bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of a second intrauterine cephapirin infusion in dairy cows for the treatment of purulent vaginal discharge and endometritis
Authors: Dubuc J. , Fauteux V. , Boisclair G.
Published: February 2023

Purulent vaginal discharge (PVD) diagnosed using a metricheck device and endometritis (ENDO) diagnosed using a leukocyte esterase test are associated with detrimental impact of subsequent reproductive performance of dairy cows. The efficacy of intrauterine cephapirin for treating PVD and ENDO was shown by multiple studies. All these studies validated the efficacy of 1 intrauterine cephapirin infusion given at the time of diagnosis to treat PVD and ENDO (in comparison with no treatment). Therefore, it remains unclear if cows would benefit from a second intrauterine cephapirin infusion 2 weeks after the initial treatment. The objective of this study was to quantify the impact of a second intrauterine infusion of cephapirin on the subsequent reproductive performance of postpartum dairy cows affected by PVD and ENDO.
Salmonella Dublin diagnostics for the field veterinarian
Authors: Frye Elisha
Published: February 2023

Salmonella Dublin is a zoonotic, multi-drug-resistant bacteria. It is host adapted in cattle, and carrier animals shed bacteria in feces and milk, acting as a reservoir for the herd. Salmonella Dublin causes septicemia in young calves, who present with a high fever, increased respiratory effort and acute death. Diag­nosing Salmonella Dublin in an acutely infected calf requires aseptic collection of a blood culture sample, storage at room temperature or in an incubator, and overnight delivery to a vet­erinary diagnostic laboratory. Diagnosing Salmonella Dublin post-mortem requires submission of one or more of the follow­ing organs for aerobic culture: lung, kidney, lymph node, liver or spleen. These samples should be refrigerated or frozen and delivered overnight as well. Feces and gastrointestinal samples have low sensitivity for recovering Salmonella Dublin and are not recommended in clinical suspects. Surveillance or monitor­ing for Salmonella Dublin antibodies can be performed with the Salmonella Dublin ELISA. Appropriate samples include serum, individual milk samples and bulk tank milk samples. Serocon­version time and age of animal impact the sensitivity of the Sal­monella Dublin ELISA.
Future of the beef feedlot industry
Authors: Jim G. Kee
Published: February 2023

North American feedlot practice has evolved over the last four decades to become a highly specialized form of veterinary medicine offering integrated client solutions spanning from animal health protocols to data analysis and economic model­ing. Successful new and future feedlot practices will provide in­tegrated multidisciplinary solutions to clients while seeking to create opportunities for true producer-practitioner alignment. In its purest form, this will translate to co-investment and commitment of personal capital by veterinarians and produc­tion professionals who seek to monetize intellectual property through equity participation in the feedlot production systems they service.
Setting up an on-farm field trial for producers
Authors: Theurer Miles
Published: February 2023

Animal health and performance research trials are commonly performed to evaluate ways to improve production efficiency and well-being. The objective will be to highlight how to set up research projects in the field. The research objective estab­lishes the groundwork for the rest of the trial. When selecting which animals to use for the study, the main considerations are the population of animals which a person wants to apply the re­sults. Randomization is a critical part of the research process to make sure the treatment groups are similar at the beginning of the study. Develop a protocol which outlines all the procedures performed and data collected during the study. A 1-2 page sum­mary is sufficient to explain all the concepts for a field study. The most important part of conducting the study is to follow the protocol developed. You need to ensure all data collected are accurate. The reason for conducting the research is to apply the results in the field to make a difference. Before applying, con­sider the production system where the study was performed, and the study population to determine if results will apply in different production systems. Conducting research in the field can provide valuable insight on which practices impact out­comes of interest.
Leading relationships through change
Authors: Boyum Brett
Published: February 2023

The goal of many consulting veterinarians in dairy and beef practice is to work toward continual improvement of their cli­ents’ health, management and overall business success. Such improvements will require changes to current management practices and strategy to adapt to changing market demands, herd dynamics or other external factors. This may feel like a constant state of change. However, our farm has had success in managing and implementing change through being cognizant of the Kübler-Ross Change Curve. This is a process to consider when implementing a successful change, regardless of the mag­nitude of change. Additionally, there are common pitfalls to avoid when fully executing a change. Following a disciplined change process will often yield a faster cycle of change and more desirable results. anish Language, Literature, and Culture from Colorado State University and a B.A. degree in Dramatic Arts from the University of New Mexico. She specializes in designing and teaching courses in Spanish for Specific Purposes in the areas of animal health and care and veterinary medicine and has created and taught Spanish programs for Colorado State University's Languages, Literatures and Cultures department as well as their Veterinary College since 2016.
Heifer inventory
Authors: Nguyen Blake
Published: February 2023

