bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What is the Development Strategy for a Service-based Business?
Authors: Karyono Otong
Published: November 2022

This study aims to map out how to develop strategies for service-based businesses to take advantage of opportunities and maximize the role of resources by anticipating weaknesses and threats. This research was conducted on a service-based business. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with research subjects being business owners, employees, and some consumers in the laundry business in Watampone City. The analytical technique used in this research is SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Treatment) as an alternative mapping strategy that will be implemented in future business development. From the results of research using swot analysis in the laundry business in Watamponen City, implementing a laundry business development strategy has excellent prospects and opportunities, so the strategy that is considered suitable is based on the research results using a Growth-oriented strategy.
Role of Climate Change During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hamisi Salum Haji , Abdillah Mussa Kitota
Published: November 2022

Climate change has become a topic of concern around the world. Many aspects of human well-being are affected by climate change. The social, economic, political, ecological and cultural development was influenced directly or indirectly. This paper has examined the role of climate change during the current period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary analysis method was chosen. Various books, research reports, WHO databases and internet sources have been used extensively. Various literature shows that climate change may have played a significant role in the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 affects people with compromised immunity. The weakened immunity results from some diseases and treatments that weaken the body’s immunity. These include chronic lung diseases such as chronic asthma, some cancers, high blood pressure (hypertension), HIV / AIDS, and some developmental diseases. As a result, people become vulnerable to COVID-19. Poor diet also causes people to have weak immunity and become less resistant to the coronavirus. Poor nutrition results from changes in the climate pattern; Unavailability of sufficient and high-quality food, low production of sufficient food, and inaccessibility of high-quality food due to poverty. The world must take serious steps to stop excessive greenhouse gas emissions. If not, the human species will die as new diseases and viruses will emerge to take our lives as COVID-19 did.
Sporcu Sağlığında Güncel Yaklaşım: Bilgisayar Tabanlı Psikolojik Ölçümler
Authors: DEMİRBAŞ Hatice , ARTUNER Harun , ERDOĞDU Merve , AYTAÇ Gizem
Published: November 2022

Son yıllarda teknoloji aracılığı ile oluşturulan laboratuvar uygulamalarının geleneksel uygulama yöntemlerine alternatif olarak çeşitli sağlık disiplinlerinde kullanıldığı, ancak psikolojik sağlık alanında görece yeni olduğu görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada, henüz kullanımı yaygınlaşmamış olan psikolojik sağlık alanına özgü uygulamalara yakından bakabilme amacı ile alanyazındaki bilimsel araştırma desenlerinin temel alındığı çalışmaların incelenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bununla birlikte duyguları, yüz tanımayı ve duygu düzenlemeyi tanımlamak ve sporla ilişkilerini açıklamak, aralarındaki ilişkinin kişinin performansına etkilerini incelemek ve duygu düzenleme, yüz tanıma ve duyguların kişinin hayatındaki önemini vurgulamaktır. Bu yazıda literatür taraması sonucu bulunan duygular, yüz tanıma, duygu düzenleme ve spor ile ilgili makalelerden alıntılar yapılarak oluşan bir derleme yapılmıştır. Özellikle duyguların ve sporun birbirini etkilediğine, POFA’nın ve ERT’nin duygu tanıma ölçümü için uygulanabilirliğine, duygusal işlemenin kişinin hayatındaki etkilerine ve sporla arasındaki bağlantıya değinilmiştir. Ayrıca web tabanlı deneylerin bu alanda ne kadar kullanıldığı, geliştirilmesi gereken konular ve öneriler ele alınmıştır. Son olarak derlenen makalelerle ilgili genel bir değerlendirme yapılarak çalışma sonlandırılmıştır
CİNSEL TRAVMA MAĞDURU KADINLARDA TRAVMATİK STRES BELİRTİLERİ İLE DİĞER TIBBİ NEDENLERLE AÇIKLANAMAYAN BELİRTİLER VE ALEKSİTİMİNİN İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: elik Feyza , Aker Ahmet , z Nermin
Published: November 2022

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı cinsel travmaya maruz kalmış 18 yaş ve üzerindeki kadınlar arasında travma sonrası stres belirtileri, diğer tıbbi nedenlerle açıklanamayan belirtiler ve aleksitimi arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır.

Yöntem: Çalışmaya cinsel travma maruziyeti olan 30 kadın hasta ile kontrol grubu olarak cinsel travma yaşantısı olmayan 30 katılımcı dahil edilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak Olayların Etkisi Ölçeği-R (OEÖ), "Belirti Tarama Listesi (SCL-90-R) Somatizasyon Alt Ölçeği", "İşlevsel Somatik Sendromlar Listesi" (İSS), "Somatizasyon ile İlişkili Ruhsal Bozukluklar Listesi" (SRB), Toronto Aleksitimi Ölçeği-R (TAÖ-20) kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Hasta grubunun OEÖ toplam ve alt ölçek puan ortalamaları, SCL-90 somatizasyon alt ölçeği puan ortalamaları ile aleksitimik kişi sayısı kontrol grubundan yüksek bulunmuştur. OEÖ toplam puanı, OEÖ yeniden yaşama ve aşırı uyarılmışlık alt ölçekleri ile SCL-90 somatizasyon alt ölçeği toplam puanı ve TAÖ toplam puanı arasında istatistiksel olarak aynı yönde anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. OEÖ kaçınma alt ölçeği ile SCL-90 somatizasyon alt ölçeği ve TAÖ-20 arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki saptanmamıştır.

