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Postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease versus patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Hamada Soha M.
Published: September 2023

Background

Postural control is defined as the control of body’s position in space for balance purpose. Postural control in static conditions is known as postural steadiness, whereas in the dynamic volitional perturbations, it is noted as postural stability. Postural stability can be affected owing to central or peripheral lesions; one of the central lesions with postural instability is Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, peripheral neuropathies that affect stability are one of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus.

Aim

The aim was to assess postural stability in patients with PD and those with type 2 diabetes as examples of central and peripheral lesions, respectively, and to compare the results with the findings obtained from the normal control group.

Patients and Methods

The patient group in the study was divided into two subgroups: subgroup 1 consisted of 15 patients diagnosed as having PD and subgroup 2 included 15 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Control group consisted of 15 normal age-matched participants. Postural assessment was performed using computerized dynamic posturography. This included the automatic motor assessments tests, including motor control test and adaptation test, and functional limitation tests such as tandem walk.

Results

This research showed that there is a statistically significant difference between control group and subgroup with PD in all tested parameters. A statistically significant difference was found between control group and subgroup with diabetes in all parameters of adaptation test and speed test. Moreover, there is a statistically significant difference between the two subgroups in most of tested parameters, with the highest value in PD group.

Conclusion

The findings reflect that postural stability is more affected with central lesion than peripheral lesion.
Bamboo nodes — two cases with literature review
Authors: Hakimi Haziq , Azman Mawaddah , Sani Abdullah
Published: September 2023

Bamboo nodes are benign lesions of the true vocal cords related to autoimmune diseases. The endoscopic characteristics of these lesions led to their name. These lesions are located within the lamina propria of the true vocal cords, disrupting the normal oscillation during phonation, which results in dysphonia. We present two female patients with distinctive presentation: the first is a patient with known autoimmune disease, and the second, undiagnosed. We find that videostroboscopy is the most useful tool to diagnose bamboo nodes. Surgery with postoperative intralesional steroid injection was performed in the first patient, showing promising voice outcome.
The role of rigid bronchoscopy in pediatric foreign body aspiration
Authors: Zahran Mohamed , Youssef Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Introduction

Foreign bodies (FBs) in the airway continue to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. In the present study, we present our experience in the evaluation and management of children with suspected FB aspiration.

Aim

The aim was to study children with suspected FB aspiration regarding clinical presentation, evaluation, and management.

Patients and methods

Fifty patients were included in the study during the period from January 2016 to April 2017. Our study was a retrospective analytical study including analysis of the preoperative, operative, postoperative, and follow-up patients’ data.

Results

Most of the studied patients (66%) were between one and less than 3 years. FB was found in right (RT) bronchus in 25 patients (50%). Seeds were found in most of the studied patients (62.5%).

Conclusions

History and clinical suspicion are crucial for the diagnosis of pediatric FB aspiration.
Squamous cell carcinoma paradox in thyroid
Authors: Dosemane Deviprasad , Khadilkar Meera Niranjan , Dadul Rigzing Chophel
Published: September 2023

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the thyroid is extremely unusual, contributing to less than 1% of all primary thyroid carcinomas. It may be primary SCC of thyroid gland or secondary spread to the gland, owing to direct extension of SCC from neighboring structures or distant metastases. Most of the cases of thyroid malignancy present as a rapidly expanding mass in the neck, followed by symptoms of invasion and compression of nearby structures. This case report presents an atypical presentation of SCC in the thyroid gland. In this study, the patient presented with a huge thyroid swelling, with minimal dysphagia, mimicking a primary thyroid malignancy; unusually, the primary lesion in the esophagus was much smaller and found on endoscopic evaluation.
Dermoid cyst of the parotid gland: report of a rare entity with radiological findings and treatment approaches
Authors: Arslan Fatih , Tasli Hamdi
Published: September 2023

Dermoid cysts (DCs) are uncommon masses of the head and neck region, and they account for only 7% of all such cysts. They usually arise in the orbit, the floor of the mouth, and nasal regions, and they are rarely seen in the parotid gland. This study reports a case of a 21-year-old man, presented with a parotid mass on left side, with the pathology consistent with ‘DC’. The discussion includes the clinical presentation, imaging findings, gross pathology, histologic features, and differential diagnosis of parotid DCs.
Impact of site and size of pars tensa tympanic membrane perforation on the success rate of myringoplasty
Authors: Saleh Ezzat M. , Salem Mohammed A. M. , Nemr Suzan H. A.
Published: September 2023

Objective

This article is intended to investigate the impact of size and site of tympanic membrane (TM) perforation on the outcome and success rate of myringoplasty.

