bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Candida species in catheter associated urinary tract infection in ICU patients at a tertiary care hospital in North India: An observational study
Authors: E Singhal , R Singh , P Bhardwaj , M Kumari
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is most common nosocomial infection which constitutes ~80% of nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs). Candida albicans has been most commonly isolated in past but in recent years non-albicans candida has emerged as the more common agent causing UTI in ICU settings. The study aimed to assess the burden of various candida species in symptomatic CAUTI in ICU patients and to test their susceptibility pattern for various antifungal agents. Materials and methods: Study was performed at a 1050 bed tertiary care hospital of northern India. Over a period of 1 year, total 147 urine samples from symptomatic CAUTI patients admitted in ICU were collected. Gram’s staining and culture on CLED agar was done. All yeast isolates were tested for speciation of Candida & antifungal susceptibility by an automated commercial system - VITEK 2. Results: Among 147 urine samples, 34 (23.12%) were positive for various Candida species. 61.76% positive patients were female and 38.23% were male. Maximum numbers of Candida isolates were found in above 60 years age group. 27 (79.41%) were due to non-albicans Candida spp. and 7 (20.58%) were due to Candida albicans. All Candida species were found to be sensitive to voriconazole, amphotericin B, caspofungin and micafungin. Few isolates of certain species like C.albicans and C.non-albicans showed resistance to fluconazole and/or flucytosine. Conclusion: Changing pattern of Candida species causing UTIs around the world points towards continuous need for surveillance, thus helping us in providing appropriate therapy.
Prevalence and determinants of depression after acute stroke at tertiary care rural hospital in India: A cross-sectional study
Authors: RK Patel , KSM Raul , SN Solanke , RN Lunawat , AP Phalgunan
Published: May 2024

Background: Depression is commonly unrecognized, undertreated, and associated with poor functional outcomes in stroke patients. There is a paucity of data available on post-stroke depression in India, especially in rural areas. The study aimed to bridge the existing knowledge gap by estimating the prevalence and identifying determinants of depression in post-acute stroke patients within rural settings by using standardized tools. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary rural hospital setting. Participants included post-acute stroke patients aged 18 years and above of either sex, admitted to the hospital between October 2020 and September 2022. Depression was assessed using standardized tools, and DSMV Criteria, and severity was assessed using Hamilton Rating Score. Results: Out of 80 stroke patients, the majority 62.5% of patients were male, and 68.8% of patients were older than 60 years of age. 37.5% of patients had co-morbidities, the most common co-morbidity was hypertension, followed by diabetes. 28.7% of patients had an addiction history, majority were tobacco chewers. The prevalence of depression in post-acute stroke patients in this study was 58.7%. Depression was common in male patients older than 60 years of age (57%) and patients with right hemisphere infarcts (58.3%). Depression has an inverse relation with co-morbidities and addiction. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of depression and helped to understand demographic and clinical determinants among post-acute stroke patients in a rural setting, which provides insight for healthcare personnel to routinely assess the mental health of post-stroke patients.
KANDUNGAN ASAM AMINO, TAURIN, MINERAL MAKRO-MIKRO, DAN VITAMIN B12 UBUR-UBUR (Aurelia aurita) SEGAR DAN KERING
Authors: Nurjanah .
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian adalah menentukan komposisi gizi, asam amino, taurin, mineral makro dan mikro,dan vitamin B12 pada ubur-ubur (Aurelia aurita) segar dan kering. Asam amino esensial pada ubur-ubur,yaitu arginin, leusin, valin, treonin, lisin, isoleusin, fenilalanin, metionin, dan histidin, sedangkan asamamino non esensial, yaitu asam glutamat, glisin, asam aspartat, serin, alanin, dan tirosin. Asam aminoesensial tertinggi segar dan kering adalah arginin sebesar 1,72% (bk) dan 1,44% (bk) dan terendah histidin,yaitu sebesar 0,19% (bk) dan 0,13% (bk). Asam amino non esensial segar dan kering tertinggi adalah asamglutamat dan glisin, yaitu sebesar 3,26% (bk) dan 2,62% (bk) dan terkecil tirosin sebesar 0,38% (bk) dan0,41% (bk). Taurin segar sebesar 2,68% (bk) dan kering sebesar 0,67% (bk). Mineral makro tertinggi segardan kering adalah natrium, yaitu 180.092,1 ppm (bk) dan 111.209,4 ppm (bk), terkecil adalah kalsium, yaitu5.750,2 ppm (bk) dan 11,1 ppm (bk). Mineral mikro tertinggi segar dan kering adalah iodium, yaitu 8.291,5 ppm (bk)dan 1.800 ppm (bk) dan yang terkecil adalah tembaga yaitu 1,1 ppm (bk) dan 0,6 ppm (bk). Vitamin B12segar adalah 396,6 μm/100 g (bk) dan kering 63,5 μm/100 g (bk).
PROFIL ASAM LEMAK DAN KESTABILAN PRODUK FORMULASI MINYAK IKAN DAN HABBATUSSAUDA
Authors: Suseno Sugeng Heri , Nurjanah - - , Faradiba Tenny -
Published: May 2024

