bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Minimum Vector Control Intensity to Get a Stable Fixed Point in a Mosquito Dynamic Model
Authors: Kawahama F. H. , Santos L. B. L. , Cirilo P. R. , Souza L. F. , Macau E. N. 
Published: July 2023

Vector-borne diseases are a cause of concern all around the world, especially in Brazil. In the past few years, the Brazilian health system faced recurrent epidemics such as Dengue and Malaria as well as new cases of Chikungunya, Zika and Yellow Fever. Vector control continues to be one of the most important counter measures against these types of diseases. Mathematical models are important tools for planning vector control strategies. In this work we present an approach in order to calculate what is the minimum vector control intensity to obtain stability in a simple population’s dynamics model of mosquitoes.We combined numerical simulations with analytic results. Transcritical bifurcations appear in our analysis considering different control’s parameters values for the eggs, larvae, pupae and adults mosquitoes populations. A discussion about combined strategies of vector control was also showed.
The Sooner Strict Public Health Strategies are Applied the Lower the Peak of the Epidemic: the SARS-CoV-2 Case
Authors: Villavicencio Pulido J. G. , Barradas I. , Saldaña F. , Nila Luévano C. 
Published: July 2023

An epidemiological model is proposed to analyze the COVID-19 epidemics when control interventions are being applied to reduce the speed of the disease. The analyzed model includes parameters that describe control strategies such as behavioral changes of susceptible individuals to reduce the transmission of the disease, rates of diagnosis of the infectious individuals, and other control measures as cleaning and disinfection of contaminated environments. The proposed model is calibrated using Bayesian statistics and the official cumulative confirmed cases forCOVID-19 in Mexico. We show which public health strategies contribute the most to the variation of $R_0$. A central result is the fact that the peak of the epidemics can drastically be changed depending on the time when the control strategies are introduced.
Relationship between Mental Health and Academic Stress among Adolescents: A Critical Review
Authors: Dewangan Rakhi , Sonber Basant Kumar , Modi Ahlad 
Published: July 2023

The present review explores the relationship between adolescent mental health issues
and academic stress. Mental health problems are prevalent and significant concerns
among contemporary adolescents. While various factors may contribute to poor mental
health, academic stress appears to be the primary factor, stemming from factors such
as academic demands, competitive environments, hectic schedules, stringent discipline,
limited social skills, and parental expectations regarding academic performance. A
comprehensive examination of studies conducted between 2000 and 2022 was taken
to investigate these variables. The analysis reveals a substantial influence of academic
stress on determining the mental health status of adolescents.
Social Justice among Adolescents and Rural Community: A Psycho-Social Perspective
Authors: Pandey Ravi P. , Awasthi Purnima , Kumar Pramod , Singh Vivek , Sharma Tanya , Kumar Deepak 
Published: July 2023