Sonuç: Çalışmamızda cinsel travma mağdurlarında travmatik stres belirtileri, diğer tıbbi nedenlerle açıklamayan belirtiler ve aleksitiminin birbirleriyle ilişkili olduğunun bulunması bu hasta grubunun tanımlanması ve tedavi planlamasında önemlidir.
Epidemiological determinants of poisoning in pediatric age group around Jamnagar district, Gujarat
Authors: Kharadi Rajendra , Algotar Priyank , Vidja Jaydip
Published: November 2022

Background: Pica, hunger, or thirst are common causative factors for poisoning in childhood. Children are at more risk of accidental poisoning due to their impulsive alertness, curious mind, virtue, and habit of mouthing of objects. There are many measures for interruptions and safety to prevent poisoning in pediatric age group still morbidity and mortality among children are higher. Health policy makers and managers should have robust information regarding types of poisoning, place, substances, etc. to prepare effective protective strategies. This study will provide such information.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify epidemiological determinants of poisoning in pediatric age group.

Materials and Methods: It is an observational and cross-sectional study. Total study population (n = 204) of poisoning in the age group (1–13 years) conducted at M.P. Shah Medical College, Guru Govind Sinh hospital, Jamnagar. Data were collected from the Medical Records Department section of hospital, from January to December for 1 year of 2013.

Results: Kerosene was the most frequent poisoning agent found in this study. Incidence establishes more in age group of 2–4 years. Boys were affected much as compared to girls. Home was found common place of oisoning, others were playground and school. All cases were accidental in nature. April and October months have more cases as compared to other months.

Conclusion: Majority of the cases were accidental in nature among young children so precautions like conventional storage methods and disposal facilities of chemicals or guardian awareness can sufficiently decrease the occurrence.
Assessment of Treatment Effect of Heavy Metal Pollution from Sewage Sludge in Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge in China’s Nanjing MV Industrial Park
Authors: Lingjuan Xu  , Fengqi Sun  , Xiuyan Han
Published: November 2022

To explore methods for a comprehensive assessment of the treatment effect of heavy metal pollution in the sewage sludge from China’s industrial parks, we studied the wastewater treatment plant of the Nanjing MV Industrial Park as an example. Eight common heavy metals in sewage sludge – Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd) were studied. The treatment effect of these containments was comprehensively assessed using the absolute niche fitness model, the relative niche model and the spatial niche fitness model. All three models showed that Pb > Cu > Ni > Hg > Cd > Cr > Zn > As in the samples. However, they produced – different numerical values – the absolute niche suitability model < the spatial niche suitability model < and the relative niche suitability model. Therefore, we concluded that special attention should be paid to the carcinogenic risk of As and Cr heavy metals to the person exposed to the sewage sludge.
Performance Analysis of Systems Powered by a Ground Source Heat Pump
Authors: Fidorów-Kaprawy Natalia , Dudkiewicz Edyta , Zhelykh Vasyl
Published: November 2022

Heat pumps are known as zero-emission heating and cooling devices at the point of energy production. In order to exploit their advantages, they are combined with low-temperature heating systems. Using the example of a residential building in five climatic zones in Poland and one in Ukraine, systems analyses were carried out, in which heat into rooms is supplied in two different ways: low-temperature radiators and thermally active ceilings. The energy demand for heating, cooling and domestic hot water preparation was calculated. The seasonal coefficient of performance of the ground source heat pump was estimated to compare the systems. The results of the analysis confirmed that the thermo-active ceiling (with a flow temperature of 35°C) ensures a lower final energy demand when it works throughout the year in the heating and natural cooling mode compared to the low-temperature radiators (with a flow temperature of 45°C) which facilitate only the heating mode in the heating season. Performance analysis demonstrated differences in final electric energy demand from 8% in the I climatic zone to 9% in the V climatic zone in Poland and 10% in Ukraine.
Sustainability Attitude of Automotive Suppliers
Authors: Staš David , Jarošová Eva , Folta Martin , Zapletal František
Published: November 2022

