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Kebijakan MBKM Dalam Meningkatkan Skill Dan Karir Studi Kasus: Universitas Malikusshaleh Aceh
Authors: Lismawati  , Sabarudin
Published: June 2023

Perguruan tinggi sebagai wadah pengembangan keilmuan maupun skill yang bertujuan baik sebagai wawasan maupun karir masa depan mahasiswa, secara eksplisit belum dapat dikatakan berhasil. Hadirnya MBKM yang diusung oleh Menteri Pendidikan merupakan langkah yang tepat untuk menjawab permasalahan kurang menjaminnya perguruan tinggi atas masa depan mahasiswa. MBKM juga sebagai wadah yang menghantarkan mahasiswa untuk menggali pengalaman, skill, serta memberikan gambaran jelas untuk pengembangan karir masa depan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana dampak penerapan program MBKM terhadap peningkatan skill mahasiswa. untuk memperoleh data, dilakukan menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa implementasi kurikulum Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka di perguruan tinggi Malikussaleh Aceh secara pelaksanaan telah berhasil ditunjukkan dengan mahasiswa yang lulus dalam menyelesaikan program-program yang telah dipilih.
Adoption of E-Wallet Usefulness and E-Wallet Risk in Impulsive Buying: Testing the Moderating Role of Low Distribution Charges in Post Covid-19 Era
Authors: Ali Sharafat , Khan Rana Israr Ahmad , Nasir Nadia , Ghaffar Muniba
Published: June 2023

This study's goal is to evaluate the extent to which low distribution charges are contributing part in impulsive buying when the customers in Pakistan have prospect of digital money for environment sustainability. Since different microfinance, profitable banking institutions and online businesses are providing digital services to enhance environmental sustainability in Pakistan, online purchasing is being increased. Prominently, a response rate of 40% was anticipated from the 650 questionnaires that were given out to pertinent responders. The results show that low distribution charges should be taken into consideration by online brands and businesses operating in Pakistan to enhance production and growth in Pakistan's impulsive purchasing market share. Additionally, study provides theoretical foundation to corpus exploration on impulsive purchases. Additionally, it provides essential future directions that will be crucial for current research and successfully contribute.
Pemanfaantan Bubuk Arang Kayu Terhadap Stabilitas Tanah Lempung di Dusun Jatiluhur, Banyuwangi
Authors: Melati Nurita Sandi Dora , Wendy Natasha Levia , Ulfiyati Yuni , Suryani Erna
Published: June 2023

Jenis tanah pada Desa Glagah Agung, Kecamatan Purwoharjo, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, merupakan jenis tanah lempung dengan nilai indeks plastisitas sebesar 42,99. Berdasarkan Penanganan Tanah Ekspansif untuk Konstruksi Jalan oleh Departemen Pekerjaan Umum Pd T-10-2005-B, digolongkan tanah dengan tingkat pengembangan tinggi. Sehingga dapat dikategorikan kedalam tanah dengan potensi kembang susut tinggi. Metode perbaikan tanah dengan menggunakan bahan stabilisator bubuk arang kayu dipilih karena dapat memperbaiki sirkulasi air dan udara dalam tanah. Penelitian ini menggunakan penambahan persentase bubuk arang kayu sebesar 0%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 14%. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap benda uji tanah asli dan tanah yang telah distabilisasi, untuk di uji sifat fisiknya. Uji sifat fisik tanah yang dilakukan meliputi kadar air, berat jenis, batas atterberg, proctor, CBR terendam dan tak terendam. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian CBR tak terendam, nilai CBR mengalami kenaikan seiring dengan penambahan presentase bubuk arang kayu sebagai satblisator. Dimana nilai CBR tertinggi pada presentase stabilisator 14%, yaitu sebesar 16.956%. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian CBR terendam, nilai CBR mengalami penurunan pada presentase satbilisator 10% kemudian naik pada presentase satbilisator 14%. Tingkat pengembangan (Swelling) tertinggi terjadi pada tanah yang distabilisator dengan 10% bubuk arang kayu, yaitu sebesar 0.306.
Analisis Daya Dukung Pondasi Spun Pile Dievaluasi Dengan Kalendering Dan PDA
Authors: Fadilla Rahma Nur , Pradiptiya Andikanoza
Published: June 2023

Dalam suatu proyek konstruksi jembatan, terdapat dua jenis struktur, yaitu struktur atas dan struktur bawah. Pondasi merupakan bagian dari struktur bawah yang berfungsi sebagai pendukung utama dan bagian terpenting yang sangat berpengaruh terhadap kestabilan bangunan di atasnya. Dalam perencanaan pondasi diperlukan perhitungan daya dukungnya. Daya dukung pondasi dapat diprediksi berdasarkan data penyelidikan tanah yang kemudian dibandingkan dengan data pengujian dinamis di lapangan. Pengujian dinamis dilakukan untuk mengetahui daya dukung aktual tiang yang terpasang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi daya dukung dan penurunan spun pile berdasarkan data N-SPT, kemudian dievaluasi dengan pengujian dinamis (PDA dan kalendering) pada proyek Pembangunan Jalan Tol “X”. Selain itu akan dilakukan evaluasi ketahanan daya dukung aksial tiang tunggal maupun grup terhadap beban yang bekerja pada pondasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa prediksi daya dukung yang paling mendekati PDA terdapat pada Metode Luciano Decourt (1987) yaitu 309,45 ton dengan selisih sebesar 4,20%. Daya dukung hasil kalendering dengan Metode Gates yaitu 301,46 ton dengan selisih sebesar 50,8% dari prediksi. Hasil prediksi penurunan segera diperoleh sebesar 26,79 mm lebih kecil dari PDA dengan selisih sebesar 13,30%. Hasil evaluasi ketahanan daya dukung aksial tiang tunggal maupun grup terhadap beban kerja didapat bahwa baik daya dukung prediksi maupun aktual (PDA dan kalendering) daya dukungnya lebih besar dibandingkan dengan beban kerja.
Studi Karakteristik Marshall Pada Aspal Dengan Perbandingan Lateks Pada Lapisan Wearing Course
Authors: Tilik Lina Flaviana
Published: June 2023

