bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Institutional principles of quality assurance in higher education
Authors: SKYDAN Maksym
Published: August 2023

Higher education institutions both in Ukraine and in the world as a whole are under the influence of significant changes caused by exogenous and endogenous trends. The aim of the paper is to determine the essence and characteristics of institutionalism in ensuring the quality of higher education, based on the stakeholder approach in terms of the needs and motivations of stakeholders in the higher education sector. The article defines the essence of institutionalization of higher education quality assurance. It is emphasized that institutionalization involves the introduction of effective systems, structures and practices that allow the effective implementation of development goals at different levels in the context of the educational sector, as well as the achievement of development goals in the regional and national contexts. The need to comply with sectoral and cross-sectoral norms and quality assurance frameworks in the context of the institutional framework was emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the need to form a complex of institutionalism in the management of the higher education sector around the Bologna process. This study can be useful to specialized scientists and analysts of the educational sector, non-profit organizations in the field of higher education management, higher education institutions, state authorities, local authorities. Prospects for further research are an in-depth analysis of the factors influencing the institutionalism of higher education quality assurance in the context of European integration and adaptation to Ukrainian realities of international best practices.
Problems of demining and the influence of military actions on the activities of business structures and the agricultural complex of Ukraine
Authors: SOTNYK Viktoriia , MOHYLEVSKA Viktoriia , FEDCHUK Tetiana
Published: August 2023

The paper is devoted to the analysis of mining problems of a large part of the country's territory. It highlights the impact of military operations on the agro-industrial complex and the activities of business structures. The dynamics of losses due to mining and conducting active hostilities are given. In addition, the problems of the process of demining territories in Ukraine and directions for their solution are highlighted in detail, in particular through the financing mechanism of environmental state targeted programs. According to the research of the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business, about 2 million hectares of fields remain in those areas that have been cleared of mines. This leads to economic costs. Thus, Ukraine loses about 800 million dollars every year due to idleness. It is also worth emphasizing the amount of damage to agricultural production and the agro-industrial complex caused by the war. According to analytical estimates of the National Bank of Ukraine, during the war, the economy loses about 50% of "unproduced" GDP. According to experts' estimates, Ukraine loses about 50 billion hryvnias every week, not including losses from destruction. The IMF estimates Ukraine's losses due to the invasion of the occupiers at 35% of GDP. A significant number of business structures of enterprises found themselves in areas where active hostilities are taking place and were forced to evacuate to safe regions or stopped working altogether. A promising task in this direction is the approval of new environmental state target programs in order to demine agricultural territories and use them for the purposes of agricultural production and the implementation of activities of business structures. This mechanism provides for various implementation tools, sources and methods of financing. The mechanism considered in the paper provides for the active cooperation of state customers, investors of state target programs and the public in the implementation of environmental state target programs.
Formation of information decision support system in the diagnostics of management efficiency of enterprise’s financial and economic activity
Authors: DMYTRENKO Dmytro
Published: August 2023

The complexity management of financial and economic activity of the enterprise requires the search for qualitatively new approaches to the formation, systematization and analysis of information in order to identify and solve the problems of developing a strategy and tactics for the development of the enterprise.
The purpose of the paper is the formation and justification of the structure of information support system’s formation concerning decisions in the diagnostics of financial and economic activity of the enterprise management efficiency, which is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of management decision-making of a strategic and tactical nature.
The tasks of the information support system for diagnostics of financial and economic activity of the enterprise management efficiency have been determined, which allows to eliminate a number of causes of information uncertainty in the process of managing the enterprise's activities.
It is proved that the system of information support for decision-making in the diagnosis of financial and economic activity of the enterprise management efficiency should be considered in the form of three interconnected subsystems, which are lower-order systems, namely: the financial and information system, the system of financial and information diagnostics and the system of detected financial problems. The author proposed a comprehensive functionality of all components of the information support system for decision-making support in the diagnosis of the management of the financial and economic activities of the enterprise, which will increase the validity and effectiveness of the management decisions made, taking into account the influence of the instability of the external and internal environment of its functioning.
Analysis of tools for the interaction of the government and society: financial security, legislative regulation
Authors: NIKOLENKO Hennadii , MELNYK Liudmyla , FURSA Tetiana , KANTSIR Iryna
Published: August 2023

