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Exploring fear of Missing Out (FOMO) among students during COVID-19 pandemic at university level
Authors: Jepps Jepps , Irshad Aqsa , Naseem Samira , Nasreen Abida
Published: April 2022

This qualitative research aims to explore how students in a single autonomous institution of Sargodha were affected by FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). It was common during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has been characterized as "a constant fear that others may be experiencing gratifying experiences that one is losing out on that one is missing out on". Six students were interviewed one-on-one in semi-structured interviews from the first and third semesters. It showed that during COVID-19, students had surprising grassroots support systems that were mostly isolated from one another, such as their fellow students in university. They missed events with peers and fellows and remain confused during pandemic but the significance of social media also added in fear of missing out due to its use during COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers recommend that students should be taught how to manage the situation emotionally when confronted with crises. Students in higher education, as well as people of all ages, could benefit from resilience-building programs. One of the most effective ways for students is to cope with the problems that have a strong sense of self and who is positive and resilient in such type of situations
Antihypertensive effect of renal artery denervation performed with various generations of catheters
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Caraush Alexandru , Moiseeva Anna ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Calenici Oleg ,   Hospital Center, France, Untura Ludmila ,   Republican Center for Medical Diagnostics, Republic of Moldova
Published: April 2022

The treatment of resistant hypertension remains difficult despite the progress made in the development of antihypertensive remedies. In this context, renal artery denervation has been shown to be effective and safe in clinical trials published over the past three years. The complex ablation of the main renal arteries and their small branches with a diameter over 4 mm obtained with second-generation catheters has demonstrated its superiority in reducing blood pressure compared to first-generation catheters, which allowed ablation to be performed only in the main branches of the renal arteries. The present paper presents part of the research conducted in the Department of Hypertension, its purpose being to evaluate the effectiveness of renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension.
Determination of Anti-tuberculosis activity of Psychotria sarmentosa, Aponogeton crispus and two species of Pleurotus mushrooms
Authors: Jayantha Jayamini , Jayasuriya Banukie , Herath Dilanthi , Suresh Sugandhika , Magana-Arachchi Dhammika
Published: April 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) complex. The global TB epidemic has been aggravated by the emergence of disease outbreaks caused by multi-drug resistant and extensively drug-resistant strains. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in-vitro, anti-TB activity of leaves of Psychotria sarmentosa, Aponogeton crispus and the mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus cystidiosus found in Sri Lanka. Leaves of Psychotria sarmentosa, Aponogeton crispus and the mushrooms; Pleurotus ostreatus and P. cystidiosus were dried until a constant weight and 120 g each were taken to prepare crude extracts with distilled water (1.9 L) by heating at a moderate temperature and the final volume was reduced to 240 ml. Freeze dried aqueous extracts were incorporated in Middle Brook 7H11 medium (1mg/ml) using pour plate method.Two ten-fold dilutions (10-2 and 10-4) of standard H37Rv Mtb suspensions were inoculated on Middle Brook 7H11 media with the crude extracts. The plates were incubated at 37 0C for 4 weeks until visible appearance of Mtb colonies. The inhibitory effect of each extract was calculated by the mean reduction of number of colonies on extract containing medium compared to extract-free control medium. Accordingly, the highest mean percentage inhibition was shown by P. sarmentosa (71.0 %). The mean percentage inhibition exerted by A. crispus, P. ostreatus and P. cystidiosus were 46.0 %, 43.4 % and 39.5 % respectively. Therefore, freeze-dried aqueous extract from leaves of P. sarmentosa has certain activity against the tested standard mycobacterial strain and has a potential to be used as an anti-TB drug component.
Herbal Antagonism of a Superbug – A Novel Approach
Authors: Dey Nirban , Chakravarty Amit , Gangopadhyay Bhattacharya Paramita
Published: April 2022

Background: This study was conducted to herbally antagonize the growth of a multi drug resistant Pseudomonas sp using ethanolic carrot rough fiber extractive. Materials and methods: The isolated strain of Pseudomonas sp was subjected to treatment with 5 different antibiotics-Chloramphenicol, penicillin, streptomycin, amoxycillin clavulanate along with monocef up to a concentration of 500µg/ml. The isolated organism was also treated with a mutagen Ethyl methane sulphonate. The antimicrobial property of the ethanolic carrot rough fiber extractive was tested by well diffusion method. MIC study of the ethanolic carrot rough fiber extractive was also performed. Result: The isolated strain was found to be resistant against 5 different antibiotics-Chloramphenicol, penicillin, streptomycin, amoxycillin clavulanate along with monocef up to a concentration of 500µg/ml. This organism was also found to grow at 44°C without any pigment production. This Pseudomonas sp also possess the ability of biofilm formation and antagonize the growth of other microbial population. There is reduced growth of this superbug under the influence of Ethyl methane sulphonate. It also became susceptible to the antibiotics monocef, streptomycin and higher concentration of amoxicillin. So the isolated strain is very much prone to induced mutation. The growth of this multi drug resistant strain of Pseudomonas sp has been antagonized by the ethanolic carrot fibre extractive. MIC study of the ethanolic carrot rough fibre extractive was performed which revealed that the MIC lies between 125µl-150µl i.e., 216.6-260mg/ml concentration of the extract. Conclusion: The ethanolic carrot rough fibre extractive has been found to antagonize the growth of the multidrug resistant Pseudomonas sp.
Clinical Applications of Pharmacometabonomics in Neurology: Current Status, Future Perspectives and Challenges
Authors: Yahya Alshargi Omar , Mukhlef Alzaid Samah , ibrahim Albahouth Zainab , Ali Jaber Ammar , Al-Dosari Bodoor Saud
Published: April 2022

