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Management of Neurogenic Bladder in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Chabungbam Margaret , Roy Sankha Subhra , Venkataraman Srikumar
Published: July 2023

Neurogenic bladder in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) is a critical issue as it can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Complications such as urinary tract infection, bladder/renal stones, social embarrassment from incontinence and renal damage are some complications related to neurogenic bladder if managed inadequately. In India, the average annual incidence of SCI is 15,000 with a prevalence of 0.15 million. Most of these are illiterate, belonging to a low-income group with poor living conditions. Incontinence, social withdrawal and infection can pose a major impediment to vocational rehabilitation, community integration and living an independent life. The goals of the management of neurogenic bladder are to prevent incontinence, allow adequate storage till emptying of the bladder at an appropriate time and prevent infection and upper tract damage. In recent times, various pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical options have come up. While some are feasible in the Indian scenario, some are still not. Furthermore, there is a dearth of data related to SCI. The purpose of this review is to present the recent literature on the management of neurogenic bladder with a special focus on patients with traumatic SCI.
Diffuse Viral Myositis with Late Progression to Bilateral Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Authors: Govil Gaurav , Tomar Lavindra
Published: July 2023

Viral myalgia in post-COVID-19 has been a common presentation. Musculoskeletal affection with diffuse viral myositis (VM) has been an uncommon occurrence. The progression of myositis to avascular necrosis (AVN) of bilateral femoral heads has been rarely reported. The case study in a 60-year-old male presented with painful bilateral hips with difficulty in ambulation simulating pseudoparalysis. The magnetic resonance imaging confirmed diffuse myositis along both the hips which needed close observation. The serial imaging at 3-month intervals showed resolution of VM, however, progression to AVN of both femoral heads. The unusual affection was initially managed medically, however, later it necessitated a bilateral total hip replacement. An astute clinician's perspective during the radiological evaluation allowed to identify the progression. The long COVID-19 may present a debilitating musculoskeletal affection of myositis around hips with progression to AVN of femoral heads. The VM of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 etiology may have an unrelenting long-duration affection. A multidisciplinary team approach may help in overcoming the crisis.
Pengaruh Motivasi Berprestasi Siswa terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Khaerani Khaerani , Purnamasari Wahyuni
Published: July 2023

Siswa yang sangat termotivasi untuk berhasil lebih mungkin untuk berhasil jika dibandingkan dengan siswa dengan motivasi berprestasi rendah, mereka akan berpeluang lebih baik untuk mencapai hasil belajar yang maksimal. Selama proses pembelajaran, kontribusi motivasi baik intrinsik maupun ekstrinsik sangat diperlukan. Dengan motivasi belajar dapat mengembangkan aktivitas dan gagasan, dapat mengarahkan dan memelihara ketekunan dalam melakukan kegiatan belajar. Tujuan penelitian ini, yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi berprestasi terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa SMA di Kecamatan Lau Kabupaten Maros. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian ex post facto untuk melihat pengaruh motivasi berprestasi siswa terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa. Populasi pada penelitian yaitu seluruh siswa kelas X SMA di Kecamatan Lau Kabupaten Maros yang berjumlah 372 siswa, sedangkan untuk data sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 194 siswa yang pengambilannya menggunakan metode Proporsional Random Sampling dan Rumus Slovin. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah angket motivasi berprestasi siswa dan tes untuk pengumpulan data hasil belajar matematika siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa motivasi berprestasi siswa berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa SMA di Kecamatan Lau Kabupaten Maros dengan kontribusi sebesar 8%.
ANALYSIS OF OIL PALM DEVELOPMENT IN KALIMANTAN ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN KELAPA SAWIT DI KALIMANTAN
Authors: Munawir Munawir
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the extent of the development / development of oil palm in Kalimantan, in terms of the area, production, productivity of palm oil and labor absorption and its contribution to the scale of Indonesia. Here, Kalimantan ranks second after Sumatra. Kalimantan's contribution to Indonesia for the last 3 years until  2023, the area ranges from 34.79% to 39.49% (5,856,853 ha to 6,038,573 ha), production ranges from 38.62% to 42.44% (17,587,623 tons to 20,472,160 tons), productivity is 3,604 tons / ha to 4,192 tons / ha, the number of farmers ranges from 478,720 families to 516,146 families and the number of workers ranges from 2,273,901 kindergartens to 2,343,031 kindergartens,  The distribution of oil palm is in West Kalimantan (13 districts), Central Kalimantan (14 districts), South Kalimantan (13 districts), East Kalimantan (10 districts), and North Kalimantan (5 districts).
OPTIMASI BIAYA PRODUKSI PADA PT. XYZ DENGAN PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN BAHAN BAKU SODIUM TRYPOLYPHATE
Authors: Sulistyo Arif Budi , Ikhsan Toha , Gautama Pugy
Published: July 2023

