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Bolsonaro et la covid-19 au Brésil : réflexions autour d’un double paradoxe
Authors: Roubaud François , Razafindrakoto Mireille 
Published: July 2021

Après l’arrivée imprévue de Jair Bolsonaro, une personnalité d’extrême droite, au sommet de l’état, la gestion catastrophique par ce dernier de la crise sanitaire et économique a apporté son lot de surprises. Le Brésil, l’un des pays les plus touchés par la covid-19, semble ne pas être en mesure de contrôler la propagation du virus. Au-delà de ces conséquences tragiques, la réaction du gouvernement face à la pandémie est caractérisée par un double paradoxe que nous tentons ici de mettre en lumière. D’une part, sur le volet sanitaire, le président a adopté une attitude négationniste et nie la gravité de la situation épidémiologique du pays. Alors que le virus sévit avec une acuité redoublée lors de la seconde vague, il persiste, contribuant à alourdir le bilan sanitaire auquel ses propres partisans paient un lourd tribut. D’autre part, sur le front économique, la mise en place d’un programme de transfert monétaire d’urgence à destination des catégories les plus démunies, notamment les travailleurs informels, a fait surgir un second paradoxe. Comment un gouvernement violemment opposé à toute forme de redistribution a-t-il pu être à l’origine de cet Auxílio emergencial, une politique interventionniste d’une ampleur inégalée en Amérique latine comme à l’aune de l’histoire du pays ? Ces apparentes contradictions nous conduisent à proposer des éléments d’interprétation et une lecture de la stratégie d’un président face à de multiples menaces de destitution, jouant chaque jour sa survie politique.
Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and encountered side-effects among the vaccinated in Bangladesh
Authors: Parvej Md. Iftakhar , Sultana Samina , Tabassum Mimma , Mannan Seefat E , Ahmed Firoz 
Published: July 2021

Objective:
To identify the acceptance of the vaccine based on factors influencing the vaccination program and the side effects from vaccinated people.

Methods:
A cross-sectional online survey of 1 529 Bangladeshi adults (≥18 years) was conducted between 17 April, 2021 and 26 April, 2021. Statistical analysis of the data included Chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression analysis.

Results:
In total, 67.04% of the participants were willing to accept a COVID-19 vaccine, and 45.00% of them in our study had already received. Overall Bangladeshi people were more likely to accept COVID-19 vaccine if the vaccine reduces risk of infectious disease and has no associated health risk after receiving it. Among the respondents, religions, education level, living area (urban), belif that vaccines protect against infectious diseases and vaccines do not have health-related risk and vaccination was significantly associated with the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. Conversely, people’s perception on development of natural immunity rather than receiving vaccines was also positively reflected. More than half (57.41%) reported minor side effects such as fever, muscle pain and headache after getting vaccine shots.

Conclusions:
This study revealed that the acceptance rate was influenced by socio-demographic and health-related characteristics and people are not afraid of this vaccine if they faced minor side effects after receiving it. These findings might help the government and policymakers of Bangladesh to implement necessary steps to accomplish this vaccination program effectively.
Prevalence and clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies among hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Authors: Wahono Cesarius Singgih , Susianti Hani , Dantara Tri Wahyudi Iman , Rahman Perdana Aditya , Pratama Mirza Zaka , Wulanda Indah Adhita , Hartanti Khoirunisah Dwi , Dewi Elvira Sari , Handono Kusworini 
Published: July 2021

Objective:
To describe the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies in coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) and to find potential associations between antiphospholipid antibody positivity and clinical outcomes.

Methods:
From September to November 2020, clinical and laboratory data were collected from 50 COVID-19 patients hospitalized at Saiful Anwar General Hospital in Malang, Indonesia. Antiphospholipid antibodies were measured by finding IgM anti-β2 glycoprotein, lupus anticoagulant, and IgM/IgG anticardiolipin. Clinical characteristics, thrombotic events, ICU admission, and mortality during hospitalization were recorded. Disease severity was defined by the Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19, Indonesia.

