bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clothing through American History
Authors: Staples Kathleen A. , Shaw Madelyn C.
Published: October 2023

This study of clothing during British colonial America examines items worn by the well-to-do as well as the working poor, the enslaved, and Native Americans, reconstructing their wardrobes across social, economic, racial, and geographic boundaries.

Clothing through American History: The British Colonial Era presents, in six chapters, a description of all aspects of dress in British colonial America, including the social and historical background of British America, and covering men's, women's, and children's garments. The book shows how dress reflected and evolved with life in British colonial America as primitive settlements gave way to the growth of towns, cities, and manufacturing of the pre-Industrial Revolution.

Readers will discover that just as in the present day, what people wore in colonial times represented an immediate, visual form of communication that often conveyed information about the real or intended social, economic, legal, ethnic, and religious status of the wearer. The authors have gleaned invaluable information from a wide breadth of primary source materials for all of the colonies: court documents and colonial legislation; diaries, personal journals, and business ledgers; wills and probate inventories; newspaper advertisements; paintings, prints, and drawings; and surviving authentic clothing worn in the colonies.
The hidden pandemic: a qualitative study on how middle-aged women make sense of managing their long COVID symptoms
Authors: Collier Disa , Garip Gulcan
Published: October 2023

Background

A relapsing and remitting illness, long COVID can be challenging and debilitating. A person living with long COVID can feel like they are getting better and recovering only to relapse again. The aim of the research was to explore how non-hospitalized middle-aged women who contracted COVID in the first wave of the pandemic, from March 2020, are manag-ing their long COVID symptoms.

Participants and procedure

A qualitative research study with an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach was used to explore how the wom-en made sense of managing their condition and health seeking behaviours. Participants were recruited from long COVID Facebook groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted remotely by Teams audio; these were digitally recorded and transcribed by hand with prior informed consent. Nine women were interviewed and four themes and eight sub-themes emerged from the data.

Results

The four emerging themes were: inequality and inconsistent medical treatment; uncertainty and ambiguity of managing long COVID symptoms; managing other people’s expectations and perceptions of long COVID; and the changing identity. Overall, these results indicated a general mistrust in health care services to provide adequate support and individualized treatment plans leading women to self-advocacy and to seek alternative support and treatment.

Conclusions

This study raised questions about the possible unfair treatment of women seeking medical attention for their long COVID symptoms; how ambiguous symptoms are misattributed to anxiety and discrimination from health care professionals con-tributes towards stigma. The study concludes with recommendations for service improvement such as the compassionate validation of patients’ pain and the use of evidence-based therapeutic practices such as mindfulness.
The Effects of Players’ Rotations on High-Intensity Activities
in Professional Futsal Players
Authors: Ribeiro João Nuno , Yousefian Farzad , Illa Jordi , Couceiro Micael , Sampaio Jaime , Travassos Bruno
Published: October 2023

The current study aimed to investigate the effects of interchange rotations on players` physical performance during competition, with special reference to high-intensity activity (HIA) according to the playing position. Physical performance data, collected from 19 professional players during seven official matches from the Spanish futsal league using a portable local positioning system, included the number of high-speed running activities (>18 km∙h−1), high-intensity accelerations (>3 m∙s−2), and high-intensity decelerations (>3 m∙s−2). Statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) differences were observed in the number of HIA efforts across rotations and between positions. Players performed more HIA efforts in the first rotation (n = 17.6), suggesting that their first rotation was more demanding than all subsequent rotations. Wingers demonstrated a higher HIA effort and frequency of HIA efforts when compared to defenders (p ≤ 0.05) and pivots (p ≤ 0.001). For all positions, the first rotation was more physically demanding as the number of HIA efforts per rotation decreased with an increased number of rotations throughout the match. Furthermore, higher HIA profile positions, such as wingers and defenders, were less likely to maintain consistent HIA properties (repetition number, time-frequency, and the work-rate) across subsequent rotations during the match. The findings of the study can inform coaching decisions regarding players’ rotations to maintain consistent HIA performance throughout the match.
Influence of Intensity on Post-Running Jump Potentiation
in Recreational Runners vs. Physically Active Individuals
Authors: Moré Cristiano Rafael , Moré Rita Adriana Stoeterau , Boullosa Daniel , Dellagrana Rodolfo André
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to verify post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) in jumping and sprinting after two endurance volume-equated running protocols with different intensities, in runners vs. active individuals. Nine recreational runners (age: 34.5 ± 9.3 years, body mass: 73.1 ± 11.9 kg, body height: 1.76 ± 0.06 m, 17.4 ± 4.4 %body fat; maximum aerobic speed [MAS]: 16.4 ± 1.0 km·h−1), and 9 active individuals (age: 34.1 ± 9.4 years; body mass: 83.2 ± 7.7 kg; body height: 1.79 ± 0.06 m; 25.6 ± 5.4 %body fat; MAS: 13.3 ± 1.2 km·h−1) volunteered for participation. The evaluations were performed over three days as follows: 1) anthropometric measures, physical fitness tests, and the University of Montreal Track Test (UMTT) to determine MAS and the distance to be covered in the running protocols; 2 and 3) the countermovement jump (CMJ) and the flying 20-m sprint (SPRINT) were assessed pre- and post-running at 70% of MAS or a time trial race (TTR), equated by volume and completed in random order. A three-way ANOVA (time*group*running) was performed to analyze the PAPE effects. The results showed a time effect (F = 10 .716; p < 0.01) and a group*running interaction (F = 12.094; p < 0.01) for the CMJ, indicating that active individuals demonstrated PAPE after running at 70% of MAS, while for runners both running interventions (70% of MAS and TTR) induced PAPE in CMJ performances. For the SPRINT, a time*group interaction (F = 4.790; p = 0.044) and a group effect were observed, with runners showing greater SPRINT performances than active individuals. From the current results, it can be suggested that training background and intensity can modulate PAPE responses in jumping and sprinting after volume-equated running protocols at different intensities.
Impact of Psychological Capital and Emotional Intelligence on the Job Performance; Reference to Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dissanayake Karshika J. W. , Chandrasekara P.G.R.B.
Published: October 2023