The issue of sustainability, or corporate social responsibility (CSR), has become a widely discussed topic in all industrial production sectors. The article focuses on the automobile industrial sector because it is not only the most dynamically developing industrial area but also because it is one of the driving forces of local economies in many European countries. This paper aims to reveal possible differences and diversity of understanding of priorities in the CSR activities provided by automotive suppliers in European countries. Based on the meta-analysis, 73 actions were listed, and a questionnaire survey was performed. Cluster analysis and Fisher’s exact test were applied to find out whether the attitude towards sustainability differs dependent on the position in the supply chain or on the company size.
Distribution of Selected Drug-resistant Enterococcus Species in Meat Plants in Poland
Authors: Ławniczek-Wałczyk Anna , Cyprowski Marcin , Górny Rafał L.
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of enterococci (including vancomycin-resistant, VRE) strains in meat plants and evaluate their biofilm-forming potential. In two Polish meat plants, 75 samples of raw pork meat, swabs from work surfaces (floors, tables, machine parts and tools) and employees’ hands were collected. The analyses indicated that enterococci were present in more than 72% of the tested samples. In addition, VRE isolates were found in more than 25% of the tested samples (especially in cutting and processing rooms). VRE strains of Enterococcus faecium and E. faecalis were resistant to penicillin, ampicillin, erythromycin, and rifampicin. Moreover, 77% of E. faecium and 43% of E. faecalis isolates showed biofilm-forming ability. The observed high biofilm-forming potential among the analyzed VRE strains indicates that these agents may play an essential role in spreading drug resistance in the food chain through contaminated surfaces, meat, and workers’ hands.
Devonian reefal carbonates of the Lennard Shelf, Canning Basin, Western Australia: Field guide for a classic carbonate outcrop of the world
Authors: Playton Ted , Kerans Charles , Hocking Roger , Haines Peter , Adams Erwin , Hurley Neil , Frost Edmund
Published: November 2022

The world-class Middle-Upper Devonian carbonate outcrops of the Lennard Shelf, Canning Basin, Western Australia, allow for examination of long-term reefal carbonate shelf-to-basin systems within a variety of settings and contexts, including hierarchical accommodation trends, global biological crises, greenhouse-to-transitional climatic changes and syn-depositional tectonics. This complex Devonian record contained within the Lennard Shelf outcrop belt has spurred, and will continue to promote, research that advances the broader understanding of carbonate systems, highlights of which include: 1) sequence development across a long-term backstepping-to-progradational platform evolution; 2) ecological, depositional and geochemical expressions related global biotic crises; 3) platform-to-basin facies distributions and stratal architecture related to an interplay of carbonate controls; and 4) the characterisation and prediction of early-formed fracture networks in a variety of settings. The relationships between fine-scale, shelf-to-basin carbonate heterogeneity and seismic-scale stratigraphic architectures demonstrated in these well-preserved exposures also allows for the development of predictive conceptual models of relevance to carbonate hydrocarbon reservoirs in the age-equivalent Canadian Alberta Basin and younger Carboniferous reservoirs of the Pricaspian Basin in Kazakhstan.
Pennsylvanian high-relief microbial boundstone-dominated carbonate platform margins (Sierra del Cuera, Asturias, Spain)
Authors: Della Porta Giovanna , Bahamonde Juan , Kenter Jeroen , Verwer Klaas
Published: November 2022

The facies character, architecture and geometry of carbonate depositional systems provide fundamental information for the understanding of the evolution of carbonate factories through time and how carbonate platforms respond to changes in carbonate production, accommodation space and environmental fluctuations. These data sets are also strategic for the investigation of rock types and reservoir properties in the subsurface. The Pennsylvanian Sierra del Cuera (SDC) carbonate platform outcrops of the Cantabrian Mts. in Asturias (North Spain) offer detailed seismic-scale examples of flat-topped and high-relief, microbial boundstone-dominated, platform margin to slope transects, formed during an ice-house period. The SDC platform margin lithofacies and geometry differ from Neogene to present-day carbonate platform margins dominated by coral-algal reefs, providing a depositional model for Carboniferous reservoirs in the Pricaspian Basin (Kazakhstan) subsurface. The SDC outcrops allow the full stratal anatomy and morphology of the platform top to basin to be examined as continuous transects. This field guide presents a two-day itinerary to the key outcrops of the SDC carbonate platform that offer an overview of carbonate lithofacies and stratal geometry from platform top to the toe-of-slope of a Pennsylvanian high-relief carbonate platform with light-independent microbial boundstone-dominated margins and slopes. The field stops will focus on: 1) the geometry of the carbonate system characterised by a horizontal platform interior gradually turning into the steep (30 to 40°) and high-relief (600 to 800 m) depositional slope without a raised reef rim, 2) the texture, composition and stratal architecture of the inner and outer platform, slope and basin lithofacies, 3) the characteristics of the microbial boundstone factory extending in situ on the slope from platform break to nearly 300 m palaeo-water depth, 4) the detrital lower slope sourced largely by the upper slope microbial boundstone; and 5) the variation in lithofacies types and geometry during platform margin aggradation and progradation. The SDC is an example of the non-actualistic type of carbonate platform margin where the microbial carbonate factory on the upper slope controlled the rates of progradation rather than the reworked sediment input sourced from the platform top (i.e. slope shedding model vs. Bahamian platform-top derived highstand shedding model).
Natural laboratory for studying stratigraphic architecture, facies tract distribution and syndepositional deformation in carbonate ramps and steep-rimmed platforms: Guadalupe Mountains, West Texas and New Mexico
Authors: Kerans Charles , Zahm Chris , Garcia-Fresca Beatriz , Harris Paul (Mitch)
Published: November 2022

The Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and south-eastern New Mexico offer impressive seismic-scale outcrops that are readily accessible for study, through spectacular vistas and well-maintained public trails. The Guadalupe Mountains exposures provide valuable insight into the depositional patterns and profiles of shelf-to-slope clinoforms, the width of facies tracts on ramps and rimmed platforms, the distribution and internal composition of reef complexes, the link between reef development and slope depositional patterns, styles of early and late diagenesis, structural patterns, and the scale and continuity of analogous reservoir facies. Superb exposures of this carbonate system, in sight of actively drilling hydrocarbon wells in the same stratigraphic intervals found throughout the adjacent Permian Basin, demonstrate the value of outcrop analogues in the discovery and development of hydrocarbon reservoirs. Field excursions recommended and detailed herein include: 1) the Western Escarpment, Shumard Canyon and Bone Canyon; 2) Permian San Andres Ramp, Algerita Escarpment; 3) Permian Reef Geology Trail, McKittrick Canyon; and 4) Rattlesnake and Walnut Canyons, Carlsbad Cavern.
Stratigraphic evolution of a latest Permian to Late Triassic isolated carbonate platform: The Great Bank of Guizhou, South China
Authors: Kelley Brian , Lehrmann Daniel , Yu Meiyi , Minzoni Marcello , Enos Paul , Li Xiaowei , Payne Jonathan
Published: November 2022

The Great Bank of Guizhou (GBG) is a latest Permian to earliest Late Triassic isolated carbonate platform in the Nanpanjiang Basin of southern China. The GBG is exposed in cross-section by exhumation and erosion along a syncline, providing an essentially continuous record of platform initiation, development and drowning across platform to basin palaeoenvironments. Platform evolution spanned the Palaeozoic to Mesozoic transition associated with physical, chemical and biological evolution of marine environments and ecosystems, including the end-Permian extinction and Triassic biotic recovery. Consequently, the GBG records the influence of late Palaeozoic to early Mesozoic carbonate factory evolution on the stratigraphic architecture of an isolated carbonate platform, facilitating examination of the close relationship among ocean environments, marine ecosystems and carbonate depositional systems.
The depositional architecture of Latemar and Sella, isolated Triassic microbial platforms of the Dolomites, NE Italy
Authors: Preto Nereo , Gianolla Piero , Franceschi Marco , Gattolin Giovanni , Riva Alberto
Published: November 2022

Microbial carbonate platforms are common in the Pre-Cambrian and most of the Phanerozoic, often hosting hydrocarbons, but since they are distinct from modern coral reefs or skeletal carbonate ramps, a standardised facies model for such microbial-dominated carbonate bodies is still missing. The reconstruction of the stratigraphic architecture of these types of depositional systems must often rely on investigation of outcrop analogues. The authors propose herein a 2 day field itinerary in which depositional features, depositional geometries and facies architecture of two Triassic microbial carbonate platforms of the Dolomites (Southern Alps, NE Italy) will be presented at key outcrops and discussed. The Dolomites host a variety of Triassic carbonate platforms of this type. They are characterised by high relief and steep slopes and have been studied as analogues to Palaeozoic and Mesozoic hydrocarbon reservoirs such as those of Central Asia, Central America, northern Russia or North America, with which they share significant similarities. In this guide, two excursions are described and focus on the upper Anisian (Middle Triassic) Latemar and the lower Carnian (Upper Triassic) Sella; two examples that are particularly suitable for directly appreciating and understanding architecture and facies characteristics of such microbial sedimentary units because of their limited size and excellent exposure. Easy accessibility makes it possible to examine several key features through a short visit, with only minor safety issues. The Latemar platform has escaped pervasive dolomitization, so that sedimentary facies are very well preserved. Furthermore, the Sella and the Latemar crop out perfectly, exposing the depositional geometries and their lateral facies relationships with coeval deep-water basins at seismic scale. The proposed field itinerary is aimed at geologists, either from industry or from academia, who have interest in microbial carbonate platforms, wish to learn sequence stratigraphy in the field and to look at outcrop analogues of carbonate depositional systems as seen in seismic surveys.
Lower and Middle Jurassic platforms and ramps from the High Atlas of Morocco
Authors: Merino Tome Oscar , Della Porta Giovanna , Pierre Aurelien , Kenter Jeroen , Durlet Christophe , Verwer Klaas
Published: November 2022

The Central High Atlas of Morocco offers exceptional outcrop exposures of Jurassic carbonate platforms. Extensively studied in terms of geometry, facies, biostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy, the two examples illustrated in this field guide provide key information relative to facies and geometry of Jurassic carbonate systems developed in extensional basins during rift to post-rift extensional phases. Both outcrops display several km-scale, structurally intact and fully accessible transects from platform to basin that provide highly valuable analogues for facies character, architecture and depositional geometries at reservoir and seismic scales, which are highly relevant for academic investigations and hydrocarbon exploration and production. The Djebel Bou Dahar (DBD) is a Lower Jurassic high-relief carbonate platform with steep slopes that developed on the footwall of a rotating fault block in a half-graben. The DBD field excursions offer the opportunity to visit: 1) well-exposed and fully accessible platform to slope transects, which can provide highly valuable information about outer platform, margin and slope lithofacies character and distribution; and 2) outstanding outcrops exposing a complete N-S oriented transect through the carbonate stratigraphy that allows the reconstruction of its evolution through time. The Amellago ramp (AR) outcrop exposes a 37 km-long transect of Toarcian to Aalenian (Lower to Middle Jurassic) low-angle prograding carbonate ramp rich in ooids, with gradual facies changes from supratidal carbonates to offshore marls in the basin. The AR field excursions provide one of the rare examples whereby a large-scale ooidal ramp can be continuously examined in great detail, providing an analogue for a range of ooidal reservoirs associated with post-rift thermal subsidence.
A journey along the Gargano promontory (Southern Italy): The Late Jurassic to Eocene Apulia Carbonate Platform evolution
Authors: Morsilli Michele , Hairabian Alex , Borgomano Jean , Nardon Sergio , Adams Erwin , Bracco Gartner Guido
Published: November 2022

