bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Knowledge and Practice on Neonatal Care Among Postnatal Mothers in A Selected Teaching Hospital, Kaski District, Nepal
Authors: Bhattarai Muna , Gurung Rajmi , Gurung Sunita , Poudel Sharmila , Mahato Janaki , Katel Kalpana , Soti Harikala , Koirala Sabita , Paudyal Laxmi 
Published: January 2021

Newborn care is an essential component of the health care delivery system to maintain the optimal health of the newborn and reduce mortality and morbidity in newborn. Neonatal care refers to the services which are provided by the mother to their neonates such as maintaining thermoregulation, breastfeeding, hygiene, immunization, and care of umbilical cord. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of neonatal care among postnatal mothers. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted and 150 postnatal mothers were selected using a non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Data were collected by using semi-structured interviews with a Likert scale and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study result revealed that 60.7 percent of the postnatal mother was aged between more than 25 years. The majority of the postnatal mother (60.7%) of had good knowledge and majority of the respondent (80.7%) of had adequate practice regarding neonatal care. Among multigravida mothers, the majority (61.9%) had good knowledge of neonatal care. Where among primigravida mothers, majority (54.2%) had good knowledge. Among multigravida mothers, the majority (78.6%) had adequate practices on neonatal care.Wheres among primigravida mothers; majority (91.7%) had adequate practices. There is a significant association between the level of knowledge and age (P=0.020), occupational status (P= 0.027), and type of family (p= 0.004). It is concluded that multigravida mothers had good knowledge and adequate practices compared to primigravida mothers. Hence, there is a need for awareness programs by government and non-government organizations, especially among first-time pregnant mothers.
Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 8, Issue-1: 279-284
Gogol’s «Dead Souls» and Dante's «Divine Comedy»: Connections
Authors: Томачинский Симеон 
Published: January 2021

Гоголь создавал центральное произведение своего творчества главным образом в Риме. К Италии писатель испытывал особенную любовь. Гоголь прекрасно владел итальянским языком, писал на нём письма, переводил с него и на него. При создании «Мёртвых душ», которые он назвал поэмой, Гоголь ориентировался, в том числе, на «Божественную комедию» Данте. Это проявилось в разных аспектах: в композиции произведения, в сюжете, в идейном содержании и мелких деталях. Гоголевская поэма по замыслу должна была состоять из трёх частей, условно соотносящихся с Адом, Чистилищем и Раем. В итоге завершённой оказалась лишь первая часть. В статье предложена новая гипотеза относительно генезиса фамилии главного героя «Мёртвых душ» - Чичикова. Гипотеза тесно увязана с итальянским контекстом жизни автора и также увязывает гоголевское произведение с «Божественной комедией».
Gogol' created «Dead Souls» mainly in Rome. The writer had a special love for Italy. Gogol was fluent in Italian, wrote letters in it, translated from it and into it. When creating «Dead Souls», which he called a poem, Gogol was guided, among other things, by Dante's «Divine Comedy». This manifested itself in various aspects: in the composition of the work, in the plot, in the ideological content and small details. Gogol's poem was supposed to consist of three parts, conventionally related to Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. As a result, only the first part was completed. The article proposes a new hypothesis regarding the genesis of the surname of the main character of «Dead Souls» - Chichikov. The hypothesis is closely linked with the Italian context of the author's life and links Gogol's work with the «Divine Comedy» as well.
Peran World Health Organization dalam Menangani Isu Female Genital Mutilation di Sierra Leone
Authors: Kusuma Ardli Johan , Maharani Isabella Putri 
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini menjelaskan tentang peran WHO dalam menangani isu Female Genital Mutilation di Sierra Leone. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti berfokus pada implementasi peran WHO melalui CEDAW dan Maputo Protocol yang telah diratifikasi oleh Sierra Leone dalam penghapusan praktek FGM yang merupakan budaya dari masyarakat Sierra Leone untuk proses wanita menuju dewasa serta gerakan dari aktivisi internasional dan organisasi internasional yang berfokus pada penghapusan praktik FGM. Budaya FGM sendiri merupakan salah satu bentuk diskriminasi terhadap perempuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitik, dimana data-data yang dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan studi pustaka. Dalam menjelaskan penelitian ini Peneliti memperoleh data melalui Jurnal, Buku, Tesis, Laporan Ilmiah, internet dan laporan pemerintah serta respon organisasi internasional yang berfokus pada FGM di Sierra Leone. Teori yang digunakan adalah HAM, Organisasi Internasional dan Peran. Data-data yang diperoleh kemudian diklasifikasikan untuk kemudian dianalsis dengan menggunakan teori yang digunakan untuk menarik kesimpulan. Dari hasil analisi, peneliti mengambil kesimpulan bahwa implementasi CEDAW oleh pemerintah Sierra Leone dalam masalah penghapusan Female Genital Mutilation tidak diterapkan secara baik oleh pemerintah Sierra Leone dikarenakan pemerintah tidak memasukan undang-undang kedalam hukum nasionalnya mengenai penghapusan praktik tradisional berbahaya yaitu FGM. Alasan pemerintah adalah dikhwatirkan mengancam kepentingan nasionalnya.
Impacts of Flash Flood on Livelihood and Adaptation Strategies of the Haor Inhabitants: A Study in Tanguar Haor of Sunamganj, Bangladesh
Authors: Abedin Joynal , Khatun Hafiza 
Published: January 2021

