bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ROLE OF PSEUDOMONASAERUGINOSA AS A BIOREMEDIATING ORGANISMIN SOME AQUA PONDS OF WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
Authors:   Research Scholar, Dept.of Biotechnology, Centre For Research Studies, Dr.V.S.Krishna Govt. Degree College, Andhra Unversity, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India., Sravanthi B. , Lalitha Ch. ,   HOD, Dept. of Microbiology, Dr.V.S.Krishna Govt. Degree College, Andhra Unversity, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India., Lakshmi V. ,   Professor, Dept. of Human Genetics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Published: September 2022

Pseudomonasaeruginosa well known for its bioremediation property is found in various ecosystems.IfPseudomonasaeruginosa is introduced in the aquatic environment in a scientific manner during the production of fish and prawn the trace element contamination can be easily addressed by a way of bioremediation.West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh is well established for aqua culture ponds, as the land and climatic conditions support for it. Commercial culturing of fish and prawn in this region has been practiced from decades which helped in contribution of nutritious food in the form of aqua products. But production of these aquatic produce in a controlled condition is a big challenge for the farmers which is the area focused in the present study. The role of microorganisms in maintaining balance of some parameters for better yield was studied which revealed that heavy metals such as Cd, Cr, Pb and Cu are under bioremediation process byPseudomonas aeruginosa in some aqua ponds of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Using MIC technique, it is revealed that this microorganism isolated from those aqua ponds have shown bioremediation as Cu<Pb<Cd<Cr.
THE STABILITY OF HEROIN METABOLITES AND ADULTERANTS IN BLOOD TO EVALUATE ROLE OF THE STABILITY ON POSTMORTEM REDISTRIBUTION
Authors:   Doctor (PhD), Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkiye., Ethem Goren Ismail , Daglioglu Nebile ,   Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkiye.
Published: September 2022

The present study aimed to investigate the stability of morphine, morphine-3-Î²-glucuronide (M3G), morphine-6-Î²-glucuronide (M6G), 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM) from heroin metabolites, and codeine, codeine-6-glucuronide, nor-codeine, fentanyl, norfentanyl, paracetamol, caffeine from its adulterants at room temperature for 24 hours in order to understand the effect of instability in postmortem redistribution (PMR). The heroin metabolites and adulterants were spiked into the control blood sample with the standard addition method. Then they were kept at room temperature for 4 hours and 24 hours and the blood samples were prepared by liquid-liquid extraction method. The prepared samples were analyzed using the validated analytical method with a liquid-chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. According to the results of this study, no significant changes were observed in the analyte concentrations in the 4- and 24-hour postmortem blood, and it is thought that the other mechanisms may be more responsible than the instability of analytes for the significant concentration changes in PMR.
A COMPARATIVE RESEARCH STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING HAND HYGIENE TO PREVENT INFECTION AMONG RURAL AND URBAN PEOPLE IN SELECTED AREAS OF AHMEDABAD IN VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET
Authors:   Principal, Apollo Institute of Nursing, Gandhinagar (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals)., Mohan Singh Hari , Jibanlata Devi Chinshubham ,   Associate Professor, Apollo Institute of Nursing, Gandhinagar (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals)., A Group- ,   4th Year B.Sc. Nursing Students, Apollo Institute of Nursing, Gandhinagar (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals).
Published: September 2022

Hand hygiene is defined as a behavior of cleaning hands with soap and water and hand rubbing using sanitizer without soap and water. The present study is conducted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding hand hygiene to prevent infection among rural and urban people in selected areas of Ahmedabad. A quantitative research approach was used in the study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding hand hygiene to prevent infection among rural and urban people in selected areas of Ahmedabad in view to develop an information booklet. The investigator adopted convenient sampling technique to select the samples. Samples who met the criteria for sample selection were selected. Data was collected by self-structured knowledge questionnaire and a checklist. The result shows that the knowledge and practice of the people residing in urban area is more than the people residing in the rural area. The mean score of knowledge of urban area is 13.54 and rural area is 13.1. The mean score of practice of urban area is 10.67 and rural area is 8.16. The t-value of knowledge is 0.51 and practice is 4.11. The present study shows that the knowledge and practice of the people residing in urban area is more than the people residing in the rural area regarding hand hygiene.
DELAYED MANAGEMENT OF SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF SOFT PALATE: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors:   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Ilunga Banza Manix ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Bukavu / RD Congo., Kibonge Mukakala Augustin ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo.,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Bukavu / RD Congo., Kanyandanafatalewa Dimitri ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Kibangula Kasanga Tresor ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Mujinga Wa Mujinga Igor ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., De Paul Kaoma Cabala Vincent ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Wasso Milinganyo Eddy ,   Departement dAnesthesie-Reanimation, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi / RD Congo., Tietie Ben Ndwala Yannick ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Kabongo Beya Charles ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Ngoie Yumba Serge ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Kambu Ngoma Mylor ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., NDUA Kapend Danny ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo., Mbuyi-Musanzayi Sebastien ,   Departement De Chirurgie, Cliniques Universitaires De Lubumbashi/ RD Congo.
Published: September 2022

