bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The perceptions of mature aged dental assisting students on the quality of support services offered : a higher education case study
Authors:   , Pillay Kerusha
Published: June 2022

In the new democratic South Africa, access into higher education institutions for a diverse range of students is a national imperative. As a result, educational institutions have implemented new policies, regulations and practices, which allow for alternate access into institutions. This study, was based at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and investigated the perceptions and experiences of mature age students with regard to the quality of support services offered. Mature age students are a growing population who experience unique desires and challenges in higher education institutions. While studies around higher education institutions currently focus on traditional students and their experiences, it is important to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and needs of mature learners in order to develop the literature in this important area. Having qualified as a dental assistant and now working in the Dental Sciences department, I find myself attending to a variety of requests from the mature age dental assistants. This motivated me to investigate the quality of support services offered to mature age part-time dental assistants. The main objectives of this study are to determine which support services are currently being offered, how students feel about the quality of service delivery and what the university is doing to address any gaps found within the service delivery units. The researcher will undertake an in-depth qualitative study, using a descriptive case study approach. The aim of this study is to interpret the perceptions of mature age dental assisting part-time students with regard to the quality of support offered to them at the Durban University of Technology. The researcher will undertake an in-depth, qualitative case study involving 30 mature-age dental assisting part-time students in order to obtain their perceptions of the quality of support services offered to them. This study provides a ‘snapshot’ of the current provision of service quality at the Durban University of Technology. It also offers suggestions that could be implemented to improve service quality, given the limited resources available to management. Due to the dynamic nature of service quality, it is essential to conduct further research to build on this study in order to ensure that the university remains competitive in the increasingly turbulent environment of higher education. This study will assist in developing a comprehensive recommendation to the programme of Dental Assisting, so as to retain and support mature age students who enter university via recognition of prior learning (RPL).
The role of the Business Analyst in influencing the performance project synergies : a case study of Standard Bank South Africa Head Office
Authors:   , Pillay Anjela
Published: June 2022

This study explores the role of synergy between Business Analysts and project teams that influence the success of project management as critical exercise for Business Analysis in the project based activities at Standard Bank. The study contemplates to contribute towards a better understanding of the wider effects of Business Analysts on the South African Economy, with regards to the extent to which collaboration approach leads to an improvement of the performance of the bank. The overall objective of this study was to explore the effects of the Business Analyst in influencing the success of a project synergy. The sub-objectives of this study, firstly, to examine the dynamics of business analytical value-creation system towards project management success at Standard Bank Headquarters; secondly, to analyse how the interrelationship between the Business Analysts and the project management teams creates potential project success for delivery of business value; thirdly, to explore challenges on the degree of training and communication networks faced by Business Analysts in enhancing the integrated project performance; and finally, to establish the extent to which the Business Analysts can influence the success of a project. A descriptive research study was used together with a quantitative approach to research analysis. A census was conducted using purposive sampling within the population of the business unit. A list of about 80 names was chosen out of the Personal and Business Banking Information Technology address book to complete the survey questionnaire and 65 of the respondents was achieved. Frequency distribution of data was utilised for analysis purpose. The study discovered that Business Analysts require professional development to reduce impediments and improve project results. Both Business Analysts and Project Managers need to become more involved at the enterprise level because without an enterprise analysis perspective, they lack the connection between what they are doing and why they are doing it. They understand how to increase the company’s potential benefits, understand business needs and ensure that the priorities of the business are focused on value.
Exploring the factors influencing employee satisfaction in Msinga Local Municipality
Authors:   , Mvelase Nhlakanipho Goodman
Published: June 2022

This research was designed to investigate the enhancement factors of employee satisfaction at MLM in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Globally employee satisfaction is vital to every organisation since it is acknowledged that employee satisfaction increases productivity. Thus, the primary objective of this research was to determine different enhancement factors within the organisation. To ensure that the objectives are met this research employs a quantitative technique aided by a Likert Scale questionnaire for circulation among the employees of the organisation (MLM). Data for this research was collected from the sample size of 120 employees from different departments of MLM. The participants were derived from a target population of 120 using a random sampling tool. At the time of this research, the researcher was employed at MLM; and the questionnaires were circulated to all the employees who took part in the data collection process. Data collection process was completed within the period of three weeks yielding a high response rate of 100%. Data was analysed by means of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 24.0 for windows. Soon after the analysis was completed, it was sent for proof reading and scrutinised to ensure that no plagiarism is found. At the end, this research discovered that various factors are likely to enhance the employee job satisfaction within the organisation. Furthermore, the research concluded pointing to future research on other factors that are likely to increase employee job satisfaction.
PR Practitioners’ Conceptualisation of the Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility Planning and Implementation
Authors: Jayiya Sivenathi , Makwambeni Blessing , Adebayo Joseph
Published: June 2022

