bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biomechanical Analysis of the Joint and Muscle Forces of the Lower Extremities in Walking of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Authors: Gerasymenko S.I. , Lazarev I.A. , Gerasymenko A.S. , Babko A.M. , Poluliakh M.V. , Litvynenko Yu.V. , Zhyrnov O.V. , Malovanyi S.D. , Maksymishyn O.M.
Published: February 2022

Summary. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an immunomodulated, chronic inflammatory disease, accompanied by the proliferation of the inflamed synovium and destruction of the articular cartilage, which leads to the formation of contracture of lower extremities joints and disability. Understanding the values of biomechanical loads on the articular surfaces with contracture of the joints of the lower extremities in patients with RA and the muscle forces (MF) participation in this process with the formation of adaptation and compensation mechanisms can contribute to the development of new views and approaches to the tactics of therapeutic measures specific to each stage of the disease.
Objective: to analyze the behavior of the musculoskeletal system of an RA patient in his walking pattern by calculating the forces acting in the main muscle groups and joints of the lower extremities.
Materials and Methods. Initial data were obtained from the examination of a female patient K., who was diagnosed with stage 2 phase 3 RA with a predominant lesion of the hip and knee joints and severe pain in the left hip joint. A video system of 6 cameras, reflective markers and a force platform were used for motion capture of the walking. A simulation musculoskeletal model of the gait of the RA patient using the AnyBody Modeling System 6.0 software (Denmark) was created. Joint reaction forces (JRF) and MF were calculated.
Results. Normal mode of loading of the lower extremities was altered to compensate for structural disorders in joints of RA patients. The peaks of vertical component of the ground reaction force (GRF) are lower compared to the normal population; the gait is static and asymmetric, sparing. MF increase in m. gluteus (maximus, medius, minimus) with increasing amplitude of movements in the frontal plane. JRF of both hips increase in all planes.
Conclusions. Walking of RA patients with limitation of active extensions in the hip and knee joints occurs due to an increase in the amplitude of the frontal plane compensatory movements. Postural muscle imbalance increases the m. gluteus, m. biceps femoris, m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus MF. Other lower extremities muscles decrease their MF. The MF redistribution is compensatory and aimed to keep the RA patient in the upright position and optimize the biomechanics of walking due to less painful movements. Biomechanical overloading of the hip and knee articular surfaces can serve as a factor in maintaining the inflammatory response, the development of degenerative processes, or the further progression of arthrosis and stiffness of the joints of the lower extremities in this category of patients.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries: Modern Strategy of Surgical Treatment (Review)
Authors: Skobenko Ye.O. , Kvasha V.P. , Kuprii V.O.
Published: February 2022

Summary. Of all knee injuries, the most common one is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The ACL plays a key role in the stability of the knee joint: it limits the anterior dislocation of the tibia and ensures the stability of rotational movements. In physically active patients, surgical reconstruction of the ACL injury is the gold standard of treatment. The development of biomechanical, biological, clinical research, and tissue engineering provides the basis for disagreement about the methods of reconstruction of ACL injuries. This review outlines modern approaches to the surgical treatment of the ACL.
El pensamiento anti postmodernista de Anna Maria Ortese: el análisis histórico a través de la experiencia desde el margen
Authors: Gorgojo Iglesias Raisa
Published: February 2022

Este trabajo pretende ser un ejercicio de re-visión (Rich 1972) para realizar un examen intertextual que confronte las ideas de la escritora italiana Anna Maria Ortese presentes en Corpo celeste (1997) con obras de índole academicista que analizan la transformación de la sociedad postmoderna, teniendo en cuenta que Ortese parte de una perspectiva biográfica y ajena a los círculos académicos y literarios del momento. Este estudio se fundamenta en una perspectiva de conocimiento feminista situado (Haraway 2013 [1991]) para explorar la concepción de creación industrial, presente eterno y el papel cambiante de la cultura según Ortese. El objetivo es llevar a cabo una defensa de la necesidad de incorporar al canon las voces marginadas, pretendiendo así justificar la emergencia de transmitir, traducir y reeditar sus obras.
Investigation of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Critically Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to Intensive Care Unit
Authors: ABUŞ Sabri , BAYAR Olga
Published: February 2022

Aim: It is known that there is an increased risk of mortality due to COVID-19 in people with comorbid diseases. In this study, it was aimed to examine the comorbid diseases of patients treated in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19 and the effects of these diseases on mortality.Material and Methods: In this study, the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of 220 patients who were treated in the intensive care unit due to Covid-19 in a district state hospital between 01/06/2020-01/01/2021 were retrospectively analyzed.Results: The mean age, urea, creatine, CRP, WBC, and neutrophil count were found to be significantly higher in the non-survivor group compared to the survivor group. Lymphocyte count, eosinophil count, HGB, and HCT were significantly higher in the survivor group. It was found that mortality was significantly increased in COVID-19 patients with DM, HT, CRF, COPD comorbid diseases.Conclusion: According to the results we found, it is necessary to be more careful in the intensive care follow-up of COVID-19 patients with comorbid diseases such as DM, HT, COPD, CKD.
MASSOTERAPIA, DA TEORIA A PRÁXIS: BENEFÍCIOS PARA A QUALIDADE DE VIDA
Authors: Regina Stuhlert Maria , César Dias Lopes Gabriel
Published: February 2022