Cancers of the oral cavity and the pharynx represent 75% of cancers of the head and neck and are the 4th most cancer in men. Histologically the epidermal carcinoma is the most common. The alcohol-smoking couple is widely accused of its occurrence, justifying its highfrequency in men, althoughthere is currently an increasein the female population following the feminization of the two main risk factors. We present a rare case of epidermal carcinoma of the veil of the obstructive palate in a 48-year old patient who came to consult the university clinics of Lubumbashi at the stage of dysphagia and dyspnea after having crisscrossed for five years in different medical centers and traditional healers. The extension assessment did not reveal any metastasis or any lymph node. The surgical management consisted in a total removal of the tumor in intraoral with curettage of the infiltrated right maxillary sinus. The immediate post-surgery follow-ups were simple and the iatrogenic cleft palate created was covered by the use of palatal plate allowing the patient to feed quickly. The patient had thus been transferred to Lusaka (Zambia) for post-adjuvant radiotherapy. After six months of follow-up, the patient was still alive and had no metastases. The aim of this work was to share our experience on this type of surgery, which is practically not practiced in our city for lake of specialist, and to encourage practitioners on the early transfer of theses patient because the prognosis depend on it.
THE USE OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AS A FACILITATING TOOL FOR TEACHING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Novakos Ioannis
Published: September 2022

The adoption and use of computer technology in the teaching and learning of people/students with disabilities, is now considered an imperative and inescapable need in the delivery of all knowledge subjects. Based on new studies and empirical research, the usefulness of using the computer and the opportunities and advantages it provides in the education of students of this special group is highlighted. The elaboration of this work, among others, was based on the critical-interpretative method of reviewing the modern data from research that favors the positive contribution of the computer as a facilitating tool and means of development of these students. In any case, the multi-level and diverse contribution of the specific digital medium to the substantial and effective improvement and promotion of both academic performance and practical skills and thinking of the students of this group is recognized.
KNEE SYNOVIAL OSTEOCHORNDROMATOSIS: CASE REPORT, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors:   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah KSA., Abdullah Batarfi Maram , Felemban Faiz ,   Consultant Orthopedic Arthroplasty Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, International Medical City Jeddah, KSA., Mohammad Imran Wafa ,   Medical Intern, Shandong First Medical University, China.
Published: September 2022

A rare benign condition known as synovial osteochondromatosis is characterized by the development of several cartilaginous nodules in the synovial joint. It is a monoarticular or polyarticular joint disease, that is easily diagnosed with radiographs. We decided to present this case as its infrequently seen in our arthroplasty clinic and accidentally found during routine images when the patient presented with pain and limited range of motion.
PROSTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE MAXILLARY DEFECT SECONDARY TO MUCORMYCOSIS : A CASE REPORT
Authors:   PGT, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College And Hospital., Tomar Vijay , S. Akhil ,   PGT, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College And Hospital., Dutta Puja ,   PGT, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College And Hospital., Rashid Rumana ,   PGT, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College And Hospital., Kumar Giri Tapan ,   Principal and Professor, Department Of Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge , Dr. R Ahmed Dental College And Hospital., Giri Debanti ,   Assistant Professor, N.R.S Medical College And Hospital.
Published: September 2022

