bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adaptação transcultural e validação do “health sciences evidence based practice questionnaire” para o português do Brasil
Authors: Schwenck Rubia Cristina Bozza , Domenico Edvane Birelo Lopes de
Published: March 2023

Introdução: o instrumento “Health Sciences Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire” avalia as diferentes dimensões da construção da prática baseada em evidência como um processo para responder às situações decorrentes da prática clínica diária. Objetivos: adaptar culturalmente o instrumento Health Sciences Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire para a língua portuguesa do Brasil e avaliar suas qualidades psicométricas. Método: Estudo metodológico. A primeira etapa compreendeu o processo de tradução e adaptação transcultural. Na segunda etapa, o instrumento Questionário de Prática Baseada em Evidências e Efetividade Clínica foi aplicado para a validação convergente, utilizando-se o índice de correlação de Pearson, nível de significância 0,05 e realizada Análise Fatorial Confirmatória (AFC), de acordo com o modelo de equações estruturais. A confiabilidade foi avaliada pelo teste-reteste, utilizando o coeficiente de correlação r de Pearson. A consistência interna obtida por meio do coeficiente alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: validade de conteúdo obtida na terceira rodada, título final: Questionário HS-EBP- Prática Baseada em Evidência nas Ciências da Saúde, aplicado em 305 profissionais da saúde. A confiabilidade foi verificada por meio do coeficiente alfa de Cronbach (0,970), similar à versão original, e da estabilidade teste-reteste pelo índice de correlação r de Pearson (r = 0,766) que indicou uma correlação forte. Para a validação convergente foi aplicado o índice de correlação de Pearson (r = 0,683) positivo e com correlação moderada entre os instrumentos. Teste Qui-Quadrado foi significativo (<0,001) para todos os modelos obtidos, em todos os modelos testados. Conclusão: o instrumento mostrou-se válido e confiável para reprodutibilidade na versão brasileira.
CONSTRUIR UMA NARRATIVA QUE NOS LEVE A OUTRAS PRÁTICAS DE PODER”: UM ESTUDO SOBRE GÊNERO E EMPODERAMENTO FEMININO COM MULHERES TRABALHADORAS
Authors: Silva Marimar da , Pereira Laila Caroline
Published: March 2023

Estudos da Organização Internacional do Trabalho (2020) indicam que a participação das mulheres no mercado de trabalho global tenha crescido sobremaneira nas últimas décadas, passando de uma a cada cinco para uma a cada duas vagas. A equidade de gênero, no entanto, ainda é uma meta a ser alcançada (OIT, 2020). Este estudo, de natureza aplicada, com interpretação qualitativa dos dados, investiga como o tema “Equidade de gênero e empoderamento feminino” tem sido incorporado na vida de trabalhadoras e propõe uma intervenção a partir dos resultados obtidos. Os dados foram gerados a partir de questionários e oficinas com as participantes. Os resultados indicam que o tema “Gênero e empoderamento feminino” reverbera no cotidiano e nas oportunidades profissionais das participantes, que a intervenção gerou conscientização sobre essas questões e uma série de ações, visando transformar a realidade das participantes do estudo.
Understanding Social Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Communication of Economic Education Students in the Learning Process
Authors: Warneri Warneri , Maria Ulfah  , Okianna  , M. Basri  , Husni Syahrudin
Published: March 2023

Improving the quality of learning can occur if students' understanding of social intelligence, emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication is well understood in the learning process. Intelligent students will be able to identify various problems experienced during the learning process. One of the efforts to identify these problems is an understanding of the importance of social intelligence, emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication. The purpose of this counseling activity is to disseminate knowledge and understanding of students of economic education study program FKIP Untan Pontianak about social intelligence, emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication. The method used in this activity is counseling accompanied by discussion and question and answer. The activity was carried out face-to-face which was enthusiastically followed by students. The result of this activity is that the students of the Fkip Untan economic education study program have understood social intelligence, emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication well in the learning process
Assistance for the Preparation of Financial Statements and Taxes for MSMEs in Tegal City
Authors: Indriasih Dewi , Rahmatika Dien Noviany , Subroto Setyowati , Fajri Aminul , Waskito Jaka
Published: March 2023

One of the good economics of a country is supported by successful business management of MSMEs. Capital is the problem most often faced by business managers. MSME actors are still unable to get capital assistance even though the government has offered many credits through cooperation with banks. This is due to the inability of MSME managers to present precise, fast, accurate financial information and in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards (SAK – ETAP). In addition to these problems, MSME managers are also still unfamiliar with what is called taxation. The main problem related to the implementation of this community service is that it does not yet have the ability to prepare appropriate and accurate financial and tax information needed for business development. especially getting additional capital, while the market potential and production elements have been owned by MSMEs. The output achieved from this service activity is an increase in the understanding of MSME actors regarding the preparation of financial and tax reports for MSMEs.

