bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
APPLICATION OF MOTIF BATIK MEGA MENDUNG VISUAL ELEMENTS ON DESIGN OF GLOW IN THE DARK RAIN COAT
Authors: Dhani Pratiwi Kusumo
Published: March 2021

Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â Â Motif Batik Mega Mendung comes from the word mega or cloud style has a meaning like a roof that symbolizes the sky as a highly appreciated natural phenomenon in the Trusmi Cirebon area. The result is a traditional batik Trusmi Masina that has a style, motif and character Cirebonan. Cloud shape is a special form found in batik Mega Mendung. In this paper, author apply the visual elements, especially the shape and color of batik motif Mega Mendung on fashion products that are used during the rainy season which is a raincoat, with the application of coloring glow in the dark. Methodology used in this research is experimental quantitative methodology. The experimental method was performed on glow in the dark while the quantitative data was taken by spreading the questionnaire on raincoat users, so it can come up with a design of rain jacket with Mega Mendung motif application which put forward visual element as mentioned by Marvin Bartel.
TEKNOLOGI PENGOLAHAN PRODUK UMKM BERBASIS GULA KELAPA KRISTAL YANG MENJADI PRIORITAS PENGEMBANGAN DI KABUPATEN BANYUMAS
Authors: Mela Ervina , Wijonarko Gunawan , Maksum Ali , Fadhillah Nurul
Published: March 2021

Gula kelapa kristal merupakan salah satu produk yang sudah dikembangkan di Kabupaten Banyumas. Dengan segala keunggulan yang dimiliki, gula kelapa kristalÂ  berpotensi untuk dikembangkan oleh Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) menjadi berbagai produk olahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasiÂ  produk berbasis gula kelapa kristal dan mendapatkan urutan prioritas alternatif produk berbasis gula kelapa kristal untuk dikembangkan pada skala UMKM di Kabupaten Banyumas. Penelitian terdiri atas identifikasi produk berbasis gula kelapa kristal yang dilakukan dengan metode studi pustaka, dan penentuan produk prioritas dengan kuesioner, wawancara pakar, dan metode Bayes. Penelitian menunjukkan produk berbasis gula kelapa kristal yang dapat dikembangkan untuk UMKM meliputi sirup asam jawa, abon ikan, jahe merah instan, temulawak instan, cincau hijau instan, bumbu gado-gado, dan enting-enting kacang. Sirup Asam Jawa merupakan produk pada ranking pertama prioritas untuk dikembangkan di Kabupaten Banyumas.
Mitteilungen aus der Gesellschaft für afrikanisches Recht (2020)
Authors: Sippel Harald
Published: March 2021

2020 war ein außergewöhnliches Jahr. Seit März bestimmte die Coronavirus-Pandemie unseren Alltag und sorgte auch dafür, dass sich der Vorstand der Gesellschaft für afrikanisches Recht bereits im Frühjahr dazu gezwungen sah, die für November 2020 vorgesehene Jahrestagung erstmals seit Bestehen unserer wissenschaftlichen Vereinigung ausfallen zu lassen, da eine seriöse Planung der Veranstaltung unmöglich schien. Der Verlauf des Infektionsgeschehens hat diese vorausahnende Entscheidung leider dramatisch bestätigt. Unbeeindruckt davon blieben allerdings die Arbeiten an unserer Zeitschrift Recht in Afrika - Droit en Afrique - Law in Africa und an unserer Internetseite.
Faunistické společenstvo kroměřížského souvrství na lokalitě Litenčice (karpatská předhlubeň, střední Morava)
Authors: Gregorova Ruzena , Tomanová Petrová Pavla , Gilíková Helena , Nehyba Slavomír , Brzobohatý Rostislav , Hladilová Šárka , Hýžný Matúš , Zágoršek Kamil , Kleprlíková Lucie
Published: March 2021

The fossil assemblages of the foraminifers, bryozoans, molluscs, corals, decapods, sharks and teleosteans were analysed from the Litenčice sand pit in the middle part of the Carpathian Foredeep. The section can be assigned to the Karpatian Stage of the Central Paratethys regional stratigraphy (uppermost Lower Miocene) on the basis of species Uvigerina graciliformis Papp et Turn., Lampanyctus carpaticus (Brz.) and Agapilia pachii (Hoern.). Rich and diversified assemblages indicate mainly shallow water marine environment. Foraminifers and molluscs indicate salinity perturbations. Bryozoans and also molluscs document environment with relatively high dynamics and depth of water about 100 m. Foraminifers, fishes and sharks represent deeper water taxa and indicate a possible reworking of shallow-water elements. The studied sands and gravels of the Holešov Member of the Kroměříž Formation are interpreted as sediments of gravitational currents, more precisely dense turbidity currents (high-density turbidity currents) in the sense of Lowe (1982). The deposition environment can probably be placed on the submarine slope of the coarse-grained delta of the Gilbert type (so-called foresets). This study provided evidence of a number of fossil groups that occur at the site.
Keep Calm and Blog On
Authors: Montaña Blasco Mireia
Published: March 2021

Los bloggers están de moda. Estos nuevos profesionales han desafiado los gigantes grupos mediáticos para hacer oír su voz. Como si fueran pequeños artesanos han ido tejiendo su discurso ‒lleno de historias curiosas, novedades, mucho criterio y disciplina‒ hasta hacerlo llegar a un mundo globalizado.
Jean-Yves Bloch: "Ver ciertos films en un 'smartphone' es ¡altamente criminal!"
Authors: Clares Gavilán Judith
Published: March 2021