Results:
Among 50 patients, 5 patients (10.0%) were positive for antiphospholipid antibodies: 4 patients (80.0%) had IgM anti-β2 glycoprotein and 1 patient had IgG anti-cardiolipin (20.0%) and IgM anti-cardiolipin (20.0%), none of lupus anticoagulant was detected. Antiphospholipid antibodies were associated with anosmia (OR 8.1; 95% CI 1.1-57.9; P=0.018), nausea and vomiting (OR 12.4; 95% CI 1.2-122.6; P=0.010), diarrhea (OR 9.8; 95% CI 1.3-70.9; P=0.010), cardiovascular disease (OR 1.4; 95% CI 1.0-1.9; P=0.001), chronic kidney disease (OR 12.0; 95% CI 1.6-90.1; P=0.05), acute coronary syndrome (OR 29.3; 95% CI 2.0-423.7; P=0.001), moderate (OR 0.11; 95% CI 0.01-1.10; P=0.031) and severe (OR 18.5; 95% CI 1.8-188.4; P=0.002) disease severity, and in-hospital mortality (OR 8.1; 95% CI 1.1-57.9; P=0.018). However, there is no correlation between the presence of antiphospholipid antibody and ICU admission.

Conclusions:
In summary, the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies in COVID-19 patients is low, mainly against IgM anticardiolipin, and is associated with an acute coronary syndrome, gastrointestinal manifestations, moderate and severe disease severity, and increased risk of mortality.
Pediatric perspectives on treating uncommon genotypes of hepatitis C in the United States
Authors: Sakulsaengprapha Vorada , Alford Mary Kay , Karnsakul Wikrom 
Published: July 2021

Rationale:
Hepatitis C in the pediatric population is a large health burden globally. With its diverse genotypes as well as genotypic subtypes, there is a discrepancy in the genotypes used in research compared to their prevalence. HCV genotype 6 which is endemic to South China and Southeast Asia comprises approximately one-third of all HCV infections worldwide, but make up a minority of cases studied in HCV research.

Patient concerns:
We report a case of HCV-6 seen in an 11-year-old Burmese immigrant to the U.S. and describe the new direct acting antiviral treatment guidelines for pediatrics with HCV genotype 6.

Interventions:
The patient completed a 12-week course of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (90 mg/400 mg), per FDA weight-based recommendations for treatment-naive HCV genotypes 4-6, without any complications.

Outcomes:
The patient was treated successfully with an undetectable HCV viral load one month after treatment completion.

Lessons:
HCV-6, although previously uncommon in the U.S., is becoming more prevalent. Updated guidelines include the use of direct acting antivirals, which have been proven effective for HCV-6. Lessons on barriers to care in the immigrant population as well as the value of HCV genotyping are also discussed.
Impact of an Intrahospital Awareness Strategy on Attendance to the Cervical Cancer Screening Unit of the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital Cameroon
Authors: Antaon Jesse Saint Saba , Eli Leuwe Donse Frank , Mamche Robertine , Mawamba Yvette Nkene , Tebeu Pierre Marie 
Published: July 2021

Background:
Approximately 1500 women in Cameroon die annually from cervical cancer, but only 8% of women at risk have undergone cervical cancer screening. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of an intrahospital awareness strategy on the frequency of cervical cancer screening at Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital(YUTH). Materials and

Methods:
This quasi-experimental study (before/after) was conducted at the Yaoundé UTH. It involved women who received an awareness of cervical cancer intervention at the Yaoundé CHU (intervention group) and those who did not (without intervention group) for 4 months (March to June) of 2 consecutive years (2016 and 2017). Proportions, central tendency parameters (mean or median), odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.

Results:
A total of 1,313 women participated in screening for cervical cancer, of whom 40.60% were in the without intervention group and 59.40% were in the intervention group. The level of education and marital status were heterogeneously distributed in the two groups (P < 0.05). Women with a higher education level and who were married were more likely to participate in cervical cancer screening after intrahospital sensitization (OR [95% CI] = 5.64 [4.41–7.20] and OR [95% CI] = 1.48 [1.19–1.85], respectively).

Conclusion:
An intrahospital awareness intervention increased the number of participants in screening for cervical cancer. There is a need to implement this strategy in other hospitals and place particular emphasis on sensitizing less educated and single women.
Clinical Indications and Arrhythmic Patterns of 24-h Holter Electrocardiography among Cardiovascular Disease Patients
Authors: Julario Rerdin , Budi Mulia Eka Prasetya , Dewi Ivana Purnama , Gunadi Ruth Irena , Dharmadjati Budi Baktijasa 
Published: July 2021

Background:
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical indications and arrhythmic patterns in cardiovascular disease patients who were referred for Holter electrocardiography (ECG) in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Methods:
A retrospective cross-sectional study was held at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Patient's data, including Holter ECG, was obtained from the local Holter Registry between July 2019 and December 2019.

