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Argumentation et prise de position en ligne : analyse des commentaires Facebook autour de la polémique « hijab de running »
Authors: Chikh Salah Yamina , Benaldi Hassiba 
Published: February 2024

Ce présent article s’intéresse à une polémique qui a éclaté en 2019 sur le réseau socionumérique Facebook autour du « hijab de running », un hijab de sport que l’entreprise française Decathlon souhaitait commercialiser en France. Dans ce cadre, nous portons une attention particulière aux discours produits par les partisans de la vente de ce hijab tels qu’ils ont circulé sur Facebook dans l’espace des commentaires. Inscrivant notre recherche au croisement de plusieurs disciplines, l’analyse du discours, l’analyse du discours numérique et la lexico-sémantique, nous comptons rendre compte des enjeux de ces discours. Pour ce faire, nous avons étudié les stratégies argumentatives mises en œuvre dans le débat en ligne. L’analyse a révélé la mobilisation de principalement deux stratégies dans le but de construire d’une part un plaidoyer pour légitimer la vente sur le sol français et d’autre part pour dénoncer l’attitude des opposants.
Outbreak of Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a Tertiary Health Center from Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Yahaya , Muhammad Abubakar Sadiq , Zainu Sabitu Muhammad , Jimoh Ahmed Kolawole , Olowo-Okere Ahmed , Ogunyinka Ibrahim Abayomi , Abubakar Jibril , Dada Khadijah Muhammad , Egbe Oloche Emmanuel , Galalain Salma Muhammad 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background:
In spite of its global notoriety and WHO alarm, Acinetobacter baumannii is still an understudied critical-priority pathobiont in Nigeria. We characterized its antimicrobial susceptibility profile and resistance genes during an outbreak.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study involved collection of patients’ urine samples and swabs from unit staff’s hands and ward environments for the identification of A. baumannii strains using standard morphologic and biochemical methods. The disk diffusion method was used to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the isolates with the production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) confirmed by the combined disk test screening method. Characterization of the resistance genes of the ESBL producers was carried out using polymerase chain reaction polymerase chain reaction technique.

Results:
A total of eight (six clinical and two nonclinical) A. baumannii isolates were identified. The overall isolate susceptibility and resistance rates to all the antimicrobial agents was 56.3% (27/48) and 35.4% (17/48), respectively. Similarly, all (8/8; 100.00%) isolates were susceptible to meropenem and 75.0% (6/8) to ampicillin-sulbactam while 62.5% (5/8) were resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and 50.0% (4/8) to each of ciprofloxacin and ceftazidime. In addition, 37.5% (3/8) of the isolates were multidrug resistant (MDR) with nonclinical isolates exhibiting more antimicrobial resistance than their clinical counterparts (9/12%–75.0% vs. 8/36%–22.2%). Phenotypic detection and molecular characterization revealed three ESBL-producing isolates that each harbored bla
SHV and bla
TEM genes with bla
CTX-M gene being absent.

Conclusion:
MDR strains of A. baumannii harboring bla
SHV and bla
TEM genes were recovered from clinical and environmental sources during the outbreak, which was contained with preventive measures recommended.
Clinicoradiological Features and Long-term Cognitive and Functional Outcome in Patients with Deep Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Authors: Patwardhan Ameya , Gupta Manisha , Philip Mariamma , Rangarajan Anush , Joshi Tarachand , Alladi Suvarna , Kulkarni Girish B , Ramakrishnan Subasree 
Published: February 2024

Background:
Deep cerebral venous thrombosis (DCVT) can have long-term functional and cognitive sequelae. Although literature exists on cognitive impairment after arterial stroke, cognitive sequelae after cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) are much less studied.

Methods:
Clinical records of 29 patients diagnosed with DCVT were reviewed. The Modified Telephonic Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-M) was adapted and validated in the regional language (Kannada) and applied to 18 patients with DCVT, at a mean follow-up duration of 5.32 years. Screening for depression was done via telephonic Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)-Kannada version, and functional status was screened by applying the modified Rankin Scale (mRS).

