bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Perception of malaria and cultural diversity of antimalarial plants in three sympatric ethnic groups: Agni, Akyé and Gwa of Alépé Department (Southeast of Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: DIOP Amadou Lamine Amadou , MALAN François Djah , KOUGBO Distel Ménéké 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Background

Ethnic groups have developed their own cultures expressed in the form of traditional health care systems. This study aimed to determine how three sympatric communities with different histories, perceive and manage malaria, a disease with a high prevalence rate in the region.
Methods

An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in 10 villages of Agni, Akyé and Gwa communities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 290 informants within all three communities. A correspondence analysis associated to hierarchical clusters was used to determine the form of malaria shared within informants. Then, the free listing technique was performed to indicate the plant species which was most important for the respondents. Besides, the Venn diagram coupled to Jaccard similarity index was used to report the homogeneity on antimalarial plants species used within the three studied communities. Moreover, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the most common antimalarial plant within communities. Finally, the fidelity level index was used to identify the most preferred plant species used to cure various forms of malaria.
Results

The three ethnic groups have overall a similar perception of malaria with various symptoms. However, they did not use the same plants to cure one form of this disease. The study recorded 77 medicinal plants used to cure malaria, in which, a few such as Annickia polycarpa, Gymnanthemum amygdalinum, Alstonia boonei, Nauclea latifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Ocimum gratissimum and Senna occidentalis were the most important. The analysis of intracultural knowledge on antimalarial plants revealed that informants have shared a high knowledge. Meanwhile, there is an intercultural convergence about common plants used within communities. Therefore, 20 antimalarial plant species were shared within communities and actively used, through time. Finally, in terms of antimalarial plants knowledge, Akyé and Gwa communities were closer than Agni communities.
Conclusions