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that invades rapidly and is usually seen in the immunocompromisedpatients.Rhinocerebral and pulmonary are the main two forms.Rhinocerebral form starts in the maxillary antrum and invades rapidly to causenecrotizing ulceration of palate with a blackish slough andsubsequent exposure of bone.Initial finding that is usually found is sinus opening or palatal perforation and subsequent mobility of teeth. Surgical resection of the necrosed area results in a defect that may vary from a small opening to extensive defect.So the prosthodontic management becomes important to aid the patient with basic functions that is mastication , speech and esthetics.This case report presents a case of the prosthodontic management of the acquired maxillary defect that occurred secondary to mucormycosis in a known diabetic male patient.
STRESS LEVELS CAUSED BY LEARNING DURING COVID-19 READJUSTMENT IN ADOLESCENTS IN THAILAND AND THE SOLUTION
Authors:   King Mongkuts International Demonstration School (KMIDS), Samutprakarn, Thailand., Tawornsatit Natthanun
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes upon society, one of which is the education module from onsite to online or hybrid learning during the initial phase of the pandemic. This change in the educational sector has greatly impacted many adolescents regarding learning styles, so it is predicted that the adolescents academic stress levels would increase as a result. Additionally, academic stress is found to be one of the major factors which contribute to the adolescents overall stress levels. Therefore, this survey research aimed to find out whether the education module has an effect on the adolescents academic stress levels or not, as well as the factors behind individuals perceived academic stress levels. The results showed that the education module does not affect the perceived academic stress and, regardless of the respondents present learning module, examination is the main factor of stress among the respondents. Additionally, many respondents preferred the onsite learning module. As regards stress relief methods, it was found that sleeping and listening to music are the top two most selected ways that most respondents.
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EATING DISORDERS AND STRESS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors:   Saudi Board of Preventive Medicine Program, Public Health Administration, Ministry of Heath, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia., A. Alshehri Mona
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Eating disorders (EDs) primarily psychiatric conditions still under-reported in Saudi Arabia, especially among medical students who are mostly in the high-risk groups for their teenage period and exposure to stress. Therefore, this study evaluated the association between eating disorders and stress among medical students in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine, Tabuk University, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on medical students using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Pearsons correlation and chi-square test were used to correlate and compare variables with p<0.05 for statistical significance. Results: We received 373 responses. Most respondents were aged 21-23 years (41.8%), 60.3% were female, 98.6% were single, 13.9% had medical conditions, 15.3% were smokers, and 47.5% reported rarely or never doing physical exercises. We found a mean EAT score of 15.28 Â± 13.3 and a mean PSS score of 20.59 Â± 4.7. Respondents at high risk of EDs were 27.9%, and 82.8% had moderate stress levels. Medical conditions (p=0.005) and physical exercises (p=0.035) significantly positively correlated with a high risk of EDs.High stress levels were associated with smoking (p=0.032), medical conditions (p=0.027), female gender (p=0.003) and poor academic performance (0.009). This study determined no statistically significant association between EDs and perceived stress levels (P=0.285). Conclusion: These findings indicate that EDs risks and stress levels are high among medical students, highlighting the need for addressing the issue. Though no significant association between EDs and perceived stress levels could be established, stress is predominant among the studied students and should be addressed to produce high-quality medical doctors.
ECTOPIC ABDOMINAL PREGNANCIES: ABOUT 2 CASES
Authors:   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, MohammedVI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco., Kouchih Abdelilah ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco., Rhazi Inas ,   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, MohammedVI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco., Taheri Hafsa ,   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, MohammedVI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco., Saadi Hanane ,   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, MohammedVI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco., Mimouni Ahmed ,   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, MohammedVI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco.
Published: September 2022

The abdominal location is even more exceptional and presents less than 1% ofectopic pregnancies. We report and descript of the emergency approach that we used for management of an abdominal pregnancy for two patients who they are presented to our unit. For the two case the main symptom was the acute pelvic pain on the notion of amenorrhea, after complementary examen and given the urgency we proceeded, to an exploratory laparotomy that found an abdominal ectopic pregnancy. The issue for the two patients had an uneventful recovery and they were discharged the next few days. These cases are presented to highlight the dilemma associated with diagnosis and management of abdominal pregnancy with a review of literature.
WORKERS SUBORDINATION, LOYALTY AND PRODUCTIVITY WHEN WORKING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Authors:   KarolyIhrig Doctoral School of Management and Business Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen, Hungary., Alajm Ali M.M.S. , Lengyel Peter ,   KarolyIhrig Doctoral School of Management and Business Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen, Hungary.
Published: September 2022

Managerial control plays an essential role in any organisation or entrepreneurial endeavour achieving its goals. Such control enables managers to generate appropriate levels of subordination and loyalty within their workforce, which produces knock-on benefits in terms of increasing productivity. However, these simple assertions leave many questions unanswered. Foremost amongst those questions are issues relating to identifying the sources of the so-called right to manage, evaluating the best philosophies and techniques that can be applied to achieve managers goals regarding their workforce, and investigating the constraints under which managers operate. This paper addresses those issues by reviewing relevant literature on the theory and practice of workforce management. It commences with a discussion of the basis of managerial authority that reviews the philosophical underpinnings of such authority and the legal principles that have been claimed to be its sources, tracing its roots to antiquated notions of property. The paper then outlines four management philosophies (dictatorial, paternalistic, constitutional and democratic) and describes traditional and modern labour management techniques, highlighting some of their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, it introduces some of the constraints that must be considered by any managers looking to wield their right to manage effectively. The paper concludes by emphasising the importance of entrepreneurs meeting the needs of their staff as a way of helping to ensure their subordination, loyalty and productivity. In that context, contemporary human resource management techniques such as team working and task participation are identified as effective means to alleviate the pressures that modern managers operate under, such as globalisation, government legislation and the demands of trade unions. The findings of this paper will be of interest to scholars engaged in the study of management theory and practitioners aiming to increase productivity and achieve entrepreneurial goals whilst dealing with the challenges of modern workforce management.
THE ROLE OF MEDIA ON SOCIO CULTURAL CHANGE
Authors:   Faculty of Dawah and Communication, Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar., Tasruddin Ramsiah , a Nurwahida ,   Thoriqul Jannah Integrated Islamic Elementary School, Sinjai Regency., AB Syamsuddin ,   Faculty of Dawah and Communication, Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar.
Published: September 2022

