bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FINANCIAL RESILIENCE OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES DURING WAR: THE ROLE OF TAX REVENUES
Authors:   SI “Institute of Regional Research named after M. I. Dolishniy of the NAS of Ukraine”, Patytska Khrystyna
Published: May 2024

Introduction. External aggression has become the backdrop against which the resilience of the local self-government system has manifested as an element of crisis management within the vertical system of public administration. The war has exacerbated territorial disparities and differentiated the challenges for local self-government bodies in various regions due to their distance from combat zones and occupation, leading to the emergence of new functions not typical for local self-government bodies. Problem Statement. These circumstances have precipitated a change in the conditions for the formation of tax revenues for the budgets of territorial communities. Firstly, there has been a transformation in the state's approach to budgetary and tax policy formation, reflected in amendments to budgetary and tax legislation. Secondly, hostilities have resulted in a shift in the spatial concentration of businesses and increased unevenness in population density as a consequence of forced displacement to safe areas. These factors have influenced the process of budgetary revenue accumulation at the local level and, consequently, the financial resilience of territorial communities and their capacity to fulfill their functions. Purpose. To analyze the accumulation of tax revenues for the budgets of territorial communities as a factor in ensuring/preserving their financial resilience. Methods. General scientific and specialized methods were employed, including analysis, synthesis, grouping, description, comparison, theoretical generalization, and abstract-logical reasoning. Results. Based on five indicators (tax capacity of budgets, tax sufficiency, tax autonomy, local taxes and fees, taxes on economic activity), an analysis of the formation of tax revenues for the budgets of territorial communities in the context of maintaining their financial resilience during the war against Ukraine has been conducted. An increase in disparities in the tax capacity of territorial communities and an increase in the number of administrative-territorial formations in a crisis state have been identified. The impact of two factors on the resilience stability of communities in wartime has been established: distance from combat zones and available economic potential. It has been demonstrated that communities with a high level of economic potential are characterized by higher financial resilience even in conditions of close proximity to the front line, as well as the significant role of large cities in maintaining financial and economic resilience in the region. Conclusions. It is argued that the system of tax revenue formation for territorial communities has become one of the main factors in preserving/ensuring financial resilience of territorial communities during wartime. The influence of high adaptability of economic actors in territorial communities on stabilizing the economy of communities in the second year of the war has been noted.
Life events and the experience of quality of life among residents of senior housing in Finland
Authors: Sirén Ann-Louise , Seppänen Marjaana , Von Bonsdorff Mikaela B.
Published: May 2024

A more holistic view is needed regarding the impact of life events on the quality of life of older adults. We explored how senior housing residents perceive the influence of life events on their current quality of life, from a life course perspective. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 33 residents aged 68 to 97 years from three senior houses. The thematic analysis suggested that events related to social relationships and human agency may influence quality of life in old age. Experiences that contribute to personal development, feeling safe, social connectedness, and a strong sense of human agency were perceived to add quality to life. Events that cause anxiety, reduces one’s sense of autonomy, and involve loss of social closeness were perceived to detract from quality of life. Life events can also sometimes evoke conflicting feelings. The study implies that the influence of life events depends on whether human needs are met.
Spatial variation of zero fruits/vegetables consumption and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: geographical weighted regression analysis
Authors: Tilahun Werkneh Melkie , Simegn Mulat Belay , Geremew Habtamu , Gebreegziabher Zenebe Abebe , Abay Lamrot Yohannes , Tesfie Tigabu Kidie
Published: May 2024

Background

After 6 months, nutrient-dense, varied diets containing fruits and vegetables are crucial to supplement breastfeeding. Like many other low-income countries, Ethiopia has very low FV consumption. Zero vegetable or fruit (ZVF) consumption has been shown to significantly raise the risk of non-communicable diseases and has been ranked among the top 10 risk factors for mortality. And it is associated with poor health, an increased risk of obesity, and a higher risk of non-communicable diseases. Thus, this study’s goal was to investigate the spatial distribution of ZVF consumption and its spatial determinants among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was employed. A total of 1,489 weighted samples were included from kids’ datasets from the 2019 Ethiopian mini-demographic and health survey. STATA version 16, ArcGIS version 10.8, Kuldorff’s SaTScan version 9.6, and MGWR version 2.0 software were used for analysis. Spatial regression analyses (geographical weighted regression and ordinary least squares analysis) were conducted. Models were compared using AICc and adjusted R2. A p-value of less than 0.05 was used to declare statistically significant spatial predictors, and the corresponding local coefficients were mapped.

Results

The spatial distribution of ZVF consumption among children aged 6–23 months was non-random in Ethiopia. Spatial scan analysis revealed a total of 120 significant clusters. Maternal education, wealth status, age of the child, place of delivery, number of under-five children in the house, and current pregnancy status were significant predictors of the spatial variation of ZVF consumption.

