bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Awareness and utilization of social welfare schemes among elderly villagers of Mahabubnagar rural region in Telangana State of India – An interventional study approach
Authors: Bogam Rahul Ramesh , Chavan Vishwajeet Manohar , Rani C Usha 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Demographic transition enhanced the proportion of geriatric population in India. Senior citizens experience progressive economic dependency for their daily survival. The Government of India provides economic assistance through social welfare schemes. However, inadequate awareness of schemes is the key reason for its low utilization. The present study was implemented to evaluate knowledge and utilization of social welfare schemes and also to assess the effect of educational intervention on awareness of elderly persons about welfare schemes.

Materials and Methods:
A community-based interventional study carried out from July to December 2022. A structured ‘TIV intervention’ comprised of ‘Training module’, ‘Interactive sessions’ and ‘Village Health Meeting’ was administered on 839 elderly persons in one of the rural blocks of Mahabubnagar district of Telangana State of India. Community health workers were actively involved in sensitization sessions. Pre- and postintervention questionnaires were completed through face-to-face interview with participants by trained social workers. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Version 20 Software.

Results:
There was a statistically significant improvement in awareness levels and utilization of social welfare schemes due to TIV intervention (P < 0.001, SD = 3.01vs 1.21). The awareness of schemes was significantly greater among males, literates, socioeconomic scale of classes 1 and 2 and with age group of 60-70 years.

Conclusions:
Simple, cost-effective intervention can make significant gain in awareness and utilization levels of social welfare schemes among elderly population. ‘Traditional Village Meetings’ can be used as a potential opportunity to sensitize community members about social welfare schemes.
Telehealth utilization among Egyptian population and health institutional readiness: An exploratory study
Authors: Osman Basma Mohamed , Mohamed Maaly Zayed , Ismail Shaimaa Ali Mohamed , Allah Lamiaa Saad Abd , Shaban Marwa Mamdouh 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:
This study aimed to assess the public’s perspectives and the health institutions’ readiness for telehealth utilization in Egypt.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were collected from a convenient sample of 800 Egyptian citizens and 26 nursing administrators and information technology personnel from 16 governmental hospitals and 10 private hospitals between January and March 2022. The Egyptian community utilization of telehealth questionnaire and the telemedicine hospital readiness assessment were used to collect the data.

Results:
The results revealed that 35.1% of the general Egyptian population used telehealth services and 43% expressed willingness to use them in future. As perceived by the general Egyptian population, the most prevalent barriers to telehealth utilization were communication barriers (97.6%), lack of confidence in health professionals (77.6%), technological limitations (72.5%), the need for physical examination (25%), and privacy concerns (10%). Regarding hospital readiness, 42% of governmental hospitals were not taking any initiative to implement telehealth services, and 15.4% were at the beginner level, meaning that some steps had been taken. However, the hospital was still far from being able to implement telehealth services. In contrast, private hospitals were either at the beginner or advanced level.

Conclusion:
Although the use of telehealth services in Egypt has increased, there is a need to address the barriers to public utilization and improve hospitals’ readiness to implement telehealth services to enhance public usage.
Intrathecal 1% 2-chlorprocaine for short gynecological day care procedures: Prospective, randomized, dose finding study
Authors: Choudhary Jaya , Bhojwani Priyanka , Agarwal Anshika , Mishra Amiya Kumar 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background and Aims:
Establishing the optimum dose of intrathecal 1% 2-chlorprocaine may reduce the discharge time and encourage more widespread use of spinal anesthesia for day care procedures. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and recovery characteristics of three different doses of intrathecal 1% 2-chlorprocaine for short gynecological day care procedures.

Material and Methods:
Fifty-one patients scheduled for elective day care gynecological procedures lasting less than 60 min and were randomly divided into three groups of 17 each to receive 35 mg, 40 mg, or 45 mg intrathecal 1% 2-chlorprocaine. Demographic data, time required to achieve readiness for surgery, time required to attain discharge criteria, maximum block height achieved, and adverse effects were recorded in each group.

