bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluación de una tesis doctoral
Authors: Peñaranda C. Fernando , Molina M. Gloria , Rubio Diana C. , Sarasti Diego
Published: July 2024

Dada la complejidad de los procesos de evaluación de las tesis doctorales, el Comité de Programa del doctorado de Salud Pública de la Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Antioquia, efectuó un seminario para discutir diferentes aspectos de este proceso, en el cual participaron estudiantes, directores y miembros de comités de tesis de los estudiantes del programa.
Gradiente social, envejecimiento y diagnóstico tardío del cáncer oral
Authors: R. Buelvas Anderson , Agudelo S. Andrés A.
Published: July 2024

Desde la perspectiva de la salud pública se requiere abordar con mayor interés los problemas de salud bucal y la identificación de sus principales determinantes. Una de estas enfermedades, es el cáncer oral. Se realizó una revisión narrativa de literatura incorporando algunos elementos críticos y de opinión. Se destaca cómo las desigualdades en salud oral son aún poco comprendidas, en especial las relacionadas con el cáncer oral. El cáncer oral se caracteriza principalmente por ser acumulativo y más prevalente en adultos mayores. Esta población en países en vías de desarrollo se encuentra en desventaja social por la futura transición demográfica, el gradiente social y las deficiencias en la detección temprana, temas que son abordados en esta revisión. Es de vital importancia comprender el diagnóstico tardío del cáncer oral desde los determinantes sociales con el objetivo de fortalecer la política pública que se teje alrededor del cáncer.
Mortalidad por cáncer: segunda causa de muerte del adulto mayor. Medellín, 2002-2006
Authors: Bustamante A. Luz M. , Marín O. Sara J. , Cardona A. Doris
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Caracterizar el comportamiento de la mortalidad por cáncer de pulmón, estómago y próstata en los adultos mayores de la ciudad de Medellín en el periodo 2002 - 2006. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo con fuente de información secundaria, a partir del análisis de 2809 registros de defunciones por cáncer de pulmón, estómago y próstata en personas mayores de 65 años. El análisis fue univariado y bivariado, se acompañó de pruebas estadísticas y con una confiabilidad del 95%. Se calcularon: tasas de mortalidad promedio y específica, por diez mil habitantes adultos mayores. Resultados: El riesgo más alto de fallecer por cáncer de pulmón fue en el año 2003, con una tasa de 20,27; para cáncer de estómago, el riesgo mayor se presentó en el año 2002, con 11,88; y el riesgo mayor para cáncer de próstata fue el año 2006, con 9,35 por diez mil habitantes. En los tres tipos de cáncer, la tasa de mortalidad promedio en el tiempo fue de 37,1 siendo la segunda causa de muerte después del infarto agudo del miocardio. Discusión: El cáncer de pulmón, estómago y próstata representan un riesgo para los adultos mayores; a mayor longevidad mayor riesgo. Este estudio constituye un aporte al estado de la cuestión acerca de las causas de muerte de la persona mayor.
Biomarcadores para la evaluación de riesgo en la salud humana
Authors: Arango V. Sandra S.
Published: July 2024

En el campo de la salud humana, el desarrollo, validación y uso de biomarcadores como herramientas de información para la evaluación de factores de riesgos asociados a la exposición a agentes ambientales, se incrementa cada día por la necesidad de conocer acerca de los efectos adversos generados por los diferentes entornos laborales y estilos de vida. Un biomarcador es un evento que se produce en un sistema biológico y se interpreta como indicador del estado de salud, de la esperanza de vida o del riesgo de enfermedad. Suelen clasificarse en biomarcadores de: exposición, efecto y de susceptibilidad. En esta revisión se plantea su importancia en la compresión de diferentes aspectos de las enfermedades como: diagnóstico, tratamiento, prevención, progresión de la enfermedad, respuestas a la terapia, así como su aplicación en la evaluación experimental toxicológica para el desarrollo de medicamentos o pesticidas. Además de su contribución en el desarrollo de diferentes campos de estudio como: la toxicología, salud ocupacional y la carcinogénesis.
Prevalencia y factores de riesgo para el consumo y dependencia de drogas en estudiantes de una universidad de Medellín, Colombia, 2009
Authors: Tirado O. Andrés F. , Álvarez G. Matilde , Velásquez T. Juan D. , Gómez G. Lina , Ramírez P. Clara , Vargas G. Alberto R.
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia y factores de riesgo para el consumo y dependencia a drogas en estudiantes de una universidad de la ciudad de Medellín. Metodología: estudio de corte analítico. Se encuestaron a 1264 estudiantes a través de un muestreo aleatorio estratificado por el número de estudiantes de cada unidad académica de una institución universitaria de la ciudad. Se indagó por variables sociodemográficas, académicas, de salud y de consumo; la dependencia se valoró a través del instrumento Drug Use Screening Inventory (Instrumento para la detección del uso de drogas) validado para Colombia. Resultados: la edad promedio fue 20,8±2,7 años. La prevalencia de consumo en vida fue de 41,8%; el motivo principal fue satisfacer curiosidad (83,9%); la droga más consumida fue marihuana (36,3%). Como factores de riesgo se encontró el déficit de atención con hiperactividad, depresión, ansiedad e identificación con pares, docentes o familiares. Discusión: aunque el consumo de drogas al menos una vez en la vida es mayor que en otras universidades del área andina, la dependencia encontrada sólo fue del 2%. Tener un proyecto de vida definido a mediano plazo es un factor protector para el consumo y la dependencia de drogas.
Morbilidad respiratoria asociada con la exposición a material particulado en el ambiente
Authors: Martínez L. Elkin , Quiroz Carlos M. , Rúa Jessica A.
Published: July 2024