Conclusion

Significant geographic variation in ZVF consumption was found in this study throughout Ethiopia’s regions. Significant predictors of the spatial variation in ZVF consumption were maternal education, wealth status, child age, place of delivery, number of under-five children in the home, and status as a pregnant woman at the time of birth. Therefore, in order to improve children’s adequate consumption of fruit and vegetables, area-based interventions that can consider these significant factors into account are needed.
Acute effect of complexity in basketball on cognitive capacity
Authors: Gutiérrez-Capote Alejandro , Madinabeitia Iker , Alarcón Francisco , Torre Elisa , Jiménez-Martínez Jesús , Cárdenas David
Published: May 2024

Background

Executive functions, notably inhibition, significantly influence decision-making and behavioral regulation in team sports. However, more research must be conducted on individual player characteristics such as experience and motor skills. This study assessed how accumulated practical experience moderates inhibition in response to varying task difficulty levels.

Methods

Forty-four university students (age: 20.36 ± 3.13 years) participated in this study with two sessions: one followed standard 1 × 1 basketball rules (“Regular Practice”), while the other imposed motor, temporal, and spatial restrictions (“Restriction Practice”). Functional difficulty was controlled by grouping pairs with similar skill levels. Flanker and Go-Nogo tasks were used.

Results

Increasing complexity worsened cognitive performance (inhibition). “Restriction Practice” showed a significantly slower and less accurate performance in both tests than “Regular Practice” (p < 0.001). Experience positively impacted test speed and accuracy (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

In sports, acute cognitive impacts are intrinsically linked to the task’s complexity and the athlete’s cognitive resources. In this sense, it is essential to adjust individually the cognitive demands of the tasks, considering each athlete’s specific cognitive abilities and capacities.
PENGARUH PRODUCT DIVERSITY TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN SKINCARE ONLINE
Authors: Afiyana Dela , Praswati Aflit Nuryulia
Published: May 2024

The beauty community in Indonesia is trendy, they will share information or tips and tricks about beauty and self-care through social media. This research aims to measure the influence of perceived security, customer experience, and product diversity on consumer satisfaction and loyalty. The study was carried out by distributing questionnaires to the people of Surakarta City and Sociolla customers and obtained as many as 100 respondents, and then processed using partial least squares (PLS) testing so that the results found that there were significant changes in direct influence through perceived security, customer experience and product diversity on consumer satisfaction. The findings also reveal that customer experience and consumer satisfaction can have a direct influence on consumer loyalty. However, differences such as perceived security, customer experience, and product diversity do not influence consumer loyalty.

Key words: Perceived Security, Customer Experience, Product Diversity, Customer Loyalty, Customer Satisfaction
THE IMPACT OF THE SHORTAGE IN THE LATE USSR ON THE FORMATION OF THE "CULTURAL
CODE" OF NOVGOROD RESIDENTS ACCORDING TO THEIR PERSONAL MEMORIES
Authors: Borisevich D. A.
Published: May 2024

The article studies the impact of the shortage on the formation of the “cultural
code” of Novgorod residents in the late USSR (1980s). The study is based on the
documents stored in the State Archive of Modern History of the Novgorod Region and
interviews with Novgorod residents collected within the framework of the grant project
of Novgorod State University “Map of Soviet Novgorodian’s Memory”. The question of
understanding how the region forms its cultural identity at the local level remains
relevant. The answer to this question allows us to understand the processes taking place
at the level of the whole country in more detail. The study revealed that Novgorod
residents used various strategies to overcome crisis situations, which served to form a
“normality” that became a part of their “cultural code”. The emergence of “places of
memory” constructed by the party authorities and public figures was considered as a
separate research issue. In general, the study shows that the shortage had a significant
impact on the everyday life and “cultural code” of Novgorod residents in the late period
of the USSR.
ARCHIVAL SOURCES IN LITERARY STUDIES: FROM FACT TO INTERPRETATION
Authors: Tereshkina D. B. , Semenova A. L.
Published: May 2024

The article offers a view on a modern researcher’s work in archives in terms of
choosing a topic for study, the availability of archival sources and their digital
copies, ways of working with them, searching for relevant topics for presenting research
in publications, including publicly available publications in order to popularize the
documentary heritage of Russia. The relevance of the appeal of philological researchers
to archival documents for the reconstruction of historical, literary and social media
processes is substantiated, the restoration of individual stories of culturally
significant persons on the basis of ego-documents and published materials, as well as
for expert evaluation of sources prepared for being included in the register of
particularly valuable funds of individual archives (such as The State Archive of
Novgorod region).
COMMUNICATIVE PRACTICES OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROJECT “HISTORY OF FACTORIES AND
PLANTS”: M. GORKY, RAPW AND MAPW
Authors: Bakshaeva N. Yu.
Published: May 2024

