bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Clinicomycological study of Candida isolates in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Mishra Shibani , Subramanian Anitha , Kindo Anupma Jyoti 
Published: November 2021

Background:

Candida infection is on the rise with an increasing number of nonalbicans species. Therefore, the need to speciate Candida rapidly and accurately is of the utmost importance. The purpose of this study was to speciate Candida using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), to analyze the correlation of the isolates with the clinical condition, and to study the outcome of the patient.

Materials and Methods:
PCR-RFLP using universal primers ITS1 and ITS4 was done to speciate all isolates of Candida; patient details were collected to analyze the clinical condition and the outcome of the patient.

Results:
The most common species of Candida isolated was Candida tropicalis 14 (56%) followed by Candida albicans 5 (20%), Candida auris 3 (14%), Candida parapsilosis 1 (4%), Candida orthopsilosis 1 (4%), and Candida kefyr 1 (4%). Majority of the samples that were collected were urine samples 15 (60%). The average duration of hospital stay was found to be 13.8 days. A number of underlying risk factors were present such as patients with diabetes, sepsis, malignancy, covid19 infection, surgical patients, preterm patients, elderly patients, and patients on long-term steroids.

Conclusion:
Candidemia is on the rise nowadays with nonalbicans species responsible for the majority of the infections. Since the outcome of the patient depends on rapid diagnosis and prompt initiation of antifungal agents PCR-RFLP proves to be a rapid and reliable test to identify most of the prevailing species of Candida.
The Effect of the PLISSIT Model on Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review
Authors: KIRICI Serap , EGE Emel 
Published: November 2021

Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to determine the effects of the PLISSIT model (permission, limited, information, special suggestions, intensive therapy) on sexual functions.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by searching Google Scholar, Ulakbim, Web of Science, PubMed, and Science Direct electronic databases.
Results: It was observed within the scope of the systematic review that five of the studies assessed were conducted in Iran, and one of them was conducted in Turkey, and all of them were randomized controlled trials (RCT). The participant group was diverse. It was observed that the studies were conducted in quite various groups such as women who underwent hysterectomy, women with multiple sclerosis, HIV positive women, women who were in the postpartum period, pregnant women, and women with Type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion: Former studies showed that training and counseling programs basing on the PLISSIT model are effective in enhancing sexual functions.
Training project as an autonomous learning strategy using a virtual platform for the development of competences
Authors: Zamora René Rodríguez , Núñez Leonor Antonia Espinoza 
Published: November 2021

En esta propuesta se presenta el uso de las nuevas tecnologías como una herramienta de apoyo educativo y como una práctica generada a partir del acercamiento cognitivo y afectivo del estudiante con los contenidos de la asignatura, así mismo tiene la doble intención de iniciar un conjunto de prácticas educativas, mediante la estrategia de proyecto formativo, sobre la base del aprendizaje autónomo, colaborativo y orientado en la investigación, lo que le permite conocer el fenómeno psicosocial estudiado en sus diversos contextos de significación. Esta propuesta se circunscribe en un modelo constructivista que ubica al sujeto que aprende como el principal actor que llega a controlar su propio proceso mediante el establecimiento de un plan de acción que consensa de manera colectiva. Por otra parte se ubica dentro del enfoque por competencias que define el marco de la reforma educativa, contenida en el enfoque por competencias, estableciendo las áreas a desarrollar. En este sentido, se desarrollan las competencias integrando el saber, el saber hacer y el saber ser. Se pretende con esta estrategia atender el desarrollo de competencias mediante la identificación de problemas y la aplicación del proceso investigativo, a través de la metodología de proyectos desarrollando aptitudes y actitudes para el trabajo colaborativo y la incorporación de la tecnologías para un mejor desenvolvimiento de la práctica educativa.
Hill Slope Failure During The Development Of Infrastructure Projects In Himalaya: Case Study of Udhampur- Ramban National Highway, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Pandey Vinay Kumar 
Published: November 2021

