bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bacteria associated with ocular infections of out-patients visiting optical clinic in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Anne Nnenna Ogu  , Josephat N. Okereke  , Chinonyerem C. Ogwunga  , Sylvia Onyinyechi Anyadoh-Nwadike
Published: January 2022

The study was done to determine the prevalence and types of bacteria associated with ocular infections from out-patients attending optical clinic in Owerri, Imo State at the time of study. Eye swab specimens were collected aseptically from the conjunctival sac of each patient using sterile swab sticks. A total of fifty specimens were collected from patients comprising fourteen (14) males and thirty-six (36) females with ocular infections. Standard microbiological and biochemical investigations were carried out on the samples to isolate and identify the organisms involved. Results revealed that all specimens had bacterial growth. A total of fifty seven (57) bacterial isolates were obtained out of which 35 (61.4%) were Gram positive and 22 (38.6%) Gram negative. Mixed bacterial infections were observed in some specimen. The isolates fell into eleven species with varying prevalence as follows; Bacillus subtilis was the predominant species, 17 (29.8%) recovered followed by Corynebacterium sp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with the same prevalence of 8 (14.0%). Haemophilus sp. had a prevalence of 7 (12.3%), Staphylococcus aureus, 5 (8.8%) and Lactobacillus sp. 3 (5.3%). Klebsiella sp., Citrobacter sp. and Proteus sp. had same prevalence 2 (3.5%) while Streptococcus, Listeria and Neisseria spp. were the least isolated with 1 (1.8%) respectively. The mean viable count/prevalence rate was higher with the female gender while the age group 31 - 40 years had highest mean viable count. This implies that broad spectrum bacterial species are associated with ocular infections in Imo State at varying prevalence rates which are seemingly high. There is therefore need for proper diagnosis of eyes infections to ascertain the type and abundance of bacteria involved before administration of treatment regimen.
19-Investigating the Organizational Climate of Secondary Schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Rahman Abdur , Ali Arshad
Published: January 2022

Secondary schools are responsible for the provision of quality education in preparing graduates of the institutions for higher learning and semi-skilled employees for working in various enterprises of the society. Organizational climate is a key element that determines the efficient role of secondary schools in the education sector. Considering the significance of the organizational climate in secondary schools, the study aimed to investigate the organizational climate of secondary school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study was descriptive survey design with population of 2639 principals and 39182 teachers of secondary schools.  Samples of 50 heads and 326 teachers were selected with cluster random sampling. A validated and reliable tool, organizational climate description questionnaire for heads and teachers was used while data were collected personally from respondents. Data were analyzed with percentages, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation and linear regression. The study highlighted that majority of the principals had directive behavior, dominated meetings and ruled with iron hands, teachers’ behaviors were frustrated and schools were vulnerable to external political pressures. The study recommended that Organizational climate is relatively a new field, therefore; it may be taught as a subject in all teachers’ training institutions and in education departments/faculties of the universities to develop conceptual knowledge of the educational leaders and teachers. At present Educational Monitoring Authority (EMA) did not include organizational climate as an indicator for the schools’ development/progress. So, the government may explicitly include organizational climate in the evaluation system of the schools.
Assessing the Empirical Evidence of Attitude Intention Relationship in the Purchase of Energy Efficient Vehicle
Authors: Salmas Vahe Andonians , Gruning Michael
Published: January 2022

Despite warnings about limited fossil fuel as well as the detrimental impacts of burning such fuels, the number of conventionally fueled vehicles in use is growing worldwide. While energy efficient vehicles (EEVs) produce far less emissions and provide power from renewable sources, EEVs are yet to get full acceptance from the local market and the penetration rate is still low. In Malaysia, thesales trend shows that there is a low level of EEV purchased, where energy efficient vehicle only owned 3 percent of market share in Malaysian automotive industry. To fill this gap, this study focuses to examine the relationship between consumers’ attitude towards EEV and their intention to purchase energy efficient vehicle. Data was collected using quantitative approach through mall intercept survey method at ten selected malls in Peninsular Malaysia. Respondents were intercepted at the entrance of the mall and were invited to take part in the survey. The complete process of data collection took five months and comprised a total of 515 respondents. The hypothesis in the present study was tested using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The analysis revealed a positive relationship exists between consumers’ attitudes on EEVs and intention to purchase EEVs. The present study provides recommendations, limitations, and suggestions for future study.
An Adaptational Theory of Consciousness
Authors: Detmar Charles F.
Published: January 2022

The adaptational theory of consciousness is a new electromagnetic (EM) field theory of consciousness. It differs from other EM theories by integrating arguments about the mechanism, function, and evolution of consciousness. The development of awareness in the individual is also explained.
New hypotheses proposed include (1) a specific resonance of the EM field can open sodium channels, making a strong supervision of neurons possible; and (2) coincidentally, harmonic sounds can produce similar patterns in the EM field. An argument then suggests that the pleasing nature of harmonic
sounds reveals something about the physical nature of pleasure as a type of EM pattern. This idea is then linked to free will and to the construction of meaning by the conscious self.
Análise do comportamento de acadêmicos de Odontologia em tempos de pandemia do novo coronavírus a partir das imagens do Instagram
Authors: Martins Monte Francisca Mariane , Girão Mauro Vinicius Dutra
Published: January 2022

