bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pre-operative management of a patient with tubo-ovarian abscess and diabetic ketoacidosis
Authors: Julhijrianto Yusuf , Novida Hermina
Published: March 2024

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious consequence of uncontrolled diabetes, especially in patients complicated by certain infections. Patients with DKA often require surgery; however, at the same time are more vulnerable to unintended postoperative complications. Therefore, proper pre-operative management in these patients is prominent. This study aimed to summarize pre-operative management of a patient with DKA and tubo-ovarian abscess.
Case Presentation: A 45-year-old female was referred to Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya with a chief complaint of fever, right abdominal pain, and white vaginal discharge. The patient had a history of uncontrolled DM since 2014. Ultrasonography examination revealed the presence of a hyperechoic mass in the uterine fundus (size: 6,39 x 7,36 cm). Initial laboratory examination indicated leukocytosis, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, proteinuria, and ketoacidosis condition. The patient was diagnosed with DKA, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), tubo-ovarian abscess. Before undergoing surgery to remove the abscess, the patient received fluid therapy (NaCl 0,9%); insulin therapy (rapid-acting insulin 2x4 IU intravenous (IV), bicarbonate 100 mEq in 400 mL normal saline/24 hours IV, and rapid-acting insulin pump 1 IU/hour); diet therapy, and antibiotic therapy (ampicillin 1 gr every 6 hours IV, gentamycin 240 mg every 24 hours IV, and metronidazole 500 mg every 8 hours IV). Regular examination was performed, which included the evaluation of random blood glucose (RBG) every 3 hours, serum electrolytes every 24 hours, repeat blood gas analysis every 24 hours, blood culture, and vaginal swabs.
Conclusion: Euglycemia is the main goal of perioperative treatment in order to enhance postoperative results. Careful blood glucose management should be performed before surgery to decrease patients' morbidity and mortality. It must also be highlighted that regular patient monitoring through clinical and laboratory markers is essential to treat DKA successfully.
Intracranial Ewing sarcoma with obstructive hydrocephalus in pediatric patient: a rare case report
Authors: Prasetya Galan Budi , Parenrengi Muhammad Arifin , Suryaningtyas Wihasto
Published: March 2024

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/b4jB7Jos8tw
 
Background: Ewing’s sarcoma is the second most common primary bone tumor presenting in childhood and adolescence. Ewing's sarcoma of the skull bones is an unusual occurrence (6 to 9% of all Ewing’s. sarcoma cases). Here, we present a rare case of Ewing's sarcoma involving the central nervous system (CNS) in a 13-month-old child and share our experience with its management.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 13-month-old girl with a chief complaint of gradually progressive head size. There is a history of seizures once a week before admission. The head CT scan with contrast administration revealed non-communicating hydrocephalus with bone defect in the occipital region and an intraaxial tumor of the posterior fossa due to Ewing’s sarcoma.
Conclusion: Primary cranial Ewing's sarcoma of the cranium is a rare occurrence; its extension to intraparenchymal is even rare. This diagnosis can be considered in the differential diagnosis in children with a tumor involving the skull with destruction of the bone.
Diagnostic value of immature platelet fraction for detecting production disorders in thrombocytopenia
Authors: Adnyana I Wayan Losen , Rena Ni Made Renny Anggreni , Chrismayana Nyoman Martha , Putu Gizha Satria Gautama
Published: March 2024

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/FrXavnzSY3Q
 
Introduction: Impaired platelet production is one of the causes of thrombocytopenia. Immature platelet fraction (IPF) shows the proportion of young platelets in peripheral blood. A decrease in the number of young platelets reflects a decrease in the thrombopoiesis process. This suggests that young platelets can be a marker for measuring megakaryopoiesis activity. This study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of IPF.
Methods: The sample will be divided into two groups; groups suspected of production disturbances and groups not suspected of production disturbances. In the group with suspected production disorders, bone marrow aspiration (BMA) will be carried out to determine a definitive diagnosis. Meanwhile, in the group not suspected of production disruption, bias work-up will be carried out. After that, descriptive statistical analysis, ROC analysis and diagnostic tests will be carried out.
Result: This study used 81 cases of thrombocytopenia with a proportion of 49 (60.5%) in the production disorder group and 32 (39.5%) in the non-production disorder group. The IPF% value in the production disruption group is significantly lower than the non-production disruption group 3.1% (0.3-21.4) vs 13% (2.0-49.2) p value <0.001. The results of calculations using ROC analysis in this study showed an AUC of 0.917 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.853-0.981, p<0.001). The results of the analysis set a cut-off value of 7.5% at sensitivity 83.7%, specificity 84.4%, PPV 89.1%, NPV 77.1%, LR+ 5.53, LR- 0.19, prevalence 60.4%, and 83.9% accuracy.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that IPF% AUC was 0.917, indicating that IPF% was very good for distinguishing production disorders from theombocytopenia with an accuracy of 83.9%.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) closure concomitant With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): a rare case
Authors: Faruq Firman Al , Soebroto Heroe , Pribadi Oky Revianto Sediono
Published: March 2024