En el marco del posgrado en Distribución Audiovisual: VoD y Nuevos Modelos de Negocio que la UOC ha puesto en marcha conjuntamente con filmin este curso 2012-13, la profesora Judith Clares, su directora académica, ha entrevistado a los representantes de distintas empresas del sector del Video on Demand (VoD). Ésta es la primera entrega de la entrevista a Jean-Yves Bloch, director general y chief executive officer del portal francés UniversCiné.
¿Dónde está el periodismo de datos en la formación periodística?
Authors: Domínguez Eva
Published: March 2021

Para la gran mayoría de periodistas (salvo los que hacen información económica) enfrentarse a una estadística es una pesadilla. Pero hoy en día la gran cantidad de datos existente en la red sirve para encontrar historias y denunciar situaciones. Buscarlos, procesarlos e interpretarlos con las técnicas adecuadas es lo que se conoce por periodismo de datos.
Documentar las competencias: ¿de Clark Kent a Superman?
Authors: Cobarsí-Morales Josep
Published: March 2021

Las competencias individuales de los empleados o de los potenciales empleados son (o pueden llegar a ser) un activo de conocimiento clave de las organizaciones. Las formas tradicionales de presentarlas, evaluarlas y documentarlas, el clásico currículum, se han quedado cortas hoy en día. Incluso pueden estar escondiendo, como cuando un tesoro queda oculto, una parte importante de nuestros conocimientos y capacidades.
Viaje a las profundidades del 'branding'
Authors: Vilajoana Alejandre Sandra
Published: March 2021

¿Has pensado alguna vez con cuántas marcas te relacionas en un solo día? ¿Por qué determinadas marcas te atraen y otras te generan, incluso, rechazo? ¿Qué papel juega la comunicación en la gestión de marca? En su nueva obra, Jorge David Fernández Gómez recorre, de una manera exhaustiva, las principales teorías y tendencias del brand management.
'Media relations': así se empieza
Authors: Salas Blanco Julio
Published: March 2021

El semestre pasado fui alumno de la asignatura Teoría y técnicas de las relaciones públicas II, de la licenciatura de Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas en la UOC, y tengo que agradecer al sistema curricular de esta disciplina la posibilidad que me ha ofrecido de adelantar el ejercicio profesional de las relaciones con los medios antes de finalizar la carrera.
Rapid and cost-effective nutrient content analysis of cotton leaves using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
Authors: Prananto Jeremy Aditya , Minasny Budiman , Weaver Timothy
Published: March 2021

The development of portable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with smartphone cloud-based chemometrics has increased the power of these devices to provide real-time in-situ crop nutrient analysis. This capability provides the opportunity to address nutrient deficiencies early to optimise yield. The agriculture sector currently relies on results delivered via laboratory analysis. This involves the collection and preparation of leaf or soil samples during the growing season that are time-consuming and costly. This delays farmers from addressing deficiencies by several weeks which impacts yield potential; hence, requires a faster solution. This study evaluated the feasibility of using NIRS in estimating different macro- and micronutrients in cotton leaf tissues, assessing the accuracy of a portable handheld NIR spectrometer (wavelength range of 1,350–2,500 nm). This study first evaluated the ability of NIRS to predict leaf nutrient levels using dried and ground cotton leaf samples. The results showed the high accuracy of NIRS in predicting essential macronutrients (0.76 ≤ R2 ≤ 0.98 for N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S) and most micronutrients (0.64 ≤ R2 ≤ 0.81 for Fe, Mn, Cu, Mo, B, Cl and Na). The results showed that the handheld NIR spectrometer is a practical option to accurately measure leaf nutrient concentrations. This research then assessed the possibility of applying NIRS on fresh leaves for potential in-field applications. NIRS was more accurate in estimating cotton leaf nutrients when applied on dried and ground leaf samples. However, the application of NIRS on fresh leaves was still quite accurate. Using fresh leaves, the prediction accuracy was reduced by 19% for macronutrients and 11% for micronutrients, compared to dried and ground samples. This study provides further evidence on the efficacy of using NIRS for field estimations of cotton nutrients in combination with a nutrient decision support tool, with an accuracy of 87.3% for macronutrients and 86.6% for micronutrients. This application would allow farmers to manage nutrients proactively to avoid yield penalties or environmental impacts.
Peripheral Artery Disease in Patients Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome in Hill Population of Northern India
Authors: Banavath Nagaraju Naik , Dar Mohd Iqbal , Wani Mohd Iqbal , Rashid Aamir , Khan Khursheed A
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) represent the serious presentations of the atherosclerotic disease spectrum. PAD due to atherosclerotic disease can lead to significant morbidity and mortality with significant medical and economic burden. Aim: To study the prevalence of PAD in patients presenting with ACS in the Hill population of Northern India. Materials and Methods: Patients presenting with ACS, with acute chest pain, Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes and elevated troponins were enrolled in the study. The presence of PAD was assessed with MESI Ankle Branchial Measuring Device (MESI ABPI MD® Slovenia EU) system which uses plethysmographic sensors with an inbuilt software that automatically calculates ABI with accuracy. Patients with ABI <0.91 were further evaluated by Computed Tomography (CT) Angiography of lower limb vessels. Results: A total of 288 patients were included in the study. There were 238 (82.6%) males and 50 (17.4%) females. Majority of patients had hypertension (214, 74.3%) as the risk factor. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) was seen in 197 (68.4%) and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) in 91 (31.6%). Coronary angiography was done in 240 patients. Single vessel disease was seen in 135 (56.2%), double vessel disease in 69 (28.8%) and triple vessel disease in 36 (15%) cases. Out of overall 288 patients 9 (3.12%) had borderline ABI (ABI- >0.9 and ≤1.0) and 4 (1.38%) had abnormal ABI (ABI <0.9). CT angiography of 3 out of 4 patients with ABI <0.9 showed significant atherosclerosis of lower limb vessels. Conclusion: There was very low prevalence of PAD with ACS in this study population.
Pulsatile Proptosis, Secondary to Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula- A Case Report
Authors: Thool Archana , Bajpayee Neha , Ramani Rashmi Laxman
Published: March 2021

