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Strategi Pengembangan Kecerdasan Sosial dalam Perspektif Multikultural pada Peserta Didik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Irfan Irfan , Shaleh Shaleh , Velayati Mei Akbar
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to describe the school's efforts to facilitate the development of social intelligence based on multicultural values in elementary school students, using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. , where data collection is done through observation, interviews and documentation. The validity of the data was checked using the triangulation technique and then analyzed using the content analysis technique. The results of the study show that the strategy for developing social intelligence can be carried out on the basis of multicultural values in Goleman's perspective which includes 4 aspects, namely: 1) The most important strategy of empathy with the value of tolerance, 2) The strategy of adjustment or adaptation to democratic values. 3) Strategies with the right sense of empathy with the value of equality 4) Strategies through social awareness with habit. Based on these four aspects, it can be concluded that through the theory of social intelligence from a multicultural perspective, several school strategies are obtained through habituation, namely: greeting the teacher when in front, visiting sick people, queuing when in the canteen, practicing distributing qurbani meat, facilitating students to celebrate religious activities and not doing verbal and non-verbal bullying.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan tentang upaya sekolah dalam memfasilitasi perkembangan kecerdasan sosial berbasis nilai-nilai multikultural pada peserta didik di sekolah dasar, menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. , dimana pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data diperiksa menggunakan teknik triangulasi kemudian dianalisis dengan teknik analisis isi (content analysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi pengembangan kecerdasan sosial dapat dilakukan dengan basis nilai-nilai multikultural dalam persepektif Goleman yang meliputi 4 aspek, yaitu (1) strategi tentang empati terpenting dengan nilai toleransi, (2) strategi penyesuaian atau adaptasi dengan nilai demokrasi, (3) strategi dengan rasa empati yang tepat dengan nilai kesetaraan, (4) strategi melalui kesadaran sosial dengan pembiasaan. Berdasarkan keempat aspek tersebut maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa melalui teori kecerdasan sosial persepektif multikultural diperoleh beberapa strategi sekolah melalui pembiasaan yaitu: Menyalami guru ketika didepan, menjenguk orang yang sakit, mengantri ketika dikantin, latihan membagikan daging kurban, memfasilitasi siswa untuk merayakan kegiatan keagamaan dan tidak melakukan bulliying verbal maupun non verbal.
Migración venezolana hacia América Latina: causas y consecuencias. Una visión desde el desarrollo humano
Authors: Acurero Luzardo Marilu Tibisay , Pérez Prieto María Elena , Díaz Pertuz Leonardo Antonio , Guerrero Mosquera Nelly
Published: July 2023

El desarrollo económico y social de las naciones en busca de una mejor calidad de vida para sus habitantes ha sido una preocupación constante no solo de cada Estado o gobierno en particular, sino de los organismos multilaterales en general, preocupados por la migración creciente en los últimos años. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar el plan de desarrollo económico y social de Venezuela para los periodos 2000 al 2019, medido en términos del Índice de Desarrollo Humano expuesto por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo y el movimiento migratorio realizado durante el mismo periodo en América Latina. La investigación tiene un enfoque cualitativo, el diseño es bibliográfico documental y la técnica utilizada es la hermenéutica dado que se realizan búsquedas científicas de la información para lograr comprender y explicar el fenómeno de estudio. Finalmente, se concluye que la migración venezolana ha causado variaciones en el desarrollo económico y social de los países receptores, según el estudio del Índice de Desarrollo Humano en términos del conocimiento y talento humano que conforman las instituciones universitarias, el cual refleja una reducción para Venezuela en más de un 50%, producto de la renuncia de docentes preparados académicamente que han decidido migrar a otros países tales como Colombia y Perú.
Productos y experimentos elaborados con fique: una revisión sistemática de literatura
Authors: Solarte Solarte Martha Lida , Solarte Solarte Claudia Magali
Published: July 2023

Colombia es el mayor productor de fique (Furcraea spp.) a nivel mundial y es un cultivo de importancia nacional debido a que es sembrado en 13 de los 32 departamentos del país. El artículo presenta una revisión sistemática de documentos relacionados con el fique. El objetivo consiste en examinar productos y experimentos elaborados con fique. Como metodología, se realiza una revisión de publicaciones científicas en las bases de datos Scopus, Scielo, Redalyc, Science Direct y Google Scholar, acogiendo documentos que incluyeran la palabra fique, en un periodo desde 2019 hasta 2023. Los resultados ofrecen información respecto al país de ubicación de los documentos, la metodología, los temas, productos y experimentos realizados con fique. Como conclusión se observa que existen varios productos elaborados con fique con alta exigencia técnica, valor estético, simbólico, innovación y competitivos comercialmente en el mercado, dando respuesta satisfactoria a todos los estímulos otorgados por las entidades públicas y privadas que hicieron posible llegar al producto final.
Make the Most of Your State Public Health Journal
Authors: Chatfield Sheryl L.
Published: July 2023

No abstract available.
Mobile App for Soundscape evaluation for the Spanish speaking community validated through principal component analysis
Authors: Useche Jorge Eduardo , Rodríguez Belman Jahir , Guevara Andrés Felipe , Romero Jhoan Sebastián , Martínez Marcelo Herrera , Hermida Luis Fernando
Published: July 2023

