bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Herbal gel of Alchornea cordifolia polyphenols-rich fractions displayed promising antimicrobial and wound healing activities
Authors: Asimole Constance , Okolo Chukwubuikem , Okoye Festus , Okoye Nkeoma , Okoye Ebere
Published: January 2023

Alchornea cordifolia leaves are used ethno-botanically for the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections. The present study is aimed at investigating the antimicrobial and wound-healing effects of gel formulation from the ethyl acetate liquid fractions of the ethanol leaf extract of Alchornea cordifolia. The ethanol extract was subjected to liquid-liquid fractionation using n-heptane and ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate fraction was further subjected to vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) by gradient elution with different solvents. The ethyl acetate fraction and its VLC fractions were subjected to analytical HPLC. The chemical constituents of the ethyl acetate fraction were detected by dereplication using HPLC-DAD. Herbal gels were formulated using the Ethylacetate fraction (EF) and ethyl acetate/ethanol VLC fraction. The physical parameters, antimicrobial activity, Wound healing effect and three months stability study of the gel were evaluated. Eight (8) compounds were identified in the fractions of Alchornea cordifolia and three (3) compounds were identified from the optimized gel by HPLC analysis. The fractions and the gels were found to possess broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The gels were found to be stable as there was no change in the parameters at end of the three (3) months. Even though, the antimicrobial activity of EV3 herbal gel was lost at the end of the stability studies. Herbal gel formulated from the leaf extract of Alchornea cordifolia possesses antimicrobial and wound healing properties and thus could be a better alternative for the treatment of wounds compared to orthodox medicine.
Adherence and retention studies of HIV-positive adolescents in Southeastern Nigeria and factors responsible for their outcomes: a quantitative and qualitative study
Authors: Anetoh Maureen , Nduka Sunday Odunke , Ofomata Janefrances Chinelo , Ekwunife Obinna
Published: January 2023

Adolescents living with HIV have an increasing burden of AIDS-related illnesses and death.    Studies in other countries showed poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and retention-in-care among this group.     Limited studies exist in Nigeria on this subject.    This cross-sectional study therefore assessed the level of adherence to ART and retention-in-care by HIV-positive adolescents in South-East Nigeria and the factors responsible for their outcomes, using a mixed methods approach.   The study states and the interview participants were selected using convenient and purposive techniques, respectively.    A multistage sampling technique was used for the selection of the study hospitals.    The data for the quantitative study were from eligible patients' folders.    For the qualitative studies, face-to-face in-depth interviews and key informant interviews were conducted on purposively selected HIV-positive adolescents and healthcare staff, respectively.     Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed descriptively and thematically, respectively.    The result showed that only 34.7% of the 147 HIV-positive adolescents assessed achieved ≥ 95% adherence to ART, and 72.2% were retained-in-care in 2016.    The adherence level was not affected by the demographic variables and was not statistically different in the study states.    Poverty was the major constraint, and improved working conditions were a major facilitator to the study outcome measures identified.     HIV-positive adolescents in South-East Nigeria had poor adherence to ART (34.7) %, and a somewhat poor retention-in-care (72.2) %.    The findings are worse than the reported poor global level of 62% adherence to ART and 85% retention-in-care.    Service delivery interventions using the identified factors will improve these outcomes.
Endometrial metaplasia in a grand multiparous Nigerian woman; A case report with a review of literature
Authors: Uchendu Obiora , Uchenu Adaeze Phina , Sokoh Akpo Coup , OGHOUNU Uwhomano , OKHIONKPAMWONYI Osamudia
Published: January 2023

Metaplasia is the substitution of one class of differentiated somatic cell with another differentiated somatic cell in the same tissue. It is an adaptive response to injurious agents, ranging from microbial to environmental causes.
 Two classes of metaplasia have been documented in the endometrium, the more common epithelial metaplasia and the rare mesenchymal metaplasia. Both types have vast morphological forms and may occur in isolation or co-exist with one another. They are frequently overlooked and are major diagnostic pitfalls. Careful clinical and histopathological evaluation are therefore pertinent to avoid over-diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Herein, we report a rare case of cartilaginous metaplasia co-existing with endometrial gland clear cell change in a 45-year old multiparous Nigerian woman, who presented with multiple endometrial polyp.
Analisis Penerapan Pendekatan Saintifik pada Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani Materi Teknik Dasar Passing Sepak Bola di SMP Negeri 1 Jatibarang
Authors: Dharmawan Dadi , Syafei Muhammad Mury , Siswanto Siswanto
Published: January 2023

