bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Human amniotic membrane in the treatment of MRONJ
Authors: Val Matteo , Trojan Diletta , Guarda Nardini Luca , Favaretto Francesca , Ragazzo Mirko 
Published: April 2021

PURPOSE

Human amniotic membrane (HAM) has biological properties which are important for the experimental and clinical applications in managing patients of various medical specialties such as oral and maxilla-facial surgery.

The aim was to evaluate the use of HAM as improvement in surgical wound healing and reduction of relapse in patient affected by medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A prospective cohort of patients with the diagnosis of MRONJ at the unit of Maxillofacial Surgery of the Ca Foncello Hospital in Treviso, Italy was selected for the study from October 2016 and May 2019. The patients underwent surgical treatment with the placement of amniotic membrane patches. Staging of the lesions was performed according to classification of MRONJ set by the Italian Society of oral medicine with Italian Society of maxillofacial surgery.

A multivariate logistic regression was conducted to evaluate the effects of surgical therapy on disease resolution.

RESULTS

27 patients were included in this study (a total of 34 surgical sites) with a mean age of 68.48 years. The sample involved 6 male and 21 female. 16 patients were assuming Zoledronic acid. Antiresorptive/Antiangiogenic agents were being taken by 16 oncological patients (57%). The median follow-up period was 14,39 months.

Only 2 patients after 30 days since they were surgically treated showed persistent bone exposure. Both patients were retreated with success.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of the amniotic membrane has a learning curve that is fast enough to justify its routine use, in order to improve the predictability of the interventions for the management of MRONJ. In particular, implement the patient's quality of life and reduce the risk of relapse. The work stands as a pilot study in order to further enhance the results obtained, also introducing a control group.
Expected survival of cancer and myeloma patients undergoing bisphosphonates or denosumab. Potential impact on diagnosis and management of Osteonecrosis of Jaws (ONJ)
Authors: Fusco Vittorio , Cabras Marco , Gambino Alessio , Di Maio Massimo , Freilone Roberto , Tampellini Marco , Romaniello Incoronata , Alvaro Maria Rosa , Numico Gianmauro , Rossi Maura , Ortega Cinzia , Tucci Marcello , Ottaviani Davide , Buffoni Lucio , Scagliotti Giorgio , Vellani Giorgio , Varese Paola , Franchini Mario , Galassi Claudia 
Published: April 2021

Survival of cancer and myeloma patients after diagnosis of bone lesions is largely variable. Appropriate medical therapy together with antiresorptive treatment (bisphosphonates or denosumab) can obtain prolonged survival with adequate quality of life. Osteonecrosis of Jaws (ONJ) is not rare in patients with bone metastatic cancer and myeloma patients, occurring mostly after prolonged antiresorptive treatment. Expected survival can influence the choice of antiresorptive treatment, the perception of ONJ risk, and even the ONJ management. We reviewed survival data after start of antiresorptive treatment of 509 ONJ patients registered in a cancer network database (Rete Oncologica Piemonte-Valle d’Aosta, North-Western Italy).

Main characteristics: 196 males, 313 females; median age: 68 (39-89) years. Underlying disease: breast cancer: 42.9%; myeloma: 25.3%; prostate cancer: 17.2%; lung cancer: 6.7%; renal cancer: 2.5%; other cancer types: 4.3%. Main antiresorptive treatment: zoledronic acid: 79.4%; denosumab: 5.3%; other drugs/sequences: 15.3%.

Actuarial median survival (range) after the start of antiresorptive treatment was 66.0 (95% CI 57-77) months for breast cancer patients, 77.3 (95% CI 61.9-86.8) months for myeloma patients, 47.3. (95% CI 37.8-51.9) months for prostate cancer patients, 29.4 (95% CI 20.4-40.1) months for lung cancer patients, 39.4 (95% CI 20-107.3) months for renal cancer patients, 82.4 (95% CI 51.9-150.9) months for other cancer patients.

