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The Effect of Explicit Pronunciation Instruction on Enlarging Listening Vocabulary Size
Authors: Zhong Wenjun , Dou Wenhui , Chen Jiao
Published: March 2023

This study explores the effect of explicit pronunciation instruction on enlarging listening vocabulary size. 115 learners of English as a foreign language were recruited and received ten-week explicit pronunciation instruction on segments and four pronunciation skills (reduction, elision, intrusion and assimilation). How the instruction was carried out was described in details and pre-test and post-test were carried out in the form of Listening Vocabulary Levels Test. It was found that after the explicit pronunciation instruction, learners’ listening vocabulary size displayed a remarkable increase, smaller individual differences were displayed and significant difference was found between the scores of two tests. Possible reasons were provided for these changes. The result indicated that explicit pronunciation instruction could be an effective way to help students enlarge listening vocabulary size and it might be more effective for students with lower proficiency level. Pedagogical implications in terms of course design, teaching practices, and teacher development were also provided to improve future listening vocabulary acquisition and instruction.
Implementasi Hybrid-Based Learning Method Pada Mata Kuliah Pengantar Akuntansi
Authors: Yadiati Winwin , Sinaga Baktiar Djafar
Published: March 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat kemungkinan bagi dunia pendidikan khususnya bidang ilmu akuntansi untuk melakukan suatu inovasi dalam proses belajar-mengajarnya. Inovasi ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kemampuan teknis dan keluasan berpikir mahasiswa dalam memahami materi di kelas.Perkembangan teknologi yang serba digital dan pergesaran kebiasaan generasi milenial menjadi hal yang sangat menarik untuk dieksplorasi. Data yang didapat dari penelitian pada tahun 2011 oleh lembaga Ericsson mengatakan bahwa generasi milenial menghabiskan 3-4 jam sehari hanya untuk menonton video sehingga mereka disebut sebagai streaming native. Lebih spesifik lagi, dalam penelitian sebelumnya terkait dengan penggunaan media pengganti untuk pengajaran mengatakan bahwa penggunaan video sebagai salah satu alternatif metode pengajaran dapat meningkatkan kemampuan, pengetahuan, meningkatkan inspirasi dan mempunyai tingkat fleksibilitas yang baik. Cognitive Load Theory menjadi teori utama yang digunakan penliti dalam penelitian ini. Peneliti menggunakan metode true eksperiment. Peneliti memiliki kebebasan dalam mengontrol variabel yang relevan. Peneliti juga melakukan independent t-test untuk menguji hipotesisnya.Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Video-Based Learning berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa. Pengajaran untuk mata kuliah akuntansi sebaiknya memadukan kedua metode belajar yaitu metode tradisional dan Hybrid-Based Learning (perpaduan metode tradisional dan Video-Based Learning)Kata Kunci: Video Base Learning Hybrid-Based Learning , Akuntansi Keuangan, Akuntansi Pendidikan, metode pengajaran, pemahaman mahasiswa.
Audit Delay of Listed Companies On The IDX
Authors: Rani Erma Hartika , Triani Ni Nyoman Alit
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of company size, company age, profitability, leverage, and audit tenure on audit delay. The sample in this study is select with a purposive sampling method on the companies listed on the IDX in 2019, with a total sample of 581 companies. The method of analysis used multiple linear regressions. The result of this study indicates that company size and profitability negatively influenced audit delay. Meanwhile, the company age, leverage, and audit tenure did not affect audit delay.
Why Do Accounting and Business Lecturers Accept Digital Game-Based Learning?
Authors: Kuang Tan Ming , Hanny Hanny , Setiawan Santy
Published: March 2023

Digital game-based learning has a potential to help accounting and business students acquiring knowledge and skills required for industry 4.0.  However, its adoption and effectiveness rely heavily on lecturer acceptance because they are the real agent of change in Higher Education Institution. In this study, a modified TAM model to examine and predict lecturer acceptance of digital game-based learning is proposed, and empirically tested by involving 258 acounting and business lecturers. The results show that lecturers’ intention for adopting digital game-based learning in the classroom is affected directly by several factors: usefulness, subjective norm, and personal innovativeness. Although curriculum effects are not found, its effects appear to be mediated by usefulness. This study does not find direct and indirect impact of critical mass on lectures’ intention for adopting digital game-based learning.
Mapping Future Research Employee Fraud with Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Wahyulistyo Farlina , Cahyonowati Nur
Published: March 2023

This study aims to present and explain employee fraud by reviewing bibliometric analysis gathered from the Scopus database from 2011 until 2020. The analysis method uses the VOSviewer application system for data visualization and Microsoft Excel to perform data frequency analysis. The results indicate that there is still a lack of research on employee fraud from 2011 until 2020. Meanwhile, it contradicts the results of the ACFE survey which shows a shifting in the trend of fraud perpetrators. For instance, in 2019 the first place was occupied by directors/owners, while in 2020 fraud perpetrators were dominated by employees. Hopefully, this research helps encourage other researchers to conduct research on employee fraud in the field of detection and prevention for the sake of the sustainability of an organization. To the best of the author's knowledge, a bibliometric analysis study of employee fraud using the Scopus database is difficult to find
Malaria cerebral
Authors: Zapata Zapata Carlos Hugo , Blair Trujillo Silvia
Published: March 2023