Introduction. The paper is devoted to interaction between the authorities and the community at the legal and financial levels. The institutional mechanism for ensuring the implementation of personnel support for the effective functioning of local self-government bodies in Ukraine at the current stage of development are revealed.
The purpose of the paper is the analysis to solve the current problems of state management, administration, development of territorial communities requires the modernization of the system of public management and administration.
Results. Forms, principles, economic and legal regulation of the organization and functioning of the community are provided. At the present stage, united communities are faced with a number of problems and challenges, such as the globalization of the economy, increased mobility of labor resources and the related increase in unemployment, increased international competition for investments and development resources. A set of problems and prospects contributing to the development of communities as important territorial units is justified. A model of the strategy for further development according to international practices is presented. The peculiarities of the concept of "territorial community" as a political, social, and economic phenomenon of local self-government were investigated.
Conclusion. The redistribution of power and resources between the state and local self-government bodies involves the use of system tools in regulating the socio-economic space and achieving macroeconomic stability of the territory swarm and the state as a whole. Research methodology includes methods of scientific knowledge such as descriptive, systematic and analysis. The practical value of the work lies in the conclusions of the study and further research. Specialists in the legal and economic sectors can use this material.
Diseño e implementación de un MOOC para fortalecerlas habilidades blandas en la Comunidad Educativa Enrique López Lascano
Authors: Mora Pluas Praxedes Maribel
Published: August 2023

Diseño e implementación de un MOOC para fortalecerlas habilidades blandas en la Comunidad Educativa Enrique López Lascano
La Era Digital: Cómo las TIC transforman la Educación Superior
Authors: Mejía Salazar Gilberto
Published: August 2023

La Era Digital: Cómo las TIC transforman la Educación Superior
Modelado de datos en TEI en proyectos de correspondencia digital en español
Authors: Izquierdo Marta López
Published: August 2023

Este artículo analiza diferentes proyectos de edición digital de cartas en español que utilizan el marcado TEI, mostrando sus particularidades con respecto a otros proyectos epistolares del ámbito internacional. Se describen distintas prácticas tanto en el modelado de metadatos como de anotaciones en el texto y se valora su interés a la hora de extraer el máximo rendimiento de las posibilidades que ofrecen las humanidades digitales hoy para el conocimiento de los textos epistolares en sus múltiples dimensiones y, en particular, para la explotación de su estructura reticular.
La edición digital como espacio de aprendizaje para los estudiantes de español
Authors: McCarl Clayton , Hemmingway Lyn , Lowey-Ball Stacey , Menéndez Sara , Aranguren Georgina Wilson
Published: August 2023

Este artículo expone que el trabajo de edición digital abre un espacio para la colaboración y la experimentación que puede ser provechoso en el contexto de la enseñanza del español y de las letras y culturas hispánicas. Considera la edición digital como una forma de enfrentar, en parte, los retos que los programas de idiomas experimentan actualmente en la academia estadounidense, analiza las ventajas que la edición digital les ofrece a los estudiantes, y esboza unas formas de incorporar proyectos editoriales en varias situaciones docentes. Al reflexionar sobre sus experiencias en la University of North Florida, los autores procuran sugerir algunos puntos de partida para otros que quieran explorar las posibilidades pedagógicas de la transmisión digital de los textos hispánicos.
¿Quién conforma la comunidad de la TEI en español? Análisis de los datos de una encuesta
Authors: Riande Gimena del Rio , Allés-Torrent Susanna
Published: August 2023

En este artículo analizamos los resultados obtenidos en una encuesta sobre el uso de
la Text Encoding Initiative para proyectos de Humanidades Digitales en español que se
llevó a cabo a principios de 2022 en el seno del proyecto “Communicating the Text Encoding Initiative to a Multilingual User
Community” financiado por la A. Mellon Foundation. Los objetivos
principales del análisis de esta encuesta son entender quien forma parte de la
comunidad de usuarios de TEI en el mundo hispanohablante o en iniciativas
relacionadas con textos en español, qué tipo de formación académica relacionada con
la TEI se ofrece hoy en día, cómo y con qué finalidades se usa este tipo de
codificación de textos y cuáles son los recursos existentes para su enseñanza y
aprendizaje.
Territorial Brand as Strategy in Competitiveness Between Tourist Destinations
Authors: de Almeida Giovana Goretti Feijó , Almeida Paulo
Published: August 2023

The objective of this study is to understand how the territorial brand has been used in the competitiveness of tourist destinations. The method adopted is a systematic literature review with an exploratory-descriptive approach. Research findings address the relationships between territorial brand and destination image that are independent and, at a certain point over time, become co-dependent. Research is original in that it analyzes, as a background, the dependence, co-dependence, or their absence among the investigated constructs. Tourism is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary area, according to the conclusion, and tourism research helps in understanding the processes involved and their implications for the territory on both a global and local scale.
Deactivated Saltpans
Authors: Ramos Jorge , Puertas Rubén Rodriguez
Published: August 2023

