bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Reconsideration of the Relationship between the Terminal Ediacaran Conotubus and Cloudina in southern Shaanxi: New Evidence from Geometric Morphometrical Analysis
Authors: Luo Jinzhou , Hua Hong , Dai Qiaokun
Published: February 2023

The late Ediacaran witnessed rapid turnover of organisms. As one of the earliest biomineralizing animal fossils，Cloudina has greatimplication on the evolution of complex macroscopic organisms . With a relatively stable and wide distribution, Cloudina has become one of the most important indicator fossils of the late Ediacaran. Located in the northwestern margin of the Yangtze Platform, the Gaojiashan Lagerstätte only contains a large number of well-preserved phosphatized Cloudina in the upper part of the Gaojiashan Member of the Dengying Formation, but also consists of many excellent 3-D preserved pyritized Conotubus in its lower part. Conotubus and Cloudina are believed to have some close affinities according to their conotubular forms and funnel-in-funnel structures. However, the relationship between them is still in doubt due to the great distinction in individual sizes and preservation modes. With the help of industrial computerized tomography (CT) technique, the internal structure and integrated feature of the pyritized Conotubus can be well distinguished and isolated from the home rock, which made it possible for the geometric morphological analysis like the isolated phosphatized Cloudina. The result is hopeful as it proved that there are no significant morphological difference between Conotubus and Cloudina in their embryonic tube indicating that the pyritized Conotubus may be the precursor of the biomineralized Cloudina. Given its near-completed sedimentary accumulation and abundant and continuous faunal records for the final interval of Ediacaran, the Gaojiashan section and wjthin which the faunal turnover from Conotubus to Cloudina is consequently a strong candidate for the Global Stratigraphic Section and Point (GSSP). 
Non-linear seismic velocity variations observed during a seismic swarm in the Alto Tiberina low angle normal fault from ambient noise correlation measurements
Authors: Mikhael Nour , Poli Piero , Garambois Stephane
Published: February 2023

Earthquake swarms are bursts of relatively small to moderate earthquakes lasting from hours to months without a clear triggering mainshock. To shed new light on the physical processes driving the seismic swarm that occurred in 2013 along the Alto Tiberina low angle normal fault, we investigate the strain sensitivity to seismic velocity variations (dv/v). For that, we use continuous recordings of ambient noise recorded at 18 stations located in the vicinity of the Alto Tiberina fault for a period of four years. We then retrieve daily dv/v with a time lapse approach by applying the stretching technique. After decomposing our dv/v into tectonic and non-tectonic (thermoelastic and rain induced changes) components, we find a velocity drop (0.035%) coinciding with the seismic swarm. Our observations and the deduced strain sensitivity of roughly 1000 suggest that the triggering of the swarm is mainly caused by an aseismic slip enhanced by the presence of fluids at seismogenic depth (3 - 5 km).  
Higher Education Teaching and Research using NASA’s Solar System Treks
Authors: Law Emily , Day Brian ,   Solar System Treks Team
Published: February 2023

NASA's Solar System Treks Project (SSTP) online portals provide web-based suites of interactive visualization and analysis tools to enable mission planners, planetary scientists, students, and the general public to access mapped data products from past and current missions for a growing number of planetary bodies.Solar System Treks portals are being used for site selection and analysis by NASA and its international and commercial partners supporting upcoming missions. At the same time, the portals offer great inspirational and educational benefits for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) education and public engagement, providing access to data from a wide range of instruments aboard a variety of past and current missions. As a component of NASA's Science Activation Infrastructure, they are available as resources for NASA STEAM programs, and to the greater STEAM community. As new missions are planned to a variety of planetary bodies, these tools facilitate teaching and learning of the missions and engage the public in the process of identifying and selecting where these missions will land.Today, 11 web portals in the program are available to the public. This list includes portals for the Moon; the planets Mercury, Venus, and Mars; the asteroids Bennu, Ryugu, Vesta, and Ceres; and the outer moons Titan and Europa. The Icy Moons Trek portal features seven of Saturn’s smaller icy moons. All of the portals are unified under a project home site with supporting engagement content. These web-based portals are free resources and publicly available. They are tools that facilitate and benefit teaching and learning within higher education community.This presentation for EGU will detail and share examples of the project’s STEAM utilization, and preview future developments, enhancements and applications.
Investigation of an extreme rainfall event during 8–12 December 2018 over central Vietnam – Part 1: Analysis and cloud-resolving simulation
Authors: Wang Chung-Chieh , Nguyen Duc Van
Published: February 2023

