bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study on fatigue behaviour of cotton/lycra core spun yarns
Authors:   Department of Textile Technology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (Punjab), India, Nurussaba Kasimi , Sinha Avishek ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (Punjab), India, Bhatia Dinesh ,   Department of Textile Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Engineering College, Sundernagar (Himachal Pradesh), India, Sachdeva Anish ,   Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (Punjab), India, Sinha SK ,   Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (Punjab), India
Published: October 2022

Core spun yarn gives denim fabrics durability and flexibility, which has increased the focus on these yarns among denim manufacturers in recent years. These yarns undergo tensile fatigue loading, a typical phenomenon that happens on various parts of clothing, during use and wear. The study on the response of yarns during cyclic loading is essential because it leads to a better understanding of the growth characteristics when repeatedly loaded during the use of core spun yarn fabrics. In this study, the impact of various production parameters such as linear density, stretch percentage, twist multiplier, and the number of cyclic loading on the fatigue value of core-spun yarns was investigated. 18 different core spun yarns were manufactured by modified ring spinning to investigate the effect of various production parameters on fatigue value before and after 10, 20, and 30 load cycles. Experimental results showed that there is an increase in fatigue value with an increase in the number of load cycles. Statistical analysis showed that there is a significant effect of linear density, stretch percentage, and twist multiplier on the fatigue value of yarn. There is a reduction in fatigue value with an increase in linear density, stretch percentage, and twist multiplier of yarn. The contribution of the number of cyclic loading was found to be more dominating in comparison to other process parameters like linear density, twist multiplier, and stretch percentage on the fatigue value of core-spun yarns.
Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers on Climate Change in the uMkhanyakude District of KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
Authors: Maziya M.
Published: October 2022

This study assesses smallholder farmers’ perceptions on climate change using a sample of 400 farmers in the uMkhanyakude district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Using descriptive statistics, farmers perceived that rainfall had decreased during the study period while temperatures had increased. Principal component analysis (PCA) further revealed that farmers’ perceptions could be grouped into: a) natural disasters; b) institutional support; c) decrease in crop yields and loss of assets; d) changes in temperature and rainfall and e) extension on climate change and poor livestock production. In light of these findings, the study recommends that agricultural support for groupings of farmer’s perceptions be provided to help farmers cope with the negative effects of climate change.
Moken’s Tactics on the Thai-Myanmar Border Crossing
Authors: Changkid Pariwat
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to analyse the cross-border connectivity of the Moken (also known as Sea Nomads or Sea Gypsies), who lived on the islands and coastlines of the Thai-Myanmar borderland. This paper argues on the way the Moken have been negotiating the ongoing presence of a common cross-border ethnic identity, by using these aspects of their existing ethnicity and their enduring cross-border movements within the ethnic circle. They have somehow convinced government officials that they are not breaking the law when crossing the border in this way, even though many of these same officials fail to recognise their right to citizenship, land or fisheries ownership, and other basic human rights.
Analysis of Farming Contribution to Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in the South African Economy: A Sustainable Development Goal Approach
Authors: Mpundu Mubanga , Bopape Onkabetse
Published: October 2022

The agricultural sector is important in South Africa because it contributes approximately 2.53 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Agriculture can contribute significantly to economic growth, by means of food production and job creation and thereby it can play an important role in reducing poverty. This study examines the impact of farming on economic growth and the possible role it plays in poverty alleviation in South Africa. The United Nation Department of Economic and Social Affairs highlights the first three sustainable development goals in line with poverty alleviation, zero hunger and good health and wellbeing for all. The article analysed the impact of farming on gross domestic product from 2002Q1 – 2021Q4 factoring in part of the period for COVID-19. A quantitative method approach was used with an application of the Vector Error Correction Method to check and analyse the behaviour of variables both in the short run and long run using E-views 12 software. Data was retrieved from the South African Reserve Bank, Statistics SA and Quantec. Results showed that variables where cointegrated meaning there was a long run relationship between the dependent variable GDP and the independent variables comprising of consumer price index, consumption, inflation, and unemployment used as proxies in understanding how farming affects economic growth and ultimately consumer well-being. Furthermore, it was found that without consumption there is no economic growth meaning the consumption of livestock, crops and export or trade between countries leads to growth. Employment is also needed in the farming industry, the availability of labour assists in faster production which leads to economic growth. Employment is also needed in the farming industry, the availability of labour assists in faster production which leads to economic growth. There be data on subsistence agriculture and ongoing collection of reliable statistics to monitor the success of this initiative are also needed.
Building Tourism Awareness Areas With Local Wisdom
Authors: Andriansyah Andriansyah , Watriningsih Watriningsih , Hamzah Radja Erland , Pertiwi Setya Ambar
Published: October 2022

The purpose of research writing is to provide input on government policies in building tourism-conscious areas based on local wisdom. Indonesia's 70th ranking from 140 countries for tourism and travel competitiveness index. Its position is below Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand. Even though Indonesia has a very beautiful and enchanting wealth of nature and culture, it has even implemented a visa-free visit and an ongoing visit year. The research methodology uses descriptive qualitative methods, with a multidisciplinary approach. The reason, research is done naturally by using various methods, theories, techniques and instruments. As a result, the Tourism Awareness Program was launched since 2003, until now there needs to be an increase towards significant changes and results. The things that need to be improved are, resentment, security and safety and service as well as fostering local and creative industries to build awareness of people who have entrepreneurial characteristics. This research is expected to be used as a Infinity area reference to build a conscious character of community tourism in the destination through local knowledge, and destination in the Indonesian region in general.
Call Center 119 DKI Jakarta, Terobosan Pelayanan Kesehatan Kegawatdaruratan
Authors: Taufiqurokhman Taufiqurokhman , Murod Mamun , Satispi Evi , Andriansyah Andriansyah
Published: October 2022

Dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan publik di bidang kesehatan, Pemerintah Daerah Propinsi DKI Jakarta meluncurkan inovasi layanan Call Center SPGDT 119. Penulisan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa inovasi dan kualitas layanan Call Center SPGDT 119. Penelitian ini  menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif dengan model interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Call Center SPGDT 119 adalah inovasi proses pemberian layanan kegawatdaruratan kepada masyarakat karena memberikan cara baru dalam pelayanannya. Terdapat tiga penyakit yang banyak dialami masyarakat Indonesia, yaitu penyakit   cerebrovascular,  kecelakaan  lalu  lintas  dan  penyakit jantung  iskemik. Kebijakan pelayanan ini merupakan inovasi proses pemberian layanan kegawatdaruratan kepada masyarakat dengan cara baru dalam pelayanan yang berkualitas baik. Temuan baru dalam layanan ini adalah perlunya menjadikan Call Center SPGDT 119 sebagai sistem gawat darurat secara nasional dengan bekerja sama dengan Pihak Kepolisian dan Pemadam Kebakaran, dan menjaga kualitas layanan melalui evaluasi kinerja setiap satu bulan sekali.
On Cause Analysis, Measures and Countermeasures of Common Problems of Residential Prefabricated Exterior Walls
Authors: Zhang Wensheng
Published: October 2022

In recent years, the state has vigorously promoted the construction and development of prefabricated housing projects. In the past two years, prefabricated projects have been completed. Some project owners have raised a lot of complaints about the flatness of the residential facade and the cracking of the outer wall. These problems plagued the owners, but also formed a greater social impact. The purpose of editing this article is to reduce common problems, improve the look and feel, and improve the satisfaction of the owners.
On the Whole Project Cost Control
Authors: Zhang Wensheng
Published: October 2022

Cost control runs through the whole process of project cost. This paper analyzes and summarizes the common problems of cost control from the perspective of the whole process, and points out specific cost control measures to systematically control the three-over phenomenon to reduce risks and improve benefits, and better meet people's needs for high-quality living.
Study on the Causes of Highway Pavement Cracks in Desert Environment
Authors: Chang Quanxin , Wu Yongxiang , Wang Honggang , Fan Songshan
Published: October 2022

According to relevant statistics, more than 90% of domestic high-grade asphalt pavement is semi-rigid base pavement, and semi-rigid base cracking is a congenital stubborn disease and common. In Tengger Desert section of Wuma expressway, the temperature difference is large, and the cracking of temperature shrinkage and dry shrinkage is difficult to avoid, resulting in the decline of pavement structure strength. Once the semi-rigid base is cracked, the asphalt pavement is equivalent to a flexible structure; the residual fatigue strength is greatly reduced; the long-term service performance of pavement structure can not be guaranteed; the durability is poor, the damage layer is deep; the repair is difficult and the cycle is long; maintenance costs are relatively high. This paper analyzes the causes of pavement cracks in the harsh environment in the hinterland of Tengger Desert, and studies its mechanism and treatment scheme.
MEAT FROM HOME: MODES AND MEANINGS OF THE MOVEMENT OF MEAT PRODUCTS FROM DAGESTAN TO THE CITIES OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC
Authors: Kapustina Ekarerina L.
Published: October 2022

The translocal mode of labor migration between the Republic of Dagestan and the Arctic and subarctic cities of Western Siberia gives rise to specific practices of materiality associated with the transportation of things between sending and receiving societies. Food products in this series occupy the most prominent place both in terms of the scale of transfers and in terms of their importance in the daily life of migrants from Dagestan in northern cities.
The article analyzes various options and mechanisms for the movement of meat and meat products through Dagestan migrant networks. Attention will be paid to the movement of meat as a multi-stage process - from its preparation in Dagestan to the organization of a storage system in a migrant's family. In this case, both commercial transfers and family and compatriot parcels will be of interest, since in both cases similar schemes can be used and the same networks are involved. Meat, intended primarily for migrants, becomes a migrant itself in the process of shipment, its appearance in the place of migration is endowed with meanings and characteristics associated with migration between these regions as a whole.
Through the role and scale of the use of Dagestan meat in the daily practices of migrants' nutrition, the article demonstrates one of the aspects of constructing the translocal world of Dagestanis working in Arctic cities. In particular, of interest are the reciprocity regime both within the migrant community and between migrants and non-migrants in Dagestan, as well as the construction of symbolic representations of an abandoned house and a house built in migration, reflection on the degree of complementarity of the material worlds of Dagestan and the north, their fundamental differences and benefits.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI USAHA PEMBIBITAN TANAMAN MENUJU DESA JADA BAHRIN SEBAGAI SENTRA PRODUKSI BIBIT TANAMAN PERKEBUNAN DAN BUAH DI PROVINSI BANGKA BELITUNG
Authors: Inonu Ismed , Kartika Kartika , Muntoro Muntoro , Pranoto Yudi Sapta
Published: October 2022