Minyak ikan dan minyak habbatussauda saat ini banyak digunakan untuk meningkatkan kecerdasandan mencegah berbagai penyakit. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan karakteristik dan kestabilanproduk kombinasi minyak ikan dan habbatussauda. Formulasi kombinasi minyak ikan dan habbatussaudayaitu sebesar 1:1, 3:1, 5:1, dan 7:1. Analisis profi l asam lemak menunjukkan bahwa minyak ikan didominasioleh EPA dan DHA, sedangkan komponen utama minyak habbatussauda adalah asam oleat dan asamlinoleat. Minyak habbatussauda memiliki aktivitas antioksidan sebesar 551,17 mM AEAC, sedangkanminyak ikan sebesar 61,15 mM AEAC. Formulasi terbaik berdasarkan uji FFA, bilangan peroksida, dananisidin adalah formulasi 1:1 dengan nilai masing-masing 1,68%, 26,67 meq/kg dan 13,65 meq/kg. Hasilterbaik berdasarkan uji kestabilan adalah produk kombinasi 3:1 dengan nilai FFA terendah hingga harike-9 sebesar 5,94%, sedangkan untuk uji organoleptik adalah formulasi 7:1, paling disukai panelis karenamemiliki warna yang paling cerah.Kata kunci: anisidin, kestabilan, organoleptik, peroksida
PENGHAMBATAN PEMBENTUKAN HISTAMIN PADA DAGING IKAN TONGKOL (Euthynnus affi nis) OLEH QUERCETIN SELAMA PENYIMPANAN
Authors: Prasetiawan Nanda Radithia , Agustini Tri Winarni , Ma'ruf Widodo Farid
Published: May 2024

Pengaruh penambahan quercetin terhadap kadar histamin daging ikan tongkol (Euthynnus affi nis)selama penyimpanan pada suhu ruang dibahas melalui penelitian ini. Penambahan 0,5; 1,0; dan1,5% quercetin menyebabkan penurunan kadar histamin dan TPC daging ikan tongkol lumat padapenyimpanan jam ke-12, 24, dan 36. Kadar histamin mengalami penurunan yang signifi kan pada jamke-12 dari (74,613±0,513) mg/100 g menjadi (15,805±1,061) mg/100 g, (9,510±0,658) mg/100 g, dan(3,635±0,580) mg/100 g pada perlakuan penambahan 0,5; 1,0; dan 1,5% secara berurutan. Asam aminohistidin daging ikan tongkol dengan perlakuan penambahan quercetin mengalami penurunan yang lebihlambat selama penyimpanan dibandingkan perlakuan tanpa penambahan quercetin (kontrol).Kata kunci: histamin, histidin, ikan tongkol, quercetin, total plate countPENDAHULUANHistamin adalah senyawa amin biologisheterosiklik primer
KANDUNGAN ASAM LEMAK DAN KOLESTEROL KAKAP MERAH (Lutjanus bohar) SETELAH PENGUKUSAN
Authors: Jacoeb Agoes mardiono , Nurjanah - - , Saraswati Aninta -
Published: May 2024

Ikan kakap merah (Lutjanus bohar) merupakan salah satu ikan ekonomis tinggi yang banyak terdapatdi perairan Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan pengaruh pengukusan terhadap komposisikimia, karakteristik asam lemak, kandungan kolesterol, dan struktur jaringan daging ikan kakap merah.Ikan kakap merah sebelum proses pengukusan mengandung 77,53% air, 1,42% abu, 20,55% protein, 0,27%lemak, dan 0,23% karbohidrat. Setelah proses pengukusan, ikan kakap merah mengandung 76,83% air, 1,48%abu, 20,78% protein, 0,05% lemak, dan 0,86% karbohidrat. Pengukusan yang dilakukan mengakibatkanpenyusutan terhadap kandungan asam lemak daging ikan kakap merah. Ikan kakap merah memiliki rasioPUFA/SFA 0,97 pada kondisi segar dan 0,64 setelah pengukusan. Rasio asam lemak n-3/n-6 6,25 padakondisi segar dan 2,43 setelah pengukusan. Kandungan kolesterol pada daging ikan kakap merah mengalamipenyusutan setelah proses pengukusan dari 95,5 mg/100g menjadi 24,2 mg/100g. Struktur jaringan dagingikan kakap merah setelah proses pengukusan tampak lebih kompak karena mampu mempertahankan dayaawetnya.Kata kunci: asam lemak, ikan kakap merah, kolesterol, Lutjanus bohar, struktur jaringan
INDEKS AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN EKSTRAK RUMPUT LAUT COKLAT (Sargassum aquifolium)
Authors: Firdaus Muhamad
Published: May 2024

AbstrakIndeks aktivitas antioksidan dikembangkan guna standarisasi kekuatan aktivitas antioksidan baik dariekstrak maupun senyawa murni. Metode ini dikembangkan berdasar pereduksian radikal difenilpikrilhidrasil.Rumput laut cokelat diketahui mempunyai komponen aktif yang bersifat antioksidan. Tujuan penelitian iniadalah untuk menentukan indeks aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak Sargassum aquifolium. S. aquifolium didapatkandari perairan pantai pulau Talango, Kabupaten Sumenep. S. aquifolium dibersihkan, dicuci, dikeringkan,ditepungkan dan dimaserasi etanol, aseton 70%, metanol, etanol 80%, metanol 80%, dan air (1:3 b/v) tigakali pada suhu 4oC selama 24 jam. Fitrat digabungkan, dipekatkan, dan dikeringkan untuk mendapatkanekstrak. Ekstrak selanjutnya diuji kemampuannya dalam mereduksiradikal difenilpikrilhidrasil. Penurunanserapan radikaldifenil pikrilhidrasil diamati dengan spektrofotometer pada panjang gelombang 517 nm. Hasilmenunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi hambatan 50% ekstrak metanol S. aquifolium lebih kecil dibanding ekstraklainnya. Indeks aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak metanol S. aquifolium sebesar 0,54. Berdasar indeks aktivitasantioksidan maka ekstrak metanol S. aquifolium tergolong antioksidan sedang dan berpotensi dikembangkansebagai nutraseutikal beraktivitas antioksidan.
KARAKTERISASI GLIKOSAMINOGLIKAN DARI TULANG RAWAN IKAN PARI AIR LAUT (Neotrygon kuhlii) DAN PARI AIR TAWAR (Himantura signifer
Authors: Riyanto Bambang - , Nurhayati Tati - , Pujiastuti Andri dwi
Published: May 2024