Patients and methods

This prospective study was conducted at Assiut University Hospital, between September 2015 and November 2017. Video-otoscopy was done to all cases, the images were registered on the computer and analyzed by using Universal Desktop Ruler V.3.5.3364 program, as the area of TM perforation (P) and the entire area of TM (T) were calculated. Thereafter, the percentage area of the perforation (P/T×100%) for the perforated ear was revealed. Site of perforation was also authenticated. Preoperative and postoperative A–B gap was carried out through audiogram for hearing results.

Results

The overall success rate of myringoplasty was 78.8%. According to size of TM perforation; the highest success rate of myringoplasty established between small perforations was 93.3% and the lowest found between subtotal perforations was 42.9%; in medium and large perforations, the success rate of myringoplasty was 87.5 and 71.4%, respectively. As regards the site of TM perforation, the success rate of myringoplasty was highest (90%) for posterior perforations and lowest (70%) for anterior perforations; in central and inferior perforations, the success rate of myringoplasty was 79.8 and 75%, respectively. After myringoplasty, the amount of closure of A–B gap was 21.82 dB.

Conclusion

The size of TM perforation has a great influence on the success rate of myringoplasty, while the site of TM perforation has no impact on the success rate of myringoplasty, and myringoplasty is an effective operation for sealing off TM perforations, resulting in improvement of quality of life.
Tracheobronchial foreign body in an extremely preterm infant complicated with pulmonary hemorrhage
Authors: Kho Jasmine P. Y. , Wong Ann Cheng , Teo Shu Ching , Tang Ing Ping
Published: September 2023

Tracheobronchial foreign bodies in preterm neonates are extremely rare. They are usually iatrogenic and associated with dislodgement of medical devices. The narrow airways of neonates pose a challenge in removal of foreign bodies. The obstructing object or attempt of removal in itself may cause significant morbidity or mortality. We report a rare case of pulmonary hemorrhage secondary to a tracheobronchial foreign body in an extremely preterm infant and its successful removal. Literature reviews show atelectasis, pneumonia, and respiratory distress being the most common complications from a tracheobronchial foreign body. Removal of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in the narrow airways of neonates can be a grueling task with multiple risks. A high index of suspicion is needed for early detection of foreign body in the airways to avoid morbid complications.
Assessment of audiovestibular system in patients with vitiligo: a case–control study
Authors: Koura Rabab Ahmed , Basiouny Iman Mostafa , Doss Reham William , Mostafa Alshimaa Mohamed Abbas , Arafa Ahmed EmadEldin
Published: September 2023

Background

Vitiligo is characterized by loss of epidermal melanocytes. Alterations in melanocytes in extracutaneous sites have been reported in vitiligo and sometimes implied for the inner ear along with an associated compromise in function.

Aim

The aim of this study was to map the auditory and vestibular functions in patients with vitiligo.

Materials and methods

A total of 30 patients with vitiligo vulgaris and 30 age-matched and sex-matched healthy controls were enrolled in this study. Pure tone audiometry and measurements of auditory brainstem responses, cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP), and videonystagmography (VNG) were carried out in all participants.

Results

Mean hearing thresholds of patients with vitiligo were highly statistically significantly lowered at 4 and 8 kHz than the controls. Analysis of brainstem auditory-evoked potentials (BAEP) revealed statistically significantly prolonged wave III, wave V, and interpeaks of I–III and I–V latencies in both ears of 18 (60%) patients and in the left ear of two (6.6%) patients in the vitiligo group than the controls. VNG findings showed canal paresis in nine (30%) patients. There was a negative statistically significant correlation between disease duration and pure tone audiometry, BAEP, and latency of N23 of cVEMP.