Introdução: O mundo encontra-se em uma crise sanitária causada pelo SARS-CoV2, que fez com que governantes decretassem medidas para enfrentamento e contenção da infecção humana, que mudaram os hábitos da população, estes podem ser acompanhados por meio de postagens em Redes Socias on-line. Objetivo: Analisar o comportamento de acadêmicos da área da saúde em relação ao cumprimento dos decretos estaduais para evitar a disseminação da COVID-19 e comportamentos de risco por meio de imagens publicadas na Rede Social Instagram. Metodologia: Pesquisa exploratória, quantitativa-descritiva com abordagem infodemiológica que analisa o comportamento de estudantes de Odontologia em relação ao cumprimento dos decretos do governo do Estado do Ceará para a contenção da infecção por coronavírus provocada pelo SARS-CoV2 por meio de fotos postadas na Rede Social Instagram.  A mineração e análise das imagens ocorreram durante um período de cinco dias ininterruptos, realizadas no período que ocorreria o carnaval de 2021, compreendido do dia 13 ao dia 17 de fevereiro. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 47 perfis de acadêmicos de Odontologia. Desses, 12 apresentaram algum comportamento de risco, em sua maioria adotado por mulheres, sendo o mais frequente o não cumprimento do distanciamento social. Os comportamentos de risco foram identificados em 80% dos dias analisados. Conclusão: Foram observados comportamentos de risco por acadêmicos da área da saúde. Mesmo sendo a minoria da amostra estudada, os acadêmicos identificados adotando comportamento de risco podem ter sido potenciais disseminadores do SARS-CoV-2, não podendo ser confirmado por meio de imagens.
Western Understanding of the Sirah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) with Orientalistic Approach.... A Critical Analysis
Authors: Fiaz Fozia , Tabassum Ammara , Alazhari Naeem Qaiser
Published: January 2022

اسوہ  حسنہ اورمغربی ذہن کے اشکالات....استشراقی فکرکے تناظرمیں

تحقیقی و تنقیدی جائزہ

Western mind always remains muddled to fathom the Islamic belief “Prophethood” but it is grand reality that the West has contributed a lot in “Sirah Writing” from 17th to the present age. Although, in primary literature, Western scholars have delineated their abhorrence in this regard, without any research analysis. They usually used to twist the facts and misinterpret the text in attempt to sustain their assumption under their own perception. In the present age, literary change is seen in Western Writings that scholars have admired categorically the demonstrative Personality of Mohammad (PBUH) as well as they have praised his attributes as authoritative leader, Reformer, Peace maker etc. It will discuss the changes which were seen in Western writings about Sirah and analysis the causes and facts accordingly. It will also throw light on the Western assumption about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); which has been prevailed in their writings before 19th even changed now. Islam is religion of Peace and Prophet of Islam has sent as” Blessing for All the Universe” from God Almighty so the question is what are the motives to bring forward theses western suppositions in this regard and at what extent it will affect? It will be discussed through comparative analysis among the Sirah books by Western Scholars Maxim Rodinson, Karen Armstrong and Michael Cook.
Functional Analysis in Cognitive Behavioral Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Authors: Frascisca Gloria
Published: January 2022

Recently it has been published evidence of the successful implementation of the integration of solution focused brief therapy and behavioral cognitive therapy as a model of brief therapy that is currently used as the basis for the Master of Brief Therapy in the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon. However, in the application some process have showed some issues that could be systematized, some of them include the use of functional analysis as a basis for the design of treatment and to specify the minimum elements to consider that the therapeutic model used corresponds to the integration of the two approaches. Thus, the aim of this paper is to systematize the practice model integrating behavioral cognitive therapy and solution-focused therapy and to propose a guide to the practical integration of these approaches based on functional analysis.
JURIDICAL ANALYSIS OF FINANCING CONTRACTS POST CONVERSION OF BANK NTB INTO BANK NTB SHARIAH
Authors: Idayana Attoyibah Yeni , Hirsanuddin  , Djumardin
Published: January 2022

Islamic banking shows great potential, this is indicated by the large number of conventional banks converting to sharia-based banks. The conversion of conventional commercial banks to Islamic commercial banks has its own terms and procedures because it has quite basic differences, especially in the characteristics between interest calculation and profit sharing. Likewise, regarding the legal consequences that arise after conventional commercial banks are converted into Islamic commercial banks, of course, they also have their own characteristics. This research aims to find out how legal certainty over the Post-Conversion Financing Contract of NTB Bank into Bank NTB Shariah. This type of research is normative juridical research. This research uses a statute approach. Sources of Legal Materials used are primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The collection of legal materials is carried out by methods of documentation studies and literature studies. The material is analyzed descriptively. The agreement in the financing contract at Islamic banking system is identical to the agreement in the credit contract at conventional banks, because the agreement's concept still refers to the Civil Code's Book III on General Engagements. According to Article 1233 of the Civil Code, an engagement occurs as a result of an agreement or by legislation. However, it should be noted that while financing Islamic banks, they must adhere to the Islamic economic rules that govern all banking activities.
The Sharing Limited Resources Among Children and Adolescents of Hunter- Gatherers (Hadza) and Farmers (Iraqw) in the Context of Ideas About the Evolutionary Foundations of Altruism in Humans
Authors:   N. N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Butovskaya Marina , Dronova Daria ,   N. N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Karelin Dmitriy ,   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: January 2022

