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Quasi-inner automorphisms of Drinfeld modular groups
Authors: Mason A. W. , Schweizer Andreas 
Published: January 2024

Let

A

be the set of elements in an algebraic function field

K

over

\mathbb{F}_{q}

which are integral outside a fixed place

\infty

. Let

G=\mathrm{GL}_{2}(A)

be a
Drinfeld modular group
. The normalizer of

G

in

\mathrm{GL}_{2}(K)

, where

K

is the quotient field of

A

, gives rise to automorphisms of

G

, which we refer to as
quasi-inner
. Modulo the inner automorphisms of

G

, they form a group

\mathrm{Quinn}(G)

which is isomorphic to

\mathrm{Cl}(A)_{2}

, the

2

-torsion in the ideal class group

\mathrm{Cl}(A)

. The group

\mathrm{Quinn}(G)

acts on all kinds of objects associated with

G

. For example, it acts freely on the cusps and elliptic points of

G

. If

\mathcal{T}

is the associated Bruhat–Tits tree, the elements of

\mathrm{Quinn}(G)

induce non-trivial automorphisms of the quotient graph

G \backslash \mathcal{T}

, generalizing an earlier result of Serre. It is known that the ends of

G \backslash \mathcal{T}

are in one-to-one correspondence with the cusps of

G

. Consequently,

\mathrm{Quinn}(G)

acts freely on the ends. In addition,

\mathrm{Quinn}(G)

acts transitively on those ends which are in one-to-one correspondence with the vertices of

G \backslash \mathcal{T}

whose stabilizers are isomorphic to

\mathrm{GL}_{2}(\mathbb{F}_{q})