Psychological capital and emotional intelligence have been identified as a new approach to increase employee performance despite the fact that there are various factors that lead to the performance of the academic staff, which fulfills a very high national mission by producing educated and intelligent young generations who need to develop to protect the future of the country. Later, researchers found that it can change the way employees feel about their jobs. So, the researcher decided to investigate the impact of psychological capital and emotional intelligence on job performance in higher education institutions in Sri Lanka as this aspect has not been examined in the Sri Lankan context. The question investigated in this study is the effect of psychological capital and emotional intelligence on job performance in higher education institutions in Sri Lanka. It is the primary objective of this study. As a specific objectives of the study were developed on the four variables of the Psychological Capital and four variable of emotional intelligence construct. In summary, the researcher found that there is a positive effect of psychological capital and emotional intelligence on job performance. Finally, the study gives some recommendations for improving job performance by increasing psychological capital and emotional intelligence. Although psychological capital is a novel idea for many Vietnamese managers, they see it as a resource that can assist people improve their job performance (NGO, 2021). Understanding psychological capital, developing a questionnaire to measure its level based on work characteristics, business industries, conducting annual evaluations, and convening short-term psychological training courses for employees are some managerial initiatives. Furthermore, in order to improve employees’ job performance, managers should implement two-way internal communication activities that successfully match employees’ requirements, work goals, and assigned tasks at the personal level. Employee selection and promotion decisions can benefit from psychological capital and emotional intelligence. That is, management should prioritize self-efficacy, power contracts, and high levels of self-efficacy among those who can pay. Assist these employees in performing effectively in the workplace, they will be less likely to participate in risky behavior. During the hiring/promotion process, a psychological development status assessment might be conducted.
Enero 1982
Authors: Anaya Eugenio C.
Published: October 2023

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 401, 1982: 207-215.
The Reflection of TIMSS Mathematics Subtest Performance In a Middle-Sized City
Authors: ÖZYILDIRIM GÜMÜŞ Feride , ATILGAN Oğuzhan
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to examine the performance of fifth grade students, who are studying in a middle-sized city in the Central Anatolia region, on an achievement test consisting of TIMSS mathematics subtest items, in terms of learning area, cognitive level, and gender variables. To achieve this aim, a quantitative research method was used, and a relational survey was conducted. Firstly, validity and reliability study were conducted with 154 fifth grade students for an achievement test created based on the distribution of learning area and cognitive level of the items announced by official institutions for the fourth grade level of TIMSS mathematics subtests. Then, the actual study was carried out with 333 fifth grade students. According to the results, the students showed the highest performance in items at the highest cognitive level, which is the reasoning level, in all three learning areas (numbers and operations, geometry and measurement, data). In terms of learning area, the students showed the highest performance in data, while the lowest performance was exhibited in numbers and operations. When the results were examined according to gender, it was found that there were significant gender differences in the scores belonging to the applying level of the numbers and operations learning area and the knowing and applying levels of the geometry and measurement learning area.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN ADAPTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PRACTICES IN NIGERIA
Authors: Ololade Elizabeth Adewusi  , Nancy Mohd Al Hamad  , Ife Jesuseun Adeleke  , Udochukwu Chidiebere Nwankwo  , Godson Chinenye Nwokocha
Published: October 2023

This review paper explores the assessment and evaluation practices within Nigerian early childhood education (ECE). Nigeria's unique cultural diversity, resource constraints, and educational landscape necessitate a nuanced exploration. The paper scrutinizes assessment methods, stakeholder involvement, challenges, and innovative solutions. Implications underscore the need for equitable access, cultural sensitivity, professional development, community engagement, and inclusivity. Recommendations advocate for policy reform, resource investment, cultural competence, research collaboration, transparency, child-centred approaches, community partnerships, formative assessment, and capacity-building. These insights illuminate the path towards improved ECE quality, accessibility, and cultural relevance, fostering brighter prospects for Nigeria's young learners.

Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Assessment Practices, Evaluation Practices, Nigeria, Cultural Sensitivity, Equity, Inclusivity
APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN CLASS IIB FRACTIONAL MATERIAL OF SD NEGERI 4 BANDA ACEH
Authors: Samsuri Alya , Khansa Salma
Published: October 2023

This study aims to describe student activities by applying the Project Based Learning learning model  to improve student learning outcomes in class IIB fractional material SD Negeri 4 Banda Aceh. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which aims to improve the quality of learning in the classroom. The subjects in this study amounted to 22 grade IIB students of SD Negeri 4 Banda Aceh City. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and learning outcome tests. Based on the results of research in cycles I, II, and III obtained the following data: (1) the results of observations on student activities in learning observed for three cycles, increased each cycle, namely: student activity in cycle I reached 85.22%, cycle II reached 87.37%, and cycle III reached 93.45%. (2) the learning outcomes of students in fractional material have increased in cycle I of classical completeness criteria reaching 50% with an average value of 73.63, in cycle II classical completeness criteria of 81.81% with an average value of 85, while cycle III of classical completeness criteria 95.43% with an average value of 93.63. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the application of  the Project Based Learning  learning model on fractional material can improve the learning outcomes of grade IIB students of SD Negeri 4 Banda Aceh.
INTEGRATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN INTO THE GLOBAL DRUG CONTROL SYSTEM
Authors:   Central Asian Regional Information Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (Almaty city) , Erkaboev Azizbek
Published: October 2023

The article examines the current trends in the development of the drug situation in Central Asia in the context of integration processes taking place in Uzbekistan. The increase in drug abuse in Central Asia requires states to take joint measures to combat the spread of narcotic drugs and new psychoactive substances. At the same time, the central role in this issue is assigned to the United Nations and its specialized organizations. In this context, there is a need to expand Uzbekistan’s international anti-drug cooperation within the framework of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs. This Commission is the central body that develops policy in the UN drug control system. Its tasks include constantly analyzing the current drug situation in the world, developing proposals aimed at combating the drug problem, and strengthening the control system. It is expected that Uzbekistan’s participation in the Commission as a full member will provide a number of advantages in the field of drug control and combating illicit trafficking. At the same time, consistent improvement of state drug control mechanisms and the relevant regulatory framework will contribute to achieving a reduction in illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The modern legal framework regulating relations in this area is constantly being improved, taking into account the development of the drug situation, to ensure effective organization of the fight against illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors.
CRIME FORECASTING AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION
Authors:   Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abdurasulova Kumrinisa , Buranova Raziya ,   Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Published: October 2023

The article reveals the history of the development of forecasting, the concept of forecasting, scientific forecasting, the importance of forecasting in criminology, including other sciences, the essence, features, and differentiation of criminological forecasting, its tasks, goals, and types, which include crime in general, but also the concept of forecasting individual criminal behavior, criminological situations, subjects and objects of forecasting, and their role in choosing the method to be used for forecasting crime. The general and special methods of realization of crime forecasting are given: sociological survey, statistical method, method of extrapolation, method of expert evaluation, method of least squares, method of scientific hypothesis (hypothesis), as well as the classification and concept of these methods with examples. The necessity of studying quantitative and qualitative indicators, as well as the causes and conditions contributing to the commission of crimes, in predicting changes in crime indicators is revealed. The peculiarities of human behavior, factors influencing the formation of human behavior, the concept of crime control planning, types of plans, components of plans, the relationship between forecasting and planning, and the role of criminological forecasting in planning activities aimed at eliminating problems in the fight against crime and crime prevention are analyzed.
PROSPECTIVE DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PROCESS OF RULE-MAKING
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Law, Sodikov Akmal
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes the issues of improving the mechanism of providing rule-making with information. The purpose of the research is to develop relevant proposals, recommendations, and conclusions on improving the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its legal practices. The subject matter of the research is normative legal acts related to rule-making in the Republic of Uzbekistan, legal practice, as well as scientific-theoretical conceptual approaches and legal categories. Methods such as historical, systematic-structural, logical, induction, deduction, comparative-legal, comprehensive research of scientific sources, and statistical data analysis have been used in the research. As a result of this research, prospective directions for providing rule-making with information have been developed. The results of the research can be used to conduct scientific research, interpret the relevant rules of normative legal acts, improve the national legislation, teach the educational modules such as Theory of state and law, Rule-making and Legal writing, and further enrich these modules from a scientific and theoretical point of view.
ANSIEDADE E AGRESSIVIDADE EM ADOLESCENTES DURANTE A PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Kunrath Bruna , Oliveira Kamilla , Barbosa Claudia , Corrêa Rafael Soares
Published: October 2023

