bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comprehensive dataset of microbial abundance, dissolved organic carbon, and nitrogen in Tibetan Plateau glaciers
Authors: Liu Yongqin , Fang Pengcheng , Guo Bixi , Ji Mukan , Liu Pengfei , Mao Guannan , Xu Baiqing , Kang Shichang , Liu Junzhi
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Glaciers are recognized as a biome dominated by
microorganisms and a reservoir of organic carbon and nutrients. Global
warming remarkably increases glacier melting rate and runoff volume, which
have significant impacts on the carbon and nitrogen cycles in downstream
ecosystems. The Tibetan Plateau (TP), dubbed “the water tower of Asia”,
owns the largest mountain glacial area at mid- and low-latitudes. However,
limited data on the microbial abundance, organic carbon, and nitrogen in TP
glaciers are available in the literature, which severely hinders our
understanding of the regional carbon and nitrogen cycles. This work presents
a new dataset on microbial abundance, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and
total nitrogen (TN) for TP glaciers. In this dataset, there are 5409 records
from 12 glaciers for microbial abundance in ice cores and snow pits, and
2532 records from 38 glaciers for DOC and TN in the ice core, snow pit,
surface ice, surface snow, and proglacial runoff. These glaciers are located
across diverse geographic and climatic regions, where the multiyear average
air temperature ranges from −13.4 to 2.9 ∘C and the
multiyear average precipitation ranges from 76.9 to 927.8 mm. This makes
the constructed dataset qualified for large-scale studies across the TP. To
the best of our knowledge, this is the first dataset of microbial abundance
and TN in TP glaciers and also the first dataset of DOC in ice cores of the
TP. This new dataset provides important information for studies on carbon
and nitrogen cycles in glacial ecosystems, and is especially valuable for
the assessment of potential impacts of glacier retreat on downstream
ecosystems under global warming. The dataset is available from the National
Tibetan Plateau/Third Pole Environment Data Center
(https://doi.org/10.11888/Cryos.tpdc.271841; Liu, 2021).
Water Ecosystems Tool (WET) 1.0 – a new generation of flexible aquatic ecosystem model
Authors: Schnedler-Meyer Nicolas Azaña , Andersen Tobias Kuhlmann , Hu Fenjuan Rose Schmidt , Bolding Karsten , Nielsen Anders , Trolle Dennis
Published: May 2022

Abstract. We present the Water Ecosystems Tool (WET) – a new generation of
open-source, highly customizable aquatic ecosystem model. WET is a
completely modularized aquatic ecosystem model developed in the syntax of
the Framework for Aquatic Biogeochemical Models (FABM), which enables
coupling to multiple physical models ranging from zero to three dimensions,
and is based on the FABM–PCLake model. The WET model has been extensively
modularized, empowering users with flexibility of food web configurations,
and incorporates model features from other state-of-the-art models, with new
options for nitrogen fixation and vertical migration. With the new
structure, features and flexible customization options, WET is suitable in a
wide range of aquatic ecosystem applications. We demonstrate these new
features and their impacts on model behavior for a temperate lake for which
a model calibration of the FABM–PCLake model was previously published and
discuss the benefits of the new model.
On numerical broadening of particle-size spectra: a condensational growth study using PyMPDATA 1.0
Authors: Olesik Michael A. , Banaśkiewicz Jakub , Bartman Piotr , Baumgartner Manuel , Unterstrasser Simon , Arabas Sylwester
Published: May 2022

Abstract. This work discusses the numerical aspects of representing the condensational growth of particles in models of aerosol systems such as atmospheric clouds.
It focuses on the Eulerian modelling approach, in which fixed-bin discretisation is used for the
probability density function describing the particle-size spectrum.
Numerical diffusion is inherent to the employment of the fixed-bin discretisation
for solving the arising transport problem (advection equation describing size spectrum evolution).
The focus of this work is on a technique for reducing the numerical diffusion in solutions
based on the upwind scheme: the multidimensional positive definite advection transport algorithm (MPDATA).
Several MPDATA variants are explored including infinite-gauge, non-oscillatory, third-order terms and recursive antidiffusive correction (double-pass donor cell, DPDC) options.
Methodologies for handling coordinate transformations associated with both particle-size spectrum coordinate choice and with numerical grid layout choice are expounded.
Analysis of the performance of the scheme for different discretisation parameters and different settings of the algorithm is performed using (i) an analytically solvable box-model test case and (ii) the single-column kinematic driver (“KiD”) test case in which the size-spectral advection due to condensation is solved simultaneously with the advection in the vertical spatial coordinate, and in which the supersaturation evolution is coupled with the droplet growth through water mass budget.
The box-model problem covers size-spectral dynamics only; no spatial dimension is considered.
The single-column test case involves a numerical solution of a two-dimensional advection problem
(spectral and spatial dimensions).
The discussion presented in the paper covers size-spectral, spatial and temporal convergence as well as computational cost, conservativeness and quantification of the numerical broadening of the particle-size spectrum.
The box-model simulations demonstrate that, compared with upwind solutions, even a 10-fold decrease in the spurious numerical spectral broadening can be obtained by an apt choice of the MPDATA variant (maintaining the same spatial and temporal resolution), yet at an increased computational cost.
Analyses using the single-column test case reveal that the width of the droplet size spectrum is affected by numerical diffusion pertinent to both spatial and spectral advection.
Application of even a single corrective iteration of MPDATA robustly decreases the relative dispersion
of the droplet spectrum, roughly by a factor of 2 at the levels of maximal liquid water content.
Presented simulations are carried out using PyMPDATA – a new open-source Python implementation of MPDATA based on the
Numba just-in-time compilation infrastructure.
ECOSMO II(CHL): a marine biogeochemical model for the North Atlantic and the Arctic
Authors: Yumruktepe Veli Çağlar , Samuelsen Annette , Daewel Ute
Published: May 2022