La malaria cerebral (MC) es la complicación más frecuente de la malaria por P. falciparum; aproximadamente el 90% de las personas que la han padecido se recuperan completamente sin secuelas neurológicas. Aún no se conoce con claridad su patogénesis pero se han postulado cuatro hipótesis o mecanismos posibles: 1) citoadherencia y secuestro de glóbulos rojos parasitados en la microvasculatura cerebral; 2) formación de rosetas y aglutinación de glóbulos rojos parasitados; 3) producción de citoquinas y activación de segundos mensajeros y, 4) apertura de la barrera hematoencefálica. Sin embargo, queda un interrogante sin resolver aún: ¿qué proceso se lleva a cabo para que el parásito, desde el espacio microvascular, pueda interferir transitoriamente con la función cerebral? Recientemente se ha utilizado el precursor de la proteína b-Amiloide como un marcador de daño neuronal en MC; este precursor será de gran ayuda en futuras investigaciones realizadas en nuestro medio que aporten información para comprender la patogénesis de la MC.
Medellín: de una pequeña Villa a una ciudad violenta
Authors: Álvarez Echeverri Tiberio
Published: March 2023

Este artículo revisa desde un punto de vista histórico los cambios que tuvo Medellín en los siglos 19 y 20, desde que era un pueblecito tranquilo hasta convertirse en una ciudad violenta. Se hace énfasis en los orígenes de este proceso: la industrialización, la falta de permanencia de la religión como cogobernante de las conductas de las personas y la ausencia de políticas gubernamentales que solucionaran los problemas originados por las migraciones del campo a la ciudad.
Historia de los conceptos de causa y enfermedad: paralelismo entre la Medicina y la Fitopatología
Authors: Volcy Charles
Published: March 2023

Este ensayo abre un debate para señalar cómo la Medicina y la Fitopatología han tejido de manera paralela teorías semejantes con relación a la causalidad de la enfermedad hasta desembocar en la teoría del germen. Con base en la literatura, se testimonia de una parte la primacía de la Fitopatología en la aplicación de procedimientos análogos a los postulados de Koch, y de otra parte, se rescata cierta afinidad entre ambas disciplinas en cuanto a la concepción de sus antiguos sistemas de clasificación de las enfermedades y la influencia de la teoría del germen sobre el desarrollo de la terapia antimicrobiana. Se discuten también los criterios de necesidad y suficiencia para validar la causa específica de una enfermedad infecciosa.
Tétanos: ¡Todavía un problema de salud pública!
Authors: Arango Soto Daniel , Betancur Franco Linda Andrea , Aguirre Muñoz Carlos , Quevedo Vélez Augusto
Published: March 2023

El tétanos es una enfermedad inmunoprevenible que todavía causa estragos en las naciones que no han logrado coberturas protectoras de vacunación. Su tasa de letalidad alcanza el 50%. Es necesario que nuestro personal de salud esté familiarizado con su prevención, diagnóstico, tratamiento y rehabilitación. Esta revisión tiene como objetivo presentar una actualización de conocimientos sobre esta importante enfermedad, haciendo énfasis en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento.El tétanos es una enfermedad aguda de distribución mundial y presentación esporádica, infrecuente en países industrializados. Por su elevada tasa de letalidad aún representa un problema de salud pública, en especial en regiones con programas preventivos deficientes.
Cuerpo vivido en la experiencia de mujeres con diagnóstico de anorexia o bulimia
Authors: Bedoya Hernández Mauricio Hernando , Marín Cortés Andrés Felipe
Published: March 2023

El presente estudio es un acercamiento comprensivo a la vivencia corporal de mujeres con diagnóstico de anorexia o bulimia. Método: la investigación se hizo desde el enfoque cualitativo mediante los procedimientos de la fenomenología-hermenéutica; se llevaron a cabo entrevistas individuales en profundidad y entrevistas a grupos focales con 15 mujeres que tenían dicho diagnóstico. Conclusiones: se encontró que los sistemas de peso corporal y talla de las prendas de vestir operan como indicadores de belleza corporal que las mujeres con anorexia/bulimia asumen como imperativos para el logro del cuerpo anhelado. Se discute la idea de distorsión de la imagen corporal puesto que en la experiencia de enfermarse las mujeres pueden percibirse delgadas pero se sienten gordas. Finalmente, se problematiza la vivencia del cuerpo durante el tratamiento.
Psoriasis: revisión del tema con énfasis en la inmunopatogénesis
Authors: Giraldo Sierra Carolina , Velásquez Lopera Margarita Maria
Published: March 2023