The article examines a specific episode in the history of the literary process in
the 1920s-1930s – A.M. Gorky’s participation in the activities of the Russian
Association of Proletarian Writers. In the autumn of 1931, work began on the “History of
factories and plants” – the main common cause of the writer and the organization. Within
the framework of the project “Maxim Gorky and the grassroots literary movement”, it
became possible to study the sources stored in the fund of the Moscow Association of
Proletarian Writers (A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of
Sciences). Reports, transcripts of meetings of the literature groups at factories,
district committees of the CPSU (The Communist Party of the Soviet Union), RAPW and MAPW
members reflected the involvement of the grassroots literary movement in the work on the
“History of factories and plants”. The writer’s epistolary legacy and published
documents supplemented archival sources, which allowed reconstructing the actors’
communicative ties with Gorky. The structure of interaction was formed according to
he–they scheme. Where he is Gorky, and where they are RAPW, MAPW, literary groups at
factories, representatives of the association’s board, grassroots authors – participants
in Gorky’s publishing project. The writer broke the classical vertical hierarchical
structure of the actor’s interaction. Therefore, a new communication system, parallel to
the main one, emerged, headed by the formative institution – Gorky. In this way “History
of factories and plants” writing teams were able to expand their creative activities.
The literary groups of the MAPW at the factories managed to continue their work until
1933, after the liquidation of the RAPW in the spring of 1932, when the affairs of
grassroots literary organizations were transferred to the Organizing Committee of the
Union of Soviet Writers.
Evaluasi Faktor-Faktor Penyebab Longsor dan Kesesuaian Mitigasi
Authors: Fathoni Bulkin , Saputra Erlangga , Gofar Nurly
Published: May 2024

Management and maintenance of slopes require proper knowledge of slope conditions so that appropriate mitigation measures can be implemented. The activities required for the management of slopes include slope inventory, slope inspection, slope risk level assessment, and risk mitigation measures. The objective of this study was to observe the slope conditions and causes of past slope failures, determine the appropriate mitigation measures, and analyze the suitability of landslide mitigation measures and causes of slope failures. The research locations are road segment No. 36 (Kota Lahat – Simpang Air Dingin), No. 37 (Simpang Air Dingin – Pagar Alam), and No. 38 (Pagar Alam – Tanjung Sakti – batas Bengkulu). The research was initiated by analyzing data collected by the South Sumatra National Road Management Agency (BPJNSS) from 2018 to 2021. The field observation was conducted on ten locations where the slope had been repaired after slope failure events. The suitability of mitigation with the factors that cause landslides was analyzed using the slope management system method suggested by the Ministry of PUPR. The results showed that most slope failures were triggered by high-intensity rain falling on slope surfaces containing high humidity due to previous rainfall. The common types of slope mitigation are reducing the forces that cause movement, increasing the resisting forces by controlling seepage, and the use of anchors.
DINAMIKA PLATFORM INVESTASI BAREKSA DAN MOTION TRADE: ANALISIS DEKSRIPTIF TEORI TAM
Authors: Azizah Nurul , Ridho Wahyu Fahrul
Published: May 2024

Investor Indonesia meningkat sebesar 260 ribu orang per januari 2022. Kenaikan tersebut didominasi generasi millennial dan generasi Z yang aktif dalam dunia digital. Data pertumbuhan jenis investasi dari KSEI (2021) jenis investasi didominasi pada pasar modal dan reksadana sebesar 16,35% dan 20,50% pada februari 2021. Berbagai platform investasi yang muncul saat ini menawarkan beragam fitur mulai dari investasi saham, danareksa, emas dan crypto. Kemudahan akses terhadap platform investasi digital menjadi salah satu faktor yang berperan terhadap pertumbuhan investor. Namun semakin meluasnya akses terhadap investasi harus diiringi dengan literasi keuangan dan platform yang aman dan mudah dipelajari untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan pengguna dalam konteks ini investor. Penggunaan aplikasi investasi oleh investor dapat di analisis dari teori TAM yaitu, proses kemudahan dan kegunaan sebuah investasi. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif yang berdasar teori TAM yang menganalisis platform investasi bareksa dan motion trade. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa platform bareksa dan motion trade memiliki tingkat kepercayaan yang sama dari pengguna, sedangkan pada variabel penerimaan resiko pengguna menilai platform bareksa memiliki resiko lebih besar dibandingkan platform motion trade. Pada varibel berikutnya perceived of usefulness diperoleh hasil bahwa platform bareksa lebih tinggi dibandingkan platform motion trade. Variabel perceived ease of use pada platform motion trade lebih mudah dibandingkan platform bareksa.
ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF QUICK RATIO, DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO, TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER, AND RETURN ON ASSETS ON PROFIT GROWTH IN HEALTHCARE COMPANIES LISTED ON INDOENSIA STOCK EXCHANGE FOR THE 2017-2021 PERIOD
Authors: Katsute Yoshinaga , Hafni Layla
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Quick Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Total Assets Turnover, and Return on Assets on profit growth in healthcare companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 period. The data research uses secondary data from financial reports from the Indonesia stock exchange. The sampling selection technique Purposive sampling obtained samples about 13 companies. The study used multiple regression analysis techniques using SPSS 22. The result showed that the quick ratio, debt to equity ratio, and total assets turnover have no significant effect on profit growth, while return on assets had positive and significant impacts on profit growth.
ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, WORK MOTIVATION, AND JOB TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PLANTATION COMPANIES IN RIAU
Authors: Safari Surya , Chandra Leo , Hafni Layla , Putri Librina Tria
Published: May 2024