Permasalahan yang terjadi dalam penelitian ini adalah Bagaimana penerapan pendekatan saintifik pada pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani materi teknik dasar passing sepak bola di SMP Negeri 1 Jatibarang, dalam pelaksanaanya pendekatan saintifik sudah diterapkan dengan cukup baik di sekolah, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan pendekatan saintifik pada pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani materi teknik passing sepak bola di SMP Negeri 1 Jatibarang. Untuk menjawab permasalahan yang terjadi peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMP Negeri 1 Jatibarang dengan populasi yaitu siswa kelas 8 dan sampelnya yaitu 6 orang siswa kelas 8 yang dipilih menjadi informan dan 1 orang guru olahraga kelas 8. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi, dan teknik pengumpulan datanya menggunakan triangulasi data. Adapula tahapan yang digunakan yaitu orientasi, tahapan eksplorasi, dan tahapan member check. Sedangkan untuk teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu data reduction (reduksi data), data display (penyajian data), dan conclusion drawing/ferification. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa penerapan pendekatan saintifik pada pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani materi teknik dasar passing sepak bola di SMP Negeri 1 Jatibarang sudah berjalan cukup baik, hal ini dapat dilihat dari tahapan-tahapan yang dilakukan dalam penerapan yaitu mencakup program dan model pembelajaran dimana penerapannya sudah cukup baik.
Manajemen Mutu Akademik SMP N 2 Taman Pemalang
Authors: Wijayanti Wiwik , Wuryandini Endang , Miyono Noor
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan merupakan jenis penelitian studi kasus (case study) yaitu penelitian yang dilakukan langsung ke lokasi penelitian di SMP N 2 Taman Kabupaten Pemalang pada tahun pelajaran 2022/2023.  Dari hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa perencanaan mutu akademik berjalan dengan baik yang dibuktikan dengan: (a) Menganalisis permasalahan dan kebutuhan mutu pembelajaran; (b) menetapkan tujuan penyelesaian masalah yang ada; (c) sekolah mempunyai program kerja yang jelas; (d) mempunyai berbagai macam strategi perencanaan peningkatan mutu akademik; (e) sumber dana berasal dari BOS dan sumber dana lain; (f) merencanakan dan mensosialisasikan peningkatan mutu akademik melibatkan seluruh warga sekolah, komite sekolah dan pertemuan orang tua murid dan guru. Pengorganisasian mutu akademik baik, hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya: (a) pembagian kerja; (b) penempatan tenaga kerja; (c) pembagian wewenang dan tanggung jawab (d) adanya pelimpahan wewenang dari kepala sekolah kebawahan. Pelaksanaan mutu akademik berjalan dengan baik, dibuktikan dengan: (a) pelaksanaan program sekolah; (b) kepala sekolah berperan sebagai motivator; (c) kepala sekolah memantau terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran; (e) kelulusan Ujian Sekolah 100%.Pengawasan mutu akademik berjalan dengan baik, dibuktikan dengan; (a) adanya kegiatan evaluasi pelaksanaan; (b) pelaporan penyimpangan; (c) Tindak lanjut, menlaksanakan rapat evaluasi tahunan dan menentukan tindak lanjut untuk perencanaan kegiatan peningkatan program mutu akademik ditahun pelajaran yang akan datang.
Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nurchaeni Siti , Wuryandini Endang , Miyono Noor
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap bagaimana peran kepala sekolah yang ideal terutama peran manajerial dan supervisor, agar dapat meningkatkan kinerja guru di SDIT Buah Hati Pemalang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif, memaparkan secara alami fakta dengan ditemukan di lapangan tentang peran kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan secara trianggulasi (gabungan), analisis data bersifat induktif/kualitatif. Hasil pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumen, ditemukan bahwa 1) Peran kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru yakni dengan menerapkan program POAC yaitu planning, organizing, actuating dan controlling; 2) Kendala yang dialami kepala sekolah yaitu kemampuan guru kelas yang masih rendah serta kemampuan dalam memanfaatkan teknologi juga masih minim; 3) Solusi yang dilakukan kepala sekolah yaitu membimbing dan mengarahkan guru kelas dalam peningkatan kompetensi melalui berbagai kegiatan diantaranya workshop, serta melakukan kegiatan supervisi pembelajaran secara berkala.
Pengaruh Keterampilan Manajerial Kepala Sekolah terhadap Kinerja Guru SD Negeri di Kecamatan Pemalang Kabupaten Pemalang
Authors: Suyanti Triwik , Nyoman Ngurah Ayu , Abdullah Ghufron
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh keterampilan manajerial kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru SD Negeri di Kecamatan Pemalang Kabupaten Pemalang. Populasi penelitian adalah 396 guru SDN di Kecamatan Pemalang. Sampel terdiri dari 199 guru dengan teknik proporsional random sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa nilai korelasi antara variabel keterampilan manajerial kepala sekolah dengan kinerja guru sebesar 0,834. Hasil regresi menunjukkan bahwa: adanya pengaruh keterampilan manajerial kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru sebesar 59,7% dengan persamaan regresi Y = 1,5257 + 0,597 X Dari temuan tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa fluktuasi naik turunnya kinerja guru sangat dipengaruhi oleh dinamika keterampilan manajerial kepala sekolah.
Efektivitas Edukasi Media Audio Visual Gizi Seimbang sebagai Media Edukasi Remaja Beresiko Obesitas
Authors: Rahayu Endah Sri , Jessianne Ingrid , Sumardi Ratih Nurani , Nuburi Dorci
Published: January 2023

