bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting University Brand Management in Vietnam: An Exploratory Study at Private Universities in Hanoi
Authors: Hoang Hue Minh Thi , Nguyen Loc My Thi , Nguyen Kien Trung , Dinh Truong Quang , Tran Lua Thi
Published: October 2023

The research is aimed at identifying factors affecting university brand management by surveying private universities in Hanoi. Despite the vast amount of brand literature, it has received little attention in higher education settings, making the exploratory research method an appropriate choice. When observing the current situation from an unexplored perspective, the exploration design is a reasonable choice. Face-to-face and online interviews were conducted to exchange information and analyze the interaction of factors in brand management activities and the future university development orientation. Brand behavior and brand management of the university, competitiveness enhancement, and policies on university branding are among the factors that have a significant impact.
Motivation of EFL Vietnamese Students in Economics-related Majors
Authors: Le Minh Tuyet Thi , Nguyen Trang Huynh Nguyen
Published: October 2023

Motivation plays an essential part in learning, especially in second language acquisition (SLA). This paper investigates the learning motivation of Vietnamese economics-related majors studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL), utilizing Dornyei’s (2005) L2 motivational self-system as the theoretical framework. The subjects were 236 first-year and 99 second-year students. A mixed method research design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. The 6-point scale questionnaire was adapted from Dörnyei’s (2005, 2009), including 24 items to explore students’ Ideal L2 Self, the Ought-to L2 Self, the students’ attitudes and their effort in learning English. The quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS software for Mean, Standard Deviation, and correlations. The open-ended section and focus group interview probed further into the students’ motivation, influencing factors, as well as the student recommendations for stakeholders in order to enhance their motivation to learn English. The study proposes some implications for EFL instructors, curriculum developers, and administrators to promote students’ motivation in English learning.
INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PIPE STEELS ON THEIR CORROSION RESISTANCE UNDER OPERATING CONDITIONS OF OILFIELD PIPELINES IN WESTERN SIBERIA
Authors: Васечкина И.А. , Гладченкова Ю.С. , Амежнов А.В.
Published: October 2023

Проведено исследование двух групп сталей промышленной выплавки, отличающихся содержанием углерода и марганца, а также микролегирующими элементами. Установлено, что повышение содержания углерода не оказывает отрицательного влияния на коррозионную стойкость сталей для труб нефтепромыслового назначения. Обеспечение требуемого уровня прочности может достигаться повышением содержания углерода и марганца, что целесообразно и с экономической точки зрения. При этом отсутствие в стали неблагоприятных структурных составляющих и низкая загрязненность неметаллическими включениями неблагоприятного состава обеспечит высокий уровень коррозионной стойкости стали.

A study was made of two groups of steels of industrial smelting, differing in the content of carbon and manganese, as well as microalloying elements. It has been established that an increase in the carbon content does not adversely affect the corrosion resistance of steels for oilfield pipes. Ensuring the required level of strength can be achieved by increasing the content of carbon and manganese, which is also expedient from an economic point of view. At the same time, the absence of unfavorable structural components in steel and low contamination of steel with non-metallic inclusions of an unfavorable composition will ensure a high level of corrosion resistance of steel.
SIMULATION OF HEAT TRANSFER CONDITIONS IN A SECONDARY COOLING ZONE OF A CCM
Authors: Черкасов Н.В. , Дождиков В.И. , Васютин А.Ю. , Ганул А.О.
Published: October 2023

В статье описан способ задания граничных условий в зоне вторичного охлаждения, основанный на учете технологических особенностей конструкции УНРС и экспериментальных данных по расположению и характеристикам форсунок, позволяющий учитывать неравномерность распределения плотности орошения водовоздушной смеси по длине технологической оси и ширине грани слитка при математическом моделировании процесса его формирования.

The article describes a method for setting the boundary conditions in the secondary cooling zone, based on the consideration of technological features of the CCM construction and experimental data on the location and characteristics of the nozzles, which allows to consider the uneven distribution of the water-air mixture density along the technological length and the width of the face of the ingot in mathematical modeling of the process of its formation.
Ayurvedic Management of Cerebral Palsy: Review of Literature
Authors: Kumar Kailash , Kumar Rai Dinesh , Prakash Vyas Prem
Published: October 2023

The term "brain paralysis" refers to cerebral palsy. It is a disability that impairs movement and posture. The general term "cerebral palsy," sometimes known as "CP," refers to a loss or impairment of motor function brought on by brain injury. The brain injury or aberrant brain growth that takes place before, during, or right after a child's birth results in brain damage. Body movement, muscular control, coordination, tone, reflex, posture, and balance are all impacted by cerebral palsy. Only a portion of the brain is hurt, primarily the areas that regulate movement. Once injured, brain tissue does not regenerate or worsen. However, depending on how a doctor treats the child and how much brain damage there is, the motions, body positions, and associated issues may get better or worse. A brain injury that results in a permanent, non-progressive, and occasionally growing disturbance of tone, movement, or posture is known as cerebral palsy. With 2-3 newborns per 1000 live births affected, it is the most widespread chronic motor impairment in children.
William John Little was the first to characterise it, stating that "cerebral palsy is a disease of motor control caused to a static lesion of the developing brain."

