bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterisation of Human Tear Proteins Using High-resolution Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Zhou Lei , Beuerman Roger W , Foo Yonghwee , Liu Shouping , Ang Leonard PK , Tan Donald TH
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The proteins found in tears play an important role in maintaining the ocular surface and changes in tear protein components may reflect changes in the health of the ocular surface. Proteomics provides a comprehensive approach for cataloguing all the proteins of the tear proteome, which will help to elucidate disease pathogenesis, make clinical diagnoses and evaluate the influence of medications on the structure, composition and secretion of tear proteins. In this study, an alternative proteomic strategy was investigated to explore the human tear proteome.

Materials and Methods: Tear samples were obtained from patients who had pterygium and were collected on the first day and third day after pterygium surgery. Tears pooled from 6 patients were used in the analysis. Reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatograph (RP-HPLC) was used as the first step to separate intact proteins into 21 peaks. Each fraction was then tryptic-digested and analysed by nanoLC-nano-ESI-MS/MS to characterise the protein components in each fraction.
Results: In total, 60 tear proteins were identified with high confidence, including well-known abundant tear proteins, and tear-specific proteins such as lacritin and proline-rich proteins. Among them, proline-rich protein 5 was found for the first time in tear fluid. A large number of plasma proteins were also observed in tear fluid.
Conclusions: The results showed that the proteomic strategy used in this study was successfully applied to analyse tear proteome.

Key words: Human tear proteins, Human tear proteome, NanoLC-nanoESI-MS/MS, Tear proteomics
Utilization of Antenatal Care and Pregnancy Outcomes of Women in Advanced Maternal Age at a Tertiary care Hospital in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Poojani Illangasinghe , Kapila Jayaratne ,   Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, Karunapema Palitha ,   Health Information Unit, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Childbearing in latter part of reproductive age is challenging. Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase with advanced (>35 years) maternal age (AMA) and comprehensive antenatal care (ANC) usage by AMA women improves their pregnancy outcomes. However, no recent local data are available on the AMA and pregnancy outcomes. Objectives: To describe utilization of ANC and pregnancy outcomes of AMA women delivering at North Colombo Teaching Hospital and assessed the association between utilization of ANC services and selected pregnancy outcomes. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 216 women aged >35 years delivered at Colombo North Teaching Hospital selected using a non-probability consecutive sampling method. Women were interviewed within 7 days postpartum inward using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Selected data were extracted from clinical records. Key elements of ANC (booking visit, type, frequency, services etc.) were scored and their association with pregnancy outcomes were assessed. Results: A total of 216 AMA postpartum women (age range 35–45 years, mean 37.8 (SD=2.4)) were recruited (response rate 100%). Majority (91.7%, n=198) were multiparous. The current pregnancy was planned in 77.8% (n=168) and 52.7% (n=114) experienced antenatal morbidities. Adverse maternal (8.3%, n=18) and newborn (37%, n=80) outcomes were noted. Majority (75.9%, n=164) optimally utilized ANC. Sinhalese (OR=2.98, 95%CI 1.29–6.87, p=0.008), Buddhist (OR=2.53, 95%CI 1.33–4.80, p=0.004) women with intended pregnancies (OR=5.67, 95%CI 2.81–11.43, p<0.001) well utilized ANC. Women educated <10 years of formal education (OR=0.4, 95%CI 1.33–4.80, p=0.027), had contraceptive issues (OR=0.27, 95%CI 0.10–0.74, p=0.007) and had adverse newborn outcomes (OR=0.32, 95%CI 0.16–0.61, p=0.001) reported low tendency to utilize ANC. Conclusions: Many AMA women are multiparous and with planned pregnancies. Presence of adverse maternal & newborn outcomes is substantial. Majority well utilized ANC and it reduced adverse pregnancy outcomes. Effective strategies should be formulated to promote well-planned pregnancies in early reproductive ages of women.
Learner’s strategies for heuristic ability in mathematics at the secondary level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Bibi Ramim , Rauf Muhammad , Ahmad Naseer
Published: March 2023

This study explores the learners’ strategies for heuristic ability in mathematics at the secondary level. The study is qualitative, and the method adopted for obtaining information about the learner’s strategies is a case study. The site selected is Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Rustam, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Participants of the study were six in number, selected from science group students of the 9th class based on their interests. A test of non-routine problems was used for the collection of data. Six non-routine problems were given to the students to check their heuristic ability. Non-routine problems were analysed through cognitive strategies. No scoring of students was considered in this study. The researchers categorized the learner’s responses so that students who solved questions by applying complete strategy were marked with the word excellent, the half strategy was marked very good, and unsatisfactory solutions were marked satisfactory. The study investigated learners’ strategies such as making tables, using formulas, guessing, making diagrams, doing trial and error, logical reasoning, non-logical reasoning and looking for patterns. Results show that students who are interested, motivated and have a positive attitude toward learning practice various methods for solving non-routine problems.
Ethnopharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used to treat diabetes mellitus in Maidan valley, Dir Lower, Pakistan
Authors: Ali Muhammad , Wahab Muhammad , Ahmad Latif , Ahmad Imran , Semotiuk Andrew J. , Jan Hammad Ahmad
Published: March 2023