Two-, three- and four-year actuarial survival rates were respectively 91.7%%, 80.2%, 67.4% for breast cancer patients, 91.4%, 83.7%, 68.9% for myeloma patients, 78.4%, 61.2%, 41.9% for prostate cancer patients; 55.8%, 32.3%, 23.5% for lung cancer patients; 61.5%, 53.8%, 46.1% for renal cancer patients; 81.8%, 77.3%, 68.1% for others cancer types.

Our data support careful evaluation of short and long-term actuarial ONJ risk (versus short-term absolute risk) in the choice of antiresorptive treatment duration for bone metastatic cancer and myeloma patients. Furthermore, exclusion of jawbone surgery due to expected short survival in most of ONJ patients seems not warranted.
CONDOMÍNIOS HORIZONTAIS E A OCUPAÇÃO DE VAZIOS URBANOS NA CIDADE
Authors: Reis Edileia Barbosa , Viana Bartira Araújo da Silva 
Published: April 2021

Este artigo teve por objetivo discutir o uso e ocupação de vazios urbanos por condomínios horizontais na região Sul de Teresina-Piauí. Esses espaços representam a força dos promotores imobiliários e dos proprietários fundiários no uso e ocupação da terra, em especial em áreas de expansão da cidade, locais esses disputados para instalação de condomínios horizontais. Nessa perspectiva, para a construção do referencial teórico, contou-se com o diálogo sobre a expansão de cidade dispersa e os vazios urbanos, com Corrêa (1989); promotores imobiliários e proprietários de terra, com Lefebvre (2001); o direito à cidade, com Nascimento Júnior (2017) entre outros. Acrescenta-se ainda que a elaboração do estudo pautou-se, metodologicamente, na escolha do método dialético, assim como na pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de campo, com a aplicação de questionários e o uso de mapas e imagens de satélite. Foi detectado que a expansão urbana de Teresina é fruto de um processo descontínuo que apresenta vazios urbanos em áreas de expansão sem finalidade social, sendo que tais áreas estão sendo ocupadas por condomínios horizontais fechados de baixo padrão. Desse modo, constatou-se que os condomínios horizontais provocam rearranjos espaciais em áreas de vazios urbanos, gerando o processo de segregação espacial e impactos ao meio urbano. What do you want to do ?New mailCopy
Population dynamics and stock assessment of Hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton, 1822) along the coast of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md Khairul , Md Humayun - , Sarker Manmatha Nath , Md Sharifuddin - , Naser M Niamul 
Published: April 2021

Stock Assessment of Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton, 1822) were estimated using FiSAT-II software with length-frequency data collected from different landing centers. The Southeast Coast of Bay Of Bengal, Cox's Bazar. The Von Bertalanffy growth parameters Land K for the species were asymptotic length (L∞) was 51.41 cm, growth rate (K) was 0.75 year-1 and t0 = -0.2 year respectively. The estimated value of total mortality (Z) based on length converted catch curve using these growth parameters was 2.35 year-1.Natural mortality (M) based on growth parameters and mean environmental temperature (T = 27° C) was 1.00 year-1 and fishing mortality (F) was 1.35 year-1. Optimum length of hilsa at first capture (Lc=L50) was 28.36 cm TL. Growth performance indices (ϕ') was 3.30. The estimated value of the exploitation rate (E) using the length-converted catch curve was 0.57. The recruitment pattern of this species was continuous and two peaks per year. The present investigation clearly showed the over fishing (E > 0.50) condition for T. ilisha in Bangladesh. The estimated length-weight relationship for the combined sex was found to be W = 0.0109 L3. Virtual population analysis (VPA) showed that the maximum fishing mortality occurring in the length between 30 to 35 cm with a maximum value in the length of 32 cm that repeatedly indicate high fishing mortality in the T. ilisha. The generalized length-weight relationship was fitted with the pooled data of all monthly samples were BW = 0.029 TL2.718 (R2= 0.833) respectively. The results revealed that all length-weight relationships were highly correlated (r > 0.993). Maximum sustainable yield (MSY) was estimated as 435,554 t.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(2): 231-241, 2020
Comparative nesting patterns and success of Mynas and Starlings (Aves: Sturnidae) inhabiting Jahangirnagar University campus, Bangladesh
Authors: Shoma Shamia Farhana , Begum Sajeda 
Published: April 2021