Key words: Panchakarma, Ayurveda, Cerebral Palsy, Basti, Swedan, Nasya
Renal Stone Treatment: A Holistic Approach with Homoeopathy
Authors: Nuval Prashant , Patel Krimal , Kayalvizhi JD
Published: October 2023

The treatment of renal stones with Platina 1M in homoeopathy is described in this succinct case report. According to homeopathic principles, the remedy was chosen based on the patient's particular symptoms and unique constitution. Platina 1M, when used in low doses, significantly reduced pain, elevated wellbeing, and improved urine function. This instance highlights the effectiveness of homoeopathy as a non-invasive, individualized strategy for managing kidney stones, promoting more research in this area and emphasizing its potential.

Key words: Renal calculi, Homoeopathy, Platina, Renal colic, Holistic Approach, Symptoms
Analysis of Minimal Detectable Change and Minimally Clinical Important Difference of Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition [Bot-2] for Manual Dexterity Component in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Authors: Pawar Mrunalini , Satralkar Abhijit
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders affecting the development of movement and posture causing activity limitation, which is attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain.
Manual dexterity is the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements and it requires both gross and fine hand motions and coordination. Children with CP usually have difficulties performing manual activities such as grasping, releasing or manipulating objects, which is crucial in the performance of many activities of daily life.
Method: In this Study total 20 cerebral palsy patients both male and females were selected
between the age group of 4-21 years. Bot-2 tests for manual dexterity were done and the total scores were calculated. The Minimal Detectable Change was calculated using a formula and Minimal Clinically Important Difference was calculated using Receiver Operating curve analysis.
Results: The Minimal Detectable Change [MDC] was captured with a confidence level of 95% Minimal Clinically Important Difference [MCID] was calculated using Receiver Operating curve analysis and MDC value is 3.6755 and MCID value is 0.925.
Conclusion: The study indicates excellent value for MCID in Bot-2 compared to PMAL in Manual Dexterity. The clinometric properties of MDC And MCID provided in this study allow clinicians and researchers to determine if a change score indicates a true or clinically meaningful effect at post treatment and at follow-up.

Key words: [Cerebral Palsy, Manual dexterity, Bruininks-Oseretsky test of motor proficiency, Minimal Detectable Change, Minimal Clinically Important Difference.]
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Promosi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian dengan Citra Sekolah Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Yunita Yuyun , Ahmadi Slamet
Published: October 2023

SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Cileungsi adalah salah satu satuan pendidikan dengan jenjang SMK di Cileungsi Kabupaten Bogor Jawa Barat dalam menjalankan kegiatan SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Cileungsi Bogor berada di bawah naungan Kementrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. Kondisi saat ini SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Cileungsi jumlah siswa yang direalisasikan belum sesuai dengan target yang dibutuhkan. belum tercapainya itu dimungkinkan beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhinya diantaranya kualitas pelayanan, promosi dan citra sekolah hal ini akan berpengaruh kepada keputusan pembelian. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Cileungsi, dengan populasi penelitian terhadap 100 siswa tersebar di seluruh SMP wilayah Cileungsi. Untuk pengumpulan datanya menggunakan Teknik metode kuisioner, dan observasi langsung. Dan untuk analisa datanya dengan menggunakan metode analisa Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) versi 3.0, untuk uji data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji reliabilitas, uji validitas, uji statistik dan uji asumsi klasik. H1: Terdapat pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap keputusan pembelian, H2: Terdapat pengaruh promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian, H3: Terdapat pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap citra sekolah, H4: Terdapat pengaruh promosi terhadap citra sekolah, H5: Terdapat pengaruh citra sekolah terhadap keputusan pembelian, H6: Terdapat pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap keputusan pembelian dengan citra sekolah sebagai variabel intervening, H7: Terdapat pengaruh promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian dengan citra sekolah sebagai variabel intervening 0,160 2,960 0,002 Hipotesa diterima.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Manajemen Pengetahuan dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan di Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang
Authors: Yuli Asmara Gigih , Handoko Yunus , Maskan Mohammad
Published: October 2023