The study of the evolution of altruism and cooperation in human society is one of the central topics of modern anthropology. A promising approach to solving this problem is a comparative study of the behavior of cooperation and sharing of limited resources in a cross-cultural and ontogenetic perspective. The aim of this study was to analyze the principles of sharing the limited resources among children in two traditional African societies: Hadza and Iraqw. A statistical assessment of the contribution of a number of factors to the adoption of prosocial, egoistic and altruistic decisions in the direction of members of own group and strangers is presented. The sample was represented by 240 children and adolescents (130 Hadza and 110 Iraqw). Studies were conducted in rural areas of Northern Tanzania. The current results, along with the data on Meru children, obtained by us earlier, revealed that positive social selectivity (friendship) has an important stimulating role in making decisions of a prosocial and altruistic nature in children and adolescents in traditional African societies. For hunter-gatherers, the percentage of individuals focused on selfish and mixed sharing strategies, both in direction of friends and strangers, was higher compared with farmers. Along with that, we demonstrated a positive association between the adoption of altruistic decisions about sharing and the subjective happiness. Presumably, such association is a human universal.
Upper Palaeolithic Complex of Cultural Horizon 2G of Kovrizhka IV Site on the Vitim River (Baikal-Patom Highland)
Authors:   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Tetenkin Aleksey ,   Institute of Earths Crust, Siberian Brunch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Demonterova Elena ,   Institute of Earths Crust, Siberian Brunch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Poplevko Galina ,   Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Razgildeeva Irina ,   Transbaikal State University, Salnaia Natalia ,   Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Henry Auréade ,   University of Côte d’Azur
Published: January 2022

In 2016—2018 a living complex dated to ca. 18,6 kyr cal BP was excavated at Kovrizhka IV site, level 2G. This is an ocher colored area of 5.0 m in diameter, with a semi-circular hearth lined by four slabs, and a massive slab surrounded with large boulders and gneiss fragments. Slabs and boulders forming an arc were recorded on the periphery of the complex, and two pits (post-holes?) of 20 cm in diameter were found on the northern and southern outskirts. Based on use-wear analysis, 17 tools were identified as meat knives, scrapers and carvers for bone, antler and skins. Their number and composition indicate a short-term occupation. About 60% of artifacts in the collection are of quartz, hence it is assumed that access to pebble raw materials was seasonally limited. The three central stones in the hearth were heated to the temperature ranging from 250 to 380—440 °C. The source of ocher is hematite of two types: quartz-hematite association and rock with a significant content of calcite, chlorite, feldspar and mica. A comparison with the ore compositions of the known iron locations and archaeological sites showed that ocher was delivered from the north of Western and Eastern Baikal regions, situated more than 500 km away from Kovrizhka. The available evidence points to the existence of a winter dwelling. The closest analogies are known at the Transbaikalian sites of Studenoye–1 and 2, Ust-Menza–1 and 2, Sukhotino–4, etc.
Vasilyevskaya Pustosh’ — the Specialized Settlement-workshop of the Chalcolithic in the North-Western Donbass
Authors:   Donetsk National University, Kolesnik Alexander ,   “Don Heritage” Institution, Manko Nikita ,   Donetsk National University
Published: January 2022

The article addresses the problem of flint production in the Donbass during the Chalcolithic and contains the publication of materials from the Vasilyevskaya Pustosh’ site. The peculiarities of the geological history of the Donbass have determined the abundance of geological sources of Upper Cretaceous flint here. In the Chalcolithic, the Donbass evolved as a large European center for the extraction and processing of flint raw materials. At the Vasilyevskaya Pustosh’ site, various tools with double-sided processing were produced — arrowheads, adzes, axes. At the site (point 3), a significant number of bifacial tools of settlements types were noted — end-scrapers, points, blades with retouch, etc. The site may belong to the type of settlements specialized in the production of flint implements. Such specialized settlements are known in the Tripolye culture and as well as in the Chalcolithic of Bulgaria.
Flint Production at the Usatovo Culture Settlement of Mayaki
Authors:   Odessa Archaeological Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Pistruil Igor
Published: January 2022