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Perekonomian suatu negara yang baik salah satunya ditunjang dari pengelolaan usaha pada UMKM yang berhasil. Permodalan merupakan permasalahan yang paling sering dihadapi oleh para pengelola usaha. Para pelaku UMKM masih belum bisa mendapatkan bantuan modal meskipun pemerintah sudah banyak menawarkan kredit melalui kerjasama dengan perbankan.  Hal ini disebabkan oleh ketidakmampuan pengelola UMKM untuk menyajikan informasi keuangan yang tepat, cepat, akurat dan sesuai dengan standar akuntansi yang berlaku umum (SAK – ETAP). Selain masalah tersebut pengelola UMKM juga masih awam dengan yang namanya perpajakan. Permasalahan utama yang berkaitan dengan pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah belum dimilikinya kemampuan untuk menyiapkan informasi keuangan dan perpajakan yang tepat, dan akurat yang diperlukan untuk pengembangan usaha, khususnya mendapatkan tambahan modal, sedangkan potensi pasar dan unsur produksi telah dimiliki oleh UMKM. Luaran yang dicapai dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah peningkatan pemahaman para pelaku UMKM mengenai penyusunan laporan keuangan dan pajak bagi UMKM.
Empowerment of Housewives of Fisherman through Training on Procesing Squid Production in Lamu Village Gorontalo Regency
Authors: Mardin Herinda , Taan Hapsawati , Mustaqimah Nur
Published: March 2023

Lamu Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency, which is included in the Tomini Bay area, has abundant potential for marine products such as squid. For this reason, we empower fishermen housewives through training and mentoring activities for fishermen housewives in making processed squid products in the form of squid sauce as an entrepreneurial opportunity in Lamu Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency. The purpose of this activity is to add insight and skills regarding the manufacture of processed squid products as a business opportunity and improve the community's economy, especially for fishing housewives in Lamu village. The method used is training and mentoring with an active participatory approach. The result of this activity is that fishermen's housewives already have insight regarding the manufacture of processed squid in the form of squid chili products. This activity provides new knowledge for fishermen housewives that squid sauce can be made into a product that can be marketed in the community and is an opportunity for MSME businesses. Squid chili products are accepted by the public from the aspects of color, taste, aroma and texture of chili in the likes category. The training activity for making processed squid was successfully carried out, seen from the participants who enthusiastically took part in the training activities and the acceptance of participants in the category of liking processed squid products.

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Desa Lamu Kecamatan Batudaa Pantai kabupaten Gorontalo yang masuk dalam kawasan teluk Tomini memiliki potensi hasil laut yang melimpah seperti cumi-cumi. Untuk itu, kami melakukan pemberdayaan ibu-ibu rumah tangga nelayan melalui kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan bagi ibu-ibu rumah tangga nelayan dalam membuat produk olahan cumi berupa sambal cumi sebagai peluang wirausaha di desa Lamu Kecamatan Batudaa Pantai Kabupaten Gorontalo. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah menambah wawasan dan keterampilan mengenai pembuatan produk olahan cumi sebagai peluang usaha dan meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat khususnya bagi ibu-ibu rumah tangga nelayan di desa Lamu. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan berpendekatan partisipatif aktif. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah ibu-ibu rumah tangga nelayan sudah memiliki wawasan terkait pembuatan olahan cumi dalam bentuk produk sambal cumi. Kegiatan ini memberikan pengetahuan baru bagi ibu-ibu rumah tangga nelayan bahwa sambal cumi dapat dijadikan sebuah produk yang dapat dipasarkan di masyarakat dan merupakan peluang usaha UMKM. Produk sambal cumi diterima oleh masyarakat dari aspek warna, rasa, aroma dan tekstur sambal pada kategori suka. Kegiatan pelatihan pembuatan olahan cumi ini berhasil dilaksanakan dilihat dari peserta yang antusias mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan serta penerimaan peserta pada kategori suka terhadap produk olahan cumi.
Web Development and Web Management System Training in Kedung Aren Tourism Village, Kalurahan Tridadi, Kapanewon Sleman, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta
Authors: Utomo Rochmad Bayu , Wafa Zaenal , Paramitalaksmi Ratri , Ekasari Qorry Rafika , Misel Intan , Mushawir Mushawir
Published: March 2023

Village tourism is one of the great potentials in improving the village. The use of online media to increase the promotion of village tourism has been used by pokdarwis to support the increase in village tourism. However, the human resources of Pokdarwis Tridadi members shining brightly Kalurahan Tridadi have not been able to create and manage online media websites properly. It is necessary to conduct a training for pokdarwis members in Kalurahan Tridadi. The purpose of this service is to create a web and provide training and assistance to pokdarwis members to be able to manage website-based tourist content. The participants in this service were as many as 10 pokdarwis members. The method of applying science and technology carried out is in the form of training and assistance in managing website-based tourist content. The results of the activity showed an increase in understanding of the potential of tourism villages.

