bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A new grading system for female sexual dysfunction based on the female sexual function index in Egyptian women: a cross-sectional study
Authors: A Ismail Sahar , E Abdel-Azim Nagwa , A Saleh Medhat , A Mohamed Ahmed , H Yosef Ali , M Abbas Ahmad
Published: August 2021

Objective: To provide a grading system that accurately reflects the grades of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) severity.

Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Assiut University Hospital. It included 500 women who answered the Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) after getting their consent. A gradient of FSD severity was created, classifying FSD into five grades: severe, moderate, mild to moderate, mild, and no FSD.

Results: According to our grading system, FSD was detected in 339 women (67.8 %); Mild FSD in 20.4%, mild to moderate in 41.6%, moderate in 15.3%, and severe in 22.7%. Mean scores of desire show a linear trend of reduction from 3.8 in mild to 3.36 in mild to moderate to 2.25 in moderate and markedly reduced to 2.1 in severe grade. This difference was highly statistically significant (p= 0.002). The same was reported in arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction domains, while in lubrication and pain domains, the difference was not statistically significant.

Conclusion: In this study, our grading system was complementary to the FSFI. Moreover, it seems to be more practical and useful in grading the severity of FSD.

Keywords: Female sexual dysfunction; FSFI; grading; sexual function.
Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Umahi Nnennaya Esther , Atinge Sonnen , Paul Dogara Somterimmam , Joel Ubandoma Rimande
Published: August 2021

Background: The onset of menstruation denotes a landmark event in pubertal development of the adolescent girl. Lack of adequate knowledge and good menstrual hygiene management can have far reaching consequences on the girl’s wellbeing, dignity and reproductive health.

Objectives: This study assessed the menstrual knowledge and hygiene practices of adolescent school girls in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study conducted among 297 adolescent school girls. Participants were selected using multistage sampling technique. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used for the analysis of data.

Results: The mean age at menarche was 13.7 years (± 6.7). Over three-quarter (76.1%) of the girls knew about menstruation before experiencing it. Mothers (48.1%) were the leading source of information about menstruation to the students. The study found that 207 (69.7%) of respondents had good knowledge about menstruation while 171 (57.58%) had good men- strual hygiene management. Knowledge was significantly associated with good menstrual hygiene management (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Knowledge of menstruation and hygienic practices during menstruation among the participants in the study was encouraging. Every adolescent girl should be equipped with the right knowledge and support for good menstrual hy- giene management.

Keywords: Menstrual hygiene; adolescents; Taraba; Nigeria.
Refractory convulsive syncope in pregnancy: a rare presentation of Takayasu’s arteritis - a case report and literature review
Authors: Alobo Gasthony , Nahurira Violah , Omona Venice , Bayo Pontius , Olum Sam
Published: August 2021

Background: Neurological manifestation of Takayasu’s Arteritis (TA) in pregnancy presenting as convulsive syncope is extremely rare, and poses a serious diagnostic dilemma due to other vast causes of fits in pregnancy.

Objective: We aimed to present and shed more light on a case of TA with convulsive syncope in pregnancy refractory to anticonvulsants for seven weeks, and review the literature on the management of TA in pregnancy.

Case presentation: A gravida 4 para 3+0 at 28 weeks of amenorrhea presented with repeated episodes of the sudden loss of consciousness, followed by a fall and jerking of the limbs. These were refractory to anticonvulsants that she had used for seven weeks. Physical examination revealed undetectable pulse and blood pressure (BP) in the upper limbs but elevated BP in the lower limbs. Further investigations confirmed TA and she improved on steroids and antihypertensives.

Conclusion: This case typically describes the unexpected presentation of TA with convulsive syncope. It calls for meticu- lous clinical assessment of epileptic seizures in pregnancy to avoid a late diagnosis of TA and its potential poor outcomes.

Keywords: Takayasu’s Arteritis in pregnancy; convulsive syncope; case report.
High-density lipoprotein functionality in patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Authors: Eren Esin , Yilmaz Necat , Yildiriım Furkan , Giray Ozlem
Published: August 2021

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels are associated with decreased risk of atherosclerotic disease, but also not all HDL are  functionally equivalent. The functional status of HDL is closely linked to its primary protein component, apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA-I) levels and paraoxonase 1 (PON1) enzyme. Functional changes of HDL may arise from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) induced posttranslational modification of ApoA-1 and PON1 levels. A total of 41 patients who met the research criteria were included in the study. On average, 30 sessions of HBO therapy were performed (range: 20-39). Laboratory measurements were performed at the beginning and at the end of HBO treatment in two groups of the same patients. We measured serum levels of Apo A-1, PON1, oxidized LDL (OxLDL) and routine lipid laboratory parameters to determine possible changes in HDL function with HBO therapy. As unexpected, long term HBO treatment have no effect on OxLDL and also on PON1 enzyme. However, the mean ApoA-1 values in the second group were statistically significantly increased than their pre-treatment values (P < 0.003). This preliminary study showed that HBO therapy increased the amount of serum ApoA-1. Actually, it can be assumed that the treatment of HBO does not have a negative effect on HDL functionality. The increase in ApoA-1 with HBO therapy is probably aimed at protecting against oxidative stress in patients. As a result, there is a need for larger clinical trials to determine the possible effects of HBO therapy on HDL functionality.
The possible protective effect of Panax ginseng on experimentally induced colchicine myopathy in adult male albino rats: A histological study
Authors: Al-Maathadi Aiman , Farhan Sinan , Alzyoud Jihad , Al-Qtaitata Aiman
Published: August 2021