Faktor penyebab obesitas remaja bersifat multifaktorial. Peningkatan konsumsi makanan cepat saji (fast food), rendahnya aktivitas fisik, faktor genetik, pengaruh iklan, faktor psikologis, status sosial ekonomi, program diet, usia, dan jenis kelamin merupakan faktor yang berkontribusi pada perubahan keseimbangan energi. Upaya peningkatan pengetahuan pada remaja diperlukan suatu media pembelajaran yang dapat menggambarkan konsep fisik secara nyata. Salah satu media yang dapat di gunakaan adalah video. Penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui cara pembuatan, Indikator yang digunakan, Kualitas sebagai media pembelajaran audio visual untuk anak remaja Obesitas di Kota Jayapura. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan juni – Agustus 2021, jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian dan Pengembangan (R&D) Sampel pada penelitian ini adala 31 anak remaja berusia 15-18 tahun di kota jayapura. Pada perancangan produk yang pertama dilakukan adalah penyusunan materi, Pembuatan Script Video, Pembuatan Story Board Video, filming Video, dan Editing Video.Penilaian Kualitas media di uji coba pada anak remaja didapatkan bahwa Aspek Pembelajaran presentase penilaian 92,74%, Aspek materi 91.93%, Aspek media 90.32%, dan Aspek penggunaan 92.74%. Penelitian ini telah menghasil Suatu Produk Media Audio Visual Gizi Seimbang berupa Video dengan format MP4. Media audio visual Gizi Seimbang pada Remaja dapat dinyatakan “Sangat Layak”.
Innovative Human Resource Management Strategies During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Telecommuting Practice
Authors: Lisongwei Lisongwei
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to analysis what is human resources management strategies during the covid-19 pandemic at PT Pengembangan Industri Logam. This study using qualitative research with 6 participants to make mini model. Mini-model theory was obtained that displays seven (7) latent variables that determine the success of human resource management strategies during covid-19 Mini Model Theory which are in the form of work from home, productivity and efficiency, information technology, work-life balance, communication, work facility and performance evaluation. Information technology and communication negatively affects human resources management strategies because of signal constraints experienced by employees when doing work at home. It also has an impact on work that cannot be interrupted on time and communication that is hampered.
The Effect of Conflict Management and Work Environment on Employee Performance with Human Resource Management as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Lian Cheng
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to analysis how conflict management and work environment affects employee performance. This study also examine human resources management as a mediating variable. Analysis using 45 respondent who works with local and foreign company. This study using smartPLS as test kit and likert scale. The novelty of this study is human resources management has no role as a mediating variable. The evaluation of the model in this study used the evaluation of the outer model  and inner model carried out with   the  help of smartPLS 4.0. Hypothesis testing was carried out with human resources management as a mediating variable, the relationship between the work environment and work performance was 0.491 while for conflict management with work performance was 0.033 where with these results the relationship became influential or could be said to be weakened. So it can be concluded that human resources management cannot mediate between latent variables.
PENFIGOIDE AMPOLLAR Y SU ASOCIACIÓN CON TRASTORNOS NEURODEGENERATIVOS. Reporte de 4 casos en la región Occidente de Costa Rica
Authors: Salazar Kenneth , Salazar Hernández Caleb
Published: January 2023

RESUMEN

El Penfigoide ampollar es una enfermedad de tipo autoinmune que se origina por la producción de autoanticuerpos contra diferentes componentes de la membrana basal. El penfigoide ampollar se vincula con padecimientos crónicos como diabetes mellitus, neoplasias, trastornos psiquiátricos o neurodegenerativos como el accidente cerebrovascular, la isquemia cerebral transitoria, la enfermedad de Parkinson y la enfermedad de Alzheimer entre otras.

 

Se presenta una serie de 4 casos cuyos hallazgos clínicos e histopatológicos corresponden a penfigoide ampollar los cuales mostraron algún grado de déficit neurológico.

 

 

 

SUMMARY

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune bullous disease caused by the production of autoantibodies against different components of the basement membrane. It is associated with chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, neoplasms, psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders such as stroke, transient cerebral ischemia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease among others.

 

A series of 4 cases is presented whose clinical and histopathological findings correspond to bullous pemphigoid which showed some degree of neurological deficit.
FISIOPATOLOGÍA Y MANIFESTACIONES CLÍNICAS DE LA INFECCIÓN POR PARVOVIRUS B19
Authors: Orozco Peña Francis Victoria , Hernández Carmona María Paula , Alens Chan Christopher
Published: January 2023

Parvovirus B19 es un agente infeccioso frecuente en la población humana, que se suele adquirir en edades tempranas. La infección por este patógeno suele ser asintomática y autolimitada, pero existe una gran variedad de manifestaciones clínicas, donde predominan las alteraciones cutáneas, hematológicas y articulares. Se conoce que el virus es capaz de producir compromiso de prácticamente cualquier órgano e incluso ocasionar lesiones potencialmente graves. Los individuos con enfermedades hematológicas e inmunosuprimidos son los más susceptibles ante este microorganismo, pudiendo desarrollar crisis aplásicas de la serie roja y anemia crónica, respectivamente. Se presenta una revisión de la infección por Parvovirus B19 con la finalidad de conocer los mecanismos fisiopatológicos del virus e identificar las características clínicas que permitan realizar un diagnóstico preciso.
IMAGEN: Frotis de sangre periférica
Authors: Morún Vargas Wendy , Morún Vargas Andrey
Published: January 2023

