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Automatic implantable defibrillators: an update for emergency physicians
Authors: Suero-Méndez Coral
Published: April 2024

El desfibrilador automático implantable (DAI) es una herramienta terapéutica de primera línea para evitar la muerte súbita por arritmias ventriculares. La estimulación antitaquicardia de los desfibriladores, permite en un porcentaje elevado terminar las arritmias de forma indolora y con bajo consumo de energía, al evitar choques o descargas del dispositivo. El implante de cables necesario en el DAI convencional se ha relacionado con una tasa elevada de complicaciones, tanto en el proceso del implante como por daño vascular, neumotórax, perforaciones, etc., así como a largo plazo, por disfunción de los cables o infecciones del sistema que obligan a la retirada. Para tratar de minimizar tales complicaciones relacionadas con los cables endovasculares, se ha desarrollado un desfibrilador subcutáneo (DAI-SC) que se implanta en Europa desde 2009 y en España desde 2013; permite la detección de las arritmias y su tratamiento mediante descargas de energía, siempre mayores que la necesaria con los desfibriladores transvenosos, y con imposibilidad de proporcionar estimulación antitaquicardia. En la actualidad, muestra una alta eficacia y seguridad, con una muy baja tasa de descargas inapropiadas, resultado de diferentes mejoras de programación y software de los dispositivos. Otras diferencias respecto a los desfibriladores transvenosos son el mayor tamaño y la menor longevidad de la batería, derivadas de la necesidad de aplicar choques de mucha mayor energía, y la ausencia de capacidad de estimulación crónica antibradicardia. Al objeto de solventar las desventajas del DAI-SC, pero conservar sus ventajas, en los últimos años se ha desarrollado un nuevo sistema de desfibrilación, el desfibrilador extravascular (DAI-EV), en el que se implanta un generador de tamaño igual al de un desfibrilador transvenoso y con igual longevidad teórica, en la pared torácica lateral izquierda, y un cable de desfibrilación y estimulación que se implanta en el espacio retroesternal cubriendo el eje craneocaudal de la silueta cardiaca. El sistema permite la desfibrilación cardiaca con baja energía, y trata de conseguir estimulación cardiaca que permita dar terapias antitaquicardia y estimulación antibradicardia. Las potenciales complicaciones de estos novedosos dispositivos pueden ser motivo de consulta en urgencias,por lo que resulta necesario estar familiarizados con ellos, ya que su tratamiento no es exclusivo de los arritmólogos o cardiólogos, sino de todos los médicos que se relacionan con las urgencias cardiovasculares.
Identificación temprana de las señales de alerta del riesgo suicida en adolescentes
Authors: Ramirez Jaramillo Nilsa Steffy , Salcedo Maldonado Cristina Elizabeth , Villavicencio-Aguilar Carmita Esperanza
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research was to detect suicidal risk in adolescents, through the early identification of warning signs as a method of prevention, among 20 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, selected by high score on the Paykel Suicide Scale, semi-structured interviews were applied to obtain information on the prevalence of warning signs of suicidal risk such as social isolation, mood, sleep and eating disorders; triggering factors and constructs that form the personality of the adolescent. It was found that all adolescents emit some type of warning signal verbally or behaviorally. Finally, there is a lack of understanding and attention to the warning signs of suicide risk in both the family and school environments, as well as a lack of information and clear guidelines to address the issue, highlighting the need to promote suicide support and prevention strategies.
Modalidad telemática en asignaturas prácticas: evaluación de estudiantes de terapia ocupacional
Authors: Cirineu Cleber Tiago , Cárcamo Leonardo
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged university education to maintain teaching activities in virtual and distance education formats, among other non-face-toface modalities. In this sense, this article exposes the impact of virtuality on the learning results of two practical-experiential subjects developed with first-year students, promotion 2020 of the career of Occupational Therapy of Universidad Austral de Chile. The research was of a statistical-descriptive and exploratory nature, in which students completed surveys through an online form entitled: “Impact of Methodological Changes in Practical Subjects”. The results are uncertain in relation to the pedagogical process experienced, with positive perceptions regarding the use of virtual tools and resources implemented and also significant difficulties associated with motivation problems, double presence, overload and depersonalization. It is concluded that, although virtual strategies in higher education are a powerful and a currently applicable resource it is essential that Occupational Therapy students have practical-experiential subjects in person for personalized support for the incorporation of basic and essential communication skills of the discipline.
Pseudomonas siderophores: production, spectrophotometry detection and Botrytis suppression
Authors: QESSAOUI Redouan , ELAAlAOUI Mohamed , CHAFIKI Salahddine , ALOUANI Mohamed , CHABBI Naima , AIT ABD Naima , TAHIRI Abdelghani , BOUHARROUD Rachid
Published: April 2024