Beton aspal merupakan salah satu jenis perkerasan konstruksi perkerasan lentur. Campuran beton aspal terdiri dari agregat kasar, agregat halus dengan aspal sebagai pengikatnya. Ketersediaan bitumen biasanya berasal dari proses penyulingan minyak bumi, namun jumlahnya semakin hari semakin menipis, dan ketersediaan minyak mentah yang terkandung di dalam perut bumi juga semakin berkurang. Permasalahan di atas akhirnya membuka ide pengembangan aspal modifikasi (polymer-modified asphalt) dengan menambahkan bahan adiktif atau mengganti sebagian aspal dengan bahan polimer untuk mencapai tujuan penghematan aspal tanpa mengurangi kualitas. Diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kinerja. Salah satu bahan yang dapat digunakan adalah elastomer alam yaitu karet alam berupa lateks atau karet lateks. Penggunaan lateks sebagai pengganti aspal beton diharapkan dapat menjadi alternatif baru untuk meningkatkan kinerja perkerasan jalan, serta dapat menjadi solusi struktur perkerasan jalan untuk menahan beban kendaraan yang berat dan menahan perubahan kondisi alam, sehingga diharapkan konstruksi jalan dapat bertahan lama. untuk waktu yang lama. Hasil dari pengujian ini diperoleh kadar aspal optimum sebesar 6,5%. Dengan kadar aspal optimum 6,5% diperoleh nilai VIM : 3,513%, VMA : 15,090% VFA :74,223, Stabilitas : 1658,032, Flow : 3,531 Marshall Quontient : 469,564 . Semua nilai karakteristik campuran nilai AC-WC pada kadar aspal 6,5% memenuhi persyaratan speksifikasi teknik 2010.
Tectonic stress fields in Northeast Bulgaria
Authors: Shanov Stefan
Published: June 2023

The reconstruction of the stress fields in Northeast Bulgaria by means of tectonic fracture patterns and physical anisotropy of rock species from the Lower Cretaceous period up to the Upper Pliocene shows that in the investigated area exists a stable trend towards a clockwise rotati on of the maximum and minimum compress ion axes. They are subhorizontal, the compression after the Lower Cretaceous period being in NE-SW direction, while after the Pliocene the compression is already in NW-SE direction. According to the mechanisms of seismic foci in the regi on this direction has been preserved till now. Rotation either of tectonic stress fields in aclockwise manner or the more probable counter-clockwise rotation of this block of the Moezian plate has been suggested.
Study on Perceived Stress, Coping, & Social Media Addiction Among College Students
Authors: Basak Rituparna , Manna Papri
Published: June 2023

Each semester, a large number of college students enrol in courses, paving the way for successful jobs and contented lives. During this time, the students should manage many stressors stemming from academic, personal, and, once in a while, work lives which need proper stress control via their coping mechanisms. Besides this, the amount of time they spend on social media and its excessive usage has been thought to increase students’ stress levels & affecting their mental health. This study, therefore, pursues to decide whether or not there is a considerable association between perceived stress, coping & usage in addition to time spent on social networking in those young adults’ lives. Using the Perceived Stress Scale (1983), Coping Scale (2013) & Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (2022), data were collected from 227 participants (woman=116, male= 111) aged between 18 to 21 years, studying numerous undergraduate degree colleges affiliated to Calcutta university. The findings suggest a significant positive correlation between college students’ perceived stress & social media dependency.

Key words: Perceived Stress, Coping, Social media Addiction, College students.
Non Surgical Treatment of Amlodipine Induced Gingival Overgrowth
Authors: Singh Akanksha , Singh Rika , Manjunath R. G. Shiva
Published: June 2023

Gingival overgrowth is one of the most commonly encountered complication with certain drugs. Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker used as antihypertensive drug has been found to be associated with gingival overgrowth. This case report emphasizes diagnosis and management of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth. Amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth was diagnosed and treated by thorough scaling and root planing and Drug substitution. Several factors may affect the harmony between the calcium channel blocker and gingival tissues as discussed by Seymour et al. Efficient plaque control, alternative drug modification, scaling, root planing and in severe cases

Key words: Amlodipine, Calcium channel blocker (Ca+2), Drug-induced gingival overgrowth.
An Isolated Miller Class-II Recession Defect Treated Using Lateral Pedicle Graft- A Case Report
Authors: Gupta Vasudha , Joshi Salil , Saleem Mehvish
Published: June 2023

Gingival recession is a common condition and its extent and prevalence increase with age. The exposed root surface can lead to dentinal hypersensitivity and loss of aesthetics. Many factors including trauma and have a key role in its aetiology. Lateral pedicle graft is the best procedure to treat the isolated gingival recession i.e., Miller class-I and Class-II recession defects, when an adequate attached gingiva is present at the adjacent tooth.