El estudio del frotis de sangre periférica consiste en la determinación de las características cualitativas y cuantitativas de las células y otros componentes sanguíneos y tiene como objetivo principal orientar al médico hacia el posible diagnóstico de numerosos síndromes y enfermedades. Luego del análisis clínico y el examen físico del paciente, esta herramienta constituye una guía para lograr establecer la necesidad de estudios complementarios para descartar o confirmar los diagnósticos presuntivos inicialmente planteados. (1)
Imagen de resumen del Estudio observacional sobre el nivel de conocimiento electrocardiográfico asociado al curso de soporte cardiaco avanzado, en estudiantes de medicina en Costa Rica durante el 2022
Authors: Cairol Barquero Andrés
Published: January 2023

Introducción: Las patologías de origen cardiovascular son frecuentes en la población mundial, siendo la responsable de 2.0 millones de muertes en América en el 2021 según la OMS. Los estudiantes de medicina deben desarrollar habilidades ante el reconocimiento e interpretación de los trazos del electrocardiograma, ya que es una prueba sensible y específica ante la valoración de los ritmos. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un instrumento via Forms con diferentes trazos de electrocardiograma asociados al curso de soporte cardiaco avanzado, por un periodo de 2 semanas y sin límite de tiempo, se utilizó Jamovi Ò para el análisis de datos.Resultados: se tuvo una muestra de 312 estudiantes de 8 universidades, donde el 54 % son de la UNIBE, en promedio el 32 % de las preguntas fueron contestadas como no sé y el 13 % obtuvieron una nota por encima del 70 %. El 85 % no ha realizado el curso de soporte cardiaco  avanzado. Se obtuvo un coeficiente correlación con un valor R de 0.535 entre el bloque que cursan y la nota obtenida y con relación entre la percepción de dificultad y la nota obtenida el coeficiente de correlación mostró -0.398. Se realizaron 2 pruebas de hipótesis, entre las respuestas correctas entre el grupo del 1- 7 bloque y los del 8 al último bloque, obteniendo una T Student 0,00017 p<0,05, la otra prueba de hipótesis corresponde al grupo que cursan internado y los que cursan ,materias antes del internado con un valor Z de -12.8 y el valor Z es de -0.71 entre el grupo que realizó un ACLS previo y los que no lo han cursado nunca. Discusión: en el estudio de Ohn M et al, (1) se identificó con menor dificultad los ritmos rápidos en comparación con los lentos (55 % vs 42%) lo que coincide con este estudio, en el estudio de Alanazi H et al los estudiantes identificaron mejor los ritmos (84.7 ±9,5) vs 73,4±12,9 (p<0,001) en contraposición con este estudio. En el estudio de Smith M et al (3) las preguntas correctas es del 59 % vs 26.9 % (23.5 – 29.2 %) de preguntas correctas en este estudio; adicionalmente solo el 6,73 % tuvo una nota por encima del 70 %. Conclusiones: El 93 % de los que completaron el instrumento correspondían a estudiantes que cursan su carrera antes del internado, obteniendo una nota de preguntas correctas con base a 11de los que cursan internado es de 5,78 vs 2,95 de los estudiantes. No existe diferencia significativa entre la UNIBE y el resto de universidades, mientras que si existe diferencia significativa entre los que han cursado un ACLS y los que no. Entre los que cursan del 1 al 8 bloque versus los que cursan del 8 al último, si hay diferencia significativa.
Research on the Spatial Effect of Government Science and Technology Expenditure on the Development of Digital Economy
Authors: Wang Shu-xian , Zhang Tao
Published: January 2023

In the context of a unified large market, the development of digital economy has become the focus. Based on the panel data of 31 provinces in China from 2011 to 2020, this paper uses the spatial Durbin model to examine the impact of government spending on digital economy through different spatial weight matrices. The research results show that: 1) The government science and technology expenditure in all provinces in China has a significant positive spatial correlation with the level of digital economy development; 2) The comparative analysis of different weight matrices show that the impact of local government science and technology expenditure on the level of digital economy development is significant and positive, and there is a certain spatial spillover effect; 3) Through the heterogeneity test, the spillover effect of the central and western regions of China is more obvious under the setting of the geographical weight matrix, and the spillover effect of the east is more obvious under the setting of the economic matrix weight. At the same time, this study expands the research on the influencing factors of the development level of the digital economy, and puts forward policy recommendations corresponding to government science and technology expenditure and the development of the digital economy based on the empirical results.
Case Study of the intercultural communication of the National Library of China during the pandemic
Authors: Guo Ni
Published: January 2023