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Pariwisata desa menjadi salah satu potensi besar dalam peningkatan desa. Penggunaan media online untuk meningkatkan promosi wisata desa sudah digunakan oleh pokdarwis untuk menunjang peningkatan pariwisata desa. Namun SDM anggota Pokdarwis Tridadi Bersinar Terang Kalurahan Tridadi belum dapat membuat dan mengelola media online website dengan baik. Untuk itu perlu dilakukan sebuah pelatihan bagi anggota pokdarwis di Kalurahan Tridadi. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk membuat web dan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan terhadap anggota pokdarwis untuk dapat mengelola konten wisata berbasis website. Peserta dalam pengabdian ini adalah sebanyak 10 anggota pokdarwis. Metode penerapan ipteks yang dilakukan adalah berbentuk pelatihan dan pendampingan pengelolaan konten wisata berbasis website. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan keterampilan ini akan dilakukan dengan ceramah, tanya jawab dan tentu saja praktek secara langsung. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan dan pelatihan dengan melibatkan 10 peserta. Hasil Kegiatan menunjukan terjadi peningkatan pemahaman tentang potensi desa wisata.
PLC Outseal Training for PVTE Students at Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University
Authors: Bagus Dwi Cahyono  , Irwanto Irwanto
Published: March 2023

Programmable Logic Controller is a device that can be programmed according to the needs of industrial processes. This activity is a service activity for lecturers of the PVTE Study Program at Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University which is expected to be able to improve student skills in terms of becoming provisions in the world of work. This PLC Outseal Training activity is carried out face-to-face for 8 hours in the FKIP educational room at Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University. The training method uses a practical based method. Includes material: Introduction to HMI and SCADA; Advanced PLC programming with Outseal PLC hardware; and PLC connection with upper layer. The evaluation results showed that students seemed interested and did not experience any problems when practicing PLC.

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Programmable Logic Controller merupakan suatu perangkat yang mampu diprogram sesuai kebutuhan proses industri. Kegiatan ini sebagai kegiatan pengabdian dosen Prodi PVTE Universitas sultan ageng tirtayasa yang diharapkan mampu meningkatkan  keterampilan mahasiswa dalam hal menjadi bekal dalam dunia kerja. Kegiatan Pelatihan PLC Outseal ini dengan dilakukan secara tatap muka selama 8 jam di ruang edutaria FKIP Universitas sultan ageng tirtayasa. Adapun metode pelatihan ini menggunakan metode practical based methode. Meliputi materi: Pengenalan HMI dan SCADA; Programing lanjut PLC dengan hardware Outseal PLC; dan Koneksi PLC dengan upper layer. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa terlihat tertarik dan tidk mengalami kendaa saat praktik PLC.
The Reducing Household Waste by Utilizing Used Cooking Oil into Soap for Housewives in Pontianak City
Authors: Youlla Donna , Widarti Sri , Ellyta Ellyta
Published: March 2023

Housewives (IRT) in the family have a very active role in their families. Used cooking oil or used cooking oil is waste left over from cooking activities carried out by housewives. So far, used cooking oil has never been used to make other materials, and is generally just thrown away so that over time it will damage the environment around us. This community service aims to utilize waste cooking oil into items that can be reused and have use value. The training on using used cooking oil in soap that was developed among housewives in Pontianak city, especially in Akcaya Village, South Pontianak District, is expected to be applied by IRT so that used cooking oil is no longer a wasted material, but can become a material that can be used. The soap produced can be used alone or later can also be traded so that it will increase family income.

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Ibu-ibu Rumah Tangga (IRT) di dalam keluarga punya peran yang sangat aktif di dalam keluarganya. Minyak goreng bekas atau minyak jelantah adalah limbah tersisa dari aktifitas memasak yang dilakukan oleh para ibu rumah tangga. Minyak jelantah selama ini belum pernah dimanfaatkan menjadi bahan lain, dan umumnya hanya dibuang saja sehingga lama kelamaan akan merusak lingkungan di sekitar kita. Pengabdian pada  masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memanfaatkan limbah minyak jelantah menjadi barang yang dapat digunakan kembali serta mempunyai nilai guna. Pelatihan pemanfaatan minyak jelantah menjadi sabun yang dikembangkan di kalangan ibu rumah tangga di kota Pontianak khususnya di Kelurahan Akcaya, Kecamatan Pontianak Selatan diharapkan dapat diaplikasikan oleh IRT sehingga minyak jelantah tidak lagi menjadi bahan yang terbuang, melainkan dapat menjadi bahan yang dapat digunakan. Sabun yang dihasilkan dapat dipergunakan sendiri atau nantinya dapat pula diperjualbelikan sehingga akan menambah pendapatan keluarga.
Isti'mal Isim al-Ma'rifah bi Alif wa Lam fi Surah al-Muzzammil
Authors: Mujahid Ahmad , Rasyidi Zam Zam , Fajeri Samsul , Hamli Haji , Nur Syahabuddin
Published: March 2023

