bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU KONSUMEN TERHADAP PERMINTAAN CABAI MERAH
Authors: Lusiana Eva , Zamrodah Yuhanin , Kurniastuti Tri , Aditya Prayudi Luhur
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine the characteristics of red chili consumers in Blitar Regency with criteria: based on age, gender, education, occupation, income, number of family members, price of red chili. The purpose of the next study is to find out how psychological, personal, social, and cultural factors are based on consumers' decisions in making demand for red chili. The research uses descriptive qualitative methods and quantitative methods. The population used is consumers who have made requests for red chili peppers and the technique used is Non Probabilitiy sampling with the Side Purposivve method. The results showed that independent variables showed that they were valid and reliable and had passed the classical assumption test. Furthermore, social variables have a significant effect on the demand for red pepper. Furthermore, psychological, social, and cultural variables have a significant simultaneous effect on the demand for red pepper.
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN KSP ARTHA AGUNG ABADI KELURAHAN TLUMPU KECAMATAN SUKOREJO BLITAR
Authors: Mazayu Maylla , Kurniastuti Tri , Aditya Prayudi Luhur , Zamrodah Yuhanin
Published: April 2023

The study aims to determine or measure the results of financial performance in savings and loans cooperatives in 2019-2021 based on the analysis of liquidity ratios, solvency, rentability, activity. The method used during the study is to use quantitative descriptive. Data analysis techniques use healthy or unhealthy ratios. The results of the calculation of the Current Ratio for 2019-2021 of 190.12%, 198.13%, 207.20% are said to be unhealthy. The Dept to Asset Ratio for 2019-2021 of 53.50%, 50.47% 42% is said to be quite healthy. The Debt to Equity Ratio for 2019-2021 11.06%, 101.90%, 82.45% is said to be a fairly healthy category. Return On Asset in 2019-2021 of 3.50%, 2.86%, 3.10% is said to be unhealthy. Return on Equity in 2019-2021 of 7.52%, 5.78%, 6.01% is said to be unhealthy. Receivables turnover in 2019-2021 of 105.56%, 104.30%, 104.14% is said to be healthy. Asset turn Over 0.33, 0.34, 0.38 is said to be healthy.
ANALISIS PERILAKU KONSUMEN DALAM KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN BERAS ORGANIK DI KABUPATEN BLITAR
Authors: Anggraeni Anggi , Zamrodah Yuhanin , Aditya Prayudi Luhur
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics of consumers in making organic rice purchase decisions. Specified criteria: by age, gender, education, occupation, income, number of family members, time of consumption, and amount of consumption ever made. The study also aims to find out what consumer behavior factors can influence the purchasing decision of organic rice in the research area. The population used is consumers who have purchased organic rice and the technique used is Non Probability sampling using the Purposivve Sampling method. The results showed that independent variables showed that they were valid and real and had passed the classical assumption test. Furthermore, social variables partially affect the purchasing decision of organic rice. Furthermore, psychological, personal, social, and cultural variables have a simultaneous significant effect on organic rice purchasing decisions.
SISTEM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN UNIT USAHA BUMDES MELATI, DESA DARAMISTA, KECAMATAN LENTENG, KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Tantria Oktaviana  , Rum Mokh.
Published: April 2023

BUMDes Melati adalah BUMDes yang aktif di Desa Daramista, Kecamatan Lenteng, Kabupaten Sumenep sejak tahun 2019. Namun, BUMDes tersebut belum mampu berkontribusi terhadap Pendapatan Asli Desa (PADes) karena unit usaha yang dijalankan tidak sesuai potensi lokal desa dan kebutuhan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi potensi lokal Desa Daramista, menentukan prioritas kriteria dan sub kriteria dalam pemilihan unit usaha BUMDes Melati, dan menentukan alternatif prioritas unit usaha BUMDes Melati. Metode analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat lima unit usaha yang dapat dikembangkan oleh BUMDes yaitu fotokopi dan ATK, produksi air kemasan, jasa pemasaran ronce melati, wisata edukasi sapi lokal, dan penggemukan sapi potong. Prioritas kriteria pemilihan unit usaha BUMDes yaitu potensi lokal desa. Sub kriteria dominan dalam pemilihan unit usaha yaitu keuntungan yang diperoleh, banyak peminat dan menjadi kebutuhan warga, infrastruktur memadai, dan keterampilan SDM. Prioritas alternatif dalam pemilihan unit usaha BUMDes Melati yaitu jasa pemasaran ronce melati.
STRATEGI PENYALURAN PUPUK BERSUBSIDI DI KECAMATAN WONOTIRTO
Authors: Famela Okta , Aditya Prayudhi Luhur , Zamrodah Yuhanin
Published: April 2023

