bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Effectiveness Between Nebivolol and Bisoprolol in Treating Hypertensive Patients
Authors: Saha Sanjoy , Islam Mir Moyeedul , Rahman A S M Abdur , Mollick Md Kutub Uddin
Published: May 2024

Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Beta blockers are prescribed for hypertension, heart failure, angina pectoris or a history of myocardial infarction. In this study, we have compared the effectiveness between two beta blockers, i.e. Nebivolol and Bisoprolol in hypertensive patient. A randomized prospective study was conducted from 1st January to 31st July 2022 at Jashore Medical College Hospital, Jashore in the outpatient department of medicine after maintaining all ethical issues. Five hundred twenty eight hypertensive patients without other comorbidities were studied after informed written consent. Patients were followed up for three months. Out of 528 patients 264 were received Nebivolol. In this case group 40 patients were missed in follow up. And among 224 patients, 198 patients were found optimum reduction of blood pressure which was 88.39% out of 224. Rest 264 were received Bisoprolol. In this case group 58 patients were missed in follow up. And among 206 patients, 176 patients were found optimum reduction of blood pressure which was 85.43% out of 206. In this study Nebivolol showed superiority in reduction of blood pressure in comparison to Bisoprolol that is 2.95%. Large scale trials along with comorbidities, mortality and hospital stay reduction as well as strict follow up are needed to compare various beta blockers.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 33-37
Association of Epilepsy in Children Experiencing Febrile Seizure: Findings from National Institute of Neuroscience, Bangladesh
Authors: Mistry Banita , Chowdhury Rajib Nayan , Saha Dipa , Hussain Mohammad Enayet , Anwar Kazi Selim , Khan A F Al Masum , Begum Shameem Ara , Chowdhury Yamin Shahriar
Published: May 2024

Background: Febrile seizure-(FS) remains the commonest benign convulsive childhood event. Prolonged-FS may have long-term consequences, including increased risk of subsequent-epilepsy.
Objective: To assess if there is any association among epilepsy and epilepsy syndrome with FS.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Epilepsy Clinic, National Institute of Neurosciences, Bangladesh, from January-June, 2021 involving one hundred 1-18 years-old-children diagnosed as epilepsy without secondary causes (intracranial space occupying lesion, head-trauma, CNS-infection, stroke). Patients were clinically evaluated thoroughly and were divided into two groups (Gp): Gp-A having a history of (H/O) FS and Gp-B, without FS. Demographically, clinical profile and electrophysiological-parameters were compared between the two groups for association with H/O FS. Pre-checked/cleaned-data were analyzed using SPSS.V.22.0 for proportional differences, taken p<.05 as significant (95%-CI). It was distributed nearly equally among both sexes, irrespective of FS. Although generalized epilepsy was common in both 12/14 (85.71%) Gp-A Vs. 54/86 (62.79%) Gp-B; epilepsy syndrome (infantile spasm, LGS, JME, JAE) revealed significantly more among non-FS-children than genetic epilepsy FS+ was more in FS group (p = 0.04). On EEG, generalized slowing [2/14 (14.28%)], generalized discharge [3/14 (21.42%) and features of encephalopathy [3/14 (21.42)] was observed more in patients with H/O FS, than non-FS.
Conclusion: In contrast to other types of epilepsy, our study revealed that genetic epilepsy febrile seizures + was associated with epileptic children who had H/O FS.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 38-43
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)- A Disease in Disguise: Latest Situation Analysis in Bangladesh
Authors: Tabassum Nabila , Mollah Md Abid Hossain
Published: May 2024

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition due to dysfunction of cilia, the microscopic organelles in child’s respiratory system. This results in defective functioning of cilia, leading to chronic sinu-pulmonary infection, situs inversus, dextrocardia, and congenital heart abnormalities, ultimately leading to subfertility and infertility. Alike other low-income countries, lack of awareness on PCD remains one of the existing challenges associated with PCD diagnosis, in Bangladesh (BD), particularly in its primary care-phase, since it’s non-specific symptoms mimic other conditions. Basically, absence of a single, “gold standard” genetic-based diagnostic test is fatefully missing in BD. The test in itself remain highly expensive and requires certain sophisticated steps, hi-fi equipment and a highly-trained professional team to run and maintain those appropriately. Although management predominantly remains supportive it is not based on high-level evidences, per se. This updated review aims to discourse the importance of early, accurate and available diagnosis of PCD and its management particularly in countries like BD where it is prevalent but often remains under-cover.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 44-50
Abdominal Pain in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in children:What it May Indicate?
Authors: Hassan Mahmuda , Sonia Jannatul Ferdous , Khan Masuma , Mukti Afsana
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 51-53
Culture-bound Syndrome: The Enigmatic Contingency in Clinical Epidemiology
Authors: Gomes Richmond Ronald , Anwar Kazi Selim
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 54-60
Rationale to achieve Critical View of Safety in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Islam Sardar Md Rezaul
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 61-63
Presentation on Impact of Climate on Public Health: Emerging/ Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Bangladesh
Authors: Anwar Kazi Selim , Rashid Ahmed Arif , Hassan SM Quamrul , HK M Azraf , Kabir ARM Luthful , Hoque Sk Ariful , Khanam Fatema
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 64-66
Molecular Genetic Approach in Diagnosing Childhood Primary Immunodeficiency Disease (PID) Attending Six Major Hospitals in Bangladesh
Authors: Roy Sudipta , Kabir ARM Luthful , Anwar Kazi Selim
Published: May 2024