In spite of their different histories, the close contact of communities promote the sharing of the knowledge. People use the same important plants to cure malaria and know five forms of malaria. Knowledge on antimalarial plants does not reach a stable climax, but could be evolved by trial and error, as effective cures malaria.
Body Self-Image and Reported Socio-Economic Outcomes in Patients With Brain Tumors.&nbsp;Results of A Large Socio-Economic Survey
Authors: Franceschi Enrico , Nunno Vincenzo di , Tosoni Alicia , Gatto Lidia , Mura Antonella , Minichillo Santino , Lodi Raffaele , Conti Alfredo , Bartolini Stefania , Brandes Alba Ariela 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Background: The socioeconomic status involves several aspects related to patient’s life, which may impact their quality of life. Very few studies have investigated this issue in patients with brain tumours. Methods: We carried out a survey aimed to explore socioeconomic issues in patients with grade 2 and 3 astrocytoma and glioblastoma (GBM).Results: 202 consecutive patients have been enrolled in this survey. About all patients had a caregiver (96%), which was generally represented by wife or husband (57.4%). The majority of patients described to feel less attractive after surgery and/or after the start of oncological treatment (p = 0.001) and experienced significant modifications of work activities with job loss occurring in 38.9% of patients. Conclusion: Some specific domains such as body self-image, sexual activity, caregiver’s condition, and financial impact are too often poorly considered during care path. However, the early recognition of these aspects could be essential to activate measures improving patient’s quality of life.
Effect of Recombinant Human Thrombomodulin on Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury in Septic Rats
Authors: Iwashita Yoshiaki , Erquan Zhang , Sawada Hirofumi , Kawai Masako , Maruyama Junko , Imai Hiroshi , Suzuki Koji , Maruyama Kazuo 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Background: High tidal ventilation with inflammation causes ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). We previously found that recombinant thrombomodulin (rTM) has a protective effect regarding non-septic VILI caused by high-tidal-volume (HV) ventilation with high oxygen levels. This study aimed to investigate the preventive effect of rTM on VILI caused by sepsis and HV ventilation. Methods: A total of 46 adult male rats were subcutaneously administered either 3mg/kg of rTM or saline. Twelve hours later, the rats were underwent cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). At 2 h after this procedure, the rats were placed on a ventilator set at either low tidal volume [(LV) 6 ml/kg] or high tidal volume (HV 35 ml/kg) ventilation for another 2 h. Results: After 2 h of mechanical ventilation, the PaO2 was significantly lower and BALF protein was significantly higher in HV rats than in LV rats. The rTM did not improve oxygenation or BALF protein levels. Also in HV rats, lung tissue interleukin-6 and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 mRNA levels were significantly higher in the rTM-treated rats.Conclusion: rTM does not improve oxygenation in a non-DIC, CLP-pretreated, high-tidal-ventilation rat model.
Association of nutrition knowledge, practice, supplement use and nutrient intake with athletic performance among Taekwondo players in Nepal
Authors: Sunuwar Dev Ram , Singh Devendra Raj , Bohora Man Prasad , Shrestha Vintuna , Karki Kshitij , Pradhan Pranil Man Singh 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Introduction: Adequate knowledge on nutrition and dietary intake are important to enhance the athletic performance. When athletes’ nutrition requirements are not met, they are more likely to be exhausted compromising athletic performance. The main objective of this study was to measure the association of nutritional knowledge, practice, supplement use, and nutrient intake with athletic performance among Nepalese Taekwondo (TKD) players. Methodology: We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study among 293 Taekwondo players of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, between August 2019 and January 2020. A two-stage cluster random sampling technique was used to select respondents for this study. Face-to-face interviews were carried out using semi-structured questionnaires. Nutrition knowledge (NK), nutrition practice (NP), supplement use, nutrient intake using 24-hour dietary recall, and anthropometric measurements were taken. A handgrip dynamometer was used to assess the handgrip strength (HGS) as an indirect measure of athletic performance. Univariate and bivariate analyses were used to find out the association of predictor and outcome variables. Data were analyzed using Stata/MP version 14.1.Results: Out of 293 participants, more than half (56.3% and 55.6%) had poor nutrition knowledge and nutrition practice scores, respectively. Total energy (2368 Kcal), carbohydrate (430.5 gm), protein (79.5 gm ), fat (71.2 gm), calcium (416 mg), and iron (7 mg) intake among TKD players were significantly lower than the corresponding Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for athletes. Nutritional knowledge score (r=0.117, p<0.045), height (r=0.538, p<0.001), weight (r=0.651, p<0.001), BMI (r=0.347, p<0.001), fat (r=0.075, p<0.002), and energy (r=0.127, p<0.029) intake showed significant positive correlation with handgrip strength of athletes. The athletic performance were positively associated with training hours per day (β=0.41, 95% CI: 0.09-0.91), BMI (β=0.35, 95% CI: 0.09-0.61), NK score (β=0.13, 95% CI: 0.01-0.25), and energy intake (β=0.13, 95% CI: 0.12=0.14).Conclusions: The results suggest that nutritional knowledge and nutrient intake both were poor among TKD athletes. Height, weight, BMI, nutritional knowledge, energy, and fat intake showed positive correlation with athletic performance. Future studies can build on the premise of this study to identify the robust relationship between nutritional knowledge, practice, different supplement use, and nutrient intake among athletes.
Perception of Menopausal Symptoms Among Menopause Women in Basra Southern Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Aladhab Rawnaq , Alabbood Majid 
Published: January 2021

Background:
To understand the prevalence of postmenopausal symptoms, their order in
frequency, as well as the age at onset of menopause in the community is an important step to provide
the best quality of care for menopausal women.

Objective:
The study aims to investigate the prevalence of postmenopausal symptoms, menopausal
age of onset and perception of menopause among women in Basra, Southern Iraq.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted in two major hospitals in Basra Southern Iraq
(Al Mawani Teaching Hospital and Al Shifaa General Hospital), from 1/1/2019 to 1/6/2019. Five
hundred participants were interviewed by a questionnaire.

Results:
The participants` age ranged from 41-65 years. The mean age at menopause was 47.7 ± 2.1
years. The most common complaints were hot flushes (70.8%) followed by back and joint pain
(49%), night sweats (32%) and insomnia (25.6%). There was a significant association between age
at menopause with body mass index (p=0.00) and the number of menopausal symptoms (p=0.009).
While there were no significant relationships between age at menopause and education status
(p=0.38), marital status (p=0.133), employment (p=0.86), or income (p=0.12).