Usatovo culture settlement of Mayaki was discovered in 1961. The site is located on the southeastern outskirts of the village of Mayaki, on the plateau of the Dniester left bank. The first studies were carried out by V. G. Zbenovich on an area of ca. 500 m2. It was found out that the site is a system of ditches of different sizes, filled with cultural remains. The author publishes the flint collection (3683 pieces) from Mayaki settlement (studies led by V. G. Petrenko in 1990s — 2000s). The primary flint splitting and production of secondary retouched tools took place on the area of the site. This is evidenced by a fairly large number of fragments, core spalls, cores and production waste in the form of various flakes, scales, as well as secondary retouched finished products. The collection contains flint pebbles, cores, flakes, blades, production wastes, scrapers, trapeziums, Kukrek insert, points, retouched blades, flakes, fragments and other tools. Some tools turned out to belong to the earlier archaeological eras. They were picked up somewhere by the Eneolithic inhabitants of the settlement. At the Usatovo culture settlement of Usatovo-Bolshoi Kuyalnik, quite a lot of tools were produced from imported flint. On the contrary, at Mayaki settlement, based on the examined materials, practically all tools, with some exceptions, were produced from local raw materials.
Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: V. Bester Tequila
Published: January 2022

This study explores the relationship between the sustainable development goals (SDG's) and corporate sustainability through a business human rights (BHR) lens. It affirms established guidance that companies must show respect for human rights. As a new factor, the study considers how companies recognize civil rights.The author examines annual reports and other materials of Five Fortune Global 500 multinational enterprises from five sectors to establish their relationship with UNGP's, SDG's and civil rights. They also review places and reports to determine the MNE's management system and system certifications. While the sample is too small to make correlations, the author finds that the sample MNE's do recognize civil rights under the guide of human rights. They appear to address civil rights issues that trend globally, not necessarily the problems that occur on a national or local level. Although the sample countries contribute to SDG's, this engagement seems connected to the MNE's business strategy. Their SDG's involvement can change from one fiscal year to the next, depending on the business strategy. In the study, the author focus on corporate management system (MSs) nd seek to identity the elements of good MS. They recommend that companies expose their MSs to audit and certification processes to ensure that respect for civil and human rights are embedded in their system.
Enacting Instagram-mediated writing at an Islamic primary school: Indonesian case
Authors: Basir Ali , Misdi Misdi
Published: January 2022

In teaching and learning process, teacher needs strategy or media to make English learning active. Sometimes, high school students felt boring and they cannot relate to nor understand the material that is presented to them each day in class. To this, the varieties of strategy or media during teacher learning are needed to make them excited and motivated. Instagram, as one of the media,  can be manipulated as education tool to the teacher and students. Employed descriptive research design, the enactment of instagram-mediated writing was employed to see students’ engagement in English writing. The findings show that writing activities go actively and students have positive responses.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT INTERAKTIF
Authors: Juniawan Egi Adha
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk menarik minat belajar mahasiswa dan layak digunakan dalam proses perkuliahan pada matakuliah statistika elementer terutama pada materi notasi sigma dan ukuran pemusatan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan Research and Development dengan pendekatan ADDIE sampai tahap implementation. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan matematika STKIP La Tansa Mashiro semester 3 yang mengambil matakuliah statistika elementer, dan objek penelitiannya adalah media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan berbasis Microsoft office powerpoint. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah angket untuk validasi ahli baik ahli materi, ahli bahasa, dan ahli media serta angket untuk ujicoba pada kelompok kecil dan besar. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah media pembelajaran berbasis Microsoft office powerpoint layak digunakan dalam perkuliahan terutama pada materi notasi sigma dan ukuran pemusatan.
Learning Through A Scientific Approach From The Philosophy Of Progressivism
Authors: Monika Agnes H. K  , Laila Fitriana
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this article is to describe the learning of mathematics through a scientific approach reviewed from the philosophical school of progressivism. Reference data comes from research results including books and journal articles that are relevant to the topic. The results showed that the school of progressivism is a school in the philosophy of education that requires a change in the positive direction in education. The scientific approach includes five steps: (1) observing, (2) questioning, (3) collecting, (4) associating and (5) communicating. The conclusion of this article is that the scientific approach is in line with the philosophy of progressivism because it requires learning centered on learners.
Cancer Patients’ Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Approach to Decision-Making in Management and Policy-Making
Authors: Savabi-Esfahani Mitra , Zangeneh Sanaz , Sharbafchi Mohammad Reza
Published: January 2022

Context: Cancer patients are more susceptible to novel coronavirus infection due to their immune system deficiency and anticancer treatments. During the COVID-19 outbreak, cancer patients have faced many challenges. The present study aimed to review the literature on cancer patients’ challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic to offer an approach to decision-making in management and policy-making. Evidence Acquisition: In this review study, national and international databases were searched. Inclusion criteria were the risk of COVID-19 in cancer patients, medical services, surgery, and cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer patients’ challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and management and policy-making in this pandemic. Results: Cancer patients’ challenges during the COVID 19 pandemic were classified as follows: (1) risk of COVID-19 for cancer patients; (2) access to medical services and screening during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) psychological disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have revealed that individuals with cancer experience a higher risk of the COVID-19 infection and mortality compared to healthy individuals. Most oncology clinics postpone unnecessary appointments; however, patients with invasive cancer are treated with no delay. Proper management, disease control, and attention to mental health care can prevent psychological disorders. Conclusions: Managing cancer patients’ challenges during the SARS-CoV-2 is of paramount importance. Cancer clinics need to develop new care and follow-up protocols. Moreover, policy-makers should provide appropriate policies to address the challenges of this disease in the future.
Cotton Weed Management Systems in Conventional and Conservation Tillage
Authors: White C. D. R. , Keeling J. W.
Published: January 2022