La psoriasis es una de las enfermedades cutáneas más frecuentes pues afecta al 2-3% de la población mundial. Es autoinmune, específica de órgano, crónica y recurrente, desencadenada por factores externos en individuos con predisposición genética. En su inmunopatogénesis se ha descrito una falla en la regulación de la respuesta inmune frente a antígenos aún no bien identificados. Tiene diversas presentaciones clínicas e influye desfavorablemente en la calidad de vida de los pacientes. La comprensión de sus fundamentos inmunopatogénicos ha permitido poner en práctica nuevas estrategias de tratamiento como la terapia biológica. En este artículo se revisan los aspectos fundamentales de la inmunopatogénesis de la psoriasis y sus características epidemiológicas, clínicas e histopatológicas, así como las varias opciones terapéuticas.
Aspectos alimentarios y nutricionales en el manejo de la esclerosis múltiple
Authors: Rentería Ochoa Maribel , Castro Hernández Lasjanny , Muñoz Contreras Angélica María
Published: March 2023

Antecedentes: la esclerosis múltiple es una enfermedad multifactorial del sistema nervioso central; en ella, factores nutricionales podrían estar relacionados tanto positiva como negativamente con el curso de la enfermedad. Objetivo: describir aspectos nutricionales y alimentarios en los pacientes con esclerosis múltiple que pueden tener importancia en la etiología y progresión de la enfermedad. Materiales y métodos: búsqueda sistemática de estudios observacionales y experimentales en las bases de datos Scopus, Pubmed, Lilacs, Embase y SciELO entre enero del 2009 y agosto del 2020. Resultados: una dieta similar al patrón mediterráneo se relacionó con la disminución en la fatiga y menores tasas de recaída; bajos niveles séricos de B12, magnesio y vitamina K exhibieron latencias prolongadas de potenciales evocados visuales y somatosensoriales, peores puntuaciones en la escala de estado de discapacidad extendida y mayor prevalencia de lesiones del nervio óptico, respectivamente. Conclusión: las funciones antiinflamatorias, antioxidantes y reguladoras de los nutrientes, como los ácidos grasos poliinsaturados, el selenio, el zinc, el magnesio, la vitamina B12 y la vitamina K, contribuyen al manejo integral del paciente con esclerosis múltiple. Más estudios son requeridos para precisar la efectividad y el impacto de la intervención.
Transformation in the Architectural Identity of Palaces
Authors:   Faculty of Innovation and Technology, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Ahamad Nurul Alia , Zubir Zahari ,   Faculty of Innovation and Technology, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Isip Prince Favis ,   Faculty of Innovation and Technology, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Hussain Nor Hayati ,   Zul MZ Interior Design, Kuala Lumpur
Published: March 2023

The establishment of the first National Palace in Malaya in 1957 reflects the transformation in the identity of palace architecture. Traditional palace architecture has developed from society’s traditional way of life, as well as the materials and techniques of local construction. However, in the 1950s, significant changes could be seen in the lifestyle, politics, economics and many other areas in Malaya due to modernisation. The changes in the political system and people’s values have influenced the traditional palace architecture during the 1950s. This research aims to highlight the palace’s architecture transformation as direct consequences of changes in the identity of the state and nation. The research employs interpretive historical methodology, with the first National Palace as the case study. The study concluded that the architecture of the first National Palace reflects an image based on the contemporary values of the local community, which meet the political aspiration of a modern democratic government at that time. These findings will contribute to the understanding of the changes in the traditional social contract between the rulers and the people, and the selection of modern architecture as an identity of the country’s current government.
Perceived Health Status and Leisure-time Utilization among Older Adults Living in Urban and Rural Communities: The Moderating Effect of Neighborhood Social Cohesion
Authors:   center for social welfare research yonsei university, Kim Sujee
Published: March 2023

This study is to compare perceived health status, leisure-time utilization, and perceived neighborhood social cohesion among older people dwelling in urban and rural areas and to examine the moderating effect of neighborhood social cohesion on the relationship between perceived health status and leisure-time utilization. The 2019 survey data collected by the Aged Society and Social Capital Research Center was utilized, and 500 older people living in Seoul City and other Metropolitan areas and 500 older people living in rural areas were analyzed.
T-tests, χ2 tests, correlational analyses, and regression analyses were conducted to answer the study questions. Regression analyses revealed that neighborhood social cohesion moderated the relationship between perceived health status and leisure-time utilization in the group of rural older adults, but, for those who living in urban areas, such moderating effect was not found. Findings from the current study highlight the role of the neighborhood social cohesion as a community-level social support resource that can encourage older adults to actively engage in more diverse leisure activities.
Инфографика как средство визуализации в условиях дистанционного обучения русскому языку как иностранному в вузе
Authors: Забудряева Ю.А.
Published: March 2023

Рассмотрены возможности применения инфографики на начальном этапе обучения русскому языку как иностранному. На примере инфографики, посвященной теме «Глаголы движения», представлен комплекс упражнений, включающий презентацию и проработку нового лексико-грамматического материала. Описаны типы заданий, их функции и структура, что позволяет представить работу с инфографикой с точки зрения различных аспектов обучения русскому языку как иностранному.

