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Effect of Hydrated Lime on the Properties of Roller Compacted Concrete
Authors: Sarsam Saad I. , Salih Abeer A. , Abdullah Suha Ghazi
Published: May 2023

Roller compacted concrete (RCC) is a concrete of no slump, no reinforcement, no finishing, and compacted using vibratory roller. When compared with conventional concrete, it contains less water contentwhen compared to traditional concrete. The RCC technique achieves significant time and cost savings during the construction of concrete. This study demonstrates the preparation of RCC slab of (38 ×38× 10) cmsamples by using roller compactor which is manufactured in local markets. The Hydrated lime additive is used to study the mechanical and physical properties of that RCC slab samples. This investigation is dividedinto two main stages: The First stage consists of hammer compaction method with two gradation of aggregate, dense and gap graded aggregate, using five percentages of cement content (10, 12, 14, 16, and 18) as a percentage of the total aggregate content. This stage is carried out for selecting the maximum dry density, optimum moisture content, and optimum cement content which is utilized in RCC slab samplesconstruction, a total of 49 cylinder samples sized (10 cm diameter and 11.6 cm high) are prepared. The Second stage is classified into two sub stages; the first one consists of constructing RCC slab samples using roller compaction, 12% cement as a percentage of total aggregate weight has been used according to the data obtained from first stage, this group presents reference mixes without additives. While the second sub stage presents RCC mix with hydrated lime additive and with the same gradation of mixes compact by hammer compaction method, hydrated lime was implemented as (5, 10, 12, and 15) percentageas a partial replacement of cement content. Both of physical and mechanical properties of RCC are studied using cores, sawed cubes, and sawed beams obtained from RCC slab samples. The properties studied were porosity, absorption, and compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and flexural strength by using third point loading method. The results show that hydrated lime improved the overall properties of RCC as compared to reference mix. Mixes with 5% lime give the optimum values for most of strength properties. Dense graded mixes with hydrated lime show superior properties as compared to gap graded mixes.
Behaviour of Fire Exposed Reinforced Concrete Rigid Beams with Restrained Ends
Authors: Kadhum Mohammed Mohammed , Alwaan Nada Mahdi Fawzi
Published: May 2023

This paper is devoted to investigate the effect of burning by fire flame on the behavior and load carrying capacity of rectangular reinforced concrete rigid beams. Reduced scale beam models (which are believed to resemble as much as possible field conditions) were suggested. Five end restrained beam specimens were cast and tested. The specimens were subjected to fire flame temperatures ranging from (25-750) ºC at age of 60 days, two temperature levels of 400ºC and 750ºC were chosen with exposure duration of 1.5 hour. The cast rectangular reinforced concretebeam (2250×375×375 mm) (length× width× height respectively) were subjected to fire. Results indicate remarkable reduction in the ultrasonic pulse velocity and rebound number of the rigid beams after cooled in water were (2-5 %) more than rigid beam specimens cooled in air. Load-deflection curves indicate deleterious response to the fire exposure. Also, it was noticed that the maximum crack width increases with increasing fire temperature.
Field Study of Novel Storage Tank of Solar Water Heating System
Authors: Amori Karima Esmail. , Sherza Jinan Shaker
Published: May 2023

In this paper thermo-hydrodynamic characteristics were investigated experimentally for a new type shell-helical coiled tube heat exchanger used as a storage tank of closed loop solar water heater system. Triple concentric helical coils were made of copper tubes of (12.5mm OD and 10mm ID) with coils diameter of (207, 152.2, 97mm) for outer, middle and inner coils respectively. The experiments were carried out during a clear sky days of (March and April 2012). The parameters studied in this work are: history of average temperature of shell side of the storage tank, collector heat gain, heat rejected from coils to shell side of the storage tank, collector efficiency, thermal effectiveness of the heat exchanger (storage tank), and pressure drop. These parameters were studied at four different circulating mass flow rates of (1.8, 3, 6, 9 l/min) and for two consuming modes of supply water namely no withdrawal, and continuous withdrawal of (1 l/min). The results show that stratification temperature in the storage tank is increased for no withdrawal compared with water withdrawal, also the shell side average temperature increases with increased solar time. Collector efficiency is increased with increasing circulation flow rates, also increases with water withdrawn from storage tank. The pressure drop decreases with the increase of solar radiation .
Dynamics of electrophysiological indicators of HRV in cattle
Authors: Ippolitova T. , Naumov M. , Stepura E. , Naumov N. , Kuznetsov S.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: to establish electrophysiological parameters of the teeth of electrocardiograms and analyze them in animals with different vegetative status.

Materials and methods. The removal of electrocardiograms from the Jersey breed cows was carried out according to the methodology of M.P. Roshchevsky, 3-3.5 hours before eating. The ECG received during the study was subjected to mathematical processing using the Conan -4.5 laboratory. The studied animals were kept on the livestock complex with a stall year -round animal content system.