Isim Ma’rifah dengan Alif Lam adalah bagian kecil dalam ilmu Nahwu dan dari segi kaidah, Isim Ma’rifah dengan Alif Lam memiliki kaidah yang penting. Akan tetapi sebagian orang meremehkan Isim Ma’rifah dengan Alif Lam dengan maksud mereka tidak memperhatikan penggunaan Isim Ma’rifah dengan Alif Lam. Kadang-kadang, sebagian siswa ketika membuat kalimat, mereka tidak mengetahui kapan menggunakan isim ma’rifah dan kapan menggunakan isim nakirah. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini membahas tentang Isim Ma’rifah dengan Alif Lam pada surah Al-Muzzammil. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui jenis-jenis Isim Ma’rifah dengan Alif Lam pada surah Al-Muzzammil. Jenis penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan yaitu mengumpulkan data-data dari kitab-kitab yang beragam yang berkaitan dengan tema penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pada surah Al-Muzzammil terdapat Alif Lam ‘Ahdiyyah dan Jinsiyyah. Alif Lam ‘Ahdiyyah pada surah Al-Muzzammil adalah Al-‘Ahdu Adz-Dzihni, Al-‘Ahdu Al-Hudhuri, Al-‘Ahdu Adz-Dzikri. Alif Lam Jinsiyyah pada surah Al-Muzzammil adalah Al-Istigraq Al-Afrad.
Credit Card Fraud Detection using Machine Learning
Authors:   Department of CSE (AIML and IoT), VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana), India, Yeruva Sagar , Harshitha Machavolu Sri ,   Department of CSE (AIML and IoT), VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana), India, Kavya Miriyala ,   Department of CSE (AIML and IoT), VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana), India, Sree Murakonda Sai Deepa ,   Department of CSE (AIML and IoT), VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana), India, Sahithi Tumpudi Sri ,   Department of CSE (AIML and IoT), VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana), India.
Published: March 2023

Evolving technologies make human life easier with increasing challenges. Online payments have become an integral part of our lives in the era of digitalization. The credit card payment system has made transactions hassle-free. This led to E-Commerce appraisal. Digitalization of transactions has given rise to new forms of fraud and cyberattacks that can affect individuals and organizations. This had set hackers at a great deal to steal the cardholder details using different schemes. Credit card companies must recognize these fraudulent transactions at the earliest to retain credibility among the stakeholders. Traditional methods of fraud detection have proven ineffective in identifying and preventing these fraudulent activities and cyberattacks in real time. This paper discusses various Machine Learning algorithms that predict fraudulent transactions in real-time. Fraudulent activities are solved using data science and machine learning techniques with substantial processing power and the capacity to manage massive datasets. The model is trained on large volumes of the dataset. This paper emphasizes comparison of various machine learning algorithms' performance over the input. The accuracy and efficiency of several machine learning algorithms are measured and analyzed through tabulation and comparison. The trained model is integrated with a website to categorize financial transactions as either legitimate or fraudulent. On utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms, credit card fraud detection systems have become more refined and accurate in recent years. As a result, financial organizations and customers are protected against such fraudulent activities, leading to increased trust and confidence in utilization credit card payments.
DigiBunai™ - Open Source CAD Software for Sustainable Handloom Industry in India
Authors:   Project Coordinator, Digital India Corporation, Under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India, Dochania Ashish
Published: March 2023

This paper aims to raise awareness about DigiBunai™, an open-source CAD technology developed by Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the auspices of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. This initiative has been taken by the Indian government to support handloom designers and weavers with the use of ICT solutions and make the handloom sector sustainable. One of the major aspects of this paper is to understand the various stages of design development for woven products concerning manual methods as well as functions available in CAD software. This paper explains how the newly developed technology can help to reduce the time and effort required to create intricate designs of handloom products. The information regarding the use of technology to create weave patterns, artworks, and simulated fabrics has been summarized here, with the option to view the entire layout of the product. The uniqueness of this technology is that it can be used to design traditional Indian saree, which is the most significant value-added product of Handloom Weavers of India.
Forecasting Student Clothes Purchases Intention in Bangladesh: A Machine Learning Approach
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Rahman Md. Mijanur , Hasan Md. Zahid ,   U.G Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Morshed Md Golam ,   U.G Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Karim Sanjida ,   U.G Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Alex Mamunur Rashid ,   U.G Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Published: March 2023

Online shopping provides an excellent opportunity and platform for today's traditional businesses. Because of the advancement of online purchasing systems, students often prefer online shopping. Thus, students' involvement in online purchasing has become an important trend. The research aims to determine university students' purchase intentions toward Bangladeshi clothing brands using several machine learning approaches. An online questionnaire survey was conducted with 1000 university students, and the study goal is to understand their attitudes to online shopping from a different perspective. This paper represents a comparative study of different machine-learning techniques that have been applied to the problem of customer purchasing intention. The experiments were conducted using supervised machine learning techniques like linear regression, logistic regression, and Support Vector Machine (SVM) was also used to predict university students' purchase intentions. This study found that students' age, quality of cloth, purchase discount, and price positively impacted student purchase intentions, but the buying risk negatively affected students' purchase intentions. Linear regression gives the highest accuracy with maximum features, and the accuracy is 89.2%.
A RARE CASE OF ISOLATED HYDATID CYST IN SPLEEN
Authors: Agarwal Dr. Ashna Ashish , Goel Dr. Seema
Published: March 2023