Conclusion

This study sheds light on the importance of melanocytes for proper functioning of the auditory and vestibular system. The presence of high-frequency hearing loss, BAEP abnormalities, and cVEMP changes are valuable findings in patients with vitiligo. This highlights the importance of follow-up along the disease course for early detection of auditory abnormality. cVEMP testing can be used for the evaluation of the vestibulocolic reflex in patients with vitiligo. Moreover, VNG testing can be an important tool for assessment of the vestibular system in patients with vitiligo.
Effect of auditory temporal processing training on behavioral and electrophysiological functions in central presbycusis
Authors: Asal Samir I. , Sobhy Ossama A. , Morsy Hebatollah M.
Published: September 2023

Objective

Age-related changes in the central auditory system, particularly auditory temporal processing abilities, were considered among most important factors affecting speech understanding performance in older adults. Once these factors are identified, clinical management procedures could be developed for prevention and treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of short-term auditory training on the behavioral and electrophysiological measurements of auditory function in individuals with age-related temporal processing deficit.

Participants and methods

A prospective study of 20 individuals aged 60–67 years with either normal or bilateral symmetric high-frequency hearing loss was conducted. Evaluations of auditory temporal processing using behavioral tests (Pitch Discrimination Test, Pitch Pattern Sequence Test, Auditory Fusion Test-Revised, and Time Compressed Speech Test), P300 potential, and the administration of ‘Amsterdam inventory for auditory disability and handicap’ were performed before and after short-term auditory training.

Results

All participants demonstrated poor pretraining Pitch Pattern Sequence Test results which were significantly improved after remediation. All patients showed normal pretraining performance on Pitch Discrimination Test, Auditory Fusion Test-Revised, and Time Compressed Speech Test tests. There was a statistically significant increase in P300 amplitude and shortening in latency after remediation.

Conclusion

Short-term auditory training in older adults with auditory temporal processing deficit led to improvements in temporal sequencing skills and communication in noisy environments. P300 potential has been proved to be an objective indicator of neurophysiologic changes in the central auditory system resulting from auditory experience.

Recommendation

Short-term auditory training is an efficient rehabilitative tool for elderly people with auditory temporal processing deficit. However, maintenance of treatment effects over time should be evaluated.
Ectopic third molar in maxillary sinus: an asymptomatic accidental finding
Authors: Kheir Mitra Karbasi , Sheikhi Mahnaz
Published: September 2023

Ectopic tooth eruption in maxillary sinus is rare. Ectopic eruption in maxillary sinus usually causes sinonasal or ophthalmic symptoms, but asymptomatic cases are less reported. A 26-year-old man was referred to take a presurgical implant cone beam computed tomography of his anterior part of maxilla. The cone beam computed tomography projections showed an accidental finding of ectopic maxillary third molar in the posterior portion of left maxillary sinus. The patient did not report any history of swelling or pain. Although the patient was asymptomatic, the impacted tooth was removed because of the tendency of untreated impacted teeth to form cyst or tumor. The tooth was removed through Caldwell-Luc procedure.
Auditory brainstem response and speech mismatch negativity in children with phonological disorders
Authors: El-Beltagy Reem , Galhom Dalia , Hassan El-Ham M.
Published: September 2023

Objective

This study was designed to explore the processing of auditory information through auditory brainstem and higher cortical regions in a sample of children with phonological errors compared to age-matched normal controls using AEPs.

Subjects and Methods

We recorded click and speech auditory brain-stem response and mismatch negativity in 30 children (15 children who were diagnosed clinically with phonological disorder, their ages ranged between 3.5–5.5 years, 15 children age-matched, sex matched and education matched with the study group, normal fluent speaker with no history of speech or language impairment).

Results

Absolute and inter-peak latency values of cABR demonstrated no statistically significant difference between the control and study groups. Moreover, All children had well identifiable and repeatable sABR and MMN but with delayed latencies in transient, transitional and sustained portions of speech-evoked ABR and MMN in study group when compared to control group. On the other hand, there were non significant difference as regard amplitude in the two groups as regard sABR and MMN.

Conclusion

Phonological disorder may affect the communication and language processes causing degradation of linguistic and para-linguistic information, also it can affect the quality of life and social interaction.
Temporomandibular joint septic arthritis: A rare manifestation of melioidosis
Authors: Kn Lorna Ting , Ping Loong Siow , Nordin Ahmad , Ai Ong Cheng , Sawali Halimuddin
Published: September 2023

