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La critique de l'idée de nature dans la philosophie de B. Croce, un aperçu
Authors: Vignon Stéphane 
Published: December 2023

Faire de la nature une réalité subsistante, c’est pour Croce nier la puissance de la pensée, réduire l’art à la fonction d’imitation ; qu’elle soit relative à l’empirisme ou à la métaphysique, sa supposition leur ôte toute vérité. Or Croce entend montrer l’auto-contradiction de l’empirisme qui ne cesse de présupposer le concept et qui en même temps ignore son universalité et sa concrétude qu’il veut extraire du supposé donné, des faits par rapport auxquels il ne serait qu’une fiction. Contre l’abstraction empirique, Croce montre l’unité de la réalité ; il refuse l’hétérogénéité de la réalité et de la pensée. La position de la nature est une croyance dont on ne sait comment elle reconnaît ce dont elle dit être séparée. Mais la démarche métaphysique pose elle aussi la nature en en faisant une entité transcendante ou « un être hybride fait d’imagination et de pensée », ce qui ne fait pas échapper au cauchemar d’un autre de l’esprit. La critique de l’abstraction de la philosophie kantienne et celle de l’éclectisme de la philosophie hégélienne de la nature s’emploient à le montrer. L’histoire critique de la philosophie dissout le fantasme de la nature qui est une construction ou un mythe au regard de la réalité dont nous ne sommes pas séparés, de l’expérience de l’immanence absolue qui ramène la sensation à l’intuition, au fait esthétique qui est le premier acte de connaissance. Critiquer le sentiment de la nature revient alors à libérer l’art de toute sujétion. Ainsi la liberté de tout l’esprit s’avère l’enjeu du problème de l’autonomie de l’art.
Analysis of traveling waves for nonlinear degenerate viscosity of chemotaxis model under general perturbations
Authors: Ghani Mohammad 
Published: December 2023

<abstract><p>In this paper, we generalized the results of the following chemotaxis model with the nonlinear degenerate viscosity</p>

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<p>by introducing the following general initial perturbation</p>

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<p>where $ \kappa $ is the relative entropy function defined in Eq (2.24). We further employed the relative entropy method by choosing the specific shift function. According to the estimates with the cutoff version, and overcoming the complexity caused by the porous media diffusion, the nonlinear orbital stability of traveling waves was established under small amplitude and general perturbations.</p></abstract>
Political realism, modus vivendi and agonistic democracy
Authors: Muro Cabral Cicerón 
Published: December 2023

Political realism points out that politics is to create and sustain a legitimate order in a context of persistent disagreement, with the possible surge of conflicts, and where political power inevitably uses coercion. Political realists contend that modus vivendi is a contingent political arrangement at the level of the political constitution that allows diverse groups of people to coexist peacefully. Proposals of modus vivendi do not say enough about how to manage disagreements and conflicts. In this paper, I argue that proposals of agonistic democracy supply this lack. I contend that agonistic democracy proposals share the premises of political realism and contribute to the sustainment of a liberal modus vivendi.
Émilie Du Châtelet y la defensa de la educación de las mujeres
Authors: Zorrilla Sirlin Natalia 
Published: December 2023

Este artículo se propone examinar el posicionamiento de Émilie Du Châtelet (1706-1749) respecto del tema de la defensa de la educación de las mujeres. Nos concentraremos en dos de sus obras: su adaptación al francés de La fábula de las abejas de Bernard Mandeville y su Discurso sobre la felicidad. Estudiaremos cómo Du Châtelet dialoga con distintos referentes de este debate, como François Fénelon, el abad de Saint-Pierre y Anna Maria van Schurman. Nuestro fin es demostrar la radicalidad de la posición de Du Châtelet, en oposición a aquellas interpretaciones que tienden a desacreditar o a subestimar el compromiso de esta pensadora con la causa de la defensa de la educación de las mujeres.
Heroicidad epistémica y conciencia feminista. Una reflexión a partir de los casos de Christine de Pizan y sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Authors: Nájera Elena 
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo lleva a cabo una reflexión sobre el proceso de incorporación de la conciencia feminista en el imaginario occidental a partir de los casos de Christine de Pizan y sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, que permiten ejemplificar el concepto de heroicidad epistémica propuesto por José Medina. Para ello se expondrán las posiciones críticas de ambas autoras y se valorará el efecto que tuvieron en sus respectivos contextos, así como el rastro que dejaron en momentos posteriores. Este recorrido servirá para problematizar dicho concepto y apuntará la necesidad de enmarcarlo históricamente desde las expectativas del presente.
Principios de ética: en la ciudad sumergida
Authors: López de la Vieja de la Torre M.ª Teresa 
Published: December 2023