Background: Pharmacometabonomics is a new approach developed in the delivery of personalized medicine to improve optimal drug efficacy and safety to patients. We summarized the literature regarding the application of pharmacometabonomics in neurology. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of the literature using Medline via PubMed, from the inception of the database to April 2020. Other articles were searched from the manual search of the included articles. Other information was retrieved from Google Scholar. Data from the included articles were reviewed and summarized based on neurological disorder/drug, experiment employed and clinical application. Results: The search of the literature generated 258 articles, of which 10 were included for review based on the selection criteria. The review of the literature demonstrates that pharmacometabonomics has been used in the prediction of drug efficacy, adverse drug events, and metabolisms in neurological toxicity, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, major depressive and bipolar disorders. The commonly employed pharmacometabonomics methods were liquid chromatography coupled with electrochemical coulometric, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and gas chromatography. Conclusion: Earlier evidence has demonstrated that pharmacometabonomics has the potential of improving drug safety in neurology, through the delivery of personalized medicine. Therefore, more studies are needed to explore its clinical applications in other areas of neurology for optimal outcomes.
CNS Lesions- Case series analysis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Sontisulochana Sontisulochana , Kamal Chander. U Sunderesh , Vaijayanthi Vaijayanthi
Published: April 2022

Central nervous system lesions are a heterogeneous group of diseases including neoplastic and non-neoplastic. The incidence of CNS tumors in India was about 1.9% of all the tumors. Various studies have been done on CNS tumors across the India and world. Aim and Objective: To study the different lesions in different age and sex group Grade wise analysis of lesions Analysed the lesions according to the site To study the non-neoplastic lesions. The aim of this study is to analyses the various patterns of CNS lesions and compare with the other studies Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of CNS lesions are studied in the department of pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai, over one year from January to December 2019, Results and conclusion: A total of 200 CNS lesions were analyzed, 98(49%) were males and 102 cases (51%) were females. The maximum age is 75 and the minimum age is 2 years. The most common lesions were grade I 79(39.5%) followed by grade II 16(8%), grade III 7(3.5%) and grade IV 15(7.5%) The study showed various histological patterns of central nervous system lesions in different age groups, location, frequency, and incidence.
Investigating the use of Liquisolid Compact Technique for Pioglitazone HCl
Authors: S. Subramanian , V. Monisha
Published: April 2022

The aim of present study is to enhance the dissolution of poorly water soluble drug of Pioglitazone HCl by liquisolid compact technique. Liquisolid compact were prepared using propylene glycol as non-volatile solvent, Avicel PH102 as carrier and Aerosil 200 as coating material, sodium starch glycolate as superdisintegrant.The compatibility of excipients and drug was confirmed by FT-IR studies. The dissolution studies for prepared liquisolid tablet were distinctly higher as compared to directly compressed tablets which show significance increased in wetting properties and surface area of drug available for dissolution. The optimized PIO-7 liquisolid formulation shows acceptable flow properties, faster disintegration time and superior dissolution profile. The optimized formulation of liquisolid pioglitazone tablet shows higher drug release when compared to marketed formulation. The mechanism of drug release studied for best formulations where fitted in accordance with higuchi model and korsemeyer peppas model it is evident that a linear relationship was obtained showing that is an apparent first order process.
MALNUTRITION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS- A STUDY AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Muhammad Shad , Muhammad Ikram , Roghani Zia , Muhammad Khursheed , Ghulam Salma , Ullah Hanif
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACTObjective To determine the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with chronic kidney disease Materials and MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted at department of Nephrology, Lady Reading HospitalPeshawar from (start date) to (end date). CKD patients aging 20 to 80 years were enrolled and assessed for malnutrition using MNA® Score. Patients with MNA® 0 to 7 were labelled as malnourished. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.Results170 CKD patients were enrolled. 118 patients were male and 58 females. Male to female ratio was 2:1. Malnutrition was observed in 65 patients (38.2%). Malnutrition was significantly associated with age of the patient (p = 0.05) and duration of CKD (p = <0.001).ConclusionMalnutrition is a significant finding in CKD patients on haemodialysis. Patients with prolonged illness and advanced age are more likely to have it. CKD patients should be assessed for malnutrition.Key WordsChronic kidney disease (CKD), Malnutrition, Haemodialysis.
HISTOLOGICAL PATTERN OF NON-DIABETIC RENAL DISEASE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. A STUDY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Muhammad Noor , Khan Zahidullah , Khan Muhammad Waqas , Muhammad Shad , Ikram Muhammad , Ikram Shad
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT 

OBJECTIVE: To determine the histological pattern of non-diabetic renal disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was conducted in Nephrology department MTI Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from January 2018 to January 2021. All type 2 diabetic patients with normal fundi were included in the study irrespective of time duration. Total of 30 patients were registered. Their bio data was entered in a prescribed proforma. Their fundoscopy was done. Those having normal fundi were included in the study and exposed to renal biopsy. Those patients having diabetic retinal changes were excluded from the study.