The aim is to analyze and determine the effect of compensation, organizational culture, work motivation, and job training on the performance of employees in plantation companies in Riau. The research was carried out at a plantation company in Riau, located at Jl. Dr. Sutomo No. 62, Sekip, District. Fifty, Pekanbaru City, Riau. The population for this study was all 40 employees of PT Agro Abadi Pekanbaru City. Using the census method, the entire population was sampled in this study. Data analysis in the study used multiple linear regression. The results of the study explain that compensation, organizational culture, motivation, and job training have a positive and significant influence on the performance of employees in plantation companies in Riau.
Open-Access Publishing in Special Education and Related Fields: Making Scholarship Freely Available to All
Authors: Lindström Esther R. , Fleming Jesse Irvan , Pfeiffer Danika L. , Kalandadze Tamara , Cook Bryan G.
Published: May 2024

Open access to research findings, syntheses of research, and papers providing guidance on implementing research-based practices is critical for informing policy and practice in special education and related fields. Yet most published articles are behind paywalls and cannot be accessed freely by many practitioners, policymakers, individuals with disabilities and their families, and other interested parties. In this article, we describe the benefits of open-access publishing for researchers and research consumers, as well as different types of open-access publishing--with a particular focus on self-archiving or green open-access publishing. Self-archiving makes papers freely available, with little time burden and no monetary cost to authors. We provide recommendations for what, where, when, and how to self archive one’s papers. We conclude by sharing our own experiences with open-access publishing.
Dekonstrukcja rosyjskich mitów historycznych jako warunek trwałego pokoju i bezpieczeństwa
Authors: Gergało-Dąbek Nadia
Published: May 2024

Artykuł podejmuje zagadnienie koniecznej dekonstrukcji rosyjskich mitów historycznych, za pomocą których Władimir Putin legitymizuje wojnę przeciwko Ukrainie, jako kluczowego elementu trwałego pokoju i bezpieczeństwa. Zwrócono uwagę, że ich nieuwzględnianie przez społeczność międzynarodową przyczyniło się do nieprawidłowej interpretacji działań Rosji i niedocenienia pozycji Ukrainy. Przez wieki Rosja stworzyła imperium kłamstwa, które pozbawiło Ukrainę historii, dziedzictwa, odrębnej tożsamości i zbudowało dominującą rosyjską narrację historyczną. Nawet po aneksji Krymu i inwazji na Ukrainę w 2022 r., rosyjskie mity nadal są na Zachodzie powszechne w podręcznikach, książkach, a także w programach akademickich. Jeśli nie zostaną poddane dekonstrukcji, bezpieczeństwo Ukrainy będzie zagrożone nawet po wygranej wojnie z Rosją. W opracowaniu wskazano na potrzebę zmiany perspektywy społeczności międzynarodowej wobec Ukrainy oraz konieczność poznania i zrozumienia jej spuścizny, odrębnej historii, kultury i tożsamości. Niezwykle istotne jest, aby badacze, historycy, eksperci, dziennikarze i aktywna część społeczeństwa wspólnie pracowali na rzecz przeciwdziałania rosyjskim manipulacjom historycznym.
INVESTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS IN CONTEXT OF THE INFLUENCE ON FUNCTIONING OF PUBLIC FINANCES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE WAR
Authors: KIZYMA Tetiana , LOBODINA Zoryana , KIZYMA Andrii
Published: May 2024

Introduction. In the current extremely difficult financial and economic realities associated with Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, studies of household savings as one of the potentially important sources of investment resources needed to end the war and further restore the national economy are of utmost importance. Therefore, the problems of active transformation of such savings into investments with the help of modern financial instruments operating in the financial market of Ukraine (primarily domestic government bonds and military bonds), which in the conditions of a full-scale war can become a significant resource for the development of public finances in general and support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in particular, remain important.

The purpose of the article is to study current trends in the investment of savings of domestic households in the context of a full-scale war and the impact of innovative instruments of such investment on the development of public finance in Ukraine.

Results. The article analyzes the pragmatics of investing accumulated savings by Ukrainian households in the context of their impact on the development of public finance in the context of a full-scale war, identifies the advantages and disadvantages of each of the investment instruments under consideration and emphasizes the need to increase the level of financial literacy of Ukrainians in the context of the development of state-creating financial patriotism of the nation.

Conclusions. Identification of the key advantages and potential risks of investing household savings during a full-scale war made it possible to substantiate the significant impact of such investment on the functioning of public finance in Ukraine and to justify the directions of intensification of investment processes at the level of domestic households in the current conditions.
ENSURING THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF HOUSEHOLDS UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Authors: KYRYLENKO Olga , SYDORCHUK Anatoliy
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Ensuring financial stability is one of the important aims of managing households’ financial resources. Exogenous factors constantly influence this process, the war with the russian federation is one of the most important of them. The introduction of martial law changed the regulatory rules for the functioning of the financial system, which significantly affected the process of ensuring the financial stability of households.

The purpose of the article is to determine the extent to which the functioning of the financial system under martial law affects the financial stability of households.

Results. The paper researches the functioning financial system under martial law and shows their positive and negative impact on ensuring the financial stability of households. The study proves the deterioration of the financial stability of internally displaced persons; the growth of income sufficiency indicators is shown only for those households that include military personnel. The analyzed trends in household incomes under martial law correlate with the dynamics of expenditures, some growth in the military government bonds. Due to the lack of full functioning of stock exchanges, the study substantiates the impossibility of realizing the investment potential of households under martial law.

