bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge, attitude and behaviour study on urticaria patients towards urticaria and diet
Authors: Danny Geo Celestin , Latha Suzsmi Saravanan , Renuka Sane Roja , Dhanraj Manoharan , Ramesh Tanjore Venkaswamy
Published: October 2021

Background: Urticaria (‘hives’ or ‘nettle rash’) consists of blanchable, erythematous, edematous papules or wheals. These wheals vary in size from 1 mm to many centimetres, and are usually very itchy. They are caused by vasoactive mediators, predominantly histamine, released from mast cells. In majority of cases, the wheals are transient, lasting for only a few hours in any one place, but with new wheals appearing in other places. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards urticaria and diet among patients.

Methods: A cross sectional study was done among urticarial patients visiting DVL OPD at Sree Balaji medical college and hospital using self-reported questionnaire from January to February 2021. Questionnaire was designed in manner that general population can understand and was distributed randomly irrespective of gender. Sample size of 50 was taken.

Results: The results of the study revealed that most of the patient had the knowledge about urticaria and were aware about their trigger factors. Regarding behaviour most of the patients were ready to do lifestyle modifications. Regarding attitude urticarial patient had no problems mingling with the normal people.

Conclusions: Urticaria is a relapsing condition with impact on quality of life. Specific elimination diets have observed high rates of response after a duration of 3 weeks. It has been confirmed that some patients experience worsening of symptoms after ingestion of foods including food additives as well as foods such as tomatoes, herbs, seafood, alcohol, and others.
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T cell lymphoma: a rare entity and its cryptic journey through pregnancy
Authors: Singh Surender , Chikhalkar Siddhi B. , Shende Aditi A. , Kharkar Vidya D. , Oswal Prateek
Published: October 2021

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare form of skin lymphoma that primarily is localized to the subcutaneous adipose tissue and accounts for less than 1% of all peripheral T-cell lymphomas. It presents with multiple subcutaneous nodules or plaques on extremities and has poor prognosis if accompanied by hemophagocytic syndrome. Differential diagnosis is panniculitis, lupus panniculitis and leprosy. We report such a rare case of a female with lupus erythematosus (LE) panniculitis like presentation with favourable outcome to oral steroids in pregnancy.
Counseling in psoriasis: overcoming the concerns and challenges
Authors: Godse Kiran , Parasramani S. G. , De Abhishek , Singh Nitesh Kumar , Kawatra Pallavi
Published: October 2021

Psoriasis is a systemic, immune-mediated disorder, characterized by systemic inflammation predominantly in skin and joints with significant physical and psychosocial consequences. It is a chronic disease with an unpredictable journey consisting of flares and remissions.  Psoriasis has also been linked to loss of self-esteem in patients, depression and suicidal tendencies. In addition, it also contributes to financial burden due to the long-term management. This results in negative impact on the caregivers and family of the patient. Due to these multiple factors, there has been low compliance to therapy and higher likelihood of discontinuation of treatment. Considering the emotional aspect involved in this disease, counseling of the patients becomes one of the integral pillars for the management of the disease. Hence, the clinician’s role becomes significant, due to limited access to counselors, therapists and social groups, in our country. The present reviewdescribes the impact of psoriasis on the patient’s life and the practical approaches that may be taken to counsel the patient of psoriasis.
Future outlook hydrodynamic drug delivery system of solid oral dosage form: Review
Authors: Singh Akhilesh Kumar , Sharma Neeraj
Published: October 2021

Over the last few years, therapeutic efficacy of drugs that have poor bioavailability or narrow absorption window have challenged the pharmaceutical industry. In this framework, many Hydrodynamic Balance System (HBS) also known as Gastro retentive dosage forms (GRDFs) have been used to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of drugs. Such drug have a narrow absorption window, are unstable at higher pH, are soluble in acidic conditions, and are local effect in the gastric-part. The drug development with recent technology of various novel polymeric-based gastroretentive drug delivery technologies that may regulate the bioavailability and extend time of therapeutic efficacy of such drugs. Our focus on the significance of in vitro study and in vivo evaluation parameters of various HBS drugs along with their applications.  This study provides a promising platform for advantages and guide formulation of HBS dosage form were covered in detail.
Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological profile of Trichosanthes tricuspidata: An updated review
Authors: Meena Ajay Kumar , Rekha P , Kumar T Satheesh
Published: October 2021

Herbal medicines, the backbone of traditional medicine in many countries have played an important role in curing the various diseases of humans and animals since ancient time. Medicinal plants are great source of bioactive compounds that have potential beneficial effects in human life.

Electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, books and other sources were searched using subject specific key words that were matched by Trichosanthes tricuspidata medicinal plant related useful information on botanical description, plant distribution, ethanobotanical & therapeutic uses, chemical constituents and pharmacological activity etc.

