bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding the Development of Self-Efficacy for Physical Activity Engagement in Men after Myocardial Infarction: A Preliminary Qualitative Study
Authors: Abu Harlinna binti , Ludin Salizar binti Mohamed , Sowtali Siti Noorkhairina binti
Published: April 2021

Background

This preliminary finding from a qualitative study examined the process of self-efficacy for the development of physical activity (PA) during myocardial infarction (MI) after recovery. A combination of healthy behaviors, including physical activity is the secondary prevention recommended to reduce the risk of recurrent MI. This study aims to understand how self-efficacy for physical activity is developed in a patient after MI by examining their perceptions and personal adherence to physical activity.

Design and methods

This was a qualitative study and data was collected through semi-structured in-depth recorded phone interviews with eight Malay male participants. They were screened using a questionnaire and participants that met the inclusion criteria were interviewed, and were admitted to National Heart Centre, Malaysia between January to June 2019 diagnosed with MI. The data collected were analyzed using NVivo 12 software and thematic analysis was applied.

Results

Four preliminary themes emerged from the study: i) beliefs in physical activity; ii) healthy lifestyle: new normal or same old habit; iii) factors determining participation in PA; and iv) physical activity adherence strategies.

Conclusions

The results of the studies showed that participants understand the need to maintain physical activity, which helps to maintain a healthy life after MI and prevent recurrent infarction. Strategies for developing self-efficacy for physical activity were also discussed. The need to understand that maintaining physical activity as well as adopting a new normal of healthy habit after MI is crucial in order to maintain the health and prevent recurrence of MI.
Efficacy and Knowledge of Conducting Cpr through Online Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review
Authors: Lactona Iil Dwi , Suryanto
Published: April 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to carry out face-to-face training activities in various higher institutions. This has led to a negative impact on the skills and abilities of nursing students in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the cessation of their clinical practice programs in hospitals. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the efficacy and knowledge of nursing students in performing CPR by implementing a blended learning program, through online learning platforms. The search for full-text articles was carried out in May 2020 and were reviewed to know whether they fit the theme using the ProQuest, ScienceDirect and PubMed databases with the keywords “BLS”, “CPR”, “Blended learning”, “Knowledge” and “Self-efficacy”. In addition, there were 15 articles that matched the criteria. The application of a blended learning program that integrates video and face-to-face lectures through online learning platforms in conducting effective CPR, increases the efficacy and knowledge of nursing students. The effectiveness of online learning greatly affects the efficacy and knowledge of nursing students in conducting CPR. Therefore, it was highly recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Implementing Nursing round to Deal with Unresolved Nursing Problem on Patient with Acute Pain: A Case Report
Authors: Rahmawati Ike Nesdia
Published: April 2021

Background

The determining factors for improvement of health services quality includes nursing services. Furthermore, a method for providing this quality nursing services is professional nursing care model, and comprises nursing round. However, fewer hospitals implement this due to several barriers including lack of knowledge and practices. This study is, therefore, aimed at identifying improvements in quality of nursing care and solving of patient's problem by frequent nursing rounds.

Design and Method

This study employed a single case report design using exploratory and descriptive methods. A 27-year-old male underwent nephrectomy surgery to treat hydronephrosis. The person still revealed persistent pain in the surgery area even though it has been treated for 3 days. The staff nurses administered nursing round to discuss and solve this problem. The study participation was voluntary, while the involved patient gave the informed consent. The steps of nursing round procedure including preround, round, and post-round were used to solve the problem.

Results

The results indicated that nurses discovered blood clots in the patient's drain during nursing round. The cause of the persistent pain was revealed and used to determine the intervention modification needed. It was recommended to evacuate the blood clot and followed by appropriate pain management. Furthermore, the problem in the patient with acute pain was resolved.

Results

The results indicated that nurses discovered blood clots in the patient's drain during nursing round. The cause of the persistent pain was revealed and used to determine the intervention modification needed. It was recommended to evacuate the blood clot and followed by appropriate pain management. Furthermore, the problem in the patient with acute pain was resolved.
Job Satisfaction and Caring Behavior among Nurses in a Military Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Putra Kuswantoro Rusca , Andayani Tutut , Ningrum Evi Harwiati
Published: April 2021

Background

Caring is the major focus of nursing practice, and their behavior has an impact on the quality of patient care, and it is very important that they are satisfied while working. The strong relationship between job satisfaction and nurses caring behavior is well established, and therefore the managers can be encouraged to provide better conditions for nurses’ satisfaction. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and the caring behavior of nurses in the Military Hospital.

Design and methods

A survey with a self-assessment questionnaire was carried out from August to December 2019. Participants were 121 nurses working in a military hospital Malang, Indonesia. The data was collected using the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) and Caring Behavior Inventory (CBI- 24). The data were analyzed using rank Spearman and multiple linear regression.

Results

Job satisfaction had a positive correlation with the caring behavior of nurses (p=0.003; r=0.266). Furthermore, there were four job satisfaction dimensions namely supervision, contingent rewards, co-workers, nature of work and communication dimensions were positively correlated with nurses’ caring behavior (p<0.05) while salary, promotion, benefits, operating procedure dimensions are not related to nurse's caring behavior (p>0.05).