Soundscapes represents the way in which people perceive and experiment the sounds of a particular acoustic environment. In this paper we explain the procedure carried up to develop a Mobile App for the evaluation of soundscapes in the case of Spanish speakers and its validation through principal component analysis. The application (called “SSEBOG”) was implemented for android devices, and it is based on the ISO 12913-2 standard. The application allows geolocation, audio recording, image capture, feedback to users and data processing. A pilot test over a group of 56 persons evaluating the same acoustic environment was carried up with the App. The results of the principal component analysis indicate that the translations propose are consistent with the circular pattern model for the classification of the soundscapes frequently used for English speakers, however, the results suggest that the meaning of the diagonals in the circular pattern model does not correspond to a simple translation to Spanish.
A Simple Approach to Incorporating STATCOM into a Newton-Based Power Flow and Optimal Power Flow Algorithms
Authors: Lawal Muyideen Olalekan
Published: July 2023

Incorporating STATCOM into existing power flow (PF) or optimal power flow (OPF) algorithm usually requires the development of complex program codes to represent associated derivatives introduced by STATCOM power flow models. This procedure is time consuming as it may require various corrections of errors before having a suitable program that effectively solves the problem. To avoid this stress, an efficient way of incorporating STATCOM’s power flow models into an existing Newton-based PF and OPF algorithm is presented in this paper. These models introduce the magnitude and angle of the STATCOM’s source converter’s voltage as a state variable into the PF and OPF problem formulations. This work simply treats the STATCOM as a PV-bus with zero real power in existing PF and OPF algorithms. The proposed procedures were applied to a 5-bus test system and the results obtained were validated with similar works available in open literature. After a satisfactory performance, it was further applied to the 30-bus and 57-bus IEEE test systems. The results obtained show the effectiveness of the proposed procedures in voltage profile improvement. For example, the PF results show that the voltage magnitudes of the two buses with STATCOM in the 30-bus system were improved from 0.9881 pu and 0.9702 pu to 1.027 pu and 1.041 pu, respectively. Also, the OPF results show that the voltage magnitudes of the three buses with STATCOM in the 57-bus system were improved from 1.063 pu, 0.90 pu and 0.9683 pu to 1.039 pu, 0.9796 pu and 1.0144 pu, respectively.
Pragmatic Transfer in Intermediate Japanese Learners' Apology Speech Act
Authors: Haristiani Nuria , Christinawati Devy , Sudjianto Sudjianto
Published: July 2023

This study aims to investigate the apology speech act strategy employed by Japanese language learners at the intermediate level and the pragmatic transfer from L1 to L2 that occurs. The data for this study were gathered using the Discourse Completion Test (DCT), which examined four apology situations focusing on the relationships with the interlocutors. The subjects of this study were 53 intermediate Japanese learners. The collected data were then classified into eight strategies or semantic formulas. The pragmatic transfer in the learner's expression was divided into pragmalinguistic transfer and sociopragmatic transfer. This study found that several factors were related to the pragmatic transfer. First, learners translate L1 phrases literally to the L2, which leads to pragmalinguistic transfer. Second, many variations and combinations in Japanese words and sentences are difficult compared with expressions in Indonesian, especially in the "kasu-kariru" and "motte iku-motte kuru" context. Third, applying a pragmatic function from L1 to the L2, which leads to sociopragmatic transfer. This study is expected to give reference in speech act study, and help understanding interlanguage pragmatic of second language learners.
Analisis Ungkapan dalam Anime Doraemon Episode Dorakaguya, Tsuki Ni Kaeru dan Ookami Otoko Kuriimu Kesantunan Berbahasa pada Tindak Tutur Direktif
Authors: Machawan Arsyl Elensyah Rhema , Rukmi Dwi Siwi Rumpakaning
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengetahui kesantunan berbahasa pada anime Doraemon episode Dorakaguya, Tsuki ni Kaeru dan Ookami Otoko Kuriimu. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik simak dan catat. Hasil analisis data, ditemukan keseluruhan 26 data tindak tutur direktif, dengan rincian 15 data tindak tutur direktif perintah, lima data tindak tutur direktif ajakan, dua data tindak tutur direktif pemohonan, dua data tindak tutur larangan, dua data tindak tutur direktif saran dan nol data tindak tutur direktif izin. Kemudian, berdasarkan maksim dan skala kesantunannya terdapat 8 data yang dianggap santun. Total 18 data dianggap kurang santun mengingat anime Doraemon menceritakan mengenai kehidupan sehari-hari serta tokoh di anime tersebut mempunyai kedekatan personal yang sangat tinggi. Selaras dengan pendapat Leech, kedekatan antara penutur dan mitra tutur akan menimbulkan tuturan yang kurang santun, akan tetapi jika hubungan sosialnya tidak dekat maka tuturan tersebut dianggap santun.
Tongue prints- Unique as well as potential forensic tool for biometric authentication
Authors: Khan Tanha , Manna Arpan , Sapri Ahmed Mohammed Saaduddin , Bashir Taseer , Ahmad Naeem
Published: July 2023