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/LZnyDExOr9w
 
Background: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital cardiac anomaly in children and the second most common in adults. It often coexists with other cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and heart failure. This presents unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
Case Presentation: We present the case of a 46-year-old woman with a previously undiagnosed VSD complicated by a ventricular septal rupture and prior myocardial infarction. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and VSD repair were performed. Unexpectedly, the VSD turned out to be an atrial septal defect (ASD) of the muscular type. The repair was successful using mattress sutures and a 0.6mm PTFE patch. Two-coronary-artery bypass was also performed. The patient's recovery was uneventful, with no residual VSD.
Conclusions: Discovering a large, asymptomatic VSD in an elderly patient is uncommon. Simultaneous repair of VSD and CAD yields favorable surgical outcomes, highlighting the importance of thorough preoperative evaluation in such cases.
Pigmented basal cell carcinoma in an old man treated with surgical excision and flap reconstruction: a case report
Authors: Huda Berliana Kurniawati Nur , Rahmadewi  , Listiawan Muhammad Yulianto , Kusumaputra Bagus Haryo , Citrashanty Irmadita , Sari Maylita , Indrawati Ditya , Yunita Ira
Published: March 2024

Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) stands as the prevailing form of malignancy, and its prevalence is on the rise. While BCC carries a minimal risk of mortality, it can induce notable morbidity, chiefly due to localized damage. The incidence of BCC increases significantly after the age of 40 years, especially in women who are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. There are a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments for BCC. In general, surgical methods are used more frequently because of their higher cure rates. We are reporting a case of pigmented basal cell carcinoma in an old Asian man who was treated with surgical excision with wound reconstruction using flap surgery. 
Case Report: A 70-year-old man sought consultation at the Dermatology and Venereology outpatient clinic of Dr. Soetomo Regional Public Hospital. His main complaint was a wound on his forehead from two years ago. Initially, it appeared as a small lump with skin color. Over time, the lump got bigger and then turned into a wound that got wider. He also felt pain and itchy on the wound. For the past year, the wound had become easily bleeding. Dermatological examination revealed an ulcer with a clean base, not sharply marginated, asymmetry, and a size of 1,8 x 1,6 cm, with a rolled-up margin and an elevated edge. There was a translucent hyperpigmented nodule on the edges and a sign of bleeding in the center of the ulcer. A dermoscopy examination showed a blue-gray ovoid nest, shiny white structureless area, arborizing vessels, and ulceration. Histopathological results from both biopsies showed the proliferation of anaplastic basal cells was a monotonous rounded nucleus, coarse chromatin, several prominent nuclei, and narrow cytoplasm to moderately that partially contained melanin. The patient was diagnosed with Pigmented BCC. The treatment plan was to use surgical excision with advancement flap reconstruction. Postoperative lesions showed improvement and healed after three weeks post-surgery.
Conclusion: The management of BCC is determined based on the anatomical location and histological features. Widely used therapeutic approaches such as standard excision surgery or other invasive methods are significant therapeutic options.
Factors affecting the outcome of liver trauma patients with non-operative management in the high care unit of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Indonesia
Authors: Astranto Dyandri Yogi , Danardono Edwin , Ali Iskandar
Published: March 2024

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/V8nNXYUrFEY
 
Background: The liver is the organ that experiences the most trauma when abdominal trauma occurs. Nonoperative management is the primary choice in patients with hepatic trauma with stable hemodynamics and no signs of peritonitis. Various factors that can affect outcomes
Methods: This study is a cross-sectional design using medical record data. The study sample was all patients with liver trauma with nonoperative management who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria.  The outcomes assessed were mortality and length of patient hospitalization. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 for Windows.
Results: Over 2 years, 42 patients with liver trauma were treated for nonoperative management. Most patients were male (76.2%) with the age of < 30 years (54.8%). Motorcycle accidents were the most common mechanism (83.3%), with most experiencing grade 4 liver trauma (33.3%). Of the 42 patients, 36 patients (85.7%) were accompanied by trauma to other organs. One mortality was obtained from a total of 42 patients aged ≥ 60 years, grade 5, and accompanied by comorbidities. There was a significant association between age, liver rupture grade, and comorbidity injuries and mortality in patients (p = 0.001; p = 0.01; p = 0.0001).  From the outcome of the length of hospitalization, there is a relationship that tends to be significant between the presence of comorbidity trauma and the length of hospitalization (p = 0.061)
Conclusion: Mortality in liver trauma patients with nonoperative management was influenced by age, liver rupture grade, and accompanying injuries. Meanwhile, the length of hospitalization is only affected by comorbidities.
Bleeding time and clotting time post-extraction Rattus norvegicus tooth treated with ethanol extract gel from Terminalia cattapa L. leaves
Authors: Sirat Ni Made , Senjaya Asep Arifin , Rusminingsih Ni Ketut , Sali I Wayan
Published: March 2024