Trichosanthes tricuspidata have many medicinal properties like antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, Larvicidal activity, Anticonvulsant activity, Gastro protective activity and other activities. The Bioactive compounds of Trichosanthes tricuspidata responsible for its various medicinal properties and their effects at the molecular level need to be investigated in more detail. The present review summarizes the Ethnobotanical & therapeutic uses, chemical constituents and pharmacological activity information of Trichosanthes tricuspidata. The pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds in Trichosanthes tricuspidata are required to confirm the ethno medicinal or traditional claims of Trichosanthes tricuspidata for pharmaceutical therapeutic applications.
Review on nanoparticles technology and applications based on drug delivery
Authors: Chandra Arun , Nalina C
Published: October 2021

This review is about nanocrystal technology and applications of nanocrystals based on drug delivery. Nanocrystal technology is applied to the drug molecules to access for good drug delivery as nano dimensioned carrier. Nanoparticle has at least one dimension smaller than 100 nanometers. The major properties of nanoparticles are increases dissolution velocity by surface area enlargement and increase in saturation solubility. Nanoparticle’s productions are done with different methods such as precipitation method, Milling method, and homogenized method. Nanoparticles has got wide range of applications based on drug delivery such as gastrointestinal tract, brain, tumor cell targeting, respiratory tract, and gene delivery.
Evaluation of hyperalgesic effect of sitagliptin in albino mice
Authors: Mohan Lalit , Kumar Manoj , Kumar Manish , Hameed Saajid , Shekhar Amritanshu
Published: October 2021

Various studies have showed the increased incidence of joint pain with the use of DPP-4 inhibitors. There is also some evidence of increase in inflammatory mediators like substance P, SDF-1 and other cytokines with the inhibition of DPP-4 from some experimental studies. But this association is still unclear and DPP-4 inhibitor continue to be prescribed in inflammatory disorders. So, this study was planned to assess the development of hyperalgesia in albino mice with the use of sitagliptin.

Sitagliptin dissolved in saline was administered in the doses of 10, 20, 30 mg/kg to Albino mice of either sex weighing 25-30 gm. Hyperalgesia was assessed in the mice with hot plate method and acetic acid induced writhing test.

We found that reaction time of the mice receiving higher dose of Sitagliptin in hot plate method was lower than that of mice receiving lower doses or distilled water (P-Value <0.05). We also found that after injection of acetic acid, the number of writhing observed in the mice receiving higher dose of Sitagliptin was greater than that of mice receiving lower doses or distilled water (P-Value <0.05).

Our findings show that in a cohort of mice receiving Sitagliptin and distilled water at baseline, there was significant association between dose of Sitagliptin and hyperalgesia. However, P-Value was greater than 0.01, but with these finding we can’t rule out this association and need for further prospective studies to assess the relationship between DPP-4 inhibitors and hyperalgesia.
Challenges for the fishing community on nutritional perspective in West Bengal coastal areas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Bera Pallabi , Ray Sulagna
Published: October 2021

Covid 19 pandemic has been affecting from March 2020 to 2021 onwards to all types of people globally. The fishing community is one of the most affected communities depend on their limited income. Their health, mental condition, and lifestyles are all adversely affected by this pandemic situation, mainly for middle or lower-level income groups, including India. Additionally, covid 19 also has disrupted the livelihood of fishing communities in socio-economic and nutrition, especially health perspectives.

To review and analyze current literature trends on covid 19 concerning fishing communities’ life, food habits, and challenges.

The study was designed based on current literature from 2020 March till 2021 August, focussing mainly on the West Bengal coastal areas. ‘Fishing communities,’ ‘West Bengal coastal areas,’ ‘covid-19 crisis’, ‘social and economic challenges,’ ‘nutrition crisis’ are significant keywords and phrases used for the online searches in open access all databases including Pubmed, Google scholars.

Fishing communities are highly affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic economically and on nutritional perspectives due to various factors. Presently, there are scant data; hence more research and views are needed about the fishing community in Indian and global perspective as well.
Effect of physical therapy on posture and quality of life in subject with parkinson\\\\\\\'s disease
Authors: Gandhi Nensi Vaibhav , Rabari Rachana , Rathve Kinjal , Patel Shreya
Published: October 2021

It is a chronic progressive degenerative disorder of extra pyramidal system caused by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and characterized by tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and disturbance of gait and posture.

The neuropsychiatric symptoms of PD may include depression, psychosis, apathy, impulse control disorders that are linked with the poor quality of life due to the progression of disease. Despite, cognitive impairment in PD is of great significance in terms of therapeutic approaches in order to deal with motor deficits of disorder. Multiple studies have revealed that exercise has been proven to be effective for the maintenance of health and well-being in Parkinson’s. More importantly it is shown to play a significant role in addressing secondary prevention based on strength, flexibility, functional independence as well as gait and balance respectively.