Astract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (1), Jan 2023; p 67-69
Vitamin D Status Among Patients With Dry Eye Syndrome Attended In Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)
Authors: Sajj Abir Bin , Islam Md Adnan , Sharmin Tohura , Ahmed Md Sharfuddin , Kabir Md Showkat
Published: May 2024

Background: Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common ocular manifestation. Artificial tears provide relief of eye irritation in patients with aqueous tear deficiency, but do not treat the underlying inflammation in Dry eye syndrome. Aim: To assess the vitamin D status of the dry eye syndrome patients.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Community Ophthalmology, BSMMU, Shahbag, Dhaka, from July 2019 to June 2020. Within the period a total of 50 cases of dry eye syndrome patients that met the inclusion criteria were taken as samples after receiving their informed consent. Detailed history, physical examination and Ophthalmological examination including Tear film Breakup Time (TBUT) of each patient was performed and recorded. Eye discomfort was assessed by the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) the score of which ranges from 0 to 100. A score of 12 was used as a cutoff for normal, 13–22 for mild dry eye, 23–32 for moderate dry eye, and ≥ 33 for severe dry eye. Tear film Breakup Time (TBUT) <10 s was taken as abnormal.
Results: In this study, mean (±SD) fluorescein Tear film Breakup Time (TBUT) was 5.89±1.31 sec, Schirmer test without anesthesia was 7.45±2.31mm/5 min, Schirmer test with anesthesia was 9.06±2.06mm/5 min and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was 34.44±5.64. Mean (±SD) serum vitamin D level ng/mL was 5.89±1.31 ng/mL. 14 (28%) cases were found as insufficient, 33 (66%) cases were deficient and only 3 (6%) cases found to have normal Vitamin D status. Vitamin D level was positively correlated with Tear Breakup Time (TBUT), Schirmer test1 and Schirmer test2 and negatively correlated with OSDI. This correlation was statistically significant for Tear film Breakup Time (TBUT), Schirmer test2 and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).
Conclusion: Vitamin-D deficiency appears to have an effect on ocular surface parameters in patients with dry eye syndrome.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 3-8
Commonly Reported Illnesses among the College Students of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Authors: Habib Nicolas
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Career of adolescent college students may be influenced by physical illness. However it has not been observed to characterize the common health problems and beverage intake among these students or had been studied less often so, there might have been information gaps in the knowledge in this aspects.
Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the commonly prevalent health issues among such college going adolescents students in studying the nature of taking beverages and thus to associate if any relation exist(s) between such beverage intake and prevalent illness/disease in these students.
Methodology: This observational type of cross-sectional study was conducted among the adolescents college students (of Year 12 & 13) studying at the University of Birmingham School Sixth Form, England, UK.This study was conducted among the students of University of Birmingham School Campus for about 12 months, (from July 2022 to June 2023). All the 115 students enrolled, for the study population from which 90 samples were drawn using simple random sampling. Data were collected by employing face to face interview through a semi-structured questionnaire during my free time in between class intervals, administrating a face to face interview method.
Results: The mean age of 90-A level students was 16.74 ± 0.59 years, yielding a male predominance (83%). Most students preferred to drink artificial beverage (61%) other than any natural drink (21%). The top most common morbidity was respiratory illness (36%), the largest number among them 15% of who were suffering from upper respiratory tract illness (URTI). While assessing the commonly occurred morbidity (17%) reported to have common cold. Followed by about 1/3rd of students (33%) had been suffering from neurological diseases, it was the second most common illness and 4% had been suffering from depression and anxiety. when one tenth used to suffer from headache (14%).Using a non-parametric test, it indicated not to yield any association between the food behaviours of beverage intake with any of the prevailing systemic illness among the students.
Conclusion: Students suffered mostly from URTI and/or common cold followed by neurological disorders/headache. The finding thus emphasizes the needs of regular health check-up of these college students, at par
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 9-14
Determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Tigecycline against Salmonella typhi
Authors: Saha Sanjoy , Islam Mir Moyeedul , Mollick Md Kutub Uddin
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Typhoid fever, caused by S. Typhi, is prevalent in developing countries, particularly the Indian subcontinent. Salmonella infections can cause enteric fever, gastroenteritis, septicemia, and non-typhoidal Salmonellae (NTS) infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Objective: To determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Tigecycline against Salmonella Typhi.
Methodology: This interventional study conducted at Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics in collaboration with Department of Microbiology at Ad-din Sakina Women’s Medical College, Jashore during March 2023 to April 2023.MIC of Tigecycline was determined by Broth Dilution Technique against standard strain of Salmonella typhi ATCC 24683.
Result: The MIC of Tigecycline against Salmonella typhi was 2.0 μg/ml.
Conclusion: Tigecycline is a potential therapeutic agent for Salmonella typhi infection, and should be restricted on the basis of blood culture and in MDR and XDR cases of typhoid fever only.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 15-19
Short Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome of Asphyxiated Term Neonates with Maintenance Phenobarbitone Therapy; Preliminary Findings of Ongoing Study in A Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Saha Dipa , Ahmed Tasnim , Begum Marium , Anwar Kazi Selim , Mistry Banita , Saha Narayan Chandra
Published: May 2024