Purpose: As information technologies and digital libraries have become mature, smart libraries will bring more convenient services to the public. Taking the National Library of China as a case study, the article reveals that the international exchange business of the library in the post-epidemic era has been transformed from traditional physical communication to online video communication as the major form supplemented by physical communication, and this transformation has in turn stimulated the development of virtual communication technology services, which has played a role in the construction and development of smart libraries.
Methodology: The research method of this paper is a case study which followed a questionnaire survey for collecting primary data. Part of the primary data involved in this paper comes from the author's work experience, and the other part comes from the questionnaire survey.
Findings: The demand for international exchanges has not declined due to the spread of the pandemic and the public is gradually adapting to online interaction. 95% of the people in this survey believe that the current overall experience of the NLC's online video international exchanges is far from expectations. 
Originality/value:The analysis of the international exchange practice in the past two years has brought enlightenment to the development of library.
Analisis Dampak Implementasi De Minimis Value Pada Kantor Pelayanan Utama Bea Cukai Tipe C Soekarno-Hatta
Authors: Syamsuddin Muhammad Anshar , Abdillah Fikri , Yulianto Fajar
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat seberapa besar dampak dari implementasi kebijakan De Minimis Value pada Kantor Pelayanan Utama Bea dan Cukai Tipe C Soekarno Hatta. Selain itu juga dapat mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam implementasi kebijakan tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah dengan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan de minimis value yang baru menyebabkan adanya peningkatan jumlah dokumen CN yang harus diperiksa petugas dan adanya beberapa modus yang dilakukan untuk menghindari bea masuk. Sehingga perlu dilakukan peningkatan dari sisi pengawasan dengan memaksimalkan risk engine yang ada.
TO TEST TEH LABOUR CLAUSE OF CPTPP AND CHINA'S COUNTERMEASURES
Authors: ZHAO ZHUJUN
Published: January 2023

Developed countries continue to implement international labour standards in FTAs, resulting in a rapid increase in the number of agreements covering labour provisions in the past 20 years. The United States was the first to make specific provisions on labour issues in NAALC, the supplementary agreement to NAFTA, forming the first generation of high-standard FTA models. CPTPP makes specific provisions on the contents of labour clauses in a single chapter, which can be regarded as a model of the second-generation high-standard FTA. By comparing the labour provisions of CPTPP and NAALC, this paper finds out that the labour provisions of CPTPP are more stringent than those of NAALC, and tries to explore countermeasures for China's joining the CPTPP.
College English Teaching Practice from the Perspective of Multi-Culture
Authors: Liang Binbin
Published: January 2023

Based on the analysis of this situation, college English teaching needs to take cultural  strengthening as the basic core, realize effective educational reform,  emphasize cultural awareness for students and teachers, and innovate diversified classroom introduction forms, improving College students’ cultural attainments will lay an important foundation for the realization of English teaching goals in China.
Bio synthesis and characterization of Cobalt oxide nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera leaves
Authors:   PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli-627002. Research Department of Chemistry, Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli 627012, Tamil Nadu, India, A Selvam , M Sheik Muhideen Badhusha ,   G and Research Department of Chemistry, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli-627002., J Rajula Jasmine Usha ,   Department of Chemistry, Sarah Tucker College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli 627007, Tamil Nadu, India, R.R Muthuchudarkodia ,   Research Department of Chemistry, V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi 628008, Tamil Nadu, India, S Ramesh Kumar ,   Department of Zoology, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Rahmath Nagar, Tirunelveli-627011. Affiliated to Manomaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: January 2023

Recently the green synthesis of nanoparticles involving plant extract has attracted the attention of researchers. In this work we present an environmentally friendly, one step, ultra-fast, cost-efficient method for producing cobalt oxide nanoparticles using readily available Moringa Oleifera (Drumstick) extracts as reducing and capping agent. The bio-reduced cobalt nanoparticles were appropriately characterized. The cobalt oxide nanoparticles are characterized by UV-DRS, IR, powder XRD, SEM and EDX. To characterize the crystal phase identification of the nanoparticle, X-ray Powder Diffraction (Powder XRD) is used. Surface morphology was studied by SEM and EDX to determine the amount of cobalt present. The unique physicochemical characteristics of Cobalt oxide are believed to have increased medical applications when synthesized via environmentally benign methods free of toxic byproducts.
Lower Limb Lymphedema Successfully Treated with Flap Monitoring – A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Nursing, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Krishnasamy Karthikayini , Abdullah Haleematus Saadiah ,   Department of Nursing, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chinna Karuthan ,   Faculty of Business and Management, UCSI University, Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: January 2023

Background: Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive pathologic condition of the lymphatic system with interstitial accumulation of protein-rich fluid and inflammation, adipose tissue hypertrophy and fibrosis. Protein-rich lymph initiates inflammatory response and increase susceptibility to infections, which can lead to disfigurement or dermal changes. Case Report: A 42-year-old lady was referred to a tertiary care hospital for chronic lymphedema of the left lower limb. She has been having this ailment for the past 20 years, she has a history of traumatic injury of left ankle and the swelling gradually increase in size over the years and developed pulmonary embolism a few years ago. Flap monitoring was done on this patient frequently. During the stay, vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressing was applied after free muscle coverage of the lower extremity. The patient was given health education on skin care to improve hydration and lower the risk of infection by applying moisturizing emollient to soothe and support the skin. Keywords: Lymphedema, flap care, vacuum assisted closure
Impact of Entamoeba histolytica on the human body
Authors:   University of Human Development, College of Nursing, Sulaimani, Iraq., Sharif Bayan Omar , Ali Zhino Raouf ,   Health Development and Training Center, Directorate of Health, Sulaimani, Iraq., Mohammed Hawar Mardan ,   University of Human Development, College of Nursing, Sulaimani, Iraq.
Published: January 2023

