bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rezension von: Grasmannsdorf, Martin, Die Umsiedlungslager der Volksdeutschen Mittelstelle im Gau Württemberg-Hohenzollern 1940–1945
Authors: Beer Mathias , Grasmannsdorf Martin
Published: April 2022

Martin Grasmannsdorf, Die Umsiedlungslager der Volksdeutschen Mittelstelle im Gau Württemberg-Hohenzollern 1940–1945, Eine Bestandsaufnahme (Geschichtswissenschaft, Bd. 20), Berlin: Frank & Timme 2013. 155 S., zahlr. Abb., 3 Karten, 27 Tab. ISBN 978-3-86596-511-0. € 19,80
Rezension von: Buchholzer-Remy, Laurence u.a. (Hrsg.), Neue Forschungen zur elsässischen Geschichte im Mittelalter
Authors: Rückert Peter , Buchholzer-Rémy Laurence
Published: April 2022

Neue Forschungen zur elsässischen Geschichte im Mittelalter, hg. von Laurence Buchholzer-Remy/Sabine von Heusinger/Sigrid Hirbodian/Olivier Richard/Thomas Zotz (Forschungen zur Oberrheinischen Landesgeschichte, Bd. 56), Freiburg/München: Karl Alber 2012. 211 S., 9 Farb-, 10 s/w Abb. ISBN 978-3-495-49956-6. Geb. € 39,–
Rezension von: Schriften des Vereins für Geschichte des Bodensees und seiner Umgebung, 131. Heft 2013
Authors: Bührlen-Grabinger Christine , Verein für Geschichte des Bodensees und seiner Umgebung
Published: April 2022

Schriften des Vereins für Geschichte des Bodensees und seiner Umgebung, 131. Heft 2013, hg. vom Verein für Geschichte des Bodensees und seiner Umgebung, Ostfildern: Jan Thorbecke Verlag 2013. 322 S., zahlr. Abb. ISBN 978-3-7995-1719-5. € 19,90
Rezension von: Bidlingmaier, Rolf, Metzingen
Authors: Waßner Manfred , Bidlingmaier Rolf
Published: April 2022

Rolf Bidlingmaier, Metzingen, Vom Marktflecken zur Outletstadt, Mit Beiträgen von Jörg Biel, Rolf Götz, Angelika Hauser-Hauswirth, Christine Krämer, Rudolf Renz, Peter Rogosch, Andreas Schmauder und Walter Veit, hg. von der Stadt Metzingen, Petersberg: Michael Imhof Verlag 2013. 736 S., 1077 Farb- und 144 s/w Abb. ISBN 978-3-86568-965-8. € 35,–
Rezension von: Kreutz, Jörg; Müller, Berno (Hrsg.), Kulturzentrum Stiftskirche Sunnisheim
Authors: Huber Konstantin , Kreutz Jörg , Müller Berno
Published: April 2022

Kulturzentrum Stiftskirche Sunnisheim, Geschichte – Archäologie – Architektur, hg. für den Rhein-Neckar-Kreis von Jörg Kreutz und Berno Müller (Bausteine zur Kreisgeschichte 10), Heidelberg: Rhein-Neckar-Kreis 2013. 383 S., mit zahlr., teils farb. Abb. ISBN 978-3-932102-26-4. € 20,–
Rezension von: Kowall, Sophie, Stuttgart baut auf!
Authors: Beer Mathias , Kowall Sophie
Published: April 2022

Sophie Kowall, Stuttgart baut auf! Architektur und Stadtplanung der Siedlung Rot (Veröffentlichungen des Stadtarchivs der Stadt Stuttgart, Bd. 109), Stuttgart: Hohenheim 2012. 269 S. mit 154 Abb. ISBN 978-3-89850-992-3. € 25,–
Rezension von: Keitel, Christian; Naumann, Kai (Hrsg.), Digitale Archivierung in der Praxis. 16
Authors: Miegel Annekathrin , Keitel Christian , Naumann Kai
Published: April 2022

Digitale Archivierung in der Praxis. 16. Tagung des Arbeitskreises „Archivierung von Unterlagen aus digitalen Systemen“ und nestor-Workshop „Koordinierungsstellen“, hg. von Christian Keitel und Kai Naumann (Werkhefte der staatlichen Archivverwaltung Baden-Württemberg A 24), Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 2013. 321 S. mit zahlr. Abb. ISBN 978-3-17-022534-3. € 29,–
Rezension von: Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen (Hrsg.), Vita Sancti Galli vetustissima
Authors: Kottmann Carsten , Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen
Published: April 2022

Vita Sancti Galli vetustissima, Die älteste Lebensbeschreibung des Heiligen Gallus, Lateinisch/Deutsch, hg. von der Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen, St. Gallen: Verlag am Klosterhof 2012. 64 S. ISBN 978-3-905906-03-5. CHF 38,–
Rezension von: Reustle, Sabine Beate (Hrsg.), Geschichten über die Stadtgründung, die Stadtkirche und einen Ehrenbürger
Authors: Fritz Gerhard , Reustle Sabine Beate
Published: April 2022

Winnenden – gestern und heute, Geschichten über die Stadtgründung, die Stadtkirche und einen Ehrenbürger, Schriftleitung Sabine Beate Reustle (Veröffentlichungen des Stadtarchivs 14), Ubstadt-Weiher: verlag regionalkultur 2013. 232 S. ISBN 978-3-89735-799-0.€ 16,80
Rezension von: Runde, Ingo (Hrsg.), Universitätsarchive in Südwestdeutschland
Authors: Birn Marco , Runde Ingo
Published: April 2022

