bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mulierem fortem quis inveniet: Polish Women Classicists under Communism
Authors: Olechowska Elżbieta
Published: December 2020

While all chairs of classics after the war were entrusted to already well-established pre-war professors, female scholars, junior often only by rank, took care of the mind-boggling logistics of setting up the defunct departments and preparing them for the first cohort of students. It was an unusual group composed of various ages and levels of knowledge. Older ones saw their education put on hold during the war or attended underground university classes but did not obtain their degrees. Younger ones completed high school within the same clandestine system. Things began to change during the second post-war decade with women advancing in their careers, obtaining degrees and university positions. The paper discusses the careers of seven prominent classicists: Zofia Abramowiczówna (1906–1988), Leokadia Małunowicz (1910–1980), Daniela Tennerówna-Gromska (1889–1973), Izydora Dąmbska (1904–1983), Anna Maria Komornicka (1920–2018), Iza Bieżuńska-Małowist (1917–1995), and Stefania Światłowska (1914–2009).
Knowledge, attitude and practices about dengue fever among adults living in Pwani Region, Tanzania in 2019
Authors: Kazaura Method
Published: December 2020

Background: Dengue fever (DF) is currently widespread in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Among the triggers of ep- idemic include urbanization and internal migrations. Within the past few years, there have been DF outbreaks in Tanzania. Although Pwani region is among the predicted risk areas for the DF, there is insufficient data about people’s knowledge, attitude and practices towards prevention of DF in their settings. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices about DF among adults in Pwani region in Tanzania.

Methods: The cross-sectional study conducted in Mkuranga District, Pwani region in Tanzania. We used face-to-face inter- views to collect data. The main analytical procedure was descriptive using frequencies.

Results: The majority, 97.7%, were aware of DF. Nevertheless, almost 80% had a low knowledge on symptoms, transmis- sion and vector control measures. Furthermore, less than 20% had positive attitude towards dengue fever prevention, sever- ity of the illness and health seeking behavior.

Conclusion: Lack of enough knowledge and positive attitude about disease transmission, symptoms and preventive meas- ures put the population at high risk of contracting the disease. There is need to create and improve friendly, correct and simple information, education and education messages for the rural populations.

Keywords: Attitude; Dengue; knowledge; practice; rural.
Acute effects of electronic cigarette smoking on ventricular repolarization in adults
Authors: Demir Vahit , Hidayet Siho , Turan Yaşar , Ede Hüseyin
Published: December 2020

Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is constantly increasing. However, the association between e-cigarette use and ventricular arrhythmia is unknown. Thus, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the markers of ventricular repolarization such as QT interval, corrected QT (QTc), QT dispersion (QTd), peak-to-end interval of the T wave (Tp-e), corrected Tp-e and Tp-e/QT ratios in e-cigarette users.

Methods: The study population consisted 36 e-cigarette users and 40 healthy subjects. Ventricular repolarization parameters were obtained from 12-lead resting electrocardiogram. Ventricular repolarization parameters of the groups were compared.

Results: Basal demographic and laboratory data were similar in both groups. According to the electrocardiographic parameters, the Tp-e interval, corrected Tp-e, and Tp-e/QT ratio were significantly higher in individuals using e-ciga- rettes than in control subjects [74.9±6.4 milliseconds (ms) vs. 80.1±4.1ms, <0.001; 82.9±7.5 ms vs. 87.8±6.3 ms, p=0.003; 0.20±0.01 vs. 0.21±0.01, p=0.002; respectively].

Conclusion: This is the first study to show the disruption of ventricular repolarization properties in e-cigarette users. E-cig- arette use in terms of public health leads to augmentation of transmural dispersion of repolarization, which may be potential indicator of ventricular arrhythmogenesis.

Keywords: Electronic cigarette; ventricular repolarization; Tp-e interval; Tp-e/QT ratio.
Association of ERCC gene polymorphism with osteosarcoma risk
Authors: Wang Guanliang , Li Jianping , Xu Xiling , Kumar Gupta Ramit , Gao Xiaoqiang
Published: December 2020

Background: The relationship between ERCC gene polymorphism and osteosarcoma risk / overall survival of osteosarco- ma is still conflicting, and this meta-analysis was performed to assess these associations.

Material and methods: The association studies were identified from PubMed, and eligible reports were included and cal- culated using meta-analysis method.

Results: Four studies were included for the association of ERCC gene polymorphism with osteosarcoma risk, and nine studies were recruited into this meta-analysis for the relationship between ERCC gene polymorphism and overall survival of osteosarcoma. The meta-analysis indicated that ERCC1 rs3212986 (8092 C>A) gene polymorphism, ERCC1 rs11615 (19007 T>C) gene polymorphism, ERCC2 rs1799793 (A>G) gene polymorphism, ERCC2 rs13181 (Lys751Gln) gene pol- ymorphism were not associated with osteosarcoma risk. ERCC1 rs2298881 (C>A) gene polymorphism, ERCC1 rs3212986 (8092 C>A) gene polymorphism, ERCC1 rs11615 (19007 T>C) gene polymorphism, ERCC2 rs1799793 (Asp312Asn) gene polymorphism were not associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma. Interestingly, ERCC2 rs13181 A allele and GG genotype were associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma, but AA genotype not (A allele: OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.65- 0.93, P = 0.007; GG genotype: OR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.05-1.65, P = 0.02; AA genotype: OR = 0.69, 95% CI: 0.45-1.04, P = 0.08).

Conclusion: ERCC2 rs13181 A allele and GG genotype were associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma.