Se supone que la exposición prolongada a material particulado en el aire en los lugares donde se vive o trabaja puede afectar las vías respiratorias. La provisión de evidencias locales en este sentido se hace necesaria para demandar medidas de control que busquen proteger la salud de las personas. Métodos: se estudia la morbilidad respiratoria en personas que habitan o trabajan en las zonas urbanas de Medellín (alta contaminación por material particulado, promedio de PM10 60 µg/m3 ) y se contrasta con la morbilidad respiratoria de una muestra comparable de habitantes de los municipios del oriente antioqueño (baja contaminación, promedio de PM10 30 µg/m3 ). Resultados: los grupos comparados son similares respecto de las variables sociodemográficas y otras variables potencialmente confusoras. En las zonas urbanas de Medellín se registra un mayor riesgo de signos y síntomas respiratorios con respecto al grupo control. La congestión nasal, la dificultad respiratoria y la tos son los síntomas que se presentan en un mayor contraste con riesgos relativos de 2,60 IC 95% (1,93, 3,62); 2,22 IC 95% (1,56, 3,15) y 2,14 IC 95% (1,63, 2,81), respectivamente. Conclusión: los niveles altos de pm10 como indicador de la contaminación del aire en el entorno urbano donde viven y trabajan las personas contribuye a un riesgo mayor de enfermedad respiratoria, lo cual conlleva consecuencias desfavorables en los campos económico y social. El control de tal situación constituye por lo tanto un imperativo social y laboral.
Formar investigadores cualitativos en salud bajo el régimen produtivista: compartiendo inquietudes
Authors: Magalhães Bosi Maria Lúcia
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Analizar la formación de investigadores en el enfoque cualitativo en salud, bajo distintas perspectivas, confiriendo realce a los impactos del régimen produtivista preponderante en la evaluación académica. Método: Trabajo conceptual, explorando mediante método reflexivo, aspectos epistemológicos, éticos, políticos que, bajo la óptica compleja, se conjugan. Resultados: En el contexto social actual, los valores fundacionales de productivismo son evidentes, no sólo en el ámbito académico, sino en varias esferas y espacios de la vida social. Cuestiones intrínsecas y extrínsecas al enfoque se presentan como un desafío a la formación, involucrando problemas relacionados con la codificación; formas de relación con la alteridad y el plan más concreto de la práctica científica, incluido el acceso a la financiación y la sostenibilidad de las líneas y las iniciativas de formación. Se hace especial hincapié en las barreras a publicaciones y los retos que se interponen al ingenio, rigor, en un modo de producción cuyo ritmo es cada vez más intenso. Conclusión: El análisis pone de relieve una serie de problemas que surgen de las contradicciones entre la naturaleza, los fundamentos y los valores del enfoque cualitativo ante el modelo evaluativo preponderante en la academia. Muchas son las preguntas acerca de la formación y limitados los espacios específicos para la discusión e intercambio de experiencias, por no hablar de la falta de literatura sobre el tema.
método de la cartografía: conocer y cuidar de los procesos singulares
Authors: De Paula Souza Tadeu
Published: July 2024

La constitución de la cartografía como método de investigación cualitativa ha sido un movimiento emergente en Brasil en el cual han participado investigadores de diversos campos del conocimiento: educación, salud, estudios de la cognición, las artes, el urbanismo, entre otros. En este trabajo se presentan y discuten el desafío de consolidar un método que no se piensa como un conjunto de reglas predeterminadas, sino que pretende ser una ética, una estética y una política de producción de conocimiento. Suponemos que algunos aspectos que consolidaron el paradigma del cientificismo plantean un problema importante para la producción de conocimiento, en especial los procesos que produjeron la devaluación de la dimensión singular de la realidad y la devaluación del cuidado como condiciones para el conocimiento. A partir de la metodología de análisis de la implicación, exploraremos cómo la cartografía se ha comprometido a generar la reconciliación de los conocimientos con la singularidad y con la ética del cuidado, así como las implicaciones metodológicas y los efectos resultantes para la producción de conocimiento.
Las consideraciones éticas sobre la vulnerabilidad en la investigación cualitativa
Authors: Loue Sana , Comité Central de Bioética  , Molina B. Diana P.
Published: July 2024