The heifer enterprise of a modern dairy operation plays a cru­cial role in health and productivity performance, cost of pro­duction and future potential. The variables that determine heifer inventory are nearly innumerable, but at minimum, re­productive performance in the cow and heifer herd, semen se­lection, morbidity and mortality in the heifers, and age at first calving have major influence. Recently, a lot of dairy manage­ment publication, analysis and marketing strategy have includ­ed recommendations for increased cow longevity, genetically superior replacements, and “right-sized” heifer inventories. However, it would be wise to remain open to the value that an adequate or even plentiful supply of dairy replacements brings to an operation, and evidence for this consideration is at least as sound and plentiful as evidence in support of the opposite approach. Analyzing costs and benefits of the heifer enterprise needs to be considered carefully, and economic concepts such as fixed and variable costs, sunk costs and opportunity costs need to be applied appropriately.
Protocol compliance and training to prevent residues
Authors: Lott Kate
Published: February 2023

Protocols and their compliance are imperative for the dairy industry for food safety, animal welfare and care, employee safety, antibiotic stewardship and for the financial success of the dairy. The veterinarian can help farmers have clear, simple protocols, help them to train people to the protocols, and help them to evaluate the success of the protocols with data and re­cords. With regular review and training, we can prevent resi­dues in food and have successful animal care and viable farms.
How ya’ wanna roll with this? Tips and tricks for uterine tors
Authors: Wiley Caitlin
Published: February 2023

If you work with breeding livestock, obstetrical problems are inevitable. In bovine, there are numerous types of dystocias. Uterine torsions, rotation of the gravid uterine horn over the broad ligament, is one type that has a higher prevalence in the bovine. While the true underlying cause of torsions is not known, there are several factors that can increase the odds in­cluding pluriparous, deep-bodied dams, and increased move­ment of fetus during the beginning of parturition. Timeliness of assessing and determining direction and degree of torsion are important factors for determining options to resolve the torsion. Resolution options include cast-and-roll dam, manual detorsion or cesarean section. Each option has to be weighed with degree of torsion, stability of dam, facility and assistance availability. Complications that arise include uterine vascular complications, potential complication to the overall health of dam, and lack of cervical dilation after detorsion. With either of the two non-surgical approaches, vaginal evaluation during the process is warranted to determine progress. If the cervix is not dilated during detorsion, often surgical extraction of fetus is necessary. Outcome of dam and fetus depends on duration and extent of torsion and ability to intervene in a timely manner.
Conducting successful on-farm clinical trials
Authors: Capel Michael
Published: February 2023

One of the greatest values we can bring to our clients is informa­tion and the ability to apply that information to their farm busi­ness for the improvement of the lives of their cattle and employ­ees, and their financial well-being. Our knowledge base comes from a variety of sources, each with their own strengths and limitations. Scientific literature, presentations at professional meetings, our own clinical observations, and networking with colleagues provide the source for most of our knowledge base. When we are unable to find answers, on farm clinical trials can serve as an immensely valuable resource. Conducted properly, this tool can provide timely, targeted and specific answers to im­portant questions. However, caution is necessary before embark­ing on this journey. It is important to remember that trials are very involved, time consuming and a great deal of work. Failure to properly design, execute and interpret data from an on-farm trial can be frustrating, expensive and detrimental to the farm. On farm trials represent a great opportunity for veterinarians to provide valuable information to their clients but should be con­ducted with great planning and oversight.
EVALUATION OF RADIOLOGICAL REMODELING USING BAUMANNS ANGLE IN SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURES OF THE HUMERUS MANAGED WITH CLOSE OR OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION WITH K WIRES
Authors: Mandlecha Pushpvardhan , Singh Shantanu , Jain Sparsh
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are one of the most common fractures occurring in children. These fractures are difficult to treat because of the frequent occurrence of complications like neurovascular injury and elbow stiffness. The aim is to re-establish the anatomy of the distal humerus perfectly. Material and Methods: Retrospective study of 50 patients with supracondylar fracture of humerus. 50 patients were operated with closed or open reduction internal fixation with k- wire. The study was conducted from September 2018 to August 2020 in a tertiary care center in the city of India.At the final follow up that is at 1 year patients underwent X-ray of Bilateral upper limbs full length to calculate BaumannÃ‚Â’s angle and Carrying angle of the affected side was compared to the normal side. Result: The mean carrying angle of the unaffected side was 11.27 Ã‚Â± 1.860 and that of the affected side was 9.67 Ã‚Â± 1.920. The difference was found to be statistically significant (p=0.001), showing a significant decrease in the carrying angle of the affected side in comparison to the unaffected side at the final follow-up. Conclusion: supracondylar humerus fracture although remodels well in children by either close or open reduction and internal fixation good to excellent functional outcome can be achieved in Gartland type II and type III fractures.
A STUDY ON RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA AS A CAUSE OF BLINDNESS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING REGIONAL EYE HOSPITAL, KURNOOL FOR BLIND CERTIFICATE
Authors:   MS Ophthalmology, Assistant Professor., Anjaneyulu K. , Geetha A. ,   MS Ophthalmology, Assistant Professor., Revathy K. ,   MS Ophthalmology, Professor and HOD., Anusha N. ,   Junior Resident, Ophthalmology.
Published: February 2023