Universitätsarchive in Südwestdeutschland: Geschichte – Bestände – Projekte, Tagungsband anlässlich des 625-jährigen Jubiläums der Ersterwähnung einer Archivkiste der Universität Heidelberg zum 8. Februar 1388, hg. von Ingo Runde, Heidelberg: Universitätsverlag Winter 2013. 275 S., zahlr., z. T. farb. Abb. ISBN 978-3-8253-6252-2. € 36,–
Rezension von: von Hersfeld, Ekkebert, Das Leben des heiligen Heimerad
Authors: Herbers Klaus , Ekkebertus Hersfeldensis
Published: April 2022

Ekkebert von Hersfeld, Das Leben des heiligen Heimerad; Erinher, Metrische Paraphrase von Ekkeberts Leben des heiligen Heimerad, hg., eingeleitet, übersetzt und mit Anmerkungen versehen von Michael Fleck (Veröffentlichungen der Historischen Kommission für Hessen 67, Kleine Texte mit Übersetzungen 5), Marburg 2014. 272 S. ISBN 978-3-942225-25-0. € 28,–
Rezension von: Schmidt, Ulrich (Bearb.), 1187–1191
Authors: Frauenknecht Erwin , Schmidt Ulrich
Published: April 2022

Johann Friedrich Böhmer, Regesta Imperii, IV. Lothar III. und ältere Staufer, 4. Abteilung: Papstregesten 1124–1198, Teil 4: 1181–1198, Lieferung 4: 1187–1191: Clemens III., bearb. von Ulrich Schmidt, Wien/Köln/Weimar: Böhlau Verlag 2014. XVI, 845 S. ISBN 978-3-412-22371-7. € 145,–
The long term impact of Pm2.5 on mortality in Ho Chi Minh city, 2018
Authors: Tran Ngoc Dang , Nguyen Truong Vien , Nguyen Dao Thien An , Truong Thi Thuy Dung , Nguyen Ngoc Nhat Thanh , Dinh Thi Giang , Phan Hoang Thuy Dung
Published: April 2022

Background: Air pollution is a risk factor for non-contagious diseaseswith an estimated 7 million deaths per year1. The average concentration of dust in 24 hours per year through 2013 to 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City exceeded the WHO standard's value limits. Methodology: The study aims to build the PM2.5 spatial concentration map and assess the long-term health impact of PM2.5 on all-cause mortality (heart, respiratory, lung cancer, respiratory cancer, etc.) in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 2018. We conducted a health impact assessment (HIA) study with collecting various types of data, including national community mortality (named as A6 mortality); geographic data, population, and environmental monitoring using low-cost sensors AirBeam2. Result: 29.176 deaths from all causes were included in this study in which PM2.5 was considered to have a long-term impact on 1.770. We found an increase of 1μg/m3 in PM2.5 in yearly concentration was associated with an increase of 45 people of all-cause deaths. Conclusion: The study provided scientific evidence on the significant long-term health effects of PM2.5 on people living in Ho Chi Minh City. Precautions are necessary to protect people's health and minimize the burden of mortality caused by PM2.5. Key words: PM2.5, health impact assessment, air pollution, mortality
Dietary practice among type 2 diabetics at Huu Thinh commune, Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre province
Authors: Do Thi Hanh Trang , Huynh Thi Ngoc Hien
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Aim: the study aimed to assess dietary practice among type 2 diabetics at Huu Dinh commune, Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre province. Methods: This was a quantitative cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 206 type 2 diabetics residing at the study site via face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire. Results: 58.3% of the participants had appropriate general dietary practice. The rates of participants having appropriate practice regarding consumption of carbohydrate food, high-fat food, vitamin and fiber rich food and regarding number of meals per day were not high. Conclusion: Poor dietary practice among the participants implies the importance of interventions aimed to improve dietary awareness and practice among type 2 diabetics as well as their family. The interventions need to be appropriate with patients’ dietary habits, socio-economic conditions and with availability of local foods. Keywords: dietary practice, type 2 diabetes mellitus, Ben Tre province, cross-sectional.
Some factors affecting burnout among doctors and nurses at a central hospital in Vietnam, 2020
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc Bich , Vu Thai Son
Published: April 2022

Background: Burnout is a phenomenon of emotional exhaustion at work, leading to an ineffective work mindset due to long-term stress. Burnout directly affects the health of healthcare workers and the patients’ care effectiveness. Therefore, the study was conducted with the aim of determining some factors affecting burnout in doctors and nurses at a central hospital in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 226 doctors and nurses at a central hospital in Vietnam from February 2020 to September 2020. Results: Female health workers had a higher rate of burnout than men (OR=1.29, p = 0.021). Health workers who were Catholic (OR=1.25) and had Intermediate level (OR=1.43) had a higher burnout rate than the other groups. Emergency-resuscitation staff had a higher burnout rate than surgical staff (OR= 1.27). Health workers must work overtime (OR=1.27), 16-hour shift (OR=1.24), night duty 2-3 times/week (OR=1.41), contact outside work working hours (OR=1.35) and making medical records (OR=1.41) had higher burnout rates compared to other groups. Conclusions: The study identified an association between burnout and gender, religion, and educational attainment. Specialized blocks, overtime, working shifts, night duty frequency, overtime contact and administrative work were also factors affecting the medical staff burnout. Keywords: Health workers, doctors, nurses, occupational burnout
As matrizes cartográficas na produção de dados da pesquisa-ação: um estudo sobre a formação continuada de professores
Authors: Pires Cardona Marcia , Segat Taciana Camera
Published: April 2022