This study aims to compare the Economic Order Quantity and Just In Time inventory methods to determine which inventory management strategy is best for PT XYZ. Observation, documentation, and interviews are the data collection methods used in this study. EOQ Formula, Safety Stock, Reorder Point, and Just In Time Formula are the data analysis techniques used in this study. The findings show that the component cost of raw material inventory using the EOQ method, storage costs IDR 2,312/order, and total inventory costs IDR 16,775,553. The JIT method reveals that the total cost of inventory is IDR 1,798,711. An inventory system with JIT that only has an inventory cost of 1,798,711 can reduce costs by about 43% more effectively, according to JIT and EOQ studies. The findings show that the component cost of raw material inventory using the EOQ method, storage costs IDR 2,312/order, and total inventory costs IDR 16,775,553. The JIT method reveals that the total cost of inventory is IDR 1,798,711. An inventory system with JIT that only has an inventory cost of 1,798,711 can reduce costs by about 43% more effectively, according to JIT and EOQ studies.
Gambaran Tingkat Stres Mahasiswa Dalam Mengikuti Pembelajaran Daring Pada Mahasiswa Prodi Ners Tingkat III Di STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan Tahun 2021
Authors: Br Karo Mestiana , Br Barus Mardiati , Br Sitinjak Sumiati Petronella , Sri H Ginting Friska
Published: July 2023

Pembelajaran daring merupakan pembelajaran yang menggunakan jaringan internet dengan aksesibilitas, konektivitas, fleksibilitas, dan kemampuan untuk memunculkan berbagai jenis interaksi pembelajaran. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran daring tidak terlepas dari beberapa masalah dan hambatan yang mengakibatkan mahasiswa megalami stres. Stres merupakan salah satu reaksi atau respon psikologis manusia saat dihadapkan pada hal-hal yang dirasa telah melampaui batas atau dianggap sulit untuk dihadapi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat stres mahasiswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran daring  pada mahasiswa prodi Ners tingkat III di STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Total Sampling dengan jumlah sampel 94 responden. Alat ukur yang digunakan berupa kuesioner yang dibagikan secara online melalui google form. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa dari 94 responden paling banyak mengalami tingkat stres sedang  sebanyak 24 responden (25,5%) dan paling sedikit mengalami tingkat stres sangat berat sebanyak 10 responden (10,6%). Proses penerapan pembelajaran daring memiliki dampak terhadap tingkat stres mahasiswa. Diharapkan menjadi bahan evaluasi agar pembelajaran daring dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik oleh mahasiswa, dosen dan pihak instansi pendidikan.
News Aggregation using Web Scraping News Portals
Authors: Mr. Mayur Bhujbal  , Ms. Bhakti Bibawanekar  , Dr. Pratibha Deshmukh
Published: July 2023

In today's fast-paced world, staying informed through reliable and high-quality news is important. However, with an overwhelming number of online publishers and platforms, accessing information from multiple sources can be time-consuming and challenging. To simplify this process, news aggregators have emerged as a solution. These platforms allow users to customize their news consumption by selecting preferred websites and receiving curated articles from those sources in one centralized location. This saves valuable time and effort but also streamlines information gathering in our daily routines. To develop an influential online news aggregator, web scraping for data structuring is crucial. Web scraping involves analyzing a website's HTML structure to extract the desired data. By understanding the underlying structure of web pages, developers can fetch relevant information such as article titles, summaries, authors, and publication dates. People often struggle to find valuable news sources amid the vast sea of information available online. News aggregators address this issue by providing personalized news feeds based on individual interests. Users serve as valuable resources for knowledge tailored to specific preferences. While news aggregators are widely recognized for their popularity and utility, there is still room for improvement in their role in software development. Enhancements could include refining algorithms for more accurate content curation. In addition, Users could include implementing better user interfaces for enhanced user experiences and exploring innovative features like sentiment analysis and topic clustering. By continually iterating and improving upon existing news aggregator platforms, developers can ensure users have access to timely, relevant, and trustworthy news conveniently and efficiently.
Caractérisations Physico-Chimique Des Sols Dans La Région Tropical Comme Le Sud De Madagascar
Authors: Miravo Ravaliniaina Kantonierànana , Tafitasoa Finaritra , Hantaniaina Raharinieràna , Rasolonjatovo Rasolonjatovo , Philippe Andrianary
Published: July 2023

De nombreux spécialistes ont étudié des sols mais chacun à sa version, sa compréhension et son interprétation sur leur formation.Dans notre recherche, nous avons effectué des recherches approfondies sur la caractérisation physico-chimique de la terre et sa correction possible pour avoir un sol apte à l’agriculture dans la lutte contre la famine dans la région sèche comme le Sud de Madagascar.
The Effect of Consumer Satisfaction on Reuse Intention of Digital Wallet Services (E-Wallet) in Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhan Ibnu Firsty , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Ananda Fahmi
Published: July 2023

In today's digital era, digital wallets are increasingly popular in Indonesia. However, only some studies still examine the factors influencing users' intention to reuse digital wallet services in Indonesia. This study aimed to examine the effect of consumer satisfaction on the intention to reuse digital wallet services (e-wallet). A total of 354 digital wallet users in Indonesia were selected as research subjects using a purposive sampling method to collect data on consumer satisfaction and intention to reuse digital wallet services. Linear regression was used as the data analysis method. The results showed that consumer satisfaction positively and significantly affect the intention to reuse digital wallet services. This research contributed to understanding the factors that influence users' intention to reuse digital wallet services and provides insight for digital wallet service providers to focus on consumer satisfaction to increase users' intention to reuse their services.
Ways To Improve The Use Of Fiscal Policy To Reduce Poverty
Authors: Norjigitovich Baratov Sadulla
Published: July 2023