Weed management trials were established near Lubbock, TX in 2017 and 2018 to compare systems in both conventional and conservation tillage. Four herbicide systems were included for both the conventional and conservation tillage. Conventional tillage treatments included trifluralin preplant incorporated (PPI) followed by (fb) no preemergence (PRE) fb dicamba + glyphosate + acetochlor early postemergence (EPOST) fb dicamba + glyphosate midpostemergence (MPOST), trifluralin PPI fb prometryn PRE fb dicamba + glyphosate EPOST fb dicamba + glyphosate + acetochlor MPOST, no PPI fb prometryn PRE fb dicamba + glyphosate EPOST fb dicamba + glyphosate + acetochlor MPOST, trifluralin PPI fb prometryn PRE fb glyphosate EPOST fb glyphosate + acetochlor MPOST. Conservation tillage treatments included dicamba + glyphosate early preplant (EPP) fb paraquat + prometryn PRE fb dicamba + glyphosate EPOST fb dicamba + glyphosate MPOST, dicamba + glyphosate + flumioxazin EPP fb paraquat + prometryn PRE fb dicamba + glyphosate EPOST fb dicamba + glyphosate MPOST, glyphosate EPP fb dicamba + prometryn fb dicamba + glyphosate EPOST fb dicamba + glyphosate MPOST, no EPP fb dicamba + prometryn fb dicamba + glyphosate EPOST fb dicamba + glyphosate MPOST. Visual weed control for Russian thistle, kochia, and Palmer amaranth was recorded at cotton planting and 14 days after planting. Palmer amaranth control was recorded at 14 and 28 days after the EPOST and MPOST treatments. Effective season-long control of Palmer amaranth (>98%) was achieved using various dicamba-based herbicide systems in both conventional and conservation tillage. Glyphosate-based herbicide systems controlled Palmer amaranth <53% in 2017 and <84% in 2018 due to the number of glyphosate-resistant weeds present. All dicamba treatments controlled Palmer amaranth >83% in 2017 and >98% in 2018.
Physiological Effects of Cryptic Ancient Religious Chants
Authors: Bodne Abhijit. V. , Patond Varsha
Published: January 2022

Aim: One of the variables that contributes to higher academic achievement is awareness. In Indian schools, traditional practises are applied to improve mental skills with the purpose of adding value. Prayers and other mantras, for example, can help to regulate and enhance the cardiovascular heart's rhythm while also modifying baroreflex sensitivity.

Method: 50 healthy individuals were selected for the study. Comparisons of the effects of reciting Mary's petitions or mantra during voluntary breathing and metronome device control on rate of respiration, spontaneous pulse, blood pressure, and brain circulation in the RR region. The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of singing the Gayatri mantra (GM) on awareness to the function of letter substitution (DLST). Respiratory frequency, normal breathing, baroreflex sensitivity, heart oscillation frequency were recorded. The Bonferroni adjustment was utilised in the frequent measurement analysis of difference.

Conclusion: With the DLST net, both of these times showed complete upgrades in total points. In comparison to PL (3.85 percent), the extent of the development of net points was large after GM (22.67 percent). When repeated seven times per minute, both prayers and mantras generate a noticeable, forceful, and simultaneous rise in present-time cardiovascular system pulsations. The sensitivity of the baroreflex also increases significantly, from 9.2 (SD 4.4) to 11.7 (4.5) ms/mm Hg, P0.06.
A Case Report of Capitellum Fracture Treated using Herbert Screw
Authors: Reddy Vijay Narasimman , Mervinrosario . , Kushwanth .
Published: January 2022

Capitellar fractures are intra-articular elbow injury & it is an uncommon type of elbow injuries that can cause and affect severe functional limitation if not treated correctly. Various treatment options have evolved over the years, from cast immobilization to closed reduction fixation and now finally open reduction fixation is used as a better treatment option. Open reduction internal fixation provides excellent fixation to the fracture site and helps in achieving a stable joint that help in early mobilization of the elbow joint after trauma. Which also prevents late complications such as myositis ossificans. This is a case report of capitellar fracture, a typical type -1 Hahn-Steinthal fracture of left elbow joint in a 14 year old adolescent male treated using Herbert’s screw fixation. Here after three months of post-op follow-up it shows good interfragmental compression, early mobilization, excellent recovery & Implant removal is rarely necessary.
Effect of Benson’s Relaxation Technique on Post-operative Stress and Pain among Women Undergone Abdominal Hysterectomy
Authors: Shendre Vaishnavi , Taksande Vaishali
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Relaxation programs can be effective in establishing psychological tranquility for patients after surgery [1]. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and its surrounding structures [2]. The vast majority of individuals who undergo surgery endure post-operative pain, which is not only excruciating and distressing, but can also lead to problems and a longer recovery time. Pain worsens stress reactions, resulting in increased tissue breakdown, coagulation, and fluid retention, all of which are detrimental to patient recovery [3].

