bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Evaluation of Heat-Inactivated ABO Isoagglutinin Titers with Solid-Phase Red Cell Adhesion Titers
Authors: Ranjan Shweta , Pandey Prashant , Setya Divya , Kumari Supriya
Published: April 2022

Background and Objectives:

Measurement of actual concentration of IgG requires methods like heat inactivation (HI) of serum. This study was aimed at comparing of heat-treated ABO titers performed by conventional test tube technique (CTT) and column agglutination technique (CAT) with hemagglutination (HA)/solid-phase red cell adherence (SPRCA).

Methods:

This was a prospective, observational study conducted between October 2019 and March 2020. All consecutive A, B, and O group donors who gave consent for participation in the project were included. All samples were tested by CTT and CAT before and after HI (post DTT treatment performed by CTT [pCTT] and post DTT treatment performed by CAT [pCAT]) and with HA/SPRCA.

Results:

A total of 300 donors were included: 100 each with A, B, and O blood groups. For group O, IgG titers were higher than IgM titers among group O, whereas that among group A and group B, IgM titer was found to be higher than IgG titer by both HA/SPRCA and pCTT. The titer values among all the three blood groups were highest when the test was performed by pCAT, though the results of pCTT and SPRCA, pCTT, and pCAT were significant in group O donors. For groups A and B, results of pCTT and pCAT, pCAT, and HA/SPRCA were found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion:

Results obtained by HA/SPRCA were closer to pCTT, with respect to time consumption, expertise required, and lack of inter-observer variation. Titers obtained by pCAT were higher in comparison to pCTT obviously due to its relative higher sensitivity. Hence, these methods cannot be used interchangeably.
Is Type and Crossmatch Really Necessary for Transurethral Resection of Prostate? A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Care Center in Northern India
Authors: Srivastava Anubha , Singh Bharat , Elhence Preeti , Srivastava Aneesh , Chaudhary Rajendra
Published: April 2022

Background and Objectives:

Rate of blood transfusion is considerably low in transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We follow type and crossmatch (TC) policy in TURP. The objective was to assess the suitability of TC policy along with the impact of preoperative (preop) prostate weight and hemoglobin (Hb) on the pattern of blood ordering (whether demand for TC was sent or not).

Methods:

Retrospective analysis of TURP patients was done from 2014 to 2017. Patients were divided into 2 groups on the basis of whether the demand for TC was sent or not. The age, preop prostate weight and preop Hb of patients where demand for TC sent was compared with patients where TC demand was not sent. Crossmatch to transfusion ratio (Crossmatch to transfusion ratio C/T ratio), Transfusion probability (%T) and Transfusion index (TI) were calculated.

Results:

Among the total 92 TURP patients, 42.4% (39/92) had TC samples sent preoperatively. Only three patients (3.2%, 3/92) required transfusion intraoperatively. CT ratio was 23.6, %T was 7.6% and TI was 0.07. Preop prostate weight and Hb were significantly higher and lower, respectively, for the group where request for TC was sent. Transfusion probability was also higher for this group.

Conclusion:

The blood utilization indices show the inadequate utilization of blood and that TC policy is unnecessary. Type and screen policy can be used for patients with large prostate and/or low Hb while type and hold would be appropriate for rest of the patients. Change in pretransfusion policy would reduce workforce and reagent wastage along with efficient inventory management.
Myths and Misconceptions Preventing College Going Students from Voluntary Blood Donation
Authors: Mishra Shailesh Kumar
Published: April 2022

Background and Objectives:

Blood services are facing a shortage of blood all over the world. Demand for blood is rising day by day and current blood donation is insufficient to meet the demand. This study was planned to assess the myths of college-going students regarding blood donation, address their misconceptions, and raise awareness among college students on the importance of blood donation.

Methods:

The study population comprised 1000 students above the age of 18 years who qualify for blood donation after assessment of suitability to donate blood as per the blood donor questionnaire and consent form of the department.

Results:

Myths and misconceptions were more prevalent among nonblood donor students. The most common reason for not donating blood, as stated by nonblood donor students, was fear of needle pain in 137 (27.4%), followed by being not fit to donate in 134 (26.8%) and the fear of becoming weak in 95 (19%).

Conclusion:

The most common reason comes out to be related to health of the individual donor; almost one in two college-going students (45.8%) fear that either they are not fit enough to donate blood (26.8%) or that they will become weak (19%) after blood donation.
Validity of P-POSSUM in adult cancer surgery (PACS)
Authors: Mukherjee Sudipta , Kedia Ankit , Goswami Jyotsna , Chakraborty Arunangshu
Published: April 2022

Background and Aims:

Objective prediction of postoperative morbidity and mortality can help clinicians for appropriate resource allocation and counseling of patients and their kin. Among different scoring systems, “Portsmouth- Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enumeration of Mortality and Morbidity” (P-POSSUM) includes both preoperative and intraoperative parameters for postoperative risk prediction. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of morbidity prediction by P-POSSUM in patients requiring intensive care after undergoing major surgeries for gastrointestinal and gynecological malignancies.