Abstract. An extreme rainfall event occurred from 8 to 12 December 2018 along the
coast of central Vietnam. The observed maximum rainfall amount in 72 h was
over 900 mm and set a new record, and the associated heavy losses were also significant. The analysis of this event shows some key factors for its
occurrence: (1) the interaction between the strong northeasterly winds,
blowing from the Yellow Sea into the northern South China Sea (SCS), and
easterly winds over the SCS in the lower troposphere (below 700 hPa). This
interaction created strong low-level convergence, as the winds continued to
blow into central Vietnam against the Truong Son Range, resulting in forced
uplift over the coastal plains due to the terrain's barrier effect.
Furthermore, the low-level convergence in this event was strong enough, and
the air was unstable enough to trigger most of the convection near the
shoreline (further inland). As a consequence, heavy rainfall occurred along
the coastal zone and coastal sea. (2) The strong easterly wind played an
important role in transporting moisture from the western North Pacific (WNP) across the Philippines and the SCS into central Vietnam. (3) The Truong Son
Range also contributed to this event due to its barrier effect. (4) In
addition to cumulonimbus, the low-level precipitating clouds such as
nimbostratus clouds were also major contributors to rainfall accumulation
for the whole event. The analyses of local thermodynamics also indicate that the southward movement of the low-level wind convergence zone caused the southward movement of the main heavy rain band during the event. The cloud-resolving storm simulator (CReSS) was employed to simulate this
record-breaking event at a grid size of 2.5 km; evaluated results show that the model simulated the surface wind well and captured the
southward movement of the low-level wind convergence. The overall rainfall
can be captured quite well, not only in quantity but also in its spatial
distribution (with a similarity skill score (SSS) ≈0.7 and threat score (TS) >0 at 700 mm for 72 h rainfall). Thus, the CReSS model is shown
to be a useful tool for both research and forecasts of heavy rainfall in
Vietnam. The model performed better for the rainfall during 9–10 December 2018 but not as good on 11 December 2018. In the sensitivity test without the terrain, the model had poorly simulated the surface wind, which resulted in the model generating insufficient rainfall for this event and also not capturing the spatial distribution of the rainfall. Thus, the test confirms the important role played by the local topography for the occurrence of this event.
Implementation Of Nursing Care Documentation In The Inpatient Room
Authors: Rahman Irpan Ali , Marliany Heni , Lismayanti Lilis , Gunawan Asep
Published: February 2023

Objective, accurate and comprehensive documentation is the best factor to prove professional nursing actions and those given to patients as needed. Negligence or inaccuracies in making documentation will cause the nursing services provided to be unsustainable. Nurse workload is all activities or activities carried out by a nurse while on duty in a nursing service unit in the application of nursing care documentation. The method in this study uses a quantitative descriptive study with an observational approach to nursing care documents in the Inpatient Room at the Ciamis District Hospital. The population in this study were all 304 nurses who worked in the inpatient installation of the Ciamis District General Hospital. Sampling in this study used proportional random sampling so that the number of samples obtained was 75 nurses who worked in 13 inpatient installation rooms at the Ciamis District General Hospital. The results of the study showed that the implementation of nursing care documentation was mostly categorized as incomplete, as many as 41 people (54.7%).
Household Financial Management of Married Professionals in Occidental Mindoro State College, Philippines
Authors: DECLARO-RUEDAS Mary Yole Apple , GUICO Mary Joy C.
Published: February 2023

The study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge of married couples in financial literacy, the level of married professionals' involvement in household financial decision-making, and identify the problems encountered by them. The paper employed a descriptive research design and was conducted at Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) in Philippines from February to September 2022. The result shows that the married professionals are young adults, from small households, with long experience working in OMSC and household income above the poverty threshold. In addition, the majority of married professionals have a high level of knowledge of financial literacy, they have financial plans and practice savings as cash in the bank. Further, the financial decisions in the household are done by both the husband and wife and they neither agree nor disagree on the problems encountered in financial management. Moreover, this study provides insight into the views and challenges of married professionals in financial management. The findings of the study will serve as a guide for partners to avoid arguments about handling finances and will aid them to reach their financial goals more easily. Hence, this could be served as an additional reference for married professionals’ efficiency in household resource management.
Digital media practices among infants and toddlers based on Filipino mothers’ self-reports
Authors: Annalyn Capulong , Jose Antonio Clemente
Published: February 2023

The dramatic increase in the touchscreen exposure of very young children has raised issues regarding the potentials and perils that digital media practices bring to children’s development. This research aimed to examine the touchscreen practices among infants and toddlers based on mothers’ self-reports, focusing on amount of screen time and its predictors, type of media content consumed, and maternal motivations and involvement in the regulation of touchscreen use. Questionnaires were administered to 124 mothers, whose children ages six to 42 months used tablets and smartphones. Results revealed an early onset of children’s touchscreen use. The children’s overall screen time averaged nearly two hours daily, and they frequently used the touchscreen device to watch video shows. Evaluations of the type of content of shows viewed suggested that the mothers seemed to deliberately choose shows that were more educational than non-educational. The child’s age, the parent’s active and diversionary mediation strategies, and the perceived maternal benefits of children’s touchscreen were found to predict screen time. The implications of the results for parenting in the digital age were discussed.
Tax Education, Fairness and Penalty on Compliance Behavior of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Ebimobowei Appah
Published: February 2023