The study evaluates the impacts of flash flood (especially 2017 massive flash flood) and explores prevailing adaptation strategies taken by haor inhabitants to subdue the impact. Primary data were collected through field visit, questionnaire survey, FGD and KII. A purposive random sampling method was applied for selecting 350 households from 10villages located in and around Tanguar Haor. The inhabitants of low-lying haor areas are extremely vulnerable to flash flood. Their coping mechanism has been strictly curved by a number of social, economic, and political factors, leading to vicious circle of debt and poverty to mohajon (money lender) and micro credit institution, perennial marginalization from haor resources by influential groups and subsequent dependency on wealthy neighbors or relatives. The haor indigent community lives with flood, suffers a loss of income and living, confronts it with food shortage and malnutrition, and survives with the circumstances by bearing considerable debt with high interest rates. This vicious circle of debt, resource loss and poverty act as a dynamic force towards their long-lasting paucity and vulnerabilities, which curve their capability to get ready, take action, and recuperate from subsequent floods, as well as any other disasters. Government should formulate combined and effectual haor management and flood management policy and implemented suitably to shield lives and livelihoods of haor inhabitants.
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8(1), 2019, P 41-51
Favipiravir Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a COVID-19 Patient
Authors: Khan AHM Ejrarul Alam , Hoque Mohammad Mahfuzul , Mallik Md Uzzwal , Basu Kamalesh Chandra , Hasan Mohammed Masudul , Mahmud Imran , Adnan Mirza Mohammad Asif , Rahman Md Mujibur 
Published: January 2021

There are a number of gastrointestinal symptoms and complications of COVID-19. Asymptomatic increase in pancreatic enzymes and rarely symptomatic pancreatitis are observed in this disease. This article describes a 37-year-old male suffering from mildly symptomatic COVID-19 infection, who received tablet favipiravir for his management. His condition was improving, when he developed acute pancreatitis, diagnosed clinically, biochemically and also with help of abdominal ultrasound. When he developed this, all typical symptoms of COVID-19 were improved. As a result, role of favipiravir in the development of this pancreatitis was suspected.
J MEDICINE JAN 2021; 22 (1) : 69-71
Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 after 152 Days: A Case Report
Authors: Mamun SM Abdullah Al , Islam Quazi Tarikul , Sarker Sanaullah , Rahman Asifur 
Published: January 2021

Background: In general, reinfection means a person was infected (got sick) once, recovered, and then later became infected again. Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about COVID-19. Ongoing COVID-19 studies will help us to understand.The degree of protective immunity conferred by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently unknown. As such, the possibility of reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 is not well understood. Here we describe presentation and investigations of two instances of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the same individual.
Methodology : A 38-year-old man who is a resident of Dhaka city , Engineer by profession presented to doctors on two occasions with symptoms of viral infection. First time at a community testing event in June, 2020, and a second time to Evercare hospital at the mid November , 2020. Nasopharyngeal swabs were obtained from the patient at each presentation and twice during follow-up. RT PCR testing was done to confirm SARS-CoV-2 infection. CXR P/A view was performed in 1st time of Covid infection & HRCT of chest was performed during his stay at Evercare hospitals
Findings: The patient had two positive tests for SARS-CoV-2, the first on June 20th, 2020, and the second on November 18th 2020, separated by two negative tests done during follow-up in July, 2020. The second infection was symptomatically more severe than the first with remarkable radiological changes of Chest in high resolution CT scanning .
Interpretation: Two subsequent negative RT PCR after 1st positive with clinically asymptomatic period after 2 weeks of mild symptoms was observed in our patient . About 5 months later he was Covid19 positive again with moderate symptoms. These findings suggest that the patient was infected by SARS-CoV- 2 on two separate occasions probably by genetically distinct virus. Thus, previous exposure to SARS-CoV- 2 might not guarantee total immunity in all cases. All individuals, whether previously diagnosed with COVID- 19 or not, should take identical precautions to avoid infection with SARS-CoV-2. The implications of reinfections could be relevant for vaccine development and application.
J MEDICINE JAN 2021; 22 (1) : 77-80
Biosafety of pesticides and entomopathogens to the anthocorid predator Blaptostethus pallescens Poppius (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae)
Authors: Nasreen A. , Sridharan S. , Muthukumar M. , Ashok K. 
Published: January 2021