Este estudo busca pesquisar a viabilidade metodológica de Matrizes Cartográficas como recurso organizador de dados produzidos na pesquisa-ação a partir dos movimentos de uma Comunidade Crítica Reflexiva de professores. Constitui-se do recorte de dissertação de Mestrado Profissional (2019) e o objetivo é apresentar as Matrizes Cartográficas como elementos metodológicos que contribuem na organização dos processos da pesquisa-ação em uma Comunidade Crítica Reflexiva de professores. Utilizamos referencial teórico que contempla estudos de Mallmann (2015), Freire (1986), Gimeno Sacristán (2000), Pinazza (2013), Formosinho (2009), Pinto (2003), Segat (2016) e Cortesão (2017). Os sujeitos da investigação são professores participantes do grupo de pesquisa Docência, Infância e Formação, professores na rede de ensino de Santa Maria/RS.
Concepts Analysis of Poverty (Comparative Study of the Concepts of the Statistics Agency of North Sumatra Province and the Concepts of Islamic Economy)
Authors: Riyukuri Arif , Suryadi Marliyah
Published: April 2022

The concept is a multidimensional concept that has many views from several figures and institutions. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is of the opinion that people are said to be poor if their average monthly struggle score is below the poverty line, BPS classifies the poverty line into two components, namely the food poverty line (GKM) which is described by 52 product categories and the non-food poverty line. food (GKBM) where what is measured is the minimum need for housing, clothing, education and health. However, the measure of poverty in the Islamic economy is based on the fulfillment of basic needs such as food, clothing and housing as well as supporting needs such as spiritual needs.
Critical factors that affecting adoption of e-learning based on cloud computing for Iraqi higher education organizations
Authors: Abdulsaeed Ali A. , Burhanuddin M A , Ghani Mohd Khanapi Abd , Jaber Mustafa Musa
Published: April 2022

Cloud computing-based e-learning is one of the most popular techniques discovered to promote traditional instruction by software applications and a virtual learning environment. There are many factors that could be regarded in a company's effort to implement or embrace new technology initiatives.  As in the literature, many scientists and researchers have particularly explored the factors that influence the adoption of cloud computing along with e-learning issues based on cloud computing that are derived from standards models such as Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The aim of the study is to identify critical factors that impact the adoption of cloud computing-based e-learning for Iraqi higher education organizations. Indeed, we identified the 14 critical factors that affect cloud computing uptake for e-learning system in higher education organizations such as compatibility, complexity, cost saving, security and privacy, integrity, and etc. This research examines the ideas and literature used to examine adoption of cloud computing to define future variables that may influence the adoption of cloud computing.
geo-spatial cluster analysis of dengue vector epidemiology and a quantitative assessment of disease risk vulnerabilities
Authors: Lazarus Beulah Evelyn , Prasad S. Sanjeevi , Magesh A , Shyam Sundhar V , Indhiya Selvan V. N
Published: April 2022

In India, dengue cases are rapidly increasing year by year. This study examined the spatial distribution of dengue through the hotspot analysis in Royapuram, Chennai city, India, during 2018 -2019. This study result indicated that the number of dengue cases infected higher among males than in female’s population and the more infected age group was between (15-64) adult population and most of the dengue cases were recorded in this age groups it based on this classification age group is more in number of populations. Spatial distribution of dengue cases was significantly identified the dengue hotspot in Royapuram, Chennai. Hotspot analysis of Dengue epidemiological incidences helped in identification the core vulnerability areas of disease risks. The study also analyzed the external environmental variables like rainfall and mosquito menace strongly determine the dengue cases in the year of 2018 – 2019. It was found that there was no positive correlation with of environmental variables on dengue cases. In this study were concluded spatial-temporal analysis hotspot and cold spot were detected using the geospatial technology.
Effect of dry body weight on intra-dialytic hypertension in patients on regular hemodialysis
Authors: Mohamed Emad Allam , Abdelkader Ahamed Farag , Mostafa Mostafa Hassan
Published: April 2022

Background: In chronic kidney disease, hypertension is influenced by both blood pressure (BP) and the progression of renal disease. In end stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis, hypertension is a main feature and more than 85% of new patients with ESRD present with hypertension. The aim of this study: was to assess the relationship between dry body weight and intra-dialytic hypertension in patients on regular hemodialysis. Patients and Methods: This was an observational cohort study with retrospective data analysis including (age and sex matched) patients with end stage renal disease. The study will be conducted in Nephrology Unit national institute of nephrology &urology. Results: there was statistically significant difference found between the two studied groups regarding LL edema, Sacral edema, Pl. effusion, Increased cardio/thoracic ratio, and  Increased IVC diameter with (p-value= 0.016, 0.027, 0.019, 0.003 and 0.008) respectively. Conclusion: IDH is preventable if we control modifiable risk factors such as, reducing interdialytic weight gain, correction of serum albumin and urea reduction ratio. This will reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in CKD patients on maintenance hemodialysis.
Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Klebsiella species isolated from neoplastic patients under Irradiation therapy
Authors: Mahmoud Shymaa M. , Abdel-Monem Mohamed O. , Amer M. M , El-kabbany H. M , Attia Attia A.
Published: April 2022

