bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recurrence of Cryptogenic (ESUS) Strokes in the First Year: Predictors and Outcome—A South Indian Study
Authors: George Jithin , Sylaja P. N. , Sreedharan Sapna E.
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

Around 9–25% of ischemic strokes are embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) with an annual recurrence risk of 4.5–5%. Regarding ESUS, studies from India are limited. Here, we studied the prevalence of cryptogenic ESUS among stroke subtypes, recurrence risk and outcome at 1 year, and their predictors.

Materials and Methods:

We performed a single-center study of ambispective nature. Patients above 18 years of age with a diagnosis of cryptogenic (ESUS) strokes from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2020 (4 years), with a 1-year follow-up were recruited in our study. All the patients underwent neuroimaging computerised tomography/magnetic resonance tomography (CT/MRI) with angiography, electrocardiogram (ECG), transthoracic echo (TTE), and rhythm monitoring. Functional outcome was measured using the modified Rankin scale with scores 0–2 taken as good outcome.

Results:

We had 234 (11.21% of total ischemic strokes) subjects satisfying the criteria for ESUS over the study period with a mean age of 58.2 ± 12.8 years. 46 patients had a history of stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) at admission. 9.4% had a recurrent event at 1 year. The most important neuroimaging predictor of recurrent strokes was multiple embolic followed by superficial watershed pattern. Around 10% had more than one marker of atrial cardiopathy positive. While the risk factors, coronary artery disease (CAD), and neuroimaging pattern showed an association with recurrent events at 1 year on bivariate analysis, only the latter two remained significant on multivariate analysis.

Conclusions:

Our cohort of ESUS had a higher annual recurrence risk than reported before. Though vascular risk factors and ipsilateral vessel abnormalities were more in the recurrent ESUS group, it did not significantly affect the recurrence risk at 1 year. CAD and multiple embolic patterns on imaging showed an association with recurrent strokes, suggesting a possible cardiac substrate in our ESUS population as well.
Effect of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Lockdown on Eating Habits and Lifestyle Behavior
Authors: Karavadi Vidusha , Ganesh Kanumalee Pruthvi , Nair Naveen Sukumaran , Rao Sudhir
Published: October 2023

Background and Aim:

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected the lives of all sections of society, as people were asked to self-quarantine in their homes to prevent the spread of the virus. The confinement and lockdown caused many lifestyle changes for Indian citizens, especially with diet and physical activity. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on the dietary pattern and lifestyle behaviors in India.

Materials and Methods:

An online survey was conducted from July 2021 to September 2021 using a validated semi-structured questionnaire. The “snowball sampling” procedure was used to recruit the participants. The questions focused on changes experienced by the participants in their lifestyle before and during the lockdown.

Results:

Among the 624 study participants, the mean age was 25.81 ± 9.7 years. Nearly 71.8% (448) reported that their diet and consumption patterns changed during the lockdown. The mean body mass index before the lockdown was 24.11 ± 4.43, and after the lockdown was 23.46 ± 4.51. The change in sleep duration was reported by 494 (79.1%).

Conclusion:

These unprecedented circumstances provide an opportunity to better understand the negative impact of strict lockdown measures on lifestyles, and at the same time, help identify and initiate positive behavioral changes, which if consolidated, may improve chronic disease outcomes in the long run.
COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Rural Setting of Western India: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sinha Shardhanjali , Sen Antriksha , Ranjan Astha
Published: October 2023

Background and Aim:

The low acceptance rate of the vaccine in rural India has been acting as a hurdle to achieving herd immunity against multiple active variants of coronavirus. A large section of the rural population is prone to COVID-19 infection due to their negative perception of vaccination and their inability to access it. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate acceptance rate of the vaccine along with the major factors determining the non-receptivity of the COVID-19 vaccine among rural people.

Methods:

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Rajasthan from August to November 2021. Out of 138 participants, 110 rural adults from different villages who were not yet vaccinated were interviewed using a semi-structured schedule. The characteristics of participants and factors determining COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy were assessed using MS Excel 2021 and STATA 13.1.

Results:

The side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine were the major reason for hesitancy among respondents (71%). Many respondents (51%) reported that the vaccine portal was not user-friendly and not working properly; in addition, the volatility of the network makes slot booking more difficult. Due to the shortage of vaccines and the absence or low numbers of medical staff, some respondents (>40%) attributed the inefficacy of health care centers as a cause for not getting vaccinated. Fifty-three percentage of respondents rejected the vaccine due to political orientation, and ~40% believed that the vaccine was being tested first on poor rural people. Lack of awareness and ignorance led to half of the population postponing it. Thirty-five percentage of them argued that the vaccine does not cure COVID-19, and 37% feared that the vaccine could lead to death. Many women (56%) were dependent on men or elders for access to health care centers and considered it necessary for men only.

Conclusion:

The findings of this study highlight the major hurdles to ensuring the equitable coverage of vaccination in rural India, which reflect the urgent need for awareness campaigns and door-to-door vaccination to prevent community transmission among the rural population of India.
Pediatrician’s perception of oral health in children – A qualitative study
Authors: Geetha Priya Pollachi-Ramakrishnan , Asokan Sharath , Balaraman Chandrakantha , Viswanath Sudhandra , Yogesh Kumar Thoppe Dhamodharan
Published: October 2023

Background:

It is important to assess pediatrician’s perception on children’s oral health as they tend to meet children early on a regular basis. Quantitative research has shown that pediatricians in India have inadequate knowledge and limited awareness about oral health care in children. Hence, it is important to assess pediatrician’s opinion and perception on children’s oral health using qualitative interview method.