We all know that today in the regions of the Republic, especially in rural areas, the majority of the population does not have a sufficient source of income. As in other parts of the world, Uzbekistan is poor. The country is implementing short-term and long-term strategic measures to reduce poverty. Shortterm measures are mainly aimed at eliminating the risk of the population moving from poverty to poverty. This article outlines fiscal policy priorities and implementation strategies for poverty reduction.
To Develop Digital Monopoly Game as Learning Media for French for Tourism Lecture
Authors: Handayani Widya Trisna , Friska Junita , Pramuniati Isda
Published: July 2023

The French for Tourism (or Français du Tourisme) is a lecture available in sixth semester. The objective of the lecture is to make students able to give information on tourist sites when they become tourist guides. The preliminary research showed that students were poor in vocabulary mastery. In the learning process, the methods were quite good, but they were necessary to be optimized in order learning was interesting. In addition, the learning media was not in line with the 4.0 industrial revolution; therefore, another media model, namely, digital monopoly game, was applied in this research. The model consisted of explanation on the material in the form of text, video, and audio and there are also interactive exercises. The advantage of this media was that it could be applied in offline mode, so it was accessible all the time. This research used the Research and Development (R&D) of ADDIE model. This research tried to know the development process, the validity, the practicality, and the effectiveness of the digital monopoly game in the lecture. To measure the effectiveness of the media, the pre- and post-tests were attempted to fifteen students who studied the lecture. The result showed that the learning media has already fulfilled all aspects of validity, practicality, and effectiveness and that there was a significant increase in the students’ competence after they used such media. It can be concluded that the digital monopoly game is quite effective in the process of learning the French for Tourism.

Keywords: development, learning media, French tourism lecture, digital monopoly game
Importance of Ergonomics for Healthcare Workers
Authors: Chakrabortty Kastury , Oommen Sara , Mathew Bindhu
Published: July 2023

Objective: The goal of this study is to analyze literature on ergonomics in healthcare organization from existing publication. The studies are compiled to assess the importance of ergonomics among healthcare workers. A review was performed by reviewing some selective studies by IEOM Society International on 2022. As a result, the effects of ergonomics on healthcare workers have been extensively researched with small samples, leaving plenty of room for future research to validate and expand all priorities.
Design: A thorough literature search was undertaken which included major online databases (PubMed, Springer, Science Direct and Google Scholar).

Keywords: Ergonomics; Healthcare workers; Society, Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Handbook for on-grid rooftop solar PV design optimization
Authors: Malla Avishek , Gautam Kushal
Published: July 2023

This handbook explains the design optimisation process for on-grid rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It sheds light on the fundamentals of solar PV systems and presents detailed examples and scenarios to illustrate the optimal design of such a system. The handbook takes a practical approach to system design, focusing on the customer’s needs and aspirations. This handbook specifically focuses on solar PV grid-connected systems with rooftop installation. It does not include ground-mounted installation practices, storage-type solar PV systems and other solar PV applications such as off-grid solar PV, solar water pumping, or solar mini-grids. Similarly, it does not include solar on-grid PV with battery inverter(s) or diesel generator(s) synchronization. The handbook incorporates inputs from industry practitioners and the experience of the authors.
Kebermaknaan Hidup Masyarakat Urban dalam Perspektif Hanna Djumhana Bastaman: Kajian Dimensi Spiritual Logoterapi
Authors: Maknunah Lulu , Fauzi Ahmad
Published: July 2023

Zaman yang semakin berkembang dan modern menjadikan nilai-nilai dimensi spiritual sangat di butuhkan dikarenakan saat ini banyak masyarakat terutama masyaraakt urban kehilangan pondasi dalam dirinya. Mereka lebih mementikan hal yang bersifat eksternal  padahal internal dalam dirinya sangat kosong dan kehilangan kebermaknaan hidup. Dalam hal ini Hanna Djumhanna Bastaman menjawab akan segala keresahan hidup masyarakat urban untuk menemukan kebermaknaan hidupnya melalui teorinya yaitu panca cara temuan makna yang kemudian secara bertahap mereka akan menemukan kebermaknaan hidupnya dan dapat survive di zaman saat ini.
Perancangan UI/UX Aplikasi e-wallet “MyBank”
Authors: Priyo Dwi Cahyo  , Febrianta Surya Nugraha  , Lilik Sugiarto
Published: July 2023

Financial technology innovation in the form of a digital wallet has attracted the public's attention. The efficiency offered by this payment system has made people start to switch from conventional payments to digital payments. Besides that, there are many other factors that influence multi-generations to use digital wallets as an alternative for their daily payments. The use of digital wallets is currently widely applied for online transportation transactions, purchases in e-commerce, to food and beverage delivery services. The method used in this study is the literature study method with the aim of knowing developments in the use of digital wallets in society from various journals sourced from Scholar and several websites that have been analyzed and processed by researchers. become a MyBank application. From the application made, it can be concluded that it is able to facilitate digital wallet users, especially in Indonesia. Especially after there are many digital wallet applications, the number of digital wallet users is increasing because of that the MyBank application will make it easier for users to make more transactions digitally.
Status Quo of Sexism in Hakka Areas of China
Authors: Chen Kunnan
Published: July 2023