Neoplastic radiation therapy was able to alter the microbial flora of patients' bodies, as well as the microbial flora of radiation-exposed workers, and provided control for possible infectious consequences. Klebsiella aerogenes was a non-fermentative aerobic gram negative bacteria that was widely distributed in nature, requiring species identification in up to 25% of cases in the lab. Antibiotic susceptibility of Klebsiella species multi-resistant isolates is common, and all isolates were characterized in all cases of clinically significant infections caused by these organisms. Only 15 isolates showed significant antimicrobial activities against at least one of the tested indicator bacteria. Vancomycin is an anti-Klebsiella species antibiotic to which resistance is rarely seen, their use should be reserved for the treatment of species infections resistant to all other antibiotics, the emergence of widespread antibiotic-resistant bacteria enhanced the need for new sources of antimicrobial agents, and isolate SHM4-1 was active against all of them, with IC60 values of 3.3 and 1.1 g/ml against HCT-116 and HepG-2 cell lines, respectively. It was genotypically identified as a species with the PKS 4 biosynthetic gene cluster present. To enhance the production, mannitol, ammonium sulphate, pH 7, 2% inoculum size, and 2 days at 37°C were utilized.
Effect of maternal anaemia on status of iron stores in neonates and anthropometry
Authors: Kakkar Nagza , Aundhakar C D
Published: April 2022

Objective: To evaluate the effect of maternal IDA on neonatal hemoglobin and iron stores and also to assess its correlation with neonatal anthropometric characteristics. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care hospital for a period of 18 months. The study enrolled total 112 pregnant women who were diagnosed with IDA, and also included babies of enrolled women for correlation of neonatal iron status and anthropometric variables. Maternal prenatal blood samples, during the first stage of labour, and neonatal cord blood samples were collected for hemoglobin and serum ferritin analysis. Results: Mean age of enrolled pregnant women was 25.81 ± 4.67 years. Among all, 65.17% women had moderate to severe anemia. The mean hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels of pregnant women with IDA were 8.92 ± 1.46 g/dL and 12.63 ± 1.36 µg/L, respectively. The mean cord blood hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels were 15.24 ± 1.04 g/dL and 27.79 ± 4.37 µg/L, respectively. Only 15.18% neonates born from mother with IDA were anemic (Hb <14 g/dL).
study of maternal and fetal risk factors associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn admitted in NICU in a Tertiary Hospital in Maharashtra
Authors: Sree Yalamanchili Sai , Joag Girish G. , Kshirsagar V. Y.
Published: April 2022

Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the new born (PPHN) associated with neurological injury later in life and this can be prevented by early detection and management. Early detection of PPHN is of utmost importance, especially in our country where the data available is very less and we cannot rely on the studies of developed countries due to the differences in the profiles of these neonates. This early detection requires knowledge of the risk due to associated factors. Aims and Objectives: To study, maternal and fetal risk factors, in neonates diagnosed with PPHN admitted in NICU in Krishna Hospital, Karad. Material and Methods: Study design: This was a single centre, Retrospective observational study based on secondary data done on 60 neonates diagnosed with PPHN in NICU from September 2020 to December 2021 in Krishna Hospital, Karad. Statistical Analysis: The statistical analysis was done with SPSS software version 22. Mean, standard deviation was calculated for continuous variables to know their central tendency. Chi square test was used to test the association between categorical variables and t test for continuous variables. A p<0.05 was taken as significant.
study of COVID-19 laboratory findings and chest CT findings in assessing disease severity in patients in western Maharashtra
Authors: Patil Shilpa , Kasireddy Shivamsh R , Avhad Aniket
Published: April 2022

Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has become a world health threat. Early detection of high-risk patients with laboratory and radiological parameters can aid in reducing mortality. Aims and objectives: To assess the clinical, laboratory, radiological parameters in patients with COVID-19 and to compare them with the outcome. The study was conducted in 200 patients presenting with COVID-19 infection in a tertiary care hospital over one month during month of October 2021. Enrolled patients underwent inflammatory markers, haematological markers and CT scan of the thorax on admission. Statistical analysis: Appropriate statistical tests were applied using SPSS software v21 for analysis; p-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Mean age of the study population was 51.84(SD±16.02). D-dimer, CRP, ferritin, TLC, NLR, CTSS has shown significant correlation with mortality. Mean CTSS was 9.75 (SD±5.32), mean D-dimer was 0.79 (SD±1.69), mean sr. ferritin was 320.68 (SD±328.04), the mean CRP level was 2.08 (SD±5.86) and mean neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was 5.01 (SD±5.53). The PaO2/FiO2 ratio was identified as an independent risk factor (odd ratio [OR] = 0.992, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.986–0.998, p = 0.006). The area under curve of the receiver operator characteristic (AUROC) of PaO2/FiO2 with mortality as outcome was 0.795 (95% CI: 0.684–0.906, p < 0.0001).
Correlational study of breast sonography and elastography with histopathology in patients with breast lump
Authors: Joshi Rajeev , Bhosale Suresh
Published: April 2022

The aim is to study the correlation of Breast Sonography and Elastography findings with histopathological diagnosis in patients with palpable breast lump. This was a prospective study. All patients fulfilling inclusion criteria in Krishna Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Karad were included in the study which was conducted from December 2019 to July 2021. All patients with clinically palpable breast lump underwent breast ultrasound and breast elastography and were correlated with histopathological diagnosis. In the present study, conventional sonography had a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 87.50%, PPV of 80% and NPV of 100% with overall accuracy of 91.67%. Elastography had a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 90%, PPV of 83.3% and NPV of 100% with overall accuracy of 93.33%. From the present study I concluded that breast elastography when used along with conventional breast sonography can improve specificity of ultrasonography in differentiating benign and malignant lesions.
Total quality management in the healthcare sector
Authors: Alqasmi Ibrahim
Published: April 2022