Fertilizer is a supporting component in the agricultural sector which has the most important role to improve agriculture in Indonesia, this happens because farmers realize that the role of fertilizer greatly influences agricultural yields. Farmers' dependence on fertilizers is getting bigger when the government succeeds in developing agriculture through food self-sufficiency. The need for agricultural production continues to increase along with the increasing rate of population growth, resulting in the need for fertilizer also increasing. This situation forces fertilizer producers to produce optimally in order to meet market demand. This study aims to explain the strategy for distributing subsidized fertilizers in Wonotirto District so that it can help farmers in terms of providing subsidized fertilizer according to the needs of farmers and according to what has been determined in the RDKK (Definitive Plan for Group Needs).
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN DOSIS PUPUK NPK DAN KOSENTRASI URIN SAPI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN MENTIMUN (Cucumis Sativus L.)
Authors: Sabbaha Muh. Ali , Puspitorini Palupi , Widiatmanta Jeka , Setya Wibowo Agung
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine the interaction of NPK fertilizer and cow urine on the growth and yield of cucumber plants. To determine the best dose of NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of mentimub plants, to determine the dosage of cow urine that is suitable for the growth and yield of cucumber plants. This research was conducted using factorial randomized block design (RBD) with 2 factors, the first factor was the dose of NPK fertilizer (N) consisting of 3 levels, namely 250 kg / ha (N1), 350 kg / ha (N2) 450 kg / ha (N3). The second factor is a cow urine dose of three systemf, namely: 300 ml / plot (U1), 400 ml / plot (U2), 500 ml / plot (U3). The observed variables include leaf area, diameter stem, fruit length, amount of fruit, and fruit weight. Data were analyzed using variance analysis (ANOVA) level of 5% and further testing with Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that: There was no real interaction between NPK doses and cow urine fertilizer on the growth and yield of cucumber plants. The treatment of NPK fertilizer dose of 250 kg / ha (N2) significantly affected the length of the fruit. The best length of fruit yield was 20,7033 cm 2 harvest age 51 HST and the best fruit yield weight was 450 kg / ha amounting to 3367.11 g. in all harvests.
The Connotations of the Title in Fadwa Toukan’s Collection of Poems "I found it”
Authors:   Al-Balqa Applied University, Shakir Tahani , Alqubelat Eman ,   Al-Balqa Applied University
Published: April 2023

The research provides a semiotic critical study of the titles in Fadwa Toukan's Collection of Poems "I Found It". It is concerned with clarifying the connotation of the titles of the poems and their relationship with the texts and with the main title of the Collection of Poems under study. The research showed that the connotation of the main title "I found it", which implies the feeling of joy in meeting and finding oneself appears in only six poems, while the titles of fifteen poems signify sadness, nostalgia, escaping from reality, and looking for freedom. In addition, there are five poems that express the feelings of loneliness and alienation, which are feelings that contrast completely with the feeling of joy in meeting oneself.
The Jordanian Government Public Policy in Facing the Corona Virus (COVID 19)
Authors:   Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, International Islamic University of Sciences, Jordan, Abu Shariah Hamzeh
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to identify the measurement and procedures taken by the Jordanian government to confront the emerging Corona Virus and prevent it from spreading among citizens. The importance of the study stems from analyzing the role of the Jordanian government's general policy in facing the emerging Corona Virus. The hypothesis of the study was that there was a correlation between the procedures taken by the government and the response to combat of Corona Virus. The main question of the study was: What is the general policy of the Jordanian government to confront the Corona Virus? In order to answer this question and to verify the validity of the hypothesis , the descriptive analytical and decision-making approach method were used. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which are: First, the success of the government’s public policy was sufficient proof of the awareness of the governments that adopted it. Second, the objectives of the public policy are an expression of the goals of the state in general, hence the Jordanian governments had faced the disease competently. In light of these findings, it was clear that a number of precautions should be taken. These include The need to anticipate future events and prepare in advance for them; the need for all countries (governments) to cooperate in exchanging information about public concerns such as the Corona disease.
The Criminal Confrontation Against the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Jordanian Legislation (A Comparative Study with French Legislation)
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Jordan, Jordan, Abu Anzah Amaal , Al-masarweh Saif ,   Faculty of Law, Mutah University, Jordan
Published: April 2023

Given the serious dangers of the Corona virus “covid 19” on human health and life and society in general, this study came to determine the scope of the criminal confrontation with this virus in Jordanian legislation, compared to French legislation, specifically the actions that threaten the safety of the others, such as exposing others to infection with the corona virus, and causing the transmission of infection to it, and refraining from disclosing the infection with this virus. The study concluded that the public health law is ineffective in facing the corona virus pandemic criminally. The defense orders for the year 2020 issued in accordance with the provisions of defense Law No. (13) of 1992 came in a way that expands the scope of the criminal and punitive provisions for the previous acts; and thus caused the transmission of infection to it. In light of this, the study concluded a number of suggestions, most importantly: The difference in the legislative treatment between the crimes of causing the transmission of infection to others, exposing others to infection and refraining from disclosing the injury in proportion to the gravity of each of them and its danger to public health, in addition to the gradual punishment between the intended and unintended crime, and expanding the scope of the capacity of the perpetrator in these crimes.
Legal Consequences of Patent Invalidation Upon Corporation in the Jordanian Law
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Jordan, Jordan, Abuelghanam Saad
Published: April 2023