This ethnopharmacological investigation aims to collect, identify, and document distinguishable medicinal plant species and remedies used by the local people for the management of diabetes in the Maidan valley in the district Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The local people of the valley have relied on botanical antidiabetic herbal formulations. The ethnobotanical interviews, questionnaires, inquiries, and group discussions were conducted from March 2019–January 2022 to obtain traditional knowledge from the local people. Quantitatively, ethnopharmacological data were analysed using indices, Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) and Use Value (UV). The study identified 42 plant species belonging to 36 genera and 27 botanical families. Most of the species belong to Poaceae, while leaves were the most frequent morphological parts used. In this study, powder was the primary mode of herbal formulation. The highest RFC value was 0.47 obtained for Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f.) Wight and Arn, and the highest UV was 0.97 for Sarcococca saligna Mull Arg. Local communities of the area use a large number of plant species for diabetes shows the importance of herbal formulation in the basic human ailments of this remote area. In future studies, we hope these medicinal plants will be further phytochemically screened for new antidiabetic properties.
Synthesis of Na3 Fe2 (PO4 ) 3 with NASICON-Type Structure from Ferrous Oxalate Precursor in the Presence of Colloidal Silicon Dioxide
Authors:   Bultechnoplus- Ltd, Sofia, Bulgaria, Teoharov Lubomir , Penev Plamen ,   Simlogic- Ltd, Sofia, Bulgaria, Härmas Meelis ,   Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
Published: March 2023

The widespread presence of sodium in the earth’s crust, the significant stability of its compounds and its great ecological recycling possibilities are all factors that lead researchers to new structures exhibiting ion migration of sodium and high electrochemical potential. The present research shows a new way for Na₃Fe₂(PO₄)₃ synthesis with Na Super Ion Conductor structure. The use of ferrous oxalate precursor Na₃Fe(C₂O₄)₃ changes the reaction pathway of the iron-phosphate system synthesis and leads to the formation of a structure that allows ion migration that enhances electrochemical charge storage properties. At best the measured capacity was 85 mAh g-1 over a voltage range of 4.2 V to 1.5 V vs Na/Na+. It is shown that the presence of colloidal silicon dioxide helps the main phase crystallization, without entering its structure.
Embedding employability into the curriculum: five recommendations to improve widening participation students’ graduate employability
Authors: Lowe Tom
Published: March 2023

Ensuring students succeed during and beyond their degree, no matter their background, ethnicity, disability or demographic has been outlined in the mission of the English higher education regulator, the Office for Students (Office for Students, 2018). Additionally, there are endless strategies, agendas, research projects and discussions around improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within universities, yet there is less literature relating to EDI activity relating to graduate employability. This paper argues that the areas where greater attention is required within EDI is the work of academics and careers support services, to enhance graduate outcomes, through the development of core employment and recruitment skills (Underwood, 2022), through embedding professional literacies into the curriculum. From making parallels with strategies to support academic literacies, this paper argues that certain employability development elements should be embedded into the core assessed curriculum of degrees, to support all students in developing their professional literacies.
Port of Spain Commuter Patterns and Satisfaction Levels
Authors: Boneo Mildred , Townsend Trevor
Published: March 2023

Port of Spain (POS) functions as the administrative, political, and commercial capital of Trinidad and Tobago, attracting many commuters daily. This paper reports the first part of a two-stage process of developing a quantitative measure of the performance of the Port of Spain public transportation network. It provides insight into the key stakeholders and the needs, preferences, and satisfaction of users of the Port of Spain transportation network. The key stakeholders in the transportation network were identified and classified in a stakeholder matrix on the basis of their interest and influence. A survey was undertaken to understand the public’s perception of the transport network and the travel patterns and characteristics. The results suggest that while most trips to and within Port of Spain are completed for employment, a significant percentage is for personal business and shopping/leisure. Moreover, while the largest number of trips ended in the central business district (CBD) of Port of Spain’s most destinations are outside the CBD. Survey participants were broadly dissatisfied with the transport system, indicating strong dissatisfaction with congestion, lack of accessibility and lack of information experienced in the capital city. Indeed, a minimum of forty-four percent and a maximum of seventy-eight of respondents were either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with some aspects of the transport system. No more than twenty-five percent, and in the case of congestion only three percent, of respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied. Although transport safety received the least negative response among the transport indicators, approximately forty-six percent of respondents were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with it. In general, females reported more dissatisfaction with transport safety compared to men. The findings also highlighted how disadvantaged users of public transportation are with respect to ease of travel to and within the city. This paper reports on the mapping of the network and the development of a performance index. Keywords: Commuter surveys, Stakeholder engagement, Traveller perceptions, Port of Spain; Trinidad and Tobago
The Reading habit as a strength in learning foreign languages
Authors: Matute Castro George Robert , Parraga Solorzano Rudy Jonathan , Macias Solorzano Jennifer Valeria , Tigua Anzules Jose Oswaldo
Published: March 2023

Learning foreign languages, considered a communicative and cultural necessity, demands developing reading skills that strengthen their domain and applicability according to the communicative needs and the social context. This research raised a general objective to apply didactic strategies with a digital tool of web 2.0 to develop the habit of reading in foreign languages in high school students. For this, a documentary and field research was developed. The theoretical information was obtained from specialized bibliographies: books, brochures, magazines, and indexed articles. Data collection instruments such as interviews, surveys, and observation sheets were used. It was concluded that students are constantly exposed to reading through school books and information teachers share. Using digital tools is an essential benefit for developing reading habits and acquiring a second language.
The Covid-19 Impacts on the Livelihoods and Mental Well-being of Rickshaw Pullers in Bangladesh
Authors: Jowarder Mohaimenul Islam
Published: March 2023