Este estudo objetivou apresentar os benefícios da massagem para o bem-estar e melhoria da qualidade de vida, mais  especificamente discorrer brevemente sobre a história da massagem; descrever de que forma a massagem pode ser aplicadae; enfatizar a importância dos benefícios gerados pela prática da massagem. A relevância do tema se deve ao fato de que na área da Naturologia, a massoterapia é uma prática não evasiva que visa recuperação e prevenção de doenças, buscando o equilíbrio do organismo considerando aspectos emocionais, mentais, físicos e sociais. Para atender aos objetivos propostos, foi realizada a pesquisa bibliográfica a partir dos autores Braun e Simonson (2007); Cassar (2001); Fritz (2002); Donatelli (2015); Seubert e Veronese (2008) entre outros. Compreendeuse que atualmente a massagem é amplamente difundida entre as pessoas que buscam uma melhor qualidade de vida, proporcionando saúde e equilíbrio ao organismo produzindo efeitos fisiológicos e psicológicos positivos para a saúde.
Métastase cutanée ombilicale (ou nodule de Sœur Marie-Joseph) révélatrice d’un adénocarcinome grêlique - À propos d’un cas
Authors: El khadir Asmae , Hliwa Wafae , Alaoui Rhimou
Published: February 2022

Le nodule de Sœur Mary Joseph est une métastase cutanée ombilicale d’un cancer du tractus gastrointestinal ou de la sphère gynécologique. La tumeur primitive est généralement un adénocarcinome, rarement un carcinome épidermoïde, un mélanome ou un sarcome. C’est une pathologie très rare et qui pose un double problème diagnostique et pronostique. Nous rapportons une nouvelle observation d’une métastase cutanée ombilicale révélatrice d’un adénocarcinome grêlique, colligée au service d’hépato-gastroentérologie du CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca. Il s’agit d’une patiente de 80 ans, hypertendue et asthmatique sous traitement médical. Elle a été admise dans notre service, dans le cadre du bilan étiologique d’une masse cutanée ombilicale dont la biopsie était en faveur d’un adénocarcinome. Le diagnostic de la tumeur primitive grêlique a été retenu en peropératoire, suite à une cure chirurgicale d’une perforation perendoscopique. L’histologie était en faveur d’un adénocarcinome grêlique, avec métastases cutanées ombilicales et hépatiques. La patiente a été mise sous chimiothérapie palliative. La métastase ombilicale des tumeurs viscérales est rare. Elle est facilement accessible à l’examen clinique. Sa reconnaissance comme lésion secondaire d’un cancer abdominopelvien primitif peut permettre un diagnostic et un traitement précoce. La survie moyenne après son apparition est d’environ onze mois.
Mise en valeur du potentiel nutritionnel et thérapeutique de l’ortie dioïque (Urtica dioïca L.)
Authors: Ait Haj Said Amal , Sbai El Otmani Ibrahim , Derfoufi Sanae , Benmoussa Adnane
Published: February 2022

L’ortie, Urtica dioica L., est une plante herbacée de la famille des urticacées, utilisée empiriquement depuis des millénaires dans de nombreuses pathologies. De par sa composition chimique riche en polyphénols, en vitamines et en minéraux, l’ortie affiche une haute valeur nutritionnelle et une multiplicité d’actions pharmacologiques : antiproliférative, anti-inflammatoire, anti-oxydante, analgésique, anti-ulcéreuse, immunostimulante, anti-infectieuse, hypotensive et protectrice vis-à-vis des maladies cardiovasculaires. L’ortie est inoffensive et des doses allant jusqu’à dix-huit grammes par jour par voie orale chez l’Homme n’ont montré aucun effet secondaire. Les modes de préparation les plus fréquemment employés en phytothérapie sont la poudre totale sèche, l’extrait sec, les infusions, les décoctions et les sucs frais. La racine d’ortie est utilisée essentiellement dans le traitement des troubles de miction liés à l’hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate, alors que ses feuilles sont indiquées dans les arthrites, les rhumatismes et les rhinites allergiques. Le présent travail met en exergue les connaissances et les avancées scientifiques d’Urtica dioica.
Possibilities of using the Morphological Characteristics of the Slags in Archaeo-metallurgical Studies
Authors: Nonis P. J. W. N.
Published: February 2022

With regards to the technical stages of the metal-working; primary smelting, secondary melting, and smithing can be identified as the main stages between reducing ore and manufacturing metal productions. In this extensive procedure, different outcomes can be recognized and among them, slags can be defined as the most abundant and well-preserved by-product that is left from the metallurgical activities. According to the archaeological perspective, slag fragments are known as extremely valuable artefacts that help to reconstruct the ancient industrial society. It is possible to identify the reduced ore type, smelted metal, and the type of furnace through analyzing the technical parameters of these residues from a scientific perspective. The main objective of this article is to carry out a scientific discussion on the applicability of slags as an archaeo-metallurgical fact in interpreting ancient culture. Slags are essentially considered on their morphological characteristics.
El còdigo deontològico médico de 1847
Authors: Fernandez Sanchez Francisco-Cristobal
Published: February 2022