Phenobarbitone (PB) is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant worldwide to control neonatal seizure in asphyxiated neonates. In spite of limited clinical evidence regarding the best use of drug, their dose and duration: it appears that long term maintenance use of phenobarbitone might slow psychomotor development. Aim of this study was to assess the neuro developmental morbidity in asphyxiated neonates with long term anticonvulsant. This randomized clinical trial enrolled 79 asphyxiated neonates with HIE-II/ III, gestational age ≥ 35 completed weeks from January 2020-January 2021 where cases were categorized into three groups by lottery method. Group A and B received PHB 4mg/kg/day twice daily for 6 weeks and PHB 2mg/kg/day once daily for 2 weeks respectively while Group C didn’t receive any anti-seizure medication. Neurodevelopmental assessment was done at 6 months of age in every case. Data were analyzed by Chi-square & logistic regression test to find out the outcome. Among 79 cases mean gestational age was 37.74±0.98 weeks, M: F was 3:2 and most of them were inborn (51.4%). At 6 months 49 cases were analyzed, 19 were in group A and 15 cases from group B and 15 cases from group C. Cognitive impairment was found 5.844 times more in group A (52.63%) followed by group B (6.67%) and group C (13.33%) (p= 0.001). Group A had 5.844 times more cognitive impairment than other two groups (P= 0.039). No significant functional impairment in motor, speech, hearing and vision were found among the study groups. This study concluded that prolonged use of maintenance Phenobarbitone may impair cognitive function.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 20-25
Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Medical Support Staff during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ahmed Faisal , Ara Jannat , Habib Rahat Bin
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The pandemic COVID-19 not only caused grievous public health problems but also caused enormous psychological distress, especially among the medical support staff. These mental health issues leading to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Ther is a lack of substantial data on psychological effects due to COVID pandemic on Bangladeshi medical health workers. This study aims to provide prevalence of GAD on Bangladeshi health workers
Objective: The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among medical support staff (Doctors & Health Care Workers) in some hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic swept over Bangladesh recruited from Dhaka division. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to obtain Socio-demographic data using a semi structured to learn status of the COVID-19 pandemic in those hospitals and anxiety symptoms among those Docs/HCWS.
Result: In this study of total 289 study populations majority (65.7%) were male and (34.3%) were female. With a mean age of 31.09±8.91 years. Majority of them (64.4%) used to work indoor, while 11.1% worked outdoors, 8.0% in emergency department and 16.6% in critical care unit (OT, ICU and HDU). Out of all those Docs/HCWS 51.2% use to be in direct contact with COVID-19 suspected patients feverish or infected, 48.8% did not. More than half of those Docs/HCWS participated less self-protection against COVID-19 of the (55.4%) Docs/HCWS had a little trust in infection control measures practised by the health care authority and just over half (52.2%) were worried on being infected with COVID-19. Among them, 73.4% lived with their family. Nearly 2/3rd of the participants or persons they were living with (64.7%), didn’t get infected by COVID-19. Among those who looked for COVID-19-related information, 59.6% spent at least 30 minutes daily. The majority of the respondents (58.0%) had minimal anxiety and others had variable levels of generalized anxiety disorder.
Conclusion: Measures should be taken to overcome the obstacles to improve the betterment of the working status and service.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 26-31
Fast Food Intake Frequency among Young Generation during COVID-19 Pandemic in Selected Area of Dhaka City
Authors: Monisha Sumaiya Nowshin , Easmin Priti , Rahaman Mishila , Mahbuba Samia , Keya Nila Akter
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Fast food is energy dense food with a high amount of refined sugar, wheat, flour, trans-fat, polyunsaturated fat, salt, numerous additives and low nutrient value in terms of protein, fiber, vitamins and mineral content. The nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 forced people to stay at home for a prolonged period associated with anxiety, and boredom caused by home confinement influenced to change in lifestyle patterns, reduction diet quality and promote overconsumption.
Objective: The study aimed to observe the frequency of junk food consumption among the young generation (15-25 years old) during the COVID-19 Pandemic and compare the change of before and during COVID-19 situation.
Methods & materials: It was a cross-sectional study conducted in different area of north and south city corporation in Dhaka city focusing on the young generation aged 15-25 years old from September 2020 to April 2021. Total sample size was 315 and the sample was selected randomly following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was collected from the participant through Online Google Form due to of pandemic issue.
Data Analysis: Collected data was coded and analyzed by using SPSS for Windows, version 20 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). The statistical significance of difference between values was assessed by chi-square test. A probability level of 0.05 or less significant.
Result: The study had found out among the 3-age category from 19-22 years preferred fast food more (64.78%) than others during the pandemic period (p=0.04). Male were taking fast food more than female. Female had increased fast food consumption 12.35% than before and male had increased 15.27% than before (p<0.01). That significantly stated male participants were more influenced by the Pandemic towards fast food. And a significant weight gain (57.14%) was noticed among the 19-22 years age participants, 32.4% male informed to gain weight more than 4kg and 37.4% female1-2 kg during that period. The physical activity level was significantly (p<0.01) dropped during the Pandemic both in male and female participants.
Conclusion: The study exposed during pandemics people were taking fast food relentlessly more (13.81%) than normal period. But in spite of attempting to cut down the unhealthy habit of taking fast food, they couldn’t make it totally because of their slothful life and being quarantine in a long period in the home.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 32-38
An Update Review on Childhood Interstitial Lung Diseases (chILD)
Authors: Habib Rahat Bin , Kabir ARM Luthful
Published: May 2024

