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Clinical application of terminal ileum suspension in laparoscopic radical resection for low rectal cancer
Authors: Long-zhi Zheng , Bin Zu , Jian-xin Huang , Wei Lin 
Published: November 2021

Objectives: This paper introduces the surgical procedure of “terminal ileum suspension” in the radical resection for low rectal cancer patients and evaluates the possibility of its clinical application.
Methods: This paper retrospectively analyzed the data of patients with low rectal cancer who underwent “terminal ileum suspension” during radical resection of rectal cancer (Dixon) in our hospital, and introduces the specific surgical procedures and key points of “terminal ileum suspension”. Observe the relevant conditions of patients during the operation, postoperative recovery and postoperative complications, and analyze the safety and feasibility of this operation (“terminal ileum suspension”).
Results: The operation of all 8 patients went smoothly, and no anastomotic leakage, intestinal obstruction, and open diversion of suspended terminal ileum were found. The application of “terminal ileum suspension” in the operation of low rectal cancer has achieved ideal clinical effect, without increasing the rate of anastomotic leakage and rehospitalization, reducing the proportion of the secondary return operation, and reducing the pain of the patients.
Conclusion: “Terminal ileum suspension” is a safe, effective and feasible surgical method for laparoscopic radical resection of low rectal cancer, which can be applied in clinical practice.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.1.4721
How to cite this:Long-zhi Z, Bin Z, Jian-xin H, Wei L. Clinical application of terminal ileum suspension in laparoscopic radical resection for low rectal cancer. Pak J Med Sci. 2022;38(1):261-266. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.1.4721
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Drug Utilization Evaluation of Vancomycin among Patients in Jafar Ibn Auf Pediatric Hospital, 2018
Authors: Salih Tagwa A. M. , Yousef Bashir A. , Salih Mohamed A. M. , Eltom Khalid S. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Vancomycin is an antibiotic of growing importance in the treatment of hospital-acquired infections; with a particular emphasis on its value in the fight against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Increasing reports of Vancomycin resistance have raised concerns about the effectiveness of this drug. Drug utilization evaluation has an important role in controlling rational use of antibiotics to prevent the emergence of resistance. Methods: We conducted a retrospective 6-months study at Jafar Ibn Auf pediatric hospital. Data including patient's demographics, diagnosis, Dosage regimen, and treatment duration were reviewed. The concordance of practice with the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) guidelines and principles of antibiotic therapy was assessed. Results: 127 medical records were reviewed in this study. Sepsis (29%) and Pneumonia (19.6%) were the most common indications. Culture test was requested in 20.5% of patients. Monitoring of serum creatinine was carried in 81.1% of patients. Based on HICPAC guidelines vancomycin was administered appropriately in 67.7% percent of cases. Considering the infusion rate, most of patients with specific order were received vancomycin in 1 hour. Conclusions: The results showed that vancomycin was used empirically without subsequent adjustment of the antimicrobial agent according to culture and sensitivity data and lack of paying enough attention to the infusion rate and serum creatinine monitoring.
Review of Projects for the Implementation of Innovative Industrial Safety Technologies in Foreign Oil and Gas Companies
Authors: Siutin Denis , Kutsenko Svetlana 
Published: November 2021

The introduction of innovative technologies to ensure industrial safety in oil and gas companies is aimed at reducing the number of accidents, industrial injuries, incidents and occupational diseases in the implementation of both main and auxiliary activities. The article presents the results of a study of innovative projects to ensure industrial safety on the example of foreign oil and gas companies: Royal Dutch Shell (Shell), ExxonMobil, British Petroleum (BP), Total, Chevron, Eni, Equinor, Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC, Petrobras, Saudi Aramco, Hydro, PVDSA. The directions and current trends in the development of innovative technologies in the field of industrial safety (labor protection, industrial safety, fire safety, road safety, environmental protection) for the period 2016-2020 are summarized.
The research methodology is based on the analysis of information from open sources, including annual reports of companies and reports on sustainable development. The results obtained have theoretical and practical significance for oil and gas of the Russian Federation, state executive authorities.
Level of inequality and the role of governance indicators in the coverage of reproductive maternal and child healthcare services: Findings from India
Authors: Gandhi Sumirtha , Maharatha Tulasi Malini , Dash Umakant , Babu M. Suresh 
Published: November 2021

Background
Diligent monitoring of inequalities in the coverage of essential reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health related (RMNCH) services becomes imperative to smoothen the journey towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this study, we aim to measure the magnitude of inequalities in the coverage of RMNCH services. We also made an attempt to divulge the relationship between the various themes of governance and RMNCH indices.