L'Autore, partendo da una rapida illustrazione storica dei documenti riguardanti l'esercizio della professione medica e descrivendo le modificazioni che la stessa ha subito nel corso dei secoli, analizza il primo codice di deontologia medica dell'epoca moderna: il Code of Medicai Ethics dell'Associazione Medica Americana del 1847. Viene inoltre evidenziato come detto codice attinga a diverse fonti: il Giuramento di Ippocrate, gli "Statuta Moralia" dei medici inglesi, l'opera "Medical Ethics" di T. Percival e l'influenza del dr. B. Rush. Lo studio si conclude con una serie di considerazioni sui rischi e le possibilità che il pluralismo etico comporta a livello dell'esercizio della professione medica e, quindi, dei codici deontologici.
Etica medica e onorario dei medici
Authors: Petrosino Luigi M.
Published: February 2022

Lo studio, partendo dalla constatazione dell'attuale complessità del rapporto medico-paziente, focalizza l'attenzione sull'onorario medico. L'Autore approfondisce i seguenti interrogativi: qual è l'impatto socio-economico dell'onorario; quale la sua incidenza psicologica negli interessati ed, infine, entro quali limiti etici e religiosi può configurarsi. Il lavoro inquadra le possibili soluzioni sotto una duplice ottica: da una parte quella che fa riferimento alla deontologia professionale, con una cernita dei documenti specifici al riguardo e l'analisi dei tariffari nazionali del1966, 1989,1992; dall'altra in prospettiva etica.
L'analgesia peridurale nel travaglio di parto: considerazioni etiche
Authors: Messina Marianna , Pala Franco
Published: February 2022

Vengono presi in considerazione i presupposti fisiopatologici, psicologici e sociologici del dolore da parto per analizzare il ruolo svolto dall'introduzione delle tecniche antalgiche con particolare riferimento all'analgesia peridurale. A fronte di una maggiore medicalizzazione e del rischio di una fuga di responsabilità da parte della donna, l'analgesia peridurale può permettere alla donna di vivere meglio il proprio parto quando il forte dolore diventa un motivo di angoscia e di stress per la madre ed un pericolo per la stessa salute del feto per i circoli viziosi che lo stress innesca. Anche nel parto normale, se richiesta dalla donna, l'analgesia sembra utile come strumento di promozione della persona in quanto le permette di vivere con maggiore serenità un avvenimento unico nella propria esperienza. Si auspica infine che l'abolizione del dolore sia considerata un mezzo e non un fine e che tutta l'équipe (ostetrico, levatrice, anestesista, pediatra) collabori con la madre sia prima, con una adeguata preparazione, che durante il parto, perché la donna possa gestire liberamente e responsabilmente la nascita del proprio figlio.
Development and validation of a brief version of the traditional Chinese Stressors in Nursing Students scale among college nursing students in Taiwan
Authors: Perng Shoa-Jen , Watson Roger , Smith Graeme D. , Chen Chen-Jung , Lee Tzu-Ying , Koo Malcolm , Sung Huei-Chuan
Published: February 2022

Objective:

The 43-item Stressors in Nursing Students (SINS) scale has been evaluated among nursing students in several countries, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Pakistan, and Spain. However, the original four-factor structure has not been consistently replicated in all of these populations. The aim of this study was to develop a brief version of the traditional Chinese SINS (TC-SINS) scale and to validate it in Taiwanese nursing students.

Materials and Methods:

Data obtained from a cross-sectional survey study of 814 nursing students in a nursing college and a university in Taiwan were randomly divided into two parts. The first part was used to conduct an exploratory factor analysis using principal axis factoring with oblique rotation. After the removal of cross-loading items, the resulting scale was validated with the data from the second part using confirmatory factor analysis.

Results:

A three-factor solution (social, clinical, and education) with 23 items accounting for 54.5% of variance was obtained in the exploratory factor analysis. The confirmatory factor analysis further reduced the number of items to 20. The goodness-of-fit indexes were good (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.075 and Comparative Fit Index = 0.90).

Conclusions:

The number of items in the TC-SINS could be reduced from 43 to 20, without sacrificing its psychometric properties. The brief version of TC-SINS might be able to reduce respondent burden.
The effect of washing with water and detergent on increasing the shelf life of pepper (Capsicum annum) on sale at Rimi and Tarauni markets of Kano State, Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya S.M. , Safiya Y. , Yakasai M.A. , Sharif U. , Nuhu A.A. , Hamisu A. , Alhassan K. , Ladan W.H. , Abba H. , Safiyanu I. , Hassan M.I. , Rahmat I.I. , Dankaka A.H. , Labaran U. , Surayya L.A. , Magaji A.
Published: February 2022