Introdução: Os sintomas de ansiedade e agressividade vêm tomando uma maior proporção mundial, recebendo cada vez mais atenção no que diz respeito a saúde mental de adolescentes. Objetivo: Investigar os níveis de ansiedade e agressividade de adolescentes durante a pandemia Covid-19. Método: O estudo se caracteriza como um estudo de levantamento. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de questionários aplicados em 60 adolescentes. A análise dos dados foi realizada através de estatística descritiva. Resultados: As meninas apresentaram maior prevalência de sintomas ansiosos no colégio Cívico Militar, enquanto os meninos demonstraram maior prevalência nos sintomas de ansiedade e agressividade no colégio Estadual. Pode-se verificar que os níveis de hostilidade são considerados altos em ambas as instituições, mas destaca-se o fator raiva, predominante nas meninas, enquanto a agressão física foi predominante nos meninos. Conclusão: Os adolescentes demonstraram níveis elevados de ansiedade e agressividade durante o período da pandemia Covid-19, sendo assim, destaca-se a importância do desenvolvimento de estudos e ações voltados a saúde mental dos adolescentes.
Estimation of power plant SO2 emissions using the HYSPLIT dispersion model and airborne observations with plume rise ensemble runs
Authors: Chai Tianfeng , Ren Xinrong , Ngan Fong , Cohen Mark , Crawford Alice
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The SO2 emission rates from three power plants in North Carolina are estimated using the HYSPLIT Lagrangian dispersion model and
aircraft measurements made on 26 March 2019. To quantify the underlying modeling uncertainties in the plume rise calculation, dispersion simulations are carried
out in an ensemble using a total of 15 heat release parameters. For each heat release, the SO2 emission rates are
estimated using a transfer coefficient matrix (TCM) approach and compared with the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) data. An
“optimal” member is first selected based on the correlation coefficient calculated for each of the six segments that delineate the plumes from the
three power plants during the morning and afternoon flights. The segment influenced by the afternoon operations of Belews Creek power plant has
negative correlation coefficients for all the plume rise options and is first excluded from the emission estimate here. Overestimations are found
for all the segments before considering the background SO2 mixing ratios. Both constant background mixing ratios and several
segment-specific background values are tested in the HYSPLIT inverse modeling. The estimation results by assuming the 25th percentile observed
SO2 mixing ratios inside each of the five segments agree well with the CEMS data, with relative errors of 18 %, −12 %, 3 %,
93.5 %, and −4 %. After emission estimations are performed for all the plume rise runs, the lowest root mean square errors (RMSEs) between the
predicted and observed mixing ratios are calculated to select a different set of optimal plume rise runs which have the lowest RMSEs. Identical
plume rise runs are chosen as the optimal members for Roxboro and Belews Creek morning segments, but different members for the other segments
yield smaller RMSEs than the previous correlation-based optimal members. It is also no longer necessary to exclude the Belews Creek afternoon
segment that has a negative correlation between predictions and observations. The RMSE-based optimal runs result in much better agreement with
the CEMS data for the previously severely overestimated segment and do not deteriorate much for the other segments, with relative errors of 18 %,
−18 %, 3 %, −9 %, and 27 % for the five segments and 2 % for the Belews Creek afternoon segment. In addition, the RMSE-based
optimal heat emissions appear to be more reasonable than the correlation-based values when they are significantly different for CPI Roxboro
power plant.
Seasonal characteristics of emission, distribution, and radiative effect of marine organic aerosols over the western Pacific Ocean: an investigation with a coupled regional climate-aerosol model
Authors: Li Jiawei , Han Zhiwei , Fu Pingqing , Yao Xiaohong
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Organic aerosols from marine sources over the western Pacific Ocean of East Asia were investigated by using an online-coupled regional chemistry-climate model RIEMS-Chem for the entire year 2014. Model evaluation against a wide variety of observations from research cruises and in-situ measurements demonstrated a good skill of the model in simulating temporal variation and spatial distribution of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10), black carbon (BC), organic carbon (OC), sodium, and aerosol optical depth (AOD) in the marine atmosphere. The inclusion of marine organic aerosols apparently improved model performance on OC aerosol concentration. The regional and annual mean near surface marine organic aerosol (MOA) concentration was estimated to be 0.27 μg m-3, with the maximum in spring and the minimum in winter and contributed 26 % of the total organic aerosol concentration on average over the western Pacific. Marine primary organic aerosol (MPOA) accounted for the majority of marine organic aerosol (MOA) mass and exhibited the maximum in autumn and the minimum in summer, whereas marine secondary organic aerosol (MSOA) was approximately 1~2 orders of magnitude lower than MPOA, having a distinct summer maximum and a winter minimum. MOA induced a direct radiative effect (DREMOA) of -0.27 W m-2, and an indirect radiative effect (IREMOA) of -0.66 W m-2 at TOA (IREMOA) in terms of annual and oceanic average over the western Pacific, with the highest seasonal mean IREMOA up to -0.94 W m-2 in spring. IREMOA was stronger than but in a similar magnitude to the IRE due to sea salt aerosol on average, and it was approximately 9 % of the IRE due anthropogenic aerosols in terms of annual mean over the western Pacific, and this ratio increased to 19 % in the northern parts of the western Pacific in autumn. This study reveals an important role of MOA in perturbing cloud properties and shortwave radiation fluxes in the western Pacific of East Asia.
Apgar scoring of puppies delivered by different delivery management systems for the assessment of neonatal outcome
Authors: Lavanya K. , Promod K. , Azeez C.P. Abdul , Chacko Leeba , Jinesh K.
Published: October 2023