Para iniciar este debate en relación con algunas consideraciones éticas sobre la vulnerabilidad, primero se abordan aspectos generales sobre los principiosbásicos de la ética en la investigación. Existen tres principios básicos: el respecto a las personas, la beneficencia y no maleficencia y la justicia. El respeto por las personas incluye los elementos de consentimiento informado y la protección especial de las poblaciones vulnerables. La beneficencia también alude a dichas poblaciones vulnerables y a la directriz de maximizar los beneficios de los participantes y de la sociedad. Algunos autores han señalado un principio que debe vincularse al de beneficencia: la no maleficencia, lo que significa minimizar los riesgos de los sujetos del estudio.
Functional and conceptual approach in the development of communicative competence of law students
Authors: Pushkareva Irina A.
Published: July 2024

The paper discusses the formation of communicative competence of law students in practical classes in a foreign language using a functional and conceptual approach. The author identifies the leading principals of higher legal education and identifies the basic needs of law students in order to improve their professional training and select the relevant content of the discipline «Foreign language in the field of jurisprudence». Distinctive features of the functional and conceptual approach in teaching a foreign language and the effectiveness of its use for the formation of foreign language communicative competence in the professional field are taken into account. The developed structural and functional model of the formation of communicative competence has been successfully tested within the framework of the studied discipline. The control of the studied topic in the form of a step-by-step organization and role-playing game showed a high degree of assimilation of educational material by students and the ability to apply it in practice, which confirms the effectiveness of using a functional and conceptual approach in the process of forming the communicative competence of students of legal specialties.
Narrative structure of the pedagogical situation
Authors: Dobrova Victoria V.
Published: July 2024

The paper proposes a method of formalizing the narrative structure of a pedagogical situation on the basis of frames. The frame method allows effectively representing any cultural objects and scenarios using a common system of methodological categories. Depending on the previously proposed understanding of a pedagogical situation, all situations were classified into 3 groups. For each group of situations a formalized frame-scenario description as well as interpretation was proposed. The frames of the 3 distinguished groups partially coincide, although they have different structures. Frames allow modeling and systematizing the structure and content of pedagogical situations. In addition to describing classes of situations, they are a convenient tool for formalizing the meta-language for describing pedagogical phenomena.
The use of video resources to develop listening skills and abilities of students receiving pedagogical training during english language classes
Authors: Shvaikina Nina S. , Popel Alexander A.
Published: July 2024

This paper deals with Youtube and Ted Talks video resources focusing on pedagogics and relevant career development and their use in the classroom to develop listening skills of students studying Economics and Foreign Language. The authors took an insight into the concept of listening, examined mechanisms underlying speech and skills acquisition, presented classifications of types of listening, revealed difficulties teachers traditionally face while developing students’ listening skills, described stages in listening, classified and analyzed exercises to help learners develop their istening skills and abilities. The authors devised a plan of activities including exercises for each specific stage to improve students’ listening skills. The paper also describes an experiment on the use of video materials included in the system of exercises to develop and evaluate students’ listening skills.
HOW TO PASS THE HUMANNESS TEST? The review of the monograph by Nazip Khamitov «The War in Ukraine and the new Humanism: David versus Goliath. Meta-anthropology of history of the 21st century». Sofia: KIBEA, 2023. 124 p.
Authors: Dovbnya Viktor ,   K. D. Ushynskyi Chernihiv Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education, Chernihiv, Ukraine
Published: July 2024