Results:
The time required to achieve readiness for surgery was similar between the three groups (P = 0.306). However, 35 mg group required the shortest time to ambulate and there was a significant difference as compared with both 40 mg (P = 0.012) and 45 mg (P = 0.001). Voiding and the fulfillment of the discharge parameters were also attained more rapidly in the 35 mg group [133 (120,155) min] as compared with both 40 mg [164 (145,175) min, P = 0.000] and 45 mg [160 (150,175) min, P = 0.000]. None of the patients reported neurological symptoms during the follow-up.

Conclusion:
The 35 mg intrathecal 1% 2-chlorprocaine not only provides reliable anesthesia for short gynecological procedures but also facilitates faster achievement of the discharge parameters as compared with the 40 mg and 45 mg doses.
TINJAUAN TENTANG HAK-HAK NORMATIF PEKERJA BAGI TENAGA KERJA ATAS DILAKUKANYA PEMUTUSAN HUBUNGAN KERJA PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG MENGALAMI KESULITAN FINANSIAL (Studi pada PT. Macan Yaohan Medan)
Authors: Carina Carina , Siregar Syawal Amry , Yasid Muhammad 
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian yaitu: 1) untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan hak normatif karyawan PT Macan Yaohan; 2) untuk menganalisis kesesuaian hak normatif yang diterima karyawan PT Macan Yaohan dengan peraturan yang berlaku; 3) untuk mengkaji pertimbangan hukum hakim mengabulkan sebagian gugatan penggugat terkait hubungan industrial atas pemutusan hubungan kerja oleh perusahaan yang mengalami kesulitan finansial. Hasil penelitian yaitu: 1) Hak-hak normatif karyawan tenaga kerja PT Macan Yaohan sesudah dilakukannya PHK tidak dapat dipenuhi seluruhnya, hanya berupa uang pesangon dengan besaran sesuai dengan masa kerja, dengan alasan PHK terpaksa dilakukan karena perusahaan mengalami kesulitan keuangan; 2) Penyelesaian hak-hak normatif pekerja atas pemutusan hubungan kerja (PHK) PT Macan Yaohan yang mengalami kesulitan keuangan sudah sesuai dengan undang-undang nomor 13 tahun 2003 berupa uang pesangon 1 kali ketentuan Pasal 156 ayat (2), uang penghargaan masa kerja 1 kali ketentuan Pasal 156 ayat (3) dan uang penggantian hak 15 % sesuai ketentuan Pasal 156 ayat (4) Undang-undang nomor 13 tahun 2003 tentang Ketenagakerjaan; 3) Pertimbangan hukum hakim mengabulkan sebagian gugatan penggugat atas penyelesian hak-hak normatif karyawan tenaga kerja yang dilakukan PT Macan Yaohan yaitu sesuai Pasal 154: Pemutusan hubungan kerja dilaksanakan akibat kerugian terjadi pada suatu perusahaan. Putusan hakim tidak ada seting opinion karena mempertimbangkan keadaan kesulitan keuangan perusahaan sehingga tidak mungkin memaksa perusahaan untuk membayar hak-hak pekerja sepenuhnya.
Aprovechamiento forestal de Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr (Leguminosae) en Pedernales, Manabí periodo 2019 - 2020
Authors: Orlando García Luis Roberto 
Published: September 2023

El artículo que se presenta de título: Estudio de la biodiversidad y su posible afectación por el incremento ganadero en la finca “Fontana” del cantón Olmedo, cuyo objetivo es: evaluar la posible afectación a la biodiversidad por efecto del crecimiento del sector ganadero en la finca “Fontana del cantón Olmedo, Manabí, Ecuador. Se emplearon métodos del nivel teórico como: historico- lógico, análisis síntesis, inductivo – deductivo; en el nivel empírico se aplico el método de observación, encuestas a los pobladores; además métodos estadisticos y geoespaciales. Dentro de los principales resultados se identifico la dominancia, abundancia y riqueza especifica tanto florística como faunística en la finca Fontana, las cuales se vieron afectados por el crecimiento acelerado de las cabezas de ganado vacuno. Se discutió en torno a que la afectación de la biodiversidad depende en su gran mayoría por la carga global de cabezas de ganado, el espacio y recursos que se necesita para la cría del animal. A modo conclusivo: se determinó la afectación por el incremento ganadero en la finca “Fontana”, a partir de la identificación de factores como: raza del ganado, edad de cría, el proposito del ganado y alimentación, carga global de cabezas de ganado, riqueza y abundancia de la biodiversidad florística y faunísitica. Con relación a las perspectivas, es necesario hacer énfasis en la actitud del ganadero en post al incremento de cabezas de ganado y como esto determina el nivel de biodiversidad existente.
La homofobia y su influencia negativa en la salud mental
Authors: Adrián Puya Anny Salome , García Rodríguez Reynier , Álvarez Moreira María José , García Intriago Ana Paula 
Published: September 2023