Total quality management (TQM) is a noteworthy tool for helping an organisation/institute to enhance and improve its overall performance. For this reason, many organisations have adopted the TQM approach to help ensure that their services and products are of the highest standard as well as to enhance customer satisfaction. Moreover, due to the economic contributions of the healthcare sector and other significant factors, it is considered necessary to incorporate TQM practices into this sector. A number of standards have been introduced in an effort to drive quality improvement and management within healthcare organisations, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), EN 15224 (Quality Management System in Healthcare), ISO 15189 (Medical Laboratories), ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) and IWA 1 (Quality Management Systems). Furthermore, the TQM approach has been implemented in many countries, 12 of which (United States, France, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Pakistan, India, Taiwan, Mauritius and Namibia) were included in this study in order to examine the effectiveness of TQM in the healthcare sector. A case study concerning the implementation and effectiveness of TQM in Saudi Arabia was also conducted.
Factors influencing the actual usage of e-government among employees within public sector organizations in the UAE
Authors: Alzarouni Abdullah , Kamalrudin Massila , Akmal Suriati , Jaber Mustafa Musa
Published: April 2022

Organizations are becoming flatter, more flexible and networked due to the advent of new technologies. Leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aim to be attain the first spot worldwide in terms of efficiency and effectiveness by focusing on long- term vision and strategy. However, the gap between the essential indicators of ICT towards UAE’s government vision might affect the long-term goals. This study addresses the relationship between smart government effectiveness and knowledge management, while considering the role of institutional challenges as a moderator variable within the public sector in UAE. As a guide for the proposed model in this study, three acceptance models were implemented, namely, the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), technology acceptance model (TAM), and DeLone and McLean model of information systems success (D&M IS Success Model) as guided for the proposed model. Additionally, quantitative data were collected in this study and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Smarts software. Resultantly, the actual use of E-government was predicted and significantly associated with the change in “Influencing factors”, comprising system quality, information quality, service quality, and social influence.
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among COVID-19 patients
Authors: Agrawal Bimal K. , Yadav Satya Prakash , Kalia Sahil , Yadav Ajit , Kumar Amit
Published: April 2022

To determine the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency among COVID-19 patients. The present study was conducted at Rural Tertiary Care Centre Designated COVID Care Hospital, MMIMSR Mullana Ambala, Haryana, India.  The duration of the study was 1.5 months (Aug 2020 to Sep 2020). Those who tested positive in RT-PCR were taken from the wards and Flu clinic of the hospital. To calculate the sample size for cross-sectional study, enough literature for Vitamin D and COVID-19 in India was not available. Therefore, all patients were enrolled consecutively over 1.5 months. Data were collected on a pre-validated Case Recording Form. The demographic data of all the COIVD-19 patients were recorded. Comorbid conditions like diabetes and hyper- tension were also recorded. History of alcohol consumption and smoking was recorded. The sample for Vitamin D along with routine investigations was sent and the level of Vitamin D was estimated using chemiluminescence-based immunoassay analyzer. To understand the Vitamin D status among the different groups, deficiency, and insufficiency were calculated separately and compared. This study included 200 COVID-19 patients. Among total patients, males (57.5%) were represented more than females (42.5%). The mean age of the patients was 45.56 ± 26.23 years.
Diagnostic evaluation of alpha tumor necrosis factor and iron profile in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis with and without anemia
Authors: Yadav Priti , Divvi V.S. S Ramavataram , Shah Tejas
Published: April 2022

Tuberculosis is the 9th leading cause of deaths worldwide. In chronic diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), inflammation due to bacterial burden play a vital role in patho-physiology of anaemia. Functions of erythropoietin (EPO) is affected by inflammation. The present study was an analytical type of case control study. The study included 100 newly diagnosed anaemic PTB cases and 50 newly diagnosed non anaemic PTB controls.  PTB was confirmed by microscopic examination of sputum specimen for the detection of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB). Both cases and controls were subjected to iron profile and serum α-TNF were analysed by ELISA method. Significantly higher levels of α-TNF(214.56±82.30) was observed in anemic PTB cases than that of non-anemic PTB cases (p<0.001). Iron profile was also found significantly higher in anaemic PTB group in non anaemic PTB group. Significantly inverse correlation was observed between α-TNF and iron (r=-0.257, p<0.05) and α-TNF and Ferritin (r=-0.202, p<0.05) and Iron and Ferritin in both the groups. Increased α-TNF associated with increased bacterial burden and relatively decreased Iron. Cytokine-mediated defence against microbial pathogen causes effective withholding of iron within macrophages which affects erythropoiesis.
Comparison between removal of umbilicus versus saving the umbilicus along with umbilical sinusectomy for infected umbilical sinus
Authors: Mahna Abhishek
Published: April 2022