Results. In the cows of the Jersey breed, during the study, the numerical values of the -t, a tooth -p and a tooth -r teeth have received numerical values. Analysis of the variability of heart rhythm (VCR) is a widely used method in medical practice to evaluate autonomic regulation and heart condition. A mathematical analysis of heart rhythm rhythms for determining the state of the autonomic nervous system is important for the pathogenetic treatment of many diseases. During a mathematical analysis of electrocardiograms, the breeding features of the variability of the heart rhythm of the Jersey breed cows were established, taking into account the autonomic tone. In this regard, it is advisable to include the assessment of these parameters to include in the basic set of a complex of diagnosis of heart disease in cattle. The study of the cardiovascular system is of great importance in veterinary treatment and preventive work.
Plant potential and ecological and economic suitability of reindeer pastures on the right bank of the Norilsk River
Authors: Filatova S. , Sergeeva O.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: identification of plant potential, ecological and economic suitability of deer pastures of the forest-tundra zone located in the zone of anthropogenic influence

Material and methods. Ground geobotanical survey of the vegetation cover of deer pastures was carried out by route method in accordance with the method of geobotanical studies. The ecological and economic value of each type of pasture was determined based on the data of the ecological and economic classification of deer pastures in the north.

Results. 25 species of reindeer pastures are described on the right bank of the Norilsk River in the northwestern part of the Putorana Plateau. On the basis of signs of uniformity in the structure of vegetation (proximity of species composition, similarity of vertical and horizontal structures), they are combined into 4 types: tundra, swamps, shrubs and light forests. Tundra (30.9%) and shrub (27.6%) types of pastures dominate. The most important feature is the active participation in the structure of phytocenoses of shrubs (Betula nana s. str, Salix glauca s. str, S. lanata s. str.) and shrubs (Ledum palustre. Vaccinium uliginosum s. str, V. vitis-idaea s. str.). Green fodder is most nutritious in the first half of summer. The nutritional value of fruticose lichens does not change during the year. Reindeer pastures with lichen cover and high (from 5 to 12 o-days/ha) reindeer capacity during the snowy period occupy insignificant (24.3%) areas. Basically, these are willow and dwarf dwarf shrub-lichen tundras and larch sparse forests of dwarf-shrub moss-lichen. The participation of lichens in the ground cover of plant communities does not exceed 25–35%. The following lichen species have been recorded: Cladonia arbuscula, C. stellaris, C. rangiferina, C. cornuta, C. deformis, C. mitis, Cetraria cucullata, and C. islandica. The most widespread species of the genus Cetraria: Cetraria islandica and C. cucullata, with a clear advantage of the latter. The main forage species of the genus Cladonia (Cladonia arbuscula, C. stellaris, C. rangiferina) are not widely distributed. Pastures with a high (from 9 o-days/ha to 14 o-days/ha) reindeer capacity in the summer, early autumn and late spring periods prevail in the study area. Basically, these are communities of shrub and marsh types. Shrubs (Salix glauca s. str, S. lanata s. str., S. hastata, Betula nana s. str.), shrubs (Salix reticulata, Vaccinium vitis-idaea s. str.) and forbs (species of the genera Petasites, Pedicularis, Astragalus, Hedysarum, Equisetum, Bistorta).
Inflasi dan Pengangguran dalam Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Waasi Nur
Published: May 2023

Dalam banyak literatur disebutkan bahwa inflasi di definisikan sebagai kenaikan harga umum secara terus menerus dari suatu perekonomian. Menurut Rahardja dan Manurung, inflasi adalah gejala kenaikan harga barang-barang yang bersifat umum dan terus-menerus.
STUDENTS' ASSIGNMENT "CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN GLOBAL POLITICS"
Authors: Penulis
Published: May 2023

“Contemporary Issues in Global Politics”
MENGIMANI YESUS YANG NAIK KE SURGA
Authors: Harahap Ramli
Published: May 2023

Hari ini kita memperingati Hari Besar Umat Kristen yang Keempat, yakni: Hari Kenaikan Yesus ke Surga” (sebelumnya Natal, Jumat Agung, Paskah). Dalam perayaan ini tema yang akan kita renungkan adalah “Mengimani Yesus yang Naik ke Surga”. Latar belakang kenaikan Yesus ke surga tidak secara spesifik dijelaskan dalam perikop ini. Namun, secara umum, kenaikan Yesus ke surga terjadi setelah kebangkitan-Nya dari kematian. Setelah kebangkitan-Nya, Yesus tinggal bersama para murid-Nya selama 40 hari sebelum akhirnya naik ke surga. Kenaikan Yesus ke surga menandai akhir dari kehadiran-Nya di bumi dalam bentuk fisik dan memungkinkan-Nya untuk duduk di sebelah kanan Allah Bapa, serta mengutus Roh Kudus kepada para pengikut-Nya. Kenaikan-Nya juga merupakan janji akan kembalinya-Nya pada waktu yang ditentukan-Nya di masa depan.
Model manajemen untuk pengoperasian dan pemiliharaan
Authors: Ulya Milatul
Published: May 2023

Sasaran pemeliharaan keandalan adalah mempertaruhkan kabilitas sistem. Sistem pemeliharaan yang baik menghilangkan variabilitas. Sistem harus dirancang dan dipelihara agar dapat mencapai kinerja dan standar kualitas yang diharapkan. Pemeliharaan mencangkup semua aktivitas yang berkaitan dengan menjaga semua peralatan sistem agar tetap dapat bekerja. Keandalan adalah peluang sebuah komponen mesin atau produk akan berfungsi dengan benar selama waktu tertentu dalam kondisi-kondisi tertentu.
Unravelling the morphogenesis of coastal terraces at Cape Laundi (Sumba Island, Indonesia): insights from numerical models
Authors: Chauveau Denovan , Pastier Anne-Morwenn , de Gelder Gino , Husson Laurent , Authemayou Christine , Pedoja Kevin , Cahyarini Sri
Published: May 2023