Adolescence is a period of transition between childhood and adulthood. It is a phase
of life marked by special attributes including rapid physical growth and development;
physical, social and psychological maturity. The present review focuses on adolescents’
social perspective taking in context of social justice as demonstrated by their awareness
and interpretations.In this paper, focus is laid on literature related to mental health
and social justice, social perspective that contributes to our knowledge of adolescents’
development of comprehensions of social diversity. It provides the theoretical empirical
background for observing adolescents’ perspective taking capacities in context of social
justice. Another part of this paper is focused on different problems and social injustice
towards adolescents’ which is one of the critical problems of world today.Social justice
is defined as “promoting a just society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity.”
It exists when “all people share a common humanity and therefore have a right to
equitable treatment, support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community
resources. Social justice is generally equated with the notion of equality or equal
opportunity in society. Although equality is undeniably a part of social justice, the
meaning of social justice is much broader. Further, this review focuses upon problems
the adolescents of rural community, what type of psychosocial problems they are facing
and why they are not being benefited by governmental policies and programmes.
RECOMENDAÇÕES PARA O MANEJO SEGURO DA TRAQUEOSTOMIA DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19: REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Authors: Leite Ingrid da Silva , Mazoni Simone Roque , Antonio Priscila da Silva 
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: mapear as recomendações do manejo da traqueostomia, protocolos de segurança e equipamentos de proteção individual, descritos na literatura, durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Revisão de escopo com buscas nas bases de dados: LILACS, PUBMED, CINAHL, SCOPUS, COCHRANE e Google Scholar, publicados entre os anos 2019 e 2020. Resultados: Foram selecionados 29 estudos. A síntese possibilitou a organização dos resultados em dois domínios: 1) Recomendações para o manejo da traqueostomia: contemplam as recomendações para o ambiente, EPIs, bloqueio neuromuscular assistido durante a cirurgia de traqueostomia e 2) Recomendações inovadoras para o manejo da traqueostomia em portadores da COVID-19: contemplam o uso de um adaptador de proteção facial de farol, demonstração do risco de dispersão de gotículas durante a troca do tubo de traqueostomia e teleconsulta. Conclusão: Através da análise da pesquisa observou-se que a proteção adequada e trabalho em equipe são fundamentais para prevenção da disseminação do contágio da COVID-19. As recomendações encontradas podem servir de referência para profissionais de saúde que desejam informações acerca das experiências vivenciadas no Brasil e em outros países como exemplos a serem adaptados em situações semelhantes.
Ecophysiology of Growth and Yield of Several Local Rice Varieties (Oryza Sativa L.) withVarious Kinds of Irrigation
Authors: Isnawan Bambang Heri , Hariyono - , Adillah Iffa Nur 
Published: July 2023

A research aims to examine the physiology, growth and yield of rice in several varieties of rice plants with System of Rice Intensification and conventional irrigation methods. The study was conducted using 3x4 factorial strip plot design arranged in a Completely Randomized Block Design with 3 blocks as replications. The first factor was the type of irrigation that had 3 treatments, i.e., irrigation, intermittent irrigation: 10 days inundated, 5 days drained and intermittent irrigation: 7 days flooding, 3 days drying. The second factor was the rice varieties consisting of 4 varieties, i.e., Rojolele Genjah, Mentik Wangi, Mentik Susu and Cempo Hitam.The results showed that the plant height of the Rojolele Genjah variety was higher than other varieties. The grain yield per hectare of Mentik Wangi, Mentik Susu and Cempo Hitam varieties were higher than the Rojolele Genjah Variety. The treatment of irrigation for 7 days of flooding and 3 days of drying was greater than other irrigation for panicle length, and harvest index. CGR of conventional irrigation treatment was greater than intermittent irrigation. There was interaction between varieties and irrigation on the leaf area of rice plants, which in Cempon Hitam Variety with irrigation intermittently 10 days of flooding 5 days drying had the broadest leave area.
Feasibility of the Age-Friendly Health System in Acute Cardiac Care Units for Delirium Detection and Management
Authors: Kwak Min Ji , Jones Matthew , Mills Courtney , York Kimberly , Auletti Jacqueline , Amjad Nuzha , Balan Prakash , Warner Mark 
Published: July 2023

Background Optimal delirium care requires a multicomponent approach. However, implementation of such comprehensive care in a fast-paced specialized unit like acute cardiac care unit is challenging. The Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) 4Ms initiative focuses on four key components, What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility, and provides a simple but comprehensive framework for optimal delirium care. However, studies reporting the application of AFHS 4Ms focusing on delirium care are lacking. Objective We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of the AFHS 4Ms on delirium detection and management among older adults in acute cardiac care units. Methods We conducted a quality improvement (QI) project using the AFHS 4Ms framework and implemented specific strategies for each M in the acute cardiac care units at a tertiary teaching hospital. Then, we assessed the changes in the rates of delirium screening and the rates of positive screening results during the QI project period using Cochran-Armitage test, and compared the percentages of older adults who received delirium-related orders before and after the initiative using Fisher’s exact test. Results The overall rate of delirium screening was 79.5% (68.3% in August, 81.0% in September, 87.2% in October, 87.9% in November, and 72.9% in December). The overall rate of positive delirium screening results was 9.3% (6.3% in August, 10.8% in September, 8.5% in October, 6.0% in November, and 5.0% in December). The utilization of all of the delirium-related orders was reduced, 2.4% to 1.9% for haloperidol, 6.9% to 5.1% for lorazepam, 6.5% to 3.0% for a physical restraint order, and 4.1% to 2.6% for a sitter order, before and after the initiative. However, all of the decreasing trends were not statistically significant. Conclusion We showed that it is feasible to apply AFHS 4Ms for delirium detection and management in acute cardiac care units. Future prospective studies are needed.
Effects of Herder-farmer Conflict on Output of Food Crops among Households in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria
Authors: Otuisi Louis Efe Bruno , Ogisi Dicta , Emaziye Peter Otunaruke 
Published: July 2023