Forensic odontology proves to be an important branch of science when it comes to solve various criminal cases as well as in person identification by providing dental expertise in the court of law so that proper justice can be delivered. Tongue is an important vital organ of human body which is protected from outer environment as it is well encased within the oral cavity. Tongue has very unique features which differs from individual to individual, even in identical twins. For this reason, tongue prints can be used nowadays as a method of biometric authentication in Forensic Odontology. It also aids in identification of person as tongue exhibits sexual dimorphism. As a result of all this, tongue prints has emerged as a promising forensic tool nowadays.
Solitary benign peripheral osteoma of angle of mandible diagnosed using cone beam computed tomography: A case report
Authors: Kashwani Ritik , Kumari Pratibha , Sawhney Hemant , Singh Manisha , Gahlot Jayant
Published: July 2023

Few examples of osteomas of the facial bones have been documented in the literature making them a rare condition. When found in the craniofacial skeleton, osteomas are benign, slow-growing osteogenic tumors of the bone that are distinguished by the growth of compact or cancellous bone. The case report in this article describes a peripheral osteoma near the angle of the mandible which was diagnosed incidentally by the cone beam computed tomography scan. We report a rare case of a solitary periosteal osteoma on the buccal aspect of the angle of the mandible in a 20-year-old man and also highlight the importance of advanced imaging modality in the diagnosis of bony lesions of craniofacial region.
Burnout perception among the dentists, during and after COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Naik Veena , Prakash Saurabh
Published: July 2023

Burnout is a phenomenon comprising emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Different opinions and view makes it difficult to explain this malady. Dentistry is a stressful occupation, the influences and causes contributing to burn out state in dentistry, surpassed with sudden declaration of pandemic situation.

Google search, PubMed, Cochrane review, other online resources and articles regarding burnout in dentistry, its relation during pandemic and how to manage the situation.

Besides jobs being at stake, dentists working during pandemic were stressful and exhausted with number of additional measures taken to create a safe environment for their employees, assistants, patients and themselves. Apart from this, they managed to treat the patients with acute pain and emergency surgeries too were carried out. Hence the state of mind is also significant, regardless of work load. Many dental association’s offer resources, support for dental professionals and counsel the ones who are affected by work and personal stress.

this paper gives an insight to burnout among dentists during and after covid -19 and boost dentists to be proactive in taking care of themselves and if needed, ask for help.
Comparison of intracuff alkalinized 2% lignocaine versus dexamethasone for attenuation of post operative laryngotracheal morbidity: a randomized comparative study
Authors: Rajbala Dr , Beniwal Sonali , Khandelwal Mamta , Thomas T Mirthun
Published: July 2023

Introduction: This randomized comparative study was planned to compare intracuff alkalinized lignocaine versus dexamethasone in preventing postoperative laryngotracheal morbidity. During general anesthesia patients were intubated with cuffed endotracheal tubes to provide effective positive pressure ventilation as well to prevent risk of aspiration. The cuffs of endotracheal tubes were inflated with air. This air in these cuffed endotracheal tubes can cause significant laryngotracheal morbidity. So, we planned this study to find a better substitute other than air to prevent postoperative laryngotracheal morbidity. Material and methods: Total 56 cases were taken. In group A, the cuff of the endotracheal tube was filled with 2% lignocaine 2 ml (40 mg) and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3 8.4%) 1 ml (total 3 ml volume). In Group B, the cuff of the endotracheal tube was filled with dexamethasone (8 mg) 2 ml with 1 ml NS (total 3 ml volume). Results: The incidence of sore throat and hoarseness was less in the alkalinized lignocaine group. (p value > 0.05). While the incidence of coughing was roughly similar in both groups and at different time intervals (P value >0.05). Conclusion: Intracuff alkalinized Lignocaine in comparison to intracuff dexamethasone causes less incidence of sore throat and hoarseness in post operative period thus improved patient comfort levels and better recovery profile.
Comparison of analgesic effect of preoperative intravenous paracetamol v/s ketorolac in laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia
Authors: Rajoria Budhram , Dhaka Mahipal Singh , Malik Manisha , Das Chetali
Published: July 2023

Background: Preemptive analgesia is pain control before inciting a noxious stimulus. Upper abdominal and shoulder tip pain after laparoscopy is probably caused by gas retained in the peritoneal cavity. Pain relievers were given before the incision. Aim: The study was planned to compare the Analgesic effect of pre-operative intravenous Paracetamol versus Ketorolac in laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. The difference in the need for first rescue analgesia and total dose of rescue analgesics in 24 hours postoperative period in both groups was assessed. Methods: This Hospital Based Double Blinded Randomized Interventional Study was carried out in ASA I and II, aged 18 to 60 years in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Group A received an Intravenous infusion of paracetamol 1gm (100ml) and Group B received an intravenous infusion of ketorolac 30mg (1ml) diluted in 99 ml 0.9% normal saline. In both groups, analgesic was given over a period of 30 minutes, 30 min before induction of general anesthesia. The chi-square test and Student’s t-test were used for the statistical analysis. Results: The time for the demand of the first rescue analgesia was219±81.0 min in group A and 350±175.1min in group B, with a p-value < 0.001. The demand for rescue analgesics was more in Group A in contrast to Group B. Conclusion: We concluded with our study, pre-emptive analgesia with 30mg ketorolac is better than 1 gm paracetamol. The time for rescue analgesia is prolonged, the number of rescue analgesics demanded is reduced, VAS score was significantly lower when ketorolac was used.
Studying the co-relation of preoperative serum albumin levels in emergency surgeries with rate of postoperative wound site infection
Authors: Agarwal Nirmal Kumar , Mahato Rajiv , Acharya Labanya Kumar , Ragupathy Subhash A
Published: July 2023