Aetiology behind unilateral proptosis can run from benign to life-threatening condition. Carotico Cavernous Sinus Fistula (CCF) is abnormal communication between Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) alone or its branches and cavernous sinus. This was a case of a 32-year-old female presented with unilateral proptosis, diminution of vision in right eye, diplopia and unilateral headache towards right side. On ocular examination, right eye had pulsating proptosis, severe chemosis, relative afferent papillary defect, restricted ocular movements in all gazes and left eye was normal. There was no history of trauma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular abnormality. Common causes of unilateral proptosis are carotid cavernous sinus fistula, orbital pseudotumour, orbital cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis, or intraorbital neoplasms. Radiological investigations like Computed Tomography (CT)/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging and CT/MR Angiography (MRA) is necessary to rule out the cause for proptosis. Patient presented to Ophthalmology Outpatient Department (OPD) with concern of reduced vision, redness and proptosis. Hence, MRA was advised to this patient which was suggestive of right ICA- cavernous sinus fistula. Cavernous sinus fistula can be traumatic or spontaneous and delay in diagnosis may lead to poor visual outcome.
An Interesting Case of Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis: A Case Report
Authors: Lekshmi R Minnu , Sudhakar Stephen , Rajasekharan S
Published: March 2021

Fungal infections are the most challenging problems in an immunocompromised individual. Mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection with rapid progression and high mortality in immunocompromised individuals. A case of 58-year-old female, with uncontrolled diabetes is with five days history of headache, fever, and acute onset drooping of the eyelid. The initial vision was normal which dropped to PL in the following days, with ophthalmoplegia and dilated nonreactive pupil in the right eye. Fundus and IOP were normal on presentation. MRI and MRV brain showed subtle ethmoidal cysts. CT-PNS showed mild ethmoidal thickening and cyst. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy showed unhealthy mucosa with no lesion suggesting eschar. A provisional diagnosis of orbital mucormycosis was made. The patient was started on antibiotics and IV Amphotericin B but she went on to further neurological complications. Despite treatment, she developed necrotising eschars in eyelid for which debridement was done. Further, exenteration was advised and patient developed septicaemia, however he died. The culture from debrided tissue showed growth of mucor. The objective of presenting this particular case is to emphasise the importance of considering mucormycosis as diagnosis despite subtle radiological and endoscopic findings in symptomatic immunocompromised patients. Early diagnosis and aggressive management improve better chances for survival.
Co-morbidities of Nocturia among Adults: A Cross-sectional Study in Southern India
Authors: Varughese Susamma , Rajeev TP , Rodrigues Devina E
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Night urination severely impacts the quality of life among adults. Coexisting factors such as age, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac diseases, UTI, asthma, anxiety, and depression are significantly related when voiding episodes exceed two per night. However, understanding its associated factors are essential aspects in the management of Nocturia. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the association of nocturia with selected demographic variables, co-morbidities, and the precipitating factors among adults with voiding episodes two or more times and adults who void only once at night. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was carried out among 420 adults of age 35-65 years with voiding over two times (Group I) and 206 adults of age 35-65 years who voided only once (Group II) a night. The data was collected from two selected hospitals of Mangalore between January 2018 and June 2019. The written permission was taken from the concerned authority, after obtaining the informed consent from the subjects. The baseline proforma was assessed by the researcher using structured interview schedule and the questionnaire on co-morbidity and precipitating factors such as regular intake of alcoholism, smoking, consumption of coffee, spicy food, anxiety, urinate before bedtime, use of diuretics, day time frequency, underwent surgeries was filled by the subjects. The data was analysed using frequency, percentage, Chi-square test, and logistic regression statistics by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 16. Results: The study observed that the risk of nocturia was significantly higher among Group I subjects with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), constipation, hypertension, and on medication for various diseases compared with Group II. The precipitating factors of nocturia revealed that Group I subjects who regularly took coffee, spicy food, had anxiety, daytime frequency, and had undergone various surgeries showed significant difference associated with increased risk of nocturia compared with Group II. Conclusion: The study findings demonstrate that nocturia is strongly associated with multiple co-morbidities and precipitating factors. These results therefore provide evidence to establish the primary and secondary preventive strategies among adults with nocturia.
Governance Theories and Socio-Political Realities of the States in Africa: Case of Benin
Authors: N’djibio Kokou Charlemagne , Sylla Karima Doucouré
Published: March 2021

Political guidance, the political system and the state organs are come from the governance theories. Our aim is to investigate on these theoretical frameworks in order to apprehend the laws and norms which frame the governance with regard to the socio-political realities in Africa, especially in Benin. The basic theoretical framework binding performance and governance of the firm, takes back the terms of the problem as posed by [1]: conceive the regulation systems of the leader’s behavior allowing preserving the shareholders interests (here the peoples). Qualitatively, the political governance in Benin is significantly influenced by the practices come from the shareholder, partnership and cognitive approaches of the governance. The political system and the organs of the State are influenced by the reforms resulting from the New Public Management. The Socio-political realities in Benin founded on the regionalism negatively impact the political governance.
Biological Parameters of Lethrinus nebulosus in the Arabian Gulf on the Saudi Arabian Coasts
Authors: Chédia Jabeur
Published: March 2021