Ikan pari merupakan komoditas perikanan yang populasinya besar di Indonesia, tetapi pemanfaatannyabelum optimal. Jaringan tulang rawan ikan pari mengandung molekul glikosaminoglikan dan telahdimanfaatkan dalam terapi osteoarthritis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan karakteristikglikosaminoglikan dari tulang rawan ikan pari air laut (Neotrygon kuhlii) dan pari air tawar (Himanturasignifer). Spektrum FTIR memperlihatkan pola yang sama dengan kondroitin sulfat. Konsentrasiglikosaminoglikan pada pari air laut adalah 74,767 mg/100 mL, konsentrasi ini lebih tinggi dibandingkandari ikan pari air tawar, yaitu 66,767 mg/100 mL.Kata kunci: glikosaminoglikan, Himantura signifer, kondroitin sulfat, Neotrygon kuhlii, osteoarthritis
KARAKTERISASI TEPUNG BUAH LINDUR (Brugeira gymnorrhiza) SEBAGAI BERAS ANALOG DENGAN PENAMBAHAN SAGU DAN KITOSAN
Authors: Hidayat Taufik - , Suptijah Pipih - , Nurjanah - -
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkarakterisasi tepung lindur,menentukan formulasi beras analog, dan karakterisasi produk beras analog terpilih. Penelitian dilakukanmelalui 3 tahap yaitu pembuatan dan karakterisasi tepung buah lindur, formulasi beras analog dan pembuatananalog, serta karakterisasi produk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tepung lindur memiliki karbohidrat(86,10%), tanin (0,21%), amilosa (29,96%), total gula (14,75%), dan HCN (1,98 ppm). Formulasi terbaikadalah kombinasi dari tepung lindur 70% dan tepung sagu 30% dengan penambahan kitosan 0,5%. Berasanalog terpilih memiliki karbohidrat (81,58%), densitas kamba (0,80 g/mL), bobot seribu butir (18,08 g),amilosa 20,36%, serat pangan 8,16%, energi bruto (3.240 kal/g) dan daya cerna pati (55,22%).Kata kunci: beras analog, buah lindur, formulasi, kitosan, sagu
Letradura, entendimiento y buen seso. El consejero regio en el Libro de los estados de Juan Manuel
Authors: Cossío Olavide Mario
Published: May 2024

Este artículo analiza la figura del consejero regio en el Libro de los estados de don Juan Manuel. A partir de las investigaciones de Fernando Gómez Redondo y Leonardo Funes, se propone que este personaje literario es el transmisor de la ideología del autor, la clerecía señorial. Para ello se estudia el contexto político de la obra, su relación con la literatura consiliar producida en Castilla en los siglos XIII y XIV y los principios orientadores del comportamiento transmitidos por el consejero – buen seso, entendimiento y letradura. Se concluye estableciendo que la figura y su mensaje didáctico constituyen una apelación directa a Alfonso XI en un intento de instituir un nuevo ordenamiento cortesano monárquico-nobiliario que restaure los poderes de la alta aristocracia.
Espectacularidad y gestualidad: anverso y reverso de la masculinidad en los cuentos de Rafael F. Muñoz
Authors: Estrada Orozco Luis Miguel
Published: May 2024

Rafael F. Muñoz publicó durante el auge de la narrativa de la Revolución mexicana y la generación del macho como representante nacional. Este artículo analiza una selección de cuentos donde la masculinidad en combate se lee como ideal nacional y nivelador político desde los conceptos de espectacularidad y gestualidad. Además, analiza dos cuentos excepcionales con hombres que no combaten e incumplen las expectativas de virilidad. En ellos, Muñoz presenta el riesgo de una masculinidad hecha de gestos superficiales, y usa el despojo de los atributos viriles para revelar la vulnerabilidad de las víctimas y el costo de la violencia civil.
Mapping the Memory of Armed Conflict through Cancer in Gabriela Ybarra’s El comensal and Héctor Abad Faciolince’s El olvido que seremos
Authors: Hunt Mai
Published: May 2024

This study examines how Spanish author Gabriela Ybarra and Colombian Héctor Abad Faciolince tackle the parallel deaths of family members due to cancer and to the violence of armed conflict in their autobiographical novels El comensal (Spain, 2015) and El olvido que seremos (Colombia, 2006), respectively. Looking beyond the trope of cancer as metaphor, Ybarra and Abad Faciolince employ medical language to articulate the intergenerational mysteries surrounding instances of untimely death within their families. Cancer, thus, moves beyond a metaphor for violence and destruction, becoming a mode of representation for studying and articulating the unknown.
DANIEL AGUIRRE-OTEIZA. This Ghostly Poetry. History and Memory of Exiled Spanish Republican Poets. Toronto: U of Toronto P, 2020. 369 pp.
Authors: Barriales-Bouche Sandra
Published: May 2024