INTRODUCTION: Hydatid Cyst is a zoonotic infection caused by the larval form of parasite tapeworm Ecchinococcus granulosus. It is most commonly found in liver and rarely found in the spleen. It presents with vague symptoms and usually grows slowly. In this report we describe a rare advanced presentation of a splenic echinococcosis mimicking malignancy. CASE REPORT: A 16yr old female patient presenting with complaints of pain in left lumbar region since three months. Preliminary examination showed splenomegaly with tenderness. Abdominal CT scan showed evidence of well dened, round peripherally enhancing Hypodense lesion in spleen likely splenic abscess. After clinical and radiological evaluation splenectomy was done and respected spleen along with cyst was sent for histopathological examination. Splenic abscess, abdominal tuberculosis and a Conclusion- bdominal malignancy were considered clinically in differential diagnosis. Histopathology helped to reach a nal diagnosis of splenic echinococcosis which is a very rare presentation.
HYBRID EXTERNAL FIXATION FOR PROXIMAL TIBIAL FRACTURES
Authors:   Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthopaedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR), Mullana, Ambala (Haryana), India., Goel Dr. Divanshu , Singh Dr. Manjeet
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Intraarticular fractures of the tibial plateau and periarticular fractures of the proximal tibia, caused by high energy trauma pose a therapeutic dilemma. Such fractures are associated with extensive soft tissue damage with or without compound injury. The management of such high velocity injuries become a challenge to the trauma surgeons. The goals of these periarticular fractures management are 1. Restoration of joint congruity by anatomic reduction 2. Stable xation of fractures thus allowing early movements 3. Proper care of injured soft tissues. In earlier days uniplanar external xation were used with various complications like pin track infections and decreased stability. In this study we present the use of hybrid external xation system which includes Ilizarov ring xator and AO rod external xator connected with indigenously manufactured connecting clamps and short shafts augmented with or without minimal internal xation. The purpose of this study is to assess the utility of this hybrid external xation system and to analyse the functional outcome, soft tissue healing and fracture union. To assess the performance of the Hybrid External Fixator Aim and Objective: in the treatment of different types of proximal tibial fractures, to evaluate the functional outcome, soft tissue healing and fracture union and radiological outcome, to evaluate the biomechanical and biological advantage of hybrid external xator, to assess the utility of the indigenously made connecting clamps. Material and Method: The study included 21 cases of periarticular fractures of the proximal tibia which were treated by use of 5/8th Ilizarov ring, AO tubular external xator and with indigenously manufactured connecting clamps & short shaft in a hybrid mode. All cases were prospectively followed up and studied. Almost all the cases (99%) had sustained Road trafc Accidents (high velocity injuries) except one case which had sustained injury by fall of cement wall over her leg. Minimum follow up – 1.5 months, maximum follow up – 12 months, mean follow up – 6.42 months. All fractures were followed according to a protocol. All fractures were treated with either CLOSED REDUCTION AND HYBRID EXTERNAL FIXATION OR WITH MINIMAL OPEN REDUCTION AND A HYBRID SYSTEM. The study group was consisted of 16 males (76%) and 5 females (24%) with an average age for males of 43.06 years (range 25 to 65) and for females of 53.4 years (range 41 to 59). All the patients were in the age group of 26 to 65 years, mean age is 43.09. In the present s Result: tudy of 21 cases, the use of Hybrid external xation, as a denite treatment, for high – energy proximal tibia bicondylar fractures proved to be benecial.
TO STUDY THE CORRELATION OF BMI WITH ABO BLOOD GROUP AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Authors: Keshav Dr Geetha , Samer Dr Suwaibah  Fatima , Haroon Dr Salman , Hassan Dr Mohammed  Abrar
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Advancements and increase in access to healthcare have increased the life expectancy in India from 32 years in 1947 to almost 70 years currently. Due to robust vaccination and basic health programs, most of the communicable diseases are kept under control. The disease burden is now skewed towards non-communicable diseases. It is an established fact that body mass index (BMI) is a reliable predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Early prediction can decrease the disease load and enable early preventative measures. A more novel approach of connecting it with blood groups would yield profound results in predictability and subsequent management. This study was done to see correlation between BMI and known blood groups in order to predict the potential incidence of CVDs in medical students. Material and Method - A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Bhaskar Medical College from September 2022 - November 2022. The sample population included 150- 1st year medical students chosen by Randomized sampling method. BMI was calculated based as weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2). Discussion - Many studies conducted on the association of Blood groups with BMI yielded mixed and inconclusive results. On analysis of the data obtained from this study, O- positive blood group showed the highest inclination towards obesity i.e. 30 of the total participants. A-positive and B- positive blood groups were shown to have a lesser association with obesity i.e. 11 participants of the 150. These results were in accordance with a study done among female students by Shireen Javad et.al, nding blood group O to be the most prone to obesity.8 Incompatible to our results, a study conducted by Samuel Smith Isaac Okai et.al. found no signicant association between blood groups and BMI.10 Another study conducted by Christina Ravillo et.al. found that blood group O had the highest and blood group AB with lowest prevalence of obesity9. These ndings were similar to the results obtained in our study. To study the correlation of BMI with ABO blood group and Cardiovascula AIMS and OBJECTIVES Aim: - r risk among medical students. 1. Calculate and segregate the participants according to BM Objectives: - I using the standard formula provided by the WHO. 1. Determine Blood group using antisera 2. Evaluation of Lipid prole in obese individuals
NON SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF A LARGE CHRONIC PERIAPICAL LESION USING TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC PASTE (TAP) AND CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Authors: De Menezes Dr. Nigel Antonio , Patil Dr. Chetan R , Pujar Dr.Madhu
Published: March 2023