Abstract. ECOSMO II is a fully coupled bio-physical model of 3D hydrodynamics with an intermediate-complexity NPZD (nutrient, phytoplankton, zooplankton, detritus) type biology including sediment-water column exchange processes originally formulated for the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Here we present an updated version of the model incorporating chlorophyll a as a prognostic state variable: ECOSMO II(CHL). The version presented here is online coupled to the HYCOM ocean model. The model is intended to be used for regional configurations for the North Atlantic and the Arctic incorporating coarse to high spatial resolutions for hind-casting and operational purposes. We provide the full descriptions of the changes in ECOSMO II(CHL) from ECOSMO II and provide the evaluation for the inorganic nutrients and chlorophyll a variables, present the modelled biogeochemistry of the Nordic Seas and the Arctic, and experiment on various parameterization sets as use cases targeting chlorophyll a dynamics. We document the performance of each parameter set objectively analysing the experiments against in situ, satellite and climatology data. The model evaluations for
each experiment demonstrated that the simulations are consistent with the
large-scale climatological nutrient setting and are capable of representing
regional and seasonal changes. Explicitly resolving chlorophyll a allows for more dynamic seasonal and vertical variations in phytoplankton biomass to chlorophyll a ratio and improves model chlorophyll a performance near the surface. Through experimenting with the model performance, we document the general biogeochemisty of the Nordic Seas and the Arctic. The Norwegian and Barents seas primary production show distinct seasonal patterns with a
pronounced spring bloom dominated by diatoms and low biomass during winter
months. The Norwegian Sea annual primary production is around double that of
the Barents Sea while also having an earlier spring bloom.
Influence of cyclonic and anticyclonic eddies on plankton in the southeastern Mediterranean Sea during late summertime
Authors: Belkin Natalia , Guy-Haim Tamar , Rubin-Blum Maxim , Lazar Ayah , Sisma-Ventura Guy , Kiko Rainer , Morov Arseniy R. , Ozer Tal , Gertman Isaac , Herut Barak , Rahav Eyal
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Planktonic food webs were studied contemporaneously in a mesoscale cyclonic (upwelling, ∼ 13 months old) and an anticyclonic (downwelling,
∼ 2 months old) eddy as well as in an uninfluenced background situation in the oligotrophic southeastern Mediterranean Sea (SEMS) during
late summer 2018. We show that integrated nutrient concentrations were higher in the cyclone compared to the anticyclone or the background
stations by 2–13-fold. Concurrently, Synechococcus and Prochlorococcus were the dominant autotrophs abundance-wise in the
oligotrophic anticyclone (∼ 300 × 1010 cells m−2). In the cyclone, functional groups such as dinoflagellates,
Prymnesiophyceae and Ochrophyta contributed substantially to the total phytoplankton abundance (∼ 14 × 1010 cells m−2), which was ∼ 65 % lower at the anticyclone and background stations (∼ 5 × 1010 cells m−2). Primary production
was highest in the cyclonic eddy (191 mgCm-2d-1) and 2–5-fold lower outside the eddy area. Heterotrophic prokaryotic
cell-specific activity was highest in the cyclone (∼ 10 fgCcell-1d-1), while the least productive cells were found in the
anticyclone (4 fgCcell-1d-1). Total zooplankton biomass in the upper 300 m was 10-fold higher in the cyclone compared
with the anticyclone or background stations (1337 vs. 112–133 mg C m−2, respectively). Copepod diversity was much higher in the
cyclone (44 species), compared to the anticyclone (6 small-size species). Our results highlight that cyclonic and anticyclonic eddies show
significantly different community structure and food-web dynamics in oligotrophic environments, with cyclones representing productive oases in the
marine desert of the SEMS.
“HUKUK MUHAKEMELERİ KANUNU İLE BAZI KANUNLARDA DEĞİŞİKLİK YAPILMASI HAKKINDA KANUN” İLE İDDİA VE SAVUNMANIN GENİŞLETİLMESİ VE DEĞİŞTİRİLMESİ YASAĞI HAKKINDAKİ DEĞİŞİKLİĞİN ÖN İNCELEMEYE ETKİSİ
Authors: ÖZÇELİK Volkan
Published: May 2022

7251 sayılı Kanun, Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu’nda önemli değişiklikler yapmıştır. Bu değişikliklerden bir tanesi, ön inceleme duruşmasına taraflardan birinin gelmemesi durumunda gelen tarafın karşı tarafın muvafakati olmaksızın iddia ve savunmalarını genişletip değiştirebileceği kuralının kaldırılmasıdır. Yapılan değişiklik ile silahların eşitliği ilkesinin temini, ön inceleme aşamasının uyuşmazlığın tespit edildiği aşama olma özelliğini güçlendirme ve tarafların üst üste ve karşılıklı olarak beyan dilekçesi vermesi engellenerek Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu’nun sistematiğine uygun bir uygulama gelişmesini sağlama amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmamızda yapılan değişikliğin bu amaçları gerçekleştirmeye elverişli olup olmadığı sorgulanmıştır.
STUDI TENTANG PERSEPSI NILAI, KEPUASAN DAN RETENSI PELANGGAN KAPAL PENYEBERANGAN UJUNG - KAMAL
Authors: Darmawan Didit , Arifin Samsul , Purwanto Fajar
Published: May 2022