Conclusions

Caring behavior of nurses is influenced by job satisfaction. Therefore, it is necessary to provide supervision, contingent rewards, empowerment, collaboration program for the nurses to reconstruct the nursing working environment to be healthier and increase the caring behavior of nurses.
Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, and Physical Fitness of Adolescence
Authors: Dewi Ratna Candra , Rimawati Nanda , Purbodjati
Published: April 2021

Background

Adolescents experience growth and significant changes in body composition which influence physical activity and response to sport or exercise. The level of physical fitness in adolescent girls is usually lower than that of boys, due to differences in body composition and levels of physical activity. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between fat mass percentage, body composition, physical activity, and physical fitness.

Design and methods

This study used an analytical observational, and cross-sectional design with total samples consisting of 70 male and female students aged 14-15 years. They were selected through simple random sampling, and the data collected were anthropometric measurements, body composition, physical activity and physical fitness. In addition, the Pearson correlation test was used for data analysis.

Results

The results showed that 68.57% of participants had a normal body mass index, 74.3% had moderate physical activity, and 44.28% had fat mass percentage including an obesity category and, 54.29% had low physical fitness. Furthermore, the Pearson test showed a significant relationship between physical activity, body mass index and fat mass percentage with physical fitness.

Conclusions

An increased fat mass percentage is associated with decreased levels of physical fitness. Furthermore, a good determinant of low physical fitness in obese conditions is the percentage of fat mass rather than BMI.
Associations between Nutrition Knowledge, Protein-Energy Intake and Nutritional Status of Adolescents
Authors: Veronika Antika Prycilla , Puspitawati Theresia , Fitriani Ayu
Published: April 2021

Background

Adolescence is a period of life with specific health and developmental needs. Nutrition in adolescents is necessary to be considered because it has to be in a balanced form. The data of Sleman District Health Office 2016 showed that 114 adolescents in Public Health Center of Mlati 1 had undernutrition. Also, it showed that the highest prevalence was at Vocational High School of Muhammadiyah Mlati, which was 42% male and 31% female students. This study aims to know the association of nutrition knowledge, protein-energy intake and adolescents’ nutritional status at Vocational High School of Muhammadiyah Mlati, Sleman Yogyakarta.

Design and methods

This was an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The subjects were adolescents aged 15-18 years, selected using stratified random sampling with a total of 58 persons. Data collected were analyzed using the Spearman Rank Correlation for bivariate technique (where α = 0.05).

Results

It was shown that 81.0% had a good nutrition knowledge, 91.4% had deficit energy intake, 82.8 % had deficit protein intake, and 58.6% had severe nutritional status. Bivariate analysis showed that there was no significant relationship between nutrition knowledge and nutritional status (p=0.394), but energy intake and nutritional status were related (p=0.010 <α =0.05). Furthermore, protein intake and nutritional status had a significant relationship (p=0.039 <α =0.05).

Conclusions

To be concluded, there was a correlation between the protein and energy intake and nutritional status of adolescents.
Mindfulness Matters: Use and Perceptions of Mindfulness Practices Among Athletic Trainers
Authors: Goodman Ashley , Howard Jennifer S.
Published: April 2021

Context

Mindfulness practices are effective for injury or illness recovery, decreasing stress and anxiety, and strengthening emotional resilience. They are also beneficial for health care professionals' wellbeing and improving patient outcomes and safety. However, mindfulness has not been studied in athletic trainers.

Objective

To investigate athletic trainers' use of mindfulness practices and their perceptions of its importance for self-care and patient or client care.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

All athletic training practice settings.

Patients and Other Participants

A total of 547 athletic trainers who were currently practicing completed the survey.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

We developed an 18-item survey that measured use (1 = never to 6 = very frequently) and perceptions (1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree) of mindfulness practices. Mann-Whitney U or Kruskal-Wallis tests with post hoc pairwise comparisons were performed to assess differences in use (P < .05). A related-samples Wilcoxon signed rank test was calculated to assess differences in participants' perceptions between self-care and patient or client care.

Results

Overall, 86% (n = 471) of respondents reported involvement in some form of mindfulness practice, with females (median [interquartile range] = 4 [2–5] versus males: 3 [2–4]; P < .002), those not in a committed relationship (4 [2–5] versus those in such a relationship: 3 [2–4]; P = .048), and those without children in the home (4 [2–5] versus those with children in the home: 3 [2–4]; P = .040) describing the highest frequency of use for self-care. Females (4 [2–4] versus males: 3 [2–4]; P < .001), those without children in the home (3 [2–4] versus those with children in the home: 3 [2–4]; P = .036), and those in emerging (4 [2–4]; P = .003) or collegiate (3 [2–4]; P = .006) settings most frequently incorporated mindfulness into patient or client care. Overall frequency of use for self-care was higher than for patient or client care (4 = occasionally [2–4] versus 3 = rarely [2–4]; P < .001). Mindfulness practices were perceived as more important for self-care than for patient or client care (6 [5–7] versus 5 [5–6]; P < .001).