This paper studies the legal consequences that stem from a dictum declaring a patent invalidation when such a patent constitutes a share or part of a corporation’s capital according to the provisions of the following national laws: Civil code, Corporations Law, and Patents Law. Based on the timing of invalidation, the study addresses its subject in two main axises: The first is dedicated to invalidation before registering the corporation to become legal person and the second addresses the consequences of invalidation after the company had been registered and acquired its capacity as a legal personality. Therefore, the study concludes that the outcome of patent invalidation upon a corporation varies from the mere replacement of the patent with the monetary value allocated to the patent in the corporation’s contract, or the removal of that partner and changing the company’s title – especially in partnerships – to termination and, thus, liquidation of the corporation.
Uji Aktivitas Antihiperglikemia Ekstrak Etanol, Fraksi Metanol dan n-Heksan Daun Talas (Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott)
Authors: Nurhayati Rachma , Pramasari Nadia , Hesturini Rosa
Published: April 2023

Daun talas (Colocasia Esculenta (L) Schott) merupakan tanaman dari keluarga Araceae yang memiliki aktivitas antihiperglikemia karena mengandung metabolit sekunder seperti flavonoid, tanin, saponin, polifenol dan alkaloid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antihiperglikemia pada ekstrak etanol, fraksi metanol dan fraksi n-heksan daun talas yang diberikan pada tikus putih jantan setelah diinduksi streptozotocin dan aloksan. Metode penelitian eksperimental menggunakan 55 ekor tikus putih jantan dengan 9 perlakuan yaitu, kelompok 1 normal, kelompok 2 kontrol negatif CMC-Na, kelompok 3 kontrol positif metformin 500 mg, kelompok 4 ekstrak etanol dosis 200 mg/Kgbb (induksi streptozotocin), kelompok 5 fraksi metanol dosis 38,1 mg/KgBB (induksi streptozotocin), kelompok 6 fraksi n-heksan dosis 9,2 mg/KgBB (induksi streptozotocin), kelompok 7 ekstrak etanol dosis 200 mg/Kgbb (induksi aloksan), kelompok 8 fraksi metanol dosis 38,1 mg/KgBB (induksi aloksan) dan kelompok 9 fraksi n-heksan dosis 9,2 mg/KgBB (induksi aloksan). Pengecekan kadar glukosa menggunakan glukometer Easy Touch. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa secara statistik ekstrak etanol daun talas dengan dosis 200 mg/KgBB paling efektif dalam menurunkan glukosa darah pada tikus putih jantan.
Industrial solutions for developing low-carbon technologies and achieving carbon neutrality
Authors: Ershov D. N.
Published: April 2023

Aim.The presented study aims to analyze Russian and international experience in the development of measures aimed at reducing the negative impact of climate change and adapting to it; to examine the impact of certain regulatory mechanisms on the business of domestic manufacturing companies.

Tasks.The authors investigate the experience of several Russian companies (through the  example of ferrous metallurgy and the pulp and paper industry) in the introduction of innovative decarbonization technologies; assess the prospects for their use to achieve decarbonization.

Methods.This study analyzes Russian and foreign scientific literature, information from open sources, analytical materials and statistics of  international  organizations.  The  subject  of  the study is the approaches to solving the problem of decarbonization and achieving carbon neutrality.

Results.The ways to achieve carbon neutrality in ferrous metallurgy and the pulp and paper industry — the two industries that are major environmental pollutants — are considered in the context of measures aimed at combating the global processes of climate change and Russia’s strategy of socio-economic development with low greenhouse gas emissions until 2050. The prospects of an inertial way of achieving decarbonization and innovative options for the strategic development of low-carbon technologies are described. The prospects of a wider introduction of direct recovery technology in ferrous metallurgy are shown. In the pulp and paper industry, the possibilities  of  developing  technologies  for  the  production  of  nanocellulose  based on the use of industrial waste are identified.

Conclusions.From the perspective of responding to climate challenges and achieving the optimal economic effect in ferrous metallurgy, the most strategically justified choice seems to be in favor of an innovative way of structural sectoral transformations aimed towards decarbonization and achieving carbon neutrality by reducing the carbon intensity of production through methods of carbon dioxide capture, use, and storage, and direct reduction of iron based on hydrogen. This conclusion corresponds to the strategy for the development of metallurgy adopted in 2022, which orients the industry toward the development and implementation  of  innovative  lowcarbon technologies. In the pulp and paper industry, it seems promising to conduct  further research to obtain innovative technologies for the production of nanocellulose.
Methods for improving the sports organization management system
Authors: Ukhanova Т. V.
Published: April 2023

Aim. The presented study aims to describe the process of improving the sports organization management system by handling faults in processes. 

Tasks. The authors analyze organizational, staff-related, and methodological aspects of fault handling; propose an interpretation of quality management methods for organizations offering services rather than products; provide an example of comprehensive application of fault handling methods in a sports organization; identify potential impact sources of the proposed approach.

Methods.  Continuous  improvement  of  the  sports  organization  management  system  is  based on  the  formation  of  a  fault  handling  unit.  Organizationally,  fault  handling  can  be  performed by a permanent committee with certain rules of procedure. Methodologically, the authors propose building it using conventional quality management methods. These include Pareto diagram, Ishikawa diagram, and analysis of causal relationships.

Results. The use of statistical methods in fault handling for  a  sports  organization  providing sports and wellness services is exemplified. Interpretation of the methods used for service organizations  is  an  important  aspect  that  is  not  always  obvious.  The  examined  methods  serve as an integral part  of  the  methodological  basis  of  fault  handling.  They  are  interrelated  and used comprehensively.