Era saat ini tuntutan pelanggan terkait kebutuhan air minum aman semakin meningkat, dimana karyawan Perusahaan Umum Daerah Air Minum harus terus meningkatkan kinerjanya agar dapat memenuhi kepuasaan pelanggannya. Tujuan peneliti dalam penelitian ini Untuk mengetahui 1) pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang, 2) pengaruh manajemen pengetahuan terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang, 3) pengaruh budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang, 4) pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional, manajemen pengetahuan dan budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif terhadap karyawan tetap Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang saat ini. Pengambilan sampel ini dilaksankan dari tanggal 8 Mei 2023 sampai dengan 20 Mei 2023. Populasi  penelitian ini yaitu seluruh karyawan tetap Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang  yang  ada di bulan April 2023 sebanyak 278 orang, menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Metode pengujian menggunakan alat bantu berupa software SPSS. Instrumen tes yang digunakan adalah uji validitas dan reliabilitas, pengujian asumsi klasik, analisi regresi berganda, uji hipotesis (Uji T), dan uji simultan (Uji F). Hasil menunjukkan 1) kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang, 2) manajemen pengetahuan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang, 3) budaya organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang, 4) kepemimpinan transformasional, manajemen pengetahuan dan budaya organisasi berpengaruh secara simultan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Perumda Air Minum Tugu Tirta Kota Malang
Predicting sympathovagal balance using parameters of breathing patterns in abdominal breathing
Authors: Ganenco Andrei
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Abdominal breathing is utilized as a non-pharmacological treatment method for various stress-related conditions and autonomic dysfunctions. The objective of the study was to determine the predictors in the modulation of sympathovagal balance, as indicated by the ratio of low frequency to high frequency power of heart rate variability, by utilizing the respiratory pattern parameters recorded during the abdominal breathing model. Material and methods. The study involved a group of 101 healthy subjects, where the breathing pattern was recorded using a respiratory induction plethysmograph. Heart activity was estimated through electrocardiography, followed by heart rate variability analysis during both resting and abdominal breathing. Eight parameters of the breathing pattern were recorded in the subjects during resting breathing and abdominal breathing, presumed to be predictors of the ratio of low frequency to high frequency power of heart rate variability. Separate predictive models were created for this ratio for both the resting and abdominal breathing types. Results. The multilinear regression analysis revealed that the primary predictor with the highest predictive power for determining the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic cardiac influence, as indicated by the low frequency spectral power to high frequency spectral power ratio, in individuals practicing abdominal breathing is Tidal Volume (unstandardized coefficient = 5.007). This was followed by the duration of expiration (coefficient = -3.831) and respiratory minute-volume (coefficient = 4.415), both of which were recorded during resting breathing. In the abdominal breathing model, the most effective predictors were found to be time-related parameters, specifically the frequency of breathing during abdominal breathing (coefficient = -5.953), the duration of the inspiratory phase (coefficient = -4.037), and the duration of the expiration phase (coefficient = -4.194). Conclusions. Abdominal breathing has the potential to normalize sympathovagal balance by adjusting the duration of inspiration or expiration. Further studies should be conducted to investigate the practical application of breathing pattern parameters in restoring the low frequency to high frequency (LF/HF) ratio, particularly in disorders characterized by elevated sympathovagal balance.
Early results of endovascular treatment using percutaneous vacuum-assisted thromboaspiration in acute lower limb ischemia
Authors: Predenciuc Alexandru , Culiuc Vasile , Casian Dumitru
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Open balloon thrombectomy and embolectomy remain the preferred initial option in the management of acute lower limb ischemia (ALI), but various endovascular techniques have become accessible and are growing in popularity. The aim of the study was to assess our early experience with percutaneous vacuum-assisted thromboaspiration using the Penumbra/Indigo® system for non-traumatic ALI. Material and methods. The study group comprised 13 patients with ALI who received treatment between September 2022 and June 2023; with 7 (53.8%) being males. The median age was 71 years (25%-75%IQR 62.5-77.5). ALI cases were classified according to the Rutherford scale: grade I – 2 (15.3%), grade IIA – 7 (53.8%), and grade IIB – 4 (30.7%). In 10 (76.9%) cases, ischemia was classified as “acute-on-chronic.” The occluded native vascular segment, determined through preoperative computer tomography angiography (n=4; 30.7%), duplex scanning (n=5; 38.4%), or both examinations (n=4; 30.7%), were as follows: superficial femoral artery (n=7) and popliteal artery (n=2). In two patients, thrombosis of the below-knee femoropopliteal bypass with autogenous vein was identified, while two others presented with femoral artery stent thrombosis. An embolic etiology of ALI was observed in 4 (30.7%) cases, and thrombotic etiology in 9 (69.2%) cases. Endovascular access was established via the ipsilateral common femoral artery (n=10), crossover (n=2), or brachial artery (n=1). Thromboaspiration was carried out using dedicated CAT6™ and CAT8™ catheters. Results. The technical success rate of vacuum-assisted thromboaspiration was 92.3%. Subsequent angiography revealed accompanying occlusive-stenotic lesions in all instances, necessitating transluminal angioplasty, and in 8 (61.5%) patients, additional stenting was required. Catheter-directed thrombolysis was utilized as an adjunct in one patient. There were 2 (15.3%) instances of distal embolization, both addressed within the same surgical session. Survival and limb salvage rates at the 30th-day follow-up stood at 100%. Conclusions. Utilizing the Penumbra/Indigo® system, percutaneous vacuum-assisted thromboaspiration appears to be a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for treating ALI. This method allows for the concurrent correction of coexisting chronic peripheral arterial lesions.
Treatment of deep carious lesions with mineral trioxide aggregate: clinical case report
Authors: Trifan Diana , Uncuta Diana
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Deep carious lesions are a dental disease widely spread among population of all ages. From clinical point of view, they have little symptoms and go unnoticed by the patients a long time, until they provoke dental pulp inflammations. If diagnosed and treated properly, the tooth can be treated conservatively with certain techniques of pulp vitality preservation. An important role in this process plays the innate capacity of regeneration of the pulp-dentine complex and the enhanced stimulating properties of new biomaterials used in dentistry. The aim of this clinical case report is to describe the clinical manifestations and the diagnostic algorithm used in deep caries and to establish a clinical guideline of treatment of deep carious lesion with a calcium silicate hydraulic cement. Material and methods. Description of clinical case of a permanent tooth with a deep carious lesion, treated by indirect pulp capping with mineral trioxide aggregate cement. Clinical and paraclinical methods of investigations were used, the patient was evaluated after 6 and 12 months after the received treatment. Results. The sensitivity to cold stimuli presented by the patient before the treatment attenuated shortly after he received dental care. After 6 and 12 months, the tooth is asymptomatic, the clinical findings and paraclinical parameters show no evidence of pulp inflammation. Conclusions. Mineral trioxide aggregate showed long term successful results when used as a biomaterial for vital pulp therapy.
Predictive study, using density functional theory and time dependent functional theory, on the structure-property quantification of methylene blue and methyl red dyes for the application in organic solar cells
Authors: Amini Latifa , Karni El Hassan El , Oubenali Mustapha , Ouafy Hayat El , Mbarki Mohamed , Ouadi Brahim El
Published: October 2023