Sample of pepper was collected from two selected vegetable markets and used to determine the most effective method of increasing shelf life of pepper. In the research two treatment methods used by marketers of vegetables washing with water and detergent were compared. The results showed that five fungal colonies were isolated from pepper samples obtained from the study aeas. The five fungal colonies isolated from the two markets have the following frequency of occurrence A. niger 17 ( 28.3 %) A. fumigatus 12 (23.3%), R. stolonifer 12 (20.0%), A. flavus 09(15.05%) and Mucor spp 08 (13.3%). Out of the total 60 fungal colonies isolated in the two markets, more colonies were counted from water wash pepper 37 ( 61.0%), while lower colony counts were recorded from detergent washed pepper in the two locations 23 ( 38.3%). It is clear therefore that, this investigation has established fewer fungal colonies counted from detergent washed samples in the two markets is that washing of pepper with detergent is more effective in increasing the shelf life of pepper by removing the surface contaminant micro-organisms.
Forecasting rice production in Jigawa State, Nigeria using fuzzy inference system
Authors: Shuaibu Ali Maianguwa , Muhammad Maryam Nuraini , Abu-Safyan Yusuf
Published: February 2022

In this work, we used fuzzy inference system to forecast rice production covering the period 2021-2030 in Jigawa state, Nigeria. This is done by designing a fuzzy inference system using MATLAB. The system consists of two input functions and a single output function. Each function has its membership functions from which 49 inference rules of the system were formed. Three variables were considered in the course of this research. The variables are rainfall, land and rice production. Furthermore, linguistic variables were defined on each input. A rule based system was then formed which is defuzzified and a crisp value is obtained as the forecasted value. The result of this research shows that in 2022, 177950ha is required with 873mm of rainfall to produce 1070000TN of rice. Similarly, prediction is made of the required area, rainfall and rice yield up to 2030 in Jigawa state.
Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Three-Phase Induction Motor Model with Zero Quadrature Axis Flux Component
Authors: Olarinoye G.A. , Akored M.F. , Okhuegbe S.N.
Published: February 2022

Modeling of three phase induction motor has been extensively discussed in literature. Several models have been developed and applied by different authors to solve different problems. This paper presents a differentmodel of the symmetrical three phase induction motor in which there is an alignment of the direct axis component of the rotor flux vector to direct axis of the reference frame. The alignment reduces the quadrature axis flux component to zero, removes the dependencies associated with the d-q components of the stator current and simplifies the rotor dynamics. The model is not commonly used in literature to study motor behavior when vector control is not the objective. The model is analyzed in the synchronous reference frame and simulated. Simulation results for torque, speed and flux in the motor are presented. Also presented are the waveforms of stator voltages and currents in both the d – q and a-b-c reference frames and the rotor d-q axis currents. These results provide a correct description of the three phase induction motor behavior under load and no-load conditions.
Christian Ethics Regarding Cryptocurrency Investment
Authors: Senjaya Styadi , Simanjuntak Ferry
Published: February 2022

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that utilizes blockchain technology to do investments. This study aims to provide answers for Christians on how to respond to Cryptocurrency investments from the perspective of Christian ethics. The research method used is through the library research approach. This study indicates that cryptocurrency itself as a new technology is an agnostic technology; rather, it is the attitude and motivation of a person that determines the suitability of cryptocurrency in a particular situation. Thus, pastors and believers can invest in cryptocurrency, depending on their motivations.
The Role of Woman Preachers to Empower Torajan People Economy
Authors: Santosa Donald Samuel Slamet , Haryanto Jony Oktavian , Junaedi I Wayan Ruspendi , Waruwu Dermawan
Published: February 2022

The Role of Woman Preachers to Empower Torajan People’s Economy. The aim of this research is to analyze the role of woman preachers to empower Torajan people’s economy. It used qualitative phenomenology research. The data were collected by interview and Focus Group Discussion to informants through purposive and snowball sampling. After that, the data were validated by technique, sources, and researchers triangulation. In terms of analysis, the data were analyzed using Miles and Hubberman’s method. Findings show that there are 3 main roles of woman preachers to empower Torajan people economy, namely role in context of increasing income, role in context of expenditure efficiency, and role in context of financial management. Those roles have strong relationship with the role of women in the family. The main challenge is the implementation of the roles in real life. Based on the results, it is recommended to strengthen the implementation of the woman preachers’ role.
Analysis of epistemological congruence in Final Works of Concentration UCAB Guayana
Authors: Barreto Gilberto Resplandor , Maldonado Jesús Medina
Published: February 2022

This documentary research has had 56 Final Concentration Works as references, prepared by the students of Social Communication from the UCAB (extension Guayana) in the academic periods 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, which are a requirement to qualify for the degree. An analysis of their philosophical congruence related to ontological, epistemological and methodological perspectives was performed. The dynamics were developed in several stages: first the 97 TFCs, that are stored in the University Library, were reviewed; secondly, the work was classified according to the methodology used. 56 reports were obtained under the qualitative methodology, in which the phenomenological and hermeneutic methods prevailed. The analysis carried out through a matrix developed for this purpose, showed that the lack of knowledge related to the principles and characteristics of the qualitative paradigm, this led to the approach of objectives far from the purposes of this type of research by not assessing the nature of the object of study in its just dimension. While there is coherence between the research question, the overall objective and the specific objectives, the reports, in this first part, are associated with the quantitative methodology more than the qualitative methodology. The lack of theoretical support represented for the most part by the background of the research and some basic definitions did not allow the theoretical-praxis contrast typical of this type of research. The gaps highlighted in the methodological approach leave clear evidence of a great weakness by not clarifying in detail the design of the research, presenting a procedure that did not specify how the data was obtained and how it was analyzed. As a product of the analysis carried out, it is concluded that the reports submitted do not have philosophical consistency in the absence of correspondence between the perspectives considered.
El efecto placebo y el dolor
Authors: Scublinsky Dario
Published: February 2022