In recent times, we have encountered several cases of Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD) in our clinical practice in Bangladesh. In developed world, there has been tremendous progress in the approach to chILD, with particular recognition that (chILD) in infants is often distinct from the forms that occur in older children and adults. Confirmation of diagnosis is challenging because of the rarity of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and the fact that the presenting symptoms of ILD often overlap those of common respiratory disorders. There are few case reports and almost no study on chILD in Bangladesh from net search. A growing part of the etiologic spectrum of chILD is being attributed to molecular defects. The pathogenesis of the various chILD is complex and the diseases share common features of inflammatory and fibrotic changes of the lung parenchyma that impair gas exchanges. We are trying to diagnose chILD by excluding methods of suspected children in our aspects. However, in developed nations, clinical practice guidelines emphasize the role for high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of chest, genetic testing, and lung biopsy in the diagnostic evaluation. Despite improvements in patient management, the therapeutic strategies are still relying mostly on corticosteroids although specific therapies are emerging. Larger longitudinal cohorts of patients are being gathered through on-going international collaborations to improve disease knowledge and targeted therapies. Thus, it is expected that children with ILD will be able to reach the adulthood transition in a better condition.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 39-47
Understanding the Hereditary Factors in Cancer- Recent Insights and Developments: An Updated Review
Authors: Nowshin Waseka
Published: May 2024

Background: Although cancer (Ca) etiology can be multifactorial, it is nearly universally intertwined with genetic mutations that instigate tumor genesis or progression. This updated review aims at describing if this dispute remains meaningful based on a thorough literature survey.
Methodology: This updated review was conducted over the last 2.5 decades using 3 (three) search engines: Web of Science (WoS), Pubmed and Science direct that encompassed all associated information and hypothetical considerations, globally, utilizing information from 1998 through 2022. All such, concepts, logically deducted explanations and scientifically assumed points if Ca remains hereditary is the main focus of this review.
Results/ Findings: This appraisal on cancer, though yielded some instances of hereditariness in origin, mostly remains of genetic origin. Reportedly, cancers can be passed down from one family member to another through genes, and, may cause by genetic mutation present in eggs or sperms cell during fertilization which are actually considered as hereditary cancer, like breast, colon, and prostate cancer, as well as less common cancers, viz., pancreatic and ovarian cancer.
Therefore, understanding the hereditary factors of Ca is critical not only for assessing the genetic contribution to cancer, but also for designing preventive and therapeutic strategies. It allows identifying people who are at a higher risk due to family history and/or genetic makeup, allow early detection through improved surveillance and, more importantly, for tailored therapeutic modality. By addressing recent advancement, this review will provide an overview on the hereditary factors of cancers and/or raising awareness on significant role of development in Ca genetics.
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 48-57
Metamorphosis of a medical graduate: From a general physician to a public health expert
Authors: Naureen Tanzila
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 58-59
Bilateral Toxoplasma Retinitis: Rare But Devastating Condition - A Case Report
Authors: Kafi Md Abdullah Al
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 60-64
Poster Presentation on Vitamin D [Serum 25(OH) cholecalciferol] Insufficiency is Associated with Childhood Asthma: Recent Findings among Bangladesh Children
Authors: Tabassum Nabila , Anwar Kazi Selim , Mollah Md Abid Hossain , Sarkar Probir Kumar
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 65-66
Published Books: Prof. Dr. Sardar Md. Rezaul Islam Reza
Authors: Reza Sardar Md Rezaul Islam
Published: May 2024

Abstract not available
The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 11 (2), July 2023; p 67-68
Modeling of ordinal longitudinal accelerometer data
Authors: Lazar Drew M , Alawad Fatimah , Begum Munni , Montoye Alexander H K
Published: May 2024