In coastal areas, there are economic activities that have been established for some time now – decades or even centuries – which help to maintain not only the local economy, but also to achieve a balanced relationships with nature. Tourism and leisure activities benefit from this balance. Sometimes, due to disturbing causes, these balances are destabilized, which generates setbacks. For example, in Salinas de Cabo de Gata (Almeria, Spain), heavy rains in the spring of 2022 caused an obstruction in the channel that carries seawater to the wetland located there. This occurrence caused a desiccation of the area that is dramatically affecting the waterfowl that depended on the evaporators of the salt flats. The involvement of different interested parties put pressure on to resolve the problem, which however was technically resolved, but whose results in a broad sense are gradual. In this chapter, this case study is explored in more detail.
An Evaluation of Tourist Profile, Travel Agencies, and Guidance Services in the Concept of Halal Tourism
Authors: Eşitti Buket Buluk
Published: August 2023

Changes in the tourist profile and tourism understanding around the world affect Muslim tourists, who perform tourism actions within the framework of the orders and prohibitions of Islam. In this direction, the aim of this study in the context of halal tourism is to examine the tourist profile and to provide literature support on travel agencies and guidance services in the context of halal tourism by revealing the behavior, expectations, and tendencies of Muslim tourist profiles. The tourist profile in the context of halal tourism, which is attributed as a new tourism concept, and its contribution to the literature on travel agencies and guidance services reveals the importance of this study. From this point of view, in the context of halal tourism, tourist profile, travel agencies, and tourism guidance, services issues were tried to be given under the main headings. It is thought that this chapter will contribute to halal tourism professionals and halal tourism-related researchers.
The Materially Significant Uncertainty Associated With the Continuity of Operations to the Sector I-Accommodation and Food Services in the COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Mitrović Aleksandra , Ognjanović Jasmina
Published: August 2023

The pandemic caused by the COVID 19 virus has contributed to the even greater importance and application of concern, given the increasing uncertainty associated with the continuity of the companies' operations. This chapter examines the impact of the pandemic caused by the COVID 19 virus on the materially significant uncertainty associated with the continuity of operations of companies belonging to the sector I-Accommodation and food services, whose shares are listed on the Belgrade Stock Exchange. The research revealed that the same percentage of companies had reported the impact of COVID 19 in their audit reports for both 2019 and 2020. However, among companies operating in sector I, this was the case in only 40% of the audits. Moreover, it was observed that the number of companies that did not report the impact of COVID 19 in their audit reports for 2020 had increased.
Spending and Consumer Behavior of Foreign Second Home Owners in Punta del Este, Uruguay
Authors: Alonsoperez Chiossi Maria Jose , Brida Juan Gabriel , Brito Fernando , Moreno Leonardo
Published: August 2023

This chapter study and characterize the behavior of foreign second homeowners in Punta del Este, Uruguay, especially in terms of their spending. A multivariate analysis was used, based on 7.053 survey data collected from 2014 to 2019 by the Tourism Statistician Office. Agglomerative clustering was applied in search of a homogeneous group structure. The analysis identifies six homogeneous clusters that can be described using different variables, such as total expenditure, city of residence, travel group size, and days of stay. The results show that expenditure behavior, travel group composition, and trip characteristics are different among second homeowners. The individual characteristics in the groups analyzed are different; for example, the most numerous and lowest spending group, mostly uses the airport and travels in small groups. On the other hand, visitors classified in the highest spending group have longer stays and larger travel groups. These characteristics should be taken into account for the definition of management and marketing policies.
Re-Evaluating the Service Quality of Airports After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bakır Mahmut
Published: August 2023

The present chapter aims to evaluate and prioritize service quality attributes at airports from a post-COVID-19 perspective. To achieve this objective, the full consistency method (FUCOM) was employed to analyze a proposed hierarchical framework. A thorough literature review was conducted to formulate the proposed framework, which includes the dimensions of access, airport environment, airport facilities, check-in, security, and 19 service attributes linked to these dimensions. To establish the viability of the suggested approach, data were collected from a team of decision-makers through the use of a structured questionnaire. The results of the research indicated that the access dimension is the most significant, with the convenience of ground transportation being the most important attribute. Conversely, the least significant attribute identified was the efficiency of COVID-19 test centers. The research demonstrates that the FUCOM methodology is an effective tool for enhancing airport service quality.
A Study on the Analysis of Customer Satisfaction in Hotel Businesses in Istanbul With the Kano Model
Authors: Ersen Mert , Keskin Abdulkadir , Atalan Abdulkadir
Published: August 2023

Hotel businesses have an important place in the tourism sector. Hotel businesses want better customer service by meeting their demands and expectations, thus attracting more customers than rival businesses. One of the most critical factors in tourism enterprises' customer competition is providing quality service. For this purpose, it can benefit from the Kano model. The Kano model is a practical approach that tries to understand customer satisfaction by categorizing the expectations of the customers. In the study, the Kano model was applied in the hotels of a hotel chain in Istanbul. In addition, the average satisfaction coefficient (ASC) values were calculated to determine the important levels of service qualities. According to the results obtained, it has been observed that customer expectations are in the one-dimensional (O) and attractive (A) categories. In addition, the reception staff's importance of customer privacy was the most valued service quality by the customers.
Relationship between Explosive Strength and Agility among College Level Football Players
Authors: Priya S. , Umananda Mallya , Devika K. M.
Published: August 2023

Context:

For a successful performance, influence of certain biomechanical factors enhances learning and mechanical effectiveness of performance in football. For a player, dynamic strength ability gives acceleration to the body which affects explosive strength and physical abilities.