Over the years, practitioners and stakeholders have regarded the practice of stakeholder engagement as a non-essential part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The only standard corporate practice was to invest in developing CSR and sustainability programmes with minimal involvement of those they materially affect, also known as their stakeholders. However, engaging with stakeholders is no longer optional. In theory, the reflective public relations paradigm emphasises the need for organisations to meet stakeholder and societal expectations, values, norms, and standards by conducting themselves in a socially responsible manner in their communities. Against this background, this study evaluated PR practitioners’ conceptualisation of the role of stakeholder engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility planning and implementation using the Public Relations reflective paradigm conceptualised by Susanne Holmström. The study also adopted the stakeholder approach to CSR formulated by Freeman. The study followed an exploratory qualitative research approach, involving six PR practitioners involved in CSR within their organisations in Cape Town. The researchers selected participants through the purposive sampling technique. The findings of this study revealed that stakeholder inclusivity and engagement vary for each organisation. However, in many organisations’ corporate social responsibility strategies, the most common goal is to engage and put all their stakeholders at the forefront.
Memlûk Sultanlık Anlayışı
Authors: LEVANONİ Amalia
Published: June 2022

Mısır ve Suriye’deki yönetimleri sırasında (1250-1517) Memlûklar, veraset kuralları ve hükümdarın güç dayanağını içeren hususlarda sultanlığa yönelik tutumlarında bir belirsizlik gösterdiler. Bu belirsizlik, Memlûk Tarihi üzerine yapılan ilmî çalışmalarda Memlûk Devleti’nin mahiyeti hususunda çeşitli fikirlere neden olmuştur. Genellikle vera-set ilkesinin Memlûk Devleti’nde farklı derecelerde benimsendiği ancak bunun Bahrî dönemi esnasında zayıf olduğu, Çerkes dönemi esnasında ise tamamen terk edildiği ima edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte Memlûklar’ın veliahtlık sistemi kurmak istedikleri ifade edilmiş ancak bunun memlûk sistemi ile çatışması neticesinde çoğu defa akamete uğradığı belirtilmiştir. Bu çalışmada Memlûk Devleti’nde zaman zaman hanedanlık sistemi eğilimlerinin olduğuna işaret edilmekle birlikte, çoğunlukla veliahtlığın bir sistem olarak tatbik edilmediği, Memlûk sultanlarının mutlak bir hükümdardan ziyade seçkin emîrler yanında “eşitler arasında birinci” mesabesinde kaldığı vurgulanacaktır. Bu çalışmada sınırlı bir tarih aralığından ziyade, genel olarak Memlûk Devleti’nde nasıl bir sultanlık anlayışının benimsendiği tarihsel örnekler yoluyla gösterilerek genel bir çıkarım yapılmaya çalışılacaktır.
FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS (FWAS) AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Authors: Ifeyinwa Stella Austin-Egole, , E. B. J. Iheriohanma, , J.I. Iheanacho,
Published: June 2022

This comparative analysis seeks to ascertain the extent to which Flexible Working Arrangements FWAs have been adopted in the Nigerian work environment and equally uncover if the acclaimed efficacy of these Flexible Working Arrangements in ensuring sustained optimal performance is as realistic in the Nigerian work environment as it is in advanced countries using two production companies, Nigeria Bottling Company NBC- a multi-national company and Camela Vegetable Oil Company- an indigenous company as focal points. The survey research design with questionnaire and interviews as instruments of primary data collection and library research for secondary data was used for the study. The research hinges on Self Determination Theory with simple percentages used for data analysis and chi-square for testing hypothesis. Research findings showed that Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) are not yet being practiced in these organizations of study thus they are yet to start harnessing the immense benefits of flexibility in work. It is recommended that organizations should re-strategize by upturning some of their archaic and obsolete operational policies and imbibing new ones like the flexible work arrangements which are in accord with current contemporary global practices.

Keywords: Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs), Organizational Performance, Self Determination Theory, Flexitime, Work-Life Balance (WLB).
PENGARUH PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL, KOMPENSASI DAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA YAYASAN MERCY INDONESIA
Authors: Marten Ngongo Nguji  , I Gusti Agung Krisna Lestari
Published: June 2022

Employee performance is one of the things that needs to be considered in a company or organization. This study discusses the effect of internal control (X1) Compensation (X2 and Accounting Information Systems (X3) on employee performance (Y) on the Mercy Indonesia Foundation. The population and at the sample in this study amounted to 40 people. The data analysis technique used is, test data quality, classic assumption test, multiple liear regression analysis, t-test analysis, F-test analysis, and determination analysis.The conclusions obtained are Internal Control (X1) partial has a significant effect on employee performance (Y) on the Mercy Indonesia Foundation shown by the positive regression coefficient b1X1. Compensation (X2) partial does not have a significant effect on employee performance (Y) on Mercy Indonesia Foundation, this can be seen in the coefficient b2X2 which is negative. Accounting Information System (X3) is partial not has a significant influence on employee performance (Y) at the appointed Mercy Indonesia Foundation n by positive regression coefficient b3X3. The magnitude of the influence of internal control, compensation, and accounting information systems is 40.6% and the remaining 59.4% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN AKUNTANSI, MOTIVASI KERJA, GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, DAN SKALA USAHA TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN INFORMASI AKUNTANSI
Authors: Steffy Crystshoya Pondawa  , Ni Nyoman Sri Rahayu Trisna Dewi
Published: June 2022