Results:
DCVT had a mortality rate of 10.34% due to acute complications. mRS scores of 0–1 were achieved at follow-up in all patients who survived. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis revealed a cutoff of ≤44.5 (maximum score of 49) for the diagnosis of cognitive impairment via TICS-M (Kannada version) in DCVT patients. Evidence of cognitive dysfunction was seen in eight patients (42.10%), and three patients (16.66%) had evidence of depression.

Conclusions:
Survivors of acute DCVT can potentially have long-term cognitive sequelae. Screening for cognitive dysfunction, depression, and functional status can be effectively done using telephonically applied scales that are adapted to the local language. Neuropsychological evaluation and early cognitive rehabilitation can be initiated for patients in whom deficits are identified on cognitive screening.
Assessment of students’ pharmacist competency in dispensing cough medicines for self-medication: a simulated patient study
Authors: Ponnusankar Sivasankaran , Komarapalayam Sakthivel Naghul Adhithya , De Alex Rebinno , Mugilraj Sekar , Balasubramaniam Viswanathan 
Published: February 2024

Background
Cough is a symptom for which patients present to community pharmacists for relief. As future pharmacists, pharmacy students must be evaluated for their competence in providing self-medication services.

Aims
To measure the Indian pharmacy students’ capability (competency) in delivering self-medication consultation service (SMCS) to simulated cough patients and to identify the factors associated with the provision of appropriate advice.

Settings and design
A prospective, interventional, cross-sectional study using a simulated patient method describing the product and symptom-based request of chronic cough was used on students from a pharmacy school in India. The type and quantity of information gathered and advice delivered by student pharmacists were recorded.

Materials and methods
The data collected before and after pharmacy students received SMCS training were summarized.

Statistical analysis used
A descriptive-statistics was performed to identify the factors associated with the provision of advice.

Result
Participated students gathered information from simulated patients before providing advice to them. Direct medical referral which is considered optimized advice was provided by 46.7% and 91.1% of the 90 participants, before and after receiving self-medication consultation training (SMCT), respectively. Participants who gathered information on the duration and the nature of cough, past medical conditions, and medication use were positively associated with the delivery of optimum recommendations.

Conclusion
After receiving SMCT, pharmacy students’ competency to provide SMCS improved. Future studies are required to determine the elements that influence pharmacy students’ competence in providing SMCS.
Micronutrient supplementation as an interventional therapy for growth faltering in children with environmental enteric dysfunction
Authors: El Wakeel Maged A. , El-Kassas Ghada M. , Ali Walaa H. , Hasanin Hasanin M. , Abu Shady Mones M. , Ahmed Gihan F. , Hussein Mona A.A. , El-Zayat Salwa R. , Sibaii Hiba 
Published: February 2024

Background
Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) is a subclinical disorder which affects the small bowel of children, mainly living in developing countries. Zinc acts a major function in intestinal cells proliferation and crypt-villus structure preservation. Omega-3 fatty acids modulate some enzymes implicated in intestinal inflammation.

Objective
This research was performed to assess the effect of receiving both zinc and omega-3 supplements on anthropometric parameters and serum markers levels of EED [high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (AGP), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), zonulin, and antibody of endotoxin core (EndoCAb)]. In those stunted kids with EED, this evaluation may lead to enhancing the nutritional composition of complementary food introduced to stunted and malnourished children having EED.

Materials and methods
This interventional study included 105 stunted and/or underweight children who were diagnosed as EED patients. They were subdivided into two groups; group I: 55 children receiving zinc sulphate and group II: 50 children receiving omega-3. Quantification of serum markers of EED (hsCRP, AGP, TNF-α, zonulin, antibody of endotoxin core) in addition to serum vitamin D, along with assessment of anthropometric parameters were performed to those children 6 months after zinc and omega-3 supplementation

Results and conclusion
In all subjects postintervention group, anthropometric parameters [height for age z-score (HAZ) score, weight for age z-score (WAZ) score and arm circumference] increased significantly 6 months after supplementation, however serum markers of EED (AGP, hsCRP, TNF-α and zonulin) decreased significantly 6 months after supplementation. Vitamin D level correlated positively with weight for age z-score and height for age z-scores.