The Apulia Carbonate Platform (ACP) is one of the most extensive isolated carbonate domains of the Tethyan Ocean, which persisted for a long span of time (Triassic to Miocene). The Late Jurassic to Eocene evolution of the ACP margin was characterised by different growth dynamics including progradation, aggradation and retrogradation; and by fundamental changes in platform profile. These changes were associated with significant fluctuations through time of the rates of sediment deposition, bypass and erosion along the slope, resulting in great variety in terms of deep-water resedimented carbonate facies and associated stratal architecture. In the Gargano Promontory (Southern Italy), also known as the spur of the Italian boot, the outcrops offer an easy access to a little deformed, complete platform-to-basin transect along the ACP margin. The different evolutionary stages of the slope and base-of-slope domains are well-exposed and can be directly related to the morphological evolution of the platform margin as well as to fluctuations of neritic carbonate production in response to tectonic, eustatic or oceanographic controls. The carbonate rocks of the Gargano Promontory are relevant analogues of some important subsurface reservoirs and plays of the Periadriatic domain, especially in the Adriatic offshore and below the Southern Apennines thrust-belt. This field itinerary includes four excursions with key stops providing an overview of lithofacies, stratal architecture and depositional processes from inner platform to basin environments. The selected outcrops are windows on the in-situ and remobilised sedimentary products of different carbonate factories that colonised the ACP margin through time, i.e. stromatoporoids in the Upper Jurassic-basal Cretaceous, rudists in the Cretaceous and large benthic foraminifera and corals in the Eocene. The excursions are organised chronologically focusing on: (1) Upper Jurassic – basal Cretaceous slope to basin transition, (2) Lower Cretaceous inner platform succession, (3) mid-Upper Cretaceous slope/base-of-slope deposits; and (4) middle Eocene shallow-marine to deep-marine deposits.
Depositional geometries in Barremian platform carbonates from south-eastern France
Authors: Arnaud-Vanneau Annie , Arnaud Hubert , Adatte Thierry , Godet Alexis
Published: November 2022

Urgonian limestones from the southern part of the Vercors Massif constitute a seismic-scale outcrop analogue for hydrocarbon-producing carbonate reservoirs in giant fields, especially in the Middle East. The outstanding outcrops allow the understanding of depositional geometries and illustrate several types of carbonate depositional architectures in which reservoir facies can be interpreted at specific time periods during depositional sequences. The geographical distribution, size, quality and accessibility of the exposures allows visualisation of the reservoirs analogue facies in three dimensions.
The Mid-Cretaceous Natih Formation in northern Oman: a model for platform-intrashelf basin depositional systems and associated petroleum habitat
Authors: Razin Philippe , Grelaud Carine , van Buchem Frans
Published: November 2022

The Late Albian – Early Turonian Natih Formation in Oman and its stratigraphic equivalents in the Middle-East correspond to a wide carbonate platform that developed on the Arabian plate along the passive margin of the Neotethys Ocean. It is composed of rudist-rich shallow marine deposits grading laterally to organic-rich deposits accumulated in intrashelf basins of relatively limited water depth. Consequently, this formation corresponds to a prolific petroleum system isolated below and above by effective regional seals. This formation, largely exploited in subsurface in the Middle-East, is spectacularly exposed in the Oman mountains thanks to the tectonic deformation of the Neotethys palaeomargin. These outcrops provide an excellent data set to construct a high-resolution sequence stratigraphic model for this type of carbonate system. The stratal architecture and the facies distribution clearly reveal how the platform evolution can be related to the ratio between accommodation rate and carbonate production during cycles at different scales. The cyclic evolution of this ratio is responsible for the gradual transition from a very flat platform with minor lateral facies and thickness variations to a low angle depositional profile from platform to intrashelf basin illustrated by clinoform geometries and pronounced lateral facies changes. Tectonic deformations have minor if no effect on the development of these intrashelf basins. Numerous additional interpretative key points will be addressed during this field trip: the location of shale deposits restricted to very shallow marine environment and implications on the inner platform sequence interpretation, the strong asymmetry of these transgressive sequences related to volumetric partitioning, the lack of pronounced rudist build-ups, the heterogeneities associated to subaerial exposure surfaces; and the hierarchy and fractal character of depositional sequences. This depositional model of the Natih Formation can be useful for the prediction of reservoir and source rock distribution and heterogeneity in this type of carbonate system.
Danian (Lower Paleocene) shallow carbonates from the Urbasa-Andia plateau (W Pyrenees): Contrasting models of facies architecture and early diagenesis across a greenhouse ramp to reef-rimmed shelf system
Authors: Ignacio Baceta Juan , Wright V. Paul , Berreteaga Ana
Published: November 2022