There are more than 80 million Hakka people in the world, but in the history of Hakka studies in the past two centuries, it is rare for scholars to specialize in "Hakka women's groups". Hakka women have been persecuted to varying degrees since ancient times, all because of the deep-rooted concept of sexism in the Hakka area. This paper explores the current situation of sexism in Hakka area in China and proposes some solutions.
Research on short Video Communication of Variety Show in New Media Environment
Authors: Wang Hanbin
Published: July 2023

With the development of new media, short video platforms provide new ideas for the communication and promotion of variety shows. However, variety short videos failed to gain widespread attention on the platform, with most content receiving low likes and comments. Taking Tik Tok as an example, this paper makes a systematic analysis of variety content and audience attitude on the platform by means of statistical analysis and personal interview. Among them, the unique "agenda setting" function of short video has a great impact on the promotion of variety shows. The author will discuss this situation in detail.
Cinsel Özgürlük Bağlamında Hükümlülerin Eşleriyle Mahrem Görüşme Hakkı
Authors: KANTARCI Nurullah
Published: July 2023

Ceza infaz kurumunda bulunan hükümlü ve tutukluların bazı hakları, hapsedilmenin doğal bir sonucu olarak kısıtlanmış olacaktır. Bu kısıtlamalardan birisi de hükümlü ve tutukluların cinsel haklarına ilişkindir. Hükümlü ve tutuklular cezaevinde bulundukları sürece diledikleri gibi cinsel münasebette bulunamayacaklardır. Ancak hükümlü ve tutukluların cinsel münasebette bulunabilme imkânları tamamen ortadan kaldırılmamalıdır. Zira cinsellik, insanın en temel ihtiyaçlarından birisidir. Bu sebeple kanun koyucular hükümlü ve tutukluların belirli şartlar dâhilinde eşleriyle mahrem görüşme yapabilmelerine izin vermektedir. Ancak karşılaştırmalı hukuktaki düzenlemeler incelendiğinde, bu hakkın kapsamının ve şartlarının oldukça farklılık arz ettiği görülmektedir. Türk hukukunda bu imkân hükümlü ve tutuklulara bir hak olarak değil, bir ödül olarak tanınmaktadır. Ayrıca ülkemizde hükümlü ve tutuklular, yalnızca evli oldukları eşleriyle mahrem görüşme imkânına sahiptir.
Desarrollo de una bebida soluble antioxidante con base en tomate de árbol (Solanum betacea) para deportistas
Authors: Buitron Fernando , Ruales Jenny
Published: July 2023

Los deportistas requieren hidratación que además de carbohidratos y electrolitos contenga antioxidantes y dado que el tomate de árbol (Solanum betacea) es rico en antioxidantes el objetivo del presente estudio fue la elaboración de una bebida hidratante a base de polvo de tomate de árbol para deportistas. Se realizó la caracterización química y nutricional de la pulpa que luego fue tratada con un cóctel enzimático para incrementar los sólidos disueltos. Para definir las condiciones de secado de la pulpa por aspersión se probaron las variables: flujo de alimentación (12 y 17 mL/min); temperatura de secado (130, 140 150 y 180 °C); concentración de maltodextrina (3, 7 y 9%) y la mejor condición de secado se seleccionó con un análisis sensorial. Se procesó la fruta para realizar la formulación de la bebida hidratante, en la que se analizó la solubilidad, efectividad del proceso, características sensoriales y contenido de polifenoles. Las condiciones óptimas de secado fueron temperatura de secado de 140 °C, flujo de alimentación de 12 mL/min, y adición de maltodextrina al 9%, se adicionó fosfato tricálcico a 100 ppm para mejorar la efectividad. La pulpa deshidratada tuvo un alto contenido de β-carotenos, minerales, polifenoles y antioxidantes. La formulación del producto tuvo un 37,47% de pulpa que proporciona 120 mg de polifenoles por cada 100 g de producto. Se empacó en un trilaminado de 40 gr para preparar 600 mL. Finalmente, el estudio de estabilidad del producto (16,7 °C y 67-80% de humedad relativa) durante tres meses mostró una vida útil de un año.
The Impact of Inquiry-Based Practices on the 2019 NAEP Twelfth Grade Science Assessment
Authors: Dinglasan Allan Jay , Zhang Mingyuan
Published: July 2023