Background: Women's reproductive health is a worldwide issue with far-reaching impacts for the health, well-being, and development of the entire population [4]. A hysterectomy is performed on about 300 women out of every 100,000 [5]. Younger women may be depressed following a hysterectomy since they have squandered their fertility [6]. Dr. Herbert Benson developed the Benson relaxation technique, which is a type of meditation that focuses on muscle relaxation followed by focused breathing to relieve stress [7].

Objective: 1.To assess the stress and pain among women undergone abdominal hysterectomy in experimental group. 2. To assess the stress and pain among women undergone abdominal hysterectomy in control group. 3. To assess the efficacy of benson’s relaxation technique in stress and pain among women undergone abdominal hysterectomy in experimental group. 4. To find out association between stress and pain score with selected demographical variables in experimental group. 5. To find out association between stress and pain score with selected demographical variables in control group.

Methodology: A pretest post-test control group and experimental group research design was adopted to assess the efficacy of benson’s relaxation technique on stress and pain among women undergone abdominal hysterectomy. In this study 100 women who fulfill the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive random sampling technique to collect data from selected hospitals of wardha. Secondary outcome involve evaluation of efficacy of benson’s relaxation technique given to the experimental group.

Expected Results: This study is mainly planned to evaluate efficacy of benson’s relaxation technique on stress and pain among women undergone abdominal hysterectomy. Hence, it is expected that the stress and pain may reduced around 60% after providing benson’s relaxation technique to women undergone abdominal hysterectomy. The conclusion will be drawn from the results and will be published in peer review journal.
A Case Report on Malaria
Authors: Selukar Dhanshree A. , Kolhekar Sonali , Kumari Darshana , Ankar Ruchira , Sakharkar Sheetal , Pohekar Savita , Sawarkar Achita , Sakale Pradnya
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Malaria is caused by the parasitic protozoan Plasmodium. It is a vector-borne disease which is transmitted from person to person via bites from infected mosquitoes. Following a mosquito bite the parasites multiply in the liver and subsequently infect red blood cells. It is a mosquito-borne illness. Fever or flu symptoms include shivering chills, headaches, and muscle pains. Anemia, jaundice, nausea, and diarrhea are some of the symptoms of malaria.

Main Symptoms and Important Clinical Findings: A 24-year-old woman was admitted in. Acharya vinoba bhave rural hospital with chief complaint of stomach pain as her primary complaint. Then after several days Fever, pain, fatigue, headache occur. Several diagnostic evaluations done which shows total Red blood cells count: 4.8 million cu mm; white cell count: 11.810 cells mm3; lymphocytes: 11.2% platelets drop on smear, RBCs are moderated.

The Main Diagnoses, Therapeutic Interventions, and Outcomes: 24 years old women admitted in Acharya vinoba bhave rural hospital with the chief complaint of stomach pain, fever, fatigue, headache and after all investigation she has diagnosed as malaria. Doctor manage with Iv fluids, cap. Doxycycline 100 mg, tab.dolo 650 mg, tab.larigo 650 mg, emset 4 mg injection Once a day, she was also given the Calcium Tab. Her condition has improved as a result of the treatment. The fever and agony had subsided.

Conclusion: My patient was admitted to Acharya vinoba bhave rural hospital with a known case of malaria and a fever and discomfort complaint. Her condition improved after she received proper therapy.
Pursuing High‐Performance Organic Field‐Effect Transistors through Organic Salt Doping
Authors: Lu Dingyi , Huang Fanming , Gao Caifang , Yang Jianming , Guo Jing , Hu Yuanyuan , Bao Qinye , Noh Yong‐Young , Chu Junhao , Li Wenwu
Published: January 2022

Doping is an effective strategy for controlling the charge density and device performance of thin‐film electronics. Herein, a new doping system is reported for organic electronics using the organic salt p‐dopant N,N‐dimethylanilinium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate (DTB) to significantly improve the device performance of indacenodithiophene‐co‐benzothia‐diazole (IDT‐BT) organic field‐effect transistors (OFETs). With optimized doping ratios, the hole mobility increases almost fourfold from 0.32 to 1.15 cm2 V–1 s–1 and the threshold voltage reduces from −38  to 0 V. Moreover, systematical electrical characterizations demonstrate that the contact resistance and activation energy dramatically reduce in the doped devices. Such reductions are ascribed to the shift of the Fermi energy level closer to the transport level and the lowered density of trap states in doped semiconductors, as revealed by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy and low‐frequency noise measurements, respectively. This study also demonstrates that the trap density increases when the doping ratio is high, explaining the device performance degradation at high doping ratios. This is the first time that DTB organic salt is used as an efficient dopant to improve the performance of OFETs, demonstrating a promising route for employing organic salt dopants to achieve high‐performance OFETs.
Electronically Tunable Transparent Conductive Thin Films for Scalable Integration of 2D Materials with Passive 2D–3D Interfaces
Authors: Grünleitner Theresa , Henning Alex , Bissolo Michele , Kleibert Armin , Vaz Carlos A.F. , Stier Andreas V. , Finley Jonathan J. , Sharp Ian D.
Published: January 2022