Reseña de This Ghostly Poetry. History and Memory of Exiled Spanish Republican Poets de Daniel Aguirre-Oteiza.
ENRIQUE GARCÍA SANTO-TOMÁS. Signos vitales. Procreación e imagen en la narrativa áurea. Madrid/Frankfurt am Main: Iberoamericana-Vervuert, 2020, 364 pp.
Authors: Bettaglio Marina
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Signos vitales. Procreación e imagen en la narrativa áurea de Enrique García Santo-Tomás.
SUE E. HOUCHINS AND BALTASAR FRA-MOLINERO, EDS. AND TRANS. Black Bride of Christ. Chicaba, an African Nun in Eighteenth-Century Spain. Nashville: Vanderbilt UP, 2018. 305 pp.
Authors: Cornejo-Parriego Rosalía
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Black Bride of Christ. Chicaba, an African Nun in Eighteenth-Century Spain de Sue E. Houchins y Baltasar Fra-Molinero (eds. y trads.).
RICHARD KINKADE. Dawn of a Dynasty: The Life and Times of Infante Manuel of Castile. Toronto: U of Toronto P, 2020. 516 pp.
Authors: Burgoyne Jonathan
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Dawn of a Dynasty: The Life and Times of Infante Manuel of Castile Richard Kinkade.
MARÍA ROSA LOJO. Free Women in the Pampas. A Novel about Victoria Ocampo. Ed. and trans. Norman Cheadle. Montreal & Kingston: McGill-Queen’s UP. 2021. 238 pp.
Authors: Tokarz Wojciech
Published: May 2024

Reseña de Free Women in the Pampas. A Novel about Victoria Ocampo de María Rosa Lojo.
TOM WHITTAKER. The Spanish Quinqui Film. Delinquency, Sound, Sensation. Manchester: Manchester UP, 2020. 233 pp.
Authors: Berrocal Joaquín Florido
Published: May 2024

Reseña de The Spanish Quinqui Film. Delinquency, Sound, Sensation de Tom Whittaker.
AMY K. KAMINSKY. The Other/Argentina: Jews, Gender, and Sexuality in the Making of a Modern Nation. Albany, NY: SUNY Press, 2021. 244 pp.
Authors: Goldfine Daniela
Published: May 2024

Reseña de The Other/Argentina: Jews, Gender, and Sexuality in the Making of a Modern Nation de Amy K. Kaminsky.
Optimization of the Cathodic Sputtering Process for Fabricating Thin Film Materials used in Modern Photovoltaic Applications
Authors: BOUAZZA Abdelkader ,   L2GEGI Laboratory, University of Tiaret, 14000 Tiaret, Algeria
Published: May 2024

This study aims to optimize cathodic sputtering techniques to produce high-quality thin films for modern photovoltaic (PV) applications. Sputtering is a widely utilized deposition method known for its ability to generate superior thin films, thus potentially improving the performance of PV devices. This research focuses on investigating materials such as cadmium sulfide (CdS), copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS), and perovskites (CH3NH3PbI3), which possess optical, electrical, and structural properties suitable for PV applications. The primary aim of this study is to enhance our understanding of cathodic sputtering by examining key parameters that influence thin film deposition. Various factors, including vacuum chamber energy, incidence angles, and gas composition, were analyzed to determine their effects. Our findings demonstrate that the sputtering yield is superior when employing Argon gas compared to Nitrogen and Xenon. Additionally, increasing the incidence angle and bombardment energy produces a proportional boost in the sputtering yield until an optimum value is reached. These parameters significantly contribute to the quality of the obtained thin films. Furthermore, our results are consistent with previous research, thus providing validation for our calculations.
Comparing Supervised Classification Algorithms in Machine Learning for Poverty Prediction
Authors: El aachab Yassine ,   Laboratory of Analysis Geometry and Applications, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University Kenitra, Morocco, Youness Jouilil , Kaicer Mohammed ,   Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco,   Laboratory of Analysis Geometry and Applications, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University Kenitra, Morocco
Published: May 2024

Due to their capacity to evaluate enormous datasets and generate precise predictions, machine learning algorithms have attracted a lot of interest lately. These algorithms have been used in a variety of fields, including social sciences, finance, healthcare, and marketing. Machine learning algorithms offer a viable method for dividing families into poor and non-poor groups based on pertinent socioeconomic characteristics in the context of poverty studies. This research assesses the performance of various surprised classification algorithms machine learning peculiarly Naïve Bayesian Algorithms, Support Vector Machines, K Nearest Neighbor, Decision Trees, and Logistic Regression and Bagging algorithms in predicting poverty degree. Empirical findings demonstrate that the model with the highest accuracy is Decision Tree, with an accuracy of 0.9961. This means that 99.61% of the instances were correctly classified by Decision Tree. The model with the lowest accuracy is Naive Bayes, with an accuracy of 0.5103. This means that only 51.03% of the instances were correctly classified by Naive Bayes.
B- Mode Ultrasonography of Ocular Abnormalities in Dogs
Authors: Pandey Priyanka , Sharma Vijay , Sharma Ankur , Kumar Ashok , Bhardwaj H.R.
Published: May 2024

Background: Ultrasonography is a simple, safe and non-invasive method to examine the internal structures of eye in case of opacity of otherwise clear ocular medium like cornea, aqueous, lens, and vitreous. Methods: 123 dogs with ocular abnormalities from March 2021 to October 2022, presented to the Division of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology were included in this study. All of the animals underwent a thorough ophthalmic examination along with B-scan ultrasonography of both the eyes using a 7.5 MHz linear probe. Result: Ultrasonography revealed thin hyperechoic lines and a thin hyperechoic rim of the lens, indicating early cataract changes and cortical cataract, respectively. Sixty-two dogs were found to be affected by cataract; 20 dogs were affected by the disease Phthisis bulbi; 16 dogs had a complete retinal detachment showing a typical “morning glory” sign; 10 dogs had vitreous haemorrhage; 6 dogs had a damaged eye with lens dislocation; and 5 dogs had choroidal melanoma and intraocular tumours in 4 dogs out of 123 observed dogs. Further, out of 62 cataract cases, 16 dogs were affected by cortical cataracts, 41 had nuclear cataracts, and 5 dogs were affected by morgagnian cataracts. Therefore, B-scan ultrasonography of the eye was a quick, safe, and accurate way to examine the pathology, especially when opaque media inhibit direct examination or when exophthalmos is evident and the normal anatomy of the eye.
Dynamics Response of Indonesian Islamic Law to the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Authors: Asmuni Asmuni , Yusdani Yusdani , Arfaizar Januariansyah
Published: May 2024