Siderophores are iron-chelating agents produced by almost all microorganisms in response to iron deficiency. Due to the requirement of iron for cell growth and metabolism, siderophore-mediated acquisition of iron plays a central role in determining the ability of different microorganisms to colonize plant roots and contributes to microbial interactions in the plant rhizosphere. In this study, five new Pseudomonas (Q14B, Q13B, Q7B, Q6B, Q1B), isolated from the rhizosphere of tomato in Morocco, were examined for siderophores production capacity. The results show that all five isolates produced siderophores on both solid and liquid mediums. In liquid medium, the highest level of production is obtained by Q13B (53.8%).  Concerning siderophores’ chemical types, the five strains of Pseudomonas produce two types of siderophores hydroxamate and catecholate. It was shown by the peaks of absorbance in the wavelength 495 and between 420-450 nm for catecholate and hydroxamate-type siderophores respectively. The results showed that the production of siderophores is progressively inhibited with increasing concentrations of iron in the medium. The maximum production was obtained with a concentration of 0.5 μM, while the lowest was recorded at 10.0 μM of iron. The results of this study showed that the five Pseudomonas isolates producing siderophores could be potential biological control agents.
Cytological assessments and a methodological approach to observe the apoptotic effect of nickel sulfate (NiSO4) on Allium cepa L. root germination using EB/AO fluorescence staining
Authors: GÖKALP Fulya D. , GÜZEY Didar , ABIS Mihriban , MERT Özgür
Published: April 2024

Ethidium bromide–acridine orange (EB/AO) is one of the fastest, most economically valid methods for separating living and dead cells in plant root tips. The present study aimed to investigate the apoptotic effect, nuclear abnormalities and cell division index using an Allium cepa test assay with EB/AO staining and an ImageJ program. Nickel sulphate (NiSO4) concentrations (1.75, 3.5, 7 and 14 ppm) were exposed to the root germination of A. cepa for 48 and 72 h to observe mitotic abnormalities, cytotoxic effects and 5-day exposure to apoptotic effects. It was found that amorphous nuclei, vacuolisation and C-mitosis were the most observed abnormalities, which increased at 14 ppm NiSO4 exposure after 48 and 72 h. The total number of nuclear abnormalities significantly increased at all concentrations and exposure periods. The ImageJ program was used to determine apoptosis rates. The data obtained showed that high concentrations of NiSO4 caused significantly more cell death in root tips than in the control group, resulting in root growth inhibition and increased apoptosis with increased concentration and exposure period. NiSO4 caused toxic activity on root growth, identified as apoptosis, especially at the cortex and vascular region in the root tips. The study found affected damaged and apoptotic areas on the root tips using an EB/AO staining method, which can be used as a marker of damaged tissue areas.
RETRACTION: Major phosphorus in soils is unavailable, yet critical for plant development
Authors: IKHAJIAGBE Beckley , ANOLIEFO Geoffrey O. , OLISE Ogochukwu F. , RACKELMANN Fabian , SOMMER Milena , ADEKUNLE Isaac J.
Published: April 2024

This review article (Ikhajiagbe et al., 2020) has been retracted at the request of the editors-in-chief and authors, following the identification of a similarity between a portion of this article and a previous work (Shen et al., 2011), which was not detected by anti-plagiarism software before publication. The first author apologizes to the editors and readers, as well as to the authors of the original work, for the unfortunate incidence of plagiarism and the unfortunate circumstances that occurred (Appendix 1).
Avaliação de Desempenho como Instrumento de Apoio ao Gerenciamento da Coordenação Administrativa do Campus de uma Universidade Pública Federal
Authors: Martins Vinicius Abilio , Do Prado Eleazer Felipe , Toigo Leandro Augusto , Rolim Ensslin Sandra
Published: April 2024

Objetivo do estudo: construir um modelo multicritério de avaliação de desempenho para apoiar a gestão e subsidiar as tomadas de decisões da Coordenação Administrativa de um campus de uma Universidade Pública, segundo a percepção do Coordenador Administrativo.
Metodologia/abordagem: Trata-se de um estudo de caso. Adotou-se a Metodologia Multicritério de Apoio à Decisão Construtivista (MCDA-C) para a construção do modelo que deu-se por meio de entrevistas com o coordenador administrativo do Campus, onde permitiu identificar os aspectos importantes à avaliação do desempenho das atividades da Coordenação Administrativa.
Originalidade/Relevância: Quanto a originalidade do trabalho baseia-se no desenvolvimento de soluções para os problemas internos encontrados dentro de um campus universitário com gestão própria, mas que tem situações muito específicas originadas na relação com a Reitoria da Universidade, situadas em estados diferentes. Ressalta-se que os descritores (indicadores/KPIs) construídos para a pesquisa não foram identificados na literatura.
Principais resultados e contribuições para a gestão: Foram identificados 131 Elementos Primários de Avaliação (EPAs), e 136 conceitos foram construídos, distribuídos em 15 Áreas de Preocupação. Foram confeccionados mapas cognitivos e 73 descritores (indicadores/KPIs), que permitiram atender a ampliação de conhecimento para o decisor. O modelo construído possibilitou a definição das prioridades institucionais e a elaboração de ações para o aperfeiçoamento que elevarão o desempenho da Coordenação Administrativa do Campus Laranjeiras do Sul.
Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Como contribuição teórica o trabalho traz um olhar da Avaliação de Desempenho ao Setor Público, com ênfase nas instituições de ensino superior, para um contexto específico, aspecto negligenciado na literatura.
Implementasi kebijakan vaksinasi covid -19 di Kota Medan menggunakan teori edward III
Authors: Dalimunthe Yowanda Pasyah , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: April 2024