Aims:

The aim of the study was to find out the relationship between explosive strength and agility among college level footballers.

Settings and Design:

A pilot study was conducted among college level football players from different colleges of Dakshin Kannad.

Materials and Methods:

Twenty male college level football players (21.25 ± 2.0 years) participated in this study, wherein each participant took part in two kinds of testing sessions: countermovement jump and t-test. Explosive strength was assessed using My Jump application, and agility was assessed using t-test.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Karl Pearson correlation coefficient test was used for analysis.

Results:

There was a significant moderate negative correlation between explosive strength and agility among college level football players (r = −0.536 and P = 0.015) and was statistically significant.

Conclusions:

The present study concluded that there was a moderate negative correlation between explosive strength and agility among college level football players. Greater the explosive strength, lower is the time taken to perform t-test.
A Study Using Ultrasonography as an Assessment Tool to Compare the Effectiveness of a Structured Land and Aquatic Based Exercise Program on Overweight and Obese Health-Care Professionals
Authors: Chivate Dhaval , Gandhi Monali , Mendes Glenda , Gosavi Shreya
Published: August 2023

Context:

Overweight and obesity being a health hazard for people of any age and profession requires an effective treatment protocol for weight loss. The benefits of land and aquatic exercises on obesity have been researched individually. Clinical trials are lacking where effectiveness of a structured exercise program in water and on land was compared for weight loss on health care professionals.

Aim:

The present study aims to compare the effectiveness between structured land and aquatic-based exercises on anthropometric measures, serum lipid level, and body fat.

Settings and Design:

A randomized clinical trial was conducted at the tertiary health-care center of Belagavi.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty-two overweight or obese health care professionals were recruited for the study. Participants were divided into two groups, i.e., aquatic and land exercise group. An exercise program for 6 days a week for 3 week was performed. The study outcomes included were ultrasonographic assessment of abdominal obesity along with blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Statistical Analysis used:

SPSS Version 23.0 was used for analysis. Pre and post data were compared and analyzed using paired t-test.

Results:

Statistically significant reduction in body fat percentage with respect to anthropometric measurements, serum lipid levels, and fat thickness was observed in both the groups. However, there was a greater change in the mean difference of the aqua group as compared to the land group which suggests structured exercises in water are more effective than on land.

Conclusions:

The current study concludes that a structured exercise program for 3 weeks in water for overweight and obese health-care professionals showed better outcomes compared to land exercises.
The Role of Epigenetic Modifications in Drug Response and Resistance
Authors: Patil Abhinandan , Kulkarni Shrihari , Upadhye Ashutosh , Jangme Chandraprabhu , Dhane Ketaki
Published: August 2023

The inability of epigenetic modifications to control gene expression has been related to a variety of diseases and conditions, including cancer and neurological ailments, amongst others. In recent years, there has been a rise in the amount of attention in pharmacology that is focused on the role that epigenetic modifications play in the response to medicine and the development of drug resistance. This concise review will attempt to provide a synopsis of what is currently known on the influence that epigenetic changes have on the treatment efficacy and resistance mechanisms of various diseases. DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs are some of the key epigenetic markers that are covered in this article in relation to their function in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs. In addition, we highlight the development of approaches that attempt to enhance treatment outcomes while simultaneously overcoming drug resistance by targeting epigenetic alterations. A fundamental understanding of the connection between epigenetics and pharmacological response is required for the development of individualized treatment plans and the identification of novel therapeutic targets.
National Conference on Arthritis - 2021
Authors: VIMSJPT Editor in Chief
Published: August 2023

National Conference on Arthritis - 2021 ( Virtual) organised by DVVPF's COPT Ahmednagar
Effect Of Thermal Stimulation And Mirror Therapy On Hand Functions In Patients With Stroke: An Interventional Study
Authors: Raut Aishwarya , Ganvir Dr. Suvarna , Harishchandre (PT) Dr. Maheshwari
Published: August 2023

Background: Thermal stimulation can be used as an intervention to enhance sensory function. Activated areas by thermal stimulation are greater than those by tactile or mechanical stimulation. Mirror therapy creates the illusion of normal movement with the mirror image of the unaffected upper extremity. Thermal stimulation provides somatosensory stimulation that causes the forced use of the involved extremity as a protective response to heat which provokes volitional/reflexive motor activity. Somatosensory stimulation may induce brain plasticity.

Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the effect of thermal stimulation and mirror therapy in the sensorimotor and functional recovery of hand in stroke patients with hand impairment.