Aim:

The aim of the study is to assess and explore the perception of pediatricians on children’s oral health in Western Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods:

A grounded theory approach was employed to conduct this qualitative study. Face-to-face interviews with the pediatricians were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Collected data were written as codes, from which categories and themes were derived.

Results:

Four themes arrived: (1) dental health and disease, (2) anticipatory guidance, (3) barriers, and (4) remedial measures. The participants felt that they were underinformed about dental home, emergency care for dental trauma, and the interceptive role of dentists on oral deleterious habits. Insufficient dental information in their curriculum and the absence of common guidelines between pediatricians and pediatric dentists in India were considered the common causes for their lack of knowledge.

Conclusion:

Pediatricians were receptive to acquire knowledge and improvising their skills. They felt that periodic lectures and formal gatherings should be planned between pediatric dentists and pediatricians. Collaborations between pediatrics and pediatric dentistry societies are warranted to provide children with better oral health care.
Profile of Worster Drought Syndrome (WDS)
Authors: Patil Arundhati , Gowda Vykuntaraju K. , Shivappa Sanjay K. , Benakappa Naveen
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

Worster Drought syndrome (WDS) is a type of cerebral palsy that affects the muscles around the mouth and throat. This causes problems with swallowing, feeding, talking, and dribbling. Although the impairments are predominantly motor, a range of cognitive, behavioral, and seizures also exist. These features point towards the involvement of the perisylvian area of the cerebral cortex.

Purpose of the Study:

In WDS, the predominant impairment is a profound expressive communication problem and feeding difficulties; hence, it is under-recognized and even under-reported. Besides, these children have a specific phenotype which when recognized early can make a significant difference in management. This study aims to know the etiology and profile of WDS.

Materials and Methods:

This is a prospective cohort study in a tertiary care hospital from January 2018 to December 2019. All patients who met the absolute criterion for the diagnosis of WDS were included. A detailed history, clinical examination findings, relevant investigations like CT/MRI brain, and EEG were recorded in a predesigned proforma, and results were analyzed.

Results:

A total of 83 children (M:F = 52:31) presented within the age group of 2 years to 18 years. Seventy (84.33%) of them were delivered by a normal vaginal route. All children had global developmental delay, expressive speech delay, and spasticity. Other features were undernutrition 75(90%), drooling 66(79.51%), seizures 44(52.60%), and prolonged feeding 42(50.60%). Birth asphyxia was present in 72 (86.70%) cases, but neuroimaging was suggestive of perisylvian gliosis in 80 (96.38%) cases.

Conclusions:

WDS should be considered in children with cerebral palsy if mild motor delay with a predominant expressive language delay is present without hearing impairment and autistic features. In India, birth asphyxia is the most common cause.
Cobalt Alloy, Corrosion- and Heat-Resistant, Strip 20Cr - 15Ni - 40Co - 7.0Mo - 16Fe Vacuum Induction Plus Consumable Electrode Remelted Solution Heat Treated and Cold Rolled
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: October 2023

This specification covers a corrosion- and heat-resistant cobalt alloy in the form of strip 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) and under in specified thickness and 4.000 inches (101.60 mm) and under in specified width in the solution heat-treated and cold rolled condition.
Usage of Classroom Technology and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) of Mathematics Teachers
Authors: Plantado Junymer Callo
Published: October 2023

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a theoretical framework in technology integration that is highly regarded in today's digital era. Using a descriptive research design, this study investigated 81 secondary mathematics teachers' use of available classroom technology and level of competence in the eight TPACK domains. The findings revealed that classroom technology was rarely employed. This was due to a combination of external and internal factors. While along the TPACK domains, the teachers obtained the highest level of competence in CK (M = 4.29, SD = .59) and lowest in TK (M = 3.69, SD = .70). One-way ANOVA uncovered that there was a highly significant difference in the level of competence along with TPACK domains. Furthermore, correlation and multiple regression analysis unveiled that the level of usage of classroom technology was discovered to be highly significant and served as the best predictor of TK (F(6, 74) = 6.17, p<.001), TPK (F(6, 74) = 6.39, p<.001), TCK (F(6, 74) = 4.30, p<.001), and TPACK (F(6, 74) = 2.65, p =.022). Implications of the findings and recommendations are discussed.
Esensi Kurikulum dalam Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Fitri Rizka Aida , Siregar Alde Rizky Pratama , Nursyifa Annisa , Ginting Aloken Br Marwahta
Published: October 2023

Kurikulum menjadi salah satu bagian terpenting dalam sistem pendidikan, sebab kurikulum merupakan alat buat memperoleh tujuan pendidikan dan sekaligus menjadi acuan aplikasi pengajaran dalam semua jenis serta jenjang pendidikan. Pada Islam, istilah kurikulum bermakna manhaj, yang berarti jalan terang yang diikuti oleh pendidik dan peserta didik buat berbagi pengetahuan, keterampilan, serta sikapnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah buat mengetahui hakikat kurikulum pendidikan Islam. Penelitian ini memakai metode penelitian kepustakaan atau library research. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kurikulum adalah pedoman yang digunakan pendidik buat membina peserta didiknya mengarah tujuan tertinggi pendidikan Islam dengan cara memperoleh banyak pengetahuan, keterampilan, serta sikap. Oleh karena itu, proses pendidikan Islam bukanlah proses yang dianggap tidak penting, melainkan harus mengarah di bentuk konseptual manusia sempurna (insan kamil), yang strateginya disusun secara terstruktur pada kurikulum pendidikan Islam.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berpengaruh terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha Industri Kecil Sukses (Studi Kasus IKM Kulit di Perkampungan Industri Kecil/PIK Pulo Gadung Jakarta Timur)
Authors: Jumhur Aam Amaningsih
Published: October 2023

