bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical evaluation of the impact of rectal and bladder filling on prostate position during hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer
Authors:   Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China., Zhong Si-Jin , Gao Jun-Jun ,   The People’s Hospital of Jimo of Qingdao of Shandong, Qingdao 266200, China., Cao Ying ,   Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China., Dai Jian-Rong ,   Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China., Li Ye-Xiong ,   Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China., Liu Yue-Ping ,   Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
Published: October 2022

Objective: To evaluate the impact of rectal and bladder filling on prostate position during hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Methods: Three gold fiducials were implanted into the prostate in 25 patients. Each patient underwent CT scanning under four different conditions: full rectum and bladder, full bladder and empty rectum, full rectum and empty bladder, and empty rectum and bladder (primary image). The other three scans were aligned with the primary image by pelvic bone, then by the implanted fiducials. Prostate displacements were determined by computing the difference between these two alignments. The magnitude and directions of displacement were analyzed. Results: A full rectum shifted the prostate most significantly in the anterior (0.93 ± 0.31 cm) and superior directions (0.48 ± 0.30 cm). A full rectum was associated with anterior shifts ≥0.5 cm in 92.0% of the patients, ≥1 cm in 44.0%, while superior shifts ≥0.5 cm were observed in 48.0% and ≥1 cm in 8.0%. A full bladder shifted the prostate mildly in the superior direction (0.19 ± 0.30 cm). A full rectum and full bladder shifted the prostate more in the anterior (1.19 ± 0.37 cm) and superior directions (0.49 ± 0.50 cm). 100% and 56.0% had ≥0.5 cm of anterior and superior displacements. 68.0% and 16.0% had ≥1 cm of anterior and superior shift. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that a full rectum shifted the prostate mainly anterosuperiorly. The rectal volume’s impact on prostate movement is much larger than that of the bladder.
Case Series: Are the centriacinar nodulary pattern related to Covid-19 Pneumonia?
Authors:   Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Kilic Hatice , Arguder Emine ,   Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Akpınar Esmehan ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Parlak Ebru Şengül Seref ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Gunay Sibel ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Kocaman Yasin ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Er Mukremin ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Dalkiran Aynil ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara., Parlak Selcuk ,   Ankara City Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ankara., Karalezli Aysegul ,   Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara.
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Throughout the world, during the pandemic process, Thorax Computed Tomography (CT) contributed to the diagnosis with higher sensitivity than laboratory tests in COVID-19 pneumonia. Material and Methods: During the pandemic period, 224 COVID-19 Pneumonia cases were followed in our chest diseases clinic. Throughout the pandemic, thorax CT was performed in all cases according to World Health, Organization, European Radiology Association and health ministry guidelines. Thorax CT’s of the cases were evaluated and reported by a Radiologist and a Chest Diseases Specialist. Cases with a rare COVID-19 finding with a centracinar nodule were collected. Results: Demographic data, symptoms, physical examination findings, rt-PCR test results, posteroanterior chest x-ray findings and Thorax CT findings of the cases followed in our clinic were recorded. During the 3-month period, 224 cases were followed in the chest diseases clinic. Sentriacinar nodule pattern was observed in thorax CT in 11 cases. Conclusions: Our case series is presented in terms of the necessity to investigate the case in terms of COVID-19 pneumonia with symptoms and findings in patients with a rare pattern of centriacinar nodule.
A Study to Compare The Relation of Taste Threshold Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India., GS Latha
Published: October 2022

Taste disorders result from various diseases and drugs. Severe taste dysfunction leads to decreased food intake and poor nutrition. There are five established basic taste modalities, which are altered specifically, or may be affected generally. Diabetes mellitus is one of the diseases that affect taste. It is the most common endocrine-metabolic disorder affecting a large population. Two major type of diabetes are, Type 1 DM in children and adolescents and Type 2 DM in adults. Many studies have been done on alteration of taste sensation in type 1 or type 2 DM separately, mainly on four primary sensations of taste, without considering the umami taste in their study frame. Nevertheless, no comprehensive information is available on alteration of physiological taste threshold for different taste modalities, including umami taste in both type 1 and type 2 DM. Thus, the present study is undertaken with the objectives; to compare the alteration in taste threshold for five primary sensations in type 1 and type 2 DM. Materials and Methods: Investigations were carried out in thirty type 1 diabetic patients, aged between 12 to 35 years and in thirty type 2 diabetics patients aged between 40-70 years and in age and anthropometrically matched control groups of thirty, each for type 1 and type 2 diabetics separately, who were apparently healthy. Their age, health status and other personal data were obtained by comprehensive questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using ‘Mann Whitney U test’. Results: The taste threshold for Salt and Sweet sensation significantly (p<0.05) increased in type 1 diabetics, compared to their controls. Similarly, the taste threshold for Salt and Sweet were significantly (p <0.05) increased in type 2 diabetics, compare to their controls. Furthermore, in Type 2 diabetics, taste threshold for Salt and Sweet were significantly (p<0.05) higher compared to type 1 diabetics. No difference in threshold was observed for Umami, Sour and Bitter tastes in any one of the diabetic group. Conclusion: Taste dysfunction was evident in both type 1 and type 2 diabetics and more so in type 2 diabetic patients. The increased taste threshold is specific, affecting Salt and Sweet modality mainly. Dysfunction of taste sensation should be detected in diabetics by screening. Measures to improve the food intake and supplementation for nutritional deficiencies can be given priority in diabetics.
The Global Outbreak of Monkeypox: Enhancing Public Health Preparedness
Authors:   The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA., Md Mohsin
Published: October 2022