Nesting patterns of four species of mynas and starlings, Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus), the Asian-pied Starling (Gracupica contra) and Chestnut-tailed Mtarling (Sturnia malabarica) were studied in Jahangirnagar University campus from March to September in 2016. Nests were searched systematically throughout the study area and nesting parameters like nest dimensions, nest-site selection, tree species preference, nesting materials, clutch size and nesting success were examined. A total of 101 nests were recorded where 31 nests were of Common Myna, 10 of Jungle Myna, 49 of the Asian-pied Starling and 11 nests were of Chestnut-tailed Starling. Overall, the sturnids preferred nesting on trees (n=84) to anthropogenic structures (n=17). Common myna showed maximum variation in nest-site selection using tree holes (n=12), tree branches (n=10) and building cornices, holes or crevices (n=9) whereas Chestnut-tailed Starling nested only in tree cavities (n=11). Jungle Myna built nests both in tree holes (n=4) and in building holes and crevices (n=6). The Asian-pied Starlings built their domed nests mostly on tree branches (n=47) where 69% nests were peripheral and 31% were central in position. Out of 20 species of trees utilized for nesting purpose, the majority of nests were built on Whites iris Albizia procera (n=18) followed by Neem Azadirachta indica (n=10) and Mahogany Swietenia mahagoni (n=10). The nests were constructed between 2 and 18m (8±3.8m) from the ground level. Among 19 types of nesting materials recorded, twigs, leaves, straws, grasses, feathers, plastics and polythene were frequently used by all four species while the Asian-pied starling used more rubbish materials than other species. Highest nesting success (80%) was recorded in Common Myna whereas the Asian-pied Starling, Chestnut-tailed Starling and Jungle Myna had 77.8%, 75% and 66.7% of nesting success respectively. Adaptions to using different nesting sites in Common Myna and comparatively higher nesting height in the Asian-pied Starling may have facilitated the greater nesting success.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(2): 321-334, 2020
Surveillance of Escherichia coli in a fish farm of Sylhet, Bangladesh
Authors: Reza Rizoneul Haq , Shipa Shahena Aktar , Naser M Niamul , Miah Md Faruque 
Published: April 2021

The study was accomplished to investigate Escherichia coli from two freshwater fish, Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala), collected from a fish farm in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Six of each fish were analyzed to isolate and detect Escherichia coli, and E. coli was identified based on morphological and biochemical characteristics. The antibiogram of E. coli was investigated in different generations using eight antibiotic discs such as Chloramphenicol (CH), Streptomycin (S), Gentamycin (G), Ciprofloxacin (CI), Co-trimethoxazole (CO), Azithromycin (AZI), Erythromycin (E) and Novobiocin (NV), and the sensitivity of E. coli was found as 100%, 25%, 100%, 75%, 87.5%, 81.25%, 0%, 0% respectively. Among the 8 antibiotics, for Erythromycin (E) and Novobiocin (NV), the observed resistance pattern of E. coli was 81.25% and 87.5% respectively, whereas, for the rest of the antibiotics, it was 0%.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(2): 335-346, 2020
Diagnosis of three Pumkin Leaf Beetle (Aulacophora spp.: Chrysomelidae; Coleoptera) pests through mtDNA-COI barcode molecular approach
Authors: Das Sumita Rani , Tithi Jannatul Ferdous , Sarker Susmita , Rain Faria Farhana , Md Aslam Abu Faiz 
Published: April 2021