Conclusions

Athletic trainers perceived mindfulness practices as more important for personal wellbeing and used them, albeit occasionally, more for self-care than for patient or client care. Differences in gender, relationship status, children, and setting were observed. Mindfulness-based interventions for athletic trainer wellbeing and patient-centered care and implementation barriers should be explored.
Felt reports and damage accounts for the 1925 moment magnitude 6.2 Charlevoix, Quebec, earthquake
Authors: Lamontagne M , Burke K B S , Archambault P , Olson L
Published: April 2021

The 28 February 1925 magnitude 6.2 Charlevoix Earthquake occurred at 9:19 p.m. local time. The epicenter was beneath the St. Lawrence River in the Charlevoix-Kamouraska area. The shock was felt at more than 1000 km from the epicenter. In the following weeks,
dozens of aftershocks continued to shake the area, keeping residents on both sides of the St. Lawrence River on high alert. Damage was reported on both sides of the River in the epicentral zone, as well as in the cities of Québec and Shawinigan. In these areas, chimneys and masonry buildings
proved particularly sensitive to the ground vibrations. The 1925 earthquake is one of five known moment magnitude 5.5-7 events that have occurred in the Charlevoix Seismic Zone (CSZ) between 1663 and present. This Open File Report presents the macroseismic information and its ratings on the Modified
Mercalli Scale for a total of more than 600 locations in Canada and some 180 in the United States (from NOAA). This report builds on the macroseismic information published in Cajka (1999) and adds descriptive information for each locality where damage occurred. For each location, the felt
information is rated on the Modified Mercalli intensity (MMI) scale and tabulated in a Microsoft Excel sheet. Numerous images of clippings of newspaper articles are included and the descriptive text is added to the database. In addition, photographs of the earthquake damage are included. The Open
File also provides a GoogleEarth kmz file that allows the felt information reports to be viewed in a spatial tool.
Haemodynamic responses following orotracheal intubation in patients with hypertension---Macintosh direct laryngoscope versus Glidescope®videolaryngoscope
Authors: Meshram Tanvi M , Ramachandran Rashmi , Trikha Anjan , Rewari Vimi
Published: April 2021

Background and Aims:

Glidescope®videolaryngoscope (GVL) is a video intubation system with 60° angle blade that provides excellent laryngeal view, does not require alignment of oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes for visualisation of glottis, thus causing less stimulation of orolaryngopharynx. The aim of this study was to compare haemodynamic responses (blood pressure and heart rate) and airway morbidity using the Macintosh direct laryngoscope (MDL) and the Glidescope®videolaryngoscope (GVL) in hypertensive patients.

Methods:

Fifty patients with hypertension controlled on antihypertensive medications scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia were randomly assigned to group GVL (n = 25) or group MDL (n = 25). Heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean blood pressure (MBP) were recorded at baseline, after induction, pre-intubation, at intubation, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 min after intubation. Time to intubation, number of attempts, complications during intubation, and postoperative airway complications (sore throat, hoarseness, dysphagia, and cough) were also recorded.

Results:

There was a statistically significant increase in SBP, DBP, and MBP at intubation [(P = 0.003, 0.013, 0.03), 1 min (P = 0.001, 0.012, 0.02), 2 min (P = 0.04, 0.02, 0.04), and 3 min (P = 0.02, 0.01)] in the MDL group as compared to GVL group. The time to intubate was significantly greater in the GVL group as compared to MDL group (P = 0.0006). There was no significant difference in the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative airway complications.

Conclusion:

In the hands of an experienced anaesthesiologist, the use of GVL in controlled hypertensive patients is associated with less haemodynamic response as compared to Macintosh Laryngoscope without any increase in airway complications.
Effect of Waiting Time from Pathological Diagnosis to Definitive Concurrent Chemoradiation for Cervical Cancer on Overall Survival
Authors: Noh Kyoung Won , Kim Bomi , Choi Chel Hun , Kim Tae-Joong , Lee Jeong-Won , Kim Byoung-Gie , Bae Duk-Soo , Cho Won Kyung , Park Won , Lee Yoo-Young
Published: April 2021

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effect of waiting time, from diagnosis to initiation of definitive concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT), on overall survival in cervical cancer patients.Materials and Methods Patients with cervical cancer who were treated with definitive CCRT between 2000 and 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Time from initial pathological diagnosis to definitive CCRT was analyzed both as a continuous variable (per day) and as a categorical variable in two groups (group 1 ≤ median, group 2 > median). Patients with a waiting time of more than 60 days were excluded.Results The median waiting time was 14 days (0-60). There were differences between group 1 and group 2 in age and chemotherapy regimens. However, no significant difference was found in the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage, cell type, or the number of cycles of chemotherapy received during CCRT. A longer waiting time was associated with poorer overall survival on the Kaplan-Meier curve (group 1 vs. group 2, p=0.042). On multivariate analysis, intervals as either a continuous variable (hazard ratio [HR], 1.023; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.006 to 1.040; p=0.007) or a categorical variable (HR, 1.513; 95% CI, 1.073 to 2.134; p=0.018), FIGO stage, cell type, and the number of cycles of chemotherapy received during CCRT were significant independent prognostic factors for overall survival.Conclusion A shorter waiting time from pathological diagnosis to definitive CCRT showed benefit on overall survival. Our findings suggest that an effort to minimize waiting times should be recommended in cervical cancer patients who are candidates for CCRT.
Testing of Wheelchair Lifts for Entry to or Exit from a Personally Licensed Vehicle
Authors:   Adaptive Devices Standards Committee
Published: April 2021

This test procedure is for Qualification Testing of electrically powered hydraulic or mechanically operated devices which permit a person in a manual or powered wheelchair to enter or exit a personally licensed vehicle.