Keywords: Osteosarcoma; overall survival of osteosarcoma; ERCC; gene polymorphism; meta-analysis.
Prevalence, predictors and reasons for home delivery amongst women of childbearing age in Dodoma Municipality in central Tanzania
Authors: Muhunzi Situ , Samwel Ngocho James , Mwanamsangu Amasha , Sanga Leah , Hiza Hellen , E Msuya Sia , J Mahande Michael
Published: December 2020

Introduction: The objective was to determine the prevalence, predictors and reasons for home delivery amongst women of childbearing age in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst women living in Dodoma Municipality. Data were collected using adapted questionnaires and analysed using SPPS version 23. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to assess the independent predictors of home delivery.

Results: A total of 425 women of childbearing age were enrolled in this study. The mean (± SD) age of the participants was 28.7 (±7.1) years. The prevalence of home delivery was 35.5% (n=150, 95% CI 30.9 – 40.2). Women with secondary school and above had 93% less odds of home delivery than women who had no education (AOR=0.0795% CI: 0.03-0.18). Women who lived in rural areas (AOR=3.49, 95% CI: 2.12-5.75), and women living more than 5km from health facilities (AOR=2.67, 95% CI: 1.65-4.37) had higher odds of home delivery. The main reasons for home delivery were transportation cost, and long distance to the nearest health facilities.

Conclusion: In this population, the prevalence of home delivery remained to be high. To address this more collaborative mul- tisectoral effort like strengthening health education and strengthening maternity waiting homes are needed.

Keywords: Women, home delivery, prevalence, factors, Tanzania.
A multilevel analysis of the determinants of handwashing behavior among households in Eswatini: a secondary analysis of the 2014 multiple indicator cluster survey
Authors: S Simelane Maswati
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Handwashing with soap has received considerable attention due to its importance in the prevention and inter- ruption of the transmission of diseases. Regardless of the positive effects of handwashing with soap, developing countries still have a low rate of handwashing.

Objective: The study aimed to determine the individual, household and community-level factors associated with handwash- ing behavior among households in Eswatini.

Methods: Using the Eswatini Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey conducted in 2014, a secondary analysis was done of the households surveyed. A total of 1,520 households nested in communities with complete data on handwashing practices were included in the analysis. Univariate, bivariate analysis and multivariate multilevel logistic regression were used to estab- lish the factors that were associated with handwashing behavior.

Results: The prevalence of handwashing among households was 56% in 2014. Households whose heads were aged 35-54 and 55 years and older were more likely to practice handwashing (AOR=1.88, 95% CI:1.39, 2.54); and (AOR=1.77, 95% CI: 1.205, 2.62) compared to those aged 15-34 years. Households with a pit latrine or no toilet facility at all, were less likely to practice handwashing (AOR=0.24, 95% CI: 0.17, 0.35); (AOR=0.28, 95% CI: 0.11, 0.71) respectively compared to those with a flush toilet. Region of residence was a community-level variable associated with lower odds of handwashing, with those from the Hhohho (AOR=0.22, 95% CI: 0.14, 0.35) and Manzini region (AOR=0.42, 95% CI: 0.27, 0.67) compared to Lubombo region. Households from communities where access to mass media was high were more likely to practice handwashing (AOR =1.47, 95% CI: 1.05, 2.03) compared to those from communities where access to mass media was low.

Conclusion: Households headed by young adults, with pit latrine or no toilet facility at all and lived in the Hhohho and Manzini regions and with low access to mass media, should be targeted for interventions aimed at improving handwashing practices.

Keywords: Handwashing; factors; Eswatini; households; multilevel logistic regression.
EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN TURUNAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 MELALUI MEDIA MOBILE LEARNING DITINJAU DARI HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA
Authors: Husna Raudatul
Published: December 2020

The education system is faced with a situation that requires teachers to be able to master distance learning media, such as during the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. The distance education system is one of the solutions to overcome difficulties in face-to-face learning with the existence of social distancing rules which are a major obstacle today. Mobile Learning ( M-Learning) is a distyance paradigm utilizing mobile technology and devices which are predicted to experience rapid and potential development along with the development of mobile technologiitself. M-Learning is a distance leaning medium that is easy and often used. This study aims to see the effectiveness of derivative learning using M-Learning media in terms of student learning outcomes. The research model used in this study was a quasi experiment using a one group pretest postest design. The research sample was students in semester 2 who took calculus courses. The sample data were processed by descriptive analysis and test the difference in the average learning outcomes. The results showed that calculus courses with derivative materials using M-Learning media were quite effective when viewed from the student learning outcomes. Student learning outcomes after lecturing using M-Learning are higher than student learning outcomes before lecturing using M-Learning.

Abstrak

Sistem pendidikan dihadapkan dengan situasi yang menuntut para pengajar untuk dapat menguasai media pembelajaran jarak jauh, seperti pada masa wabah pandemi Covid-19 ini. Sistem pendidikan jarak jauh menjadi salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi kesulitan dalam pembelajaran tatap muka dengan adanya aturan social distancing yang menjadi kendala besar saat ini. Mobile Learning (M-Learning) merupakan paradigma pembelajaran memanfaatkan teknologi dan perangkat Mobile yang diperkirakan akan  mengalami perkembangan pesat dan potensial seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi mobile itu sendiri. M-Learning  merupakan salah satu media pembelajaran  jarak jauh yang mudah dan sering digunakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat efektifitas pembelajaran Turunan dengan menggunakan media M-Learning ditinjau dari hasil belajar mahasiswa. Model penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah quasi experiment dengan menggunakan one group pretest postest design. Sampel  penelitian yaitu mahasiswa semester 2 yang mengambil matakuliah kalkulus. Data sampel diolah dengan analisis deskriptif dan uji perbedaan rata-rata hasil belajar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perkuliahan mata kuliah kalkulus materi turunan dengan menggunakan media M-Learning cukup efektif jika dilihat dari hasil belajar mahasiswa. Hasil belajar mahasiswa setelah perkuliahan dengan menggunakan M-Learning lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan hasil belajar mahasiswa sebelum perkuliahan dengan menggunakan M-Learning.
Neural Network Model for Heart Disease Diagnosis
Authors: Postalcıoğlu Seda
Published: December 2020