RESULTS: Out of 30 patients, male were 20 and female were 10 with ratio of 2:1 with mean age of 55.5±13.3SD years. Pure diabetic nephropathy (DN) was noted in 9 (30%) cases, Non-Diabetic Renal Disease (NDRD) in 13 (43.3%) cases and NDRD on DN in 8 (26.7%) cases. Among the Non-Diabetic Renal Disease (NDRD), Membranous Glomerulonephritis (MGN) was present in 9 (30%) cases, Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) in 5 (16.6%) cases, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGN) in 4 (13.33%.) cases, Mesangiocapillary Glomerulonephritis (MCGN) in 2 (6.7%) cases and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in 1 (3.3%) cases.

CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis of non-diabetic renal disease in type 2 diabetic patients benefits from early immunosuppressive therapy and prevent from CKD. Renal biopsy should be done in all patients with type 2 DM irrespective of time duration especially with normal fundi and atypical renal involvement.

KEY WORDS: Renal biopsy, fundoscopy, non-diabetic renal disease, glomerulonephritis
FREQUENCY OF RAISED BLOOD PRESSURE / RAISED MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE ABNORMALITIES IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
Authors: Khan Bakht Samar , Iqbal Saleem , Khan Tajamal
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT

Objectives

To find out the frequency of impaired blood pressure and mean arterial pressure in our patients presenting with primary open angle glaucoma.

Material and Methods

This prospective cohort study was conducted in Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar from July 2020 to December 2020. All patients having primary open angle glaucoma, were included. Those having high blood pressure (BP) on admission or history of high blood pressure or using anti-hypertensive drugs, were admitted to the ophthalmology ward of Khyber Teaching Hospital. Blood Pressure/ Mean Arterial Pressure and Intra ocular pressure (IOP) phasing were done. Mean Arterial Pressure, MOPP and peak IOP were determined. Patients having secondary types of glaucoma, primary angle closure glaucoma and those patients who declined concent were excluded. Data was collected on a already prepared standard proforma and analysed by spss 23.

Results

A total of 375 patients were diagnosed to have Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), out of which 200 (65%) patients had impaired blood pressure, so rest of 70 (35%) patients had  Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG). Out of 200 cases with primary open angle glaucoma, 175 patients (87.5%) had hypertension, while 25 patients (12.5%) had low blood pressure. Amongst the hypertensive patients, the mean arterial pressure (MAP) was raised in 70(35%) patients, while the Mean Occular Perfussion Pressure (MOPP) was raised in 15 patients ie 7.5% .

Conclusion

Sixty five percent of our patients with primary open angle glaucoma had impaired blood presure, out of which 87.5% of patients had high blood pressure and the rest had low blood pressure.

Keywords Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), impaired blood pressure, impaired mean arterial pressure.
EFFECT OF COUNSELLING ON PREFERENCE OF SPECIALITY IN DENTAL STUDENTS OF KHYBER COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Authors: Muhammad Saood , Naz Tahmeena , Shabir Sundus , Saif Ujala , Wadood Sundus , Shah Ahsan
Published: April 2022

Abstract;

 

Objective: To identify the preferences of dental graduates in the field of post-graduate specialty, factors that may influence their decision to select a particular specialty, and the effect of counselling on specialty preferences.

 

Methods: A pre-counselling and post-counselling questionnaire based study was carried out among final year students and House surgeons of Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, between May to June 2020. A self-administered questionnaire, inquiring about the preference of specialty program, specialty subject and the reason for the preference, was given to the students. After filling the questionnaire, the participants were given a session on dental career counselling. After the session, they were again asked about their preference for a specialty for their future career. Both results were then compared.

 

Results: The most prevalent specialty before counselling was Endodontics (36.2%). The second one was Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (21.3%) and then Periodontics (16.3%). After counselling, preference for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery remained the same, however, Endodontics and Periodontics were reduced to 33.8% and 13.8%, respectively. Among post-graduation specialty programs, FCPS was the most prevalent program (77.5%).

Conclusion: Endodontics is the most preferred specialty among graduates followed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The most preferred program was FCPS. A single counselling session did not change the preference significantly. The reason most likely behind the preference was possession of unique set of skills for the specialty.

Key words: Dental graduates preferences, Specialties, Counselling.
FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE SCHOOL GOING ADOLESCENTS OF DISTRICT PESHAWAR, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN
Authors: IRFAN SIDRA , Sidra irfan  , Adeela mustafa  , Romana ayub  , Bushra iftikhar  , Muhammad usman safi  , Muzna inamullah  , Saeed ahmad  , Saeed ahmad
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To assess the frequency and risk factors of overweight and obese school going children of district Peshawar.

To determine association of these risk factors with obesity in school going children.