Himalaya is youngest tectonic Active Mountain and northern boundary of India. Various infrastructure projects are under develop in Himalayan region for the better connectivity of peoples and national security of border line. Widening of 295 km National Highway-44 in Jammu and Kashmir is an important developmental project. The highway passes through Outer Himalayan and Higher Himalayan sequences of rocks and is frequently affected by landslides at various places. The paper deals with 43 km Udhampur-Chenani and Nashri- Ramban section of the highway within sedimentary and metamorphic rock sequence. The area is prone to landslides on account of fragile geological, topographic and hydrological conditions. The study area has high rainfall intensity and numerous old landslides zones. During the project feasibility stage, project authority has identified the landslide prone area and suggested precautionary measures but during the construction work various unpredicted landslide and ground sinking events happened which given trouble in project construction cost and project completion time. In this paper, the challenges faced due to landslide and ground failure as failure of old slide adjutant to road construction, agriculture and residential ground failure at higher altitude due to road construction, collapse of high tension towers in cut slopes; its impact on construction activities; are discussed with mitigation measures for unidentified landslide related challenges.
A Comprehensive Understanding of Shukrala Karma in Male Infertility
Authors: Nagendra Chary.M  , Lalitha B.R  , T.Anil Kumar  
Published: November 2021

Male reproductive health depends upon the normal structures and functions of Shukrava srotas. Shukra is composed of both sperm and semen and considered one of the important factors for fertilization. It is stated as Phalavat shukra. Preceptors of Ayurveda have described eight types of Shukra dosha and their treatments. Low sperm count, decrease sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology, ejaculatory problems, sexual dysfunctions, environmental exposures (radiation, pollution, and stress etc), lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol, recreational drugs etc), varicocele, hormonal imbalances, DNA damage, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) etc are causative factors for Male infertility. Thousands of years back, ancient system of medicine has mentioned the word Purusha vandya (male infertility) and different pharmacological activities, medicinal formulas, therapies to treat sperm disorders, semen impairments, and sexual dysfunctions.
Vajeekarana is one of the special branches of Astanga Ayurveda which maintains the fertility and management of male infertility. Shukrala, Shukra janana, Shukra shodhana, Shukra rechaka, Shukra pravataka and Shukra sthambhaka etc., are the pharmacological activities mentioned to treat Shukradoshas. Shukrala karma mainly composed of Shukra vrudhikara and Shukra srutikara means which enhances the Shukra (semen and sperm) quantitatively and qualitatively and facilitates its ejaculation. Therefore, an attempt has been made to establish the concept of Shukrala karma and its therapeutic applicability in the management of male infertility.
A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Guduchyadi Kashaya and Rajrukshadipachana Kashaya in the Management of Eka Kushta w.s.r to Psoriasis
Authors: Moulika Markonda  , Sowmya S.B  
Published: November 2021

In Ayurveda, all skin diseases have been described under the umbrella of Kushtha. Ekakusta is considered as the most commonest skin disease that can affect an individual. Acharya Charak has described the involvement of Vata-Kapha in Eka Kushtha. In the present study Eka kushtha is compared with psoriasis due to resemblance of signs symptoms and causative factors with it. Psoriasis is a papulosquamous disorder of the skin, characterized by sharply defined erythematosquamous lesions this illness exhibits a prompt response if treated carefully, left it may run a very chronic course extending into larger area of the body.
Ayurveda focuses more on curative management than palliative management. The drug used in the treatment of Ayurveda does not have complications like modern treatment. Repeated Sodhana prevent the recurrence of the disease. Similarly various preparations have been advocated for the management of Psoriasis.
The drugs used in this study are Guduchyadi Kashaya & Rajrukshadi Pachana Kashaya. Both the Kashayas are said to be effective in skin diseases. As per Yogaratnakara, Guduchyadhi Kwath has been mentioned as one of the drug having curative effect on all types of Kustha. Hence for present study the orally Guduchyadi Kwath is taken for EkaKustha treatment. The drugs in Guduchyadi Kwatha are Kusthaghana, Twachya, Swedal, Tridosh shamaka, as well as with Rasayan properties, which is beneficial to break down the pathogenesis of disease. As per Gadanigraha, as mentioned in Kayachikitsakhanda, Rajvrukshadipachana Kashaya is mentioned for the treatment of Ekakushtha. Ingredients in Rajvrukshadi Pachana Kashaya reduce Kapha dosha and most of them act on the skin. Kwatha dravyas are Rasadushtihara, Kaphapittahara, Deepana, Twachya, and also having antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory properties, Hence, it is helpful for clearing the skin infections.
Sleep Duration May Not Have Any Effect on The Risk of Stroke: Insights from Mendelian Randomization and Prospective Cohort Studies
Authors: Mazidi Mohsen , Katsiki Niki , Webb Richard , Lip Gregory , Sattar Naveed , Banach Maciej 
Published: November 2021