The monkeypox (MPX) outbreak has been declared a public health emergency by WHO and the U.S. The zoonotic disease with a similar appearance to smallpox named Monkeypox (MPX) has started to reappear and spread globally in recent times although it was endemic to Africa for decades. It has already spread to 88 countries (81 non-endemic) and infected about 30,000 people. Touching an infected individual who has rashes, scabs, body fluids, or lesions on their skin is the most common way to catch and spread monkeypox. The global health system is already substantially exhausted because of the high volume of Covid-19 patients and is unprepared to execute fast response and emergency interventions to combat a new outbreak. Educating general people and health care workers, creating mass awareness, and preparing public health sectors globally are crucial to controlling the MPX outbreak and avoiding another potential pandemic.
Role and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics: A Critical Evaluation
Authors: Kaushik Dr.Priyanka
Published: October 2022

The commercial adoption of artificial intelligence in business analytics tools across multiple industries is being driven by the rising volume and complexity of company data. Business organizations are being helped by the widespread application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in business intelligence to glean meaningful insights from sizable and complicated datasets and provide business recommendations that are clear to any business user. Within the industry of information technology, the business analytics is used to refer the usage of computing to gain the insights from data. Such data can be acquired from the internal sources of company like from its enterprise resource planning application, warehouse and mart data, providers of third-party data, or from other public sources. Sample of 198 respondents from different business sectors were to know the role, application and impact of artificial intelligence in business analytics. It is found that there is a significant role of artificial intelligence in business analytics. This paper provides a rigorous examination of the literature in an effort to illustrate the value-creating procedures and to elucidate how organizations may employ AI technologies in their operations. In this study, the forms of AI use in the organizational setting, first- and second-order impacts, and usage typologies are highlighted along with the significant enablers and inhibitors of AI adoption and use. Our analysis synthesizes the current literature.
Response of garlic (Allium sativum) to potassium application in loamy sand alluvial soil
Authors: GARG NAVEEN
Published: October 2022

A 2-year experiment was conducted during rabi 2015-17 at Bathinda to study the response of garlic (Allium sativum L.) to basal application of potassium chloride and foliar application of KNO3 (potassium nitrate) in a loamy sand alluvial soil. The basal application of K2O (50 kg/ha) caused non-significant increase in number of leaves/ plant, bulb weight, number of cloves/bulb, 50-clove weight and bulb yield, and significant but marginal increase in plant height (3.2%), bulb equatorial diameter (2.9%), benefit: cost ratio (12.0%) and A-grade bulb yield (13.7%) over control. The foliar application of KNO3 gave better results in improving growth, bulb and yield parameters by low (4-5%), moderate (8-24%) and high magnitude (43-52%), respectively. The quantum of increase was higher at 3% concentration of KNO3 than at 2% with equal number of sprays at same crop stage. The increase in cured bulb yield exhibited an upward trend with increasing number of sprays from two to five at both concentrations. Although, the highest increase over control in cured bulb yield (42.8%) and bulb weight (24.2%) was recorded by five sprays of KNO3 @ 3% which was at par with four sprays at same concentration, the former gave higher benefit: cost ratio as it produced significantly higher grade-A bulb yield than the latter. Therefore, five sprays of KNO3 @ 3% at 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days after sowing may be done to improve yield potential of garlic in loamy sand alluvial soil of South-Western Punjab.
Combining ability and gene action for structural and economical traits in brinjal (Solanum melongena)
Authors: K GANGADHARA , ABRAHAM MAREEN , R SELVAKUMAR
Published: October 2022

An experiment was undertaken to estimate GCA for 8 parents and SCA for 15 hybrids in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) through line × tester analysis. The combining ability analysis revealed highly significant differences among the treatments for all the characters. The gca reveals that, parental lines L2 (IC- 433678), L5 (Raidurg Local) and T3 (Pusa Purple Cluster) were identified as good general combiners for fruit yield per plant. These lines and testers were also best combiner for yield component characters like number of primary branches per plant, days to first flower, medium and long styled flowers, fruits per plant and fruit length. The estimates of specific combining ability effects indicated that cross combinations, viz. IC-433678 × IC-89986, Tiptur Local × Vellayani Local, Jagaluru Local × Vellayani Local, IC-345271 × Pusa Purple Cluster and Raidurg Local × Pusa Purple Cluster were most promising for fruit yield per plant and its component attributes. Gene action analysis revealed preponderance of both additive and nonadditive gene actions for yield and its contributing characters.
Productivity enhancement of sweet corn (Zea mays) through organic weed management practices
Authors: CHOUDHARY ROSHAN , VERMA ARVIND , SHARMA S K , YADAV S K , JAIN R K , JAT GAJANAND , CHOUDHARY R S , JAIN DEVENDRA
Published: October 2022