Aim: To study Retinitis Pigmentosa as a cause of blindness in patients attending Regional Eye Hospital, Kurnool for blind certificate. Methods: A total of 1020 patients of all age groups attending to Regional Eye Hospital, Kurnool for blind certificate during the period August 2020 to August 2022 were included and examined which include visual acuity testing using Snellen chart, refraction, slit lamp biomicroscopy,intra ocular pressure measurement using Goldmann Applanation Tonometer,fundus examinationwith indirect ophthalmoscope, visual field testing using Humphrey field analyser. Fundus picture was taken using Zeiss fundus camera. Patients having retinal pathology were exclusively included in the study and others were excluded. Results: Out of 1020 patients, 40 patients had Retinitis Pigmentosa with involvement of both eyes. Of these 40 patients, 23 were males and 17 were females indicating that males were more commonly affected than females. 6 patients had 100% disability, 10 patients had 75% disability, 24 patients had 40% disability. Conclusion: Retinitis Pigmentosa is one among the non-treatable cause of blindness which results due to consanguineous marriages as it is an inherited eye disease.
EYES THAT LOOK DOWN AND OUT A CASE SERIES ON ISOLATED THIRD NERVE PALSY
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Departmentof Ophthalmology, Kurnool Medical Coolege, Kurnool, AP., Geetha A. , Anjaneyulu K. ,   Assistant Professor,Departmentof Ophthalmology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, AP., Revathy K. ,   Professor & HOD, Department of Ophthalmology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, AP., Harshini Megavath ,   Junior Resident, Departmentof Ophthalmology,Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, AP.
Published: February 2023

Introduction:Isolated oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP) is quite common in general practice. Various causes of ONP have been described in several studies, for instance ischemia, compression from aneurysm or tumor, and trauma. Ischemia was the most common etiology with spontaneous recovery, and it was presumed based on some helpful clinical clues before imaging became available. Materials & Methods:This study comprises of 10 patients with oculomotor nerve palsy who attended regional eye hospital, Kurnool, during my study period of 6 months from 01/02/2022 to 31/07/2022. Patients presented to OPD with complaints of diplopia and drooping of upper eyelid. Patients subjected to VA for distant and near vision, slit-lamp examination, pupillary reactions, extraocular motility, fundus examination, diplopia charting for distant and near vision, hess charting, visual field testing and IOP. Blood pressure, blood sugar profile, lipid profiles were monitored and referred to concerned departments. They were advised for CT and MRI scans to know the etiological cause. Results:Out of 10 patients, DM - 3, CVA due to Hypertension - 1, ocular tuberculosis - 1, mucormycosis - 1, pseudotumor - 1, trauma - 1, unknown etiology - 2. Conclusion: Patients with diabetes has a good recovery rate. We recommend that the patients with oculomotor nerve palsy be carefully examined clinically in a multidisciplinary approach for early diagnosis and treatment.
PICA AND THE IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA: A CASE SERIES
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar., Gupta Dimple , Ankur Abhinav ,   Senior Resident, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Pica is an unusual condition where patients develop cravings for non-nutritive substances that can cause significant health risks. We report three patients with pica, which presented with three different clinical presentations and were found to have iron deficiency anaemia with underlying cause as pica. Case Presentation: We describe three patients who presented with symptoms of pica. The first patient is a 25-year-old man who had obsessive compulsive symptoms associated with daily ingestion of dust,sand and ice. The second patient is a 9-year-old girl who presented with abdominal pain associated with consuming brick remains. Lastly, the third patient, a 19-year-old with mild intellectual disability presented with behavior abnormality and eating cracked cement from walls. All three patients presented with hematological parameters diagnostic for iron deficiency anaemia. Conclusion: Pica has been practiced for centuries without a clear etiology. Clinicians in their practice are not aware of the importance of complaints related to pica. None of our patients we describe here, as well as their primary care physicians, were aware of the importance of their pica related symptoms.Pica symptoms resolved gradually in these patients upon iron supplementation. We believe pica is an important sign of iron deficiency that should never be ignored, and the craving for any unusual substance should compel clinicians to consider pica as a differential diagnosis of iron deficiency.
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT AND EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION: A STUDY OF ADMINISTRATORS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India., Majeed Sheikh Adil , Ahmad Rainayee Riyaz ,   Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India., Ahmad Gull Imtiyaz ,   Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
Published: February 2023