IntroductionDue to contentious associations between sleep and stroke risk we performed a meta-analysis of cohort studies and utilized Mendelian randomization (MR).Material and methodsFor the meta-analysis we pooled prospective studies and then reviewed the largest genome-wide association studies regarding self-reported or accelerometer-derived sleep duration with stroke [ischemic (IS), cardioembolic (CES), large artery (LAS), small vessel (SVS)]. Inverse variance weighted method (IVW), weighted median (WM)-based method, MR-Egger and MR-Pleiotropy RESidual Sum and Outlier (PRESSO) were performed. To determine the impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) leave-one-out method was applied.ResultsPooled prospective studies demonstrated shorter (<7h) [n=25 studies, I2 = 71.4, p <0.001; risk ratio (RR): 1.18, 95%CI: 1.08-1.30, p <0.001] and longer (>8h) [n=16 studies, I2 = 53.6, p <0.001; RR: 1.38, 95%CI: 1.24-1.53, p <0.001] sleep increased stroke risk (compared with 7-8h), but were subject to high levels of heterogeneity. In MR, self-reported sleep duration had no significant effect on IS (IVW: beta = -0.031, p = 0.747), CES (IVW: beta = -0.039, p = 0.849), LAS (IVW: beta = -0.246, p = 0.328) and SVS (IVW: beta = -0.102, p = 0.667) risk. This was also observed for short and long accelerometer-derived sleep (all p >0.126). Estimated associations had no significant heterogeneity and MR-PRESSO revealed no outliers. There was low likelihood of pleiotropy (all estimations p >0.539) and associations were not driven by single SNPs.ConclusionsMeta-analysis revealed shorter and longer sleep increased total stroke risk, but with high heterogeneity. MR analysis showed no causal associations between sleep duration and stroke risk.
KAJIAN HERMENEUTIK FRASA “MEMBENCI ESAU” BERDASARKAN MALEAKHI 1:2-3 DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI ORANG KRISTEN MASA KINI
Authors: Tangibali Niel , Lingga Markus 
Published: November 2021

Hermeneutic Study of the Phrase “Hate Esau” Based on Malachi 1:2-3 and Its Implications for Christians Today. This research is focused on hermeneutical studies to find the meaning of the phrase “Hate Esau” based on Malachi 1:2-3 and its implications for Christians today. This study uses a qualitative research with exegesis hermeneutic method in which the researcher exegises the phrase “Hate Esau” based on Malachi 1:2-3. Based on the results of the exposition of the book of Malachi 1:2-3, the researchers found the meaning of the phrase "Hate Esau" as well as its theological impact and its practical impact on Christians today.
Evaluación del impacto de la cuarentena por la pandemia de COVID-19 en la transmisión perinatal del VIH en Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Cecchini Diego , Ballivian Jamile , Ortiz de Zárate Marcela , Rolón Maria José , Ivalo Silvina , Rodriguez Brieschke Maria Teresa , Consalvo María Fernanda , Martinez Marina , Verdi Brusati Florencia , Rodriguez Claudia , Samaniego María Laura , Rossi Verónica , González Alcántara Mónica , Perez Macri Silvia , Coll Patricia , Foradori Irene , Hakim Alejandro , Serrano Damián , Scalise Claudia , Bulló Manuela , Caccavo Juliana , De Bernardi Mara , Scardigno Andrea , Johnston Constanza , Vulcano Silvina , Duran Adriana 
Published: November 2021

Objetivos: Evaluar la influencia de la cuarentena por COVID-19 en variables epidemiológicas clave con respecto a la prevención de la transmisión materno infantil (TMI) del VIH en Ciudad de Buenos Aires (CABA).

Métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de los datos agregados de TMI de las principales maternidades de CABA. El año pandémico (2020) se comparó con los años no pandémicos 2018-2019.