Socio-cultural change is a change that occurs in various social elements and cultural elements in peoples lives, for example structures, institutions, and the role of community components, while cultural elements such as science, technology, belief, livelihoods, kinship systems and live equipment system. Basically the socio-cultural changes that occur in society are certainly greatly influenced by technological advances as well as problems that can trigger socio-cultural changes that occur due to technological developments. The media have helped bridge the gap between macrosocial and microsocial, as well as between macro and microculture, with the use of technology. Because with the mass media, norms, habits, and attitudes are slowly eroded and increasingly forgotten by the public for the sake of new habits, which make the socio-cultural changes of the community very real.
ROADMAP OF SAFETY, SECURITY AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN THE NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Community Education and Disability Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh., a Bikram , Sharma Anuradha ,   Professor, Department of Community Education and Disability Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh., Arora Surbhi ,   Research Scholar, Department of Community Education and Disability Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh.
Published: September 2022

Safety and security are major concerns in any institution. An emergency can occur anywhere and in any form such as fire breakout, building collapse, medical emergency, floods etc. It canhave an adverse effect on everyone and causethreats to the life and property of the people. The present study will be theoretical in nature and the main focus is on mentioning of the terms related to the disaster, disaster risk reduction and safety measures used for students, teachers, and other staff in the National Policy of Education 2020. For this purpose, the researchers used the available secondary form of data.
EVALUATION OF PREDIABETES IN HIGH RISK POPULATION OF KASHMIR VALLEY
Authors:   Registrar, Postgraduate Department of Medicine, GMC Srinagar., Ahmed Khan Javid , Ul Hassan Nissar ,   Assistant Professor,Department of Medicine, GMC Srinagar., A. Qureshi Waseem ,   Physician and Registrar Academics, GMC Srinagar., Tanvir Masud ,   Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine Srinagar., Ashraf Adil ,   Registrar, Postgraduate Department of Medicine, GMC Srinagar., S.M Kadri ,   State Epidemiologist, GMC Srinagar.
Published: September 2022

Background: To evaluate pre diabetes and diabetes in patients with clinical risk factors and or symptoms who have been previously undiagnosed. Methods: A cross-sectional cohort study of 783 patients, carried at a tertiary health care centre using diagnostic tools of oral glucose challenge test (GCT), overnight fat standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and HbA1C estimation, and criteria of standard guidelines applied for diagnosis of individual at risk of prediabetes and diabetes. Results: Among the studied subjects, 588 (75.1%) were hypertensive, 67 (8.6%) had history of vascular disease, 84 (10.7%) had dyslipidemia and 78 (10%) carried family history of diabetes. On GCT, 266 (34%) subjects had levels of plasma glucose more than cut off of 140mg/dl. A high sensitivity (92.59%), specificity (84.56%) was seen among diabetes, while as it was 75.58% and 84.56% among the subjects with pre-diabetes, and HbA1c > 5.5% was observed in 298 (38.1%) patients. The diabetics had mean BMI of 27.75kg/m2 compared to 26.04kg/m2 in pre-diabetics, and mean age for diabetic and pre-diabetics was 52.68 and 51.7 years, respectively. Conclusion: GCT screening would be an accurate, convenient and relatively in expensive way to detect pre-diabetes and previously unrecognized diabetes. Large scale surveys are suggested for better outcome.
Railway foreign body vibration signal detection based on wavelet analysis
Authors: Wei Chengjie , Mu Zhonghua , Bhatt Mohammed Wasim
Published: September 2022

Based on the wavelet packet analysis method with time-frequency analysis characteristics, the measurement signal of the vibration system is processed for noise reduction, the soft-hard threshold compromise wavelet denoising method used has the advantages of soft threshold and hard threshold denoising, and through the introduction of compromise factors, signal processing can be performed more flexibly in signal analysis. For the denoised signal, the fundamental wavelet time-energy spectrum analysis, the main components of the signal can be clearly displayed, and according to the distribution of its energy in each frequency band, the signal characteristics can be displayed intuitively. Experimental results show: It can be determined that there is a foreign body intrusion incident at a position 520 m away from the monitoring point, rather than a normal train travel incident. In fact, we are walking back and forth at a distance of about 520 m from the monitoring point, simulating the intrusion of illegal foreign objects such as pedestrians and livestock beside the railroad tracks prove that analysis and judgment can be known, the wavelet analysis proposed by the author can realize the monitoring and judgment of some illegal foreign body intrusion incidents such as pedestrians and livestock.
PRÁTICAS (D)E PODER: A REGULAMENTAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE DOS FOOD TRUCKS EM CURITIBA/PR – BRASIL
Authors: Perini Krisciê Pertile , Guivant Julia Silvia
Published: September 2022

