assessed.

: In our study, abnormalities in umbilical artery pulsatility index (UA PI) progressed gradually, with early-onset cases showing more rapid deterioration. Uterine artery pulsatility index (UtA PI) abnormalities persisted, especially in subjects with hypertensive disorders. Middle cerebral artery (MCA) abnormalities were universal at delivery, indicating brain sparing. Three patterns of Doppler deterioration based on placental insufficiency severity were observed: mild, progressive, and severe early-onset. Statistically significant differences (ANOVA P < 0.0001) were found in the median intervals from abnormal Doppler parameters to delivery.

: Understanding the longitudinal progression of Doppler abnormalities in severe FGR pregnancies is crucial for optimizing perinatal outcomes. Early detection and monitoring of Doppler parameters can guide timely interventions and improve management strategies for FGR. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and explore their clinical implications fully.
Comprehensive analysis of eclampsia: Risk factors, complications, interventions, and feto-maternal outcomes
Authors: Munavar Syed Ali , Shah Diya , Nayak U Ashwini , Uday Rajini , Yuktha K B
Published: February 2025

Eclampsia, a severe complication of preeclampsia, remains a significant cause of maternal and perinatal mortality, especially in low-resource settings. Characterized by convulsive seizures, eclampsia can lead to severe maternal complications such as HELLP syndrome, placental abruption, and postpartum hemorrhage, as well as adverse neonatal outcomes like prematurity, low birth weight, and neonatal death. This study aimed to assess the risk factors, treatment strategies, and maternal-fetal outcomes associated with eclampsia in a tertiary care setting.

A retrospective study was conducted at Sapthagiri Hospital in Bengaluru, India, covering cases from January 2021 to June 2024. Data were collected from medical records of pregnant women diagnosed with eclampsia. Variables analyzed included maternal age, BMI, parity, gestational age, blood pressure, proteinuria, and seizure activity. Outcomes were analyzed using SPSS, focusing on maternal complications and neonatal outcomes.

Among 5,403 deliveries, 34 (0.62%) cases of eclampsia were identified. The majority of patients were aged 24-29 years (52.9%) and had a normal BMI (70.6%). Primiparous women constituted 64.7% of the cases. Severe maternal complications included postpartum hemorrhage (70.6%), partial HELLP syndrome (32.4%), and placental abruption (47.1%), with a maternal mortality rate of 2.9%. Neonatal outcomes were concerning, with 62.9% of infants born preterm, 64.9% with low birth weight, and a perinatal mortality rate of 10.8%. Cesarean sections were performed in 85.3% of cases, highlighting the need for rapid intervention.

Eclampsia predominantly affected young, primiparous women with normal BMI, leading to significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The findings underscore the importance of early identification and management of eclampsia to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. Vigilant monitoring and timely intervention, including the use of magnesium sulfate and antihypertensives, are critical in mitigating the severe impacts of this condition.