The opportunities of use infographics on initial stage of learning Russian as a foreign language are considered in the article. On the example of infographics devoted to the verb of moving the complex of exercises was off ered. The exercises include presentation and practice of new vocabulary and grammar. The types of exercises, their functions and structure allow to use infographics in diff erent language aspects are described.
Психолого-педагогическая готовность будущих педагогов и социальных работников к самопомощи при эмоциональном выгорании как фактор профессиональной компетенции
Authors: Юдина Е.И. , Люткене Г.В.
Published: March 2023

Статья посвящена проблеме профилактики эмоционального выгорания у будущих представителей социономических профессий и такому фактору их профессиональной компетенции, как сформированность психолого-педагогической готовности к осуществлению самопомощи. Овладение навыками самопомощи рассмотрено на примере двух групп студентов: будущих педагогов и будущих специалистов по социальной работе. Авторами охарактеризованы различные модели овладения навыками самопомощи в связи со спецификой будущей профессиональной деятельности, раскрыты принципы, функции, формы данной работы.

The article is devoted to the problem of prevention of emotional burnout in future representatives of socionomic professions, which is expressed in the presence of such a factor of professional competence as the formation of psychological and pedagogical readiness for self-help. Mastering self-help skills is considered on the example of 2 groups: students – future teachers and future specialists in social work. The authors characterize various models of mastering self-help skills in connection with the specifi cs of future professional activity, disclosed the principles, functions, forms of this work.
An audit to analyze the three-week-wait pathway at department of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, Sligo university hospital
Authors: Hussain Tanvir , Moriarty Aisling , Tighe Linda
Published: March 2023

Background: Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery is an area of medicine concerned with diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck regions. The Three-week wait pathway was introduced in Ireland as a way to improve access to specialist care for patients with symptoms suggestive of malignancy. The pathway allows patients to be seen by a specialist within three weeks of referral from their general practitioner. This study is aimed to study the three-week wait-pathway at the department of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, its functioning and how it can be applied in the department to reduce delays.
Methods: The quantitative and qualitative research was conducted during one year from January 2021 to December 2021.
Results: The results from the audit showed an average of 22 days on referral and an average of 70 days between the times a patient enters the facility and gets out after medical decision making is done. According to the audit, the three-week wait-pathway at department of otolaryngology Head and Neck surgery Sligo university hospital is effective. There are no significant delays in referrals or appointments, and patients are generally happy with the care they receive. The audit found good communication practices within the department, as measured by patient satisfaction scores.
Conclusions: This audit has looked at a variety of aspects of the pathway, including its effectiveness in diagnosing and treating patients, its impact on patient satisfaction, and its cost-effectiveness. The evidence suggests that the three-week wait pathway is an effective way to improve patient care and outcomes. Some quality improvement strategies would be necessary to optimize patient flow and clinical efficiency.
Comparative analysis of immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry in the diagnosis of acute leukaemia: a single centre study
Authors: Sarma Usha , Bhattacharyya Jina , Hazarika Ekaparna
Published: March 2023

Background: Morphological evaluation and immunophenotyping are the major diagnostic modalities of acute leukaemia (AL). Although immunohistochemistry (IHC) and flow cytometry (FCM) are necessary for lineage assessment, but in many cases the use of these modalities alone might possess a diagnostic challenge. The study was aimed to analyse the diagnostic utility of IHC and FCM in the diagnosis of AL.
Methods: This cross-sectional hospital-based study was done for one year and included 55 cases. Following peripheral blood examination and bone marrow study, IHC and FCM analysis was done using CD34, anti-MPO, CD3 and CD20.
Results: There were 74.5% acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and 25.5% acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) cases. By IHC, CD34 was positive in 94.5% cases, anti-MPO in 69.1%, CD3 in 3.6% and CD20 in 12.7% cases. But by FCM, CD34 was positive in 96.2% cases, anti-MPO in 61.5%, CD3 in 3.8% and CD20 in 19.3% cases. FCM could not be done for 3 cases as there was dry tap with pancytopenia and lineage assessment was done by IHC. On comparative analysis, CD34 was found to be better expressed by FCM. Anti-MPO and CD20 were better expressed by IHC and CD3 was equally expressed by both.
Conclusions: IHC is an easy and cost-effective technique which gives an accurate characterization of the lineage and subtype of AL, especially in cases where use of FCM is limited such as cases with dry tap and pancytopenia and in limited resource centers.
Role of yoga in improving pulmonary efficiency in post-menopausal women
Authors: Bhaskar Aniket , Kumar Brajesh , Bhat Ramesh M. , Kabir Anwarul
Published: March 2023