Methods: 18 stroke survivors were randomly assigned to Thermal Stimulation rehabilitation treatment and Mirror Therapy rehabilitation group (30 minutes daily for 3 weeks). Three measures, including Brunnstorm stage, Wolf motor Function Test, and Revised Nottingham Sensory Assessment scale was used as an outcome measure to assess the motor and sensory recovery.

 

Results: The Thermal Stimulation group showed a potential trend for improved recovery stage as measured by Brunnstorm staging for motor recovery of hand as compared to the Mirror therapy group. The Thermal Stimulation group also showed a statistically significant and large improvement in tactile, proprioception and stereognosis score as measured by Revised Nottingham sensory assessment scale whereas Mirror Therapy group showed significant improvement in stereognosis score alone.

 

Conclusion: Thermal stimulation has more positive effect in the sensorimotor and functional recovery of hand in acute stroke patients with hand impairment within 3 weeks in comparison to Mirror Therapy. Thermal stimulation protocol should be added in the clinical setting of rehabilitation in stroke patients with hand impairment on the basis of the result of this study.
KNOWLEDGE OF RURAL POPULATION ABOUT LOW BACK PAIN AND ITS RELATED RISK FACTORS- CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Bhagra (PT) Dr. Shwetanjali , Anap (PT) Dr. Deepak , Jadhav (PT) Dr. Priyanka
Published: August 2023

Background and purpose :Low back pain (LBP) has been reported as a worldwide health problem, affecting individuals physically, socio-economically and psychologically [1].  The global burden of low back pain is the highest ranked condition contributing to years of living with disability.The general public, including patients living with LBP, lack knowledge about the causes and contributing factors of LBP [22].This implies that during management of LBP, patients’ knowledge about their pain should be identified and followed by education regarding their pain.This study aims to find out knowledge of rural population about low back pain and its related risk factors
Methodology :This was a cross sectional study conducted on villagers visiting VikhePatil Hospital, Ahmednagar, in a duration of 6 months. The sampling method was convenient sampling with sample size of 100. A self -administered questionnaire consisting of 4 sections in Marathi language was designed. In the first three section, participants were asked about definition of Low back pain. In the fourth section, participants have to answer a 15 question quiz, focusing on general facts, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for low back pain. After approval of ethical committee, consent form were collected from the subjects. The questionnaire was given to subjects according to the inclusion criteria.
Result & Conclusion:-  The study had 100 subjects. Approximately 58% were males, with 31% between 30-39 age .66% of samples identified the underlying mechanism of low back pain as there is some compression of nerve passing through the vertebra,57% believed cartilage on the ends of vertebra wears down over time.The majority 58% had their source of information about low back pain from other patients suffering from low back pain,54% from the internet and social media, 48% had personal experience and 82% sample knew a relative or a friend suffering  with low back pain. The result of the study concluded that the rural population visiting the VikhePatil Hospital exhibited good knowledge about Low back pain and its risk factors. Some misconceptions about the general facts and risk factors were identified.
Prevalence of Trunk Side Strain Injury in Cricket Fast Bowlers
Authors: Lunkad Samiksha , Shende ( (PT) Dr. Mahendra , Ghugare ( PT) Dr. Neha , Jethwani ( PT) Dr. Divya
Published: August 2023

Trunk side strain injury is reported most in cricket fast bowlers.[1] This study was done with an aim to find the prevalence of trunk side strain injury in cricket fast bowlers and to find the factors associated with this injury. The factors taken into consideration were age, volume of cricket played, bowling arm, players standing and trunk height, active trunk lateral flexion ROM, active trunk lateral flexion range of motion ratio and side bridge endurance. First, to find the prevalence of trunk side strain injury in cricket fast bowlers, the sample population of 30 players was divided in 15 club and 15 state (or national) level players and second, to find factors associated with the injury they were divided into injured and uninjured players where 12 were injured and 18 uninjured. It was found that the injury was more prevalent in state level players as compared to club level players.
Internship learning contract in physiotherapy
Authors: S K (PhD) Prof. Dr. Khatri , V A Mewada , K Barot , P Choudhari
Published: August 2023

Background: A learning contract is an agreement negotiated between student and supervising teacher that gives an information about what you want to learn and how you plan to learn it. The main objective of the present study was to find out if internship learning contract could be beneficial in individualized self directed learning with the instructional support from supervisors in undergraduate physiotherapy program.

Methods:  A total of 32 physiotherapy intern students participated in this study. They were requested to complete the questionnaire and discuss with their internship supervisor. After this, intern and supervisor were separately interviewed for their opinion and satisfaction pertaining to this activity.

Results: Almost every participant and supervisor liked the internship learning contract concept and there was significant level of satisfaction amongst interns and their supervisors.