The Urbasa-Andia plateau, in the western Pyrenees (North Spain), provides the opportunity to asses in detail the facies types and architecture of a Danian (lower Paleocene) greenhouse ramp to rimmed shelf system, from the slope to the coralgal reefal margin, through to highly restricted evaporitic inner shelf areas, all integrated with a range of porosity forming diagenetic phases associated with highstand and lowstand of sea-level. The detailed nature of the stratal architecture of this greenhouse platform provides an understanding of potential reservoir layering, lateral facies changes and early dolomitization. Significantly, the Danian platform system also allows a whole macroporosity system related to a third order lowstand to be accessed in relative continuity, illustrating how eogenetic karstic porosity can change drastically across a carbonate platform, from the near-massive margin to a layered shelf interior. The outcrops to visit serve as potential analogues for fields in North Africa.
Mut Basin, Turkey: diverse carbonate depositional styles and mixed systems
Authors: Bassant Phil , Janson Xavier , Gurbuz Kemal , Eris Kadir , van Buchem Frans
Published: November 2022

The Mut Basin in Southern Turkey is a showcase for a wide diversity of Cainozoic carbonate stratigraphic architectures: world-class outcrop examples of (1) isolated carbonate build-ups, (2) land-attached platforms and fringing reefs, (3) prograding intra-shelf banks, (4) high-rise carbonate margins with high angle slopes; and (5) shallow-marine mixed systems are preserved in one basin. These environments developed coevally and the variations are demonstrably due to distance from clastic sources, steepness of underlying palaeotopography (mostly fault-controlled) and the direction and strength of currents and fetch. These outcrops clearly teach geologists and sedimentologists how local factors across a basin may produce widely different depositional environments and stratigraphic architectures in the same time interval. They show exploration geologists how to make better predictions about carbonate presence and reservoir quality around a basin. While many of the insights gained from the Mut Basin are applicable to a wide variety of carbonate domains, the outcrops are strikingly similar to the hydrocarbon-bearing Oligo-Miocene coralgal build-ups of South-East Asia such as those found in Sumatra and Natuna (Indonesia), or Sarawak Province (Malaysia). Carbonate distribution patterns observed across the Mut Basin provide testable concepts for carbonate distribution in the subsurface and can help guide exploration. Sequence architecture and facies distributions observed at the outcrop (progradations, lateral and vertical facies changes, distribution of flooding or exposure surfaces) form a catalogue of reference models for reservoir-scale architecture and model building.
Mitra Sejati Medan Hospital Reputation Restoration Strategy in the Case of Swapped Baby
Authors: Simanjuntak Stefanny Lasmanogi , Sujoko Anang , Antoni
Published: November 2022

A good reputation is one of the main factors for successful performance, but its implementation is still being questioned in various agencies or organizations in Indonesia. This qualitative study aims to analyze and evaluate the success of the reputation restoration strategy for Mitra Sejati Hospital in Medan after the baby are swapped. This research involved two key informants (public relations and supervisors) who handled the case. The collected data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman analysis techniques. The results of this study informed that Mitra Sejati Medan Hospital was quite slow in providing an initial response, so that the case was spread through the media. Furthermore, the hospital then used three stages, namely mortification, compensation, and collective action. Following up on the findings in this study, the reputation management of Mitra Sejati Medan Hospital must be further optimized through various training and special learning resources.
Impact of Exercise on Covid-19 Patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alkhamiss Abdullah , Alodheilah, Arwa , Alzaghran Raneem , Alfurayh Kadi , Alsultan, Fatimah , Alshamlan Raghad , Alharbi, Khalid , Alnafjan, Almaha , Alduraibi Sharifa , Alshomar Ahmad , Alhomaidan Homaidan , Alothaim Yunes , Alsughayer, Hasan , Abdulmonem Waleed
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: The importance of exercise is improving the human body in different ways. Studies have shown that physical activity has a relationship with the enhancement of the immune system and maintains the body in a fit state, which explains the positive results of exposure to infection. Aim of the study: To measure the effectiveness of moderate exercise concerning symptoms, severity, and the recovery rate in COVID-19 patients METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in main cities in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. This investigation was undertaken during the pandemic of COVID-19, targeting individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The final sample size was 385 individuals out of the 1,450,000 million Saudi Arabia population in Al-Qassim. The data was collected using a Self-administered online questionnaire and analyzed using statistical software SPSS. RESULTS: A total of 186 participants were included in this study. The majority of respondents were female (68.8%), most of the respondents (47.3%) were normal weight, and 35.5% were overweight. Regarding the medical history of COVID19 infection (75.8%), they are infected with COVID19. A statistically significant association was found between exercise practice and the disappearance of symptoms (p<0.01). It disappeared early during exercise. In addition, normal-weight respondents resolved their symptoms faster than other respondents (p <0.05). The results show that the most common and less common symptoms of COVID-19 were most frequently reported among normal weight respondents, and the most severe symptoms were most frequently reported among overweight respondents (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: The present study results show that moderate exercise in patients with COVID-19 can be a valuable tool to improve symptoms, severity, and the recovery rate in COVID-19 patients. Moreover, our results showed that overweight patients were correlated with a severe clinical course of COVID-19.
Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Review Into Newer Insights
Authors: Arbaeen Ahmed
Published: November 2022