KKN-PPM yang berjudul” Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Usaha Pembibitan Tanaman Menuju Desa Jada Bahrin sebagai Sentra Produksi Bibit Perkebunan dan Buah di Provinsi Bangka Belitung” bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kepedulian dan empati mahasiswa kepada permasalahan masyarakat ekonomi lemah, terutama petani yang ada di sekitar Kampus UBB sehingga terjadi perubahan perilaku mahasiswa, petani dan keluarga petani yang dituju untuk dikembangkan oleh program KKN PPM.  Selain itu, KKN PPM bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan pendapatan petani yang masih rendah melalui cara pemberdayaan masyarakat dengan menjadi produsen bibit, dan menyusun rencana kerja KKN-PPM yang dapat mencapai tujuan penyelenggaraan KKN-PPM seperti tersebut pada nomor 1 dan 2 di atas dan mendapatkan mitra penyandang dana untuk mendukung keberlanjutan usaha pengembangan Desa Jada Bahrin sebagai sentra produksi bibit. Target luaran dari program KKN-PPM yaitu: 1) terbentuknya Desa Jada Bahrin sebagai kawasan sentra produksi bibit tanaman perkebunan dan buah di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, 2) minimal 50 petani dan keluarga petani dapat menjadi petani penangkar bibit yang memiliki pengetahuan dan keterampilan perbanyakan tanaman secara vegetatif, seperti mencangkok, menyetek, mengokulasi, dan menyambung, 3) diproduksinya bibit unggul tanaman lada, karet, lengkeng putih, dan jeruk dari hasil perbanyakan vegetatif yang siap dipasarkan, 4) telah terbentuknya sejumlah kader untuk pembentukan kelompok tani penangkar bibit, yang selanjutnya akan mempelopori terbentuknya kelompok, dan 5) terjalinnya kemitraan sinergis antara petani, LSM, perguruan tinggi, dan BUMN dalam rangka memberdayakan masyarakat melalui KKN PPM. 

Upaya yang dilakukan adalah melalui pelatihan teknik perbanyakan tanaman, pembangunan sarana dan prasarana, dan pemberdayaan kelompok tani penangkar bibit.  Pada KKN PPM tahun pertama, terlebih dahulu akan dilakukan kegiatan pelatihan teknik perbanyakan tanaman kepada sejumlah petani, dari pembangunan kebun induk sampai dengan proses sertifikasi benih/bibit. Agar strategi pengembangan sentra pembibitan tanaman dapat tercapai dan berkelanjutan, maka dilakukan kerjasama dengan lembaga mitra yang relevan, yaitu Yayasan Bergema Emas Penghijau Lingkungan, dan Badan Penyuluh Pertanian (BPP) Merawang. Kegiatan terdiri atas pembekalan mahasiswa, pelatihan perbanyakan vegetatif tanaman bagi petani, dan pelatihan manajerial untuk penguatan kelompok tani.

Hasil kegiatan KKN PPM diperoleh sebanyak 17 petani penangkar dikategorikan terampil dalam perbanyakan tanaman secara vegetatif, terbentuknya dua kelompok tani, dan kebun kelompok untuk perbanyakan tanaman berhasil dibuat.  Ketiga pencapaian tersebut menjadi langkah awal untuk tahap selanjutnya untuk menjadikan Desa Jada Bahrin sebagai desa sentra produksi bibit buah dan perkebunan di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung.
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS (CAPACITY BUILDING)APARATUR PEMERINTAHAN DESA KOTA KAPUR KABUPATEN BANGKA
Authors: Altin Darus
Published: October 2022

Salah satu indikator keberhasilan suatu desa adalah dilihat dari kemampuan aparatur desanya dalam mengelola pembangunan. Desa Kota Kapur yang merupakan sebuah desa yang masih dipandang minimnya sentuhan pembangunan khususnya dalam peningkatan kapasitas aparatur desa.

      Jumlah aparatur Desa Kota Kapur yang berjumlah 20 orang menjadi bagian dari tugas dan fungsi masing-masing yang ada pada Pemerintahan Desa tersebut. Ada yang bertugas menjalankan roda administrasi, keuangan, organisasi dan lain sebagainya. Masing-masing tentunya memerlukan sebuah peningkatan keahlian pada bidangnya tersebut. Untuk itu, perlu disentuh dengan sebuah pembekalan kapasitas dalam bidang tertentu seperti; kemampuan dalam bidang komputer, akuntansi, administrasi dan manajemen organisasi, peraturan desa dan pembuatan peta wilayah desa untuk mempersiapkan Desa Kota Kapur menjadi Desa Siap Pariwisata.

Adapun capaian kegiatan KKN Angkatan pada Desa Kota Kapur adalah tercapainya Aparatur Desa yang memiliki kemampuan dalam mengoperasikan komputer, mampu dalam pengelolaan Akuntansi dan Keuangan Desa, mampu dalam pengelolaan administrasi, mampu dalam membuat dan merancang Peraturan Desa serta dibuatkannya Peta Desa yang akurat dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan secara akademik.

Dari kegiatan KKN ini diharapkan agar aparatur Desa Kota Kapur lebih mengoptimalkan dan memaksimalkan potensi SDM dalam mengelola dan menyusun laporan keuangan yang terstruktur dan sistematis dengan menggunakan sarana, dan prasarana yang ada dalam mendukung kinerja keuangan, lebih memperhatikan kelengkapan data keuangan untuk penyusunan laporan pembukuan agar sesuai dengan standar yang telah ditentukan.