.
Effectiveness of a School Intervention Based on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Soil-Transmitted Helminths
Authors: Viriato de Freitas Viviany , Goulart Madeira Newton 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT.
More than 1.5 billion people are infected by soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) worldwide, comprising one of the world’s most serious public health problems. School-age children are the most affected as a result of precarious hygienic habits, especially in economically poor areas that lack appropriate sanitation. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate a didactic method via a health education approach as a complement to the school curriculum of the sixth-grade students of public schools, distributed among six cities in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. For this, a didactic booklet was elaborated with educational explanatory activities about worms, their life cycle, and how to avoid infections. The intervention was measured by the change caused by knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), in students before and after using the notebook, through a questionnaire with high validity and internal consistency. Schools were assigned randomly into intervention and control groups, receiving both the didactic material and the questionnaires, versus the questionnaires only, respectively. The results were submitted to an analysis of covariance that revealed a significant difference pre- and postintervention for knowledge (P < 0.001), with greater means (0.54) compared with the control group (0.44); attitude (P < 0.005), with respective means of 0.56 versus 0.48; and practice (P < 0.001), with means of 0.75 versus 0.57. These findings set the didactic material as a potential tool to complement the school curriculum through KAP without disrupting the teaching system, in addition to assisting teachers in health education at schools aiming to prevent children’s infections by STHs.
Case Report: A Series of Three Meningoencephalitis Cases Caused by Acanthamoeba spp. from Eastern India
Authors: Haldar Soumendra Nath , Banerjee Kokila , Modak Dolanchampa , Mondal Agnibho , Sharma Chayan , Vasireddy Teja , Karad Rucha Kalyan , Patel Hardik Bharatbhai , Majumdar Debajyoti , Bhattacharjee Boudhayan , Khurana Sumeeta , Ghosh Tapashi , Guha Subhasish Kamal , Saha Bibhuti 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT.
Acanthamoeba spp. are rare etiological agents of meningoencephalitis with high mortality. We present three cases of Acanthamoeba meningoencephalitis in immunocompetent individuals from Eastern India. The first patient presented with fever and headache; the second with headache, visual disturbance, and squint; and the third presented in a drowsy state. The cases presented on March 3, 18, and 21, 2023 respectively. The first two patients had concomitant tubercular meningitis for which they received antitubercular therapy and steroid. Their cerebrospinal fluid showed slight lymphocytic pleocytosis and increased protein. The diagnosis was done by microscopy, culture, and polymerase chain reaction. They received a combination therapy comprising rifampicin, fluconazole, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. The first patient additionally received miltefosine. She responded well to therapy and survived, but the other two patients died despite intensive care. Detection of three cases within a period of 1 month from Eastern India is unusual. It is imperative to sensitize healthcare providers about Acanthamoeba meningoencephalitis to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Maternal Decision-Making Power and Care-Seeking Behaviors for Acutely Ill Children: A Multilevel Analysis of 33 Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors: Chi Hyejun , Eom Yun-Jung , Jung Sohee , Kim Jinseo , Jeong Joshua , Kim Rockli 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT.
Timely and appropriate healthcare seeking is crucial to reduce child mortality. However, rates of care seeking for acute childhood diseases remain low in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study investigated the association between maternal decision-making power and care-seeking behaviors for children with diarrhea and acute respiratory infection (ARI) in SSA. Demographic and Health Surveys from 33 SSA countries were used in a sample of mother–child pairs (mothers aged 15–49 years; children aged 0–59 months) with a recent child episode of diarrhea (N = 41,729) and ARI (N = 71,966). Maternal decision-making power was defined as making decisions on all four familial topics alone or jointly with the husband/partner. Care-seeking behaviors were measured as seeking care from health providers, other types of providers, and any providers (including both). Multivariable three-level logistic regressions were conducted. Approximately 60% of the sample sought care from any provider (46–48% from health providers versus 13–14% from others). Approximately 28% of mothers had high decision-making power. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, high maternal decision-making power was associated with higher likelihood of seeking care from a health provider for both diarrhea (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.01–1.12) and ARI (aOR = 1.07, 95% CI = 1.03–1.11) and lower likelihood of seeking care from others (aOR = 0.89, 95% CI = 0.82–0.97 for diarrhea; aOR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.82–0.94 for ARI). Maternal decision-making power was positively associated with their care-seeking behaviors from health providers for acutely ill children in SSA. Women’s empowerment interventions that particularly increase women’s agency in decision-making may holistically improve health and well-being of the next generation.
Giant lipoma of the vulva in a primary care setting: a case report
Authors: Yambah John Kanyiri , Avoke Fenella , Bondzie Mercy , Smith Esperanza 
Published: January 2024

Les lipomes géants de la vulve sont rares. Nous présentons une femme préménopausée para-4 de 49 ans qui se présente avec une masse indolore à croissance progressive qui s'est révélée comme un lipome vulvaire après histopathologie. Une discussion détaillée est présentée et met en évidence la nécessité de l'histopathologie même dans les cas où l'imagerie pré-chirurgicale est une limitation.
Giant Lipoma of the vulvar are rare. We present a 49-year-old para-4, premenopausal woman who presented with a painless progressively growing groin mass which was revealed as a vulvar lipoma after histopathology. A detailed discussion is presented and highlights the need to for histopathology even in cases where pre-surgical imaging is a limitation.
Syndrome de Guillain-Barré (SGB), Polyradiculonévrite démyélinisante inflammatoire aigue, Polynévrite idiopathique aigue : une observation clinique vécue au centre hospitalier de Rodez
Authors: Wa Balekelayi Jacques Balekelayi , Caurier Bernard , Geraud Justine , Picard Mariane , Chometon Thibault 
Published: January 2024