Many people globally suffer from iron deficiency. It is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia IDA that has a devastating effect on infants and their mothers. It occurs when the body's iron storage, iron intake, and iron loss are all out of balance, making it impossible for erythropoiesis to function properly. Microcytic hypochromic anemia is the medical term for this condition. Thalassemia, anemia of chronic disease, and sideroblastic anemias are among the other possible causes of microcytic anemia. Iron parameters such as MCV, MCH and RDW are cost-effective and useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency. After routine hematological tests like CBC and hemoglobin, serum ferritin is often used as a first diagnostic check. The total iron binding capacity, transferrin saturation, and the serum iron and serum transferrin receptor levels may be beneficial. Stainable iron may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. High rates of prevalence have negative consequences for both health and the economy. IDA has been known for a while, yet there are still unresolved problems and room for improvement in the way this condition is managed. Every day, new directions in its diagnostic and treatment choices open.
Histopathologic and Microbiologic Investigations for Thirteen-Years Intentionally re-Implanted Maxillary Second Molar, A Case Report.
Authors: Alsulaimani Rahaf , Alzahrani, Arwa , Said, Rania , Sunbul, Mohammed , Elsherief Samia
Published: November 2022

Background: A re-implanted maxillary 2nd molar with amalgam retrograde filling material was retained for 13 years. Histopathologic and Microbiologic investigations to reveal reasons for retaining and subsequent failure. Material and methods: The tooth was intentionally re-implanted 13 years ago with a retrograde amalgam filling material. After extraction of the tooth serial sections were done and stained with Hematoxylin and eosin stain (H&E) and Gram stains. Results: Histopathologic sections revealed cellular cementum deposition at the apex of the tooth. Sharpey's fibers were attached to the cementum. Granulation tissue was obvious around the apex of the tooth. Gram stain revealed accumulation of micro-organisms inside dentinal tubules, especially at the apex. Conclusion: The amalgam used as retrograde filling material, in this case, was retained for thirteen years and subsequent failure might be attributed to the invasion of a microorganism after a crown fracture.
Accessibility of People with Visual Impairment To Dental Services: A Prospective, Observational, Mixed Method Study
Authors: Abed Hassan , Iskandar, Raghad , Alsehli Rawan , Alhazmi, Ohud , Banjar Assim , Sharka Rayan
Published: November 2022

Objectives: This prospective, observational, mixed method study aims to assess patients with visual impairment general and oral health status, oral health-related quality of life, oral health knowledge, and adherence to recommended oral hygiene advice. Methods: Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire at two sequential time points. At the day of recruitment (Time 1), participants were interviewed using questions from the adult dental health survey and the Arabic version of the oral health impact profile-14. At Time 2 (one-month post-dental education given at Time 1), participants were phoned after one month to assess their adherence to recommended oral hygiene instructions given at Time 1. The DMF Index was used to assess prevalence of dental caries. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21 years (SD = 2.98). Most participants (62.5%) had acute dental pain, brushed their teeth less than twice daily, and were not registered with dentists. Each person experienced a mean of six problems (median = 6) on oral health impact profile-14 and had an average of 7.1 (SD = 4.12) active caries. At Time 2, all participants had registered with a general dentist, and all brushed their teeth at least twice daily. Thematic analyses explored crucial barriers experienced by participants to access dental services. Conclusions: People with visual impairment reported poor oral health-related quality of life due to poor oral health status, oral health knowledge and education. Participants experienced long waiting lists for appointments in governmental dental hospitals, poor financial status to afford private dental care, and issues with accessibility to dental services due to transportation and caring issues.
Prevalence of Using Non-Prescribed Topical Corticosteroids on the Face of Female Citizens of Makkah, Saudi Arabia (2020-2021)
Authors: ZahrAllayali Ahmed
Published: November 2022

Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are among the most prescribed medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases. However, the inappropriate use on the face without any prescription might result in several adverse effects such as purpura, atrophy, and rosacea-like dermatitis. This emphasized the need to evaluate the prevalence of non-prescribed use of these products in females to determine appropriate action. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to estimate the point prevalence of using non-prescribed TCS on the face of female citizens of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This study was conducted among women living in Makkah using an electronic questionnaire distributed through social media applications from October 2020 to January 2021. The questionnaire comprised of various questions about the participant's characteristics, the pattern of using TCS, the reason for usage, and how frequently the participants used TCS. The study included 565 women from Makkah; 258 (45.7%) of the participants used topical skin treatment, 126 (48.8%) reported that the treatment contained TCS, most of the participants who used this topical skin treatment (52.4%) did not have a medical prescription. Doctor’s prescription had no significant association with the duration of using TCS (p = 0.06), frequency of using TCS (p = 0.05), or how TCS was accessed (p = 0.06). Most of the women, 47 (71.2%), who used un-prescribed TCS did not know that TCS can cause acne (P = 0.003). A significant association was found between topical steroids and having no prior knowledge that it can cause telangiectasia (P=0.005). The most common area for TCS use was face (41.5%). The use of TCS among women in Makkah is high, primarily for the treatment of the face. However, more than half of the women use it without a doctor’s prescription.
COVID-19 Case Report: Circulating blood cells morphology in convalescent patient
Authors: Tayyib, Nahla , Abo-Zaid Mabrouk , Ismail Ahmed , Mohammed Soha , Amin Ali
Published: November 2022