Conclusion:
Despite the fact that the participants were aware of menopause and its natural occurrence,
a minority of them sought medical advice or received hormone replacement therapy. Hot
flushes are the most common symptom of menopause.
The Effect of Mianserin on Lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegan is Abolished by Glucose
Authors: Almotayri Abdullah , Thomas Jency , Munasinghe Mihiri , Jois Markandeya 
Published: January 2021

Background:
The antidepressant Mianserin has been shown to extend the lifespan of
Caenorhabditis elegan (C. elegan), a well-established model organism used in ageing research.
The extension of lifespan in C. elegan was shown to be dependent on increased expression of the
scaffolding protein (ANK3/unc-44). In contrast, antidepressant use in humans is associated with an
increased risk of death. The C. elegan elegan in the laboratory are fed Escherichia coli (E. coli), a
diet high in protein and low in carbohydrate, whereas a typical human diet is high in carbohydrates.
We hypothesized that dietary carbohydrates might mitigate the lifespan-extension effect of
mianserin.

Objective:
To investigate the effect of glucose added to the diet of C. elegan on the lifespan-extension
effect of mianserin.

Methods:
Wild-type Bristol N2 and ANK3/unc-44 inactivating mutants were cultured on agar
plates containing nematode growth medium and fed E. coli. Treatment groups included (C) control,
(M50) 50 μM mianserin, (G) 73 mM glucose, and (M50G) 50 μM mianserin and 73 mM glucose.
Lifespan was determined by monitoring the worms until they died. Statistical analysis was
performed using the Kaplan-Meier version of the log-rank test.

Results:
Mianserin treatment resulted in a 12% increase in lifespan (P<0.05) of wild-type Bristol
N2 worms but reduced lifespan by 6% in ANK3/unc-44 mutants, consistent with previous research.
The addition of glucose to the diet reduced the lifespan of both strains of worms and abolished
the lifespan-extension by mianserin.

Conclusion:
The addition of glucose to the diet of C. elegan abolishes the lifespan-extension effects
of mianserin.
Nanotechnology-based Approaches for COVID-19: A Path Forward
Authors: Mali Suraj N. , Pratap Amit P. 
Published: January 2021

Background:SARS-COV-2 causes a highly pathogenic disease called COVID-19. This disease leads to a variety of respiratory infections like pneumonia, cold, sneezing, etc. As this disease is being transmitted via airborne droplets, it is highly essential to use PPEs, including masks, gloves, etc. This virus interacts with the ACE2 receptor and further makes its entry into host cells leading to viral pathogenesis. This viral is reported to be originated from the Wuhan market, China. Despite on-going efforts to control the spread, a number of cases of COVID-19 are increasing on a daily basis.Objective:This study aims to collect more information about aspects of nanotechnology-based applications towards COVID-19 management.Methods:A systemic search has been carried out using PubMed, Google Scholar, CNKI, etc., for relevant studies.Results and Conclusions:Nanotechnology-based various approaches like nanomedicines, surface coatings with nanoparticles, nanoparticle coated PPEs, and nanosensors could significantly reduce the healthcare burden by reducing the spread. The current review focuses on various approaches of nanotechnology during the pandemic COVID-19.
América Central en el mercado de emisiones: una evaluación multicriterio de proyectos del Mecanismo de Desarrollo Limpio
Authors: Mercado García Alfonso , Molina Rodríguez Cintya Berenice 
Published: January 2021

Este estudio evalúa la participación de países centroamericanos en el Mecanismo de Desarrollo Limpio (MDL), instituido por el Protocolo de Kioto para mitigar las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI). Se examina si tal mecanismo contribuye al desarrollo sustentable de los países anfitriones, cuyas economías son relativamente pequeñas. Al mismo tiempo que se hace una evaluación multicriterio de los proyectos de MDL de gran escala en Centroamérica. El mecanismo sirve más a las prioridades de momento del país anfitrión que a su desarrollo sustentable, incumpliendo un objetivo del MDL. Como prioridad local destaca el progreso económico. Congruentemente, los beneficios económicos superan a los sociales y se incurre en costos ambientales locales.
PERSPECTIVAS ATUAIS NA PREVENÇÃO DA DOENÇA DE ALZHEIMER
Authors: Scherer Sabrina , Carretta Marisa Basegio 
Published: January 2021