Keberhasilan usaha yang ditunjukkan dari cash flow, omzet, profitabilitas, peran penting pemerintah selama ini belum membuka peluang bagi peningkatan kemampuan institusi industri kecil. Model pendekatan yang sentralistik sangat berpengaruh terhadap pola-pola intervensi yang cenderung birokratis dan tidak fleksibel. Ketidakberhasilan dari pembinaan industri kecil saat ini bisa juga disebabkan oleh ketidaktahuan pihak pembina (pemerintah) terhadap apa yang dibutuhkan oleh industri kecil. Sebagaimana kita ketahui bahwa kebutuhan dari industri kecil tidak semuanya sama, contohnya tidak hanya masalah permodalan yang merupakan penghambat utama pengembangan industri kecil, karena kesulitan industri bukan masalah permodalan saja. Dari permasalahan diatas, sebaiknya program pembinaan industri kecil diarahkan kepada bagaimana industri kecil tersebut mampu mencapai sukses. Pengumpulan data merupakan pencarian data-data perusahaan yang berkaitan dengan tujuan penelitian. Data yang diambil berasal dari  Industri Kecil kulit 8 Industri Kecil Maju, 8 Industri Kecil Sedang dan 8 Industri Tidak Maju, semua responden berjumlah 24 buah dari Perkampungan Setelah data-data yang diperlukan dalam penelitian ini terkumpul maka langkah selanjutnya yaitu melakukan pengolahan data. Dalam penelitian ini data yang diperoleh akan diolah dengan menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Berdasarkan pengolahan data diperoleh hasil bahwa score tertinggi adalah  Bahan baku dengan skor 2.32. Diikuti oleh Tenaga kerja, modal (2.25), diikuti oleh Pengolahan SDM (1.54); diikuti Manajemen SDM, Organisasi (1.53) dan yang terakhir Jenis Produk; (0.93). Dengan demikian Bahan baku dinyatakan lolos untuk dipilih sebagai Faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap Industri kecil kulit.
Front Matter Risenologi Volume 8 Issue 1, April 2023
Authors: Risenologi Admin
Published: October 2023

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Efficiency of DNA Extractions Methods from Pigeons and Cockatiels Feathers
Authors: ÇOBANOĞLU Özden , ŞENTÜRK Nursen , ARDICLI Sena
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to compare different DNA extraction methods to achieve higher amounts and purity levels from molted feathers of pigeons (Columba livia f. domestica) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). We evaluated 226 animals consisting of 202 pigeons and 24 cockatiels for these purposes. We performed three commercially available DNA extraction kits to isolate DNA from the feather samples. These kits were compared regarding DNA yield and quality depending on the different applications made during the isolation. DNA concentration (ng/mL) and absorbance ratio (260/280) were measured using a Nanodrop spectrophotometer. Kruskal-Wallis test with the Dunn’s post hoc comparison was performed for the statistical comparisons. The mean DNA concentration was the highest in isolation with the kit C. Among three commercial kits, statistically significant differences were observed concerning nucleic acid concentration (ng/µL) (P
Strategi promosi pengelola Ijen Geopark wilayah Bondowoso untuk meningkatkan kunjungan wisatawan
Authors: Putri Novinda Sabilla , Thamrin Mohammad
Published: October 2023

Melihat potensi besar yang dimiliki oleh Wisata Ijen Geopark, Pemerintah Kabupaten Bondowoso dan Banyuwangi telah berusaha untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berperan dalam peningkatan jumlah kunjungan setelah Wisata Ijen Geopark diakui sebagai Unesco Global Geopark (aUGGp) pada tahun 2023. Langkah awal pengajuan sebagai calon anggota Jaringan Geopark Internasional pada Unesco World Geopark dilakukan oleh IJen aspiring Unesco Geopark pada tahun 2020. Terkait dampak terhadap kehidupan liar yang muncul akibat aktivitas pariwisata, penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemeliharaan situs dan lingkungan sekitarnya merupakan hal yang krusial. Selain itu, analisis anggota pelaksana harian geopark mengindikasikan bahwa kriteria khusus yang dapat diamati secara langsung menjadi acuan dalam pengembangan promosi Wisata Ijen Geopark ini.
ESTUDO RETROSPECTIVO DA CONTAMINAÇÃO POR ENTEROPARASITAS E BACTÉRIAS PATOGÊNICAS EM CÉDULAS DE DINHEIRO
Authors: Cavalheiro Maria Eduarda , David Érica Boarato
Published: October 2023