Apgar scoring of 97 puppies from 18 litters delivered either by medical induction (Group I, n=9) or emergency caesarean section (Group II, n=9) was carried out. A total of 54 and 43 puppies were delivered in group I and II, respectively and their Apgar scores measured at 5min and one hour after birth. The mean ± SE Apgar scores measured at 5min of birth in group I and group II were 3.96 ± 0.38 and 4.84 ± 0.39, respectively. The mean ± SE Apgar scores of puppies at one hour of birth in group I and group II were 6.09 ± 0.31and 6.93 ± 0.33, respectively. Apgar scores at different time periods did not vary significantly between groups but varied significantly within the group. The association between Apgar score at one hour and survivability of puppies at 24 h of birth was analysed. The puppy mortality rate was significantly (p<0.01) higher (63.64 per cent) among those which scored 0-3 than other Apgar scores in group I. The puppy mortality rate and survival rate did not vary significantly (p>0.05) between different Apgar scores of puppies within group II.
Occurrence of thermophilic Campylobacter spp. in chicken meat breeds from an organised farm in Thrissur district
Authors: Kavya A. , Jolly Deepa , Latha C. , Sunil B. , Chacko Binoj
Published: October 2023

Campylobacteriosis is one of the principal causes of gastroenteritis in the world. Poultry, being the natural reservoir, can harbour large number of Campylobacter in their caeca. The current study was carried out to assess the occurrence of thermophilic Campylobacter spp. in different meat type breeds in an organised farm. Out of the 120 cloacal swabs analysed, 31.67 per cent were found to be positive for Campylobacter spp. There was no significant difference in occurrence of Campylobacter spp. between different meat breeds. On molecular confirmation, majority of the isolates (71.05 per cent) were identified as Campylobacter jejuni and the rest as Campylobacter coli (28.95 per cent). The present study confirms a substantial degree of Campylobacter contamination in meat type chicken breeds in the farm. Good hygienic practices with better biosecurity measures and periodic screening of live poultry, poultry meat and its products are necessary to reduce the foodborne transmission of this pathogen to ensure safer food for consumers.
Investigation on the prevalence of chicken anaemia virus in poultry flocks of Kerala, India
Authors: Vidya P. , Sankar S. , Mini M. , Priya P. M. , Sajitha I. S.
Published: October 2023

Chicken anaemia virus (CAV) is the aetiological agent of chicken infectious anaemia (CIA), an immunosuppressive disease, which brings a huge economic burden to the poultry industry globally. Concurrent infections and vaccination failures further aggravate the impact of the disease on the sector. The epidemiology of the disease and virulence of the circulating strains is to be known while formulating prevention strategies for any infectious disease. So far, there are no reports regarding the presence of CAV among poultry flocks in Kerala. In this scenario, the present study contemplated the investigation of the chicken anaemia virus using ELISA and PCR techniques. Indirect ELISA revealed the presence of CAV antibodies in 80 samples out of the 92 serum samples screened. Among the 100 samples collected from suspected cases, 29 were found to be positive for CAV infection with detection primers targeting the VP2 gene. This implies widespread distribution of the virus in Kerala.
Occupational hazards among veterinarians of Kerala with special reference to physical hazards
Authors: Premkumar D. , Mathew Binsy , Latha C. , Menon K. Vrinda , George Reeja
Published: October 2023

Veterinarians by virtue of their profession are exposed to several occupational health hazards. The common hazards faced by veterinarians during practice can be categorised as physical, chemical, biological, psychological and ergonomic. Albeit the hazards require much attention in safeguarding the health of veterinarians, there has been a dearth in comprehensive studies regarding this issue in Kerala. Hence, the study was envisaged to identify the physical hazards among veterinarians working in Kerala and to assess practices regarding physical hazards. A well-structured questionnaire was designed based on three group discussions with veterinarians and the relevancy of the survey questions were then assessed by experts. The questionnaire was circulated among the veterinarians working in the Animal Husbandry department using google form. A total of 399 veterinarians from across Kerala responded to the questionnaire used for the study. The results from the study revealed that majority of the veterinarians were exposed to the physical hazards while handling the animals for treatment (83.70 per cent), kicking by animals (82.20 per cent), back pain resulted during large animal treatment procedures(80.95 per cent) and injuries to lower extremities (72.93 per cent) and the most common procedure that resulted in physical exhaustion was dystocia (94. 73 per cent). The study revealed that appropriate handling technique was chosen by majority of the respondents (90.22 per cent) as measure to prevent physical hazards at workplace. As it is practically impossible to prevent exposure to physical hazards, continued education and training to a great extent can help minimise the physical hazard exposure among veterinarians.
Seasonal influence on the luteal growth and regression characteristics of crossbred dairy cows of Kerala
Authors: Niyas E. , Abhilash R. S , Jayakumar C. , Unnikrishnan M. P. , Aravindakshan T. V. , Mohan K. M. Syam
Published: October 2023