resumo A população idosa é a que mais cresce em todo o mundo. Com os avanços da medicina e novas noções de qualidade de vida, a expectativa de vida foi aumentando. Por essa razão, a medicina viu-se diante de um novo desafio: o aumento de enfermidades neurovegetativas, que na maioria dos casos, estão ligadas ao processo de envelhecimento. Dentre as doenças do envelhecimento, a doença de Alzheimer é de alta prevalência e tornou-se um problema de saúde pública. Atualmente cerca de 35 milhões de pessoas no mundo são portadoras de algum tipo de demência, sendo essa uma patologia que envolve perda de memória e acarreta distúrbios cognitivos importantes. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a literatura existente no que se refere à prevenção das demências ou ao atraso da instalação de um quadro demencial. Estudos recentes mostram relações entre dieta, depressão, risco cardiovascular, engajamento social, atividades intelectuais, atividade física e a probabilidade de desenvolvimento de Alzheimer da população. A necessidade de estudos adicionais é importante para o esclarecimento da relação desses fatores com a prevenção ou o atraso das demências, em especial da doença de Alzheimer. palavras-chave Demências. Doença de Alzheimer. Memória. Prevenção. abstract The elderly population is the fastest growing worldwide. With medical advances and new concepts of quality of life, life expectancy has been increasing. And on that basis, the medicine confronted a new challenge: the rise of neurodegenerative diseases, which in most cases, are linked to the aging process. Among the diseases of aging, Alzheimer's disease is highly prevalent and has become a public health problem. Currently, about 35 million people worldwide are suffering from some form of dementia. This pathology involves loss of memory and leads to important cognitive disorders. Therefore, the objective of this study was to verify the existing literature regarding the prevention of dementias or the delaying of the installation of a dementia. Recent studies show links between diet, depression, cardiovascular risk, social engagement, intellectual activities, physical activity and the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's population. The need for additional studies is important for clarifying the relationship of these factors to the prevention or delay of dementias, especially Alzheimer's Disease. keywords Dementias. Alzheimer's Disease. Memory. Prevention.
TESES E DISSERTAÇÕES SOBRE O ENVELHECIMENTO PRODUZIDAS NA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL E INCLUÍDAS NO SISTEMA DE BIBLIOTECAS NO ANO DE 2009
Authors: Estudos Interdisciplinares sobre Envelhecimento Comissão Editorial 
Published: January 2021

Levantamento realizado por Ana Paula Genesini e Sergio Antônio Carlos. Foram utilizados os seguintes descritores: Antienvelhecimento, Educação: pessoa idosa, Envelhecimento, Geriatria, Geron-tologia, Idoso, Memória (quando relacionada com o envelhecimento ou com pessoa idosa), Odontologia Geriátrica, Pessoa Idosa, Qualidade de vida: Idoso, Terceira Idade, Velhice.
ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE TONTURAS, QUEDAS E TESTE DO ALCANCE FUNCIONAL EM IDOSOS DA COMUNIDADE
Authors: Ribeiro Teixeira Adriane , Krüger Gonçalves Andrea , De La Rocha Freitas Cintia , Pujol Vieira dos Santos Ana Maria , Salle Levy Deborah , Rozenfeld Olchik Maira , Dornelles Silvia , Gonçalves Bos Angelo Jose 
Published: January 2021

Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a associação entre a tontura, o teste do alcance funcional e o histórico de quedas. Foram avaliados 50 idosos, utilizando-se entrevista elaborada para este estudo e o teste de alcance funcional. Os resultados evidenciaram que 52% dos idosos apresentavam tontura e 24% relataram queda nos últimos 6 meses. No teste do alcance funcional 38% dos idosos atingiram índices superiores a 25 cm. A análise estatística foi feita utilizando-se os testes Qui-Quadrado, Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis e demonstrou que não houve associação entre as variáveis pesquisadas. palavras-chave Tontura. Quedas. Idoso. Equilíbrio Postural. abstract This study aimed to investigate the association among dizziness, functional reach test and history of falls. Fifty patients were evaluated, using interviews prepared for this study and the functional reach test. Results showed that 52% of elderly had dizziness and 24% reported a fall in the last 6 months. In the functional reach test, results pointed that 38% of the elderly reached values higher than 25 cm. Statistical analysis was performed using the Qui-Quadrado, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests and demonstrated that there was no association between the variables studied. keywords Dizziness. Falls. Elderly. Postural Balance.
ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO FRENTE À VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA SOFRIDA PELO IDOSO.
Authors: Musse Juliana Oliveira , Rios Maria Helena Evangelista 
Published: January 2021