: Hypoalbuminemia is a good marker of malnutrition. The objective is to analyze and correlate the rates of wound site infection in patient undergoing emergency surgery with preoperative serum albumin levels.

: A prospective study of 98 patients who underwent emergency surgery between January 2021 to June 2021 in the Department of General Surgery, Tezpur medical college and hospital, Assam were considered for the study.

Serum albumin was determined preoperatively in all patients. Hypoalbuminemia was defined as serum albumin level of less than 3g/dl. Thirty day postoperative complication were analyzed. Wound site infection was confirmed by either by purulent discharge from the wound site or organism identified by aseptically obtained specimen from the superficial incision or from subcutaneous tissue by a culture based microbiological testing.

: A total of 98 patients who underwent emergency surgeries were studied. Out of 98 patients, 49 patients had normal Serum albumin levels and 49 patients had albumin levels of less than 3g/dl were included in the hypoalbuminemic group, Overall in the group of normal serum albumin level(n=49), patient with wound site infection were(n= 04) and patient without wound site infections were (n=45). In the group with level of albumin less than 3g/dl (n=49), patient with wound site infections (n=39), without wound site infections (n=10). After a chi-square test analysis with yates correction is 47.90.

: Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor and a predictor of postoperative wound site infections in patients undergoing emergency surgery. Identification and optimization of nutritional status prior to surgery may improve surgical outcomes
Study of ocular morbidities in elderly patients of North Karnataka
Authors: Sudarshan Shraddha , Kulkarni Pranesh , Kumar Praveen
Published: July 2023

Ocular morbidities are quite common phenomenon in elderly patients due to lack of immunity and associated diseases like Diabetes mellitus, HTN which result into blindness. Ocular morbidities are also influenced by their location, habits and medical history. This study is attempted to study the pattern of ocular morbidity and to understand the risk factors responsible for visual impairment.

It is a hospital based cross sectional study where 300 patients > 60 years with ocular morbidities were studied. A visual acuity of <6/12 was taken as visual impairment and a visual acuity of <3/60 was taken as blindness. Snellen’s chart, E Chart, retinoscopy, torchlight, slit lamp, Schiotztonometer, ophthalmoscope was used for examination and diagnosis. Tropicamide+phenylephrine ophthalmic solution was used for dilatation of pupil and lignocaine 4% for local anesthesia. Detailed history based on a structured questionnaire was taken followed by complete ocular examinations and relevant investigations to diagnose the ocular morbidities in the elderly.

The highest ocular morbidity was cataract 34% followed by Refractive Error 30%, Blepharitis 16.3%, Dry eye 12.6% and pterygium, 8.5%. Majority of the blindness was due to cataracts 42.05%, followed by Glaucoma 12.5% and the third major cause was corneal ulcers 10.23%.Eyelid Abnormalities were seen in 1.4% in 60-75 years of age, 5.9% in 76-85, 47.4% in the age group of 86 years and above and p value was highly significant (p<0.00).

Corneal degenerations were found in 1.1 % in Urban and 14.5% in rural population and p value was highly significant (P<0.05), Refractive Error were 44.6% in Urban and 22.7% in rural and p value was highly significant (p<0.00). Based on the nature of occupation Dry Eye was 8.2% for indoor and 22.8% for outdoor and p value was highly significant. A significant relationship was established between diabetes and cataract with a p value of 0.00.

In the present study cataract was found to be the most common ocular morbidity among elderly patients (>60 years) followed by Refractive error, Blepharitis, dry eye and pterygium. Cataract was the major cause of blindness followed by glaucoma. This study will help ophthalmologists to treat such patients efficiently considering the factors influencing the ocular morbidities in the elderly and ensure early intervention to prevent blindness.
COVID-19 vaccination status and treatment outcome: An observational study in a dedicated COVID Hospital of North East India
Authors: Bhattacharjya Himadri , Goswami Bidhan , Sutradhar Biswajit , Sengupta Shauli , Bhattacharjee Bhaskar
Published: July 2023

: Vaccination has been recommended to curve the COVID-19 pandemic. Associations of death among COVID-19 patients with their COVID-19 vaccination status and various co-morbidities are ill understood.

Tocompare the proportions of death between COVID-19 vaccinated and un-vaccinated and to determine the association of vaccination status and selected co-morbidities with death among COVID-19 patients treated in the DCH of Tripura.