The study was aimed at investigating the effect of seasonal changes on luteal growth and regression characteristics in crossbred (CB) cows of Kerala. The seasons of the year were classified as rainy (June-September), post-monsoon (October-January) and summer (February- May). In each season, nine healthy regularly cycling CB lactating pluriparous cows were selected for the study. Luteal growth and regression pattern were studied at 24 h intervals from one ovulation to the next ovulation, by transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) examination of the ovaries. During the study period, parameters like the day of earliest detection of corpus hemorrhagicum (CH), size at detection, maximum size of corpus luteum (CL), the day of CL with maximum diameter, day of onset and completion of CL regression were recorded and compared between seasons. Corpus hemorrhagicum was detected one day after ovulation in 55.60, 66.70 and 80 per cent of animals during rainy, post-monsoon and summer seasons, respectively. There existed no statistically significant difference in the size of CL, either on the day of first detection or on the day of maximum size attainment. However, CL during the rainy season needed a significantly (P<0.05) longer period to attain maximum size (10.33 ± 0.58), compared to the post-monsoon (8.33 ± 0.62) and summer seasons (8.40 ± 0.56). The season did not affect the day of onset of luteal regression or its completion neither in animals with two-wave cycle nor with three- wave. The study concluded that the season had less or no impact on the growth and regression pattern of CL in CB cattle of Kerala.
Preliminary study on the status of feline leptospirosis in Kerala
Authors: Lekshmi A. Sneha , Deepa P. M. , Vijayakumar K. , Bipin K. C. , Rajasekhar R.
Published: October 2023

Leptospirosis is a disease of zoonotic importance in worldwide scenario and is caused by the infection of Leptospira species. The present study was undertaken to estimate the seropositivity of leptospirosis in cats of Kerala. A total of 200 serum samples were collected from apparently healthy cats from different parts of Kerala such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur. Among these samples, 12 samples (6 %) were found to be positive with the MAT titre above 1:20. The serovar identified in this study was serovar Djasiman, Autumnalis, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Australis, Grippotyphosa, and Hardjo. The highest prevalence in cat was for serovar Djasiman (50%) followed by serovar Autumnalis (25%). The majority of cats were crossbreds, males and in age groups between one and two years (58.33%). The majority of animals had both indoor with outdoor access, the presence of rodents and other animals in the household or surroundings.
Diabetes mellitus in dachshund dogs: A case report of three dogs
Authors: Nithin B. , Joy Abhinav , Shyma V. H. , Sindhu O.K.
Published: October 2023

Diabetes mellitus is an endocrinopathy associated with insulin insufficiency or insulin resistance. Three female middle-aged Dachshund dogs presented with clinical signs of polyuria, polydipsia, cataract and emaciation were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus using portable blood glucose monitor. One of the dogs succumbed with diabetic ketoacidosis (ketone bodies of 7.4 mmol/L) with concomitant diabetic nephropathy and hypercalcemia. Leukocytosis, elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol and glycosuria were evident in all the dogs. Blood glucose level was effectively managed with human recombinant DNA protamine zinc insulin administration twice daily for a period of six months.
First report of entomopathogenic fungi, Aspergillus tamarii (Eurotiales: Trichocomaceae) on Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae) larvae
Authors: Persis M. Jemimah , Jayakumar M. , Diya S.
Published: October 2023

A fungus isolated from mango wasp was found to be pathogenic to houseflies. The isolated fungus was identified as Aspergillus tamarii using morphological characteristics and by comparative nucleotide sequence analysis of ITS regions. Fragments covering the region encoding ITS-1, 5.8S rDNA, and ITS-2 were amplified using the universal primers, ITS1 (TCCGTAGGTGAACCTGCGG) and ITS2 (TCCTCCGCTTATTGATATGC). The results of bioassays against early second instar larva showed dose-dependent mortality. Larvicidal activity was carried out at eight different concentrations viz, 1x106, 1x107, 1x108, 2x106, 2x107, 2x108, 3x106, 3x107, and 3x108 spores/ml. Among the two different methods of bioassays, bait method showed highest mortality. Beauveria bassiana was used as a positive control. Tween 80 (0.05%) was used as negative control. Larval mortality commences from day 3 until pupation in both bait and immersion methods. The least LC50 value observed for bait method was 5.28x107 spores/ml followed by immersion method, 5.12x109 spores/ml. On the other hand, the larva treated with commercial fungal strain, Beauveria bassiana showed an LC50 value of 1.26x108 spores/ml and 1.32x108 spores/ml for bait and immersion methods, respectively. Visual observation of mycosis was noticed on treated larva. Treated larvae had extensive growth of fungal hyphae on the larval surface. Scanning Electron Microscopy studies of treated larvae clearly showed the process of fungal infection. Longitudinal section of the treated larva showed fungal hyphae on the haemocoel.
Psychotherapies for chronic kidney disease patients with hemodialysis: A systematic review of randomized control trials and quasi-experiments
Authors: Zahra Zulfa , Effendy Elmeida , Mawarpury Marty , Marthoenis Marthoenis , Jaya Indra
Published: October 2023