Improvements in accelerometer technology has led to new types of data on which more powerful predictive models can be built to assess physical activity. This paper implements an ordinal random forest model with recursive forecasting to take into account the ordinal, longitudinal nature of responses. The data comes from 28 adults performing activities of daily living in two visits, while wearing accelerometers on the ankle, hip, right and left wrist. The first visit provided training data and the second testing data so that an indepen- dent sample, cross-validation approach could be used. For this type of data, prior responses are not available at the testing stage or in practice. However, recursive forecasts can be made with prior predictions in place of lagging responses on models which were built to use lagging responses as explanatory variables. Models are fit to account for multiple time series, with different time series for each participant in the study. We found that ordinal random forest, when the time series is taken into account, produces better accuracy rates and better linearly weighted kappa values than both ordinary ordinal forest and random forest. On the testing set, the lowest error rates were produced by the ankle (28.0%), followed by the left wrist (28.7%), hip (28.9%) and then the right wrist (30.2%) using the best performing decision model for a four-activity level response. In addition, linearly weighted kappa values indicated substantial agreement. The approach of this work can be adapted to other types of longitudinal ordinal models for improvements in modeling techniques.
Journal of Statistical Research 2022, Vol. 57, No. 1-2, pp.1-19
Incorporating treatment-covariate interaction in designing a covariate adjusted response adaptive allocation for binary response trials
Authors: Bhattacharya Rahul , Biswas Atanu
Published: May 2024

Assuming binary treatment outcomes, a covariate adjusted response adaptive (CARA) design is developed for multi-arm clinical trials assuming the presence of treatment-covariate interaction. The proposed allocation skews the allocation dynamically according to the performance of the treatments and the covariate profile of any incoming subject. Relevant de- sign and precision based measures of the performance are further investigated empirically, which established the usefulness of the proposed allocation design over its competitors.
Journal of Statistical Research 2022, Vol. 57, No. 1-2, pp.21-33
Confidence intervals for mean response times of a open queueing network: calibration approach
Authors: Pathare Suresh B
Published: May 2024

Response time is a key factor in the analysis of the different queueing network model properties. This study computes a series of response times using a data-based recurrence relation. The true average response time is determined using the sample averages from those response times. Several confidence intervals are created for the open queueing net- work model’s average response times using the calibration approach. Using a numerical simulation analysis, the accuracy of the various confidence intervals is evaluated.
Journal of Statistical Research 2023, Vol 57, No.1-2, pp.69-79
Constrained inference in scaled mixed effects models with applications to London Junior School Project data
Authors: Ahammed Md Mostak , Bhattacharya Bhaskar
Published: May 2024

Multiple outcomes arise frequently in many different settings. Mixed effect models are a useful tool for the analyses of such data. However, when outcomes are measured on different scales, analyses based on any one scale are misleading. Often parameters of the model are subject to known order restrictions. To incorporate heterogeneity across different outcomes, we propose a scaled linear mixed effect model. To estimate parameters, we propose a maximum likelihood estimation procedure based on a restricted version of the expectation-conditional maximization either algorithm. Constrained hypotheses testing procedures are developed using likelihood ratio tests. The empirical significance levels and powers are studied using simulations. This article shows that incorporating the restrictions improves the mean squared errors of the estimates and the power of the tests. The methodology is applied on the London Junior School Project data incorporating known restrictions of patterns of scores.
Journal of Statistical Research 2023, Vol 57, No.1-2, pp.81-94
Tác động của Hiệp định thương mại tự do Việt Nam – EU đến xuất khẩu Việt Nam
Authors: Hà Văn Sự , Lê Nguyễn Diệu Anh
Published: May 2024

Sau hơn ba năm thực thi, Hiệp định EVFTA đã mang lại những kết quả ban đầu tích cực đối với hoạt động xuất khẩu Việt Nam. Bài viết tập trung phân tích, làm rõ thực trạng tác động Hiệp định Thương mại Tự do Việt Nam - EU (EVFTA) đến xuất khẩu Việt Nam thông qua sử dụng mô hình lực hấp dẫn, qua đó chỉ ra một số định hướng nhằm phát triển xuất khẩu Việt Nam sang các nước EU trong thời gian tới. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra rằng các yếu tố ảnh hưởng tích cực đến xuất khẩu hàng hóa của Việt Nam sang thị trường các nước thành viên EVFTA như GDP, GNI của Việt Nam và các nước EU, dân số của các nước EU. Khoảng cách địa lý có quan hệ tỷ lệ nghịch với xuất khẩu Việt Nam và EVFTA không có ý nghĩa thống kê như kỳ vọng.
Ảnh hưởng của trách nhiệm xã hội doanh nghiệp đến ý định nghỉ việc của nhân viên Gen Z: Vai trò trung gian của quản trị nhân lực xanh
Authors: Đỗ Vũ Phương Anh , Hoàng Thị Huệ , Đỗ Phương Linh , Ngô Thị Hồng Minh , Đặng Trần Châu Giang , Đỗ Phương Thanh
Published: May 2024