Conclusion
Oral zinc sulphate and omega-3 may be added to EED management protocol to improve anthropometric parameters and decrease serum markers of EED.
Prognostic value of mitral annular calcification in coronary atherosclerotic disease assessed by coronary computed tomographic angiography
Authors: Moradi Maryam , Jahromi Amirabbas Shafiei 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background:
There is a lack of evidence on the link between mitral annular calcification (MAC) and coronary atherosclerotic diseases. The present investigation was undertaken to detect the clinical and prognostic value of MAC in coronary atherosclerotic diseases in patients who underwent coronary computed tomographic (CT) angiography.

Materials and Methods:
Two hundred and five individuals with MAC and without it (n = 85 and 120, respectively) were included in the present cross-sectional study. Coronary artery disease-reporting and data system (CAD-RADS) at coronary CT angiography was used to define the severity of coronary atherosclerotic diseases. Patients were classified into no or non-significant CAD (CAD-RADS 0–2) and significant CAD (CAD-RADS 3–5) according to the severity of coronary atherosclerotic diseases. The association of MAC with two mentioned groups (no or non-significant CAD and significant CAD) was assessed using the Chi-squared test and logistic regression in crude and adjusted models.

Results:
Patients with MAC were significantly older (69.34 ± 8.20 vs. 60.64 ± 11.42, P < 0.001), had lower glomerular infiltration rate (69.67 ± 20.92 vs. 78.00 ± 20.23, P = 0.005), and higher coronary artery calcification score (352.87 ± 495.85 vs. 200.55 ± 426.13, P = 0.05) in comparison to those without MAC. However, the significant difference between the two groups regarding coronary artery calcification score disappeared after adjustment for confounders (P = 0.14). In addition, a statistically significant positive link between MAC and significant CAD was observed (odds ratio [OR] [95% confidence interval (CI)]: 1.96 [1.04–3.71], P = 0.04). Nevertheless, the association became statistically insignificant after adjustment for confounders (OR [95% CI]: 1.60 [0.78–3.28], P = 0.2).

Conclusion:
The findings of the study revealed that MAC has no independent prognostic value in coronary atherosclerotic diseases evaluated by coronary CT angiography.
The increasing number of surgically excised chalazion during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Coblentz Jacqueline , Arruda Mateus , Nogueira Heitor , Fajardo Angela , Ozdemir Kubra , Burnier Miguel 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Purpose:
Our goal is to determine the number of excised chalazion over the last 16 years to see if there is an increase in the last 36 months, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:
In this retrospective study, 1772 surgically excised cases of chalazion were reviewed. The date range was between 2007 and 2021, and cases were grouped in intervals of 36 months. Information regarding age, sex, and location of the chalazion was also obtained.

Results:
Of all cases, 54% of the patients (n = 952) were male and 46% (n = 820) were female. The mean age was 46.26 years, ranging from 44.65 to 47.28 in the different groups. There was a relative increase in the number of excised chalazion over the last 36 months. From 2019 to 2021, 506 cases were diagnosed. There were fewer cases in the other groups, as follows: 2016–2018-455 cases; 2013–2015-283 cases; 2010–2012-302 cases; and 2007–2009-226 cases. Regarding location of the excised lesion, 1098 (62%) were in the upper eyelid and 674 (38%) were in the lower eyelid.

Conclusion:
In the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer patients sought medical care for nonurgent conditions, such as chalazion. However, our data showed that despite that decrease, there was an increased number in chalazion excisions. Among several possible explanations, we suggest that the use of oral protection, such as masks, could have an impact in the increased incidence of chalazion, particularly the ones that end up being surgically removed.
Incidence of malignant eyelid tumors: A 6-year period review (2015–2021)
Authors: Oliveira Daniele , Ribeiro Adriana , Diniz Sílvia , Cabral-Marques Helena , Sousa-Martins Diogo 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common malignant tumor, accounts for 85%–95% of cases of eyelid malignant tumors. Demographic factors such as age, gender, tumor location, and subtype play a crucial role in epidemiological knowledge. We investigated eyelid BCC diagnosis and treatment at the Department of Ophthalmology in Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal (CHS).