A partir del comentario hecho por José L. L. Aranguren sobre «puede» y «debe» en ética, aquí se plantea el significado de los principios de ética en la situación de retroceso democrático del siglo XXI. Ha sido analizada por la filosofía y la teoría política recientes. En los años sesenta, las críticas de D. Sternberger al modelo de polis, de política cívica en las obras de H. Arendt, se apoyaban en la imagen de la ciudad hundida. Pero las preguntas sobre el alcance del realismo («puede») y el lugar de los principios («debe») siguen abiertas. ¿Ultra posse nemo obligatur? Aquella imagen de la polis puede ser reemplazada por otra algo distinta, la ciudad sumergida. Se encuentra en la literatura, sería también la metáfora de la necesaria reconstrucción de las políticas democráticas, con el «deber ser» como núcleo de la cultura cívica. Los principios éticos y, en especial, justicia como equidad será aquí la referencia en dos situaciones: (1) la política de salud pública, (2) los procesos de paz. En conclusión, el marco normativo cuenta o ha de contar, tanto en la paz como en la guerra. Decir «nunca más» es también una forma de recordar el papel crucial de los principios.
La humanidad terrestre. Una filosofía del Antropoceno
Authors: Campillo Antonio 
Published: December 2023

En este texto trato de combinar la reflexión y la narración, mediante un relato a un tiempo biográfico, histórico y geológico en el que expongo cuál es mi Filosofía de la Historia, tal y como la he ido elaborando a lo largo de cuatro décadas. Parto de la tríada kósmos/pólis/êthos para analizar el acontecimiento crucial de nuestro tiempo: la Gran Aceleración del Antropoceno. El relato se despliega en tres tiempos, que son también los tres estratos de mi trabajo teórico: el debate de los 80 sobre la pareja «moderno/posmoderno» y el paso del concepto de «progreso» al de «variación»; el debate de los 90 sobre la «globalización» y la necesidad de repensar lo «político» para comprender los procesos históricos de «despolitización» y «repolitización» de las distintas esferas sociales y escalas territoriales de interacción social; y el debate de las dos últimas décadas sobre el Antropoceno como una nueva época geológica en la que los seres humanos -o, más bien, los países ricos del Norte global- nos hemos convertido en una «fuerza geológica» capaz de alterar todos los ciclos naturales de la biosfera y poner en riesgo la supervivencia de la propia la humanidad.
A Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dental Undergraduate Students toward Infection Control
Authors: Joshi Parinika , Tank Bansri , Maniar Dirgham , Kothari Vidhi S. 
Published: December 2023

Objective:
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of infection control among dental undergraduate students and explore the correlation between these variables.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1000 dental undergraduate students from various dental colleges and universities. Participants were selected using a multistage random sampling method. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, and mean scores for KAP were calculated. Correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationships between KAP scores.

Results:
The demographic characteristics of the participants were well distributed, with 45.0% of male and 55.0% of female students. Academic years and age groups were evenly represented. The mean knowledge score was 7.45 ± 1.82 out of 10, indicating a high level of knowledge. The attitude mean score was 4.63 ± 0.89 out of 5, reflecting a positive outlook toward infection control. However, the practice mean score was 2.79 ± 0.66 out of 4, suggesting room for improvement in translating knowledge and attitudes into clinical practice. Correlation analysis demonstrated significant positive associations between knowledge–attitude (r = 0.695, P < 0.001), knowledge–practice (r = 0.537, P < 0.001), and attitude–practice (r = 0.465, P < 0.001) scores.