La homofobia es y ha sido una de las problemáticas más comunes alrededor del mundo. Poresta razón el objetivo del artículo es concientizar a la sociedad en torno a la lucha contra lahomofobia promoviendo el respeto hacia todas las personas sin importar su género o suorientación sexual.La homofobia se ve representada a través de actitudes y comportamientos discriminatoriosen contra de la comunidad LGBTI, estas conductas tienen un efecto directo en estacomunidad ya que la mayoría de estos son rechazados y marginados, violentando susderechos.Se realizó un estudio de carácter descriptivo y de corte longitudinal, en el que se aplicó unaencuesta de 10 preguntas a una muestra de 50 personas con el fin de comprender elconocimiento de la sociedad relacionado al tema de la homosexualidad y homofobia. Con
los resultados se evidencio que a pesar que la mayoría tiene conocimiento sobre este temano se absuelve a las personas de sufrir bullying por tener una orientación sexual diferente.Las personas que han sufrido de ataques homofóbicos tienen problemas al desarrollarsesocialmente, sentimentalmente y sexualmente, también tienden a tener adicciones asustancias ilegales, a aceptar maltratos, burlas y ofensas debido a su baja autoestima,muchas han terminado en el suicidio debido a la discriminación. Por esta razón se debefomentar el respeto y la tolerancia en todos los espacios, desde el hogar, planteleseducativos y laborales promoviendo los derechos de todas las personas sin distinción.
Vinculación de la Familia de los alumnos de Básica Superior en el Proceso Educativo
Authors: Quimis Avilés Tolly María del Carmen , Pibaque Pionce Maritza Sandra 
Published: September 2023

La familia es reconocida universalmente como el núcleo básico de la sociedad, su participación o no en la educación y proceso de formación de los niños, niñas y jóvenes incide en el éxito o fracaso académico. Esta relación entre familia y educación se reconoce como el espacio natural que permite el desarrollo y crecimiento integral de sus miembros. Por tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo investigativo es implementar una estrategia educativa que fomente la vinculación de la familia de los alumnos de noveno año de Básica Superior en la asignatura de Ciencias Naturales, en el proceso educativo, mediante un diagnóstico del nivel de participación de la familia en el desempeño educativo y la determinación de acciones recreativas. La metodología expone un enfoque mixto, de diseño no experimental con un estudio de 41 estudiantes 38 padres de familia y entrevista al docente. Surge como planteamiento la generación de una propuesta que fortalezca los vínculos entre familia y estudiante mediante acciones recreativas en mejora del rendimiento académico.
Relationship Between Dietary Patterns and Cognitive Function in Older Adults in USA
Authors: Oliver James 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate relationship between dietary patterns and cognitive function in older adults.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Dietary patterns significantly influence cognitive function in older adults. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced cognitive decline risk. Nutritional components like walnuts can enhance memory and executive function. The ketogenic diet shows promise for improving cognitive function, particularly in mild cognitive impairment cases. Cultural diets impact cognitive outcomes, with traditional diets often linked to better cognitive performance. These findings highlight the crucial role of diet in preserving cognitive health in older populations and underscore the need for tailored dietary recommendations across diverse contexts.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Mediterranean diet theory, the micronutrient-related dietary pattern theory, the dietary pattern index theory may be used to anchor future studies on relationship between dietary patterns and cognitive function in older adults. Promote community-based interventions that provide older adults with access to affordable, nutritious foods and opportunities for social engagement. Policy makers should recognize the importance of a balanced diet for cognitive health and reflect this in public health recommendations.
STRENGTH ANALYSIS OF VERTICAL SECTION CERAMIC FENCE WALL
Authors:   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Karchiga G.O , Korganbaeva G.M. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Abdikerova U.B. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: September 2023