This study investigated the relationship between tax education, tax fairness and tax penalty on voluntary tax compliance in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was conducted on a sample of owners of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bayelsa State. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. The sample was 313 owners of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) taxpayers that were purposely selected. The data collected were presented with the use of descriptive statistics, while bivariate and univariate analysis was used in the estimation of the regression model developed for the study. The results from the analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between print form tax education and voluntary tax compliance; positive and significant relationship between electronic form tax education and voluntary tax compliance; positive and significant relationship between stakeholder sensitization programme and voluntary tax compliance; positive and significant relationship between tax fairness and penalty on voluntary tax compliance in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study concluded that tax education, tax fairness and tax penalty influence the level of tax compliance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study, therefore, recommended amongst others that the government through the relevant tax authorities should evaluate and re-integrate tax education programs feedback on tax behaviors to progressively increase revenue generation.
Penyuluhan Resiko Kehamilan Pada Remaja di Pulau Nguan Kecamatan Galang Kota Batam Tahun 2020
Authors: Handayai Trisna Yuni , Tarigan Renny Adelia , Roza Nelli , Margiyanti Norma Jeepi , Sari Desi Pramita , Ridmadhanti Suci
Published: February 2023

Kehamilan usia dini merupakan salah satu faktor kehamilan dengan risiko tinggi yang dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan ibu maupun pertumbuhan dan perkembangan janin. Belum matangnya organ reproduksi menyebabkan wanita yang hamil usia muda lebih beresiko. Berdasarkan data di Dinas Kesehatan Kota Batam (2019) kehamilan remaja pada wilayah kerja Galang dengan presentase 0,34%.Pulau Nguan kecamatan galang merupakan daerah hinterland dengan akses ke pelayanan kesehatan yang jauh, sulitnya jaringan internet sehingga remaja kurang mendapatkan informasi kesehatan khususnya tentang kesehatan reproduksi. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi pada remaja sehingga dapat mencegah dan menurunkan angka kejadiannya khususnya di daerah kepulauan di Batam.Kata Kunci: Kehamilan usia dini, Resiko, Remaja
Terapkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat dengan Optimalkan Cuci Tangan dalam Upaya Pengendalian Infeksi
Authors: Saputri Nurwinda
Published: February 2023

Kebersihan diri adalah sebuah upaya setiap individu dalam memelihara kebersihan diri sendiri yang meliputi kebersihan rambut, gigi dan mulut, mata, telinga, kuku, kulit, dan tangan. Pemeliharaan kebersihan diri sangat menentukan status kesehatan seseorang, karena setiap individu harus secara sadar dan atas inisiatif pribadi menjaga kesehatan dan mencegah terjadinya penyakit agar tidak enularkan atau tertular. Pengetahuan kebersihan diri sangat dibutuhkan oleh setiap individu dalam mempertahankan kebiasaan hidup yang sesuai dengan kesehatan dan akan menciptakan kesejahteraan serta kesehatan yang optimal, dengan setiap inndividu melakukan perawatan kesehatan diri, maka akan memperkecil terkena infeksi. Tempat – tempat Sekolah merupakan salah satu tempat pendidikan yang umum digunakan oleh setiap orang. Cuci tangan adalah merupakan sebuah program pengendalian infeksi, oleh sebab itu pihak Pelayanan Kesehatan setiap tamu, pasien ataupun petugas kita menggalakan untuk mencuci tangan sebalum bersentuhan. Hal ini berguna untuk menghindari penyebaran penyakit ke diri sendiri maupun orang lain. Dikarenakan 98 persen penyebaran kuman di tubuh bersumber dari tangan. Anak usia sekolah baik tingkat prasekolah, sekolah dasar, sekolah menengah pertama, dan sekolah menengah atas adalah suatu masa usia anak yang sangat berbeda dengan usia dewasa, sehingga penerapan kebersihan pada diri sendiri belum sadar akan pentingnya cuci tangan dibandingan dengan orang dewasa. Sehinga sasaran pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah anak – anak pra sekolah atau sekolah. Kata Kunci : Prilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat, Anak, Cuci Tangan
Impact of comorbidities on the clinical and ultrasound features of psoriatic arthritis
Authors: Dutca Lucia
Published: February 2023

Objectives. The objective was to evaluate the relationship of comorbid pathology with the clinical and ultrasound characteristics of the evolution of psoriatic arthritis in order to optimize the management. Material and methods. In order to achieve the purpose and objectives of the study, a group of 92 patients with psoriatic arthritis was selected, established in accordance with the CASPAR diagnostic criteria (2006). The patients were treated in the rheumatology and arthrology departments of the Timofei Moşneaga Republican Clinical Hospital and of the Saint Trinity Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau during 2017-2020. A type 1 cohort study is planned (prospective study with retrospective components). Results. Expression at the time of examination of the history data was observed in 54 (58,7%), clinical enthesitis was observed in 47 (51.1%) patients. During the clinical examination of patients, it was found that the frequency of TJC/14 was 11.3% (145/1288), SJC/14 – 4.5% (58/1288), which was 40% (58/145) among all painful joints. During clinical examination, it was found that the TJC of the upper limbs (74/736, 10.1%) and lower (71/552, 12.9%) do not differ significantly (χ2 = 2.489, p = 0.115). At the same time, the SJC of the lower limbs (43/552, 7.8%) was significantly higher than the upper one (15/736, 2.04%) (χ2 = 24.267, p < 0.001). According to ultrasound data, the number of joints examined was 228/1288 (17.7%), number of inflamed entheses – 90/1288 (6.9%), which was 39.5% among the detected synovitis (90/228). The number of enthesitis were 661/4968 (13.3%), of which 19.4% (128/661) of the entheses were vascularized. Conclusions. According to ultrasound data, the frequency of detection of enthesitis and synovitis was significantly higher than during the clinical examination (p < 0.01). For its part, the psoriatic arthritis activity index (DAPSA) did not correlate with inflammatory changes detected during extensive ultrasound of large joints and entheses according to the “gray scale” and the use of Power-Doppler (p > 0.05). On the other hand, vascularization in the entheses is an index of activity independent of age and activity of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis (p > 0.05), and it is a sign of active inflammation which correlates with laboratory markers of inflammation (hs-CRP, p < 0.05; ESR, p < 0.01).
Personalized approach to cytoprotective treatment in ischemic heart disease
Authors: Chetrus Olga
Published: February 2023