It establishes minimum test requirements for compliance. A lift completing the test without failure under this procedure shall be considered in compliance. The tests in Section 3 shall be done in the sequence listed.
Hypoxaemia and its clinical predictors among children with pneumonia at a tertiary centre in Osogbo, Southwestern, Nigeria
Authors: Odeyemi A.O. , Adebami O.J. , Okeniyi J.A.O. , Odeyemi A.O. , Kayode O.V.
Published: April 2021

Objective: Hypoxaemia is a feature of severe pneumonia particularly among children aged less than five years. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and clinical predictors of hypoxaemia among children with pneumonia.Methods: It was a hospital-based cross-sectional observational study involving 129 children aged 1 - 59 months with both clinical and radiological pneumonia. The haemoglobin oxygen saturation (SPO ) was 2 obtained at presentation. Hypoxaemia was defined as SPO < 90 percent. 2Result: Of the129 subjects studied, 49 (38.0%) had hypoxaemia. The clinical signs that were significantly associated with hypoxaemia were central cyanosis (p= 0.012), grunting (p= 0.014), nasal flaring (p< 0.001), lethargy (p< 0.001), restlessness (p= 0.002), loss of consciousness (p< 0.001), and inability to feed (p< 0.001). A combination of nasal flaring with central cyanosis, grunting or tachypnoea were significant predictors of hypoxaemia (p= 0.029, 0.017 and <0.001 respectively). Tachypnoea and nasal flaring had the highest sensitivity and specificity among the clinical signs for hypoxaemia. Prolonged hospital stay (> 5 days) and mortality were significantly associated with hypoxaemia (p< 0.001).Conclusion: Hypoxaemia is common among children hospitalized for pneumonia. It is an important determinant of hospital stay and outcome.

Keywords: Hypoxaemia, pneumonia, hospitalized children, under-fives, clinical predictors.
Nigeria’s development process, methodology and milestones planned for VISION 20:2020 - 13 years after
Authors: Omobuwa O. , Hassan M.B.
Published: April 2021

Infrastructure development

Infrastructural development is a key requirement for the development of any nation as it is an indispensable tool in facilitating growth and development. The usefulness of infrastructure cuts across many varying sectors relevant to development including health,  education, agriculture, telecommunication, power, etc. as well as the sustenance of economic growth and preservation of the environment for sustainable economic development. This article takes a look at the critical areas/aspects of infrastructure for the purpose of judging the level of accomplishment of the Vision 2020. The sectors examined are: power supply, transportation,  information communication and technology (ICT), education, health, agriculture, land use management, rural and urban development, water supply and waste management. By and large, Nigeria can not be said to have met her tall, yet laudable goals of the vision 2020, largely as a result of inadequacies in governance, policies and other factors. There is a great need for significant improvement in the political will of the government of the day to commit to the goals and aspirations of the nation for rapid development.
Tłumacz architekt a tłumacz konserwator zabytków. Kanoniczny i polemiczny przekład Anne of Green Gables Lucy Maud Montgomery jako ogniwa serii translatorskiej
Authors: Pielorz Dorota
Published: April 2021

The Translator as an Architect or as a Conservator: Polemical and Canonical Translations as Links in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Series of Translations into Polish Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables has always been very popular in Poland. Since its first publication in 1908, there have been more than a dozen Polish renderings of this novel, which can therefore be regarded as a translation series. This paper compares two opposite links in the series: Rozalia Bernstein’s canonical and Paweł Beręsewicz’s polemical translations. This paper also includes an analysis of those passages which reflect some characteristics of the juxtaposed renderings, especially the different roles that the translators can play in the reception of a foreign language text as well as the translation strategies they use.
ELDERLY AND NURSING ACADEMICS IN HEALTH CONVERSATION IN A SOCIAL ASSISTANCE REFERENCE CENTER
Authors:   Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, de Souza Paula  Fernandes , Gusmão Carolina Sant’anna ,   Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, Januária Isabelle de Souza ,   Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, de Souza Myllene Aparecida Leite ,   Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, Takeshita Isabela Mie ,   Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais
Published: April 2021