In the present study about 277 specimens of Lethrinus nebulosus were used to determine some biological parameters which are needed in stock assessment in the region of Arabian Gulf on the Saudi Arabian coasts. The period of spawning was estimated using maturity indexes to April, Mai and June. This species is gonochoric, nevertheless some cases of hermaphrodism are noted. The length relationships were determined showing a correlation between total length and standard length, and between total length and fork length. The weight- length relationship is allometric minorante. The model of Von Bertalanffy was estimated for the studied species and it is as follows:  Lt = 600 *(1-exp (-0.135*(t+1.69)) for both sexes, Lt = 600 (1-exp (-0.166*(t+0.746)) for females and Lt = 555 *(1-exp (-0.153*(t+1.62)) for males.
COVID-19 in Children a Descriptive Study at the Security Forces Hospital (SFH)-AL Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
Authors: Bazie Elsharif A. , Alanazi Abdulkarim , Alshammari Wejdan Hamed Abdullah , Alharbi Fahad Mishal , Alghamdi Faisal Ahmed
Published: March 2021

Coronaviruses (CoV) are RNA respiratory viruses that present with a wide range of symptomatology which range from common cold to severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). In December 2019 a new strain was discovered in China named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), named “COVID-19” by World Health Organization (WHO).

Objective: To study the prevalence and clinical presentation of COVID-19 among children attended pediatrics emergency department.

Result: from 1st March to 30th of June 2020. During the study period, a total of 223 patients with age between 16 days and 12 years were diagnosed as positive COVID-19. Male were 52%. Fever was found in 39.9%, cough in 14.3%, and diarrhea in 3.6%.

Conclusion: our study gives a clue to the clinical presentation of COVID-19 in pediatric populations.
Heavy Metals Content in Kaolin Mined Soil and Water Body at Ohiya, Umuahia South, Abia State, Nigeria
Authors: Igwe C. E. , Ajero C. M. U. , Amaechi A. A. , Nzenwa P. O.`
Published: March 2021

Heavy metals (HM) have been a global concern for its toxic and detrimental effect on the environment especially when it exceeds the permissible limit through anthropogenic activities like kaolin mining. Kaolin mining has improved the economic wellbeing of the local people through employment and otherwise; and at the same time attached with environmental consequences that threatens the livelihood of the community members. This study was carried out to ascertain the concentrations of selected heavy metals in kaolin mined soils and water body and its pollution density using single pollution indices such as contamination factor (CF), geo-accumulation (Igeo) and ecological risk factor (Er ). Soil sample were collected from three different kaolin mined sites labelled (A,B and C) also surface water samples were collected from upper and down streams of Iyi-ugbohoroAmaudara, both samples were digested and elemental analysis was carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS UNICAM 919 model). The concentration of the metals in three different kaolin mined soil samples ranges from Pb(40.00, 52.00 and 55.09 mg/kg) Cr(45.01, 70.00 and 71.00 mg/kg) Ni( 32.10, 50.50 and 51.00 mg/kg) Cd( 2.16, 6.25 and 6.15 mg/kg) Co( 19.68, 57.06 and 56.00 mg/kg) Se(1.06, 0.50, and 1.00 mg/kg) Mn(0.001, 0.01 and 0.01 mg/kg) Hg( 2.01, 2.00 and 2.50 mg/kg) As( 1.07, 1.10 and 1.05 mg/kg) and Cu(33.01, 60.00 and 57.5 mg/kg). Results from single pollution indices used for the selected heavy metals from kaolin mined soil, samples (A,B and C) showed that Mn, As, Cr, Ni and Cu indicated low to moderate contamination factor while Cd, Se, Co and Hg indicated high to very high contamination factor in all the samples. The distribution trend of heavy metals concentrations in the upper and down streams of the river body during wet season, showed that there were significant difference between upper and down streams while dry season showed variations in significant differences between the upper and down streams of some of the heavy metals. The study therefore concludes that kaolin soils are contaminated with heavy metals as a result of kaolin deposit and its mining activities. The single pollution indices used for the study pointed out that Cd, Se, Co and Hg are very high in the kaolin soils. The surface waters of Iyi-ugbohoroAmaudara River at the study area are polluted with heavy metals as a result of kaolin mining activities in the area; more especially during wet season of the study. Consequently, these outcomes would pose a toxic effect to both fauna and flora and possibly threatens the aquatic lives and the local populace.
A Scale to Measure the Attitude of Famers towards Backward and Forward Linkages in Cotton Cultivation
Authors: Chowdary K. Raghavendra , Prasad S. V. , Gopal P. V. Satya , Reddy G. Prabhakara , Naidu G. Mohan
Published: March 2021

The aim of this study is to develop an attitude scale to measure the attitude of farmers towards backward and forward linkages in cotton cultivation. It has been a long time need for a proper scale to measure the attitude of farmers towards backward and forward linkages in cotton cultivation, it was thought necessary to construct a scale for the purpose. Keeping this in view, an attempt has been made to develop a scale for measuring the attitude of farmers towards backward and forward linkages in cotton cultivation. Method of summated rating scale, by Likert [1], was used. Twenty four statements were selected from 45 statements for which ‘t’ values were worked out, whose values were highest i.e., with t-values more than 1.75.
Equity and Accessibility of Antenatal Care Utilization in India
Authors: Singh Monica , Rahman Ataur
Published: March 2021