Material and Methods:

All adult patients (>18 years) undergoing gastrointestinal and gynecological cancer surgeries who were shifted to intensive care unit (ICU) or high dependency unit (HDU) for postoperative care were included and P-POSSUM was measured. Postoperative complications were graded as per Clavien–Dindo (CD) grading and have been compared with predicted complications as per P-POSSUM.

Results:

143 patients were included in the study and the median P-POSSUM score was 35. The mean predicted morbidity was 55.28% (SD 25.54%) and the observed complications were 45.45%, which shows P- POSSUM has over predicted morbidity. At P-POSSUM values 60 and above, the incidence of major complications was 22.22%, compared to 6.25% for the rest (Odds ratio 4.286).

Conclusion:

P-POSSUM is not a reliable predictor of postoperative morbidity for patients undergoing major gynecological and gastrointestinal surgeries for cancer in our institution. But there is a significant incidence of major complications with P- POSSUM morbidity prediction score 60 or higher leading to the need for more stringent assessment and monitoring in that subgroup.
Trends for in-office usage of pharmacological sedation agents in India: A narrative review
Authors: Joshi Sakshi , Gupta Anil , Garg Shalini , Dogra Shikha
Published: April 2022

Background and Aims:

Conscious sedation plays a significant role in in-office pharmacological behavior management for short-term procedures in children and apprehensive adults. The advantage conscious sedation provides is by improving quality of care provided by decreasing pain and anxiety while maintaining a patent airway and adequate spontaneous ventilation.

Methodology:

Present review was conducted to evaluate recent trends regarding use of in-office pharmacological sedation agents in India. A rigorous search was conducted through five electronic databases namely PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Database, and CTRI (Clinical Trial Registry – India). The search period was defined to be last 5 years, that is, from 1st January 2014 to 31st July 2019. Terminologies “Conscious Sedation,” “In-office Sedation,” “Midazolam,” “Nitrous Oxide,” “India” were included in the search. The Boolean Operation “OR” and “AND” were applied to combine the terminologies.

Results:

A total of 20 studies were identified following strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The included studies were evaluated for study design, speciality involved, number of individuals and their age groups, drugs compared along with route and dosage, procedures undertaken, place of study and results. Dental fraternity (13) had more number of trials conducted as compared to medical fraternity (7) in the stimulated period, with South Indian region having maximum trials registered or published.

Conclusion:

Midazolam was observed to the drug of choice for in-office sedation procedures in Indian Scenario. The limitation of study is that the published clinical studies are limited to a few states of India.
El-Ganzouri multivariate risk index based airway management in head and neck cancer patients: A retrospective analysis of 1000 patients in a tertiary care center
Authors: Gupta Raghav , Gupta Nishkarsh , Kumar Vinod , Garg Rakesh , Bharati Sachidanand J. , Mishra Seema , Bhatnagar Sushma
Published: April 2022

Background and Aims:

Intubation in head and neck carcinoma (HNC) is difficult due to many reasons. Various guidelines recommend strategies for airway management in such anticipated difficult airway cases. However, literature is limited on airway management planning as per the level of difficulty based on airway assessment in these patients. EL-Ganzouri risk index (EGRI) has been proposed to aid in making airway management plan in HNC cases by some authors. This retrospective study was conducted to look at the data related to the pre-anesthetic airway assessment and the airway management plan executed by the anesthesiologists in 1000 patients of HNC in the previous nearly four years in order to determine how the choices made conformed to EGRI scores.

Material and Methods:

Records of all the patients with oral cancer posted for surgery over four years from January 2014 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed for preoperative airway assessment using El Ganzouri risk index assessment (EGRI), the intraoperative technique for nasotracheal intubation, airway management plan, and any intraoperative complications.

Results:

The risk of predicted airway difficulty was low (EGRI <4) in 38 patients and was high in the rest. The EGRI score was higher in the FOB group [4-9] as compared to DL [2-3] and VL [1-6].The patients with EGRI >7 were intubated awake and those with EGRI <7 were intubated under general anesthesia (79.8%). Overall, the technique of choice for intubation was fibreoptic bronchoscopy (54%) followed by video laryngoscopy (42.6%).

Conclusion:

The airway management plan used in a tertiary care cancer center conformed to the approach suggested by the multivariate El Ganzouri risk index (EGRI). EGRI appears to be a useful means to ascertain the appropriate strategies for intubation in head and neck cancer patients.
Comparison of effect of etomidate with propofol on hemodynamics during modified electroconvulsive therapy
Authors: Mehta Divya , Palta Sanjeev , Gupta Nitin , Saroa Richa
Published: April 2022

Background and Aims:

Studies comparing the effect of propofol and etomidate on hemodynamic parameters during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have shown ambiguous results. Although some studies observed a larger increase in blood pressure and heart rate during the use of etomidate than propofol in ECT, whereas some studies have shown no difference in hemodynamic parameters with the use of etomidate or propofol. Most of the studies done to compare the hemodynamic effects of etomidate and propofol were limited by small sample size or retrospective in nature. Therefore, we conducted a prospective randomized trial to compare the effects of etomidate and propofol on hemodynamics during ECT.