O processo de envelhecimento ocasiona modificações biopsicossociais no indivíduo, que estão associadas à fragilidade. Com isso, muitas doenças podem surgir e gerar limitações ao idoso. É nesse cenário que os profissionais da saúde estão inseridos a fim de promover a saúde do idoso e fazer com que o envelhecimento seja saudável e ativo como preconizado nas políticas públicas de saúde. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar a experiência de acadêmicas do curso de Enfermagem ao desenvolverem atividades de educação em saúde para idosas. Este é um estudo do tipo descritivo, a partir de um relato de experiência de um projeto de Educação em Saúde, que ocorreu nos meses de maio e junho de 2018 no CRAS. O grupo era predominantemente de mulheres que tiveram o interesse em participar e, em média, 17 idosas compareceram a cada encontro. A experiência contribuiu no desenvolvimento de habilidades de comunicação e educação em saúde para as acadêmicas. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o modelo utilizado de roda de conversa estabelece uma relação de atendimento integral, constrói vínculos de confiança a partir do conhecimento das histórias de vida e da visão de mundo das idosas e permite, ainda, abordar, de forma educativa, os conteúdos acerca das principais doenças da faixa etária, orientando sobre a promoção e a prevenção destas. Os grupos que promovem a educação em saúde beneficiam os idosos, que passam a promover o autocuidado.
ANALYSIS OF VACCINATION AGAINST HPV IN A CAPITAL IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL
Authors:   Faculdade Evangélica do Meio Norte, Avelino Johansen Pita , Rodrigues Tatyanne Silva ,   Universidade Federal do Piauí, de Sousa Isaura Danielli Borges ,   Universidade Federal do Piauí
Published: April 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a cobertura vacinal contra o Papilomavírus Humano (HPV) em Teresina, capital do Estado do Piauí, Nordeste do Brasil. Estudo epidemiológico, com dados obtidos no Sistema de Informação do Programa Nacional de Imunizações e no DATASUS. Em Teresina, durante o período de 2018, foram aplicadas 17.938 doses da vacina quadrivalente contra o HPV, sendo 9.371 doses aplicadas em meninos e 8.567 doses aplicadas em meninas. A cobertura vacinal total no sexo masculino corresponde a 11,67% à primeira dose e 8,17% à segunda dose. No sexo feminino, a cobertura vacinal total da primeira dose chega a 7,27% e 10,64% à segunda dose. Avacina contra o HPV é segura e pode reduzir os números de câncer de colo do útero relacionado à infecção pelo papilomavírus humano. A baixa cobertura vacinal de Teresina, assim como do Piauí e do Brasil, pode ser multifatorial, como a falta de conhecimentoda população acerca da efetividade e segurança da vacina, ficando evidente que as demais doses são negligenciadas após a primeira dose.
Power Quality Improvement in WECS using Fuzzy – STATCOM
Authors: B Praveen Kumar and V V L Durga Bhavani
Published: April 2021

The major concern in a growing power quality is harmonics distortion which is caused by the non-linear
nature of the loads. This problem has drawn much attention from utilities, users and industries. To reduce
the harmonic distortion for improving the power quality of the system a custom power devices has been
proposed. A static compensator (STATCOM) is implemented at distribution level for overcoming several power
quality problems. In this paper, new control technic i.e AI is proposed on shunt compensator to estimates the
weight values of load currents. The control approach is based on the convergence of the load currents and
property of the input signal. A working prototype of the STATCOM is implemented using three-phase VSC and
AI control technique based PWM controller approach is developed in MATLAB/SIMULINK.
Las tecnologías del aprendizaje y el conocimiento en el proceso de enseñanza
Authors: Girón Sánchez Iris María
Published: April 2021

Dentro de la sociedad guatemalteca se habla frecuentemente del uso y riesgo de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación, las cuales son interactivas e interconexionadas, para permitir realidades comunicativas, siendo necesario partir del objetivo central de la investigación, determinar el uso de las Tecnologías del Aprendizaje y el Conocimiento, caracterizadas por su componente metodológico, que genera un aprendizaje significativo, dentro del proceso de enseñanza, siendo la didáctica impartida por los profesores universitarios la ciencia y arte necesaria para la calidad educativa.

El estudio es mixto, presentando datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, de los instrumentos validados para el análisis de resultados, partiendo de un muestreo intencionado, no probabilístico, siendo la muestra dirigida, por las características específicas en el grupo,  elegidos por oportunidad, tres docentes y sesenta estudiantes universitarios, de tres cursos de la Maestría en Docencia Universitaria, del Departamento de Postgrado, Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.

Los datos recolectados, parten de las técnicas aplicadas, la observación, cuestionarios, grupos focales y programas de los cursos, el objetivo es que por medio de los resultados se determina la manera en que los profesores universitarios han aprovechado y aplicado las Tecnologías del Aprendizaje y el Conocimiento en la didáctica, con la guía, orientación, asesoría, acompañamiento al estudiante, para superar limitaciones o desventajas en el desarrollo de actividades académicas que fortalecen el aprendizaje significativo y autónomo, usando diferentes dispositivos, herramientas, redes sociales, programas y plataformas, en diferentes escenarios en la educación a distancia y presencial.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MICROCREDIT: STEP TOWARDS ALLEVIATING FEMINIZATION OF POVERTY
Authors:   Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Karachi., Qazi Sara Wali
Published: April 2021