Tourism in Bali is currently developing very rapidly. In the midst of its development, the existence of the tourism sector needs to be supported by the availability of adequate accommodation such as hotels, restaurants, travel agents, spas and others to meet the needs of tourists. One of the accommodation facilities that is currently growing rapidly is the spa business. This study aims to determine the effect of accounting knowledge, work motivation, good corporate governance and business scale on the use of accounting information in spa companies in Kuta District, Badung-Bali. The population in this study is the owner / manager / cashier of the spa in Kuta District, amounting to 90 spa companies. In this study using a saturated sample, because all members of the population were sampled as many as 90 respondents consisting of spa owners / managers / cashiers in Kuta District. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that accounting knowledge has a positive and significant effect on the use of accounting information in spa companies in Kuta District, Badung-Bali. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on the use of accounting information in spa companies in Kuta District, Badung-Bali. Good corporate governance has a positive and significant effect on the use of accounting information on spa companies in Kuta District, Badung-Bali. Business scale does not affect the use of accounting information on spa companies in Kuta District, Badung-Bali.
PENGARUH KUALITAS BAKERY TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN RESTORAN WEDANG JAHE DI NUSA DUA BEACH HOTEL & SPA
Authors: Simon Rico Briantono  , I Gusti Agung Bagus Widiantara  , Ida Ayu Putu Sulastri
Published: June 2022

Tourism in Indonesia is a growing business, especially in Bali. Bali has been long to be a vacation destination for both local and foreign tourists. It has contribution to business development in the tourism industry, including hotels and restaurants. In an effort to win the market competition, of course the tourism industry has done various things. This is the background of the research conducted by the writer at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of bakery quality. The writer uses quantitative analysis and also SPSS program to explain the correlation between bakery quality and customer satisfaction. The result found that (a) there is a very strong relationship between the quality of bakery and customer satisfaction of Wedang Jahe Restaurant at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, (b) the quality of the bakery has impacted customer satisfaction aa much as 85,6 % which shows strong influenced, but there is still other factor impacted it which is not analysed in this study
A multi-method framework for global real-time climate attribution
Authors: Gilford Daniel M. , Pershing Andrew , Strauss Benjamin H. , Haustein Karsten , Otto Friederike E. L.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Human-driven climate change has caused a wide range of extreme weather events to become more frequent in recent decades. Although increased and intense periods of extreme weather are expected consequences of anthropogenic climate warming, it remains challenging to rapidly and continuously assess the degree to which human activity alters the probability of specific events. This study introduces a new framework to enable the production and communication of global real-time estimates of how human-driven climate change has changed the likelihood of daily weather events. The framework's multi-method approach implements one model-based and two observation-based methods to provide ensemble attribution estimates with accompanying confidence levels. The framework is designed to be computationally lightweight to allow attributable probability changes to be rapidly calculated using forecasts or the latest observations. The framework is particularly suited for highlighting ordinary weather events that have been altered by human-caused climate change. An example application using daily maximum temperature in Phoenix, AZ, USA, highlights the framework's effectiveness in estimating the attributable human influence on observed daily temperatures (and deriving associated confidence levels). Global analyses show that the framework is capable of producing worldwide complementary observational- and model-based assessments of how human-caused climate change changes the likelihood of daily maximum temperatures. For instance, over 56 % of the Earth's total land area, all three framework methods agree that maximum temperatures greater than the preindustrial 99th percentile have become at least twice as likely in today's human-influenced climate. Additionally, over 52 % of land in the tropics, human-caused climate change is responsible for at least five-fold increases in the likelihood of preindustrial 99th percentile maximum temperatures. By systematically applying this framework to near-term forecasts or daily observations, local attribution analyses can be provided in real time worldwide. These new analyses create opportunities to enhance communication and provide input and/or context for policy, adaptation, human health, and other ecosystem/human system impact studies.
A three-dimensional simulation and process analysis of tropospheric Ozone Depletion Events (ODEs) during the springtime of Arctic using CMAQ
Authors: Li Simeng , Cao Le , Gu Yicheng , Luo Yuhan
Published: June 2022