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/iJSDiYl-BmA
 
Introduction: Post-extraction bleeding is a complication that is often encountered in dental practice. A decrease in the number of platelets will increase the risk of bleeding. If left untreated, complications can range from hematoma to severe blood loss. The use of medicinal plants is common in traditional medicine throughout the world. Flavonoids and tannins are the main compounds that play a role in the blood clotting process. The ethanol extract of Terminalia catappa L. leaves contains: saponins, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and phenols. This research aims to determine bleeding time and clotting time after tooth extraction. White mice were given ethanol extract gel from Terminalia cattapa L. leaves.
Method: Study design using randomized with post-test only control group design, in vivo. A population of 35 male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) of the Wistar strain, were grouped randomly into 7 groups. The extraction of white rat teeth using artery clamps, measurement of bleeding time and clotting time using three stopwatches, and the results were averaged.
Result: The results of the research showed that the ethanol extract gel of Terminalia cattapa L. leaves had a shorter bleeding time and clotting time than pure gel, after tooth extraction from white rats.
Conclusion: Terminalia catappa L. leaf ethanol extract gels have the ability to shorten bleeding time and clotting time and the best gel concentration is 50%.
Efficacy of combination therapy 5% permethrin cream and precipitated sulfur (ointment 2-4) compared with single therapy of 5% permethrin cream in children
Authors: Frizka Eliza  , Listiawan Muhammad Yulianto , Sawitri  , Prakoeswa Cita Rosita Sigit , Ervianti Evy , Utomo Budi , Damayanti  , Yulianggoro Erik Rizka
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Scabies is a skin infestation with the main pruritus symptom caused by Sarcoptes scabiei. The common complaints are discomfort due to itching and a picture of lesions on the skin in the form of papules, pustules, or vesicles. The study aims to analyze the comparative efficacy of using a combination therapy of 5% permethrin cream and precipitated sulfur (ointment 2-4) compared with single therapy of 5% permethrin cream in pediatric scabies patients at the Outpatient Clinic Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital in the 2019-2020 period.
Methods: This study is an analytical study using a cross-sectional retrospective method, which aims to compare the effectiveness of using a combination of 5% permethrin cream and precipitated sulfur(ointment 2-4) compared to 5% permethrin cream as a single therapy. Study data were processed using SPSS, followed by univariate and bivariate analyses using statistical methods and comparative tests.
Results: This study found 88 new scabies patients, with the number of patients who received permethrin single therapy as many as 43 patients (51.1%), while those who received combination therapy were 45 patients (48.9%). Scabies treatment using combination therapy has better effectiveness than single therapy 5% permethrin cream when seen from the absence of new complaints and improvement of skin lesions after receiving treatment. Analysis of therapy results for the emergence of new complaints with a p-value of 0.010 showed significant results. Analysis of the results of therapy seen in skin lesions improved on single therapy with a p-value of 0.014, indicating significant results.
Conclusion: Significant results were found in the group that received combination therapy treatment seen from the improvement of skin lesions and no new lesions were found, while there were no significant comparison results when seen from complaints of itching
Bistable magnetic nanowires: A new approach to non-volatile memory with single readout and automatic deletion
Authors: Velázquez Galván Yenni G. , Encinas Armando , Martínez-Huerta Juan Manuel , Piraux Luc , Medina Joaquín de la Torre
Published: March 2024

A novel approach for a non-volatile destructive readout memory application using bistable magnetic nanowire arrays is presented. The encoded information is stored as binary 1 and 0 by groups of NWs magnetized in the positive and negative states, respectively. We leverage the naturally occurring switching field distribution of the NW array and a tailored alternating decreasing magnetic field to program remanent magnetic states. To retrieve the information, the measured remagnetization curve exhibits a star-like behavior with jumps and plateaus and its derivative converts this information to a binary-type format. Two encoding and readout schemes are proposed and validated: binary bits and barcodes. For each case, the implementation and optimization procedures are illustrated, along with the required processing to obtain a useful readout signal. This strategy holds potential for non-volatile memory applications in which the stored information is erased during reading and can be reused indefinitely.

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Diego Zancani: How We Fell in Love with Italian Food
Authors: Riley Gillian
Published: March 2024

Diego Zancani: How We Fell in Love with Italian Food: Bodleian Library, 2019: 248pp, hardback, £25.00.
Prospección geofísica y análisis edilicio en el asentamiento de El Carrascal (Cañete La Real, Málaga), presunta sede de Flavia Sabora
Authors: Rondán-Sevilla Isabel-María , Lagóstena-Barrios Lázaro-Gabriel
Published: March 2024

La antigua población de Sabora, mencionada por Plinio, es conocida también a través de un documento epigráfico, remitido a los Saborenses por el emperador Vespasiano (CIL II 1423), que constata la autorización para el traslado de la ciudad, desde su emplazamiento prerromano en altura hacia una ubicación en llanura, más adecuada al desarrollo de las formas cívicas y los patrones urbanísticos romanos. Si la localización del oppidum primigenio en el municipio malagueño de Cañete la Real se sugiere gracias a la toponimia y la arqueología, no ha sido hasta hace muy poco tiempo, gracias a las exploraciones geofísicas, cuando se ha podido avanzar en la identificación del solar y los vestigios del municipio flavio de Sabora, nacido a raíz del beneplácito imperial, con los restos conservados en el yacimiento de El Carrascal. En esta contribución damos a conocer los datos de carácter urbanístico obtenidos sobre el asentamiento por nuestro equipo, mediante el empleo de un georradar multicanal, y ofrecemos una interpretación de los resultados, argumentando sobre el carácter urbano o villático de los vestigios documentados.
Involvement of Young People in Extracurricular Activities in General Education Secondary School – an Opportunity for their Balanced Development
Authors: TŁUCZEK-TADLA EWA
Published: March 2024