The article shows methods for determining the strength of masonry walls of a ceramic fence depending on the strength of ceramic bricks and mortar. In addition, in order to assess the strength of the ceramic brick wall during cutting, tests were carried out on prototypes made of ceramic solid bricks on a vertical horizontal seam of the mortar.	Products made of ceramic bricks and hollow ceramic bricks showed a significant difference in the experimental values of cutting resistance in the section of contact with the data obtained in accordance with the norms. For laying hollow bricks, the movable values of the contact cross-section were 1.8 times higher than the calculated ones and 13 times higher than those established by them. The strength when cutting walls made of hollow bricks with a volume of 18% obtained on the basis of the experiment, respectively, when calculated according to the norms exceeded the growth by 2.6 and 3.5 times, respectively.
O dilema ético do comer: a carne e o meio ambiente
Authors: Do Amaral Marta Nichele , Machado Roseli de Oliveira 
Published: September 2023

As escolhas alimentares, como hábitos que acompanham o consumo de alimentos, estão associadas, inicialmente, às necessidades essenciais, e seguidas de decisões individuais. A sociedade, por meio de suas regras, influencia a escolha alimentar dos indivíduos e também o consumo alimentar de forma coletiva. Entretanto, nem sempre essas escolhas são acertadas e as preferências alimentares podem comprometer não somente a saúde individual, mas também trazer consequências coletivas indesejáveis, como a degradação das terras e águas em decorrência da grande produção de carne pela indústria alimentícia. Essas constatações, inevitavelmente, colocam o homem numa posição de reflexão acerca do que vai comer e se a sua escolha influenciará somente a si mesmo, ou trará impactos coletivos, seja para outros humanos ou para o meio ambiente e as coletividades que nele habitam. A conclusão é pautada na defesa de que a adoção de uma nova postura ética, embasada no fim da dicotomia entre humanos e não-humanos e numa ética do cuidado, faz-se necessária.
The Good and the Bad: The Bifunctional Enzyme Xanthine Oxidoreductase in the Production of Reactive Oxygen Species
Authors: Charles Seychell Brandon , Vella Marita , James Hunter Gary , Hunter Thérèse 
Published: September 2023

Xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) is a molybdoflavin enzyme which occurs in two forms; the reduced form known as xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH, EC 1.17.1.4) and the oxidised form known as xanthine oxidase (XO, EC 1.17.3.2). In humans, it is a 293 kDa homodimer which catalyses consecutive hydroxylation steps of purine degradation. The oxidised form of the enzyme produces hydrogen peroxide and superoxide (O2•−), both of which are reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can interact with several biomolecules producing adverse reactions. XOR can also produce nitric oxide, a cardiovascular protective molecule. Overproduction of nitric oxide results in the formation of the highly reactive peroxynitrite radical. XOR-produced ROS may provide protection against infection, while at the same time can also lead to inflammation, oncogenesis, brain injury and stroke. XOR is also involved in tumour lysis syndrome in chemotherapy patients as well in ischaemia-reperfusion injury, increasing the levels of ROS in the body. Consequently, the presence of XOR in blood can be used as a biomarker for a number of conditions including oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease.
Comparison of the Effect of the Same Polishing Method on the Surface Roughness of Conventional, CAD/CAM Milling and 3D Printing Denture Base Materials
Authors: DEMİRKOL Didem , TUĞUT Faik 
Published: September 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of both the same polishing method and those with and without thermal aging on the surface roughness of conventional, CAD/CAM milling and 3D printing denture base materials.
Materials and Methods: A total of 30 round shaped specimens were obtained by 3 different methods (n=10): Conventional, CAD/CAM milling and 3D-Printing. After applying the same polishing technique to all groups, surface roughness values were measured. Profilometer device was used for surface roughness measurement. Then, after the thermal aging of all samples, surface roughness values were measured and the roughness values between no-thermocycling and thermocycling were compared. Tukey, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests were used statistically. P values of ≤ 0.05 were considered significant.
Results: As a result of the same polishing process, there was a difference in surface roughness in all groups. While the highest surface roughness values were seen in 3D-printing, the lowest roughness value was seen in the CAD/CAM milling and was statistically significant (p&lt;0.05). Thermocycling did not show a statistically significant difference in surface roughness (p&gt;0.05).
Conclusions: The same polishing process caused different surface roughness values in the denture base materials obtained with different methods, and the lowest surface roughness value was seen in the CAD/CAM milling.
Efeitos da cocirculação Dengue e SARS-CoV-2 na América Latina
Authors: Silva Isadora Karoline , Oliveira João Pedro Silva Faleiro , Apparecido Rafael Guedes de Freitas , Oda Juliano Yasuo , Machado Aline Rafaela da Silva Rodrigues , Machado Alex Martins 
Published: September 2023