Background: Menopause is a natural transition in a women’s life. Menopausal transition has been linked to impairment of respiratory function. Female hormones play an important role in overall lung health. Yoga is an ancient Indian science as well as the way of life, which includes practice of yogasana in specific posture and pranayama which includes the regulated breathing techniques. The aim of the study was to evaluate the cumulative effect of practicing yoga and pranayamas on certain respiratory parameters and physical characteristics in post-menopausal women.
Methods: A total of forty post-menopausal women (46-60 years) were divided into two groups. Group I was control group (women not doing yoga) and group II was regularly doing yoga for one year. Based on the duration of yoga- pranayama and meditation, the respiratory parameters such as VC, FVC, FEV1, PEFR, and FEF50 was measured with the help of vitalograph (pneumotrac; 11). Data collected were compiled, categorized and statistically analyzed, t-test was used for comparing the effect of yoga between the two groups and p≤0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: One-year yoga showed a significant decrement in Body weight (p<0.001) and Body Mass Index (p<0.01). Group II showed significant improvement (p<0.001) in all the respiratory parameters such as VC, FVC, FEV1, PEFR, and FEF50 when compared to respective control group. Respiratory rate was decreased significantly (p<0.0001) and Breath hold time was increased significantly (p<0.0001) when compared to control group.  
Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that the one-year of yogic practice is suitable for improving pulmonary efficiency and physical characteristics in post-menopausal women.
Comparative analysis of fibreoptic bronchoscope aided cytohistological techniques in diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions of lung
Authors: Garg Shilpa , Verma Sanjay , Kalra Rajnish , Sen Rajeev , Sharma Puja
Published: March 2023

Background: Morbidity and mortality from chronic lung diseases are increasing worldwide. A combination of various cytological and histopathological techniques are required for the high diagnostic accuracy. This study aims to evaluate and compare diagnostic accuracy of fiberoptic bronchoscope aided cytohistological techniques such as BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage), TBNA (Transbronchoscopic needle aspiration) and FB (forceps biopsy) in diseases of lung.
Method: A prospective study conducted on 100 patients with symptoms and signs of various respiratory diseases who underwent fibreoptic bronchoscopy. Diagnostic accuracy of various samples alone and in combination were analysed.
Results: Sensitivity of BAL-24%, TBNA 64% and FB 66%. Addition of BAL to FB increased the sensitivity to 69%. Addition of BAL to TBNA increased the sensitivity to 70%. Sensitivity of cytological methods (FB and TBNA) 90%. Addition of both BAL and TBNA to FB increased overall senstivity to 93%. FB the most specific amongst the three techniques with specificity of 94% followed by TBNA (59.4%) and BAL (50%).
Conclusions: There are variable results regarding diagnostic yields and utilities of various fibre-optic bronchoscope aided cytohistological techniques but there combination adds the yields. Thus a combination of various cytohistological samples should be taken in a patient undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopic examination to increase the diagnostic yield, to cut short the diagnostic time and early start of treatment.
Stigmatisation in chronic hepatitis B and C infections-time to debunk the myth!
Authors: Qadri Sabreena , Ashraf Aadil , Khan Javid Ahmed , Shah Altaf , Hussain Arshad
Published: March 2023

Background: Hepatitis B and C are chronic diseases with mental and social impacts which can result in poor quality of life. The routes of transmission and lack of education among the masses may cause stigmatisation of the affected patients.  The aim of the study was to document the stigmatisation among chronic hepatitis B and C positive patients.
Methods: The 242 patients suffering from hepatitis B and C were included in the study. Stigma experienced from relatives, friends, spouse and health care providers was assessed using a semi structured questionnaire.
Results: Majority of the patients were males 174 (72%). The 162 (67%) were hepatitis B infected and 76 (32%) were Hepatitis C infected and 4 were dual infected. Male patients were significantly more affected than females in term of changes in lifestyle (86% versus 61%) and changes in relationship with the spouse (89% versus 16%). Significantly more females than males reported feelings of loneliness and isolation (64% versus 30%). Stigma was marked in terms of disease transmission, with 170 (70%) of patients fearing that they could transmit the infection to others. Marital relationships were affected for 52% of married patients. Around 80% unmarried patients were experiencing delay in getting married.
Conclusions: Patients comments showed a sense of family and societal discrimination resulting in feelings of disappointment which could be changed by educational interventions, effective patient and family centric awareness and scientific models of approach.
Carcinosarcoma of the vulva: a rare case report
Authors: Barasha S. Bharadwaj  , Upasana Kalita  , Muktanjalee Deka  , Jagannath D. Sarma  , Adahra Patricia Beso  , Asreen Suhana  , B. C. Goswami
Published: March 2023

Carcinosarcomas are rare and clinically aggressive neoplasms with poor outcome. A very few cases has been reported in the literature. We present a case of a 54 yrs woman with bleeding per vagina for 1.5 months. On per vaginal examination, a lump of size 3×2 cm was found over the left anterior region of vulva. CECT abdomen revealed a well-defined heterogeneously enhancing lesion with calcific foci involving both labia minora. MRI pelvis reveals carcinoma left vulva with involvement of lower 3rd of vaginal wall. Histopathological examination showed features suggestive of carcinosarcoma of the vulva. This was further confirmed by immunohistochemistry which showed positivity for CK, SMA, caldesmon and negative for S100, CD34, desmin, CD31, ERG and MyoD1. Because it is a very rare tumor with severe prognosis, we presented this case as this case report can be a useful addition to the literature.
Cystic fibrosis presenting as small bowel obstruction in pediatric patient: a case report
Authors: Devi Pinki , Nisha Marwah  , Swarnim Dalakoti  , Vibhuti Thukral  , Jyoti Dahiya  , Sunita Singh
Published: March 2023