: This secondary data based cross-sectional study was conducted in the DCH of Agartala Government Medical College using medical records of 2354 COVID-19 patients treated during second and third quarters of 2021, chosen by simple random sampling. A pre-designed proforma was used to extract data regarding demographics, vaccination status, co-morbidities, vitals, treatment outcome etc. from the case-sheets. Binary regression model was utilized for predicting the probability of death due to COVID-19 using important predictor variables.

Majority i.e. 68% patients were aged between 18 to ≤60 yr, 56.7% were male, 38.3% had co-morbidities, 11% received single dose, 9.6% received two doses and 79.4% had no COVID-19 vaccination. Death rate was 5.8% among first dose recipients, 9.3% among second dose recipients and 11.4% among un-vaccinated. Overall death rate was 7.4%. Binary regression model has shown that older age, poor oxygen saturation during hospitalization, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and diabetes mellitus are having significant enhancing effect and vaccination having protective effect upon death.

Old age, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and chronic kidney disease have enhancing and vaccination has got protective effect against death due to COVID-19.
Using Papaya as a simulation based training tool to develop competency in IUCD insertion & removal in interns - Perspective of teachers and students
Authors: Jesi W , Dhanalakshmi V , Padmavathi T , Murugan P Rajavel
Published: July 2023

As per MCI’s new curriculum, insertion & removal of Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a competency to be acquired by an Indian Medical Graduate. Only few students get the opportunity to learn this skill in a real patient. Simulation based teaching could improve the opportunity to learn. Hence we have done this study to use papaya as a cost effective simulation model for teaching IUCD insertion & removal.

Institutional ethical committee approval was obtained and a workshop was conducted to all the 158 interns of Government Thoothukudi Medical College in groups of ten. Briefing and demonstration was done with an IUCD simulator. Then the students were given an opportunity to practice the procedure in papaya individually. Feedback was obtained from interns and teachers by a structured questionnaire and analyzed.

The feedback was analyzed to assess the reaction, knowledge, fidelity and transfer of the knowledge by students and teachers. Skill developmentby the students before and after the training showed a significant rise (p < 0.05)

This hands-on training on IUCD insertion & removal using papaya is found to have high fidelity and is very useful for the students to acquire knowledge and skill and is also approved and appreciated by the teaching faculty. Hence this can be included regularly in the teaching schedule for final year students and in Intern orientation programs.
The role of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in evaluation of etiological spectrum of obstructive jaundice
Authors: Rahman Hafizur , Roy Deep Kumar , Pame Mukheswar , Basu Aniruddha , Bhuyan Rupak
Published: July 2023

Jaundice is a commonly encountered problem in society. Discrimination between obstructive and non-obstructive causes is important to imply surgical intervention in cases of obstructive jaundice whereas medical management in non-obstructive jaundice. Nowadays diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may be replaced by Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) as it has high level of resolution and reliability. We studied the role of MRCP in obstructive jaundice to evaluate its etiological spectrums and radiological findings.

To evaluate the role of MRCP in the determination of aetiologies in obstructive jaundice, to assess degree and level of biliary obstruction and to correlate MRCP findings with post surgical follow-ups / ERCP/ histopathology.

Total sixty-eight patients with a clinical diagnosis of obstructive jaundice referred for MRCP were included in our study. We correlated MRCP findings with the final diagnosis made by post-surgical follow-up / ERCP/ histopathology as a gold standard.

For benign lesions, overall sensitivity of MRCP was 97.73%, specificity was 95.83% with an accuracy of 97.06%. MRCP had 94.74% sensitivity, 93.88% specificity, 94.12% accuracy in the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis, and 66.67% sensitivity, 98.39% specificity, and 95.59% accuracy in the diagnosis of benign strictures. For malignant lesions, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of MRCP were 97.06%, 95.83%, and 97.73%.

MRCP is a highly reliable, accurate, non-invasive imaging technique and has a high sensitivity for the evaluation of aetiologies of obstructive jaundice.
Association of serum magnesium levels with seizure disorder; experience from central India
Authors: Khare Jaideep , Jain Rahul , Bhatnagar Anuvrat , Jindal Sushil
Published: July 2023

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the body. It has several functions in the human body including its role as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions. Mg is a potential modulator of seizure activity because of its ability to antagonize the excitatory calcium influx through the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. Low magnesium levels in people with refractory epilepsy can increase the frequency of seizures. Hence in our study we aim to study the association of serum magnesium levels with seizure disorders and compare it with matched controls.

In our study 154 adult individuals were included with seizure patients to control ratio of 1:1. Serum Magnesium levels was estimated in all individuals and levels were compared between patients of seizure disorder and healthy controls.

Mean serum magnesium level was significantly lower in patients of seizure disorder as compared to controls (p<0.01). We, also observed significantly lower calcium level amongst cases as compared to controls (p<0.05). The mean magnesium level within 24 hours of seizures was 1.47±0.50 mg/dl whereas as the duration since seizures increased, mean magnesium level increased.