Objectives. To assess the efficacy and harmlessness of the cytoprotective treatment with meldonium of ischemic heart disease by developing personalized approaches. Materials and methods. Our study included 160 patients with IHD (117 men and 43 women) aged 37 to 81 years. Of them, 142 patients had angina pectoris of stable effort from different functional classes, and 21 – unstable angina pectoris. The average age of patients was 59.26±0.74 years. All patients were divided into 2 groups: 1 group (n=80) only with background treatment and 2 group included (n=80) with background treatment and meldonium. The observation period was 12 months (one year). Results. Significant differences were found in the pathogenesis of the underlying pathology and in the effectiveness of meldonium treatment in men and women. In this way, for men on the background of exertion angina is characteristic of more frequent occurrence of myocardial infarction, and for women – heart failure and diabetes mellitus, but meldonium remain the same effectiveness for both groups. Men smoke 16 times more, and women suffer from abdominal obesity 2 times more, which could be the cause of the more atherogenic lipid profile in them. According to the survey, the hereditary predisposition to cardiovascular diseases is higher in women, although most likely women are simply better informed about the pathologies of relatives and they were more disciplined in treatment with meldonium. Discussions. The effectiveness of treatment in women is significantly better according to the indicators of subjective and objective improvement compared to men, which is confirmed by many existing studies. Sex factor determines the presence of a number of pathogenetic peculiarities of the course of ischemic heart disease, and therefore can be considered as one of the criteria for personalizing pharmacotherapy, however, for the individual choice of metabolic corrector, this factor is not significant. The age factor determines some pathogenetic peculiarities of the course of ischemic heart disease and the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy, however, it is not decisive for the choice of metabolic corrector. Conclusions. The standard criteria for the personalization of pharmacotherapy in cardiology - sex, age, environmental risk factors, the presence of an underlying disease and concomitant pathology, pharmacogenetic and psychological profile - affect the pathogenesis of the development of coronary artery disease, to some extent determining the sensitivity of patients to meldonium, but they are not decisive for a personalized choice of metabolic corrector.
Clinical patterns and complete blood count parameters in the young patients with primary myelofibrosis in the prefibrotic stage
Authors: Sghibneva-Bobeico Nina , Musteata Vasile , Robu Maria , Jalba Lidia , Musteata Larisa , Dorogan Ala , Dudnic Cristina , Covalschi Elena
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Primary myelofibrosis is a rare myeloproliferative neoplasm that affects 0.2-1.5 people per 100,000. As a rule, the diagnosis is confirmed after 60 years, but recently, hematologists around the world have encountered the problem of primary myelofibrosis in young people. The classic manifestations of myelofibrosis are characterized by splenomegaly, cytopenia, and bone marrow fibrosis, but in patients younger than 40 years, the diagnosis is most often made in the prefibrotic stage of the neoplasm. The aim of the paper is to identify and evaluate the clinical and hematological features of primary myelofibrosis in young patients in the prefibrotic stage. Material and methods. A retrospective study was performed on clinical cases of primary myelofibrosis, registered at the Oncological Institute of the Republic of Moldova. The diagnosis was confirmed according to 2016 WHO criteria based on histological and molecular studies. We enrolled young patients under the age of 40 who had been diagnosed with prefibrosis in our study and analyzed them for clinical manifestations and complete blood count parameters. To optimize the analysis, all patients were divided into two groups according to their age: 18–29 and 30–40 years old. Results. Changes in the complete blood count, manifested by thrombocytosis and leukocytosis, are the main laboratory patterns of primary myelofibrosis in young patients in the prefibrotic stage. The most relevant clinical features are splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, but no correlation between these manifestations has been found. Conclusions. The classical clinical and hematological characteristics of primary myelofibrosis do not specify lowand intermediate-risk patients’ management in the prefibrotic stage, as compared with the other chronic myeloproliferative BCR-ABL-negative neoplasms. The proliferation type of primary myelofibrosis is characteristic for young patients with pre-fibrotic stage. According to our results, the main manifestations in the prefibrotic stage are detected in a complete blood count and comprise anemia, leucopenia, leukocytosis, and thrombocytosis.
Perinatal outcomes of multiple cesarean sections
Authors: Potacevschi Oleg
Published: February 2023