The heart disease diagnosis system is proposed inthis study. This kind of diagnosis systems enhance medical careand helps doctors. In this paper, heart disease dataset fromkaggle web site is used. Neural Network is examined andanalyzed for different structures as an optimizer, loss function,and batch size. The simulation results show that the proposedneural network model has 90,16% accuracy.
O novo paradigma constitucional da defensoria pública na proteção e promoção dos Direito Humanos
Authors: Masullo Aline Setaro Soares
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho tem por intuito analisar, com uma visão contemporânea, o papel de promoção e proteção dos Direitos Humanos pela Defensoria Pública constitucionalizado pela Emenda Constitucional nº 80/2014. Para tanto, buscou-se pesquisar sobre as Constituições brasileiras e identificar o nascimento da Instituição, bem como de suas funções, e a evolução da assistência judiciária para assistência jurídica, complementadas com as atribuições de ordem coletiva e social, e as três teorias atuais relacionadas ao assunto. Ademais, procurou-se analisar a concepção dos Direitos Humanos, suas características e dimensões para, em seguida, realizar um estudo acerca da promoção de Direitos Humanos relacionando-a com a ideia de reconhecimento dos grupos vulneráveis.
A criança e o adolescente no contexto das associações e organizações criminosas:
Authors: Do Carmo Goulart Martins Setenta Maria
Published: December 2020

Ao longo da história, a criança e o adolescente que inicialmente eram invisíveis e não tinham nenhum tratamento diferenciado, passaram a ser compreendidos como sujeitos especiais de direitos, merecedores de integral proteção. Nessa evolução, houve uma fase de transição em que a atuação estatal, embora admitisse sua distinção dos adultos, tratava todos os jovens infratores, vítimas de maus tratos ou abandonados, com o direito penal. Nessa fase intermediária de evolução do direito das crianças e adolescentes foi editada a Lei nº 2.252/54 tornando típica a conduta de corromper menores, compreendida como o ato do adulto que, aproveitando-se da imaturidade do jovem, o leva para a criminalidade. Essa lei foi revogada pela Lei nº 12.015/2009, que inseriu o art. 244-B ao Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente e manteve a corrupção de menores como ilícito penal, ampliando seu alcance. A mesma Lei nº 12.015/2009 modificou o antigo delito de formação de quadrilha ou bando, que passou a prever nova causa de aumento de pena na hipótese de prática do crime com participação de criança ou adolescente. De maneira semelhante, a Lei nº 12.850/2013, que define organização criminosa, estabeleceu agravamento de pena se o delito for cometido juntamente com criança ou adolescente. No entanto, a previsão específica de majorante para os adultos que praticam os delitos de associação e organização criminosa acompanhados de criança ou adolescente pode provocar, na prática, punição menor, porque configurado crime único e não mais concurso de delitos.
Projeto grupo de acolhimento psicológico aos assistidos da DPU:
Authors: Isis Leite Soares Natalia
Published: December 2020

A Defensoria Pública da União no estado do Ceará conta com um setor de Psicologia e, assim como qualquer experiência inovadora, permite espaço para o exercício da criatividade e para a experimentação de olhares sobre a função do psicólogo na instituição.A Defensoria tem como missão constitucional garantir o direito de ter direitos, constituindo-se como uma das mais relevantes Instituições públicas, essencialmente comprometida com a democracia, a igualdade e a construção de uma sociedade mais justa e solidária. Entende-se como dever da Psicologia, no seu lócus de trabalho, criar espaços propícios para tomada de consciência sobre a própria realidade, o fortalecimento identitário, o empoderamento e a ressignificação da realidade. O grupo pode proporcionar, em sua estrutura, potencial para um processo de fortalecimento dos sujeitos, à medida que desenvolve conjuntamente habilidades e recursos para, com comprometimento, consciência e criticidade, transformar seu ambiente e a si mesmo.
Considerações sobre a intervenção da defensoria pública como amicus curiae nos recursos representativos de controvérsia
Authors: Mendes de Andrade Monique
Published: December 2020

Este artigo busca trazer considerações sobre a atuação da Defensoria Pública na qualidade de amicus curiae nos recursos representativos de controvérsia. Amicus curiae – terceiro que intervém em processos judiciais a fim de fornecer informações adicionais e relevantes aos juízes da causa – tem sido adotado no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro como personagem que auxilia os tribunais na busca da melhor aferição da constitucionalidade e da interpretação das leis. Quanto à sistemática dos recursos representativos de controvérsia, recentes mudanças legislativas ocorridas no Código de Processo Civil propiciaram que os recursos excepcionais individuais, por meio da repercussão geral e de uma espécie de julgamento por amostragem, passassem a ser dotados de repercussão coletiva. Nesta tendência, realiza-se uma pesquisa pautada em análise jurisprudencial acerca da interpretação que tem sido dada pelas Cortes Superiores, ressaltando casos paradigmáticos em que a Defensoria Pública buscou ingressar como amicus curiae nos recursos representativos de controvérsia, na tentativa de utilizá-los como instrumentos de democratização do acesso à justiça.
Penalidade e tolerância zero:
Authors: Santestevan Oliveira Iribarrem Aline , Apolinário Marcelo Nunes
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo compreender, por meio do estudo de autores como Loïc Wacquant e Jock Young, a respeito da transição do Estado Social ao Estado Penal, como se deu a evolução da penalidade e da política de tolerância zero, e de que maneira esses fatores geram consequências na realidade brasileira. Pretende-se, assim, analisar as relações existentes entre política econômica, estrutura social e política criminal, para então verificar em que medida a política de tolerância zero foi importada dos Estados Unidos para o Brasil, de forma a produzir efeitos sobre os rumos da política criminal e refletir diretamente no sistema prisional brasileiro. O método utilizado é o dedutivo, mediante uma análise bibliográfica e de dados estatísticos.
Instituições Jurídicas, Estado de Direito e crescimento econômico
Authors: Gadelha de Paula Aline
Published: December 2020