The paper attempts to investigate the diverse influence of empowering leadership, psychological empowerment, and overall empowerment on employee job satisfaction using self-determination theory. The analysis was conducted using primary data collected from cadre-based employees working as frontline administrators in different government departments in the civil administration of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.330 questionnaires were distributed 319were returned, and 302 of them were deemed suitable for analysis. Fordata analysis, multiple regression was used. The results revealed both empowering leadership and psychological empowerment have significant individual influences on job satisfaction, but more significant when empowering leadership and psychological empowerment is combined. Most of the previous studies were conducted in western economies and little in South Asia generally and India in particular. This research contributes to the literature by including both dimensions of empowerment where previous scholars used only one. This research suggests that contemporary organizations should implement empowering leadership style as their human resource management strategy to boost employee morale and job satisfaction.
A STUDY OF SERUM CALCIUM AND SERUM ALBUMIN LEVELS IN PREDICTING SEVERITY OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Authors:   Junior Resident Department Of General Medicine Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi-585105., a Akshay , R. Patil Basavaraj ,   Professor Department Of General Medicine Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi-585105., V. Sangavi Vinod ,   Junior Resident Department Of General Medicine Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi-585105.
Published: February 2023

Background:Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas that affects other regional tissues and more distant organ system through the systemic inflammatory response , resulting in organ dysfunction and death. Only Minority patients will develop a severe disease , while most patients suffer from a mild ,self limiting inflammatory process.About 10 to 20% of patients will progress to Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP) with a mortality rate of 6 to 10 %. Serum calcium and serum albumin obtained within the first 24 hours of hospital admission are useful predictors of severity in Acute Pancreatitis . With an adequate interpretation of their cut-off points, they are valuable for identifying the patients that require intensive care support, even in primary and secondary care centers.So easily availaibilty of these laboratory investigation can be used for early assessment and treatment of severe Acute Pancreatitis(SAP) and therefore helps in reducing mortality due to Acute pancreatitis. we also compared and correlated other scoring system in predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis. Materials and Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study of serum calcium and serum albumin levels in predicting severity of acute pancreatitis. Data was collected from 100 inpatients over 18 months admitted to in-patient in Department of general Medicine,Basaveshwara Teaching and General Hospital attached to M.R Medical College, Kalaburgi .Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 26. Results: Total of 100 patients with 87 males and 13 females were enrolled. Among the 100 patients 31 patients developed Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP) marked by evidence of end organ failure, local complications like psuedocyst, and /or prolonged ICU stay of more than 7 days and 9 patients died. Among the individual parameters Serum Albumin, Serum calcium, Corrected serum calcium including TC (Total cell count), Serum Urea, ,Serum creatinine , Pao2 ,Serum LDH showed a significant association with severity of acute pancreatitis . APACHE II systems had a sensitivity of 71.10% and specificity of 96.67 % in predicting severity.Sensitivity and specificity of Ransons score was 77.42% and 96.56% respectively. BISAP score had a low sensitivity of 61.67% and high specificity 98.33% . Conclusion:APACHE II score and Ransons score are the best scoring systems in predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis. Parameters like Hypoalbuminemia, Hypocalcemia including Hypoxia,uremia, Acute renal failure, leukocytosis, and increase in serum LDH levels weresignificantly associated with Severe Acute Pancreatitis(SAP).
SERRATIA MARCESCENSBACTERAEMIA IN PRETERM NEONATE - A CASE REPORT
Authors: N. Agrawal Gopal , S. Bawankar Neha , Kalbhor Priyanka , Gajbhiye Sunita , Zodpey (Shrikhande) S.S.
Published: February 2023

Background: Serratia marcescenshas emerged as opportunist in increasing number of hospital-associated infections in neonatal intensive care unit (NICUs), particularly as bloodstream infections. It is known to cause outbreaks in the NICUs, with high mortality rate in the vulnerable preterm population. Case presentation: We present a case of one and half month-old preterm neonate who had complaints of intolerance to feeding and failure to thrive. Clinical investigation revealed anaemia and increased inflammatory markers. Blood culture showed growth ofS marcescens.In antimicrobial susceptibility testing, the isolate showed susceptibility to all ÃƒÂƒÃ‚ÂŽÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â²-lactams, aminoglycosides and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, but treatment failure occurred with empirical amikacin and piperacillin-tazobactam. Institution of meropenem showed good response. Discussion: In premature babies with very low birth weight along with prolonged NICU stay predisposed them to S marcescens infection. The capacity of S marcescens to resist antibiotic therapy in vivo in spite of the in vitro sensitivity was exemplified in our case. Conclusion: This case study portrays the important feature of S marcescens to develop in-vivo resistance despite being sensitive by in vitro testing which led to therapeutic failure. Carbapenem could be a choice in such treatment failure cases due S marcescens.
ANTHROPOMETRICSTUDY OF PROXIMAL END OF DRIED ADULT HUMAN FEMUR: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Singh Gurpreet , Kahlon Sukhman , a Shehnaz , Arya Geetika , Vashishth Ravina , Asar Vishal , Sran Sukhdeep , Paul Aparajeeta
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Femur is the longest and strongest bone of the human body. Its length is associated with a striding gait, its strength with weight and muscular forces. It comprises of an upper end, shaft and lower end. Proximal part of femur includes head, neck, greater and lesser trochanters. Objectives: The present study aimed to record the femoral length and head diameter parameters were carried out which would be of help to the orthopedicians while carrying out surgical repairs around the hip joint especially in fracture of the neck of femur. Material & Methods: A total of 100 North Indian unpaired dry adult human femora (Right-50, Left-50) of unknown sex were studied. Femoral length and Head Diameter of the femur were measured with the help of osteometeric board and vernier caliper and recorded in centimeters. The raw data obtained were statistically analyzed. Range, mean, standard deviation, and standard error of mean were determined. Results: - The mean femoral length was found to 43.93cm (Right- 44.53cm and Left- 43.33cm) with a range of 38.5 Ã‚Â– 58.8cm (Right = 38.5 Ã‚Â– 58.8cm and Left=38.5 Ã‚Â– 51.3cm). The mean femoral head diameter was 39.35mm (Right = 39.86mm and Left =38.84mm) with a range of 20 Ã‚Â– 47mm (Right = 20 Ã‚Â– 46mm and Left = 32 - 47mm). No significant difference in values of femoral parameters were found in the right and left femur. Conclusion: The overall goal of this study was to generate information that would be useful for geometric modeling of femora and collecting data which could prove useful for the development of prosthetic implants.
IDIOPATHIC IMPAIRED TOOTH ERUPTION - AN ORTHODONTIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Ramya M.D.S R. , Kurunji Kumaran M.D.S PhD. N. , Raj Vikram M.D.S. Ph.D N. , Rajasigamani M.D.S K. , Bhaskar M.D. V. , Sudhakar MDS V.
Published: February 2023