This study examined the impact of inquiry-based practices on standardized science assessment scores for twelfth-grade students. It focused on the frequency of such inquiry practices, such as coming up with research questions, using evidence to explain why something happens, using tables and graphs to identify relationships between variables, and using information for argumentation on a scientific idea impacted average scale scores. An analysis of data taken from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) dataset was done to compare student responses from survey data to science achievement scores of twelfth-grade students. This secondary data analysis was completed using multiple t-tests to compare means and determine significance. While the study found substantial effect sizes observed when analyzing the frequency of certain IBL practices, such as using evidence to explain why something happens as well as using tables and graphs to identify relationships between variables, the impact of having students come up with research questions to explore how something works as well as using the information to disagree with someone about a scientific idea, had negligible to no impact on their standardized test scores. The study confirmed the efficacious nature of inquiry-based practices to improve learning outcomes for students that had opportunities to learn them. However, it also questioned the predictive nature of standardized tests such as the NAEP science assessment regarding proficiency in these soft skills. The results challenged IBL proponents to justify their advocacy for this pedagogy, given that the same outcomes are evident even if an instructor’s focus on inquiry practices is not as intense.
INFLUENCE OF TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT (TSA) POLICY ON MONITORING FRADULENTS PRACTICES AND BLOCKING FINANCIAL LEAKAGES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA
Authors: Edoh CLETUS , G. O. OCHAI , J.I. AGBE , Alphonsus A. IDOKO
Published: July 2023

The study investigated the influence of Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy on monitoring fraudulent practices and blocking financial leakages on the administration of public universities in North Eastern Nigeria. two specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design, and was carried out in North Eastern Nigeria. The population of the study comprised 547 Bursary staff of Federal Universities in North Eastern Nigeria. The sample size for the study comprised 231 Bursary staff obtained from the use of Taro Yamane formula for sample size determination. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The reliability of the instrument was estimated using Cronbach Alpha statistic and an overall reliability coefficient of 0.84 was obtained. The data was analyzed using Means and Standard Deviation to answer the research questions. Chi-Square Statistic to test the null hypotheses at 0.05level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that the implementation of TSA has made inflation of contract difficult and has also made fabrication of accounts to disclose false position in public sector difficult to perpetuate in the administration of public universities. It further revealed that maintenance of Treasury Single Account helps to eliminate idle funds usually left with different commercial banks in the administration of public universities and Treasury Single Account enhances e-payment collection and this influences the administration of public universities. Based on these findings, it was recommended that; Federal government should ensure all contracts in within the university is solely monitored using TSA, as this would make inflation of contract difficult and also make fabrication of accounts to disclose false position in public universities difficult to perpetuate, therefore enhancing speedy execution of projects for efficient administration of public universities. Federal government should sensitize Vice Chancellors on the constant need of institutionalizing Treasury Single Account in their respective schools, as it would help to eliminate idle funds usually left with different commercial banks via e-payment as this would make more cash available to the government to address other needs in public universities.
ASSESSMENT OF GROUND WATER QUALITY AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH (A CASE STUDY OF SHORKOT CITY), (JHANG) PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: N.mazhar
Published: July 2023

Achieving resourceful, beneficial and cost-effective water purification techniques for the public is the important to human existence and growth, because the management of water at present is a global issue. Water is the main resource vital for supporting all human actions, so its provision in preferred quantity and quality is of highest significance. Water contamination effects drinking water quality which subsequently damages health of humans. The current research mainly focuses on evaluating the drinking water quality in Shorkot City of Jhang district and its potential effects on human health. The objective of the research was to find out the spatial distribution of water contaminants and their concentration in the ground water quality and analyze the impact of drinking water on the health of humans of study area besides to identify the main waterborne diseases. Different analyses comprising of physical, chemical and microbiological examinations were performed on the water samples collected from 45 areas of the study area. Locations of these samples were noted with the help of Global Positing System (GPS). Data was presented by Geo Statistical Analysis technique in ArcGIS10x. The interpolation of the consequences of drinking water sample points was observed by Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) methods. The concentration of TDS 62%, Alkalinity 12%, turbidity 6%, calcium 62%, magnesium 6%, hardness 44% and chloride 28% values exceeds as compared to WHO proposed standard limit. Similarly, the value of PH 100% remains under the permissible limit and Electrical conductivity 100% values exceed as compared to WHO proposed standard limit values. Survey results showed that higher concentration of calcium, TDS, chloride, magnesium, turbidity, Alkalinity, Electrical conductivity and hardness cause Dysentery, Typhoid, Cholera, Diarrhea, Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis, Scabies, Kidney stone, Asthma, Cancer, Heart diseases. Quality of water becomes worse due to agricultural substances, untreated industrial discharge and urban effluent that effect on their health. It is hoped that, results of this research will provide worthwhile perceptions for safe water provision for the people of the study area and justifiable management of resources of drinking water to decrease the human health risks.
COMBATING HEAT STRESS IN LAYING HENS A REVIEW
Authors: G. Abbas
Published: July 2023

Pakistan is located in the subtropical zone of the world where the ambient temperature remains higher most of the year and causes significant economic losses in commercial laying hens. The ambient temperature of some parts in Pakistan reaches up to 52 °C whilst, the ideal temperature for efficient performance for laying hens is 19-22°C. Yet, ambient temperature particularly on the higher side is very disruptive, therefore; heat stress during summer is a major problem of poultry producers in most regions of Pakistan. Several studies have investigated the biohazards of heat stress on production performance, physiology, immunology, digestibility of nutrients, hematology, serology, welfare, behavior and livability of commercial layers. During summer production at farms decreases drastically, thus adversely affecting the economics of layer farms, which might add to a number of culled birds. The key strategies to alleviate heat stress in laying birds are feeding practices and management practices. New innovative approaches such as exploiting and incorporating genes for heat tolerance and genetic marker assisted selection for genotypes with improved heat tolerance should also be explored. Therefore, this review article intends to discuss the effects of heat stress on layer birds’ health and production and various management and nutritional approaches to coping with it.
Les TIC ont-elles un sexe ? Les perspectives africaines en TIC et genre à la lumière des approches théoriques en communication
Authors: Oumar Kane
Published: July 2023