Background: Entamoeba histolytica is a unicellular, protozoon parasite of humans. It moves by a jelly-like tongue-like protrusion of the cytoplasm “pseudopodium”. Infections by this parasite lead to distinct clinical manifestations, including diarrhea, mild abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, dysentery, and hepatic liver abscess. Methods: In this paper, we discussed about Entamoeba histolytica disease, its epidemiology, pathophysiology, hygiene, causes, risk factors, clinical manifestation and complications, method of transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and incubation period in human body. Results: It is the second leading cause of death. It was diagnosed by taking a complete history and testing stool samples for the presence of E. histolytica cysts. It was treated pharmacologically and surgically. Conclusion: We have concluded that the Entamoeba histolytica is an infection mostly related to fecal-oral transmission due to poor hand hygiene, defecation into water sources such as rivers, and being near animals, and gay or bisexual males due to the risk of fecal-oral contamination through oral and anal sex. It is the second leading cause of death from parasitic intestinal disease worldwide. Key Words: Entamoeba histolytica, epidemiology, pathophysiology, hygiene, incubation period, human body
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 18, No. 12
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: January 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 18, No. 12 2022.
Mobile devices and accessories are reservoir for drug-resistant bacteria among university students a cross-sectional study
Authors: Bakpa Chinyere Ezeanya
Published: January 2023

One of the most prevalent opportunistic illnesses among Human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) positive people is tuberculosis. Numerous studies have demonstrated that HIV/Acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS) is a significant public health issue in India. The World health organization(WHO) advised using Cartridge based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) in conjunction with Rifampicin resistance to identify pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).This cross-sectional research had 160 patients who were older than 15 years. The bulk of the patients, or 109 (68.12%), were in the middle age range of 26 to 45 years, with 135 (84.66%) of them being from rural areas. Low education status persons (primary and high school, 35% and 33.75% respectively) constitute the demographic that is most frequently impacted; nevertheless, among females, uneducated groups are more frequently afflicted. The shift in the distribution of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis co- infection patients in India's Vindhya Region implies that the HIV/TB co-infection epidemic is spreading. CBNAAT reduces TB detection time while increasing sensitivity and positivity in HIV and TB coinfection. There is an urgent need for intervention to reduce dangerous sexual behaviors.
Relevant factors for dental care in planning the response against covid-19 - a narrative review
Authors: Cardoso Inês Lopes
Published: January 2023

The main objective of this work was to analyze, through a review of current references, how different factors correlate to shape the response measures implemented by health authorities to the ongoing pandemic event, in the context of dental care.The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed more than 14million lives directly or indirectly, being a special challenge for society and health care systems. The role of dentists during a pandemic crisis is to provide essential dental care while preventing transmission of the virus. However, this virus has some traits that may increase the risk of cross infection in dental offices, due to aerosols produced during several dental treatments. To address this problem, health authorities have prepared specific protocols to prevent cross-contamination by this virus in dental offices, allowing patients to continue receiving dental care during the pandemic period.
Hydrogen peroxide formulations and methods of their use for blood oxygen saturation
Authors: Urakov Aleksandr L
Published: January 2023

The antiseptic hydrogen peroxide is widely used in the treatment of various septic wounds and abrasions and injuries at home. In addition, in recent years there have been reports on the possibility of using hydrogen peroxide as an antihypoxant.Analysis of the results showed that unique formulations of hydrogen peroxide solutions and antihypoxic technologies of their use for pharmacological and cold support of organ and tissue function under hypoxic conditions without the use of gaseous oxygen were developed.The innovative technology is based on the local cooling of a selected area of the body while injecting a hydrogen peroxide solution of the "right" formulation.A hydrogen peroxide solution of the "right" formulation has been shown to be an alternative to arterial blood for oxygen-deficient tissues because hydrogen peroxide increases the oxygen content of tissues, including venous blood, which it converts to arterial blood because it forms oxyhemoglobin.
Antibacterial Activity of Chitosan Extracted from Mucor rouxii
Authors: Abbas Mohammed A. , Al-Shammari Rana H.H.
Published: January 2023

Mucor rouxii was selected due to the high biomass production and significant quantities of chitosan in its cell walls. M. rouxii cultured in Potato dextrose Broth for 96 hrs. at 30 C◦ in a shaking incubator at 150 rpm and 5.5 pH, then the fungal mycelial were dried, grounded and weighted. Mycelial dry weight in total was 68.8g with a yield of 1.72 ± 0.25 g/500ml, chitosan was extracted using the classic chemical method followed by precipitation of chitosan by using sodium hydroxide. chitosan yield was 2.13%, The degree of deacetylation of chitosan extracted from M. rouxii was 82.22% with low Molecular weight 63.67 kDa. The Antimicrobial properties of extracted chitosan was studded on four pathogenic bacteria by MIC method the most resistant strains which were S. aureus, whereas the most vulnerable strains were A. baumannii and E. coli. to produce natural chitosan and replace old sources (crustaceans). The observed antimicrobial properties also indicate an acceptable effect of chitosan on some strains that needs further study.
Bioethanol Production from Ammonia Pretreated Rice Straw
Authors: Pasha Shaik Muzammil , Navya P. , Musfera Shaik , Goutham Y.S. , Pasha Chand
Published: January 2023