Myopathy is one of the side effects of colchicine, manifested as pain, dysfunction, and weakness of muscles. Ginseng extract antioxidant  and anti-inflammatory activities have been reported in muscular tissue. This study was conducted to investigate whether administration of ginseng ameliorates colchicine-induced skeletal muscles damage in adult male albino rats. Forty adult male albino rats were randomly  divided into four groups (ten/group) – Group I (control group): rats received normal diet and orally given normal saline, Group II: ginseng extract was administered via oral gavage daily for one month at the doses of 300 mg/kg, Group III (Colchicine treated group): rats were  given colchicine (50 μg/kg/day) via oral gavage for one month, and Group IV: concomitant administration of Ginseng and colchicine for one month. Serum creatine kinase (CK) levels were measured, and skeletal muscles specimens were processed for light and electron microscopic examination. Administration of colchicine (group III) showed elevated serum CK, and histologically myofibrillar disarray foci together with cellular infiltration and edema. Group IV showed reduction in most of those manifestations. Concomitant administration of ginseng with colchicine ameliorated most of the symptoms related to colchicine induced-myopathy.
Traumatic long bone fractures in children seen in a metropolitan tertiary hospital in Enugu, Nigeria
Authors: Okenwa Wilfred O. , Edeh Anthony J.
Published: August 2021

Injuries in children are a well-known occurrence and often lead to fractures. The fractures may affect long bones, occur in all ages and could be accidental or non-accidental with associated injuries that may cause disability or permanent deformity. Lack of epidemiological research on causes, mechanism of injury and site of long bone fractures in children in our environment prompted this study. The study evaluates variables that maybe responsible for long bone fractures in children and document them accordingly for use in planning injury prevention strategies in children. The study was carried out in a tertiary hospital in a metropolitan city (Enugu State University of Science and Technology [ESUT] Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria). Medical records of patients, ward admission register, accident and emergency register and theatre registers were used for data collection. Children under 16 years who presented to the hospital with long bone fractures between January 2015 and December 2017 were part of the study. Eighty-five children with 86 long bone fractures out of 258 children that presented and were admitted into the orthopedic service were noted. Mean age of patients was 7.2 years + 1.8 years. The commonest long bone fractured was the femur n- 23 (26.7%). Males-female ratio was 1.15:1. Fall from height was the commonest cause of injury and abrasion/laceration the commonest associated injuries. Long bone fractures in children occur mostly due to falls from height and affects the femur more than any other bone. Bimodal annual occurrence rate has been noted and caregivers ought to be more vigilant during those times to help reduce the rate of long bone fractures in children.
Toxicity of glyphosate-based isopropylamine salt and polyethoxylated tallow amine formulations on juvenile Clarias gariepinus
Authors: Ella A.B. , Azua E.T. , Aguoru C.U. , Onekutu A.A. , Ella F.A.
Published: August 2021

The formulation of glyphosate composed of Isopropylamine salt and Polyethoxylated tallow Amine (Clearweed) is widely used as herbicide to control weeds both in the terrestrial and aquatic environments. A static bioassay was conducted to examine toxicity of this formulation on juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Catfish juvenile (mean weight 27.97±0.03g) were exposed to glyphosate at concentrations of 0.00mg/l (control), 5.00, 7.50, 10.00, 12.50 and 15.00mg/l. Each concentration was treated in triplicate and the exposure period lasted for 96 hrs. Mortality rates and physico-chemical parameters of water were monitored. Results revealed that fish mortality increased with increasing concentration of glyphosate and time of exposure. The median lethal concentration (96-hr LC50) value was 8.88mg/l with the upper and lower limits of 9.10mg/l and 7.75mg/l respectively. Behavioural changes observed the treated fish included: erratic swimming, jerky movement, increased opercula and tail movements, gulping of air, lost of balance and consciousness, cessation of opercula and tail movement signifying eventual death. Water quality parameters increased significantly (p<0.05) with extract concentration except dissolve oxygen levels which reduced (p<0.05). However, all values reported were within the permissible limits of the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) for water samples. The results of this study indicated that glyphosate formulation has toxic effects on catfish. Thus, the herbicide should be cautiously used to avoid ecotoxicological hazards particularly on non-target organisms.
Antimicrobial Efficacy of Vitellaria paradoxa fractions and compounds on some wood Fungi and Bacteria
Authors: Ekhuemelo D.O. , Anyam J.V. , Ekhuemelo C.
Published: August 2021