Methods
We used National Family Health Survey dataset (2015–16) and Public Affairs Index (PAI), 2016 for the analysis. Two summative indices, namely Composite Coverage Index (CCI) and Co-Coverage (Co-Cov) indicator were constructed to measure the RMNCH coverage. Slope Index of Inequality (SII) and Relative Index of Inequality (RII) were employed to measure inequality in the distribution of coverage of RMNCH. In addition, we have used Spearman’s rank correlation matrix to glean the association between governance indicator and coverage indices.

Results & conclusions
Our study indicates an erratic distribution in the coverage of CCI and Co-Cov across wealth quintiles and state groups. We found that the distribution of RII values for Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal hovered around 1. Whereas, RII values for Haryana was 2.01 indicating maximum inequality across wealth quintiles. Furthermore, the essential interventions like adequate antenatal care services (ANC4) and skilled birth attendants (SBA) were the most inequitable interventions, while tetanus toxoid and Bacilli Calmette- Guerin (BCG) were least inequitable. The Spearman’s rank correlation matrix demonstrated a strong and positive correlation between governance indicators and coverage indices.
Diagnosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection using circulating antibody secreting cells
Authors: Kyu Shuya , Ramonell Richard P. , Kuruvilla Merin , Kraft Colleen S. , Wang Yun F. , Falsey Ann R. , Walsh Edward E. , Daiss John L. , Paulos Simon , Rajam Gowrisankar , Wu Hao , Velusamy Srinivasan , Lee F. Eun-Hyung 
Published: November 2021

Background
Streptococcus pneumoniae infections cause morbidity and mortality worldwide. A rapid, simple diagnostic method could reduce the time needed to introduce definitive therapy potentially improving patient outcomes.

Methods
We introduce two new methods for diagnosing S. pneumoniae infections by measuring the presence of newly activated, pathogen-specific, circulating Antibody Secreting Cells (ASC). First, ASC were detected by ELISpot assays that measure cells secreting antibodies specific for signature antigens. Second, the antibodies secreted by isolated ASC were collected in vitro in a novel matrix, MENSA (media enriched with newly synthesized antibodies) and antibodies against S. pneumoniae antigens were measured using Luminex immunoassays. Each assay was evaluated using blood from S. pneumoniae and non-S. pneumoniae-infected adult patients.

Results
We enrolled 23 patients with culture-confirmed S. pneumoniae infections and 24 controls consisting of 12 non-S. pneumoniae infections, 10 healthy donors and two colonized with S. pneumoniae. By ELISpot assays, twenty-one of 23 infected patients were positive, and all 24 controls were negative. Using MENSA samples, four of five S. pneumoniae-infected patients were positive by Luminex immunoassays while all five non-S. pneumoniae-infected patients were negative.

Conclusion
Specific antibodies produced by activated ASC may provide a simple diagnostic for ongoing S. pneumoniae infections. This method has the potential to diagnose acute bacterial infections.
Impact of concomitant idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on prognosis in lung cancer patients: A meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Haoyu , Yang Ruiyuan , Jin Jing , Wang Zhoufeng , Li Weimin 
Published: November 2021

Background
Current studies showed that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may lead to a poor prognosis of lung cancer. We conducted a meta-analysis to explore the impact of concomitant IPF in lung cancer and its prognostic value.

Methods
We searched the databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Embase up to Feb 10th, 2021 for relevant researches and merged the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to evaluate the association between concomitant IPF and overall survival (OS) in patients with lung cancer.