Results:
A total of 89 patients were included in this study. The mean age was 50.1 ± 16.0 years old, and 48 patients (53.9%) were females. The most common indication was palpitation (39.3%) followed by the history of arrhythmia (14.6%), shortness of breath (13.5%), and chest pain (12.4%). Ventricular ectopic (VE) and supraventricular ectopic (SVE) were the most common arrhythmia in 70.8% and 12.4% of subjects, respectively. About 20.2% of patients had frequent VE, and Lown's Grade 4 was the most prevalent VE accounting for 45.9% of patients among all VE events. A total of 5.6% of patients had episodes of atrial fibrillation. Frequent SVE was found in 4.5% of patients, whereas 5.6% had supraventricular tachycardia. About 3.4% of patients had abnormal atrioventricular conduction, and 4.5% had chronotropic incompetence.

Conclusions:
Palpitation of unknown etiology was the most common clinical indication for Holter ECG among our patients. The most prevalent arrhythmias were VEs and SVEs, with Lown's Grade 4 being the most prevalent VEs. Holter ECG in patients with that indication was reasonably high diagnostic yield in detecting arrhythmia.
The Etiology of Infertility in the Western Region of Libya
Authors: Eldib Abdallah , Tashani Osama A. 
Published: July 2021

Aim:
The aim of this study is to investigate the etiology of infertility in couples seeking medical help from the Infertility Clinics and gynecological departments in hospitals in Western Libya.

Patients and Methods:
Data were collected directly from patients' medical records. However, additional data were collected through interviews.

Results:
The total number of couples recruited was 135. Men (mean ± standard deviation of age = 41.7 ± 7.0 years) were significantly older than women (35.2 ± 6.5 years) (P = 0.001). Women were more likely to marry younger than men (mean difference = 6.5 years, 95% confidence interval [CI] =5.1–7.8 years) and the duration of all participant's marriages before the interviews was 9.0 ± 5.0 years. The causes of fertility were as follows: 33 (24.4%) (95% CI 17.16–31.64) cases were due to a female factor, 92 (68.1%) (95% CI = 60.24–75.96) cases were due to a male factor with 6 (4.4%) (95% CI 0.94–7.86) cases of combined male and female factor and 4 (3%) (95% CI = 0.12–5.88) cases without explained cause. Out of all patients, only 13 (4.8%) (95% CI = 2.25–7.35) were cases of secondary infertility and 257 (95.2%) (95% CI = 92.65–97.75) were cases of primary infertility. In females, the most common causes of infertility were ovulation disorders with 40 (23.4%) (95% CI = 17.05%–29.75%), polycystic ovary syndrome with 23 (13.5%) (95% CI = 8.38%–18.62%), irregular or no menstruation with 19 (11.1%) (95% CI = 6.39%–15.81%). The most frequent findings in males were 76 cases (31.0%) (95% CI = 25.21%–36.79%) asthenospermia, 75 cases (30.6%) (95% CI = 24.83%–36.37%) showing teratospermia and 56 (22.9%) (95% CI = 17.64%–28.16%) with oligospermia.

Conclusions:
Infertility due to male factor in Libya (approximately 70%), was very high compared to data from other regions of the world. Infertility due to the female factor is comparable to other regions of the world. The main cause for female factor infertility was ovulation disorders. Further research of infertility in other parts of the Middle Eastern and North African region is needed. This research must combine epidemiological, medical, and social investigations to find the main causes of infertility in the region.
Collagen matrix membrane as a biological dressing in defects of the oral mucosa
Authors: Ahmad Fahad , Lata Jeevan 
Published: July 2021

Objectives:
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the usefulness of the extracellular collagen matrix membrane as a biological wound dressing material for defects of the oral mucosa.

Materials and Methods:
One hundred two patients were included in the study. A bovine-based extracellular matrix collagen membrane was used. The study was confined to those defects of oral mucosa which were large enough to close primarily.