Aims and Objectives: In this paper, we examine the determinants at both the person and household level, and the connexion of the population to health facilities in childcare, wealth, caste, education and others are responsible for the stability found in Antenatal Care utilization. For this study, data used from the Indian National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4 2015-2016) three rounds are available. The findings of the analysis are given in three parts. First, at least 1 Injection of tetanus toxoid (TT), the Iron Folic Acid tablets (IFA), identified as four or more prenatal visits at least 100 days. Second, state profiles of NFHS-4 antenatal care usage are provided to compare patterns. Third, the impact of demand and access variables calculated from multi-level logistics.
Methods: In India, we analyzed a group of 190, 898 women in the Nationwide Family Health Study 4. In order to measure Equity for the maximum ANC usage, concentration and index curves were employed. The multivariable logistic regression model has used to analyze the relevant variables to the usage of complete ANC.
Results: 21% of pregnant women in India use complete ANC, which is 2.3-65.9% throughout the world. 51.6% received four or more ANC visits, 30.8% had at least 100 days of IFA and 91.1% had tetanus toxoid in one or two doses. Complete usage of the ANC in the family, caste and maternal education were unequal. The utilization of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) government register, birth registration and health care coverage has related to improved chances of complete ANC utilization. Lower maternity schooling, lower-income, father intrusiveness during prenatal visits, a higher birth order, puberty and accidental pregnancy were related to lower odds of maximum ANC use.
Clinical Picture of SARS-Cov-2 Infection in Children in Guanajuato State, Mexico: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Padilla-Raygoza Nicolás , Flores-Vargas Gilberto , Sandoval-Salazar Cuauhtémoc , Navarro-Olivos Efraín , Gallardo-Luna María de Jesús , Lara-Lona Elia , Vázquez Francisco J. Magos , Díaz-Martínez Daniel Alberto
Published: March 2021

Aims: To compare the signs and symptoms in COVID-19 and another respiratory virus, among children.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study was designed based on data from the National Epidemiological Surveillance System of the General Directorate of Epidemiology.

Place and Duration of Study: All registries in database of confirmed and discarded cases of COVID-19 from Guanajuato State, Mexico in the period March-July 2020.

Methodology: A confirmed case was one with clinical data mainly fever, cough and dyspnea, who had traveled to a country affected by the pandemic or had had contact with a confirmed case, and a positive rRT-PCR test for SARS -CoV-2. The cases discarded were those with the negative rRT-PCR test. The presence of clinical data among those under 18 years of age, of confirmed and discarded cases in the state of Guanajuato, was compared with Z for two proportions and P-value.

Results: The sample included 446 confirmed cases and 2,134 discarded cases. The average age of those confirmed was 9.60 ± 5.46 years and 8.01 ± 5.39 years, among those discarded (P <.05). In both groups, male predominated (P = .91). Fever, myalgia, arthralgia, and conjunctivitis show statistically significant differences between confirmed and discarded cases (P < .05).

Conclusion: There are not differences in signs and symptoms in COVID-19 and another respiratory virus. It is concluded that since the characteristics of COVID-19 are like the ones of other viral infections, the diagnosis cannot be made merely based on signs and symptoms.
Effect of Crop Cover and Stage of Crop Growth on Soil L-Glutaminase Activity
Authors: Yadav M. Bhargava Narasimha , Padmaja G. , Anjaiah T. , Kumari J. Aruna
Published: March 2021

A pot culture experiment was conducted at glass house of Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The aim of the present experiment was to study the influence of crop cover and stage of crop growth on soil L- glutaminase activity in an Alfisol and Vertisol. The experiment was under taken with six crops viz., two cereals (Rice, Maize), two legumes (Groundnut, Greengram), one oilseed (Sunflower) and one vegetable (Bhendi) crop. The experiment was conducted in Completely Randomized Block design with three replications along with the uncropped control. The results obtained with regard to the effect of these crops on soil L-glutaminase activity showed that there was an increase in enzyme activity with age of the crop upto 60 DAS and it varied with crops grown. The increased enzyme activity (μg of NH4+ released g-1 soil 4h-1) varied from 5.56 to 12.17 for groundnut, 5.58 to 11.25 for greengram, 5.43 to 10.87 for sunflower, 5.48 to 8.61 for rice, 5.39 to 8.23 maize and 5.31 to 7.92 for bhendi in Vertisol. In Alfisol the L-glutaminase activity (μg of NH4+   released  g-1   soil  4h-1)  under  different  crop  cover  found  to  vary  from 6.72  to  13.59 (groundnut), 6.68 to 12.71 (greengram), 6.63 to 11.96 (sunflower), 6.61 to 10.25 (rice), 6.59 to 9.47 (maize), 6.62 to 9.26 (bhendi).  A close perusal of the data indicates that the L-glutaminase activity followed the sequence groundnut > greengram > sunflower > rice > maize > bhendi, in both Alfisol and Vertisol.
Alpha and Beta Coronavirus Infections in a University Hospital
Authors: Agca Harun , Saglik Imran , Ener Beyza
Published: March 2021

Background:  Human coronaviruses (CoV) are significant causes etiological factors of respiratory tract infections.  There are four major subgroups of CoVs, known as alpha, beta, gamma and delta. Four types of endemic human CoVs are 229E, OC43, NL63 and HKU1.