Abstract. The tropospheric Ozone Depletion Event (ODE), first observed at Barrow (now known as Utqiagvik), Alaska, is a phenomenon that frequently occurs during the springtime of Arctic. In the present study, we performed a three-dimensional model study on ODEs occurring at Barrow and its surrounding areas between March 28th and April 6th, 2019, using a 3-D multi-scale air quality model, CMAQ. Several ODEs observed at Barrow were successfully captured and two of them were analyzed thoroughly using process analysis. We found that the ODE occurring between March 30th and 31st, 2019 (referred to as ODE1) was caused mainly by a horizontal transport of an ozone-lacking air from the Beaufort sea to Barrow. This ozone-lacking air was formed due to a release of sea-salt aerosols from the Bering Strait under a strong wind condition, resulting from a cyclone generated at the Chukotka Peninsula. It was also found that over the Beaufort sea, the surface ozone drops to a level lower than 5 ppb, and the local chemistry contributed as large as 10 ppb to the ozone loss. Moreover, BrO over the sea was found to attain a maximum of approximately 100 ppt. This ozone-lacking air over the sea was horizontally transported to Barrow, leading to the occurrence of ODE1. Regarding another ODE on April 2nd (ODE2), we found its occurrence also dominated by the horizontal advection from the sea, but under the control of an anti-cyclone. The termination of this ODE was attributed to the replenish of ozone-rich air from the free troposphere by a strong vertical transport.
Revisiting the tropical Atlantic western boundary circulation from a 25-year time series of satellite altimetry data
Authors: Dimoune Djoirka Minto , Birol Florence , Hernandez Fabrice , Léger Fabien , Araujo Moacyr
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Geostrophic currents derived from altimetry are used to investigate the surface circulation in the Western Tropical Atlantic over the 1998–2017 period. Using six horizontal sections defined to capture the current branches of the study area, we investigate their respective variations at both seasonal and interannual time-scales as well as the spatial distribution of these variations. Our results show that the central branch of the South Equatorial Current, the North Brazil Current component located south of the equator, the Guyana Current and the northern branch of the South Equatorial Current at 42° W have similar annual cycles, with maxima/minima during boreal winter-spring/October–November. In contrast, the seasonal cycles of the North Brazil Current branch located between the equator and 7–8° N, the North Brazil Current retroflected branch and the North Equatorial Countercurrent show maxima/minima during boreal fall/May. West of 42° W, an eastward current is observed between 0°–2° N, identified as the equatorial extension of the retroflected branch of the North Brazil Current. It is part of a large cyclonic circulation observed between 0°–6° N and 35°–45° W during boreal spring. The North Equatorial Countercurrent shows a two-core structure during the second half of the year, when we also observe the two regions where the North Brazil Current retroflects. The latter can be related to the wind stress curl seasonal changes. At interannual scales, depending on which side of the equator, the North Brazil Current exhibits two opposite scenarios related to the tropical Atlantic Meridional Mode phases. The interannual variability of the North Equatorial Countercurrent and of the northern branch of the South Equatorial Current (in terms of both strength and/or latitudinal shift) at 42° W are also associated to the Atlantic Meridional Mode, while they are associated to the zonal mode phases at 32° W.
The evolution of Arctic permafrost over the last three centuries
Authors: Langer Moritz , Nitzbon Jan , Groenke Brian , Assmann Lisa-Marie , Schneider von Deimling Thomas , Stuenzi Simone Maria , Westermann Sebastian
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Understanding the future evolution of permafrost requires a better understanding of its climatological past. This requires permafrost models to efficiently simulate the thermal dynamics of permafrost over the past centuries to millennia, taking into account highly uncertain soil and snow properties. In this study, we present a computationally efficient numerical permafrost model which satisfactorily reproduces the current thermal state of permafrost in the Arctic and its recent trend over the last decade. Also, the active layer dynamics and its trend is realistically captured. The performed simulations provide insights into the evolution of permafrost since the 18th century and show that permafrost on the North American continent is subject to early degradation, while permafrost on the Eurasian continent is relatively stable over the investigated 300-year period. Permafrost warming since industrialization has occurred primarily in three "hotspot" regions in northeastern Canada, northern Alaska, and, to a lesser extent, western Siberia. The extent of near-surface permafrost has changed substantially since the 18th century. In particular, loss of continuous permafrost has accelerated from low (−0.10 × 105 km2 dec−1) to moderate (−0.77 × 105 km2 dec−1) rates for the 18th and 19th centuries, respectively. In the 20th century, the loss rate nearly doubled (−1.36 × 105 km2 dec−1), with the highest near-surface permafrost losses occurring in the last 50 years. Our simulations further indicate that climate disturbances due to large volcanic eruptions in the Northern Hemisphere, can only counteract near-surface permafrost loss for a relatively short period of a few decades. Despite some limitations, the presented model shows great potential for further investigation of the climatological past of permafrost, especially in conjunction with paleoclimate modeling.
10Be age control of glaciation in the Beartooth Mountains, USA from the latest Pleistocene through the Holocene
Authors: Barth Aaron M. , Ceperley Elizabeth G. , Vavrus Claire , Marcott Shaun A. , Shakun Jeremy D. , Caffee Marc W.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Alpine glaciers in the western United States are often associated with late-Holocene Little Ice Age (LIA) advances. Yet, recent studies have shown many of these glacial landforms are remnants of latest-Pleistocene retreat with only the most cirque-proximal moraines preserving LIA activity. Additionally, the timing and magnitude of glacial advances during the Neoglacial-LIA interval remains uncertain with presumed maximum extents occurring during the LIA driven by lower Northern Hemisphere insolation levels. Here we present 10Be surface exposure ages from a glacial valley in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana and Wyoming, United States. These new data constrain the presence of the glacier within 2–3 km of the cirque headwalls by the end of the Pleistocene with implications for large-scale retreat after the Last Glacial Maximum. Cirque moraines from two glaciers within the valley preserve a late-Holocene readvance with one reaching its maximum prior to 2.1 ± 0.2 ka and the other 0.2 ± 0.1 ka. Age variability among the moraines demonstrates that not all glaciers were largest during the LIA and presents the possibility of regional climate dynamics controlling glacial mass balance.
The role of multi-criteria decision analysis in a transdisciplinary process: co-developing a flood forecasting system in western Africa
Authors: Lienert Judit , Andersson Jafet C. M. , Hofmann Daniel , Silva Pinto Francisco , Kuller Martijn
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Climate change is projected to increase flood risks in western Africa. In the FANFAR project, a pre-operational flood early warning
system (FEWS) for western Africa was co-designed in workshops with 50–60 stakeholders from 17 countries, adopting multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). We aimed at (i) designing a FEWS with western African stakeholders
using MCDA and (ii) evaluating participatory MCDA as a transdisciplinary process. To achieve the first aim (i), we used MCDA methods for problem
structuring and preference elicitation in workshops. Problem structuring
included stakeholder analysis, creating 10 objectives to be achieved by the
FANFAR FEWS and designing 11 possible FEWS configurations. Experts predicted FEWS configuration performance, which we integrated with
stakeholder preferences. We tested MCDA results in sensitivity analyses.
Three FEWSs showed good performance, despite uncertainty, and were robust across different preferences. For stakeholders it was most important that
the FEWS produces accurate, clear, timely, and accessible flood risk
information. To achieve the second aim (ii), we clustered common
characteristics of collaborative governance frameworks from the
sustainability science and transdisciplinary literature. Our framework
emphasizes issues crucial to the earth systems sciences, such as uncertainty and integrating interdisciplinary knowledge. MCDA can address both well. Other strengths of MCDA are co-producing knowledge with stakeholders and
providing a consistent methodology with unambiguous, shared results.
Participatory MCDA including problem structuring can contribute to
co-designing a project but does not achieve later phases of transdisciplinary processes well, such as co-disseminating and evaluating
results. We encourage colleagues to use MCDA and the proposed framework for
evaluating transdisciplinary hydrology research that engages with
stakeholders and society.
Development of black ice prediction model using GIS-based multi-sensor model validation
Authors: Hong Seok Bum , Yun Hong Sik , Yum Sang Guk , Ryu Seung Yeop , Jeong In Seong , Kim Jisung
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Fog, freezing rain and snow (melt) quickly condense on road surfaces, forming black ice that is difficult to identify and causes major accidents on highways. As a countermeasure to prevent icing car accidents, it is necessary to predict the amount and location of black ice. This study advanced previous models through machine learning and multi-sensor verified results. Using spatial (hill shade, slope, river system, bridge, and road (highway) and meteorological (air temperature, cloudiness, vapour pressure, wind speed, precipitation, snow cover, specific heat, latent heat, and solar radiation energy) data from the study area (Suncheon-Wanju Highway in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea), the amount and location of black ice were modelled based on system dynamics to predict black ice and then simulated with Geo-Information System in units of 1 m2. The intermediate factors calculated as input factors were road temperature and road moisture, modelled using a deep neural network (DNN) and numerical methods. Considering the results of the DNN, the root mean square error was improved by 148.6 % and reliability by 11.43 % compared to a previous study (Linear Regression). Based on the model results, multiple sensors were buried at four selected points in the study area. The model was compared with sensor data and verified with the upper-tailed test (with a significance level of 0.05) and Fast Fourier Transform (freezing does not occur when wavelength = 0.00001 Hz). Results of the verified simulation can provide valuable data for government agencies like road traffic authorities to prevent traffic accidents caused by black ice.
Evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms post cesarean section
Authors: Al-Anbary Laith A.
Published: June 2022