Kota Surabaya di Pulau Jawa telah terhubung dengan Pulau Madura di Kabupaten Bangkalan melalui Jembatan Suramadu. Setelah diberlakukannya pembebasan biaya penyeberangan menggunakan Jembatan Suramadu, perusahaan yang terlibat dengan bisnis penyeberangan Ujung – Kamal menggunakan kapal ferry semakin mengalami penurunan jumlah penumpang dan bila hal tersebut dapat mengarah kepada kebangkrutan. Identifikasi nilai bagi pelanggan sangat diperlukan beserta pengaruh kepuasan pelanggan terhadap retensi pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari persepsi nilai pelanggan dan kepuasan pelanggan terhadap retensi pelanggan jasa penyeberangan kapal ferry. Penelitian melibatkan 209 responden yang berasal dari kalangan anak muda. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa persepsi nilai pelanggan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap retensi pelanggan. Kepuasan pelanggan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap retensi pelanggan. Secara simultan, persepsi nilai pelanggan dan kepuasan pelanggan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap retensi pelanggan.
EFFECT OF GM-CSF ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THYMUS IN THE TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES IN PIGLETS
Authors: Mikhaylov E.V. , Stepanov D.S. , Shabunin B.V. , Nekrasov A.V. , Vorotnikova S.M.
Published: May 2022

The effect of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) on the functional state of the thymus in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in piglets was studied. The experiment was carried out on a large pig breeding farm in the Voronezh region. For the experiment, 3 groups of 20 sick piglets at the age of 5-7 days were formed in which gastrointestinal diseases of bacterial etiology were registered. The group 5 was the control, and the piglets of it did not receive treatment, the piglets of group 2 received the drug Quinocol, and the piglets of group 3 – Quinocol in combination with GM-CSF. Histological and immunohistochemical studies were carried out according to commonly accepted methods. As a result, a significant (p<0.01) decrease in CD-3 positive cells in the field of view by 12% in group 3 was shown, which was a consequence of cell migration from the thymus to peripheral organs. There were no significant differences in the number of PAX-5 cells.
DIGITAL TWIN FOR INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL MONITORING OF THE ACTUAL USE
OF MACHINE TOOL AREAS IN THE REPRODUCTION WORKSHOP OF PIG-BREEDING FACILITIES
Authors: Solyanik S.V. , Solyanik V.V.
Published: May 2022

A digital twin of production and financial monitoring of the actual use of machine tool areas in the reproduction workshop of pig-breeding premises has been developed. The digital twin is based on the actual financial costs for the design, construction and operation of a pig-breeding facility (farm, complex), documented cash proceeds from the sale of manufactured products (commercial (breeding) pigs in live weight).
DIGITAL TWIN FOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROCLIMATE
IN LIVESTOCK FACILITIES
Authors: Solyanik S.V. , Solyanik V.V.
Published: May 2022

A digital twin for the temperature and humidity characteristics of the microclimate in livestock facilities has been developed. The digital twin is based on zoohygienic standards for the air environment in livestock premises, thermophysical properties of the air, requirements for microclimate systems and ventilation functioning.
Capítulo 5. La experiencia de Andalucía en el cine. De los viajeros postrománticos a los veraneantes de la Europa occidental (1905-1975)
Authors: Puche Ruiz María C.
Published: May 2022

Este trabajo analiza la plasmación de la figura del turista en Andalucía durante el periodo 1905-1975. Para ello, lleva a cabo un análisis sistemático de films, fotografías y textos a través del software NVivo. Este método, que corrobora una tendencia creciente a mostrar a los turistas en pantalla, puede considerarse una novedad dentro del ámbito de las Humanidades Digitales, y más específicamente, en el estudio de la Historia del Turismo.
Palabras clave: Historia del Turismo, Cine, España, siglo veinte, Andalucía, ficción, software NVivo, turismo.
Una mirada a las víctimas del conflicto armado en el posacuerdo
Authors:   Unicatólica Cali, Torres Valdivieso María Eugenia , Hoyos Bravo Alexandra ,   Unicatólica Cali, Gutiérrez González Sully Tatiana ,   Unicatólica Cali, Caicedo Caicedo Nancy ,   Mesa Municipal de Participación Efectiva de Víctimas del Conflicto Armado Interno del Municipio de Tuluá, Cifuentes García Cérbulo Andrés ,   Unicatólica Cali, Castro Peña Monica Yuleny ,   Universidad Católica de Pereira
Published: May 2022

Este libro, visiona el impacto sobre la condición de vulnerabilidad de las víctimas en el posconflicto colombiano. En él, se muestran los desafíos que enfrentan, y cómo a través del emprendimiento han forjado oportunidades para su adaptación social y económica. Es, por tanto, una invitación para conocer de primera mano estas historias.
A generalization of connectedness via ideals
Authors: Pachón Raúl
Published: May 2022

In this paper, we define and study the $\diamond$-connected spaces as a generalization of the connectedness, and thus of the Ekici-Noiri and Modak-Noiri notions, through ideals.
Analysis of the “Diagnostic Reasoning” Concept in Nursing
Authors: Silva Bárbara Coeli Oliveira da Silva , Delgado Millena Freire , Nascimento Rafaela Cavalcanti de , Lira Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho , Feijão Alexsandra Rodrigues , Enders Bertha Cruz
Published: May 2022