Intestinal obstruction complete or incomplete has been found commonly in patients with cystic fibrosis in all age groups with variable presentation. Prevalence of intestinal obstruction in children with cystic fibrosis is 7-8%. Neonates present with meconium ileus due to inspissated meconium and complete obstruction. This case demonstrates similar presentation in a pediatric patient. A six day old male patient presented in the pediatric surgery department with abdominal distention, vomiting and fever. Patient was operated and intraoperative meconium plug was seen along with dilated proximal bowel, filled with sticky meconium. Resected gut segment was received in the Department of Pathology. Grossly dilated gut segment on cut section was seen filled with thick putty like greenish fecal matter. Histopathological examination showed features consistent with cystic fibrosis. There are multiple causes for intestinal obstruction in neonates, cystic fibrosis can be one of them which needs to be considered by the clinicians. Such cases need to be reported for better understanding of their clinico-pathological presentation and prevalence.
Factors associated with full immunization coverage among under-2 years children in Nepal
Authors: Thapa Salina , Chaudhary Pramodh , Sangroula Raj Kumar , Shrestha Arati Dhoju , Balampaki Pabitra Balampaki , Thapa Janak Kumar
Published: March 2023

Background: Immunization is a cost-effective intervention; countries committed to improving child health and well-being by 2030 and assessing overall progress towards the sustainable development goals are required to reduce vaccine-preventable illness and deaths, which profoundly rely on immunization.
Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out in Nepal using secondary data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016 to fulfil the objective and find out the factors associated with full immunization coverage among under two years children in Nepal. This study was conducted in 21 districts based on a low human development index.
Results: Among the 306 respondents, this study found that full immunization coverage was (42.2%) and male respondents 51 % were more vaccinated as compared to female 49% of respondents. Similarly, there were mother occupations statistically associated with full immunization coverage. Instructional deliveries (51.7%) were not statistically associated with full immunization coverage. Agriculture and services were 1.6 times more likely to be immunized as compared to not working women [OR 1.6 (0.99-2.56)]. Child age was statically associated with full immunization and children aged 12-23 months were 39 (19.51-79.17) and 24 (17.99-64.23).
Conclusions: Immunization is the most cost-effective and universal public health weapon. The overall full basic immunization coverage was still lower than the global target. BCG coverage was high; however, only half of the respondents received the second dose of measles. Complete basic immunization was significantly associated with child age, child sex, and mother’s occupation.
Vending environment and hygiene practices of street food vendors in an out of campus food environment in Kenya
Authors: Gichunge Catherine , Ogachi Solomon , Kiboi Willy , Mukhwana Eugine S.
Published: March 2023

Background: Street foods (SF) are ready-to-eat foods and the safety and hygiene practices of street food vendors (SFVs) are important in the prevention of food-borne diseases (FBD). This study assessed the food handling practices and vending environments of SFVs operating outside a public university (Chuka University) in Ndagani, Kenya.
Methods: The study used an observational cross-sectional design where SFVs were observed during data collection. Census sampling was used to recruit 100 SFVs in Ndagani, Kenya. The collected data were summarized using frequencies and percentages. Chi square and regression analysis were used to assess the association and relationship between the SFVs’ demographic characteristic (sex) and their food handling practices and vending environment. Statistical significance was set at p≤0.05.
Results: Of the 100 SFVS who participated in the study 87% (n=87) were female. Only 10% (n=10) of the SFVs were vending in a sanitary environment while 88% (n=88) of the SFVs had sub-optimal food handling practices. There was an association between the SFVs sex and vending environment (p=0.003) and their food handling practices (p=0.008). Compared to male SVFs, female SFVs were 10.1 times more likely to vend in an unsanitary environment (OR: 10.1; C.I, 2.41-42.60, p=0.002) and 7.1 times more likely to have sub-optimal food handling practices (OR: 7.1; C.I, 1.84-27.79, p=0.005).
Conclusions: The majority of SFVs are working in unsanitary environments and not handling SFs safely and hygienically. SFVs need training on food safety to prevent an outbreak of FBDs within university community.
Knowledge Sharing Barriers in Organizations - A Review
Authors: Chua Kathy , Thinakaran Rajermani , Vasudevan Asokan
Published: March 2023

Knowledge sharing (KS) enable employees exchanging necessary knowledge for their work such as perceptions, views, and ideas, then consequently creating a strong relationship between each other. Obstacles can be avoidable through a better understanding and determination of barriers which are able to increase organization business competitiveness and greater value creation. In this research, the result is to identify the factors that influencing the KS process in an organisation in terms of barriers. Thus, the obtained knowledge and findings will provide to the company management an idea of which barriers are significant to focus on in order to enhance KS levels.
Power Systems Reliability Assessment based on Load Shaping Consideration
Authors: A. Alsaedi Malik , Jumma Jabir Hussein , Sakeen Farhan Bashar , M. Albaker Baraa
Published: March 2023