To evaluate the effect of physical therapy on posture and quality of life in subject with Parkinson’s disease

Source of Data: Radha multispecielist Hospital, Shreeji Hospital, Parul Shevashram,Venus.Sampaling Method: Convenience,samplingSample Size: 30 subject were included (15 in) each groupsSelection f Sample: convenientStudy Design: experimentalStudy Duration: 30 min/day/7 week

Post intervention assessment will be done by body posture questionnaire and SF-36, for posture and quality of life assessment in 30 subjects meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria dividing in to two group by convenience.Group AGroup B

(1)Patient with 50 to 75 years of age (2)Participants patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseases (3) Both gender are included (4) The participants were at stage 3 of Parkinson’s disease, according the Hoehn and Yahr scale.

(1) The examined patients did not have other coexisting neurodegenerative. (2)Mentally challenged (3) Orthopedic deformity.

(1) Short form health survey. (20) Body posture questionnaire.

This study included 30 patient 18 male and 12 female giving a sex ratio. Mean age of participant was 62 year. There were 15 patients in control group and 15 patients in experimental group. All patients completed treatment and evaluated at baseline and at the end of study. Mean value of sf-36 was 50.59 and 52.59 for experimental and control group respectively. These means later increase to 74.90 and 59.00 respectively with p value 0.001. Mean value of body posture questionnaire was 47.27 and50.07 for experimental and control group respectively. These mean later increase to72.47 and 59 respectively with p value 0.001 Statistically significant change was present for posture and quality of life with p<0.001 for both group.

The obtained results revealed that the influence of applied program had a positive influence on posture and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease.When functional movement is applied on a regular basis, improvement of quality of life and everyday life activities can be noticed.
Factors influencing sustainability of open defecation free (ODF) status in rural India: A cross sectional study
Authors: Janaki Krishna P S , Mishra R K , Goud Maschendar
Published: October 2021

Tackling a simple and sensitive concern of ‘Open Defecation (OD)’ is such a compounded and righteous challenge that enormous efforts and resources are needed to bring in the desired changes in the villages. Towards this, attaining open defecation free (ODF) status by providing toilet facilities to every household is the foremost step in rural sanitation programme under Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM –G) being implemented by the Government of India. The present paper aims to examine the factors that have influence in attaining ODF status in rural areas. In this study, various parameters that contribute to attaining ODF status in the villages were identified and an extensive primary survey was conducted in 32,390 households across 686 rural villages in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The empirical analysis of the data using a multinomial logistic regression model revealed that the factors such as water availability, safe excreta disposal, technology used for toilet construction and awareness on Swachh Bharat have an influence in achieving the open defecation free status in the villages to a greater extent.
Turn Off the Faucet: Solving Excess Water Consumption with Individual Meters
Authors: Carrillo Paul , Contreras Ivette , Scartascini Carlos
Published: October 2021

When consumption of water and other utilities is measured collectively and payment for such services is equally shared among members of the group, individuals may use more than what is socially optimal. In this paper, we evaluate how installation of individual meters affects water consumption. Using rich administrative data from the public water utility company in Quito, Ecuador, it is estimated that water consumption decreases by about 8% as a result of the introduction of individual metering. The effect is large and economically significant: in order to obtain the same effect prices would have to double. Individual water metering could be a useful tool to curve down consumption in both developing and developed countries.
Indications for exchange or explantation of phakic implantable collamer lens with central port in patients with and without keratoconus
Authors:   King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Riyadh 22490, Saudi Arabia, Alhamzah Albanderi , Alfardan Fahad ,   Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, National Guard Hospital, Riyadh 22490, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 22490, Saudi Arabia, Aldebasi Tariq ,   Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, National Guard Hospital, Riyadh 22490, Saudi Arabia, Almudhaiyan Tariq ,   Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, National Guard Hospital, Riyadh 22490, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 22490, Saudi Arabia
Published: October 2021

AIM: To evaluate the causes of phakic implantable collamer lens (ICL) exchange/explantation in patients with and without keratoconus (KC) at two tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent ICL (model V4c with central port) exchange/explantation was performed using the electronic medical record systems. All available preoperative and postoperative data were documented for each patient.
RESULTS: Over 7y, 2283 ICL implantation procedures were performed; 46 implants (2%) required exchange (21 implants)/explantation (25 implants), of which 14 cases (30.4%) were patients with KC. Indications for ICL exchange/explantation in non-KC group were vault measurement, cataract formation, increased intraocular pressure, inaccurate refraction, and patient dissatisfaction in 22 (68.75%), 4 (12.5%), 3 (9.37%), 2 (6.25%), and 1 (3.12%) case, respectively. The most common indication for ICL exchange/explantation in the KC group was inaccurate vault sizing in 11 patients (78.57%), inaccurate refraction in 2 patients (14.28%), and patient dissatisfaction postoperatively in 1 (7.14%) case.
CONCLUSION: ICL implantation results in predictable refractive outcomes over the long term with exchange/explantation rates comparable to previous literature. Improper vault size is the most common cause of ICL exchange/explantation among patients with or without KC.
Altered brain network centrality in patients with retinal vein occlusion: a resting-state fMRI study
Authors:   Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Dong Wen-Jia , Li Chu-Qi ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Shu Yong-Qiang ,   Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Shi Wen-Qing ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Min You-Lan ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Yuan Qing ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Zhu Pei-Wen ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Liu Kang-Cheng ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Yi Jing-Lin ,   Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China, Shao Yi ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Clinical Ophthalmology Institute, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
Published: October 2021