Conclusions. The proposed analysis shows the existence of significant limitations in ensuring the financial stability of households in wartime, namely, the inability to fully realize their investment potential and the use of certain financial instruments for savings.
REVIEWING THE NEED FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Authors: Firdouse Afra
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the increasing need for trauma informed approach to juvenile rehabilitation and Juvenile justice system. Drawing upon
research ndings, empirical evidence and theoretical framework, it aims to study the indomitable relationship between trauma and delinquency
recognizing the profound effect of trauma on youth offenders. It highlights the result of lack of trauma based approaches to rehabilitation among
juvenile offenders. By exploring collaborative intervention, trauma based practices, ripple effect of trauma and the prevalence of trauma among
young offenders, this paper underscores the importance of adopting a trauma based lens while supporting impacted youth, facilitating their
rehabilitation and integration into society. In summary, it calls for a shift away from punitive punishment towards making amends for victims'
rights while at the same time advocating for healing, safety as well as accountability. Lastly, it argues for a multidisciplinary approach.
RESPONSE OUTCOME OF NEO ADJUVANT CHEMO THERAPY AND FEASIBILITY OF BREAST CONSERVATION SURGERY AMONG LOCALLY ADVANCED BREAST CANCER PATIENTS: A PROSPECTIVE EVALUATION
Authors: Ahmed Seraj , Patra Soham , Manna Nabarun , Sinha Santanu , Halder Tirna
Published: May 2024

Background:Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) poses a substantial clinical challenge, particularly in regions like India where it accounts for
a signicant proportion of breast cancer cases. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) has emerged as a promising strategy to downstage tumors and
increase the feasibility of breast conservation surgery (BCS), thus improving patient outcomes. This prospective observational study aimed to
comprehensively investigate the clinical characteristics of LABC patients and evaluate the impact of NACT on tumor downstaging and the
feasibility of BCS. Methods:Atotal of 100 consecutive female LABC patients (Stage III) aged 25 to 70 years were enrolled in the study. Clinical
and histopathological data were collected, including age, menstrual status, family history, symptom duration, tumor characteristics, and receptor
status. NACT regimens were administered as per institutional protocols. Tumor and axillary lymph node size changes were measured, and clinical
responses were evaluated using RECIST 1.1 criteria. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software. Results: The study population
exhibited a mean age of 49.43 years, with 61% of patients being premenopausal. The predominant histopathological subtype was invasive ductal
carcinoma (91%), and common receptor statuses included ER+ PR+ HER2- (29%) and triple-negative (28%). Post-NACT, 82% of patients
exhibited a partial response, while 10% achieved a complete response. Notably, BCS feasibility was observed in 60% of cases following NACT.
Histological subtype and ER/PR status signicantly inuenced response rates (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy demonstrated
its efcacy in downstaging LABC tumors, resulting in a higher feasibility of breast conservation surgery. Receptor status emerged as an important
predictor of chemotherapy response. The study underscores the potential of a multimodal approach involving NACT and BCS to optimize
treatment outcomes for LABC patients, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
PROGRESSION AND PERSPECTIVE, A 20-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE ON SYSTEMATIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS THERAPEUTICS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Patel Nixat , Hinsu Tirth , Sharma Shivangi , Pipaliy Meetkumar , Patel Dhruvin , Kasodariya Jahanvi , Joshi Jetal , Rajeshkumar Oza Yugam
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine efcacy and safety of current regimen in comparison to novel therapeutic regimens with treat-to-target strategies and
agents consisting of non-steroidal immunosuppressants, biologics, and nonpharmacologic treatment options. This study also highlights future
treatment options under investigation, aiming to identify potential avenues for improved patient care and disease control. Novel therapies have
shown greater improvements in treatment of SLE which would cause decrease in use of steroids and more patient specic targeted therapies. This
will help in identifying any knowledge gaps and propose future research directions to address the same and contribute to the enhancement of patient
outcomes and quality of life by providing insights into optimal approaches to SLE management.
A STUDY ON THE ASSOCIATION OF DRY EYE WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA
Authors: Agrawal Sonali , Suman Nupur
Published: May 2024

Aim: This study investigates the association of dry eye disease (DED) with dyslipidemia. The study also assessed the association of visual display
terminal (VDT) and DED in patients with dyslipidemia. The meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in DED in patients with dyslipidemia was also
studied. In the OPD, 60 patients aged 20-60 years with dyslipidemia were studied. After obtaining i Methods: nformed consent, medical history,
and direct interviews using a questionnaire, emphasis was placed on dry eye history before applying the DEEP score. Assessments included VDT
use, visual acuity, slit lamp examination for ocular allergy signs, and meibomian gland dysfunction degree. Diagnostic tests (Tear break up time (tBUT), Fluorescein staining, Schirmer's test) determined dry eye grading. Patients were categorized by gender and dry eye status. Serum lipid levels
were analyzed to establish the dyslipidemia-DED association. Dyslipidemia criteria included elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density
lipoprotein (LDL), and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. In women, a signicant associatio Results And Findings: n exists between
DED and dyslipidemia (p < 0.001), with total cholesterol showing notable relevance, particularly in women. The correlation between dyslipidemia
and DED is more prominent among women than men. There was a major difference between the VDT usage in patients with and without DED.
Additionally, a substantial difference in MGD is evident between DED and non-DED patients (p = 0.001). Findings reveal a robust Conclusion:
association between DED progression and dyslipidemia in women. Patient education on dry eye and ophthalmologists diagnosing dyslipidemia
can prevent blindness and cardiovascular disease. t-BUT is affected signicantly among VDT users shows that tear lm becomes unstable by their
usage, hence helps in nding the actual correlation of dry eye with the use of VDT. MGD demonstrates statistical signicance (p = 0.001), leading
to tear lm alterations, eye irritation, inammation, and ocular surface disease.
STUDY OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION USING DIFFERENT AUTOGRAFTS IN ADULTS AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL- PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Shah Priyank , Gupta Anshul , Sutariya Sanket , Desai Nagesh , parekh Nikunj
Published: May 2024