Trauma or traumatic injuries to the teeth can cause necrosis of the pulp by disrupting blood supply leading to anaerobic conditions which favors growth of opportunistic micro organisms, which over time may subsequently result in development of periapical lesions The patient had a large periapical lesion in the anterior region of the mandible with mobile teeth. After stabilization by splinting, non surgical treatment was done. During the non surgical RCT, after access opening yellow straw coloured uid was aspirated through the root canal, cleaning and shaping was the done followed by placement of Calcium hydroxide for 2 weeks interval for a month, followed by placement of TAP for another 2 appointments at 2 weeks interval for a month. Satisfactory periapical healing was seen at 1 month, 2month and 5 month recall, with considerable decrease in size of the lesion and decrease in mobility with the teeth. ABSTRACT KEYWORDS : Healing, Nonsurgical, Periapical lesion, Aspiration, Cyst, Triple antibiotic paste, Calcium
A STUDY OF ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING AMONG NON ALBICANS CANDIDA IN PATIENTS OF VULVO VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS AT TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Authors: Maheshwari E Uma , Jyothilakshmi G
Published: March 2023

Background &objectives: Candida species are emerging as a signicant pathogen certain species of Candida like Candida krusei are inherently resistant to azoles. In vitro susceptibility testing is essential for guiding therapy. The present study aims todetermine the antifungal susceptibility pattern ofNon albicansCandida isolates by disc diffusion and micro broth dilution method. Methods:This was a prospective study, conducted among 200 patients complaining of Vulvovaginal dischargeSpeciation was done as per standard microbiological methods. Non albicans Candida species were identied. Antifungal resistance was determined by disc diffusion method for uconazole, Voriconazole and by microbrothdilution for uconazole. Results: A total of 200 samples were collected from patients complaining of vaginal discharge . Out of them 69 were identied as Candida species , 31[44%] were C.albicans and 38 [56%] were non albicans Candida among them C.glabrata 22 (57%) , C.tropicalis 12 (31%), and 4 (10%) C.krusei. In the Interpretation and conclusion: present study, all the isolates of C. krusei 4 [10% ] tested showed resistance to uconazole by both disc diffusion and microbroth dilution methods . All isolates of C.glabrata 22 [ 57%] and C. tropicalis 12[31%] , tested were sensitive to uconazole by both disc diffusion and microbroth dilution . For voriconazole there was no resistance among all isolates tested by disc diffusion method. It is essential to perform susceptibility testing for all the Candida isolates for providing crucial information about the resistance pattern and help in choosing the appropriate antifungal drug for therapy. Disc diffusion method which is easy to perform can be utilized for day to day practice
TRAUMATIC PSEUDOPHACOCELE (A RARE CASE REPORT)
Authors: Pandey Dr. Shailaja , Singh Dr. Archana , Kumar Dr. Deepak , K Dr. Raji , Waikar Dr. Shrikant
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND A rare presentation of pseudophacocele in a case of occult scleral rupture sustained after blunt trauma to the eye. Previously reported cases were managed by extraction of intraocular lens rendering the eye aphakic. Appropriate surgical intervention which includes subconjunctival lens extraction, scleral wound exploration and repair, anterior chamber wash was done under general anaesthesia. This case report aims to evaluate clinical presentation, management and the visual outcome in a case of traumatic pseudophacocele
Predictors of Incomplete Adherence and Immuno-virologic Failure among HIV Infected Patients in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Shittu Bashirat Tolulope , Opaleye Oluyinka Oladele , Adewumi Moses Olubusuyi
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND: To identify and address modifiable baseline clinical and non- clinical predictors related to negative outcomes, and identify high risk patients who need priority attention in order to prevent future failure of treatment in HIV patients.
METHODS: The study was a longitudinal clinical based cohort study of One hundred and forty (140) HIV infected adults who were initially ART naive and commenced ART in June- July 2013 were followed up to June 2014. Three out of the participants were lost to follow up, one participant died and 1 participant was transferred to another treatment centre, while a total of one hundred and thirty-five (135) patients were finally included in the immuno-virologic analysis. Adherence was assessed using both self-report questionnaire and measurement of Mean Cell Volume (MCV) which was obtained using automated haematology analyzer. CD4 counts were analyzed using flow cytometry method and HIV-RNA levels were measured by using the RT-Polymerase Chain Reaction technique.
RESULTS: Incomplete adherence was recorded in 28 (20.7%) of the study participants, immunologic failure (decline in CD4 count to or below baseline or CD4 count change < 50 cells/ul at 12 months) was observed in 39 (28.8%) of the participants. Virologic failure rate (viral load > 400 copies/ml) was 27.4% and immuno-virologic failure rate was 31.9%. Using logistic regression model, immunologic failure was associated with male gender (OR=1.29; p=0.008), non-disclosure of status (OR=1.24; p=0.01), baseline anaemia (OR=1.15; p=0.009) and incomplete adherence by self-report (OR=3.28; p=0.001). Virologic failure was associated with no formal education (OR=2.29; p=0.01), non-disclosure of status (OR=1.04; p = < 0.01), non-adherence (OR=2.74; p=0.015), being unemployed (OR=0.57; p=0.04).
CONCLUSIONS: The study observed that immunologic recovery and virologic suppression rate within the first year of treatment was significant, although the rate of incomplete adherence obtained still needs improvement. Effort to promote social coping particularly to patients who were unemployed, re-strategizing on improving patient education and counseling especially to patients with no formal education, focusing on campaigns against stigmatization will help in addressing predictors of negative immuno-virologic outcomes. Baseline HIV-RNA level should also be considered in addition to CD4 testing in order to identify virological failure and thus preventing the emergence of drug resistance in HIV/AIDS management.
Molecular and metabolic resistance mechanisms in insecticides resistant Culex quinquefasciatus population from Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Fagbohun Ifeoluwa Kayode , Idowu Emmanuel Taiwo , Adesalu Oluwakemi
Published: March 2023