Diariamente estamos rodeados por microrganismos e o nosso dia a dia é repleto de situações que favorecem essa aproximação. Nesse contexto, as cédulas de dinheiro se destacam como possível fonte de transmissão de patógenos, como enteroparasitas e bactérias, uma vez que são manuseadas por muitas pessoas cotidianamente. Em vista disso, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo elaborar um levantamento dos estudos realizados nos últimos 20 anos referentes à contaminação das cédulas de dinheiro por enteropatógenos. Os resultados demonstraram que os enteroparasitas identificados com maior frequência nos estudos foram Ascaris lumbricoides, Entamoeba coli (não patogênico) e ancilostomídeos. Com relação à pesquisa de bactérias, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella sp, Escherichia coli e Enterobacter sp, foram as mais detectadas. Esses dados evidenciam que existe a contaminação das cédulas de dinheiro por bactérias e enteroparasitas, confirmando seu papel como possível fonte de contaminação. Dessa forma, ressalta-se a importância da melhora nos hábitos de higiene básica como estratégia de limitar o ciclo desses patógenos.
AI-ACCIDENT DETECTION SYSTEM FOR FAST RESCUE ON FREEWAYS USING ON-BOARD CAR MOTION SENSORS FUSION
Authors: Bahasan Abdullah Mohammed
Published: October 2023

Continuous tracking and detecting position systems are significant services that can using in many applications such as detecting accident cars on Freeways. This paper introduces Artificial intelligent (AI) method to quick discover the accident and determine the position of car on Freeways that will reduce the rate of fatalities. Most tracking and detecting position systems are based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). But the GNSS signal in certain areas such as buildings and tunnel is unavailable which make a big problem for these systems. To solve this problem, most traditional methods are based on integrated GNSS with other navigation sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, odometers and so on. But these integrated methods still high cost and need to long time processing. Today, most modern Vehicles are equipping with several On-board Car Motion Sensors (OVMS) such as Acceleration Sensors (AS), Wheel Velocity Sensor (WVS), Gravity Sensor (GS), Yaw Rate Sensor (YRS) and additional to GNSS that can improve the safety and also use to determine and detect the position of accident vehicle. This paper develops an approach AI-accident detection system based on integrating GNSS with On-board Vehicle Motion Sensors (OVMS) using Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) algorithm. During GPS outages, the three Acceleration Sensors (3-ASs) are processing to determine velocities and then position of vehicle on three x, y and z axes. While the YRS and GS sensors are using to determine velocities angles  on three x, y and z axes, respectively. In same time the three WVS sensors are using to correct velocities errors of three acceleration sensors (3-ASs) until GNSS signal is return again. The proposed AI-accident detection system is tested in different scenarios during GPS outage signal. The results of proposed method can actually detect accident and determine the position of vehicle with high efficiency.
درجة توفر معايير الجيل القادم للعلوم (NGSS) في برنامج إعداد معلم الأحياء بكلية التربية- عدن
Authors: Al-Aqrabi Mona Ali Nasser , Al-Huraibi Mohammed Abdrabu Abdullah
Published: October 2023

هدف البحث الحالي إلى معرفة درجة توفر معايير الجيل القادم للعلوم (NGSS) في برنامج إعداد معلم الأحياء بكلية التربية/ عدن، استخدم الباحثين المنهج الوصفي القائم على الأسلوب المسحي وبنمط مسح تحليل واقع التوافر، وتألفت عينة البحث من جميع طلاب المستوى الرابع (الطلاب المعلمين)، وجميع مدرسي قسم الأحياء، للعام الجامعي 2021/2022م، الفصل الثاني كلية التربية/ عدن. تكونت أدوات البحث من إعداد قائمة معايير الأحياء بالمرحلة الثانوية في ضوء معايير الجيل القادم NGSS، وإعداد استبانة بعد التأكد من صدقها وثباتها.

أشارت النتائج باستخدام الاختبار الإحصائي (t) إلى: أنه لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0.05 = α) بين متوسطات تقديرات الاساتذة ومتوسطات تقديرات الطلبة لدرجة توفر معايير الجيل القادم للعلوم NGSS في برنامج إعداد معلم الأحياء بكلية التربية/ عدن تعزى لمتغير الوظيفة.

وأشارت النتائج باستخدام الاختبار الإحصائي (f) إلى: أنه لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0.05 = α) بين متوسطات تقديرات الاساتذة لدرجة توفر معايير الجيل القادم للعلوم NGSS في برنامج إعداد معلم الأحياء بكلية التربية/ عدن تعزى لمتغير الدرجة العلمية.

وأشارت النتائج باستخدام الاختبار الإحصائي (t) إلى: أنه لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0.05 = α) بين متوسطات تقديرات الاساتذة لدرجة توفر معايير الجيل القادم للعلوم NGSS في برنامج إعداد معلم الأحياء بكلية التربية/ عدن تعزى لمتغير سنوات الخبرة.

توصل البحث إلى مجموعة من التوصيات أهمها ضرورة تضمين معايير العلوم للجيل القادم NGSSفي برنامج إعداد معلم الأحياء بكلية التربية/ عدن.
ACCOUNTING MEASUREMENT IN REDUCING TAX EVASION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OIL COMPANIES IN SUDAN
Authors: Musa Eltyeib Hamid Idris
Published: October 2023

The research has dealt with the problem of accounting measurement and its impact on the financial statements of oil companies in Sudan. The research problem is that most companies operating in the field of oil in Sudan do not follow the methods and methods of accounting measurement to prevent tax evasion in their financial statements, the researcher used the deductive approach in choosing the research problem and setting the scientific hypotheses, historical approach and also the statistics analysis that was dependable in the field study. The sample population of the study represented in accountants, financial reviewers and academics, This study aims to clarify the accounting rules for accounting measurement problems in oil companies. Clarification and description of the reality of the accounting work of companies operating in the field of oil in Sudan. The study relied in the analysis on a number of financial statements of some companies operating in the field of oil in Sudan. Many results were reached, the most important of which are; The nature of the oil company is what determines the method and method of accounting measurement and disclosure, and the types of contracts have a clear impact in determining the method of accounting measurement in oil companies.
جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية
Authors: Sheryan Ameen Mahyoub Ahmed
Published: October 2023