Conclusion: The use of a learning contract during BPT internship may be beneficial in enhancing self directed learning and instructional support.
Prevalence and associated risk factors of urinary incontinence among menopausal women living in rural area
Authors: Anushree Pawar , Shyam (PhD) Prof. Dr. Ganvir
Published: August 2023

Background: Urinary incontinence is social plus hygiene problem. It is one of the common symptoms attributable to hormonal changes during menopause which significantly affects quality of life of women. This study was aimed to estimate the prevalence, risk factors of urinary incontinence and its impact on everyday activities.

Method: This study was carried out in rural areas of Ahmednagar district. Two hundred women above 40 years of age were included. Incontinence was assessed using international consultation on incontinence questionnaire.

Results: Statistical analysis was done using spss, where the mean was 48.12±8.9 years, one hundred thirteen females were postmenopausal and eighty-seven were premenopausal.

Conclusion: A moderate prevalence of urinary incontinence among rural area. Multi parity, occupation, hysterectomy, comorbidities were identified risk factors for incontinence. Significant difference was found in occupation, comorbidities, parity and hysterectomy in studied population
Trends of patients undergoing physiotherapy at tertiary care hospital – A Retrospective study
Authors: Sakshi Rameshwar Chilwant , Deepak  (PhD) Prof.Dr. Anap , Shwetanjali Gandhe
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND:  Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent across the globe, and in India are the commonest causes of long-term pain and disability, affecting millions of people. As physiotherapy plays an important role in preventing and helping in recovering these MSDs. This study is aimed to determine the trend of musculoskeletal conditions among patients undergoing physiotherapy treatment at tertiary care hospital. In a tertiary setup, a particular trend of the disorder might help in formulating a new treatment program that will involve physiotherapy & prevention strategies.
PURPOSE – To study the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in patients undergoing physiotherapy at tertiary care hospital.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:  It was a retrospective observational study in a tertiary care setup. Trends of patients having different musculoskeletal disorders have been observed from January 2022 to January 2023. The Disorders were divided into traumatic and non-traumatic categories. After arranging the data condition-wise analysis was done and the percentage of each condition was calculated accordingly. A total of (n = 6413) patient’s one-year data was analysed for different musculoskeletal conditions.
RESULTS: Results showed a majority of disorders that patients in the rural setup are experiencing are lower limb fractures accounting for 44.0%, low back pain at 31.12%, and neck pain at 21.25% of all conditions.
CONCLUSION: There is a high prevalence of occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders comprising back pain and neck pain under a non-traumatic domain & lower limb fracture under a traumatic domain in tertiary care hospital. Attempts should be made to educate the rural population about physiotherapy and prevention strategies related to increased work demands, to prevent trauma.
Comparison of pulmonary functions in young adults with normal versus forward head posture
Authors: Pranoti Zawar , Reshma Kolse , Abhijit, (PhD) Prof. Dr. Diwate
Published: August 2023

Background: Body posture refers to the position of a person’s body in space, the alignment of body parts in relationship to one another and to the environment at one point in time. Different postures such as forward head posture and kyphosis have been shown to alter breathing mechanism. Pulmonary function test is an important tool in the investigation of patients with respiratory pathology.
Methods: A comparative study was conducted at vikhe patil memorial hospital and college, Ahmednagar. The craniovertebral angle and Pulmonary function test was taken on 40 adults.
Results: The study show that Forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate were significantly lower in the forward head posture group than in the normal group. The FEV1/FVC ratio was more in the forward head posture group than in the normal group. A positive correlation was observed between the Craniovertebral angle and the forced Expiratory Volume in 1 sec (r=0.058). while a negative correlation was observed between the Craniovertebral angle and Forced Vital Capacity (r=–0.012) and also observed between the Craniovertebral angle and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (r= -0.189).
Conclusion: The pulmonary functions showed significant reduction in Young adults with Forward head posture as compared to normal craniovertebral angle. There is positive correlation was observed between the Craniovertebral angle and the forced Expiratory Volume in 1 sec. while a negative correlation was observed between the Craniovertebral angle and Forced Vital Capacity and between craniovertebral angle and Peak Expiratory Floe Rate.
Effect of 3 months structured aerobic exercises versus structured resistance exercises programme on blood sugar level in type 2 diabetes mellitus- A Randomized controlled trial
Authors: Kiran Mendhe , Praveen Kumar
Published: August 2023

Background:
There has been a burgeoning interest in quality of life issues in people with diabetes mellitus. The proposed study would be carried out to see which exercise programme would be more effective in glycemic control and improving quality of life after 3 months in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Method:
Ethical clearance was obtained. Subjects fulfilling the criteria were included. Written consent was obtained and test protocol was explained to patients and data was collected.
Result:
The study shows that after 3 months of training the HbA1c %, fasting and post prandial bold sugar values of both the groups showed a very minimal difference between the two groups.
Conclusion:
The study shows that either of the exercises can reduce the glycaemic levels of the blood after 3 month thus making these exercises helpful in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of body Composition analyzer in young adults aged 18-25 years
Authors: Arshi Mehta , Jalak Limbasiya , Bansi Pambhar , Henu Desai , Dipali Trapasiya
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Bodecoder (model no.CHL-818E) is a body impedance analyzer for clinically assessing body composition, but psychometric properties of which has not been tested for clinical purpose. The study aims to determine intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of body composition components of equipment in healthy adult population.