Key words: Gingival Recession, Lateral pedicle graft, hypersensitivity, aesthetics.
Azygous Venous System - Anatomical Variation and Its Clinical Significance
Authors: Narasipuram Archana
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Azygous venous system is the system of unpaired veins comprising of the azygous vein, the hemiazygous vein and accessory hemiazygous vein1. They are para vertebral in position, provided with valves and drain most of the blood from the thoracic and posterior abdominal walls. They communicate with the venacaval system infront and vertebral plexus behind. It connects the superior vena cava with the inferior vena cava. The azygous vein is inconstant in the mode of origin.
Aim: To explore the anatomical variations in the course of azygous system of veins.
Material and methods: The present study was done in the Department of Anatomy, Apollo institute of Medical sciences and Research, Hyderabad over a period of 2 years. The present study was conducted on 12 cadavers (irrespective of age and sex). The course of the azygos venous system in these 12 cadavers was carefully observed and documented.
Results: Anatomical variation was found in two cadavers.
Discussion: The azygous system of veins arises from a pair of longitudinal venous lines called right and left azygous venous lines on each side of the aorta1. On each side of the azygous venous lines lies two parallel primitive lines called right and left sub cardinal and posterior cardinal veins. It forms an important route for collateral circulation in venacaval occlusion such as in portal hypertension. It serves as the main collateral channel to shunt the blood from the upper half of the body to the inferior venacaval in case of superior vena caval obstruction.
Conclusion: Identification and understanding of these variations are important during preoperative radiological investigations and surgical procedures especially spinal surgery between T7 and T12 to avoid injury which may lead to postoperative haematomas

Keywords: Azygous venous system, azygous vein, venacaval system.
Cases of Syntactic Interference in Students’ translations between English and Azerbaijani
Authors: Avadır Jafarova Kamala
Published: June 2023

By definition, translation requires the knowledge of at least two languages: a native and a foreign language. Depending on the extent to which a person knows a language, we can distinguish symmetrical and asymmetrical, autonomous and combined bilingualism. Particularly important in the case of translation asymmetric bilingualism – when one language is known to a greater extent, and combined bilingualism – when speech is built based on the native language. The aim of this article is to identify syntactic errors in the English translations of Azerbaijani students and find solutions to them. We will therefore primarily consider negative syntactic interference since it is the negative transfer that creates noticeable difficulties for translation. In translation, interference is expressed by a violation of the syntactic norms and rules of the studied foreign language under the influence of the transfer of skills and abilities of the native language. Students often make this mistake when harmonising the grammatical units of one language in accordance with the grammatical structures of another, or when they do not follow a certain rule in one language due to its absence in another.
Syntactic interference describes violations in terms of typological differences and functioning. In order to establish interference, it is necessary to consider the features of each of the interacting languages. Comparative analysis of English and Azerbaijani languages helps to compare and see the main inconsistencies in the two language systems, to find the main errors in the foreign language speech of Azerbaijan-speaking students. For this purpose, the students were offered two types of tasks: translation from Azerbaijani into English and vice versa. A study of the students’ translations showed that the most typical errors are errors at the level of the sentence structure.

Keywords: syntactic interference, comparative analysis, English-Azerbaijani languages, typological differences, typical errors .
The Self-Esteem and Academic Performance in Purposive Communication Class at the Tertiary Level
Authors: Talle Vacalares Sophomore , Ocliaman Jamaica , Maglangit Jessa Mae
Published: June 2023

Self-esteem in academic performance refers to how one's self-perception impacts their achievements in school. It involves the connection between self-confidence, motivation, and overall success in academics. This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between self-esteem and academic performance among college students taking a Purposeful Communication class. Using a standardized self-esteem questionnaire adapted from Rischi (2017), a descriptive-correlational research design was employed with a sample size of 100 participants selected through registered quota sampling. The findings indicate that students' self-esteem was categorized as average, while their academic achievement in the purposeful communication class was outstanding. The correlation analysis revealed a weak correlation (r=0.12) between self-esteem and academic performance, rejecting the null hypothesis. These results emphasize the significance of considering self-esteem as a factor that may impact students' academic success, highlighting the need for interventions to foster positive self-esteem and promote both motivation and engagement in the learning process. Further research is recommended to explore additional factors influencing the relationship between self-esteem and academic performance.