هدفت الدراسات التعرف إلى درجة توافر جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية. اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي، واستخدمت الاستبانة أداةً لجمع البيانات، طبقت على عينة تكونت من (77) دارسا ودارسة، من الملتحقين بقسم التربية في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية (مناهج تعليمية، وإدارة وإشراف تربوي)، وتمت الاستفادة من برنامج SPSS في تحليل البيانات، وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى النتائج الآتية: أن درجة توافر جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية في جميع المجالات كانت متوسطة بمتوسط حسابي (2.77). أن نتائج جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات، بحسب مجالات الدراسة جاءت مرتبة تنازليا، على النحو الآتي: جاء مجال (خدمات التسجيل) في المرتبة الأولى بدرجة متوسطة ومتوسط حسابي (3.33)، بينما جاء مجال (التسهيلات الإدارية) في المرتبة الثانية بدرجة متوسطة ومتوسط حسابي (3.05)، يليه مجال (نظام التواصل) بدرجة متوسطة ومتوسط حسابي (2.83)، يليه مجال (المظهر العام) بدرجة متوسطة ومتوسط حسابي (2.77)، وجاء مجال (خدمات المكتبة) في المرتبة الخامسة بدرجة متوسطة ومتوسط حسابي (2.66)، وجاء مجال (التسهيلات الأكاديمية) في المرتبة السادسة بدرجة متوسطة ومتوسط حسابي (2.66)، وأخيرا جاء مجال (القاعات والتجهيزات) في المرتبة السابعة بدرجة صغيرة ومتوسط حسابي (2.06). لا توجد فروق ذات دلاله إحصائية عند مستوى دالة (0.05) في تقدير أفراد العينة لدرجة توافر جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية تعزى لمتغير الجنس في مجال المظهر العام، ونظام التواصل، والمكتبة توجد فروق ذات دلاله إحصائية عند مستوى دالة (0.05) في تقدير أفراد العينة لدرجة توافر جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية تعزى لمتغير الجنس في مجال التسهيلات الإدارية والتسهيلات الأكاديمية والقاعات والتجهيزات (كلها لصالح الذكور). لا توجد فروق ذات دلاله إحصائية عند مستوى دالة (0.05) في تقدير أفراد العينة لدرجة توافر جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية تعزى لمتغير الوضع الحالي للدارس في كل المجالات لا توجد فروق ذات دلاله إحصائية عند مستوى دالة (0.05) في تقدير أفراد العينة لدرجة توافر جودة الخدمات الطلابية والتسهيلات في برنامج الدراسات العليا في كلية صبر للعلوم والتربية في كل المجالات تعزى لمتغير الوضع الوظيفي عدا مجال واحد هو مجال التواصل، لصالح غير موظف.
Efficacy of Transverse Friction Massage versus Dry Cupping on Flexor Digitorum Brevis and Gastrocsoleus in Patients with Planter fasciitis
Authors: Kamran Muhammad , Mateen Abdul , Tamkeen Tamkeen , Iqbal Syeda Amna , Shafique Kaiynat , Azfar Dr. Hanan , Raza Qasim
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Plantar fasciitis is a musculo-skeletal ailment prevalent in people of diverse ages and levels of physical activity. This condition causes pain in the medial side of heel, which is exacerbated by weight-bearing activities as well as in rest or non-weight bearing. The objective of the study was to compare the effects on transverse friction massage and dry cupping on pain, disability and activity limitations in patients with planter fasciitis.

Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental study with sample size of 32 and convenient sampling was used to recruit patients in study. Inclusion criteria of study were females and males of age 21 to 35 years, chronic pain in foot for more than 4 months and had positive windlass test. Study duration was 6 months. Out of 32 patients 16 were enrolled in group-A (baseline therapy and Transverse Friction Massage) and remaining 16 were enrolled in group-B (baseline therapy and Dry Cupping). Intensity of pain was assessed by NPRS before and after the treatment of 4 week and functional limitations was measure by Foot Function Index (FFI). Data was analyzed by software SPSS 24.0.

Findings: Out of 32 participants 37.5% were men and 62.5% were women. Results demonstrated that median of NPRS in group A before treatment was 6.50 and after treatment it was 3.00. Median of NPRS in group B before treatment was 6.00 and after treatment it was 2.50. Pre-treatment mean of FFI in group A was 64.18±7.40 which reduced to 21.12±9.26 after the treatment of 4 weeks. Pre-treatment mean of FFI in group b was 63.18±7.70 and after treatment it was 23.12±8.24. A statistical significant difference was found in pre and post treatments of both groups p≤0.05). Between group analysis of A and B showed no statistical significant difference (p>0.05).  Transverse friction massage and dry cupping showed equal effects in reducing disability, activity limitations and pain in the patients of planter fasciitis.