Every work of innovation is a valuable intellectual property that should be protected by the state, according to Law No. 24 of 2014. However, Intellectual Property Rights are not adhered to by the public as there is much piracy. This is evident in the proliferation of websites providing pirated music, photocopies of books, and uploading songs that are sung again without permission from the creator. This necessitates a study related to the protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) from the perspective of Islamic law. Building on the theory of maqasid sharia, the study shows that Islamic law views copyright as protected property because it is haq al-ibtikar containing the creator's exclusive, economic, and moral rights. From a fiqh perspective, the solution should be based on moral and economic demands. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly enforce the law against violations of Intellectual Property Rights because it is based on the appreciation and protection of creative rights, which signify professionalism.
Subterranean river captures in siliciclastic rocks in a semiarid climate: the case of the Poti River Canyon, Brazilian Northeast
Authors: Rodrigues Wesley Feitosa , Maia Rubson Pinheiro , Silva Helena Vanessa Maria da , Salgado André Augusto Rodrigues
Published: May 2024

This research investigates a possible subterranean river capture responsible for the morphogenesis of the Poti RiverCanyon, which crosses the uplifted edge of the Parnaíba Basin, in the northern Northeast of Brazil. Morphological andlithostructural evidence of river captures was analysed using remote sensing products (e.g., drainage network, topography,paleotopography, structural framework) and field expeditions. The results indicated a sudden inflexion of the upper courseof the Poti River, low and anomalous divides in the local geomorphological context, canyon with valley segments exhibitingasynchronous morphologies, and block collapse controlled by dissolution along fracture networks. Given this set of data, wepropose an evolutionary model of subterranean river capture for the formation of the Poti River canyon, which, throughpaleotopographic modelling, was linked to the Pleistocene epoch. This drainage rearrangement would have been influencedby a Neogene-Quaternary morphogenetic framework of structural reactivations, regional uplift, and climatic oscillations. Onthis basis, it was concluded that epigenetic processes were significant for a drainage rearrangement of approximately 10,540km² of areas in a semiarid region with sandstone substrate.
Faces da precarização do trabalho docente no Brasil: um olhar sobre as recomendações do Banco Mundial a partir do documento “Um ajuste justo”
Authors: Campos Luana Graziela da Cunha , Francisco Marcos Vinicius
Published: May 2024

A precarização do trabalho docente não é um fenômeno recente, todavia ela tem ganhado contornos mais nefastos a partir da implementação de determinadas políticas educacionais. O artigo tem como objetivo analisar algumas das implicações das recomendações do Banco Mundial diante do processo de precarização do trabalho docente. Para tanto, recorreu-se ao método do materialismo histórico-dialético, para examinar o documento “Um ajuste justo: análise sobre a eficiência e equidade do gasto público no Brasil”, produzido pelo Banco Mundial. Os recursos metodológicos adotados são a revisão bibliográfica e análise documental. Justifica-se a investigação diante da grande influência de organismos internacionais nas políticas brasileiras. Os resultados revelaram que as propostas do Banco Mundial contribuem para a precarização do trabalho docente, inclusive algumas materializadas em reformas trabalhistas e previdenciárias. Ao fazer isso, o BM (2017) desprivilegia o setor público, sobretudo, a educação pública, destituindo-a de sua função primordial de humanização e emancipação.
Automated Rain-Sensing Window Closure Redefines Home Comfort
Authors: Al A’roof Asegaf , Iswanto Iswanto
Published: May 2024

The research on the design and development of an automatic window covering system using a rain sensor presents significant findings and implications. Through the integration of innovative technologies like the rain sensor and direct current motor GW4632-370, the system effectively responds to weather changes by automatically closing windows when it rains, thereby preventing water ingress into indoor spaces. The study's findings underscore the feasibility and practicality of implementing such systems to enhance convenience and protect interior spaces from adverse weather conditions. Moreover, the successful creation of a 3D window frame design and the establishment of the electrical current circuit demonstrate the potential for broader applications in smart home and office automation. However, further research is warranted to optimize the system's efficiency, explore alternative power sources, and assess its long-term durability and reliability in real-world settings.
Highlight:

Integration of rain sensor: Enables automatic window closure during rain.
Utilization of smart home technology: Enhances convenience and weather protection.
Development of electrical circuit: Facilitates seamless operation and energy efficiency.

Keywoard: Automatic window covering, Rain sensor, Smart home technology, Electrical circuit, Weather-responsive system
Efficiency Comparison CRAFT vs. SLP Methods in Production Optimization
Authors: Auliyak Mohammad Misbahul , Sindhi Cahyana Athika
Published: May 2024

The research conducted at PT. Carma Wira Jatim aimed to optimize the production area layout due to significant challenges stemming from machine delays and material handling inefficiencies. Through systematic layout planning (SLP) and computerized relative allocation of facilities technique (CRAFT), the study proposed improved layouts using Win QSB software. The results indicated differing efficiencies between the CRAFT and SLP methods, with CRAFT demonstrating a 4.5% reduction in total material handling moments compared to the initial layout, suggesting its superiority in this context. These findings underscore the importance of efficient layout design in mitigating production delays and enhancing operational effectiveness. Further research could explore real-time optimization algorithms to adapt layouts dynamically and investigate the impact of layout improvements on overall productivity and resource utilization.
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Improved layout design enhances production efficiency.
CRAFT demonstrates superior material handling optimization.
SLP offers systematic planning for layout enhancement.