Objective: To develop an operational definition of the “diagnostic reasoning” concept in nursing. Materials and methods: This concept analysis is based on Walker and Avant’s model. All the referential steps were followed: concept selection, determining the objectives and proposals for concept analysis, identifying the possible uses of the concept, determining the defining attributes, identifying a model case, identifying the contrary case, and identifying the precedents and consequences of the concept. Results: A sample of 20 studies was selected, identifying the following attributes: specialized thinking, cognitive skills, existing knowledge, intellectual competence; hypothesis-oriented reasoning; precedents: clinical assessment, practical experience, data interpretations, intuition, diagnostic judgment, information processing, clinical reasoning; consequences: improvement of nursing care, communication, planning interventions, addressing the identified problem, achieving effective results, autonomous actions, and quality of patient records. Conclusions: The study contributes to understanding the operational definition of the diagnostic reasoning concept in nursing by identifying the core attributes, precedents, and consequences.
Analysis of Non-Fiscal Measures in the Forestry Sector in Stimulating Growth and Jobs Creation: The Ghana Experience
Authors: Sarfo-Adu Gordon Kofi , Kokofu Henry Kwabena , Dadebo Mark Aferdi , Nkrumah Gladys , Galley David Kwaku
Published: May 2022

The accelerated development of forestry sector over the past two decades has stimulated an increasing number of researchers to investigate the impact of forestry resources on economic growth amidst forest quality and quantity deteriorating factors, including illegalities. This study aims to identify and examine non-fiscal measures implemented in stimulating growth and job in the sector. Employing mixed research approach, the study provides inferences based on detailed performance description of core centers of the sector. The study revealed that, the government and regulatory agencies need to acknowledge the existence and importance of SMEs and making them part of economic analysis to project growth, innovation, job creation to social inclusion, and rural development. Also, trade associations are handicapped logistically and this derails their ability to support their members both financially and technically. Similarly, in adoption of strategies to improve short term development of wildlife resources, tourism attraction sites within wildlife protected areas could be created, which will control encroachments and add to revenue streams of the sector and would contribute to economic growth as a whole.
以引導骨再生術治療不同類型的骨缺損：文獻回顧
Authors: 陳昱瑄 陳昱瑄 , 吳郁苓 吳郁苓 , 黃健瑜 黃健瑜 , 龍萱 龍萱 , 吳友仁 吳友仁
Published: May 2022

Horizontal and vertical bone resorption after tooth extraction can adversely affect the success of a dental implant. Therefore, several ridge augmentation techniques, such as guided bone regeneration (GBR), bone block grafting, and ridge expansion, have been developed to provide sufficient bone volume around the implant and improve its stability and position. GBR is the most widely used technique for bone augmentation. However, because of the numerous surgical procedures and materials available, it is difficult to choose the most appropriate treatment. Efficient and effective surgical procedures and materials with low complication rates have been recommended for different types of bony defects, such as intra-alveolar, dehiscence, fenestration, horizontal, and vertical bony defects. This review summarizes the results of studies on various GBR techniques published in the English literature and discusses the most appropriate and predictable GBR techniques that can be used for the different types of bony defects.

 
牙科雷射於軟組織處理上之應用：文獻回顧
Authors: 郭家銘 郭家銘 , 李豐任 李豐任 , 翁煜棱 翁煜棱 , 張盈盈 張盈盈 , 陳怡鈞 陳怡鈞 , 袁國 袁國 , 丁羣展 丁羣展
Published: May 2022

雷射目前越來越廣泛使用在牙科領域上，像是牙周病治療或是各種軟硬組織手術，在軟組織手術方面，越來越多醫師會使用雷射來取代傳統刀片或是電刀，使用雷射在軟組織手術上可能有多項優點，如殺菌、止血、降低術後疼痛、促進傷口癒合，或是在某些情況下可以不需要使用牙科局部麻醉來進行治療，進而降低病患接受牙科治療的恐懼感；根據不同的波長及介質，目前市面上有許多不同種類的雷射可供牙科醫師使用，此篇文獻回顧將會回顧目前在牙科常見的各種雷射，探討不同雷射對軟組織的效應及臨床運用，並比較雷射與傳統作法進行軟組織手術之間的差異及其優缺點。
Prevalence of Acute Otitis Media in Febrile Children at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Raza Muhammad Saad , Sangi Rumana , Hanif Shahina , Haque Tayyaba , Jamro Saifullah , Memon Mohammad Hanif
Published: May 2022

Objective: To find out the prevalence of acute otitis media among febrile children presenting at a tertiary healthcare facility. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: The Department of Pediatrics, Chandka Medical College, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana from 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021. Material and Methods: A total of 118 children of both genders aged 2 to 11 years with fever (temp>100.4 0F) for a minimum duration of 6 hours were included. Demographic data along with presenting symptoms were noted. Auroscopy/otoscopy was performed in all cases for the diagnosis of AOM. All the study data was entered into SPSS version 26.0 for statistical analysis. Results: In a total of 118 children, 67 (56.8%) were male. Mean age was noted to be 4.9±4.2 years (ranging between 2 to 12 years) and 62 (52.5%) children were aged between 2 to 5 years. Mean duration of fever was 6.20±1.7 days (ranging between 3 to 9 days) while 75 (63.6%) children had duration of fever above 5 days. Mean maximum reported fever was 103.04±1.1 0F. Irritability, dizziness, restlessness and diminished appetite were the most frequent symptoms noted in 98 (83.1%), 67 (56.8%), 61 (51.7%), and 58 (49.2%) patients respectively. The prevalence of AOM was observed in 27 (22.9%) febrile children. Conclusion: The prevalence of acute otitis media among febrile children was high. High index of suspicion for acute otitis media should be made whenever febrile children are presenting to pediatric healthcare facilities. Keywords: Acute otitis media, febrile, irritability, dizziness.
Pattern, Treatment and Outcomes of Children with Head Injuries: A 3 Year experience from a TC Hospital of South Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmed Shakeel , Jalal Malik Liaqat Ali , Khan Shoaib Saleem , Akhter Ikramullah , Rizwan Muhammad , Chughtai Waqas Noor
Published: May 2022