Aims and Objectives: In this retrospective study, we aimed to analyze the results of the respiratory samples of hospitalized patients by Real-Time(RT) PCR for CoVs 229E, NL63,OC43 and HKU1.

Methodology: Hospitalized patients with respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, nasal discharge, sneezing, sore throat and cough, were tested by RT PCR between April 2018 and March 2020. We retrospectively investigated the results of 1422 respiratory samples including 1245 nasopharyngeal swabs and 177 BAL samples. Detection rate and subtypes of CoV among upper and lower respiratory samples were retrospectively analyzed from patient records.

Results: Patients were between 0-93 years with a mean age of 26 years. We detected 142 (11,4%) CoVs in 1245 nasopharyngeal samples and 21 CoVs (11,9%) in 177 BAL samples. Most common CoV was OC43 (n=72, 44,2%) in overall samples.

Conclusion: Although CoV infections are predominant in the winter season, they are diagnosed throughout the year with lower incidence in summer and are identified in individuals of all ages. Understanding the epidemiological and virological features of CoV infections is important to effectively control their burden.
Impact of Cultural Competence Intervention on Satisfaction with Maternity Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Kenya
Authors: Cheboi Solomon Kemoi , Rucha Kenneth Kibaara , Kimeu Anastasiah Nyamilu , Kithuka Peter
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Quality of care is acknowledged as a critical facet of the unfinished maternal and newborn health agenda. Yet modalities of reorienting maternity services to respectful services are rare. This study investigated the effect of training health workers in cultural competence towards satisfaction with maternity service.

Materials and Methods: This was a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial undertaken in public hospitals. The intervention was provision of culturally sensitive maternity services by health workers after cultural competence training. Three hundred and seventy nine women were interviewed per group using exit and mystery client surveys. The effect was measured using standard mean difference (Cohen’s d) and t-test.

Results: There was significant effect on satisfaction with provided information on delivery methods (F (1, 756) = 11.493, p < 0.001, ηp2 = .049). The mean of intervention group increased from 3.55 ±1.056 to 3.94, ±0.894 while the control changed from 3.57±1.187 to 3.62 ± 1.149. The mean changes tweaked the group variance from insignificant t (725) =0.290, p = 0.771 to significant t (713) =-4.336 p <0.001.

Conclusion: Cultural competence training is effective in creating room for desired maternal needs and improving perceived satisfaction with maternity services. Consequently, there is a need to integrate cultural knowledge and skills into existing maternal policies and training.
The Duration of Azithromycin use for Outpatients in a Public Hospital in Alkharj
Authors: Ahmed Nehad J.
Published: March 2021

Aim: The present study aims to explore the appropriateness of azithromycin use duration in the outpatient setting in a public hospital.

Methodology: The present study included a review of the electronic prescriptions in the outpatient setting in a public hospital in Alkharj between January 2018 till June 2018.

Results: The total number of outpatients who received was 541 patients. Most of these patients received azithromycin as a suspension (55.64%). In general, most of the patients received azithromycin for 3 days (88.17%) followed by 5 days (9.98%).

Conclusion: The study showed that azithromycin was prescribed commonly and that the duration of azithromycin treatment in the hospital was for 3 days for the majority of patients. it is important to monitor the appropriateness of prescribing azithromycin and to educate the patients about the use of their drugs.
Alteration of Serum Liver Enzymes Level Caused by Cetirizine Hydrochloride in Exercise Performers
Authors: Khan Manzoor , Khan Alamgir , Butt Muhammad Zafar Iqbal , Khan Samiullah , Asghar Ejaz , Jamil Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Background: Players regularly use cetirizine HCL for the prevention and treatment of various symptoms of allergy while playing in unfamiliar environments.   

Objective: This research study was carried out to examine the effect of cetirizine HCL on liver function (ALT, ALP and AST) among the players.

Methods: A descriptive study was carried out at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan from January 2019 to June 2019.Twenty male subjects 10 players using cetirizine HCL (one tablet of 10mg/day) as experimental group and 10 players not using cetirizine HCL as control group was selected voluntarily as participants of the study. Five ml blood was taken from all subjects after three hours of administration of cetirizine HCL for the assessment of ALT, ALP and AST.  The results obtained through liver functions test (LFTs) were analyzed through a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, Version 24).

Results: Significant difference was found in both groups (CG and EXG) in term of ALT (P = 000, 0.05>.000). There was significant difference between in both groups (CG and EXG) in term of ALP (P = 000, 0.05>.000). A significant difference was found between in both groups (CG and EXG) in term of AST (P = .001, 0.05>.000).

Conclusion:  on the basis of finding, the researcher concluded that Cetirizine HCL (Tablet 10mg) produced a significant rise in liver enzymes and hence disturbing the normal functioning of liver.
A Comparative Study of the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID -19) on the Therapeutic Practices of Cancer Patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt
Authors: Mahmoud Madiha Rabie , Alshammari Dalal Saad Hedmool , Alshammari Maryam Abdullah , Alhobera Aala Hazza , Abdelaziz Osama Gad , Abdelaziz Sherif Gad
Published: March 2021