Dalam bidang sipil yang diaplikasikan sehingga memperjelas mengenai tapal batas antar desa dan memperbaiki tata ruang desa., tercapainya tata kelola admintrasi desa agar tercapai sistem pemerintahan desa yang efektif dan efisien, dan diharapkan Pemda Kabupaten Bangka bekerjasama dengan pemerintah desa kota kapur memberikan perhatian lebih terhadap desa kota kapur terkait situs sejarah yang terdapat di desa tersebut. Dimana hal tersebut merupakan salah satu aset yang sangat berharga yang tidak dimiliki oeh semua wilayah di Bangka Belitung.
KULIAH KERJA NYATA (KKN) HUTAN KEMASYARAKATAN (HKm) EKOWISATA DI DESA KURAU KECAMATAN KOBA KABUPATEN BANGKA TENGAH
Authors: Nugroho Ari Agung
Published: October 2022

Kegitan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Hutan Kemasyarakatan (Hkm) Ekowisata di Desa Kurau diperlukan untuk memberikan pemahaman yang benar kepada semua pemangku kepentingan terutama masyarakat, ditengah – tengah penambangan yang dianggap sebagai penggerak ekonomi yang penting nomor 2 setelah pertanian. Pemahaman yang benar akan mendorong terbentuknya kelompok – kelompok HKm dan pada akhirnya akan memfungsikan kelompok – kelompok HKm bagi kesejahteraan ekonomi masyarakat di kawasan hutan, dan terwujudnya pengelolaan hutan yang lestari.

Pelaksanaan program HKm di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung diperlukan peran serta semua pihak, baik dari masyarakat, pemerintah daerah, instansi sosial, perusahaan dan juga dunia akademisi. Kuliah Kerja Nyata Tematiik (KKN-Tematik) adalah wahana pelibatan civitas akademika untuk berperan serta pada pengelolaan hutan di provinsi. KKN-Tematik memberikan kemudahan bagi peran serta kampus dan diharapkan dengan contoh nyata yang sangat dirasakan oleh masyarakat di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, sehingga mahasiswa terasah untuk peduli bagi pembangunan daerahnya, peduli pada masyarakat dan karenanya meningkatkan kepedulian sosial bagi perkembangan pribadi mahasiswa.
Mental health of Chinese international students: narrative review of experiences in the UK
Authors: Magnusdottir Erla , Thornicroft Graham
Published: October 2022

Background: Chinese international students are the largest group of international students in the UK. Although there is considerable research into acculturation and acculturation stress of these students, little is known about their mental health experiences.

Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted looking at literature published between 2009 –2019 in order to learn more about the mental health experience of Chinese international students in the UK.

Results: It is difficult to confirm whether Chinese international students in the UK experience heightened risk of psychological distress, as argued by studies on other countries. However, these students do seem less likely to seek formal mental health support compared to home students, but rather rely more on informal support from friends. While Western mental health models are likely to be favoured by these students, certain cultural beliefs around prevention and cause of mental ill health might be present.  

Conclusion: Chinese international students in the UK are diverse and we still do not understand enough about their mental health experiences, which is a concern given the continued growth of their numbers. Caution is necessary when interpreting how some cultural factors are reported. China has undergone vast changes in recent years so drawing on studies that date back too far might not accurately capture Chinese youth today. The literature acknowledges that there will be new aspects to the experiences of mental health of these students, including new societal pressures relating to studying abroad. This paper also discusses gaps in our knowledge and practical steps that can be taken to support Chinese international students’ psychological wellbeing while studying in the UK.
Association of Troponin-I Level with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction after First Episode of Non- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Islam Md Shariful , Akanda Abdul Kader , Ullah Mohammad , Mostafa Md Gulam , Rahman Md Zillur , Islam Mohammad Mamoon
Published: October 2022

Background: Serum troponin is an exquisitely sensitive marker of myocardial injury and is necessary for establishing the diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction particularly non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). However, the relation of troponin-I level with left ventricular systolic dysfunction following first episode of NSTEMI are still not examined in our population. Therefore, to determine the relationship of serum troponin I with left ventricular ejection fraction after first episode of NSTEMI was set as an objective of the study.
Methods: This cross sectional analytical study was conducted on 160 patients. They were divided into the two groups (80 patients in each group): Group-A (Troponin I level e” 0.4 ng/ml) high risk group and Group-B (Troponin I level < 0.4 ng/ml) low risk group. Left ventricular systolic dysfunction was defined as ejection fraction (EF%) < 50% calculated by modified Simpson’s method on transthoracic echocardiography. Association of troponin-I level with left ventricular systolic function was determined.
Results: Among a total 160 patients, no significant variation across the group A and B in terms of age, gender and occupation (p>0.05 in all cases). Median serum troponin I of group A was 7.24 (range: 0.41- 58.25) and group B was 0.21(range: 0.12-0.39). Left ventricular EF was significantly lower in higher troponin I group (Group A-45.95±10.28 vs. Group B-56.30±7.78; p<0.05) and it was associated with higher proportion of left ventricular dysfunction (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Serum troponin-I can be considered as a predictor of the left ventricular systolic dysfunction in first episode of Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction patients.
Cardiovasc j 2022; 15(1): 42-48
Revascularization Failure: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Authors: Islam AHM Waliul , Reza AQM , Munwar Shams , Talukder Shahabuddin
Published: October 2022