Material and Methods:

A prospective randomized crossover study was conducted on 30 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status I and II, between age 18 and 65 years, suffering from a mental disorder as per International Classification of Diseases-10 and requiring bilateral ECT as per clinical decision of consultant psychiatrist. They were randomized to receive both the drugs for their successive ECT sessions and were subjected to evaluation after clubbing together the ECT sessions of propofol or etomidate as anesthetic agent.

Results:

Duration of motor seizures was significantly more in patients receiving etomidate, whereas patients receiving propofol had more stable hemodynamics.

Conclusion:

Though propofol maintains stable hemodynamics during MECT, yet clinical applicability of etomidate outstrips it by a reasonable margin due to its better effect on seizure parameters.
Terror-Related Ocular Trauma in Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Eye Center in the Middle East
Authors: Al-Amry Mohammad , Chaudhry Imtiaz A. , Al-Kahatni Eman , Al-Ghadeer Huda
Published: April 2022

PURPOSE:

Injuries caused by explosive materials are associated with severe ocular morbidity and visual impairment. This study aims to document the ophthalmic morbidity of terrorist-related severe injuries at a tertiary eye care center in the Middle East and report specific injury patterns.

METHODS:

In a noncomparative, interventional, retrospective case series, the visual outcomes were evaluated of 36 patients treated at a tertiary eye center in the Middle East for terrorist-related injuries from January 2003 to December 2019. Data were collected on age, gender, involved eye, initial examination of ocular injuries, associated systemic injuries, presenting visual acuity, anterior and posterior segment examinations, and the type of injury (open vs. closed globe).

RESULTS:

Among the 36 patients (32 males; average age, 28.1 years), 28 (77.8%) sustained trauma to one eye and 8 (22.2%) to both eyes. Despite multiple surgical procedures (average 3.1 surgeries), all patients suffered a severe visual loss. Final visual acuity of no light perception was recorded in 28 (77.8%) eyes and both eyes of 5 patients (13.9%).

CONCLUSION:

Ophthalmic morbidity from terrorist-related injuries may be devastating, and the vast majority of patients experience a permanent loss of vision.
Violence and Mental Health among Adolescents in South East Nigeria
Authors: Ughasoro Maduka D. , Onukwuli Vivian Ozoemena , Onwujekwe Obinna E. , Uzochukwu Benjamin S. Chudi , Ebenso Bassey , Okoli Chinedu C. , Achor Chizoba F.
Published: April 2022

Background:

There is a rise in the prevalence of mental illness among adolescents and the impact of violence on this rising trend requires to be evaluated.

Aim:

The aim of the study is to better understand the impact of violence on adolescent's mental health.

Materials and Methods:

The study was a cross-sectional school-based study. Adolescents in the selected schools were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Information on previous experience of violence, the action is taken, and the effect on them was collected. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS. The level of significance was at P < 0.05.

Results:

A total of 716 adolescents were studied over a one month period. The prevalence of violence was 87%. About 57.2% of the violence occurred at home, 44.2% was carried out by relatives and 49.2% happened within the past six months. Sexual abuse was 10.2%. Among the adolescents that experienced violence, 58.7% suffered some form of mental illness. There was a significant difference between the action the adolescents took after the violent incident and the action that was considered appropriate for it (P = 0.00001). Female gender (P = 0.042), not living with parents (P = 0.015) and poverty (P = 0.00001) significantly correlate with adolescent violence.

Conclusion:

Violence is high among adolescents and associated with a high prevalence of mental illness. Interventional measures targeted at reducing violence by improving poverty alleviation programs that empower families to carter for their children should be implemented.
Preventive Measures of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients in South-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Efobi Chilota Chibuife , Ugwu Angela Ogechukwu , Ugwu Ngozi Immaculata , Okoye Helen Chioma , Alo Chihurumnanya
Published: April 2022

Background:

Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) is a feature of sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited medical condition which is more common in Sub-Saharan Africa especially Nigeria and is saddled with multi-systemic complications. Knowledge and practice of preventive measures of VOC by patients may reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality.

Aim:

The purpose of this manuscript is to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the various preventive measures of VOC by patients and their relationship with their frequency of painful crisis.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional descriptive survey was used. This study was conducted between August, 2018, and February, 2019. Participants were selected consecutively as they came for clinic consultations. Demographic characteristics and the knowledge, attitude, and practice of various preventive measures of VOC were obtained using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 23.0. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used with P < 0.05 which was considered statistically significant. Ethical clearance and informed consent were obtained before the commencement of the study.

Results:

A total of 154 SCD patients participated in the study and were made up of 73 (47.4%) males and 81 (52.6%) females, with a male-to-female ratio of 1: 1.1. Majority of the respondents (76.6%) had good knowledge of preventive measures toward VOC in SCD. This study also found that 59 (38.3%) participants had good practice of preventive measures toward VOC while 95 (61.7%) had fair practice. Majority (68% [40/59]) of those who had good practice of preventive measures were less likely to have more than three crises in a year compared to those who do not practice good preventive measures, though not statistically significant (OR = 2.489, P = 0558) (confidence interval = 0.480 – 0.637).