Area under organic cultivation of crops is increasing not only in India but also in Rajasthan as well. Weeds are often recognized as the most serious threat to organic crop production and fear of ineffective weed control is often perceived by farmers as one of the major obstacles to conversion from conventional to organic farming. A two years field experiment was conducted to study the non-chemical methods of weed management in organically grown sweet corn (Zea mays L.) during 2018-19. Among the 12 organic weed management treatments, soil solarization + plastic mulch at sowing resulted in significantly lower weed density, weed dry matter, higher yield attributes and yield over other treatments but at par with stale seed bed preparation + plastic mulch at sowing during both the years. Stale seed bed preparation + plastic mulch at sowing gave highest net returns and benefit-cost ratio of ₹ 62746 and 105201 and 1.62 and 2.35, respectively followed by weedy check, which gave the net returns and benefit: cost ratio of ₹ 16093, 26858 and 0.96 and 2.18, respectively.
Distribution of mineral nitrogen in long-term conservation agriculture under semi-arid condition
Authors: YADAV SURYA P , KUMAR SARVENDRA , DAS T K , PURAKAYASTHA T J , SHARMA V K , BHATTACHARYYA R , G ROSIN K , VISHWANATH VISHWANATH
Published: October 2022

Depthwise and temporal distribution of soil nitrogen release was carried out in pigeon pea [Cajunus cajan (L.) Millsp.] under conservation agriculture (CA) experiment (since 2010) during kharif 2019-20. The treatment includes conventional tillage (CT) and zero tillage (ZT), which includes: permanent narrow bed (PNB); PNB with residues of previous crop (PNB+R); permanent broad bed (PBB), PBB with residues (PBB+R), flat bed (FB) and FB with residues (FB+R). Soil samples were collected at different stages; pre-flowering, flowering, pod filling and harvest of pigeon pea from two depths (0-15 and 15-30 cm). Adopting CA practices increased NH4-N, NO3-N and mineral N over without CA plots irrespective of crop growth stages and depth of soil. As soil depth increases, NH4-N, NO3-N and mineral-N decreased and the reduction was more under CT and ZT without residues retained plots. The maximum NH4-N was observed at the flowering stage followed by pod filling > pre-flowering > harvest stage in 15 cm soil depth. The average NO3-N decreased from pre-flowering (34.3 mg/kg) to flowering (28.7 mg/kg) and increased at the pod filling stage (33.7 mg/kg). Among all treatments, PBB+R recorded significantly higher NH4-N, NO3-N, and mineral-N. In nutshell, adopting CA practices (PBB+R) may be a viable option for enhancing N availability, especially in semi-arid and arid conditions where N is always a limiting factor for crop growth and yield.
Sociology of Alcohol Consumption – In Search of a Theory
Authors: Brezovec Erik
Published: October 2022

Alcohol consumption takes place in society and because of society. The “social” aspect of this phenomenon gives a meaning that manifests itself in the framework of interaction. This paper discusses basic problems of previous sociological approaches to alcohol consumption: (1) focus on a problem-oriented approach – drinking and alcoholism, (2) abstract empiricism of alcohol consumption, and (3) unclear theoretical background for a sociological approach to alcohol consumption. Focusing exclusively on alcoholism or excessive drinking neglects a number of social dimensions inherent in alcohol consumption. Therefore, when considering this phenomenon in sociological terms, clear theoretical-methodological starting points should be established in order to understand the social consumption of alcohol. The main objective of this paper was to provide a basic paradigmatic and epistemological framework for the development of a sociology of alcohol consumption. The paper starts from the assumption that two theoretical-methodological principles should be considered: methodological individualism and methodological situationism. Each of these approaches has certain advantages and disadvantages, but in further conceptualising the paradigmatic foundations of the sociology of alcohol consumption, the paper proposed a two-level approach, that is, a synthesis of methodological situationism and methodological individualism. However, this synthesis does not constitute a theory of the sociology of alcohol consumption, but a framework for a sociological approach to the phenomenon, as well as the possibility of overcoming the problems presented in the sociological analysis of this topic.
Communities of Practice within the hybrid cultural institution
Authors: Overgaard Hansen Kamma , Andersen Funder Lærke Maria
Published: October 2022