Cancer patients are considered one of the most vulnerable to infection with Corona virus (COVID-19), especially who are elderly, multiple comorbidities, and are often immunosuppressed by their cancer or therapy. The immune system of cancer patients is very weak compared to the healthy individuals, so, morbidity and mortality of any serious infections expected to be high among them. This research aims to study the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients practices in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and compare with the result in Egypt. It was conducted through a well-structured questionnaire, among cancer patients either online (KSA) or paper questionnaire (Egypt). The questionnaire consists of 16 questions about Scio-demographic and changes in time and method of treatment (chemotherapy and radiotherapy), postponed of surgical operations. Our results showed significant differences between KSA and Egypt hospital practices; cancer department was affected by postponed appointment (54.8% & 63.3%), diagnosis (32.7% & 60%) and treatment of cancer patients (37.1% & 63.3%) respectively. Also, postponed of chemotherapy/radiotherapy (56.8% & 73.3%), surgical operations (45% & 43.3%), an increase in the deterioration of cancer by (35.5% & 23.3%), switching from parenteral injection to oral (27.8% & 56.7%) and changing in the drug doses (19.5% & 40%) in KSA and Egypt respectively. We can conclude that management of cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic of great importance and so, switching from parenteral to oral, prolongation of the treatment period and postponed of some surgical operations gave a good opportunity to maintain adequate care of cancer patient with minimum exposure of patients to infection.
The Prescribing Pattern of Medications in the Cardiology Outpatient Department of a Public Hospital
Authors: Ahmed Nehad J.
Published: March 2021

Aim: This study aimed to describe the prescribing pattern of medications in the cardiology outpatient department of a public hospital.

Methodology: This is a retrospective study included collecting data from outpatient pharmacy prescriptions from a public hospital in Alkharj. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and after that the descriptive data was represented as percentages and frequencies.

Results: The most prescribed medication was aspirin (11.6%) followed by bisoprolol (8.06), atorvastatin (7.5%) and furosemide (6.79%). Most of the prescriptions were written by residents (85.15%). Most of the medications were prescribed as tablets (88.26%) and capsules (9.05%).

Conclusion: It is important to evaluate the prescribing pattern of medications in the cardiology department to ensure that these medications are prescribed appropriately and to increase the awareness of the health-care professionals about these medications.
Gender Based Variations of Haematological Parameters of Patients with Asymptomatic Malaria in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi , Busari Ayomiposi Ibironke , Obeagu Getrude Uzoma , Okafor Chukwuma J. , Okpala Pat Uzo , Obi-Ezeani Chikaodili Nwando , Ochiabuto O. M. T. B. , Ofodile Amaechi Chukwudi , Ezeoru Vivian Chinenye , Ogbonna Linda Nnenna
Published: March 2021

The study was done to evaluate the variations of haematological parameters of patients with asymptomatic malaria based on gender. The study is a cross-sectional study among asymptomatic malaria patients and patients who are apparently healthy individuals. The subjects were selected using a well-structured questionnaire who were age and sex matched. This study was conducted on asymptomatic malaria patients and apparently healthy individuals in the Oda Road area of Akure, Ondo State. Two hundred (200) asymptomatic malaria patients, 100 subjects each for males and females were recruited for this study. 5ml of venous blood was collected from each participant into an EDTA bottle which was then used for the determination of full blood count and Malaria. The results showed increase in PCV (p=0.000), RBC (p=0.000), Hb (p=0.000) and no significant difference in WBC (p=0.180), LYM (p=0.841), GRAN (p=0.986), MID (p=0.395), MCV (p=0.111), MCH (p=0.191), MCHC (p=0.791), Plt (p=0.959) when compared between male and female respectively. The study showed increase in packed cell volume, haemoglobin and red blood cells of male compared to females of asymptomatic malaria patients. There were no variations in other haematological parameters studied. The changes in the red cell line may be associated to bone marrow activity difference in the patients and effects of hormonal difference on the males and females.
Medications' Prescribing Pattern in the General Surgery Outpatient Department
Authors: Ahmed Nehad J.
Published: March 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the drugs’ prescribing pattern in general surgery department of a public hospital in Alkharj.

Methodology: The present retrospective study included collecting data from the general surgery outpatient pharmacy prescriptions from a public hospital in Alkharj from 1st of June 2018 to 31th December 2018.

Results: The total number of outpatients who received prescriptions from general surgery outpatient department was 319. Most of them were males (52.35%) and aged less than 50 years (79.31%). Most of the prescriptions were written by residents (47.02). The most prescribed medication was paracetamol (21.32%) followed by amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.85%), ciprofloxacin (12.85%), and metronidazole (6.27%).

Conclusion: The study showed that antibiotics and analgesics were the most commonly prescribed drug classes in outpatient surgery department. Continuous monitoring for the prescribing of these drugs is essential to increase the wise use of these medications. More awareness workshops and educational programs for surgeons are needed for the prescribing of these drugs.
The Views of the Public on Making Decisions about over the Counter Medications and Their Attitudes towards Evidence of Effectiveness
Authors: Ahmed Nehad J. , Alrawili Abdulrahman S. , Alkhawaja Faisal Z.
Published: March 2021

Aim: This study aimed to determine the public views on making decisions about over the counter drugs and their attitudes towards evidence of their effectiveness.

Methodology: The present study includes gathering data from the public using a survey that was adapted from a previous study. This survey was translated from English to Arabic language and was converted to an online form using Google Forms and then the link was sent to be completed by the public.

Results: The survey was completed by 102 respondents.   Most of the respondents agreed that the most important factors that influence their purchases of medications were the safety of the product (73.53%) and the efficacy of the drug (71.57). Most of the respondents agreed that the main methods of determining the effectiveness of the medication included the previous using of the drug (76.5%) and the physician recommendation to use it by a (75.5%). Only about 49.02% of them agreed that the majority of non-prescription medicines are supported by scientific evidence from drug trials to prove they are effective.