Resultados: Se observó una reducción del total de nacimientos en 2020 en comparación con 2019 y 2018 (11640 vs. 14031 y 15978, respectivamente). La proporción de nacidos vivos en madres VIH+ (MEV) fue 0,88% en 2020 sin diferencia con 2019 y 2018 (0,94% y 0,93%), p> 0,05 para todas las comparaciones. Entre las MEV, el diagnóstico intraparto fue del 2,9% para 2020, sin diferencias con 2019 (2,25%) y 2018 (9,3%), p> 0,05 (todas las comparaciones); el 8,8% comenzó el tratamiento antirretroviral con >28 semanas de edad gestacional en 2020 frente al 16% y el 18,05% en 2018 y 2019 (p> 0,05, todas las comparaciones). La prevalencia de la carga viral indetectable en el momento del parto fue del 67% en 2020 frente al 64% en 2018 y del 65,4% en 2019 (p> 0,05, todas las comparaciones). La transmisión perinatal fue 0% en 2020 vs 1.33% en 2018 y 2.25% 2019 (p> 0.05, todas las comparaciones)

Conclusiones: En la primera ola de la pandemia de COVID 19 no se observó ningún impacto perjudicial en la proporción de MEV asistidas, diagnóstico intraparto de VIH, inicio tardío del TARV y TMI en CABA.
El Linfogranuloma venéreo rectal: presentación clínica emergente
Authors: LEIRO VIVIANA , Fernández Pardal Patricia , Buscemi Luis , Vacchino Martín , Giuliano Franco , Labiano Sergio , Olivares Liliana María 
Published: November 2021

El linfogranuloma venéreo (LGV) es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual (ETS) poco frecuente causada por los serotipos L1, L2 y L3 de Chlamydia trachomatis.
Desde hace más de una década se produjo un aumento de la incidencia de proctitis por LGV casi exclusivamente en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres con prácticas sexuales de riesgo para ETS.
Se presentan cuatro casos con LGV rectal.
Palabras clave: linfogranuloma venéreo, proctitis, Chlamydia trachomatis, enfermedad de transmisión sexual
El aprendizaje que nos deja la pandemia
Authors: Salgueira Claudia 
Published: November 2021

Cuando comenzaba enero de 2020, y recibíamos las no- ticias sobre un nuevo virus, el SARS-CoV-2, que aparecía en la provincia china de Wuhan, pensar en términos de pandemia era algo muy lejano. El recuerdo de las imáge- nes de los libros de historia de la medicina sobre la epide- mia de gripe española de 1918 era, hasta ese momento, la idea más aproximada que se tenía sobre una pande- mia. Si bien muchos de nosotros habíamos atravesado la pandemia de influenza de 2009, la situación era diferente: en ese entonces contábamos con un tratamiento antiviral y, además, había ya una vacuna antigripal, a la cual solo hubo que incorporar la variante H1N1. Pero el caso del COVID-19 era distinto, ya que desconocíamos absoluta- mente todo sobre el nuevo virus.
Su gran transmisibilidad hizo que las fronteras se borra- ran, que el conocimiento se transmitiera de manera veloz, que personal de salud se pusiera al hombro una tarea sin horarios ni descansos. Llegamos a un 2021 con mucha incertidumbre, pero siempre seguros de que el camino era tener un enfoque transdisciplinario, que era un problema que debía ser abordado desde múltiples perspectivas. Y de que era clave el haber aprendido el valor agregado del trabajo en equipo.
El Congreso de SADI no estuvo exento de todos los vaive- nes mencionados, y debimos adaptarnos a los cambios. Pero el desafío que ello implicó se vio plasmado en una actividad que nos permitió estar cerca de una manera di- ferente, llegando a mucha gente y con una mirada multi- disciplinaria. Y en medio de tanta tarea asistencial, haber podido investigar –este año le agregó un plus muy valio- so– demostró que mientras siga activa en nosotros esa curiosidad por la búsqueda de información que podamos emplear en beneficio de nuestros pacientes, estaremos en el camino correcto de nuestra profesión.
La lección que nos deja esta pandemia es muy fuerte: pu- dimos reconocer el valor de la tarea conjunta y el respeto por la tarea del otro, donde todos somos necesarios en la cadena, pero debemos aprender a tratar bien a la natu- raleza, a no contaminar el agua, a utilizar los recursos de manera racional y a emplear y desechar correctamente los antimicrobianos, porque el impacto de no hacerlo es muy grave. Esta es una lección muy importante, y si de

verdad la vamos a aprender, desde nuestro lugar como sociedad científica entonces tendremos que reinvertir en educación, investigación y en compartir experiencia y co- nocimientos, porque esto nos enriquece como personas y como profesionales. Entonces, creo, habremos aprendi- do alguna lección para la próxima pandemia.
Evaluación de la persistencia de síntomas luego de un episodio de infección por SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Carrillo Junnai , Fridman Vanesa , Stecher Daniel 
Published: November 2021