Pest management relies on proper identification of insect species, which usually depends on morphological keys. In this research, DNA barcoding was used to identify three pest species of genus Aulacophora (A. foveicollis, A. lewisii and A. indica) attacking horticultural crops in Bangladesh. Accurate phylogenetic information and evolutionary divergence data were supported and evidenced by various parameters, including the rates of substitution, nucleotide composition and genetic divergence. The nucleotide composition of these three species indicates that the total adenine and thiamine content (A+T, 67.3%) was higher than the guanine and cytosine content (G+C, 32.87%). Intraspecific genetic divergence ranged from 0.0158-0.1415. To confirm the origin and evolution, phylogenetic tree and haplotype network was drawn. Both the maximum likelihood and neighbor joining analyses showed that A. indica and A. foveicollis were clustered in one group, and A. lewisii was originated from another group. Haplotype showed that A. lewisii has the highest amount of mutational steps among the sequenced pests and genetically distant species from its common ancestors by 78 mutational numbers. Present investigation can be reliably treated for developing reference libraries for species identification via sequence matches and designing specific pest management approach.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(2): 399-411, 2020
Flight muscle and flight activity of Junonia almana (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) and Apis dorsata (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Authors: Roy Pinakshi , Sultana Shanjida , Akter Tangin , Begum Shefali , Ferdousi Farhana 
Published: April 2021

Abstract not available
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(2): 465-472, 2020
Hemşirelik lisans ve lisansüstü programlarında yürütülen evde bakım hemşireliği dersinin incelenmesi
Authors: Ede Belçim , Uysal Nurcan 
Published: April 2021

Amaç: Bu araştırma, Yükseköğretim Kurulu’na bağlı üniversitelerin Hemşirelik Lisans ve Lisansüstü düzeyinde verilen “Evde Bakım Hemşireliği” dersinin öğretimine ilişkin durumu belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Araştırma tanımlayıcı olarak planlanmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini, 2020 yılı içerisinde Yükseköğretim Kurulu’na bağlı olarak eğitim veren hemşirelik lisans ve lisansüstü programlar oluşturmuş olup 113’ü devlet ve 102’si vakıf olmak üzere toplam 215 Hemşirelik Okulu’nun web sayfası incelenmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan soru formu kullanılmıştır. Veriler 1-31 Ocak 2020 tarihleri arasında hemşirelik programlarının web sitelerindeki içeriklerin taranmasıyla elde edilmiştir. Bulgular: İncelenen web sayfalarına göre; hemşirelik lisans ve lisansüstü eğitim veren vakıf ve devlet üniversitelerinin %22,8’inde Evde Bakım Hemşireliği dersinin müfredatta yer aldığı, %77,2’inde yer almadığı belirlenmiştir. Dersin adı, içeriği, amacı, dersin öğrenim çıktıları açısından farklılıklar bulunduğu belirlenmiştir. Programların %2,0’ında zorunlu ders olarak verildiği, %98,0 teorik, %2,0 uygulama saati olduğu belirlenmiştir. Üniversitelerin web sayfalarındaki Bologna Bilgi Paketleri incelendiğinde %75,0’ında dersin amacının açıklandığı, %83.4’ünde öğrenim kazanımlarının paylaşıldığı saptanmıştır. Çoğunlukla bilişsel öğrenim kazanımlarına yer verildiği görülmüştür. Sonuç: Üniversitelerin web sayfalarında yer alan Evde Bakım Hemşireliği dersi incelendiğinde lisans ve lisansüstü düzeyde dersin amaç ve öğrenim kazanımlarında farklılıkların olmadığı saptanmıştır. Dersin psikomotor beceri kazanımları belirtilmesine rağmen uygulamaya yer verilmediği belirlenmiştir.
Aspects of practical application of ‘STOPP/START’ criteria in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease in therapeutic department of multi‑speciality hospital
Authors: Batyukina S. V. , Ostroumova O. D. , Kochetkov A. I. , Ebzeeva E. Yu. , Romanovsky R. R. , Shatalova N. A. , Chernyaeva M. S. , Sychev D. A. 
Published: April 2021