The morphology of coastal sequences provides fundamental observations to unravel past sea level (SL) variations. For that purpose, converting morphometric observations into a SL datum requires understanding their morphogenesis. The long-lasting sequence of coral reef terraces (CRTs) at Cape Laundi (Sumba Island, Indonesia) could serve as a benchmark. Yet, it epitomizes a pitfall that challenges the ultimate goal: the overall chronology of its development remains poorly constrained. The polycyclic nature of the terraces, involving marine erosion and reoccupation of old coral colonies by more recent ones hinders any clear assignment of Marine Isotope Stages (MIS) to specific terraces, in particular the reference datum corresponding to the last Interglacial maximum (i.e., MIS 5e). Thus, to overcome these obstacles, we numerically model the genesis of the sequence, testing a range of eustatic SL reconstructions and uplift rates, as well as exploring the parameter space to address reef growth, erosion, and sedimentation. A total of 625 model runs allowed us to improve the morpho-chronological constraints of the coastal sequence and, more particularly, to explain the morphogenesis of the several CRTs associated with MIS 5e. Our results suggest that the lowermost main terrace was first constructed during the marine transgression of MIS 5e and was later reshaped during the marine regression of MIS 5e, as well as during the MIS 5c and MIS 5a highstands. Finally, we discuss the general morphology of the sequence and the implications it may have on SL reconstructions. At Cape Laundi, as elsewhere, we emphasize the necessity to address the development of CRT sequences with a dynamic approach, i.e., considering that a CRT is a landform built continuously throughout the history of SL oscillations, and not simply during a singular SL maximum.
Is the secrecy of the parametric configuration of slot machines rationally justified? The exposure of the mathematical facts of games of chance as an ethical obligation
Authors: Barboianu Catalin
Published: May 2023

Slot machines gained a high popularity despite a specific element that could limit their appeal: non-transparency with respect to mathematical parameters. The PAR sheets, exposing the parameters of the design of slot machines and probabilities associated with the winning combinations are kept secret by game producers, and the lack of data regarding the configuration of a machine prevents people from computing probabilities and other mathematical indicators. In this article, I argue that there is no rational justification for this secrecy by giving two reasons, one psychological and the other mathematical. For the latter, I show that mathematics provides us with some statistical methods of retrieving the missing data, which are essential for the numerical probability computations in slots. The slots case raises the problem of the exposure of the parametric configuration and mathematical facts of any game of chance as an ethical obligation.
Action consequences guide the use of visual working memory
Authors: Sahakian Andre , Gayet Surya , Paffen Chris , van der Stigchel Stefan
Published: May 2023

Visual working memory (VWM) is a store for temporary maintenance of visual information. It is often disregarded, though, that information is typically stored to enable actions. Therefore, the context of these actions is of great importance for how VWM is used. Here, we questioned whether the severity of the consequence of an action might affect how well information is memorized, and how cautiously it is utilized. We employed an (online) copying task, in which participants reproduced an example display comprised of six items in a grid, using a pool of items. Crucially, we manipulated the severity of penalties: participants had to wait 5 (high) or 0.5 (low error cost) seconds after an error. Additionally, we manipulated the accessibility of task-relevant information (a well-studied manipulation in this paradigm): participants had to wait 5 (high) or 0.5 (low sampling cost) seconds to inspect the example. Our results show that with higher error cost the number of inspections remained comparable, but the number of errors decreased. Furthermore, they show that with higher sampling cost the number of inspections halved, and the number of errors increased. Thus, more severe action consequences increase the reluctance to act on uncertain information in VWM, but do not lead to more attempts to store information in VWM. We conclude that, in contrast to the effect of the accessibility of information, action consequences do not affect how well information is memorized, but affect how cautiously this stored information is utilized.
Evidence for an emotional adaptive function of dreams: a cross-cultural study
Authors: Samson David , CLERGET Alice , Abbas Noor , Senese Jeffrey , Sarma Mallika , Lew-Levy Sheina , Mabulla Ibrahim A. , Mabulla Audax , Miegakanda Valchy , Borghese Francesca , Henckaerts Pauline , Schwartz Sophie , Sterpenich Virginie , Gettler Lee , Boyette Adam H. , Crittenden Alyssa N. , Perogamvros Lampros
Published: May 2023

The function of dreams is a longstanding scientific research question. Simulation theories of dream function, which are based on the premise that dreams represent evolutionary past selective pressures and fitness improvement through modified states of consciousness, have yet to be tested in cross-cultural populations that include small-scale forager societies. Here, we analyze dream content with cross-cultural comparisons between the BaYaka and Hadza foraging groups and Global North populations, to test the hypothesis that dreams in forager groups serve a more effective emotion regulation function due to their strong social norms and high interpersonal support. Using a linear mixed effects model we analyzed 896 dreams from 235 individuals across these populations, recorded using sleep diaries and the Most Recent Dream survey method. Dream texts were processed into four super-categories psychosocial constructs using the LIWC-22 dictionary. The BaYaka displayed greater community-oriented dream content. Both the BaYaka and Hadza exhibited heightened threat dream content, while, at the same time, the Hadza demonstrated low negative emotions in their dreams. The Global North Nightmare Disorder group had increased negative emotion content, and the Canadian student sample during the COVID-19 pandemic displayed the highest anxiety dream content. In conclusion, this study supports the notion that dreams in non-clinical populations can effectively regulate emotions by linking potential threats with non-fearful contexts, reducing anxiety and negative emotions through emotional release or catharsis. Overall, this work contributes to our understanding of the evolutionary significance of this altered state of consciousness.
Pubertal Effects on Executive Functioning Among Autistic and Non-Autistic Youth: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Clawson Ann , Phan Jenny Mai , Baldwin Scott , Wallace Gregory , Persky Rebecca , Kenworthy Lauren , Khuu Alexis , Jack Allison , Webb Sara Jane , Pelphrey Kevin Archer , Strang John
Published: May 2023