Material and methods:

This is a cross sectional descriptive study, performed in public and private schools of district Peshawar from 1st October 2020 till 30th March 2021. A pre validated questionnaire was used to assess the dietary habits of students. The listed schools were stratified according to the monthly fee structure of the schools into three strata, low SES status (fee < 1000 PKR), middle SES (fee = 1000-2500 PKR), high socioeconomic status (SES) (fee > 2500 PKR). Two schools were selected using stratified random technique from each stratum. Simple random sampling technique (balloting) was used to select students from each selected school. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23. Chi square test was used to determine association between obesity and socioeconomic status and between obesity and dietary habits. Kendal-tau was used to determine statistical correlation between obesity and socioeconomic status and between obesity and dietary habits.

Results: The overall frequency of overweight and obesity was found to be 14.7 % and 8% respectively. After applying chi square test, it was found that obesity has a significant association with socioeconomic condition and dietary habits of children. Kendal-tau was applied to develop correlation. It was found that obesity has positive correlation with socioeconomic condition +0.312. However obesity has negative correlation with dietary habits -0.092.

Conclusion: childhood obesity is rising significantly in district Peshawar where every 4th or 5th child is either overweight or obese. The major risk factors that were studied were socioeconomic status and dietary habits, which were statistically found to be associated with obesity.

Keywords: BMI, school going children, obesity, overweight.
PERINATAL MORTALITY IN BOOKED AND UN-BOOKED PAKISTANI MOTHERS.
Authors: Ajmal Hafsa , Said Salman , Said Arsalan , Rahim Rehana , Rahim Rehana
Published: April 2022

Objective: Perinatal mortality is a key parameter of the health services quality provided to pregnant females and their babies. Perinatal mortality search finds out the status of quality of services, helps in determining the cause of perinatal deaths and how to reduce it in an institution.  The study aims to detect the effect of antenatal booking on perinatal outcome as many women in this part of world do not get antenatal care due to various avoidable factors. 

Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was performed in Gynae/Obs department, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from May 2016 to November 2016. In which a total of 165 patients were followed. After approval from hospital ethical committee, written consent was taken from all included mothers. After admission, detailed history and examination was done to exclude confounding risk factors like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, antepartum haemorrhage and malpresentation. Base line investigations were done. Feotal cardiac activity was confirmed by ultra-sonography and monitored by cadiotocography. All the mothers were followed till delivery and baby was followed for a week. Number of still births and deaths in the first seven days of life in the two groups were determined.

Results: Mean age was 30 years with SD±1.27 in this study, the frequency of perinatal mortality was 6% in which 23% patients were booked and 77% patients were un-booked.

Conclusion: Our study concludes that the frequency of perinatal mortality was 6% in which 23% patients were booked and 77% patients un-booked.
BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG INFANTS PRESENTING WITH ACUTE DIARRHEA
Authors: Nazir Faiqa , Younas Rushna , Amir Sabahat , Syed imad ali shah  , Abdul Khaliq  , Syed kaleem ur rehman  , Bangash Hamid
Published: April 2022

Objectives: To determine the frequency of different feeding practices among infants presenting with acute diarrhea.

Material and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out from October 2019 to March 2020 in the Paediatrics Out-Patient Department of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Infants with acute diarrhea were included in the study after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sampling was done by consecutive (non-probability) sampling. Sample size was 141, under WHO sample size calculator.

 

Results: Out of 141 infants who presented with acute diarrhea in our study, 26(18.4%) were exclusively breastfed, 79(56%) were partially breastfed, while 36(25.5%) were non breastfed. Out of 141, 80(56.7%) were male and 61(43.3%) were female, with frequency of exclusive breastfeeding in males being 17.5% and in females being 19.7%. The mean age of the infant presenting with diarrhea was 3.25 months, while the mean age of the mother in the study was found to be 26.4 years. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding was 7.7% in working mothers compared to 19.5% in housewives.

 

Conclusion: The most common feeding practice among infants presenting with acute diarrhea is partial breastfeeding which is not as effective as exclusive breastfeeding in preventing and reducing morbidity from diarrheal diseases.

 

Key Words:  Feeding practices, Exclusive breastfeeding, Partial breastfeeding, Non breastfeeding and Acute Diarrhea.
EXPRESSION OF SURVIVIN IN ORAL MALIGNANCY AND PREMALIGNANCY
Authors: Maryam Hoor , Nasir Sabeen , Khan Mohammad Mumtaz , Saleem Abbas , Bashir Nasiha , Iqbal Fatima , Nausheen Tehmina
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) have the risk of transformation into Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) therefore some new biomarkers are required to identify OPMDs at high risk of invasive transformation and to assess the aggressiveness of the tumor and disease progression to OSCC.  Survivin inhibits apoptosis of protein (IAP). Survivin has a dual function both in cell cycle promotion and apoptosis inhibition.

Objectives: To  assess  the  immunohistochemical  expression  of  survivin   in OSCC,  OPMDs, and normal oral mucosa.

Materials and methods: This study comprised of 25 already diagnosed cases of OPMDs, 25 cases of OSCC and 25 normal oral mucosa as a control. Immunohistochemical expression of survivin was analyzed.

Results: Immunoreactivity for survivin was found positive in 60% cases of OPMDs and 100%  in OSCC but was absent in normal oral mucosa only one case showed mild staining intensity.

Conclusion: A statistically significant expression of survivin was observed in OPMDs which may indicate the probability of their transformation to OSCC.