AIM: To explore the intrinsic brain activity variations in retinal vein occlusion (RVO) subjects by using the voxel-wise degree centrality (DC) technique.
METHODS: Twenty-one subjects with RVO and twenty-one healthy controls (HCs) were enlisted and underwent the resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) examination. The spontaneous cerebrum activity variations were inspected using the DC technology. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was implemented to distinguish the DC values of RVOs from HCs. The relationships between DC signal of definite regions of interest and the clinical characteristics in RVO group were evaluated by Pearson’s correlation analysis.
RESULTS: RVOs showed notably higher DC signals in right superior parietal lobule, middle frontal gyrus and left precuneus, but decreased DC signals in left middle temporal gyrus and bilateral anterior cingulated (BAC) when comparing with HCs. The mean DC value of RVOs in the BAC were negatively correlated with the anxiety and depression scale.
CONCLUSION: RVO is associated aberrant intrinsic brain activity patterns in several brain areas including pain-related as well as visual-related regions, which might assist to reveal the latent neural mechanisms.
Limites en la Atención a Discapacitados Intelectuales y Psicosociales en la actividad notarial en Ecuador
Authors: LUCAS BAQUE STALIN JAVIER , Albert Márquez José Jesús
Published: October 2021

La evolución en materia de derecho de discapacidad ha avanzado sustancialmente a nivel internacional como en legislaciones nacionales. El punto más álgido es la aprobación de la Convención Internacional sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad en el 2006, cuyo principal aporte es el reconocimiento del derecho de ejercicio de la capacidad jurídica de las personas con discapacidad intelectual y psicosocial. En Ecuador, a pesar de haberse ratificado este instrumento internacional en el 2008, la legislación interna sigue siendo oscura, incompatible, contradictoria e inaplicable acarreando un conflicto teórico de naturaleza civil y sobre todo práctico en el ejercicio de la actividad notarial. Precisamente la dificultad que representa al notario ecuatoriano prestar la atención a este grupo de personas, no obstante, de la existencia de legislación internacional y nacional que propugna el derecho de obrar del discapacitado intelectual y psicosocial, constituye el objeto principal de este trabajo.

Para la realización de un adecuado análisis e interpretación de las normas jurídicas pertinente, utilizamos los métodos jurídicos: exegético y hermenéutico jurídico. El resultado es una visión global, actualizada y presentada desde la óptica del notario público. Su abordamiento tras 15 años desde la aprobación de la mencionada Convención internacional y su aún no adecuación de forma clara en la legislación ecuatoriana justifican la importancia de su estudio en materia de Derecho Social de los discapacitados y del Derecho Notarial ecuatoriano.
El Ecuador y su cumplimiento internacional en materia de derecho al medio ambiente sano a través de la incorporación de los principios internacionales del Derecho Ambiental en la normativa nacional. Avances y críticas
Authors: Trujillo Cárdenas Juan Andrés
Published: October 2021

En Ecuador, los principios internacionales del Derecho Ambiental se enuncian en la Constitución y se desarrollan en el Código Orgánico del Ambiente y su Reglamento. Esta investigación realiza un análisis cualitativo del desarrollo normativo de cada principio y de los convenios internacionales que Ecuador ha suscrito en materia ambiental, a fin de plantear una propuesta de clasificación entre principios cabalmente desarrollados, principios con desarrollo normativo insuficiente y principios sin desarrollo normativo o con normativa local regresiva. En conclusión, se encontró que el principio de acceso a información, participación y justicia no tiene desarrollo normativo en Ecuador; que el principio precautorio tiene normas regresivas; que tres convenios sobre el principio de cooperación no tienen desarrollo normativo local y que los principios de desarrollo sostenible, in dubio pro natura, mejor tecnología, solidaridad, reparación integral, tutela efectiva e imprescriptibilidad de la responsabilidad ambiental tienen suficiente desarrollo normativo para ser aplicados en Ecuador.
Exclusión del requisito de representación gráfica en el régimen marcario de la Comunidad Andina de Naciones
Authors: Torres Emilia
Published: October 2021