Keywoard: Production Layout Optimization, SLP, CRAFT, Material Handling Efficiency, Operational Effectiveness
CULTURED MEAT TECHNOLOGY: UNVEILING AWARENESS AND HALAL PERCEPTIONS AMONG MUSLIM YOUTH IN MALAYSIA
Authors:   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia., Erwan Suziela , Ramlan Nadiah ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Published: May 2024

In recent years, there has been a rise in research focusing on how consumers perceive cultured meat technology, which is nearing readiness for commercialization. While the concept of cultured meat has been around since tissue cell culture technology was invented, it hasnt been a primary focus for scientists, nor has it made significant inroads into local or global markets. Moreover, theres a noticeable lack of knowledge and understanding about this technology among consumers, particularly among young Muslims in Malaysia, as evidenced by the scarcity of reference sources and previous studies. Additionally, discussions on the halal aspects of cultured meat technology remain limited despite current concerns.Therefore, this study aims to assess the level of awareness of cultured meat technology among Muslim youth at the Academy of Contemporary Studies (ACIS), UiTM Shah Alam. It also seeks to gauge their understanding of the halal concept related to cultured meat technology and analyze the factors influencing their acceptance of this technology. To achieve these objectives, a quantitative approach was employed, using a questionnaire distributed via Google Form to 120 Muslim youth at ACIS, UiTM Shah Alam.The collected data underwent descriptive and reliability analyses using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) Version 27. The findings revealed that a majority of respondents (76.6%) were highly aware of the existence of cultured meat technology. However, only a moderate proportion (31.7%) demonstrated an understanding of cultured meat from a halal perspective. Nonetheless, a significant number of respondents (40.8%) expressed agreement with the idea that cultured meat is acceptable for consumption.In conclusion, this research endeavors to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding among Muslim youth, as well as to inform future researchers and the food industry about cultured meat technology.
INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS OF COTE DIVOIRE: AN UPDATE AND PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Authors:   Herbarium Systematics Laboratory and Botanical Museum, UFR Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Abidjan, Cote dIvoire., Tiebre Marie-Solange ,   Natural Environments and Biodiversity Conservation Laboratory, UFR Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Abidjan, Cote dIvoire., Elvire Vanessa Akaffou Sopie ,   Herbarium Systematics Laboratory and Botanical Museum, UFR Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University, Abidjan, Cote dIvoire., Placide Junior Pagny Franck ,   UFR Environment, Jean Lorougnon Guede University, Daloa, BP 444, Daloa-Tazibouo 2, Cote dIvoire.
Published: May 2024

Background and aims: Scientific data on alien plants and classification of invasive alien plants on the basis of environmental impacts are lacking in Cote dIvoire. The present study was carried out to improve the knowledge on exotic and invasive plants in Cote dIvoire. Methods: In order to compile a list of alien and invasive plants in Cote dIvoire, published books and articles as well as national, regional and international online databases were consulted. Alien species were classified into cultivated and naturalized species. The naturalized species were further subdivided into proven invasives, potential invasives, plants to watch and plants without status in Cote dIvoire. For the list of proven invasive plants, the 4 stages of the different stages in the invasion process were applied. Finally, the proven invasive plants were classified taking into account the major and minor impacts on the environment. Key Results: The Ivorian flora includes 851 introduced or exotic species distributed in 524 genera and 137 families. These taxa are divided into 127 cultivated species and 724 naturalized species. Of all the naturalized taxa, 28 species are proven invasive plants or invasives, 34 are potential invasives, 283 are plants to be monitored and 379 are without status. The classification of the 28 proven invasive plants is divided into : 4 plants with massive impacts (MA), 10 plants with major impacts (MR), 6 plants with moderate impacts (MO) and 8 plants with minor impacts (MI). Conclusion: This study proposes a list of alien and invasive plants in Cote dIvoire. It also proposes a classification for proven invasive alien taxa according to their environmental impacts. It could constitute an important database on exotic, naturalized, proven invasive, potential invasive plants and plants to be monitored in Cote dIvoire. Biodiversity managers could thus rely on this work to establish effective strategies to control invasive plants in Cote dIvoire.
READINESS OF HALAL MANAGEMENT STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYABILITY
Authors:   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia., Mohd Nor Aishah , Payyadhah Borhan Farra ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia., Saidon Rafeah ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia., Sarah Izham Siti ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia., Sahri Mardhiyyah ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia., Adha Ab Hamid Nor ,   Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Islam Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: May 2024