In this work, two organic materials as dyes, namely, methylene blue (MB) and methyl red (MR), have been proposed to play the role of the electron donor in organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. We use the PCBM as a well-known electron acceptor. The density functional theory (DFT) method has been used to determine the electrostatic potential and the frontier molecular orbitals (FMO), of the methylene blue (MB) and the methyl red (MR) compounds. Nonlinear optical (NLO) descriptors have been determined for the two compounds. The potential energy surface analysis has been performed by the DFT method using the exchange and correlation of Becke, Lee, Yang, and Parr Gradient Corrected Functional (B3LYP) with the standard 6-31G(d) base. We have performed another theoretical study using quantum time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) on both MB and MR as organic dyes to determine their UV-Vis spectra. The results of the energy gap, chemical hardness, dipole moment, and hyperpolarizability show that MB may be chemically more reactive Than MR. The present work has proposed a bilayer organic photovoltaic (OPV) cell to contribute to the valorization of the two dyes as solar materials. The developed photovoltaic cell project has used electrical and energetic parameters that can describe the OPV cell based on ([MB or MR]: PCBM). Open-circuit voltage (Voc), excitation energy, and oscillator strength have been theoretically determined. The results of the present work showed a remarkably high open circuit voltage, especially in the case of methyl red (1.55 V) more than in the case of the methylene blue (0.84 V) so that both of the two dyes can be a good candidate for organic solar cells.
Design and synthesis of potential pyrrole-coupled carboxamide derivatives as an anti-superbug MRSA agent
Authors: Velu Boobal Arasu , Thirunarayanan Ganesamoorthy , Kulanthaivel Sivakumar
Published: October 2023

A series of new pyrrole-coupled carboxamide derivatives had been synthesized and amply characterized by various techniques, viz FTIR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and LCMS. All these compounds had undergone evaluation for their PASS, BBB, pharmacophore model, ADME, and bioactive score. The antibacterial properties of all the derivatives were examined and compound 5i demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against MRSA. A membrane damage investigation supported by SEM pictures, cellular content leakage, potassium efflux, and bacterial respiration suppression showed that compound 5i had anti-MRSA properties. A good binding score of -9.11 was found for compound 5i against the MRSA protein 6FTB in an in silico molecular docking analysis, compared to a score of -10.25 for streptomycin. Based on these findings, compound 5i can be further studied in order to develop it as a drug to treat MRSA infections.
Interpersonal Interaction and Hindrances of Nursing students in Clinical Learning
Authors: D Rozario Mabel , D Costa Noopur , Akter Hasina , Begum Delowara , Nasrin Most
Published: October 2023

In order to foster a positive learning environment that promotes learning and resilience building, it is critical to have strong interpersonal interactions in clinical settings. Despite its importance, previous studies have not focused much on this issue. This study aims to assess the level of interaction between nursing students and their teachers during clinical learning and to identify any related challenges. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative, exploratory, and phenomenological research designs. The sample was selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data collection methods included 14 in-depth interviews, four focus group discussions, and clinical observations with third- and fourth-year bachelor of nursing students. Data were processed using content analysis. To investigate the relationship between teachers and students, we examined factors such as the quality of lecture delivery, teaching during clinical practice, asking questions and taking notes, feedback, and assignments. Our findings indicate that most students were happy to receive introductory information and to learn through asking questions, completing assignments, and receiving feedback. Additionally, students reported learning more in-depth information about clinical practice from physicians during their routine hospital visits. We also assessed the communication and teaching abilities of senior nurses as clinical instructors, finding that they are excellent instructors who provide confidence and relevant information, and facilitate learning in clinical settings. We identified several challenges that respondents face, including communication gaps between doctors, nurses, patients, and students, conflicts between graduate and diploma nursing courses, lack of clinical instruction, noncompliance, misbehavior by doctors and ward boys, poor timing, reluctance to accept services from students, conflicts between theory and practice, and malpractice.
Effectiveness of distraction intervention to overcome pain and associated distress during painful procedures in children
Authors: Oommen Sushma , P Shetty Asha
Published: October 2023