In our study we found significant association between seizures and serum magnesium levels, as low magnesium has been implicated in refractory seizures which are resistant to anti-epileptic drugs and magnesium supplementation in such patients may result in decrease in number of anti-epileptic drugs and better control of seizures.
Retrospective analysis of clinical presentation and outcome of COVID-19 in hemodialysis patients in a tertiary care hospital from South India
Authors: Muruganantham Bangaru , Gunavathi Gunaseelan , Elangumanan Palanisamy , Kanagaraj Dhanrajan
Published: July 2023

COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) imposed a serious health challenge to patients on maintenance hemodialysis in developing countries like India. We are presenting our clinical experience, dialysis unit management and outcome of COVID-19 during this pandemic period (April 2020-May-2021).

Thisretrospective study was conducted on 60 patients admitted in our hospital due to COVID-19 infection. Patients were treated based on our institutional management protocol. For all patients, Blood sugar, complete haemogram, Blood urea, Serum Creatinine, Serum Electrolytes, Liver function test, serum C-reactive protein (CRP), Serum ferritin, D-Dimer level were done and CT- chest was done to assess the severity of lung involvement.

: Sixty patients on maintenance hemodialysis were admitted (n=60) in our hospital with COVID -19 and 32 (52.4%) were in mild, 14 patients each in moderate and severe categories. A spectrum of clinical presentations among the categories were asymptomatic in 23 (38.3%) patients, 20 (33.3%) had fever with cough and 17 (28.4%) had breathlessness. Males were 41 (68.3%), mean age was 53.81±12.77yrs. Median dialysis vintage was 27.7 (13.8-41.5) months and mortality rate 10%. Remdesivir was administered in 17 patients (28.3%). Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR), D-Dimer levels were significantly elevated with disease severity (<0.05) and Serum CRP and D-Dimer levels were significantly elevated among the mortality cases (<0.05).

Mortality was low in this study group (10%), NLR; D-Dimer levels were significantly elevated with disease severity. Serum CRP and D-Dimer levels were significantly elevated in the mortality group.
Outcome analysis of fracture lower end radius (Ao Type B & C) treated by ORIF and plate
Authors: Choubey Raghvendra , Agrawal Gaurav , Jain Rajesh Kumar
Published: July 2023

Treatment of distal radius fractures is difficult due to comminution and joint involvement. Plating is now the standard treatment method for distal radius articular fractures because of higher rate of complications after conservative management.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of volar lokcing plate fixation method of distal radius fracture and to compare it with other results.

We ealuated 28 patients from volar locking plates from December2012 to March 2017, treated for distal radius intraartiular fractures by using a volar locking compression plate. Standard X-ray and clinical assessment after 1year were measured and final outcome were assessed using modified Gartland and Werley score.

At the end of 12 months, 17 cases out of 28 cases in which most of the excellent results in AO type B fractures (excellent oucome in 13patients out of 16patients i.e. 81.25% cases) as compared to type C fracture where it was 33.33% cases (excellent outcome in 4patients out of 12patients). One case developed of superficial wound infection which resolves with antibiotics.

The distal radius fixation volar locking plate restores anatomy, helps in speedy movement of wrist and function, prevents postoperative collapse of fracture and hence is an excellent treatment method for distal radius fractures.
Effect of reverse hammering on fracture union in transverse fracture of long bone nailing
Authors: Choubey Raghvendra , Agarwal Gaurav , Jain Rajesh Kumar
Published: July 2023

Reverse hammering is the method applied during nailing of transverse long bone fracture to decrease the gap between fracture ends to ensure healing. This study aims to asses the effectiveness of reverse hammering on fracture union in transverse fracture of long bone nailing as well as possible complications of this method.

Seventy six patients with transverse fracture of long bone (femur, tibia, & humerus) treated with close reduction and internal fixation with interlocking nailing were enrolled in a prospective study conducted at the department of orthopaedics, BMC Sagar from Dec. 2012 to March 2021. Union grading was done to asses union as per Hammer criteria.

Mean time to achieve bony union was 4.5 months. In our study seven out of seventy six patient at the end of three month were having radiological grade three or less union which at the end of nine month only two patient out of seventy six patient were having nonunion.

Our results have been encouraging. The operation is technically demanding but provides an excellent method to achieve union in intramedullary nailing of long bones. This method to reduce fracture gap should be considered for patients requiring a faster return to function after the injury.
Outcomes of additional local antibiotic to local analgesic and vasodilator in acute anal fissure - A randomized controlled study
Authors: Roy Vivek Kumar , Gopal Krishna , Roy Sukalyan Saha , Kumar Mukesh , Kumari Anjili
Published: July 2023

Acute anal fissure is a common and painful condition of ano-rectal region characterized by tear in the anoderm causing pain during defecation. Mainstay of its treatment is pharmacotherapy with lifestyle modification.

Current study was undertaken to evaluate the role of add-on local antimicrobial in recovery and relief of symptoms of acute anal fissure in comparison to local anesthetic and vasodilator without any antimicrobial.

It was a randomized, assessor-blinded, active-controlled clinical study in which data of 68 eligible participants were analyzed. Participants of both group received local lignocaine and nifedipine and the test group (Group B) received metronidazole ointment in addition. Healing was assessed by clinical examination and pain by Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Sample size was calculated based upon result of older pilot study and the proportion of recovery were assessed by Chi-square test.