Background: The control and management of mosquito-borne diseases heavily rely on the use of insecticide-based measures, but the emergence and spread of insecticide resistance have been a challenge and led to a significant setback in recent gains against the control of mosquito-borne diseases. Here, we as-sessed the susceptibility of Cx. quinquefasciatus to different classes of neurotoxic insecticides and deter-mined the possible resistance mechanisms.
Methodology: Culex mosquitoes were collected from Kosofe, Alimosho, Ibeju-Lekki, and Badagry Lo-cal Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos State. Adult females were exposed to permethrin, Bendiocarb, and piperonyl butoxide (PBO) synergized assays using WHO protocols. Resistance mechanisms were assessed using molecular and biochemical techniques.
Results: Resistance to permethrin in Cx. quinquefasciatus was recorded in all the study locations, with 24-hour mortality ranging from 5% to 89%. Resistance to bendiocarb was also recorded in Alimosho (7%) and Kosofe (19%) LGAs, while possible resistance (96%) in Ibeju-Lekki LGA. PBO synergists significantly reduced the KDT50 and KDT95 of the synergized bioassays compared to the non-synergized bioassay. Heterozygote-resistant Ace1R gene was detected in Cx. quinquefasciatus popula-tion from Kosofe and Alimosho, kdr L1014S and L1014F were not detected in this study.
Conclusion: The activities of Cytochrome P450 monooxygenase and glutathione S-transferase detoxify-ing enzymes negatively correlate with 24-hour percentage mortality of Cx. quinquefasciatus. Resistance reported in Cx. quinquefasciatus to multiple classes of insecticides may result in difficulty controlling lymphatic filariasis in these areas.
The Pituitary Testicular Axis Tolerates Carbamazepine-Gabapentin Adjuvant than Alone Treatment in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Adedokun Kabiru I. , Osuntokun Opeyemi S. , Oladokun Olayemi O. , Dare Babatunde J. , Atere Tope G.
Published: March 2023

Background: Some antiepileptic drugs have been implicated in altering sperm indices and causing sexual dysfunction in males. This study investigated the effects of carbamazepine (CBZ)+garbapentin (GBP) adjuvant treatment on male reproductive functions.
Methods: Adult male Wistar rats were selected randomly into four (4) groups of five (5) animals each (n=5). Groups1, 2, 3, and 4 were given; normal saline (0.2 mL), CBZ (25 mg/kg), GBP (50 mg/kg), and 12.5 mg/kg, and 25 mg/kg doses of CBZ and GBP, respectively. The administration was done orally and daily for 56 days. Serum reproductive hormones, oxidative stress markers, and sperm analysis were determined. Histological analysis of the epididymis and testis were done using H and E
Results: A significant reduction in the level of follicle-stimulating hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, and testosterone were observed in CBZ and GBP-treated groups. Asignificant increase in lipid peroxidation activities measured by MDA was noticed only in the CBZ-treated group. The level of GSH and catalase increased significantly in the GBP-treated group, while CBZ+GBP treatment increased the level of SOD. The quality and the number of sperm characteristics significantly reduced among the treated animals; this is reflected in the architecture of the testes and epididymis with severe cytoarchitectural distortion, particularly in CBZ treated group, while mild distortion was observed in CBZ+GBP treated group.
Conclusion: Adjuvant treatment of CBZ and GBP produces reduced adverse reproductive effects compared with alone treatment.
Legal issues in transactions of insurance products through online platforms of Big Tech
Authors:   Korean Insurance Law Association, Maeng Soo Seok
Published: March 2023

Business of Big Tech companies in financial area is recently accelerated by such methods as sales and brokerage services of insurance products through online platforms, etc. Digital platform phenomenon next to Pin Tech is expected to play positive functions to enhance competitiveness of financial business by increasing efficiency and capacity of finance, reducing consumers’ searching costs, and expanding options. However, on the other hand, such a phenomenon may cause problems in consumer protection because financial stability is reduced and identification of responsible entities due to complex digital transactions. Especially, as financial business gives large influence to national economy and launch and operation of financial business is strictly regulated in the aspect of public character of financial business, if Big Tech companies launch their business in financial business through cooperation with general financial companies, they may avoid regulation and supervision of financial business and reverse discrimination of existing financial companies may be caused. Therefore, it is required to provide a frame of regulation for transactions of insurance products of Big Tech platform companies.
A solution to such issues is rational regulation with establishment of the standard on application of Insurance Business Act in relation to operation of insurance business of Big Tech companies.
Whether an action of a Big Tech company belongs to advertisement of products only or belongs to brokerage or sale of insurance products should be individually and concretely judged and, furthermore, should be judged based on recognition levels of consumers. If advertisement by a Big Tech company is not limited to simple advertisement but actively participates in brokerage including comparison of insurance products and, if consumers trust the Big Tech company and consider such action as brokerage or sale of insurance products, responsibility under Insurance Business Act may be imposed on such company. Also, although it is asserted that the commissions received by a Big Tech company are simple advertisement costs, if brokerage is done through participation of Big Tech at certain level, such action may be considered as brokerage and application of Insurance Business Act is possible. That is, regulations on mediation, brokerage, agency of insurance products under Insurance Business Act should be applied to advertisement of insurance by Big Tech companies depending on level of participation.
Roman Law in the regnum Italiae under the Emperor Lothar I (817‒855): Epitomes, Manuscripts, and Carolingian Legislation
Authors: Esders Stefan
Published: March 2023