Conclusions:
Dental undergraduate students exhibit a good level of knowledge and a positive attitude toward infection control. However, the practical application of infection control measures during clinical training requires further emphasis. Targeted educational interventions can bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, enhancing infection control practices among future dental professionals, and contributing to improved patient safety and health-care quality.
The Utility of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients of Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study
Authors: Gulanikar Aishwarya Anirudha , Salgar Somnath 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Background:
Monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary in patients with diabetes mellitus, especially in newly diagnosed patients. Regular monitoring and periodic checkup and monitoring is required to know level of control of blood sugar. Although investigations done in laboratory are more reliable, it becomes impracticable and costly affair in the Indian situation. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a good option for glycemic control and hypoglycemia diagnosis. The aim of our study is to estimate the utility of SMBG in diabetes mellitus and to study its effect in the improvement of glycemic control.

Materials and Methods:
This is an observational cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary care hospital. We administered a structured questionnaire to 100 patients with diabetes mellitus. The questionnaire included data about the use of glucometer, hypoglycemia episodes, hospitalizations, and glycemic control, for which we used fasting and postprandial blood glucose and haemoglobin A1c (HBA1c).

Results:
Out of the 100 patients included into the study, 35% used glucometer for SMBG. The mean values of fasting blood glucose in glucometer users and nonusers were 117.78 and 173.08, respectively (P = 0.043). The mean values of postprandial blood glucose in glucometer users and nonusers were 169.64 and 223.65, respectively (P = 0.042). HbA1c levels above 6.5 were seen in 49% of glucometer users and 54% of glucometer nonusers. More than three episodes/month of severe hypoglycemia were seen only in those who did not use glucometer and amounted to 23% of people in that group.

Conclusions:
The study concluded that the use of glucometer for SMBG improves glycemic control in patients of diabetes mellitus. The results also showed a decline in the number of severe hypoglycemia and hospitalization incidences in the SMBG group.
Perceptions Regarding Menstrual Cups among Medical Students of Tertiary Care Hospitals
Authors: Ravali Annaram , Kumar D. Sunil , Shree Amogha , Rakesh M. , Yadav Deepika 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Background:
Menstruation is a normal body function and a sign of reproductive health. Today, there is a lot of discussion about menstrual hygiene and its management, which is important for the well-being of women everywhere. Due to traditional beliefs, a lack of awareness and information about ideal sanitary practices, and restricted availability of suitable and cheap menstrual hygiene products, managing menstruation hygiene can be difficult in low-income settings and among school-aged girls. The vaginal menstruation cup is an alternative to sanitary pads or tampons for managing menstrual hygiene.

Aims:
The aim the study is to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice on menstrual cups among medical students of tertiary medical college.

Methodology:
The cross-sectional study was conducted among 247 medical students of JSS Medical College, JSS AHER, Mysuru. Data were collected using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire included sociodemographic profile and questions regarding students’ knowledge, perception, and menstrual cup usage. Data were entered into a Microsoft Excel sheet, and scoring was done and analyzed into descriptive statistics like percentages.

Results:
Out of 247 students, 98% were aware of menstrual cups and 118 (47.7%) had good knowledge of menstrual cups, 105 (42.5%) had a positive attitude regarding the usage of cups, and 16 (6.4%) practiced using menstrual cups. 59.9% of students reported media as their source of information.

Conclusion:
The study concludes that even though 98% were aware of menstrual cups, <50% have good knowledge, positive attitude, and practice. Limited knowledge and misconception regarding the menstrual cup should be addressed for better menstrual health and practice.
Structural and Biochemical Effects of Plumbagin on Sofosbuvir-induced Renal Cortical Injury in Rats: Role of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Interleukin-6, JAK2/STAT3, and Nuclear Factor Kappa B-induced Inflammation
Authors: Kandeel Samah , El-Beltagi Eman M. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
Hepatitis caused by virus C results in serious health complications. Sofosbuvir is effective for treating hepatitis C but, with side effects especially on kidneys. Plumbagin is a natural plant with a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

Aim:
The assessment of plumbagin effect on the renal cortical damage in rats induced by sofosbuvir, by assessing tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), JAK2/STAT3 and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB).