The article addresses important issues related to the daily educational experiences of Polish secondary school students. In the first place it focuses on the general concepts conveyed by the title, such as balanced development, extracurricular activities, and volunteering. The theoretical and exploratory purpose as well as practical and implementation related goals have been formulated. The main research problem was defined as follows: What was secondary school students’ involvement in extracurricular activities in school, in the context of their opportunities for balanced development? The study applied a method of diagnostic assessment, a survey technique and a specially designed questionnaire. The survey was conducted in May and June 2022 among 286 secondary school students in the Podkarpackie Region. Majority of the respondents did not engage in extracurricular activities. The students who were involved in some kind of extracurricular activity most often perceived various gains for themselves. The most popular were volunteering projects organised by the school. The students reported that involvement in extracurricular activities most often allowed them to gain knowledge, develop skills and help other people. The gains perceived by the respondents can contribute to their balanced development.
Groundwater potential zoning using Logistics Model Trees based novel ensemble machine learning model
Authors: Tran Xuan Bien , Pham The Trinh , Luu Thuy Duong , Tran Van Phong , Vuong Hong Nhat , Van Le Hiep , Duc Nguyen Dam , Prakash Indra , Pham Thanh Tam , Binh Thai Binh
Published: March 2024

In this work, the main aim is to map the potential zones of groundwater in Central Highlands (Vietnam) using a novel ensemble machine learning model, namely CG-LMT, which is a combination of two advanced techniques, namely Cascade Generalization (CG) and Logistics Model Trees (LMT). For this, a total of 501 wells data and a set of twelve affecting factors were gathered and selected to generate training and testing datasets used for building and validating the model. Validation of the models was implemented utilizing various quantitative indices, including ROC curve. Results of the present study indicated that the novel ensemble model performed well for groundwater potential mapping and modeling (AUC = 0.742), and its predictive capability is even better than a single LMT model (AUC = 0.727). Thus, the CG-LMT is a promising tool for accurately predicting potential groundwater areas. In addition, the potential map of groundwater generated from the CG-LMT model is a helpful tool for better-studying water resource management in the area.
Przeglądanie i tworzenie memów jako aktywność wolnoczasowa Pokolenia Z
Authors: Jagielska Katarzyna
Published: March 2024

Generation Z, or those born between 1995 and 2009, is the generation of digital natives, dubbed Generation C by some from the words connected, change communicating, content-centric, computerised, community-oriented, always clicking (Waśko 2016; Żarczyńska-Dobiesz, Chomątowska 2014). This is a generation that lives in a fully digitised world. It is a generation that strongly emphasises its free-time activity by staying and creating in digital spaces. The aim of this article is to present meme creation as a slow-time activity. The research conducted is qualitative in nature. A case study method was used in the research. The research was conducted in July 2023. The results of the research lead to the conclusion that the representatives of generation Z like to browse social media in their free time, especially the memes that appear in them. Some of them also spend their free time creating memes. They browse memes because they make them feel better, are a source of entertainment, learn about product opinions, use them to learn, create opinions, influence others, rebel against reality.
INTERCONNECTION SCHEME FOR A MULTIPROTOCOL HETEROGENEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN A CIVIL AIRPORT
Authors: Zhang Wei , Li He , Ji Yuchu , Wang Yang
Published: March 2024

In the movement area of an airport, the wireless communication system is built to satisfy the communication requirements of mobile stations (MSs), which include aircraft, vehicles, staff, passengers, and sensors. However, the actual airport wireless communication system is a heterogeneous wireless network with multiple individual wireless communication systems. In this paper, we design a multiprotocol base station (MPBS) to realize the access and interconnection of the MSs with different protocols. In addition, a direct forwarding scheme of MPBS is proposed to improve the performance of transmissions from one MS to another. Third, a priority order transmission scheme, which can reduce the end-to-end delay of important data, is proposed for direct forwarding MPBS. Simulation results show that the proposed direct forwarding MPBS scheme can improve the transmission performance of interactive data and reduce the load of the core network.
Investigating the sulfate resistance of mortars with multiple mineral admixtures in ammonium–magnesium sulfate solution
Authors: Wang Junfeng , Chen Yiming , Fu Qionglin , Lu Liulei
Published: March 2024