Results
Twelve studies involving 58424 patients were included in our meta-analysis. The results indicated that concomitant IPF was correlated with poor prognosis of lung cancer patients (HR = 1.99, 95%CI, 1.59–2.51). The association remained consistent after subgroup analysis and meta-regression stratified by study region, sample size, tumor histology, and therapy. In addition, our results were robust even after sensitivity analysis.

Conclusions
Concomitant IPF may be a prognostic factor of lung cancer, which can lead to poor survival. However, further studies were necessary for evidence in clinical application.
The role of health literacy in cancer care: A mixed studies systematic review
Authors: Holden Chloe E. , Wheelwright Sally , Harle Amélie , Wagland Richard 
Published: November 2021

BackgroundPatients diagnosed with cancer face many challenges and need a good understanding of their diagnosis and proposed treatments to make informed decisions about their care. Health literacy plays an important role in this and low health literacy has been associated with poorer outcomes. The aims of this review are to identify which outcomes relate to health literacy in patients with cancer, and to combine this through a mixed studies approach with the patient experience as described through qualitative studies.MethodsFour electronic databases were searched in January 2021 to identify records relating to health literacy and patients with cancer. Records were independently screened then assessed for inclusion by two reviewers according to the following criteria: patients aged ≥18 years with cancer, English language publication AND health literacy measured with validated tool and measured outcome associated with health literacy OR qualitative study exploring the role of health literacy as patients make decisions about health. Quality was independently assessed by two reviewers. A narrative synthesis was performed, and findings integrated through concept mapping. This systematic review was registered with PROSPERO, entry CRD42020166454.Results4441 records were retrieved. Following de-duplication, 2496 titles and abstracts were screened and full texts of 405 papers were reviewed for eligibility. 66 papers relating to 60 studies met the eligibility criteria. Lower health literacy was associated with greater difficulties understanding and processing cancer related information, poorer quality of life and poorer experience of care. Personal and situational influences contributed to how participants processed information and reached decisions about their care.ConclusionThis review highlights the important role of health literacy for patients with cancer. Outcomes are poorer for those who experience difficulties with health literacy. Further efforts should be made to facilitate understanding, develop health literacy and support patients to become more involved in their care.
12. GIHa aletzen: ekoizpen eta kontsumo jasangarriaren mugarriak
Authors: Begiristain Zubillaga Mirene , Alberdi Aresti Goiuri 
Published: November 2021

Sei urte bete dira Nazio Batuen Erakundeak 2030 Agendako Garapen Iraunkorrerako Helburuak onartu zituenetik. Artikulu honetan, 12. GIHaren analisia egingo dugu, eko-feminismoak bere egin duen iraunkortasunaren kontzeptualizaziotik abiatuta. Gure analisian, lehenik, 12. GIHaren irakurketa orokorra egingo dugu, eta, ondoren, hamaika erronka zehatzez osaturiko helburu horren xehetasunak eta kontraesanak aletuko ditugu. Analisiaren ondorio gisa, azpimarratuko dugu gure ekoizteko eta kontsumitzeko erak, naturak birsortzeko dituen gaitasun-mugak aspaldi gainditu zituen arren, hazkunde mugagabean eta kontsumo masiboan oinarritutako logika ekonomikoan oinarritzen jarraitzen duela. GIHetan topatzen diren inkoherentzien aurrean, aztertutako erronketan jaso ditugun hausnarketekin, trantsizio ekosozialaren bidetik bizitza iraunkor bat lortzea aldarrikatzen dugu.