Este artigo investiga as relações existentes entre qualidade das instituições jurídicas e crescimento econômico dos países. Considerando a importância de se incorporar a análiseinstitucional no estudo do desempenho econômico dos países, o objetivo principal destapesquisa consiste em investigar como o nível de qualidade das instituições jurídicas vigentes nos países afeta os seus resultados econômicos. Para tanto, utilizou-se uma metodologia empírica e uma amostra de dados de 118 países, para um período de 15 anos, compreendido entre os anos de 2002 a 2016. Desenvolveu-se um modelo econométrico capaz de captar os efeitos de uma melhoria – choque positivo – na qualidade das instituições jurídicas sobre a trajetória futura do desempenho econômico dos países. Ademais, observou-se como esses efeitos variam de acordo com o nível de renda dos países. Os resultados sugerem que melhorias na qualidade das instituições jurídicas afetam positivamente o desempenho econômico, contribuindo para uma trajetória de crescimento e prosperidade econômica dos países. Esses efeitos positivos do nível de qualidade institucional jurídica tendem a ser mais relevantes e significativos em países de baixa renda que apresentam instituições relativamente mais fracas.
PERMASALAHAN DAN SOLUSI PROGRAM INDONESIA PINTAR DALAM MEWUJUDKAN PEMERATAAN PENDIDIKAN DI KABUPATEN BENGKAYANG
Authors: Dimmera Bella Ghia , Purnasari Pebria Dheni Purnasari
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan permasalahan Program Indonesia Pintar di Kabupaten Bengkayang dan alternatif solusi penyelesaiannya yang diperlukan dalam rangka mewujudkan pemerataan pendidikan terkhusus di Kabupaten Bengkayang. Pendekatan yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, sedangkan metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara mendalam sebagai data primer dan studi pustaka sebagai data sekunder. Adapun responden dalam penelitian ini adalah pihak pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Bengkayang, Kepala Sekolah, Guru, peserta didik penerima KIP, serta orang tua peserta didik penerima KIP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sasaran PIP adalah peserta didik kurang mampu yang memiliki Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP). Pelaksanaan PIP dapat mendukung upaya pemerataan pendidikan, hal ini ditandai dengan adanya PIP dapat membantu keluarga peserta didik yang kurang mampu, sehingga peserta didik yang terkendala dengan biaya sekolah dapat tetap merasakan pendidikan yang layak dan merata. Hasil yang dicapai adalah terdapat enam permasalahan dari pandangan pemerintah daerah, Kepala Sekolah, guru, peserta didik, dan masyarakat. Permasalahan tersebut antara lain pendistribusian KIP yang tidak merata, pencairan dana PIP tidak secara utuh, peserta didik penerima KIP tidak tepat sasaran, masih ada orang tua penerima KIP yang tidak mengelola dana bantuan PIP dengan baik, masyarakat kurang dilibatkan dalam pelaksanaan PIP, serta sebagian besar masyarakat kurang memahami kebijakan maupun mekanisme penyaluran dana bantuan PIP. Alternatif solusi yang diberikan adalah terus menerus mendorong adanya keterlibatan semua pihak untuk bekerjasama saling memantau dan mengevaluasi pelaksanaan PIP secara menyeluruh dan seimbang.
EFEK SIKAP WAJIB PAJAK, KESADARAN WAJIB PAJAK, PENGETAHUAN PERPAJAKAN TERHADAP KEPATUHAN PAJAK DI MASA COVID 19
Authors: Susyanti Jeni , Anwar Siti Aminah
Published: December 2020

Pajak merupakan sumber pendapatan utama suatu negara yang memiliki peran penting dalam mendukung pembiayaan pembangunan dan menggambarkan kemandirian ekonomi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis faktor-faktor yang terdiri dari sikap wajib pajak, kesadaran wajib pajak, pengetahuan perpajakan, dan sanksi perpajakan yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak pelaku ekonomi kreatif individu milenial sub sektor fashion di Indonesia. Metode kuantitatif dengan Smart PLS (Partial Least Square) untuk pengujian statistic inferensial digunakan untuk menganalisis data yang dikumpulkan melalui sub sektor fashion ekonomi kreatif yang menanggapi kuesioner yang disebarkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh langsung antara sikap wajib pajak, kesadaran wajib pajak, dan pengetahuan pajak terhadap kepatuhan pajak. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan sikap wajib pajak, kesadaran wajib pajak dan pengetahuan perpajakan dapat menyebabkan kenaikan tarif kepatuhan pajak. Walaupun penelitian ini berhasil membuktikan pengaruh antar variabel, namun data sekunder selama covid 19 menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak pelaku ekonomi kreatif yang masih kebingungan dalam menerapkan peraturan perpajakan PMK no.86 / PMK.03 / 2020.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VASADI DASHANGA KWATHA AND PATOLADI KWATHA IN AMLAPITTA (NON ULCER DYSPEPSIA)
Authors: Mithun.K  , K.Ravindra Bhat
Published: December 2020