Recommendations: Transverse Friction Massage and Dry Cupping demonstrate equivalent therapeutic benefits for plantar fasciitis patients. Clinicians are advised to consider both interventions, factoring in patient comfort and logistical constraints. It's imperative for policymakers to integrate these findings into clinical guidelines, while also promoting further research to elucidate the specific therapeutic mechanisms involved.
Child marriage in Bangladesh during COVID-19 (2020-2022): A Study on Secondary High School in Rajshahi
Authors: Khatun Dr. Mst. Swapna
Published: October 2023

Child marriage is one of the social disorders in Bangladesh which is barrier to overall progress of the country. It is a social circumstance in Bangladesh that might be defined in many ways such as ; a legal problem, social problem, health problem, population problem and gender discrimination problem. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how lockdown affects child marriage or mandatory marriage. However, many studies show that in pandemic period because of child marriage implementation, it is heavily affecting the girls. The survey report of the Pannapara High School shows that about 35% girls are married in covid-19 period. The study also aims at determining the immediate causes of forced marriage during Covid-19 as well as how the lockdown period due to Covid-19 influenced the decision of marriage. School closures and declining family incomes have direct connection with child marriage which also put additional pressure on families.
Desenvolvimento e caracterização microbiológica e sensorial de um panetone a base de cará-roxo (Dioscorea trifida L.)
Authors: Santos Rosileide Sampaio , Marques Marduce Pereira , Lamarão Carlos Victor , Rebelo Kemilla Sarmento , Yamaguchi Klenicy Kazumy de Lima
Published: October 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver e caracterizar um panetone a partir do cará-roxo (Dioscorea trifida),  um tubérculo com ampla aceitação nas regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil. Amostras desse tubérculo foram adquiridas no município de Coari-AM e utilizadas na elaboração de uma variação inédita desse produto, denominado de caratone. Foram avaliadas as características físico-químicas, bromatológicas, microbiológicas, nutricionais, sensoriais e a intenção de compra do produto elaborado. O tubérculo apresentou baixa quantidade de lipídeos (0,35%), em comparação com as fibras (2,19%) e a umidade (86,8%), com valor calórico de 51,25 Kcal EB/100g. Os resultados das formulações mostraram que o produto com adição de 50% de cara-roxo foi a melhor apresentada para o consumo. Na análise sensorial, o produto demonstrou uma alta aceitabilidade e intensão de compra. O cará-roxo amazônico apresentou aplicabilidade culinária, demostrando grandes benefícios em sua utilização para a produção do caratone, sendo uma opção nutricional para a busca de um alimento saudável, com quesitos apreciáveis de sabor, coloração e textura.
URBANIZAÇÃO, NEOLIBERALISMO E DIGITALIZAÇÃO EM CONTEXTO PERIFÉRICO: ALGUMAS TENDÊNCIAS NO INÍCIO DO SÉCULO XXI / Urbanization, neoliberalism, and digitalization in a peripheral context: some trends in the early 21st century
Authors: Silva Silvana
Published: October 2023

A urbanização ganha novos elementos nas duas primeiras décadas do século XXI. O processo de digitalização, adensamento da camada técnica digital, embora ocorra de maneira desigual no território brasileiro, é um dos elementos transformadores da dinâmica urbana no período recente. A expansão da ação das plataformas digitais, do e-commerce, das redes sociais digitais, sob a hegemonia da racionalidade neoliberal, trouxe mudanças na economia política da cidade e da urbanização. Nesse sentido, buscamos analisar de maneira crítica as particularidades do fenômeno no contexto da formação socioespacial brasileira. Nesta análise, destacamos a importância do neoliberalismo como racionalidade condutora da formação da subjetividade coletiva, cujos princípios da concorrência generalizada, da meritocracia e do individualismo deixam marcas na paisagem e nas sociabilidades urbanas nas cidades brasileiras que examinamos neste artigo.
Urbanization has assumed new elements in the first two decades of the 21st century. Even though the digitalization process, the intensification of the digital technical layer, is unevenly taking place in Brazilian territory, it is one of the transforming elements of urban dynamics in the recent period. The widening action of digital platforms, e-commerce, and digital social networks, under the hegemony of neoliberal rationality, has brought about changes in the city’s political economy and urbanization. Accordingly, we critically analyzed the particularities of the phenomenon in the Brazilian socio-spatial formation context. In this analysis, we underline the relevance of neoliberalism as the guiding rationality in collective subjectivity shaping, whose principles of generalized competition, meritocracy, and individualism leave their trace on the landscape and urban sociability in the Brazilian cities we examined in this article.
Muestreo y comunicación: impacto en el control de formaciones en sistemas multi-robot heterogéneos
Authors: Mañas-Álvarez Francisco-José , Guinaldo María , Dormido Raquel , Dormido Sebastián
Published: October 2023

Este trabajo presenta el análisis del efecto de la frecuencia de muestreo y comunicación en un sistema multi-robot (SMR) en su desempeño temporal y en la carga computacional. El sistema experimental está compuesto por robots móviles del tipo Khepera IV y robots aéreos del tipo Crazyflie 2.1. El análisis se realiza sobre el movimiento del SMR desde unas condiciones iniciales hasta una formación deseada, que se define en base a un conjunto de distancias relativas deseadas entre agentes. Se evalúan tres escenarios en relación a la arquitectura del nivel de control: centralizado, distribuido en ROS 2 y distribuido a bordo del robot. Se determina la frecuencia mínima operativa para un muestreo periódico, y se presenta un protocolo de muestreo basado en eventos como propuesta para la reducción de transmisiones de mensajes. Para este caso, se determina un umbral constante óptimo, con un desempeño temporal equivalente al muestreo periódico óptimo, pero con una reducción del muestreo de un 80%.
Defesa de interesses e associações no Espírito Santo: Democracia e participação.
Authors: Almeida Felisbino Riberti , Siqueira Nascimento Anselmo Hudson
Published: October 2023