ABSTRACT: Six years have passed since the UN approval of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. In this article, we approach the analysis of SDG 12, based on the conceptualization of sustainability from the Ecofeminism perspective. The analysis commences with a general reading of this SDG, followed by the unravelling of the details and contradictions of this objective, which is made up of eleven specific challenges. The analysis shows that although our way of producing and consuming has long exceeded the limits of nature's regenerative capacity, it is emphasized that it continues to be based on an economic logic based on unlimited growth and mass consumption. Bearing in mind the inconsistencies found in the SDGs, with the reflections collected in the challenges analyzed, the achievement of a sustainable life is limited to doing so through the eco-social transition.
Calculation of the Amplitude of Acoustic Waves in Nanoscale Magnets in an Alternating Magnetic Field Caused by Displacements of Domain Boundaries
Authors: Petrova L.P. , Ignatenko N.M. , Gromkov A.S. 
Published: November 2021

This paper proposes an algorithm that utilizes a macroscopic approach to calculate the amplitude of the total acoustic signal generated by an alternating magnetic field in ribbon-shaped nanocrystalline magnets (NCMs) with polydomain nanofibers at reversible displacements of domain boundaries. The calculations are made for the case with the wave vector directed along the magnetic field parallel to the tape plane. At the same time, the influence of anharmonicity on the displacements of the domain boundaries is considered for the carrier frequency. The orientation and frequency dependences for the wave vector and the signal absorption coefficient are found under the assumption that the rotation processes can be neglected.
It is shown that the residual internal stresses in the (poly- or monodomain) nanograin NCMs have a significant effect on the absorption coefficient and the amplitude of the generated DG signal.
The magnetic anisotropy constants decrease along with the size of the nanograins. In this case, the generation process due to the rotation of the spontaneous magnetization vectors is also significant, which must be considered in relation to the displacement processes.
The proposed algorithm for calculating the amplitudes of the signals generated by a nanocrystalline magnet can be used to predict the friction properties of the developed promising NCM and calculate the amplitudes of the generated signals at the carrier frequency and harmonics.
Generalized Algorithm for Finding Outliers in a Regression Model
Authors: Kurkina M.V. , Ponomarev I.V. 
Published: November 2021

One of the actively developing areas of modern computational problems is data analysis. The studied data have a different structure, which causes certain difficulties in the process of smoothing and analysis. This fact entails the need to search for new universal algorithms for data processing and create computer programs that analyze data of various nature. Today, a widely used method of data processing is regression modeling. It is used in problems of pattern recognition, classification, dimensionality reduction, and many others. The literature describes various methods of constructing regression models, the basis of which is the optimization of a certain indicator — the quality functional. A very important requirement for the quality of such models is the absence of outliers (outliers) in the data.
This article discusses a method for examining a sample for outliers. The obtained algorithm can be applied to regression models estimated by the most common methods (least squares method, least modulus method). The mathematical basis of this procedure is the Legendre transformation, which provides computational accuracy in computer implementation. The adequacy of the obtained algorithm was investigated on a number of test samples. All tests were positive in terms of emissions. The MatLab system is used to develop a set of programs, which allows the building of various regression models and evaluation of the original sample for sharply distinguished observations.
Faculty Perceptions of Teaching Online During the COVID-19 University Transition of Courses to an Online Format
Authors: Kerr-Sims Shantia , Baker David Mc.Arthur 
Published: November 2021

As a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many universities were required to make quick decisions to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Cherished university events such as commencement and spring convocations were postponed or cancelled. Such decisions were made in an effort to curb the number of people infected with the virus. Institutions were also forced to consider how to continue educating students in the midst of a pandemic. In many instances, faculty were required to transition their face to face courses to an online format. Some instructors were familiar with the instructional strategies and technological tools needed for effective online teaching. Whereas, other novice faculty were hesitant or even resistant to the idea of online teaching and learning. This case study at a Midwest Masters level university, examines the perceptions of faculty (n=158) regarding the quick adoption of their courses to an online medium during the Spring 2020 semester. The web-based survey instrument consists of two sections. Section I had 10 demographic questions, section II had 28 statements with a seven-point Likert-type scale measurement that ranged from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). Section II assessed perceptions and attitudes about the quick transition to online, and comparison of students’ engagement for the courses during the spring semester face-to-face vs the online format during COVID-19, and professors’ level of satisfaction with the transition. The data was analyzed using frequency, mean and ANCOVA with SPSS version 23. Findings revealed that generally faculty felt that course quality remained the same, that students’ engagement and performance declined during the pandemic and satisfaction levels with the transition were low.
Bestellung von Reproduktionen im Internet – ein neues Serviceangebot des Landesarchivs Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Fricke Thomas , Rückert Maria Magdalena , Knobloch Corinna 
Published: November 2021