Peraturan Presiden Nomor 99 Tahun 2020 Tentang Pengadaan Vaksin dan Pelaksanaan Vaksinasi dalam Rangka Penanggulangan Pandemi Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19) Pasal 13A ayat (2) menyatakan bahwa setiap orang yang ditetapkan sebagai sasaran penerima vaksin COVID-19 wajib mengikuti Vaksinasi COVID-19. Vaksinasi adalah proses di dalam tubuh, dimana seseorang menjadi terlindungi dari suatu penyakit sehingga apabila terpapar dengan penyakit tersebut maka tidak akan sakit atau hanya mengalami sakit ringan. Vaksinasi tidak hanya bertujuan untuk memutus rantai penularan penyakit, tetapi juga dalam jangka panjang untuk mengeliminasi bahkan mengeradikasi penyakit itu sendiri. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif untuk memperoleh data deskriptif dengan menganalisis teori implementasi kebijakan Edward III yang meliputi komunikasi, sumber daya, disposisi, dan struktur birokrasi dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi kepustakaan. Menurut wali kota Medan, vaksinasi sebagai upaya mempercepat terwujudnya kekebalan kelompok yang telah mencapai 78,55% di Kota Medan. Himbauan ini dilakukan agar kasus covid segera tiada. Lalu, ketersediaan tenaga dibidang kesehatan juga mendukung proses implementasi kebijakan. Pemerintah Kota Medan memberikan 20.000  vaksin COVID-19 tahap pertama yang diprioritaskan pada tenaga kesehatan. Selanjutnya, perilaku yang dipunyai implementator kebijakan juga bisa berpengaruh pada tingkat keberhasilan kinerja. Alhasil, vaksinasi COVID-19 melakukan pembagian tugas dari pemerintah pusat ke provinsi selanjutnya diserahkan ke pemerintah kota.
Analisis kesulitan yang dialami masyarakat di daerah Pesisir Belawan
Authors: Agpina Pipi , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan di kawasan pesisir Belawan lorong Harapan Kecamatan Medan Belawan Kota Medan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesulitan yang dialami masyarakat di daerah pesisir belawan dan kendala- kendala apa saja yang mempengaruhinya. Lokasi penelitian dipilih secara sengaja. Untuk memenuhi penelitian ini maka di ambil sampel sebanyak 20 orang ibu-ibu rumah tangga nelayan buruh di daerah pesisir belawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey dengan cara memperoleh data yang bersifat opini. Selanjutnya untuk mengetahui apa saja kendala- kendala yang terjadi di daerah di pesisir belawan yaitu seperti kendala yang membuat penghasilan nelayan di daerah pesisir belawan tidak stabil, kendala yang menyebabkan air laut di daerah belawan tidak jernih, kendala yang membuat pembangunan di pesisir belawan tertinggal, kendala yang membuat masyarakat di daerah pesisir belawan tidak membuat jamban dan faktor ekonomi yang menjadi kendala dalam pengobatan.
Sustainable Practices and Company Performance in Restaurant Business at PT XYZ: The Moderating Role Of Supply Chain Visibility
Authors: Darmawan Irwan , Wirakartakusumah Aman
Published: March 2024

The study was conducted to see the effect of sustainable practices and company performance on the restaurant business at PT XYZ: the moderating role of supply chain visibility. The population of this study is managerial level employees who work in PT XYZ restaurants located in Jabodetabek. Furthermore, the sample approach used is non-probability sampling, with the sampling strategy used in this study is purposive sampling. In this study, the minimum sample size used was 102 respondents. Then the method used in this research is the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that sustainable procurement practices have a positive and significant effect on company performance. Then sustainable manufacturing practices have a positive and significant effect on company performance. Furthermore, supply chain visibility cannot moderate sustainable procurement and sustainable manufacturing on company performance in the restaurant business.
Comparative Analysis of Sell-In-May-And-Go-Away and Monthly Effect Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic at LQ45 IDX
Authors: Sitohang Doan , Sembel H.M. Roy , Malau Melinda
Published: March 2024

In 2022, the number of investors in the Indonesian stock market experienced a four-fold growth compared to 2019. This surge occurred during the epidemic period. This financial research aims to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the monthly average return and risk pattern of LQ45, as well as the presence of the Sell-in-May-and-Go-Away (SIMAGA) effect and the optimal investment strategy for LQ45. The study uses a descriptive-comparative methodology and employs mathematical and statistical frameworks. The sample consists of LQ45 companies from 1997 to 2022. Data analysis techniques include the Normality Test, Wilcoxon Rank Test, F Test, and investment strategy simulation. The results indicate that COVID-19 did not have a negative effect on the monthly returns and risk patterns of LQ45, except in 2002. Additionally, the SIMAGA phenomenon is not present in LQ45, but the Sell in August-Buy in November (SIABIN) strategy has been identified as the most effective. These findings provide valuable insights for investors in allocating their investments and determining the best strategy for buying stocks. It is important to consider monthly return variance as a key metric for measuring investment risk and its impact on overall returns.
Концепция «умной специализации» для инновационного развития регионов России
Authors: Орлова Любовь Николаевна , Цзе Янь Мин
Published: April 2024