Eruption is the continuous process of movement of a tooth from its developmental location inside the jaw to its functional location in the mouth. Impaired tooth eruption, where this process is disturbed, is common in dental practice. It may manifest either as delayed or complete absence of eruption. This article reviews the local and systemic conditions under which IITE has been reported to occur. The terminology related to disturbances in tooth eruption is also reviewed and clarified. A diagnostic algorithm is proposed to aid the clinician in the diagnosis and treatment planning of IITE. The sequential and timely eruption of teeth is critical to the timing of treatment and the selection of an orthodontic treatment modality. This review addresses the need for a more in-depth understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of IITE and gives the clinician a methodology to approach its diagnosis and treatment.
MALEK BENNABI AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION
Authors:   Research Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Azraai Jamsari Ezad , Awang Jaffary ,   Research Centre for Theology and Philosophy, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Zulfazdlee Abul Hassan Ashari Mohamad ,   Research Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Hafiz Safiai Mohd ,   Research Centre for Sharia, Faculty of Islamic Studiesand/or Institute of Islam Hadhari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Muttaqin Anwar ,   Research Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Yazid Ahmad Md ,   Research Centre for Sharia, Faculty of Islamic Studiesand/or Institute of Islam Hadhari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: February 2023

This article exhibits a discussion on human development that should necessarily be undertaken by the people of a country. This development requires a complete and solid combination from its spiritual-moral and material aspect. This article asserts that people with such combination is capable of shaping themselves and the society in building development of the nation and the country. This discussion is based on the thoughts of Malek Bennabi in relation to man and society. In addition, this paper aims to present Malek Bennabis human development paradigm that emphasizes a religious aspect in the context of current development. Content analysis approach is used in analyzing the themes of his thinking. This writing concluded that aspects of human development must take into account the internal aspects of the individual, as well as external factors such as environment and interaction.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES UTILIZATION FOR CHILDHOOD ILLNESS AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN A SELECTED VILLAGES OF MOGA
Authors:   Department Child Health Nursing., Kaur Manpreet , Kaur Rajwinder ,   Bhai Ghanaiya Ekta College of Nursing Dharamkot, Moga.
Published: February 2023