Introdução: Países da América Latina, sofreram com a pandemia de Covid-19, porém ainda enfrentavam conjuntamente, outras endemias, como as causadas por arbovíurs, principalmente, pelo vírus Dengue (DENV). Objetivo: realizar uma revisão integrada da literatura a fim de reunir e sintetizar os materiais encontrados na literatura acerca dos impactos da pandemia de Covid-19 ao cenário da dengue na América Latina e responder ao questionamento: “Como a pandemia de Covid-19 afetou os casos de dengue na América Latina? ” Metodologia: Para isso foi realizada uma pesquisa em bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e LILACS, com os descritores Coinfection AND Dengue AND Covid-19. Resultados: foram selecionados 9 artigos, que evidenciaram que durante a pandemia de Covid-19 houve negligencia às arboviroses, limitações e impacto econômicos/administrativos no controle da dengue, empecilhos no diagnóstico de ambas patologias, complicações geradas pela coinfecção DENV e SARS-CoV-2 bem como variação do número de casos de dengue durante esse período. Os artigos selecionados apresentaram bom nível de evidência, e baixo risco de viés. Conclusão: a cocirculação entre DENV e SARS-CoV-2 é fator desencadeador de efeitos prejudiciais à toda uma estrutura biopsicossocial e fisiopatológica, demandando ampliação de pesquisas acerca dessa temática, haja vista a reduzida quantidade de achados sobre o assunto.
Copolymers
Authors: Ballard Nicholas 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis article provides an overview of the preparation, properties, use, and characterization of synthetic copolymers. The range of different copolymer structures that can be synthesized using current methods is detailed and the current IUPAC‐recommended nomenclature for naming these structures is explained. Techniques for the production of copolymers are discussed, with an emphasis on the types of copolymers and copolymer structures attainable through each polymerization technique. Industrially important random, alternating, block, graft, star, and hyperbranched copolymers are described in terms of the processes used to produce them and the properties achieved. Their main uses and major producers are also detailed.
Lanthanide‐Based Luminescence for Medical Diagnostic and Imaging
Authors: Bünzli Jean‐Claude G. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe need for accurate and, possibly, real‐time medical imaging is growing substantially, particularly in view of the development of personalized medicine, image‐guided surgery, and theranostics. These needs include not only morphologic evidence but also crucial metabolic information that can only be gained if single‐molecule imaging and tracking can effectively be achieved. Important parameters are sensitivity, resolution, penetration depth, ease of implementation and processing, and cost. Among the various techniques developed to date, such as X‐ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, proton emission tomography, or scintigraphy, each has specific advantages, but none meets all the desired criteria. Optical imaging is filling some gaps, particularly with respect to resolution and ease of implementation. The scope of this article narrows down to lanthanide‐based luminescence imaging taking advantage of specific properties of 4f–4f transitions: narrow bands, large induced Stokes shifts, long lifetime, and little sensitivity to the chemical environment of the bioprobe.Challenges in luminescence microscopy and nanoscopy are first discussed before focusing on lanthanide chelates in highly selective and sensitive immunoassays, in vitro and in vivo bioimaging, and theranostics with photodynamic treatment of cancer being highlighted. Next, the various aspects of lanthanide inorganic nanoparticles as bioprobes are overviewed, exemplifying the advantages they have over other probes. Upconversion, persistent luminescence, and dye‐sensitized nanoparticles are highly attractive, and their incorporation into complex biological systems is instrumental for imaging, drug delivery, and monitoring that are essential aspects of biomedicine.