This study examined antifungal efficacy of Vitellaria paradoxa fractions and compounds in the control of some wood degrading fungi. Stem bark and heartwood parts of Vitellaria paradoxa were collected, dried, pulverised and macerated sequentially in n- hexane, methanol and ethyl acetate solvents. The mixtures were filtered, evaporated and the dried samples were mixed and run over silica gel in column chromatography with a mixture of n -hexane and ethyl acetate solvents to obtain fractions. The fractions collected were evaporated and those with white needles were subjected to Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopic analysis. Spinasterol was isolated and characterised from the heartwood fraction while the stem bark fractions were fatty. Vitellaria paradoxa fractions were active against Serpula lacrymans, Sclerotium rolfsii, Aspergillus fumigatus, Fomitopsis pinicoca, Phaeolus schweinitzii, Rhizopus sp., Coniophora puteana, Gloeophyllum sepiarium, and Fibroporia vaillantii at zones of inhibition (ZOI) of 18 mm - 24 mm. Although the antibiotics were active (25 – 31 mm), they were found inactive against the Fomitopsis pinicoca fungus which was sensitive to all the V. paradoxa fractions at zones of inhibition of 18 - 24 mm. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the V. paradoxa fractions were active at 50 μg/mL against all test fungi. At minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of between 50 - 200 μg/mL, all the test fungi were killed. Based on the ZOI, MIC and MFC, the V. paradoxa stem bark heartwood fractions have been proven to be very efficient in inhibiting the growth of test wood rot fungi; hence the species could be explored as a potential source of bioactive fungicides.
The role of biosensors and biological weapons in national defence and security operations
Authors: Yahaya U. , Akram M. , Abdullahi R.I. , Adaaja B.O. , Otiwa G. , Odey B.O.
Published: August 2021

The knowledge of biotechnology plays an important role in the development of biological weapons. Biological weapons are considered an attractive factor in war for several reasons: ease of manufacture, low cost, confirmed injury, increased number of victims, large losses incurred by other countries. Biological weapons detection methods are among the most important means of military defense. Biological sensors are used in early detection of weapons. Biotechnology is of paramount importance in all fields of medicine, engineering, agriculture, industry, as well as military life. The key applications of biotechnology in the military are in the areas of sensor systems and systems for protection from espionage. Among the most important countries that have applied knowledge of bioweapons technology into their security system are the USA and China. Despite the enormous advantages of biotechnology, it has negative effects in biological weapon production. Therefore, the near future will witness a tremendous boom in biotechnology. DNA profiling also plays an important role in detection of crime. The overall aim of the review is to emphasize the importance of biotechnology towards solving bioterrorism and other forms of security challenges in an environment.
Exploring the potentials of microalgae as an alternative source of renewable energy
Authors: Adedibu P.A. , Animasaun D.A. , Joseph G.G.
Published: August 2021

The world’s energy needs highly depend on fossil fuels, which were formed over several million centuries. The price of petroleum increases daily and unfortunately, its exploitation is currently at an alarming rate for such essential non-renewable energy. Also, the recent clamour for safe and cheap alternative means of energy generation to mitigate global warming and its detrimental effects is drawing attention towards biofuel production to supplement and possibly, substitute fossil fuels. To this effect, many plant materials have been tested and employed in the past decades for biofuel production. However, a good number of plants used in biofuel production as feedstock are crop plants, which have more economic value as food. Therefore, it is imperative to explore the possibility of biofuel production from non-food sources, hence, we examine the potential of microalgae as an alternative source of renewable energy. Microalgae are of great interest in biofuel production for its high productivity, cosmopolitan nature, easy culturing on waters and land, and noncompeting with conventional agriculture for resources. In view of these, this article focuses on the potentials of microalgae in biofuel production and mitigation of environmental pollution by its considerably low greenhouse gas emissions.
World’s Economy and Future Post-Covid-19: A Case Study China Will Impose New World Order
Authors: Gul Akhtar , Ghafoor Tanbila , Zahra Fatima
Published: August 2021

The aim of this paper describes world’s future post-COVID-19. Coronavirus resemble pandemics exist in centuries. Exactly, one century ago influenza flu affected the world economy and social order. About millions of people died caused by pandemics along with weak and collapsed economies. The pandemic entirely affected every sphere of life, including, Labor demand and supply, tourism, economy, politics, and nature of the world.  There are two possible scenarios of the world post-Covid-19.
First one world will enter new wars, hunger, and world order and so on. Second one, whole states collectively tackle this pandemic. Firstly, Economic and military strength determine the political power of a state. The US has been facing severe and critical crises since 2016. Thus, the US will not maintain power more and more. USA’s One Step Back Policy will collapse USA power and Trump loses the election, and new president will impose new wars on Asian land. European Union will disintegrate due to race of power among the powers along with world face.
Secondly, China will impose a new world order after COVID-19. Because China policies totally different from previous superpowers. During supremacy, the Great Britain and USA were adopted aggressive political and military policies. In Contrast, China adopted an economic policy which is beneficial for every society. China started to lead the world economically and politically. So, this gap will create a new war in Asia and globally. China Economic Network policy (BRI) would cover world in 2040 years.
Thirdly, world economies will face severe economic conditions like 1923, 1929 and 2008. The current recession and political scenarios are knocking a depression on world economic door.
Fourthly, emerging economy India will not cover economic power till 2025. Maybe India never achieves economic prosperity due to Jingoistic approach.
 In this paper, we predicate world’s economic and politics shape post-covid-19. The virus is changed every sphere and every field of life. ? We used NiGEM model. It’s just predication, will what occur in future. About 3% Gross Domestic Product, 10% consumption, 18% manufacturing and 13% to 32% trade declined due to current pandemics. Universal recession also take place. Now, how the world’s powerful state will push the world into new wars. Which one imposed new world order post-covid-19? Does a new Great Depression knock world door
Use of a Mindfulness-Based Resiliency Intervention to Reduce Nurse Intention to Quit the Organization
Authors:   , Ambrose Sherie
Published: August 2021