Keywords: Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Survivin, Immunohistochemisrty.
MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDE OF NEWLY INDUCTED DENTAL STUDENTS TOWARDS DENTISTRY AS A PROFESSION
Authors: Shah Ahsan , Yousufi Dr Siddiq , Khan Dr Junaid , Muhammad Dr Saood , Shafi Dr Hasan , Shah Dr Aimen Mahmood
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Objective: To determine the motives and attitude of newly admitted first year dental students towards dentistry as a profession at Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

Material and methods: A cross-sectional study with questionnaire consisting of 12 questions regarding decision making for choosing dentistry as a profession, motives and attitude were given to newly admitted 50 students of first year at Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar. The study was done at the start of session 2020-2021. The data collected was statistically analyzed using Microsoft word 2016 and IBM SPSS Statistics Version 22.0

Results: Most of the students were internally motivated for selecting dentistry as a profession, 60% of the students didn’t have any relatives in dentistry, 30% thought that it is an honorable profession, 30% thought that it is a financially good profession and 35% selected dentistry because of independent practice

Conclusion: Independent practice, financially good profession, honor in the society were the main factors in the selection of dentistry as a profession. It is important to know the reasons behind selecting a profession as it helps train the students accordingly
Modelling and controlling turbulent flows through deep learning
Authors: Vinuesa Ricardo
Published: April 2022

The advent of new powerful deep neural networks (DNNs) has fostered their application in a wide range of research areas, including more recently in fluid mechanics. In this presentation, we will cover some of the fundamentals of deep learning applied to computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Furthermore, we explore the capabilities of DNNs to perform various predictions in turbulent flows: we will use convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for non-intrusive sensing, i.e. to predict the flow in a turbulent open channel based on quantities measured at the wall. We show that it is possible to obtain very good flow predictions, outperforming traditional linear models, and we showcase the potential of transfer learning between friction Reynolds numbers of 180 and 550. We also discuss other modelling methods based on autoencoders (AEs) and generative adversarial networks (GANs), and we present results of deep-reinforcement-learning-based flow control.
La sincope in età pediatrica
Authors: Corona Federica , Tessitore Antimo , Bobbo Marco , Barbi Egidio , Cozzi Giorgio
Published: April 2022

Syncope is defined as sudden but transient loss of consciousness, usually of short duration and with spontaneous resolution. It represents a frequent cause of recourse to the consultation of a paediatrician. The most frequent cause of syncope between paediatric patients is vaso-vagal, a benign condition for which only behavioural therapy is required. Cardiogenic syncope, even if rare, must always be excluded from the evaluation, looking for the presence of red flags for non-vaso-vagal syncope.
Vomito biliare... mai fidarsi
Authors: Levantino Laura
Published: April 2022

The case of newborn with persisting bilious vomiting is described. A diagnosis of imperforate membrane in the fourth duodenal portion was eventually made.
Pensa anche alla tubercolosi
Authors: Lepri Irene , Riva Benedetta , Melzi Maria Luisa
Published: April 2022

The cases of two adolescents with neck lymphadenitis respectively coming from Morocco and Philippines are described. They were eventually diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBL). The clinical features, the risk factors and the diagnostic approach of TBL are also discussed.
Una zoppia persistente
Authors: Costantino Andrea
Published: April 2022

The authors describe the case of an eleven-year-old girl with a complex vascular malformation of the right thigh presenting with moderate oedema and lameness that were previously misinterpreted as a post-traumatic condition.
KEPASTIAN HUKUM TENAGA KEFARMASIAN DALAM MENYELENGGARAKAN PELAYANAN KEFARMASIAN
Authors: Ikhsan Muhammad , Wahab Sabda
Published: April 2022

Tenaga kefarmasian merupakan tenaga kesehatan yang memiliki kompetensi dalam menyelenggarakan pelayanan kefarmasian. Aktivitas pelayanan kefarmasian dimulai dari pengendalian mutu sediaan farmasi dari tempat produksi, distribusi sampai penyerahan kepada pasien. Oleh karena itu, kepastian hukum bagi tenaga kefarmasian diperlukan untuk perlindungan hukum, pemenuhan hak tenaga kefarmasian dan pemenuhan hak pasien dalam mendapatkan pelayanan kefarmasian yang maksimal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kedudukan dan kepastian hukum tenaga kefarmasian dalam pelayanan kefarmasian. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitiaan hukum normatif dengan pendekatan undang-undang (statute approach) dengan desain penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukakan bahwa Tenaga kefarmasian memiliki kedudukan berdasarkan UU tentang Tenaga Kesehatan dan lingkup pekerjaan berdasarkan UU Kesehatan. Pengaturan pelayanan kefarmasian sampai saat ini belum sesuai dengan asas kepastian hukum. Hal ini disebabkan karena ditemukan ketentuan perundang-undangan yang memperbolehkan tenaga kesehatan selain tenaga kefarmasian untuk melakukan pelayanan kefarmasian, antara lain: Pasal 35 ayat (1) UU No. 29 Tahun 2004 tentang Praktik Kedokteran, Pasal 30 ayat (1) huruf j UU No. 38 Tahun 2014 tentang Keperawatan, Pasal 21 ayat (1) PMK No. 9 Tahun 2014 tentang Klinik dan Pasal 1 PMK No. 26 Tahun 2020 tentang Perubahan Atas Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Nomor 74 Tahun 2016 Tentang Standar Pelayanan Kefarmasian di Puskesmas.
Pasien: Konsumen Yang Unik
Authors: Prameswari Thalia , Andrianto Wahyu
Published: April 2022