Conclusion:

Majority of the patients have good knowledge and practice of preventive measures of VOC and this appears to have reduced the frequency of their crisis in a year. Health education for sickle cell patients is an important tool that may reduce morbidity and mortality by reducing the frequency of crisis.
Knowledge of the Glasgow Coma Scale among Physician Interns in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility
Authors: Oyemolade Toyin Ayofe , Akinkunmi Mojirade A. , Ogunyileka Oluwakemi Comfort , Arogundade Folawemimo M. , Ehinola Busayo A , Adeleye Amos O
Published: April 2022

Background:

The Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is the most utilized level of consciousness scale globally. Insufficient working knowledge of the GCS by physicians may contribute to poor outcomes in patients with altered levels of consciousness.

Aim:

This study aims to assess the knowledge of the GCS among the physician interns, also known as house officers, in a rural tertiary health facility in Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

This was a questionnaire-based survey among physician interns in a rural tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

Results:

All the 77 respondents graduated from medical school within 2 years of the study. Seventy-two (93.5%) of the participants had been actively involved in the management of patients at the hospital's accident and emergency department within a month before the study, while 71.4% had been involved in emergency care outside the accident and emergency department within a month prior. Seventy-five (97.4%) conceded to having received didactic lectures on the GCS in the course of their medical training. About three-quarters (74.03%) of the respondents correctly defined GCS as GCS; about 85.7% were able to correctly identify all the clinical variables of the GCS, while only 15.6% could correctly describe and score all the parameters of the grading scale. The eye-opening response was the most correctly remembered (64.9%), followed by the verbal response (42.9%), while the motor response was remembered by 29.9% of the respondents (P = 0.04). Only 36 (46.8%) participants were aware of any subsequent modification to the original GCS score.

Conclusion:

The working knowledge of GCS is poor among physician interns surveyed in this study. The clinical variable of the GCS with the highest number of items, the motor response, was the least correctly remembered.
Fetal Kidney Length
Authors: Akintomide Akintunde Olusijibomi , Efanga Samuel Archibong
Published: April 2022

Background:

The Obstetric management of a pregnancy relies on the knowledge of an accurate gestational age especially in unregistered cases.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to sonographically evaluate the fetal kidney length as a potentially dependable direct measurement parameter, to estimate gestational age in the second and third trimesters.

Patients, Materials and Methods:

The study involved 236 participants with 20 to 34 weeks pregnancies, referred to the Radiology department of the University of Calabar teaching hospital for obstetric ultrasound scan, within a three-month period. The fetal kidney lengths were measured, in addition to the routine parameters, which included head circumference and femur length. The estimated gestational ages derived from the routine parameters, were correlated with the kidney and femur lengths and head circumference. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0.

Results:

Fetal kidney length increased in direct proportion to gestational age. It had a significant positive correlation coefficient (0.982) with the estimated gestational age, similar to the head circumference and femur length. Fetal kidney lengths in millimeters were nearly equal to the estimated gestational ages in weeks, especially from the thirtieth week.

Conclusion:

Fetal kidney length is a viable, simple and direct method for determination of gestational age of pregnancies in the second and third trimesters. Since fetal kidney length assessment is said to remain reliable after 34 weeks, unlike the head circumference and femur length, it can serve as the sole index of gestational age assessment late in pregnancy, especially in fetal structural abnormalities.
Management of Bilateral Congenital Upper Eyelid Eversion in a Neonate
Authors: Okonkwo Sunday Nnamdi , Nkanga Elizabeth Dennis , Etiowo Nkama Mbang , Iyam Justina Egwa
Published: April 2022

Congenital upper eyelid eversion is a rare condition characterized by the prolapse of chemosed palpebral conjunctiva from everted eyelids. Initial conservative management option commonly used in the treatment was unsuccessful in resolving the condition in our patient. However, temporary tarsorrhaphy resulted in satisfactory resolution. This case gives further credence to the effectiveness of temporary tarsorrhaphy as a surgical option in the management of congenital upper eyelid eversion.
Аналитические свойства функции Грина уравнения внутренних гравитационных волн в стратифицированной среде со сдвиговыми течениями
Authors: Bulatov Vitalii Vasil'evich
Published: April 2022

Рассмотрена задача о построении функции Грина уравнения линейных внутренних гравитационных волн в конечном слое стратифицированной среды с фоновыми сдвиговыми течениями. Исследованы аналитические свойства функции Грина, представленной в виде суммы волновых мод (дискретного спектра) и интеграла по разрезу (непрерывного спектра). Показано, что на больших временах вклад от непрерывного спектра вертикальной спектральной задачи экспоненциально мал. Доказана сходимость разложения функции Грина на волновые моды. Показано, что асимптотика функции Грина при больших временах полностью определяется асимптотиками составляющих ее волновых мод.
Динамика качения сферического робота с маятниковым приводом, управляемого сервосвязью Билимовича
Authors: Mikishanina Evgeniya Arifzhanovna
Published: April 2022