In this contribution, we will review gender- and ICT-related theoretical issues in the light of the positions developed by feminist research. An inventory of research in communication science will introduce the issue, laying emphasis on methodological and epistemological considerations. First, the universalist and differentialist approaches will be addressed and light will be shed on issues relating to their proponents’ positions on the issue of technology and information and communication technologies (ICTs). Second, the path taken subsequently by the constructivist approach will show how the reopening of the gender and technology categories is used to reconsider fruitfully the two previous approaches. The methods of the subsequent theoretical and methodological readjustment will be brought to light. Third, the ICTs and gender issue will be analysed in terms of its relationship to development, i.e., in so-called contexts of resource scarcity that happen to be located in so-called developing countries whose relationship to Western feminist research are already longstanding. We will show that the ICTs category is too wide to be used efficiently for the analysis, and that instead, we need to proceed as follows: first, distinguish ICTs according to the technical skills they require on the part of the user; next, consider that, in order to be able to analyse properly the practical effects of the problematisation, we need to take into account the various forms of accessibility (economic and geographic in particular); and last, that it is only in a third and final stage that the analysis of uses/non-uses will make it possible to think the improvement of women’s living conditions. In the concluding section, we will show that the way in which the issue of ICTs, gender and development is problematised makes the themes supportive of the universalist approach, despite some theoretical and strategic differences. A critical openness will enable us to lay the groundwork for an alternative research agenda that remains sensitive to the reduction of inequalities and the improvement of the living conditions of women and, more generally, of ICTs users in developing countries.
1 - Conscientious Achievements of the Dangme before the Atlantic Contact: Insights from Archaeological and Ethnohistorical Investigations at Sega and Kpone, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Authors: Fritz Biveridge
Published: July 2023

This article summarizes results of archaeological research conducted at Sega and Kpone, two ancient Dangme settlements located along the Gulf of Guinea in Ghana. Ethno-historical narratives and written records constituted other data sources used. The objective of the study was to utilize data from the above sources to deepen and enhance our understanding of ancient cultural life-ways of the settlers of the two sites before their encounter with Europeans. The combined evidence indicated that the settlement population was relatively large and sophisticated, attested by the extensive occupational areas and the existence of several specialist vocations. Another significant development was that the indigenous populations were engaged in complex intra-regional exchanges with neighbouring polities which impacted positively on the local economy and appears to have facilitated urbanization and state formation processes.
7 - Le minbar de la dispute ou l’affaire de la « grande mosquée » de Bakel (1995-1996)
Authors: Saliou dit Baba Diallo
Published: July 2023

Entre 1995 et 1996, un violent conflit religieux a éclaté à Bakel (Sénégal), mettant en opposition les familles qui détiennent, depuis longtemps, le monopole de la vie religieuse de cette cité, plus exactement (sic) celle du quartier de Modinkané (situé au nord de la ville). Ce qui est en jeu, c’est la direction de la grande mosquée de Bakel, notamment la désignation de l’imam (guide religieux). La dispute a entraîné la fermeture momentanée de la mosquée par l’administration préfectorale. Cette crise constitue un des signes annonciateurs de changements du champ religieux de cette ville. Ainsi, à partir d’une approche inspirée de la « micro-histoire » (Ginzburg et Poni 1981 ; Rosental 1999) et d’une « histoire au ras-du-sol » (Revel 1996), cet article, tout en privilégiant le récit, interroge les dynamiques et les enjeux du « fait religieux » (Durkheim 2007), en particulier celui de l’islam, à l’échelle locale avec comme fil conducteur deux paramètres constitués par l’instrumentalisation des réseaux de parenté et l’entrée en scène de nouvelles catégories sociolinguistiques, et met en perspective la question du divin dans un nouveau contexte de « mondialisation religieuse » (Thual 2003).
6 - Essai d’explication des fondements de la marginalisation économique du Gadiaga (XXe–XXIe siècles)
Authors: Abdou Karim Tandjigora
Published: July 2023

Cet article est le diagnostic de l’évolution socioéconomique du Gadiaga au cours des XXe et XXIe siècles. Cette région ne revêtit que peu d’intérêt pour le pouvoir colonial et les élites post-coloniales, condition à laquelle, d’ailleurs, est associé jusqu’ici le retard économique. Son exclusion de l’économie globale du Sénégal en toute époque est, il est vrai, d’ordre structurel – en rapport, donc, avec l'absence d’investissements publics dignes de ce nom et de solutions économiques durables – comme nous avons pu le montrer dans l'un de nos travaux antérieurs (Tandjigora 2015:29). Toutefois, cet article a tenté de dépasser cette explication en apportant des éclaircissements nouveaux. Ceux- ci consistent à mettre en évidence les facteurs endogènes du problème de la marginalisation, en rapport avec l’éloignement des populations de la société du Gadiaga de la sphère politique, celle-là même qui permet aux régions d’obtenir des élus (regardants) ou de jouir d’autres formes de représentation politique capables de drainer les investissements et d’attirer la considération gouvernementale pour leur localité.
Understanding of Report Card Quality and Principal's Leadership Regarding Preparation of School Work Plans in Public Elementary Schools West Pasaman Regency
Authors: Yahya Yahya , Jupriani Jupriani , Wulandari Wulandari
Published: July 2023