The study examined the effects of herder-farmer conflict on output of food crops among respondents. A sampling technique applied was multistage sampling in selection of respondents. Data were collected through administration of questionnaire for 768 respondents out of which 648 respondents were found useful for the work. Data were analysed with the use of likert scale, regression models and descriptive statistics. The study revealed that farmer-herder conflict, hired labour, amount of money spent on seed, amount of money spent on fertilizer, age, farming experience, amount of money spent on weeding, farm size, household size and contact with extension agent have positive differential coefficient, hence, positive relationship exist between the aforementioned variables and production output. The study therefore recommends that Nigeria‘s government should invest in the security area by consistently providing the security personnel with upgraded security gadgets and adequate security funding for training and equipping security staff in best global security practices and defensive intelligence gathering.
PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND STUDY OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCREENING OF THE AU (III) COMPLEX WITH NOVEL (AZO -SCHIFF BASE) LIGAND
Authors: EMMAN J. J. , MOHAMMED LAYLA ALI , ABBAS KHALIDA KADHIM 
Published: July 2023

The Aim: Biological studies carried out of new gold complexes after its preparation.
Place and Duration of Study: All preparations were carried out in college of education, chemistry lab between (Jan 2021 to May 2022).
Study Design: New azo –Schiff base ligand 2-amino-3-(2-((3-((2-hydroxy-4-sulfamoylphenyl)imino)-1,5- dimethyl- 2-phenyl- 2,3-dihydro- 1H-pyrazol-4-yl) diazenyl) -1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid with chelate complexes of Co(II),Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) , Hg(II) and Au(III) were prepared with metal salts in ethanol a solvent in 1:1 ratio (metal : ligand) . The azo-Schiff base ligand has been synthesized from condensation of 2-amino-3- (2-((3-( (2 -hydroxy- 4-sulfamoylphenyl) imino)- 1,5-dimethyl -2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)diazenyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid with 4-amino-3-hydroxybenzenesulfonamide.
Methodology: The prepared azo Schiff ligand and its metal complexes where checked by different spectral technique as, FT-IR ,C.H.N elemental analyses , Atomic absorption, magnetic moment measurements, molar conductance, UV-vis, ,1H-NMR and mass spectra studies.
Results: The data show that the complexes have the composition of 1:1[M:L] chelates type and octahedral geometry with each of Co(II), Ni(II),Cu(II),Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) ions, except for Au(III) ion which has square planer geometry. All complexes that non electrolytes and no conductive species but Au(III) complex is 1:2 electrolyte nature. This can support the electrolytic nature of the metal complex.
Conclusion: Biological activity studies of the ligand and their metal complexes against several organisms, bacteria Gram positive G(+ve)staphylococcus aureus and bacteria Gram negative G (- ve)Escherichia coli, In addition to fungi like Aspergillus Niger, and Aspergillus flavus , are reported. Compounds exhibited the high activity on the growth of all types microorganisms in this study . The results showed the highest inhibitory effect for gold the complex. The effect of biological screening of the gold complex on human colon cancer cell line HT- 29 was investigated. The gold complex was observed to have the highest inhibitory effect.
STUDY OF BIOCHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF CESTODE PARASITES FROM Capra hircus (L) IN SOLAPUR DISTRICT (M.S), INDIA
Authors: BHOGIL ASHA , BORDE SUNITA , THOSAR AMOL 
Published: July 2023