Rice straw is produced in large quantity throughout the world. Rice straw is a leading feedstock for bioethanol production. Diluted ammonia pretreatment for one week at room temperature was found to be effective pretreatment. This pretreated rice straw was acid hydrolyzed and subsequently fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae CP11 strain. 1.5% ammonia pretreatment at room temperature for one week resulted 82.4% delignification and 78.49% of acid hydrolysis. Acid hydrolysate was fermented with maximum ethanol concentration 5.70 % with an ethanol yield of 0.46g/g and fermentation efficiency of 90.6%. Diluted ammonia pretreatment at higher temperature has reduced delignification, saccharification and fermentation efficiency with more phenols and furfurals.
Strategi Pemasaran Virgin Coconut Oil pada Kelompok Wanita Tani Bulo
Authors: Haryono Iranita
Published: January 2023

Permasalahan daerah penghasil kelapa umumnya yakni banyak kelapa yang tidak memiliki nilai jual yang tinggi. Urgensi  dari  kegiatan  ini  adalah membantu  memecahkan  masalah  dari Kelompok Tani Desa Bulo mengenai  pemanfaatan kelapa sehingga memiliki nilai jual lebih.  Kegiatan  ini  dilaksanakan pada kelompok Tani Desa Bulo berupa Kegiatan Sosialisasi, Pembuatan virgin cococut oil, dan Penyuluhan. Kelompok tani sangat membutuhkan solusi dari permasalahan yang ada, bagaimana memaksimalkan nilai jula kelapa. Salah satu prospek bisnis yang bagus adalah mengolah kelapa ke bentuk virgin coconut oil, produk ini bisa meningkatkan nilai tambah dari sekam dan memiliki umur simpan yang panjang. Kegiatan Pengabdian masyarakat pada Kelompok Desa Bulo ini berjalan dengan baik seusai rencana dengan menghasilkan satu produk virgin coconut oil. Dengan  harapan akan terlaksana kembali pelatihan seperti ini dengan menghasilkan kualitas yang lebih baik kedepannya.
Pengolahan Daun Bayam Hijau (Amarhantus tricolor ) guna Meningkatkan Tingkat Konsumsi Masyarakat
Authors: Qadri Sri Nur , Yunus Yusdalifa Ekayanti , Yamin Mayasari , Tawakkal gau Andi Dita , Zamzam Syamsiar
Published: January 2023

Green spinach is a vegetable that can be consumed by its leaves as a green vegetable and can be used as a processed food, both as a main menu and as a processed snack. Spinach has many nutritional contents such as protein, minerals, calcium, iron and vitamins needed in the body. Iron contained in the supplement, if consumed in large doses and a long time can cause damage to the intestinal lining, abnormalities in the pH of the body, shock and liver failure. An alternative to meet iron needs can be done by consuming vegetables that contain iron, including green spinach. The purpose of community service is to provide education to the public about the content of green spinach and the processing of green spinach so that it can increase the level of public consumption. This service applies counseling methods related to spinach processing from theory to manufacturing practice. The results achieved are that the public knows about the benefits and content of green spinach which is indispensable for the body and how to process spinach leaves into spinach chips into snacks that children like because this spinach chip snack is not only delicious but also has high nutritional value.
Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in Women During Post-Partum Period
Authors: Asif Amna , Amjad Fariha , Dastgir Hamza , Asif Wajiha , Adil Adina , Afzal Mahad
Published: January 2023

Background: Due to the changes in the woman's body during and after birth, neck and back pain are common complaints among postpartum women. Objective: To determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain in the post-partum period of pregnancy. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out within six months after the approval of the synopsis. After receiving their written consent, participants from the Jinnah and Services hospitals were given a standard questionnaire to complete. Pregnant females aged between 20-40 years of age were included in the study. Those having complications like gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia or other serious conditions were excluded from the study. A predesigned Nordic questionnaire was utilized for the data collection purpose. A total of 19 closed-ended questions were included in the survey, covering the subjects' demographic information, parity, recent C-section or normal delivery, physical activity, low back and neck pain during the postpartum period. After completing the questionnaire, data was gathered to assess the prevalence of neck and low back pain. Using SPSS 22.0, the data was analyzed and for the quantitative variables, means and standard deviations were computed, while the qualitative variables were shown as frequency and percentage. Results: Among 119 postpartum women, 53 (44.5%) had a normal vaginal birth and 66 (55.5%) had the cesarean mode of delivery, 43 (36.1%) were breastfeeding, 22 (18.49%) were bottle-feeding and 54 (45.38%) were given both. In 12 months, 62 (52.10%) reported neck pain, whereas 80 (67.23%) reported low back pain. Women experiencing neck pain were 53(44.54%) and 72(60.50%) in the previous 7 days respectively. Conclusion: The study revealed that the frequency of neck pain and lower back pain was found to be 44.54% and 60.5% respectively in pregnant females.
A Low Computational Cost RGB Color Image Encryption Scheme Process based on PWLCM Confusion, Z/nZ Diffusion and ECBC Avalanche Effect
Authors: Gmira Faiq , Sabbar Wafae , Hraoui Said
Published: January 2023