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those with hemodialysis, frequently struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Psychotherapy has been known to treat psychological problems, but its effectiveness in managing CKD patients is still rarely scientifically proven. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of psychological treatments in improving the mental health of CKD patients with hemodialysis. We comprehensively reviewed the related studies published in PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Clinical Key over the last ten years, up to June 7, 2023. A keyword combination was used in the search engine strategies, and all articles about CKD patients receiving hemodialysis and psychotherapy were included. Based on the eligibility criteria, 716 patients were included in 13 out of 18,830 studies in the final analysis. Psychological problem was complained by 399 CKD patients. The psychotherapy included cognitive behavioral therapy (reported in four studies, n=4), diaphragmatic breathing relaxation (n=1), meditation (n=1), hypnotherapy (n=1), Kidney Optimal Health Program (KOHP) (n=1), psychological intervention (n=1), murottal Al-Qur'an therapy (n=3), and spiritual therapy (n=1). These interventions were performed once to four times a week, for ten minutes to five hours during hemodialysis for two to ten weeks. Meditation and KOHP showed no significant improvement in anxiety and depression. The remaining psychotherapies significantly improved the quality of life by reducing anxiety and depression in hemodialysis patients and enhancing sleep quality, self-esteem, hopefulness, medication adherence, and physical condition. In conclusion, psychotherapy should be considered in an interdisciplinary team to treat CKD patients comprehensively. Further studies are still necessary to determine the efficacy of each psychological intervention in CKD patients with psychiatric problems.
A Novel RP-Chiral Separation Technique for the Quantification of Brivaracetam and its process Related Isomeric Impurities using High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Authors: Kumar Dey Sandip , Mondal Sumanta , Mondal Prasenjit , Bhar Kausik
Published: October 2023

Reverse‐phase high‐performance liquid chromatography method has been developed for the determination of brivaracetam (BRV) with its stereoisomeric impurities (BRV-SS), (BRV-RR) and (BRV- RS). Brivaracetam with its impurities has been eluted with good resolution using the chiral column, chiralpakIG (250 × 4.6mm, 5µ) column at the detection wavelength of 210nm with the flow rate of 0.50ml/minute. The separation was achieved with the mobile phase consisted of methanol: acetonitrile and trifluoroacetic acid in the volume ratio of 90:10:0.1. The column temperature was maintained at 30°C and detection wavelength was maintained at 210 nm. Brivaracetum (BRV), and stereoisomeric impurities, BRV-SS, BRV-RR and BRV-RS, were eluted at 13.829, 11.810, 10.448 and 9.449 min, respectively. The method showed adequate specificity, sensitivity, linearity, accuracy, precision, and robustness inline to ICH tripartite guidelines. The limit of detections were 0.2 μg/mL for BRV-SS and BRV-RR, for BRV-RS it was found 0.1μg/mL.The limit of quantification limits were 0.5μg/mL for BRV-SS, BRV-RR and for BRV-RS as well.The developed method was found to be linear over the concentration range of 0.5-20µg/mL for BRV-RS, for BRV-RR and BRV-RS it was 0.5-3µg/mLfor stereoisomeric impurities with a correlation coefficient of 0.999. The developed method was found precise (%RSD = 0.5%, 0.6% and 0.5% for BRV-SS, BRV-RR and BRV-RS,) accurate (with 96%–107% recovery) and found robust. The validation parameters of the developed method were within the limits as per the regulation of ICH Q2(R1) guidelines. Therefore, in this present method a good separation was achieved specifically for the identification of brivaracetam and its processed related stereoisomeric impurities using high performance liquid chromatography and found suitable for the quantification of stereoisomeric impurities of brivaracetam in bulk scale as well.
Eco-enzyme Aplication Based on Siamese Kintamani Orange (Citrus nobilis) Peels waste for Pemindangan Waste Treatment
Authors: Kasih Permatananda Pande Ayu Naya , Suranaya Pandit I Gde
Published: October 2023

Pemindangan is one of the traditional fish preservation efforts by boiling and salting methods that are mostly carried out by the people of Indonesia, especially in Bali. Pemindangan process does not only produce products in the form of pindang, but also produces residual products or waste that pollutes the environment. Eco-enzyme is a solution of complex organic substances produced from the fermentation process of organic waste, sugar, and water. Until now, research on eco-enzyme with the basic ingredients of orange peels is still very little. Differences in raw materials will of course produce different products. In addition, research to see the application or effect of eco-enzyme on waste, especially pemindangan waste has never been carried out. The research used an experimental method includes the manufacture of eco-enzyme and treatment of pemindangan waste with an eco-enzyme. A total of 6kg of samples of Siamese Kintamani Orange (Citrus nobilis) peels waste used for the manufacture of eco-enzymes were selected by purposive sampling. The eco enzyme was made by mixing Siamese Kintamani orange peels, water, and sugar in a ratio of 3:10:1, afterwards, the mixture was put in a closed container. Fermentation was carried out for 3 months. The treatment was given to the pemindangan liquid waste taken from Kusamba village as the centre of pemindangan in Bali and separated into 3 containers based on the treatment, namely treatment A without eco-enzyme, treatment B with addition of eco-enzyme 10%, and treatment C with addition of eco enzyme 50%. Eco-enzyme based on Siamese Kintamani orange peels waste can reduce the levels of TSS, TDS, PH, and ammonia levels in pemindangan waste, both at 10% and 50% dilution. However, the eco-enzyme is not able to reduce the BOD and COD parameters in the pemindangan waste. Eco-enzyme requires a longer therapeutic time to be an alternative chemical treatment for pemindangan waste.
Functional Drinks prepared from Red Dragon Fruit Peel (Hylocereus lemairei (Hook.) Britton and Rose) and Catifsh (Clarias gariepinus sp) Bone Gelatin
Authors: Hanafi Hanafi , Aprilia N.W Dhina , Setyawati Sri Redjeki , Rochaeni Henny , Solihat Imas
Published: October 2023