A partir do processo de regulamentação da atividade de comércio de alimentos e bebidas por food trucks na cidade de Curitiba/PR (Brasil), o artigo apresenta uma análise das práticas de poder entre diferentes atores institucionais (entidades do setor gastronômico, órgãos e secretarias municipais) envolvidos no processo. Para tanto, propõe-se uma abordagem especialmente a partir da Teoria das Práticas. Argumenta-se que as legislações restritivas impostas a atividade dos food trucks resultam sobretudo do conflito de interesses entre os seus proprietários e os de restaurantes fixos. Analisamos como as entidades de classe do setor gastronômico valem-se de sua influência política junto às secretarias e órgãos municipais, a fim de garantir o protagonismo dos segmentos que representam. Concluímos que as estratégias engendradas pelas entidades de classe dos estabelecimentos fixos, dificultam ou inviabilizam a atividade dos food trucks. Exemplos disso são (1) a fixação da distância mínima que os food trucks devem manter de feiras gastronômicas e turísticas, bem como de outros espaços fixos do comer e, (2) as vagas de estacionamento licitadas, forçando os proprietários de food trucks a operarem em áreas inviáveis do ponto de vista estrutural, econômico e de segurança. Em contrapartida, os proprietários desses veículos “navegam”, exercendo sua capacidade de poder, nas lacunas deixadas pelas normas oficiais, que tiveram consequências impremeditadas pelas entidades de classe.
ATIVIDADE POLÍTICA CORPORATIVA DA INDÚSTRIA DE ALIMENTOS E BEBIDAS ULTRAPROCESSADOS
Authors: Mariath Aline Brandão , Martins Ana Paula Bortoletto
Published: September 2022

Não há dúvidas acerca do papel da indústria de alimentos e bebidas ultraprocessados na epidemia mundial de obesidade e doenças crônicas associadas à má-alimentação. As ações governamentais para regular as práticas desse setor industrial têm sido amplamente recomendadas para conter o avanço dessa pandemia. Contudo, a indústria de alimentos e bebidas ultraprocessados frequentemente atua para impedir regulações que impactem negativamente seus lucros. Neste artigo de revisão, apresentam-se a definição de atividade política corporativa, os métodos recomendados para identificar as estratégias e práticas empregadas pela indústria de alimentos e bebidas ultraprocessados, bem como o modelo proposto por pesquisadores da rede INFORMAS (International Network for Food and Obesity/NCD Research, Monitoring and Action Support) que é atualmente utilizado para classificar essas estratégias e práticas. Descrevemos estudos internacionais e nacionais nessa área, que demonstram que esse setor industrial utiliza estratégias e práticas bastante semelhantes àquelas da indústria do tabaco. Finalmente, destacamos a necessidade de se conduzir estudos que busquem determinar em que medida a interferência da indústria de alimentos e bebidas ultraprocessados de fato influencia o processo decisório e quais condições se associam ao seu sucesso.
A REGULAÇÃO DA QUALIFICAÇÃO DA FORÇA DE TRABALHO PELA POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE ALIMENTAÇÃO E NUTRIÇÃO: DESAFIOS PARA OS CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO EM NUTRIÇÃO
Authors: Indjaian Cruz Joana , Lucia Indjaian Maria
Published: September 2022

O artigo buscou compreender como a Política Nacional de Alimentação e Nutrição está sendo contemplada na formação dos nutricionistas. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza exploratória e qualitativa que teve como objetivos específicos identificar e sistematizar o arranjo jurídico da regulação da qualificação da força de trabalho em saúde, nas áreas de alimentação e nutrição; e identificar e descrever a regulação dos Cursos Superiores de Graduação em Nutrição e como dá a sua articulação com a PNAN. Há escassa literatura sobre a avaliação da presença da PNAN e da segurança alimentar e nutricional nos cursos de graduação em nutrição, que ainda apresentam um currículo com uma abordagem predominantemente biológica. A graduação em nutrição torna-se cada vez mais complexa e desafiadora pois tem que contemplar as necessidades e demandas de saúde da sociedade e do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e possibilitar a sua atuação em diferentes frentes do sistema alimentar incluindo segurança alimentar e nutricional. A intersetorialidade preconizada pela PNAN e a articulação institucional são fundamentais para que suas linhas estratégicas, em especial a diretriz de qualificação da força de trabalho, seja refletida nos cursos de graduação em nutrição.
A Novel Puff Recording Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Toward Assessment of Naturalistic Puff Topography and Nicotine Consumption During Ad Libitum Use: An Ancillary Study (Preprint)
Authors: Gao Xiang , Fewx Melody , Sprock John , Jiang Huanhuan , Gao Yong , Liu Yatao
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND

Assessing naturalistic puff topography of e-cigarettes use is important, as it not only reflects the real-world product application and nicotine abuse liability, but also enables the quantitative risk assessment of harmful exposures from e-cigarette aerosols. Typically, the puff topography is assessed by (1) self-reporting survey, (2) frame-by-frame video recording, or (3) added puff recording sensors (i.e., CReSS). However, none of these methods can accurately, conveniently, and noninvasively determine e-cigarette puff topography in a natural use environment.