Laboratory experiments conducted to study the biosafety of insecticides, acaricides and entomopathogens viz. imidacloprid, chlorpyriphos, fenazaquin, spiromesifen, azadirachtin, Beauveria bassiana and Lecanicillium lecanii in different concentrations to Blaptostethus pallescens, revealed that imidacloprid and chlorpyriphos were highly toxic with maximum mortality. The acaricides fenazaquin and spiromesifen were less toxic which recorded minimum mortality of predator and more egg laying and hatching. Azadirachtin showed higher oviposition and was on par with spiromesifen. Azadirachtin and acaricides are compatible with B. pallescens than entomopathogens.
A study on ectoparasites with special reference to chigger mites on rodents/shrews in scrub typhus endemic areas of Kerala, India
Authors: Samuel P. Philip , Govindarajan R. , Krishnamoorthi R. , Rajamannar V. 
Published: January 2021

The main goal of this investigation was to record the ectoparasites living on rodents in scrub typhus endemic areas of Kerala state, India. Rodents captured alive using Sherman and wonder traps from four diverse habitations revealed, a total of 59 rodents/shrews constituted by 5 host species from families Muridae and Soricidae. In total, 1135 ectoparasites were collected on these rodents/shrews and were identified representing 23 species from 10 genera in 4 families Trombiculidae, Laelaptidae, Ixodidae and Pulicidae. Dominant insectivore species was Suncus murinus (57.6%). 42 (71.2%) rodents and shrews were found to be plagued with at least one of the 23 species of ectoparasite harvested. Mites belonging to the family Trombiculidae were the predominant ectoparasite species collected. Study revealed Tatera indica (35.5%) as the primary host harboring the chigger mites. Xenopsylla cheopis and Xenopsylla astia the flea species important vectors for the transmission of zoonotic diseases such as Leptotrombidium deliense, Schoengastiella ligula and Echinolaelaps echidninus were recorded. Twenty species of mites were reported for the first time in Kerala which add knowledge on the ectoparasites distribution.
First record of four whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and their natural enemies in Lakshadweep Islands, India
Authors: Selvaraj K. , Sumalatha B.V. , Sundararaj R. 
Published: January 2021

Four whitefly species including three invasive whitefly species viz., rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Alyrodidae) on 10 host plants; Bondars nesting whitefly, Paraleurodes bondari Peracchi on seven host plants, woolly whitefly, Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell) on guava and Bemisia euphorbiae (David & Subramaniam) on two plants were reported for the first time in Lakshadweep. Parasitoid, Encarsia guadeloupae Viggiani (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) and predators viz., Pseudomallada (=Dichochrysa) astur (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) and Cybocephalus indicus (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) were found associated with these whiteflies. Distribution of whiteflies along with their host plants and natural enemies in Lakshadweep Islands are given.
Outbreak and life cycle of the hook tip moth, Deroca inconclusa (Walker,1856) (Lepidoptera: Drepanidae) on Himalayan Dogwood, Cornus capitata Wall. ex Roxb. (Cornaceae) in Garhwal region of Western Himalaya, India
Authors: Singh Arun Pratap , Ramola Gaurav Chand 
Published: January 2021

During the course of survey carried out in Chakrata hills (Chakrata Forest Division, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand (Western Himalaya), sporadic infestation by the hook tip moth, Deroca inconclusa (Walker,1856) (Lepidoptera: Drepanidae : Drepaninae) was recorded on Cornus capitata Wall. ex Roxb. trees in Chakrata Reserve Forest at several locations. Outbreak of the hook tip moth is being reported for the first time from this region along with its life history on C. capitata from the Garhwal region of the Western Himalaya.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH TEACHERS’ CREATIVITY IN MEDIA-BASED LEARNING AT THE TENTH-GRADE STUDENTS
Authors: Meliala Epria Primsa , Purba Pebri Wati Romatua , Panjaitan Lavia , Doloksaribu Likawati , Tarigan Natalia Widya-Pasca 
Published: January 2021