The ignorance about food and present life styles has made people at large to indulge in unwholesome food habits and regimens. Due to this lifestyle and improper diet pattern, there will be metabolic impairment leading to Amlata and Vidhagdhata of the consumed food. This is recognized as Amlapitta in Ayurveda. The Lakshanas of Amlapitta can be correlated with signs and symptoms of Non-ulcer Dyspepsia. The line of treatment as per allied science is life style changes, use of H2 receptor blocking agents and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI). Long term use of these antacids has shown various side effects. The patients with non ulcer Dyspepsia will have regurgitation despite of adequate acid suppression by treatment. It causes significant economic impact due to the long-term management of the disease and costs of possible complications. There is a need for a better medicine which can counter such changes and can reduce Amlata and Vidagdhata of consumed food. Medicines explained in Ayurveda have the ability to do the same. For this purpose, Vasadidashanga kwatha which is explained in Bhaishajya Ratnavali in comparison with Patoladikwatha as per mentioned in Chakradatta in the management of Amlapitta is been undertaken. Methods: In Clinical study, 60 patients fulfilling the diagnostic inclusion criteria were selected from OPD and IPD of Hospitals of South Canara and special camps conducted for the same. Patients were divided into 2 groups Group A and Group B and compared with Vasadidashangakwatha and Patoladikwatha with the standard dosage of Kwatha for a period of 30 days. Results: Assessment of the total effect of therapy was made by analyzing the data with suitable statistical tests of significance. Overall the test has shown significant result in Group A compared to Group B. Conclusion: Both Vasadidashanga kwatha and Patoladi kwatha showed good results in reduction of signs and symptoms of Amlapitta. Vasadidashanga kwatha gave better results in comparison with Patoladikwatha clinically. The statistical analysis also supported this by concluding that the improvement after treatment is highly significant in Group A (Vasadidashanga kwatha) when compared to Group B (Patoladikwatha).
ANCIENT METHODS OF RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Kirti Soni  , Rohit Ranjan  , Vijay Shankar Pandey
Published: December 2020

Ayurveda is the Upaveda of Atharvaveda, the ancient literature which gave us the knowledge of healthier life. The absolute aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthier person and diagnose and treat the diseased person. Ayurveda has the ability to treat many chronic diseases that are untreatable in modern medicine, it has got some very preventive and curative tools to treat the diseases, but unfortunately, due to the lack of scientific validation in various concepts, this precious gift from our ancestors is trailing. In a nutshell, Ayurveda gives human a healthy life with proven methods of medical treatment. The ancient methods of treatment are very effective and relevant in present time also. Hence, evidence-based research is highly needed for global recognition and acceptance of Ayurveda, which needs further advancements in the research methodology.
CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF CHARAKOKTA PRADNYAPARADHA (INTELLECTUAL ERROR) AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN SHARIRA KRIYA (PHYSIOLOGY)
Authors: Akshay Pathak
Published: December 2020

Atma, Mana, Indriya and Indriyartha are involved in perception of knowledge. One of the three important causative factors of diseases is Pradnyaparadha i.e., Dhi-Dhriti-Smriti Vibhramsha (intellectual error). Pradnyaparadha is the main causative factor of many Nija (innate) diseases and all Agantu (accidental) diseases as well as Janapadodhvansa vyadhi (Epidemic diseases). Rationale: It becomes need of an hour to study the concept of Pradnyaparadha (intellectual error), one of the major causes of physical and mental diseases, in various dimensions. Objective: This is an attempt to study the concept of Pradnyaparadha as explained in Charaka Samhita and its significance in Sharir Kriya which gives a detailed account of Atma, Mana and Indriya. Results: The concept of Pradnyaparadha has been discussed at various places in Charaka Samhita. If one can avoid this intellectual error by following code of conduct as prescribed in Ayurveda and in various philosophical treatises, he or she will remain healthy and thus will be capable in achievement of goals of life. Conclusion: Wrongly perception of knowledge through combined effects of Atma, Mana, Indriya and Indriyartha is nothing but Pradnyaparadha. Avoidance of etiological factor i.e., avoidance of Pradnyaparadha (Intellectual error- Doing improper things knowingly) is the only preventive and curative measure for most of the diseases.
A CRITICAL APPRAISAL ON AGEING PROCESS IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Binod Kumar Singh  , Udai Raj Saroj
Published: December 2020

Ayurveda being essentially the science of life and longevity narrates all aspects of life and puts special emphasis on Jara (ageing). The world population of the elderly is increasing and by the year 2030, older persons are projected to account for one in six people globally. Ageing is a process of unfavorable progressive changes associated with decline in vigor and ending in death. It is an irreversible and inevitable process and has multidimensional aspects. Everyone must undergo this phase of life at his/her own life. In Ayurveda, Jara (ageing) is clearly defined as that which has lost age means become old by the act of degeneration of bodily tissues and organs. It is described of two types- Kalaja jara and Akalaja jara. The Kalaja jara (timely ageing) can be regarded as chronological ageing where Dhatukshaya occurs whereas the Akalajajara (premature ageing) which occurs untimely i.e., before its prescribed time it can be regarded as biological ageing and is more intense than that of the chronological ageing. Several concepts are reported in Ayurveda regarding ageing process e.g, decade wise ageing process is described by Acharya Vagbhat and Sharangdhara. According to them one particular bodily feature is being degraded by each decade of lifespan, in the same way multiple theories are also analyzed in contemporary science. The whole biology of ageing has been dealt in present article within the Ayurvedic frame.
CRITICAL REVIEW ON AGASTHYAHAREETAKI AVALEHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SWASAHARA KARMA
Authors: V S Nithya  , V.C Indulekha  , S K Veena
Published: December 2020