The students readiness for employability is a growing concern for Higher Education Institutions as it directly impacts the institutions mission, reputation, relationships with stakeholders and its broader contribution to the economy and society. This paper aims to analyse the correlation and effect of personal attributes and basic Halal-related skills on the readiness of final-year Halal Management students for employability. The study was conducted quantitatively through a survey method with 211 final-year Halal Management students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia and Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), Malaysia. The data analysis techniques employed are Correlation Analysis and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis using the IBM Statistical for Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 28 program. The results indicated there were moderately positive significant relationships between Personal Attributes (r=.614, p<0.01) and highly positive significance between Basic Halal-Related Skills (r=.718, p<0.01) with Readiness for Employability. Moreover, the study also indicated that the two independent variables Personal Attributes (X1) and Basic Halal-related Skills (X2) affect the dependent variable Readiness for Employability (Y). The correlation coefficient (R) = 0.758 indicates a positive and strong relationship between Personal Attributes and Basic Halal-Related Skills on Readiness for Employability among final-year Halal students at UiTM Shah Alam and UIS. The coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.574 indicates the independent variable to predict the dependent variable by 57%, while the remaining 43% is influenced by other factors. This study accentuates the pivotal role of students personal attributes and basic Halal-related skills in fostering students readiness for employability. The research underscores the importance of these factors in equipping students with the necessary competencies to meet the job markets needs for better graduate employability.
STUDY ON ANATOMICAL CHARATERIZATION OF MICROCOCCUS PANICULATA L
Authors:   Associate Professor in Botany., N. Hari , Manoj Anakha ,   Associate Professor in Botany., A. Varghese Mahima ,   Associate Professor in Botany., Peter K. Navin ,   Associate Professor in Botany., Thankachan Princy ,   Department of Botany, C M S College Kottayam (Autonomous), Kottayam, Kerala, India-686001., Sabu Shibimol ,   Department of Botany, C M S College Kottayam (Autonomous), Kottayam, Kerala, India-686001., Muraleedharan Abhijith ,   Department of Botany, C M S College Kottayam (Autonomous), Kottayam, Kerala, India-686001., G. Arunkumar ,   Assistant Professor in Botany, the Cochin College, Cochi, Kerala, India-682002.
Published: May 2024

Micrococcus paniculata L., one of the important medicinal plants, commonly known as Cherikkotta, Kotta, Kottakka or Pottanga, of plant family Tiliaceae and are generally seen at the steep forested regions and also in scared grooves. The plant parts were utilized for the treatment of variety of diseases or conditions, including dysmenorrhea, paratyphoid, bone fractures, jaundice, kidney stones, dyspepsia, heat stroke, cold, fever, diarrhoea, hepatitis B, ingestion, and anthelmintic medication. It is widely distributed along the Western Ghats of India. Eventually, complete identification and authentication of plant material is needed to avoid confusion of species by non-taxonomist. Anatomical study supplement classical methods of identification. Specimen were examined by morphological and anatomical characteristics. Leaf and petiole anatomical profiling of this species Micrococcus paniculata occurring in of Kerala was investigated in this study. The study aims to search for the stable features marking out Micrococcus species. The species were distinguished based on the anatomical difference in the vascular bundles in midrib and petiole, palisade layer and type of stomata. The anatomical features of stem might be very useful for the identification of this plant species. Through this anatomical study, we concluded that this species has some unique features to its environmental habitat.
SERO-PREVALENCE OF DENGUE INFECTION FROM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, RAJASTHAN DURING 2022
Authors:   Pathologist at Shri RKJ Hospital, Dausa (Rajasthan)., Bajaj Rajkumari
Published: May 2024

Background: Viral haemorrhagic fevers are becoming increasingly common in the tropics and subtropics. Dengue fever is currently the most important arthropodâ€‘borne viral disease because of its widespread distribution in more than 100 countries and its potential for extensive outbreaks of lifeâ€‘threatening disease. Material and Methods: This study was a hospitalâ€‘based crossâ€‘sectional study conducted in LaboratoryShrr. R.K.J. Hopsital, Dausa, in Rajasthan, India, between January 2022 to December 2022. The present study included all serum specimens received at laboratory of R.K.J. Hopsital, Dausa, from clinically suspected cases of dengue infection, during this duration. Serum samples were received for serological testing from suspected cases of dengue as advised by consultants from various departments in hospital for laboratory confirmation of suspected cases. Laboratory-confirmed dengue cases were defined as suspected dengue cases with positive dengue serology. Result: The present study analyzed the samples of 1880 of suspected patients during year of 2022. and seropositivity rate of 15% (296/1880) was found out of which 10% (67/648) were seropositive for NS1 antigen and 18% (229/1232) were by IgM ELISA test. The present study revealed trend of cases from August to December 2022 peak of cases was reported in month of September and November. Discussion: The resurgence of dengue has been notable in India and dengue epidemics have been frequently reported in the country both from urban and rural regions. Recent analysis of the past two decades highlighted that, in India, transmission pattern of dengue has changed and widened with shift in peak post-monsoon shifting toward November from October in the recent decade from irregular peak of the previous decade. However, the present pattern in shift of transmission is clear that dengue cannot be considered as a seasonal disease. Conclusions: An alarming rate of increasing emerging and reemerging trends of these arboviral infections are noted in this part of Rajasthan. Hence, the need to focus on proper surveillance, and implementation of prevention and control measure in the country are of utmost priority. Presently, there are no licensed vaccines or antivirals available however, India has initiated several efforts in this direction including traditional medicines. The outcome of this study will help in focusing and improvement of existing surveillance systems and vector control tools, as well as on the development of suitable antiviral agents and formulating candidate vaccine.
SEVERE HYPOCALCEMIA FOLLOWING THYROIDECTOMY SECONDARY TO A LATE-DIAGNOSIS PAPILLARY CARCINOMA OF THE THYROID: CASE REPORT
Authors: M. Tohari Yasmin , H. Tohary Mona , M. Tohari Mona
Published: May 2024