Conclusions. By using a  set  of  statistical  methods  for  fault  handling  in  a  sports  organization, it is possible to implement one of the basic principles of quality management – continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Formalization of work using statistical methods improves  the  quality  of  the  decisions  taken.  The  proposed  approach  to  fault  handling  makes it possible to eliminate not only their consequences, but also the causes.
Model of a module for dynamic generation of personalized offers of additional services for airline passengers
Authors: Stolyarov A. D. , Gordeev V. V. , Abramov V. I.
Published: April 2023

Aim. The presented study aims to develop an optimal model of a software module for generating personalized offers.

Tasks. The authors investigate the functional requirements of a module for dynamic generation of personalized offers; analyze the necessary integrations (inputs and  outputs);  choose  the optimal architecture for the module based on the tasks assigned to  it  and  best  practices;  develop a model of a module for the specified types of generated offers.

Methods. This study uses general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, monographic method, grouping). Best practices of building recommendation systems designed to work with big data are investigated, and the most promising approaches in terms of further development and potential for integration are highlighted.

Results. The functional requirements of a module for dynamic generation of personalized offers and the tasks performed by it are formulated. Best practices of building recommendation systems designed to work with big data are analyzed. The most promising technological configuration of a module for dynamic generation of personalized offers is determined. A model of a module for generating personal offers is developed.

Conclusions. The capabilities of processing large amounts of data make it possible to  significantly increase the effectiveness of marketing tools, particularly by training software to automatically generate advertising offers of additional  services,  choosing  the  optimal  delivery channel, type, class of service, and stage of the customer lifecycle. A module for generating personalized offers can work only as part of software that performs several advanced functions (such as collecting, storing and processing customer data, clustering  customers,  collecting feedback on  customer  actions,  training  based  on  user  actions,  and  many  others).  Therefore, the architecture of a dynamic offer generation module should be designed for effective integration with software and work with large amounts of data generated by  the  airline.  During  the study, a model of a module for generating personalized offers satisfying the requirements described above is developed.
Numerical investigation of aerodynamic performance and noise characteristic of air multiplier bladeless fan
Authors: YEDEKÇİOĞLU Firdevs , AKYILDIZ Sümeyye , PARLAK Zekeriya
Published: April 2023

Air multiplier fans, which are produced as an alternative to the convectional propellers used today, have come into prominence with the advantages providing in both efficiency and usage. In this study, three different blade profiles based on NACA 0012, NACA 1408, and EPPLER 1214 were used in the fan body. The design based on the NACA 0012 of body profile provided the highest flow rate. This profile was optimized using CFD analysis according to seven different geometrical parameters determined as the angle of attack, width, length, gap, inner and outer diameters, and tail length. The profile that provides less noise against the highest flow rate was determined as the optimal design. With CFD analysis, the sound pressure level of the optimal design was calculated by the k-ω and LES method, and the results were compared with each other.
DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMOUS ASSISTIVE ROBOT FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATION
Authors: Md Pazil Anis Fariza , Alhasani Ahmed , Luckose Vinukumar
Published: April 2023

This project mainly focuses on an autonomous assistive robot for healthcare application that is developed to dispense medications to the individual patients in the patient care facility. This autonomous line-follower robot is able to detect and follow the line drawn on the floor while driving through the facility with the ability to stop when it faces obstacles. The source of energy supply to the whole robot is fed from the power supply through the ESP32 microcontroller that is programmed using C++ with infrared sensors connected to the board for sensing the drawn line. The ultrasonic sensors are used to detect any obstacles on their way and put the robot at a halt condition with an alarm indicating the obstacle occurrence. The robot will stop at the junction to dispense the medicine for 10 seconds before proceeds to the next station. After the medicine has been dispensed, a confirmation message will be sent out from CallMeBot API in Telegram to acknowledge the medical staff on the successful delivery of the medicine to each patient. The result presented the experimental data on the path line application and the obstacle detection to demonstrate the efficiency of the application.
بلاغة الانزياح بين اللغة الموحية واللغة العدمية [تشكيل الصورة في الشعر المعاصر مصداقاً]
Authors: أ. م. د. رباب هاشم حسين
Published: April 2023