OBJECTIVE

Here, we aimed to explore and demonstrate the feasibility of a novel puff recording electronic nicotine delivery system (PR-ENDS) device in measuring naturalistic puff topography and estimating nicotine consumption during the ad libitum use of products among smokers and vapers.

METHODS

A one-way randomized controlled, open-label puff topography and nicotine pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment was carried out in 24 healthy adult smokers and vapers. Participants were assigned with a randomized product use sequence of PR-ENDS during both controlled and ad libitum use sessions. Blood samples were obtained for plasma nicotine analysis at various time points. During the ad libitum use session, puff topography was measured by CReSS (attached to PR-ENDS), as benchmark, as well as by PR-ENDS itself.

RESULTS

No significant differences of puff topography parameters (number of puffs, total puff duration, average puff duration) between PR-ENDS and CReSS were observed at populational level and across different device powers, e-liquid nicotine strengths, and flavors. The evaluation of nicotine consumption estimated by PR-ENDS suggested that this device can be employed as a convenient tool for estimating nicotine use without measuring e-liquid weight loss between puffs. The linear relationship between PR-ENDS derived nicotine consumption and PK parameter AUCad lib, substantiated the potential of using PR-ENDS as a pragmatic, non-invasive, and convenient means for estimating nicotine intake in human body without blood collections.

CONCLUSIONS

As a proof-of-concept, here, it was demonstrated viable to use the novel PR-ENDS device in assessing naturalistic puff topography and estimating nicotine consumption and nicotine intake in human body during ad libitum use. We identified several key factors that can influence users' puff topography, including device power, e-liquid nicotine strengths, and flavors. Together, the results presented in this study pave the way for further studies in real-time measurement of naturalistic puff topography and puffing behavior in real world.
Nudging Provider Adoption of Clinical Decision Support: User-Centered Development of a Behavioral Economic-Inspired Electronic Health Record Tool (Preprint)
Authors: Richardson Safiya , Dauber-Decker Katherine , Solomon Jeffrey , Khan Sundas , Barnaby Douglas , Chelico John , Qiu Michael , Liu Yan , Mann Devin , Pekmezaris Renee , McGinn Thomas , Diefenbach Michael
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND

The improvements in care seen with clinical decision support (CDS) have been significantly limited by consistently low provider adoption. Provider attitudes towards CDS, specifically psychological and behavioral barriers, are not typically addressed during any stage of CDS development although they represent an important barrier to adoption. Emerging evidence has shown the surprising power of using insights from the field of behavioral economics to address psychological and behavioral barriers. “Nudges” are a formal application of behavioral economics, defined as positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions which have a non-forced effect on decision making.

OBJECTIVE

Our goal was to employ a user-centered design process to develop a CDS tool, pulmonary embolism risk calculator (PERK), for pulmonary embolism (PE) risk stratification in the Emergency Department (ED) that would incorporate a behavioral theory-informed “nudge” to address identified behavioral barriers to use.

METHODS

All study activities took place at a large academic health system in the New York City metropolitan area. This study uses a user-centered and behavioral theory-based approach to achieve two aims: 1. Use mixed methodology to identify provider barriers to use of an active CDS tool for PE risk stratification, 2. Develop a new CDS tool, PERK, which addresses behavioral barriers to provider adoption of CDS by incorporating nudges into the user interface. These aims were guided by the revised ORBIT model.

Clinicians using the original version of the tool were surveyed with a quantitative instrument based on a behavior theory framework, Capability Opportunity Motivation Behavior (n=50). A semi-structured interview guide was developed based on survey responses. Inductive methods were used to analyze interview session notes and audio recordings (n=12). Revised versions of the tool were developed that incorporated nudges.

RESULTS

Functional prototypes were developed using Axure PRO software and usability tested with end users in an iterative agile process (n=10). The tool was redesigned to address four major barriers identified to tool use, including two nudges and a default.