If procedures like injections and vaccinations are made free from pain, overall opinion about hospitalization will change. Nonpharmacological techniques like distraction allows focus of client to be diverted away from pain. This part of preliminary study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of distraction in preventing or minimizing pain and behavioural distress among children while undergoing invasive intravenous procedures. Purpose: To assess and evaluate the intensity of pain and behavioural distress among children during invasive intravenous procedures with and without distraction technique and to determine the association between the intensity of pain, behavioural distress in children undergoing invasive intravenous procedures and selected variables.
Method: An experimental approach with post test only control group design was used for the study. The sample for the study comprised of 24 children with age group of 3 - 12 years; 12 children for each experimental group and control group selected by purposive sampling with random assignment. Pain and behavioural distress were assessed using Revised Faces Pain Scale and Behavioural Distress Scale respectively. Findings: The results of this preliminary study showed that using distraction technique during invasive intravenous procedures reduces pain and pain associated behavioural distress among children caused due to invasive intravenous procedures.
A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hands-On Skill Training Program on Knowledge and Skills on First Aid for Choking among mothers of Children in selected community areas of district Mohali, Punjab
Authors: Kumari Heena , Nitakumari KH.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Choking is a life threatening condition which occur due to blockage of the upper airway by food or other objects, which prevents child from normal breathing. Hands-on skill training program isthe systematically organized program in which the mothers of children are educated, demonstrated and allowing to redemonstrate the first aid for choking. first aid care is initial support provided to child in the medical emergency. Family and society are the two main institutions which mould one child’s development Material and Method: A Quasi-experimental research design was used. Sixty mothers having children less than 5 year of age (30 in experimental group and 30 in control group) were selected by using purposive sampling technique from Village Ballo Majra, Mohali and Bad Majra Mohali, Punjab. Result: The findings of the present study showed that hands-on skill training program was highly effective to improve the level of knowledge and skills on first aid for choking among mothers of children. Conclusion: The present study concluded that hands-on skill training program was highly effective to improve the level of knowledge and skills among mothers of children. Hands-on skill training program is a effective method of educational system in which the mothers of children are educated, demonstrated and allowing to redemonstrate the first aid for choking. Hence, hands-on skill training program can easily adopted for improving knowledge and skills on first aid for choking among mothers of children.
Snake Bite: The Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD)
Authors: Kumar N. Dhanesh , Devakirubai E. , Andal P.
Published: October 2023

Snakebite is a common medical emergency and an occupational hazard, the public health issues of snakebite is neglected globally, and it has only been added to WHO’s list of neglected tropical diseases in June 2017. An estimated 1.2 to 5.5 million snakebite cases are reported annually worldwide; 81 to 95% of these incidents take place in south Asian tropical regions. The "snakebite capital of the world" is referred to as India”. India is still a predominantly agrarian nation in the twenty-first century. Indian farmers frequently work barefoot with little protection, which causes significant morbidity and mortality. Toxins in a venomous snake's bite can cause snakebite envenoming, a potentially fatal condition. Two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs are a typical indicator of a venomous snake bite. This may result in redness, swelling, and severe pain at the area, which may take up to an hour to appear. The outcome depends on the type of snake, the area of the body bitten, the amount of snake venom injected, the general health of the person bitten and whether or not anti-venom serum has been administered by a doctor in a timely manner.
The Effects of Molecular Hydrogen Therapies on Fertility
Authors:   School of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK, Russell Grace
Published: October 2023

Human reproductive health is an integral part of personal well-being that can markedly impact upon individuals, couples, families and the wider society
Anthromes, CO2 and Terrestrial Carbon – Session 10.1 Tropical forest carbon in an unequal world: a social science perspective
Authors: Ehrenstein Véra
Published: October 2023

The role of tropical forestlands in the carbon cycle is a planetary concern. As scientists use data and models to predict terrestrial carbon dynamics, decision-makers discuss whether they should rely on forests to offset emissions. Particular attention has been paid to the tropics because this is where uncertainties in the estimates are highest and carbon gains from reducing deforestation and maintaining forest cover are expected to be greatest. In Earth system science and global environmental policy circles, it is often self-evident that tropical forestlands matter primarily for the carbon sequestration of large-scale biomes. However, the political implications of this system-level view raise many questions from a social science perspective as tropical regions face the uncertain consequences of carbon quantification and related initiatives meant to address forest loss. Drawing on a literature review and interviews with natural scientists, development experts and state officials working in the Congo basin, our contribution focuses on the politics of forest carbon and its implications in this particular context, from limited statehood and aid dependency, to the phenomenon of extraverted science and lack of research autonomy. We ask whether the ‘net-zero culture’ contributes to reducing or reproducing existing inequalities in forest-rich countries and between research communities.
Air quality by inhalable particulate matter (PM10) in five urban centers in South America
Authors: Silveira Thiago Souza , Santos Renata Reis dos , Aith Fernando Mussa Abujamra , Gouveia Nelson
Published: October 2023