يظل الانزياح مدار حديث لاينقطع ما دمنا بصدد الكلام عن الشعر وجمالياتهوطرائق تشكله وبنائه؛ وأن كان الانزياح نتاج حضارة حديثة غير أنه قديم الجذوروالمفهوم ولاسيما في الخطاب النقدي العربي القديم الذي استعمل مصطلحات و أقوال تلتقيكثيراً مع (كوهن) في مصطلحه كما هو الحال مصطلح الاتساع في المعنى لدى سيبويهوالعدول لدى الجرجاني أو القول المخرج على غير مخرج لعادة ابن رشد وكذلك سارحديث الكثير من النقاد العرب على هكذا المنوال. وقد استعمل النقد الحديث للتعبير عنالانزياح مصطلحات عديدة تكاد تصل إلى ثمانية عشر أحصاها عبد السلام المسدي فيكتاب الأسلوب والأسلوبية منها (الانحراف؛ التجاوز، الانتهاك؛ خيبة التوقع والانتظار)لكن الانزياح ظل الأكثر والأشيع والأعمق رسوخاً في اللسان لأنه بخلاف سواه يحملدلالة وصفية لا تمت إلى القيمة بصلة؛ والانزياح هو خروج عن اللسان المتعارف عليهقياساً إلى الاستعمال لغة وصورة وصياغة وتركيب؛ ولاسيما وأن اللغة في تمضهرهاالأول مفردة مرهونة باستعمال الشاعر لها وزجها في تركيب نحوي ضمن مناخ دلاليونفسي لتصبح عندها منفتحة على أبعاد جديدة لم تكن كما كانت عليه وهي قابعة فيالمعاجم فاللغة الشعرية إذن هب الاستعمال الخاص للشاعر من مجمل الموروث اللغويفي كل تجربة شعرية
PREVALENCE OF VARIOUS CAUSES OF LOWER GI BLEEDING IN PATIENTS VISITING A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE CENTER IN INDIA
Authors: G. Pathrikar Satyajeet , R Adhikari Geet , S. Jadhav Gauri
Published: April 2023

Introduction- Lower Gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) constitutes a major spectrum of signs and symptoms among
patients visiting general surgery clinics ranging from occult bleeding to hematochezia and massive hemorrhage with
shock. It is a frequent cause of hospital admission, particularly in elderly patients, and is an important determinant of morbidity and mortality.
Detailed history taking, thorough clinical examination, and judicious use of diagnostic modalities are paramount in delineating the causative
factors. This study aims to understand the distribution and prevalence of various causes of LGIB in the general population visiting a tertiary care
center in India. The present study was a prospective observational study conducted Methods- at the Department of General Surgery, Anantshree
Multispeciality Hospital, Aurangabad, India to observe the prevalence of various causes of LGIB and their age and sex-wise distribution in the
patients visiting the surgery clinic for a period of two years from January 2020 to December 2021. All patients were examined and investigated as
per the standard protocols and the inclusion criteria to be included in the study. The sample size came out to be 700. The majority of the Resultsstudy participants were in the age group of 41-60 years and were males. The most common presenting symptom was hematochezia and the most
common etiology of LGIB was found to be hemorrhoids in both males and females. The neoplastic cause (carcinoma) was seen in the elderly
group of more than 60 years of age. 65.7 % of the patients in this study were found to have anemia. LGIB is a common and alarming Conclusionpresenting condition in the practice of gastroenterology and surgery. A careful clinical history and physical examination with colonoscopic
visualization of the lesion with or without biopsy signicantly impact the patients' early diagnosis and proper treatment
STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE OF COVID 19 (SARS-COV-2) PATIENTS ADMITTED AT COVID CARE CENTRE AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL DURING SECOND WAVE OF COVID
Authors: Pande Vaishnavi , Navsare Sushilkumar , Kulkarni Rohan , Kashid Suraj
Published: April 2023

Background: SARS-CoV-2, a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the family of betacorona viruses is the culprit
virus responsible for the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have originated from bats which
act as the natural reservoir. Present study was aimed to study the Clinical Prole of COVID 19 (SARS-COV-2) Patients Admitted at COVID Care
Centre at a Tertiary Care Hospital during Second Wave of Covid. Present study was Material and Methods: single-center, Retrospective Crosssectional study, conducted from case records of patients with clinical manifestations like fever and pulmonary symptoms and RT-PCR positive
for SARS-CoV-2. Study approval was obtained from institutional ethical committee. Results: 80 case-records satisfying study criteria were
considered for this study. Majority of patients were from age-group of 61-70 years (26.25 %) followed by age-group of 51-60 years (21.25%).
Maximum patients (63.75%) were male and (36.25%) were females. (90.0%) patients were reported fever, dyspnea (75.0%) patients and
8(85.0%) were having dry cough. The majority of patients i.e (70.0%) were having co-morbidities. Clinically & radiologically majority cases had
moderate COVID (55.0%) as compared to severe COVID (29.0 %) & mild COVID (16.0%). Mortality was found to 13.75 %. Conclusion:
SARS CoV-2 causes severe acute respiratory distress syndrome which most fatal in high-risk groups like elderly males with pre-existing
comorbidities. Present study reported a mortality of (13.75%) among patients. Older patients with diabetes and hypertension were signicantly
associated with severe disease
PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE OF CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM IN NEONATES IN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN CENTRAL INDIA
Authors: Shah Arvish , Jain Anuradha
Published: April 2023