Respiratory disorders are one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide. In Ayurvedic classics many poly herbal preparations are mentioned for curing respiratory disorders. Agasthyahareetaki avaleha is one such formulation mentioned in classical text books specially indicated for curing Swasa, Kasa, Vishamajvara etc. A detailed literature survey has been conducted to explore the probable mode of action of Agasthyahareetaki Avaleha in Swasa Roga. Most of the ingredients are having anti asthmatic, anti-inflammatory, immune modulator and antimicrobial activities may works on respiratory pathology. Apart from this Katu, Tikta Rasa, Ruksa, Lagu Guna and Kaphavata hara, Swasa- Kasa- Sopha Hara property of ingredients will hamper the pathology of Swasaroga.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF JATAHARINIES WSR TO ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY SYNDROME
Authors: Sushma
Published: December 2020

Acharya Kashyapa in Revatikalpa adhyaya explained about the Jataharinies, as a group of demons who has divine vision, attack women to destroy or to produce serious problems of menstrual cycle, recurrent abortions, still birth, intrauterine fetal death, neonatal deaths or severe disorders which decreases the life span of the fetus. As recurrent miscarriage, intrauterine death of an infant or death at birth has always been a devastating experience for the mother and of concern in clinical practice. All these mortality remains a challenge in the care of pregnant women worldwide, particularly for those who had history of adverse outcome in previous pregnancies (BOH). Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (Hughes syndrome) is an autoimmune, hypercoagulable state caused by antiphospholipid antibodies. Pregnancy related complications are miscarriage, still birth, preterm delivery, IUD etc. This is one of the few treatable causes of pregnancy loss, and successful pregnancy rates of 70% or more can be achieved with appropriate treatment. Description of Jataharinies resemble with APLA, hence critical analysis will help to emphasize on management of Jataharinies by Ayurvedic treatment principles.
CHRONIC ANTICONVULSANT EFFECT OF GHEE PREPARED WITH HUMBOLDTIA VAHLIANA (ATTUVANCHI BARK) – AN ETHNOMEDICINAL PRACTICE IN KERALA
Authors: R.Sreelekshmi  , M.S Deepa
Published: December 2020

Humboldtia vahliana Wight, Ic.tt belongs to the family Caesalpiniaceae is an unarmed erect small tree, commonly called as Attuvanchi in Malayalam. Stem bark which is used in the treatment of apasmara by tribal healers of Urulanthanni area, Ernakulum district in Kerala, India. Apasmara of Ayurveda aptly comes under the epilepsy of modern literature, especially under tonic-clonic / generalized seizure. Epilepsy (Apasmara) is an electrical disturbance resulting from sudden, recurrent, and disorderly discharge of neurotransmitter in brain cells. The prevalence of epilepsy has been estimated at 5-10 persons per1000. In this study ghee prepared with Humboldtia vahliana (GHV) was tested for chronic anticonvulsant effect by Maximal electro shock seizure test in female wistar albino rats (150-200mg). The experiment was carried out with 5 groups having 6 albino rats per group. ‘Phenytoin’ was given to the standard group. Group I, III, IV, V were given distilled water, vehicle (cow’s ghee), effective dose of GHV, double dose of GHV respectively. Complete abolition or reduction time (in seconds) of hind limb extension is considered as anticonvulsant activity of drug. At the end of experiment effective dose of GHV and double dose of GHV showed significant chronic anticonvulsant action as compared with vehicle and control. Group IV (effective dose) was able to reduce the Time of Tonic Hind Limb extension (THE) by 44.34%with p value 0.007 (compare with control). Group V (double dose) was able to reduce the Time of Tonic Hind Limb extension by 59.53% with p value 0.004 (compared with control). This change was statistically significant at p<0.05.
PHARMACEUTICAL AND ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TRINETRA RAS – HERBO-MINERAL FORMULATION
Authors: Nandurkar Vishal Marotrao  , V. M. Ramteke  , S.G. Jyotishi
Published: December 2020

Trinetraras is a Kharliya Rasayan mentioned in Yogratnakar for the treatment of Hridroga (Yogratnakar Uttarardha Hridroga Chikitsa 1,2). It consists of Shuddha Parad, Shuddhagandhak and Abhrakbhasma where Bhavanadravya is Arjuna bark decoction. Aim: Pharmaceutical and analytical study of Trinetraras. Materials and methods: Paradshodhan, Gandhakshodhan, Vajrabhrakshodhan, Dhanyabhraknirmana, preparation of Abhrakbhasma, preparation of Kajjali are the procedures required to be performed before the preparation of Trinetraras. Total 40 times Abhrak was subjected to Maransanskar in Gajaputa (40 puti Abhrakbhasma). Trinetraras can be prepared from Shuddha Parad, Shuddhagandhak and Abhrakbhasma, Arjuna bark decoction is needed for 21 Bhavana. Total three batches of Trinetra Ras were prepared as per the classical method mentioned in the reference. Observations and results: Prepared samples of Trinetraras and Abhrakbhasma were tested on the basis of organoleptic and physicochemical parameters. Along with Ayurvedic parameters modern parameters such as L.O.D., L.O.I., pH, conductivity, successive solubility, elemental assay of Hg, S and Fe, TLC, phenolic assay etc. were applied to the samples of Trinetraras. Conclusion: Analytical study of Trinetraras revealed the uniformity of the procedures in the three samples of Trinetraras, as evidenced by the observations of the analytical values of the three samples were not much variation found. Analytical profile showed the presence of the ingredients used. Data generated from pharmaceutical, analytical studies can be used to develop a preliminary standard profile for the formulation of Trinetra Ras.
A CLINICAL EVALUATION OF JATIPHALA CHURNA LEPA IN VYANGA WSR TO MELASMA
Authors: Rajashree Debbarma  , Raghunath.G.V  , Binu.M.B
Published: December 2020

Vyanga is the one of the Kshudra Roga, characterised by Niruja (painless), Shyava Varna Mandalas (bluish black patches) occurring especially on the face. While considering the pathogenesis of Vyanga, involvement of Pitta is more and it is Rakta Pradoshaja vyadhi. On the basis of clinical features it is correlated with melasma, or facial melanosis, one of the hyper pigmented disorders. Melasma is a common acquired hypermelanosis that affects sun- exposed areas of skin. This study is important since melasma is a disease causing mental side effects in patients, due to darkness and opacity of the skin; therefore, the treatment of melasma in terms of its psychological complication is of particular importance. Jatiphala (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) is an important drug which has got various medicinal uses. The seed and aril of Jatiphala (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) of family myristicaceae have the utilized therapeutically as medicine as well as a spice. Acharya Bhavamishra have mentioned Jatiphala (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) as a single herbal remedy for its action on Vyanga.