Al administrar un medicamento se generan una serie de efectos independientes de la acción farmacológica del principio activo. Estos efectos suelen ser de naturaleza biológica mecanismo de acción de la droga) o psicológica. Si es un medicamento inyectable despertaremos en el paciente dolor, cierto grado variable de inquietud, independientemente de la droga administrada, aunque también una expectativa de que “es un medicamento fuerte”. Por otro lado, en el paciente aparecerán emociones como la confianza, esperanza, mayor tranquilidad, o temor, ansiedad, inquietud.
Braquidactilia tipo A4
Authors: Finucci Curi Pablo , Olmedo Sosa Victoria , Paira Sergio
Published: February 2022

Braquidactilia es un término que hace referencia a dedos desproporcionadamente cortos en manos y pies. Forma parte de las disostosis, un grupo de malformaciones caracterizadas por trastornos en el desarrollo óseo. En este trabajo se presenta un caso de una mujer con esta enfermedad, se discute su origen genético, manifestaciones clínicas, y pronóstico.
Certolizumab para el tratamiento de un paciente con artritis reumatoidea refractaria a múltiples agentes biológicos
Authors: Landi Margarita , Citera Gustavo
Published: February 2022

Hoy en día contamos con un amplio abanico de tratamientos posibles para la artritis reumatoidea, empezando por el metotrexato como droga de primera línea, además de diversas drogas modificadores de la artritis reumatoidea (DMAR) y agentes biológicos. Sin embargo, una problemática se plantea en aquellos pacientes que son no respondedores a los diversos agentes, en quienes las guías de tratamiento internacionales ya no plantean opciones. Se presenta el caso clínico de una paciente con AR con falla a múltiples DMAR y agentes biológicos de diferentes mecanismos de acción y que finalmente responde a un nuevo inhibidor de los anti-TNF (Certolizumab pegol). Se discuten las posibilidades terapéuticas en estos pacientes y los datos relacionados con el Certolizumab pegol.
Enfermedades asociadas a la fragilidad: un Análisis de Correspondencia Múltiple
Authors: Haro Sarango Alexander Fernando , Moya Erica
Published: February 2022

En el entorno existen múltiples enfermedades que aquejan al adulto mayor, algunas con más severidad que otras, ciertamente el conocimiento en esta área y las enfermedades asociadas a otras permite mejorar la eficacia de la atención médica y disminuir los riesgos de morbimortalidad; el objetivo del estudio es analizar las variables que inciden en la fragilidad en un centro de salud tipo “A” del cantón Píllaro; para plantear esta pesquisa se usará un categórico denominado Análisis de Correspondencia Múltiple, el objetivo de esta metodología es observar que tanta asociatividad tiene los distintos padecimientos y enfermedades, adicional a esto, observar la iteración con la edad, mediante aquello se podrá forjar un marco de factores determinantes; como resultado se tiene que la fragilidad se encuentra asociado a edades circundantes a los 72 años y a padecimientos como el deterioro cognitivo, por otro lado, existe una cierta asociatividad con el cuadrante posterior, en padecimientos como la diabetes, hipertensión y la sarcopenia, siendo estos últimos enfermedades que circundan los 83 años de edad; como conclusión se puede aseverar que sí se desea ratificar sí un adulto mayor posee fragilidad no es pertinente observar solo la edad, sino todas aquellos padecimientos adversos que promuevan la asociatividad en conjunto con la edad, con lo cual se denota una eficacia en al cuadro clínico.
Radial artery coronary bypass grafting: Surgical outcomes of an unexplored innovation in a developing country
Authors: Russell Seth Martins  , Laiba Masood  , Mabrooka Kazi  , Mishal Gillani  , Ayesha Sadiq  , Hina Inam  , Saulat Hasnain Fatimi
Published: February 2022

Objective: To explore postoperative outcomes, particularly prolonged length of hospital stay, in radial arterycoronary artery bypass graft patients in a tertiary-care setting.Methods: The pilot prospective cohort study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, fromSeptember 2019 to September 2020, and comprised adult patients of either gender due to undergo coronary arterybypass grafting for coronary artery disease involving two or more vessels. The subjects approached for the use oftheir radial artery as a conduit. Prolonged length of hospital stay was defined as postoperative stay >9 days.Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of the length of hospital stay. Data wasanalysed using SPSS 21.Results: Of the 97 patients, 84(86.6%) were males. The overall mean age of the sample was 58.33±8.34 years. Meanlength of hospital stay was 8.10±2.37 days, and 23(23.7%) patients had prolonged stay. Higher age was a significantpredictor of prolonged hospital stay (p<0.05). Besides, 23(23.7%) patients developed acute kidney injury. There wasno incidence of wound, infection or deep venous thrombosis, while 1(1.03%) patient had to be reopened due toexcessive postoperative bleeding, and it represented the lone mortality.Conclusion: Patient age was found to be a significant predictor of prolonged hospital stay in patients undergoingradial artery coronary artery bypass graft, while almost a quarter of the sample was affected by acute kidney injury.Keywords: Coronary artery bypass graft, Radial artery, Prolonged length of stay, Acute kidney injury, Ejectionfraction.