Introduction-The Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary stabilizer of the knee and prevents the knee joint mobility against anterior tibial
translation. It is also important in counteracting rotational and valgus stress. Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is the most common knee ligament
injury. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is performed using different grafts. Allografts, autografts and synthetic grafts have been
used with variable success rates In this prospective observational study a total of 15 patients who Materials and Methods: underwent ACL
reconstruction at orthopedics department at new civil hospital surat during the period of 1 year where taken. The Lysholm Knee Scoring Results:
Scale of pre and post operative patients taken and compared and found excellent outcome Overall per Conclusion: oneus graft outcome is also
better for ACL injury repair as well as Hamstring graft.
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA ARISING ON A BACKGROUND OF EPIDERMAL INCLUSION CYST OVER THE GLUTEAL REGION – A CASE REPORT
Authors: G S Praharsha , Virupaxagouda Patil , C T Kailas
Published: May 2024

Background: Methods: Epidermal inclusion cysts are the most common cutaneous cysts, but malignant transformation in them is extremely rare.
We present a case of a 63-year-old female with a swelling in the right gluteal region with associated discharge that was resected based on the clinical
impression and cytology of an epidermal inclusion cyst. Histopathologic exam showed atypical cells with enlarged nuclei and prominent nucleoli
with brisk mitotic activity, and on IHC, these cells were positive for PanCK and P40 and negative for Sox10, conrming the diagnosis of Poorly
Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma. There are 56 reported cases of SCC arising on a background Conclusion: of epidermal inclusion cysts in
literature. Although epidermal inclusion cysts are usually benign, excision is recommended for atypical cysts with high suspicion for malignancy.
They should be excised intact and should undergo histopathological examination to rule out incipient malignancy.
THE INTERPLAY OF FASHION AND PERSONAL IDENTITY: EXPLORING HOW CLOTHING CHOICES REFLECT AND SHAPE PERSONALITY.
Authors: Tiwari Shruti , Shah Prachi , Nainani Vimlaben
Published: May 2024

This research aims to delve into the intricate relationship between fashion and personal identity, with a specic focus on how individuals' clothing
choices serve as both reections and shapers of their personalities. Through a comprehensive exploration of diverse perspectives and experiences,
this study seeks to contribute valuable insights into the multifaceted interplay between fashion and self-expression.
FLUVOXAMINE VERSUS CLOMIPRAMINE FOR OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO DETERMINE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF THE DRUGS
Authors: Salunke Anirudh Atul
Published: May 2024

Objective: The aim of this 12-week, blind randomized control comparative study was to determine the safety and efcacy of uvoxamine and
clomipramine in adult outpatients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Method: 156 adult outpatients with DSM-IV OCD were randomly
assigned into two groups to receive 100 to 300 mg of uvoxamine CR (N=78) or Clomipramine (N = 78) once daily at bedtime for 12 weeks. Intentto-treat, analysis of efcacy assessments with the Yale- Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS), Clinical Global Impressions-Severity of
Illness scale (CGI-S) was done. Results: The percentage of responders (response >35% improvement in the YBOCS total score) at the end of the
study was similar in both groups (62% FLV vs 65% CMI) by LOCF analysis. Fluvoxamine CR and Clomipramine showed a signicant (>35%)
decrease in YBOCS total score beginning at week 2. This early response was sustained at all subsequent visits. At endpoint, there was a mean
decrease of 11.65 ± 0.7 (44.89%) in the YBOCS total score compared with baseline in the uvoxamine CR treatment group versus a mean decrease
of 12.3 ± 0.7 (46.32%) in the clomipramine treatment group (p = .001). It was observed that FLV was better tolerated than CMI among subjects;
patients treated with CMI had more anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, constipation, and tremor) and premature withdrawals due to adverse
events. CGI-S scores also showed a statistically signicant improvement of 59.25% in FLV group and 55.14% in CMI group. Conclusion: The
study show that both uvoxamine and clomipramine has equivalent efcacy, wherein both the drugs start showing signicant reduction in primary
efcacy parameters: YBOCS and CSI-S scores since the end of second week. Treatment dropout rate was higher in the Clomipramine (24%) group
than the uvoxamine (17%) group. We concluded that with long-term or even life- long treatment appearing necessary for people with OCD,
Fluvoxamine would appear to be the treatment of choice in view of their tolerability and safety advantages compared with clomipramine.
Pelatihan Penanaman Mangrove di Desa Eyat Mayang Kabupaten Lombok Barat dalam Upaya Mencegah Abrasi Pantai
Authors: Dharmawibawa Iwan Doddy , Royani Ida , Imran Ali
Published: May 2024