The novel Covid-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life. While much research has been carried out to perceive the psychological effects on diverse aspects of society, the informal labor sector did not receive any recognition. In this research, rickshaw pullers in Bangladesh, an informal labor sector, who were severely affected by the novel pandemic were scientifically studied through a qualitative analysis followed by a purposive sampling methodology. This article features an in-depth interview conducted by 12 respondents about their experience during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The study revealed that the pandemic has increased the level of mental depression, anxiety, and loss of livelihood among rickshaw pullers. Access to livelihoods was impacted adversely in most scenarios as found evident by our analysis. We explored their understanding of this phenomenon and examined the effects on their livelihoods and mental well-being made by the Covid-19 pandemic. More studies should be conducted to perceive the psychological and societal impacts of informal labor in Bangladesh regarding this global pandemic aftermath.
Improved Model Estimates of Tree Debris Following Ice Storms
Authors: Hauer Richard , Schulz Brandon
Published: March 2023

Planning to prepare for storms should involve the estimation of tree debris. This paper tested an improvement of a rapid estimation model of tree debris following ice storms. An initial model found using 30-m resolution National Land Cover Database (NLCD) tree canopy cover (TCC) data did not significantly (P ≈ 0.20) improve estimation of tree debris within a community right-of-way (ROW) following an ice storm. We tested if finer resolution National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) TCC imagery (2-m resolution or better) could more accurately predict tree debris after an ice storm. Tree canopy cover was estimated with NAIP across the entire community (TCCCITY) and also the area that only covered the ROW plus a 15.24-m (50-foot) buffer on each side (TCCROW). The TCCCITY (P = 0.08) estimate marginally improved tree debris prediction in the overall multiple regression model (R2 adj = 0.917; F = 133.8; df = 3,33), but this was not the case with the TCCROW (P = 0.66) estimate. The TCCCITY estimate was 34.7% (SEM = 2.0) and significantly (P < 0.001) 2 times greater than in the 16.2% (SEM = 2.2) TCC estimate from NLCD imagery. We found the TCCROW was 32.6% (SEM = 1.6) and significantly lower (P = 0.003) than in TCCCITY. Results from this study may improve the overall ability to predict tree debris following ice storms from the regional models currently used to a more local estimate for a city. Future investigations are needed to determine if this is the case.
The Influence of Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Soil Amendments on Pathogen Severity of Apple and Pear Scab
Authors: Percival Glynn , Graham Sean , Percival Christopher , Banks Jonathan
Published: March 2023

Apple and pear scab are foliar pathogens of apple and pear trees. Unmanaged, yield and aesthetic losses can be severe. The risk of resistance associated with over-reliance on fungicides means novel pathogen management methods and products are increasingly required. Chitin and chitosan are widely recognised as induced resistance (IR) agents that trigger plant defence responses that in turn enhance plant resilience to pathogen ingress. A container and field trial was conducted using apple (Malus sylvestris) and pear (Pyrus communis ‘Conference’) respectively to assess the efficacy of a range of liquid and granular chitin/chitosan-based IR agents and fertilisers against apple and pear scab. A synthetic fungicide (penconazole) spray program used within the UK for apple and pear scab control was included for comparison. Application of chitin/chitosan IR agents at concentrations above 1% caused phytotoxicity. Limited efficacy as scab protectants was also demonstrated when chitin/chitosan IR agents were applied at concentrations of 0.25%. However, chitin IR agents when applied at 0.5% and 1% and chitosan IR agents at 1% demonstrated efficacy as scab protectants and resulted in an increased leaf chlorophyll content, increased fruit yield, and reduced leaf scab severity when compared against the watered control. Only one of three chitin/chitosan fertilisers evaluated demonstrated efficacy as scab protectants (liquid chitosan). A synthetic fungicide penconazole spray program provided the greatest protection against apple and pear scab in the container trials. However, under field conditions the degree of scab control following application of chitin and chitosan at 1% and the chitosan containing fertiliser liquid chitosan was statistically comparable to fungicide treated trees. Results suggest application of an appropriate chitin/chitosan IR agent(s) and fertiliser offers a useful addition to existing methods of apple and pear scab management under field and container conditions.
Towards an Improved Rapid Urban Site Index
Authors: Scharenbroch B.C. , Scheberl L. , Gebhard J.C. , Prater J.R. , Werner L.P.
Published: March 2023