Hybrid cultural institutions have emerged in the last decades. LAM (libraries, archives and museums) convergences are a particularly complex hybrid, as they combine different jurisdictions, professions and ideas on how to collect, preserve and communicate cultural heritage. This article explores the LAM convergence of BMA-Maltfabrikken in a former malting house in the Danish town of Ebeltoft. The article presents the findings of a research project into the impact that the process of LAM convergence had on the employees’ disciplinary development. The authors point to three key factors that may engender a sustainable LAM convergence process: LAM convergence as a process of professional development for museum professionals; LAM convergence as sustained by a series of Communities of Practice; and increased awareness of professional identity as a matter of flexible leadership and a loosely coupled organization.
Can you relate to a dance from the past?
Authors: Myrvold Tone Erlien
Published: October 2022

This article is about the curation of youth dance programmes in museums that have been initiated and produced by the Norwegian Centre for Traditional Music and Dance (Sff). Located in Trondheim, Norway, this contains one of Northern Europe’s largest dance film archives. Through different channels of dissemination, the centre makes its old dance recordings relevant for different groups of users and potential users of various ages. This article explores how we can facilitate a dialogue amongst the youth on the relevance of the old dance recordings, and how we can influence the way young people understand their own dance expressions. The article also discusses whether conversations about dance and dance traditions combined with dance instruction make the links between the older and the younger generations’ dance expressions any easier.
EFFECTIVENESS OF CINNAMON BARK EXTRACT IN THE TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Authors: Scachetti Giovana , Person Osmar Clayton , Gregio Soares Beatriz , Porpino Rafael , Bogar Priscila , Veiga Angélico Júnior Fernando
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE: The purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intranasal cinnamon extract (CE) in the management of patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). METHODS: This is a systematic review, using the standard methodological procedures recommended by Cochrane to search six databases: Cochrane, PUBMED, EMBASE and LILACS, from database inception up to May 2020, to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating the use of CE in treatment for AR. RESULTS: We included two trials involving a total of 100 participants. The studies were at low risk of bias. All studies had similar participant selection criteria and outcome measurement, enabling a meta-analysis. Both studies used a validated instrument (Rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire – RQLQ) for this primary outcome (SMD -1.06; 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.58 to -0.59, P <0.0001). . All studies resulted in at least some clinical benefit with the use of CE compared to placebo. None of the included studies reported any significant adverse effects. CONCLUSION: Despite the evidence from two studies showed certain positive effects of response for CE under evaluation in treatment of AR. We found no evidence regarding the effectiveness of cinnamon bark extract for allergic rhinitis. Well-conducted randomized clinical trials using CE are needed to further advance our understanding of the effectiveness of AR.
FABRICAR AIRE: CRÓNICA DE UNA MUERTE ANUNCIADA
Authors: ROZAS REINECKE BÁRBARA
Published: October 2022

Apartirdelarevisio?ndeunconjuntodeafiches publicitarios de Lennox Furnace Company entretejida con ideas prestadas y propias, este ensayo ahonda en una serie de paradojas imbricadas en los discursos modernos. Apoyado en las advertencias sobre las repercusiones de una ideologi?a fundada en la te?cnica que realizaran Herbert George Wells, Max Frisch y Hannah Arendt, presenta un conjunto de estrategias para publicitar el aire acondicionado: un invento tecnolo?gico que por su ra?pida y masiva asimilacio?n admite entenderse como reflejo de modernizacio?n y si?mbolo de modernidad.

Su objetivo es construir un nudo entre estructuras conceptuales abstractas y construcciones gra?ficas y discursivas concretas que permearon el subconsciente colectivo durante el siglo XX para proponer una cri?tica a la ilusio?n moderna de que el progreso es lineal e ilimitado y que las cosas deben ser siempre mejores, ma?s grandes y ma?s nuevas.
DESDE EL AËR CONCRETUS AL AERISMO: LEER Y CONSTRUIR HISTORIAS ARQUITECTÓNICAS DEL AIRE Y EL MEDIO AMBIENTE EN LA 39 FRANCIA DEL SIGLO XVIII
Authors: RAMÍREZ ENRIQUE
Published: October 2022

EnFrancia,duranteelsigloXVIII,ungrupode textos puso de manifiesto al aire como un artefacto literario que cobro? vida a trave?s de la publicacio?n de escritos, los cuales condicionaron el disen?o de edificios, pueblos y paisajes. Estos textos formaban parte de una cultura del aerismo que tomaba en cuenta al aire y otras condiciones ambientales como fuentes de enfermedades. El aire fue modificado y repensado para ser adaptado a las necesidades de los lectores y otros interesados en la relacio?n entre la salud humana y el clima. Es decir, el aire era una sustancia modernizadora que, al plasmar su historia en palabras y libros, no solamente anticipaba las ideas del siglo XIX sobre la higiene, sino tambie?n creaba una historia arquitecto?nica del aire que libera nuestra comprensio?n de la modernidad arquitecto?nica y la situ?a dentro de un campo ma?s amplio y difuso de pra?cticas textuales y culturales.
Tratamento cirúrgico: mastectomia
Authors: Tufi Augusto , Archanjo Térsio , Cendon Daniel
Published: October 2022