This study aims to describe English teachers' creativity in using learning media in the tenth grade students at SMK Pencawan Medan. This study is descriptive qualitative. The data were obtained by interview. The data analysis followed some steps, namely collecting data, reducing, display data, data verification and create reports. The results showed that teachers employed the various teaching-learning media in ELT classes. English teachers used various media to make it easier for students to learn and understand the teaching materials. The media include audio, visual, and audiovisual. The most media used in the ELT classes were audio and visual. A small portion of media was made through internet sources. But the teacher has not been optimal in carrying it out, it can be seen from when the teacher uses PowerPoint media, teachers applied it imperfect, and not every day the teacher uses learning media to achieve learning goals. Based on the conclusion above, the researchers give suggestion to the teachers should always looking for creative new things and create active, innovative, and fun learning, and also motivate students to seriously participate in learning even though they study through online.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENYUSUN KATA MENJADI KALIMAT BERDASARKAN KEGIATAN SIANG HARI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA GAMBAR KARTU KATA PADA SISWA KELAS IC SD NEGERI 10 KECAMATAN PINGGIR KABUPATEN BENGKALIS
Authors: Usman Raja 
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan mempedomani Wina Sanjaya dimulai dari perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua siklus. Pokok bahasan menyusun kata menjadi kalimat berdasarkan kegiatan siang hari dengan menggunakan media gambar kartu katu kata. Subjek penelitiansiswa kelas Ic SD Negeri 10 Pinggir, Kecamatan Pinggir, Kabupaten Bengkalis. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hasil belajar rata-rata prasiklus 31,68; siklus I rata-rata 72,68, dan siklus II rata-rata 82,80 sedangkan KKM yang ditetapkan sekolah 70. Prasiklus tidak tuntas 57,14 % dan tuntas 42,86 %. Siklus I tidak tuntas 35,71 dan tuntas 64,29; dan Siklus II tuntas 100 %. Untuk perubahan perilaku siswa terhadap percaya diri, disiplin, dan bekerjasama antara siswa juga pengetahuan ketrampilan dalam belajar. Nilai terendah prasiklus 30, tertinggi 80; siklus I terendah 60 dan tertinggi 85; dan siklus II nilai terendah 70 dan tertinggi 95. Percaya diri siklus I Mulai Terlihat 60,71,MB 32,14 dan SM 7,14; disiplin MT 72,18; MB 39,2; dan SM 17,88, sedangkan bekerjasama MB 28,57 dan SM 71,43. Siklus II MT dan SM sama-sama 50,00 %, disiplin MB 35,71, SM 64,29, bekerjasama B 14,29 dan SM 85,71. Siklus I keterampilan kesalahan hanya 1 (67,86 %) ; kesalahan 2-3 (32,14 %). Siklus II kesalahan hanya 1 (89,29 %) dan kesalahan 2-3 (10,71 %)
Vitamin D in Follicular Fluid Correlates With the Euploid Status of Blastocysts in a Vitamin D Deficient Population
Authors: Arnanz Ana , De Munck Neelke , El Khatib Ibrahim , Bayram Aşina , Abdala Andrea , Melado Laura , Lawrenz Barbara , Coughlan Carol , Pacheco Alberto , Garcia-Velasco Juan A. , Fatemi Human M. 
Published: January 2021

ContextThe widespread distribution of the Vitamin D (VitD) receptor in reproductive tissues suggests an important role for VitD in human reproduction. The assessment of patient´s VitD is based on the 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) metabolite measurement. However, most of the circulating 25(OH)D is bound to either VitD-binding protein (VDBP) (88%) or albumin (12%) and less than 1% circulates free.ObjectiveTo determine a possible correlation between VitD levels in serum (S) and follicular fluid (FF) and blastocyst ploidy status in patients undergoing infertility treatment.MethodsA prospective observational study was performed including couples planned for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) from ART Fertility Clinics. Patients were classified according to their 25(OH)D-Serum levels: VitD deficient group &lt;20 ng/ml and insufficient/replete ≥20 ng/ml defined as VitD non-deficient group.ResultsSerum samples and 226 FF from individual follicles were collected for 25(OH)D, bioavailable 25(OH)D, free 25(OH)D, and % free 25(OH)D measurement. 25(OH)D-Serum in VitD deficient and non-deficient were 13.2±4.0 ng/ml vs 32.3±9.2 ng/ml; p&lt;0.001. FF from 40 and 74 biopsied blastocysts was analysed of which 52.5 and 60.8% were euploid (p = 0.428), respectively. In VitD deficient patients, mean 25(OH)D-FF, bioavailable 25(OH)D-FF, and free 25(OH)D-FF were higher in euploid vs aneuploid blastocysts (18.3±6.3 ng/ml vs 13.9±4.8 ng/ml; p = 0.040; 1.5±0.5 ng/ml vs 1.1±0.4 ng/ml; p = 0.015; 0.005±0.002 ng/ml vs 0.003±0.001 ng/ml; p = 0.023, respectively), whilst no differences were found in VitD non-deficient patients (37.9±12.3 ng/ml vs 40.6±13.7 ng/ml; p = 0.380; 3.1±1.1 ng/ml vs 3.3±1.2 ng/ml; p = 0.323; 0.01±0.003 ng/ml vs 0.01±0.004 ng/ml; p = 0.319, respectively).ConclusionVitD non-deficient patients have a significantly higher probability of obtaining a euploid blastocyst compared to VitD deficient patients (OR:33.36, p = 0.002).
Neutrophil-Derived Myeloperoxidase Facilitates Both the Induction and Elicitation Phases of Contact Hypersensitivity
Authors: Strzepa Anna , Gurski Cody J. , Dittel Landon J. , Szczepanik Marian , Pritchard Kirkwood A. , Dittel Bonnie N. 
Published: January 2021

BackgroundAllergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common skin disorder affecting an estimated 15-20% of the general population. The mouse model of ACD is contact hypersensitivity (CHS), which consists of two phases: induction and elicitation. Although neutrophils are required for both CHS disease phases their mechanisms of action are poorly understood. Neutrophils release myeloperoxidase (MPO) that through oxidation of biomolecules leads to cellular damage.ObjectivesThis study investigated mechanisms whereby MPO contributes to CHS pathogenesis.MethodsCHS was induced in mice using oxazolone (OX) as the initiating hapten applied to the skin. After 7 days, CHS was elicited by application of OX to the ear and disease severity was measured by ear thickness and vascular permeability in the ear. The role of MPO in the two phases of CHS was determined utilizing MPO-deficient mice and a specific MPO inhibitor.ResultsDuring the CHS induction phase MPO-deficiency lead to a reduction in IL-1β production in the skin and a subsequent reduction in migratory dendritic cells (DC) and effector T cells in the draining lymph node. During the elicitation phase, inhibition of MPO significantly reduced both ear swelling and vascular permeability.ConclusionMPO plays dual roles in CHS pathogenesis. In the initiation phase MPO promotes IL-1β production in the skin and activation of migratory DC that promote effector T cell priming. In the elicitation phase MPO drives vascular permeability contributing to inflammation. These results indicate that MPO it could be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of ACD in humans.
Tumor Microenvironment Status Predicts the Efficacy of Postoperative Chemotherapy or Radiochemotherapy in Resected Gastric Cancer
Authors: Duan Ran , Li Xiaoqin , Zeng Dongqiang , Chen Xiaofeng , Shen Bo , Zhu Dongqin , Zhu Liuqing , Yu Yangyang , Wang Deqiang 
Published: January 2021

PurposeChemotherapy (CT) and radiochemotherapy (RCT) are currently the standard postoperative treatments for resected gastric cancer (GC). However, owing to a lack of predictive biomarkers, their efficacy is currently suboptimal. As tumor microenvironment (TME) has the potential to determine treatment response, we investigated the association of TME status with the efficacy of fluoropyrimidine (FU)-based postoperative CT/RCT in resected GC.MethodsPatients with transcriptome data were screened and selected in three independent cohorts. Favorable (fTME) and poor TME (pTME) were defined by a transcriptome-based TME qualification method. Immune infiltration and hypoxia were assessed.ResultsA total of 535 patients were eligible. fTME, indicating the presence of immune activation, was characterized by NK cell rather than CD8+ T cell infiltration. However, postoperative CT/RCT improved overall survival and disease-free survival time more evidently in patients with pTME GC than those with fTME GC. Stratified by stage in fTME GC, stage III patients benefited from postoperative CT/RCT while stage Ib/II patients did not. In comparison, patients with pTME GC benefited from postoperative CT/RCT, regardless of stage. Furthermore, fTME was more hypoxic than pTME, accompanied by a stronger expression of thymidylate synthase (TS)—the target of FU. Stage Ib/II fTME GC was the most hypoxic and had the strongest TS expression across all the subgroups stratified by TME status and stage.ConclusionsWe found that fTME, with the enrichment of NK cells, may predict the lack of postoperative CT/RCT efficacy in stage Ib/II GC, which may be associated with hypoxia and TS expression. Further validations and mechanism researches are needed.