Lower urinary tract symptoms are common during pregnancy and shortly after it ( puerperium period ). Those symptoms usually classified into filling symptoms like urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, and dysuria. And voiding symptoms which consist of: straining, hesitancy, post void dribbling and weak stream. Over the last decades many researcher were alert to urinary incontinence and it is possible association with childbirth type, cesarean section versus vaginal delivery. The objective of this study is to estimate the effect of cesarean section procedure on lower urinary tract function in long term. The study was conducted at Al-Imamain Al-Kadhmain medical city, Baghdad-Iraq. During the period from (August 2020) to (January 2021). Retrospective cohort study design was chosen. Target population was women with history of previous cesarean section for at least 6 months ago. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire form. 176 women were included. The analysis of data was carried out by using Microsoft excel 2013. This study went with most of the previous researcher findings as it appears that lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) have generally low incidence among women with cesarean section. But this study showed a possible effect of multiple cesarean sections on LUTS development , namely pervious three , which can be explained by their higher percentage in our study sample ( about 20% ) as Iraqi families have a tendency to have more children . In conclusion; this study concluded that LUTS have low frequency post caesarean section apart from the possible effect of multiple cesarean sections on LUTS development, namely pervious three .In general cesarean section could be protective against LUTS in comparison to normal vaginal delivery.
Bazalna stimulacija
Authors: Trnčević Martina , Pišćenec Ivana , Pranjić Višnja
Published: June 2022