En el ámbito de propiedad industrial, existen interpretaciones ambiguas respecto a la definición jurídica de una marca, las cuales al reconocer a la representación gráfica como un componente conceptual de la misma, le han dotado de un protagonismo innecesario a este elemento gráfico. Sin perjuicio de ello, es claro que el régimen marcario de la Comunidad Andina de Naciones define a las marcas únicamente a partir de su aptitud distintiva y exige a la representación gráfica únicamente como un requisito procedimental de su registro. Este requisito se fundamenta en el sistema atributivo, y su exigencia tiene sentido mientras permita determinar de una manera precisa el objeto de protección de las marcas. Ahora bien, la representación gráfica obstaculiza el registro de marcas no visuales que, a pesar de encajar en la definición de marca, no pueden ser representadas gráficamente, mas podrían ser representadas según las herramientas tecnológicas disponibles en la actualidad. Por ello, la representación gráfica se ha convertido en un requisito obsoleto, pues es incapaz de cumplir con su principal y esencial objetivo de precisión. Consecuentemente, el régimen marcario andino debe permitir la representación de cualquier forma, mediante la cual se permita al público en general determinar el objeto claro y preciso de la protección otorgada a su titular.
Potensi Bahan Alami dalam Menekan Produksi CH4 dan N2O dari Tanah Sawah
Authors: Susilawati Helena Lina , Wihardjaka Anicetus , Nurhasan Nurhasan , Setyanto Prihasto
Published: October 2021

Low nitrogen efficiency is one of the sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rice fields. Methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions could be controlled by nitrification inhibitors (NI). However, NI that has been commercialized is expensive. Therefore, some natural materials should be developed as NI that is low cost, easy to use, low N2O and CH4, and eco-friendly. The objective of this study was to observe the effect of natural NI on the production potential of CH4 and N2O from paddy soil. The experiment in the laboratory was arranged in a factorial design (2 × 7 × 3 replication). The first factor was soil types (inceptisols and vertisols), and the second factor was natural NI (control, Cocos nucifera, Camellia sinensis, Coffea robusta, Curcuma domestica, Ageratum conyzoides). The results showed that the average CH4 production from the natural NI in the inceptisols and vertisols ranged 0,014-1,710 mg CH4 g soil-1 and 0,002-0,337 mg CH4 g soil-1, respectively. Application of natural NI reduced 32-69% CH4 production compare to control. Redox potential affected CH4 production. The chemical compound of the natural NI affected CH4 production in the soil. The application of coffee waste, coconut husk, tea waste, and Ageratum conyzoides reduced 60,71; 54,61; 64,83 dan 64,16% of N2O production in Inceptisols compare to control, respectively. Application of natural NI could contribute to save the environment because it decreased GHG production in paddy soil.

 

Keywords: greenhouse gas, inceptisols, incubation experiment, natural nitrification inhibitors, vertisols
Aplikasi Dosis Vermikompos dan Urea Pada Tanaman Kedelai Varietas Anjasmoro di Tanah Berpasir
Authors: Pujiwati Hesti , Widodo Widodo , Prameswari Wuri , Salamah Umi , Dharmawangsa Leonardo , Susilo Edi , Husna Muhimmatul
Published: October 2021

The low area for soybean plantation is still a major problem in meeting soybean needs. One of the efforts to increase national soybean production is by expanding the planting area by utilizing the sandy soil area that is still not used for soybean cultivation. This research was conducted from September-November 2020 in a greenhouse of the Agronomy Laboratory, Bengkulu University. This study aims to obtain the best dose of urea and vermicompost for the growth and yield of soybean in sandy soil. The research design used a completely randomized block design with two factors and 3 replications. The first factor was the dose of urea consisting of four levels, namely U0 = 0 kg ha-1, U1 = 50 kg ha-1, U2 = 100 kg ha-1, and U3 = 150 kg ha-1. The second factor was the dose of vermicompost, namely K0 = 0 ton ha-1, K1 = 5 tons ha-1, K2 = 10 ton ha-1, and K3 = 15 ton ha-1. The measured variables were the plant growth and the yield. Soil and vermicompost analyses were carried out before the study. The results showed that there was an interaction between the vermicompost and the urea dosages. The 100 kg ha-1 urea and the 10 ton ha-1 vermicompost treatment gave the highest plant height. The 150 kg ha-1 urea dan the 15 ton ha-1 vermicompost treatment formed the most number of branches. The highest soybean yield was given by 15 ton ha-1 vermicompost and 50 kg ha-1 urea to the total pod and the seed weight.   Keywords: sandy soil, soybean, urea, vermicompost
Detecting Fake Users on Social Media with a Graph Database
Authors: Zhao Yichun , Weber Jens
Published: October 2021