Высокие темпы социально-экономического развития должны выражаться в росте качества и комфортности жизни населения, повышении уровня конкурентоспособности страны на мировом рынке. Данная тенденция зависит от способности регионов правильно определить приоритеты развития и максимально направить усилия на реализацию тех сфер деятельности, которые наилучшим образом отражают специализацию и характеризуют уникальную региональную идентичность. Возникает необходимость выбора тех сфер экономической деятельности региона, которые являются стратегически приоритетными, а также для их реализации имеются все необходимые ресурсы (материальные, интеллектуальные, временные, имиджевые и т.п.). Для обеспечения экономического роста регионов за счет реализации инновационного потенциала учет этих особенностей наиболее полно возможен при реализации концепции «умной специализации», в общем виде предполагающей выбор релевантных направлений инновационного развития. Цель исследования разработка теоретико-методических положений и практических инструментов реализации концепции «умной специализации» для обеспечения устойчивости инновационного развития регионов. Объект исследования — регионы России, граничащие с Китаем, как сложные социально-экономические системы, реализующие политику инновационного развития, направленную на формирование собственных конкурентных преимуществ. В качестве основных методов в исследовании использовались: 1) методы логического анализа научной литературы и выявление причинно-следственных взаимосвязей, на основе которых были сформулированы определения и основные положения инновационной политики и «умной специализации» региона; 2) методы экономического анализа для изучения ситуации в регионах; 3) SWOT-анализ и метод нечетких множеств для обоснования направлений реализации «умной специализации» в регионах России. В качестве научных результатов в исследовании применительно к регионам России представлены механизмы управления инновационной деятельностью с учетом концепта «умной специализации», направленные на повышение инновационной активности и формирование уникальных конкурентных преимуществ.
Assessment and Evaluation of Atmospheric Trace Metals Pollution in Lapai Metropolis, Niger State Using Foliose Epiphytic Lichen (Parmelia sulcata)
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, PMB, 2084, Jos, Nigeria, Mohammed I. , Abdullahi I. T. ,   Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria, Gungshik J. R. ,   Department of Chemistry, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, PMB 11, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, Awwal A. M. ,   Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria, Yahaya B. Z. , Muhammad T. B.
Published: April 2024

The levels of atmospheric trace metals were determined using foliose epiphytic lichens (Parmelia sulcata) samples collected in eight (8) different locations within the residential areas and two control locations outside the residential area of Lapai town in Lapai local government of Niger State. A stratified random sampling technique was adopted and the analysis of the samples with atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) gives the concentration range of the metals as follows; 1.123-7.837 mg/kg for Fe, 4.579-6.627 mg/kg for Pb, 0.210-2.152 mg/kg for Cr, 0.491-1.171 mg/kg for Ni, 0.018-0.983 mg/kg for Cd, 0.057-1.471 mg/kg Zn, 0.198-1.287 mg/kg for Mn, and 0.098-2.583 mg/kg for Cu but Selenium was not detected in all the samples. The levels of some of these metals were slightly higher compared to recommend USEPA (1993) limits but lower than FEPA (1991) limits. However, the distribution of these metals was not uniform across the samples, though their level was still at the background and very low compared to the reports on similar studies from industrialized areas of South-south and South-west Nigeria and other European countries. The variation in concentration of these metals at P≤0.05 indicates their source is mainly anthropogenic in origin. Epiphytic lichens validate the cost-effectiveness of this method for evaluating, assessing, and identifying depositional sources of the metals in the environment. The study revealed the atmospheric trace metal concentration of the area under study to be at a threshold level and hence the environment is still very safe from atmospheric trace metal pollution.
Intersectionality in Girlhood Studies: Analysing the Denied and Reclaimed Journeys of Agency in Diverse Societal Milieus
Authors: Ayushi
Published: April 2024

The transition from girlhood to womanhood is a fundamental and often natural phase in a young woman's life, marked by self-discovery and growth. However, for a vast sea of girls across various regions and races, this process is unnaturalised and tainted by violence, abuse and suppression of identity. Their girlhood is stifled by a patriarchal society expecting them to conform to conventional gender roles, leaving them no room for joyful self-exploration. Therefore, girlhood studies becomes a crucial field of research to understand and highlight the resilience, agency, and creativity of girls while acknowledging the myriad systemic challenges they face, serving as poignant reminders of the need to nurture the girlhood of all young women, allowing them to flourish and discover their own unique paths to womanhood. This paper herein proposes to delve into this theme, seeking to understand how these dynamics influence the lived realities of girls who are denied a free girlhood, while exploring how they reclaim their voice in their fight against oppression. This study draws insights from Alice Walker's coming of age novel 'The Color Purple' along with selected sections from Rassundari Devi's autobiography 'Amar Jiban,' as these literary works illuminate the harrowing experiences of female characters forced into premature adulthood. Additionally, the study references 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in order to compare the nuances of stifled girlhood experiences across the boundaries of race, region and ethnicity. Scholarly voices such as Tanika Sarkar and Martha J. Cutter, etc. will also be cited simultaneously to enrich the analysis by encompassing aspects of feminist literary theories.
Penitence and Restoration of Samson Through the Lens of John Milton’s Samson Agonistes
Authors: Kamalakar Baburao Gaikwad
Published: April 2024