After 6 weeks of treatment, 61 out of 68 (i.e., 89.7%) patients receiving add-on antimicrobial recovered completely compared to 75% of the comparator group. Reduction of pain and cessation of bleeding were also significantly better in patients receiving additional antibacterial.

Healing and symptom relief in acute anal fissure is better with addition of local antibacterial along with local vasodilator and anesthetic.
Изучение военной истории в рамках краеведческого факультатива в 9 классе: "Партизанское движение на территории Брянщины"
Authors: Селиванова К.Ю
Published: July 2023

В статье осуществляется попытка определения понятия, цели и особенностей изучения военно-исторического краеведения в 9 классе. Также автор перечисляет такие нетрадиционные методы преподавания истории региона, которые способны повысить познавательный интерес к истории у учащихся 9 класса. На основе изучения и выявления положительных сторон различных рабочих программ родного края, автор составил программу краеведческого факультатива «Партизанское движение на территории Брянщины», включающая в себя всестороннее изучение военной истории края с помощью практической направленности факультатива (занятия семинарского типа, творческие задания, экскурсии).
Влияние психоэмоционального состояния водителей на безопасность дорожного движения
Authors: Кучумова П.И , Кузнецова Ю.В.
Published: July 2023

В статье представлена статистика пострадавших от дорожно-транспортных происшествий на территории Ханты-Мансийского автономного округа-Югры. Рассмотрены основные причины возникновения дорожно-транспортных происшествий, в том числе психическому и эмоциональному состоянию водителей технологического транспорта. Предложены мероприятия по снижению количества несчастных случаев на дорогах, возникающих по причине утомления работников автотранспортных предприятий
Обзор продуктов компании OpenAI
Authors: Горохов А.В. , Косьянова М.С , Мартынов В.А
Published: July 2023

На сегодняшний день широко распространены исследования о том, как искусственный интеллект может преобразовать различные отрасли промышленности и области нашей жизни. В статье рассматриваются продукты компании OpenAI, которые используют искусственный интеллект в своей работе. Однако, тема о том, как искусственный интеллект может повлиять на когнитивные способности человека и общество, до сих пор недостаточно исследована.
Перспективы развития солнечной энергетики
Authors: Новикова К.Ю , Баклушина И.В
Published: July 2023

Рассмотрены преимущества и недостатки солнечной энергетики, ее технический потенциал, а также перспективы ее развития .
Проектирование энергоактивных зданий
Authors: Латыпова А.А. , Сенан А.М.
Published: July 2023

Вопрос энергоэффективности зданий весьма актуален в последние десятилетия. Проектирование энергосберегающих и энергоактивных зданий является в настоящий момент одной из наиболее перспективных областей развития архитектуры, как в жилом строительстве, так и в общественных и промышленных зданиях и сооружениях. В статье рассмотрены основные аспекты проектирования подобных зданий, также представлены примеры проектов, реализованных в мире.
Разрешительная документация при организации проектирования скотоводческих зданий
Authors: Литвинов Д.С , Хить Н.А
Published: July 2023

В статье рассматривается вопрос начальной стадии проектирования скотоводческих зданий – это сбор исходно-разрешительной документации (ИРД). В исходно-разрешительную документацию входят материалы на основании которых подтверждается возможность реализовать проект заказчика. Исходно-разрешительная документация выдаѐтся органами местной власти, в случае если в пятно застройки попадает инженерные коммуникации, то и разрешения эксплуатирующих эти инженерные сети организаций, другими контролирующими структурами или любой другой структуры при наличии права собственности на земельный участок.
Применение щебеночно - мастичного асфальтобетона и его принципиальные отличия от других видов асфальтобетонов
Authors: Павлова Л.Н , Шмелев А.А.
Published: July 2023

Щебеночно – мастичный асфальтобетон в настоящее время в Российской Федерации является одним из самых популярных материалов для устройства верхнего и нижнего слоя покрытия проезжей части. В данной статье выявлены основные преимущества щебеночномастичного асфальтобетона относительно классических видов асфальтобетона.
Актуальный состав и порядок ведения исполнительной документации в строительстве в 2023 году
Authors: Пронин Д.В , Шевелев Е.А. , Смирнов А.М
Published: July 2023

В статье отражены основные изменения в составе и порядке ведения исполнительной документации в строительстве, вступающие в силу 1 сентября 2023 года. Проводится сравнение нового перечня исполнительной документации с уже устоявшимися годами требованиями, рассматривается актуализированный порядок ее ведения, а также анализ в части ведения общего журнала работ.
Типология и тенденции проектирования детских досугово-образовательных центров
Authors: Сафронова Е.С.
Published: July 2023

В статье приведены данные об актуальных тенденциях проектирования детских досугово-образовательных центров. Изложены типология и особенности структуры досуговообразовательных центров, функциональный состав и приведены примеры, которые могут поспособствовать пересмотру подходов к проектированию и строительству таких объектов.
Пожарная безопасность гостиницы
Authors: Хить Н.А , Литвинов Д.В
Published: July 2023