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Effects of COVID-19 on physical activity and mood in the middle-aged people: Concerns and strategies
Authors: Aghababa Alireza , Rohani Hadi , Nabilpoor Maghsood , Theos Apostolos , Derek J. Kinglesy , Houtan Shahidi Seyed
Published: February 2022

Objective: To assess the impact of coronavirus on the physical activity levels before and during self-quarantine, and the effect of self-isolation on the total mood status of Iranian citizens during the covid-19 pandemic.

Material and Methods: A national sample of 2359 middle-aged (M age=42.8±5.3 years, n=1183,50.1%, male; n=1148, 48.7% female) Iranian completed an online questionnaire that assessed changes in daily physical activity behavior and mood status from March 20th to April 20th, 2020. The questionnaire implemented to collect the total duration, intensity, and frequency of physical activity and their psychological mood condition via the BRUMS Mood Scale.

Results: There were significant differences between physical activity frequency, duration, and intensity before and during the coronavirus pandemic. There was no significant difference between the total mood conditions between the sex categories. The main key finding of the current study is that the total physical activity participation behavior of our middle-aged populations has decreased meaningfully.

Conclusion: The present study has provided important approaches that should be implemented to promote the engagement of middle-aged adults in physical activity. Therefore, based on scientific evidence, maintaining a regular physical activity routine regarding world health organization guidelines is a key strategy for physical health.
Tantangan, Problematika dan Peluang Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Muslimin Erwin , Ruswandi Uus  
Published: February 2022

We know that our country Indonesia is a country where the majority of the population is Muslim. However, in terms of education, Islamic education is seen as always in the second row in the national education system. In fact, in essence, any education, both national education and Islamic education, has the same goal, namely to humanize humans so that they are truly capable of becoming caliphs on earth. This indicates to us that Islamic education in Indonesia is still wrapped in a number of problems. The existence of a problem is certainly rooted in external causes and internal causes. Likewise with Islamic education, internal and external problems are also present in the midst of Islamic education. Starting from internal problems such as those related to management to external problems such as politics and economics. All of them have added to the list of problems that we should be addressing. Sometimes we find internal problems that attack Islamic education, including those that lie in the education management that is applied, or sometimes we find the management of Islamic education that is not clear about the goals to be achieved, or the lack of qualified and professional educators.

 Keywords: Challenges, Problems, Opportunities, Learning, Islamic Religious Education, Higher Education
Women with Special Educational Needs. Policies & ICT for Integration & Equality
Authors: Bakola Lizeta , Chaidi Irene , Drigas Athanasios , Skianis Charalabos , Karagiannidis Charalampos
Published: February 2022

Gender equality is a demand in all societies and is a key goal of all of us, as well as the integration of people with disabilities and especially women. This article reports on the prevailing situation of women with disabilities in society, how to deal with them and how to eliminate their exclusion and accept them as equal citizens in society.
The potential job opportunities for Halal Science Graduates in education sector in Negara Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Deuraseh Nurdeng , Hashim Norkhairiah , Raffi Raihana Mohd , Fikriyah Noor Rabiatul , Ahmad Nurul Husna Abu Bakar
Published: February 2022

A concern for graduates in Brunei Darussalam is the difficulty of finding a stable career after graduation. Although Brunei is considered one of the richest countries in the world with a relatively small population, the unemployment rate keeps increasing, which is a problem for future graduates from various universities in this country. Therefore, this research focuses on studying the potential employment opportunities for Halal Science Graduates specifically in the education sector as it is well known that education plays an important role in enabling people of all ages and religions to engage in quality learning throughout their lives. Education is the process of acquiring knowledge, values, skills, beliefs and moral habits. For this reason, it is absolutely important for people to learn Halal education in order to gain more knowledge about Halal and apply it in their daily lives. The issue here is Halal education is not emphasized enough in primary and secondary education. It should be addressed earlier to lay a foundation of the Halal theory among the potential workforce. As the demand for Halal qualified manpower is increasing, Halal education should be given more significant in general education. Hence, this study seeks opportunities for Halal Science Graduates, to make a career in the education sector by conducting a survey on people's opinion about Halal education. In this study, it is found that many people agree with studying halal education from an early age or starting it in primary education. Moreover, majority of the respondents preferred a teacher from Halal Science Graduates with Master of Teaching to teach them about Halal.
Questions on Linguistic Disadvantage in Writing Articles in English among Algerian University Lecturers
Authors: Abdelhadi Amina , Founes Oussama
Published: February 2022