Practice Problem: Nurse turnover is a rapidly growing problem that affects the healthcare industry worldwide. Nursing shortages created by increased turnover have a negative effect on patients and staff and create a financial strain on healthcare organizations. PICOT: For registered nurses within a select pilot group, does implementation of a mindfulness-based resiliency (MBR) intervention, compared to no intervention, reduce nurse intent to quit over an eight-week period? Evidence: The positive impact of resiliency on turnover was best described in eight articles and two doctoral papers. Studies using MBR interventions have been shown to improve the coping skills of nurses, and to decrease stress and reduce intention to quit. Intervention: The implementation of a MBR intervention was the selected intervention completed over an eight-week period. Participants completed a Personal and Organizational Quality Assessment-(POQA-R4) designed to measure personal and job‐related constructs pre and post intervention. Outcome: “Intent to quit” did not show a statistically significant change post-implementation of the MBR intervention. The result of the two-tailed paired samples t-test” was not significant (p=.179, alpha=0.05). However, clinical significance was achieved with reduction of stress for the 10 project participants. Conclusion: Reducing the intention to quit achieved clinical significance by promoting nurse well-being. Consideration should be given for implementation of the MBR intervention with a larger group of nurses.
Peran Gembala Jemaat dalam Pengajaran Agama Kristen terhadap Keterlibatan Warga Jemaat dalam Pelayanan
Authors: Hutagalung Rotua Julianovia , Lie Romi
Published: August 2021

Lack of church involvement in every church activity (service), because the congregation does not get guidance, direction, and teaching. If Christian religious teaching is taught properly and healthily, the congregation will be strong / survive, experience a change in thinking (cognitive), attitude (affective), and willing to be involved (psychomotor) in church activities. That is why, if the congregation has received formation, teaching properly and healthily, they will take root, grow, and bear fruit (Colossians 3:17). The method presented during the study was to use quantitative methods, namely distributing questionnaires to members of the Church of Christ Rahmani Indonesia, Sola Gratia Church, Ruko Permata Ujung Menteng. As a result, as a pastor, the task is not only to shepherd but also to be responsible for the spirituality of the church in providing teaching, formation, direction, and training to church members. AbstrakKurangnya keterlibatan jemaat di dalam setiap kegiatan gereja (pelayanan), karena jemaat tidak mendapatkan bimbingan, arahan, dan pengajaran. Apabila pengajaran agama Kristen diajarkan secara benar dan sehat maka jemaat akan kuat/survive, mengalami suatu perubahan di dalam berpikir (kognitip), bersikap (afektip), serta mau untuk terlibat (psikomotor) di dalam kegiatan-kegiatan gereja. Itu sebabnya, jika jemaat sudah mendapatkan pembinaan, pengajaran secara benar dan sehat maka mereka akan berakar, bertumbuh, dan berbuah (Kolose 3:17). Metode yang disajikan selama penelitian adalah menggunakan metode kuantitatif yaitu penyebaran angket kepada para anggota jemaat di Gereja Kristus Rahmani Indonesia Jemaat Sola Gratia, Ruko Permata Ujung Menteng. Hasilnya sebagai seorang gembala tugasnya tidak saja menggembalakan tetapi ia juga bertanggungjawab terhadap kerohanian jemaat di dalam memberikan pengajaran, pembinaan, pengarahan, dan pelatihan kepada warga jemaat.
Aktualisasi Misi dan Pemuridan Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam Era Disrupsi
Authors: Tenny Tenny , Arifianto Yonatan Alex
Published: August 2021

Christian Religious Education teachers play a significant role in determining the spiritual increase of students. However, there are still many who do not realize and respond to the current state of disruption. They are less focused on students and prioritize cognitive only so that efforts to fulfill the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus are less significant results or developments in this era of disruption. To further discuss the actualization of the mission and discipleship of Christian Religious Education teachers in the era of disruption, the author uses the library research method in this discussion. The role of Christian religious education teachers in Mission and Discipleship must be the main goal through education that prioritizes and cares for the generation of the era of disruption. By equipping the understanding of God's Great Commission in mission education for Christian Religious Education teachers, they can be encouraged to improve teaching and learning methods. The purpose of this discussion is that the actualization of the mission and discipleship of Christian Religious Education teachers in an era of disruption can bring growth and development for the progress of God's church to be filled with true disciples of Christ.AbstrakGuru Pendidikan Agama Kristen memegang peranan yang sangat penting dalam menentukan meningkatnya kerohanian peserta didik, tetapi masih banyak yang belum menyadari dan meresponi keadaan era disrupsi saat ini.Mereka kurang berfokus kepada peserta didik dan cenderung mengutamakan kognitif saja, sehingga upaya pemenuhan Amanat Agung Tuhan Yesus kurang diperoleh hasil atau perkembangan yang signifikan dalam era disrupsi ini. Guna membahas lebih dalam mengenai aktualisasi misi dan pemuridan guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam era disrupsi, pembahasan ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian pustaka. Peranan Guru pendidikan agama Kristen dalam Misi dan Pemuridan harus menjadi tujuan utama melalui pendidikan yang mengutamakan pertumbuhan rohani dan peduli kepada generasi era disrupsi. Dengan membekali pemahaman Amanat Agung Tuhan dalam pendidikan misi bagi guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen, mereka dapat didorong pada peningkatan kualitas pengajaran maupun secara metode pembelajaran. Tujuan pembahasan ini, diharapkan aktualisasi misi dan pemuridan guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam era disrupsi dapat membawa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bagi kemajuan gereja Tuhan dipenuhi dengan murid-murid Kristus yang sejati.
Christian Religious Education Toward The Teenagers Character Building
Authors: Sutrisno Sutrisno , Hestiningrum Peni , Lumingkewas Marthin Steven , Putrawan Bobby Kurnia
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of Christian Religious Education on changes in the character of teenagers at GBI Bukit Sion Kelapa Gading. This study uses a quantitative survey research methodology by using a statistical regression analysis technique. The data collection technique used a Likert scale with four answer choices distributed to 40 teenagers in this study. The data processing results show a correlation between the variables of Christian Religious Education and Teenagers Character Building of 0.486 or 48.6%. This means that Christian Religious Education has a positive role in changing the character building of teenagers at GBI Bukit Sion Kelapa Gading. ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa pengaruh Pendidikan Agama Kristen terhadap perubahan karakter remaja di GBI Bukit Sion Kelapa Gading. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif survey dengan menggunakan teknik analisis statistika regresi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan skala likert empat pilihan jawaban yang dibagikan kepada 40 remaja yang menjadi responden penelitian ini. Hasil pengolahan data menunjukkan ada korelasi antara variabel Pendidikan Agama Kristen terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Remaja sebesar 0,486 atau 48,6 %. Artinya bahwa Pendidikan Agama Kristen memiliki peran  yang positif dalam perubahan pembentukan karakter remaja di GBI Bukit Sion Kelapa Gading.
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED Ti6Al4V LATTICE STRUCTURES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Authors: SAĞBAŞ Binnur , GÜRKAN Doruk
Published: August 2021