Guillain-Barré syndrome is the leading cause of acute acquired neuropathy. Diagnosis is based on the patient's history and a good clinical examination. Complementary examinations are sometimes initially normal. In the present case, we present a 3-year-old child with no particular problems and in whom Guillain-Barré syndrome was suspected on the basis of history and clinical examination. This diagnosis was confirmed by analysis of the lumbar puncture and electromyography. After treatment with immunoglobulin infusions, the overall progress of the patient was normal, with a partial recovery, even though he continued to attend hospital appointments to monitor any recurrence.
Le syndrome de Guillain-Barré est la première cause de neuropathie aigue acquise. Son diagnostic est basé sur l’anamnèse et un bon examen clinique. Les examens complémentaires sont parfois normaux initialement. Nous rapportons un cas de syndrome de Guillain-Barré. Il s’agit d’un enfant de 3 ans, sans antécédent morbide qui avait été admis pour un rhume articulaire chez qui l’examen physique avait montré des faiblesses des membres inférieurs et abolition des réflexes ostéotendineux et une dissociation albumino cytologique dans le LCR. Sous l’immunothérapie, l'évolution a été favorable avec une récupération partielle mais continue à suivre ses rendez-vous à l’hôpital pour surveillance d’une éventuelle récidive.
Dépistage de la stéatose hépatique par le Fibroscan/CAP chez les sujets noirs africains porteurs d’une Hépatite Virale B chronique en Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Hatrydt Guillaume Dimitri Kouamé , Gogan Patricia , Yao-Bathaix Fulgence Mammert , Mahassadi Alassan Kouamé , Koffi Alain Attia 
Published: January 2024

Context and objectives : As the global epidemic of obesity and metabolic syndrome progresses, the coexistence of fatty liver disease in patients with chronic viral hepatitis B (VHB) becomes significant. The objective of this work was to determine the frequency of hepatic steatosis assessed by Fibroscan/CAP (Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in patients with chronic VHB in Côte d'Ivoire.
Methods: The study included 83 patients with chronic VHB. These were black patients who had performed a Fibroscan/CAP during the recruitment period and were willing to participate in the study. Patients with significant alcohol consumption, a secondary cause of hepatic steatosis, another liver disease regardless of the etiology associated with VHB were not included.
Results: The frequency of hepatic steatosis in chronic HBV carriers assessed by CAP in our study population was 48.19 %, including 24.10 % of severe steatosis. Obesity was statistically correlated with the presence of steatosis in our patients. Patients who had steatosis on ultrasound were 5 times more likely to have steatosis on CAP. Significant fibrosis was insignificantly associated with steatosis.
Conclusion. The frequency of fatty liver disease detected by fibroscan/CAP is high in patients with chronic VHB.
Contexte et objectifs : Avec la progression de l’épidémie mondiale d’obésité et du syndrome métabolique, la coexistence d’une stéatose hépatique chez les patients porteurs d’une hépatite virale B chronique devient non négligeable. L’objectif de ce travail était de déterminer la fréquence de la stéatose hépatique chez les patients porteurs d’une hépatite virale B (HVB) chronique.
Méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une série des cas de HVB de race noire, ayant réalisé un Fibroscan/CAP pendant la période du recrutement et consentants à participer à l’étude. Les patients ayant une consommation d’alcool significative, une cause secondaire de stéatose hépatique, une autre hépatopathie quelle que soit l’étiologie associée à l’hépatite B n’ont pas été inclus.
Résultats. Quatre-vingt-trois patients porteurs d’une HVB ont été inclus. La fréquence de la stéatose hépatique chez les porteurs du VHB chronique était de 48,19 % dont 24,10 % de stéatose sévère. L’obésité était statistiquement corrélée à la présence d’une stéatose chez nos patients. Les patients qui avaient une stéatose à l’échographie étaient 5 fois plus à risque d’avoir une stéatose au CAP. La fibrose significative était associée de façon non significative à la stéatose.
Conclusion : Près de la moitié des patients porteurs d’une hépatite virale B chronique présente une stéatose hépatique.
Serial Biography in Journalism: The Case of Juan Belmonte, matador de toros, by Manuel Chaves Nogales
Authors: Pérez Álvarez Álvaro 
Published: January 2024