Introduction. Polypharmacy and the administration of potentially non-recommended drugs are the causes of adverse drug reactions. The absence of potentially recommended drugs leads to a decrease in the duration and quality of life, an increased risk of complications from various organs and systems.The purpose of the study. To analyze the structure of prescribed drugs in patients over 65 years of age with atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 and 4 for the presence of рolypharmacy and compliance of prescriptions with the criteria STOPP/START.Materials and methods. 125 case histories were analyzed in patients 65 years and older with AF and CKD. Patients were divided into two groups: group 1 – patients with AF and CKD 3a (n = 51; 84.3 % of women; mean age 86.1 ± 6.4 years; mean score on the CHA(2) DS(2)-VASc scale 6.2 ± 1.1 points; mean score on the HAS-BLED scale 3.00 ± 0.68 points); group 2 – patients with AF and CKD 3b and 4 stages (n = 39; 84.6 % of women; mean age 87.9 ± 4.7 years; mean score on the CHA(2) scale; DS(2)-VASc 6.1 ± 1.2 points; the average score on the HAS-BLED scale is 3.10 ± 0.71 points). All 100 % of patients in both groups had a high risk of stroke on the CHA(2) DS(2)-VASc scale (≥ 2 points for men; ≥ 3 points for women), 82.4 % of patients in group 1 and 79.5 % of patients in group 2 had a high risk of bleeding on the HAS-BLED scale (≥ 3 points). According to the prescribing sheets of medical histories, the frequency of polypharmacy was evaluated, as well as the structure of drug prescriptions according to the STOPP/START criteria.Results. The number of patients who were prescribed ≥5 drugs was 100 % in group 1 and 94.9 % in group 2. The number of patients receiving ≥10 drugs at the same time was 11.8 % and 20.5 % in group 1 and 2, respectively. In 64.7 % of patients from group 1 and in 53.8 % of patients from group 2, potentially non-recommended but prescribed drugs (STOPP) are present in the prescribing lists. At the same time, 96.1 % and 100 % of patients in groups 1 and 2, respectively, were not prescribed drugs that are recommended for elderly patients (START criteria).Conclusion. Patients with AF and CKD aged 65 years and older are often prescribed potentially non-recommended drugs that significantly reduce the quality of life and increase the risk of adverse drug reactions. These patients were also often not prescribed potentially recommended drugs that are necessary to improve the prognosis, reduce the risk of complications, and reduce the number of hospitalizations. The revealed facts dictate the need to optimize pharmacotherapy in elderly and senile patients with AF and CKD in a hospital setting.
Sistem Pendeteksi Kecelakaan Kendaraan Bermotor Menggunakan Arduino Dan Smartphone Android
Authors: Amir Mochammad Taufiq Ardiansyah , Kerlooza Yusrila Yeka 
Published: April 2021

Abstract - Many motor vehicle accidents occur in Indonesia. One of the factors causing the high number of accidents is the large number of motorized vehicle users. Accident reporting is currently still hampered by reporting. This research creates an accident reporting system that is fast and automatic to a web server. This study aims to create a system that can report accident locations. Next, the preparation of the machine condition status detection device. And the web server receives the coordinates of the crash site. This system combines an android smart phone with an Arduino microcontroller. In this research, the voltage sensor is used to overcome the motor vehicle battery voltage. Machine condition data transmission status from device to android smart phone using bluetooth HC-05. Accelerometer and GPS sensors on android smartphones are used to check acceleration and location coordinates during an accident. This study uses 4 vehicle conditions while moving. Vehicle traveling normally, sudden brake, front collision and side collision. The speed limit value used in this study is 19.04 m / s2 or 1.94 g. Based on the research results, when the vehicle is running normally there is no significant change in the value of acceleration. In a sudden brake condition, the Y axis of the acceleration sensor decreases in value until the acceleration value is negative. In the hit-front condition, the Y-axis value has increased significantly. Meanwhile, in a side hit condition, the value of the X and Y axes has increased significantly. The front and side crash conditions were tested 10 times each. Front hit conditions were identified as accidents by 80%. While the side hit condition was identified as an accident as much as 100%.
Keywords: sensor, accelerometer, accident, GPS, Android smart phone.
Sistem Kendali Dan Monitoring Kelembapan, Suhu, dan pH Pada Proses Dekomposisi Pupuk Kompos Dengan Kendali Logika Fuzzy
Authors: . Sandi 
Published: April 2021