Investigating the role of puberty on executive function (EF) development is important for understanding how maturation and its related changes can impact neural systems underlying EF in autistic (AT) adolescents. Studies document chronological age-related differences in EF among AT youth, but the impact of puberty is understudied. We examined the role of cross-sectional pubertal status (Pubertal Development Scale adrenal and gonadal indices), autism status, and assigned sex at birth on parent-reported EF (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function: inhibition, shift, working memory) in AT and non-autistic (NA) youth. We hypothesized AT youth, particularly females, would show more EF problems in late puberty relative to NA youth. AT males and females and NA females in late puberty had fewer shift problems relative to pre-pubertal youth, whereas NA males in late puberty had more shift problems relative to pre-pubertal NA males. There were no significant assigned sex or puberty differences in working memory for adrenal development and in any EF domain for gonadal development. Findings suggest adrenal puberty contributes to flexibility and may promote certain EF domains in AT youth. Longitudinal research using diverse measures of puberty and EF is needed to clarify findings.
Historical narratives about the COVID-19 pandemic are motivationally biased
Authors: Sprengholz Philipp , Henkel Luca , Böhm Robert , Betsch Cornelia
Published: May 2023

How people recall the SARS-CoV2 pandemic is likely to prove crucial in future societal debates on pandemic preparedness and appropriate political action. Beyond simple forgetting, previous research suggests that recall may be distorted by strong motivations and anchoring perceptions on the current situation. Here, based on four studies across 11 countries (total N = 10,776), we show that recall of perceived risk, trust in institutions and protective behaviours depended strongly on current evaluations. While both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals were affected by this bias, people who identified strongly with their vaccination status—whether vaccinated or unvaccinated—tended to exhibit greater and, importantly, opposite distortions of recall. Biased recall was not reduced by providing information about common recall errors or small monetary incentives for accurate recall, but partially by high incentives. Thus, it seems that motivation and identity influence the direction in which the recall of the past is distorted. Biased recall was further related to the evaluation of past political action and future behavioural intent, including adhering to regulations during a future pandemic or punishing politicians and scientists. Taken together, the findings indicate that historical narratives about the COVID-19 pandemic are motivationally biased, sustain societal polarization and affect preparation for future pandemics. Consequently, future measures must look beyond immediate public health implications to the longer-term consequences for societal cohesion and trust.
Mathematician's call for interdisciplinary research effort
Authors: Barboianu Catalin
Published: May 2023

The article addresses the necessity of increasing the role of mathematics in the psychological intervention in problem gambling, including cognitive therapies. It also calls for interdisciplinary research with the direct contribution of mathematics. The current contributions and limitations of the role of mathematics are analysed with an eye toward the professional profiles of the researchers. An enhanced collaboration between these two disciplines is suggested and predicted.
Creating Online Indigenous Language Courses as Decolonizing Praxis
Authors: Chew Kari A.B. , Child Sara , Dormer Jackie , Little Alexa , Sammons Olivia , Souter Heather
Published: May 2023

This article shares a participatory action research project about the use of technology, specifically online Indigenous language courses, to learn and teach Indigenous languages. The research collaborators are the NEȾOLṈEW̱ “one mind, one people” Partnership, 7000 Languages, and two Indigenous Partners who have created courses with 7000 Languages: the Hase’ Language Revitalization Society and the Prairies to Woodlands Indigenous Language Revitalization Circle (P2WILRC). Together we consider (a) how Indigenous Nations and organizations create and implement online courses for their languages and (b) what community-led interventions could make these efforts more effective. We position our work together as decolonizing and transformative praxis toward the continuance of Kwak̓wala, Michif, and other Indigenous languages.
Evil Eye in Christian Orthodox Society
Authors: Souvlakis Nikolaos
Published: May 2023

Evil eye is a phenomenon observed globally and has to do with the misfortune and calamities that we can cause to someone else out of jealousy of their possessions. The book engages with evil eye beliefs in Corfu and investigates the Christian Orthodox influences on the phenomenon and how it affects individuals’ reactions to it. Developing an interdisciplinary dialogue, it offers a fresh view of evil eye as a facilitator of wellbeing rather than a generator of calamities.
Redeeming Lady Macbeth
Authors: Bernabeu Marta
Published: May 2023

Justin Kurzel's Macbeth (2015) reflects the religious intertextuality that permeates cultural debates about gender underlying Shakespeare's text. The aim of this article is to determine the extent to which Kurzel's cinematic text challenges or conforms to medieval and early modern gender construals in its attempt to allegedly rewrite and redeem Lady Macbeth by articulating hegemonic Christian and Pagan discourses on womanhood, femininity and (dis)embodiment. In this context, Julian of Norwich's theology, especially her conception of ‘divine motherhood’ and sin, is key to assess the film's concern with atoning Lady Macbeth for her transgressions through its depiction of her haunting motherhood, which is presented as the origin of her grief and guilt as well as her road to penitence and redemption.
Is there an ideal surgical treatment option for adult distal humerus complex fractures?
Authors: UYAR Amet Çağrı , KOCHAİ Alauddin , UYSAL Mustafa , AKAR Abdülhalim , ÖZDEMİR Uğur
Published: May 2023

Objective: The aim of this study is to define the ideal surgical treatment option for distal humerus fractures by comparing different surgical techniques.