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in our Bangladeshi patient population. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are the gold standard of revascularization to treat these group of patients. Both treatment modalities may contribute to both short term and long-term excellent benefit with the relief of symptoms and improves quality of life. Beside the availability of modern techniques along with 3rd generation Drug eluting stents (DES) for PCI and uses of arterial conduit in bypass surgery, in long-term follow-up, many of the patient needs repeat revascularization. In Bangladesh, many of the centers are doing state of the art treatment with the available of most of interventional aids in treating complex PCI as well as primary PCI. Similarly, CABG with the advent and available expertise, minimal invasive bypass surgery or beating heart surgery, facilitate CABG more convenient for patient and surgeons as well. Exact data on stent occlusion or graft failure that may leads to repeat revascularization is not well understood in our circumstances. We need to form a common consensus, if needed, to form a national registry or database to follow up PCI or CABG patients who develop subsequent revascularization failure and address the reason behind. Thus, to reduce the needs of repeat revascularization and improve long term quality of life.
Cardiovasc j 2022; 15(1): 81-85
A Case of Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm after DES Implantation
Authors: Akanda Md Abdul Kader , Ullah Mohammad , Rahman Md Ataur , Alam Md Sarwar , Khan Amiruzzaman
Published: October 2022

Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are not very uncommon but giant coronary artery aneurysms are rare with a reported prevalence of 0.02% to 0.2%. Recently, with the advent of implantation of drugeluting stents, there are increasing reports suggesting stents causing coronary aneurysms, months or years after the procedure. Though most of the CAAs are asymptomatic, they may present with various clinical presentations like angina pectoris, fistula formation, pericardial tamponade, compression of surrounding structures, congestive cardiac failure or sudden death. The natural history and prognosis remain unclear. Despite the important anatomical abnormality of the coronary artery, the treatment options of CAAs are still poorly defined and present a therapeutic challenge. We report a case of iatrogenic giant CAA following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with its relevant management strategy.
Cardiovasc j 2022; 15(1): 88-94
Seroprotection of Hepatitis B in Children with Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome
Authors: Islam Md Ashraful , Akter Taslima , Hoque Khan Iftekhar Ul
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Children with Steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome is associated with lower seroconversion of hepatitis B vaccine due to prolonged period of proteinuria, prolonged period of steroid therapy
Objective: The primary aims of this study was to assess the seroconversion rate in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) who were previously vaccinated against hepatitis B and to compare with the titre of vaccinated healthy children. The secondary aims was to study the association of antiHBs titre in different clinical types of diseases and comparison of persistant antibody titre after prolong post vaccinal duration in both nephritic syndrome and control group.
Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Paediatric Nephrology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from July 2014 to June 2015. A total of 75 vaccinated Children against hepatitis B aged 1 to 12 years of both sex suffering from steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome were included in this study. Seventy five healthy children against hepatitis B were taken to compare the immunogenecity of hepatitis B vaccine as comparison group.
Result: Out of seventy five children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) 51(68%) were male and 24 (32%) were female. Most of the patients belonged to 2-4 year group (39.6%) and of them 42% had 1st attack. In comparison group most of the healthy children belonged to 2-4 year age group 22(28.2%). In nephrotic syndrome group, majority(57.3%) of the patients with nephrotic syndrome had antibody titre <10 miU/ml( not seroprotected). On the contrary 78.7% healthy control were seroprotected (antibody titre >10 miU/ml)and this difference was significant (p value =<0.001). In nephrotic syndrome group significant titre was present in 2-4 years post vaccinal duration which also declined after 9-10 years post vaccinal duration group . In healthy control group significant titre was present in 2-4 years post vaccinal duration group which also declined gradually after increasing post vaccinal duration.
Conclusion: In nephrotic syndrome group significant titre was present in 2-4 years post vaccinal duration which also declined after 9-10 years post vaccinal duration group. In healthy control group significant titre was present in 2-4 years post vaccinal duration group which also declined gradually after increasing post vaccinal duration.
Medicine Today 2022 Vol.34(2): 99-105
Demographic Study of Dermatological Manifestations of DM Patients Attending in a Medical College Hospital
Authors: Ar Rashid Sk Mamun , Dutta Banik Ratan Lal , Poddar Sharup Chandra
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder and is significant for its ability to adverse effect of various organs. Skin manifestations in this condition are due to metabolic derangements, chronic complications and infections, which are commonly observed after developing clinical diabetes mellitus, but may also precede the disease.
Aim: The aim of this study was to understand dermatological manifestations in diabetes mellitus relation with demographic parameters.
Materials and Methods: It was a hospital based cross sectional study carried out among 80 randomly selected diabetic patients with/without skin lesions. Patients were then asked for their willingness to participate in the study. Skin examination was carried out and skin lesions were identified. All data was recorded in the pre-designed, pre-tested, and semi-structured questionnaire developed for the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for the necessary data.