The study at hand aims to investigate Algerian researchers’ perceptions of the importance of writing research articles for publication in international English medium journals, along with the incentives and disincentive influencing this process, and the challenges they encounter. To reach these aims, a survey is conducted with twenty six Algerian lecturers from three different fields of study using an online questionnaire created in Google Forms. The vast majority of the participants rate writing research in English as of great importance and they opt for different incentives influencing their decision to publish in international English medium journals, but they perceive themselves to be disadvantaged by their non-native status as the degree of their perceived difficulty of writing scientific articles in English is very high. This study highlights the correlation between the mastery of English as a principal prerequisite in the respondents’ fields of study and the use of English as an indispensable key to communicate their research results to the global scientific community. It then ends up with some strategies to be taken by higher education institutes to address this issue from different standpoints.
The mediation of employee engagement to the relationship of leadership style and corporate performance
Authors: Wiguna Sunanta , Augustine Yvonne
Published: February 2022

Objective of research to examine whether leader-member exchange (LMX), Change Oriented Leadership (COL), MBO, Talent Management (TM) have an effect on Corporate Performance (BSC) with Employee Engagement (EME) as a mediating variable. The model used in this research is a stepwise linear regression analysis used to examine about existence of mediating variable between variable in this context. This analysis was carried out in Two-Stage Least Square (2SLS). Research using two proposed models showed similar results that for LMX and TM each had a significant effect on BSC directly or through EME. COL and MBO have an insignificant effect, it is caused by employee disappointment with the company over the leadership style and implementation of MBO. Practitioners, in this case, workers, can continue to improve their performance, because basically, the results achieved are the result of the work hard of each party with a good performance. Engagement between employees and the organization is something that needs to be considered both physically and psychologically. In good conditions, employees will work optimally in carrying out their work with a good performance. In the current pandemic conditions, researchers assume to add measurements by including WFH elements as a new indicator of employee engagement.
Prizren as a City-State under Roman-Byzantine Administration
Authors: Kryeziu Kadri
Published: February 2022

The rule of the Roman Empire left its mark on ancient Dardania as well. At the time of the division of the empire into Roman and Byzantine, Prizren fell under the Byzantine rule. Theranda, as Prizren was called in Roman times, developed as a very important place in many spheres of life, first in trade then in administration and culture. As we know, Rome, at the time of the occupation of the new lands, compulsorily introduced both law and management and administration. The initial cartographic data for Prizren come from the Roman period, when the city with its ancient name, Theranda, is shown on Peutinger's table. Regarding the functioning of Prizren as a city-state or provincial state, according to the Kanun of Prizren of 1570, part of the Sanjak of Prizren were six kazas (districts): Prizren, Hoça, Sesrit (Neubicare), Bihor (important fortification) and Trgovishte (Rozhaje). According to Haxhi Kalfi, in the middle of the XVII century, this sanjak had Perser (Prizren) Suhareka, Havas Prizren (Gora and Opoja), Firqne (Hoqa), Bihor and Trgovishte as kadiluks. The paper treats Prizren since ancient Roman Byzantine times, Prizren as a city-state, Theranda as an important cultural trade centre and as the first administrative centre, a province of the Roman Empire.
New patterns of learning during the Pandemic Crisis of 2019
Authors: Madouni Ali
Published: February 2022

Education institutions and learning operations are part of the hardest hits of the Corona pandemic crisis of 2019. In addition to the sudden breakdowns of vital-life sectors and education, the learning and teaching processes knew some disorders and interruptions differently worldwide. Not only that, but also this crisis brought its effects on students and school children; especially concerning their psychological health due to the restrictions of lockdown and social distancing, over and above that these generations have neither precedent with inevitable crisis, nor procedures. Education in the age of Corona is a primary concern and challenge for countries, especially in the light of the unequal levels of alternative solutions to pursue the teaching process regularly and with lesser damages. This article aims to raise awareness about the novel patterns and platforms that have been used globally since the pandemic's emergence. Furthermore, it addresses their effectiveness in large parts of countries. It attempts to assess their performance and compare the extent of responsiveness to these teaching platforms and technologies in different countries. At the end of this suggested contribution, we intend to track the future of these patterns and platforms in the post-corona phase.
Teaching Indonesian for other language speakers
Authors: Widyasari Hesti , Dardjito Hanandyo
Published: February 2022

Previous studies suggested immersing the language learners in the target language when learning a foreign language. It is, to some extent, difficult to apply because of several factors; therefore, English operates as a medium of instruction in the classroom where the learners have different cultures and different first languages. This study aimed at finding out the use of English as a medium of instruction in teaching Indonesian for foreign language speakers or Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA). It applied a qualitative design involving a semi-structured interview with three BIPA teachers selected using purposive sampling. The interview data were analysed interpretively. The findings revealed that English was employed when giving instruction, explaining complex concepts and grammar, defining vocabulary, checking the students’ comprehension, and keeping the classroom interaction. However, English was used limitedly because the learners needed to learn and practice the target language.
An Investigation into Technical Writing Difficulties, Causes and Solutions
Authors: Alaraj Mamoon
Published: February 2022