“Roman law” could mean very different things in the Carolingian period, and refers to a great variety of legal texts. This becomes particularly visible from the abbreviated versions of Roman law that were produced and circulated since the 6th century. The paper contrasts the so-called Epitome Aegidii, a Gallic compilation based on the Breviary of the Visigothic King Alaric II, with the so-called Epitome Iuliani, a short version of the novels of the Emperor Justinian, as both abbreviated compilations were used in the regnum Italiae under the Frankish Emperor Lothar I for legislation and legal practice. Both compilations attest to different aspects of the Roman legal tradition, and to the divergent purposes of the Frankish rulers when trying to make use of Roman law. Surprisingly, we also find elements of Ostrogothic law incorporated into what was perceived of in Carolingian Italy as the manifold resources of the Roman legal tradition.
Cassiodorus’ Variae in the 9th Century
Authors: Cristini Marco
Published: March 2023

The fate of Cassiodorus’ Variae during the Early Middle Ages is largely unknown, since the manuscript tradition begins with the eleventh century, and long quotations taken from them are attested only from that period. However, words or expressions reminiscent of the Variae occur more than once in Charlemagne’s letters to Byzantium, in the works of Paschasius, and in the Donation of Constantine. The author of the epistles sent by Charlemagne’s to the East Roman emperor was aware of the ideological context of Variae 1.1, and the same is true for the Donation of Constantine. At the same time, Paschasius used Cassiodorus as a source of elegant words and expressions, thereby treating him like a classical author. It is impossible to ascertain whether Carolingian writers had access to all books of the Variae, or only to a substantial selection of letters (similar for instance to the manuscript containing the Epistolae Austrasicae), but there is a high degree of likelihood that they knew quite a few epistles of Cassiodorus, and were able to appreciate the political messages conveyed by them.
Epigraphic Stratigraphy: is There Any Trace of the Ostrogoths in Early Medieval “Layers” (6th-9th Century)?
Authors: Frauzel Flavia
Published: March 2023

The short but significant experiment of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy left politically ephemeral albeit culturally surprisingly durable traces in the peninsula. Among them, epigraphy takes centre stage when discussing decrees, laws, and public documents, which are a direct expression of the rulers’ will to gain greater visibility and disseminate their voice. However, epigraphy is also crucial to knowing the names, professions, ideas, and other concepts relating to the ordinary people. This contribution aims to examine a number of issues concerning controversial Germanic names datable between the VIth and VIIth century AD, and variably assigned to Ostrogoths, Lombards, and even Carolingians characters; through the lens of these durable materials, which – ironically enough – are monuments both recording contemporary propaganda and everyday life facets, the article will also explore the graphic and epigraphic changes which occurred in Italy between the VIth-IXth centuries.
The Centres of Public Power Between the Cities and the Countryside, in the Light of the Recent Archaeology (Italian Peninsula, Late 5th-9th Century)
Authors: Cantini Federico
Published: March 2023

The paper aims to illustrate, especially through the results of recent archaeological studies, the articulation and forms of the centres of public power between the Gothic and the Carolingian periods, in the dialectic between the city as a seat of the institutions and their protagonists, and the countryside, which contains the production centres and controls their resources. We will consider the Italian territory, with a focus on Tuscany, and propose some comparisons with the rest of Europe. An architectural, artistic and topographical resilience emerges. It is probably the consequence of the continuity of a series of elements: the public ownership of particular urban and suburban areas and palaces, as well as of rural strategic sites; the use of languages and models of the Late Roman aristocracy, and the economic impoverishment of the early medieval rulers.
Circular, Cultural and Creative City Index: a Comparison of Indicators-based Methods with a Machine-Learning Approach
Authors: Poli Giuliano , Muccio Eugenio , Cerreta Maria
Published: March 2023

Culture, creativity and circularity are driving forces for the transition of cities towards sustainable development models. This contribution proposes a data-driven quantitative methodology to compute cultural performance indices of cities (C4 Index) and thus compare results derived by subjective and objective assessment methods within the case study of the Metropolitan City of Naples. After data processing with Machine-Learning (ML) algorithms, two methods for weighting the indicators were compared: principal component analysis (PCA) and geographically weighted linear combination (WLC) with budget allocation. The results highlight similar trends among higher performance in seaside cities and lower levels in the inner areas, although some divergences between rankings. The proposed methodology was addressed to fill the research gap in comparing results obtained with different aggregation methods, allowing a choice consistent with the decision-making environment.