Sulfate resistance is evaluated in mortars containing sulfate-resistant cementitious materials (SRCMs) developed by mixing ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, silica fume and desulfurisation gypsum. Compressive strength testing, X-ray diffraction analysis, differential thermal analysis and mercury intrusion porosimetry are carried out. Results show that the sulfate resistance of mortars mixed with SRCMs at a replacement percentage of 74 wt% is superior to that of mortars with 30 wt% fly ash when exposed to drying–wetting cycles in sodium sulfate solution, because adding SRCMs decreases the calcium hydroxide content, causing a reduction in gypsum formation. Moreover, reducing the water-to-binder ratio (W/B) from 0.50 to 0.35 increases the loss of compressive strength ratio (Lf) of mortars with SRCMs immersed in ammonium–magnesium sulfate complex solution. Specifically, the Lf values of mortars with W/B of 0.50 and 0.35 are 42.7% and 36.0% after 100 days of immersion, respectively. Furthermore, the main component of samples subjected to complex solution is identified as gypsum. In addition, both Lf and porosity exhibit a strong linear positive correlation with W/B. Finally, the findings confirm that optimising the composition of cementitious materials and lowering W/B could improve the sulfate resistance of concretes used for a sulfate-rich sewage environment.
Chloride penetration resistance of concrete under dual effects of calcium leaching and stress
Authors: Wang Shaowei , Gao Wenlong , Xiao Yanyu , Wu Jiawen , Xia Qun
Published: March 2024

Chloride penetration is one of the main causes of failure of reinforced concrete structures, especially in undersea tunnels, which is also accompanied by stress and seepage-induced calcium leaching. The chloride penetration resistance of concrete under the single and dual effects of stress and calcium leaching were investigated in this work. The microscopic mechanisms were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The results showed that the chloride diffusion depth and chloride content increased linearly with the stress level in the tensile zone and decreased linearly in the compressive zone; the change was more obvious in the tensile zone. At stress levels of 15%, 30% and 45%, the diffusion depth in the tensile zone increased by 11.4%, 36.6% and 43.5%, respectively, while the change ratios of chloride content were 1.2%, 11.2% and 19.4%. No significant synergistic effect between stress and calcium leaching on the chloride diffusion depth was found, but the effect on chloride content was obvious, especially when the tensile stress level was below 15% and the compressive stress level was above 30%, for which the differences caused by considering the synergistic effect or not were approximately 6% and 15%, respectively.
The „Aktion Reinhardt”. The extermination of Polish Jews in the Białystok district in the years 1942–1943
Authors: Butkiewicz Tomasz
Published: March 2024

In 2022 we celebrated 80. years when the German plan „to solve the Jewish question” was conducted in „Reinhardt Action”. Its realisation resulted in the genocide of the Polish Jews. The problem addressed in the following article is an attempt to summarise the previous research on the extermination of the Jews in Bialystok and its surroundings. Szymon Datner, Bernd Mark, Waldemar Monkiewicz, Daniel Boćkowski and Ewa Rogalewska dealt with the issue of extermination in this area. It is also important to analyse the events on the basis of the sources of the Archives of the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw (hereafter AŻIH), the Federal Archives in Berlin (hereafter BArch) and many diaries and memoirs published after 1945. The author divided the „Reinherdt Action” carried out by the German persecutors into two intensified stages: The first was the eradication of the areas in the Białystok region and the transport of healthy and able-bodied people to the main ghettos – Zambra, Prusjan, Augustów and Białystok; the second stage was the systematic continuation of extermination to the death camps Treblinka, Auschwitz, Majdanek. After these actions, the region of Bialystok became – in the jargon of German linguistics – a place „cleansed“ of Jews (Juden free).
European Union sanctions against Russia as aid for fighting Ukraine 2014–2023
Authors: Ciupiński Andrzej , Seń Andrzej
Published: March 2024

The article concerns the confrontation between the European Union and the Russian Federation caused by the unjustified double aggression of Russian troops against the Republic of Ukraine. On the one hand, the EU provides significant financial and humanitarian assistance to the attacked state, but also to the aggressors, i.e. the Russian Federation. Far-reaching restrictive measures were agreed and implemented in the economic, mainly in the financial sphere and in the field of energy resources, as well as diplomatic restrictions. The sanctions are also aimed at Belarus, which is Russia’s closest ally and co-participant in the aggression against Ukraine. By mid-2023, the EU had adopted ten sanction packages, which in total affected 207 entities and 1,473 individuals. The actions of the EU institutions and member states have contributed to the weakening of the Russian economy and the reduction of Russia’s GDP, and have significantly made life difficult for the people of the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Une prison à ciel ouvert : la question des droits humains dans la Guinée des décennies 1970-1980
Authors: Vouligny Alexandra
Published: March 2024

Entre 1958 et 1984, la Guinée est marquée par une période de dictature révolutionnaire. À la tête de celle-ci se trouve Ahmed Sékou Touré, appuyé par le Parti Démocratique de Guinée (PDG). Le régime révolutionnaire use de violence et de coercition envers l’ensemble des Guinéens, mais surtout ceux qu’il perçoit comme ses ennemis. À la suite du débarquement des Portugais en Guinée en novembre 1970, il y a une radicalisation de la répression. Alors que la Guinée semble cloisonnée du fait de la scission avec la France, la communauté internationale sait peu de choses sur ce qui se passe en Guinée. Cette situation va cependant évoluer à partir de 1970 qui marque un tournant répressif suite au débarquement des Portugais jusqu’au début des années 1980 pour inclure les premiers témoignages de victimes.
Bou El Moghdad, un intermédiaire colonial dans la zone sénégalo-mauritanienne au XIXe siècle
Authors: Ndiaye Khadim
Published: March 2024