Objective: To determine pattern, treatment and outcomes of children with head injury. Study Design: A retrospective study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, The Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan Pakistan from January 2019 to December 2021. Material and Methods: A total of 1285 children of both genders aged up to 12 years with head injury were included. Patients were initially presented in emergency department while initial assessment along with physical examination was performed in emergency department among all children. Relevant radiological investigations were performed in all cases as per supervision of the senior consultant surgeon on duty. Demographic data along with pattern, treatment and outcome of children with head injury was noted. Results: In a total of 1285 children, 822 (64.0%) were male and 463 (36.0%) female. Mean age at the time of presentation was 4.7±2.5 years. Area of residence was urban in 1051 (81.8%) children while 234 (18.2%) belonged to rural areas of residence. Most common reason behind head injury was fall shown in 757 (58.9%) children whereas road-traffic accidents accounted for 414 (32.2%) children. Diffuse axonal injury was the most common head injury noted in 778 (60.5%) followed by linear fractures 152 (11.8%). Crainiotomy and bone elevation were performed in 54 (4.2%) and 117 (9.1%) children respectively while remaining 1114 (86.7%) children were treated conservatively. Mortality was noted in 25 (1.9%) children. Conclusion: Falls followed by road-traffic accidents were the most common mode of head injury among children. Diffuse axonal injury accounted for nearly 2/3rd of all head injury cases. Large majority of the children were treated conservatively while overall outcomes were good among children with head injury. Keywords: Head injury, mortality, fall, road-traffic accident, fracture.
Comparison of Frequency of Post Caesarean Wound Infection with Amoxicillin Versus Ceftriaxone
Authors: Irum Sadia , Rahim Sheema , Zafar Seemab , Afridi Ayesha
Published: May 2022

Background: Cesarean delivery is a crucial factor in association with postpartum infection, there is a 5 to 20-timesmuch higher risk of getting an infection in contrast with a vaginal delivery. By not having prophylactic antibiotics, the rates of postpartum endometritis can reach 35 to 40%. This study was conducted to contrast the frequency of postoperative wound infection in patients receiving prophylactic amoxicillin vs. ceftriaxone. Methods: This Randomized Controlled Trial was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad, from 1st February 2016 to 31st January 2017. 210 patients undergoing cesarean section were included in this study. All the patients who participated in this study were categorized and further divided into two equal groups. Each group comprised 105 patients each through the process of block randomization. Patients in Group A were administered Amoxicillin 1000 mg and patients in group B were administered ceftriaxone 1000 mg for 48 hours following cesarean section patients were followed up on the 8thpost-op day for removal of stitches and wound examination. Results Wound infection was noted in 17 (8.1%) patients. 13 of which belonged to the Amoxicillin category. There was a statistically huge difference between the two groups regarding postoperative wound infection (p=0.023). Upon stratification of outcome variable with age and parity, the results were found to be statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Conclusion The incidence of post-operative wound infection is minimal with the administration of ceftriaxone following a cesarean section. Keywords: Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone, Nosocomial infection, Wound infection, cesarean section.
Assessment of Prognostic Variables of Medical Importance and their Impending Role to Develop Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Sehgal Sh. Khuram Salam , Sattar Huma , Altaf Awais , Javaid Amina , Hussain Asia , Ditta Hina Allah , Malik Arif , Zahid Ayesha
Published: May 2022

Aim: To assess the role of different prognostic variables of medical importance having potential role in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Study Setting: This cross sectional case control study was carried out in the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotehnology, The University of Lahore-PakistanDuring the period of from Jan 2019 to Jan 2021 METHODOLOGY:Fifty patients of rheumatoid arthritis and fifty healthy age matched males were selected to analyse the Levels of MDA (nmol/ml), SOD (U/ml), GSH (μmol/L), CAT (U/L), IL-6 (pg/ml), TNF-α (pg/ml), MMP-9 (ng/ml) and NO (μmol/L) using ABCAM elisa kits.
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Knowledge and factors affecting the treatment and P. Practices among reproductive age women
Authors: Gul Saima , Anwar Adila , Mubarik Mehwish , Shah Uzma , Fatima Kaneez , Fatima Gul
Published: May 2022

Aims: The main purpose of this study was to find to assess the knowledge about STIs among community women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Rawalpindi. Methodology: This study was conducted taking 150 women through multistage, cluster randomization from January to June 2017 at Rawalpindi. The ethical committee of Sarhad University, Peshawar approved the study. A self-structured, pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was done through SPSS® version 21. Results were generated in tables and graphs. Results: The mean ± SD age was 28.7 ± 9.5 years with a minimum of 19, maximum 49. Almost half of all women were age group 19-29 years & 82% were married. Eighty percent was the literacy while CPR was 53.7%. Knowledge about STIs was not sufficient (42%) yet most knew about mode of transmission of STIs (86.67%). Most women identified the factors which contribute to the spread of STIs; 97.33% said STIs are preventable while 92.67%. One third of all women had one or other STI but only 19 women knew about the disease they had. Conclusion and recommendations: Pakistan faces the persistent threat of STIs. Community women of reproductive age are at specific risk to a high risk of spread of STIs. Education, awareness and intervention at all levels by all stakeholders/ public and private are utmost required to stop STIs and their long standing complications. Key words: Sexually transmitted infections, STIs, Reproductive age, Knowledge.
Evaluation of a Brief Intervention to Reduce Mobile Phone Use in College Students
Authors: Piper Brian J , Daily Shay M , Martin Sarah L , Martin Maurice W
Published: May 2022

Objectives

Excessive mobile phone use contributes to distracted driving, may increase risk for automobile accidents, and a minority of mobile phone users exhibit behaviors consistent with technological addiction. The purpose of this study was to determine whether cell phone beliefs and behaviors could be changed by a brief educational encounter. The Theory of Reasoned Action provided a lens for viewing attitudes and behavior.