Melioidosis is a community-acquired infectious disease that is caused by the Gram-negative bacillus, Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is endemic in Southeast Asia countries, and its clinical spectrum is broad, often mimicking other illnesses, which make diagnosis challenging. The hallmark of its presentation is formation of abscess most commonly in the lungs. The overall mortality rate owing to melioidosis is extremely high especially in the bacteremia form. A 54-year-old woman presented with fever, limited mouth opening, and painful left preauricular swelling for 3 months. Premorbidly, she was well without underlying medical illnesses particularly diabetes or autoimmune disease. Local examination revealed a tender diffuse swelling at the left preauricular region. Her mouth opening was limited to two fingerbreadths. Hematological test showed raised total white cells, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein. Computed tomography and MRI showed presence of significant left masseteric collection with erosion of left temporomandibular condyle. Other incidental findings from the imaging were multiple liver abscesses and right lower lung abscess. Her indirect immunofluorescence enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay diagnostic test was positive with significant titre ratio of 1 : 320, which established the diagnosis of melioidosis. Full recovery was attained following surgical drainage of the abscess, together with antibiotics for 6 months (intravenous ceftazidime for a month, followed by oral augmentin for 5 months). Melioidosis involving the TMJ joint is a rare entity. This is the second reported case of melioidosis affecting TMJ joint worldwide, from extensive literature search. This case highlights the importance of suspecting melioidosis in individual presenting with abscess at uncommon and atypical site. Enzymelinked immunosorbent assay is a rapid test as compared to the gold standard blood culture, and it helps in reaching the diagnosis early with its advantages of high sensitivity and specificity.
Assessment of safety and efficacy of extraturbinal microdebrider-assisted turbinoplasty versus partial inferior turbinectomy
Authors: Ali Balegh H. , Awad Osama G. Abdel-Naby , Ibrahim Aya , Azez Ahmd A. Abdel
Published: September 2023

Objective

The aim was to compare the extraturbinal microdebrider-assisted turbinoplasty (MAT) with the partial inferior turbinectomy (PIT) based on subjective and objective parameters.

Patients and Methods

A total of 18 patients with nasal obstruction owing to bilateral hypertrophied inferior turbinates were included in this study. All patients underwent extraturbinal MAT on one side of the nose and PIT on the other side in alternate manner. The patients were blinded to the technique used. This is a prospective blinded randomized trial was conducted. The study was conducted at a tertiary referral hospital.

Main outcome measures

Operative time, blood loss, subjective improvement of the nasal obstruction, degree of intranasal crustations, and degree of synechiae formation were the main outcomes recorded.

Results

The operative time and intraoperative blood loss were less in the extraturbinal MAT compared with PIT. At 2 weeks postoperatively, the sides with MAT had significantly better relief of nasal obstruction (P=0.007), less degree of nasal pain (P=0.002), less crustations (P=0.010), and better tissue healing (P =0.010) than sides with PIT. At 1 and 3 months postoperatively, the sides with MAT had statistically significant less crustations (P=0.040 and 0.032, respectively) and better tissue healing (P=0.010 and 0.010, respectively) compared with the sides with PIT; however, there were no statistically significant differences regarding relief of nasal obstruction and degree of nasal pain.

Conclusions

Extraturbinal microdebrider-assisted inferior turbinoplasty is more effective and safe compared with PIT, especially in short-term follow-up periods.
A preliminary study on the composition of the early expressive lexicon in Egyptian infants and toddlers
Authors: Hady Aisha F. Abdel , Farag Heba M. , Sheikhany Ayatallah R.
Published: September 2023

Objective

The aim of this study was to gain insight into early vocabulary size in Egyptian children aged between 12 and 30 months and to study the children’s lexicon composition at that young age while studying some demographic factors that might affect early vocabulary development.

Participants and methods

Parents of 150 children joining day care nurseries in Cairo were asked to fill in the Arabic vocabulary checklist designed in this study. The children were divided according to their age into three groups and then further subdivided according to their vocabulary size into low-vocabulary and high-vocabulary groups.

Results

Range and median and vocabulary percentages were estimated. Vocabulary size in older children is larger than younger children. More word types developed in the high-vocabulary group in younger age than in low-vocabulary group. All types of vocabulary continued to grow in older children in both low-vocabulary and high-vocabulary groups. There are differences between high-vocabulary and low-vocabulary groups in some demographic factors.