Thyroid cancer is considered the most common form of endocrine malignancy that usually affects females in their fifth decade of life. Here, we report a case of a 25-year-Saudi female, who was diagnosed by biopsy as papillary carcinoma of the thyroid following total thyroidectomy. After the surgery, she suffered from severe hypocalcemia that necessitated ICU admission.
A STUDY OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN THREE COLUMN FIXATION OF COMPLEX TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURES
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department Of Orthopaedics, Government Civil Hospital, Jagtiyal, Karimnagar, Telangana., Pathanaboina Rahul , Naz Shireen ,   Senior Resident, Department Of Orthopaedics, Government Civil Hospital, Jagtiyal, Karimnagar, Telangana.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The treatment of complex tibial plateau fractures (TPF), especially those caused by high-energy trauma, remains a challenge in many respects. Tibial plateau fractures are one of the commonest periarticular fractures. These fractures include 1% of all fractures and 8% of fractures in elderly. Motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of these fractures in younger individuals with good bone stock, but in elderly individuals these fractures may result from simple fall due to osteopenic bone. Conservative methods may result in malunion and articular congruity cannot be restored. Surgical treatment can regain articular congruity and restore mechanical alignment, and can allow early range of motion. Open reduction and internal fixation techniques had been associated with wound complications. Aim Of The Study: To evaluate functional outcome in patients of complex tibial plateau fractures treated by three column fixation. Materials and Methods: In our institution 20 patients with displaced tibial plateau fractures with posterior column involvement were selected for the study. This is a prospective study done from AUGUST 2023 to APRIL 2024(9 months).Patients were evaluated with X rays (AP and lateral views) and Computed Tomography (axial, coronal, sagittal with 3D reconstruction views). Fractures classified based on 3 column concept classification. Mean follow up period was 6 months .Functional and radiological outcome was assessed using functional knee score , modified rasmussen score and WOMAC score. Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients admitted with complex tibial plateau fractures involving medial, lateral and posterior column of tibia. 2. Both sexes 3. Age 20-60 yrs. Exclusion Criteria: 1) Bad skin status of the fractured site. 2) Patients with co morbidities not fit for surgery. 3) Patients with neurovascular deficit. 4) Patients not willing for surgery. Results:In our study, 70% of the patients were in active productive age group (30-50 years). 85% of the patients were male. The fractures were left sided in 75% patients. 85% patients in study sustained injury due to road traffic accident. 80% cases in the study were type 5 schatzker type 5 fractures and all the cases included in the study were 3 column fractures. 8 cases out of 20 cases in the study required epidural analgesia instead of a repeat spinal as the duration of the surgery was longer. Conclusion: To conclude,3 column fixation in high energy displaced tibial plateau fractures with three column fractures resulted in Good clinical and radiological outcomes.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ARDRAKA AND SHUNTHI: PHARMACOGNOSTIC INSIGHTS INTO ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROSCOE
Authors:   PG Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India., Singh Kushwaha Sonal , Gupta Priya ,   PG Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India., Panwar Suman ,   Professor and HOD, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
Published: May 2024

Ginger, known botanically as Zingiber officinale Roscoe, has long been revered in culinary traditions and the ancient healing system of Ayurveda. This study delves into the multifaceted properties and applications of ginger, focusing on both its fresh form, Ardraka, and its dried rhizome, Shunthi. Through detailed pharmacognostic analysis, gingers macroscopic and microscopic characteristics are explored, revealing distinctive features such as a laterally compressed rhizome, buff-coloured appearance with longitudinal striations, and intricate cellular structures containing bioactive compounds like gingerols and shogaols. Chemically, ginger boasts a diverse array of compounds with pharmacological effects ranging from anti-inflammatory to digestive stimulation. Ayurvedic literature extols gingers virtues for its ability to balance doshas, enhance digestion, and alleviate various ailments including colic, rheumatoid arthritis, and respiratory issues. Ardraka is noted for its pungent, bitter, and sweet tastes, while Shunthi, possessing similar therapeutic actions, may aggravate Pitta dosha due to its heating nature. This comprehensive analysis underscores gingers botanical complexity and therapeutic potential, advocating for its integration into both traditional and modern medicinal practices.
Possible complications associated with the use of cyanoacrylate obliteration in patients with varicose veins
Authors: Boldin B. V. , Bogachev V. Yu. , Rodionov S. V. , Turkin P. Yu. , Slesareva A. A. , Golosnitskiy P. Yu. , Dizengof I. M. , Varich G. A.
Published: May 2024

The problem of finding an ideal method for the correction of vertical venous reflux in lower extremity varicose disease is highly relevant due to the rapid development of technologies and the opening of new treatment methods, including minimally invasive ones. According to many researchers, the main parameters for choosing the optimal surgical technique should be low invasiveness, compliance with the anatomical, including ultrasound, picture, the possibility of using local anesthesia, taking into account concomitant pathology and individual intolerance of various drugs by patients, effectiveness of venous vessel obliteration, and minimal risk of possible complications. The review considers a comparative characterization of endovascular treatment methods for varicose disease, as well as lists the main possible complications of each of them. In terms of obliteration effectiveness and the least pronounced complications, the leading position is occupied by the method of cyanoacrylate obliteration. There is an increasing amount of information in the literature about the use of cyanoacrylate composite in the treatment of lower extremity varicose disease. Since this method is relatively new, the number of publications describing complications of this procedure is increasing. We describe a number of specific adverse events that occur during this surgery (extravasation of cyanoacrylate composite with the formation of aseptic granulomas and, in some cases, phlebitis-like phenomena, formation of rigid subcutaneous bands limiting mobility in the knee joint, migration of cyanoacrylate into the deep venous system of the lower extremities), possible mechanisms of their occurrence, and various approaches to treatment. Special attention is paid to proximal migration of cyanoacrylate composite into the area of the saphenofemoral junction, with a description of a specific clinical case and a discussion of further management tactics for this category of patients.