Purpose - The study explores and evaluates the women's experiences with microcredit facility for the purpose of women empowerment. While there is a mutual understanding and consensus on closer nexus between women empowerment and microcredit, women are disempowered for a variety of reasons such as lacks of financial resources, being a member of patriarchy society, misinterpreted religious concepts about her role and position in the society, and cultural restraints. However, microcredit, globally promoted as a “miracle cure” for the financially weak, especially women who face so many problems accessing microcredit for a variety of reason, which have been discussed in detail in this study. Methodology/Sample - This is qualitative study with inductive approach, and interpretive philosophy which allow the existence of multiple subjective perspectives and construction of knowledge. Women who availed microcredit from microfinance institutions (MFIs) were selected for the research study. The data was congregated through in-depth interviews and stopped at saturation level. Through phenomenological analysis, women lived experiences were analyzed. Findings - The results indicate that microcredit strengthens women in all dimensions but plays more influential role when they are provided with autonomous access to microcredit, support from family, and facilities from MFIs. Needless to say that the multidimensional women's stability contributes in alleviating feminization of poverty and this is not a social issue but the global dilemma now days. Practical Implications - This research is significant for the microfinance practitioners to design policies for promoting women entrepreneurship and for MFIs to facilitate their contemporary women clients with trainings and efficient supervision.
FİNANSAL BAŞARISIZLIK TAHMİNİNDE KARINCA KOLONİSİ OPTİMİZASYON YAKLAŞIMI: BORSA İSTANBUL’DA BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: TERZİ Serkan , KIYMETLİ ŞEN İlker
Published: April 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Borsa İstanbul İmalat Sanayiinde işlem gören şirketlerin finansal başarısızlık tahmininde güvenilir bir model geliştirmektir. Bunun için Borsa İstanbul’da kayıtlı 100 üretim şirketinin 2005-2019 yılları arasında finansal tablolarından elde edilen 18 değişken analizde kullanılmıştır.

Yaklaşım: Finansal başarısızlık tahmininde optimizasyon algoritmaları içinde yer alan karınca kolonisi algoritması tabanlı bir yaklaşım (antminer +) kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Yapılan çalışma sonucunda finansal başarısızlık tahmininde en yüksek başarım oranına sahip kurallar tespit edilmiştir. Bazı değişkenlerin finansal başarısızlık riski ile doğrudan ilişkili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca oluşturulan kuralların başarı oranlarının %82-%93 arasında olduğu belirlenmiş olup, ortalama başarı oranı ise %88 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Bu nedenle kullanılan algoritmanın literatüre göre geçerli olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

Özgünlük: Literatürde finansal başarısızlığın tespiti için karınca koloni algoritmasının (AntMiner+) kullanıldığı az sayıda çalışma mevcuttur. Türkiye’de ise finansal başarısızlık tespitinde bu algoritmayla yapılan çalışma bulunmamaktadır.
Mulheres marginalizadas: transgressão e subsistência no oeste mineiro oitocentista
Authors: Sutil Séfora Semíramis
Published: April 2021

Neste artigo analisamos o cotidiano das mulheres pobres do oeste mineiro oitocentista. Nosso objetivo foi verificar a diferença entre o comportamento exigido às mulheres e o praticado cotidianamente. Utilizamos processos criminais da região de Formiga/MG entre as décadas de 1820 e 1870 para verificar a transgressão da conduta ideal feminina. Os dados censitários dessa região mostraram uma maioria de mulheres marginalizadas pela cor e condição econômica. Essas mulheres precisavam trabalhar para sua subsistência e, às vezes, se envolviam em atividades ilegais que iam parar na justiça. Além da criminalidade, esses casos nos mostram a discrepância entre o comportamento feminino idealizado e as necessidades do dia a dia das mulheres não abastadas.
KARAKTERISTIK KASIH KRISTIANI MENURUT 1 KORINTUS 13
Authors: Bilo Dyulius Thomas
Published: April 2021

Allah adalah kasih.   Allah mewujudkan kasih-Nya akan dunia melalui pengutusan anak-Nya yang tunggal Yesus Kristus. Dalam inkarnasi-Nya Yesus mewujudkan kasih-Nya akan orang-orang berdosa melalui pengorban-Nya di atas kayu Salib. Orang-orang Kristen pada umumnya hendaknya menunjukkan kasihnya kepada Allah dan sesamanya dengan meneladani kasih Allah. Demikian pula harapan kepada orang-orang percaya di Korintus hendaknya mampu mewujudkan kasih Allah dalam kehidupan mereka dengan mengasihi sesamanya. Namun melalui nasihat Paulus diketahui bahwa mereka lebih cenderung menonjolkan soal karunia-karunia rohani dibanding menjalankan kasih kristiani. Dalam 1 Korintus 13 Paulus menegaskan apakah karakteristik kasih kristiani yang mesti dilakukan oleh orang-orang percaya di Korintus. Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah menjelaskan apakah karakteristik kasih kristiani menurut 1 Korintus 13.
Tradition and Technology with special respect to Dhouta Samskara of Shatadhouta Ghrita
Authors: S Shreevathsa , Hiremath Bharathi B , Kumar Dileep , Pujari Shivappa , M Rajesh V
Published: April 2021

Ayurveda the science of health care system of medicine has been considered very important since ages. It has narrated many important principles regarding svastya (health), ahara (diet), vyadhi (disease) and aoushadha kalpanas (formlation of medicine). Ghrita is one among the chaturvidha sneha explained in Ayurveda and widely used as ahara and aoushada. Many ghrita samskaraâ€™sÂ Â  are explained in classical texts of Aurveda. Shatadhouta ghrita is one such unique preparation and an example for dhouta samskara. And in laboratory it is evaluated for its pH, organoleptic, properties, moisture content, molecular size, viscosity, copper content, acid value, saponification value, iodine value in JSS Pharmacy College Mysore. Hence an attempt is being made to prepare and analyze the Shatadhouta ghrita in laboratory and to emphasize the importance of samskara explained in Ayurveda.
Pain management in Fissure-in-Ano by Invasive and Non-Invasive Methods: An Ayurvedic Review
Authors: Bhagat Pradnya , UR Sekhar Namburi , Sharma Savita , N Suryawanshi M
Published: April 2021