A novel transparent conductive support structure for scalable integration of 2D materials is demonstrated, providing an electronically passive 2D–3D interface while also enabling facile interfacial charge transport. This structure, which comprises an evaporated nanocrystalline carbon (nc‐C) film beneath nanometer‐thin atomic layer deposited AlOx, is thermally stable and allows direct chemical vapor deposition of 2D materials onto the surface. The combination of spatial uniformity, enhanced charge screening, and low interface defect concentrations yields a tenfold enhancement of MoS2 photoluminescence intensity compared to flakes on conventional Si/SiO2, while also retaining the strong optical contrast for monolayer flakes. Tunneling across the ultrathin AlOx enables facile interfacial charge injection, which is utilized for high‐resolution scanning electron microscopy and photoemission electron microscopy with no detectable charging. Thus, this combination of scalable fabrication and electronic conductivity across a weakly interacting 2D–3D interface opens up new opportunities for device integration and characterization of 2D materials.
Operando Formation of Van der Waals Heterostructures for Achieving Macroscale Superlubricity on Engineering Rough and Worn Surfaces
Authors: Li Ruiyun , Yang Xing , Zhao Jun , Yue Chengtao , Wang Yongfu , Li Jiangong , Meyer Ernst , Zhang Junyan , Shi Yijun
Published: January 2022

Macroscale superlubricity breakdown of lubricating materials caused by substrate surface roughening and mechanochemical modification poses great challenges for their practical tribological applications. Here, a facile way is reported to access robust macroscale superlubricity in a vacuum environment, via the operando formation of graphene/transition‐metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) heterostructures at wear‐induced rough surfaces. By trapping active amorphous carbon (a‐C) wear products between TMDC flakes, the sandwich structures readily transform into graphene/TMDC heterostructures during running‐in stage, based on shear‐induced confinement and load‐driven graphitization effects. Then they assemble into multipoint flake‐like tribofilms to achieve macroscale superlubricity at steady stage by reducing contact area, eliminating strong cross‐interface carbon–carbon interactions and polishing a‐C rough nascent surface. Atomistic simulations reveal the preferential formation of graphene/TMDC heterostructures during running‐in stage and demonstrate the superlubric sliding of TMDCs on the graphene. The findings are of importance to achieve robust superlubricity and provide a good strategy for the synthesis of other van der Waals heterostructures.
Vertical Organic Electrochemical Transistors and Electronics for Low Amplitude Micro‐Organ Signals
Authors: Abarkan Myriam , Pirog Antoine , Mafilaza Donnie , Pathak Gaurav , N'Kaoua Gilles , Puginier Emilie , O'Connor Rodney , Raoux Matthieu , Donahue Mary J. , Renaud Sylvie , Lang Jochen
Published: January 2022

Electrical signals are fundamental to key biological events such as brain activity, heartbeat, or vital hormone secretion. Their capture and analysis provide insight into cell or organ physiology and a number of bioelectronic medical devices aim to improve signal acquisition. Organic electrochemical transistors (OECT) have proven their capacity to capture neuronal and cardiac signals with high fidelity and amplification. Vertical PEDOT:PSS‐based OECTs (vOECTs) further enhance signal amplification and device density but have not been characterized in biological applications. An electronic board with individually tuneable transistor biases overcomes fabrication induced heterogeneity in device metrics and allows quantitative biological experiments. Careful exploration of vOECT electric parameters defines voltage biases compatible with reliable transistor function in biological experiments and provides useful maximal transconductance values without influencing cellular signal generation or propagation. This permits successful application in monitoring micro‐organs of prime importance in diabetes, the endocrine pancreatic islets, which are known for their far smaller signal amplitudes as compared to neurons or heart cells. Moreover, vOECTs capture their single‐cell action potentials and multicellular slow potentials reflecting micro‐organ organizations as well as their modulation by the physiological stimulator glucose. This opens the possibility to use OECTs in new biomedical fields well beyond their classical applications.
Basiliximab for steroid‐refractory acute graft‐versus‐host disease: A real‐world analysis
Authors: Mo Xiao‐Dong , Hong Shen‐Da , Zhao Yan‐Li , Jiang Er‐Lie , Chen Jing , Xu Yang , Sun Zi‐Min , Zhang Wei‐Jie , Liu Qi‐Fa , Liu Dai‐Hong , Wan Ding‐Ming , Mo Wen‐Jian , Ren Han‐Yun , Yang Ting , Huang He , Zhang Xi , Wang Xiao‐Ning , Song Xian‐Min , Gao Su‐Jun , Wang Xin , Chen Yi , Xu Bing , Jiang Ming , Huang Xiao‐Bing , Li Xin , Zhang Hong‐Yu , Wang Hong‐Tao , Wang Zhao , Niu Ting , Wang Ji‐Shi , Xia Ling‐Hui , Liu Xiao‐Dan , Li Fei , Zhou Fang , Lang Tao , Hu Jiong , Wu Sui‐Jing , Huang Xiao‐Jun
Published: January 2022