Dragon fruit peel extract and catfish bone gelatin are favorable food ingredients enabling to improve physiological functions. The aim of this work was to apply agricultural wastes, i.e. dragon fruit peel and catfish bone, as ingredients for developing functional drink, providing added value to the discarded materials. The drink formulation followed these percentages: dragon fruit extract and catfish bone gelatin (A: 1%, 3%, 5%), sugar (B:10%, 15%) and citric acid (C: 0,5%, 1%, 1.5%), totally resulting in 18 of combined treatments. The results demonstrated that sample 13 A (5%), B (10%) and C (0,5%) showed the most desirable formulation as revealed by its color stability at pH 4 and 5, with total phenol reaching up to 110,82 mg GAE. The selected formula was then tested using hedonic test by 20 panelists. The results of hedonic tests revealed good acceptance for color and taste, but not for aroma.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) knowledge and perception among medical students in Ajman United Arab Emirates: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Jaber Mohamed A , Abdelmagied Mawada H , Mirghani Zein , El-Ameen Essra M , Alfarra Mohammed B Q
Published: October 2023

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the COVID-19 related knowledge, practice and attitudes amongst medical students (MS) at Ajman University. Methods: A cross-sectional, web-based study was conducted among Ajman medical college students about COVID-19 during April and May 2020. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to all MS to examine their knowledge, practice and attitudes towards COVID-19 pandemic. Non-parametric tests were used to estimate the difference between the selected variables in relation to different parameters while independent t-test and ANOVA were used to estimate the difference between the independent parameters in relation to the total scoring. Results: Eighty-two students responded to the questionnaire (response rate 76.0%), more than half of the participants were females (64.6%), and aged between 18-20 years. Most of the participants (82.9%) were aware of the UAE government COVID19 task force and 96.3% of the students had good knowledge about COVID-19 symptoms (96.3%), route of transmission (79.3%) and the current available treatment or vaccination for COVID -19 (80.5%),students used social media (69.5%) to obtain information about COVID-19 and showed positive perceptions of COVID-19 prevention and control measures. Conclusion: Ajman University medical students have sufficient knowledge of COVID-19 pandemic and implemented proper strategies to prevent COVID-19 spread. It is obligation of academic institutions to promote effective infection control training to protect patients, health care workers and students by encouraging safer working practices in the clinics sitting.
A pathological autopsy of a case dying from omicron variant of COVID-19
Authors:   Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, India, Das Somnath
Published: October 2023

This is a case report on a male patient in his nineties who was admitted with a complaint of fever for three days and was positive for Covid-19. He had a previous history of diabetes with cardiac disease and right-sided hemiplegia. Upon the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome
Endobronchial lipoma in a 62-year-old woman: A case report
Authors:   Yangpu Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China, Meng Siming
Published: October 2023

Lipoma is a common soft tissue tumor, but lipoma in lung is rare. Here is an endobronchial lipoma that was occurred in a 62-year-old woman, and cured by Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) via bronchoscope
Kidney injury in COVID-19 patients: Clinical manifestations and pathogenesis
Authors:   The Fourth Clinical College of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, China., Shu Zhanjun
Published: October 2023

Since the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) around the world, more than 630 million people have been infected and more than 6 million have died, posing a huge threat to human life and health
Phlegmonous gastritis: About a case
Authors:   University of the Basque Country, Spain, Iriso Jesus Iturralde
Published: October 2023

We report an unusual severe epigastric pain with fever in a 70 year old male patient. He worsened considerably in 5 days, going to the emergency department
Macroscopic and microscopic features in a fatal case of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy after myectomy
Authors:   University, via Luigi Mangiagalli, 37- 20133 Milan, Italy., Gentile Guendalina
Published: October 2023

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that results in interstitial fibrosis and ventricular hypertrophy. There is severe and asymmetric enlargement of the wall of the left ventricle and especially the septum, which may be localized or diffuse [1].
Perforated liver abscess: A case report
Authors:   Tawam Hospital-Alain-UAE., F Alharmoodi
Published: October 2023

Liver abscesses are the most common abscesses in the abdomen with pyogenic form being the most common in liver abscess. Gas forming bacteria in the liver are rare, and it increases morbidity and mortality if it occurs