Methods:
A retrospective study was conducted on patient cases with suspected eyelid epithelial tumors who underwent excisional biopsy surgery. The study included data from the CHS database between 2015 and 2021. Data collection and subsequent analysis were based on histopathological results.

Results:
In our study, were analyzed a total of 47 tumor cases, with 68.1% located on the lower eyelids and 31.9% on the upper eyelids. Among these cases, 25 (53.2%) were classified as benign, while 22 (46.8%) were identified as malignant eyelid tumors. BCCs accounted for 90.9% of all malignant cases, with an average age of 71.7 ± 16.6 years. The nodular subtype was the most prevalent, followed by infiltrative and superficial subtypes. Superficial BCC patients were older than infiltrative BCC patients (median age = 69.5 years vs. 61.5 years). BCC primarily affected the lower eyelids compared to the upper eyelid, and there was a slight female predominance (n = 11). All diagnosed BCCs correlated with sun-exposed regions.

Conclusions:
Timely intervention is crucial for reducing morbidity. These findings emphasize the need for improved registration and notification systems to enhance the prevention and treatment of eyelid BCCs. Furthermore, despite advancements in ultraviolet-blocking technologies, further development of sunscreen specifically formulated for ocular use remains necessary to reduce the incidence of eyelid tumors.
Evaluation of oxidative stress levels as biomarkers in vitiligo patients
Authors: İnce Zeynep , Kutlu Büşra , Bozali Kübra , Yılmaz Nazan , Cengiz Fatma P , Güler Eray M 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Objective:
Vitiligo is a skin disease that causes the loss of melanocyte cells, which produce pigment in the skin. There is evidence that oxidative stress plays an important role in vitiligo disease of unknown pathogenesis. Evidence suggests that there is increased oxidative stress in melanocytes in patients with vitiligo. The aim of this study is to investigate oxidative stress markers in patients with vitiligo.

Materials and Methods:
Blood samples were taken from 23 vitiligo patients and 23 healthy control groups without any disease in Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Outpatient Clinic. Total antioxidant levels (TAS) and total oxidant levels (TOS) were measured photometrically method with blood samples. The oxidative stress index (OSI) was calculated as the TOS to TAS level ratio.

Results:
When the results of the vitiligo patient group were compared with the control group, TOS and OSI were found to be significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05). No statistically significant result was found in TAS.

Conclusions:
Our results show that oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of vitiligo.
Design and Comparison of 24-bit Three Operand Adders using Parallel Prefix method for Efficient Computations
Authors: Usha S , Kanthimathi M 
Published: February 2024

Binary Three-operand adder serves as a foundation block used within security and Pseudo Random-Bit Generator (PRBG) systems. Binary Three-operand adder was designed using Carry Save Adder but this consumes more delay. Therefore, a Parallel Prefix Adder (PPA) method can be utilized for faster operation. The canonical types of PPA result in a lesser path delay of approximately O (log2 n). These adders can be designed for 8, 16, 24 or n bits. But this work is focused on developing a 24-bit three-operand adder that takes three 24-bit binary numbers as input and generates a 24-bit sum output and a carry using five different PPA methods The proposed summing circuits are operationalized with Hardware-Description-Language (HDL) using Verilog, and then subjected to synthesis using Field -Programmable Gate- Array (FPGA) Vertex 5. On comparing the proposed adders, it shows that the delay and the size occupied are significantly less in the Sklansky PPA. These faster three-operand adders can be utilized for three-operand multiplication in image processing applications and Internet of Things (IoT) security systems.
Utilization of malaria preventive strategies among pregnant women at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Oni Olaolu O. , Bello Oluwasomidoyin O. 
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: Malaria in pregnancy is associated with a high rate of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Utilization of preventive strategies during pregnancy is an integral part of controlling the burden of malaria in pregnancy. This study evaluated the malaria preventive strategies utilized and the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria among pregnant women at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital (AMTH), Ibadan, Nigeria.
METHODS: A facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study among 223 pregnant women in Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Information on socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics, malaria symptoms, and the preventive strategies utilized were obtained using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and bivariate analysis using chi-square test and multivariate analysis at 95% confidence interval and p< 0.05 was used to determine the predictors of asymptomatic malaria infection in relation to socio-demographic characteristics and malaria preventive strategies utilized.
RESULTS: The mean age was 30±5 years. More than half (53.4%) of them used insecticide-treated nets consistently, 49.3% sprayed the room regularly with insecticides, while the majority (88.3%) reported they maintained a clean environment. However, 11.7% tested positive for the malaria parasite. Consistency in the use of insecticide-treated net (ITN) and participants age were factors associated with malaria occurrence (p=0.01). The use of ITN and being >30 years of age are protective factors against having malaria infection among pregnant women (AOR= 0.34; 95%, CI=0.14-0.84) and (AOR=0.31; 95% CI=0.13-0.76) respectively.
CONCLUSION: Irrespective of all other malaria preventive strategies adopted by pregnant women, consistent use of ITN was independently a protective factor against developing malaria in pregnancy.
Implementacion de un programa de enriquecimiento ambiental en la unidad de modelos animales del IIBo-UNAM
Authors: Rebollar Jorge García , Marcial Mónica Martínez , Herrera Georgina Díaz 
Published: February 2024