Intervention and duration: 30 patients having hyperpigmentation on face with clinical manifestations, fulfilling the diagnostic criteria of Vyanga, the prepared Lepa churna was applied over the affected area, once a day for 60 days. Pre test assessment was done on 15th day, 30th and 60thday. Results: The subjective and objective parameters of the study were graded and the results of the study were analysed statistically using descriptive statistics where the study has shown statistically significant in the subjective and objective parameters. Conclusion: This clinical study of Jatiphala churna lepa showed the result in 50-60% of people in the group of Vyanga.
EFFECT OF BALA SIDDHA TAILA MATRA BASTI AND YONI PICHU IN ACHIEVING SUKHPRASAVA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Swati Malsariya  , K. Bharathi  , B. Pushpalatha
Published: December 2020

Background: A primigravida female patient of age 22 years came to NIA Prasuti ward on date 25th August 2019 with chief complaint of Amenorrhea since 9 months and labor pain since morning with no history of leaking and bleeding per vaginal.

Methodology: The patient first visited NIA OPD on 2nd April 2019 for routine Antenatal check up with 5th months of pregnancy. Thereafter she was regularly visiting NIA Prasutitantra OPD for her routine ANC check up and was given routine Ayurvedic anetanatal medications like Mukta Shukti Bhasma and Shatawari churna with milk, Punarnawa Mandoor with buttermilk. She also followed all prenatal advice given to her time to time. The patient had not reported any complication related to pregnancy, or medical problems and side-effects of medications during her course of pregnancy. Patient had given Bala siddha Taila Matra Basti from 37 weeks of gestation twice a week up to the delivery and Bala siddha Taila Yoni Pichu during her active phase of labor up to full dilatation of cervix.

Result: A full term normal delivery with right medio-lateral episiotomy with vertex presentation delivered an alive healthy male child of weight 2.7kg on 25th August 2019 at 2:00pm.
Diophantine Attack on Prime Power With Modulus $N=p^rq$
Authors: ISAH ABUBAKAR Saıdu , ZAİD Ibrahim , SHEHU Sadiq , AHMAD Rufa'ı
Published: December 2020

The importance of keeping information secret cannot be overemphasized especially in today,s digital world where eavesdroppers are rampant in our chanels of communication. This made the use of strong encryption schemes inevitable in order to safeguard the security of our system. RSA cryptosystem and its variants have been designed to provide confidentiality and integrity of data in our medium of communication. This paper reports new short decryption exponent attack on prime power with modulus $N=p^rq$ for $r\geq 2$ using continued fraction method which makes it vulnerable to Diophantine attack and breaks the security of the cryptosystem by factoring the modulus into its prime factors since the hardness relies on the integer factorization problem. The paper also shows that if the short decryption exponent $d
Pelatihan Dasar Kewaspadaan Bencana dan Evakuasi Mandiri di Pondok Modern Muhammadiyah Pakusari Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Prakoso Bakhtiyar Hadi , Eko Julianto Suyoso Gandu , Pratama Mudafiq Ryan , Yunus Muhammad , Rahagiyanto Angga
Published: December 2020

Jember Regency is not immune from the risk of disasters. Information released by BPBD of Jember Regency, in 2018 there have been 224 disasters. This figure has increased more than 100% from the number of events in 2017. Efforts to reduce the risk of existing disasters and prevent new risks can be done by increasing the resilience of the community. From this background the writer through community service activities held a basic training on disaster alert at the Muhammadiyah Modern Pakusari Pondok. In the training the material will be delivered with lectures and demonstrations. With this training the insights of the participants will increase, especially in the field of disaster alertness. In addition participants were also trained to evacuate themselves against the earthquake disaster
Asociación del peso al nacer con adiposidad en niños escolares de distintas regiones de Argentina
Authors: Hirschler Valeria , Scaiola Edit , González Claudio , Guntsche Zelmira , Molinari Claudia , Miorin Cecilia , Maldonado Natacha , Gorbán de Lapertosa Silvia , García Concepción , Hidalgo Mariana , Maccallini Gustavo , Lizazú Agustina , Calzia Valeria , Di Firma Romina , Lione Ornella , Sansoni Gianluca , Bocco Patricia , Albornoz María Carolina , Burgarello Alejandra Verónica , Benitez Lorena Beatriz , Radio Silvina , Yulán Carolina Beatriz , Cáceres Silvana Beatriz , De La Rosa Mariana Andrea , Martín Sabrina , Pomilio Julieta , Raina Belén , Márquez Pilar , Pareja Yamil , Debiasi Antonella , Muzaber Martín , Pipistrelli Gina , Pons Carla , Lang Diana
Published: December 2020