Background: An urban site index is an approach for identifying site quality for optimal matching of urban tree tolerances to site conditions and for determining the efficacy of soil management actions. The Rapid Urban Site Index (RUSI) was previously developed and found to significantly relate to urban tree performance. However, the RUSI needs further testing to verify its accuracy in other urban tree populations. Furthermore, calibration of the RUSI with parameter weighting and additional parameters might also improve its accuracy. Methods: The objectives of this study are to: (1) evaluate the RUSI in 3 Wisconsin cities; (2) evaluate RUSI parameter weighting models to improve its accuracy; and (3) examine the addition of a labile organic matter indicator to the RUSI for detection of a soil management action. Results: The RUSI was found to significantly correlate to urban tree metrics in 3 Wisconsin cities (r = 0.29 to 0.31; n = 90). Parameter weighting increased significant correlation values between urban tree metrics and the RUSI model (r = 0.24 to 0.37; n = 90). The Solvita® soil respiration test detected differences in soils from a biosolids application (P = 0.0275), and its addition to the RUSI model improved significant correlation values to urban tree metrics (r = 0.27 to 0.38; n = 90). Conclusions: This research demonstrates effective approaches for RUSI refinement. These findings show the RUSI to be a valid approach for urban site assessment and demonstrate how the RUSI can be tailored and refined for use in specific urban tree populations.
O COTIDIANO URBANO DE GAROTOS DE PROGRAMA DE ARACAJU/SE
Authors: Santos Felipe Alan Souza , Rodrigues Jovenildo Cardoso
Published: March 2023

Resumo: O espaço geográfico é fruto das relações da sociedade na natureza. Os seres humanos inseremdentro desse espaço suas vontades, aptidões e contradições. O espaço, portanto, passa a serexperimentado, torna-se um lugar de pertencimento e de trabalho. Após esse entendimento, é fático abusca pela compreensão de como os garotos de programa da cidade de Aracaju/SE estãoterritorializados. O objetivo do presente artigo é discutir a atividade de prostituição masculina na cidadede Aracaju/SE. O caminho metodológico escolhido para a análise da pesquisa, foi a etnografia virtual,campo metodológico recente que permite interpretar, relacionar e analisar dados a partir da interaçãoexistente no espaço virtual. A metodologia usa a interação realizada nas redes sociais ou por softwareque permite uma discussão entre participante e pesquisador. Resultados expõem que o serviço oferecidopelos garotos de programa na cidade de Aracaju, obedecem um determinado circuito que envolve aproximidade do principal ponto turístico da cidade, que é a Orla de Atalaia. Outro resultado é o constantefluxo de propaganda lançadas em sítios eletrônicos, em que são lançados fotos, mensagens e vídeos paraa aquisição de novos clientes, o que difere de outras pesquisas nas áreas em que esses garotos conseguemsua clientela em locais específicos como saunas e boates.
TERRITÓRIO, ESTADO E MODERNIZAÇÃO DA AGRICULTURA: NOTAS GERAIS SOBRE O PROCESSO DE INTERVENÇÃO E APROPRIAÇÃO DO TERRITÓRIO BRASILEIRO (1930-1980)
Authors: Ribeiro de Lima Jean Carlos
Published: March 2023

O artigo tem por objetivo discutir as ações do Estado brasileiro em sua fase desenvolvimentista, a partir da década de 1930 e dos desdobramentos das estratégias de planejamento territorial que ocasionaram a modernização da agricultura no país. Além disso, considera-se importante compreender e analisar o sentido da produção do território brasileiro, destacando as ações estatais que privilegiam a integração nacional. Em consequência objetivamos identificar as ações que impulsionaram a modernização do território e os desdobramentos da questão agrária a partir de modelos organizativos e do planejamento econômico, tendo como recorte temporal o período de 1930 a 1980. Do ponto de vista teórico-metodológico, o artigo prima por construir uma análise interdisciplinar que perpassa ao âmbito do conhecimento geográfico, histórico, sociológico e pelos campos dos estudos políticoeconômicos, sob a perspectiva de alguns autores.
Procesos de composición escrita en la escuela primaria: un estudio relegado
Authors: Difalcis Micaela , Cartoceti Romina , Abusamra Valeria
Published: March 2023

El estudio de los procesos involucrados en la producción de textos escritos ha sido ampliamente relegado. Esto se debe a la relevancia que ha cobrado la investigación sobe los procesos de lectura, pero también a la dificultad metodológica que implica abordar la producción escrita por la complejidad de los procesos implicados. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron obtener una descripción general de las habilidades de escritura de un grupo de estudiantes de escuela primaria, analizar las diferencias de rendimiento en función del grado y nivel de oportunidades educativas y examinar dichas diferencias en relación con dos tipos textuales: narrativo y descriptivo. Participaron 1558 estudiantes de 2° a 7° grado del nivel primario / 1° año del nivel medio de las escuelas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA) y de provincia de Buenos Aires, de siete escuelas estratificadas en tres niveles de oportunidades educativas. El método de muestreo fue no probabilístico por conveniencia. Los estudiantes fueron evaluados con dos tareas que implicaban planificación escrita, una de texto narrativo y otra de texto descriptivo. Los resultados aportan evidencia en favor de la idea de que distintas modalidades, como la descripción y la narración, muestran efectos distintos sobre el rendimiento. A medida que avanza la escolaridad, mayor es la cantidad de palabras y la calidad de las producciones. En cuanto a las diferencias entre los tipos textuales, se pone de manifiesto que en los primeros grados los estudiantes rinden mejor en el texto descriptivo y paulatinamente la diferencia se da en favor del texto narrativo.
Estudio de la relación entre comprensión lectora y teorías personales sobre la inteligencia
Authors: García-Coni Ana , Olsen Cintia Daniela , Andrés María Laura , Canet-Juric Lorena
Published: March 2023