Introduction. The literature suggests that the mode and timing of delivery have a greater impact on adverse neonatal outcomes than the number of previous cesarean sections. Materials and methods. A retrospective observational case-control study was carried out. The study included 352 pregnant women with a singleton pregnancy and at least one previous cesarean section: 177 pregnant women with two or more previous cesarean sections (experimental group) and 175 with a primary cesarean section (control group). Excel tables were used to organize the data. For comparing categorical variables in groups, the χ² test was used. A p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. Termination of the pregnancy by cesarean section at 39 + 0 – 39 + 6 weeks of gestation (56.5% and 27.4%, respectively; p < 0.001) was statistically significantly more frequent in the experimental group. Analysis of deliveries revealed that emergency cesarean sections in pregnancy (18.9% and 9.0%, respectively; p < 0.01) and emergency cesarean sections during labor (60.6% and 30.5%, respectively; p < 0.001) were performed statistically significantly more frequently in the control group. Planned cesarean sections during pregnancy (60.5% and 20.6%, respectively; p < 0.001) were performed statistically significantly more frequently in the experimental group. The rate of full-term neonates was statistically significantly higher in women from the experimental group (96.6% and 83.4%, respectively; p < 0.001), and the rate of post-term neonates was statistically significantly higher in women from the control group (12.0%; p < 0.001). The Apgar score values 1 minute after birth equal to 8–10 points (130 – 84.4% and 10 – 47.6%, respectively; p < 0.001) were statistically significantly more frequent in pregnant women without acute fetal distress during labor, and the Apgar score values 1 minute after birth equal to 1–7 points (11 – 52.4% and 24 – 15.6%, respectively; p < 0.001) were statistically significantly more frequent in pregnant women with acute fetal distress during labor. Similar results were found in the Apgar score at 5 minutes after birth. Conclusions. In our research, it was demonstrated that the mode and timing of delivery have a greater impact on adverse neonatal outcomes than the number of previous cesarean sections.
Osteitis condensans ilii –difficulty in diagnosis and management. Clinical case study
Authors: Groppa Liliana , Homitchi Marinela , Stog Valeria , Russu Eugeniu , Chislari Lia , Bujor Oxana , Taran Lilia
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI) is a condition characterized by benign sclerosis of the iliac bone in the portion adjacent to the sacroiliac joints, which is radiologically manifested by triangular opacities at the level of this portion. Among the clinical manifestations, localized low back or lumbosacral pain is often attested, which is found in the gestational or post-partum period. The pain may worsen during physical exertion or during menstruation and may be accompanied by myalgia. Material and methods. The epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical data were used to highlight this study, followed by the conclusions of multidisciplinary specialists, retrieved from the inpatient medical records of 3 women with OCI, who were admitted for diagnosis and treatment. Results. 3 cases of imaging-determined OCI will be presented, which were initially diagnosed with seronegative spondyloarthritis (SpA). Through them, we would determine the varieties between the OIC forms and their differential diagnosis with SpA. The results of the lab tests do not reveal specific changes, so the markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate) were normal. Also, unlike SpA, the marker HLA-B27 is in most cases negativ Conclusions. According to the results of the presented clinical cases, OCI is often confused with sacroiliitis, which leads to misdiagnosing and erroneous treatment tactics. Thus, in order to establish a true diagnosis, it is necessary to collect a detailed history, perform a comprehensive objective examination, which includes the character of the pain and its triggers, the lack of inflammatory lab markers and the radiological presence of the sclerosis areas at the level of the iliac bone, not involving the sacroiliac joints.
IMPACT OF THE PASSIVE/ACTIVE ULTRASONIC ACTIVATION ON THE ENDODONTIC IRRIGANTS EFFECTIVENESS - A REVIEW
Authors:   Department of Conservative dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Gyulbenkiyan Elvira , Gusiyska Angela ,   Department of Conservative dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: various irrigation devices and chemical solutions are being developed and improved nowadays for better penetration deep into the complex root canal system. Activation of irrigating solutions enhances the solution effectiveness. Evidence in the literature suggests that ultrasonic irrigation is much more effective in this respect than syringe irrigation alone. Passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) and/or ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI): nowadays, the two terms, PUI and UAI, are interchangeable in the literature and represent the same technique. Literature data have shown that combining ultrasonically activated NaOCl with EDTA results in significantly greater removal of the smear layer. Conclusion: the use of ultrasonic activation of the irrigating solution after root canal preparation significantly improves the removal of debris from hard-to-reach areas such as isthmuses, lateral canals and the apical delta.
Lessons for Nigeria: Determining Authorship and Inventorship of Artificial Intelligence Generated Works
Authors: Adaka Eloghene E. , Olubiyi Ifeoluwa A.
Published: February 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained widespread momentum in today’s tech-savvy world. AI is now capable of creating copyright works and inventions without human intervention. Such AI-created works challenge the frontiers of intellectual property rights (IPR), particularly those on patents and copyright. The extant copyright and patent laws in Nigeria (Copyright Act, 1988, and Patent Act, 1970) were drafted when AI authorship and inventorship were not a primary consideration. The international legal framework on IPR has also not addressed this issue conclusively. Using a doctrinal method of legal research, this paper examines the challenge AI poses to authorship and inventorship under copyright and patent laws. It also takes a peek into advanced jurisdictions which have had the opportunity to address these issues, to draw lessons for Nigeria where a National Centre of AI and Robotics has recently been established and these issues are envisaged to arise as the Centre carries out its objectives. This paper finds that under the extant legal framework in Nigeria, an AI system cannot be designated as an author or inventor. Considering the advancement in AI technology, this will exclude AI-created works and inventions from intellectual property protection in Nigeria. While drawing lessons from other jurisdictions, this paper recommends a responsive regulation of AI technology through a legislative amendment that accommodates AI systems as authors or inventors with a presumption of law that allows ownership, rights, and liabilities to be borne by the owners of such systems.
Africa’s Ed-Tech Platforms: Protecting Children’s Right to Privacy
Authors: Achieng’ Rachel , Wakoli Emmah , Rodrot Michelle
Published: February 2023