Introducción: diversos estudios han sugerido que el bajo y alto peso al nacer (PN) se asocian a obesidad (OB) y sobrepeso (SP) durante la infancia y la edad adulta.Objetivos: determinar la asociación entre PN y OB en escolares de 9 años de tres regiones de Argentina.Materiales y métodos: las medidas antropométricas y la presión arterial (PA) se tomaron en 1.131 escolares (505 masculinos) de 8,8±2,1 años de edad promedio en tres regiones de Argentina durante el año 2019. Se interrogó, además, acerca del peso al nacer y el estilo de vida.Resultados: el 21,1% (239) de los niños presentaba SP (IMC>85 <95 percentilo según CDC) y el 21,8% (246) OB (IMC>95 percentilo). La prevalencia de PN bajo (<2.500 g) fue de fue de 6,2% (n=70) y de PN alto (>4.000 g) de 7,3% (n=82). El puntaje z-IMC de los niños de 9 años aumentaba significativamente con el aumento del PN: PN bajo (z-IMC=0,33), normal (z-IMC=0,72) y alto (z-IMC=1,12). En modelos de regresión logística múltiple se observó que el PN bajo se asoció inversamente a la OB (OR, 0.41 [IC del 95%: 0,19-0,92]), mientras que el PN alto se asoció directamente con la OB ajustado por edad y sexo (OR, 2.48 [95% IC 1,53-4,02]).Conclusiones: nuestros datos indican que el alto PN, pero no el bajo PN, se asocia con OB en niños en edad escolar de 9 años, mientras que el bajo PN está inversamente asociado con OB.
Evaluación de la funcionalidad del eje hipotálamo-hipófiso-adrenal a través del test de respuesta del cortisol al despertar en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 con y sin depresión: Estudio Multicéntrico Argentino (EMA-1)
Authors: Álvarez Adriana , Kozak Andrea , Costa Lucas , Alzueta Guillermo , Bauchi Juan , De Boni Claudia , Dieuzeide Guillermo , Escobar Olga , García Teresita , Mascaró Patricia , Vera Olguita , González Diego , Fabre Bibiana , Grosembacher Luis
Published: December 2020

Introducción: la depresión (DP) tiene una alta prevalencia en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1) y se asocia a repercusiones clínicas negativas como mayor morbimortalidad cardiovascular y complicaciones crónicas. Existen pocos estudios publicados sobre la funcionalidad del eje hipotálamo-hipófiso-adrenal (H-H-A) en DM1 con DP, y la relación entre la DP y el test de respuesta del cortisol al despertar (RCD) con el control glucémico (CG).Objetivos: analizar la funcionalidad del eje H-H-A a través de la evaluación del RCD en pacientes con DM1 (PD1) con y sin DP. Como objetivos secundarios, conocer la prevalencia de DP en PD1 y ver si existe relación entre el RCD y CG y entre DP y CG.Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional, prospectivo, de corte transversal, multicéntrico, nacional. Se incluyeron PD1 mayores de 18 años; se utilizó cuestionario Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) para diagnóstico de DP. Se tomaron muestras de cortisol salival al despertar y a los 30 minutos (RCD), y se consideró RCD bloqueado si el valor de cortisol de los 30 minutos no aumentaba más del 50% del basal. Además se tomaron muestras de sangre en ayunas para medir glucemia, fructosamina y HbA1c.
COOPERAÇÃO OU CONFLITO? PROSPECÇÕES SOBRE A GEOPOLÍTICA BRASILEIRA E A ESTRATÉGIA CHINESA PARA O ATLÂNTICO SUL
Authors: Matos Sérgio Ricardo Reis , De Souza Marcelo Bastos
Published: December 2020

O trabalho discute as relações entre a geopolítica brasileira, acerca do Atlântico Sul, e a estratégia de inserção internacional chinesa. À luz de teorias de cultura estratégica, conclui sobre a prospecção dessas relações. Para tanto, o estudo possui uma seção conceitual, abarcando a cultura estratégica e as teorias geopolíticas aplicadas; e uma seção de discussão, abordando cultura(s) estratégica(s) chinesa(s) e prospecções relacionadas. O estudo segue abordagem qualitativa e foi delineado a partir de investigação bibliográfica e documental. Para reforçar interpretações, contém pesquisa de campo exploratória, operacionalizada por questionário respondido por oficiais-generais e professores universitários de diversas áreas de estudo aplicado. Sobre cultura estratégica chinesa, verifica-se que Pequim prioriza atacar a estratégia do oponente do que seu poderio militar, enfatizando o soft power. Seu ancestral quanbian reflete, numa vertente, a submissão do oponente sem empregar diretamente a força; em outra, em situações extremas, prefere ações diretas ofensivas. Na conclusão, presume-se que, em um recorte temporal de 30 anos, embora as estratégias brasileira e chinesa sejam concorrentes no Atlântico Sul, as soluções de controvérsias terão cunho soft, baseadas em pressupostos de cooperação e negociação, até porque o poder militar sino terá como prioridade solucionar questões no seu entorno. No caso de agravamento da crise, nesse recorte, as soluções serão buscadas nas instâncias dos organismos internacionais.
FATORES CRÍTICOS DE SUCESSO:
Authors: Spiller Eduardo S.
Published: December 2020

Este estudo tem por propósito estudar a origem, o conceito, a definição, o emprego e a finalidade dos chamados Fatores Críticos de Sucesso (FCS) e estabelecer a sua relação com os objetivos de uma organização, no que se refere ao reforço, à modificação e à ruptura de tendências e à possibilidade de que os FCS representem elementos condicionantes da mudança do comportamento das tendências das variáveis consideradas em cada situação. Além disso, são indicados os liames entre os FCS, os Fatos Portadores de Futuro e os Eventos Futuros e, portanto, a influência desses fenômenos no processo de construção de cenários. Para alcançar o propósito de auxiliar a identificação e o emprego dos FCS, foram selecionados autores que se dedicaram a explorar o assunto, a partir dos achados contidos na literatura pesquisada, selecionados com o propósito de apoiar futuros estudos sobre o assunto.