Fissure-in-ano (Guda-parikartika) is a tear, crack or ulcer in the anus which is one of the most troubling and painful surgical diseases that affect majority of the population. In Ayurveda it is mentioned as a sequel of some diseases or as a complication of some Panchakarma procedures or due to improper food habits and lifestyles leading to vitiation of Pitta dosha and develops indigestion in the patient which vitiates Apana vata and its functions which leads to fissure causing severe pain in the anal region along with severe spasm of Anal sphincter. Hence it becomes mandatory to pacify the Vata dosha for relieving pain which helps in relaxation of sphincter facilitating fissure healing. In this regard the various approaches are described in Ayurveda towards the Guda parikartika for controlling pain by correction of the Agni (Pachakagni) and Vatanulomana with multiple options by minimal invasive and non-invasive procedures. The invasive procedures are Kshara and Agnikarma, similarly non-invasive procedures are various medicated local applications and Basti therapies. However these therapeutic methods should be used judiciously as per the condition of the diseaseÂ
Ayurvedic management of Thalassemia Major-A review of clinical researches conducted at IPGT & RA, Jamnagar
Authors: Goswami Anjana , Agrawal Sandeep , S Rajagopala , K Kori V , S Patel K
Published: April 2021

Thalassemia Major is the most common single gene disorder which represents a major health burden worldwide. The available treatment modalities in conventional medicine i.e. blood transfusion (BT) and iron chelation therapies are associated with complications while bone marrow transplantation etc. are out of reach of many. Present study is aimed to highlight the effective role of Ayurvedic medicines i.e. Dhatri Avaleha, Triphaladi Avaleha and Musta-Triphaladi Avaleha in the management of Thalassemia Major. Till date total five clinical researches have been carried out on Thalassemia Major at PG level in the department of Kaumarbhritya at IPGT&RA, Jamnagar. In which a simple random sampling method was followed. Patients were divided into two groups, Group A (Trial group with Ayurvedic drug intervention and BT) and Group B (Control Group with BT and iron chelation therapy). Assessment was done based on the subjective and objective parameters after completion of treatment. The data obtained in clinical studies was analyzed by using suitable statistical tests. The trial drugs were found to be effective on subjective, objective criteria, BT interval and general health status of Thalassemic patients as well as clinically safe.
Critical Review of Shwasakuthara Rasa â€“ A Herbomineral Formulation
Authors: B R Bhagyalakshmi , R Galib , K Prajapati P
Published: April 2021

Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â Shwasakuthara Rasa (SKR) is a well known herbo-mineral formulation indicated in all kinds of Shwasa and Kasa. It is a Khalveeya Rasayana. In different classics SKR has been present with different composition. Aims and Objectives: In current attempt all references were compiled and studied in terms of their composition, method of preparation, dose, adjuvants and indications and contribution of various texts regarding these formulations. Materials and Methods: References of SKR were collected from various available classical texts, some dissertations, and articles from various journals were also reviewed in this attempt. Results: Shwasakuthara Rasa, Prathama Shwasakuthara Rasa, Dwiteeya Shwasakuthara Rasa, Maha Shwasakuthara Rasa, Bruhat Shwasakuthara Rasa, Shwasari Rasa are the different names given to it. In all these formulations the ingredients remains the same, but the quantity of Maricha varies from one part to ten parts and Pippali, Shunti varies from one part to six parts each. Conclusion: SKR is first time mentioned in Rasendra Sara Sangraha of 15th century AD. Shwasakuthara Rasa is the name given in maximum texts which is Sagandha, Niragni Khalveeya rasa yoga having Maricha as a chief ingredient in maximum references.Â
Role of Jalaukavcharana in Netraroga
Authors: Pundge Sumedha J , Kotangale Yogesh T
Published: April 2021

Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â Rakthamokshana is the procedures of Panchakarma which helps to eliminate vitiated dosha that accumulate in the body. Jalaukavcharana is the types of Rakthamokshana which is practiced globally in India since ancient times. A detailed description on Jalaukavcharana is available in Ayurveda. It is used in management of various diseases in all the systems of the body including ears, nose, throat, eyes and head. Now a dayâ€™s Leeches are also used by ophthalmologists to treat inflammatory, traumatic processes and various diseases of eyes. According to Ayurveda, the diseases of eyes were caused due to vitiation of tridoshas. Jalaukavcharana i.e. leech application is a type of bloodletting therapy. It removes some of these toxins and vitiated doshas which are accumulated in the body. Various bioactive substances are present in saliva of leech. Along with that, it also exerts a therapeutic effect in several diseases. Though despised by most, medicinal leeches can be of immense benefit that may help people to surmount numerous health disorders. Jalaukavcharana is very effective ancient method of Panchakarma neglected by physician. There are many side effects of modern medicine. So it is the need to spread awareness about Jalaukavcharana and its efficacy. Thus Jalaukavcharana is the alternative therapy promising more effective and safer outcomes for the society.Â
Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta: Application of Panchbhautik Chikitsa in the management of Cervical Torticollis
Authors: Jagtap Megha R
Published: April 2021