Au XIXe siècle, les explorations se multiplient en Afrique1. En plus de la connaissance géographique et ethnologique du continent africain, il fallait trouver de nouvelles débouchées commerciales afin d’écouler la production toujours croissante de l’industrie. Les téméraires qui bravent les sentiers et climats agressifs sont accueillis en héros à leur retour. Invités par les sociétés savantes, ils produisent des écrits et/ou prononcent des conférences pour relater leurs exploits. Dans la colonie du Sénégal, un homme comprend l’importance des explorations pour l’administration et met en place des conditions qui les rendent possibles. Cet homme est le général Faidherbe.
L’officier, la colonie et l’indigène : conceptions du maintien de l’ordre à travers le "Manuel tactique du groupe de l’AOF" (1910)
Authors: Vennes Thomas
Published: March 2024

Le Manuel tactique pour le groupe de l’AOF de 1910 est une synthèse des savoirs militaires pour l’Afrique occidentale française (AOF) et permet aux officiers de se familiariser avec les conditions particulières de la fédération. Les considérations derrière sa création sont d’ordre internes et touchent avant tout à des enjeux de maintien de l’ordre spécifique à des territoires "pacifiés" ou en voie de l’être. Suivant une tendance implantée dans le savoir-faire colonial depuis la conquête de l’Algérie, les populations colonisées déjà pacifiées et à pacifier sont soumises à l’examen afin d’outiller l’officier avec un savoir vulgarisé qui lui permettra d’agir sur le territoire. Conquérant, occupant et commandant, l’officier se trouve dans un monde qu’il doit comprendre et organiser afin de le pacifier et d’y maintenir l’ordre. Ce manuel permet aussi de mieux comprendre ce que les autorités entendent par la "pacification". Il illustre surtout l’importance de la racialisation dans les pratiques de maintien de l’ordre.
Mise en réseau des parties prenantes à la gestion des sites classés au patrimoine mondial et attractivité touristique : une étude exploratoire au Sénégal
Authors: LY Mouhamadou Bamba , GAYE Aliou
Published: March 2024

L’attractivité, enjeu majeur de positionnement et de compétitivité des destinations touristiques, découle de la qualité des actifs naturels et culturels du territoire mais surtout des démarches de construction socioculturelle entreprises dans le cadre des stratégies de mise en tourisme afin de créer, voire fabriquer, une image forte autour de ces actifs. Sous ce rapport, au niveau d’une destination touristique, elle dépend de la capacité des acteurs à définir et à mettre en œuvre des stratégies collectives. Cette forme de collaboration entre acteurs trouve son ancrage dans la théorie des parties prenantes mais aussi dans les développements sur les réseaux territorialisés d’organisation. Dans ce papier, nous nous interrogerons sur les sites classés au patrimoine mondial comme ressource importante d’attractivité touristique des territoires au Sénégal. En étudiant leur mode de gouvernance territoriale, nous proposerons de nouvelles orientations sur leur mise en tourisme. L’objectif est de montrer comment mettre en réseau les parties prenantes dans la gestion et l’appropriation touristique de ces lieux patrimonialisés. L’analyse de cette problématique nous permettra de répondre à ces questions : dans quelle mesure la définition d’actions collectives entre acteurs du patrimoine et du tourisme peut-elle aider à favoriser l’émergence d’une vision commune du patrimoine mondial comme fondement de l’attractivité touristique ? Quels sont les moyens permettant une meilleure gouvernance territoriale, assurant pleinement l’ensemble des acteurs d’être partie prenante du développement touristique durable ?
Bioactive compounds from bacterial and fungal agents for the control of phytopathogenic nematodes: mechanisms of action, interactions, and applications
Authors: Vera-Morales Marcos , Castañeda-Ruiz Rafael F. , Sosa Daynet , Arias-Vega Carlos , Quevedo Adela , Ratti María F.
Published: March 2024

Phytopathogenic nematodes are a threat for agriculture, they cause plant diseases and economic losses worldwide. Currently, the pursuit of compounds of biological origin for nematode biocontrol has become a priority as an environmentally friendly alternative. Microorganisms-derived compounds have several strategies to reduce the populations of infectious juvenile nematodes. Although microorganisms and their metabolites are the focus of literature reports reviews on nematicidal control, interactions between fungi, bacteria, and nematodes, as well as the compounds that are generated in such interactions, are not highlighted. The aim of this review was to discuss the latest advances on chemical compounds secreted by microorganisms and their interaction mechanisms for biological control of phytopathogenic nematodes. Results were organized based on: i) mode of action, ii) infection process, iii) nematicide compounds, iv) interactions and field applications, and v) current challenges. The scope of this review contributes to a better comprehension of the versatility of bacterial and fungal compounds for their use in the development of management plans for nematode control.
Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activity of Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes Derived from (E)-2-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)methylene)- N-phenylhydrazinecarbothioamide
Authors: Wang Jing , Fei Haiyang , Zhou Min , Zhang Chengcai , Sun Juan , Zhou Yang , Yang Meng
Published: March 2024