Conclusion: This study highlighted positive views and attitudes toward the use of OTC drugs. It is important to increase the awareness of the public about how to use these drugs wisely.  Community pharmacists should play a crucial role in optimizing medication use and in patients counseling.
The Effect of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking on Higher Order Aberrations in Keratoconus
Authors: Moharam Ahmed M. , Khater Mohammad M. , Saad Hisham A. , Nagy Khaled A.
Published: March 2021

Purpose: To assess the changes in ocular high order aberrations after collagen cross linking for keratoconus.

Patients and Methods: This study included 30 eyes with confirmed KCN. Baseline evaluation focused on: UDVA and BSCVA using logMAR notation, MRSE, corneal topography using Orbscan IIZ and wave-front aberrometry using Zywave II. CXL was performed per ‘Dresden protocol’ through a 30-minutes exposure to 370 nm UVA with an irradiance of 3 mW/cm 2. Patients had comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation after 6 months with special attention to: UDVA, BSCVA, MRSE, corneal topography and wave-front aberrometry changes. 

Results: The mean age was 25.5±5.84 (20:31) years. After 6 months, there was a significant decrease in corneal thickness from 493.2± 24.17µ to 486.7±24.26µ (P<0.05) and a significant decrease in K max from 47.4±1.17D to 46.1±1.17D (P<0.05). BSCVA improved from preoperative value (0.00:0.5 logMAR (median 0.3)) to 6 months’ value (0.1:1.00 logMAR (median 0.2) (P <0.05). Preoperative MRSE was -7.25: -0.5D (median -2.85D) and at 6 months was -6.25: -0.5D (median - 2.125D) (P<0.05). A significant correlation was found at 6 months between changes in both BSCVA and: K max (P<0.001), corneal thickness (P<0.05), vertical coma (P<0.001) and trefoil (P<0.001). 

Conclusions: Improvement in HOA was detected after CXL for KCN. The changes in total, vertical coma and vertical trefoil aberrations were significantly correlated with postoperative improvement in BSCVA. Thus, improvement in HOA profile after CXL is one of the explanations of improvement in visual function after CXL in KCN.
NA TRILHA DOS COMPOSITORES: MÚSICAS, REDES, ATORES E MÍDIAS AUDIOVISUAIS // TRACKING COMPOSERS: MUSICS, NETWORKS, ACTORS AND AUDIOVISUAL
Authors: Pereira Simone Luci , Pinto Theophilo Augusto
Published: March 2021

Este texto trata das redes de atores ligados ao meio audiovisual, mais precisamente, compositores de trilhas sonoras. Não restrita à composição para o cinema, observa-se a existência de um grupo cada vez maior de músicos brasileiros que vem criando composições para serem partes integrantes de filmes, animações, videogames, programas de televisão, peças de teatro, eventos, etc. Num desdobramento dos trabalhos já realizados pelos autores deste artigo, contemplamos nesta pesquisa em processo alguns debates que se interpõem quando pesquisamos estas redes de atores, tais como a formação de vínculos sociais (artísticos e profissionais) em que o uso de conceitos como mediações (A.Hennion) e associações (B.Latour) mostram-se como um caminho epistemológico para a compreensão destes fenômenos; e o caráter dos processos de audiovisão (M.Chion), onde imagem e som elaboram sentidos e significados numa sociedade midiatizada e com farto uso das tecnologias para composição e recepção.
Máscaras, ideologia, cidadania e política
Authors: TELES Tayson Ribeiro
Published: March 2021

CHARAUDEAU, PATRICK. DISCURSO POLÍTICO. TRADUÇÃO DE FABIANA KOMESU E DILSON FERREIRA DA CRUZ. 2. ED. SÃO PAULO: CONTEXTO, 2015, 328P.
Metrópoles em crise e formação de uma cinecidade nos cinemas brasileiro e argentino // Metropolises in crisis and formation of a cinecity (cinecidade) in the Brazilian and Argentine cinema
Authors: Gutemberg Alisson , Da Silva Josimey Costa
Published: March 2021

O artigo busca elucidar como as representações das metrópoles, na cinematografia contemporânea do Brasil e da Argentina, chegam a formar uma paisagem simbólica contínua e um único ambiente imaginário: a cinecidade, que se refere à significação resultante da produção de um sentido cultural próprio e comum para as cidades tematizadas cinematograficamente. A ideia resulta da articulação dos conceitos de cidades contínuas (CALVINO, 1990), cidade cinemática (COSTA, 2002) e cidade imaginária (PRYSTHON, 2006) e aplica-se, aqui, à análise de duas cidades: São Paulo e Buenos Aires, onde o espaço urbano fílmico surge como distópico e marcado por problemas sociais como desemprego, corrupção e violência, compondo assim uma cidade comum em crise. Entre os filmes comentados na análise estão – Mundo Grúa, Pizza, Birra, Faso, Linha de Passe e O Invasor.

This paper seeks to elucidate how the representation of metropolises in the contemporary cinematography from Brazil and Argentina form a continuous symbolic landscape and a single imaginary environment: the cinecity. Addressing the signification resultant from creation of a cultural meaning proper and common to the cities cinematographically approached, this idea derived from an articulation of three concepts: continuous cities (CALVINO, 1990), cinematic city (COSTA, 2002) and imaginary city (PRYSTHON, 2006). Here, it is applied to two cities: São Paulo and Buenos Aires, where the urban filmic space emerges as dystopian and is marked by social problems as unemployment, corruption and violence, comprising a single city in crisis. Among the movies analysed are: Mundo Grúa, Pizza, Birra, Faso, Linha de Passe and O Invasor.