METHODOLOGY: The examination of 125 healthy young adults (18-25 years) performed by trained raters using the bodecoder equipment. For intra-rater reliability, same rater performed the examination on three alternative days at the same time. For inter-rater reliability, 2 different raters performed examination on 2 different days at same time.

RESULT: ICC value for inter-rater and intra-rater was excellent for weight (0.986- 0.994), BMI (0.901-0.996), VFI (0.980-0.996), TBW% (0.974-0.988), BMC (0.967- 0.995) and BMR (0.970-0.987), whereas found good for SM% (0.864-0.856) and moderate for ULB (0.563-0.699). Here, TBF% (0.300-0.987) showed poor inter-rater reliability and excellent intra-rater reliability. Whereas, BB (0.465- 0.679) showed poor inter-rater reliability and moderate intra rater reliability. But, LLB showed both poor intra-rater and inter-rater reliability.

CONCLUSION: It is evident that Bodecoder equipment can be used for examining body composition components, but cannot be considered for examining total body fat percentage as well as balance components.
Effect of static and dynamic loading of backpack on cervical and shoulder posture in school going children of age group 10-15 years old - pre-test and post -test experimental study
Authors: Prajakta Dupare , Shilpa Chourasia , Kiran Mendhe , Kartik Shah , Tanvi P.
Published: August 2023

Abstract:
Background: Musculoskeletal problems associated with use of backpack have become an increasing concern with school children due to its direct and indirect effect on health. School bag loads are reported to cause many problems in children such as body pain, cardio?respiratory changes, postural changes, and balance impairment.
Method: A pre-test and post-test experimental study carried out to study the effect of static and dynamic loading of backpack on cervical and shoulder posture in school going children of age group 10-15 years old.
Result: The result shows that there is significant effect of static and dynamic loading of backpack on cervical and shoulder posture in school going children of age group 10–15 years old.Conclusion: The study concludes that backpack weighing 10% of body weight shows significant changes in cervical and shoulder posture. These changes are more after dynamic activities when compared with static loading and unloaded condition.
Posibilidades y retos para la escuela lasallista con el pacto educativo global
Authors: De García Andreina Vera
Published: August 2023

El llamado a participar en el Pacto Educativo Global -PEG- no exige más de lo que somos. El personaje de la actividad que realizo como parte del trabajo por el PEG, se llama La Bruja De Los Cuentos, como instrumento para incentivar el amor a la lectura, a la vez de brindar herramientas emocionales a los más pequeñitos. Debido a la pandemia COVID-19, surgió la idea de hacer una versión digital de esta actividad, con la esperanza de seguir aportando un granito de arena en el crecimiento emocional de los chicos. Por ello se creó el canal de YouTube del mismo nombre, donde de manera positiva, se fomentan valores espirituales a través de la figura del cuentacuentos. Los valores personales que la espiritualidad aporta son un elemento positivo que potencia un mejor desarrollo de las aptitudes emocionales de los niños. A través de estos cuentos se pretende servir de modelo, con buen humor y narrativa positiva, de lo bueno y lo bello de la realidad, aun en las peores circunstancias.
El currículo: antes, ahora y después de la pandemia
Authors: Londoño José Ramiro Galeano
Published: August 2023

El artículo “El currículo: antes, ahora y después de la pandemia” es el resumen de tres investigaciones realizadas en el departamento de Antioquia Colombia, sobre la innovación de los docentes. En la primera, la educación en el departamento anda sin visión, aunque se hicieron los estudios y las propuestas, estas no fueron tenidas en cuenta por los gobiernos de turno, en los distintos niveles de planificación de la educación, departamental, municipal e institucional. Se concluye en una educación sitiada por el paradigma técnico-instrumental. En la segunda se hace una crítica al  “Aseguramiento de la Alta Calidad de la Educación” y la innovación de los docentes y se ofrecen propuesta de cómo actualizar los docentes, y docentes directivos haciendo uso de la metodología de escenarios. En la tercera se centra la atención sobre la Innovación del maestro hacia el 2050.
Perception of biodiversity in the Pisloy community, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador
Authors: Blandariz Sonia Rosete , Macías Adrián Eduardo Sánchez , Véliz Romina Stephania Sáenz , Figueroa Franklin Jacinto Campozano
Published: August 2023