Cervical Torticollis or dystonia is a painful condition of cervical muscles. This disease has no cure with modern medicines. The present case report is based on clinical success story of a patient diagnosed with cervical torticollis by modern science. As the symptoms are suggestive of vataj vyadhi and involment of Kandara, patient was successfully treated with ayurvedic medicines with application of Panchbhautik Siddhanta.
A Randomized clinical trial on Ardhavabhedakaâ€“ Migraine and its Ayurvedic management
Authors: B Vaghela D , Mata Shweta , S Dhiman K , R Manjusha
Published: April 2021

Ardhavabhedaka defines Ardha Mastak Vedana. The word migraine is derived from the Greek word hemicranias, meaning "half of the head". Migraine is now recognized as a chronic illness, not simply a headache. Many medications have been tried and a lot are still in research work also, but modern drugs are not acceptable due to their drawbacks. In contrast to that Ayurveda has a variety of natural medication in the treatment of Ardhavabhedaka. It was planned to compare the result between Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa orally in Group A, Brihat Dashamoola Taila Nasya in Group B, placebo drug in Group C and Go-ghrita Nasya in Group D. The overall effect of therapy showed that in Group A 38% patients cured and 36% patients got marked improvement. In Group B 46.67% patients moderately improved and 35.55% patients marked improved. In Group C 90% patients unchanged. In Group D 48.89% patients moderately improved and 28.89% patients marked improved. No any adverse drug reaction was found during whole study. Total 150 patients were registered and from the results and observation which were received from this study it can be concluded that Group A is showing better results in Ardhavabhedaka.Â
Pharmacognostical & physicochemical Analysis of Musta-Triphaladi Avalehya, used in the management of Thalassemia Major
Authors: OTMRKSB Kalawana , R Harisha C , S Rajagopala , S Patel K , K Kori V
Published: April 2021

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Thalassemia is the most prevalent genetic blood disorder in the world. Thalassemic patients are suffering from hypochromic, microcytic anemia due to the early excessive destruction of red blood cells. Due to the complications and incompleteness of modern medical management of the disease, need arises of some adjuvant therapy like Ayurveda. Hence present study was carried out to standardize the finished product of Musta-triphaladi Avaleha, an Ayurveda formulation which is used in the management of Thalassemia Major, to conform its identity, quality and purity. The finished product was used for the pharmacognostical study; organoleptic characteristics and microscopical study of the Musta-triphaladi Avaleha by showing characteristic features of hat all ingredients used were genuine and all were found in the finished product too. Physico-Chemical Parameters of Musta-Triphaladi Avaleha were found as pH value 6.0, ash value 0.142 g and Acid insoluble ash was 0.193 % w/wÂ
Concept of Amlapitta in Kashyapa samhita â€“ An appraisial
Authors: Kuriakose Edwin , Nair Leena P , Korede Ravindar , Mund Jayashankar
Published: April 2021

Amlapitta is one among the commonest disorders prevalent in the society nowadays due to indulgence in incompatible food habits and activities. In Brihatrayees of Ayurveda, scattered references are only available about Amlapitta. Kashyapa Samhita was the first Samhita which gives a detailed explanation of the disease along with its etiology, signs and symptoms with its treatment protocols. A group of drugs and Pathyas in Amlapitta are explained and shifting of the place is also advised when all the other treatment modalities fail to manage the condition. The present review intended to explore the important aspect of Amlapitta and its management as described in Kashyapa Samhita, which can be helpful to understand the etio-pathogenesis of disease with more clarity and ultimately in its management, which is still a challenging task for Ayurveda physician.
Antimicrobial evaluation of leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile. & Moringa oleifera Lam.
Authors: Saini Malvika , Sharma Tarun , Sharma Gaurav , Kotecha Mita
Published: April 2021

Background : Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile. & Moringa oleifera Lam. are well known drugs in Ayurveda for their wound healing property as they possess krimighna action or ability to kill foreign pathogens. Ingudi & Shigru leaves are used for wound healing purpose. Therefore leaves of both the plants were selected for antimicrobial study against surgical wound infection causative organisms. Methods: Both aqueous and alcoholic extracts of leaves of both plants at 10, 20, 30% concentrations were tested for antimicrobial activity by agar well diffusion method against a range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Zone of inhibition of extracts were determined, then activity index & IC50 value was calculated. Results: Both ethanol and aqueous extracts ofÂ  Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile. & Moringa oleifera Lam. inhibited the growth of all the tested strains of bacteria. Aqueous extract of Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile has more potent action against microorganism Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella aerogenes, ZOI (15mm,11mm,19mm respectively), AI(0.6, 0.61, 0.70Â  resp.), IC50 (1.778, 1.586, 1.196 resp.). Conclusion: Leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile possess good antimicrobial effects against microorganism Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella aerogenes compared to Moringa oleifera Lam. Efficacy is very much significant against Klebsiella aerogenes.Â