Bazalna stimulacija je edukacijsko-terapijski i sestrinski koncept njege namijenjen bolesnicima svih dobnih skupina koji imaju narušen tjelesni i kognitivni integritet. Koncept bazalne stimulacije razvio je prof. dr. med. Andreas Fröhlich sredinom 1970-ih godina. Obuhvaća velik broj tehnika za taktilnu, somatsku, vibracijsku, vestibularnu, gustatornu, olfaktornu, auditivnu i vizualnu stimulaciju. U svom radu slijedi holistički pristup kroz koji se izgrađuju emocije poput povjerenja i samosvijesti, a istodobno se smanjuju strah i napetost. Cjelokupan koncept bazalne stimulacije temelji se na saznanjima iz područja obrazovanja, fiziologije, anatomije, neurologije, razvojne psihologije i sestrinstva. Njegovo osnovno načelo je posredovanje osjeta pomoću tijela osobe i stimulacija njegove percepcije, što mu omogućuje bolju komunikaciju s okolinom. Osnovni elementi uključuju kretanje, komunikaciju i percepciju te integraciju svih tih elemenata. Važno je naglasiti da Koncept bazalne stimulacije poštuje individualnu osobnost svakog korisnika u najvećoj mogućoj mjeri. Uvažavajući holistički pristup, medicinske sestre se u procesu zdravstvene njege osoba s invaliditetom mogu koristiti različitim oblicima podražaja i uspostaviti posebne oblike komunikacije, što će biti opisano u ovom radu.
Formulating a Translation Model for Postcolonial African Literature Through the Study of Selected Works of Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Efua Sutherland and Ola Rotimi
Authors: Boaheng Isaac
Published: June 2022

Postcolonial theory focuses on addressing gaps that are encountered when dealing with literary works or contexts that are minor or peripheral. It explores ways in which dominated or colonized culture can adapt tools of the dominant discourse to fight against its political or cultural dominance. Postcolonial studies serve as a useful tool for translating texts from one language to another. One has to be conversant with the approaches used by postcolonial writers to be able to appreciate their texts and eventually translate them. This paper used the methodology of textual analysis to examine portions of the selected works of four postcolonial African writers; namely, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Efua Sutherland and Ola Rotimi, to bring out key strategies by which these writers decolonized the minds of their African audience. The main decolonizing strategies discussed include adaptation, vernacularization and pidginization. Based on the findings from the analyses, the paper proposes some translation principles for dealing with postcolonial texts. The paper contributes not only to translation studies in Africa but also contributes to the decolonization of Christianity in Africa.
Fatores maternos e neonatais relacionados a malformações congênitas no Brasil: um estudo secundário com 2.856.781 gestantes
Authors: Freitas Tavares Ricardo Henrique , Barros Alves Vinícius , Sobrinho Rolderick da Rocha Leão , Souza Mariana Rodrigues dos Santos , Lopes Laura Guerra , Azevedo Neto Fernando Lins , Souza Manuela Barbosa Rodrigues de
Published: June 2022

Malformações congênitas são alterações presentes desde o nascimento e representam uma preocupação para a saúde pública, sendo importante relacionar fatores maternos e neonatais com a presença de anomalias congênitas. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo transversal, com dados coletados na plataforma do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS) sobre fatores associados à presença de malformações congênitas. O presente estudo analisou os dados de 2.856.781 gestantes para verificar o desenvolvimento de malformações congênitas, comprovando que a presença de tais anomalias tem relação com algumas variáveis, tais como o tipo de parto, a duração da gestação, a raça, a escolaridade da mãe e o peso do recém-nascido. Portanto, a partir dos dados analisados, verificamos que existe uma predominância de casos de malformações congênitas nos recém-nascidos prematuros, assim como há prevalência de anomalias em neonatos de parto cesáreo. Logo, fica evidente a necessidade de traçar essas variáveis para compreender o perfil materno e infantil. As variáveis apresentadas associam-se à presença de malformações, contudo, certos fatores possuem maior relação. Assim, torna-se importante investigar possíveis causas para essa maior susceptibilidade.
Development and Validation of Novel UV Spectroscopy Method for the Estimation of L-Glutathione in Bulk and Formulation with Congo Red
Authors: Gajeli Ganesh , Kumbhar Smita , Patel Gazala
Published: June 2022