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most common disrupters of endocrine and metabolism, that is
most important preventable cause of mental and physical disabilities. Clinical features are often lacking at birth even up
to the rst few weeks or months of life. Diagnosis based on clinical features is difcult at birth without biochemical screening, resulting in
delayed initiation of therapy and irreversible brain damage in the affected children. Screening during birth can help in early diagnosis and
treatment. Knowledge of the country-specic prevalence of the disease can guide in establishing a universal screening program, thus improving
the outcomes of affected children by timely intervention. This study aimed to describe and investigate the prevalence and incidence of CH in
Central India by Cord blood screening method. A prospective observational study was conducte Material & Methods: d for a period of 9 months
in the Department of Paediatrics, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Indore after valid approval from Institutional ethics
committee on neonates who qualied the inclusion criteria. The screening was conducted on 200 babies delivered at a tertiary care hospital, at
Index Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Indore, both by normal vaginal delivery or Caesarean section were included in the study.
Cord blood samples was collected on Post neonatal day 1 of these new born and sent for serum thyroid Stimulating hormone (TSH) estimation by
IRMA method and followed up. Prevalence was calculated by percentage. Out of 200 ne Results: onates assessed 6 newborns detected to have
serum TSH more than 20 µIU/ml, were further investigated with complete thyroid prole and out of these only one newborn detected to have
congenital hypothyroidism eventually with incidence rate of 1:200. Early diagnosis of CH Conclusion: with an efcient and accurate screening
method which can decrease the risks of developmental delay, mental retardation, and delayed physiological development
ASSOCIATIONS OF ANKLE MOBILITY AND TENDOACHILLES IN CAUSATION AND PROGRESSION OF VARICOSE VEINS
Authors: Vimala Rachel Lanka , Venkata Naidu G. , Siva Sankar Naik B.
Published: April 2023

Background: The causative factors of lower limb varicose veins are vast and are still under research. The current paper
aims to study the role of ankle mobility and Tendoachilis in causing lower limb varicose veins for effective means of
prevention This study aims at studying the relationship of Ankle mobility and Tendoa Aims and Objectives: chilis in the causation and
progression of varicose veins. This is a prospective study done in the surgical O Materials and Methods: PD and wards of Government General
Hospital, Anantapur with study sample of 100 patients. Data was collected using a questionnaire and clinical assessment and was analyzed using a
multivariate analysis. According to multivariate analysis, among all the Results: participants, the odds of developing varicose veins were more
for population with deranged ankle mobility, plantar exion and dorsiexion. This study hi Conclusions: ghlighted deranged ankle mobility,
dorsiexion and plantar exion as an important factor for causation and progression of lower limb varicose veins. These ndings lead to an
evidence-based treatment and prevention strategy
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF McGRATH MAC VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE AND MACINTOSH LARYNGOSCOPE FOR ORO-TRACHEAL INTUBATION IN NORMAL AIRWAY.
Authors: M. Khobragade Sonali , Gondane Payal , Shelgaonkar Vaishali
Published: April 2023

Background- Oro-tracheal intubation is practiced for oxygenation & ventilation along with inhalational anesthetic
delivery and in emergency conditions for securing airway. The objective of our study was to evaluate and compare the
intubations by McGrath VL and Macintosh laryngoscope. A prospective, observational s Methodology- tudy in 80 patients undergoing elective
surgical procedures with normal airway. All patients were premedicated and pre-oxygenated with 100% O2 for ve minutes and induced with
inducing agent inj. Propofol 2mg/kg and neuromuscular blocking agent inj. Succinyl choline 1.5 mg/kg. Patients were divided into 2 groups for
Macintosh Laryngoscope and McGrath VL. We have noted TTI, number of intubation attempts, C-L grade, POGO score, modication of
positioning, the requirement of external laryngeal pressure manipulation and complications during and after intubations. Haemodynamic
parameters were monitored and recorded. Time to intubate in McG VL Group (38.92 ± Observation & Results- 11.07) was signicantly
shortened than Mac L Group (57.95 ± 10.37)(). Percentage of glottic opening was better in McGrath Video Laryngoscope group (McG VL) than
Macintosh laryngoscope group (Mac L). Incidence of complications were less in McG VL Group than Mac L group. The study Conclusionconcluded that McGrath MAC Video laryngoscope is better than Macintosh laryngoscope for oro-tracheal intubation in normal airway as it
provides earlier time to intubate, signicantly superior glottic view, more rst attempt success rate without any complications and stable vitals.
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF BILATERAL CEMENTLESS TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY IN DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS
Authors: Sonowal Kiran , P Zacarias Tomin , Karak Debdeep , N.G Harikrishnan. , Priyam Dutta Amatya , Raveendran Arjun
Published: April 2023

Introduction : Bilateral hip degenerative arthritis is a frequent nding in 42% population with osteoarthritis. Unbearable
pain restrict daily activities of living to a great extent. Bilateral total hip arthroplasty is an well established reconstructive
procedure for advanced arthritis. The objective of this study was to evaluate functional outcome of bilateral cementless total hip arthroplasty
using Harris Hip Score. A prospective study conducted in 20 patients with 40 hips w Materials And Methods : ere analyzed for clinical and
functional outcome. Age, sex , operative indication and preoperative Harris Hip Score were documented. Operative time and complications were
noted. Patients were evaluated immediate post operative period ,3 month and at 6 months . Harris Hip Score , Visual Analogue score , range of
movement evaluation was done and documented. Mean preoperative Harris hip score w Results : as 38.6 on left side and 39.3 on right side . This
score improved to 88.04 on left and 86.03 on right side immediate post operative period and 94 on left and 93 on right side on 6 month followup. A
signicant improvement in Visual analogue score (VAS ) and range of movements were observed in post operative follow up. The outcome after
bilateral total hip replacement was excellent in 95% and good in 5% of cases. Current generation of prosthesis used in cement less Conclusion :
bilateral total hip arthroplasty for degenerative arthritis of hip, provides satisfactory functional and radiological outcomes . It is an effective and
safe procedure and improves the quality of life by relieving pain and improving functional disability
Una nuova svolta negli studi letterari: la convergenza tra computazione, cognizione ed evoluzione
Authors: Ciotti Fabio
Published: April 2023