The review is devoted to the analysis of the new book by the famous Ukrainian philosopher, writer, psychoanalyst Nazip Khamitov «The War in Ukraine and the new Humanism: David versus Goliath. Meta-anthropology of history of the 21st century», released by the Bulgarian publishing house KIBEA in three languages — English, Bulgarian and Russian. The article emphasises the relevance of this scientific research, highlighting the key ideas and concepts that are the focus of thoughtful readers, regardless of age, profession and position, in the book under review.
The study of forced oscillations in the non-linear system of an individual traction drive
Authors: Klimov Aleksander V.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: The processes taking place in the ‘traction electric drive – wheel – road’ system during acceleration and braking cause increased dynamic loads on drive components, which may lead to a breakdown. Therefore, it is important to control the drive in a way to minimize and to suppress the given processes. To make it possible, the control system is to be equipped with a resistance torque observer at the electric motor shaft. In addition, in any system, there is a heighten interest in study of arise of resonances, which come with abrupt increase of oscillations amplitudes. Therefore, the features of oscillation phenomena in the given non-linear system are to be studied.
AIM: Identification of the peculiarities of oscillatory processes, resonance phenomena in the systems of electromechanical drive of vehicles, which are nonlinear technical systems.
METHODS: The study of features of the oscillating processes and the study of capabilities of arise of resonant phenomena were conducted using analysis of the differential equations system describing the operation of the non-linear system.
RESULTS: The features of the oscillating phenomena in non-linear systems of interaction between an elastic wheel and road as well as capabilities of arise of resonant phenomena were considered. It is defined that arise of the resonant phenomena in the considered systems is not possible due to breakdown of them. The behavior of modes of interaction between an elastic wheel and road during intensive acceleration and braking was analyzed. The abrupt shock behavior of change rate of wheel torque and current consumed by a drive as well as features of lowering of them when using the self-oscillating phenomena suppression were found.
CONCLUSION: The practical value of the study lies in ability of using the proposed conclusions at development of units of a traction electric drive and at synthesis of vehicle motion control systems.
Comparative analysis of the detection of diseases of the muscular system in minors of Saint Petersburg
Authors: Kokushin Dmitriy N. , Sokolova Vera V. , Kirilenko Vadim V. , Guryevа Natalya A. , Sharafutdinova Lyubov L.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system in children and their dynamics and structure are urgent health problems and have important scientific and practical significance. The epidemiological features of the detectability of pathology in different regions are of interest for detailed consideration.
AIM: This study aimed to conduct a comparative characterization of the primary morbidity of children with diseases of the musculoskeletal system in St. Petersburg in the 2017–2022 period.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Official collections of statistical reports of the Central Research Institute of Organization and Informatization of Healthcare from 2017 to 2022 were analyzed. Indicators of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in children were analyzed, and a comparative assessment of the ratio of the probabilities of detecting pathologies in general and for individual nosologies presented in the collections in St. Petersburg and the Russian Federation was performed. Digital analysis was performed in Microsoft Office 2010 programs (Word and Excel).
RESULTS: The indicators of primary morbidity in St. Petersburg from 2017 to 2022 exceeded the national and regional averages and had a negative upward trend. In all age groups, over 6 years, the odds ratio in favor of St. Petersburg increased with arthropathies in general and deforming dorsopathies and decreased with spondylopathies and systemic connective tissue lesions. Moreover, in children aged 0–14 years, the chances of detection in St. Petersburg increased with respect to reactive arthropathies and fell with juvenile arthritis, whereas in adolescents the increase concerned juvenile arthritis and the decrease in reactive arthropathies. In rheumatoid arthritis, a transition was noted – the probabilities of detection have become lower in favor of the regions in Russia.
CONCLUSIONS: In St. Petersburg, an unfavorable trend in the probabilities of detecting diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue was registered among children. A two-stage increase in indicators was found in 2017–2019 and 2020–2022, and the rate of increase in the detectability of most nosologies during the COVID-19 pandemic exceeded the prepandemic values, indicating the conjugacy of the studied group of diseases with organizational limitations in the outpatient unit, quality and specificity of differential diagnosis, and viral component. The identified features indicate the need for a reassessment of organizational measures and management decisions.
Pitfalls and complications in the treatment of clubfoot by the Ponseti method: A literature review
Authors: Derevyanko Denis V. , Trofimova Svetlana I.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: At every step of clubfoot treatment using the Ponseti method, pitfalls leading to complications, both minor and potentially dangerous, may occur. Any doctor involved in the treatment of clubfoot may encounter similar difficulties in their practice; however, publications devoted to this problem are limited, and in some cases, experts cannot reach a consensus regarding the interpretation of actions that entail undesirable consequences.
AIM: This study aimed to analyze pitfalls and complications associated with the Ponseti method for the treatment of clubfoot using modern literature data.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Articles were searched for in PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and eLibrary databases using the following keywords: idiopathic clubfoot, Ponseti method, serial casting, bracing, Achilles tenotomy, pitfalls, and complications. The search was performed without language restrictions. Most of the studies included were published no more than 10 years ago.