Umbilical sinus is a very rare variety of malformation among all the vitellointestinal duct anomalies. There are two causes of umbilical sinus. One arising from the remnants of vitellointestinal duct and another arising from the remnants of allantois (urachal sinus). Its clinical presentation is that of persisting umbilical discharge in younger children and young adults. Surgical intervention is the recommended treatment for most of these anomalies. A study was done on 50 patients who were diagnosed as umbilical sinus. 25 patients were subjected to sinusectomy with umbilicus excision and another 25 patients were subjected to sinusectomy with saving the umbilicus. Wound infections was noted in 8 of the patients whose umbilicus was saved. Later on they had recurrence of discharge from the umbilical sinus which required resurgery along with removal of umbilicus. In the other group whose umbilicus was removed only one had post operative wound infection which healed well without leading to persistence of discharge and required no further surgery. This study we tried to conclude that removing the umbilicus along with the sinusectomy is better choice of procedure than leaving behind the umbilicus.
Testicular pain improvement after microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy
Authors: Elkousy Mohamed Magdy , Abdel-Rassoul Mohammed , Abdelrahman Sherif , Sayed Amr Moustafa
Published: April 2022

Background: Approximately 2–10% of patients with varicocele complain of testicular pain. When conservative therapy fails to relieve the pain, Varicocelectomy is the surgical choice. The success rate of varicocelectomy for testicular pain has varied among studies. This prospective study aimed to investigate success rate of microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy performed for the treatment of painful varicocele. Aim: To assess the efficacy of microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy for relief of testicular pain. Methods: The study was conducted at KasrAlainy school of medicine on 25 male patients who did not have infertility concerns and underwent microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy with standard and pulling techniques after failed conservative treatment for 3 months. Results: 25 patients with testicular pain due to varicocele underwent microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy, 92% of patients had resolution of pain on follow up. Conclusion: Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy is an effective surgical alternative for testicular pain.
Filmske preferencije adolescenata kao evangelizacijski i odgojno-obrazovni izazov religijsko-pedagoškoj i katehetskoj praksi
Authors: Mohorić Marijana , Sever Globan Irena
Published: April 2022

Film je kao tradicionalni medij i nakon sto i dvadeset godina svojeg postojanja još uvijek atraktivan, pogotovo među mladima. Njegova je uloga kod adolescenata koji prolaze proces oblikovanja vlastitog identiteta iznimno važna jer zrcali, ali i oblikuje kulturu, društvo, vrijednosti te moralne stavove. Usto, filmovi služe kao modeli identifikacije i projekcije, mogu utjecati na razvoj empatije, kreativnosti, memorije itd. U ovom radu govori se posebno o vrednovanju filmske umjetnosti u katoličkom okruženju, tematizira se film kao teološko mjesto govora u Bogu i njegova odgojno-didaktička uloga u katehizaciji. Na temelju rezultata filmskih preferencija hrvatskih adolescenata, koje su proizašle iz istraživanja provedenog među hrvatskim srednjoškolcima u 2020. godini, donosi se njihova analiza kako bi se istaknuli neki odgojno-obrazovni i evangelizacijski izazovi. Naposljetku se ukazuje na činjenicu da odabir filma u svrhu religijsko-pedagoške i katehetske prakse pripada središnjem pitanju katehetske metodologije, a u svrhu praktičke primjene rezultata istraživanja i njihove elaboracije. Na kraju rada donose se neke konkretne metodičko-didaktičke preporuke za odabir i analizu filma.
Tenure and Investment in West Africa: Palm Oil and Improving Practice
Authors:   Rights and Resources Initiative,   TMP Systems
Published: April 2022

Disputes over land and resource rights create operational and reputational risks through delays, rising costs, and curtailed access to finance and markets. This paper looks closely at recent disputes in West Africa and investigates their impact on investment in land-based assets across the sub-region. A pattern of dispute, financial loss, and reputational damage has pushed some palm oil companies to enhance their standards and practice around tenure and local engagement. In the process, the sector as a whole has become more aware of the risks posed in particular by governments with low capacity on tenure and local engagement, and therefore more discerning about where they invest.
Analyzation of the Clinical Effects of Fine Nursing Model Combined with Integrated Medical Care Intervention on Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors:   Hebei PetroChina Central Hospital, Hebei Province, China, Kang Xinyun , Dong Chuang ,   Hebei PetroChina Central Hospital, Hebei Province, China, Liu Cuicui ,   Hebei PetroChina Central Hospital, Hebei Province, China
Published: April 2022

Objectives: To study the clinical effects of fine nursing model combined with integrated medical care intervention on elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to further analyze the clinical application value of this nursing model. Methods: A total of 144 elderly patients who were diagnosed with COPD and received treatments in our hospital from April 2018 to April 2019 were selected as research subjects. The patients were divided into a control group and an experimental group by the random number table method, with 72 cases in each group. The control group adopted routine disease nursing program, while the experimental group adopted intervention program that combined fine nursing and integrated medical care together. Both groups’ pulmonary function related indexes were statistically analyzed after nursing intervention: forced expiratory volume in 1 (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) (%), 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), modified medical research council (mMRC) dyspnea scales, COPD assessment test (CAT), quality of life (QOL) and nursing satisfaction rate. Results: The experimental group’s pulmonary function indexes, 6MWD, mMRC dyspnea scales, and CAT scores one month after intervention and half a year after intervention were all significantly better than those of the control group. There were significant differences between two groups (P<0.05). The QOL (physical activity, mentality and social function) and nursing satisfaction rate of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group as well (P<0.05). Conclusion: The integrated medical care group, which was formed based on the disease development of elderly patients with COPD, was capable of developing customized fine nursing programs according to patients’ individual symptoms. Compared with routine clinical care, this nursing model is more practical. It is good for improving patients’ QOL and their symptoms, raising nursing satisfaction rate, and establishing good doctor-patient relationship. Therefore, it should be widely applied and promoted in clinical practice.
THE ROLE OF SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY SUBJECT IN THE CONTEXT OF STUDENT UPBRINGING/ԴՊՐՈՑԱԿԱՆ ԱՇԽԱՐՀԱԳՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ» ԱՌԱՐԿԱՅԻ ԴԵՐԸ ԱՇԱԿԵՐՏՆԵՐԻ ԴԱՍՏԻԱՐԱԿՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԳՈՐԾՈՒՄ
Authors: Grigoryan V.
Published: April 2022