Materials and Methods:
Forty adult rats (250–300 g) were divided into: group 1 (control); Group 2 received sofosbuvir 36 mg/kg; Group 3 received sofosbuvir and low dose of plumbagin (5 mg/kg); Group 4 received sofosbuvir and mid-dose of plumbagin (10 mg/kg); Group 5 received sofosbuvir and high dose of plumbagin (20 mg/kg); and Group 6 (sofosbuvir recovery). Drugs were taken once daily orally for 8 weeks. Blood samples were collected for the assessment of renal functions and serum TNF-α and IL-6. Renal specimens were processed for both measuring tissue JAK2/STAT3 levels and for histological and immunohistochemical studies.

Results:
Group 2 showed a significant rise of blood urea and serum creatinine, serum TNF-α and IL-6, tissue JAK2/STAT3, hematoxylin and eosin significant histopathological changes, significant increase of collagen area density at Masson’s trichrome and significant rise of NF-κB-positive cells. Plumbagin treated groups showed dose-dependent amelioration of the preceding results. The recovery group showed partial recovery.

Conclusion:
Plumbagin has an ameliorating dose-dependent effect against sofosbuvir-induced renal cortical damage in rats rather than those left to recover alone through its antiinflammatory action. Hence, plumbagin could be promising for the treatment of different inflammatory diseases.
Comparative Evaluation of Antifungal Property of Acrylic Resin Reinforced with Magnesium Oxide and Silver Nanoparticles and their Effect on Cytotoxic Levels: An In vitro Study
Authors: Peter Meekha , Bembalagi Mahantesh , Kanathila Hema , Santhosh Varkey Nadakkavukaran , Roy Treasa Richa , Monsy Mibin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Background:
About 65% of people who wear dentures suffer from denture stomatitis, a prevalent pathologic illness that is commonly linked to Candida albicans. The necessity for the creation of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) materials with intrinsic activity is brought on by increasing resistance of microbes. The study’s objectives were to examine and compare the antifungal properties of acrylic resin by adding silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgONPs), as well as to determine its cellular toxicity at various nanoparticle concentrations on mouse fibroblasts.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 84 samples were created, including 12 control samples, 36 samples of PMMA resin reinforced with AgNPs, and 36 samples of PMMA resin reinforced with MgONPs. Disk diffusion technique was used to assess the antifungal effectiveness of the samples. By using the MTT test, the cytotoxicity of various nanoparticle concentrations was evaluated. Analysis of variance test and unpaired t-test were used to analyze the data, and then Tukey’s post hoc test was performed.

Results:
The mean values for AgNPs and MgONPs at 2%, 4%, and 6% after 24 h were 13.71 ± 2.07, 18.58 ± 1.62, and 27.96 ± 1.76 and 11.63 ± 1.35, 14.38 ± 1.63, and 18.25 ± 1.39, respectively. In contrast to the MgONPs group, samples with AgNPs showed greater antifungal efficacy against C. albicans. On mouse fibroblasts, MgONP concentrations showed more cytotoxicity, but AgNP concentrations showed less cytotoxicity.

Conclusion:
By adding AgNPs and MgONPs to acrylic resins, which are highly efficient against C. albicans, denture stomatitis can be treated.
Ocular gamut of neurofibromatosis type 1
Authors: Shanthaveerappa Prathibha , Tegginamatha Nithisha , Rao Neethu Narayan , Suryaprakash Suyog Ajjampur 
Published: December 2023

Background:
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a multi-system autosomal dominant disorder affecting 1 in 3000 individuals. The diagnostic criteria of NF1 includes ocular manifestations.

Objective:
To study the ophthalmic manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 and evaluate complications, if any.

Methodology:
A total of 30 eyes of 15 neurofibromatosis cases presenting to the ophthalmology outpatient department (OPD) underwent a detailed ocular examination, and clinical manifestations in each case were analyzed.