Biodiversity, which is essential for the provision of ecosystem services, is in decline. However, knowledge about how biodiversity is perceived and appreciated is scarce. This gap is addressed using priority species for conservation in the Pisloy community, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador. The interviews with the experts (N = 56) allowed us to calculate the Local Conservation Priorities Index (IPCL). The collaborators (N = 152) contributed knowledge, attitudes, responsibility and community participation. A total of 45 species were registered, belonging to the biological groups of Birds (25 species), Liliopsida (13) and Insects (8) priority for their conservation. The collaborators only recognized 40%. The species with the highest conservation priority were the Aves Brotogeris pyrrhoptera, Chaetocercus berlepschi, Pachyramphus spodiurus and Pseudastur occidentalis, followed by the Brassia jipijapensis, Encyclia angustiloba and Oncidium estradae. Insects obtained the lowest IPCL. To conserve the species, it is proposed to carry out training for the local population, the creation of protection areas and continue with the activity of community tourism. This information is necessary to improve the relationships between biodiversity and the management of biodiversity within natural ecosystems.
Comparison of Mother’s and Toddler’s Characteristics Based On The Nutritional Status of The Toddler
Authors: Arum Puspito , Nurmawati Ida , Muna Niyalatul , Muflihatin Indah , Mudiono Demiawan Rahmatta Putro , Wicaksono Andri Permana
Published: August 2023

Nutritional status in toddlers is one of the indicators used to describe the quality of toddler health. Toddlers’ nutritional status is interpreted based on some indices, namely weight for age, length/height for age, and weight for length/height Z-score. The nutritional status of toddlers is affected by various factors, both maternal and child factors. Anaemia and chronic energy deficiency during pregnancy affect a toddler’s nutrition status. Birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, and complementary food may result in a toddler’s nutrition status as well. This study aims to compare the mother’s and toddler’s characteristics based on the nutritional status of the toddler. This was an observational analytical cross-sectional study. All data for the analysis of this paper were obtained from observations of the toddlers, interviews with mothers, and recorded data from KIA book. Toddlers’ weight and length/height were measured when the subject came to Posyandu. Questions about exclusive breastfeeding and complementary food were asked of mothers. Information about anaemia and chronic energy deficiency status was obtained from KIA book. This study used chi-square test to finds evidence that, on 88 subjects, there is no difference in anaemia and chronic energy deficiency during pregnancy, birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, and complementary food among all nutritional status indices.
“DIA SMART” Android-Based Intelligent Application Expert System for Diagnosis and Mapping of 10 Diseases at Teaching Factory Nutrition Care Center
Authors: Selviyanti Erna , Roziqin Mochammad Choirur , Putra Dony Setiawan Hendyca , Noor Muhammad Syeikhoni
Published: August 2023

The Basic Health Research in 2018 showed that the prevalence of non-communicable diseases including cancer, stroke, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension increased in Indonesia. The main risk factors are metabolic factors, behavioral factors, and environmental factors. Based on the existing problems, an Android-based intelligent application for the diagnosis and mapping of 10 diseases was proposed at the Teaching Factory Nutrition Care Center. This application development used the Expert System Development Life Cycle model and Dart Language. The framework used is Flutter. This article only discusses the implementation and testing of applications made based on Android. This application was developed to perform a diagnosis based on some patients’ data. This application is used as a reference for early detection of a disease, allowing patients to take preventive measures. It can map the number of patients who had health consultations in each department. The users of the application were a doctor, nutritionist or health consultant at the Teaching Factory Nutrition Care Center. System functionality tested using Blackbox-testing showed that the application ran well.
EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACY OPERATIONS THROUGH OPERATIONS RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
Authors:   Department of Graduate Studies, SurigaoDel Norte State University,Philippines, Teleron Jerry I.
Published: August 2023

This article discusses the use of operations research techniques to improve the management of pharmacy operations. In the context of Pharmacy Management Information Systems, some of the OR techniques that could be used are: Linear Programming (LP), Queueing Theory, Simulation, Decision Analysis, Forecasting, Network Analysis. The aim of applying operations research is to make it easier for pharmacy owners to manage their businesses by streamlining the process through the use of mathematical and quantitative methods. Operations Research (OR) is a problem-solving approach that involves analyzing and optimizing complex systems. In the context of Pharmacy Management Information Systems (PMIS), the study covers a wide range of areas such as sales inventory, stocks inventory, purchases (orders, receipts), payroll, accounting, financial management, sales reports (daily, monthly, yearly), and the pharmacy prescription book (for senior citizens and persons with disabilities). Additionally, a point of sale (POS) system has been built into the application, which can be used in both single and multi-user environments. The Pharmacy Automate or PMIS is a Windows-based operating system that can significantly improve pharmacy business operations by automating the entire process and helping owners keep track of their inventory and other important aspects of the business. The use of OR techniques has proven to be very useful in the more complex fields of pharmacy business operations.