Los factores ambientales (espacio, temperatura, luz, ruido, humedad, enriquecimiento, alimentación, etc.) influyen directamente en la idoneidad y en el bienestar de los animales, ya sean animales de compañía, de granja o para uso en investigación. Esta influencia se ve reflejada en parámetros fisiológicos como son: su comportamiento, tasa de crecimiento o ganancia de peso, su fertilidad, respuesta inmunitaria, etc. Para la evaluación del medio ambiente de los animales se utilizan los índices de rendimiento animal como son la salud, la reproducción, el crecimiento, la conducta su actividad social y de exploración y su conducta. En el caso de los animales para uso en la investigación, el enriquecimiento ambiental tiene un efecto muy importante que influye directamente en el bienestar animal y en la validez y reproducibilidad de los datos de investigación. Este enriquecimiento incluye: juguetes, utensilios, túneles, material para nido y otros objetos en diferentes materiales como el cartón, papel o plástico que brinden oportunidades para la expresión natural de la conducta de los animales y que a la vez satisfaga sus requerimientos fisiológicos y sociales. El programa de enriquecimiento ambiental utilizado en la Unidad de Modelos Biológicos del Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, UNAM, dio como resultado una mejora cualitativa en los parámetros conductuales mencionados.
Biometrics and Beyond: Innovating Against Buddy Punching Losses
Authors: Manikam Karthikeyan 
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This paper examines Buddy Punching, a type of Time Theft where employees clock in or out for each other. It emphasizes the financial and ethical consequences this has in organizational environments.
Methodology: The study uses both quantitative analysis and technology review. It measures the financial effects of Buddy Punching, focusing on average employer losses of $1,560 per employee each year. The paper also evaluates potential solutions like facial recognition and AWS Rekognition.
Findings: Our analysis shows that Buddy Punching lowers morale, raises payroll costs, and encourages dishonesty. The study suggests that technological solutions like facial recognition and AWS Rekognition effectively combat this unethical behavior. However, their use also brings up ethical issues that need to be addressed.
Unique Contribution to Theory, policy and practice: This paper expands existing research by measuring the financial effects of Buddy Punching and critically evaluating the effectiveness and ethics of technological solutions. It adds to the discussion on workplace ethics and technology management. The paper also offers a thorough strategy for reducing Buddy Punching and promoting honesty and responsibility at work.
Um novo semestre acadêmico e as expectativas após os recentes recuos nas Política Públicas Educacionais
Authors: Torriglia Patricia Laura , Faggion Bergmann Juliana Cristina , Triches Jocemara , Carvalho de Carvalho Diana 
Published: February 2024

Editorial do Volume 41, número 2, 2023 da revista Perspectiva
Seção Artigos de Demanda Contínua