Results:
The results were evaluated under various parameters such as hemostasis, pain relief, granulation, epithelialization, and contracture of the wound. Secondary infection and allergenicity to the membrane were also considered, and finally, the usefulness of the collagen membrane was tested by the use of the Chi-square test and P < 0.001 was found.

Conclusion:
We concluded that the extracellular collagen membrane could be used as a biological dressing in oral defects. Although it does not replace, it is proved as a good substitute of autologous graft.
Serum beta-2 microglobulin analysis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Sequeira Joyce , Sengupta Shreya , Mhatre Bhupendra 
Published: July 2021

Aim:
This study aims to compare the level of serum beta-2 microglobulin (β2-M) in normal healthy individuals and patient with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Methodology:
This study has been conducted in patients attending the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yenepoya Dental College, Deralakatte, Mangalore. Sample comprises of 25 cases of clinically and histologically diagnosed oral cancer and 25 normal healthy individuals as control group. The serum was analyzed for β2-M by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results:
It was observed that there was a significant increase in serum β2-M levels in oral SCC patients as compared to controls. Circulating levels in serum β2-M were also elevated significantly among different clinical stages with progressive rise from stage I to stage IV of the disease.

Conclusion:
The evaluation of these markers would be useful in assessing malignant change, increasing accuracy of clinical diagnosis and also in assessing the spread and invasiveness of the cancer of the oral cavity.
Common postoperative complications after general anesthesia in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Authors: Lone Parveen Akhter , Wani Nisar Ahmed , Ain Qurrat ul , Heer Abha , Devi Ranjna , Mahajan Shivani 
Published: July 2021

Aim and Objectives:
Anesthesia is Greek word meaning loss of sensation, and involves painful invasive procedure to be performed with little distress and no pain to the patient. Postoperative anesthetic complications are very common and duration of surgery is frequently cited as major risk factor for postoperative complications. The recognition and treatment of these complications are important when providing good quality care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate mild, moderate, and severe postoperative complications in patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia and also determine the safety of general anesthesia in healthy and patients with comorbidities.

Subjects and Methods:
This prospective study was conducted in the oral and maxillofacial surgery department. Two hundred and twenty patients who were operated under general anesthesia were taken in study. All relevant past medical and dental records were noted and were supported by preformulated questionnaire and was filled preoperatively and after surgery to 12 weeks.

Results:
Mild-to-moderate and severe complications were noted. Females showed more complications than males. Most common complications were sore throat, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, pain, swelling in normal patients, and in patients with comorbidities delayed wound healing, hypertension, and infection were also seen.

Conclusion:
The use of General Anesthesia is considered safe but it has few risks associated with it and past medical conditions should be evaluated preoperatively.
I romanismi nella terminologia viticola dell'Istria slovena
Authors: Cossutta Rada 
Published: July 2021

Il presente saggio trae spunto da un attento riesame del materiale che ho raccolto ed analizzato per la mia tesi di dottorato di ricerca dal titolo Poljedelska in vi­ nogradniska terminologija v govorih Slovenske Istre (La terminologia agricola e viticola nelle parlate dell'lstria slovena), tesi che ho discusso presso la Facoltà di Filosofia di Lubiana il 14 gennaio 1994, relatore il prof. Tine Logar, correlatore la prof. Alenka Šivic-Dular. L'opera si inserisce nel filone di ricerche lessicali orientate a ri­ scrivere la storia linguistica di questa regione così complessa per le innumerevoli vicende storiche e per i molteplici contatti linguistici tuttora fertili.
Un nuovo periodico di studi italiani «Nuova Corvina», Rivista di Italianistica dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura per l'Ungheria, num. 1, Budapest 1993, 144 pagine.
Authors: Tekavčić Pavao 
Published: July 2021

Siamo lieti di poter presentare ai lettori di «Linguistica» la nuova rivista dilin­ gua, letteratura e cultura italiana, «Nuova Corvina», apparsa nella vicina Ungheria.Inapertura del primo numero si legge che ilperiodico «intende promuovere gli studidiitalianistica,favorendol'interscambioelacircolazionedelpensierotragliitalianistiungheresi ed i colleghi operanti negli altri paesi» [p. 2]. Prevista per adesso come anuale,con la speranza che possa diventare per lo meno semestrale [p.7],«Nuova Corvina» èl' organo del citato Ente culturale, ed il comitato di redazione è costituito da quat­tro eminenti studiosi ungheresi: Lajos Antal (Istituto Superiore di Magistero di Szom­bathely),Gyula Herczeg (Università di Pécs), József Pál(Università di Szeged) e Győző Szabó (Università di Budapest).
Gianfranco Folena, Vocabolario del veneziano di Carlo Goldoni, Redazione a cura di Daniela Sacco e Patrizia Borghesan. Regione del Veneto - Fondazione Giorgio Cini - lstituto di Enciclopedia ltaliana, Venezia 1993; pp. 718.
Authors: Skubic Mitja 
Published: July 2021