The load shaping technique is an important key that has been widely implemented inelectrical power systems. The benefits of this activity involve system reliability enhancement and operation requirement satisfaction. In this study, the benefits of load shaping are investigated based on reliability impact. First, the reliability indices have been assessed with no original load. Secondly, the same indices are assessed when load shaping is considered. Results show that the proposed model yields higher accurate reliability assessment and, therefore, a more robust strategy to be implemented. Monte Carlo simulation is utilized to calculate predicted energy not supplied.The paper demonstrates IEEE reliability test system. It describes a comparison of reliability of generating systems based on real time assessment.
How Job Crafting Transmits the Impact of Perceived Organizational Support and Autonomy on Work Engagement
Authors: Thai Kim Phong , To Anh Tho , Tran Thi Siem , Hoang Van Trung , Hong Ho Thi Thu
Published: March 2023

In organizational practices, job crafting has emerged as a crucial professional activity that can create significantly improved workplace outcomes. This research aims to investigate how job crafting transmits the influence of organizational support and autonomy on work engagement. The empirical study was conducted by applying PLS-SEM to a sample of 255 service employees in Vietnamese retail companies. Especially in the context of emerging markets, there hasn't been much study on how service employees' job crafting improves their job engagement. The findings show that organizational support and autonomy are favorably associated with three dimensions of job crafting. Furthermore, job crafting promotes work engagement. Our findings imply that managers’ open interactions and empowerment may generate positive job crafting, hence increasing employee engagement with work and organizations.
Digital Competences, Dependencies Between Mental Indicators and Defensive Tactical Performance Indicators for Students Playing Basketball
Authors: Vasilev Julian , Iliev Ilko
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this article is to present the results of a survey of the strength, character, and direction of the links between: (1) indicators determining mental performance and (2) indicators of tactical actions in defence of students playing basketball. This survey is conducted in 2016 with 30 male students playing basketball at the Sports Club at the University of Economics Varna. Tests are carried out to assess effective and ineffective group tactical actions in defence. The results show some interesting dependencies among the two groups of indicators. Mental indicators moderately influence some tactical actions in defence.
Disrupting Money: Psychological Factors of Investment Biases in Cryptocurrency
Authors: Ratu Hafishina Aqila Dhiya , Abraham Juneman , Hendric Spits Warnars Harco Leslie , Hartono Manurung Rudi , Nainggolan Togiaratua
Published: March 2023

The presence of cryptocurrencies as means of trading and investing has presented new opportunities to make profits. Unfortunately, investment bias becomes a phenomenon that accompanies investing behavior for many people which actually results in losses and regrets. This study uses a narrative review method to identify cognitive, affective, and contextual factors that correlate with investment biases in cryptocurrency. The results of the review indicate that a number of factors - i.e. self-affirmation, anticipation of postdecision dissonance, fear of missing out (FoMO), overconfidence, perception of the investment process and regulation - play a pivotal role in explaining investment biases in cryptocurrency.
The role of special technical devices at the stage of initial training of bobsledders
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism, Maslov Ivan S.
Published: March 2023

Bobsleigh is a sport where athletes drive a bob sports equipment along the chute of an ice track. The federal standard for the training of bobsledders does not provide for a training process at the stage of initial training for controlling this sports equipment, but at the stage of specialization it requires piloting skills. The ability to pilot a sports equipment involves an integrated approach to the training process of bobsledders, starting acceleration, landing in a sports equipment, control of the projectile along the chute of the ice track. For training athletes of the initial stage of training in piloting skills, it is proposed to use a skeleton sports equipment. The starting acceleration of the bob differs from the starting acceleration of the skeleton, therefore, in order to achieve the maximum output speed of the skeleton, a “simulator-skeleton” was developed, designed, and tested. In the course of the study, the effectiveness of using the “simulator-skeleton” in the training process of beginner bobsledders was proved, which was confirmed by the results of tests and competitions.
Biomechanical characteristics of walking in representatives of women’s soccer at the age of 18 to 25 years
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Banyova Svetlana A. , Kondratyev Stanislav N. ,   Federal Siberian Research and Clinical Center, Kabaev Evgeny M. ,   Federal Siberian Research and Clinical Center, Sagdy Olcha B. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: March 2023

The peculiarities of biomechanical parameters of walking of two groups of women were studied in a comparative analysis. The first group consisted of female soccer players of 18–25 years old, having the first sports category or the category of Candidate Master of Sports; the second group included people engaged in cyclic sports (skating, cross-country skiing). At the first stage we took measurements of the test subjects, which were then entered into a computer program. At the second stage, marker sensors were attached to the head, upper and lower extremities of the subjects so that the parameters could be read by Vicon devices in different planes (XYZ). In the third stage, the markers were tracked during the dynamic tests. Comparative analysis of the results and conclusions of the work were made.
Сomparative Assessment of the Ecotoxicity of Four Chemical Forms of Silver by the Enzymatic Activity of the Soil
Authors: Tsepina N.I. , Kolesnikov S.I. , Minnikova T.V. , Timoshenko A.N. , Kazeev K.Sh.
Published: March 2023