RESULTS: Current literature data present on the pitfalls and complications encountered in the treatment of clubfoot using the Ponseti method. The review also covered associated complications and unfavorable prognostic factors. The restrictive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the treatment of clubfoot.
CONCLUSIONS: Analysis of the causes of pitfalls and complications and control of unfavorable prognostic factors will help reduce complications of clubfoot treatment using the Ponseti method and optimize orthopedic care for children.
Problematic aspects of medical artificial intelligence. Part 1
Authors: Berdutin Vitalii A. , Romanova Tatyana E. , Romanov Sergey V. , Abaeva Olga P.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence, like medicine, is a dynamically developing field that can be considered both a science and an art. This makes it much more difficult to use artificial intelligence compared to other technologies that come with a user manual.
Research and start-ups in the field of medical artificial intelligence are rapidly multiplying: the popularity of smart mobile devices, networked applications and remote digital services is growing. However, there are still some problems that complicate the widespread use of artificial intelligence algorithms in everyday clinical practice. The reasons for this are the high cost of operating neural network platforms and the limited qualifications of some medical professionals in the field of computer technology. These are only temporary difficulties, though, which should and will be gradually resolved.
CONCLUSION: This article focuses on the most sensitive points that are currently hindering the accelerated progress of machine learning in healthcare.
Medical and sociological assessment of patients' opinions on the state of the oncological service in the Moscow region and suggestions for its improvement
Authors: Reshetnikov Andrey V. , Sobolev Konstantin E. , Suslonova Nina V. , Prisyazhnaya Nadezhda V. , Shikina Valentina E. , Razdorskiy Andrey S.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Oncological diseases are one of the leading causes of death in the world, which determines the fundamental importance of efforts to improve measures aimed at early detection of oncopathology in the population. The strategy for the development of oncological medical care includes the implementation of a wide range of measures to improve the therapeutic and diagnostic, organizational, personnel, technological, and other components of the activities of a specialized oncological medical service aimed at early detection of diseases, reducing mortality and improving the quality of life of patients.
AIM: The study of patients' opinions on various components of the oncological service of the Moscow region.
METHODS: The medical and sociological study "Analysis of patients' opinions on the state of the oncological service of the region and proposals for its optimization" was implemented in 2022 on the basis of the Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute. The research method was a questionnaire survey, the sample included 369 patients with oncological diseases who were treated at the clinic.
RESULTS: The study revealed a fairly high level of satisfaction with medical care for patients with oncological diseases, showed the need to strengthen the personnel and logistical component of its activities, as well as the formed request for optimizing patient routing algorithms during treatment and strengthening the humanistic component of the regional health system.
CONCLUSION: Oncological diseases are not only a medical problem, the solution of which requires significant financial, personnel, and organizational resources, but also a special area of social interaction in the professional space of medicine. This determines the need for regular monitoring of patients' opinions on the quality of medical care and related social aspects in its provision, expansion of information and preventive work with the population, as well as strengthening the social component — first of all, supporting communication between a doctor and a patient in oncological practice.
Trajectories of a doctor's professional development: a narrative interview. Part 1
Authors: Prisyazhnaya Nadezhda V. , Vyatkina Nadezhda Yu.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Medical education is one of the most prestigious and in demand at the present stage, which, first of all, is reflected in the high competition rates for admission to a medical university. At the same time, the digital development of the Institute of Medicine determines the increasing academic load and the need to expand the range of disciplines studied at a medical university.
AIM: To study of the trajectories of professional development of a young doctor in the Russian healthcare system in modern conditions.
METHODS: The study of the trajectories of professional development of young doctors was carried out by the method of narrative interview (n=52) in September–December 2022 on the basis of the Institute of Social Sciences of Sechenov University. The study involved young internists (n=11), pediatricians (n=11), obstetricians and gynecologists (n=10), dentists (n=10), surgeons (n=10).
RESULTS: The analysis of the array of narratives allowed us to identify three key semantic and semantic data blocks (including seven subgroups), which served as the empirical basis of the standard narrative plot: the pre-university stage ["playing the profession" (3–7 years), "premonition" of professional choice (8–11 years), professional self-determination or the formation of professional intentions (12–17 years)]; university stage [obtaining medical education as the "foundation" of professional socialization (1–2 years), determining the desired trajectory of the professional path (3–6 years)]; postgraduate stage [debut of professional activity (residency), "challenges of professional autonomy"].
CONCLUSION: The analysis of the corpus of narratives of young doctors made it possible to identify the key temporal points of the trajectory of their professional formation in the modern situation, and showed that the formation and professional self-determination of a medical specialist is determined not only by internal motivation, but also by the influence of social agents (specific for each stage), the conditions of the social and professional environment.
Contrast-based notch-to-crack transfer function for digital radiography
Authors: Kenderian S , Case T , Adams P M , Gregorian A
Published: July 2024