In biochemistry, the study of biomolecules such as proteins, glycogen and lipids, are very important in each and every organism. A cestode parasite absorbs all nutritive biomolecules from the body host. In the present study cestode parasites, infected intestine and non-infected intestine of the host are determined by biomolecules such as protein, glycogen, and lipid. The estimation of protein content in the cestode parasites and host intestinal tissue (infected and non-infected) were carried out by Lowry’s method [1], glycogen estimation by Kemp A. Vankits and Haljnimgem A.J.M., [2] and lipid estimation by Folch, J., Lees, M. and Sloane-Stanley, G. H., [3] method. Results, after comparison between cestode parasites i.e. Moniezia Sp. and host intestine (non-infected and infected intestine of host Capra hircus(L) indicates that the protein and lipid concentration is lower whereas the glycogen concentration is higher in Moniezia Sp. as compare to host intestine.
POPULATION DYNAMICS OF Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) IN PERAMBALUR DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU
Authors: SUGUNA G. , ARIVUDAINAMBI S. 
Published: July 2023

The Fall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), a migratory polyphagous pest with high feeding preference to maize, is native to American continent but detected in African continent in the year 2016 and reached the Indian sub-continent by 2018. Now the pest has been spread over the maize growing states in India and causing drastic economic loss. Studies on population dynamics of Spodoptera frugiperda was carried out in all the four blocks of Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu by conducting the season long survey with the aim to correlate the occurrence and weather variables. The number of egg masses and larval population were counted and percent infestation was worked out. Among the four blocks, Veppur block showed the heavy infestation of 85%. Thus, the climatologic conditions prevailing in the cropping season decides the fluctuation and abundance of FAW. So, abiotic factors must be taken into consideration in the IPM model for the management of FAW.
ANTIPROTOZOAN ACTIVITY OF HERBAL EXTRACTS AGAINST Trichodina modesta LOM, 1970 (Ciliophora: Trichodinidae) IN GOLD FISH Carassius auratus
Authors: RAHAMAN HABIBUR , MITRA AMLAN KUMAR 
Published: July 2023

Trichodiniasis is a severe disease of aquaculture that kills a large number of fish. The discovery of new antiprotozoal drugs to treat Trichodina infections is gaining popularity. The purpose of the study was to see how efficient two medicinal plants were against Trichodina infection. The methanol extracts of Piper kadsura (Choisy) Ohwi and Zingiber officinale seemed to have antiprotozoal action against Trichodina modesta Lom, 1970, with 5 day LC50 values of 2.80 and 4.43 g/ kg, respectively. Concentrations of Piper kadsura (Choisy) Ohwi extracts of 2.5, 5.0, and 8.0 g/kg resulted in mortality of Trichodina modesta Lom, 1970 of 44.7, 88.3, and 100%. These results suggested that the methanol extracts of Piper kadsura (Choisy) Ohwi and Zingiber officinale have the potential to be employed to control Trichodina infection in an environmentally acceptable manner.
IMPACT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LEACHATE ON SOIL AND GROUND WATER QUALITY IN AND AROUND THE CHIDAMBARAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Authors: GOVINDHASAMY S. , HARSWETHA M. , JODHI C. , SRINIVASAN K. 
Published: July 2023

One of the most serious faced today by artificial pollution of an environment which includes soil and water pollution. Water and soil is an essential component for the survival organism. Due to rapid increase in population and industrialization there is increase in solid waste generation and it is disposed by dumping on land. Proper municipal solid waste management is not practiced in Chidambaram. Chidambaram municipality collects the MSW from 33 wards inclusive of village panchayats and dumps in open areas at Thandeswaranalur which is 3kms from the city. These dumping areas are close a fertile land.
This paper aims at study of polluted water and soil due to municipal solid waste in and around the Chidambaram. The quality of ground water and soil of different depths for several parameters of soil like pH, EC, N, P, K and water characteristics such as turbidity, total solids, electrical conductivity, pH, hardness, nitrate, chloride, fluoride and sulphate content estimated.
LIFE IN A CONTAMINATED WORLD: THE PESTICIDES AND THE BIRDS POPULATION DECLINE
Authors: BISWAS SHATABDI , SINGH PUJA , DAS BHABANA , DAS JYOTISMITA 
Published: July 2023