Thispaper aims to investigate associativism as an instrument of participation and political representation in Brazil, especially in post-1988. Associativismis understood as the possibility of groups of people to defend specific interests with the institutional political power. The research included a survey of secondary information on associativism in Brazil, as well as the study of three associations in the state of Espírito Santo. The research results indicate: i) that associativism presents a heterogeneous character in its formation and performance, acting institutionally in a disconnected and uncoordinated way and ii) it has become stronger with redemocratizationbrazilian post-1988, multiplies itself under the form of social demands and acts to combat the problems of functioning of the instituted powers, in tune with the complexity of today's society.The results highlight that associativism has been an instrument that enables improvements in the quality of participation and political representationin democratic regimes.
Ecopsicologias: Propostas para um retorno à natureza
Authors: Nogueira Pereira Fábio , da Silva Pereira Germana , Ferreira de Souza Marins Luana
Published: October 2023

This Article considers the separation of humankind from Nature and its impacts, the present-day paradigm to the ecological shift as well, and its reverberations on the becoming of Ecopsychology, the field which promotes an outlook on the relation between subjective variables and the environmental crisis. This literature review intends to briefly present a shift on the perspective, concepts and debates of a historic movement that gave birth to Ecopsychology on the border of Ecology and Psychology. Besides that, it presents some possibilities of ecopsychological practices and interventions,and it also invites the reader to consider the complexity of the relation between Nature and humankind. We understand that it is vital to take this relationship into consideration for a new ethos supported by sustainability, dialogue, social equity,and harmony in the interaction between humans and non-humans.
Availability of CT, MRI, and endoscopy procedures for Polish individuals with morbid obesity: cross-sectional telephone survey study
Authors: Kamiński Mikołaj , Kaczmarek Ada , Wieczorek Tobiasz , Kierzek Michalina , Kręgielska-Narożna Matylda , Bogdański Paweł
Published: October 2023

Purpose

The rise in morbid obesity presents diagnostic challenges in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and endoscopy. Research on the availability of these procedures for people with extreme obesity is limited. We aimed to analyse the accessibility of CT, MRI, and endoscopy procedures for people with extreme obesity in a significant sample of facilities serving in the Polish public healthcare system.

Material and methods

A telephone-based survey was conducted on healthcare facilities offering CT, MRI, or endoscopy procedures, identified using the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ) API. A refined questionnaire was utilized after a pilot study to collect details on the equipment’s weight and diameter capacities, among other parameters. Of the initial 312 facilities sampled, 195 were eligible and successfully contacted, representing 9.4% of the facilities offering the procedures in the NFZ database.

Results

Of the 195 facilities, 86.4% of CT departments knew their scanner’s maximum weight, 57.6% its diameter; 76.5% of MRI departments recognized their scanner’s weight, and 59.2% its diameter, while 77.3% of endoscopy departments were aware of their maximum weight capacity. Approximately 28% of CT, 5% of MRI, and 39% of endoscopy departments could perform the procedure if the patient’s weight was over 200 kg. Facilities knowledgeable about CT’s maximum diameter and MRI’s maximum weight often provided private CT/MRI services.

Conclusions

A significant proportion of Polish facilities providing CT, MRI, and endoscopic examinations in the Polish public healthcare system were unaware of their equipment’s weight and diameter limits. Merely 5% of the surveyed MRI facilities could potentially accommodate a patient weighing over 200 kg.
Facial Expression Recognition Using Weighted Distance Transform
Authors: Nasim Dr. Shahzad
Published: October 2023

Facial emotions of human transfer non-verbal signal, which have a dynamic role in interactive communication. Human machine interface evolves according to facial expression recognition because both have a significant relationship. Psychology, ethical science and robotics are necessary applications of facial expression recognition. There have been a lot of work already done on feature extraction, face detection and the famous techniques used for expression recognition. Weighted distance is the basic method of this research. It is used for recognition of all basic human emotions, angry, happy, disgust, fear, neutral, sad and surprise. For the extraction of weighted distance paths, the fast marching algorithm is used and seed point has been taken on the nose tip of the human face. Diverse number of paths also has been taken, and it has an effect on facial expression recognition. Intensity variation is the main motivation to use Weighted Distance Transform. Twenty points are labelled for the calculation of feature vectors. Different mathematical measures are calculated as a feature vector of this geometric representation. In classification KNN is used and it illustrates reasonable result. In the end validation is done with famous techniques of facial expression recognition.
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Technique to Improve Software Defect Prediction
Authors: Azam Muhammad , Nouman Muhammad , Gill Ahsan Rehman
Published: October 2023