Steroid‐refractory (SR) acute graft‐versus‐host disease (aGVHD) is one of the leading causes of early mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT). We investigated the efficacy, safety, prognostic factors, and optimal therapeutic protocol for SR‐aGVHD patients treated with basiliximab in a real‐world setting. Nine hundred and forty SR‐aGVHD patients were recruited from 36 hospitals in China, and 3683 doses of basiliximab were administered. Basiliximab was used as monotherapy (n = 642) or in combination with other second‐line treatments (n = 298). The cumulative incidence of overall response rate (ORR) at day 28 after basiliximab treatment was 79.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 76.5%–82.3%). The probabilities of nonrelapse mortality and overall survival at 3 years after basiliximab treatment were 26.8% (95% CI 24.0%–29.6%) and 64.3% (95% CI 61.2%–67.4%), respectively. A 1:1 propensity score matching was performed to compare the efficacy and safety between the monotherapy and combined therapy groups. Combined therapy did not increase the ORR; conversely, it increased the infection rates compared with monotherapy. The multivariate analysis showed that combined therapy, grade III–IV aGVHD, and high‐risk refined Minnesota aGVHD risk score before basiliximab treatment were independently associated with the therapeutic response. Hence, we created a prognostic scoring system that could predict the risk of having a decreased likelihood of response after basiliximab treatment. Machine learning was used to develop a protocol that maximized the efficacy of basiliximab while maintaining acceptable levels of infection risk. Thus, real‐world data suggest that basiliximab is safe and effective for treating SR‐aGVHD.
The changing shape of palaeopathology: The contribution of skeletal shape analyses to investigations of pathological conditions
Authors: Gilmour Rebecca J. , Plomp Kimberly A.
Published: January 2022

Analyses of human skeletal shape and geometry are used to investigate questions related to habitual activities and physical lifeways, as well as biological distance and relatedness. Recently, these methods have been applied to research concerning human evolutionary predisposition for disease, as well as functional experiences of pathological conditions. The use of these methods to address palaeopathological questions are relatively new, but related questions and approaches are gaining momentum. This manuscript provides an in‐depth review of the current state of this palaeopathological research by undertaking a meta‐analysis of anthropological literature. From the results of the meta‐analysis, we observe an increase in the use of quantitative shape analyses in palaeopathology, and identify four key themes in this literature: (1) description and diagnosis, (2) shapes that increase pathological risk, (3) shape change that arises from pathology, and (4) shape used for social insight. As this area of study develops, we recommend adaptations to measurement and data collection; comparative examinations of remains at the individual, population, and species levels; and, when possible, representation of all human variation through the inclusion of pathological individuals in geometric analyses. Palaeopathologists are ideally suited to investigate the relationship between bone shape and health, which may prove essential to the continued understanding of disease in both past and contemporary contexts.
Green capabilities and green purchasing practices: A strategy striving towards sustainable operations
Authors: Khan Syed Abdul Rehman , Yu Zhang , Umar Muhammad , Tanveer Muhammad
Published: January 2022

Increasing businesses adverse operations and unsustainable practices are causing rise in environmental concerns. The adoption of green capabilities could be a promising step that can ease environmental problems and achieve green ideology in businesses. In the current study, green capabilities and green purchasing practices were critically theorized and a theoretical framework was developed to address the sustainability problems in supply chain. The data were collected from manufacturing firms located in emerging countries and covariance‐based structural equation modeling (CB‐SEM) was utilized for the testing of hypotheses. The findings indicate that green capabilities have a crucial role in adoption of green purchasing practices. Also, the results elucidate that green purchasing practices have a positive effect on economic and environmental performance while having insignificant effect on social performance. The current research work provides guidelines that help practitioners and academicians comprehend the structure and concept of green purchasing practices in industrialized manufacturing firms distinctly.
Liquid chromatography enantiomeric separation of chiral ethanolamine substituted compounds
Authors: Firooz Sepideh Khaki , Putman Joshua , Fulton Brandon , Lovely Carl J. , Berthod Alain , Armstrong Daniel W.
Published: January 2022

Eleven racemic ethanolamine derivatives were prepared, and their enantiomers were separated using liquid chromatography with various chiral columns. These derivatives included chiral vicinal amino alcohols, β‐hydroxy ureas, β‐hydroxy thioureas, and β‐hydroxy guanidines, all of which are present in many active pharmaceutical ingredients. The screening study was performed with six chiral stationary phase containing columns, including four recently introduced superficially porous particles bonded with two macrocyclic glycopeptides, a cyclodextrin derivative and a cyclofructan derivative. The two remaining columns contained chiral stationary phases, based on either a cellulose derivative or derivatized amylose, both bonded to fully porous particles. The cyclodextrin and cellulose‐based chiral stationary phases proved to be the most broadly effective selectors and were able to separate 8 and 7 of the 11 tested compounds, respectively. With respect to analyte structural features, marked differences in enantiorecognition were observed between compounds containing phenyl and cyclohexyl groups adjacent to the stereogenic center. Additionally, replacing a small electronegative oxygen atom by a larger and less electronegative sulfur atom induced a significant difference in chiral recognition by the cellulose derivative as well as by the vancomycin‐based chiral selectors.