Conclusion

In this study, the vocabulary size for Arabic infants and toddlers is less than some languages. There are delays and differences between low-vocabulary and high-vocabulary groups regarding the linguistic composition and some demographic factors.
Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) Smoked with Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Azadirachta indica Wood
Authors: Mohammed Abubakar Mohammed , Haruna Muhammad Yakubu , Bello Muinat Monilola , Inusa Maravi
Published: September 2023

The study was carried out to investigate the sensory and nutritive value of Clarias gariepinus smoked using two different sources of energy from neem and eucalyptus wood. The fuel was sourced from the tree Azadirachta indica and Eucalyptus camaldulensis. The fish were smoked using the local smoking kilns made from drums with a wire mesh placed on each of them. The neem/eucalyptus wood was introduced from the vent. Temperature of 70 °C was maintained in the smoking oven for the first hour, then it was reduced to 40 – 50 °C until the end of the drying period. There were also significant differences in proximate composition in terms of moisture, protein, lipid and crude ash content, between the fish smoked using neem and eucalyptus (P<0.05). The sensory evaluation was carried out by a 10- man evaluation panel using the 7-point hedonic scale and the nutritional composition was evaluated according to methods outlined by one-way analysis of variance. The sensory evaluation showed there was a significant difference (P<0.05) between the fish smoked using neem and eucalyptus wood in color, flavor and general acceptability. According to the results of the sensory evaluation, it could be said that eucalyptus was a better energy source for smoked C. gariepinus than neem wood.
A Preliminary Study on the Use of Protein Isolate Produced From Trout in Tarhana Soup
Authors: Dagtekin Buket Busra , Balcik Misir Gulsum
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study is to use protein isolate that produced from fillet trout by pH shifting (acid) processes, in tarhana soup as protein enrichment. Three different soup groups were prepared; control (C): without isolate; 3.5% protein isolate added (T1) and 7% protein isolate added (T2). For sensory characteristics of soups, groups were compared by using color and sensory analysis by panelists. According to the sensory analysis results, the highest texture, odor and general acceptability values (7.38; 7.50 and 7.50, respectively) were reported in T1 while, these values were the lowest in C (6.50, 7.13 and 7.13, in order). When the results were evaluated in general, it was determined that there was no significant difference in terms of general acceptability in both isolate-added soup groups compared to the C. Test score of T1 is higher than T2 in terms of texture, it was determined that the isolate added groups were better than the C. With this preliminary study, it was determined that the fish protein isolate did not have a negative effect on the sensory properties of tarhana. More research is needed to establish the impact of additional fish protein isolate on the functional and biochemical quality of tarhana.
Water Fern Azolla pinnata Extract as a Novel Organic Nutrient Source for the Cultivation of Spirulina Spirulina platensis
Authors: Mofiz Mst. Sobnom Binta , Hossain Md. Amzad , Saha Joya , Bakky Md. Akibul Hasan , Akter Taslima , Banu Mst. Rubia
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to observe the potentiality of azolla extract as a cost-effective organic medium. An 18-day culture experiment of Spirulina platensis was conducted using various percentages of dried azolla extract (DAE, 10-50%) or boiled azolla extract (BAE, 10-40%) in place of inorganic Kosaric medium (control). Growth, pigmentation, minerals and lipids contents of S. platensis cultured were recorded. Compared with the control, similar results were obtained in biomass concentration and specific growth rate when up to 40% KM was replaced with 40% DAE or 20% BAE. The mineral and lipid contents of S. platensis were unaffected by the replacement of KM with azolla extracts, except that Ca, Zn, and Fe concentrations increased as the replacement amount of KM with DAE and BAE increased. The KM had the highest chlorophyll a content. Similar findings were observed for chlorophyll a of the S. platensis in DAE40 and BAE20. It was concluded that KM could be partially replaced with DAE or BAE as the novel organic media for S. platensis cultivation, where DAE is better than BAE.
Definitions and Experimental Measures Related to the Specification of Driver Visual Behavior Using Video-Based Techniques
Authors:   Driver Metrics, Performance, Behaviors and States Committee
Published: September 2023