Keywords: Academic Performance, Self-Esteem, Purposive Communication Class, College Students.
Students’ Awareness and Use of Open Educational Resources (OERS) in Selected Universities: Implication for Policy Studies
Authors: Oluwatoyin O. Obinyan, , Chimezie K. Okoroafor, , Loveth N. Ezenwuzor
Published: June 2023

Open Educational Resources are technology-enabled open provisions of educational resources for consultation, use, and adaptation for non-commercial purposes. At the moment in Nigeria, OERs are the reality for an increasing number of universities. They are distinctively made available without restraint over the Internet or the Web. The adoption has been on an increased level; hence, this study presents the key findings of a survey about the awareness and use of OER among students in selected Universities. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 600 respondents. The findings revealed that the majority of the students were males between the ages of 20-25. It was also revealed that students were aware of OER in their universities. Besides, the study established a positive correlation between students' awareness and the use of OER. On the use of the resources, it is revealed that the majority of the students use theses/projects, journal articles, lecture notes, courseware, and books while video contents, inaugural lectures, and Conference proceedings/presentations were among the least used resources as indicated by over 50% of the respondents. 80% of respondents perceived that the resources are useful and improved their retention, and 89.3% find downloading the materials easy the barrier to the use of OER among the population studied includes inadequate skills, little knowledge of the courseware, and power supply. The study recommended, among other things, the need for students and staff training and retraining to guarantee the required threshold in ICT literacy skills and competency for maximum OER use and exploitation. Also recommended was the need for the universities in conjunction with librarians to develop a standard procedure to mainstream OER into teaching, learning, and research processes to promote their practical use

Keywords: Higher education, ICT skills, Learning materials, Open Education, Open Educational Resources, Use of OER, Undergraduate Students.
Escolarização da literatura infantil na escola do campo.
Authors:   , Deodato da Silva Lucivânia
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho de pesquisa monográfico tem como objetivo analisar o processo de escolarização da literatura infantil na escola do campo, bem como suas implicaturas para o ensino literário ao longo dos anos, expondo seus pontos negativos e positivos para a escolarização rural. Mais especificamente, analisa-se por meio de coletas de dados observacionais de campo a escolarização da literatura infantil na escola Rodolfo Santa cruz, localizada no sítio Pitombeira, Sumé/PB. Fazendo uma ponte entre algumas teorias que contemplam o percurso histórico do processo de escolarização da literatura infantil com os registros práticos de algumas aulas no trato com a leitura e produção textual naquela escola rural. Para tanto, a pesquisa se apoia na contribuição teórica de: Magda Soares (2003), Palo e Oliveira (1986), Antônio Cândido (1988), Lígia Cademartori (2010), Hélder Pinheiro (2007), Freire (1976), Garcia e Facicani (2009), Teresa Colomer (2003), Cunha (1999). Para a coleta de dados, fez-se o uso de diário de campo, entrevista com a professora que atua na escola, registro fotográfico das aulas e análise das atividades propostas no livro didático letivo durante as aulas observadas. Os resultados mostram que a literatura infantil durante muitos anos foi vista como menor pelo cânone literário, hoje se faz presente nas escolas subsidiando a leitura e produções textuais, contudo, atende mais a propósitos didáticos do que literários para o universo da escolarização.
Advanced lymph node stage is associated with adverse short term postoperative outcomes in esophagectomy for esophageal cancer patients
Authors:   Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia., Yeheyis Ephraim Teffera
Published: June 2023

Background: Factors affecting short term adverse postoperative outcomes in esophagectomy for Esophageal cancer in low resource center are not well studied. Methods: A prospective study was conducted and data were collected on patients who underwent esophagectomy and esophagogastrostomy for esophageal cancer.
Takayasu’s arteritis diagnosed by carotid artery doppler
Authors:   Junior Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, JIPMER, Pondicherry 605006, India., Ramesh Swetha
Published: June 2023

TA is a large vessel vasculitis involving mainly the aorta and its primary branches resulting in segmental stenosis, occlusion or aneurysms [1]. Angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing TA but may miss wall changes in the early stages of disease [1].
Clinical aspects of COVID-19 on the background of HIV infection
Authors:   National Scientific Center for Extremely Dangerous Infections, Almaty, Kazakhstan., AM Dmitrovskiy
Published: June 2023

Against the background of the COVID 19 pandemic, the number of patients with co infection HIV infection + COVID 19 has increased critically. The features of the interaction of these two infections are of scientific, clinical and practical interest.
Toxic metals and antidotes
Authors:   Medical University Sofia, 2 Dunav St, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria., kostova Irena
Published: June 2023

Heavy metal intoxication is a consequence of the accumulation of metals in the body. The toxicity of heavy metals, particularly lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, remains a significant problem and challenge for future investigations.
Investigation of a novel intracardiac flow parameter using blood speckle imaging
Authors:   University of Arkansas, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Fayetteville, AR, USA., PhD Morten Jensen
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Intracardiac flow analysis utilizing non invasive imaging methods is an increasingly attractive approach to evaluate cardiac function.
Pott’s puffy tumor: A case report
Authors:   Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco., Birgach N
Published: June 2023

Pott’s puffy tumor is a subperiosteal abscess due to frontal osteomyelitis. It may occur in the setting of a local trauma or as a rare complication of frontal/ethmoid sinusitis. We report the case of a 14-year-old boy, with no particular history and no recent trauma, who was admitted for headaches associated with a frontal and orbital swelling of inflammatory appearance.
Bardet-Biedl syndrome and hepatosplenomegaly: A case report of a rare presentation
Authors:   Avenida AgamenonMagalhães, nº 4.760, Paissandu, Recife, Brazil., Falcao Lydia T De Moraes
Published: June 2023

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of the primary cilia with plenty of clinical manifestations secondary to the involvement of multiple organs, and difficult to diagnose. We describe an atypical case of an obese patient with metabolic syndrome and hepatosplenomegaly diagnosed with BBS after genome sequencing.
Adventitial cystic disease of the common femoral vein
Authors:   Chungbuk National University Hospital, 776 1 sunhwan ro, Seowon gu, Cheongju 28644, Korea., Chan Jang Lee
Published: June 2023