‘Samson Agonistes’, a Miltonic drama is the record of violation of religious obligations carried out by the devout leader Samson Agonistes. The violation of God’s commandments and its brutal consequences leads towards the glorification of spiritual intimidation which causes the death of the protagonist Samson. Milton portrays Samson’s destructive abuses on the verge of his bereavement. This struggle of Samson is rightly described as ‘deathlike distinctiveness’. It is the internal dilemma of Samson to deal with the situation and he wishes to decode his awareness about the blunder which he had committed. The major objective of this research paper is to emphasize the manifestation of spiritual capacity of Samson and his violation of religious obligations through John Milton’s Samson Agonistes. The researcher has attempted to portray the penitence and restoration of wrecked hero, Samson who was endowed with enormous vigour and a competent warrior. We can visualize that God; the almighty raised Samson, an inferior Jewish associate and made him a redeemer of Israelites. Finally this broken and repentance spirited fighter meet to the tragic death which resulted into the liberty of Israelites.
Decoding the Migration, Rehabilitation, and the Impact of Caste in the Lives of Bengali Dalit Women Strata in the post-Partition Bengal: Revisiting Kalyani Thakur Charal’s Autobiographical Narrative Ami Keno Charal Likhi, and Novella Andhar Bil
Authors: Debdatta Chakraborty  , Sarbani Banerjee
Published: April 2024

Based on the reading of Kalyani Thakur Charal’s notable autobiographical narrative Ami Keno Charal Likhi (Why I Sign as Charal,2016) and novella Andhar Bil (2016), this paper intends to analyze the experiences of second-generation Bengali Dalit women refugees in case of the post-Partition West Bengal. The present paper examines the tropes of nostalgia, partition, and rehabilitation as experiences of Bengali Dalit women characters in the post-Partition West Bengal, the notions of migration, remembrance, oppression, and injustice. Through a detailed analysis of both the narratives, this research article intends to explore how the intersectional dynamism of caste, and gender have impacted the experiences of Bengali Dalit women strata substantially. In majoritarian aspects Bengali Dalit women characters have been reduced to mute objects, stripped of their agency, subjecthood, and desires, from which these two narratives shift substantially.
In case of the post-Partition scenario of West Bengal, the experiences of refugees from the different sections of the society are not a homogenized one. Kalyani Thakur’s narratives offer some valuable points for thinking about the differentiated experiences of migration, displacement, deprivation, and caste discrimination faced by Bengali Dalit women characters. Through her autobiographical narrative and the novella Andhar Bil, Kalyani Thakur also tries to portray how the intersectional dynamism of caste and gender has problematized the overall experiences of the Bengali Dalit populace in the post-Partition West Bengal. The researcher wants to argue that ideas like caste and gender both act as a site of oppression, which the grand narrative of the Bengal partition is primarily unable to capture. To develop this paper, the researcher consults literary, historical, and sociological facets of the Bengal Partition of 1947, Dalit identity, migration, and its effects on the Bengali Dalit population.
Voices of Women in Chitra Banerjee Divakurni’s The Palace of Illusions and The Forest of Enchantments
Authors: Amar Shankar Mahato
Published: April 2024

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novels The Palace of Illusions, and The Forest of Enchantments provide captivating narratives that explore women’s voices in Indian mythology and epics. In The Forest of EnchantmentsDivakaruni presents the story of Sita, the legendary wife of Lord Rama, through her perspective. The novel delves into Sita’s emotions, struggles, and resilience as she grapples with societal expectations and her identity. Similarly, The Palace of Illusions revolves around Draupadi, one of the central characters from the epic Mahabharata. Divakaruni brings Draupadi’s voice to the forefront, shedding light on her agency, strength, and vulnerabilities. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novels are a compelling exploration of the female characters in Indian mythology. Through her writings, Divakaruni challenges the traditionally male-centric portrayal of these characters and offers a fresh interpretation highlighting their multifaceted nature. Her novels provide a platform for women’s voices, allowing them to reclaim their stories and assert their presence in a patriarchal society. Divakaruni’s writing is engaging and offers a powerful testament to the resilience and power of women. Her novels bring to life the struggles, joys, and triumphs of female characters who have been largely ignored or marginalized in traditional Indian mythology. By doing so, she creates a space for diverse perspectives and highlights the importance of representation in literature. Divakaruni’s novels are essential for those seeking to explore and understand the diverse perspectives of Indian mythology. Her compelling writing style and insightful exploration of women’s experiences make these novels a valuable contribution to the literary world.
Cultural Tapestry and Female Narratives: Unveiling Identity Crisis in Shashi Deshpande's That Long Silence and Bharati Mukherjee's Desirable Daughters
Authors: Reshu Shukla
Published: April 2024

This paper delves into the intricate exploration of cultural tapestry and female narratives by analysing how identity crisis is portrayed in That Long Silence by Shashi Deshpande and Desirable Daughters by Bharati Mukherjee. Both novels provide deep insights into the challenges faced by the characters as they negotiate their gender roles and cultural heritage in the face of opposing cultural backgrounds. Deshpande and Mukherjee give a comprehensive representation of the problems encountered by women in contemporary Indian culture as well as in foreign lands by deftly combining themes of tradition, modernism, and female autonomy. This research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the changing dynamics of gender and cultural identity in modern literature by analysing these literary works in comparison.
The Mothers of the Kite Fliers and Kite Runners: An Against-the-Grain Study of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner
Authors: Rhiddhi Saha  , Niloy Mukherjee
Published: April 2024