Distant reading, an empirical and quantitative approach in literary studies proposed by Franco Moretti, has raised a lively debate and attracted criticisms from "traditional literary scholars." An important reason behind these criticisms is the need for solid theoretical foundations: distant reading is perhaps the first methodology in literary studies that do not include a specific theory of literature, an ontology of the literary. Much of the work in the field derives its theoretical frameworks from the literary theories of the twentieth-century tradition, based on the assumption that literary texts can be understood through reading and interpretation. A large-scale quantitative approach to literary and cultural phenomena is mainly incompatible with "the hermeneutic attitude" and traditional theories. Therefore, I propose a convergence with cognitive and bio-evolutionary approaches to literature and studies of cultural evolution and a shift from "interpretation" to "explanation" as the goal of computational literary studies.
Perché si muore nei romanzi: l’ipotesi della simulazione dell’ordalia
Authors: Morin Olivier , Acerbi Alberto , Sobchuk Oleg
Published: April 2023

What is fiction about, and what is it good for? An influential family of theories sees fiction as rooted in adaptive simulation mechanisms. In this view, our propensity to create and enjoy narrative fictions was selected and maintained due to the training that we get from mentally simulating situations relevant to our survival and reproduction. We put forward and test a precise version of this claim, the “ordeal simulation hypothesis”. It states that fictional narrative primarily simulates “ordeals”: situations where a person’s reaction might dramatically improve or decrease her fitness, such as deadly aggressions, or decisions on long-term matrimonial commitments. We study mortality in fictional and non-fictional texts as a partial test for this view. Based on an analysis of 744 extensive summaries of twentieth century American novels of various genres, we show that the odds of dying (in a given year) are vastly exaggerated in fiction compared to reality, but specifically more exaggerated for homicides as compared to suicides, accidents, war-related, or natural deaths. This evidence supports the ordeal simulation hypothesis but is also compatible with other accounts.
La narrazione come “testimonianza”. L’evoluzione dell’ascolto tra filogenesi e ontogenesi dell’orecchio
Authors: Chricò Donata
Published: April 2023

The history of reflection on language is characterized by a singular ambiguity. For centuries, it has been carried on as if the existence of language and the cognitive-narrative capacities which derive from it were independently considered from the function that, on the other hand, founds and characterizes it, namely listening. We believe that the reason for this strangeness lies in the fact that there is no possible discourse on listening that does not lead to a discourse on the body, especially focusing on the body discourse of one's mother and her voice. On the contrary, this contribution aims to show that, in order to understand our history as talking and storytelling animals, it is important to reconstruct the specific journey that - in the course of both our phylogenesis and ontogenesis - the ear makes. It is, in fact, an organ already active in utero and on which, during our evolution, depends on both the emergence of the articulate voice and the bipedalism as well, as the posture par excellence of narration.
Innovations and Limitations in Areca Nut Research: A Narrative Review
Authors: Luong Jasper Hoi Chun , Kozlakidis Zisis , Cheong Io Hong , Wang Hui
Published: April 2023

Areca nut (AN) and betel quid (BQ) products have been highly scrutinized by the scientific community in the last decade due to their classification by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a group 1 carcinogen. However, neither the size of the user demographic nor the production levels of the product have varied greatly since the announcement, demonstrating that large demographics remain susceptible to oral cancer. Researching the demographic groups and their preferred AN or BQ products has helped provide an overview of the problem globally, from the diversity of products used to the users' demographic variation, including ethnicity, age group, wealth levels, and other factors. However, there is still a considerable lack of available sources related to AN or BQ usage in China, which is the region with the second-highest number of AN or BQ users. Recent studies of the chemical composition of AN or BQ products from different regions or with different preparation methods have reported varied chemical compositions. This is a novel view of the product because chemical components found to be carcinogenic, such as alkaloid arecoline, decreased under certain processes. Thus, different innovative approaches could be considered for AN or BQ research as use of these products has great historical, cultural, and social significance and there is a potential to be less harmful to humans.
The Clinical and Economic Impact of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Disease Severity
Authors: Hendin Barry , Brook Richard A. , Beren Ian A. , Kleinman Nathan , Fink Cindy , Phillips Amy L. , Lobo Carroline
Published: April 2023

Background: Research on employee care partners of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is limited.

Objectives: The clinical and economic impact on employee care partners was evaluated by MS disease severity.

Methods: Employees with spouses/domestic partners with MS from the Workpartners database (Jan. 1, 2010–Dec. 31, 2019) were eligible if: spouse/partner had at least 3 MS-related (ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM:340.xx/G35) inpatient/outpatient/disease-modifying therapy claims within 1 year (latest claim = index date); 6-month pre-index/1-year post-index enrollment; and age 18 to 64 years. Employee care partners’ demographic/clinical characteristics and direct/indirect costs were compared across predetermined MS severity categories. Logistic and generalized linear regression modeled the costs.