This study aimed at deeply scrutinizing and identifying the technical writing difficulties Saudi university students face, figuring out what caused these difficulties and creating solutions to them. Two five-member focus groups of engineering students were deployed, and the brainstorming technique was used to create questionnaire items. The draft developed was given to three specialists to revise, edit and proofread. The second version of the survey involved eight quantitative and qualitative questions of three types (Likert scale, checkbox, and rating). This version was piloted on 25 undergraduates, amended consequently (See appendix A), created by Google Forms, and lastly circulated via WhatsApp groups. Fifty-three university students from different majors participated in it. The findings revealed that spelling, technical terminology and coherence were the most difficult areas in technical writing, writing practice deficiency, lack of terminology and lack of vocabulary were the main causes that stand behind technical writing difficulties and practicing writing a lot and developing habits of intensive and extensive reading were the most effective solutions that can help students overcome these difficulties. Based on the findings of the study, some interpretations were discussed, and some recommendations were made.
Legal position of commitment making officers in government contracts
Authors: Disianto Dimaz , Isnaeni Isnaeni , Prasetyawati Endang
Published: February 2022

This research is a normative legal research. The characteristics of Government Contracts are multi-faceted and have a special character, namely they are private with the dimensions of public law (civil law, and administrative law), which means that Government Contracts have a hybrid character. In government contracts, the Commitment Making Officer (CMO) by the Budget User/Budget User Proxy as a representative of the government is given the authority to make decisions and/or take legal action to enter into agreements and also issue funds sourced from the state budget/regional budget in  procurement of goods/services. The nature of CMO's legal position in Government Contracts is a private legal subject and its legal actions are subject to private law.  In this regard, the CMO can be civilly liable. Therefore, if the CMO makes a mistake, in this case it is in default, then the CMO can be sued for compensation to the Court as appropriate for individual legal subjects and private legal entities in general.
ETIKA GURU MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Idhar Idhar
Published: February 2022

Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers are teachers who have the responsibility of teaching in educational institutions that combine general lessons with religious lessons and in order to integrate religious and general lessons of course require professional teachers or their own expertise in carrying out the learning process. That is why the professionalism of a teacher is a reflection of a teacher's ethics, if a teacher is not professional in the learning process it means they reflect bad ethics and if a teacher displays professionally in the learning process it is a sign that they have good ethics in the learning process. Madrasa teacher ethics in learning are reflected in the activities of a teacher, how teachers are kind to students, fellow teachers, parents of students and especially teachers display attitudes and behavior in the learning process. The attitudes and behavior of teachers are reflected in designing the learning process as a sense of responsibility for the profession as teachers, parents, society and religion and being able to involve various components in the learning process and realize learning goals. In fact, there is a reciprocity between what should be and reality because there are still many teachers who are unethical towards students, fellow teachers, parents of the community and even in terms of the learning process there are deviations in the process both related to planning and teaching. in this case a teacher must have expertise and professionalism in practice.
A Review on Beneficiaries’ Contentment Towards Medical Services Under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme
Authors: Bansal Sapna , Goel Tripta
Published: February 2022

WCI (Workers' Compensation Insurance) is a large-scale social security programme. In contrast to health insurance, this type of insurance covers all medical expenses, regardless of how much the covered individual provides. The study's key objectives are to increase policy understanding and satisfaction with the Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). The benefits of Employees' State Insurance (ESIS) were investigated as part of the study.
Macropropagation of an Endangered Medicinal Plant,Enantia chloranthaOliv.
Authors: Gbadamosi A.E. , Oni O.
Published: February 2022

The effects of auxins and leaf size on the rooting of juvenile, single-node leafy stem cuttings ofEnantia chloranthaOliv. were investigated. Percentage survival of the cuttings differed among the auxins, their levels, and cutting leaf sizes. Half-leaf cuttings had the highest mean percentage survival of 70% under both naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and the control followed by indole-3-butric acid (IBA) (60%) and the combination of IBA/NAA with 40% survival. Among full-leaf cuttings, the control treatment and the combination of IBA/NAA had a mean percentage survival of 100%, followed by IBA with 80% and NAA with 40%. Callusing of cutting was also affected by the different auxin treatments. Among the auxins and under full-leaf cuttings, the combination of IBA/NAA had the highest mean percentage of callused cuttings of 100%, followed by the control with 90%, while NAA had 40%. Callusing among the half-leaf cuttings was highest under the control and NAA (70%), while the lowest mean value of 30% was obtained under NAA. Rooting among the cuttings was affected by the IBA treatment only. Full-leaf cuttings treated with IBA at 50 ppm and the control treatment gave the highest percentage of rooted cuttings of 10% each. Auxin type, auxin concentration, leaf size, interaction between auxin type and concentration, interaction between auxin type and leaf size, and interaction between auxin concentration and leaf size had no significant effect on the percentage rooting of cuttings. Better survival and rooting rates under the control treatment, compared to those treated with rooting hormones at higher concentrations, imply thatE. chloranthacan be propagated vegetatively at reduced cost, thus ensuring that this technology can be adopted with minimum capital to yield expected results.