Material and methods: Seventy-one patients with distal humerus diaphysis fractures who were treated between 2015 and 2020 were retrospectively investigated,. The patients were operated on with the posterior approach of open reduction and plate-screw osteosynthesis (Group A), plated with the minimal invasive technique (Group B), operated on using the lateral approach (Group C) and treated with an external fixator (Group D). Age, gender, mechanism of fracture, fracture type and AO class, applied surgical method, additional injuries, duration of operation, amount of bleeding, amount of fluoroscopy used, length of hospital stay, radiological angular values, union time, complications, and clinical examination findings of the patients were examined retrospectively and the differences between the mentioned surgical methods were investigated.

Results: Blood loss was significantly less in Groups C and D (p
Implementasi Kompres Hangat pada Pasien Anak DHF (Dengue Haemorhagic Fever) dengan Hipertermi di Ruang Flamboyan RSUD Batang
Authors: Hapsari Lutfiana Inda , Martyastuti Nonik Eka , Lestyaningsih Erwin
Published: May 2023

Latar belakang : Dengue Haemoragic Fever (DHF) atau yang biasa disebut dengan penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan karena infeksi virus dengue yang ditularkan melalui gigitan nyamuk Aedes aegepty yang dapat memicu terjadinya demam atau hipertermi (Nuryanti, dkk. 2022). Menurut WHO pada tahun 2019 jumlah kasus Dengu fever dilaporakan sebanyak 5,2 juta kasus. Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) di Indonesia hingga Juli 2019 mencapai 71.633 kasus dan 541 diantaranya meninggal dunia (Kemenkes,2020). Di Jawa Tengah, Pada tahun 2019 Kasus DBD tecatat sebanyak 2.846 kasus (Dinkes Jateng Prov, 2019). Sedangkan  di kabupaten Batang kasus DBD awal pada Juni 2022 sebanyak 8 kasus dengan korban meninggal dunia sebanyak tiga orang. sebanyak (Dinkes Batang, 2022). Tujuan : Mampu menerapkan implementasi kompres hangat pada pasien anak dengan Dengue Haemoragic Fever (DHF) secara komprehensif. Metode : Metode yang digunakan dalam studi kasus ini adalah metode dekriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus melalui pemberian asuhan keperawatan. Hasil : Setelah dilakukan implementasi kompres hangat pada pasien anak hipertermi dengan DHF selama 3x24 jam masalah hipertermi dapat teratasi. Simpulan : Kompres hangat dapat menrurunkan hipertermi pada anak dengan DHF.
Comparative Study of Allopurinol and Uralyt-4 in patients with Hyperuricemia in Diyala Governorate.
Authors: Hussein Zuhir M. , Hussein Areej A. , Hussein Qutaybaa G.
Published: May 2023

Background: Hyperuricemia represents a major public health problem; approximately most population has hyperuricemia, serum uric acid ≥6.5 mg/dL in women and ≥7.0 mg/dL in men.Allopurinol has been approved for the treatment of hyperuricemia patients. Epidemiological and experimental studies suggest a linkage between hyperuricemia and type of treatment.Objective: To assess the effect of allopurinol and uralyt- 4 and mixture of two drugs (allopurinol and uralyt-4) in hyperuricemia patientsMethods: A total of 60 serum patients with history of hyperuricemia, obtained from Baladrus Hospital in Diyala governorate, were included in this study. In addition, ten normal uric acid level persons used as control group. Serum used for uric acid. We used two type of treatment to compare the effective of each one to treat patients with hyperuricemia, patients were divided into three groups first one treated with allopurinol at 300mg/day, second group treated with uralyt-4 at 10 mg/day for three time daily while the third group treated with mixture of allopurinol and uralyt-4. Level of uric acid measured after 4 weeks and 8 weeks by enzymatic colorimetric methodResults: The present study, patients had a mean age of 44.5  0.12 years, significant differences noticed between three age groups. The percentage of males equal to females. Urate concentration was more likely to be lower in patients receiving mixture of allopurinol and uralyt-4 comparing with patients receiving single drug such as allopurinol or uralyt-4. But statistical significant differences were not found among them.Conclusion: allopurinol was effective in reducing serum urate in hyperuricemic patients with gout but combination 0f Uralyt-4 (10 mg/d) allopurinol were more efficacious compared with allopurinol (300 mg/d). The doses of allopurinol to which Uralyt-4 has been compared, although commonly prescribed, are low in the range of approved doses of allopurinol. The tolerability of Uralyt-4 for the treatment of hyperuricemia is similar to that of allopurinol.
Psychological Problems of Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Baghdad City.
Authors: Kareem Bayda'a A.
Published: May 2023