In this work, three sub-processes are serially integrated into just one process in order to construct a robust new image encryption scheme for all types of images, especially color images. This integration architecture aims to create a robust avalanche effect property while respecting the constraints of confusion and diffusion that have been identified by Claude Shannon as properties required of a secure encryption scheme. The performance of the proposed encryption scheme is measured and discussed with several analyses, including computational cost analysis, key space analysis, randomness metrics  analysis, histogram analysis, adjacent pixel correlation, and entropy analysis. The experimental results demonstrated and validated the performance and robustness of the proposed scheme.
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE GHAZAL OF JOSH MALIHABADI
Authors: Dr Wasim Abbas Gul  , Rashid ul Haq  , Hina Naseem
Published: January 2023

Josh Malih Abadi's name has a unique place in the history of Urdu literature as a shining and brilliant chapter in terms of poetic aspects and creative energy. While Josh is a poet with a lively heart and mind and an open eye. With its free nature and a vast sea of words and phrases. Like the great poets, his style of using words and phrases is unparalleled and unique, and his great place in Urdu poetry is established with all distinctions. Josh wrote modern and ancient Ghazal like Hali and if there is anything wrong with the Ghazal, he tried to write it in a new style. It is as if Josh claimed to have included glorious subjects in the Ghazal, leaving out the general themes. Due to this effort, the new style of Ghazal has more resemblance to the poem. However, this ode-like Ghazali also has its own style and it has a very deep color of the individuality of passion. If think about it, in the Ghazal of passion, you can see beautiful and intoxicating performances about the beauty of the beloved, the colorful and charming nature of attractive nature, and the head of pleasure and fun.
Implementation of the 'Urf Method in Determining Nisab Safar Limit
Authors: Haerul Amil  , Azman Arsyad
Published: January 2023

This research aims to analyze the use of the 'urf method in determining the safar limit as the area of debate among textualist and contextualist scholars. The problems proposed include (1) what are the opinion differences in terms of the nisab safar limit and (2) the use of the 'urf method in safar and its fiqh rules. This is library research by examining classical literature (turāś) that become monumental works of scholars. The results showed that the prevailing custom accommodated as 'urf is used as a method of discovering Islamic law. This method originated from the habits and understanding of a community group. 'Urf is implemented as a source of Islamic law when it fulfills strict requirements. Therefore, it is used as a method that can solve the problem but the Prophet Muhammad in several hadiths never explicitly stated the nisab safar. This is because it allows the 'urf to be used as one of the perspectives in determining the nisab safar as described by Ibn Taimiyah and Ibn Hazm. The method is expected to be a solution for Muslims living in the technology era and life sophistication.
EFECTO DE LA INCLUSIÓN DE EXOESQUELETO DE CAMARÓN EN FORMULACIÓN CON MAYOR VALOR PROTEICO DE BALANCEADO DE ENGORDE PARA AVES DE CORRAL
Authors: Cruz Zhou Katty Paola
Published: January 2023

La industria camaronera es el creador de toneladas de residuos sólidos tales como las cabezas y exoesqueletos, ya que la única parte que se consume el abdomen de este crustáceo. Al mismo tiempo el crecimiento exponencial de la población exige una producción más rápida de alimentos y productos finales, el desarrollo de alimentos a partir de fuentes no tradicionales podría convertirse en una fuente sostenible y sustentable. El objetivo es la creación de un balanceado de pollos alta en proteínas a partir de los residuos, siendo la carne de pollo el segundo alimento más consumido en el país después de otros productos como la leche, el pan y el arroz. Es por ello la importancia de dar un uso a este subproducto de las industrias camaroneras para disminuir la contaminación que produce, mediante la obtención de un producto con mayor valor agregado, en la revisión bibliográfica no se ha encontrado evidencia de la formulación de un balanceado que incluya este residuo, además que tenga alto valor proteico y sea más económico que los alimentos convencionales.
EL EFECTO ANTIMICROBIANO DE CURCUMA LONGA L. Y LOS MÉTODOS DE EXTRACCIÓN DE SUS COMPONENTES
Authors: Trujillo Insuasti Mary Isabel
Published: January 2023

La vida útil de los alimentos perecederos es muy corta por lo que la ciencia actualmente evalúa como incrementarla usando preservantes naturales, por lo que ha fijado su atención en los compuestos fenólicos de ciertas plantas medicinales. Esta revisión tiene por objetivo analizar los estudios realizados en los últimos años relacionados al efecto antimicrobiano de la cúrcuma y los métodos de extracción de sus componentes, para lo cual se realizó una evaluación comparativa de los aportes. Una vez revisados y analizados los artículos, se concluyó que en los últimos años se han realizado varias investigaciones in vitro que han demostrado el efecto antimicrobiano de los rizomas de cúrcuma sobre bacterias patógenas que afectan estabilidad en anaquel de los productos perecibles. Sin embargo, es necesario probar estos resultados sobre alimentos pues al ser un preservante natural puede constituir una opción más saludable e incluso ambientalmente sostenible para alargar la vida útil de los alimentos, creando valor no sólo para la industria cárnica sino también para el consumidor. Además, se debe destacar que no sólo los rizomas de Curcuma longa L. poseen compuestos activos por lo que se debe continuar investigando acerca de los componentes de sus tallos y hojas.