Social media has become a major part of people’s daily lives as it provides users with the convenience to connect with people, interact with friends, share personal content with others, and gather information. However, it also creates opportunities for fake users. Fake users on social media may be perceived as popular and influential if not detected. They might spread false information or fake news by making it look real, manipulating real users into making  certain decisions. In computer science, a social network can be treated as a graph, which is a data structure consisting of nodes being the social media users, and edges being the connections between users. Graph data can be stored in a graph database for efficient data analysis. In this paper, we propose using a graph database to achieve an increased scalability to accommodate larger graphs. Centrality measures as features were extracted for the random forest classifier to successfully detect fake users with high precision, recall, and accuracy. We have achieved promising results especially when compared with previous studies.
The Queen of Propaganda: Boudica’s Representation in Empire
Authors: Vannan Eleanor Mary
Published: October 2021

Boudica was an Iceni queen c. 60 CE in Roman-occupied Britain who revolted against the Roman empire. While there is a scarcity of primary sources that document her life, Boudica has remained a dominant figure in conceptualisations of British national identity. This paper examines the works of the Roman historians, the archaeological record, and the depictions of Boudica in different periods and analyses the ability of historians to record events without being influenced by the ideology of their contemporary periods. Through a comparative examination of sources, this paper argues that Boudica should not be approached as a verifiable historical figure but as a tool to understand imperial propaganda.
Behind the Scenes of COVID-19: The "Hidden Pandemic" of Anti-Asian Racism
Authors: MacNab Brooke
Published: October 2021

Alongside COVID-19 came a renewed onslaught of xenophobia and anti-Asian racism, marking people who are or appear to be Chinese as a target for hate-fuelled verbal and physical assaults, some resulting in serious injury or proving fatal for the victims. Using news articles published in Canada to collect data, this research explores the impact of anti-Asian racism within Canada. The findings from this research suggest an uptick in activism throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Roughly a year after the pandemic, social movements and organizations focused on supporting those with lived experiences of anti-Asian racism and tracking and preventing anti-Asian racism have garnered large followings and support. The resurgence of anti-Asian racism due to the fear associated with COVID-19 is a testament to how we can and should do better in the future to act collectively against racism and xenophobia, by understanding why and how it emerges in order to prevent it.
Extraction, Indigenous Dispossession and State Power: Lessons from Standing Rock and Wet’suwet’en Resistance
Authors: Mittal Paarth
Published: October 2021

When Indigenous-led resistance to land- and water-killing projects threatens extraction, settler-colonial state and corporate institutions use security mechanisms to eliminate such “threats.” Using as case studies the pipeline conflicts of the Wet’suwet’en Nation’s (especially Unist’ot’en Camp’s) resistance to Coastal GasLink (CGL) in British Columbia (BC), Canada, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) in North Dakota, United States (US), this paper explores how fossil-fuel extraction interacts with critical infrastructure (CI) securitization to further Indigenous land dispossession. I argue that although the Wet’suwet’en and Standing Rock cases both involved the state and corporations criminalizing Indigenous resistance to extraction—to uphold fossil-fuel capital interests—the Wet’suwet’en case is unique because Canadian actors attempted to pacify resistance through symbolic appeals to Indigenous rights. Indigenous communities across the world are violently oppressed for peacefully defending their water, land, and communities. However, the motives and strategies of violence are unique for every colonial jurisdiction exercising violence, and for every Indigenous community impacted. I compare and contrast the rationales and strategiesof both cases through an in-depth content analysis of passages from TigerSwan surveillance and BC Supreme Court injunction documents. I discuss my findings within theoretical debates on dispossession and securitization.
Trafficking Prevention Application through Optimizing the Role of Local Wisdom
Authors: Hamzah Any Suryani , Irfan Mohammad , Sood Mohammad
Published: October 2021

Local wisdom is a set of value that community members refer to for preventing and handling various issues. Local wisdom that still lives in the society is retained and practiced in daily life by some members of the community. Community members also continue to listen and respect customary, religious and indigenous leaders. As an example, in some areas, children from poor families can continue their education, due to encouragement from traditional, religious and community leaders as well as support from other community members. Once these children graduated school, they can contribute to their community. Literatures have reported that community has an important role in preventing human trafficking. Community also adheres to value system put higher emphasis on women and children and their rights. Families that abandon their female family members and children will be considered as irresponsible families.
Divine Justice and the Issue of Evil in Sahifa Al-Sajjadiyya
Authors: Sodeif Motlagh Mahdieh
Published: October 2021