Рассматривается задача качения без проскальзывания сферической оболочки с установленным в центре маятниковым приводом (сферического робота). Движение сферического робота стеснено сервосвязью Билимовича. Для реализации сервосвязи маятниковый привод создает управляющий крутящий момент. Ввиду того что физическая реализация связи Билимовича как неголономной связи несколько затруднена, возможна реализация этой связи в виде сервосвязи. На основании общих уравнений движения, уравнений связей и уравнения сервосвязи получены уравнения движения данной механической системы. На фиксированных уровнях первых интегралов полученная система уравнений движения сводится к редуцированной системе, которая при движении маятника в вертикальной плоскости принимает вид негамильтоновой системы с одной степенью свободы. Найдены условия реализации программы движения, заданной сервосвязью. Анализ динамики основан на изучении фазовых портретов системы, карт отображений за период, графиков искомых механических параметров.
Устойчивость аневризмы в мембранной трубке, заполненной идеальной жидкостью
Authors: Il'ichev Andrej Teimurazovich , Shargatov Vladimir Anatol'evich
Published: April 2022

Проведено исследование устойчивости стоячих локализованных структур, формирующихся в заполненной жидкостью осесимметричной мембранной трубке. Предполагается, что стенка трубки неоднородна и подвержена локализованному утоньшению. Так как в случае неоднородной стенки задача не имеет трансляционной инвариантности, под устойчивостью стоячей локализованной структуры, расположенной в центре неоднородности стенки трубки, понимается обычная, а не орбитальная устойчивость с точностью до сдвига. Рассматривается спектральная устойчивость локализованных волн возвышения уровня в контексте формирования аневризмы на человеческих сосудах. Жидкость, протекающая внутри трубки, предполагается идеальной несжимаемой, и профиль ее продольной скорости постоянен по вертикальному сечению трубки. Спектральная устойчивость установлена путем доказательства отсутствия собственных значений с положительной вещественной частью, отвечающих экспоненциально растущим по времени возмущениям, являющихся решениями линеаризованных уравнений задачи. Исследование устойчивости проводится при помощи построения функции Эванса, зависящей только от спектрального параметра и аналитической в правой комплексной полуплоскости $\Omega^+$. Нули функции Эванса в $\Omega^+$ совпадают с неустойчивыми собственными значениями задачи. Отсутствие нулей в $\Omega^+$ доказывается при помощи применения принципа аргумента из комплексного анализа.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN BUKU DIGITAL BERBANTUAN FLIPBOOK MAKER SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR INOVATIF BAGI GURU DI SMP NEGERI BUTI
Authors: Natsir Irmawaty , Taufik Abdul Rachman , Ruslau Maria Fransina V.
Published: April 2022

Digital books are a collection of texts that utilize technology to convey information in a shorter and non-static form where digital books are able to combine sound, graphics, images, animation, and video so that the information presented is more diverse. One application that can be used in making digital books is Flipbook. Flipbook is an application for creating digital books that not only contain text but can be inserted with pictures, graphics, sound, links, and videos so that the appearance of the book becomes more attractive. This activity aims to train teachers' abilities and skills in making digital books that are designed by themselves using applications/software. Training on making digital books will be held at SMP Negeri Buti. The training activity will begin with an explanation of digital books and applications/software that can be used in making digital books, demonstrations by presenters of the stages in designing digital books, followed by the practice of making digital books using Flipbooks. The results of the training activities received a positive response from the training participants
PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU SMP N 1 PALANG MELALUI LESSON STUDY BERBASIS SEKOLAH
Authors: Fadiana Mu'jizatin , Suantoko Suantoko , Apriono Djoko , Sulistyaningrum Heny , Unwanullah Arif
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this Community Service activity is to increase the professionalism of teachers at the 1st Palang Junior High School, Tuban Regency, East Java Province through the implementation of School-Based Lesson Study. Improving teacher professionalism which is the focus of this activity includes; 1) improving the quality of learning, 2) increasing teacher knowledge about learning materials, 3) increasing teacher knowledge about the learning process, 4) increasing the ability of teachers to observe learning activities, 5) strengthening collegiality relationships between teachers, 6) strengthening the relationship between the implementation of daily learning– days with long-term learning goals, and 7) increasing teacher motivation to always develop. The method used to achieve this goal is to carry out the lesson study stages which consist of the plan-do-see-redesign stage. In the plan stage, the teacher designs learning so that students can learn from learning materials actively. In the do stage, the model teacher carries out learning according to the lesson plan. In the do stage, the principal, lecturers and other teachers act as learning observers with supporting devices in the form of observation sheets. In the see stage, the team conducts discussions in the context of reflection and improvement of learning. The results of the reflection are followed up with a redesign for the next learning design
PELATIHAN PENULISAN CERITA ANAK BAGI MAHASISWA STIA-ASMI SOLO
Authors: Susylowati Eka , Anindita Widyashanti Kunthara , Oktaria Ika , Susanti Ani
Published: April 2022

This study aims to improve students' competence in writing children's stories. The research methods used lectures, observations, and discussions. The results showed that the level of competence in writing children's stories for STIA-ASMI students had progressed. Community service activities in the STIA-ASMI SOLO environment are very useful for STIA-ASMI SOLO students to improve their ability in writing children's stories
PENDAMPINGAN PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA MA PONPES AL ISLAM
Authors: Caesarani Sarah , Prabawati Anggun Tri , Nuryani Nina , Purnamasari Alena , Fitri Fitri , Novianti Nurul , Sunarya Muhamad
Published: April 2022