To simulate cracks, a series of slits with depths ranging from 17.2% to 40% of 301 stainless steel (SS) plate thickness are fabricated for this study. The examination includes a microfocus X-ray tube and a digital detector array (DDA) with 75 ??m pixel pitch. The basis
of this study is to determine the effect of detector scintillator blur, noise and pixelation on the contrast of the resultant radiographic image and, ultimately, on the detectability of a crack. Many crack detectability studies are performed on notched plates rather than true cracks. As the
notch width becomes smaller than a pixel, the grey value of the image it generates will be averaged over the entire footprint of the pixel. Therefore, the contrast with neighbouring (no notch) pixels is reduced. This study develops a relationship between the material property, detector parameters,
notch geometry and expected contrast that would result from the radiograph image. This relationship can be used as a transfer function towards evaluating the resultant contrast from a notch and extrapolating the results towards a hairline crack.
Report on the 1st conference on adapted judo. Beyond the limits: exploring adapted judo
Authors: Maussier Nicole , Morales José , Magnanini Angela , Sbriccoli Paola , Manno Renato , Cioni Lorenzo , Pierantozzi Emanuela
Published: July 2024

This report explains the main contributions of the 1st conference on adapted judo, entitled “Beyond the limits: exploring adapted judo”, organized by the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Martial Arts (FIJLKAM) on April 8-9, 2024 at the FIJLKAM Olympic Center in Rome in collaboration with the European Judo Union (EJU) and the University of Rome “Foro Italico”. The various presentations highlighted the mechanisms of brain physiology that affect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the benefits that the practice of martial arts brings to the quality of life of people with ASD and intellectual disabilities. Another block of presentations focused on the rise of adapted judo competitions and its regulation at the level of regulation and the establishment of categories of competition following a criterion of functionality to include the maximum number of people. Finally, it ended with the practical applications of adapted judo on the tatami.
Clinical and biochemical profile of scrub typhus patients with emphasis on liver dysfunction in a tertiary care centre in South Rajasthan
Authors: Sharma Mukul , Gupta Saurabh , Tripathi Dhaneshwar , Verma S. K. , Sharma Lekha , Gupta Poonam , Sharma Kalu R. , Sahi Nita
Published: July 2024

Background: Scrub typhus is a zoonotic infectious disease presenting commonly with acute febrile illness of variable severity and symptoms. It mimics other more prevalent tropical febrile illnesses such as dengue, malaria, and leptospirosis. Prevalence is high in and around Udaipur due to hilly terrains and agricultural farmlands. Multisystem involvement is common but liver dysfunction is a fatal comorbidity.
Methods: In a retrospective observational study, we analyzed the clinical, biochemical, and demographic parameters of 85 patients of scrub typhus. The study population was distributed into four groups for abnormal liver chemistries based on American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) clinical guidelines: normal, borderline high, mild elevation, and moderate elevation.
Results: Almost 80% of patients had abnormal liver chemistries including either serum bilirubin or transaminases. More than 30% of patients were categorized in group 2 and group 3 of the abnormal liver chemistries. Group 4 with moderate to severe liver dysfunction had 15.3% (n=13) patients. Thrombocytopenia and elevated blood urea and Creatinine were significantly seen in patients with both scrub typhus and liver dysfunction.
Conclusions: Thus, in our study prevalence of hepatitis and jaundice with multiorgan failure in scrub typhus patients was significantly high. Timely identification of systemic complications and screening of liver chemistries on presentation is of utmost importance for better outcomes, among seriously ill patients.
Assessment of socio-demographic factors associated with depression among couples attending a tertiary-care infertility clinic
Authors: Hari Gayathri S. , Hari Parvathi S. , Devakumar Indu , Padmam Sudha
Published: July 2024

Background: Infertility rates vary amongst countries from 5%-30%. Data extrapolated from WHO by the Indian council of medical research suggest that approximately 13-19 million couples are likely to be infertile in India at any given time. Many studies give evidence that depression is highly prevalent among infertile couples, especially women. Demographic and social factors are expected to impact the fertility behaviours. It is estimated that psychological factors have an important role in the pathogenesis of infertility. Aim of this study was to assess socio-demographic factors associated with depression among couples attending a tertiary-care infertility clinic.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 126 infertile couples attending the infertility clinic of government medical college, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. We used descriptive design as the research design and purposive sampling as sampling technique. PHQ9 depression tool and an interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire were used in study. Qualitative variables were expressed as frequency and percentages. Chi-square test of independence and Fisher's exact test used to test association between categorical variables as applicable.
Results: Among the infertile couples the prevalence of depression was 51.6% (n=65). Depression was more prevalent in females (48.4%, n=61) than in males (33.3%, n=42) and when the reason for infertility was female related. The differences were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The risk of development of depression was significantly high when the other partner had depression (p=0.001, odds ratio=25.196). Presence of children in the family had a significant association with development of depression in infertile couples who belonged to joint or extended family (p=0.020). Depression was significantly associated with social pressure (p=0.021) in female participants and with impaired concentration in both females (p=0.013) and males (p=0.001). Causal relationships could not be established between depression and socio demographic as well as fertility variables due to cross sectional design.
Conclusions: Prevalence of depression is comparatively high among infertile females. Support from spouse, family, friends and society have been estimated to have an impact on prevalence of depression. Interventions like counseling and supportive psychotherapy to decrease and prevent development of severe depression among these patients should be considered.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DAS INCUBADORAS EMPRESARIAIS NA GESTÃO E CRIAÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTOS ÀS EMPRESAS INCUBADAS
Authors: Falcão Henriques Vitor , Mendes Borini Felipe
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo verifica as contribuições das incubadoras empresariais na gestão e criação do conhecimento em favor das empresas incubadas. Tem por objetivo compreender as contribuições citadas e analisar a influência do processo de incubação a partir do mapeamento de informações gerais sobre as instituições participantes deste estudo, assim como mecanismos, ferramentas e estruturas para a gestão e criação do conhecimento as quais podem alavancar o desenvolvimento sustentável de empresas que estão em estágio de estruturação. Apresenta pesquisa ancorada na revisão de literatura sobre incubadoras empresariais e gestão do conhecimento. Durante o processo de investigação, para avaliar e mapear os objetivos estabelecidos, a entrevista e, por conseguinte, o roteiro de entrevista foram utilizados como método e instrumento de coleta de dados, dentro de uma abordagem qualitativa. A partir disso, 3 empresas, dentre elas, um hub de conexões e duas incubadoras empresariais foram entrevistadas e suas respostas sistematizadas no estudo de caso múltiplo em questão. Sendo assim, a pesquisa realizada revelou que o processo de incubação proporciona e contribui de forma intensa com a criação e gestão do conhecimento às organizações incubadas ao desenvolver um ecossistema de inovação e fornecer mecanismos, estruturas e ferramentas que possibilitam o gerenciamento e desenvolvimento de novos conhecimentos nas organizações nascentes, além de vantagens competitivas.
Role of wonder drug thyme in dentistry: A review
Authors: Wadhawan Richa , Singla Pankaj , Mishra Sushma , Mansuri Sabanaz , Kumar Shubham , Raj Neel , Devi Laishram Memory
Published: July 2024