William Halsted acreditava que o câncer de mama se tratava de uma doença locorregional e, assim, em 1894, desenvolveu a técnica de mastectomia radical, mais tarde conhecida como cirurgia de Halsted, a qual consistia na retirada da mama e dos músculos peitoral maior e peitoral menor e na linfadenectomia axilar total.
PEMANFAATAN MOBILE COMMERCE GUNA MENINGKATKAN PENJUALAN UMKM NARESCRAFT DI DESA TULUNG AGUNG
Authors: Wulandari Wulandari , Afriliani Rosa
Published: October 2022

Narescraft UMKM is a business that produces various kinds of handicraft products made of talikur and acrylic. This UMKM is located in Tulung Agung Village, Kec. Gadingrejo, Kab. Pringsewu. This UMKM produces items such as bags made of talikur, decorative flowers from acrylic, tissue boxes and aqua baskets, and many others. This research discusses the use of m-commerce at Narecraft UMKM  to increase product sales. One form of constraint experienced by Narescraft UMKM is product marketing that has not been widespread due to a lack of knowledge about current technological developments. One of the benefits of this research is to make it easier. consumers to get goods according to what they want easily. This research designs a website as a means of promotion or sale of products from UMKM so that products from UMKM  can be widely known by the outside community. Researchers design a website using mobile software. a free application/software that can make the best free responsive website designs for Windows, Mac, and Android. Researchers use the implementation of m-commerce with websites on UMKM  so that they can help reduce costs and can convey detailed information. This research hopes to help increase sales of these handicraft products.
ANALISIS KEPEMIMPINAN ISLAMI DAN TINGKAT KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP KINERJA PADA BAIMATUL MALL WAL TAMWIL ASSAFI’IYAH
Authors: Renaldo Riki , Wahyudi Dedi , Sudewi Sudewi
Published: October 2022

Salah  satu  lembaga  keuangan  yang sedang berkembang pesat adalah lembaga keuangan yang berbasis syariah  yang mana dalam pelayanan jasa keungan ini sangat membantu masyarakat dalam melakukan transaksi keuangan. Lembaga Baitul Maa l(rumah dana), merupakan lembaga bisnis dan sosial yang pertama dibangun oleh Nabi. Lembaga ini berfungsi sebagai tempat penyimpanan. BMT Assafi’iyah merupakan BMT yang berada di Gisting Kabupaten Tanggamus, pada penelitian ini didapat hasil penelitian bahwa Kepemimpinan Islami dan Tingkat Kepercayaan bersama-sama berpengaruh positif sebersar 23,7% terhadap Kinerja BMT Assafiyah.
PENGGUNAAN PLATFORMANDROID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PERDAGANGAN KELAPA DIMASA PANDEMI
Authors: Kasmi Kasmi , Rohayati Siti , Muslihudin Muhamad
Published: October 2022

The use of technology in agriculture or in terms of assisting the state in helping to increase the trade-in coconut commodities can be very helpful, especially for those of the lower class who have commodity trading businesses. Small traders and natural coconut collectors marketed coconut commodities during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, commodity prices soared but in terms of marketing, it was still not efficient, especially in small villages. So it can be expected that with this research an application system is built. can help coconut traders promote and market commodities more efficiently with a wider reach. The method used in designing application systems is the waterfall method, which uses the Java programming language in designing applications that are more efficient. The types of payment methods that can be done can use the method by credit card or in cash where consumers can also directly review the place. With this transaction, consumers can have more confidence in the quality of the commodities presented and can establish a relationship with the business owner directly. already done using an Android-based trading application showing the application can run well with the payment methods provided with product promotion features that can be reviewed directly by the buyer.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN KHARISMATIK DAN PENGEMBANGAN KARIR TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KARYAWAN PADA CV. GALAXI MITRA UTAMA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Syndi Nadya Ellyana
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Leadership Style and Career Development on Employee Productivity. The use of these variables is based on the results of previous studies, namely: Balerang, Nainggolan, S.E., M.Sc (2017), Suyitno, Utomo (2017), Rachmatullah, M. R. (2017) and Saklit, I. W. (2017). This research was conducted at CV. Galaxi Mitra Utama Bandar Lampung, respondents used as many as 32 employees, The results showed the influence of leadership style and career development and significant impact on employee productivity. The influence of leadership style on employee productivity is significant and positive, the effect of career development on employee productivity is significant and positive.
ANALISIS KOMPETENSI DAN KESELARASAN PENGGUNA LULUSAN DALAM PELAKSANAAN TRACER STUDY IST AKPRIND YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Rahmawati Nur , Almuntaha Eska , Wibowo Agus Hindarto , Nurnawati Erna Kumalasari
Published: October 2022