One of the Field Experience Practices (PPL) service programs held at the Ma Ponpes Al Islam University of Bina Bangsa Academic Year 2022/2023 is information and communication technology socialization and training activities. The implementation of the Field Experience Practice (PPL) service program in the Ma Ponpes Al Islam environment aims to increase student interest in learning, in the development of information and communication technology so that the program can make Ma Ponpes Al Islam students more motivated in the world of information and communication technology. While the method of implementing the Field Experience Practice (PPL) service program includes information and communication technology education, motivation, and practice. The results of this PPL service activity are: 1) Increasing student interest in learning, 2) Increasing student knowledge and 3) increasing student motivation to learn Information and communication technology. Thus, the service carried out by the Bina Bangsa University Field Experience Practice Team (PPL) to the students of Ma Ponpes Al Islam in 2022 in information and communication technology socialization and training activities has been well realized.
PENDAMPINGAN PENYUSUNAN DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN BERORIENTASI PADA AKM DAN PISA UNTUK GURU
Authors: Maknun Churun Lu’lu’il , Nasir Rahma , Gaol Manto Lumban , Siahaan Uncok Manigor Jokkas , Kertiyani Ni Made Intan
Published: April 2022

Based on PISA results, Indonesian students' reading scores are ranked 72 out of 77 participating countries. This minimal ability certainly needs to be overcome, one of which is by increasing the competence of teachers in schools. a total of 40 participants from various regions participated in this service activity which came from various levels, namely elementary, junior high, high school, and vocational school. Agenda for providing materials related to AKM and PISA-based learning designs and evaluation of activities. Based on the evaluation, it was seen that the workshop participants showed a good category attitude through being creative, cooperative, and independent. This AKM and PISA-oriented Learning Design Workshop has benefits for both the participants and the service team. Based on the results of the evaluation in terms of audio and video quality, the material presented by the resource persons, the method of presenting the material and the use of the language of the service team, the workshop was carried out well
Chemical Rocket Motors for Space Launch Applications: Parametric Approach
Authors: Janani Kavipriya VS , Akshay Masetty , Mane Shreya , Dipak Jadhav Shruti
Published: April 2022

Hybridrocket motors are widely used in heavy launch vehicles with maximum payload capacity. The main reason for the study in this field is that the hybrid rocket motor is very easy to handle and has a simple design. In this paper, we have studied the parameters involved in designing and optimizing the hybrid rockets which provides in achieving maximum performance value. The several parameters considered for parameters involve are- burn rate, specific fuel consumption, specific impulse, efficiency. The design constraints will be responsible in achieving a high thrust level through the nozzle. The study also highlights the propellants being used in hybrid rocket motor. The collaborative research will aid in briefing the design and the working of the hybrid motors that is frequently being utilized in the industry.
Fathering and Poverty
Authors: Tarrant Anna
Published: April 2022

Anna Tarrant's revealing research explores the dynamics and diversity of men's caring roles in low-income households at various stages of their lives. It sheds light on men's participation in care and the factors that affect it, including class, culture, work and the impact of austerity.
The New Politics of Home
Authors: Jupp Eleanor , Bowlby Sophie , Franklin Jane , Hall Sarah Marie
Published: April 2022

Setting out both new empirical material and new conceptual terrain, this book draws on approaches from human geography, social policy, and feminist and political theory to explore issues of home and care in times of crisis.
Tea and the Queen?
Authors: Vincent Carol
Published: April 2022

Teachers in the UK are now required to promote 'British values' in schools to all pupils. This book draws on observations and teachers' views to discuss issues of citizenship, social class, ethnicity, religion, counter-extremism and community cohesion, and the implications of this policy for teachers, students and society.
YETİŞKİNLERDE TRAVMA SONRASI BÜYÜMENİN YORDAYICISI OLARAK COVID-19 KORKUSU
Authors: AŞANTUĞRUL Nuray , KARABACAK ÇELİK Aynur
Published: April 2022

Amaç: Dünya Sağlık Örgütü’nün pandemi olarak ilan ettiği ve tüm dünyayı hızla etkisi altına alan COVID-19 salgını birçok insanın hayatını olumsuz yönde etkilemiş ve sağlık, sosyal, psikolojik, ekonomik yönden pek çok problemi beraberinde getirmiştir. Araştırmacılar, ilk olarak COVID-19’un tanılanması ve fiziksel sağlık üzerindeki etkisine odaklanmışlardır. Fakat COVID-19’un fiziksel sağlık üzerindeki etkileri kadar psikolojik sağlık üzerindeki etkileri de ele alınması gereken önemli bir konudur. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmada COVID-19’un psikolojik etkilerine odaklanılmakta ve yetişkinlik döneminde bulunan bireylerin COVID-19 korkusu ile travma sonrası büyümeleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır.