E' con profonda commozione che mi accingo a stendere una breve recensione dell' opera postuma che porta il nome di Gianfranco Folena, scomparso prematuro nel 1992. Con l'italianistica di Ljubljana Folena ebbe rapporti amichevoli. A due riprese aveva fatto conferenze molto sentite e ci ha conquistati, oltre che con la sua dettagliata esposizione dei fatti e la perspicace analisi linguistica e filologica (ricordo ancora la conferenza sulla lingua nel Piovano Arlotto), anche con la sua affascinante pronuncia toscana. A me personalmente ha sempre elargito consigli (ebbi con lui un primo incon­ tro nel lontano 1952 a Firenze, lui, allora, assistente di Bruno Migliorini, e l'ultimo, solo telefonico, nel 1991) quando io, novello, incominciavo a produrre. Folena ha reso possibile la pubblicazione nelle riviste linguistiche italiane dei miei primi scritti e gliene sono sinceramente grato.
Multivariate Statistical Evaluation of Geochemical Data from Quartz Vein-Associated Gold Mineralisation at the Badukrom Prospect within the Tarkwaian Base
Authors: Osei K. P. , Affam M. , Kusi-Manu C. , Kwapong D. T. 
Published: July 2021

The Kawere conglomerate at the base of the Tarkwaian Group in the Iduapriem Mine appears to show good prospect for hydrothermal gold mineralisation evidenced by major structures mapped from magnetic and Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) geophysical data. Detailed geological mapping and sampling at Badukrom target which lies within the Kawere rocks confirm the presence of multiple structures as well as quartz veins indicative of potential hydrothermal gold mineralisation. Follow up soil sampling conducted within the area revealed a strong anomalous trend from the southern portion. Two diamond drilled (DD) holes pushed to delineate the extent of the anomalous zones returned narrow veins of significant gold intersections. Twenty-five (25) samples of the Badukrom hydrothermal Au mineralisation intersects were sent for analysis to ascertain the optimum pathfinder element suite for the hydrothermal targets within the Iduapriem concession. A total of fifty-nine elements were analysed via ICP-MS and ICP-OES. Multivariate statistical evaluation was carried out on the results to understand the geochemical associations of Au and the other elements to aid future exploration programmes planned for the hydrothermal targets. Multivariate analysis of the geochemical data using Pearson product-moment of correlation suggests a stronger positive correlation of gold with Iron, Antimony, Sulphur, Chromium, Vanadium respectively. However, the Spearman Rank correlation data indicates that, the optimum pathfinder elements for hydrothermal Au are: As, Sb and Te.

Keywords: Tarkwaian Base, Statistical Evaluation, Hydrothermal Mineralisation, Geochemical Data
Economics of palm oil production in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Chiemela Chinedum J. , Ukwuaba Ikenna C. , Ugbede Ocheje E. , Ibe Justina , Onyekwe Chris N. 
Published: July 2021

With the increasing technological advancement and adoption in palm production, this study examined the economic viability of palm oil production in Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu state. Specifically, the study determined the socioeconomic characteristics of palm oil producers, different production techniques adopted, costs and return and the constraints that mitigate palm oil production of the farmers. Primary data were collected with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire from 50 palm oil producers selected randomly from the population. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and gross margin model. In addition to the use of traditional production techniques, producers were identified to be using machine for their production (modern technique) and a combination of both. The gross margin analysis showed that the enterprise is viable and profitable. The study identified inaccessibility of palm fruits, high cost of harvesting, unavailability of human labour, and long duration of processing as the major constraints to palm oil production. The study recommended among others that producers need to form groups in other to be able to purchase modern machines as this will help in their production and also improve the rural infrastructures as it will help to reduce the transportation and the high cost of production challenges faced by farmers especially palm oil farmers/producers in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State.