Tracer study results is used to make meaningful decisions regarding study design and practical solutions based on tracer study results. The results of the tracer study conducted at IST AKPRIND provide many benefits because apart from being monitoring, the tracer study also serves as feedback for study programs and institutions to evaluate and support an independent learning curriculum so that graduates can meet the needs of society and the demands of the world of work. Currently, the implementation of tracer studies at IST AKPRIND is carried out by each study program. Data collection and coordination of tracer studies are carried out by the Student Administration Section. Although not optimal, IST AKPRIND continues to make improvements and innovations to obtain the desired data. With the assistance of the tracer study facilitation program which was organized by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, it’s hoped that response rate will increase. The research method used is a quantitative method through the distribution of questionnaires were distributed to graduates throughout 2019 and 2020. The results of the study explain that the competencies possessed by graduates are in accordance with the needs of the world of work and the relevance or linkage between the fields between the fields of science and alumni work is at a close level.
STRATEGI DAGANG DALAM PERSPEKTIF ETIKA BISNIS SYARI’AH (Studi Kasus Di Pasar Induk Pringsewu)
Authors: Irawan Dedi
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the trading strategy in the perspective of Islamic Business ethics in the Pringsewu Main Market. The research method used is qualitative research. The results of the study show that sellers have not applied business ethics that are in accordance with sharia, they more often apply ethics based on personal will in the pursuit of profit. This is influenced by educational and cultural factors. Education is one of the important factors in the formation of personality and ethics, especially in business activities. Culture can also lead to different perceptions and ethics among sellers when making sales transactions or about something.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI BELANJA ONLINE TERHADAP KEPERCAYAAN KONSUMEN DAN KEPUASAN PEMBELIAN
Authors: Wati Shinta Ambar , Wagiyo Wagiyo , Juliono Juliono
Published: October 2022

In today's digital era, more and more people who have online shopping applications by using these applications find it helpful and can save time for shopping. The online shopping application is a form of social media designed to make it easier for consumers to shop, although there are various cases of online shopping fraud, such as the quality of goods that do not match the picture, different types of goods, people still use e-commerce to shop online, which where online shopping is inseparable from the relationship of trust between sellers and consumers, as well as the fulfillment of consumer satisfaction. As a formulation of the problem whether the online shopping application has an effect on consumer confidence and purchase satisfaction. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method, as the object is the community of West Pringsewu Village, Environment Six with a sample of 37. Data analysis uses simple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS version 20 program and conclusions are drawn. As a result of research that there is a positive influence of online shopping applications on consumer confidence and purchase satisfaction. This is evidenced by the t-count X, Y1 of 1.695 > t-table 1.689 and t-count X,Y2 of 2.062 > t-table 1.689.
SISTEM INFORMASI PEMASARAN RANI BUTIK MENGGUNAKAN ELECTRONIC COMMERCE DENGAN MODEL BUSINESS to CONSUMER
Authors: Kasmi Kasmi , Putri Rani Erinika
Published: October 2022

E-commerce is a form of utilization of computer information technology that is used especially in the trade business where consumers will be facilitated in searching for data/information as well as buying and selling goods. It is hoped that it can become a promotional media for Rani Boutique that is able to present data and information that can be accessed via the internet. The benefits of making this system can provide convenience to business owners in organizing, and processing data, and information and increasing sales effectiveness. The benefits of this system can provide convenience to the people of Sukoharjo, Pringsewu in particular and outsiders in general in terms of getting information about Rani Boutique. This system was built using the waterfall development method which includes the stages of analysis, design, coding, implementation and maintenance.
BAGAIMANA START-UP DAPAT BERTAHAN? PERAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN STRATEGIS DAN KAPABILITAS AMBIDEXTERITY UNTUK MENCAPAI KINERJA BISNIS
Authors: Vedy Nabila Kharimah , Rahayu Sri , Novitasari Evi
Published: October 2022

Organizational learning is a learning activity in administrative processes through interaction with the environment that encourages organizations to integrate knowledge better. Through a series of strategies, the development of organizational learning needs to be carried out to provide a competitive advantage for the organization. This study offers strategic entrepreneurship and Ambidexterity capabilities to achieve business performance, which is recognized concepts that can improve business performance, and create competitive advantages for companies and businesses. With the increasing development of technology, companies need to consider ambidexterity capabilities to maintain their competitive edge. Where companies can exploit and explore the opportunities they have to generate innovation and achieve business performance, especially new businesses such as start-ups.
Characteristics of Patients with Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Are We Underestimating Gastroprotection during NSAIDs Therapy?
Authors: Čustović Nerma , Saray Aida , Ćato-Mehmedbašić Samra , Tančica Ira , Sprečkić Sanjin , Tokić Nedim , Herenda Naida
Published: October 2022

Objective. The aim of our study was to determine the etiological factors, treatment and outcome of patients with non-variceal bleeding from upper gastrointestinal tract.