Result: : Mean age of the subjects was 51.0±13.2 years, minimum age 25 and maximum 80 years. It was observed that, out of 80 patients, 52 (65.0%) were aged between 41–60 years. 52 (65%) were female and 28(35%) were male patients. 46(57.5%) were housewives and 16(20.0%) were service holders, 10(12.5%) were farmers and other 8(10%). 41(51.2%) from middle class, 38(47.5%) from lower class and 1(1.3%) were from upper class. 61.2% patients came from rural area and 38.8% patients from urban area. The mean duration of diabetes mellitus was 6.6±5.1 years, 42.5% patients duration had 5-10 years followed by 36.3% below 5 years and 21.3% patients had DM more than 10 years. Out of 80 patients, a total of 39(48.8%) DM patients had skin manifestations and 41(51.2%) had no skin manifestations. Among 39 DM patients with skin disease, 19(48.7%) having a single, while 8(25.5%) had two and 13(30.8%) patients had three or more skin lesions. 22(56.4%) patients found diabetic dermopathy, diabetic foot ulcer 12(30.8%), fungal infections 9(23.1%), bullous lesions 7(17.9%), diabetic foot gangrene 5(12.8%), lypodystrophy 5(12.8%), pruritus 5(12.8%), xerosis 5(12.8%) cases, scleredema 3(7.7%), ichthyosis 2(5.1%) and bacterial infections 2(5.1%). Age, sex, educational level, socioeconomic status, residence found no significant association (p>0.05), but duration of diabetes mellitus was significantly associated with the presence of dermatological manifestations (p=0.001).
Conclusion: The spectrum of skin manifestations due to DM in this study population is similar to that in other parts of the world. Diabetic dermopathy, Pruritus and fungal infections are the most common cutaneous manifestations in DM patients. The presence of skin manifestations can highlighten the suspicion for DM enabling early diagnosis and management and thereby can be helpful for preventing complications.
Medicine Today 2022 Vol.34(2): 145-149
Determinants of Male Infertility among Married Couples in a Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Ara Anwary Shaheen , Alfazzaman Md , Mahzabin Zeenat
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Infertility may be defined as a lack of conception after 1 – 2 years of unprotected coitus. In a normal population approximately 60 % of couples will achieve pregnancy within 6 months, 80 % by 12 months, and 90 % by 18 months leaving approximately 10 % of couples arbitrarily classified as infertile. A general classification of causes of infertility are male 35 – 40 %, female 40 – 50 %, sexual 10 % and unknown 10 %.
Objective: To see the determinants of male infertility among the infertile couples who attending the outpatient department of infertility unit of the department of obstetrics and gynaecology of Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka.
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Infertility unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, during the period from 31.10.2016 to 21.03.2018. 500 infertile male patients were recruited from the out-patient department of infertility unit who came to take treatment for their infertility problem. They were analyzed by data collection sheet and the results were plotted in the table.
Result: The socio-demographic characteristics of the study subjects (n = 500).Husbands age group was 22 -55in years, Mean ± SD (34.0 ± 5.9). Educational level of male partners was, no education = 5 (1.0%), primary = 27 (5.4%), secondary = 152 (30.4%), graduate = 148 (29.6%), postgraduate = 74 (14.8%), 0thers = 94 (18.8%). Occupation of male partners was, unemployed = 6 (1.2%), service = 356 (71.2%), business = 138 (27.6%). Diabetes: In male = 28 (5.6%).Mumps: In male = 7 (1.4%). Chicken pox: In male = 18 (3.6%). Hypertension: In male = 10 (2.0%). Orchitis: In male = 6 (1.2%). Personal history of husband: Smoking = 129 (25.8%). In male patients, Testosterone level normal (10 – 30 nmol/L) in 133 (26.6%) patients and above normal (>30 nmol/L) in 367 (73.4%) patients. The semen analysis of the husbands of the infertile female patients.In quality of semen poor (<4%) in 305 (61%) patients. Regarding semen quality, oligospermia (<15 million/ml) was in 480 (96%) patients and azospermia (0% count) in 20 (4%) patients. In case of motility of sperms, rapid linear below normal (<50%) was in 90 (18%). In case of slow linear (SL), below normal (<15%) in 324 (64.8%) patients. In case of morphology of sperms, below normal (<14million/ml) in 25 (5%) patients.
Conclusion: This study shows a significant percentage of male are suffering from infertility. There is considerable association of determinants of infertility among the male partners.
Medicine Today 2022 Vol.34(2): 153-156
Maxillary dental arch width changes by extraction and non-extraction orthodontic treatment among angle’s class I malocclusion patients
Authors: Khanam Sultana Razia , Ghosh Ranjit , Hassan Gazi Shamim , Hossain Mozammal
Published: October 2022

This study examined the pretreatment and post treatment dental arch width changes between the extraction and non-extraction cases in Angle’s class I patients. Sixty pre-treatment and post-treatment dental casts from 30 extractions and 30 non-extractions participants were selected for the study. The inter-canine and inter-molar maxillary arch width were measured by Vernier gauge caliper. An unpaired t-test was performed to evaluate the arch width changes between extraction and non-extraction groups. The results showed that inter-molar and inter-canine maxillary arch widths in the non-extraction group were slightly higher than those in the extraction group in both pre- and post-treatment, but the differences were not statistically significant. In conclusion, the extraction and non-extraction techniques used in orthodontic treatment did not change the inter-caning and inter-molar arch widths.
Update Dent. Coll. j: 2022; 12(2): 24-26
Pengaruh Administrasi Perpajakan, Pelayanan Pada Wajib Pajak, Sanksi Pajak, Dan Insentif Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Bumi Dan Bangunan (Studi Kasus Pada Kecamatan Kartoharjo Kota Madiun)
Authors: Sari Syarifah Ratih Kartika , Aris Siswanto
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of tax administration, services to taxpayers, tax sanctions and tax incentives on land and building tax compliance. This research includes quantitative research. The population in this study were taxpayers for Land and Building Tax in Kartoharjo District, Madiun City, determining the number of samples in this study using the Slovin formula with a maximum tolerable error rate of 10% so that 100 primary data can be obtained in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis using multiple linear regression.