School geography has exceptional educational role. The study of the geography of economic phenomena and social processes, their spatial distribution and mutual effects that expand the worldview of students, outlook, giving these phenomena and processes a scientific explanation./Դպրոցական աշխարհագրությունը ունի բացառիկ կրթական և դաստիարակչական նշանակություն: Աշխարհագրությունը, ուսումնասիրելով տնտեսական երևույթները և հասարակական գործընթացները, դրանց տարածական տեղաբաշխումը և փոխ-ազդեցությունները, ընդլայնում է սովորողների աշխարհայացքը, մտահորիզոնը՝ այդ երևույթներին և գործընթացներին տալով գիտական բացատրություն:
Three new plant records of Family Rubiaceae from Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Kumar Ambrish
Published: April 2022

Three taxa of family Rubiaceae viz. Leptomischus wallichii (Hook.f.) H.S. Lo, Ixora balakrishnii Deb & Rout and Paederia lanuginosa Wall., earlier known to occur from other states of N.E. India are now being reported for the first time from Arunachal Pradesh. Detailed taxonomic description, current nomenclature and distribution has been provided to facilitate their identification.
Program Planning of Security Unit Basic Training (SATPAM) Gada Pratama Qualification Based on Local Wisdom in the Era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0
Authors: Saropah Siti , Buchdadi Agung Dharmawan , Rony Zahara Tussoleha
Published: April 2022

GADA Pratama is a mandatory basic education & training for prospective members of the Security Unit (SATPAM) so that they can be more responsible and professional in carrying out the duties of security and public order in their work environment. The research purpose is to reveal and analyze the program planning of the basic security guard training. The method used is qualitative with a case study that explores the results achieved in a report that will be used in the basic security guard training program. The implication is that the company will have digital data that can be used as a reference in the next training process.
Penerapan Hukum Kepailitan dalam Kaitannya Kedudukan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) sebagai Institusi Pengatur dan Pengawas Perusahaan Asuransi Negara (Contoh Kasus PT. Asuransi Jiwasraya)
Authors: Anggara Bionda Johan , Warsifah Warsifah
Published: April 2022

Asuransi Jiwasraya mengalami gagal bayar polis kepada nasabah terkait produk investasi JS Saving Plan yang menuai kontra ditengah masyarakat. Laporan audit Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) Jiwasraya banyak melakukan investasi aset yang berisiko tinggi dan berdampak pada kerugian, dimana tujuannya untuk mengejar keuntungan bagi perusahaan, mengabaikan prinsip kehati-hatian dalam menjalankan asuransi sehingga terjadi perbuatan penyimpangan pada kegiatan investasi dari dana masyarakat dihimpun melalui produk asuransi JS Saving Plan dan terbukti melakukan tindak pidana kasus pengelolaan investasi saham Jiwasraya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif suatu pendekatan yang dilakukan untuk menganalisa sejauh manakah suatu peraturan/perundang-undangan atau hukum yang sedang berlaku terhadap permasalahan diatas. Hasil penelitian diketahui perusahaan Negara Asuransi Jiwasraya berlaku Undang-Undang No.40 Tahun 2014 tentang Perasuransian yang mengatur masalah Asuransi, diatur juga didalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Dagang (KUHD), dimana perusahaan yang berbentuk badan hukum Negara yang telah memenuhi syarat-syarat kepailitan sesuai dengan UU No. 37 Tahun 2004 tentang kepailitan dan PKPU yang selanjutnya menjadi tanggung jawab OJK melalui Dewan Komisioner OJK harus melakukan pengajuan permohonan kepailitan kepengadilan niaga untuk menciptakan kepastian hukum dan keadilan.Kedua, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) mempunyai peran dalam mengawasi dan memeriksa produk-produk investasi yang ditawarkan oleh perusahaan asuransi dengan tidak membiarkan asuransi masuk dalam kegiatan bisnis yang mempunyai usaha jasa keuangan dengan return tinggi dan imbal hasil pasti (fixed return) karena ini bentuk suatu 3 pelanggaran dan akan membawa pada kerugian yang besar terhadap nasabah.
ASSOCIATION OF UPPER CROSS SYNDROME WITH PROLONGED SITTING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: Khawar Arfa , Khawar Sara , Tauqeer Sana , Amjad Fareeha , Rubab Hafiza Iqra , Wafa Hafiza Sara
Published: April 2022