The children, who are the age of 5 years or less than five years, are called as under five childrens. They are more prone to posses health problems as they have a less immunity to fight against the diseases. Children are major consumers of health care. In India, about 35% of total population is children below 15 years of age. They are not only large in number but vulnerable to various health problems and considered as special risk group. Majority of childhood sickness and death are preventable by simple low-cost measures. Disease patterns and management of childhood illness are different than that of adult. Children always need special care to survive and thrive. As said by Karl Meninger, What is done to children, they will do to the society. Children are the Wealth of Tomorrow. The aim of the study was to depend On Determinants of Health Care Services Utilization for Childhood Illness among mothers of under five children In a Selected Villages of Moga. The research design selected for the study was non- experimental descriptive survey design in nature. The study was done at village Wareh .Total 50 samples were taken for the study to assess the Determinants of Health Care Services Utilization for Childhood Illness .Self Structured questionnaire used for data collection. In this study, as there was some significant association at P (<0.05) there was some association between the demographic variables and Determinants of Health Care Services Utilization for Childhood Illness among mothers of under five children.
COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF INJ DEXAMETHASONE WITH INJ ONDANSETRON AND INJ DEXAMETHASONE WITH INJ METOCLOPRAMIDE FOR PREVENTION OF POST-OPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING(PONV) AFTER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA AT TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Authors: Thorve Rahul
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Postoperative nausea & vomiting (PONV) are common distressing complications of anaesthesia. Pain ,nausea & vomiting are frequently listed by the patient as their most important postoperative concerns. PONV results in increased patientÂ’s discomfort and dissatisfaction. Despite continuing advances in anaesthetic and surgical technique, both the incidence and severity of PONV remain relatively unchanged. Material and Methods: A total of 200 patients belonging to ASA grade 1 and 2 posted for surgery under general anaesthesia were included after satisfying the eligibility criteria. They were divided into two groups.Group O received Dexamethasone 8 mg i.v. + Ondansetron 4 mg i.v.Group M received Dexamethasone 8 mg i.v. + Metoclopramide 10 mg i.v.In this study, the primary aim was to assess the incidence of post operative nausea and vomiting in the first 8 hrs after surgery in both the groups. Results: In group M ,total 32 patients out of 100 had nausea as compared to group O where 14 patients had nausea.In group M, 19 patients had mild nausea as compared to 9 patients in group O. 13 patients had moderate nausea in group M as compared to 5 patients in group O. In group M 25 patients had episodes of vomiting out of 100 as compared to group O where 8 patients had vomiting episodes. In group M, 13 patients had mild vomiting episodes as compared to 4 patients in group O. 12 patients had moderate vomiting episodes in group M as compared to 4 patients in group O .The difference between two groups was statistically significant. Conclusion: In this study ,nausea and vomiting score was significantly low in group O which is the combination of dexamethasone and ondansetron as compared to the M group which consists of dexamethasone and metoclopramide. Thus we can conclude that dexamethasone (8 mg) and ondansetron(4 mg) combination has better antiemetic effect than the combination of dexamethasone (8 mg) and metoclopramide 10 mg) to prevent PONV after general anaesthesia.
THERMOMECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PLASTERBOARDS BASED ON BAOBAB TRUNK FIBERS (ADANSONIA DIGITATA L.)
Authors:   Laboratoire des Semi-Conducteurs et dEnergie Solaire, Faculte des Sciences et Techniques, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, BP 5005 Dakar-Fann Senegal., Ghabo Alphousseyni , Bodian Seckou ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)-Senegal., Dieng Elhadji ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)-Senegal., Tigampo Soumaila ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)-Senegal., Sambou Vincent ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)-Senegal.
Published: February 2023

This work deals with the characterization of a plasterboards based on baobab trunk fibers for thermal insulation in buildings. The aim of this study is, firstly, to evaluate the thermal insulating capacity of baobab trunk fibers and, secondly, to determine the thermophysical and mechanical properties of plasterboards reinforced with baobab fibers. The results indicate that the water absorption of plasterboards increases with increasing fibers content, while the thermal conductivity and density decrease with increasing fibers content. All plasterboards showed good thermo-physical and mechanical properties for thermal insulation of buildings.
A bibliometric analysis of global research on drinking water and health in low- and lower-middle-income countries
Authors: Bennett Alexa , Demaine Jeffrey , Dorea Caetano , Cassivi Alexandra
Published: February 2023

Heightened interest in drinking water research in recent decades has been aimed at narrowing the knowledge gaps surrounding water and health in a global pursuit to provide safely managed drinking water services to populations who continue to lack access. This study used bibliometrics and network analysis to produce a global overview of publications and groups that have contributed to research on drinking water and health in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). The United States and the United Kingdom, which have historically dominated the field based on the production and impact of scientific literature, remain at the center of international collaborative research partnerships with emerging countries. However, in recent years, the volume of publications produced by India has surpassed that of the United States while Bangladesh is ranked third for the strongest international collaborations. Iran and Pakistan are also emerging as major producers of research, yet publications out of these countries and India remain disproportionately restricted behind paywalls. Contamination, diarrheal disease, and water resources are the themes that characterize the majority of research on water and health. These findings may be used to accelerate equitable, inclusive research in the realm of water and health, thereby enabling gaps in global drinking water inequalities to be filled.
Impacto social del internet de las cosas (IdC): una reflexión conceptual
Authors: Gutiérrez Prada Patricia , De Corso-Sicilia Giuseppe Bernardo , Jiménez-Barbosa Wilson Giovanni
Published: February 2023

Cada día aumenta el número de personas, hogares y empresas que utilizan dispositivos con conexión a Internet. Esto muestra que el impacto social de las herramientas que ofrece el internet de las cosas se extiende a todo el mundo, el acceso y uso de estas tecnologías cambia las interacciones sociales en un país, en una comunidad y entre individuos. Este artículo presenta una reflexión conceptual sobre el impacto social del internet de las cosas, como megatendencia de la cuarta revolución industrial (Schwab, 2016). A través de una rigurosa exploración documental, se propone el debate sobre el desconocimiento o estudio del impacto social y la literatura utilizada se consolida en supuestos plausibles para profundizar la investigación en un futuro próximo. La conclusión principal destaca la necesidad de investigar en profundidad sobre los usos y abusos de la conexión humano-internet-cosa para identificar los cambios de la humanidad en torno a los avances tecnológicos.
Nuestra acción ecológica bajo el lente ético experimental
Authors: Montero Rodríguez Jorge Luis
Published: February 2023