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly developing technology which provides opportunity to build up complex geometries due to the freedom of manufacturing. Lattice structures, three-dimensional open-celled structures composed of one or more repeating unit cells, can be produced with unique mechanical, thermal, acoustic, biomedical and electrical properties by optimization of type and dimension of unit cell and additive manufacturing parameters. Lattice structures provide lightweight and porous parts which are widely preferable in biomedical applications. Different type of lattice structures have been used for obtaining bone like implant surface to accelerate osseointegration. There are many studies in this field, but the ideal designs and dimensional accuracy of the various lattice structures for biomedical field have not been completely reached. In this study, octahedral, star and dodecahedron lattice structures with thin strut diameter were manufactured by laser powder bed fusion technology (LPBF) by Ti6Al4V powder. Cubic and plate samples were built on z-direction and their top and side surfaces were inspected in terms of topographical characteristics and dimensional accuracy by scanning electron microscope.
Caminos éticos y literarios: conjunción de miradas desde las humanidades
Authors: Del Río Martínez Enriqueta Guadalupe , De Gasperín Gasperín Rafael Modesto
Published: August 2021

Reseña de la obra colectiva e interdisicplinaria Humanidades ¿Todavía? Alternativas para pensarnos desde la Literatura y la Ética en la que participaron profesores del Sistema Tecnológico de Monterrey.Los diferentes capítulos abordan la relación entre Ética, Literatura, Filosofía, Estética, en general abogan por la relevancia y la viva presencia de las Humanidades en el devenir de la vida universitaria.
An Isotopic Study of Bio-accessible Lead in Wheat, Miswak Toothbrush and Miswak Fruit Using the Continuous On-line Leaching Method with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Althobiti Randa A. , Beauchemin Diane
Published: August 2021

In this study, sources of Pb are investigated using the 206Pb/207Pb isotopic ratio measured by inductively coupled plasma quadrupole mass spectrometry in the bio-accessible fractions from wheat, Miswak toothbrush (also used as chewing stick) and Miswak fruit. These samples were obtained for the in vitro batch and on-line leaching methods that mimic the human gastrointestinal tract by sequentially using artificial saliva, gastric juice and intestinal fluid for extraction. The two methods provided similar results according to a Student’s t-test at the 95% confidence level. Significant (p < 0.05) differences in 206Pb/207Pb were noted at the 95% confidence level in different artificial body fluids. Except for unpolluted Miswak toothbrush and Miswak fruit, which only contained geogenic Pb, the samples contained a mixture of geogenic and anthropogenic Pb, with bio-accessible Pb in saliva being mainly from a geogenic source, whereas bio-accessible Pb in the stomach and intestinal fluids was mainly from anthropogenic sources. Despite the fact that leaded petrol was phased out in Saudi Arabia in 2001, a Miswak toothbrush collected on the side of a busy road after exposure for only a few days and Safeer wheat were still being contaminated with Pb and had an isotopic composition matching that of Pb added to petrol. The 208Pb/206Pb isotopic ratio for gastric bio-accessible Pb also matched that reported in tetraethyllead. The 206Pb/207Pb isotopic ratios of intestinal bio-accessible Pb from Qassim wheat and Safeer wheat point to coal combustion as the source. Overall, these results highlight the need for continued Pb monitoring and the value of examining bio-accessible fractions periodically to identify Pb sources.
Both sides of the story How bacteria transfer through the blood–brain barrier?
Authors: Macion Adrian
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT

Infections of central nervous system (CNS) still represent an important cause of mortality although globally abundance of antibiotics usage. Sepsis, bacterial invasion and microbial transversal of the Blood–Brain Barrier (BBB) are required to infect CNS. The latest research showed up that bacterial translocation through the BBB includes cytoskeleton rearrangements. Three different mechanism were described: paracellular, transcellular and Trojan-horse mechanism (in phagocytes). The consequences may be dramatic – disruptions of structure and loss of functionality of the BBB causing increased permeability, inflammatory and encephalopathy. Further experimental research should lead us to gain complete understanding of the host-bacteria interaction within microbial transversal of the BBB.
Papel y perfil del docente en la transición a clases virtuales
Authors: Orellana Linares Yeny Audelí
Published: August 2021

Este artículo presenta una descripción del papel y perfil que los docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, adoptaron en la transición de clases a la virtualidad, situación que se presentó a raíz de la Pandemia del COVID-19. En cierto modo el papel y perfil del docente ha tenido cambios en las últimas décadas como consecuencia de las demandas de la sociedad del conocimiento aunadas a los avances de la tecnología que han aportado elementos para realizar una readecuación en la forma de desarrollar la docencia.

En ese sentido, la investigación permitió analizar los cambios que adoptaron los docentes para desarrollar la enseñanza a través de la virtualidad. Se desarrolló un estudio de enfoque cualitativo, con un diseño fenomenológico y alcance descriptivo. Las técnicas utilizadas para la recolección de información fueron entrevistas y la observación. Dentro de los resultados de la investigación se puede mencionar que, en la medida en que se llevó a cabo esta transición se realizaron cambios en la metodología para llevar a cabo el trabajo docente, se asumieron los desafíos en la organización y planificación de actividades utilizando herramientas virtuales que permitieran cubrir los contenidos de las clases. Finalmente, el papel del docente en la virtualidad requiere de capacitación para la planificación de actividades sincrónicas y asincrónicas.
Funciones neurocognitivas en estudiantes del sexto semestre de la Escuela de Ciencias Psicológicas
Authors: Chavarría Pérez Mariela Dayane
Published: August 2021

Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar los resultados de la investigación respecto a las “Funciones neurocognitivas presentes en estudiantes del sexto semestre de la carrera técnica de Terapia Ocupacional y Recreativa, de la Escuela de Ciencias Psicológicas”, identificar cuál tiene incidencia en los procesos superiores de aprendizaje, determinar cuales se desarrollan en el proceso de aprendizaje y finalmente los diferentes procesos que se ejecutan. El motivo principal es detectar cada proceso neurocognitivo y así desarrollar los cursos de manera efectiva. La investigación fue de enfoque cualitativo, alcance exploratorio y diseño fenomenológico. La muestra fue a conveniencia con un grupo de 22 estudiantes hombre y mujeres en edades de los 18 a 35 años. En los resultados finales se identificó que las funciones neurocognitivas evaluadas el conocimiento declarativo y condicional, se van desarrollando a lo largo de los procesos educativos con mayor diferencia que el declarativo y finalmente se concluye que en la realización del análisis de los procesos neurocognitivos, la planificación y la anticipación, son las que brindan una alta frecuencia en el proceso de educación superior.
Evaluación un proceso que mantiene los estándares de calidad
Authors: Hernández Godoy Evelin Yesenia
Published: August 2021

La evaluación es un proceso que requiere no solo la verificación de aspectos por mejorar, sino la toma de decisiones y por ende, la retroalimentación de los procesos obtenidos de acuerdo a los resultados. En tal sentido el artículo aborda, la evaluación como herramienta que traza planes para mejorar procesos, se trata de explicar con ello, el papel fundamental de la evaluación como parte de un mecanismo para: verificar, analizar y retroalimentar aquellos procesos que se ven desgastados o que repercuten en el logro de los estándares de calidad de educación superior.  Las ideas que surgen a partir del concepto evaluación, se reflejan de manera atractiva e idónea, pero, debe tomarse en cuenta si, en realidad estas ideas son plasmadas o llevadas a la práctica de forma efectiva y pertinente, misma que se deducen de lo particular a lo general, determinando con ello, los estándares de calidad adquiridos en el estudiante de la carrera de Licenciatura en Pedagogía y Administración Educativa, del Centro Universitario de Jutiapa.

Evidenciando con ello a través de análisis realizado, un estándar parcialmente alcanzado, lo que indica que, existen repercusiones que requieren de retroalimentación para mejorar y es esta la finalidad de la evaluación “mejorar” procesos.
Pyothorax associated with bone fragment in the lower respiratory tract of a domestic cat – case report
Authors: F. R. Loureiro Ana Paula , C. S. Siqueira Raquel , Kelliton Fabretti Andrei , Furlan Victor , Alves Ladeia Winni , Dellevedove Cruz Victor , Ticiani P. Paschoal Aline
Published: August 2021

Pyothorax is the accumulation of exudade in the pleural cavity. Affected patients are often presented with acute dyspnea. We report a case of pyothorax associated with the presence of a bone fragment in the lower respiratory tract of an adult domestic cat. We presume that the bone fragment reached the respiratory tract by either aspiration or migration from the abdominal cavity. The patient presented abdominal distension and acute dyspnea. Bloodwork revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis with left shift and lymphocytosis. Thoracic fluid analysis confirmed septic exudate. The patient was unresponsive to the treatment and died within 24 hours of admission. Necropsy revealed the presence of a bone fragment in the lower respiratory tract. We suggest that foreign bodies should be considered as a rule-out cause of pyothorax and sepsis in domestic cats.
How to Reduce MSME Non – Performing Loans in Emerging Countries? A Study with Analytical Hierarchy Process
Authors: Purboadji Aristo , Hakin Dedi Budiman , Siregar Hermanto , Sembel Roy
Published: August 2021