Background: Patients with an Implantable Cardiovertor Defibrillation (ICD) describe psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and stress. To achieve the full benefits of the device, patient must maintain their psychological status within good levels.Objectives: The major objectives of this study were to determine the main psychological problems in adult patients with an ICD and to find out the relationship between Psychological problems in patients with ICD and some demographic characteristics of patients with ICD.Patients and Methods: A Descriptive analytical study was carried out from January 25, 2011 to March 20, 2012 in order to determine Psychological problems of patients with ICD. The sample was selected by A purposive (non-probability) sampling of (100) patients raising ICD during routine checking or programming the device in outpatient at Ibn Abitar Hospital. Data was collected through the use of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) after doing some modifications and the process of the self- administrative report for each patient as a mean of data collection. The questionnaire was constructed by the researcher to achieve the objectives of the study, which consisted of two parts; the first part is concerned with the demographic characteristics of the patients; the second part consists of three domain describe the psychological problems and contain42- item measure of depression, anxiety and stress.Results: Results of the study indicate that (80%) of the sample are male at age group (40-49) years old, (53.3%) were married, (62 %) are at Bachelor Degree, (39. %) experience with ICD since 6-12 months, (42 %) employee, (7o%) take about (1-5) discharge per last 6 months. Psychological problems (depression, anxiety, and stress) among ICD patients at high levels, and the highest one was stress at MS (3.00) and SD (0.48), and there were significant relationships between depression and gender, educational level, and since ICD implantation at p-value (0.030, 0.011, and 0.037). There were significant relationships between anxiety and age, marital status, educational level, since ICD implantation at p-value (0.008, 0.025,0 .000, 0.007). There were significant relationships between Stress and age, gender, occupations, since ICD implantation at p-value (0.001, 0.000,0 .002, 0.053).Conclusions: An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator patients experience high levels of psychological problems, patients worry about the devices malfunctioning, a afraid from the ICD shocks, They should be granted psychological support from health professionals who are familiar with the specific problems of ICD recipients. As well as psychological interventions is important role of nurse for those patients with ICD.
Factors that predict mortality rate in biliary atresia
Authors: Al-Kawaz Shatha A.
Published: May 2023

Fac Med Baghdad
2014; Vol.56, No.2
Received: Feb. 2014
Accepted March. 2014
 

Background: B.A is a relatively rare obstructive condition of the bile ducts causing neonatal jaundice. The etiology is unknown but is the result of a progressive obliterative process of variable extent.  If not treated, B.A is fatal within the first 2 years of life.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze & discuss the impact of many patients' factors on short-term outcome of patients with B.A who underwent Kasai operation in our department.
Methods:  A prospective study on 34 patients with B.A surgically managed at pediatric surgical department /Medical City during the period Nov. 2006 to Sept. 2013. The patients were followed-up for 2-3 months and the outcome were evaluated by morbidity and mortality rates according to different patients' parameters (preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative factors) .
Results: the mean age of the infants was (61.6 ± 8.1) days with a female to male ratio of 1.27:1. All the patients had type ш biliary atresia. Infants with body weight < 3.5 kg were about 10 folds more likely to die than those with body weight > 3.5 kg. Infants who passed greenish bowel motion at the 4th – 5th postoperative day were about 6 folds more likely to die p.value= 0.026. Infants with postoperative anastomotic leak were about 7 folds more likely to die than those with no leak p.value = 0.013. Strong highly significant correlation had been found among high death rate and reoperation rate (r = 0.78 and p < 0.001). of the thirty four infants, 24 (70.6%) survived, unfortunately, 10 infants (29.4%) died. the ratio of death to survive was 0.4: 1.
Conclusions: the survival with native liver following drainage surgery for biliary atresia in our center, compared favorably with other international figures. Body weight, significant impaired liver function, severe associated anomalies, anastomotic leak and re-intervention, all, greatly contribute to increase mortality rate of those infants.
Serum Leptin levels in ovarian polycystic disease and its correlation to body weight
Authors: Shalal Maad M. , Miran Najmah M. , Mahddi Zina I.
Published: May 2023

Background: Poly cystic ovary syndrome is a common disorder in women of  reproductive  age,  it  is associated  with  disturbance of  reproductive, endocrine  and  metabolic  functions. The pathophysiology of PCOS appears to be multifactorial and polygenic. Leptin seems to play an important role in pathophysiology of PCOS especially in women with BMI ≥25kg/m2.  

J Fac Med Baghdad
2014; Vol.56, No .2
Received Sept .2013
Accepted April. 2014

Objectives:  To assess leptin level in both PCOS and healthy women and explore the relation to their body weight and body mass index.
Patient and Methods: A total of 120 women were enrolled in this study, 60 women (50%) had PCOS (study group) and the reminder 60 women (50%) were healthy women and considered as control group. BMI was calculated first. Both groups were further subdivided into two groups; BMI of ≥25kg/m2 and BMI of <25kg/m2. Pelvic U/S scan was done to confirm the diagnosis.
Hormonal profile (FSH, LH, LH/FSH, testosterone, TSH, T4 and prolactin) were measured. RBS was measured. Serum  leptin  level was  measured  in patient  with  PCOS  and  the  control   by  Enzyme  linked immunesorbant  assay (ELISA) test. Correlations between leptin levels and age, Wt, Ht, BMI, and serum hormone levels (FSH, LH, testosterone and prolactin) were studied.               
Results: Mean serum leptin levels were not significantly higher in patients with PCOS compared to the control group (P =0.052). Leptin levels were found to be higher significantly in the overweight subgroups both in patients with PCOS and in the control women. Leptin levels were found to be higher in over weight patients with PCOS compared to over weight control P value =0.0001. Serum  leptin  levels were  significantly correlated  with  BMI  in  both  patient  with  PCOS  and  control  group (r=0.918 and r=0.846)  respectively. Serum  leptin  concentration  had  a positive  correlation  with  serum  LH  concentration  in  PCOS  group (r=0.327). Leptin levels had strong positive correlation with serum LH, FSH, and testosterone in over weight PCOS subgroup women   and (r=0.592, 0.609 and 0.604) respectively. 
Conclusion: Leptin levels are higher in patient with PCOS compared to control groups. Leptin levels were correlated with the amount of fatty tissue not only in PCOS group but also in healthy women. Leptin play an important role in pathophysiology of PCOS of women with BMI ≥25 kg/m2.
Finsler non–connectivity to Clifton–Pohl Torus for Geodesic Completeness
Authors: Bhattacharjee Deep
Published: May 2023