Background: The extensive use of pesticides has been increasing with the modernization of agricultural system, vector borne disease control, pest control, etc. Pesticides not only affect the environment, but also affect the wildlife including birds. Generally the chemical pesticides which are tremendously used in the agricultural fields fall under three major groups, which are organochlorine, organophosphate and carbamate [1].
Aim: To review the effect of pesticides in population decline of birds.
Materials and Methods: The related data on pesticide’s contribution to the bird’s decline were obtained from digital data bases like Google Scholar, PubMed/ Medline, the Google Search Engine, Science Direct, Research gate, and NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) .
Result: After reviewing many research papers, we can say that though use of pesticides increases agricultural production and control the vector borne diseases, but it has a severe effect on the bird’s metabolism, the nervous system, endocrine system, development, behavior, etc.
Conclusion: When birds are exposed to pesticides for a long time it causes continuous health hazard for the population. To overcome this situation, intensive research should be carried out at molecular level, genetic level, etc. Rigid legal plans should set up against the extensive use of pesticides and concerned authorities shall look into its implement as well.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL RESULTS FROM HOT MINERAL WATER IN THE VILLAGE OF VARVARA, DISTRICT OF PAZARDZHIK, BULGARIA
Authors: IGNATOV IGNAT , VALCHEVA NEDYALKA , POPOVA TEODORA P. , NESHEV NIKOLAI , HUETHER FABIO , IGNATOV ALEXANDER I. 
Published: July 2023

There are 225 mineral springs in Bulgaria, and out of them, 148 are in southern Bulgaria and 77 in northern Bulgaria. The region with mineral water “Varvara” is located in Rhodope mountains, Pazardzhik region, Bulgaria. Physicochemical and microbiological research of two springs from the village of Varvara is presented in the article. The springs are “Drilling No. 3 - Varvara” and “Drilling No. 5 – Varvara”. The physicochemical research of mineral waters showed that it is characterized as hydrothermal, mineralized, hydrocarbon-sulphate, sodium, silicon-rich and fluoride waters. The hyperthermal mineral spring “Drilling No. 3 – Varvara” is with t=79.9°С. The hyperthermal mineral spring “Drilling No. 5 – Varvara” is with t=83.7°С. The presence of single spores of species of genus Bacillus (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis), phylum Bacillota were found in the tested mineral waters. B. subtilis is a Gram-positive bacterium that forms heat-resistant spores. B.
licheniformis is a Gram-positive, mesophilic bacterium and its optimal growth temperature is around 50°С. B. licheniformis can survive at higher temperatures. Geobacillus stearothermophilus also was registered in the tested mineral waters. It is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacterium, a member of the phylum Bacillota.
The results show that the waters from both examined sources in Varvara are useful for human health according to their physicochemical composition. The content of silicon and calcium is a prerequisite for their application in strengthening the musculoskeletal system. The rich fluoride content allows their controlled use for reduction in dental caries. The waters from “Drilling No. 3 - Varvara” and “Drilling No. 5 - Varvara” did not show any sanitary- chemical and microbiological signs of contamination. This reveals opportunities for balneological therapy and tourism in this region. Bottling these waters would allow for their wider use.
Los saberes ancestrales como parte del modelo educativo actual en el Ecuador: Análisis
Authors: Sanipatin Yolanda 
Published: July 2023

Los saberes ancestrales como parte del modelo educativo actual en Ecuador, hace referencia a diferentes aristas que demuestran la importancia de cambiar la educación tradicional occidental por una educación intercultural, donde el sistema educativo no divida por grupos poblacionales el aprendizaje, sino más bien construya un espacio donde se pueda intercambiar conocimientos o saberes, fusionar lo occidental con lo ancestral, de manera que se logre una verdadera educación, respetando la diversidad, la cultura, costumbres y tradiciones, aprendiendo de cada una de ellas a partir de la cosmovisión y cosmovivencia andina, dándole un verdadero significado a la etnoeducación, trabajando de la mano con la pedagogía decolonial, dejando de lado el eurocentrismo y dando protagonismo a nuestras sabidurías, potenciando el multilingüismo, aprovechando que el Ecuador cuenta con diferentes lenguas maternas y también con la capacidad de aprender idiomas extranjeros, todo parte desde la creación de políticas públicas educativas que reestructuren el macro currículo y se aplique a nivel nacional.