A novel UV-Spectroscopy method was developed and validated for the estimation of L-glutathione in bulk and dosage form with congo red. The wavelength at which L-glutathione and congo red mixture product showed maximum absorption at 568nm in distilled water. The developed method range was found to be10-90µg/ml. The developed method validated for linearity, precision, range, limit of detection, the limit of quantification, robustness, specificity, system suitability. The regression equation was found to be y = 0.0045x + 0.121 with correlation coefficient R² = 0.9983. The limit of detection and the quantification limit was 5.05 µg/ml and 15.32 µg/ml respectively. The developed method was found to be linear, precise, robust, economical for the evaluation of L-glutathione in bulk and dosage form.
Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method Development and Validation for The Simultaneous Estimation of Flupentixol and Melitracen in API from and Marketed Tablet Dosage form
Authors: Beula S. Janet , Reddy T. Ramamohan , M. Viswaja , Y. Ramulu
Published: June 2022

The present work describes a reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic method (RP-HPLC) for the simultaneous estimation of Flupentixol and Melitracen in bulk and in tablet dosage form. Chromatographic separation was performed on Hypersil (C18) (250mm x 4.6mm, 5µm) Column, with a mobile phase comprising of a mixture of methanol and Acetonitrile in the ratio of 34:66v/v. The flow rate was 1.0ml/min with detection at 257nm. Retention times of Flupentixol and Melitracen were found to be 1.791min and 3.465min respectively. As per International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines the method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, limit of quantitation, limit of detection, and robustness. Linearity of Flupentixol was found to be in the range of 60-140µg/mL. and that for Melitracen was found to be 30-70µg/mL. The Precision (Repeatability, Intra-day and Inter-day) of the Flupentixol and Melitracen was found to be within the limits. The correlation coefficients were 0.999 and 0.999 for Flupentixol and Melitracen respectively. The mean recoveries obtained for Flupentixol and Melitracen were 100.28% and 99.79%. This demonstrates that the developed method is simple, precise, accurate, reproducible and rapid for simultaneous estimation of these drugs in bulk and in tablet dosage forms.
A Brief Review on Dissolution Method Development
Authors: B. Patel Ashok , R. Bundheliya Avadhi , V. Zala Rushali , J. Vyas Amitkumar , K. Patel Nilesh , I. Patel Ajay , B. Sheth Devang
Published: June 2022

Dissolution testing is a critical methodology; widely utilized in the development of a new pharmaceutical product. The test, in its simplest form, consists of placing the formulation in a dissolution apparatus containing suitable dissolution medium. The BCS has been a predictive tool for assess the prospective effects of formulation on the human, drug oral bioavailability. When used in combination with in vitro dissolution tests, the BCS can maintain the prediction of in vivo product performance and the development. Filtration is critical in drug dissolution testing as filtration stops the dissolution process and allows for accurate quantitation through separation of dissolved and un-dissolved components. The objective of this investigation was to determine if other sinker shapes will influence the rate, extent, or variability of dissolution. Dissolution test is required to study the drug release from the dosage form and its in vivo performance. Dissolution test is used to asses the lot-to-lot quality of drug product. development and validation of dissolution procedure(s) and to provide practical approaches for determining specificity, linearity, range, accuracy, precision, LOD, LOQ and robustness of methods.
Utilization of Bedaquiline among Drug Resistant-Tuberculosis patients
Authors: Musa Saaduddin Mohammed , G Sultana. , Dhanalakshmi Dhanalakshmi
Published: June 2022

Background: India has one of the highest burdens of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) globally. The persistent spread of DR-TB is one of the most daunting problems the world is witnessing. Current regimens for DR-TB are complicated, lengthy, and expensive compared to those used to treat drug-susceptible TB, leaving patients with much less effective treatment options. Bedaquiline (BDQ) is a novel drug that has strong bactericidal and sterilizing activities against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The WHO recommends BDQ for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB). The objective of the study is to evaluate the utilization of BDQ among drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based retrospective observational study was conducted at the Government General and Chest Hospital in Erragadda, Hyderabad, Telangana, where suspected Tuberculosis cases are referred. All patients who were prescribed bedaquiline regimen were included in the study. Results: 23 Patients were prescribed BDQ during the study duration. The mean age of the patients was 41± 14.24 years and most of them were in the age group of 21-40 years. 15 patients (65.21%) were Males. Diabetes mellitus was the most common co-morbid condition. Two patients (8.70%) successfully completed the treatment, 3 patients (13.04%) died during treatment and 18 patients (78.26%) were still receiving the treatment during the study period. Adverse effects were documented in 12 patients and the most common adverse events were related to gastrointestinal tract. Conclusion: Bedaquiline containing regimen was well tolerated with less number of manageable adverse effects.
Implementasi Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter (PPK) Berbasis Kelas Online (Daring) pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Ristati Ristati , Savitri Shanty
Published: June 2022