CONCLUSIONS

Clinicians highlighted several important psychological and behavioral barriers to CDS use. Addressing these barriers, along with traditional usability testing, facilitated the development of a tool with greater potential to transform clinical care. The tool will be tested in a prospective pilot trial.
Queering the English Translation of Male Same-Sex Desire in 1990s Chinese-Language Literature
Authors: Ma Zhengtang
Published: September 2022

In recent years, we have come to see translation studies as intimately intertwined with queer theory. The interpenetration of the two fields has stimulated significant shifts in how we understand both the nature and the uses of queering social identities and categories. It has also illuminated the complex and nuanced ways in which desire, sexuality, and gender are inscribed in languages and translation. If the word queer is significant both for its “celebration of difference” and in its “reappropriation of the language used by the heterosexist culture,” then the meanings that queer acquires in its translation both to and from non-English linguistic and cultural codes are particularly useful for the study of how queer goes beyond universal notions, fixed identities, or default categories. Translation is “comparably indeterminate and similarly imbricated with issues of gender and sexuality, playfulness, and power.” In this article, I discuss the relationship between queer and translation, and the implications of this relationship for the queering of translation, through textual analysis of the translated, transferred, transmitted representations male same-sex desire and practices, particularly fetishism and sadomasochism, in Taiwanese queer literature from the 1990s. That decade saw an unprecedented flowering of queer literature in Taiwan and, as such, provides a fascinating case study in the historical and social development of the global circulation of queer theory across languages and cultures. I centre my discussion around two seminal texts, Ta-wei Chi’s short story anthology 膜 (The Membranes, 1996) and Chu T’ien-Wen’s novel 荒人手記 (Notes of A Desolate Man, 1994), and draw on William J. Spurlin’s (2017) rethinking of gender and sexual politics in the spaces between languages and cultures, Brian James Baer’s (2020) application of queer theory to translation studies and Douglas Robinson’s (2020) formulation of “equivalencefuck.” I argue that their insights enable an approach to the queering of translation that incorporates queer theory into the theory and practice of translation by understanding translation as essentially a queer praxis that simultaneously fucks with linguistic and cultural binaries on the one hand and with sexual and gender binaries on the other. While fucking binaries plays a vital role in critiquing what is fetishized as source-target equivalence in translation, considering translation as a queer praxis demonstrates that the conjunction of queer and translation offers “new sites of heterogeneity and difference.” Thus, I argue that bringing queer theory to translation and translation studies disrupts some of the foundational assumptions about translation. In turn, this offers new opportunities to queer how we think about sexual and gender difference, cultural dissimilitude, and linguistic diversity in both translation practice and translation studies.
Translating an Ottoman Short Story
Authors: Vanwesenbeeck Ici
Published: September 2022

This is the first Ottoman to English translation of Nigar Hanim's short story, "The Blizzard". In this story, Nigar Hanim, a prominent ninteenth-century Ottoman woman writer, editor, and musician brings together Sufi undertones, Romantic symbols to express her suffering.
Baldo, Michela. Italian-Canadian Narratives of Return: Analysing Cultural Translation in Diasporic Writing. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019, 427 pages
Authors: Seccia Maria Cristina
Published: September 2022

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Renal replacement therapy: does the patient have a choice?
Authors: Ivanov D.D.
Published: September 2022

Nowadays there is an emerging problem with renal replacement therapy in the world. Its main methods include dialysis and renal transplantation. However, many regions in the world do not have access to one or more therapy methods due to numerous economic, social, and other factors. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are shown to be equally efficient, however, it may be difficult to choose one. For each patient who is faced with the choice of a method of renal replacement therapy, the question is which way to choose. The moral and social aspects of such a choice are quite complex. Therefore, the role of a doctor, in addition to the qualified performance of renal replacement therapy, is largely advisory and requires patience and understanding of a patient. It is important to raise the awareness of patients and the level of medical staff education as well as provide equal access to all renal replacement therapy types in the world.
Editorial. El Caribe entre 1492 y 1542. Motivaciones y reflexiones
Authors: Kulstad-González Pauline M. , Bueno Jiménez Alfredo , Ulloa Hung Jorge
Published: September 2022

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El marco antillano como antecedente a la conquista de México-Tenochtitlan, 1492-1521
Authors: Gómez Velázquez Enrique
Published: September 2022

La región del Caribe insular tiene un papel estratégico en la expansión de la Corona, con el encuentro de los europeos con las islas de esta región en 1492, la zona desarrolló importancia para la exploración y el descubrimiento de más lugares para organizar conquistas y colonizar. Sirvió de espacio para que el imperio español ensayara en torno a las estructuras administrativas, de dominación y de desarrollo para la causa europea; el nuevo mundo fue la base para que sujetos históricos desarrollaran capacidades relacionadas a la expansión de la Corona, y obtuvieran posicionamiento para el crecimiento económico individual, tendencia vital para los hombres del contexto del siglo xv y xvi. Es el Caribe insular una región primordial para comprender los acontecimientos que dieron suerte al actual territorio de México, la conquista de Tenochtitlan es resultado de aspectos que los europeos adquirieron entre 1492 y 1521; los métodos de conquista adquiridos en este periodo, más las estrategias que se sumaron al momento del contacto con el grueso del continente, dieron aristas para el logro del acometido. Las crónicas son la base para interpretar los acontecimientos, y vitales para proponer nuevas vertientes sobre la historia de la conquista de México-Tenochtitlan.
Design of Smart Home Automation Systems with Advanced Security Configuration
Authors: Sandeep Peddada Siddartha , Jangiti Akshaj , Chandrahaas Munagala Purandhara , Amruth K
Published: September 2022