Here I will use the Hopf–Rinow Theorem to check the difference in geodesic completeness and non–geodesic completeness for Finsler Manifold and Clifton–Pohl Torus.
Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use Among Migrant Female Head Porters in the Kumasi Metropolis
Authors: Dassah Cornelius , Tuolong Justine Guguneni
Published: May 2023

Despite the widespread use of modern contraceptives globally, literature on contraceptive utilization among underserved populations like migrant female head porters is relatively scarce. The factors affecting modern contraceptive use among migrant female head porters remain largely unexplored. The study examined proximate determinants of modern contraceptive use among migrant female head porters in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design to assess contraceptive use among female migrant head porters in Kumasi, Ghana. The study involved two hundred (200) migrant female head porters who were conveniently sampled for the survey. Data were entered into SPSS Version 16 and analyzed using Multivariate Logistic Regression Model.The study found ethnicity (AOR=7.250; CI=1.567-33.541), National Health Insurance subscription (AOR =0.395; CI=0.178-0.878), knowledge of HIV status (AOR =1.034; CI=0.428-2.500) and having multiple sexual partners (AOR =0.450; CI=0.060-3.377) to be associated with contraceptive use among the female migrant head porters. Findings have policy implications for improving contraceptive uptake among migrant female head porters. The study recommends that government scales up efforts towards regular testing for HIV/AIDS among head porters, free subscription to the National Health Insurance Scheme, and promoting the use of contraceptives to reduce vulnerability to sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies among the female migrant head porters.
A védelmi ipar és a nemzetbiztonság kapcsolata az aktuális 21. századi környezetben
Authors: Budavári Krisztina
Published: May 2023

A globális biztonsági, gazdasági és technológiai környezetben zajló folyamatok következtében, számos hatás eredőjeként az országok védelmi ipari bázisai jelentősen felértékelődtek a 2010-es évektől kezdődően. Ugyanezek a hatások a nemzetbiztonsági rendszereket is széleskörűen és mélyen érintik. A védelmi ipar stratégiai iparág jellegéből adódóan komplex kapcsolatban áll az állam működésével és a nemzetbiztonsággal is. Így az országok biztonsága szempontjából jelentős szerepe van a nemzetbiztonsági rendszerek hatékony és eredményes működésének a védelmi ipari bázisokhoz kapcsolódó kihívások, kockázatok és fenyegetések kezelésében, amelyek azonban a folyamatosan romló globális biztonsági környezetben és exponenciális technológiai fejlődés mellett egyre sokrétűbbek, változók és egyre nehezebben előrejelezhetők.
Lowering Blood Pressure Through Family Assistance on the Implementation of Self-Management of Hypertension Elderly
Authors: Rasmawati Rasmawati , Sutria Eny , Ilmi Ani Auli , Rasdiyanah Rasdiyanah , Fitriani Aidah , Ridwan Muhammad Saleh
Published: May 2023

Hypertension is one health problem that continues to increase in the elderly age group. The increasing prevalence of hypertension from year to year requires treatment efforts, one of which is through hypertension care management. Treatment of hypertension by the family involves knowledge and skills, so there is a need for assistance from health workers to caregivers who care for the elderly with hypertension. This study aimed to provide an understanding of the family and direct application to care for the elderly with hypertension. The research is a case study involving six families and elderly clients with hypertension. Respondents are elderly who have hypertension and still live with their families as caregivers. Interventions are carried out in the form of assistance to families in implementing control of taking hypertension medication, stress management, physical exercise, and regulation of eating patterns. Results: all of the elderly experienced a decrease in blood pressure on the 3rd weekend. Family assistance in the implementation of self-management of the elderly effectively reduced the blood pressure of the hypertensive elderly. Health center staff are expected to be able to increase motivation and family participation in assisting the elderly with hypertension.
Pengetahuan dan Tindakan Ibu tentang Penatalaksanaan Kejang Demam pada Anak
Authors: Paizer Dindi , Yanti Lindesi
Published: May 2023

Ketidaktahuan orang tua mengenai kejang demam pada balita mengakibatkan kepanikan pada orang tua dan berisiko mengambil langkah yang salah dan berbahaya, untuk dapat memprediksi resiko kejang demam pada anak pengetahuan dan tindakan ibu pada saat anak kejang adalah faktor utama. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan dan tindakan ibu tentang penatalaksanaan kejang demam pada anak didesa Burai diwilayah pukesmas Tanjung Batu kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif, deskriptif, yang dilakukan pada bulan Januari sampai Februari 2022 menggunakan kuesioner. Adapun hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan Sebagian besar responden memiliki pengetahuan cukup 83.3% dan tindakan responden kategori cukup 84.2%, kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah tingkat pengetahuan dan tindakan ibu tentang penatalaksanaan kejang demam adalah cukup.
Penggunaan Sauna Portable dengan atau Tanpa Musik untuk Terapi Postpartum Blues pada Ibu Nifas
Authors: Apriyani Titin
Published: May 2023