Tanggal 20 April diperingati sebagai Hari Konsumen Nasional, sedangkan World Patient Safety Day atau Hari Keselamatan Pasien Sedunia diperingati setiap tanggal 17 September. Kedua hari peringatan tersebut membuktikan bahwa konsumen dan pasien mempunyai kedudukan yang fundamental, baik secara sosiologis maupun secara hukum. Di Indonesia, terdapat beberapa peraturan perundang-undangan yang memberikan perlindungan hukum bagi pasien. Salah satunya adalah Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen. Namun, timbulnya pertanyaan terkait apakah pasien merupakan konsumen yang diatur di dalam Undang-Undang Perlindungan Konsumen. Hal ini tentunya menarik untuk dianalisis agar Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen dapat memberikan kebermanfaatan hukum khususnya terkait perlindungan hukum bagi pasien selaku konsumen.
Pengembangan Charger Handphone Menggunakan Panel Surya Sebagai Sumber Tenaga di Rumah Diskusi STKIP Weetebula
Authors: Patty Elyakim Nova Supriyedi
Published: April 2022

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan charger handphone menggunakan panel surya sebagai sumber arus di rumah diskusi STKIP Weetebula. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah charger handphone panel surya ini praktis digunakan. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development). Prosedur yang digunakan dimulai dari mencari potensi dan masalah, pengumpulan data, desain produk, validasi desain, uji coba pemakaian, revisi produk, uji coba produk, revisi desain, revisi produk, dan produk massal. Subyek yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pengguna charger handphone panel surya di rumah diskusi STKIP Weetebula. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini diperoleh bahwa charger handphone panel surya yang dikembangkan memiliki validasi dalam kategori sangat baik dan praktis digunakan.Kata kunci: Charger Handphone; Panel Surya; Sumber tenaga
Rezension von: Wüst, Wolfgang (Hrsg.), Policeyordnungen in den fränkischen Hochstiften Bamberg, Eichstätt und Würzburg
Authors: Maisch Andreas , Wüst Wolfgang
Published: April 2022

Wolfgang Wüst (Hg.) und Regina Hindelang (Red.), Die „gute“ Policey im Reichskreis, Zur frühmodernen Normensetzung in den Kernregionen des Alten Reiches, Ein Quellenwerk, Bd. 6: Policeyordnungen in den fränkischen Hochstiften Bamberg, Eichstätt und Würzburg. Stegaurach: WiKommVerlag 2013. 672 S. ISBN 978-3-940804-04-4. € 58,–
SGDU: Sistema de Gerenciamento de Despesas Universitárias para transparência de gastos em instituições públicas
Authors: De Souza Melo Taísso Reni , Saraiva Lacerda Carlos Victor , Santana do Nascimento Renan , Rolim de Sousa Reudismam
Published: April 2022

A sociedade em geral usa sistemas de informação, sendo a transparência dos gastos de instituições públicas uma das áreas de aplicação. Uma das fontes dessa informação é o Portal da Transparência, mas pelo volume de dados, pode se tornar complexo para o usuário buscar informações específicas de gastos, pois pode ser necessário o cruzamento de informações. Neste sentido, esses gastos podem ser disponibilizados em outros meios de comunicação, a exemplo dos portais das instituições de ensino. No entanto, os usuários podem também ter dificuldade de acessar os dados sobre demonstrativos de despesas ou mesmo compará-los ao longo dos anos, dependendo da forma que são disponibilizados. Para minimizar esse problema, foi realizado um Survey para identificar as principais dificuldades dos usuários ao acesso às despesas dos gastos públicos. Para minimizar as dificuldades elencadas, neste trabalho é proposta uma plataforma, denominada SGDU: Sistema de Gerenciamento de Despesas Universitárias. Como resultado, o trabalho aponta as principais problemáticas, considerando os dados de um campus de uma instituição pública de ensino superior e são propostos protótipos de telas do sistema SGDU.
Uma breve discussão sobre a inteligência artificial (IA) nas redes sociais: do logaritmo as bolhas sociais
Authors: Silva Gustavo Henrique , Rost Érica , Firmino Cleisla Pereira , Da Silva Tatiana Aparecida Rosa , Valério Mychaelle da Cuz
Published: April 2022