Coastal areas and beaches are areas that are widely used by the community to carry out various activities, such as: fishing, aquaculture, tourism, transportation and other activities. Various kinds of activities in coastal areas cause the carrying capacity of the environment to decrease. One form of ecosystem that plays an important role in coastal areas is the mangrove ecosystem. The aim of this service activity is to practice mangrove planting in Eyat Mayang Village, Sheet District, West Lombok Regency in an effort to prevent coastal erosion. This training activity was carried out in three stages, namely: preparation, implementation and evaluation. The results of this service activity, namely the practice of seeding, planting mangroves, and maintaining mangroves have been carried out well. The community is very enthusiastic about the activities of breeding mangrove seeds and maintaining mangrove forests, because they can feel the benefits of the existence of mangrove forests in protecting coastal ecosystems.
Influence of Human Leukocyte Antigen in Susceptibility to Migraine in Patients
Authors: AL-Khaliq Israa Mohammad Abd
Published: May 2024

Migraine affects more than one billion individuals each year across the world, and is one of the most common neurologic disorders, with a high prevalence and morbidity, especially among young adults and females. Migraine is associated with a wide range of comorbidities, which range from stress and sleep disturbances to suicide. The complex and largely unclear mechanisms of migraine development have resulted in the proposal of various social and biological risk factors, such as hormonal imbalances, genetic and epigenetic influences, as well as cardiovascular, neurological, and autoimmune diseases. Experimental findings suggest an involvement of neuroinflammatory mechanisms in the pathophysiology of migraine. Specifically, preclinical models of migraine have emphasized the role of neuroinflammation following the activation of the trigeminal pathway at several peripheral and central sites including dural vessels, the trigeminal ganglion, and the trigeminal nucleus caudalis. The evidence of an induction of inflammatory events in migraine pathophysiological mechanisms has prompted researchers to investigate the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) phenotypes as well as cytokine genetic polymorphisms in order to verify their potential relationship with migraine risk and severity. Furthermore, the role of neuroinflammation in migraine seems to be supported by evidence of an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines, both ictally and interictally, together with the prevalence of Th1 lymphocytes and a reduction in regulatory lymphocyte subsets in peripheral blood of migraineurs. Cytokine profiles of cluster headache (CH) patients and those of tension-type headache patients further suggest an immunological dysregulation in the pathophysiology of these primary headaches, although evidence is weaker than for migraine.
A Comprehensive Review Article on Herbal Cosmetics
Authors: Deshmukh Harshada S. , Babar Vishal B. , Jagtap Prajkta S. , Doshi Rupendra V. , Deokate Shivarti V. , Todkari Ashwini V. , Mantri Amrata S. , Parekar Priyanka B. , Shivpuje Shivraj
Published: May 2024

Nowadays, Herbal cosmetic is growing rapidly as most women prefer natural products rather than chemicals products for their personal care. Herbal cosmetic contains natural nutrients to improve and provide consumers satisfaction due to relatively fewer side effects compared to synthetic cosmetics. The herbal Cosmetics have been the first choice of the customers, for being more potent, easily available and thought to be less side effective. These were used for food, medicine, or cosmetics. Flower, leaf, fruit, root, bark, inner stem, wood, beans, rhizome, endosperm, bulb, seed or whole plant are used to produce bioactive ingredients Herbal cosmetic are the beauty products, which having a physiological activities, such as smoothening, appearance, enhancing and conditioning properties, because of Herbal excipients. The bioactive components from botanicals contains vitamins, alkaloids, proteins, and terpenoid which serve as cosmetics for caring of body and it’s body part. The Herbal cosmetic contains herbal shampoo, herbal hair conditioner, herbal soap, herbal face wash etc. That’s are used to improve skin appearance. Used in skin care and used in hair herbal cosmetic products avoid the adverse effects such as itching, burning or irritation the skin. Cosmeceuticals is the fastest growing segment of the personal care products these are cosmetic preparations which contain biologically active principles or ingredients of plant origin. In recent years there is an increased demand for the use of herbs in cosmetics due to their mild action and less toxic in nature and they are found to be more effective.
Diuretic Activity of Water Fraction of Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) Leaves Extract in Rat
Authors: Kanedi Mohammad , Rokiban Akhmad , Dafita Alfiati Peni
Published: May 2024

Currently available diuretics are not completely free from side effects such as electrolyte imbalance and metabolic alterations. Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) contained many type of bioactive substances that related to diuretics. This study aimed to reveal and verify the effect of water fraction of avocado leaves extract against output of rat urine. Three different doses of leaf extract of avocado prepared i.e., 91.125mg/kg BW, 182.25 mg/kg BW and 364.5 mg/kg BW. The urinary parameters assessed were the urine volume hourly for 6 hours, urine color density and urine pH. The results showed water fraction of avocado at the dose of 182.25 and 364.5 mg/kg significantly increase urine volume in comparison to the negative control. Urine color density scores varied but did not have a dependent manner that follows the dose levels of diuretics given. However all treatments showed no statistical difference in the urine pH. Thus, it can be conclude that the water fraction of avocado leaves extract potentially for diuretic herb without make significant changes on pH.
The Case to Discard Hospital Mission Statements and Replace It with A Statement of Goals
Authors: Rabkin Simon W.
Published: May 2024