Ed-tech platforms are used to create a more engaging, inclusive, and individualized learning experience. A number of these platforms utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI-enabled learning tools and approaches have revolutionized the global education sector (Pedro et al., 2019). They have been recognized for their contributions to enhancing the quality of learning and teaching. AI aids teachers and students in their lessons (Pedro et al., 2019). Additionally, AI has been lauded for its potential to boost students' knowledge and learning habits, while also creating a more personalized approach to learning (Pedro et al., 2019). Children are less likely to read or understand privacy policies, and they may have a limited understanding of their right to privacy and data protection. In addition, they are more susceptible to marketing techniques that adults can identify. The existence of their personal information online poses potential safety and security risks. Therefore, privacy policies on Ed-tech platforms must incorporate children's rights and an understanding of their right to privacy. This includes online protection and security measures established to protect children's data. The primary audience for this policy brief is corporations. Although, children’s rights to privacy are a collective responsibility of the parents, legal guardians, and other individuals legally responsible for the child. In the Ed-tech space, this responsibility extends to AI platform owners, who manage the platforms, and policymakers and regulators concerned with data protection and children’s rights.
Combined Acupuncture and Shirodhara as an Effective Treatment Approach in the Management of Progressive Bulbar Palsy: A Case Report
Authors: Satyal Jaya , KC Pradeep , KC Rachana , Sharma Aabha , Chandra Avinash
Published: February 2023

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Effect of Strengthening Exercises and Muscle Stimulator in Hirayama Disease Patients Having Muscle Atrophy and Weakness : A Case Report
Authors: Sapkota Nabin , Shrestha Rakesh , Bhurtel Bidur , Bhurtel Bidur , Chandra Avinas , Pant Basant
Published: February 2023

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A case of Diabetes Striatopathy in an Elderly Female
Authors: Sah Kailash , Gurung Pritam , Chandra Avinash
Published: February 2023

Diabetes Striatopathy , also known as Non-ketotic hyperglycemic hemichorea or Chorea Hyperglycemia Basal Ganglia Syndrome is rare complication of uncontrolled diabetes. This syndrome has been reported more frequently in elderly Asian womenand symptom resolution is typically associated with serum glucose levels and plasma osmolarity normalization.Herein, we report a case of 75 years old female with CAD-TVD, Hypertension & Type -2 Diabetes Milletus under oral hypoglycemic drugs presented with intermittent involantary movement of face and upper limb who was managed for diabetic striatopathy and showed symptomatic improvement in third day of admission.
An Unusual Exhibit of Cervical Plasmacytoma with Trademarks of Cervical Myelopathy
Authors: Giri Shilpa , Gurung Pritam , Shrestha Bishal , Shrestha Pranaya , Pant Basant
Published: February 2023

We reported a case of a 76-year-old man presented with cervical neck pain since 16 days. He had also weakness of all limbs since 4 days, insidious in onset. MRI Cervical spine revealed an expansile lesion in C2-C3 vertebral level and C2 lamina pathological fracture. He was suspected as a case of multiple myeloma. However, the histopathology report revealed morphological features compatible with Plasmacytoma.
An Integrated Approach in COVID-19 Patient with High Oxygen Dependency Status
Authors: Satyal Jaya , Khatiwada Kasi , koju Pratigya , Adhikari Jhularam , Kc Pradeep
Published: February 2023

Covid-19 has become a global pandemic leading towards thousands of death worldwide.It is infectious disease caused by a new corona virus called SARS-cov-2. WHO learned of the new virus on 31 december 2019 for the first time, following a report of cluster of cases of viral pneumonia in Wuhan, China. However, we report a presentation of covid infection in a 45 year old male in a covid hospital where he was treated with integrated approach i.e Allopathy,Ayurveda,TCM(Trad itional Chinese Medicine),Yoga and physiotherapy.During treatment Patient was kept on cpap for some days and got discharged after complete treatment.
Aconite Poisoning: A Case Report
Authors: Maharjan Sumi , Raman Parajuli Sudhir , Dhungana Durga
Published: February 2023