Introducción: Es frecuente que, luego de un episodio de COVID-19, los pacientes persistan con síntomas, lo cual impacta negativamente en su calidad de vida.
El objetivo primario de este estudio es determinar los síntomas prevalentes y su duración, luego de un episodio de COVID-19 y la persistencia de estos al mes y a los 3 meses del episodio. Los objetivos secundarios son describir el lapso entre el episodio de COVID-19, la reinserción laboral o académica y la reanudación de actividad física.
Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo, observacional, en adultos con antecedente de infección por SARS-CoV-2, realizado a través de una encuesta en línea. Se relacionaron variables demográficas y comorbilidades con síntomas durante la infección, al mes y al tercer mes del episodio.
Resultados: participaron 308 personas, los síntomas más comunes en la fase aguda fueron dolor muscular y fiebre. Al mes, el 96% presentaban síntomas persistentes siendo los más frecuentes: fatiga y mialgias; y luego de 3 meses, 34,85% presentaban síntomas siendo los más frecuentes: fatiga y anosmia. Sólo el 45,7% de las personas logró la reinserción laboral/académica y el 17% de los individuos logró reiniciar actividad física al alta epidemiológica.
Discusión: el porcentaje de personas con síntomas persistentes después de un episodio de COVID-19 es alto. La persistencia de los síntomas disminuye con el tiempo, lo cual es un dato alentador para todos aquellos pacientes que consultan por continuar sintomáticos.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 10 No. 4
Authors: Young Jenny 
Published: November 2021

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (EMSD) would like to thank the following reviewers for reviewing manuscripts from August 1, 2021, to November 1, 2021. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Many authors, regardless of whether EMSD publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Macrothink Institute appreciates the following reviewers’ rigorous and conscientious efforts for this journal. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review during this period. Aristotulus Ernst Tungka, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado, IndonesiaChristiane do Nascimento Monte, Universidade Federal Fluminense, BrazilChuck Chuan Ng, Xiamen University Malaysia, MalaysiaDastun Gabriel Msuya, Sokoine University Of Agriculture, TanzaniaHayssam Mohamed Ali, King Saud University, EgyptJoão Fernando Pereira Gomes, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, PortugueseNuralam Hossain, Chongqing University, ChinaOylum Gokkurt Baki, Sinop University, TurkeyPankaj Maheshwari, College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USATateda Masafumi, Toyama Prefectural University, Japan
‘Below Minima' conditions of weather over New Delhi (Palam) and their simultaneity of occurrence at New Delhi (Safdarjung), Agra, Allahabad, Lucknow and Jodhpur
Authors: RAMAMURTHI K. M. 
Published: November 2021

An analysis of the frequency and duration of spells of poor visibility and of low loud ceiling over Palam, New Delhi, below certain specified limits has been presented using the data for the period 1949-53.Below minima condition prevailing, simultaneous over neighbouring airfield at Safdarjung are also presented. Simultaneity of weather conditions below specified limits over Agra, Allahabad, Lucknow and Jodhpur have also been studied with a view to assess their comparative suitability as alternates for Palam.

It has been found that on occasions of poor visibility over Palam, Safdarjung too may be affected simultaneously on nearly 60-pre cent of the occasions. Agra is affected on 30 per cent and Allahabad, Lhcknow and Jodhpur on only less than 12 per cent of the total number of occasions over Palam. Among these, Allahabad and Lucknow are India more suitable as alternates for Palam during May and June while Jodhpur is better during the winter month .In regard to low clouds, Safdarjung is generally affected simultaneously with Palam on nearly 70 per cent of the occasions. On occasions of ‘below minima’ conditions of visibility or of low clouds. or both over Palam the suitability or aerodromes mentioned above as diversionaries stands in the following order of preference--(l) Jodhpur,(2) Lucknow, (3) Allahabad and (4) Agra.