The biosynthesis of fatty acids is essential for the survival of bacteria, and β-ketoacyl-acyl carrier protein synthase III (FabH) is a promising target for antibacterial drug development. Nickel(II) complex [NiL2] (1) and copper(II) complex [CuL2] (2), where L is (E)-2-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)methylene)-N-phenylhydrazinecarbothioamide, were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy and HRMS. Structures of the complexes were further studied by single crystal X-ray determination, which reveals that the nickel and copper atoms in the complexes are in tetrahedral geometry. These compounds were evaluated for their antibacterial and E. coli FabH inhibitory activities.
Assessing 15-year-olds’ Understanding of Chemical Concepts in the Context of the Lithosphere and Pedosphere
Authors: Ribič Luka , Devetak Iztok , Slapničar Miha
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the understanding of environmental chemistry content related to lithosphere and pedosphere, such as soil and soil types, soil horizons, rock and rock types, weathering, minerals, coal, and soil erosion, and to investigate misconceptions among 9th grade lower secondary school students. 503 students (254 male and 249 female) from 14 different primary schools and 8 different regions of Slovenia participated in this study. A three-tier achievement test (with 10 three-tier tasks to identify misconceptions) was used to collect the data. The results how that the Slovenian students’ knowledge of the lithosphere and pedosphere is adequate. On average, students achieved 55.6% of all possible points. The lowest level of knowledge was found for the topic of soil formation. The number of misconceptions on this topic is low and does not exceed 30% for any task. The highest number of misconceptions was found for the topic of soil formation and pollution.
EDNA’S AWAKENING: A JOURNEY FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM AND TO DESTRUCTION
Authors: KARAKOÇ Murat
Published: March 2024

The oppressed and suppressed female figure in a male-dominated society has been a case of debate since the beginning of human history. Although it is unfortunate that women and men experience the imposed duties inevitably, what and why they are obliged to do is a topic of controversy. Traditionally, men go to work, earn money, whereas women stay at home, take care of the house, and look after of children. The reason why such daily routines are regarded as a customary task is religious morality and culture in the background of society. Kate Chopin deals with the situation of the female figure in The Awakening. There, Edna Pontellier, the female protagonist of the novel, is depicted as a dynamic character, who gradually becomes aware of the dictates of the society represented by her husband and family institution. She has children to look after, a husband to satisfy, a house to take care of, and a patriarchal society to serve. In this article, the case of Edna is examined with a view to gender roles, especially defined according to Third Wave Feminism.
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Authors: Cesar Quintero Gámez Julio
Published: March 2024

Nuestro experimento consistió en investigar el comportamiento en la temperatura de una taza a 68 °C expuesta a una temperatura ambiente de 19 °C. Utilizamos sensores DS18B20 para medir tanto la temperatura del agua como la del entorno. Los resultado nos mostraron la comprobación de la ley 0 ya que los cuerpos terminan con la misma temperatura con el paso del tiempo, además se observo una peculiaridad, la disminución de la temperatura no fue lineal, sino que describió una trayectoria exponencial.
Understanding Food Waste in Bulk in Incheon: Based on Naver Blog Big Data
Authors:   People & Global Business Association, d d , d d , d d
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to provide insight into the contemporary food waste issue for the better management of food waste in large quantities in Incheon, one specific region in Korea, based on the analysis of the Naver Blog corpus, employing analysis techniques including text mining and LDA topic modeling.
Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, the current study has employed the R program for the analysis (e.g., TF, tf-idf, correlation, and LDA) of 868 Naver Blog posts which included information about food waste, and/or garbage produced in bulk by foodservice operators in the context of Incheon.
Findings: The frequently addressed keywords in the dataset include food, waste, garbage, processor, workplace, food waste dewaterer, microorganism, pulverizer, plastic, compressor, restaurant, sink, cafeteria, and bean sprouts. The correlation analysis demonstrated that waste is largely generated by food material, and food material is closely related to specific types of private companies (e.g., cafeterias) and public places (e.g., military bases, prisons, hospi-tals). The LDA identified three topics: the implications for food waste produced by the workplace, recent equipment and technologies used for food waste processing, and effect of waste on the environment and call for remedies.
Research limitations/implications: While this study has shed light on contemporary issues in relation to food waste in Incheon, it is suggested that the involved parties in the waste management industry pay more attention to the development of effective waste management strategies by hospitality operators in a specific region.
Originality/value: This study responds to a lack of understanding underpinning foodservice operators who produce a large quantity of food waste in Incheon, albeit much attention has been paid to some recent research on food waste.
Tourist Motivation and Revisitation in Jeju During COVID-19: Insights and Post-Pandemic Implications
Authors:   People & Global Business Association, f f , f f
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to identify controllable factors influencing domestic tourists’ revisits, taking into account concerns and desires related to travel to inform domestic tourism marketing strategies.
Design/methodology/approach: The study gathered data through a preliminary survey of 930 participants who had visited Jeju Island in February 2022. It utilized analytical methods like factor analysis and structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the factors influencing revisits by domestic tourists.
Findings: Emotional and cognitive factors significantly influence behavioral intentions, with the perceived risk of the pandemic having a paradoxical effect, positively impacting attitudes and revisit intentions despite stimulating negative emotions and anxiety among tourists, consistent with the observed surge in domestic tourist numbers on Jeju Island.
Research limitations/implications: Limitations of this study include distinguishing between motivations for domestic and international tourism in crisis situations and highlighting the importance of conducting in-depth socio-demographic analyses for better understanding. This study identifies travel motivations within specific cultural groups and informs destination management and tourism resource development strategies.
Originality/value: This study’s innovative blend of the S-O-R model and Theory of Reasoned Action provides key insights into tourist behavior. The findings on Jeju Island’s resilience as a domestic tourist destination during the COVID-19 pandemic have crucial implications, emphasizing the need for ongoing efforts to enhance tourists’ experiences and adapt to changing external factors in the tourism industry.
Virgin Coconut Oil and Palm Tocotrienol Supplementation: Effects on Lipid Parameters of Experimental Rats
Authors: Sulaiman Norhayati-Aida , Abdullah Azman , Thent Zar Chi , Haji Mohd Saad Qodriyah
Published: March 2024