La crisis ecológica es un problema con solución en acciones lógicas que deben ser cuestionadas éticamente. La ética ambiental es muy normativa; necesitamos poner en experimentación la valoración moral y la opinión sobre libertades y justicias que tenemos ante esas acciones solucionadoras, pero que también generan una paradoja racionalmente difícil de evitar. Aun así, impulsados por los sentimientos, tendemos a elegir estas acciones u otras ponderadas. Esta elección es el principal dilema ético entre agentes morales y circunstancias problémicas. El presente ensayo tiene como objetivo esclarecerlo y presenta la descripción de los principios éticos fundamentales para su experimentación.
Pensar las bioéticas de una región en crisis: la fractura ética en la bioética argentina
Authors: Pallitto Nahuel
Published: February 2023

El presente artículo de reflexión es una invitación a pensar de forma crítica una de las principales modalidades de expresión e institucionalización de la bioética en América Latina: los denominados Comités de Ética en Investigación. Partiendo de experiencias transitadas durante la pandemia de la Covid-19 en Argentina y en función de las particularidades ambientales, sociales, políticas y económicas que exhibe la región, el objetivo fundamental del trabajo consiste en desocultar y exponer una fractura ética en el modo en que se abordan las problemáticas que afectan la salud y el bienestar de las comunidades e individuos de nuestros territorios. Luego de brindar una caracterización de la fractura ética, se exhiben algunos de sus problemas y se ofrece un conjunto de ideas que pueden ser incorporadas por los Comités de Ética en Investigación para subsanarla.
Evaluation of Serum Humanin and MOTS-c Peptide Levels in Patients
with COVID-19 and Healthy Subjects
Authors: Saracaloglu Ahmet , Mete Ayşe Özlem , Ucar Duran Furkan , Demiryürek Seniz , Erbagcı Enes , Demiryürek Abdullah Tuncay
Published: February 2023

Background:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a life-threatening and persistent
pandemic with high rates of mortality and morbidity. Although a dysfunction in the mitochondria occurs
in COVID-19 pathogenesis, the contribution of mitochondrial-derived peptides to its pathophysiology
has not yet been completely elucidated. The goals of this research were to assess the circulating
humanin and mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c (MOTS-c) levels in COVID-19
patients and explore the effects of antiviral drug therapy on these peptide levels.

Methods:

Thirty adult COVID-19 patients and 32 gender-matched healthy volunteers were enrolled in
this study. Circulating humanin and MOTS-c levels were detected using the ELISA method during pretreatment
(before drug therapy) and post-treatment (on the 7th day of drug therapy).

Results:

We found that there was significant attenuation of the serum humanin levels in COVID-19
patients (P < 0.001). However, we detected a significant augmentation in serum MOTS-c levels when
compared to controls (P < 0.01 for pre-treatment and P < 0.001 for post-treatment). Interestingly, antiviral
drug therapy did not modify the serum MOTS-c and humanin levels.

Conclusion:

Our findings suggest that MOTS-c and humanin were involved in the COVID-19 pathogenesis.
Our data may also imply that elevated MOTS-c could act as a compensatory mechanism to
eliminate the effects of decreased humanin levels.
A Case Report of Cesarean Scar Pregnancy in the Late First Trimester
With an Alive Fetus
Authors: Moosavi Sanaz , Zakariya Nahideh Afshar , Alizadeh Fatemeh Abbas
Published: February 2023

Background:

Cesarean scar pregnancy is one of the rare and challenging forms of ectopic
pregnancy in treatment. Surgical and medical treatment options are available. Nevertheless, no approach
is superior.

Case Presentation:

The present case reports a 29 years-old lady, presented with 12 weeks and 6 days,
cesarean scar pregnancy without any symptoms, with a live fetus that underwent curettage two times.

Conclusion:

We can use curettage frequently for CSP treatment without methotrexate and, without
side effects of other treatments.
Evaluation and Calibration of CBCT Reconstruction Models
Authors: Gao Tao , Sun Yuchun , Yuan Fusong , Liang Shanshan
Published: February 2023

Purpose:

This study proposes a method for improving the accuracy of three-dimensional
(3D) models generated through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods:

A 3D cuboid model fitted with a ¼-scale dentition on its top surface was constructed to simulate
an alveolar bone with teeth. A physical specimen of the model was printed and the distance between
its opposite sides was measured using a vernier caliper. The physical model was light-scanned,
and the surface data of the generated 3D model were corrected by calibrating the distance between
opposite sides against the vernier caliper measurements. The physical model was also scanned using
CBCT to reconstruct a second 3D model. The overall deviation between the two models and the distance
deviation in each direction of the cuboid and dentition were quantified and statistically analyzed.