Abstrak – Salah satu cara pengolahan sampah organik dengan menjadikannya pupuk kompos melalui penguraian sisa makanan seperti sayuran, sisa buah-buhan, daun-daun kering maupun basah yang ditimbun pada sebuah komposter. Penerapan teknologi pada proses dekomposisi pupuk kompos salah satunya yakni Internet of Things (IoT) yang dapat memberikan informasi penting seperti tingkat kelembapan, suhu serta pH sebagai acuan keberhasilan pengomposan yang dapat di monitoring setiap saat. Menjaga kondisi parameter penentu keberhasilan dengan menerapkan sistem kontrol yang dibangun menggunakan metode fuzzy logic control (FLC) yang mampu menstabilkan parameter-parameter penentu pada saat proses pengomposan berjalan. Hasil pengukuran melalaui pembacaan sensor kelembapan YL-69 menunjukan hasil yang baik meskipun terdapat error rata-ratanya 2.95%. Pembacaan sensor suhu ds18b20 hasilnya sangat akurat dimana nilai errornya sebesar 0%. Sedangkan pembacaan sensor pH memiliki error rata-rata sebesar 0.728%, artinya sensor-sensor terbesebut dapat dikategorikan baik yang memiliki tingkat akurasi tinggi karena rata-rata errornya <3%. Pengujian keseluruhan dilakukan selama 30 Hari dengan tingkat kelembapan, suhu dan pH yang bervariasi. Pupuk kompos yang dihasilkan dengan bantuan sistem yang dirancang telah memenuhi Standarisasi Kualitas Pupuk Kompos yang memiliki tingkat kelembaban 50.35%, suhu 25℃ dan pH 6.7, serta memiliki warna kehitaman dan berbau tanah.

Kata Kunci : Sampah Organik, pupuk kompos, kendali logika fuzzy, monitoring, Internet of Things
حظر اللجوء إلى الغدر في القانون الدولي الإنساني
Authors: المالكي هادي نعيم , خضير عمر عباس 
Published: April 2021

يتضمن القانون الدولي الإنساني بعض الاتفاقيات الدولية التي تهدف إلى تنظيم الأعمال العدائية، واستخدام أدوات ووسائل القتال (قانون لاهاي)، حيث توجد العديد من القواعد الدولية التي تحكم سير وإدارة العمليات العدائية، فهناك بعض الأحكام التي تحد من استخدام وسائل وأساليب معينة أثناء النزاعات المسلحة، سواء كان ذلك بحظر اللجوء إلى أساليب محددة في القتال أو حظر أو تقييد استخدام أنواع معينة من الأسلحة، ويأتي تكريس هذه القواعد في قانون النزاعات المسلحة تطبيقاً لمبدأ قانون الحرب الذي يقيد من سلطة أطراف النزاع في اختيار وسائل الأضرار بالعدو.
وتعد مسألة تنظيم الحد من اللجوء إلى الغدر من المواضيع المهمة، فإذا كان القانون الدولي الإنساني جاء لغرض الحماية الإنسانية بالدرجة الأولى، فيجب أن يقيد حق أطراف النزاع المسلح من خلال تحريم استخدام الوسائل والأساليب التي تخلف آثار تخرج عن إطار الإنسانية، أي بتعبير أخر أن تكون أحكام هذا القانون ذات طبيعة وقائية تهدف إلى حماية الإنسان وتجنيبه مخاطر العمليات العدائية التي لا يمكن تداركها ومعالجتها فيما لو وقعت.