La comprensión lectora es un proceso complejo en el que interactúan factores cognitivos, contextuales, motivacionales y emocionales. El presente estudio aborda la relación entre la comprensión lectora y las teorías personales sobre la inteligencia. Para dicho objetivo se evaluaron 267 alumnas y alumnos de 9 a 12 años de edad de dos escuelas de Mar del Plata, Argentina. Para la obtención de los datos se tomaron pruebas de comprensión lectora de textos narrativos y expositivos, y una escala de teorías sobre la inteligencia o tipos de mentalidad. Los resultados confirman que la Teoría Incremental, que supone que la inteligencia puede ampliarse por medio del esfuerzo y la práctica, se corresponde con un mayor nivel de comprensión lectora; a la vez que la Teoría de la Entidad, que considera que la inteligencia es un atributo estable, se correlaciona con una peor comprensión. La Teoría Incremental, en la medida en que ayuda a aceptar desafíos y a no desanimarse ante la dificultad, resulta favorecedora para alcanzar un aprendizaje tan laborioso y arduo como es la comprensión de textos. Además, se observaron diferencias de desempeño tanto en relación con el sexo de los participantes como con los tipos textuales.
La comunicación entre estudiantes y docentes en tiempos de pandemia: aproximación a las consignas en entornos virtuales de enseñanza aprendizaje en el nivel superior (Argentina)
Authors: Cantamutto Lucía , Dambrosio Antonela
Published: March 2023

Las consignas constituyen un género omnipresente en el ámbito educativo y su elaboración es una de las tareas cotidianas de los docentes. Asimismo, estas constituyen un elemento fundamental en la comunicación entre estudiantes y docentes y en la gestión de los vínculos interpersonales entre estos. Tomando estos aspectos en consideración, en este trabajo realizaremos un abordaje preliminar a los rasgos discursivos que caracterizan a las consignas incluidas en plataformas educativas como Moodle poniendo en foco de atención la existencia de potenciales modificaciones en las estrategias empleadas por los docentes en su construcción en el contexto de la pandemia por el COVID-19. El estudio exploratorio se desarrolla desde una perspectiva sociolingüística y pragmática. Para la conformación del corpus hemos trabajado con los lineamientos de la etnografía virtual, en particular, con la técnica de participante observador, en tres carreras de grado de tres universidades argentinas y con la realización de encuestas a docentes y estudiantes universitarios. Los resultados preliminares dan cuenta de un incremento en el número de consignas incluidas en estos espacios educativos virtuales, a raíz de las disposiciones de ASPO/DISPO, como así también de un giro estratégico en lo que respecta a la formulación discursiva de estos textos hacia construcciones menos formales y el empleo de formas de tratamiento más cercanas, aspectos que las acercan a las consignas orales de las clases de modalidad presencial.
Heavy Metals in Homoeopathic Mother Tinctures – Is it a Cause for Concern?
Authors: Sharma Nitesh , Gaur Narendra , Vishwakarma Sunil Kumar , Gupta Jitendra , Dalua Snigdha Suman , Tiwari Poorva , Valavan Ramachandran
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The presence of heavy metals in higher  quantity is a cause for concern in herbal medicines.  Around 60-70% of homoeopathic medicines are  manufactured using herbs. Herbs account for even  more than 90% of the frequently used mother  tinctures. There is a possibility of heavy metals  transfer from herbs to the mother tincture during the  manufacturing process.  

Objective: This study was conducted to find out the  transmission of heavy metals from herbs to mother  tinctures. 

Material and methods: 10 herbs have been identified  based on the literature survey for the presence of  heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium).  Samples of both herbs and the mother tinctures made  from them have been studied for the presence of  heavy metals in mg/kg. 

Results & discussion: 8 out of 10 herbs were  found to contain heavy metals. However, none of  the homoeopathic mother tinctures prepared from  these herbs has any trace of the presence of heavy  metal. Even though mother tinctures are diluted 10  times and they may contain 1/10th of heavy metals  present in the herbs, we could not find even 1/10th of the heavy metal in the mother tincture. This could  be due to their insoluble nature in the solvents used.  Perhaps all the heavy metals have been retained into  the herbal residue. 

Conclusion: Heavy metals present in the studied  herbs do not transport during the manufacturing  of homoeopathic mother tinctures. Thus, these  homoeopathic mother tinctures may be considered  safe with respect to heavy metals.
Review of Literature for Dissertation: Why and How?
Authors: Nahar Karanpreet , Nayak Chaturbhuja
Published: March 2023

Literature review adds legitimacy to the study which  is primarily scrutinized to spot gaps of knowledge in  that area of specialization. Review of Literature is  also required to deciding the topic and strengthens the  rationale of undertaking a particular research project.  This article tries to throw light on a few common  difficulties faced by the researchers particularly PG  students while writing dissertations and remedial  measures that can be taken into account to achieve  this objective.
Scope of Homoeopathy in Acute Conjunctivitis in Children
Authors: Patil Rajkumar S. , Kamire Sujata R. , Kumbhar Raviraj K.
Published: March 2023

In a prospective study carried out to ascertain Scope of Homoeopathy in Acute Conjunctivitis, ninety-two cases were studied. As the immunity in children is low and the susceptibility in children is higher, hence children are more frequently attacked by the Acute Conjunctivitis. Homoeopathy has vast scope for the acute conditions. And it was seen that within a week maximum cases were treated successfully. The result shows that out of ninety two cases, eighty-nine cases recovered and its percentage is 96.14% & remaining three cases have not recovered. Thus we may conclude that Homoeopathy works instantly in acute conjunctivitis of children. The efficiency of Homoeopathy in the treatment of acute conjunctivitis in children is excellent and shows high success rate of eighty-nine out of ninety-two patients responding successfully to the treatment with no sign of recurrence in near future.
Homoeopathy In Management of Alopecia Areata – A Narrative Review
Authors: Gupta Yogeshwari , Sharma Samridhi
Published: March 2023

Background: Alopecia areata is a form of alopecia  that affects hair follicles. It presents with round  patch. Many treatments are available and this review  highlights the usage of homoeopathy in treatment of  alopecia areata. 