The Spanish journalist Manuel Chaves Nogales (Seville, 1897 - London, 1944) published the biography of bullfight- er Juan Belmonte (Seville, 1892 - Utrera, 1962) in 1935 in the graphic magazine Es- tampa. This biography, considered one of the best-written ones in Castilian, was re- leased in weekly chapters. Belmonte was already at that time one of the most famous bullfighters in Spain, but across his person- al story, Chaves Nogales turned Belmonte into a legend. Through the content and formal text analysis, this research identifies the connexions between the external form of a biography, published episodically, and the scenes chosen by the journalist that helped to enlarge the legend of a character. Chaves Nogales wrote the work in the first- person, so the text reads like an autobiog-raphy. This paper studies the use of first person narrative and shows the new pattern introduced in Journalism by Chaves Nogales. He contributes to the creation of the Belmonte myth through the storytell-ing.
Spanish title: La biografía seriada en el periodismo: El caso de Juan Belmonte, matador de toros, por Manuel Chaves Nogales
El periodista español Manuel Chaves Nogales (Sevilla, 1897 - Londres, 1944) publicó en 1935 la biografía del torero Juan Belmonte (Sevilla, 1892 - Utrera, 1962) en la revista gráfica Estampa. Esta biografía, considerada una de las mejores en caste- llano, apareció por entregas semanales. Belmonte era ya entonces uno de los toreros más famosos de España, pero Chaves Nogales lo convirtió en una leyenda a través la historia de su vida. Esta investigación identifica las conexiones entre el género biográfico y el periodismo mediante un análisis formal y de contenido de los distintos capítulos de la biografía y de las escenas narrativas. Chaves Nogales escribió el texto en primera persona, por lo que se lee como una autobiografía y este trabajo estudia el uso que hace Chaves Nogales de esa persona gramatical y muestra algunos de los rasgos periodísticos introducidos por Chaves Nogales. A través del storytelling, Chaves Nogales contribuyó a crear el mito de Belmonte.
Mujer, política y profecía: la autoridad espiritual de María de Toledo (1437-1507)
Authors: González-Díaz Marí­a 
Published: January 2024

María de Toledo fue una de las primeras representantes del modelo de santidad que cobró una gran importancia en la Castilla de finales de la Edad Media. En este trabajo se muestran los cinco ele- mentos que le otorgaron autoridad espiritual en su época: los paralelismos con la genealogía mística europea a la que perte- neció; la caridad con el prójimo; el empare- damiento; la relación con la corte de los Reyes Católicos, la Inquisición y otras auto- ridades eclesiásticas gracias a sus dones proféticos; y la escritura. A partir de su estudio, se pretende contribuir al conoci- miento y a la difusión de las visionarias peninsulares anteriores a Teresa de Jesús, sobre las cuales aún queda mucho por decir.

English title: Woman, Politics and Prophecy: the Spiritual Authority of María de Toledo (1437-1507)
Maria de Toledo was one of the first representatives of the model of sanctity that gained great importance in Castile at the end of the Middle Ages. This article shows the five elements that gave her spiritual authority in her time: the parallels with the European mystical genealogy to which she belonged; charity towards others; the isolated confinement between walls; the relationship with the court of the Catholic Monarchs, the Inquisition and other ecclesiastical authorities thanks to her prophetic gifts; and her writing. The aim of this study is to contribute to the knowledge and dissemination of the peninsular visionaries prior to Teresa of Jesus, about whom there is still much to be said.
El regeneracionista: ¿un tipo de intelectual en la España de la Restauración?
Authors: Viana Ruiz de Aguirre Natxo 
Published: January 2024

La historiografía española ha tendido a definir al regeneracionista como un intelectual surgido tras el Desastre del 98, hondamente preocupado por la deca- dencia de su país. Sin embargo, a pesar de los diversos intentos de catalogación, toda- vía predomina cierta imprecisión a la hora de definirlo y caracterizarlo. Ante ello, el primer propósito de este artículo es trazar un recorrido por las diferentes propuestas de conceptualización del intelectual regene- racionista, comenzando por la de Miguel de los Santos Oliver, el primero en hablar de una ‘literatura del desastre’, y siguiendo por las realizadas por la historiografía a partir de los años 1960. Tras ello, el principal objetivo es examinar conjuntamente las propuestas de catalogación de obras y auto- res regeneracionistas realizadas por la his- toriografía para tratar así de establecer en qué medida puede hablarse del regenera- cionista como un tipo específico de intelectual en la España de la crisis de la Restaura- ción.