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Analisis Kejadian Hipertensi pada Lansia
Authors: Berta Afriani  , Rini Camelia  , Willy Astriana
Published: May 2023

Hipertensi merupakan terjadinya kenaikan tekanan darah melebihi batasan wajar yang berakibat pada munculnya hipertensi. Hipertansi sendiri sudah menjadi masalah dunia termasuk Indonesia.Perilaku pola makan, sikap dan pengetahuan dapat mempengaruhi terjadinya hipertensi. Kebiasaan mengkonsumsi  makanan yang kurang sehat pada sumber santapan yang memiliki kalium sehingga menimbulkan jumlah natrium menumpuk.Style hidup lanjut usia yang tidak sehat menyebabkan terbentuknya aspek efek hipertensi semacam kegiatan raga serta tekanan pikiran. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, sikap, dan pola makan dengan kejadian hipertensi. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analitik pendeketaan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh lansia. Tehnik sampling menggunakan accidental sampling dan didapatkan sebanyak 36 responden. Hasil uji statistic untuk pengetahuan didapatkan nilai p value 0.000, sikap pvalue 0.002, dan pola makan pvalue 0.005. Kesimpulannya ada hubungan pengetahuan, sikap,dan pola makan dengan kejadian hipertensi pada lansia.
ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА ТЕОДИЦЕЇ У ПОГЛЯДАХ Я. БЕМЕ ТА Г. В. ЛЕЙБНІЦА: СОЦІОКУЛЬТУРНИЙ АНАЛІЗ
Authors: ВОЗНЯК Сергій , СИЧЕВСЬКА-ВОЗНЯК Олена
Published: May 2023

Аналізується генезис проблеми теодицеї у соціокультурній традиції пізнього середньовіччя та Нового часу крізь призму розуміння сенсу існування людини, природи зла і добра, справедливості та доброчинності. Простежено становлення етико-світоглядної проблематики у поглядах Я. Беме та Г. Лейбніца. Зазначено, що тема теодицеї має багатовікову історію в європейській культурі, наявна майже у всіх релігійних системах. Вперше вона виникає у вигляді запитання щодо втручання вищої сили у справедливий розподіл благ та покарань. Мета статті – здійснити соціокультурний аналіз теоретико-методологічного підґрунтя проблематики добра і зла у філософських поглядах Я Беме та Г. В. Лейбніца на основі філософсько-герменевтичного та культурологічного підходів. Наукова новизна. У статті здійснюється соціокультурний аналіз проблеми теодицеї (боговиправдання) крізь призму історії інтелектуальної культури Європи пізнього середньовіччя та Нового часу. Обґрунтовано плідний доробок Я. Беме та Г. Лейбніца у розробку проблеми теодицеї, зазначено постановку як містичного, так і раціоналістичного спрямувань розгляду кола питань, які торкаються природи світового та людського зла. У висновку зазначається, що соціокультурний аналіз проблеми теодицеї (боговиправдання) крізь призму історії інтелектуальної культури Європи пізнього середньовіччя та Нового часу дозволяє обґрунтувати плідний доробок Я. Беме та Г. Лейбніца у розробку проблеми теодицеї, постановку як містичного, так і раціоналістичного спрямувань розгляду кола питань, які торкаються природи світового та людського зла, Божественної справедливості та виходять на плідну ниву сенсожиттєвої проблематики, котра увійшла в серцевину філософування ХХІ ст. Подальша розробка проблеми теодицеї та кола пов’язаних з нею питань стосується німецької класичної філософії та різних варіантів екзистенційної і персоналістичної філософії ХІХ–ХХ ст., які стануть темою наступних наукових розвідок.
Recent Progress on Urinary Exosomal miRNAs in Bladder Cancer
Authors: Dong Mohan , Zhou Kaiyuan
Published: May 2023

Bladder cancer (Bca) is one of the most common tumors in the urinary system. Cystoscopy biopsy is a gold standard for diagnosis of Bca in the clinic. However, cystoscopy biopsy is invasive, costly and invasive process causing pain in the patients. Because the Bca cells are closely in contact with urine, and the exosomes of the Bca can pass through the base membrane and transport the microRNA (miRNAs) to the urine, so the detection of the exosome-derived miRNAs in the urine is expected to be a new non-invasive method for diagnostics of Bca. Recently, liquid biopsy for miRNAs in urine is the recent research hotspot. In this review, we mainly introduce the feasibility of the application of the miRNAs from exosome to Bca, and its feasibility to detect Bca.
PASAJES Y PAISAJES
Authors: Correa Jaime
Published: May 2023

En Pasajes y paisajes, Jaime Correa Lapuente reúne el erotismo y la poesía: el primero es una metáfora de la sexualidad; la segunda, una erotización del lenguaje. Dentro de sus versos muestra la gran unión que hubo dentro de su familia y la honra que le tuvo a sus ancestros; es un poeta que le canta a los amigos, a los ayeres, a la soledad, a las preguntas y las dudas que surgen en la vida y en la muerte. Jaime muestra en su poemario al ser humano en sus pensamientos y en sus quehaceres, así como los enigmas que la vida nos presenta y que dan lugar a las preguntas que cualquiera nos hacemos.