Herbal products have been utilized for eons for the treatment of various ailments in indigenous healing practices around the world and their role in healthcare is extensively documented. They also have been used to manage varied odontogenic and nonodontogenic conditions such as toothache, caries and to maintain general orodental hygiene. One such herb is thyme. It is a perennial herb with culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses & has long been considered as wonder drug. It is a powerful essential oil distilled from the leaves and flowering tops.
Artificial intelligence up fronting dentistry
Authors: Rastogi Isha , Siddiqui Saif R , Khan Fatima Rasheed
Published: July 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of dentistry by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient care. This article provides an overview of the significant advancements AI has introduced in dental practice. The integration of AI-driven tools, such as machine learning algorithms and computer vision, enables precise analysis of radiographs, 3D imaging, and other diagnostic data, leading to early detection of dental diseases and anomalies. AI-powered systems facilitate personalized treatment plans by predicting outcomes and optimizing procedures based on vast datasets. Furthermore, AI enhances patient management through automated appointment scheduling, virtual consultations, and real-time communication platforms, improving overall patient experience and compliance. The adoption of AI in dentistry not only streamlines clinical workflows but also augments the capabilities of dental professionals, paving the way for a more efficient, accurate, and patient-centric approach to oral healthcare. This article emphasizes the transformative impact of AI on dental practice, highlighting current applications, potential benefits, and future directions in the current challenges in AI-driven dentistry.
Demystifying intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible: A rare case report integrating cone beam computed tomography insights
Authors: Yadav Nidhi , Parihar Ajay , Reddy Prashanthi , Agrawal Saloni
Published: July 2024

Salivary carcinoma, representing a small percentage of head and neck cancers, garners significant attention in the field of oncology. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC), the most prevalent subtype, displays diverse clinical behaviours, ranging from slow growth to aggressive metastasis. Herein, we present a rare case of a 55-year-old woman reported with a bony hard and tender swelling on the left mandible over the past 3 months, following dental extraction in the same region. Cone beam computed tomography revealed features suggestive of a multilocular radiolucency with coarse septate, mimicking ameloblastoma. Subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible.

Imaging plays a crucial role in detecting and distinguishing IMC, characterized by a sclerotic periphery and mixed internal structure, often presenting as unilocular and/or multilocular patterns. These imaging features may overlap with other lesions such as ameloblastoma, glandular odontogenic cyst, and odontogenic kerotocyst. This case report underscores the importance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in accurately delineating IMC lesions and devising appropriate treatment strategies.

In conclusion, this case highlights the critical role of cone-beam computed tomography in the accurate diagnosis and differentiation of intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma from other mandibular lesions. Precise imaging and histopathological analysis are essential for guiding effective treatment strategies in such rare presentations of salivary carcinoma.
Insights into peripheral giant cell granuloma: A case study analysis
Authors: Kashwani Ritik , Kashid Amit , Sharma Himani , Kamal Ahad , Kumari Anukriti
Published: July 2024

The most widespread giant cell lesion detected in the oral cavity is Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma (PGCG), also dubbed as a "giant cell epulis." Typically, it presents as a reddish-purple protuberance within soft tissue, characterized by the presence of mononuclear stromal cells, extravasated red blood cells, and multinucleated giant cells. While it can arise at any age, it is predominantly observed between 30 and 40 years, with a higher incidence among females. This case study records an instance of PGCG in the anterior maxilla of a 55-year-old female patient. Following complete excision of the lesion, no enduring swelling or bone irregularities were observed in the region.
Peripheral ossifying fibroma: A rare case report and review of literature
Authors: Deepthi TR , Mathew Princy Anna , Yeshoda TG , Khargekar Nithin , Kappiamkunnath Sarath , Adarsh VJ
Published: July 2024

This case report delves into the complexities of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma (POF), a rare benign gingival enlargement in oral pathology. The exploration encompasses the clinical presentation, diagnostic methodologies, treatment modalities, and long-term management of POF. The presented case involves a 21-year-old female with a three-year history of gum swelling and loose teeth. Through clinical, radiographic, and histopathological examinations, POF was diagnosed, emphasizing the challenges in distinguishing it from similar conditions. The comprehensive review guides clinicians through the intricate landscape of POF, contributing to enhanced diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. The synergy of clinical, radiological, and histopathological assessments is crucial in unraveling the mysteries of rare occurrences like POF, ensuring timely and appropriate patient care for optimal outcomes.
The Institution of Tithing in the Early Stuart Church of England as an Instrument of Confessional (Self-)Identification
Authors: Palamarchuk Anastasia
Published: July 2024