The results of this study indicate that service to taxpayers and tax sanctions have a positive and significant effect on taxpayer compliance, while tax administration and tax incentives do not have a positive and significant effect on taxpayer compliance. Suggestions in further research are that it is necessary to hold counseling about the importance of paying taxes and the government creates a mobile application that contains information about land and building taxes, the government collaborates with minimarkets, postal or virtual payment applications to open land and building tax payment services so that it can make it easier for taxpayers to make payments, the government increases fines for taxpayers who violate it so that there is a more deterrent effect.
La gestión del patrimonio a través de las redes municipales: el GCPHE y la OCPM
Authors: Pérez de la Concha Camacho Rafael
Published: October 2022

Si bien la Convención de la UNESCO está firmada y aceptada por los Estados parte, son los municipios, las ciudades, los gobiernos locales en definitiva quienes suelen tener en última instancia la responsabilidad de la gestión y de la conservación del Patrimonio cuando la inscripción recae en un centro histórico. El ayuntamiento es por excelencia la administración y la institución de proximidad, la más cercana al ciudadano y la primera en recibir sus inquietudes. Son quienes mejor conocen las debilidades del Patrimonio y sus amenazas, pero también sus fortalezas y sus oportunidades. Es por ello que la gestión municipal tiene un papel fundamental en la correcta aplicación de los valores de la Convención del Patrimonio, un valor que se fortalece y potencia cuando las ciudades se unen en redes de cooperación municipal y aúnan esfuerzos, intercambian experiencias y conocen las buenas prácticas en la gestión del patrimonio. Veremos dos casos en los que la ciudad de Córdoba (España) viene trabajando intensamente desde hace más de 25 años tanto a nivel nacional como a nivel internacional: el Grupo de Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España (GCPHE) y la Organización de Ciudades del Patrimonio Mundial (OCPM).
Abrigos levantinos bajo la lupa. Tecnología no invasiva para el estudio y puesta en valor del Patrimonio Mundial rupestre
Authors: Zalbidea Muñoz M.ª Antonia , Serrano Aranda Claudia , Herrero Cortell Miguel Ángel , Puig Sanchís Isidro
Published: October 2022

Las pinturas rupestres constituyen uno de los ejemplos de mayor interés dentro del patrimonio prehistórico. Se trata de manifestaciones que están sujetas a un proceso de deterioro continúo condicionado por su ambiente natural.  A raíz de la declaración patrimonial de la Unesco de 1998, este tipo de manifestaciones ha venido estudiándose, catalogándose y conservándose de manera sistemática. De hecho, en los últimos años se está priorizando la implementación de sistemas de estudio no invasivo que puedan aportar datos de naturaleza conservativa o documental. El estudio con sistemas de imagen multibanda y multiespectral permitirá obtener información sobre las prácticas pictóricas; distinguir las secciones originales de las pinturas y descubrir superposiciones figurativas; o mejorar la visualización de pigmentos que, a menudo, se encuentran semi-borrados y por tanto resultan escasamente visibles.
Entregados los Premios de la Arquitectura Técnica a las mejores actuaciones en ciudades Patrimonio Mundial
Authors: Salas Collazos Diego
Published: October 2022

La Real Fundación de Toledo acogió el acto de entrega de la segunda edición de estos galardones el pasado mes de mayo. Están organizados por la Asociación de Colegios Oficiales de la Arquitectura Técnica en Ciudades Patrimonio Mundial y se celebran con carácter bienal desde 2018. Ana Castro, arquitecta técnica de la Fundación Catedral de Santiago, ha recibido el primer premio en esta edición de 2022 por el trabajo realizado en la restauración de las cubiertas de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela.
Fulton, G., Bourdin G., De Marco, L. y Denyer, S. Guidance on Developing and Revising World Heritage Tentative Lists
Authors: Pérez Muncunill Patricia
Published: October 2022

En esta reseña se pretende ofrecer información sobre esta guía titulada Guidance on Developing and Revising World Heritage Tentative Lists y publicada en el año 2020 por George Fulton, G. Bourdin, Luisa de Marco y Susan Denyer. Expondremos de forma breve cuáles son los contenidos principales y secundarios de esta guía que trata sobre el Patrimonio Mundial y la elaboración de Listas Indicativas.
De Winter’s Pattern - A Rare Electrocardiographic Sign of the Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery Occlusion
Authors: KC Ashmita , Yadav Vijay , Mani Gajurel Ratna , Poudel Chandra Mani , Khanal Rajaram , Shakya Smriti , Ghimire Roshan , Yadav Sutap
Published: October 2022