O presente trabalho é fruto de uma atividade ministrada como palestra no formato de live,  com coleta de dados e discussões, realizadas  pelo PET Química e convidados no  IV Simpósio de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (SIMPEEX) - Edição on-line, do IFG, em forma de live, que obteve grande alcance. Com o tempo, o termo “redes sociais” passou a ser utilizado também para designar as interações que ocorrem em plataformas de interação social na internet. Elas estão presentes nos mais diferentes segmentos da sociedade e sua importância na atualidade é inegável. Porém, assim como estão presentes positivamente nas nossas vidas, elas trazem questões que precisam ser discutidas, como a evidenciação de problemas sociais. Para entender melhor essas situações, precisamos compreender os mecanismos que estruturam e movem as redes sociais on-line e como nossos dados são utilizados pela Inteligência Artificial (IA) das redes. O machine  learning (aprendizado da máquina), o deep learning (aprendizado profundo) e as  redes neurais artificiais são termos que precisam ser entendidos, pois impactam diariamente a vida das pessoas. Além disso, podemos constatar através do formulário de feedback dos participantes do evento, uma certa divisão de opiniões, onde parte do grupo teme as consequências das IAs no futuro. Assim, a discussão e melhoramento dos princípios que regem a inteligência artificial, por meio de leis que estabeleçam uma consciência coletiva de bem comum, seriam algumas ferramentas contra as bolhas sociais, os discursos de ódio, as fake news e a segregação social, problemas encontrados nas redes sociais.
Development of a new genetic method of improving the Mulberry Silkworm Bombyx Mori L. breed balanced on Embryonic Z-Lethal
Authors: Nasirillaev Bakhtiyar U. , Abdikodirov Murodkhuja A. , Khalilova Mamura F.
Published: April 2022

The problem of artificial control of sex has become important for the genetics and selection of many beneficial animals, which has not lost its relevance even in the current period. This article reveals the results of research on the improvement of the unique C-8ngl breed of Bombyx Mori L. mulberry silkworm balanced on embryonic Z-lethal and sex-limited in the egg stage with a simple genetic system of high-tech with fine silk features. In the experiment, sex-limited C-8ngl breed of Bombyx mori L. mulberry silkworm in the egg stage and balanced on embryonic Z-lethal, also sex-limited trw2w2 × L-67 line, as well as non-sex-limited simple L-28 line, were used. In the second stage of improvement, an analyzer crossing was performed using translocation lines sex-limited in the egg stage to obtain information on which of the double lethal was present in the obtained F1, F2, F3 аnd F4 generation genotype. Genetic schemes have been developed to monitor ℓ1 and ℓ2 embryonic lethal attached to the Z chromosome in F1, F2, F3 аnd F4 generations obtained by backcrossing and to show the extent to which they are present in each generation.
History of women's division in Uzbekistan
Authors: Djuraeva Nilufar D.
Published: April 2022

The article describes the history of the formation of the women's movement in Uzbekistan on the example of the Soviet period and the years of independence. This article highlights the essence of all three of the above stages, with a very ideological and one-sided approach to the issue of the treatment of women in the Soviet era, with scientific analysis. According to archival documents and historical sources, the leaders of the Soviet government relied on revolutionary changes in the attitude of Uzbek women to the socio-economic and cultural life of society, measures based on command-administrative policy, a class approach to the role of women in society. Since the assessment of the social activity of women by the Soviets was almost illegal, it is necessary to study this period in depth and give a fair assessment. The article draws scientific conclusions based on the fact that the formation of women's committees and women's non-governmental organizations in Uzbekistan, the socio-political activity of women is a decisive factor in the successful implementation of economic and political reforms. During the years of independence, historical work of national importance has been carried out in Uzbekistan to strengthen the role and position of women in society.
On the study of coenopopulations of the Fergana Valley of the Aegilops L. family
Authors: Imirsinova Azizakhon A. , Kurbanova Mehrioy Z. , Mamadaliev Bunyod
Published: April 2022

The article describes the geographical distribution, coenopopulations and species composition of the Aegilops L. family in the Fergana Valley. Based on the collected data, a GIS map was created. The morphological features of the species were studied. We observed that the distribution of Aegilops crassa Boiss in the Fergana Valley was somewhat limited. This tour occurs only in the Imam Ata hills of Khojabod district of Andijan region (940032'47.66 ”N, 72036'21.8” E, at an altitude of h-807 m above sea level, in the latitude of 2010 in the south-west). The number of balls was small, 19 per 1 m2.
Assessment of liver function tests and bioelectrical impedence body fat analysis in obese adolescents
Authors: Shrivatsava Kapil , Sushma B. J , Lalwani Roshni
Published: April 2022

The worldwide prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has increased dramatically in the past four decades. The consequences of pediatric obesity are evident as it is associated with both impaired metabolic health psychosocial boundaries, and premature mortality. The objectives of the study include a) To estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents, b) To estimate liver function tests among adolescents and c) To compare liver function tests (total bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, total protein and albumin) in obese and normal adolescents. At baseline, pre-designed questionnaire was used to note down the demographic characteristics age, gender, residential address, telephone number and time spent in physical activity in hours. Anthropometric measurements included body weight, height, mid upper arm circumference. In the present study, we included 100 Adolescents aged between 13-17 years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity were estimated. We found that the prevalence of overweight and obesity (based on BMI) among adolescents were 16% and 8% respectively. We also evaluated liver function tests in these subjects, we found significantly elevated ALT, ALP and GGT in obese adolescents as compared non-obese adolescents.
Assessment of visual field defects and optic disc changes in patients with high myopia
Authors: Kori Neetu , Rawat Preeti , Shankhwar Amit , Agarwal Dinesh , Bhaisare Vijay , Walia Shweta
Published: April 2022