Aconite is the well-known toxic plant as well as valuable drug since decades. Most of the intoxications are accidental whereas suicidal attempt is rather rare after ingestion. This case report is about three persons who landed in our emergency department after consuming Aconite accidentally as an herbal medicine. Two of them were managed immediately while one was declared dead on arrival.
Management of Tietze Syndrome: Acupuncture and Cupping as an Effective Treatment Approach: A Case Study
Authors: Jaya Satyal , Rakesh Shrestha , KC Pradeep , Kashi Khatiwada , Rouniyar Nabina , Chandra Avinash
Published: February 2023

Tietze syndrome is a rare inflammatory disorder characterized by chest pain at costochondral junction with an idiopathic etiology. A patient came to the Central Ayurved Hospital Nardevi with an excruciating pain since 5 months. Patient stated that the several medications were tried without any success. Patient was further assessed via radiologically and laboratory. Results were within normal limits. Hence, patient was given 12 sessions of acupuncture along with cupping as the means for pain management. Patient was initially assessed via VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) before the commencement of the treatment session. This case demonstrates that the acupuncture can be an effective treatment approach for the management of Tietze syndrome.
Psychological Impact among Frontline Police Personnel of Kathmandu Metropolitan City in Nepal: A cross-sectional Study
Authors: Devkota Nishchal , Bam Aayushi , Kumar Poudel Ashok , Acharya Surakshya , Karki Rajesh , Luitel Rashmi , Singh Matrika
Published: February 2023

Background: A job of police officer is such that they often have to undergo the mental anguish and pain internally. This study aimed to assess the psychological impact among frontline police personnel of Kathmandu Metropolitan City in Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly sampled frontline police personnel of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. A self-administered DASS questionnaire was used to assess the psychological impact. Total 373 sample was derived using the formula for proportion. A self-administered DASS questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed on SPSS 20. Results: The prevalence of depression is 67.8%, of these, majority (29%) of the frontline police personnel were moderately depressed, followed by mildly depressed (20.1%), severely depressed (11.3%), and extremely severely depressed (7.5%). Similarly, the prevalence of anxiety is (73.5%) given which mildly anxious (9.4%), and moderately anxious (32.4%), severely anxious (15%), and extremely severely anxious (16.6%). Likewise, that prevalence of stress is (23%) where, the low proportion of them had mild stress (8.6%), moderate stress (6.7%), severe stress (4.8%), extremely severe stress (2.7). Conclusion: Due to their sensitive exposures and nature of work, front-line workers, such as police officers, have grown more prone to depression, anxiety, and stress. Given that policing is a physically, emotionally, and intellectually demanding profession, it is vital to equip officers with adequate psychological assistance.
A Case of Dorsal Spine Rhabdomyosarcoma in a 2 years old Child
Authors: Thapa Shreejana , Gurung Pritam , Shrestha Janam , Acharya Samir , Rajbhandhari Pravesh , Pant Basant
Published: February 2023

Rhabdomyosarcoma is highly aggressive malignant form of mesenchymal tumor arising from skeletal muscle cells rhabdomyoblast, that have failed to fully differenciate. It is most commonly seen in the children before 12 year of age. Primary spinal rhabdomyosarcoma is very rare. A 2 year old girl presented with mass over right upper back and inability to move lower limb. Patient underwent dorsal laminectomy and excision of the mass. Histology and molecular pathology helps in definite diagnosis and further need of chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Sinop Kıyılarında Kum Şırlanının (Donax trunculus Linnaeus, 1758) Bazı Populasyonun Parametreleri
Authors: ERDEM Yakup , ÜSTÜN Funda
Published: February 2023

Bu çalışma Sinop kıyılarında kum şırlanının (D. trunculus) bazı populasyon parametrelerini belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Aylık olarak yapılan örneklemelerde toplam 1417 adet birey elde edilmiş, en küçük, en büyük ve ortalama kabuk boyu sırasıyla 6.94 mm, 33.78 mm ve 19.637 ± 0.1202 mm olarak belirlenmiştir. Örneklenen bireylerin sadece 108 adedi (%7.6) geçerli asgari avlama boyu olan 2.5 cm ve daha büyük bireylerden oluşmaktadır.
Ortalama kabuk genişliği 11.945 ± 0.0650 mm, kabuk genişliğinin kabuk boyuna oranı 0.613 ± 0.0008 olarak belirlenirken, ortalama kabuk yüksekliği 6.192 ± 0.0409 mm ve kabuk yüksekliğinin kabuk uzunluğuna boyuna oranı 0.314 ± 0.00046 olarak tahmin edilmiştir. Örneklenen tüm bireyler için boy–ağırlık ilişkisi denklemi W=0.00022 L^2.82962 (r=0.992), Fulton’un kondisyon faktörü 0.00013 ± 0.0000004 ve ortalama et oranı 0.352 ± 0.0016 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Üreme Nisan ve Mayıs aylarında gerçekleşmekte olup cinsiyet oranı 0.953:1 olarak tespit edilmiştir.
Una mastite neonatale bilaterale da Staphylococcus aureus meticillino-resistente
Authors: Barbato Roberta , Troisi Angela , Biserna Loretta , Fontijn Simone , Ratta Alberto , Marchetti Federico
Published: February 2023