Objective: The review was done to explore the  strengths of homoeopathy in management of alopecia  areata through online available evidences. 

Methods: A search was made for homoeopathic  management of Alopecia areata in PubMed, AYUSH  Research Portal, Google Scholar, Google search  engines was done to collect all relevant articles,  reports, web pages published till October 2022.  The term included was Alopecia homoeopathic  treatment, Alopecia homoeopathy, Alopecia areata  homoeopathy. Further literature review was also  conducted & repertory was also searched. 

Result: 16 studies were found and all are case reports  except one. 

Conclusion: At present available evidences for  homoeopathic management of alopecia are very  weak. Further studies are needed for strong evidences.
PERANAN AUDIT OPERASIONAL PADA UNIT KARYA PENDIDIKAN SEKOLAH DASAR ISLAM TERPADU ZAID BIN TSABIT KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Hafizh Rizqullah Luthfi , Khotibuziddan Amrul , Muhammad Irfan Dharmawan , Suherman Irman
Published: March 2023

Kualitas pendidikan dasar dan menengah di Indonesia masih tergolong rendah, disebabkan karena pemenuhan standar pelayanan pendidikan dasar dan menengah yang masih minim, disertai dengan maraknya kasus korupsi di bidang pendidikan. Dalam upaya peningkatan kualitas sekolah, perlu adanya program evaluasi secara rutin, salah satunya melalui audit operasional. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh pemahaman yang mendalam mengenai penerapan audit operasional dalam mengevaluasi pengendalian internal di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Zaid Bin Tsabit Kota Bogor . Audit dilaksanakan melalui beberapa tahap, dimana secara garis besar dapat dikelompokkan menjadi tiga tahap, yaitu: perencanaan atau survei pendahuluan, pelaksanaan dan pelaporan. Dari pelaksanaan di lapangan menghasilkan temuan-temuan audit yang merupakan kelemahan pada kegiatan operasional di SDIT ZAID BIN TSABIT Kota Bogor. Kemudian dari temuan-temuan audit tersebut dilakukan pengembangan yang bertujuan untuk memberikan rekomendasi pada tahap pelaporan agar dapat dilakukan perbaikan oleh pihak manajemen. Dari pelaksanaan audit operasional ini, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan mutu pelayanan pendidikan di SDIT ZAID BIN TSABIT Kota Bogor, dengan ditunjang oleh transparansi dan akuntabilitas pengelolaan pelayanan pendidikan.
MANAJEMEN KONFLIK DI LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Mukhtar Syuaib Muhammad , Mardia
Published: March 2023

Konflik merupakan suatu proses alamiah yang melekat pada sifat semua hubungan dan dapat diatasi dengan pengelolaan yang konstruktif. Pengelolaan konflik ke arah positif membutuhkan proses dan usaha yang tidak mudah. Konflik dapat dijadikan sebagai stimulus peningkatan komunikasi dan kualitas kerja, namun juga dapat menurunkan kualitas kinerja seseorang jika tidak dapat dikendalikan. Madrasah sebagai lembaga pendidikan dalam melaksanakan proses pendidikan dan dalam mencapai visi yang dirumuskan tidak lepas dari konflik sehingga dapat menjadi faktor penghambat dalam mencapai tujuan yang telah dirumuskan bersama jika tidak dikelola dengan baik.

Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif karena ditunjukkan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis fenomena, peristiwa, aktivitas sosial, sikap, kepercayaan, persepsi, pemikiran orang secara individual maupun kelompok. Model penelitian yang digunakan adalah model studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan observasi berperanserta (participant observation), wawancara mendalam (in dept interview), studi dokumen dan trianggulasi. Analisis data yang digunakan dengan melibatkan tiga komponen analisis, yaitu reduksi data (data reduction), penyajian data (data display), penarikan kesimpulan (verification).