The issue of "divine justice", which is the one of the most important doctrinal principles and a characteristic of the theological religions such Shiite and Mu'tazilite, in fact is one of the Perfect Attributes of Allah and due to its indescribable importance, it has a special place in doctrinal discussions. On the other hand, the existence of evils and calamities, poverty and deprivation, oppression and disease and moral corruption, and even the manner of punishment in the hereafter, always raises doubts in the human mind and calls into question Allah's justice. The generality of such suspicions has led Islamic thinkers to solve these problems in defense of divine justice. In this regard, the present study seeks to use the words of the fourth Shiite Imam in the divine invocations of the complete Sahifa Al_ Sajjadiyya, to achieve the theological foundations to solve some evil doubts in the realm of creation and the human world. The method of collecting materials in this research is library and the research method is "descriptive -analytical". After investigations, it became clear that from Imam Sajjad's point of view, neglecting and inclining the soul to the world and other than Allah, and consequently being caught in the trap of the devil and carnal soul, and contamination with sin and transgression, is the real evil. According to him, the divine test and punishment and return to the truth, the flourishing of talents and the appreciation of blessings are the benefits of evil and suffering. also meanings such as: the inherent richness of the Almighty, the bestowal of goodness and abundant blessings, the guidance of the servants to the good religion and the punishment of the same action in the prayers of Imam (A.S), all three types of genetic justice, legislative justice and criminal justice can be proved.
Consept Analysis: Acehnese Ethnic Style Party Fashion Design
Authors: Rahmi Rahmi , Dewi Rosmala , Nurasiah Nurasiah , Fitriana Fitriana , Azis Abdul
Published: October 2021

In general, this research is an effort to preserve culture, especially the culture of dress, by digging deeper into the current Acehnese ethnic clothing, then using it as a source of ideas to create a party dress design with Acehnese ethnic nuances. The research approach used is qualitative, with ethnographic methods. There are currently 5 ethnic Acehnese clothing, namely coastal Aceh, inland Aceh, mountainous Aceh, Aneuk Jame, and Tamiang. Of the five types of Acehnese ethnic clothing that exist today, there are several differences, namely in the type of material, color of material, form of decoration (motif), color of decoration, technique of application of decoration and fashion model. Each ethnic dress has a characteristic that distinguishes one ethnic dress from another, which is said to be an identity.
Current Issues of Financial Security of Commercial Banks
Authors: A Mirziyoev
Published: October 2021

Ensuring financial security is a prerequisite for ensuring the liquidity and financial stability of commercial banks. Thus, the deepening of risks in the activities of banks negatively affects their liquidity and financial stability. The article identifies topical problems associated with ensuring the financial security of commercial banks of the Republic of Uzbekistan and developed scientific proposals aimed at solving these problems.
Issues of Material Support of Convicts in Penitentiary Institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Authors: Saydalievich Akhmedov Farkhod
Published: October 2021

The material and social and medical-sanitary provision of convicts has a social-legal character according to its content. It is carried out in the direction of creating normal living conditions for convicts, meeting (or providing) the necessary needs for food, clothing, medical care and ensuring the normal functioning of the penitentiary institution. This article examines the material and social security of prisoners in penitentiary institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular, the accommodation of prisoners, their food and shelter.
Goal: To Transform the Law Enforcement Agencies into a Popular System
Authors: Ismailov Isamiddin , Suvankulov Mehmonali
Published: October 2021

In all periods of human history, ensuring stability, peace and tranquility in society has been one of the main conditions for a prosperous life of the people. To enjoy peace and tranquility in society today in an environment where threats and dangers of various kinds are increasing and intensifying; ensuring the protection of the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of each of its members remains one of the most pressing and complex tasks of the state, especially the internal affairs bodies. The implementation of these tasks requires the introduction of a completely new approach and mechanisms to the system of internal affairs.
Legal Implications of Authority Over the Merger of Port Soes Reviewed from the Create Work
Authors: Priyohadi Nugroho Dwi , Saleh Moh.
Published: October 2021

The type of research used in this research is normative legal research. Port law arrangements have actually been regulated in transportation services, but if you look more closely related to the merger of the company at PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) each has its own characteristics by looking at the status of legal entities, assets and liabilities as well as shareholders. The implications of this policy certainly have an impact on changing the paradigm of the procedures and mechanisms of corporate governance at PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) both in licensing, to the welfare of the workforce which must be protected and is an obligation for the state.
Analysis of Omnibus Law Creation Law: Scope of Labor
Authors: Prehantoro Prehantoro
Published: October 2021

This type of research is normative legal research, namely research that puts law as a system of norms, namely about principles, norms, laws and regulations, court decisions, agreements and doctrines. Based on the explanation above, it can be concluded that omnibus law is a legal concept that focuses on simplifying the number of regulations because it revises and revokes many laws at once. Therefore, before the omnibus law concept is actually applied in forming regulations, the principles of participation, transparency, and accountability need to be put forward first. Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation, which was designed with the aim of transforming the economy towards advanced Indonesia by 2045, in its Draft and Academic Papers encountered many problems. Especially in the Employment cluster, these problems are related to the reduced rights of workers/laborers. Although it’s undeniable that Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation has several positive sides such as providing job loss guarantees for workers/laborers after Termination of Employment, but in reality the positive side of Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation is not commensurate with the number of problems that exist.
Scientific Analysis of Some Tasks Related to Issuing a Protection Order
Authors: Habibullaevich Gozibekov Tulkin
Published: October 2021