De Winter’s pattern is a rare anterior wall ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) equivalent electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern that signifies 2% of proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery occlusion. We present a case of 48 years old male who presented in emergency room with a typical ischemic type of chest pain for 2 hours duration whose 12 lead ECG showed the typical De Winter’s pattern. The patient underwent immediate coronary angiography (CAG) which revealed 95-99% thrombotic occlusion of the proximal to mid left anterior descending artery. He underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) with an Everolimus eluting stent that eventually resulted in a favorable outcome. Through this case report, we aim to highlight the importance of timely recognition of the rare ECG pattern and the role of PPCI as an optimal therapeutic option for such patients.
Perfil dos pacientes com incontinência urinária atendidos na área de fisioterapia uroginecológica em uma clínica escola
Authors: Aguiar Jordana de Souza , Souza Keith  Danielle de , Lopes João Vitor Nunes , Lopes Maria Carolina Soares , Bezerra Ellen Aparecida Guimarães , Santos Thiago Alves Xavier dos , Bernardo Isabella Lomônaco , Bezerra Júnior Maximino Alencar
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Verificar o perfil dos pacientes com incontinência urinária atendidos em uma clínica escola. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva de caráter quantitativo e retrospectivo. Forma utilizados prontuários de pacientes atendidos na área de fisioterapia uroginecológica em uma clínica escola localizada na cidade de Montes Claros – MG, no período de janeiro de 2017 e julho de 2022. Resultados: Cinquenta prontuários de pacientes com idade entre 5 a 80 anos participaram do estudo, com predomínio do sexo feminino (84,0%), todos com incontinência urinária e que apresentam histórico de infecção urinária prévias (90,0%). Como causadores de perda urinária, metade dos pacientes relatou a tosse como fator predominante, sendo que 50% dos participantes relatou que gotas era a quantidade de urina perdida. A maioria dos pacientes (80%) não foi submetida a nenhum tipo de cirurgia. Em relação ao tipo de parto, 90% das mulheres entrevistadas passaram por parto normal. Os resultados também mostram que 100% dos pacientes não eram obesos, 90% fazem uso de medicamentos, 70% não pratica nenhum tipo de atividade física e 75% tiveram ausente a contração voluntária. Além disso, 10% apresentaram dor ao toque vaginal e a sensibilidade esteve presente em 90% dos pacientes. Conclusão: Trabalhos futuros poderão ser desenvolvidos, a fim de elaborar programas de tratamento e medidas preventivas que visem obter maior eficiência e qualidade do serviço prestado a pacientes com essa condição clínica.
Análise de práticas experimentais para ciclo básico através da história em quadrinhos
Authors: Correa Savio Figueira , Malaquias Isabel
Published: October 2022

Este trabalho decorre de um conjunto de atividades experimentais em torno do conceito de cor e da análise interpretativa das histórias em quadrinhos referentes a essas atividades. Estas ocorreram no período de março a abril de 2021 durante a pandemia da COVID-19 numa turma do 1º ano do 1º ciclo da EB1 do Castelo na Figueira da Foz, Portugal. O presente trabalho visa a análise de práticas experimentais sobre cores indutoras da construção de histórias em quadrinhos procurando apreciar o incremento obtido em termos de literacia científica. Inicialmente os alunos participaram, via sistema remoto e durante o período de aula, de uma sessão experimental. Foram abordados três experimentos sob a temática de cores, procurando evidenciar a interação dos pigmentos e a ótica. Posteriormente, foi aplicado um questionário online para averiguar o interesse dos alunos pela aula experimental. Subsequentemente, foi realizada uma oficina de história em quadrinhos em sala de aula, de forma assíncrona. Na sequência desta oficina, os alunos tiveram um período de três semanas, durante as aulas de Arte e Estudo do Meio, para a confecção das histórias, que, quando concluídas, foram entregues para análise. Da análise da produção gráfica resultante, verificou-se, nos enredos das histórias, a apropriação de uma sequência metodológica da elaboração das práticas presentes, que traduz um resultado satisfatório por parte dos alunos.
EVALI em adolescentes: alterações resultantes da utilização de cigarros eletrônicos nessa faixa etária
Authors: Oliveira Amanda Távora , Silva Décio Fragata da , Luna Beatriz Caldas de , Cunha Isadora Valentina dos Santos , Lima Angela Santos , Toledo Yasmin Melo , Matias Laís Costa , Farias Mariana Guimarães Nolasco
Published: October 2022

Os cigarros eletrônicos, também conhecidos como “vape”, “pod”, e outros nomes, se instauraram no Brasil como uma opção atrativa entre adolescentes. Inicialmente, o principal objetivo era utilizá-lo como uma alternativa ao cigarro convencional, porém, transformou-se em mais uma via de entrada para o uso do cigarro e outras drogas. O objetivo é esclarecer os possíveis quadros clínicos advindos do uso de cigarro eletrônico em adolescentes, dos 12-19 anos, encaixando-se na doença E-VALI. Essa é uma revisão de literatura, realizada no período de abril-julho de 2022 pela busca das palavras-chave por meio das bases eletrônicas de dados: Scielo, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Como critérios de inclusão, foram utilizados artigos entre o ano de 2019 a julho de 2022, contendo os descritores acima, sem restrição de território. No total, 31 artigos foram utilizados para esta revisão. Discussão: O quadro clínico descrito pelos autores pode variar desde sintomas respiratórios, como tosse, dispneia e falta de ar, a sintomas gastrointestinais, como diarreia, dor abdominal e vômitos, além de convulsões provavelmente associadas ao uso desses dispositivos eletrônicos. Apesar de sua venda ser proibida no Brasil desde 2009, o cigarro eletrônico se instaurou facilmente entre adolescentes e jovens adultos. Mais estudos brasileiros são necessários para identificar precocemente outros possíveis efeitos adversos deste tipo de cigarro. Também é essencial que a população alvo tenha acesso à informação sobre as consequências resultantes do uso de “vape”.