The cover page of the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini showcases the brilliant reviews the book received from Daily Telegraph, The Times, Sunday Express and Isabel Allende. Set on the backdrop of a politically troubled Afghanistan, the novel is a tale of friendship, love, loss, betrayal, and hope, coupled with the central Christian theme of guilt and redemption. However a closer reading of The Kite Runner reveals a bizarre reality. In this “… devastating, masterful and painfully honest story of a life crippled by an act of childhood and cowardice and cruelty” (Daily Telegraph), all we get to know are the fortunes and the miseries of the Afghan males, but what about the women? The lack of women characters is so stark that to any sentient reader, it almost appears as if the Afghan community is formed solely out of male members. Only when the story shifts out of Afghanistan, the woman becomes somewhat visible in the character of Soraya. Even then, does the woman in the house attain the same subjectivity as that of the man? Does she succeed in being relevant in the society where a child is more its father’s than its mother’s? Where do the mothers of the kite fliers and kite runners stand in a society whose spirit is best reflected in the kite fighting tournament, a passion passed from fathers to sons? This article is thus an attempt to unearth and explore the unvoiced trivialising of women as the Other in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner.
ĐÁNH GIÁ ĐỘ TƯƠNG ĐỒNG THIẾT BỊ VÀ ĐỘ MẠNH CỦA QUY TRÌNH KIỂM TRA CHẤT GÂY SỐT TRONG VẮC XIN, SINH PHẨM TRÊN THỎ THỰC NGHIỆM TẠI NICVB
Authors: Phùng Thị Ngọc  , Vũ Thị Thu Hường  , Lê Thị Hòa  , Nguyễn Thị Mai Hương  , Phạm Trung Đức
Published: April 2024

Đánh giá độ tương đồng thiết bị và độ mạnh của quy trình kiểm tra chất gây sốt trong vắc xin/sinh phẩm trên thỏ thực nghiệm được thực hiện trên hai hệ thống máy đo thân nhiệt của thỏ hiện có tại Viện Kiểm định Quốc gia Vắc xin và Sinh phẩm y tế (NICVB): Pyrogen Monitor và Pyromon Pro. Mỗi hệ thống máy thực hiện lặp lại quy trình 3 lần bởi cùng 1 nhóm kỹ thuật, cùng nguyên vật liệu, cùng điều kiện môi trường làm việc và trên cùng 1 lô mẫu thử SAT. Kết quả kiểm tra cho thấy trung bình tổng nhiệt độ đáp ứng của thỏ trên 2 máy qua 3 lần thực hiện lần lượt là: 0,540C và 0,350C. So sánh phương sai của 2 máy cho thấy có sự giống nhau, từ đó tính được t-test = 1,044 thấy nhỏ hơn t-bảng (t-bảng = 2,776) với độ tin cậy 95%. Ngoài ra, giá trị hệ số biến thiên (CV) của 2 hệ thống máy đều đạt <50%, đáp ứng tiêu chuẩn CV của thử nghiệm invivo. Như vậy 2 hệ thống máy đo thân nhiệt của thỏ này có sự tương đồng thiết bị, và quy trình kiểm tra chất gây sốt trong vắc xin, sinh phẩm trên thỏ thực nghiệm tại NICVB đạt yêu cầu về độ mạnh.
Rare Case of Refractory Shock Secondary to Large B Cell Lymphoma
Authors: Solaiman Rakin , Scholten Evan , Carr Shyla , Zhang Kang
Published: April 2024

A previously healthy 69-year-old female admitted to the hospital with refractory hypotension fevers and diarrhea. She had two prior hospitalizations with similar presentations and no clear etiology could be identified. During her current hospitalization, she was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to refractory shock. Despite an extensive work up with multiple subspecialty consultation, the patient ultimately transitioned to comfort care. Autopsy report revealed extensive large b-cell lymphocyte involvement within the vasculature of the majority of her organs. This case of intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (ILBCL) exemplifies the necessity to include it on a broadened differential when shock becomes refractory.
FENOMENOLOGI SOSIAL MEDIA DI KALANGAN REMAJA : KAJIAN KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA, HUKUM, DAN AGAMA
Authors: Dani Habibi  , Jaenuri  , Laila Fitri Nur Hidayah
Published: March 2024

Media sosial menjadi suatu kebutuhan yang penting untuk sat ini. Mulai dari remaja hingga orang tua membutuhkan media sosial untuk menunjang komunikasi yang semakin berkembang pada saat ini. Penggunaan media sosial juga bisa berdampak buruk bagi remaja yang masih belum memahami penggunaan media sosial secara baik dan benar. Hal ini berdampa kepada salahnya di dalam penggunaan media sosail bagi remaja saat ini yang juga mempengaruhi masa depan mereka. Berdsasarkan hal tersebut perlu kiranya dilakukan suatu pengabdian masyartakat tentang bagaiman pengunaan media sosial yang baik dan benar ditinjau dari segi hukum, agama dan bahasa. Sehingga dengan tujuan ini diharapkan para remaha saat ini dapat dengan baik dan bijak dalam menggunakan media sosial.
PENTINGNYA PENERAPAN LITERASI DIGITAL DALAM PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI PADA PONDOK ASUHAN DAN PENDIDIKAN YATIM PIATU DHUAFA AL-ADABIY PONTIANAK
Authors: Mustopa Ali , Muhammad Fahmi Julianto  , Muhammad Iqbal  , Rabiatus Sa’adah  , Umi Khultsum
Published: March 2024