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Sumber konflik yang terdapat di MTs DDI Kaluppang yaitu dilatarbelakangi karena adanya ketidaksesuaian atau kesalahpahaman dalam komunikasi atau distorsi komunikasi, adanya perilaku salah satu personil yang keras kepala dalam memaksakan kehendak, dan tidak mau berkompromi terhadap keputusan bersama yang telah ditetapkan. Adapun langkah yang dillakukan dalam mengelola konflik yang terjadi, yaitu dengan mengambil langkah kekeluargaan, musyawarah bersama, bersikap kompromi yang kontroversial, bersikap akomodatif, bersikap toleran, dan mengedepankan nilai-nilai kebersamaan.
The impact of helicobacter pylori eradication on the oxidative stress index
Authors: Polat Mehmet , Nazlıgül Yaşar
Published: March 2023

Aims: Oxidative stress index is a parameter that is found by the ratio of total antioxidant status and total oxidant status. The oxidative stress index is a parameter that is found by the ratio of total antioxidant status and total oxidant status. Methods: A total of 100 patients with H. pylori-positive and who were given eradication treatment were included in the study; a total of 46 men 29 of whom with H. pylori eradication and 17 without; a total of 54 women 28 of whom with eradication and 26 without. Results: No significant difference in terms of oxidative stress index levels were found between the eradicated and non-eradicated groups. TAS levels were found to be 2,5± 0.4 in the non-eradicated group and 2.5 ± 0.3 in the eradicated group (p>0.05). Conclusion: In our study, no significant difference was found in antioxidant and oxidative stress levels between H. pylori positive and negative groups after eradication treatment was given to the patients infected with H. pylori.
Integrating a Connected Micromobility Infrastructure to the Existing Public Transport
Authors: SADATİ İhsan
Published: March 2023

This paper presents the integration of connected micromobility infrastructure into the existing public transport system. The integration purpose is to help organize the public space in the urban environment, lower operation costs for micromobility operators, and create a better Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) experience for citizens with the connected and universal micromobility charging infrastructure solution. Our goal is to efficiently consolidate electric-powered shared micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bikes into hubs to manage their charging and maintenance operations efficiently. Therefore, determining the locations of these e-hubs and the required charging infrastructure is paramount for satisfying the commuters' needs. We address this problem using an optimization approach and develop a model for siting and sizing micromobility e-hubs within an urban context. We formulate the problem as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) and develop a Variable Neighbourhood Search (VNS) metaheuristic algorithm to solve the problem. The evaluation of the performance of the solution methodology is applied using real data from Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (AMM).
Investigation of traffic accidents in Şişli district with geographic information systems
Authors: ERSEN Mert , BÜYÜKLÜ Ali Hakan , ERPOLAT TAŞABAT Semra
Published: March 2023

Traffic accidents occurring are one of the most important issues that cause loss of life and property of the people. With the increasing population, the number of vehicles increasing in use creates traffic density. For this reason, studies aimed at reducing traffic accidents are of vital importance. In this study, a total of 3833 fatal and injured traffic accidents that occurred between 2010-2017 in Şişli district were analyzed with the help of geographical information systems and Kernel density method. In this study, various maps were created according to the accident type, time zone and the type of vehicles that had the most accident, and the locations of the accidents were examined. It is aimed to help reduce the number of possible accidents by taking necessary precautions in locations that are determined to be risky according to the accident intensities obtained. It has been observed that the accidents intensify differently according to the changing time zones, especially on the streets. In the study, it is also aimed to help the units that make traffic planning by making separator maps of the types of vehicles that have the most accidents on these streets, according to the accident types, days of the week and time zones.
Point-of-Care Tests for Pancreatitis
Authors: Barbara Angela M. , Severn Melissa
Published: March 2023

Horizon scan reports provide brief summaries of information regarding new and emerging health technologies, which are identified through the CADTH Horizon Scanning Service as topics of potential interest to health care decision-makers in Canada.

The Actim Pancreatitis test is a rapid point-of-care test that detects acute pancreatitis (including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography–related pancreatitis). It has the potential to provide a diagnosis of pancreatitis more quickly and with fewer financial and human resources. It may be particularly useful in settings that do not have quick access to laboratory services.
CONSULTÓRIO NA RUA: CONSTRUINDO UMA CLÍNICA AMPLIADA COM A POPULAÇÃO EM SITUAÇÃO DE RUA E USUÁRIOS DE ÁLCOOL, CRACK E OUTRAS DROGAS
Authors: Costa Elizama Franciane da
Published: March 2023