Bài viết tập trung nghiên cứu mối quan hệ giữa trách nhiệm xã hội doanh nghiệp và ý định nghỉ việc của nhân viên gen Z tại Việt Nam, với vai trò trung gian của quản trị nhân lực xanh. Dựa trên dữ liệu thu thập được qua khảo sát trực tuyến 294 nhân viên gen Z từ nhiều doanh nghiệp khác nhau, kết quả phân tích mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM) cho thấy trách nhiệm xã hội tác động trực tiếp, ngược chiều đến ý định nghỉ việc. Ngoài ra, vai trò trung gian của quản trị nhân lực xanh trong mối quan hệ trên cũng được khẳng định. Từ đó, bài viết đề xuất một số hàm ý cho các tổ chức nhằm giảm thiểu ý định nghỉ việc của nhân viên gen Z thông qua việc tăng cường tham gia các hoạt động xã hội, môi trường trong quá trình kinh doanh, tổ chức các buổi huấn luyện nâng cao ý thức cộng đồng trong nội bộ doanh nghiệp cũng như nhấn mạnh vào yếu tố xanh trong quản trị nhân lực.
Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Programme, 1 October to 31 December 2023
Authors: Lahra Monica M , Van Hal Sebastiaan , Hogan Tiffany R
Published: May 2024

The Australian National Neisseria Network (NNN) comprises reference laboratories in each state and territory that report data on antimicrobial susceptibility testing to an agreed group of antimicrobial agents for the Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Programme (AGSP). The AGSP data are presented quarterly in tabulated form, as well as in the AGSP annual report. This report presents national gonococcal antimicrobial resistance surveillance data from 1 October to 31 December 2023
Meningococcal Surveillance Australia: Reporting period 1 April to 30 June 2023
Authors: Lahra Monica M , Krishnan Prashanthi Sai
Published: May 2024

The reference laboratories of the Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme (AMSP) report data on the number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) confirmed by laboratory testing using culture and molecular based techniques. Data contained in quarterly reports are restricted to a description of case numbers of IMD by jurisdiction and serogroup, where known. A full analysis of laboratory confirmations of IMD in each calendar year are contained in the AMSP annual reports.
Meningococcal Surveillance Australia: Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2023
Authors: Lahra Monica M , Hogan Tiffany R
Published: May 2024

The reference laboratories of the Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme (AMSP) report data on the number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) confirmed by laboratory testing using culture and molecular based techniques. Data contained in quarterly reports are restricted to a description of case numbers of IMD by jurisdiction and serogroup, where known. A full analysis of laboratory confirmations of IMD in each calendar year are contained in the AMSP annual reports.
Meningococcal Surveillance Australia: Reporting period 1 October to 31 December 2023
Authors: Lahra Monica M , Hogan Tiffany R
Published: May 2024

The reference laboratories of the Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme (AMSP) report data on the number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) confirmed by laboratory testing using culture and molecular based techniques. Data contained in quarterly reports are restricted to a description of case numbers of IMD by jurisdiction and serogroup, where known. A full analysis of laboratory confirmations of IMD in each calendar year are contained in the AMSP annual reports.
The Impact of Smartphones on the Academic Performance of University Students
Authors: Mushtaq Iram
Published: May 2024

Smartphones have become an important medium of connection and information. It is frequently used for social and academic purposes. This study examines the intricate relationship between smartphone usage patterns and academic performance among university students. Data was collected from 300 participants with the help of a Google survey form. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), factor analysis, and logistic regression were used for the analysis of data. The findings revealed that the majority of students spend 1-3 hours daily on their smartphones with social media emerging as the primary purpose for usage. Despite prevalent smart phone usages, students reported relatively high cumulative grade point averages (CGPAs), indicating positive academic achievement levels. However, the analysis also uncovered that smartphone usages, brings distractions while studying. Logistic regression analysis identified the significant predictors of CGPA, highlighting the importance of managing smartphone habits effectively. Multi-dimensional scaling (MDs) and factor analysis provided insights into the clustering of factors related to smartphone usage and academic performance. Overall, these findings underscore the need for targeted intervention to promote responsible smartphone usage habits and support academic success among university students.
Systematic Literature Review of Supply Chain Management
Authors: Sinoimeri Dea , Teta Jonida
Published: May 2024

Supply Chain Management has become crucial in company development and competition since the late 20th century. The article provides a transparent definition of Supply Chain Management by examining the body of literature. It also explores the current state of research in Supply Chain Management and identifies potential areas for future research in forthcoming articles. The article analyzes the influential research of Supply Chain Management using various criteria, including disciplines, journals, countries, and authors' keywords. The analysis was based on a dataset of 76,493 articles obtained from the Elsevier and Springer databases between 2012 and 2022. The results reveal predominant involvement in disciplines such as Environmental Science (13,288; 17.37%), Medicine & Public Health (10,396; 13.59%), and Business & Management (8,498; 11.11%). The terms "Sustainability," "Green Supply Chain Management," and "Sustainable Supply Chain Management" underscore the shift towards integrating environmental concerns within Supply Chain Management, reflecting its growing significance in bolstering both operational efficiency and sustainability. The Systematic Literature Review further identifies a rapid integration of information technology into Supply Chain Management, indicating a crucial pivot towards digital solutions in managing supply chains more effectively.
Circular Economy and Business Transformation in European Furniture Industry
Authors: Hashemi Farahmand Sayedhadi , Rahimiaghdas Niloufar
Published: May 2024