Methods

A one-week pre-post design with a thirty-day follow-up was used with participants (N = 215, 67.0% female, age = 20.0 + 1.6) assigned to a peer-led intervention or comparison group. The intervention included cell phone educational materials regarding the potential for negative health effects of mobile phone use. A short index of cell phone behavior was developed which showed good internal consistency with a Cronbach’s α of .81.

Results

The intervention group “agreed” or “strongly-agreed” more than the comparison group on five of the seven areas of cell phone beliefs and behaviors ( P < 0.05, item Cohen’s d = .32 to .47, total d = .50) at one week following receipt of educational materials.

Conclusions

We conclude that attitudes and behaviors regarding mobile phones are malleable and susceptible to change in young adults following a brief psychoeducational intervention.
Fatal Coma Secondary to Acute Onset of Hyperammonemia in a Non-Cirrhotic Adult Male Secondary to a Urea Cycle Enzyme Deficiency—a Rare Disease Case Report
Authors: Sonier Clinton , Owens Micaela , Khurana Sandeep , Thakur Lokendra
Published: May 2022

Introduction

Acute hyperammonemia in adult patients without liver disease is uncommon. Other etiologies are broad and can be difficult to rule out quickly. Urea cycle disorders such as ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency are rare and often present in children. Adult-onset cases are rarer. This makes recognizing and treating late-onset urea cycle disorders challenging in the acute setting.

Case Report

We present the case of a 56-year-old male with a history of early onset coronary artery disease, chronic back pain, and heavy tobacco use who was found unconscious at home by a neighbor. He was found to have toxic levels of serum ammonia during further evaluation in the emergency department. Laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of OTC deficiency. Genetic analysis further showed a c.-106C>A variant of the OTC gene.

Conclusion

Although extremely rare, late-onset urea cycle disorders should be considered when patients present with altered mental status with hyperammonemia of unknown etiology. Furthermore, this case adds evidence that the c.-106C>A OTC gene variant has pathogenic significance.
Edukativne računalne igre u nastavi hrvatskoga jezika
Authors: Aladrović Slovaček Katarina , Tomić Iva
Published: May 2022

Igra je čovjeku urođena, ugodna i slobodna aktivnost, te je stoga jedna od metoda i strategija suvremenoga nastavnog procesa. Igra čini nastavu zanimljivijom, motivira učenike, povećava njihovu pažnju i koncentraciju te lakše i brže usvajanje obrazovnoga sadržaja, osobito apstraktnoga sadržaja kao što je jezik. Iako već ranije započeto, pandemijsko je vrijeme doprinijelo sve većoj uporabi računala i računalnih igara u nastavi. Upravo zato željeli smo istražiti povećava li uspjeh u učenju jezičnih sadržaja uporaba motivacijske računalne igre te ispitati stavove učenika i učitelja o igri unastavi te o uporabi edukativnih računalnih igara (N = 47). Kako smo i očekivali, dobiveni su rezultati pokazali kako učenici imaju pozitivan stav o igri u nastavi te o računalnoj igri, ali da se u nastavi Hrvatskoga jezika igraju tek ponekad iako se u igri osjećaju uzbuđeno, dobro i ugodno te tako lakše uče. Ipak, provedba motivacijske igre nije pokazala značajan uspjeh u jezičnome znanju učenika.
Razlike u parametrima kardiovaskularnog sustava sveučilišnih studenata u odnosu na sjedilački način života
Authors: Čule Marko
Published: May 2022

Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je istražiti razlike između dviju skupina studenata, onih koji dnevno provode do tri sata i onih koji provode više od tri sata u sjedilačkom načinu, u odnosu na vrijednosti krvnog tlaka, frekvenciju srca i indeks tjelesne mase. U ovom istraživanju sudjelovalo je 129 nasumično odabranih studenata Ekonomskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. Sjedilački način života procijenjen je na temelju pitanja iz Međunarodnog upitnika o tjelesnoj aktivnosti. Postavljeno je sljedeće pitanje: Unazad 7 dana, koliko ste vremena provodili sjedeći tijekom jednog radnog dana?. Odgovori su razvrstali ispitanike u dvije kategorije sjedilačkog načina života, „do tri sata“ i „više od tri sata“. Krvni tlak (dijastolički i sistolički), kao i broj otkucaja srca mjereni su OMRON-ovim digitalnim tlakomjerom. Studenti koji su izjavili da provode više od tri sata sjedeći statistički su imali veće vrijednosti sistoličkog krvnog tlaka (p < 0,010), dijastoličkog krvnog tlaka (p < 0,001) i frekvencije otkucaja srca (p < 0,024). Rezultati pokazuju da sjedilački način života utječe na broj otkucaja srca u mirovanju i krvni tlak, što se odražava na druge organske sustave i u konačnici utječe na kvalitetu života i opće zdravlje
Athletes’ opinion of a dual career in Croatian secondary schools
Authors: Caput - Jogunica Romana , Jazbec Anamarija
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this article is to present the Croatian dual career system (DC) and observe its implementation in secondary schools that provide DC special conditions and support. The participants of this study are 54 student-athletes (31 female and 23 male), who are representatives of three secondary schools that were partners in the project “Sinergy of Sports Culture, Olympic Value and DC for Young Athletes”, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the European Olympic Committee (EOC) programs (2019). Despite the mandatory flexibility in education, 55.56% athletes confirmed that they had faced the problem of balancing between school and sports commitments. The majority of athletes (57.41%) trained every day, while 33.33% athletes trained several times a day. This study confirmed that student-athletes got most help and support on DC from family (83.33%) and coaches (9.26%). Monitoring the implementation of DC special conditions and support services designed specifically for athletes could be more successful.
The correlation of students’ progress assessed by verbotonal teachers and speech and language pathologists and social support reported by parents
Authors: Čilić Burušić Lidija , Pavičić Dokoza Katarina , Bakota Koraljka
Published: May 2022