This research is motivated by the ability of school principals who are less able to prepare School Work Plans and are less able to utilize the results of Quality Reports in making School Work Plans so that there is no synchronization between Quality Reports and School Work Plans. This study aims to determine the contribution of understanding the quality report cards and the principal's leadership to preparing school work plans in public elementary schools (SD) of West Pasaman Regency. This study uses the Proportional Stratified Random Sampling, with a population of 252 principals and a sample of 82 people from the total population taken from the principal at the State Elementary School in West Pasaman Regency. The type of data used is primary data. Sources of data come from the number of principals, characteristics, and so on. The analysis technique used is the average score (Mean) for the description of the data, the requirements test, namely the normality test, homogeneity test, linearity test, and independence test. Then test the hypothesis with simple linear regression and multiple linear regression. The results of the study stated that the understanding of the quality report card and the principal's leadership together contributed to the preparation of the school work plan by 34.3%, this explains that the better understanding of the quality report card and the leadership of the principal has an impact on the better quality of the preparation of school work plans.
Factores de riesgo asociados a la hospitalización por bronquiolitis aguda en pacientes menores de 2 años atendidos en el servicio de pediatría del Hospital de Huaycán durante el periodo 2019
Authors:   , Córdova Infante Indira Heinle
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo que se asocian a la hospitalización por bronquiolitis aguda en los pacientes menores de 2 años atendidos en el servicio de pediatría del Hospital de Huaycán en el periodo del 2019. Materiales y métodos: El estudio de enfoque cuantitativo y diseño observacional, analítico (caso-control), transversal y prospectivo. La población estuvo conformada por los niños menores de 2 años con bronquiolitis aguda atendidos del establecimiento especificado; la muestra estudiada abarcó toda la población (291 participantes). La técnica utilizada fue la revisión documental y se utilizó una ficha de recolección. El análisis fue bivariado (prueba de momios OR) con un nivel de confianza del 95%. Resultados: La edad promedio del infante fue 7,25 meses, mayormente masculino (58,8%) y con vivienda adecuada (62,2%); sus madres tuvieron mayormente 1 embarazo (38,8%) y la madre/padre/apoderado tenía como idioma dominante el castellano (92,1%) y nivel de instrucción secundario (45,0%). El factor socio-epidemiológico nivel de instrucción (primaria/secundaria o superior) tuvo un OR de 1,951 (IC:1,034-3,682); el factor nutricional intolerancia oral (presencia/ausencia) tuvo un OR de 4,900 (IC:1,931-12,432); el factor clínico taquipnea tuvo un OR de 2,754 (IC:1,209-6,275) y el factor clínico disnea tuvo un OR de 3,780 (IC:1,655-8,632). No hubo factores obstétricos que hayan demostrado una variación significativa de riesgo entre el grupo de casos con los controles. Conclusiones: Si existen factores de riesgo para la hospitalización por bronquiolitis aguda en los pacientes menores de 2 años atendidos en el servicio de pediatría del Hospital de Huaycán en el periodo de 2019.
Evaluasi Kualitas Lingkungan dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Ekologis pada Rusunawa Klender
Authors: Wulandari Anis , Pasaribu Ramos
Published: July 2023

Rusunawa (Rumah Susun Sederhana Sewa) merupakan bangunan bertingkat yang dibangun dalam suatu lingkungan terbagi atas bagian-bagian yang distrukturkan secara fungsional dalam arah horizontal ataupun vertical yang masing-masing dapat disewakan dan digunakan sebagai hunian, yang dilengkapi bagian Bersama, benda Bersama dan tanah Bersama. Di Indonesia pembangunan rusunawa bertujuan memberi hunian layak dan terjangkau bagi Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR). Rumah Susun Klender merupakan salah satu rusun tertua di Indonesia. Rusunawa ini dibangun tahun 1979 sampai 1980-an, rusun mulai dihuni pemiliknya tahun 1984. Seiring berjalanya waktu kondisi rusunawa yang sudah termakan usia mengalamai penurunan kualitas bangunan dan lingkungan sudah tidak layak dan tidak sehat seperti awal pembangunan. Pada studi kasus rusunawa klender memiliki permasalahan ekologis baik fisik maupun non-fisik, untuk memperbaiki serta meningkatkan kondisi bangunan, sarana pendukung lainya melalui prinsip-prinsip ekologis. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperbaiki dan meningkatkan kualitas bangunan serta lingkungan yang lebih sehat dan nyaman dengan menerapkan prinsip-prinsip ekologis.
Effect of organoclay and corn straw on the properties of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) hybrid composites
Authors: Costa Júnior Lindembergue Pereira , De Almeida Tatiara Gomes , Falcão Gabriella Amorim Muniz , De Carvalho Laura Hecker , Vinhas Gloria Maria , De Almeida Yêda Medeiros Bastos
Published: July 2023