This SAE Recommended Practice defines key terms used in the description and analysis of video based driver eye glance behavior, as well as guidance in the analysis of that data. The information provided in this practiced is intended to provide consistency for terms, definitions, and analysis techniques. This practice is to be used in laboratory, driving simulator, and on-road evaluations of how people drive, with particular emphasis on evaluating Driver Vehicle Interfaces (DVIs; e.g., in-vehicle multimedia systems, controls and displays). In terms of how such data are reduced, this version only concerns manual video-based techniques. However, even in its current form, the practice should be useful for describing the performance of automated sensors (eye trackers) and automated reduction (computer vision).
Abbreviations
Authors: Faure Michael
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Implementing human-rights-related environmental principles with e-technology innovation under the Aarhus Convention
Authors: Manga Sylvestre-José-Tidiane
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Protecting the right to food when implementing climate change mitigation strategies in developing countries
Authors: Coventry Philip
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Human rights and the gender dynamics of climate change
Authors: Jeremiah Donato Quan Ryan
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Land use restrictions and the right to property
Authors: Van Hoorick Geert , Vandenhende Lise
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Environmental dignity rights
Authors: Daly Erin
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
The human right to water
Authors: Misiedjan Daphina , O McKenzie Scott
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Understanding the nexus of environment, energy and human rights
Authors: Leonie Reins
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Indigenous peoples and environmental rights
Authors: Solntsev Alexander
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Environmental justice and the hesitant embrace of human rights *
Authors: Nadine Scott Dayna
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Human vulnerability and environmental rights: the Endorois Welfare Council v. Kenya case
Authors: Mboya Atieno
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
In defense of constitutionalizing environmental rights
Authors: Mwanza Rosemary
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Human rights and human benefits: the implementation gap *
Authors: Martin Paul
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Introduction to Volume VII: new dimensions in human rights and the environment
Authors: R May James , Daly Erin
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
PEMROGRAMAN PEWARNAAN GRAF PADA PENJADWALAN MATA KULIAH JURUSAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Bahri Susila , Novrial Ghazy Muhari , Narwen Narwen
Published: September 2023

The scheduling of odd semester courses for the 2022/2023 Academic Year in the Mathematics and Data Science Department which is intended to avoid conflicts in the lecture implementation process, is prepared by colored dots on the graph. The dots are assumed to be courses while the edges of the graph are given to indicate that two courses cannot be arranged on the same schedule. Coloring with the Welsh-Powell method is carried out after the adjacency matrix which shows the relationship between the subjects is constructed. Class schedules with 8 subject groups (slots) are generated and distributed to each lecture session with a maximum of 5 sessions Monday to Friday. Course schedules with weights of 4 and 3 credits are carried out in 2 sessions each week. The application of the coloring method is done using the C++ program
ANALOGY PROBLEM POSING FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON WORD PROBLEMS
Authors: Risma Yunita Septina , Amir Mohammad Faizal
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the analogy characteristics of elementary school students in proposing word problems. Analogical reasoning is a complex process that involves retrieving structured knowledge from long-term memory, representing and manipulating role-filling ties in working memory, identifying elements that play appropriate roles, generating new conclusions, and learning abstract schemes. The characteristics of analogy are categorized into four: (1) reformulation, rearrangement of information by changing the order of numbers but still paying attention to the order of mathematical operations. (2) reconstruction, Students rearrange information in the initial problem so that the problem appears different but is identical to the initial problem. (3) reproduction, the resulting product creates a new problem that is different by changing the structure of the initial problem. (4) imitation, changing the structure of the given problem by expanding the goal statement so that the initial problem becomes a step of the solution process of the new problem. Students' failure in making problem posing is included in non-reformulation, where students cannot make problem posing on word problems according to the problem structure
MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ETNOMATEMATIKA : SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Nugraha Nugraha Wirawan , Novaliyosi Novaliyosi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the application of ethnomathematics-assisted learning media, which is studied based on the type of learning media. This study used the systematic literature review (SLR) method. Articles were searched on the Google Scholar, Sinta, Semantic Scholar, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Directory Open Access Journal (DOAJ) databases from 2017 to 2023. Based on the established inclusion criteria, 25 articles were obtained, which were used as primary studies. Each article was recorded and then classified based on title, school year, education level, and type of media. The results showed that the integration of ethnomathematics-based learning media in mathematics learning had a positive effect on students' mathematics learning. The application of ethnomathematics is more often applied in the stages of junior high school education units. So that learning media is very suitable to be applied based on ethnomathematics to achieve goals, improve students' abilities, and introduce them to the culture that is around them and in Indonesia
OPTIMASI PRODUKSI SEPATU NIKE PADA PT PRATAMA ABADI INDUSTRI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROGRAM DINAMIK
Authors: Pratiwi Nurul , Rusdiana Yulianti
Published: September 2023