In today’s global landscape, industries must develop solutions to address environmental challenges, particularly emphasizing sustainable practices. The furniture industry, a significant contributor to resource depletion and environmental impact, requires immediate attention in this regard. This research focuses on exploring and establishing a framework for Circular Economy (CE) Business Models specifically designed for the furniture sector. By bridging existing research gaps, this study aims to support the adoption of sustainable Business Models aligning with EU Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus of this research is on the Sustainable Manufacturing and Eco Design Business Models. Given the limited literature available, this study seeks to enrich general understanding and provide practical insights to companies aiming to adopt more sustainable Business Models. To achieve this objective, a thorough literature review has been conducted. After initial literature review, we identified nine crucial value sources that served as the building blocks for a variable modeling framework designed for furniture industry Business Models. Transitioning from the literature review to an empirical analysis, secondary data used for quantitative desk analysis. As a result of this research, two archetypes have been identified specifically for furniture companies. These archetypes offer practical pathways for businesses aiming to transition towards sustainability. This paper contributes by providing a practical roadmap for furniture businesses to embrace CBMs. By offering validated archetypes and actionable insights, it aims to empower companies to align their strategies with sustainable practices.
Language, Neuter, and Masculinity: The Influence of the Neuter-Male in the Reiteration of Social Models, A Philosophical Analysis Starting with Cavarero, Irigaray, and Butler
Authors: Grandi Alberto
Published: May 2024

Gender studies has generated numerous questions around “neutral” forms, such as the concept of “Self”. The aim of this analysis is to highlight how “neutral” forms are central to the reiteration of the binary model and the dominance of “man ”. Historically, man is the archetype, placing his supremacy as part of the natural order of things. Inserted into this model, many thinkers have considered the male as the transcendental gender, so, elevating the masculine as universal, a-sexed and decorporealised. In this way, man has convinced himself that he’s not conditioned by his masculinity and can speak for all humanity, becoming the logos through which he declines the rest. Man, therefore, has made himself “neutral” – both in the conceptual sense and in the grammatical structure (particularly of binary languages such as Italian) – by taking control of language. Through it, he orders and constitutes the world, developing dichotomies and signifying anatomical bodies. In this research, it is intended to work on language and the relationship between “neutral” and power, emphasizing how that relationship is central to the reproduction of the patriarchal model. Through a critical philosophical reflection, which sees a logical-linguistic and historical-processual methodological structure, the discourse of the I-neutral will be crossed, pointing out how that “neutral” is in truth male. The concluding goal will be to, through “fluid” visions, build the basis for a language that is truly neutral and ready to embrace multiplicity, without relations of domination; a language really inclusive and not a reiterator of the patriarchal model.
The Effect of an Aerobic Platform on A Number of Body Components in Obese, Overweight, and Normal Children at the Age of (10-12 Years)
Authors: Obaid Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim , Othman Muhammad Tawfiq , Anaz Mohamed Samer
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aerobic training intervention on body components in obese, overweight and normal weight children aged 10-12 years. Methods: quasi experimental pretest / posttest study design was used. The research sample was deliberately chosen from the primary school students of the ninth Kuwait School for Boys for the academic year (2022-2023), whose number is (56) students, with (10) obese children and (23) overweight children And ( 23) normal children. Paired independent t test Analysis was used to test the effect of the intervention between pre- and post-training. Results: The intervention significantly improved body component measurements in children with obesity or overweight when the pre-test and post-test values were compared in the research; BMI (p<0.001); Fat M(kg) (p<0.001); It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference in TR Fat M (p<0.001). However, in the data below, he concluded that there was no statistically significant difference between the variables;TBW(L) (p>0.05); PMM(%) (p>0.05); TR FFM (p>0.05); TR PMM (p>0.05). Conclusions: aerobic training made a significant difference in body component indices among children aged 10-12 years with obesity or overweight. Programmed aerobic training interventions can be used to improve some body component indices in obese and overweight children.
Is There a Relationship between Low Back, Hamstring, and Ankle Flexibility with Rowing Performance in Elite Rowers?
Authors: Çil Elif Tuğçe , Barlas Yağmur , Özlüer Deniz , Seçinti Can , Yeral Aslı
Published: May 2024