Данная статья посвящена вопросу пожарной безопасности в гостиницах. В ней рассматриваются основные требования к системам пожарной безопасности, необходимые для обеспечения безопасного пребывания гостей в гостиницах. Также в статье даны рекомендации по правильному использованию системы пожарной безопасности, а также по поведению при возникновении пожара. Будущим и настоящим владельцам гостиниц рекомендуется уделить должное внимание вопросу пожарной безопасности, так как это позволит обеспечить безопасность и комфорт пребывания гостей в гостиницах
Генеративное проектирование в машиностроении
Authors: Берсанов М-Д.А , Джабраилов З.А , Магомедов И.А
Published: July 2023

В данной статье рассматривается генеративное проектирование в машиностроении. А именно в трехмерном моделировании и ее дальнейшее улучшение с использованием искусственного интеллекта. В последнее время искусственный интеллект используется в разных сферах для достижения различных целей. Не осталось в стороне и машиностроение и, следовательно, данная статья проиллюстрирует преимущества их слияния.
Covid-19 pandemic: A necessary catalyst for e-learning adoption and application
Authors: Ngqulu Ndiyakholwa , Nomnga Phumzile
Published: July 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a grinding halt, adversely affecting almost every sector including the post school education and training (PSET) sector. The South African PSET sector is no exception. The academic enterprise was abruptly disrupted and led to a serious loss of teaching and learning time as the government passed new regulations discouraging movement and physical meetings of people. The state of disaster regulations and lockdown directives pronounced during March 2020 by the South African government presented an unprecedented way of operating since the formation of many higher education institutions (HEIs). This study assesses the state of e-learning before and after the first six weeks of lockdown regulations in two HEIs, using a theoretical framework of e-learning system readiness assessment and a participatory research approach. The study reveals a state of under-preparedness by HEIs to operate under the lockdown regulations, due to the adopted blended learning policy implementation gap. Based on these findings, the study concludes with an argument that the Covid-19 pandemic presented a great opportunity for HEIs not only to adopt e-learning at the policy level but also to adapt to the new e-learning methods and practices and thus prepare universities for times of uncertainty.
Grade 9 teachers’ experience of digital technologies in the classroom
Authors: Molotsi Abueng , Moodley Kimera , Van Wyk Mari
Published: July 2023

The use of digital technologies in the classroom has escalated, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although technology and teacher development centres are available for teachers to use, they are often not optimally utilised. This study used explorative qualitative case study methodologies to understand Grade 9 teachers’ use of digital technologies as they integrate it into their lessons and classrooms. Seven teachers were purposely selected to be sources of data collection. Framed by the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, data was generated using semi-structured interviews to explore the Grade 9 teachers’ experiences and views on the integration of digital technology post the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. To analyse the data, a thematic analysis was conducted. Although the findings show limited digital technology integration, some teachers are found to be using videos, projectors, and laptop computers in their classrooms. Inadequate infrastructure and lack of support contribute and impact teachers’ experience of integrating digital technology in the Grade 9 classroom.
Namibia's first high performance computer
Authors: Shapopi Jimmy , Limbo Anton , Backes Michael
Published: July 2023

High performance computing (HPC) refers to the practice of aggregating computing power of several computing nodes in a way that delivers much higher performance than one could achieve by a typical desktop computer in order to solve large problems in business, science, or engineering. The University of Namibia has so far received two HPC racks from the Centre for High Performance Computing in South Africa, of which one is operational. The primary use of the rack was foreseen to be human capacity development and awareness in HPC and to form part of Namibia’s readiness in  participating in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network (AVN) projects, but is now also being used for research in multi-wavelength astronomy and beyond. This is one of the first HPC services set up and operated by an entirely African team. We perform tests to benchmark the computational power and data transfer capabilities of the system and find that each node, on average, has a peak performance power of 82.4±1.1 GFLOPS. We also summarise all the projects that have enlisted the HPC facility.
Traffic control centre optimisation on South African freight corridors through intelligent weigh-in-motion
Authors: De Coning Arno , Hoffman Alwyn , Mouton Francois
Published: July 2023

High quality road infrastructure is essential to support economic growth for any region. For South Africa’s landlocked economic hub 79% of goods are transported using roads infrastructure. Protection of the road infrastructure is implemented by means of overload control monitoring at traffic control centres (TCCs) on freight corridors. Statistics collected from TCC operations indicate that 75% to 85% of statically weighed vehicles are legally loaded, with the implication that unnecessary time was wasted for these vehicles. This paper therefore proposes an algorithm, called the intelligent weigh-in-motion (IWIM) algorithm, with the purpose to decrease static weighing of vehicles by implementing data sharing between TCCs on the freight corridor, combined with intelligent interpretation of this data. The selected algorithm was chosen after testing multiple artificial intelligence (AI) models (logistic regression, random forest tree, and artificial neural network) to achieve the best performance to decrease static weighing of vehicles while not increasing the number of overloaded vehicles allowed to proceed on the corridor. The best performing model to differentiate between overloaded and legal vehicles, random forest tree, achieved an average improvement of 65,83% in terms of vehicles to be statically weighed when compared to the current rule-based system employed at TCCs.