: O presente artigo tece considerações acerca das principais características do Consultório na Rua como uma Clínica Ampliada no cuidado à População em Situação de Rua. O Consultório na Rua tem como objetivo a promoção e a prevenção da saúde, bem como ascensão do exercício dos direitos e deveres do cidadão sem caráter assistencialista. Trata-se de um estudo com o objetivo de realizar uma pesquisa da leitura exaustiva de artigos já publicados, a fim de destacar a importância do Consultório na Rua como dispositivo de atendimento, acolhimento, cuidado e amparo a uma população considerada como invisível aos olhos da sociedade. Método: este é um estudo de revisão sistemática da literatura. Em seguida, realizou-se a separação dos textos em seis categorias: 1. Ano e autor, 2. Título da Publicação, 3. Nome do Periódico, 4. Delineamento e método, 5. Objetivo e 6. Resumo da Conclusão. Resultados: Foram encontrados 45 artigos, dos quais 14 foram selecionados para compor a presente revisão, por enquadrar-se nos critérios de inclusão. A análise de seleção foi realizada a partir de uma coleta de artigos referente aos anos de 2012 a setembro de 2022. Conclusão: O Consultório na Rua tem como finalidade favorecer acessibilidade aos serviços da rede institucionalizada, além da assistência integral e a promoção de laços sociais para os usuários em situação de exclusão social, possibilitando um espaço concreto do exercício de direitos e cidadania.
Persistent La Niñas drive joint soybean harvest failures in North and South America
Authors: Hamed Raed , Vijverberg Sem , Van Loon Anne F. , Aerts Jeroen , Coumou Dim
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Around 80 % of global soybean supply is produced in southeast South America (SESA), central Brazil (CB) and the United States (US) alone. This concentration of production in few regions makes global soybean supply sensitive to spatially compounding harvest failures. Weather variability is a key driver of soybean variability, with soybeans being especially vulnerable to hot and dry conditions during the reproductive growth stage in summer. El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) teleconnections can influence summer weather conditions across the Americas, presenting potential risks for spatially compounding harvest failures. Here, we develop causal structural models to quantify the influence of ENSO on soybean yields via mediating variables like local weather conditions and extratropical sea surface temperatures (SSTs). We show that soybean yields are predominately driven by soil moisture conditions in summer, explaining ∼50 %, 18 % and 40 % of yield variability in SESA, CB and the US respectively. Summer soil moisture is strongly driven by spring soil moisture, as well as by remote extratropical SST patterns in both hemispheres. Both of these soil moisture drivers are again influenced by ENSO. Our causal models show that persistent negative ENSO anomalies of −1.5 standard deviation (SD) lead to a −0.4 SD soybean reduction in the US and SESA. When spring soil moisture and extratropical SST precursors are pronouncedly negative (−1.5 SD), then estimated soybean losses increase to −0.9 SD for the US and SESA. Thus, by influencing extratropical SSTs and spring soil moisture, persistent La Niñas can trigger substantial soybean losses in both the US and SESA, with only minor potential gains in CB. Our findings highlight the physical pathways by which ENSO conditions can drive spatially compounding events. Such information may increase preparedness against climate-related global soybean supply shocks.
Fusion of Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager and Geostationary Ocean Color Imager for hourly monitoring surface morphology of lake ice with high resolution in Chagan Lake of Northeast China
Authors: Yang Qian , Shi Xiaoguang , Li Weibang , Song Kaishan , Li Zhijun , Hao Xiaohua , Xie Fei , Lin Nan , Wen Zhidan , Fang Chong , Liu Ge
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The surface morphology of lake ice remarkably changes under the combined influence of thermal and mechanical forces. However, research on the surface morphology of lake ice and its interaction with climate is scarce. A large-scale linear structure has repeatedly appeared on satellite images of Chagan Lake in recent years. The Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI), with a 1 h revisit, and Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI), with a spatial resolution of 30 m, provide the possibility for the study of hourly changes in the large-scale linear structure. We merged the Landsat and GOCI images, using an Enhanced Spatial and Temporal Adaptive Reflectance Fusion Model (ESTARFM), and extracted the lengths and angles of the linear structure. We monitored the hourly changes in the surface morphology during the cold season from 2018 to 2019. The average length of the linear structure in the completely frozen period was 21 141.57 ± 68.36 m. The average azimuth angle was 335.48 ± 0.23∘, nearly perpendicular to the domain wind in winter. Through two field investigations during the two recent cold seasons, we verified the linear structure as being ice fractures and ridges. The evolution of surface morphology is closely associated with air temperature, wind, and shoreline geometry.
La lucha identitaria palestina a través del fútbol. Al Wehdat FC en Jordania
Authors: Espín Ocampo Julieta
Published: March 2023

La identidad nacional palestina se ha desarrollado en un entorno de exilio y desposesión, principalmente en sus campamentos de refugiados distribuidos Oriente Medio. En el caso de Jordania, los palestinos representan al menos la mitad de la población del país y su sentido de palestinidad se reproduce especialmente en los campamentos, entornos cargados de simbolismo y “tradiciones inventadas”. El presente artículo analiza el papel del fútbol, especialmente del club al Wehdat, como símbolo y caja de resonancia del nacionalismo palestino en el reino hachemita y su papel en el activismo político de los refugiados. A través de una aproximación histórica de las relaciones entre los palestinos y Jordania como país de acogida y el posterior análisis teórico de la relación entre el deporte y el desarrollo de los nacionalismos, se describe cómo el enfrentamiento entre los dos principales equipos de la liga jordana constituye un reflejo de las desavenencias entre las dos comunidades que los apoyan. Por un lado, los jordanos de origen palestino y al Wehdat como símbolo de la patria perdida, Palestina; y por otro, los jordanos de origen que, a través de su apoyo al equipo Faisali, demuestran públicamente su rechazo a quienes consideran extranjeros o poco leales al régimen hachemí.
Sombras de Gundisalvo en la Summa Halensis
Authors: Polloni Nicola
Published: March 2023

La contribución de Domingo Gundisalvo a la historia de la filosofía medieval ha sido de fundamental importancia especialmente por su originalidad y sincretismo. Sin embargo, la recepción explícita de las obras de Gundisalvo en el siglo XIII ha sido explorada sólo parcialmente. Este artículo discute el problema desde un punto de vista metodológico a través del examen de un caso particular: la influencia de las obras de Gundisalvo en la Summa Halensis. Después de haber presentado los problemas principales de un análisis del impacto de Gundisalvo en el siglo XIII, el artículo discute algunos ejemplos de la influencia explicita en Roger Bacon y Thomas de York. La ultima parte de la contribución examina el uso del De unitate et uno de Gundisalvo por parte de los autores de la Summa Halensis y un posible ejemplo de influencia implícita de otros textos gundisalvianos en esta obra.