Results:

The overall deviation between the reconstructed CBCT model and the calibrated structured
light-scanned model was 0.098 ± 0.001 mm. Following calibration, the overall deviation was 0.010 ±
0.006 mm. A one-way variance analysis suggested that the overall deviations' differences were not
statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

This study lays a solid foundation for accurate dental implantation.
Recent Progress on Wearable Sensor based on Nanocomposite Hydrogel
Authors: Xu Ke , Wang Changtong
Published: February 2023

Nanocomposite hydrogels have attracted extensive research interest due to their potential
applications in health care, electronic skin, and sensors. This paper reviews the performance
and characteristics of nanocomposite hydrogels based on zero-dimensional, onedimensional,
and two-dimensional nanofillers, including sensitivity, detection range, detection
limit, and application scenarios. The effects of different dimensional nanofillers on the performance
of nanocomposite hydrogels are discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of
nanocomposite hydrogels based on different nanomaterials are analyzed. The structural design,
materials, processing strategies and encapsulation methods of nanocomposite hydrogel sensors
are also briefly described. Then, this paper focuses on the application of wearable sensors in
human motion detection and biomedical direction and compares the advantages and disadvantages
of wearable sensors based on different nanocomposite hydrogels in the above two applications
directions. Finally, the problems and challenges existing in the application of wearable
sensors are discussed, and the development trend of wearable sensors based on nanocomposite
hydrogels is attempted to be prospected.
Integrated Proteomics and Metabolomics Analyses of Serum in Chinese
Patients with Severe and Active Graves’ Orbitopathy: A Cross-sectional
Study
Authors: Xin Zhong , Hua Lin , Shi Ting-Ting , Liu Hong-Ying , Zhu Xiao-Rong , Xie Rong-Rong , Sun Ran , Cao Xi , Yang Jin- Kui
Published: February 2023

Objective:

The present study aims to investigate the alterations of serum proteomic and
metabolomic profiles in Chinese patients with severe and active Graves’ Orbitopathy (GO).

Materials and Methods:

Thirty patients with GO and 30 healthy volunteers were enrolled. The
serum concentrations of FT3, FT4, T3, T4, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were analyzed,
after which TMT labeling-based proteomics and untargeted metabolomics were performed. Metabo-
Analyst and Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) was used for integrated network analysis. A nomogram
was established based on the model to explore the disease prediction ability of the identified
feature metabolites.

Results:

One hundred thirteen proteins (19 up-regulated and 94 down-regulated) and 75 metabolites
(20 increased and 55 decreased) were significantly altered in GO compared to the control group. By
combining the lasso regression, IPA network, and protein-metabolite-disease sub-networks, we extracted
feature proteins (CPS1, GP1BA, and COL6A1) and feature metabolites (glycine, glycerol
3-phosphate, and estrone sulfate). The logistic regression analysis revealed that the full model with
the prediction factors and three identified feature metabolites had better prediction performance for
GO compared to the baseline model. The ROC curve also indicated better prediction performance
(AUC = 0.933 vs. 0.789).

Conclusion:

A new biomarker cluster combined with three blood metabolites with high statistical
power can be used to discriminate patients with GO. These findings provide further insights into the
pathogenesis, diagnosis, and potential therapeutic targets for this disease.
Temperature measurement during blanking with enhanced speeds
Authors: Schrepfer A.
Published: February 2023

Abstract. Shear cutting is one of the most important manufacturing processes due to its high productivity and process stability. The advantages of shear cutting also obtain in high-speed cutting and cutting with enhanced speed. In addition, further advantages such as high dimensional accuracy and a predominant fracture zone accompany it. At the same time, according to literature, high cutting speeds lead to increased temperatures in the shear zone, which can entail tool damage and wear in the short or long term. Knowledge of the temperatures is therefore indispensable for forward planning and economical production processes. Therefore, measurement of temperature in the shear zone has already been approached by a wide variety of methods. In this paper, the temperatures are determined by recording the thermoelectric voltages occurring during shear cutting with enhanced speed up to 270 mm/s and converting these voltages into temperature values using knowledge of the Seebeck coefficients of the punch and sheet material.
Numerical model design for accuracy prediction of parts made by hybrid incremental sheet forming
Authors: Ambrogio G.
Published: February 2023

Abstract. Hybrid manufacturing is a promising approach which helps to efficiently improve the performance of conventional manufacturing processes, just contemporary considering different technologies. The suitable combination of Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) with subtractive or additive processes has been already demonstrated in the past as alternative approach to compensate excessive thinning or low accuracy of the produced parts. Focusing on the last solution, based on the coupled use of ISF and Additive Manufacturing (AM), a new challenge related to the design of a robust numerical model able to predict the behavior of the hybrid-material is still open. In this paper, this issue has been considered and an experimental-numerical validation is proposed.