One of the most active areas of research in the software engineering community is defect prediction. The gap between data mining and software engineering must be bridged to increase the rate of software success. Before the testing phase, software defect prediction predicts where these flaws will most likely occur in the source code. Methods for predicting software defects are widely used to investigate the impact area in software using various techniques (clustering, statistical methods, neural networks, and machine learning models). The goal of this research is to examine various machine learning algorithms for predicting software defects. There have been many fault prediction techniques introduced, but no single technique or approach can be used for all types of datasets. To achieve maximum accuracy, different machine learning algorithms such as Bayesian Net, Logistic Regression, Multilayer Perceptron, Ruler Zero-R, J48, Lazy IBK, Support Vector Machine, Neural Networks, Random Forest, and Decision stump were used to uncover the maximum subset of defects that could be predicted. This research concern is to find out defects using five NASA data sets JM1, CM1, KC1, KC2, and PC1. Logistic Regression has been shown to have the best output relative to others (93%).
An Investigation of the Relationship between Organizational Justice, Job Autonomy, Workplace Trust and Psychological Ownership: The Role of Ethical Leadership
Authors: Khan Kamran , Riaz Kashif Riaz , Hussainy Syed Karamatullah
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the effect of â€œorganizational justice, job autonomy, organizational trust, and ethical leadershipâ€ on psychological ownership. It also examines the moderating role of ethical leadership on psychological ownership. The study used a survey method to obtain the data from the respondents of the banking sector. Our results support six direct and one moderating relationship. The study suggests that organizational, distributive, interpersonal, and informal justice do not affect psychological ownership. At the same time, we found that job autonomy, workplace trust, trust in co-workers, trust in organizations, trust in immediate manager, and ethical leadership affects psychological ownership. The study also found that ethical leadership moderates organizational justice and psychological ownership. But psychological ownership does not moderate (1) job autonomy and psychological leadership, and (2) workplace trust and psychological ownership.
Behaviour Biases and Investor Investment Decisions in Pakistan Foreign Exchange Market
Authors: Jan Naveed ,   Business School, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China, Adil Muhammad ,   Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan
Published: October 2023

Many investors in developing countries, including Pakistan, make incorrect decisions due to behavioral biases. Thus, this study examines the relationship between behavioral biases and investment decisions and the moderating role of “financial literacy on investment decisions.” Using a predeveloped questionnaire, we collected 419 responses by focusing on the respondents who trade extensively in the foreign exchange market. The data analysis includes descriptive analysis, correlation, reliability, validity, and hypotheses testing using Smart PLS. The study found herding bias, overconfidence, and representativeness significantly affect the investment decision. Risk tolerance insignificantly affects investment decisions. We also found that financial literacy has a moderating effect on investment decisions. The study recommends that policymakers arrange seminars and workshops for investors on financial literacy. Such measures may reduce the investors’ decisions based on behavioral biases.
The Impact of Instrumental, Adversarial Network Ties, and Emotional Labor on Job Satisfaction
Authors: Dar Madiha Shafique
Published: October 2023

In the present technological era, social networks significantly affect job-related outcomes. Given its importance, we examined the effect of “instrumental ties, adversarial ties, and emotional labor on job satisfaction.” And the moderating role of communicative rationale. We collected a sample of 148 employees from a premier telecommunication company in Balochistan. We used Smart PLS for statistical analysis as we had a small sample size. The study found that “instrumental network closeness and emotional labor” promote job satisfaction. Whereas adversarial network closeness “insignificantly affects job satisfaction.” We also found an insignificant association between the moderating role of “communicative rationale on emotional labor and job satisfaction.” We believe healthy and positive relations provide physical comfort and emotional support. Further, the negative relations may distract employees and minimize their ability to focus on the task, but employees preoccupied with their jobs do not get distracted by such ties.
A Study on BI System: A Moderating Role of Organizational Learning
Authors: Naz Saira , Khalique Muhammad , Ahmed Saleem
Published: October 2023

Organizational performance significantly depends on business intelligence. Business intelligence (BI) converts raw data into meaningful and useful information that managers use to make quick and improved assessments. Before implementing business intelligence in their firms, the manager must thoroughly evaluate it. Absorptive capacity (ACAP) and BI systems are closely related. We assessed the impact of the sub-dimensions of ACAP “acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and exploitation” on BI, Impact of BI on firm performance, and the moderating role of organizational learning. We adopted the quantitative method that comprises gathering secondary data from middle managers in Karachi’s banking industry and analyzing the data using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The study found the dimensions of ACAP “acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and exploitation” positively affect the BI system. The BI system promotes firm performance. We also found organizational learning insignificantly moderates BI and firm performance. Managers can use the model to determine which areas of their company need more development before making the major financial commitment toward the BI system and to determine whether their company is ready to adopt it
SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT EM ATLETAS UNIVERSITÁRIOS
Authors: Gaia Jhonatan Wélington Pereira , Honorato Renêe de Caldas , Coelho Higson Rodrigues , Lima Joabe Ferreira , Pires Daniel Alvarez
Published: October 2023

O objetivo dessa revisão narrativa foi investigar os fatores associados à síndrome de burnout em atletas universitários. Foram realizadas buscas em cinco bases de dados: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, PsycINFO e Web of Science. Foram incluídos somente estudos primários envolvendo a avaliação de fatores psicológicos e/ou fisiológicos associados ao burnout. Um total de 35 estudos incluindo um total de 11.243 atletas-universitários foram considerados elegíveis para inclusão. Com base na análise dos principais clusters gerados por um procedimento de rede de coocorrência, foram definidos dois tópicos com as principais variáveis associadas ao burnout: 1) burnout, motivação, necessidades psicológicas básicas e apoio social; e 2) burnout, perfeccionismo, coping e comportamento do treinador. Os estudos apresentados nessa revisão narrativa formam um corpo de evidências que consolida o burnout como um fator de preocupação no ambiente esportivo universitário, pois a síndrome pode afetar negativamente tanto o desempenho quanto a saúde mental dos atletas universitários.