The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between low back, hamstring, and ankle flexibility with rowing performance. The study included 26 male rowers (mean age: 16.72±0.73 years). All participants were assessed regarding the flexibility of the low back, hamstring, ankle, and rowing performance by sit and reach (Baltaci et al., 2003), weight-bearing lunge (Powden et al., 2015)., and 2000-m rowing ergometer performance time tests (Mikulić et al., 2009), respectively. No correlation was found between sit and reach and 2000-m rowing ergometer performance time test results. However, a negative correlation was found between ankle flexibility and 2000-m rowing ergometer performance time test results (r= -0.39; p <0.05). Additionally, 2000-m rowing ergometer performance time test result was negatively correlated with anthropometric variables and the training frequency of rowers in a week. The stepwise multiple regression analysis results indicated that only training frequency had a significant impact on the outcome variable. Conversely, weight, height, and ankle flexibility were insignificant predictors in the analysis (R2 = .492; R = .39, p<0.05). The training frequency plays a crucial role in influencing the outcome variable. Other factors, such as weight, height, and ankle flexibility, did not demonstrate significant associations. However, it is essential to note that the regression model only takes into account a medium level of variance. Future studies may examine the potential impact of other risk factors.
Características metabólicas de personas con prediabetes
Authors: Pando-Álvarez Rosa , Garmendia-Lorena Fausto , Fernández-Giusti Alicia , Castro-Tutaya Nelly
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Estudiar las características metabólicas de personas con prediabetes y compararlas con las de un grupo control.Material y métodos: Se ha estudiado a un total de 105 personas, 57 con prediabetes (prediab), 27 mujeres y 30 varones, y 48personas sin prediab, 27 mujeres y 21 varones, a quienes se tomó las medidas antropométricas y en sangre se midió glucosa basal (G0), a los 60 y 120 minutos postprandial, insulina basal(I0) y postprandial (Ipp), colesterol total (CT), colesterol HDL (HDL), triglicéridos (Tg), transaminasas (TGO, TGP), vitamina D (VD), parathormona (PTH) por métodos convencionales; se calculó el índice HOMA, las fracciones VLDL, LDL y NoHDL. Resultados: Las personas con prediab tuvieron promediossignificativamente más altos de peso, IMC, G0, G60 y G120 que las sin prediab; no hubo diferencias en los otros marcadoresbioquímicos estudiados. Conclusiones: Las personas con prediabetes tienen mayor riesgo cardio metabólico que las sinprediabetes.
Hemofilia B adquirida: Reporte de un caso
Authors: Yarinsueca-Gutierrez Jorge , Ruiz-Franco Oscar , Garmendia-Lorena Fausto
Published: May 2024

La hemofilia adquirida es un trastorno de la coagulación poco frecuente, con una incidencia estimada de aproximadamente(1). 5 casos por millón de personas/año. Es causada por autoanticuerpos circulantes que inhiben factores de la coagulación, principalmente el F VIII1. La media de edad al diagnóstico es de 65 años, sin un claro predominio entre ambos sexos.
Dr. José Amiel Pérez
Authors: Juárez Eyzaguirre José Roger
Published: May 2024

Hace unos pocos días hemos visto partir hacia el cielo infinito y estelar a un gran Maestro y amigo; para quien, los que disfrutamos de sus enseñanzas y amistad, resulta difícil escribir una semblanza sin que medie un nudo en la garganta y un silencio mental de sus recuerdos. Pero existe la necesidad de rendirle homenaje por todo aquello que nos entregó durante su vida, en lo personal y lo profesional.
Incorporando el Xpert MTB/RIF en el despistaje de Tuberculosis Pulmonar en pacientes admitidos en el Departamento de Emergencia de un Hospital Público. Lima - Perú
Authors: Huaroto Luz , Mugruza Raquel , Benavides Víctor M. , Ticona César , Rondan Paola , Burgos Marcos , Huamán Moisés Huamán , Ticona Eduardo
Published: May 2024

Pacientes con tuberculosis pulmonar (TBP), suelen presentar síntomas clínicos atípicos en los Departamentos de Emergencia (DE), lo que dificulta la detección temprana de la enfermedad. El tamizaje tradicional se basa en “tos con expectoración ≥ 15 días”, sin embargo, algunos pacientes producen esputo sin tener tos. Por ello, en este estudio se consideró realizar el despistaje de TB mediante la búsqueda activa de casos, independiente de la presencia o duración de síntomas respiratorios, e incorporando la prueba Xpert MTB/RIF. Se realizó un estudio en condiciones de campo en pacientes hospitalizados en el DE del Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo en Lima, Perú, de 2017 a 2018. Se incluyeron pacientes ≥ 18 años de edad, con capacidad de producir esputo, independiente de la duración de la tos. Se excluyeron pacientes con un diagnóstico actual de TB. Se asignó personal adicional para obtener el consentimiento informado, administrar cuestionarios y recolectar muestras de esputo. Se realizaron las pruebas de baciloscopia, Xpert MTB/RIF, y cultivo en medio Ogawa. Se evaluaron tres métodos: 1) baciloscopia 2) Xpert MTB /RIF, 3) la combinación de ambos. Se diagnosticó TB activa en 35/567 (6.17%) pacientes. La sensibilidad de la baciloscopia fue 37.14%, Xpert MTB/RIF 68.57% y la combinación de ambos 74.29%. De los 35 pacientes con TBP, 11 casos fueron detectados por los tres métodos, 6 casos solo Xpert MTB/RIF y 9 casos solo por cultivo varias semanas después. Se encontró resistencia a la rifampicina en 6 de los 35 casos. El estudio determinó que la combinación de la baciloscopia con Xpert MTB/RIF en los DE permiten mejorar la sensibilidad del despistaje, facilita el diagnóstico temprano de la resistencia a la rifampicina y disminuye el tiempo hasta el diagnóstico.
Esteroides en el tratamiento del derrame cerebral
Authors: Calderón Velasco Rolando
Published: May 2024

Se han realizado muchos avances en el tratamiento del derrame cerebral producido por la obstrucción en grandes vasos.