This publication presents the first Russian translation of a letter from William Laud (7 October 1573 — 10 January 1645), Bishop of Bath and Wales, to Sir John Scudamore (22 March 1601 — 19 May 1671), with whom he was associated through friendship and like-mindedness in matters of religion. The letter was a response from Laud to Scudamore's enquiry as to the moral justification for retaining the right to tithe from church lands that his ancestor Sir John Scudamore (c. 1486—1571) had acquired during the reign of Henry VIII. The future Archbishop of Canterbury offers a response reflecting aspects of the controversy surrounding the nature and practice of tithing in the seventeenth century, which is briefly reviewed in the introductory article. The translation of the letter is accompanied by a translation of Canon 45 of the Canons of the Church of Ireland, adopted in 1634 and bearing clear traces of Laudian theology. The authors consider the debate about the nature of the institution of the tithe as one of the instruments of confessional identification, in the context of the concept of the “contested identity” of the Church of England.
Treatise on the Veneration of Images by Jonas of Orléans and the Phenomenon of Carolingian Iconoclasm
Authors: Davydov Ivan
Published: July 2024

The subject of the study is the treatise of Jonas of Orléans “On the Veneration of Images” (mid-ninth century). It allows one to conclude in particular that Carolingian theological thought on the subject of the veneration of icons was developing in its own right in the direction of moderate iconoclasm. The aim of this study — to examine the phenomenon of the Carolingian iconoclastic polemics in the context of the local political and cultural situation in the reign of Louis the Pious (814—840) — determined a series of research objectives: (a) to clarify the political and cultural context of the iconoclastic controversy of the time of Louis the Pious, as well as its influence on the form and content of the treatise of Jonas of Orléans (this also requires clarification of the milestones of the biography of the author); (b) to undertake a historical-philological analysis of the stylistic features of the text and the author's polemical techniques; (c) an explication of the concepts underlying Jonas' views and to describe his theological stance on the main themes dealt with in the treatise (veneration of images, the cross, relics, and pilgrimage practices to shrines). A translation of fragments of the treatise from Latin by I. I. Anikyev is published in Russian for the first time.
Coverage of Economic History Problems on the Pages of School Textbooks
Authors: Dmitrieva Zoya
Published: July 2024

The article examines how a number of key problems of the economic history of Russia are covered in modern school textbooks: the social status of the peasantry — the main producer of material goods, the right of peasants and peasant communities to own and dispose of land, the free movement of the bulk of the population before the Sobornoe Ulozhenie of 1649. The article also shows the need to study history at school, taking into account the peculiarities of the natural and climatic factor in the development of certain regions of Russia, as well as the influence of the geopolitical tasks of the state on its financial priorities.
The Politics of Memory vs History: Theoretical, Methodological and Applied Aspects
Authors: Krotkov Vladimir
Published: July 2024

The article discusses aspects related to the purposeful use by socio-political actors of such tools as symbolic politics (memory politics, historical politics). The relevance of the methods used to manipulate social axiological attitudes and orientations is due to both the transition of society (institutional, structural, value, behavioral) to the post-industrial, information era, and the end of deideologization. The semantic vacuum of the late 20th — early 21th centuries in many countries of the world, it is very actively replaced by the narrativization of history as an effective tool for maintaining the legitimacy of power and constructing identities. The analysis of the memory policy in a theoretical and methodological way revealed the absence of paradigmatic concepts that could interpret this phenomenon. At the same time, the topic of memory studies has led to the so–called “third wave”, which is characterized, on the one hand, by the semantic differentiation of the problem field, and on the other hand, by the formation of the actual-applied axis “core — periphery”. The applied aspects of the commentary concerning the Russian case are also analyzed. The periodization of the development of the political use of the past is highlighted, which is characterized by an explicit strengthening of the influence of historical and memorial politics on public groups, which inevitably transforms classical historical science towards posthistory. Some aspects of the regional dimension of memory policy, which problematize the heterogeneity of identity, are considered separately.
French School Program in History 2019: Main Characteristics
Authors: Osipov Evgeny
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the new French school program in history for general lyceums (the last three school classes in the French education system), which has been in force since 2019. The chronological method of constructing the program, as well as the emphasis on topics such as the British model of the state and its influence on Western civilization, the evolution of electoral legislation, the process of urbanization and transformation of cities, the consequences of the colonial policy of France and other European powers, of course, are the strengths of the new program. At the same time, building a program around historical processes, rather than events, makes it difficult to understand and, perhaps, does not correspond to the level of preparation of children in general classes. Unfortunately, the program and methodological recommendations for it continue to distort the role and image of Russia, which is especially noticeable in topics on the history of the 20th century.