Adventitial Cystic Disease (ACD) is a rare vascular disease which is characterized by the accumulation of mucinous components histologically similar to ganglia in the adventitia of a blood vessel. ACD can compress the lumen of blood vessels extrinsically.
Wastewater-based epidemiology for health and lifestyle
Authors: Castiglioni Sara , Li Xiqing , Burgard Dan , Thai Phong
Published: June 2023

Wastewater-based epidemiology was widely used to monitor the spreading of COVID-19. We now know that the technique has the potential help us studying a wide range of population health issues and lifestyle aspects, including dietary habits, illegal drug usage or medications. We shall discuss the issue with Sara Castiglioni (Istituto Mario Negri), Xiqing Li (Peking University), Phon Thai (University of Queensland) and Daniel Burgard (University of Puget Sound).

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Parental Attitudes and Behaviors and Children’s Creativity
Authors: Lau Sing , Au Apple C. Y. , Tong Toby M. Y. , Poon Jelena C. Y. , Wan Julia W. S.
Published: June 2023

Parental reactions are related to children creativity. To examine the relationship, two steps of research were constructed in the present study. One was a quantitative, journal-article search, another was a qualitative, book search. The first study was to develop scenarios as indicators for the second study to interview parents. Results showed that parents were keen on using children’s correct scenarios as indicators of creativity. They were also high on including children’s wide indicators. Findings from other social scenarios lent further support to the relationship. The present study provided new evidence in the creativity of parent-children search as well as for parents to watch out for new ways to develop children’ creativity development.
Evaluation of YouTube Videos on HIV/AIDS: A Critical Analysis of Content Quality and Reliability
Authors: Semet Cihan
Published: June 2023

Introduction: HIV and AIDS remain as significant global health issues, with misinformation and stigma surrounding the diseases still being prevalent. Accurate and reliable information is crucial for promoting prevention, early detection, and effective management of the disease. YouTube has emerged as a popular platform for sharing and consuming health-related content, but the quality and reliability of its videos on various health topics have been questioned. Objective: This study aims to systematically review and evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on HIV/AIDS. Methods: We searched for videos on YouTube using two search terms, “HIV” and “AIDS,” and evaluated the top 100 videos for each search term. We recorded video features such as length, likes, comments, views, and upload date. Two independent evaluators assessed the videos’ quality and reliability using the Global Quality Scale and the modified DISCERN tool. We classified the videos into two groups based on the source that uploaded the video, professional and non-professional, and analyzed the data using statistical methods. Results: Of the 159 videos evaluated, the most common content categories were HIV transmission routes, basic information and definition of HIV, and HIV/AIDS activism and awareness. Non-professional videos tended to be shorter, but there were no significant differences in views, likes, and likes per day counts. Comments were significantly higher in non-professional videos. Professional videos had higher quality and reliability scores than non-professional videos. Conclusion: Accurate and reliable information on HIV/AIDS is critical for promoting prevention, early detection, and effective management of the disease. YouTube has the potential to disseminate this information, but the quality and reliability of its videos must be improved. Our study highlights the need to prioritize professional, high-quality, and reliable video content on HIV/AIDS on YouTube to improve the public health outcome.
Ureteric Stones less than 1.5 Cm: Comparison of Laser Vs. Pneumatic Lithotripsy: A Single Center Study
Authors: Asif Muhammad , Khattak Junaid Jamil , Khan Zakir , Anwar Kausar , Bibi Romana , Rehman Shahzad-ur-
Published: June 2023

Background: Ureterorenoscopy (URS) and intracorporeal lithotripsy (ICL) is the first-choice treatment for ureteric stones less than 1.5 cm. Various options forintracorporeal lithotripsy exist such as pneumatic, Laser and Ultrasonic. Aim: To assess the safety and efficacy of laser versus pneumatic lithotripsy in treating ureteric stones of less than 1.5cm via Ureterorenoscopy. Methods: A total of 182 patients who underwent URS and intracorporeal in the department of UROLOGY LRH to were reviewed retrospectively from December 2021-December 2022 after ethical approval. Two groups were made on the basis of type oflithotripsy used (112 patients in the pneumatic lithotripsy (PL) group and 70 patients in the Laser lithotripsy (LL) group. Stone-free rate (SFR), mean operation time (MOT), mean hospital stay (MHS), and complications rate were evaluated for both groups. Results: Mean age of LL Patients was 41.1±3.9 years and PL patients 38.2±4.5 years. 68.4% of the study participants were males. LL had more upper ureter stones 17 (24.4%). LL's drawbacks outweighed its benefits in treating proximal ureteral calculi. Table 2 outlines postoperative complications and efficacy. Comparing the complications more PL patients had ureteric perforations (4.4%), postoperative fever (2.9%) and mucosal injury (5.7%) with p-value ≥0.05%. Mean operation time and hospital stay were less in LL patients, an immediate stone-free rate more (93.3%) in LL patients while stone migration more in PL patients 20(28.6%) with a statistically significant (p-value ≤0.05). Practical implication: Patients with renal stones will easily be treated with laser and pneumatic with less complications rate and short hospital stay than open surgery. Conclusion: For the treatment of ureteral stones, the PL and LL methods were effective and safe. However, it's possible that the LL class' SFR was higher.. Keywords: Ureteric Stones, Laser Lithotripsy, Pneumatic Lithotripsy, Comparison
Case Study: Successful Rehabilitation of a Torn Rotator Cuff through Physical Therapy for Positive Functional Recovery
Authors: Mahnoor Muhammada , Akhtar Muhammad Waseem , Maqsood Quratulain , Alam Muhammad Mahmood , Noor Rabiya
Published: June 2023