Zusammenfassung
Die Möglichkeit, Reproduktionen von Archivalien direkt aus dem Online-Katalog heraus zu bestellen, besteht im Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg seit November 2020. Dieses neue Angebot wird sehr viel und gerne genutzt. Da es nicht um den Verkauf konventioneller Produkte, sondern im Grunde um Dienstleistungen aus öffentlicher Hand geht, ergeben sich ganz besondere Anforderungen, was die Funktionalitäten der Webapplikationen, die Arbeitsabläufe in den Archivabteilungen und die Bezahlung bzw. Gebührenberechnung betrifft. Die Darstellung der Lösung des Landesarchivs und der Bericht über die bisherigen Erfahrungen sind Thema dieses Beitrags.
Copolymerization of CO2, propylene oxide, and itaconic anhydride with double metal cyanide complex catalyst to form crosslinked polypropylene carbonate
Authors: Luo Liang , Wang Wen-Zhen , Wang Li , Li Lei-Lei , Zhang Yi-Le , Zhao Sai-Di 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
In this study, a high-activity Zn–Co double metal cyanide complex was synthesized and used to catalyze the ternary polymerization of carbon dioxide, propylene oxide, and itaconic anhydride to produce a new class of polypropylene carbonates characterized by excellent performance and low ether content. The number average molecular weight of the terpolymer was as high as 2.14 × 105 g·mol−1, and the polydispersity index was as high as 1.58. In the case of PPCIAn3, the 5% weight loss temperature increased by 70°C, the total weight loss temperature increased by 100°C, the tensile strength increased by 6.6 MPa, and the elongation at break decreased to 14.5% with respect to traditional polypropylene carbonate. The apparent efficiency of the catalyst was as high as 45.79 gpolymer/gcatalyst, indicating its high catalytic activity. 1H-NMR spectrometry, gel permeation chromatography, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and in situ Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the polymerization process and the structural properties of the obtained terpolymers.
Properties and applications of cellulose regenerated from cellulose/imidazolium-based ionic liquid/co-solvent solutions: A short review
Authors: Shamsuri Ahmad Adlie , Abdan Khalina , Jamil Siti Nurul Ain Md. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractAn improvement of ecological conscience currently has increased the consciousness of researchers in reducing the processing time and cost of solvent for the dissolution of cellulose. Latterly, ionic liquids have been employed to process cellulose as they are recyclable and nonvolatile. Besides that, biopolymers such as chitosan, chitin, starch, protein, and cellulose acetate can also be processed by using ionic liquids for diverse applications. In this short review, examples of imidazolium-based ionic liquids that are commonly used for the dissolution of cellulose are implied. Furthermore, examples of organic liquids that are utilized as co-solvents for ionic liquids were revealed. In addition, examples of imidazolium-based ionic liquid/co-solvent mixtures utilized in the dissolution of cellulose and other biopolymers are also demonstrated. The properties and applications of cellulose and its blends regenerated from different types of cellulose/imidazolium-based ionic liquid/co-solvent solutions are also shortly reviewed. The information acquired from this review gives a better understanding of the changes in the properties of regenerated cellulose and regenerated cellulose blends. In addition, this short review serves as a model basis for the creation of novel applications of regenerated cellulose and regenerated cellulose blends by utilizing imidazolium-based ionic liquid/co-solvent mixtures.
Conceptualizing the Cost of COVID Policy: The Role of Institutional Trade-Offs
Authors: Geloso Vincent 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
In this short article, I summarize recent research in economic history that suggests long-run institutional trade-offs in public health that affect both health and economic outcomes. These trade-offs suggest that a long timespan is necessary to fully measure the consequences of heavy-handed public health interventions. This timespan means that those who have declared “victory” or “defeat” in the wake of COVID policy are premature. Modesty in terms of policy evaluation and prescription is still warranted.