Dalam pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013, khususnya di Sekolah Dasar, penekanan dilakukan terhadap Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter (PPK), yang mana persentase pengajaran pendidikan karakter mencapai 80 persen, dan hanya 20 persen untuk pengetahuan. Berdasarkan surat edaran Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 tentang penyelenggaraan pendidikan di masa pandemi Covid-19, pemerintah mengambil langkah antisipatif, yaitu menerapkan sistem pembelajaran secara daring untuk semua jenjang pendidikan. Guru dituntut untuk lebih kreatif dalam memberikan materi pembelajaran dan menanamkan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter kepada siswa. Berdasarkan hasil pra-survei, terdapat dua permasalahan: (1) guru-guru mengalami kesulitan dalam mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai karakter utama, seperti religius, nasionalis, integritas, mandiri, dan gotong royong ke dalam RPP; (2) guru-guru sulit menentukan media pembelajaran yang tepat menjadi kelas online. Solusi yang diberikan oleh tim PKM adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan tentang cara mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai karakter ke dalam RPP dan cara membuat video pembelajaran untuk kelas daring. Narasumber dalam pelatihan ini adalah tim dosen dan mahasiswa FKIP Universitas Palangka Raya. Peserta pelatihan adalah seluruh guru di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu (SDIT) Al Ghazali Palangka Raya. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa guru telah berhasil merumuskan RRP yang memiliki nilai-nilai karakter yang terintegrasi dan mengimplementasikannya dalam proses pembelajaran. Selain itu, mereka juga telah berhasil merancang video pembelajaran dan mengimplementasikannya dalam pembelajaran daring.
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy shortens corticosteroid use in children with dermatomyositis: A case report
Authors: Lien Luong Thi , Cong Mai Thanh , Le Nguyen Ngoc Quynh , Trang Le Huyen , Thach Hoang Ngoc , Nha Phan Van , Thuy Nguyen Thi Dieu
Published: June 2022

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by symmetric proximal muscle weakness and skin rashes. Corticosteroids and methotrexate are mainly prescribed to treat dermatomyositis based on the consensus of experts. Intravenous immunoglobulin is used in severe cases to reduce the dose and duration of corticosteroid therapy, the number of flare-up periods, thereby reducing complications and sequelae. Subcutaneous immunoglobulin has advantages over intravenous immunoglobulin because it can be used at home and maintains stable blood gammaglobulin levels. We report a case of a 2-years old child with early-onset dermatomyositis treated with subcutaneous immunoglobulin. The child’s condition improved, and corticosteroids were discontinued after 18 months of treatment. We prove that subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy can shorten the duration of corticosteroid therapy in children with dermatomyositis.
Results of mechanical thrombectomy in acuted ischemic stroke patients due to large vessel occlusionsat Bach Mai Hospital: Sharing experiences from 227 cases
Authors: Anh Nguyen Quang , Luu Vu Dang , Tuan Tran Anh , Kien Le Hoang , Trang Nguyen Thi Thu , Thien Nguyen Tat , An Nguyen Huu , Cuong Tran , Thao Bui Thi Phuong , Khoe Le Hoang , Thong Pham Minh
Published: June 2022

Evaluation of the results of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusions (LVO) at Bach Mai hospital. 227 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion were treated at Bach Mai Radiology Center from January 2018 to June 2019. Patients were divided into sub-groups depending on the treatment method. Successful recanalization rate (TICI 2b-3), good clinical recovery (mRS ≤2) after 3 months and other clinical and imaging features were analyzed and compared. The mean age was 65 ± 13 with 55% males. The NIHSS, ASPECTS and pc-ASPECTS baseline were 14.3, 7.7 and 7.6 with the distribution of occlusion sites as 23.8% ICA, 41.9% M1, 13.2% M2, 11.5% Tandem and 9.7% BA. The ratio of good revascularization (TICI 2b-3) was 84.6% after first-choice devices of 93 stent retriever (41%), 90 aspiration (40%) and 44 Solumbra (19%) – no significant difference seen (p > 0.05). 3 months after treatment, patients with good clinical recovery (mRS ≤ 2) accounted for 65.2% while intracranial symptomatic hemorrhage rate was only 3.5%. Thrombectomy for AIS patients due to LVO is very effective with high rate of good revascularization and clinical recovery. Using different mechanical devices at first pass (stent, aspiration or solumbra) do not correlated to any significantly different results.