Older adults often suffer from shoulder pain. Rotator cuff problems are typically responsible for shoulder pain. The majority of rotator cuff disorders can be treated conservatively. Shoulder issues are rather common. More than 30% of people have shoulder pain at some time in their lives. Shoulder discomfort is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal problems in people over the age of 65. The rotator cuffs are four muscles that connect the top arm bone (humerus) to the upper shoulder blade (scapula). If the rotator cuff is injured, every motion on the affected shoulder, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation, may be difficult. Having a rotator cuff tear restricts movement of the shoulder, which makes it difficult for the patient to do everyday tasks such as getting dressed or washing their hair. They may also find it difficult to remove something from their back pockets. patient was completely immobile when injured. Treatment was provided for up to three months, and almost 30 rehabilitation sessions were conducted during this time. In each rehabilitation session, patients were treated with electrotherapeutic modalities, dry cupping, and manual therapy exercises. The rehabilitation session lasted up to an hour. After one month of rehabilitation, the shoulder pain was noticeably reduced and nearly gone. Following the treatment, she achieved the most improvement in her functional capacity. For instance, she is now able to put on clothes without any assistance. Now she can comb her hair on her own. It was proven that exercise treatment significantly reduced pain and improved function in individuals with fully ruptured or torn supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons. Keywords: Rotator cuff, full thickness tear, disability, surgery, shoulder pain, physical therapy.
Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis and GCSF Support in Preventing Systemic Anticancer Therapy-Associated Toxicities in HIV Infected Cancer Patients: A Case Series
Authors: Qubtia Maria , Khan Manzoor , Hassan Malik Hasnat ul , Baloch Sara , Asim Shazia
Published: June 2023

This is a case series report of five HIV-positive patients diagnosed with non-AIDS-defining cancer who received the combination of ART and chemotherapy. There is an increasing incidence of non-AIDS-defining cancers, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The purpose of this study is to see the impact of appropriate antibiotics prophylaxis and G-CSF Support in preventing the toxicities associated with systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in HIV Patients. Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Anti-Retroviral Therapy, AIDS Defining Cancer, systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), Non-Aids Defining Cancer.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection and urinary catheter utilization ratio over 9 years, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of infection in medical and surgical wards in a single facility in Western Qatar
Authors: Garcell Humberto Guanche , Al-Ajmi Jameela , Arias Ariadna Villanueva , Abraham Joji C , Garmendia Angel M Felipe , Hernandez Tania M Fernandez
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a frequently reported healthcare-associated infection in critical and non-critical patients. Limited data are available about CAUTI incidence in non-critical patients. We aim to describe the incidence of CAUTI over 9 years and evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the incidence in non-critical acute care patients.

Methods: A retrospective observational study of CAUTI in medical-surgical and maternity wards was carried out at a public hospital in the west of the State of Qatar. Data collected included the annual CAUTI incidence (per 1,000 device days), urinary catheter utilization ratio (UC-UR), etiology, and antimicrobial resistance.

Results: 115,238 patient days and 6,681 urinary catheters (UC) days were recorded over the study period, and 9 and 4 CAUTI were confirmed in medical-surgical and maternity wards, respectively. The infection rate was 1.9 per 1,000 UC days, and the UC-UR was 0.06. The CAUTI rate was higher in medical-surgical wards over the COVID-19 period (2.4 × 1,000 UC days) in comparison with the non-COVID-19 period (1.7 × 1,000 UC days) (RR 1.46; 1.12–1.80). However, in the maternity ward, the result was 0 and 2.5 × 1,000 UC days during these periods, respectively. No differences were observed in the infection rate among periods for all patients (RR 1.06; 0.81–1.31). Multidrug-resistant organisms were identified in 7 patients, and non-multidrug-resistant in 6 cases.

Conclusion: The study findings describe a lower CAUTI risk over 9 years in non-critical acute care patients. The impact of COVID-19 on the CAUTI risk is mainly related to medical patients who had previously been admitted to critical care. The infection control program should consider these data as a benchmark for quality improvement.
Rijitlik Merkezinin Analitik, Deneysel ve Gözlemsel Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AKSOY Enes , KORKUT Fuat , ERDİL Barış
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışma kapsamında mimar ve inşaat mühendislerine dört adet betonarme bina kat planı verilerek kütle ve rijitlik merkezinin konumunu gözlemsel olarak belirlemeleri istenmiştir. Daha sonra bu binaların tamamı mevcutta sıklıkla kullanılan dört adet yapısal analiz programı ile 3 boyutlu olarak modellenmiş ve kütle ile rijitlik merkezleri belirlenmiştir. Son olarak 3 adet bina ölçekli olarak laboratuvar ortamında test edilmiş ve rijitlik merkezi deneysel olarak belirlenmiştir. Yapılan analizler ve değerlendirmeler gözlemsel olarak kütle merkezi konumunun tahmin edilebileceği, mimarların ve inşaat mühendislerinin rijitlik merkezi tahminlerinin deneysel çalışmalar sonucu elde edilen rijitlik merkezi konumundan çok farklı olduğu, yapısal analiz programlarından ETABS, Sta4CAD ve ProtaStructure’ın birbirine benzer konumları rijitlik merkezi olarak belirlemesine karşın, İdeCAD programından elde edilen sonuçların farklı olduğu görülmüştür.
Annotated catalogue of the types of Mollusc taxa described by the Marquise Marianna Panciatichi Ximenes d’Aragona Paulucci preserved at the Museum of Natural History of the University of Florence (Part two)
Authors: Cianfanelli Simone , Talenti Enrico , Innocenti Gianna , Bodon Marco
Published: June 2023