This study aims to examine how to reduce MSME Non Performing Loans, especially in developing countries by using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The sample of this research is Bank DKI (11 clusters) in DKI Jakarta Province. The data used are quarterly with the period January 2014 – December 2018. There are two methods used, namely regression test to determine the factors; and an Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) was used to develop the strategy. The results of this study indicate that the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) of MSMEs can best be reduced by restructuring and intensive collection. Restructuring can be done by rescheduling and reconditioning where both can be done separately or simultaneously. Restructuring can be effective if followed by intensive collection by means of periodic billing with a short time frame so that customers know the seriousness of the matter, to convert a problematic loan back to good status.
The Border Protection and Sea Defense in the South Viet Nam of the Nguyen Dynasty in the First Half of the 19th Century
Authors: Quyet Luu Van , Sen Vo Van , Nguyet Nguyen Thi Anh , Toan Vo Phuc
Published: August 2021

From distant past to present day, the Southern region has been playing an important role in national defense and foreign affairs, with great potential to create a breakthrough for the socioeconomic development of Vietnam. However, due to historical conditions and geographical location, political instabilities were frequently seen in the Southern region under the rule of the Nguyen lords and the early Nguyen Dynasty (early 19th century), especially the instability of the relationship between three feudal countries: Dai Viet (Vietnam), Chenla (Cambodia) and Siam (Thailand) from the 17th century to the first half of the 19th century. In its Southern defense strategy to prevent Siamese invasions and maintain its position as the "protector" of Chenla as well as to develop the new land, the Nguyen Dynasty focused on building border defense formation on land and sea in the South, with the defense system on the border area of Chau Doc, Ha Tien and the Southwestern sea in the Gulf of Thailand as the focus. The Nguyen Dynasty's proper implementation of policies in the border and sea areas had brought great effects and contributed to the strong protection of Dai Viet's sovereignty over the Southern land.
Local Wisdom and Social Dilemma Has Allergy Upon Worn Value, Proudly with Currently Values (Viewed from Social Anthropology Perspective for Orang Ocu)
Authors: Syafrizal
Published: August 2021

It is noted that local wisdom is considered as an adjustable thing, flexible so that in variously social element openly to discuss it out. The main topics to discuss is to correlate local wisdom phenomenon and also found a social dilemma might arise there, such as communal activities recorded public see allergic with any old values, having proudly with newly values, it is all viewed from social anthropology perspective. This research has been done in qualitative approach within a very long time duration period calculated in completing Doctoral program in study, still to do re-study ( another research ) only done them in a short time, it has already data previously reasonable, in this case to community of Ocu on Kabupaten Kampar Riau. Accordingly, a partly of the study is categorized as ethnography research due to the source of data originally from informants chosen purposively under consideration of appropriately quality, figurative value, or someone as considered someone with much knowledge about the topic is discussing to. This study has found own very high strategic values which things can be set as instrument for criticizing even in this case with own initiative to commence re-repairmen particularly to its cultural values holed by local people whose neglect own old cultural values available, unfortunately in highly obsession to receive newly cultural values at any time having not comfortable however with the living pattern and their character in daily life, thence emerging in what generally called lost cultural with local condition is well known with  “aghokkan ujan dilangik, ayu dikulam babuangkan”.
PEMBERDAYAAN RUMAH SEHAT DI DUSUN TEMANGGAL II, PURWOMARTANI, KALASAN, SLEMAN, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Kristiani Eva Runi
Published: August 2021

ABSTRAKRumah sehat adalah tempat berlindung atau bernaung dan tempat untuk beristirahat,sehingga dapat menumbuhkan kehidupan yang sempurna baik fisik, rohani, maupun sosial, karenaitu lingkungan rumah sebaiknya terhindar dari faktor yang merugikan kesehatan. Kondisi rumahyang tidak sehat dan lingkungan yang tidak memenuhi syarat kesehatan merupakan faktor resikopenularan berbagai penyakit, khususnya penyakit berbasis lingkungan. Pengabdian masyrakat inibertujuan memberikan informasi tentang pengertian rumah sehat kepada masyarakat di DusunTemanggal II, Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Metode yang digunakan dalampengabdian masyarakat  ini adalah dengan metode penyuluhan. Diharapkan dengan adanyapenyuluhan tentang rumah sehat maka masyarakat di Dusun Temanggal II bisa menerapkandilingkungan rumah masing-masing sehinnga terciptalah masyarakat yang sehat.
PENINGKATAN CITRA DIRI KADER KESEHATAN REMAJA DALAM POS PEMBINAAN TERPADU PENYAKIT TIDAK MENULAR DI PEDUKUHAN KRALAS BANTUL
Authors: Lesmana Tedy Candra
Published: August 2021