The present study aims to analyze the records of the inhalable particulate matter PM10 from 2002 to 2018 in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Porto Alegre (Brazil), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Buenos Aires (Argentina), verifying if they were within the established limits and if the air quality reports, produced in each city, were contextualizing air pollution with relevant legislation and geographic factors. For this, we downloaded the air quality reports from websites of environmental agencies that, in accordance with their laws, are obligated to publish them. After reading, it was pointed out: the publication formats, if geographic factors were addressed in air quality analyses, the legal bases for the diagnosis, as well as which of them were more tolerant with air pollution, and the frequency they published their data and their justifications. Next, a comparison of the annual average and maximum in 24 hours PM10 records was performed. Therefore, we found that São Paulo presented the most complete document and Buenos Aires the least comprehensive. Rio de Janeiro exceeded PM10 tolerance limits several times, and Montevideo has the least polluted air quality. Only Buenos Aires did not address geographic factors as a form of analysis or suggestions. Finally, it is suggested that Porto Alegre and Buenos Aires should increase their data collection networks. The poor performance of some cities make it difficult to accomplish the task to transform them in more sustainable and healthy places.
Peripheral Inflammatory Factors and Acute Myocardial Infarction Risk: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Chen Yaxi , Zeng Ling
Published: October 2023

Background: Previous observational studies have confirmed the relationship between inflammation and acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but genetic evidence is still lacking. The aim of this study was to explore the bidirectional association of multiple peripheral inflammatory factors with this disease at the genetic level.
Methods: Summary data for AMI and several peripheral inflammatory factors (such as interleukin-10 and interleukin-18) were collected from published genome-wide correlation studies. Based on the correlation, independence, and exclusivity assumptions, a total of 9 to 110 instrumental variables were selected from these summary data to predict the above traits. Two-sample Mendelian randomization methods, including inverse-variance weighted (IVW), were used to make causal inferences between exposures and outcomes. Sensitivity analyses including Cochran’s Q, MR-Egger intercept, leave-one-out, forest plot, and MR-PRESSO were adopted to assess heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy.
Results: The IVW reported that elevated peripheral levels of interleukin-10 and interleukin-18 were nominally associated with a reduced risk of AMI (OR = 0.876, 95% CI = 0.788 ~ 0.974, P = 0.015; OR = 0.934, 95% CI = 0.875 ~ 0.997, P = 0.040). The IVW also reported that the risk of AMI nominally increased the peripheral level of interleukin-10 (OR = 1.062, 95% CI = 1.003 ~ 1.124, P = 0.040). No significant heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy were found by sensitivity analyses.
Conclusion: Both interleukin-10 and interleukin-18 were peripheral inflammatory factors genetically associated with AMI. In particular, combined with previous knowledge, interleukin-10 may have a protective effect on the onset, progression, and prognosis of the disease.
The SPECTRA Study: Validating a New Memory Training Program based on the Episodic Specificity Induction to Promote Transfer in Older Adults
Authors: Purkart Rudy , Aleksieva Preslava , Mellah Samira , Leblond-Baccichet Gloria , Belleville Sylvie
Published: October 2023

Some complex cognitive activities impacted by aging (future thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking) have been shown to rely on episodic retrieval, suggesting that cognitive interventions aiming to improve retrieval have the potential to induce transfer effects to these activities. Prior studies have shown that a brief one-session technique called Episodic Specificity Induction (ESI) can transiently improve episodic retrieval and induce transfer effects to complex tasks that rely on episodic retrieval in older adults. In the present proof-of-concept study, we assessed whether a training program consisting of repeated practice of the ESI technique can improve episodic retrieval and transfer to complex tasks. Fifteen healthy older adults completed a six-session intervention where they received repeated ESI practice. Before and after the intervention, nearest transfer effects were assessed using free recall, near transfer effects using recognition and associative recognition, and far-transfer effects using mean-ends problem-solving and divergent creative thinking. Before the intervention, typical ESI effects were observed (better performance after an ESI than after a control task), indicating that the ESI operated as expected in our sample. When examining the intervention effects, performance was increased after the intervention on free recall and recognition (nearest- and near-transfer) as well as problem-solving and divergent creative thinking (far transfer). These results indicate that an intervention relying on the ESI technique can produce both near and far transfer. These findings support the use of the ESI in the design of interventions that could improve retrieval and have a broad impact on a range of complex tasks.
Análise dos processos de governança nos núcleos de inovação tecnológica do Brasil
Authors: Viana Machado Tamiris , Rocha Fabris Thiago , Ramos Nicoleit Evanio , Watanabe Melissa
Published: October 2023