English title: The Regenerationist: a Type of Intellectual in Restoration Spain?
Spanish historiography has tradi- tionally defined the regenerationist as an intellectual born after the 1898 Disaster, deeply concerned about the decline of its country. However, despite the attempts of cataloguing it, a certain imprecisions still prevail when it comes to define and charac- terise it. Therefore, the first aim of this arti- cle is to examine the different proposals of conceptualization of the regenerationist, starting with that made by Miguel de los Santos Oliver, who spoke about a ‘literature of disaster’, and following with those made by the historiography from the 1960’s on- wards. From that on, the main objective is to examine conjointly the proposals of cataloguing of the regenerationists’ authors and works in order to respond to the question of to what extent we can consider the exist- ence of the regenerationist as a specific type of intellectual in the Spain of the crisis of the Restoration.
Detection and characterization of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> from locally processed fermented foods in Ethiope West, Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Beshiru A. , Uwhuba K.E. 
Published: January 2024

Outbreaks linked with foodborne pathogens and associated diseases occur regularly and pose substantial health problems to consumer safety globally. Listeriosis is a leading foodborne disease initiated by the consumption of foods contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes ) This study evaluated the presence of . L. monocytogenes in various food samples. Locally fermented food samples (n = 80), which included Garri (n = 30), Kunu (n = 25), and Zobo (n = 25), were obtained from five open local markets in Ethiope West, Delta State, Nigeria. Food samples were screened for L. monocytogenes using standard cultural techniques, biochemical tests including the Analytic Profile Index (API) Listeria kit. The isolates were screened for antimicrobial resistance using the disc diffusion method, and breakpoints were interpreted based on the guidelines of the Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute. Gelatinase and lipase activities, including β-haemolysis, were determined using standard methods. L. monocytogenes was identified in 3 (3.8%) and 4 (5%) samples from Zobo and Kunu, respectively. The Garri samples were negative for L. monocytogenes, and only 7 of the 80 (8.8%) samples were positive for L. monocytogenes. One positive sample each was obtained in the Oghara and Ogharefe markets, two from the Ugbenu market, and three from the Mosogar market. No sample was positive L. monocytogenes. for in the Oghareki market. All the isolates were penicillin-resistant but susceptible to levofloxacin and tetracycline, whereas five were resistant to clindamycin. All isolates were resistant to at least two classes of antibiotics, and the multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index was ≥ 0.22. Gelatinase activity was observed in one isolate, β-haemolytic activity in four isolates, and lipase activity in five isolates. This study revealed the importance of proper hygiene practices in food production and continuous surveillance of antibiotic resistance and virulence determinants in food. There is a need to adhere to standard hygiene measures in food processing environments.
Challenges compounding foster care services in the Limpopo Department of Social Development, South Africa
Authors: Eric Mamukeyani  
Published: January 2024

Pre-Trial Diversion services by juvenile offenders from high density suburbs in Zimbabwe. Foster care as an alternative placement for children in need of care and protection comes with innumerable challenges in the Department of Social Development (DSD). This paper uses a scoping literature review method to discuss the challenges of foster care services in Limpopo DSD. Literature on foster care was perused, analysed and derived into two major themes which constituted the discussion of this paper; namely administration challenges such as backlog, ineffectiveness of newspaper advertisement, and CSG top-up; human resource challenges such as inadequate supervision/management and low morale and burnt-out of social workers. This paper suggests practical and possible ways in which the situation could be remedied, such as amending the newspaper advertisement regulation in the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and capacitating social work managers and supervisors to be effective in supporting social workers underground to improve their performance.Key wordsHow to cite this article using ASWNet styleMamukeyani E. (2023). Challenges compounding foster care services in the Limpopo Department of Social Development, South Africa. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(3), 68-74. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v8i3.3
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