ABSTRAKRemaja dapat menjadi kader kesehatan remaja agar dapat ikut membantu teman yang sedang punya masalah kesehatan, Remaja secara fisik akan mengalami perubahan yang spesifik dan secara psikologik akan mulai mencari identitas diri. Para kader di Pedukuhan Kralas selama ini belum mengenal citra dirinya dalam menjalankan perannya selama melaksanakan kegiatan Pos Pembinaan Terpadu untuk Penyakit Tidak Menular (posbindu). Agar dapat menjalankan perannya sebagai kader remaja perlu diadakan penyuluhan tentang citra diri kader kesehatan dengan tujuan untuk untuk meningkatkan citra diri kader remaja. Pengukuran pengetahuan citra diri menggunakan pre dan post-test. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan para kader remaja memiliki pengetahuan kader yang dapat bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan citra dirinya sebagai kader dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat Pedukuhan Kralas.
Penanaman Zodia di Dusun Pelem Kidul Bantul
Authors: Sugiman - , Lesmana Tedy Candra
Published: August 2021

Penanaman Zodia di Dusun Pelem Kidul Bantul. Tingginya angka kejadian kasus dan persebaran penyakit demam berdarah sangat dipengaruhi oleh kepadatan vektor nyamuk Aedes aegypti. Dusun Pelem Kidul adalah salah satu wilayah di Banguntapan yang memiliki berbagai jenis ekosistem perairan alami dan buatan sebagai habitat alami berbagai jenis nyamuk. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dilakukan penanaman Zodia dengan memberdayakan masyarakat Dusun Pelem Kidul, Bantul.
Demontrasi Penyaringan Air Sederhana
Authors: Sumekar Ariana , Febriani Heni
Published: August 2021

Demonstrasi Penyaringan Air Sederhana. Air jernih belum tentu bersih dan layak diminum yang dapat mengancam kesehatan karena mengandung zat-zat polutan. Untuk mengolah air baku menjadi bersih di pedesaan memerlukan alat penyaring air sederhana. Masyarakat Dusun Jagalanmengkonsumsi air dari sumur gali. Kondisi air sumur berwarna keruh dan mudah tercemar dengan air permukaan di sekelilingnya banyak terdapat kolam, selokan, waduk kecil, dan sungai. Masyarakatperlu diberikan pengetahuan tentang air bersih dan cara mengolahnya.
Peningkatan Kesehatan Lingkungan di Pedukuhan Kalinampu
Authors: Lesmana Tedy Candra
Published: August 2021

Peningkatan Kesehatan Lingkungan di Pedukuhan Kalinampu. Kurangnya pengetahuan dankesadaran masyarakat pedesaan terhadap masalah akibat keberadaan sampah dapat memperburuk tata kelola sampah yang berdampak terhadap kesehatan lingkungan. Sampah yang menumpuk menjadi tempat pembiakan lalat dan disenangi tikus sehingga mendorong penularan infeksi. Pengelolaan sampah di Pedukuhan Kalinampu belum terlaksana dengan baik. Sampai saat ini kebiasaan masyarakat dalam mengelola sampah rumah tangga dengan cara dikumpulkan dan dibakar. Dalam pengumpulan sampah tidak disertai pemilahan sampah dan dibiarkan menumpuk di sekitar rumah. Untuk mencari alternatif solusi pemecahan masalah tersebut perlu diadakan penyuluhan tentang pengelolaan sampah dan pelatihan pemilahan sampah serta pengolahan sampah dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat Pedukuhan Kalinampu tentang pengelolan sampah dan keterampilan memilah sampah serta mengurangi tumpukan sampah. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah dalam pengabdian ini melalui ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi, dan praktik. Sasaran pengabdian ini adalah warga Pedukuhan Kalinampu. Hasil evaluasi kegiatan menunjukkan ibu-ibu memiliki pengetahuan mengelola sampah yang dapat bermanfaat untuk melakukan pemilahan dan mendaur ulang sampah di Pedukuhan Kalinampu.Kata kunci: kesehatan lingkungan, pengolahan sampah
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PERILAKUDENGAN KEJADIAN CHIKUNGUNYA DI DUSUNPRINGWULUNG, CONDONG CATURDEPOK SLEMAN
Authors: Uminingsih Triana , Sekarwati Novita
Published: August 2021

INTISARILatar Belakang: Chikungunya adalah salah satu penyakit yang harus  diperhatikan karena yang Jumlah selalu naik. Jumlah kasus Chikungunya di Sleman Kabupaten yang 344 kasus pada 2013, sedangkan pada 2014 ada 253 kasus dan kasus tertinggi adalah 36 orang di desa Pringwulung, Condong catur, Sleman. Tujuan: Untuk menentukan Pengetahuan hubungan Hubungan Level, Sikap dan Perilaku dengan Kejadian Chikungunya di Desa Pringwulung, Condong Catur Depok Sleman.Metode: Desain dan jenis penelitian observasional menggunakan penelitian analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Teknik sampling yang digunakan random contoh. Populasinya adalah kepala keseluruhan keluarga 141 keluarga, sampel 58 ibu rumah tangga. Data diambil dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Bivariat analisis menggunakan uji Chi-square.Hasil: Hasil uji korelasi Chi Square menunjukkan bahwa variabel tingkat pengetahuan dengan Chikungunya diperoleh Sig = 0,001, Sikap variabel dengan Chikungunya diperoleh Sig = 0,009, dan perilaku variabel dengan nilai yang diperoleh Chikungunya Sig = 0,029.  Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku dengan Chikungunya di Desa Pringwulung, Condong Catur  Depok Sleman.