Results: Among 1041 employee care partners of patients with MS, 358 (34.4%) patients had mild MS, 491 (47.2%) moderate, and 192 (18.4%) severe. Mean (standard error [SE]) employee care partner age was 49.0 (0.5) for patients with mild disease, 50.5 (0.4) for moderate, 51.7 (0.6) for severe; percent female care partners was 24.6% [2.3%] mild, 19.8% [1.8%] moderate, 27.6% [3.2%] severe; and mean care partner Charlson Comorbidity Index scores 0.28 (0.05) mild, 0.30 (0.04) moderate, 0.27 (0.06) severe. More care partners of patients with moderate/severe vs mild MS had hyperlipidemia (32.6%/31.8% vs 21.2%), hypertension (29.5%/29.7% vs 19.3%), gastrointestinal disease (20.8%/22.9% vs 13.1%), depression (9.2%/10.9% vs 3.9%), and anxiety 10.6%/8.9% vs 4.2%). Adjusted mean medical costs were greater for employee care partners of patients with moderate vs mild/severe disease (P<.001). Pharmacy costs (SE) were lower for employee care partners of mild vs severe/moderate patients (P<.005). Sick leave costs (SE) were greater for employee care partners of mild/severe vs moderate patients (P<.05).

Discussion: Employee care partners of patients with moderate/severe vs mild MS had more comorbidities (ie, hypertension, gastrointestinal disease, depression, and anxiety) and higher pharmacy costs. Employee care partners of patients with moderate vs mild/severe MS had higher medical and lower sick leave costs. Treatment strategies that improve patient outcomes may reduce employee care partner burden and lower costs for employers in some instances.

Conclusions: Comorbidities and direct/indirect costs of employees whose spouses/partners have MS were considerable and varied with MS severity.
State-of-the-Practice Review of Field-Curing Methods for Evaluating the Strength of Concrete Test Specimens
Authors:   Illinois State University, Solanki Pranshoo , Xie Haiyan ,   Illinois State University, Awaitey John ,   Illinois State University, Reddy Tejaswi ,   Illinois State University
Published: April 2023

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) T 23 standard provides instructions for making and curing concrete test specimens in the field. However, further research is needed to compare the strength of the field-cured specimen with the strength of the actual in-place concrete item. The purpose of this research is to build an understanding of the current state of the practice for field-curing methods. Specifically, the research team conducted a literature review and questionnaire survey to identify the selection criteria and details of field-curing methods. The results of the literature data and survey outcomes indicate most transportation agencies use field-cured cylinders, followed by the maturity method, to decide when to open pavement to traffic or remove formwork or falsework. The most commonly used field method found among transportation agencies was curing the test specimens near (or on) the cast concrete in the same manner as the concrete item represented. The cylindrical specimens are mostly field cured in insulated boxes such as a cooler or under burlap/insulation near the concrete item. In contrast, beams are mostly field cured in a damp sandpit or under burlap/insulation near the concrete item. Other field-curing technologies used by agencies are match curing, SureCureTM cylinder-mold system, piezoelectric sensors, calorimetry, and penetration-resistance tests.
SPECTRAL AND PHOTOELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE-BARRIER PHOTODIODE STRUCTURES AND THEIR PRODUCTION METHODS
Authors:   Сandidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate professor  Navoi State Mining Institute, Zoirova L. Kh. , Khashimova F. S ,   Senior Lecturer   Navoi State Mining Institute
Published: April 2023

The paper describes the methods of obtaining three barrier photodiode structures based on the semiconductor compounds АIIIВV and АIIВIV, their technological stages, as well as physical properties and technological features. It studies the current transport mechanism in the three-barrier photodiode Aup(AlGa)0.95In0.05As-nGaAs:O-Ag- structure determined by generation processes involving impurity levels and electron capture by impurity centres, as well as by the generation of minority carriers in the space charge region of the barriers to be blocked, in particular, three-barrier photodiode Au-рAlGaInAs-nGaAs-Ag- structures based on varying the amount of indium in the heterolayer depending on its functional purpose.
WAGON WHEEL SURFACING TECHNOLOGY
Authors:   Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department ", Fayzibaev Sh. S. ,   Cars and Wagons",   Tashkent State Transport University, Nabiyev E. S. ,   Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor  Tashkent State Transport University, Samborskaya N. A. ,   Senior Research  Tashkent State Transport University
Published: April 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the quality of the metal deposited on the entire worn surface of the wagon wheel. The values of the specific energy of the multi-electrode surfacing process, determined by voltage and current, providing the necessary heat supply to the base metal to heat it up to 200 °C, have been experimentally identified. The technological sequence of surfacing wide-layer beads on the rolling surface and the wheel flange is presented. The adopted scheme of bead overlayingcreates favorable conditions for the course of thermal deformation cycles of surfacing. The quality of the bead formation is affected by the location of the electrodes relative to the surfacing surface. Depending on the required thickness and width of the bead applied to the cylindrical surface of the wheel, the diameter and number of electrodes, as well as the value of their displacement from the zenith, were selected. The reasons for the formation of defects and methods of their elimination are revealed. It has been determined that on optimal regimes without pre-heating the wagon wheel, it is possible to obtain metal without defects and brittle structures on the restored surface.