Yöntem: Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Türkiye’nin farklı illerinde yaşayan ve uygun örnekleme yöntemi ile ulaşılan 18-50 yaş arası yetişkinlik dönemindeki 259 (167 kadın, 92 erkek) birey oluşturmaktadır. Kişisel Bilgi Formu, COVID-19 Korkusu Ölçeği ve Travma Sonrası Büyüme Ölçeği veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Araştırma bulguları, COVID-19 korkusu ölçeğinin toplam puanı ile travma sonrası büyümenin alt boyutları olan başkalarıyla ilişkiler, kişisel güçlülük, yeni fırsatlar, yaşamı takdir etme ve manevi değişim arasında düşük ve orta düzeyde pozitif yönde anlamlı ilişkiler olduğunu göstermiştir. Araştırmanın bir diğer bulgusu ise COVID-19 korkusunun yetişkinlerde travma sonrası büyümenin bütün alt boyutlarının anlamlı bir yordayıcısı olduğunu göstermiştir.

Özgünlük: Yetişkinlerde travma sonrası büyümenin yordayıcısı olarak COVID-19 korkusu araştırmasının sonuçları, yaşanan travmatik durumların her zaman olumsuzlukla sonuçlanmadığını ve bazen de büyüme için bir araç olabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır.
Inclusión y barreras en la educación de universitarios con discapacidades
Authors: Ramírez María de los Angeles Adriana Cuesy , Trujillo Zally Patricia Mandujano , Ochoa Sonia Rosa Roblero , Padilla Itzel Castro , Cuesy Shahin Soltani Darani , Cuesy Shadi Soltani Darani , Martínez Rosa Martha Velasco , Pirrón Tomasa de los Ángeles Jiménez
Published: April 2022

Introducción: Las personas con discapacidad son un grupo vulnerable y discriminado en su derecho a la educación. La falta de datos y evidencia es una barrera limitante para la inclusión educativa, ya que limita la creación de programas y medidas para apoyar a esta minoría. Objetivo: Determinar el número y tipo de discapacidades o restricciones funcionales en los estudiantes, así como su percepción de barreras que limiten su inclusión educativa. Método: Estudio descriptivo, prospectivo, de cortes transversales, exploratorio. La muestra (N=61) correspondió a estudiantes de reciente ingreso identificados con discapacidades y/o detectados con algún tipo de restricción funcional mediante el Cuestionario Washington (2001). Resultados: el 53.5% de los encuestados reportó alguna discapacidad o restricción de la funcionalidad. Las discapacidades visuales (42.86%) fueron las más frecuentes y  las restricciones de la funcionalidad predominantes fueron la ansiedad (37.3%) y depresión (23.9%). La problemática principal percibida por los estudiantes fue la falta de infraestructura y transporte adecuados (26.76%). El 26.23%  y 3.28%  consideraron que estas barreras han afectado su desempeño académico de poco a mucho. 19.6% de los encuestados respondieron que debe restringirse el acceso a la licenciatura a personas con discapacidad (discapacidad emocional o mental predominantemente). Conclusiones: Se observa mayor atención a las discapacidades motoras tanto en las medidas de infraestructura tomadas por la institución como en las necesidades de asistencia técnica percibida por los estudiantes, así como tendencia a excluir a personas con discapacidades emocionales o mentales.
Landscape Analysis of Social Investment in East Africa
Authors:   Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment, Banya Roland Mwesigwa
Published: April 2022

ocial investment in East Africa is a nascent but fast-growing phenomenon with immense potential to realize the achievement of the sustainable development goals. It plays a very important role in the financing of a plethora of development sectors in East Africa, for instance, financial inclusion and poverty eradication, health and well-being, education, responsible energy production and consumption in the region. This article applies a mixed methods approach to carry out a non-exhaustive landscape analysis of the social investment market in East Africa with a keen focus on Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Based on relevant literature, available secondary data and a survey administered to social investors, this article applies the basic social investment market framework to highlight the dominant players in the demand and supply market spheres. The findings show that the supply of investment capital is misaligned with the demand from organizations and businesses and demand outweighs the supply. This article further analyses the challenges faced by the social investment players and also provides viable recommendations to drive the scale of social investment in East Africa.
Efficacy of Native Beauveria bassiana and B. pseudobassiana Isolates Against Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
Authors: ÖZDEMİR İsmail Oğuz , YILDIRIM Elif , ULUCA Mansur , TUNCER Celal
Published: April 2022

Invasive brown marmorated stinkbug (BMSB), [Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)] are caused significant yield and quality losses in hazelnut orchards. This study evaluated the efficacy of 7 native Beauveria bassiana and B. pseudobassiana isolates against BMSB adults at 1×108 conidia mL-1 concentration under laboratory conditions. The LT50 and LT90 values for all isolates used in the study ranged between 5.37-7.74 and 9.85-18.35 days, respectively. Moreover, the mortality rates caused by all isolates were between 72 and 96%. The lowest LT50 value (5.37 days) was recorded for TR-SM-11, whereas the lowest LT90 (9.85 days) value was noted for TR-D-1 isolate. Similarly, the LT90 and LT50 values were 10.82 and 7.74 days for TR-SM-11 and TR-D-1, respectively. The LT90 and LT50 values for TR-SK-1 isolate were 6.16 and 10.25 days, respectively. These isolates (TR-D-1, TR-SK-1, TR-SM-11) caused the highest mortality rates (96, 96 and 92%, respectively) at the end of the 11th day. TR-SM-11, TR-D-1 and TR-SK-1 isolates of B. bassiana seemed to be one of the most promising and potential biological control agents against BMSB. However, further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of these isolates against BMSB under field conditions.
Multicultural Education According to Azyumardi Azra's Perspective
Authors:   Doctoral Student, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati (IAIN), Cirebon, Indonesia, Kholil Mohamad
Published: April 2022