Materials and Methods. This study enrolled 200 patients admitted to Sarajevo University Clinical Center with signs and symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, from January 2019 to July 2020. All patients had undergone gastroscopy, confirming the cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. Clinical and laboratory data were collected retrospectively, including previous non-steroid antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and anticoagulant therapy, comorbidities, risk factors, as well as endoscopic findings, laboratory findings, treatment and clinical follow-up.

Results. The majority of patients were men (59%) with an average age of 53±6 years. Duodenal and gastric ulcers were the most common cause, followed by other etiologies. In our study, previous NSAIDs therapy had been registered in 29.5% of patients, anticoagulants in 8%, and proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in 2.9% of patients. Endoscopic intervention was required in 34% of patients. The need for transfusion occurred in 44.5% of cases. Rebleeding during hospitalization was observed in 7.5% of patients, mortality in 1.5% and surgery in 3% of patients.

Conclusion. The patients admitted to our hospital with symptoms of acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding were elderly, predominantly males, with significant comorbidities and a higher incidence of NSAID use. Gastroprotection is underutilized during NSAID treatment in patients with other coexisting risk factors,with a low rate of concomitant use of PPI during NSAIDs therapy. Endoscopic therapy, together with PPI, significantly reduces rebleeding rates, mortality and the number of emergency surgical interventions.
In Utero Exposure to Antihypertensive Medication during the First Trimester: Is the Risk Worth Taking?
Authors: Papadopoulou Zografia , Tsialiou Theodora Maria , Styanidou Foteini Eirini , Kavvadas Dimitrios , Papamitsou Theodora
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study is to evaluate and present the evidence so far, regarding fetal outcomes after in utero exposure to antihypertensive medication. Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy constitute a significant risk factor for maternal and fetal outcomes, necessitating antihypertensive treatment. However, current data concerning the safety of in utero exposure to antihypertensive medication are controversial. While some studies recommend the administration of certain agents, others underline the possible adverse effects on fetal development. This review aims to summarize the outcomes of studies published during the last decade, referring to first trimester in utero exposure to antihypertensive agents. In general, a-methyldopa, β-blockers and calcium channel blockers are the first or second treatment line for hypertension during pregnancy. However, ACEIs, ARBs and diuretics are mostly contraindicated, as the potential risk outweighs the benefits of their administration. Additionally, several drugs should be avoided, due to the lack of data regarding their safety.

Conclusion. As current studies are restricted for ethical reasons, there is a significant lack of evidence concerning diverse antihypertensive agent use. In utero exposure to antihypertensive medication needs to be carefully evaluated and supported by further research.
Embolism of a Piece of Iron after Penetrating Neck Injury: From Right Internal Jugular Vein to Left Lower Lobe of the Lung
Authors: İlkeli Ekin , Aslan Cenk
Published: October 2022

Objective. This case report of a 40-year-old male patient describes the embolization of a piece of iron trapped in the jugular vein following an industrial injury.

 Case Report. The 40-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency service for bleeding from the neck. In contrast to the first X-ray image, no foreign body was observed at the injury site or aspiration of fluid during emergency surgery. Following x-ray radiography, an opacity was observed in the left lower lobe of the lung, consistent with a foreign body. Echocardiography demonstrated no pathological manifestation in the atria, ventricles, or major pulmonary artery. There was no need to intervene because the patient was asymptomatic and had no noticeable symptoms of hemoptysis. The outpatient clinic’s radiological and clinical control examinations were normal at the end of six months.

 Conclusion. The movement of the foreign body to the lung within one or two hours may have resulted from our manipulation or may have occurred spontaneously. As a result, any foreign bodies that have invaded the vascular system should be removed as soon as possible.
Non-interventional Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Lysozyme-based Therapy in Patients with Noninfectious Sore Throat
Authors: Karakaš Selma , Huduti Dženana , Mehić Meliha , Šukalo Aziz , Džananović Jaganjac Jasna , Tanović Avdić Amna , Skopljak Amira , Dupovac Azra , Sarajlić Zehra , Glamočlija Una
Published: October 2022

Objective. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lysozyme-based oral antiseptic in the therapy of non-infectious sore throat in teachers.

 Materials and Methods. A non-interventional, prospective, pilot study was conducted with two examinations. The first was performed as part of a general medical examination. If a non-infectious sore throat was confirmed by clinical checkup and all other inclusion and non-exclusion criteria confirmed, patients were offered to be enrolled in the study. After signing the informed consent form, patients were advised to use lysozyme-based lozenges, six times a day, for a period of five days. A telephone call follow-up examination was performed within 24 hours from the therapy completion.