To determine the frequency of upper cross syndrome and its association with prolonged sitting postures and to determine the functional status of upper extremity affected by prolong sitting among young population. METHODS: It was an analytical cross sectional study, conducted in Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and dentistry, Lahore from 18 October, 2017 to 30 January, 2018. Reed co postural assessment scale score was used for the postural assessment, upper limb functional index (ULFI) was used to inquire about the participant current upper extremity functional status in a variety of activities. RESULTS: Out of 165 participants who had 6 to 8 of sitting 15.75% had moderate level of difficulty and out of 150 participants who had 8 to 10 hours of sitting 26.66% had moderate level of difficulty, so significant association was found between sitting hours and upper extremity functional status with p=0.00.  Postural analysis of head position, neck position, and upper back has also showed that there is significant association with p value =.000 (< 0.05) between sitting hours and postural changes, as increasing sitting hours cause increased postural changes. CONCLUSION: In the light of these results, it is concluded that prolonged sitting hours are associated with upper cross syndrome and change in upper extremity functional status, so certain strategies could be suggested for the workstations or the individuals, involves in prolong sitting.
Fear of Covid - 19 on perturbation among medical doctors
Authors: Sajid Muhammad , Anwar Khan Maria , Din Asim , Ghazanfar Madiha , Tariq Saeed Muhammad , Hameed Amna , Iftikhar Madiha , Naveed Sheas Muhammad , Zahra Anam , Ali Shah Omair
Published: April 2022

The current study aimed to explore the role of fear of Covid-19 on perturbation among medical doctors. A quantitative research was designed by using online questionnaire based survey to obtain data through convenient sampling. The sample consisted of 201 doctors from different Public and Private Hospitals of South Punjab (Pakistan). A priori power analysis calculated by using G*power analysis 3.1.9 for correlation. The instruments used to collect the data were fear of COVID-19 Scale, emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ) and mental health inventory. A significant positive correlation was found between fear of COVID-19, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and positive effect on mental health among doctors. On comparison fear of COVID-19, anxiety, depression, and behavioural control of mental health among doctors has shown no correlation while cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression also depicted insignificant relation with mental health. Dependent variable (expressive suppression) significantly explained by the independent variable fear of COVID-19. The result specified that dependent variable of depression is non-significantly explained by the independent variable i.e. fear of COVID-19. Our study has explained that fear of COVID-19 has shown a noteworthy impact on positive effect of mental health while COVID-19 has non-significantly effect on behavioural control.
The Glymphatic System and New Etiopathogenic Hypotheses Concerning Glaucoma Based on Pilot Study on Glaucoma Patients Who Underwent Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Authors:   President of A.N.P.I.G (Association Nazionale Pazienti Glaucoma), Italy, Paoli Daniela , Michelin Leonardo ,   I.E.M.O. (Istituto Europeo Medicina Osteopatica, Genova), Italy, Vassallo Fabrizio ,   I.E.M.O. (Istituto Europeo Medicina Osteopatica, Genova), Italy, Ciullo Luigi ,   I.E.M.O. (Istituto Europeo Medicina Osteopatica, Genova), Italy, Brusini Paolo ,   Head of Ophthalmology, Policlinico Città di Udine, Italy, Torelli Lucio ,   Department of Mathematical Statistics, University of Trieste, Italy
Published: April 2022

Purpose Malfunction of the lymphatic or glymphatic system recently shown in the brain, seems to play an important role in central neurodegenerative pathologies through a build-up of neurotoxins. Recent studies have shown functional links between aqueous humour and cerebrospinal fluid via the glymphatic system, offering new perspectives and unifying theories on the vascular, biomechanical and biochemical causes of chronic and open angle glaucoma (POAG). The aim of this randomized pilot study is to compare the variations in intraocular pressure between 20 cases of compensated POAG under pharmacological therapy and 20 glaucoma patients undergoing osteopathic treatment, hypothesizing that this manipulation can influence intraocular pressure. Materials and Methods The 40 patients under study, all covered by the Helsinki convention, were randomly divided into 2 groups (treated group or TG and control group or CG). The 40 patients were chosen from compensated glaucoma sufferers, who required neither changes in therapy nor operations which would affect their eye pressure which was measured both before and after manipulative osteopathic treatment scheduled into 4 sessions at intervals of 7.3 and 150 days, then compared with the control group (20 patients) who were undergoing pharmacological treatment only. Results The average IOP in the TG was compared with the CG throughout the entire treatment cycle showing a statistically inconclusive reduction in the right eye RE P-value (0.0561), while for the left eye a significant effect was shown LE (0.0073). The difference between the reduction in IOP between TG and CG was observable 10 months after the first session or rather 5 months after the last, and demonstrable during a check-up 13 months after the beginning of the study, or rather 8 months in absence of treatment with a highly significant statistical p-value (0.000434). Conclusions This study has shown that manipulative osteopathic treatment can affect intraocular pressure after each session and that the pressure is significantly lower even months after the last treatment session.
The effect of special exercises in developing some physical abilities and achievement of the long jump under 20 years for young women
Authors: Diana Ghanim  , Aseel Jaleel
Published: April 2022

The scientific planning using of various knowledge, sciences, and modern methods in the field of kinesthetic learning, led to finding multiple exercises that correspond to the abilities of each of them and lead to the development of physical abilities and thus develop their technical performance, Therefore, the research problem identifies that the achievement of the players in the effectiveness of the long jump does not rise to the acceptable levels as a result of a weakness in the physical abilities, it has become impossible to develop these capabilities and the level of achievement in the effectiveness of the long jump, except through the learning and organized training. The researchers used the experimental method in the pre- and post-test for the experimental and control groups to suit the problem of the research. The research community was identified as 10 players in the long jump in the Specialized School for Talent Care in the 2021 sports season, as the research sample was selected by a comprehensive inventory method and the sample was divided into two groups, the experimental and control group, with (5 players) for each group. The special exercises were applied for eight weeks and for three units educational in one week, the two researchers used the statistical analysis (SPSS). The results showed a remarkable superiority between the pre- and post-test for the experimental and control groups, and the special exercises showed developing in some physical abilities and the level of achievement of the long jump for the experimental group and in favor of the post-measurement