Objetivou-se conhecer a atuação dos enfermeiros frente à violência doméstica contra o idoso. Trata-se de um estudo quali-quantitativo, cujos dados foram coletados através de um questionário semi-estruturado. Os resultados indicaram o abandono como o tipo de violência mais referida e os principais autores, os filhos; dos enfermeiros, 76% afirmaram identificar situações de violência, e destes, mais da metade informaram notificar os casos de abuso (52%). As dificuldades dos profissionais em lidar com os trâmites de notificação, detecção e intervenção foram os obstáculos referidos. Pode-se constatar uma grande fragilidade na forma com que esses profissionais atuam frente aos maus tratos contra o idoso, principalmente no que diz respeito à identificação e notificação.
PERFIL SÓCIODEMOGRÁFICO E FUNCIONAL DE IDOSOS INSTITUCIONALIZADOS
Authors: Ferreira Lucas Lima , Cochito Tais Cristina , Caires Flaviana , Marcondes Laís Passos , Saad Paulo César 
Published: January 2021

Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar o perfil sóciodemográfico e funcional de idosos que residem em instituições de longa permanência. Participaram 333 idosos de ambos os sexos, residentes em cinco instituições privadas e quatro municipais da cidade de São José do Rio Preto, SP. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de questionário contendo dados sóciodemográficos e a capacidade funcional avaliada pelo Índice de Barthel (IB). A média de idade foi de 78,6 ± 9,2 anos, a maioria do sexo feminino (64%), com tempo de institucionalização de cinco anos em média; 78% brancos, 36% com ensino fundamental incompleto, os solteiros e viúvos corresponderam a 40%. Quanto ao estado de saúde, 85% possuem doenças crônicas, sendo a hipertensão arterial sistêmica a mais prevalente (28%), e 44% apresentaram mais de uma patologia associada. A avaliação funcional pelo IB mostrou que 44% apresentaram dependência total. O perfil dos idosos institucionalizados analisados caracteriza um predomínio do sexo feminino, solteiras e viúvas, com presença de patologias crônicas associadas ao envelhecimento e um grau moderado de dependência total.
A PERCEPÇÃO DO IDOSO ACERCA DAS ATIVIDADES SOCIAIS E SAÚDE
Authors: Ascari Rosana Amora , Comiran Daniela Fernanda , Farias Aila Anne Pinto , Ferreira Larissa Evangelista 
Published: January 2021

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção de idosos acerca da relação entre atividades sociais e saúde. Pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, realizada no segundo semestre de 2011 com 20 idosos participantes e não participantes de atividades sociais, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e analisada pela técnica de análise de conteúdo. Dessa análise emergiram quatro categorias, que são: saúde e qualidade de vida; doença; ser saudável e ativo e limitações impostas pela terceira idade, as quais revelaram as percepções desses idosos acerca da relação entre atividades sociais e saúde do idoso. Promover o envelhecimento ativo é uma das formas de se preparar a sociedade para atender as necessidades da progressiva demanda de idosos.
Terceira Idade: documentação disponível na Região Metropolitana de Porto Alegre
Authors: Santos Jussara Pereira , Silveira Filipe Xerxeneski da 
Published: January 2021

Resumo: Este levantamento bibliográfico abrange material documental sobre terceira idade, envelhecimento, velhice, idoso, aposentadoria, geriatria e gerontologia presente no acervo das Bibliotecas do Sistema de Bibliotecas da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Biblioteca Central da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Biblioteca Central da Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos (UNIS1NOS), Biblioteca do Instituto Multifuncional do Centro de Pesquisas e Documentação (CEDOPE) da UNISINOS, Biblioteca Central da Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) e Biblioteca do Instituto Porto Alegre e Instituto Metodista de Ensino e Cultura (IPA/IMEC). A listagem abrange o material catalogado nas respectivas Bibliotecas até dezembro de 1998.
O levantamento foi realizado via Internet e/ou na própria Biblioteca depositária. A busca foi realizada a partir da classificação utilizada por cada Biblioteca, com base nos descritores apresentados acima. De posse do levantamento do acervo, foi procedida a digitação das referências bibliográficas em um banco de dados construído a partir do programa "CDS/ISIS for Windows" versão de janeiro de 1998.

A listagem que segue, é feita por ordem alfabética de autor. Cada referência é seguida pela indicação da localização da obra. Com relação a documentação pertencente à UFRGS, foram indicadas as Bibliotecas das Unidades onde se encontram, sem indicação da universidade.

Palavras-chave: Terceira idade. Envelhecimento. Velhice. Idoso. Aposentadoria. Geriatria. Gerontologia.