Digitalisasi menjadi teknologi informasi yang berkembang yang memiliki efek positif dan negatif pada kaum muda. Saat ini, remaja sangat mudah dibujuk untuk bertindak tanpa memikirkan akibatnya di masa depan. Literasi digital berkembang sejalan dengan perkembangan teknologi, dimana masyarakat membutuhkan informasi yang akurat untuk menghasilkan ide-ide baru dan mengembangkan teknologi canggih untuk memecahkan masalah. Keterampilan digital saat ini diajarkan melalui video pembelajaran, film, dan game. Dengan literasi digital dapat menginspirasi generasi muda untuk memunculkan ide-ide inovatif. Literasi digital adalah pengetahuan dan keterampilan pengguna untuk menggunakan media digital seperti alat komunikasi, jaringan online, dll. Literasi digital pengguna meliputi kemampuan untuk menemukan, mengolah, mengevaluasi, menggunakan, mencipta, dan menggunakan secara bijak, cerdas, cermat, dan akurat sesuai dengan kegunaannya. Pengguna internet khususnya teknologi informasi dan komunikasi harus dibarengi dengan literasi digital. Internet sangat penting bagi masyarakat saat ini karena semuanya terhubung dengan internet. Selain untuk hiburan, internet kini juga dapat digunakan untuk berbelanja, belajar, bekerja dan masih banyak lagi. Sejalan dengan tujuan amal Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika untuk saling berbagi serta terjalin silahturahmi dengan pondok asuhan dan Pendidikan Yatim Piatu Dhuafa Al-Adabiy Pontianak.
Dissolution kinetics of propranolol hydrochloride 40 mg tablets under biowaiver conditions
Authors: Rodriguez-Saavedra Lennin R. , Alva-Plasencia Pedro M. , Curo-Vallejos Yuri F. , Saavedra-Suárez Segundo F. , Chávez-Abanto Luis A. , Caballero-Aquiño Olga E. , Gutiérrez-Ramos Miriam E. , Sánchez-Bautista Junior F.
Published: April 2024

Context: Ensuring the quality of a generic drug is essential for its commercialization. Propranolol hydrochloride is a drug in great demand on the market as it is widely used as an antihypertensive, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, and for the treatment of migraine, requiring a complete evaluation to determine equivalence. Aims: To evaluate the dissolution biopharmaceutical characteristic in multisource products marketed in the Peruvian market, taking Inderal® as a reference product. Methods: In vitro conditions are simulated using the USP apparatus II at 50 rpm and 900 mL of the dissolution media pH 1.2, 4.5, and 6.8 at 37°C. The dependent mathematical models were characterized by the Akaike information criterion, and the similarity was evaluated using the independent parameters (MDT, DE, and the similarity factor f2). Results: The average dissolution percentages demonstrate a difference between the multisource and the innovator in the three-dissolution media. The model that best characterizes the dissolution kinetics in all products is that of Hixson–Crowell. A significant difference was obtained in the MDT and DE between the innovative and multisource products and in the three-dissolution media. The similarity factor was not within the acceptable range for multisource products in the three-dissolution media. Conclusions: The 40 mg propranolol hydrochloride tablets included in the study are not equivalent in vitro to the innovative product and, therefore, are not interchangeable.
A QUALIFICAÇÃO E A INFLUÊNCIA DO CENSO ESCOLAR NA REDE MUNICIPAL DE ARROIO GRANDE
Authors: Carvalho Paola Barros da Cunha de
Published: March 2024

Este artigo tem como base uma pesquisa e a ação realizada no âmbito da Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Arroio Grande/RS, com o objetivo de compreender o processo de produção dos dados do Censo Escolar e qualificá-los, buscando minimizar as inconsistências no sistema Educacenso e tornando as informações fidedignas à realidade. O projeto foi realizado na área de atuação profissional da autora, na condição de coordenadora pedagógica do sistema municipal de educação, envolvendo as equipes gestoras das escolas municipais e dos setores pertinentes da Secretaria Municipal de Educação, inclusive a dirigente do órgão. O principal suporte conceitual e procedimental foram os Cadernos de Estudos do Censo Escolar da Educação Básica, o sistema Educacenso. Para coletar dados sobre o processo de preenchimento do Censo Escolar foi aplicado um questionário às diretoras das escolas municipais. Em seguida é trazida a interpretação dos questionamento e uma análise crítica realizada pela pesquisadora. Concluindo, afirma-se a necessidade de formação continuada acerca do tema ora estudado e de progressiva qualificação da gestão participativa pela democratização da/na educação básica no município de Arroio Grande.
Penerapan Balanced Scorecard pada Bisnis Coffe Shop dan Resto di Bogor
Authors: Dicky Aprizal Muhamad , Noviani Witria , Halawa Erimina , Suripto Suripto
Published: April 2024

This research is in the form of presenting a complete description of a study. The measurements used for the financial perspective are Return On Investment, Sales Growth, and Profits Margin; customer perspective with Customer Satisfaction; internal business perspective with Manufacturing Effectiveness Cycle and Number of Imperfect Products; as well as a growth and learning perspective with Employee Satisfaction, Employee Productivity and Employee Turnover Rate. The research results show that the financial and internal business perspective of the Coffe Shop & Resto Bogor requires improvement. Meanwhile, the customer perspective as well as the growth and learning perspective need to be maintained. So it can be concluded that the Balanced Scorecard can be applied to the management of Coffe Shop & Resto Bogor
Analisis Minat Masyarakat dan Pendapatan Masyarakat terhadap Pegadaian Syariah
Authors: Sinaga Anisa Fitria , Lubis Atika Atayarisah , Sinaga Dewi Larasati , Tinambunan Fitry Ulinda , Amelia Regita , Saragi Sarah Lylia , Sitio Veranita
Published: April 2024