Results:
Lisch nodules were the most common presentation. Twenty-eight eyes of 14 patients had bilateral and one had unilateral presentation. Six eyes of three patients had ectropion uveae, one eye had plexiform neurofibroma, and one eye had pulsatile proptosis with absence of lesser wing of sphenoid. Other manifestations seen were optic nerve glioma, secondary optic atrophy, closed angles with raised intraocular pressure (IOP), medullated nerve fiber and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) atrophic changes.

Conclusion:
This case series represents a spectrum of ocular manifestations of NF1 and highlights the importance of ocular examination and regular follow-up in these patients.
Clinical study and outcome of rhino-orbital mucormycosis patients
Authors: Suresha A.R. , Sonwalkar Swati S. 
Published: December 2023

Objectives:
To know the clinical presentation and outcome of rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis during the limited availability of facilities during the acute surge of COVID-19 pandemic.

Method:
We conducted a retrospective, non-interventional observational study on 55 patients with rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis. The study was undertaken based on the data available from case records who were diagnosed with rhino-orbital mucormycosis.

Results:
The mean age was 51.1 ± 11.3 years with a male preponderance of 72.7%. Fifty percent of patients were receiving treatment in mucormycosis ward. Concurrent ongoing COVID-19 with ROCM and past history of COVID-19 were present in 49.1% and 34.5%, respectively. History of steroid usage was seen in 81.81% of cases. Old case of diabetes and newly diagnosed diabetics were 47.3% and 32.7%, respectively. The most common clinical presentation was proptosis (65.5%), partial ophthalmoplegia (65.6%), and ptosis (50.9%), with highest number of patients involving orbital apex (34%). Injection amphotericin B, TRAMB, FESS, FESS with orbital debridement, and exenteration were done in 76.4%, 74.5%, 72.7%, 32.4%, and 1.8%, respectively.

Conclusion:
Mucormycosis should be suspected in patients with COVID-19 irrespective of severity with history of steroid usage associated with diabetes mellitus in second and third week. Our study signifies the importance of early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment with systemic, transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B injection, and debridement of the orbit helps to salvage eye without requiring orbital exenteration. Even during scarcity of drugs and inadequately equipped health system, we were still able to salvage eyes in maximum number of patients.
Discrete Wavelet Analysis: A Mighty Approach for Image Segmentation
Authors: Meng Wu  , Hou Yangyang 
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the application of Discrete Wavelet Analysis, a mathematical and signal processing technique, in the context of image segmentation, which provide a pixel-level or region-level decomposition of the image, enabling the extraction of relevant information for subsequent analysis and interpretation. Introducing the basic image segmentation techniques and the DWA, this paper discovers that DWA has found widespread application in fields such as signal processing, image analysis, and data compression. Compared with Fourier Transform, DWA is more suitable for image segmentation, having unique advantages and characteristics. Among the procedures of image segmentation, the most important point is feature selection, which determine the criteria for distinguishing different regions within the image. Despite DWA has many advantages, this technology also owns many challenges and limitations, which may be solved by lasting academic research to refine and extend Discrete Wavelet Analysis methodologies for image segmentation. In short, this research highlights the promise of Discrete Wavelet Analysis, emphasizing the use of high- quality image processing.
Pengaruh Komunitas Virtual Terhadap Perubahan Perilaku Remaja
Authors: Yuliani Yuliani  
Published: December 2023

In today's digital era, there is less and less direct interaction and more and more people join virtual communities. So that virtual communities can form a change in behavior in adolescents with several factors including: personality factors, emotional factors, peer factors, environmental factors. This research uses a literature study by comparing and adding references from literature sources. The purpose of this study was conducted to determine changes in adolescent behavior in virtual communities and what the factors are. The results of this study indicate that behavior change is a change that a person experiences in an environment, due to a response or stimulus from a person in a community so that in here it can be seen in the virtual community of adolescents through the IT world can form a change based on four factors including personality, emotions, peers and the environment.