The paper examines the differences and similarities in the assessments of verbotonal teachers and speech and language pathologists regarding the activities, educational habits, and progress of children with speech and language disorders and hearing impairments who are enrolled in the program of the elementary school at SUVAG Polyclinic. These assessments were compared with perceived social support reported by students’ parents. The research was conducted at the SUVAG Polyclinic Elementary School, Zagreb in 2019. Three groups of participants took part in the research: parents of children with speech and language disorders and hearing impairment, verbotonal teachers and SLPs of those children. The results of the research showed that there is a significant degree of harmonization in the assessment of the child’s activity and educational habits and progress by verbotonal teachers and SLPs. Parents’ reports regarding received social support differ from the opinion of the experts.
Pengaruh E-Service Quality Terhadap E-Satisfaction Nasabah Bank Sumut Syariah
Authors: Fahira Azlia , Rahma Tri Inda Fadhila , Syahriza Rahmi
Published: May 2022

ABSTRAK

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh E-Service Quality terhadap E-Satisfaction nasabah Bank Sumut Syariah. Dimana pada Bank Sumut Syariah terjadi ketidakpuasan nasabah terhadap layanan elektronik yang diberikan oleh bank, seperti sulitnya nasabah untuk melakukan transaksi akibat server Bank Sumut yang kurang lancar. E-satisfaction adalah kepuasan pelanggan sehubungan dengan pengalaman pembelian sebelumnya dengan perusahaan e-commerce yang diberikan. E-satisfaction sebagai sebuah kondisi psikologis dimana hasil yang muncul ketika konsumen membuka M-Banking dapat sesuai dengan harapannya. E-Satisfaction dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor, salah satunya yaitu E-Service Quality. E-Service Quality merupakan pelayanan yang diberikan pada jaringan internet sebagai perluasan dari kemampuan suatu situs untuk memfasilitasi kegiatan belanja, pembelian, dan distribusi secara efektif dan efisien. Di dalam E-Service Quality terdapat 4 Dimensi yang diperlukan untuk mengukur kepuasan nasabah, yaitu Efficiency, Fullfilment, System Availability, dan Privacy. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif asosiatif yaitu penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengaruh antara dua variabel atau lebih. Metode pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Populasi penelitian meliputi nasabah pengguna M-Banking Bank Sumut Syariah dan penentuan sampel menggunakan metode ketetapan akurasi slovin sehingga jumlah sampel penelitian adalah 96 orang. Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan uji-F secara simultan dan uji-t secara parsial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ke-4 dimensi dari E-Service Quality yaitu Efficiency, Fullfilment, System Availability, dan Privacy secara parsial memberi pengaruh signifikan terhadap E-Satisfaction nasabah Bank Sumut Syariah. Besarnya pengaruh parsial ke-4 dimensi dari E-Service Quality terhadap E-Satisfaction nasabah adalah sebesar 62,3%.
PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL DAN KOMITE AUDIT TERHADAP OPINI AUDIT GOING CONCERN
Authors: Saputra Indra , Halim Muhammad
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini akan menguji secara ilmiah pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial dan komite audit terhadap opini audit going concern pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Tahun 2017 – 2019.

Sampel diambil dengan metode purposive sampling dan memenuhi kriteria pemilihan sampel. Metode analisis data menggunakan metode regresi logistik.

Hasil dari penelitian bahwa variabel Kepemilikan Manajerial berpengaruh terhadap Opini Audit Going Concern, sedangkan komite audit tidak berpengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern. Hasil penelitian secara simultan Kepemilikan Manajerial dan komite audit berpengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern. Hasil uji R square Kepemilikan Manajerial dan komite audit berpengaruh terhadap Opini Audit Going Concern sebesar 47,8 % dan sisanya sebesar 52,2% dipengaruhi variabel atau faktor lain.
PENGARUH E-PROMOTION STRATEGIC TERHADAP PEMBELIAN
Authors: Suarniki Ni Nyoman , Afriana Rizki Amalia
Published: May 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh e- promotion (context, communication, collaboration, connection) terhadap pembelian. Studi kasus pada Toko Ero Optik Banjarmasin.

Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi terdiri dari semua followers instagram @erooptikbjm. Sampel penelitian ditentukan 100 sebanyak 50 responden dengan metode insidental sampling. Teknik analisa data regresi linear berganda dengan bantuan software SPSS versi 22.0.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan, secara parsial variabel context (X1), communication (X2), collaboration (X3) memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap  pembelian konsumen. Namun  variabel connection (X4) pengaruhnya tidak signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Secara simultan variabel context (X1), communication (X2), collaboration (X4) dan connection (X4) mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Variabel communication (X2) memiliki pengaruh yang paling dominan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Artinya, kemajuan teknologi dapat dimanfaatkan oleh pemasar maupun pembeli untuk bertransaksi dengan lebih mudah, cepat, murah dan praktis melalui media social. Variable connection tidak signifikan pengaruhnya karena dalam transaksi barang coneksi tidak diperlukan, yang terpenting adalah komunikasi seperti pada hasil statistic koefisien beta variable communication yang paling dominan atau paling berpengaruh terhadap keputusan konsumen untuk membeli produk. Diskusi, kommunikasi yang baik melalui intensitas dan media yang tepat sasaran, bisa ditingkatkan menjadi relasi yang baik antara pembeli dan pemasar, dengan demikian, ditunjang oleh spesifikasi produk yang sesuai maka koneksi/relasi bisa jadi memiliki kontribusi besar terhadap pembelian.
Uso e manejo de agrotóxico em propriedades rurais no Norte e Noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Da Rosa Genesio Mario , Silva Darlan Weber da , Flach Kauane Andressa , Junior Jefferson Alves da Costa
Published: May 2022

No presente trabalho são apresentados dados referentes ao uso e manejo de agrotóxicos em área de produção agrícola em 12 municípios do norte e noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os municípios estudados, em sua essência, estão formados por pequenas propriedades rurais com área média de 21 hectares. Nessas a matriz produtiva e, consequentemente, deriva de culturas anuais como a soja e o milho no verão e trigo e aveia no inverno, bem como atividades de criação de animais para produção de leite ou em confinamento para produção de carne (proteína animal) através das atividades da suinocultura e avicultura. As propriedades são uma amostra representativa das propriedades de cada município, e apresentaram elevados índices de indivíduos que não receberam qualquer capacitação para o uso e manuseio de produtos agrotóxicos (38%), o que acarreta no descumprimento da Lei Federal 9.974 de 1999, em relação à tríplice lavagem das embalagens e sua destinação correta após o uso e, mais grave ainda, os proprietários e suas famílias apresentam elevados índices de sintomas de intoxicação pelo uso de agrotóxicos.
Nurse-Midwives’ knowledge and practices about immediate newborn care
Authors: Ali Sanaa Hussein , Ghafel Hawraa Hussein
Published: May 2022

Newborn is considered to be small and incapable, totally dependent on other for lifetime; within one minute of labor the normal new born baby adjusts from a reliant on serious lifespan to an independent one; ready to breathing and carriage on life route. Newborn care is crucial. Clean cord care, thermal care, including drying and covering the newborn vaginal delivery and trying to delay the newborn's first bath for at least 24 hours (sometimes several days to minimize hypothermia risk), and beginning of breastfeeding within the first one hour of birth, management of instantaneous asphyxia, and management of early sepsis are all interventions to reduce newborn morbidity and mortality. Every year, approximately 3 million lives could be saved if evidence-based solutions such as skilled birth attendant care were universally available. Objective: To assess Nurse-midwives’ Knowledge about Immediate Newborn Care and to evaluate Nurse-midwives’ practice about Immediate Newborn Care. Methodology: A descriptive and analytic design conducted to assess nurses' and midwives' knowledge and to evaluate practices regarding immediate newborn care f. The study was started at 1st of September 2021, to 25th of March 2022. A non-probability (purposive sample) included (50) nurse-midwives who work in Maternity Teaching Hospital's delivery room.
Radiological evidence in clinical prevalence of hematological changes in multidrug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Thungathurthi Smitha , Orsu Prabhakar
Published: May 2022

Background: Globally, tuberculosis is the leading cause of death. India accounts for the highest proportion of drug resistant tuberculosis among all other countries. Objectives: This study investigated the changes in hematological parameters with respect to radiological evidences in multidrug resistant tuberculosis patients. Materials and Methods: The study enrolled a total of 273 patients with the confirmative diagnosis of multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The radiological evidences were classified into mild, moderate and severe lung involvement. Results: The chest radiographs illustrated tracheal deviation (74), loss of lung volume (35), pleural effusion (25), lobar collapse and fibrotic manifestations. The defensive leucocytes, phagocytic neutrophils, anucleated platelet cells and platelet volume observed an increase with severe lung grading (p<0.0001). Reduced lymphocyte count, mean platelet size observed with the intense lung involvement. Prevalence of normocytic, normochromic anemia, anisocytosis was prominent in these patients. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate observed no significant changes in the categorized radiological grades of lung. Radiological grading reported a weak positive correlation with the hematological parameters. Conclusion: The study noticed the changes in the complete blood count parameters with radiological signs and recommend monitoring of these investigations in determining the progression of the lung involvement in the multidrug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
India needs a uniform civil code to prevent conflicts between personal laws and promote secularism
Authors: Saxena Shalini
Published: May 2022

The paper seeks to discuss those aspects of the Uniform Civil Code that have not been discussed to a greater extent in the past. Uniform Civil Code is an unfinished task in the hand of the legislature, but at present time the political parties and activists have come out in support of it, and the Uniform Civil Code remains a distant dream. The paper seeks to discuss the reasons which have caused delays in the adoption and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and analysis the internal conditions to determine whether they are conducive to having a Uniform Civil Code or not? Moreover, the discussion regarding India is a secular country in the true sense, which means it does not follow any religion in the country. In this paper author talks about the concept of the Uniform Civil Code and which refers to the common set of secular civil laws which will govern all citizens of India without no consideration of their Religion.