After the publication of the first part (Cianfanelli et al., 2021), the catalogue of taxa established by Marianna Paulucci Ximenes d’Aragona Panciatichi continues. In this second part, 35 taxa are examined. Following the chronological order of publication, two manuscripts from 1879 (Paulucci, 1879a, 1879b) and the subsequent ones published in two years (Paulucci, 1879–1880) are taken into account. The taxa analysis follows the same outline of the first part (Cianfanelli et al., 2021) with an analytic sheet for each taxon, divided into paragraphs (Original publication, Original description, Type locality, Type material, Current status, Remarks) and with the reproduction, for each taxon, of the high resolution photos of a sample of the typical series in the different main views. Other taxa mentioned in literature, erroneously attributed to Paulucci, other ones established by Paulucci considered as non-valid and others established by Paulucci, considered as nomina nuda, are also reported.
Önkéntesség és civil szerveződés Szlovákiában és a szlovákiai magyar közösségben
Authors: Tokár Géza
Published: June 2023

A tanulmány célja bemutatni a szlovákiai, illetve a szlovákiai magyar civil szféra helyzetét és gyakorlati problémáit, különös tekintettel az önkéntes tevékenységek megítélésére. A szlovákiai civil környezet fejlődésének ívét a fokozatosan javuló jogszabályok, az állam és a civil szervezetek együttműködésének kialakuló intézményi keretei, valamint a társadalom aktivitása is befolyásolta. A formálódó szlovákiai civil szféra a kilencvenes években hangsúlyos politikai aktivizmusával és a társadalom hangulatának alapvető befolyásolásával – például a választási részvételt inspiráló tömegmozgalmakkal – a közéleti-politikai eseményekre is befolyással volt. A felmérések ugyanakkor azt mutatják, hogy több más közép-keleteurópai országhoz hasonlóan Szlovákiában sem kiugróan magas az önkéntesek és az aktivisták aránya, ahogy a társadalmi szerepvállalásra vonatkozó mutatók is leginkább csak stagnálnak. Az önkéntesség szlovákiai magyar vonzatainak megítélése különösen nehéz feladat, megfelelő összehasonlító adatok és statisztikák híján: a szlovákiai magyar önkéntesek túlnyomó része kulturális tevékenységet végez az egykor még pártállam által létrehozott szervezetekben, vagy participációja kimerül a többnyire politikai pártok által koordinált társadalmi-közéleti aktivitásokban.
Indigenous Māori Notions Of Consciousness, Soul, and Spirit
Authors: Tassell-Matamua Natasha , Apatu Kiri MacDonald-Nepe , Moriarty Te Rā , Tahuri Tama
Published: June 2023

The Indigenous Māori of Aotearoa New Zealand have a knowledge system embedded with understandings related to consciousness, soul, and spirit. Although the effects of colonization are vast and ongoing, these knowledges have not been completely lost, and endure as an essential part
of Māori comprehensions about the nature of everyday life and reality. We provide an overview of the socio-historical context of Māori, before briefly summarizing Māori cosmogony. We then discuss some of the more popularized ways the constructs of consciousness, soul, and
spirit are interpreted from an Indigenous Māori perspective, while importantly highlighting that there are no single words in the Māori language that readily translate to these concepts, making the task of elucidating what the terms mean for Māori somewhat complex. Our articulations
are intended as a brief overview, rather than an extensive extrapolation.
Igbo Consciousness of Healing: Studying Daa Ada Ocha, a Local Healer in Mbaise
Authors: Nweke Kizito Chinedu
Published: June 2023

<The westernization of the Igbo people disrupted the stability of indigenousness in various spheres of their socio-cultural reality. In certain spheres, the indigenousness seems irrevocably lost, while in other spheres, there is a re-emergence. Healing is one of those areas in which
the Igbo people preserved their consciousness, enabling a renewal of Indigenous healing practices. They believe that a human being belongs to both the physical and the spiritual realms. Hence, in a human being is the interconnection of the physical and the spiritual, in all ramifications of
life, including health. Using both a theoreticalanalytical method and exploring the enigmatic world of a traditional healer in a narrative method, this article aims at expounding on healing and the consciousness behind it with the Igbo people.
Keistimewaan Kitab Al-Hadi: Karya Syarahan Qira’at Sepuluh
Authors: Ngah Muhammad izzat , Mohamad Sabri , Mohd saad Faizulamri
Published: June 2023