Neonatal mastitis with possible abscess complication is relatively rare. The most common causal agent is Staphylococcus aureus. The paper describes the case of a newborn of 8 days of life, with fever and bilateral mastitis. The newborn was treated with antibiotic therapy with vancomicin and gentamicin and required the right breast surgical drainage for abscess complication. Culture of the pus yielded a pure growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The mother of the newborn presented with mastitis that developed a few days earlier. Complications of neonatal mastitis are rare nonetheless cellulitis, fasciitis, osteomyelitis, meningitis, brain abscess and sepsis have been reported. It is therefore essential to treat the mastitis of the newborn promptly and take into consideration the possible resistance of Staphylococcus that is the main etiological agent. Therefore, possible abscess complications need to be treated surgically.
Terapia breve per la polmonite non complicata acquisita in comunità in età pediatrica: si può fare!
Authors: Troisi Angela , Iacono Alessandra , Marchetti Federico
Published: February 2023

The paper reports the results published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in November 2022 of a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing brief therapy and prolonged therapy for the treatment of non-severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) with the same oral antibiotic. The results suggest the non-inferiority of a short versus a long cycle in children aged 2 to 59 months. In addition, short-term antibiotic therapy improves adherence, reduces adverse effects and drug costs, and reduces caregiver work absenteeism. Paediatricians should prescribe 5 days of antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin (90 mg/kg/day in 3 doses) for non-severe CAP, taking into account the results of several randomized clinical trials that are now available.
Babycinos at the End of the World: Cormac McCarthy and Parenthood
Authors: Power Kevin
Published: February 2023

In this keynote address given at the Cormac McCarthy Society International Conference held at Trinity College Dublin in June 2022, author Kevin Power reflects on parenthood as represented in McCarthy’s works and as personal experience. He focuses particular attention on questions surrounding the decision to have children in a dangerous, violent, and anthopogenically warming world.
Family-centered pediatric psychosocial care in Qatar
Authors: Al Fara Heba
Published: February 2023

Pediatric psychosocial care approaches are used to advocate for family and child strength and durability in health scenarios and to improve the overall well-being of children impacted by severe medical situations. This article focuses on family-focused care in pediatric psychosocial services in Qatar. Using secondary sources, this desk review advocates for a family-centered care approach to support hospitalized children, their families, and the healthcare provision team in pediatric psychosocial care. It argues that if improvements are made to four main areas including education and training, healthcare environment, financial support and advocacy, and future research and audits, Qatar’s pediatric psychosocial care program would more effectively cater to evidence-based child and family-friendly approaches. This article concludes by providing policy recommendations for Qatar’s pediatric psychosocial care provision.
Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Median Sosial Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Dalam Mempromosikan Buah Pinang Bagi Pengusaha Kecil di Desa Sidodadi
Authors: Hasibuan Ade Zulkarnain , Asih Munjiat Setiani , Damayanti Fera , - Rismayanti
Published: February 2023

Perkembangan teknologi saat ini sudah berkembang sangat pesat dan telah menjangkau perkotaan sampai dengan pedesaan. Dengan perkembangan teknologi tersebut masyarakat sudah sangat dimudahkan untuk melakukan apa saja, termasuk didalamnya yaitu mempromosikan usaha yang dimiliki melalui media sosial. Hanya saja minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat untuk memanfaatkan teknologi tersebut menyebabkan perkembangan teknologi tersebut kurang berdampak kepada perekonomian masyarakat, khususnya di pedesaan. Kegiatan PkM yang dilakukan di gang karya Desa Sidodadi bertujuan melakukan penyuluhan kepada pemilik usaha buah pinang Desa Sidodadi. Jadi penggunaan teknologi bukan hanya digunakan di perkotaan saja, tetapi target jangka panjangnya penggunaan teknologi juga merambah ke desa-desa. Dimana teknologi yang digunakan tersebut dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Tujuan dari penyuluhan tersebut yaitu untuk memberikan pengetahuan kepada pemilik buah pinang untuk memanfaatkan media sosial facebook, twitter, instagram, dan tiktok sehingga mereka mempunyai kemampuan untuk mengembangkan dan mempromosikan usaha yang mereka miliki melalui media sosial.
Sosialisasi Strategi Pemasaran Usaha Budidaya Ikan Lele Di Pokdakan Mina Buana Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Fatmawati Erlin Widya
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this community service is to implement a marketing strategy for the catfish farming business at Pokdakan Mina Buana and provide assistance for the manufacture of processed catfish that has more selling value. Problems faced by partners include the inactivity of several members of the pokdakan, marketing of catfish which is still limited to 1 middleman, catfish harvests must be sold immediately due to limitations in fish weight, and the product of cultivation is still fresh catfish, there is no processing. more varied catfish. The solutions given to the problems above include; there is guidance and a more intensive approach to several members of the pokdakan, it is necessary to develop a marketing strategy to areas outside Kediri Regency, the pokdakan makes a schedule for seeding, administering vaccines, until the harvest schedule, it is recommended to make processed catfish products in the form of frozen and added yellow seasoning , presents the trademark on catfish and processed products..