Os Núcleos de Inovação Tecnológica (NIT) do Brasil apresentam uma governança diferenciada por estarem presente nas Instituições de Ensino Superior, as quais se caracterizam como organizações não corporativas. O estudo objetiva identificar modelos de sistemas de governança para NITs, buscando compreender se há um sistema padrão de governança para os núcleos de inovação tecnológica. A metodologia é de abordagem quali e quantitativa, a qual buscou por trabalhos a partir das publicações do Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Capes, resultando em 15 trabalhos para a análise. Dentre os principais resultados identificou-se que ao buscar saber se existem padrões de sistemas de governança para NIT 's, a resposta foi negativa. Porém apesar de não existir um sistema padrão foram encontrados processos similares. A governança em NITs possui especificidades em seus processos que se forem bem geridas elevam o sucesso da organização. E no decorrer da análise foi possível destacar categorias como a dificuldade para atrair e reter profissionais qualificados.
Reflexive Control in the Israeli Digital Diplomacy of Normalization; Edy Cohen’s Twitter Page, a case study
Authors: Younis Nida
Published: October 2023

To alter reality and achieve legitimacy while preserving itself as an occupying power, Israel uses Digital Diplomacy (DD) to foster Normalization. This study examines unusual patterns of message tailoring using Propaganda as a Reflexive Control to affect Arabs' perception and manipulate their decision-making algorithms towards Normalization. A quantitative content analysis of Cohen’s Twitter page is conducted to examine how political messages are created, supported, and contested using Reflexive Control (RC) processes and the use of its 4E Funnels to gauge the scope and intensity of Cohen’s page disinformation campaign. Between August 15 and September 15, 2020, a month before the signing of the Abraham Agreement, 2598 Reflexive Control techniques tailored into 883 tweets and retweets, were scraped and analyzed.  The results show that Cohen's page uses all RC techniques and the 4E Funnels intensively and simultaneously: “Affecting the Adversary's Decision-Making (70.2%); a tactic flexibility of information weaponization; “”Affecting Perception by Providing False Information” (14.5%); a tactic flexibility; “Affecting the Timing of Decision-Making (10.4%); a tactic flexibility; and power pressure (5.0%), a tactic asymmetry of information weaponization. Using context analysis of the information environment and content analysis, the study found that the scope and intensity of Cohen’s page disinformation campaign is high. The page scored high levels of dissemination and amplification depending on fake followers (31.6%). These findings have implications for the RC’s plausible deniability, a tactical information asymmetry strategy.
أنماط التفكير السائدة في ضوء نظرية ستيرنبرغ لدى طلبة الثانوية العامة في محافظة أريحا وعلاقتها ببعض المتغيرات
Authors: عساف محمد
Published: October 2023

هدفت الدراسة التعرف على أنماط التفكير السائدة في ضوء نظرية ستيرنبرغ لدى طلبة الثانوية العامة في محافظة أريحا، والتعرف على الفروق المعنوية في أنماط التفكير تبعاً لمتغيرات: النوع الإجتماعي، ونوع المدرسة، وفرع الثانوية العامة، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة اتبعت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، واستخدم الباحث مقياس نموذج ستيرنبرغ Sternberg لأنماط التفكير المكون من (65) فقرة موزعة على ثلاثة عشر نمطاً للتفكير بعد التحقق من صدقها وثباتها، وأجريت الدراسة على عينة مكونة من (130) طالب وطالبة تم اختيارهم وفق المعاينة العشوائية البسيطة. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج كان من أهمها أن أكثر الانماط التفكير السائدة لدى طلبة الثانوية العامة في محافظة أريحا هو النمط المتحرر (74.84%)، يليه النمط  الهرمي (72.64%)، بينما كانت أقل الأنماط شيوعاً النمط المحافظ (56.92%)؛ كما أظهرت النتائج وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في النمط (التنفيذي، المحلي، المتحرر، الهرمي، الأقلي، الخارجي) تعزى لمتغير النوع الإجتماعي ولصالح الإناث؛ كما أظهرت النتائج فروق دالة إحصائياً تعزى لمتغير فرع الثانوية العامة في النمط (التنفيذي، العالمي) ولصالح فرع الريادة والأعمال، وفي النمط (الملكي، الفوضوي) ولصالح فرع الأدبي؛ بينما أظهرت النتائج عدم وجود  فروق دالة إحصائياً تعزى لمتغير نوع المدرسة. وفي ضوء نتائج الدراسة أوصت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات أبرزها أن تتضمين المناهج الدراسية موضوعات تعزز أساليب التفكير واستخداماتها في المواقف الحياتية لدى الطلبة.
How Not to Identify a Research Programme Concerning Introspection
Authors: Stoljar Daniel
Published: October 2023

Kammerer and Frankish (this issue) aim to set out a new research programme concerning introspection. I argue they have done no such thing, since the definition they are working with is too general. I further argue that, while it is possible to restrict the definition and so formulate
a related research programme, this will have a different shape to the one they envisage.
I doni di Eustochio e Marcella: Gerolamo e la tradizione saturnalizia
Authors: Moretti Paola Francesca
Published: October 2023