Abstract: With the rise of cloud computing and sensor man- ufacturing technologies, the IoT revolution is almost here. This has been the trend since past 10 years with an estimation of at least 10 billion smart devices in the market/use by 2020. But the truth is, the revolution is not yet here and the main reason for that turns out to be the security. As long as the Cloud interferes in the user’s data, these security issues shall prevail.
Evaluation of The Antidepressant Properties of Aqueous Extract Terminalia Chebula Fruit Pulp in Wistar Albino Rats.
Authors: Choudhary Arbind Kumar , Manivannan E , Ramalingam Kothai , Sivasankari V. , Balasubramanian Arul , Rajan Chandrashekar
Published: September 2022

Between 9 and 46% of those being treated for major depressive disorder had a partial or no response to antidepressants. Research is needed to produce a more effective and safer antidepressant. Terminalia chebula stimulates the CNS. The major goal of this research is to determine whether chronic administration of aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula fruit pulp dosages of (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) have antidepressant effects. Terminalia chebula behavioural model of rats when supplied over three to four months in experimental rats. Wistar albino rats weighing 200 to 300 grams and one to two months old were utilized. For all experiments, healthy wistar albino rats of either sex were separated into six groups with equal numbers of animals. The antidepressant properties of Terminalia chebula fruit pulp were investigated using two different experimental methods. Both the forced swimming and the tail suspension tests fall into this category. Terminalia chebula fruit pulp was given at doses of 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, and 400 mg/kg. To treat depression, a standard dose of antidepressant medication (10 mg/kg) of imipramine was administered. Each group of rats was tested one hour after treatment. A rat behavioural stress paradigm found that Terminalia chebula had a nephroprotective effect. Antioxidant phytochemicals like Terminalia chebula were extracted and quantified. The abundance of phytochemicals implies that this might be a good source for antioxidants and depression therapy. The current evidence is intriguing and may be employed as a medicine candidate after additional study and clinical tests.
Geographical shifts in the successional dynamics of inland dune shrub communities
Authors: Chozas Sergio , Chefaoui Rosa , Santos Ana Margarida , Correia Otilia , Hortal Joaquín
Published: September 2022

Aim: Species’ environmental requirements and large-scale spatial and
evolutionary processes are known to determine the structure and
composition of local communities. However, ecological interactions and
historical processes also have major effects on community assembly at
landscape and local scales. In this work we evaluate whether two
xerophytic shrub communities follow fixed ecological assembly dynamics
throughout large geographical extents, or their composition is rather
driven by species individualistic responses to environmental and
macroecological constraints. Location: SW Iberian Peninsula (Portugal
and Spain) Taxa: Stauracanthus genistoides agg. and Ulex australis agg
(Fabaceae). Methods:Inland dune xerophytic shrub communities were
sampled in 95 plots distributed within their potential area of
occurrence. Then, we described the main gradients of vegetation
composition and assess the relevance of biotic interactions. We also
characterized the habitat suitability of the dominant species, S.
genistoides and U. australis, to map the potential distribution of the
xerophytic shrub communities. Finally, to identify the relative
importance of each factor driving changes in community composition, we
examined the relationships between the vegetation gradients and a broad
set of explanatory variables. Results: Our results show that xerophytic
shrubs follow uniform successional patterns throughout the whole
geographical area, but also that these communities respond differently
to the main environmental gradients in each region. Soil organic matter
is the main determinant of community variations in the northern regions,
Setúbal Peninsula and Comporta, while in the South/South-Western region
most of the variation between both types of communities is explained by
temperature seasonality. Main conclusions: The relative importance of
the main factors causing community-level responses varies according to
regional processes and the suitability of the environmental conditions
for the dominant species in these communities. These responses are also
determined by intrinsic community mechanisms that result in a high
degree of similarity in the gradient-driven community stages in
different regions.
Inclusion of Disability within the Spectrum of Diversity and the Implications for Accounting Education
Authors: Walstra Richard J. , Chukwuma Emilia A.
Published: September 2022

The number of students with disabilities in higher education has grown significantly. Although society and higher education have become increasingly diverse, discussions and efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses frequently exclude disability, and research on the topic is narrowly focused. In this paper, we seek to reconceptualize the understanding of diversity as a way to promote a more-inclusive environment, where students with disabilities feel welcomed and engaged. Current attitudes are shaped by legislative history and models of disability, so we review the background of both aspects. With better awareness, higher education, including accounting programs, can break down barriers and model social justice. Responsibilities fall on faculty, student peers, and administration, including disability services, to foster these changes. Regarding accounting education, universal design for learning (UDL) and associated learning theories offer many promising avenues to create active and inclusive learning environments for all students.