 Results. This was a pilot study involving 25 adult patients of both genders. Lysozyme-based lozenges showed positive effects in relieving the symptoms of non-infectious sore throat in teachers. At the same time, the lozenges showed excellent tolerability, and no side effects were reported during the study. 92% of patients confirmed they would take the same medicine again due to the same problem. Conclusion. The results of this “proof-of-concept” study indicated that lysozyme-based antiseptic could be effective and safe in the treatment of non-infectious sore throat in teachers and should be further evaluated as treatment option in this condition.
Optimization of Public Participation Space in the State Budget Preparation Cycle
Authors: Setiawan Lisno , Masdi Arief
Published: October 2022

One of the arts in budgeting is finding a balance between ideal conditions and government decisions. Public participation is expected to be able to provide a solution to this dilemma. Public involvement in the preparation of the APBN in Indonesia is still relatively stagnant..  The constrain is that there is no mechanism for the public to channel feedback in the formulation of the Budget process. Therefore, this research is to identify a weak Indonesian OBI score and recommendation. By using qualitative methods, especially considering the institutions and business processes, the author formulates a mechanism in the framework of the Budget preparation cycle. The result of the study is that there are two mechanisms for public participation. The first mechanism is public participation in conjunction with the process of formulation of the APBN.  It will fulfill the requirements of the OBI formalities, although it has limited time to accommodate follow-up actions. The second mechanism is public participation as a part of the performance budget and the policy evaluation process.  It will start from the stipulation of the budget bill in the previous year until the beginning of the formulation of the Budget process.  The benefit is the government easily accommodated the follow-up action in budget priorities. Both alternatives require regulatory improvements both in terms of business processes and institutions.
The Effectiveness Of The Exchange Rate on The Amount of Foreign Exchange Reserves in Indonesia
Authors: Dwitama Dimas Rastra , Nasution Lia Nazliana , Efendi Bakhtiar , Sari Wahyu Indah
Published: October 2022

This study aims to analyze the interaction variables of fiscal transfer policy variables. (Foreign Exchange Reserves, Imports, Exports, Exchange Rates and GDP). This study uses secondary data or from 2000 - 2019. The data analysis model in this study uses the Vector Autoregression (VAR) model and is sharpened by Impulse Response Function (IRF) Analysis, Forecast Error Variance Decomposition (FEVD). The results of the VAR analysis show that previously (t – p) contributed to the current variable, both alone and to other variables. The results of the FEVD analysis show that all variables have a major contribution to the variables themselves in the short, medium and long term, namely Foreign Exchange Reserves, Imports, Exports, Exchange Rates and GDP. The results of the analysis of each variable of monetary policy transmission and the effectiveness of the Exchange Rate on Reserves Short, medium and longterm exchange rates show that policy transmission can maintain the Indonesian economy
Feasibility Study of Ice Crystal Business for Rural and Marketing Innovation in Boyolali Regency
Authors: Suwartono Adhi , Purwoko Sigit Djalu
Published: October 2022

The growth of business actors in the contemporary beverage sector is seen in urban and rural areas. Various brands and variations of raw materials. This is one of the points in the results of the SWOT analysis. This study was prepared with the aim of assessing the business feasibility of a company that becomes a retailer agent in one of the sub-districts in Boyolali district, Central Java province. Assessing several aspects such as business aspects, marketing aspects, operational aspects, human resources aspects, financial aspects, juridical aspects, and environmental aspects. The results of the study indicate that increasing the company's ability to produce ice crystals independently through investment in production machines and innovations in the marketing field will be carried out is feasible. Companies need to maintain the quality of products and services that have been running well.
Culture Distance and Cultural Dimensions in Diverse ELT Environments: A Quantitative Investigation
Authors: Margaret M. Lieb
Published: October 2022

As societies become increasingly diverse, there is a corresponding rise in cross-cultural contact, particularly in educational environments. In Japan, international teachers are frequently recruited to teach English to Japanese students, raising questions about the impact of culture distance on this educational encounter. This paper describes a quantitative investigation, which used the Cultural Dimensions of Learning Framework (Parrish & Linder-VanBerschot, 2010) to examine culture distance by comparing the cultural learning preferences of 119 Japanese EFL students and 24 native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) at various universities in Japan. No strong preferences were discovered among either group for preferences categorized as epistemological beliefs or temporal perceptions, while strong preferences were discovered among both groups for preferences categorized as social relationships. Although statistically significant differences were discovered in preferences categorized as social relationships, epistemological beliefs, and temporal perceptions, practical significance was small. These findings both challenge and support depictions of Japanese students and NESTs in academic literature, and suggest a significant number of shared meanings between the two groups in this study. Therefore, the author concludes that the culture distance between these two groups may not be as large as the research suggests, while acknowledging that both groups may have adjusted to each others’ teaching / learning styles. The study illustrates the inherent difficulty in conceptualizing and operationalizing culture distance, particularly through “essentialist” frameworks constructed in a Western context.