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) and palm tocotrienol (TT) possess cholesterol-regulating properties, but their combined effects remained unexplored. Thus, this study aims to determine their individual and combination effects on lipid parameters in ovariectomised (OVX) rats on hypercholesterolemic diet. Female Sprague-Dawley rats were ovariectomised except for the sham group, assigned into (i) sham-operated fed with basal rat diet, (ii) OVX control, (iii) V1 (OVX + VCO 1.43 mL/kg), (iv) V2 (OVX + VCO 4.29 mL/kg), (v) TT (OVX + TT 30 mg/kg), (vi) V1+TT (OVX + VCO 1.43 mL/kg + TT 30 mg/kg) and (vii) V2+TT (OVX + VCO 4.29 mL/kg + TT 30 mg/kg). Groups (ii) to (vii) were fed with 2% cholesterol mixed with five-time heated palm oil. VCO and TT alone or in combination reduced food intake, visceral fat weight, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and HMG-CoA reductase activity significantly (p<0.05 vs the OVX control). HDL was reduced significantly in V1, V2, and V1+TT compared to the TT and V2+TT (p<0.05). The increase in LDL was the lowest in V1 compared to other groups (p<0.05). V2 and TT significantly reduced total cholesterol compared to other supplementations (p<0.05). All supplementations were found to reduce triglyceride compared to the OVX control group (p<0.05). The increase in apolipoprotein A was higher in V2+TT than other groups (p<0.05). The reduction in apolipoprotein B was higher in V1+TT and V2+TT than the V1, V2 and TT. VCO and TT exerted beneficial effects on lipid parameters, but the efficacy was not better than individual agents.
Applications of Hydrocolloids and Its Effects on Physicochemical Characteristics of Gluten-free Bread from Corn and Rice Flour
Authors: Herawati Heny , Fetriyuna Fetriyuna , Agustinisari Iceu , Kurniasari Indah , Hastuti Novitri , Eris Fitria Riany , Kusnandar Feri , Bachtiar Muchamad
Published: March 2024

Rice and corn flour can be used for gluten-free bread using a number of food hydrocolloids to improve the physicochemical properties closer to wheat products. This research aims to observe the effect of different types of food hydrocolloids, namely xanthan gum, glucomannan, carrageenan and CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) on the physicochemical characteristics of gluten-free bread made from rice and corn flour. This research used a completely randomized design with two replications. This research observed the application of hydrocolloids to the formulation of gluten-free bread. The optimal increase in hydrocolloid concentration was determined to be 1 g for both CMC and carrageenan in both corn and rice flour. The highest addition of 1 g CMC in gluten-free bread made from corn flour, resulted in a specific volume of 3.422 cm3/g. The best gluten-free corn bread after drying contains a composition of 5.73% moisture content, 1.89% ash content, 17.34% fat content, 9.37% protein content, 65.67% carbohydrate content, and energy of 456.22 Kcal.
Anti-Angiogenic Effect of Polygonum Species: A Comprehensive Review of Literature
Authors: Ab Halim Najla’ Shakirah , Ankasha Sheril June , Abdull Sukor Aslah Nabilah , Mohamad Anuar Nur Najmi , Abdul Wahab Norhazlina , Zainal Abidin Shahidee , Ugusman Azizah , A Hamid Adila
Published: March 2024

Angiogenesis is a physiological, tightly regulated process which is characterized by the development of new blood vessels. Compounds with the potential to control angiogenesis would be highly valuable as therapeutics, as an imbalance in angiogenesis may lead to several pathological disorders, including cancer, retinopathy, and arthritis. In this study, the anti-angiogenic effect of Polygonum sp. has been comprehensively reviewed and this plant also has been known to possess other medicinal benefits such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-tumor agents. Hence, this study systematically identified the evidence reporting the anti-angiogenic effects of Polygonum sp. Four electronic databases, namely PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for relevant articles. Based on the pre-set eligibility criteria, 50 relevant articles were identified, and ten qualified articles were selected and reviewed. It was demonstrated that four namely P. cuspidatum, P. barbatum, P. hydropiper, and P. perfoliatum showed anti-angiogenic activities mainly through inhibition of the vascular endothelial growth factor-signaling pathways. Therefore, these species Polygonum have the potential to be developed as natural anti-angiogenic agents for prevention and treatment of various diseases related to pathological angiogenesis.