In questo articolo i doni di cui Gerolamo ringrazia Eustochio e Marcella (epist. 31 e 44) sono riletti alla luce della tradizione classica dello scambio di regali, collegata specialmente ai Saturnalia: infatti, da un lato, essi trovano riscontro negli Xenia e negli Apohoreta di Marziale; dall’altro, Gerolamo, quando ne fornisce un’interpretazione, si conforma a un tipo di ricezione attiva del dono – una sua “decifrazione” –, che talora è attestata nella tradizione antica, specialmente saturnalizia (cfr. e.g. Petron. 56). In termini più generali, Gerolamo realizza un’appropriazione cristiana dello scambio dei regali, offrendo un saggio di come la nuova “aristocrazia della fede”, da lui propugnata, non disdegni di rivivere i “riti” e l’etichetta propri delle élites, con l’intenzione sia di esserne legittimata agli occhi del mondo, sia – forse – di restituirli al loro significato vero.
Eterno ritorno o contemplazione del divenuto, astoricità o sovrastoria: Karl Löwith lettore di Nietzsche e Burckhardt
Authors: Barbieri Marco
Published: October 2023

Pochi pensatori – o forse nessuno – occupano nella storiografia filosofica di Karl Löwith una posizione strategica tanto rilevante quanto Friedrich Nietzsche e Jacob Burckhardt. Le ricerche löwithiane sono dunque importanti in un doppio senso: tanto come letteratura critica sull’uno e sull’altro autore (e sul loro celebre rapporto), quanto nell’economia complessiva dello stesso pensiero di Löwith. L’articolo proverà a evidenziare tale doppia pregnanza attraverso la ricostruzione di due livelli interpretativi, che non si escludono ma anzi si compenetrano a vicenda. Un primo e più evidente piano, spesso considerato dagli interpreti, illustrerà la lettura löwithiana come un passaggio esistenziale dall’estremismo di Nietzsche alla disincantata moderazione di Burckhardt. A un secondo e meno ovvio livello, la posizione löwithiana sembra in grado di accogliere, almeno potenzialmente, Nietzsche e Burckhardt quali riferimenti complementari, ai fini di una convincente postura nei confronti della storia e del mondo storico.
EVALUATION AND STUDY OF PATHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE OF GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR (GR) LIGANDS IN ACETAMINOPHEN-INDUCED LIVER INJURY IN MICE
Authors: BATOOL M , ASLAM B , BATOOL F
Published: October 2023

Stress elicited by various drugs and psychosocial components is extensively prevalent globally. Glucocorticoid receptors control different features of lipid metabolism and lipoproteins in the liver. Acetaminophen or paracetamol is a broadly used antipyretic and analgesic drug. Overdose of acetaminophen causes centrilobular necrosis and fibrosis by generating oxidative stress. This experimental study was conducted to evaluate alone as well as combined systemic effects of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) ligands, Mifepristone (GR antagonist), and Dexamethasone (GR agonist) on oxidative damage and liver injury induced by acetaminophen. Evaluation of parameters of liver functions showed a substantial increase in AST ALT levels accompanied by elevation in TOS and reduction in TAC in the APAP-induced hepatotoxic group. While the groups that received dexamethasone, RU-486, and Dex+RU-486 as pretreatment significantly decreased the ALT, AST, and TOS levels compared to the toxic group (APAP). The protective effects of glucocorticoid receptor ligands in APAP-induced liver injury were further verified by histopathological examination. However, additional studies are necessary to illustrate the hepato-protective efficacy, safety profile, basic underlying process of protection, and therapeutic applications of glucocorticoid receptor ligands.
EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LOCAL INTRACORONARY ADRENALINE IN THE TREATMENT OF NO RE-FLOW PHENOMENON
Authors: SAOOD Y , KAZMI SIA , SALMAN A , KHAN MI , ZAFAR A
Published: October 2023

No flow is defined as the lack of myocardial perfusion despite opening up the epicardial coronary vessels in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The study aims to find the efficacy and safety of local intracoronary adrenaline in treating the no-reflow phenomenon. This prospective observational study was conducted at the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology from January 2021 to January 2022. Data was collected from 86 patients. Data was collected through clinical assessments, angiographic evaluations, and patient records. Relevant baseline characteristics, procedural details, and outcomes were systematically documented for each participant. The average age of the participants was 62 years, with a gender distribution of 60% male and 40% female. Among the 86 patients, 42% exhibited an angiographically confirmed no-reflow phenomenon during PCI. No-reflow severity varied, with 18% experiencing mild, 15% moderate, and 9% severe no-reflow. Local intracoronary adrenaline was administered as part of the treatment strategy for the no-reflow phenomenon in the eligible patients. The standardized dose of adrenaline used was 100 μg, administered via the intracoronary route during the PCI procedure. It is concluded that local intracoronary adrenaline administration appears to be a potentially effective and safe strategy for managing the no-reflow phenomenon during PCI procedures.
Pengelolaan Sarana Dan Prasarana Pendidikan Di Sekolah
Authors: Kartini Kartini , Sobar Amin , Karyaningtyas Karyaningtyas
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to explain and describe the management of facilities and infrastructure at the Muhammadiyah 11 Bidaracina elementary school. Research method using qualitative case studies. Collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Data processing techniques using reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. Data wetness technique with triangulation of sources and techniques. Research results: planning with infrastructure needs analysis through the school principal. Procurement by purchasing planned goods. Use by using the facilities and infrastructure that have been purchased. Maintenance with daily and periodic maintenance. Supervision by controlling every use of school infrastructure.