The article provides a scientific analysis of some of the circumstances associated with the issuance of a protective order to women who have suffered from violence. The author highlights his views on the concept of “protective order” given by foreign and domestic scientists. An opinion is put forward about taking on a preventive record at the same time when issuing a protective order by involving representatives of the relevant authorities with the subsequent determination of the order of its strict supervision.
The Use of the Electronic Diary Food (EDIFO) Application and Their Effect on the Attitude of Pregnant Mothers
Authors: Ridayani Rita , Lestanti Dewi Mey , Siregar Neni San Agustina
Published: October 2021

Balanced nutrition is beneficial for physical growth and development, maintaining health, replacing body tissues, and supporting reproductive health. There are several things that need to be considered during pregnancy, including nutritional needs during pregnancy which are different for each individual and one of them is influenced by health history and previous nutritional status. To help pregnant women control their nutritional needs and solve the problems above, an Electronic Diary Food (EDIFO) application will be created as an information system for balanced nutrition intake for pregnant women. A pregnant woman can access a balanced nutrition information system application anywhere and anytime. The application can be used by all pregnant women as long as the pregnant women can connect to the internet and are able to use the internet.
Analysis of Al-Manar's View on the Miracles of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)
Authors: Qazanfari Ali , Mir Ahmadi Abdullah , Modarresi Rad Zahra
Published: October 2021

Al-Manar is a socio-rational interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, and Abduh is one of the modernist Qur’an interpreters and one of the founders of the reform movement, whose views on Al-Manar interpretation have been partially reflected by his pupil Rashid Rida. According to him, the gradual growth of the people's intellect and the lack of impact of extraordinary events on the public’s faith made the only miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) i.e. the Holy Qur'an, to become rational, thus, there was no need for another miracle. Abduh and Rashid Rida, despite acknowledging the occurrence of extraordinary events, have interpreted the verses regarding the miracles of the Seal of the prophets (PBUH) so as not to interpret the verses as expressing a supernatural event. While the verses of the Qur'an indicate the occurrence of many miracles by the Messenger of God (PBUH), and other miracles of the Prophet do not contradict the immortality and rationality of the miracle of the Qur'an. In addition, the occurrence of miracles by the divine prophets is a part of the Divine Tradition. Al-Manar's pioneering role in socio-rational interpretation and proposing new ideas about miracles have led this article to study Al-Manar's view on the miracles of the Last Prophet (PBUH) by analyzing its view through the verses on the destruction of the Elephant Companions, Splitting of the Moon and the miracle of the Qur'an, as well as criticizing and examining its influence on the other scholars.
The New Method and Mechanism for Determining Professional Stresses in the Service of Military Workers
Authors: Shermatov Fayzullo Toshtillaevich
Published: October 2021

This scientific article examines the research and empirical study conducted by the co-authors based on their service experience and develops practical proposals, recommendations and software based on a new mechanism for detecting occupational stresses in the military personnel.
Factors Causing the Development of the Endowment in Safavid Dynasty
Authors: Jamshidirad Mohammad Sadeq , Taher Yaghoubi Mohammad , Mohammad Reza Husseini Seyyed , Jamshidirad Hussein
Published: October 2021

The tradition of the endowment is one of the activities having existed in all human societies from past to now.  In Iran, this tradition was seen as a belief from ancient civilization. It is developed and flourished in Safavid dynasty so that, in Isfahan (Iran), the endowed estate is found everywhere. The endowment is so important that public, rich people and imperial family participated in this tradition and endowed their properties. This study has aimed to answer this question: what reasons and factors developed the endowment and what is the role of endowment in Safavid time? To do so, library and descriptive-analytic methods were used in this study.
Syntactic and Semantic Features of Three-Act Verbs in Russian and Uzbek Languages
Authors: Abdurakhmanov Fakhriddin Israilovich
Published: October 2021

Research of syntactic-semantic analysis of three-act verbs consists in theoretical comprehension of transformational grammar in its enormous explanatory power. The core of transformational grammar is the idea of the core of the language, consisting of the simplest linguistic structures, from which all other linguistic structures of greater or lesser complexity can be derived. The problem of invariance, which is the central problem of modern structural linguistics, finds its most profound solution precisely in transformational grammar. The core of the language includes simple, declarative, active sentences, the so-called core sentences. In European languages, verb sentences are most common. They are followed by substantive, adjective and adverbial sentences in decreasing order of usage. In a simple sentence, the verb does not have to be the central node, but if there is a verb in the sentence, it is always the center of that sentence.