Glaucoma is a leading cause of global irreversible blindness. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma and affects 44.1 million individuals worldwide. Furthermore, there is a disproportionate burden of POAG in Asia, with Asians accounting for 53% (23.5 million) of POAG cases worldwide. While early detection of POAG is important in delaying or halting the progression of the disease, a better understanding of the interplay between major risk factors for POAG is crucial. aim of this study is to assess the effects of myopia on POAG in the patient attending MYH Indore OPD (central India). It is a hospital based, prospective, non-randomised case study. 60 eyes of high myopic patients and 60 eyes of general Ophthal OPD patients were evaluated. The statistical software namely SPSS 19.0, were used for the analysis of the data and Microsoft word and Excel have been used to generate graphs, tables etc. In our study, we found that, in high myopic patient, there were increase in chances of glaucomatous optic disc changes, and these changes were influenced by age and not influenced with gender, degree of myopia.
Machine learning based e-commerce application using progressive web apps for online shopping of seasonal fruits
Authors: Perumal Muthu M. , Kanagaraj K.
Published: April 2022

The key objective of this work is to apply machine learning technique to implement an e-commerce application named eOrchard, a virtual store for online shopping of seasonal fruits. The application is developed using open cart framework, angular and uses the progressive web application development features. Now a days it is very difficult to locate and buy the seasonal fruits around us. The proposed web app will provide information about all kinds of seasonal fruits and facilitates doorstep delivery within a day for locations within the city limits and for location outside the city, delivery can be made within 2 days. Here, the details of all kinds of seasonal fruits are collected along with the geo location tags and stored in the cloud to provide easy access to everyone. Users can order by searching the fruit name or by clicking the city name to know the seasonal fruit that is famous in the selected city. The application provides 24x7 customer support and a step by step tracking system that provide continuous update for the users about the ordered products.
Practice, attitude, and knowledge of dental practitioners towards oral submucous fibrosis
Authors: Prakash Satya , Bharti Supriya , Sonal  , Sinha Shweta , Priya Swati , Verma Sumit
Published: April 2022

OSMF (Oral submucous fibrosis) is seen in the oral cavity and depicts a precancerous condition marked by progressive submucosal tissue fibrosis with inflammatory components leading to trismus and rigidity in the oral cavity. OSMF remains a quandary for oral clinicians owing to less-defined classification criteria and evasive pathogenesis. The present clinical study was conducted to assess the practice, attitude, and knowledge of dental practitioners towards oral submucous fibrosis and its management. The present questionnaire-based clinical study included 520 participants who were assessed using the self-administered questionnaire given and explained to them. The questions in the questionnaire were formulated to assess the practice, attitude, and knowledge of dental practitioners towards oral submucous fibrosis. The collected data were assessed and the results were formed. The study results showed that among all the study participants, the majority of the participants were aware of betel quid being the most common etiology associated with OSMF and the commonly seen oral feature in OSMF subjects is blanching of the oral mucosa. Within its limitations, the present study concludes that oral health care practitioners have good knowledge concerning clinical features and diagnosis of OSMF. However, the knowledge among dental students about the OSMF management strategies was moderate.
Library services for visually impaired users
Authors: DebashiPhukan  , Saikia Chandan
Published: April 2022

The library  is a storehouse of information. The main functions of a library were to accumulate and preserve the human thought and knowledge of a society. Now a day’s education is mandatory for every people of the nation and it is also the fundamental right of people of nations that every people gets equal opportunities for getting the education free of cost without any type of discrimination. So in this regards university also provides equal educations facilities to all users without any type of discrimination. The Differently Abled is not 'special' people, but people with special needs and attention so that they are also able to live their life like ordinary people. Disability is a broad term, that includes all types of disabilities which are related to a person’s unable to do his daily work or we can say it makes hurdles and limitations so need the support of others or depend on others thing freely done works/tasks of individuals its call disabilities. The study’s principal objectis to examine various Library and Information Services that are existing for the visually impaired Group of people have in the selected University libraries of Assam.
Development of core competencies for university students during the pandemic, crisis of public health
Authors: Kim Ju-kyoung
Published: April 2022

Future competency is a necessary condition for securing the competence of college students who lead the changed era. Therefore, this study was conducted to derive core competencies reflecting future competencies and to develop diagnostic tools. To this end, the reliability and validity of the draft questionnaire prepared after reviewing previous studies and receiving reviews from experts were secured. The survey was conducted for 983 college students from April 12 to 16, 2021, and the final 75 questionnaires were confirmed through statistical verification. Through the collected data, potential profiles with heterogeneous characteristics based on core competencies were classified into three, and the characteristics of each potential group profile were confirmed. The main analysis results are as follows. First, the five core competencies (Humanities Competence, Communication Competency, Global Competency, Creativity Competency, Professional Competency) consists of 15 sub-competencies and 75 questionnaires. Second, the improved K-University core competency scale has secured validity after verifying the improvement plan through the expert meetings and surveys. Third, based on the improved K-University Core Competency Diagnosis scale, the overall average of core competencies was 3.85, communication competencies 3.99, creative competencies 3.96, humanities competencies 3.85, professional competencies 3.85, and global competencies 3.58.