People with low incomes may see sharia pawnshops as a way to obtain additional funds by using their assets as collateral. In this case, their interest in using sharia pawnshops is related to increasing their income. Considering the importance of understanding people's interest and income towards sharia pawnshops, a comprehensive and in-depth analysis is needed. This research aims to analyze what factors influence people's interest in sharia pawnshops, as well as the relationship between people's income and interest in sharia pawnshops. The method used in this research is a literature review, namely a systematic, clear and repeatable identification method. The data source for this research uses secondary data in the form of literature studies by analyzing various reading materials related to people's income, people's interests, and sharia pawnshops.
Analisis Penerimaan Pajak dan Retribusi Kota Medan Serta Hubungannya dengan Pelayanan Publik di Kota Medan dalam Meningkatakan Taraf Hidup Masyaratkat Kota Medan dari Segi Ekonomi
Authors: Purba Erni Susilawati , Simarmata Kristin Margaretha , Nurlianti Sofiah , Dewi Lubis Putri Kemala
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze the growth of PAD (Regional Original Income) in Medan City at the Medan City Regional Tax and Levy Management Agency and to determine the influence of Tax and Levy Revenue on Public Services in Medan City. This research uses a descriptive single case study approach, which aims to collect, compile, classify and interpret data to provide an accurate picture of the nature of individuals, groups, conditions and symptoms in a society. Research results from the Regional Tax and Levy Management Agency for Medan City, the Ministry of Finance, and literature studies show that tax and levy revenue in Medan City has not reached the target for the last three periods. Public services in Medan City have experienced a significant decline, influenced by poor budget factors in revenue and allocation, as seen from the decline in Regional Original Income (PAD) over the last three years.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Generasi Milenial dan Z Terjebak Pinjaman Online
Authors: Dayinati Erli , Manurung Ulfah Nabilah , Putri Anggi Emalia , Hasyim Hasyim
Published: April 2024

Online loans are a type of fintech development, service providers provide loans through technology. People make a lot of online loan transactions. The millennial and z generations are the largest online loan takers. Various factors cause the millennial and z generations to get trapped in online loans. Apart from that, online loans can be detrimental to the millennial and z generations if they are trapped in illegal online loans. This research aims to analyze the factors that influence the millennial and Z generations to take online loans. This type of research method is qualitative research in the form of literature study by collecting library data and reading to manage research materials. The data source is secondary data obtained from various writings such as published articles, websites, books and literature from the OJK and other financial institutions. The results of the discussion in this article are that the millennial and z generations are stuck with online loans, influenced by lifestyle factors and financial literacy. A hedonic lifestyle makes the millennial and z generations trapped in online loans. Low financial literacy can mean that the millennial and z generations don't know how to manage their finances, making them trapped in online loans.
Analisis Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi terhadap Tingkat Kemiskinan di Provinsi Sumatera Utara (2012-2022)
Authors: Meiriza Mica Siar , Sembiring Graciela Br , Sitorus Melody , Wardana Vidia , Sakinah Nur
Published: April 2024

This research aims to evaluate the relationship between economic growth and poverty levels in North Sumatra during the period 2012 to 2022. The results of the research reveal that during this period, no significant relationship was found between economic growth and poverty levels in the North Sumatra region. Although economic growth is often considered a poverty reduction factor, this research indicates that other factors such as income distribution and social policies have a more dominant influence in determining poverty levels. These results highlight the importance of developing a more holistic policy strategy that includes income redistribution efforts and strengthening social protection as key measures to reduce poverty in North Sumatra. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders in designing and implementing programs focused on poverty alleviation in the region during the period under study
Pengaruh Gaya Belajar terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Pendidikan Ekonomi 2022 Universitas Negeri Medan
Authors: Meiriza Mica Siar , Rezeki Mentari , Safira Vivi , Dwi Vingky , ‘Afifah Zulfa , Manurung Tasya
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of learning styles on the learning outcomes of 2022 Economics Education students at Medan State University. The research method used is a quantitative method with the data collection technique used in the form of a questionnaire. The data analysis technique in this research uses simple regression and linearity tests. The results of the research show that there is no positive and significant influence between learning styles on the learning outcomes of 2022 Economic Education students at Medan State University
Analisis Pengaruh Investasi Singapura terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Indonesia
Authors: Meiriza Mica Siar , Dwi Vingky , Rezeki Mentari , Safira Vivi , ‘Afifah Zulfa , Manurung Tasya
Published: April 2024

Singapore's foreign investment has an important role in economics development in Indonesia's. In the era of increasing globalization and economic integration, the flow of foreign investment has become a key factor in improving the welfare of the Indonesian people. Singapore, as Indonesia's largest trading partner, has made significant investments in various sectors in Indonesia, with quite a large impact on the economy and society. This research uses a qualitative approach to analyze the impact of Singapore investment on Indonesia's economic growth. The research results show that foreign investment brings capital, technology and management that increase the productivity and competitiveness of Indonesian industry. This investment plays a role in developing infrastructure that supports long-term economic growth. This research has global relevance because Singapore is one of the largest financial and trade centers in the world, and Indonesian can be a role model for other countries. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide valuable insights for the development of economic policy in Indonesia and strengthen economic relations between Indonesia and Singapore.