The study assessed the ecotoxicity of four chemical compounds of silver (nitrate, oxide, sulfide, nanoparticles) by the enzymatic activity of ordinary carbonate chernozem. The effect of nitrate, oxide, sulfide and silver nanoparticles at concentrations of 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 mg/kg on catalase and dehydrogenase activity was evaluated 30 days after contamination. In most cases, the negative effect of nitrate, oxide, sulfide and silver nanoparticles on the enzymatic activity of ordinary carbonate chernozem was noted. The degree of ecotoxicity of silver is affected by its concentration in the soil. Silver nitrate, which is highly soluble in water and provides greater mobility of silver in the soil, has a somewhat greater ecotoxicity. Practically insoluble forms in water (oxide and sulfide) showed slightly less negative effects. As a result of the study, the ecotoxicity series of four chemical compounds of silver were obtained by enzymatic activity: in % of the control by catalase activity (% of the control): nitrate (90) = nanoparticles (90) > sulfide (91) > oxide (92); by dehydrogenases activity (% of control): nitrate (80) > nanoparticles (81) > sulfide (83) ≥ oxide (83).
Republican Nations and Nation-Building: Causal Explanation and Political Project
Authors: Maltsev Konstantin G. , Alaverdyan Artem L.
Published: March 2023

The heterogeneous discourses of the nation produced in modern disciplinarily organized science are considered, they built in the horizon of the representation of the nation, normatively set by the New European “managerial paradigmˮ. In this perspective of which resolves the ambiguities, always accompanying stories about national identity: the discrepancy in the definition of the beginning and description of the history of European nations; the definition of it as a political community and social community; the ways in which the social category. That is, the analytical tool of objective scientific sociological cognition, is attributed to reality; the distinction between republican and ethnic nations and the validity of evaluation in value-neutral scientific cognition. The story, that is, the narrative, has its own logic and its own way of connecting with reality. The narrative of the nation is built on behalf of the state and in different historical periods emphasizes various elements of content and the principles of its organization in the representation of the nation. The article identifies two configurations of the narrative of the nation, mediated by changes in the nature of the social, the essence of the political (politics as the management of interests) and the state interest (from revolution to mobilization). The conclusion is made that the “unique constellation of historical circumstances” that led to the emergence of the New European nations and the exclusivity of the national political form in the New European nation-state is losing its validity in modern times. The alternative is indicated: the world re-publican nation of a universal and global political order (the liberal project of the republican nation) and the non-national existence of the population, which has an open character.
PROTEÇÃO DO MEIO AMBIENTE NOS CONFLITOS ARMADOS
Authors: Guerra Sidney César Silva , De Sousa Sampaio Samara
Published: March 2023

A pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar o conjunto normativo do Direito Internacional Humanitário, tendo como enfoque o exame de normas voltadas à proteção do meio ambiente, de modo a evidenciar a interdisciplinaridade entre as vertentes do Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos, Direito Internacional Ambiental e Direito Internacional Humanitário, bem como demonstrar a efetividade da aplicação das referidas normas de proteção ao meio ambiente em cenário de conflitos armados. Em razão disso, o conflito armado ganha grande relevância, posto que se adequa à classificação de intervenção antrópica, uma vez que são atos de beligerância provocados pela ação humana que importam em uma degradação da qualidade ambiental, ocasionando diversas consequências ao meio ambiente e, por isso, podem ensejar a responsabilização pela inobservância ao regramento humanitário. Nessa perspectiva, a pesquisa utilizará o método científico dedutivo, com perspectiva racionalista como única maneira de chegar ao conhecimento, ao recorrer à cadeia de raciocínio descendente, da análise geral para a particular, por meio do emprego de silogismo.
Peruvian Masculinities: A review
Authors: Villa-Palomino Julio
Published: March 2023

This article is an overview of Peruvian studies and research on men and masculinities. This field of study has around forty years of existence and Peru has contributed with scholarship that advances the field both theoretically and methodologically. This overview identifies seven main areas prioritized by Peruvian social scientists: 1) the construction of masculinities; 2) masculinities and gender violence; 3) reconstruction and relearning of masculinities; 4) paternities; 5) emotions and corporality; 6) representations of masculinities in the media and literature; and 7) masculinities and gender diversity. I conclude this overview by highlighting new ways for research.
Systematic Review: Phytochemical Content and Pharmacological Effects of Chrysanthemum sp.
Authors: Mutiah Roihatul , Marsyah Alpionita , Saputra Azian Firman
Published: March 2023

Chrysanthemum sp. is a plant often used by the community as an ornamental plant, drink, and traditional medicine. This study aims to examine the plant Chrysanthemum sp. from the aspect of phytochemical and pharmacological activity. The review method used in this study is the PRISMA method. Sources of data obtained using databases electronic from PubMed and Google Scholar. This review shows that plants Chrysanthemum sp. have phytochemical and pharmacological potential. The compounds contained in theplant Chrysanthemum sp. are morphine, genistein, hydantoin, limonene, g-terpinene, a-pinene, a-terpenyl acetate, 4-terpenyl acetate, a-calacorene, a-cedrene, b-bourbobene, elemol, 2- hexenal, and orphenadrine. Chrysanthemum sp. plants have anticancer, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anticonsulvan activities.