The phenomenon of the diversity of the Indonesian people with the various problems that accompany it is the interesting thing behind this research. The existence of multiple religions and beliefs held by the community is one example of the many aspects of this diversity. One of the Muslim thinkers and scholars whose thoughts are pretty concerned about this issue is Azyumardi Azra. This research is library research with a qualitative biographical approach. The method used is content analysis to understand and find the substance of Azra's multicultural education thoughts in various literary sources. The study results: (1) In Azra's view, multiculturalism leads to an awareness and affirmation that all diversity and differences have the same position in the public sphere. Multiculturalism is not only limited to understanding the existence of pluralism. The core values developed in Azra's perspective are awareness of diversity (plurality), equality, humanity, justice, and democracy (democratic values); (2) Multicultural education is education for or about the diversity of society towards the formation of unity in diversity. Azra's concept of multicultural education is based on the reality of the variety of the Indonesian nation to strengthen the four pillars of nationality, namely Pancasila, the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945), and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.
Portrait of Household Food Security of Rice Farmers in Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur Rungkut Madya Street No.1, Gunung Anyar district, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60294, Hidayat Syarif Imam
Published: April 2022

The status of Tulungagung Regency as a food buffer area in East Java Province does not guarantee the food security of its farmer households. This study was aimed to determine the characteristics of rice farming households, analyzed the food security of rice farmers' households, and the factors that influence the food security of rice farming households in the Tulungagung Regency. The results showed that 1) the characteristics of the rice farming household on average consisted of 5 family members, the farmer's land area was classified as narrow, the income structure came from the non-agricultural sector, and the expenditure structure was dominated by food consumption. 2) Food security is classified as food insecure. 3) Partially, the number of family members, household expenditure, and education level are variables that affect the food security of rice farming households in Tulungagung. KEYWORDS:
Analisis Kinerja Pegawai Kantor Desa Dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Administrasi Kepada Masyarakat
Authors: Siregar Andri Yusuf , Sudiartri Sri
Published: April 2022

Several elements influence the quality of public or public services, one of which is the employee's performance in carrying out public services. The ability of employees has a significant impact on the quality of government services. Village apparatus are public service officials who have the authority and responsibility for providing services to the community or the general public, and who assist the village head in carrying out his duties in order to be able to provide services in accordance with the community's wishes and needs. As a result, village officials are required and mandated to have commitment, as well as abilities and skills, feelings of sincere concern, and a high sense of empathy in carrying out their duties. The goal of this research is to examine village office personnel' performance in providing administrative services to the community in Laut Dendang Village, as well as to determine what variables impede and support their success. Survey research with qualitative descriptive methodologies is the research method. Purposive sampling yielded 5 informants. Interview guidelines, literature review, and documentation were used as data collection strategies. Data reduction, data display, and data verification procedures are all used in data analysis. According to the findings of the interviews, all of the informants provided information or comments indicating that the village office employees' performance met the standardization and was appropriate in providing public services based on the areas of the research emphasis, namely 1) Achievement. 2) Abilities 3) The ability to lead. The behavior (attitude) does not fulfill the public service criteria. This study demonstrates that enhancing employee performance yields positive results in terms of community service.

Keywords: Performance, Village Office Employees, Administrative Services, Community
Developing A Network Model for the Iraqi Political Coalitions
Authors: Alramli Thaer
Published: April 2022

Before the year of 2003, the Iraqi political arena was dominated by one-party regime. This party was the main and the only party that controlled all the joints of the country such as the education, economic, and industry sectors. After 2003, the whole political system of the country was transitioned from being a single-party to a multiparty regime. These parties formed coalitions and compete with each other to win the major offices in Iraq. In this paper, we involve the concepts of complex network in investigating and understanding the political performance of the current Iraqi parties in terms of political collaboration. We aim to generate and visualize a political network for the Iraqi parties and involve some measurements in the analysis. Using this measurement, we plan to evaluate the parties and the coalitions formed by these parties. We also plan to highlight some of the influential parties' leaders.
Marketing role in management of modern business
Authors: Sabirjonov Sanjar , Xoldarov Javohir
Published: April 2022

Today marketing has become one of the main tools of strategic business management. The article defines the importance of marketing for management a company in modern conditions. The article shows trends of consumer’s behavior and changes of market’s segments, also she demonstrates deficiencies of management of business and internal functional organization of processes. At the end the author describes main marketing approaches and solutions by management of business.
Boshlangʻich sinf oʻquvchilarini masala yechishga oʻrgatish metodi va usullari
Authors: Saidova Mohinur , Karimova Kamola
Published: April 2022

Ushbu maqolada oʻquvchilarda masala yechish koʻnikmasini shakllantirish, masalani tenglama tuzib yechishning univer-salligi, masala yechish jarayonida oʻquvchilarning bir necha ishni birgalikda olib borishlarining afzalliklari haqida soʻz boradi.