Background: Hospitals and healthcare institutions spend a considerable amount of time and capital on constructing an appropriate mission statement for themselves.
Methods: A review of the purpose of mission statements and the statements made by different healthcare organizations was undertaken. For institutions in the USA, their mission statements were examined in the context of their national ratings.
Results: The mission statements of healthcare organizations are often too abstract, using similar phraseology about caring for patients. Concern for the community that the hospital serves is stated by both a hospital listed as one of the best US hospitals and an institution that was considered to be in the lowest tier in the same country. Similarly, the recognition of ‘research’ or ‘innovation and discovery’ was stated by respectively both a top institution in the USA and one in the bottom tier.
Conclusions: Healthcare institutions should replace their mission statements with clear and attainable statements of concrete goals, and indicate how successful the institution is at attaining those goals and improving the experience of its patients and staff.
INSUFICIÊNCIA CARDÍACA CONGESTIVA E SUAS REPERCUSSÕES HEMODINÂMINAS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: França Rodrigo Siqueira de , Barros Júlio César Soares , Silva Antonia Cardoso , Rocha Aimê Cândida , Santos João Mario Berto dos , Marques Carlos Hyago Sousa , Gusmão Hermann Silva Brito Lima Buarque de , Júnior Alvaro Jorge Alves Cabral , Laurindo João Victor , Barros Matheus Ramos de , Neto Raimundo De Castro Azevedo , Gama Maria Eduarda Santos , Rebêlo Maria Clara de Amorim , Oliveira Samela da Silva , Reis Thierry de Lima Almeida , Lima Beatriz Terto de
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A Insuficiência Cardíaca Congestiva (ICC) é uma condição crônica e progressiva que afeta milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. Caracterizada pela incapacidade do coração de bombear sangue de forma eficaz para atender às demandas do corpo, a ICC resulta em uma série de sintomas debilitantes e complicações graves.
Metodologia: Para a seleção dos estudos, foram estabelecidos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Foram incluídos estudos que abordassem diretamente a relação entre ICC e suas repercussões hemodinâmicas, independentemente do desenho do estudo. Os descritores utilizados na busca foram "insuficiência cardíaca congestiva", "repercussões hemodinâmicas", "fisiopatologia", "hemodinâmica", entre outros termos relacionados.
Resultado: O remodelamento vascular e cardíaco é uma consequência direta das alterações hemodinâmicas na ICC e contribui para a progressão da doença e piora dos desfechos clínicos. O remodelamento vascular inclui alterações na estrutura e função dos vasos sanguíneos, incluindo vasodilatação e vasoconstrição, hipertrofia da parede vascular e aumento da resistência vascular periférica
Conclusão: Além disso, estratégias terapêuticas direcionadas para modificar as alterações hemodinâmicas na ICC têm sido amplamente investigadas e incluem o uso de medicamentos inotrópicos, vasodilatadores e dispositivos de assistência ventricular. Essas intervenções visam melhorar a função cardíaca, reduzir a congestão venosa e arterial e melhorar os desfechos clínicos dos pacientes com ICC.
SUICIDIO EM IDOSOS: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Marques Arthur de França , Rique Anna Luiza Ximenes de Souza , Barreto Rayanne Alessandra da Silva , Moura Maria Isabella Figueiredo de , Dantas Nathallie Vieira Lima de Medeiros , Silva Barbara Nayanny Pontes de Queiroz Sousa , Melo Mayanna Meneses Xavier de , Santiago Maria Alice Alves , Bluhm Maria Beatriz Bezerra , Bezerra Fernanda Yohanna Gonçalves , Araújo Dominik Castro de , Vaz Gleiciane Ramos , Cavalcante João Vitor Santin
Published: May 2024

A falta de dados disponíveis sobre as taxas de suicídio entre a população idosa no Brasil é preocupante, especialmente diante das altas taxas observadas em países desenvolvidos.  O suicídio em idosos é uma questão importante de saúde pública e um tema de crescente preocupação em todo o mundo. A revisão bibliográfica é uma metodologia amplamente utilizada para reunir informações atualizadas e relevantes sobre um determinado tema de pesquisa. A justificativa para este estudo é a necessidade de entender melhor os fatores de risco, a saúde mental e as barreiras ao acesso aos cuidados de saúde mental, além das estratégias de prevenção e intervenção, para reduzir o número de suicídios em idosos. O objetivo é identificar os fatores de risco, e as barreiras ao acesso a cuidados de saúde mental, bem como as estratégias de prevenção e intervenção, reduzindo o estigma associado e incentivando as pessoas a procurar ajuda e suporte emocional disponíveis para idosos em risco de suicídio. Espera-se que este estudo possa contribuir para o desenvolvimento de políticas e programas de prevenção de suicídio em idosos, promovendo uma melhor compreensão dos fatores que afetam a saúde mental dos idosos e a prevenção de suicídios.