The book of al-Hadi, written by al-Marhum Dr Muhammad Salim Muhaysin was the work of the text of hadith (matan) Tayyibah al-Nasyr which came during the writing of Ten Qira'at quite limited and rarely focused by the qira'at scholars. The work also came with the strength and privilege of its own approach compared to other books. Therefore, this article will be discussed and highlighted the privileges and advantages of the book in depth and effectively. The methodology of this study depends on the literature research or precisely known as text studies. The findings showed that among the privileges and advantages of the book are, from the presentation, explanations and descriptions that are easy to understand and concise but precise, references and others. The advantages do not exist in most of the previous books of al-Tayyibah which made it difficult for readers to understand it.
Metodologi Penulisan Manzumah Tajwid Surah Al-Fatihah Karya Jamal Al-Din Al-Sarsari (W. 656h)
Authors: Ramlan Muhammad Ammar Farhan , Syed Aziz Sharifah Noor Hidayah , Amer Uqbah
Published: June 2023

Surah al-Fatihah is one of the pillars of prayer that must be read when performing prayer. A person's failure to fulfill the mandatory requirement of reciting surah al-Fatihah in prayer will cause the prayer to be invalid. Among them, reading surah al-Fatihah without complying with the law of tajwid, leading to a change in the meaning of a verse in the surah. The problem of reciting surah al-Fatihah in the community always occurs and it does not pay attention in the effort to improve the recitation of surah al-Fatihah. Therefore, in dealing with this problem it was found that Jamal al-Din al-Sarsari (d. 656H) is one of the scholars who has written a tajwid reading guide on surah al-Fatihah in the form of a manzumah, which is a verse containing 26 bayt. Therefore, this study aims to introduce Jamal al-Din al-Sarsari (d. 656H) as a figure in the scholar of tajwid as well as examine his writing method based on the manzumah of surah al-Fatihah. This study is carried out with a content analysis design, which is data sourced from the manzumah tajwid al-Fatihah as well as books related to the discussion in order to achieve the objectives that have been outlined. This study found that Jamal al-Din al-Sarsari (d. 656H) did not only focus on discussing tajweed surah al-Fatihah on 12 bayts only. However, he included other discussions in 14 bayts such as advice to readers of the al-Quran, the privilege of surah al-Fatihah and advice on faith based on surah al-Fatihah.
West-Wide Study to Identify Important Highway Locations for Wildlife Crossings
Authors:   Center for Large Landscape Conservation, Paul Kylie , Faselt Jamie , Keeley Annika , Bell Matthew , Huijser Marcel , Ament Robert , Theobald David ,   Conservation Planning Technologies (EXP),   Western Transportation Institute Montana State University
Published: June 2023

The West-Wide Study to Identify Important Highway Locations for Wildlife Crossings is a report and associated mapping website produced to support planning by transportation and wildlife agencies and other stakeholders. These tools help identify important road segments where the implementation of cost-effective wildlife crossings would be most helpful to address human safety, ecological connectivity, and other conservation values. It analyzes the eleven U.S. western contiguous states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Pricing Considering Salient Thinking
Authors: Sun Rongxiao
Published: June 2023

Empirical studies have proved the significant impact of consumers’ salient thinking on their purchasing decisions, especially when there is more than one product in the market. This study establishes a pricing model to study the corresponding pricing strategies when consumers’ purchasing decisions are influenced by salient thinking. Our analysis finds that price salience is optimal when the cost of the high-quality product is low; quality salience is optimal when the cost of the high-quality product is high.
Editorial
Authors: Rivera Figueroa César Humberto
Published: June 2023

La concepción tradicional de ciencia ha resultado insuficiente como única fuente de conocimiento si se quiere llegar a la comprensión de algunos aspectos de la realidad. Las autoras del artículo "La investigación cualitativa desde la perspectiva epistemológica" exhortan a los investigadores a trabajar desde una postura de la filosofía de la ciencia para elegir el recorrido metodológico adecuado a su visión del mundo y de la ciencia, y proponen la metodología cualitativa para quien busca una aprehensión más amplia de la realidad.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v10i3.173
An Analysis of Domestication and Foreignization Strategies Used in The Greatest Urdu Stories Ever Told
Authors: Nasir Tauqeer , Ullah Irfan , Iqbal Liaqat
Published: June 2023

Translation is more than just converting text between two languages; it also involves two very different cultures. During translation, translators encounter elements that are specific to the languages they are working with, which are called Culture-Specific Items (CSIs). Translation theorists create a variety of translation techniques to effectively deal with CSIs. In this respect, the theory of Venuti (2008) regarding the techniques of foreignization and domestication is very helpful. This article aims to examine the use of these techniques in the translation of CSIs in five selected stories from Muhammad Umar Memon's book "The Greatest Urdu Stories Ever Told." Venuti's theory of domestication serves as the study's theoretical foundation. Ramière (2006) employs both methods along the foreignization and domestication spectrum. The spectrum is broken down into six techniques: borrowing, literal translation, glossing, omission, neutralization, and cultural substitution. The first three of these six processes are regarded as foreignized, while the last three are regarded as domesticated. CSIs are categorized for analysis purposes using Diaz-Chintas and Ramael's (2014) taxonomy for CSIs. In order to thoroughly analyze the data, the researcher also employs a hybrid study type that combines qualitative and quantitative techniques. The degree of domesticaiton and that of foreignization, according to analysis of the stories, are 59% and 41% respectively. And this proves that the stories are more assimilated rather than alienated.