Objective: Many studies have detailed the mechanisms of infection and quantitative peripheral blood findings reported in severe acute respiratory syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients during the severity of infection since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Though, only a few studies have described blood morphologic abnormalities. We report peripheral blood cells morphologic changes in convalescent patient. Design: We performed complete blood counts (CBC), and blood smear of 52-year-old patient who were COVID-19 positive test by (RT-PCR), from May 20, 2021, through June 15, 2021. The peripheral blood smears of a convalescent patient were collected the morphological structures of Leukocytes, red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets were examined and documented, after 3 weeks from infection with COVID-19 RT-PCR was negative to look for viral changes on blood cells morphology. Results: On a complete blood count (CBC), the most common quantitative hematologic abnormalities were mild anemia with RBCs showed no abnormality followed by WBCs normal in count, and relative lymphopenia. Neutrophils showed the most substantial morphologic alterations with C-shaped bi-lobulated nuclei, coarse toxic granulations and cytoplasmic vacuolization. Activated neutrophil granulocytes with elongated cell membrane, pseudo Pelger–Huët anomaly-like nuclei, ring form nuclei and pyknotic nucleus. Lymphocytes were atypical reactive lymphocytes with cytoplasmic pseudopod formation. Plasmacytoid lymphocytes with an eccentric nucleus and deeply basophilic cytoplasm are frequently seen. Monocytes seen in active form with cytoplasmic vacuolization and cytoplasm contain granules, with pseudopod formation. Platelets were adequate in number with giant platelets are occasionally seen. Smudge cell is also seen. RBCs were normocytic; normochromic. Conclusion: Our work identifies and characterizes significant morphologic abnormalities in recovered COVID-19 patients' peripheral blood cells. Understanding these morphologic changes, in addition to established hematologic parameters, can help follow with COVID-19 patient during recovery through serial CBC and peripheral smear examination. Serial complete blood count and blood film review may become an essential tool to help physicians allocate patients to risk categories based on morphological findings if these proposals are supported by large-scale investigations of convalescent patients.
The Gaps and Opportunities in Primary Care Programs to Address Childhood Obesity in Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Abdulmonem Waleed , Alghaniam Sultan , Alenazi Hmoud , Baker Philip , Alghoniam Mansour , Alfugaier Abduallh , Alghunaim Abdulrhman
Published: November 2022

Childhood obesity is a significant health concern globally, and it is associated with lethal disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and cancers in later years of life. We review the numerous aspects of childhood obesity to identify the gaps and opportunity to combat the increasing prevalence and translation of current knowledge into nutritional practice, doable recommendations, and strategic actions at primary health care settings, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Based upon methodology meetings, knowledge-to-action (KTA) framework, population/patient problem, intervention, comparison and outcome, formulated research questions, and reporting guidelines of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA), the gaps and opportunities are identified in this systematic review. The key findings revealed that the main determinants of childhood obesity are lack of adequate knowledge, nutritional facilities, unhealthy dietary practices or behavioral factors, and rapid urbanization. At present, most countries, including Saudi Arabia, have not implemented childhood obesity prevention and control interventions. Based on the evidence gathered by the practical application of the knowledge translation approach, the community-based multi-sectoral and multicomponent approaches at schools and primary healthcare settings are certainly substantial to confront the increasing burden of childhood obesity.
Effect of Ishige Okamurae Algae Extract on Omentin-1 Gene, IL-6 Gene, Glucose, Insulin, and Lipid Profile in Diabetic Rats
Authors: Ahmed Samia , Ibrahim Maha , Bayoumi Ammar
Published: November 2022

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Synthetic medicines usually have side effects; thus seeking alternatives is preferable. Ishige Okamurae Algae might act as a hypoglycemic agent beside its other bioactive effects. In the present study, the effect of IO on diabetic rats was studied concerning Omentin-1 gene, IL-6 gene, glucose, insulin, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL. Ishige Okamurae was extracted and fractionated. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups. Group 1 served as control, GRP 2 served as untreated diabetic group. GRP 3 non Diabatic were administered with ethanol extract of IO at a dose of 250 mg/kg B.W , GRP 4 were diabetic and received an oral dose of 250 mg/kg Body wight (BW) of ethanol extract of Ishige Okamurae. At the end of the treatment period, animals were euthanized under anesthesia. Blood was withdrawn from the abdominal aorta and the adipose tissues were removed and stored at −80°C until use. RNA was extracted from the frozen adipose tissues to study the effect of IO on both Omentin-1, and IL-6 gene. Relative expression in omentin and lL-6 mRNA levels were calculated. The current study revealed that IO Algae plays a role in increasing blood insulin level, decreasing blood glucose, lowering cholesterol, decreasing triglycerides, decreasing LDL, increasing HDL, suppressing the expression of IL-6 gene, thus, reducing the harmful prolonged inflammatory effect of IL-6, whereas increasing the expression of omentin-1 gene increases sensitivity to insulin. Therefore, it may be recommended to use this algae to treat diabetes and reduce its complications.