This considers points to discover out how to optimize Nike shoe items at PT Pratama Abadi. The strategy utilized in analyzing the is the recursive energetic programming strategy. To anticipate the sum of generation that must be delivered within the future utilizing straight relapse, at that point to calculate generation costs that must be least and benefits in agreement with the schedulling energetic programming strategy is utilized. From the figure comes about on Nike shoe generation information January-December 2021, the show for the coming period is as takes after:Ŷ = 44.150 + 332 X. So the Nike shoe generation plan for the another 12 periods Jnauary- december 2021 is (44.931, 45.267, 45.602, 45.936, 46.272, 46.607, 46.941, 47.277, 47.621, 47.946, 48.282, 48.616, pairs of shoes). To play down generation costs, the energetic programming strategy is utilized to get a least add up to taken a toll of Rp. 1.347.093.600,
PENGARUH KREATIVITAS DAN PENYESUAIAN DIRI SISWA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS VII
Authors: Kontur Syanet , Runtu Patricia V.J. , Tumalun Nicky Kurnia
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of creativity and self-adjustment of students on mathematics learning outcomes. The method in this study is a survey method. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The population in this study were all students of class VII from four classes with a total of 106 students. The sample in this study amounted to 68 students of class VII. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire. The variables of student creativity and adjustment were revealed by means of a questionnaire, and the results of learning mathematics were obtained from the grade VII student report cards for the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano. In this study Multiple Linear Regression Analysis is used to test the hypothesis. The results of the hypothesis test showed that creativity and self-adjustment of students had a positive effect on student learning outcomes of 47.3%. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that creativity and self-adjustment of students have a positive effect on student learning outcomes
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH BENTUK NUMERASI PADA KONTEN MATEMATIKA SMK
Authors: Yasin Muhamad , Yuhana Yuyu , Fatah Abdul
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze students' problem-solving abilities in solving problems on vocational mathematics problems. There are 4 indicators for problem solving abilities, namely identifying data adequacy to solve problems, creating a mathematical model of a problem, choosing and implementing a problem solving strategy, and re-examining the results of the answers that have been made. The research subjects were 30 class XII students of SMK Plus Pakuhaji-Tangerang and the test instruments were math numeration questions at SMK Plus and interview tests. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Based on the research results, it was found that the highest error rate was at the indicator stage for making a mathematical model, namely 50.71% and included in the very high criteria, on other indicators students got quite high criteria. It can be concluded that there are still many students who have difficulty in making mathematical models in the problems presented while in identifying problems the average student is quite able to identify problems but cannot be said to be good or very good because problem solving questions are new things given to students
REGRESSION ANALYSIS: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COVID-19 VACCINATION AND POSITIVITY RATE IN INDONESIA
Authors: Addini Fida Fathiyah
Published: September 2023

Covid-19 has become a global epidemic since it first emerged in late 2019. Indonesia has made various efforts to prevent Covid-19, both through government policies and mass vaccination. Vaccine availability in mass vaccination policies is not sufficient because vaccines must be well accepted by the general public. One way to gain public trust is to make the impact of vaccination transparent by modeling its impact on the proportion of Covid-19 positive cases. In this study, we performed modeling using two main data sets. The first data is the number of people who received the first or second vaccine between July 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022. The second data is the positive rate (%) from July 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022. The results of this study show that increasing the proportion of the population vaccinated against Covid-19 with both 1st and 2nd doses can reduce the prevalence of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia. Moreover, increasing the proportion of second vaccinations further reduces the prevalence of Covid-19 cases compared to increasing the proportion of first vaccinations
PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA PEMBELAJARAN PERSAMAAN GARIS LURUS DI KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 2 TAHUNA
Authors: Lahaube Alfraldo , Mangobi James U.L , Kaunang Derel F.
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the average difference in the learning outcomes of straight-line equations material for students who are taught using the Problem Based-Learning model and the average learning outcomes for straight-line equations material for students who are taught using the Direct Instruction model. The design of this research is the Posttest Only Control Design. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Tahuna in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The subjects in this study were taken into 2 classes, namely class VIII B as the experimental class and class VIII C as the control class. Data collection was carried out by giving tests in the form of questions to both classes after being given treatment. The research data were analyzed using t-test statistics and the calculation results showed that the t_count=5.48 > t_table=1.68. Because the value of t_count > t_table then reject H0. Thus it can be concluded that the average student learning outcomes straight line equation material experimental class is more than the average student learning outcomes control class