The packaging industry requires permeable materials capable of offering freshness of the packaging content. The use of fillers can enhance these permeable properties to the polymeric material. This work investigates the effect of incorporating different fillers (organophilic clay and corn straw) on the rheological, mechanical, permeability, water absorption and biodegradability characteristics of poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT) processed in an internal laboratory mixer. Extruded films and specimens injection molded were produced. The results of torque rheometry suggest polymer matrix degradation during processing slightly increase, also evidenced by MFR results. Composite films showed a drop in tensile strength, higher stiffness and lower elongation. Incorporation of the fillers in the PBAT matrix enhanced the permeability to oxygen gas of the produced films. The presence of fillers significantly increased the capacity of water absorption. The incorporation of C20A and, mainly, CS tends to accelerate the biodegradation of PBAT. Adding small amounts of organoclay C20A and CS to PBAT leads to a material that combines maintenance or improvement of biodegradation combined with higher permeability to oxygen, which indicates the potential use of these systems in packaging industry for maintenance of freshness of content.
Knowledge flows and languages of publication
Authors: Kuteeva Maria
Published: July 2023

Ongoing debates in the humanities and social sciences concern different ways in which knowledge is viewed and
constructed. As the main language of academic publication, English features prominently in these debates. In this
Perspectives piece, I discuss how knowledge flows and language uses are intertwined, and how English serves
both as a bridge and a fence in the context of international knowledge exchanges. In particular, the tensions around English and
multilingualism, as well as variability within English, are discussed in connection with language policies, editorial practices,
and structural inequalities. I conclude by considering the role of institutional structures vis-à-vis individual authors, peer
reviewers, and editors, and offer a few suggestions on how to address the limitations of centripetal English-medium
publishing.
Long locking plate combined with locking attachment plate in patients with periprosthetic femoral fracture around ipsilateral stem after total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Shon Oog-Jin , Cho Seung Jae , Kim Gi Beom
Published: July 2023

Background

The purpose of this study was to introduce the surgical technique using long locking plate and locking attachment plate (LAP) in patient with periprosthetic femoral fracture around ipsilateral stem after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Moreover, we sought to investigate the outcomes of this fixation technique and to propose a new subtype in the existing classification of periprosthetic femoral fractures.

Methods

From January 2013 to January 2022, thirty-four consecutive periprosthetic femoral fractures around ipsilateral stem following TKA with minimum 1-year follow-up were enrolled in this study. Most cases were fixed with long-locking plate and LAP using the MIPO technique. For subgroup analysis, we classified patients with stemmed hip implant (group H) and stemmed knee implant (group K). Bone union, American Knee Society Score (AKSS) scale, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index for pain and function, and range of motion were investigated.

Results

The number of group H and K were 24 patients (70.6%) and 10 patients (29.4%), respectively. The mean age at operation was 71.5 years (range, 65‒85 years), and the mean follow-up period was 27.5 months (range, 12‒72 months). Bone union was confirmed radiographically in all patients, and the mean union time was 4.9 months (range, 3.5‒6 months). There were no significant differences in radiographic and clinical outcomes between the groups.

Conclusions

Long-locking plate combined with LAP showed favorable radiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with periprosthetic femoral fracture around ipsilateral stem after TKA.

Level of evidence

Level IV, Retrospective Case Series.
Insights and protocols for discrimination of sugarcane clones by dissimilarity measures on RGB and NIR data
Authors: Peternelli Luiz Alexandre , Andrade Andréa Carla Bastos
Published: July 2023

In sugarcane breeding, dense experiments have been considered in the initial phase (T1), such as the Simplified System (SS) of genotype selection. In this method, the seedlings of each family are transplanted directly from the seed box to the field, forming a kind of carpet. Despite the practical aspect of the method, selection problems are common, as stalks from the same individual within the family are subject to being taken to later evaluation stages, to the detriment of stalks from different individuals. To facilitate the discrimination of stalks of the same family in SS, we evaluated using RGB images (red:green:blue) and NIR (near infrared) spectra. We applied Euclidean distance (D) and Mahalanobis distance (D2) dissimilarity measures to the image and spectral data to distinguish stalks with different genotypes. RGB and NIR data were taken from type +1 leaf samples collected from two experimental blocks, totaling 31 evaluated families. The analyzes were carried out in two stages. In the first stage, we sought to evaluate the classification capacity using RGB images and NIR spectra, using D as a measure of dissimilarity. In the second step, we developed and validated a protocol using RGB images to classify clones, with D2 as a dissimilarity measure. Preliminary results, with distance D, allowed to discriminate clones based on the distance of the evaluated attributes and their combinations. In addition, with the analyzes using the D distance, it was identified that only the use of the R attribute (red band) would give satisfactory results for the second stage, which was the proposed analysis protocol, applying the D2 distance. The D2 statistic and associated p-value confirmed the protocol’s usefulness in discriminating stalks in SS, especially stalks from the same families.