bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spectrum of SARSCOV2 infection with the efficacy of Covaxin and Covishield vaccines during third wave of COVID-19 pandemic: an experience of a densest state of India
Authors: Saha Rajib
Published: October 2022

Background: Study was conducted to assess the trend or characteristic of SARSCOV2 infection during 3rd wave of pandemic and to compare the efficacy of Covaxin and Covishield Vaccines.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a mixed-method approach (Explanatory sequential mixed method) among the SARSCOV2 infected patients of West Bengal, India on the month of January 2022. In quantitative analysis 277 SARSCOV2 infected patients who were detected as COVID positive within January, were selected randomly from the secondary data source (collected by 20 general practitioners). In qualitative analysis, 11 patients from different categories were interviewed in-depth over the telephone to explain the quantitative data. Bivariate analysis (Mann Whitney U or Kruskal Wallis test) was used as per applicability. Kaplan Meir plot compared the efficacy of Covaxin and Covishield vaccines.  Results: Most commonly presented symptom were low-grade fever (78.7%), a mild cough (41.9%), mild cold (62.4%), sore throat (41.9%), body ache (47.3%), and headache (33.2%). Few patients had experienced breathing difficulty (1.4%) and hospitalization (1.1%). Mann Whitney U test significantly (p<0.001) justified that Covaxin receivers have infected in late (median 161 days) comparison to other vaccines receivers (Covishield and Sputnik V median 129 days and 115 days respectively). This finding was also demonstrated in Kaplan Meir Plot.Conclusions: During the 3rd wave of the pandemic, SARSCOV2 infected patients commonly presented with milder symptoms, minimal hospitalization and without any case fatality. Delaying of infection has been observed more among Covaxin receivers compared to others.
Hepatic undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma as a cause of acute abdomen
Authors: Sánchez-Reyes Karina , Tovar-Ferrer Marco P. , Álvarez-Sores Erik D. , Cerrillo-Ávila Javier , Aguilar-Hernández Estrella , Arreola-Rosales Rocio L. , Gamboa-Jiménez Tania , Martínez Ordaz José L.
Published: October 2022

Primary liver sarcoma represents less than 1% of all primary liver tumors. Hepatic undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma (HUES) is included in the histologic group of primary liver sarcomas. HUES is a rare malignant liver tumor with a low incidence in the adult population. At moment there is no tumor marker that increases suspicion or diagnosis Early diagnosis is key to rise the possibilities of long-term survival. It has currently improved its prognosis through multidisciplinary management with surgical resection and chemotherapy. This case report presents a 20-year-old female patient with acute abdomen and anemic syndrome secondary to spontaneous rupture of a HUES requiring medical management initially based on resuscitation and arterial embolization with subsequent surgical resection.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor as cause of acute abdominal pain in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: case report and literature review
Authors: Blaz-Zavala Rogelio A. , Villa-Santiago Hector F. , Flores-García Alba E. , Diez-Gonzalez Renata
Published: October 2022

Acute abdomen is a common and sometimes dramatic clinical condition, which can be fatal if diagnosis is not made in time. There are many etiologies for acute abdominal pain; therefore, the diagnostic approach should be based on clinical assessment, including laboratory and image studies. Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant condition, characterized by cutaneous pigmentation and tumor formation along nerves in the brain, skin and other organs, the gastrointestinal stromal tumors are rare mesenchymal neoplasms associated with NF1. The close correlation between both pathologies is well known, and the clinical relevance relies on the different pathogenesis from sporadic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), with important therapeutic implications as the use of imatinib prior or after surgery, regarding the individual context of the patient. This case report illustrates the management of an NF1 patient presenting with acute abdomen to the emergency room and follow-up.
Giant leiomyosarcoma of the anterior abdominal wall: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Sanchez Yankel , Altamiranoa Karla , Garcia Manuel
Published: October 2022

Smooth muscle tumors are rare tumors with a low worldwide incidence, which is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for doctors, within these, leiomyosarcomas are tumors that occur more frequently in the uterus or abdominal cavity, however, another presentation called leiomyosarcomas peripheral which are subdivided into cutaneous or subcutaneous which tend to appear in the extremities of the lower limbs. The presentation of a clinical case of a patient of the eighth decade of life who presents a giant tumor of the ulcerative abdominal wall and hemorrhage that conditions anemia syndrome and hemorrhagic shock is made, for which an emergency surgical resection is performed. The treatment of leiomyosarcoma consists of surgical removal, however the margins are not clearly defined and regularly require a multidisciplinary team that includes an oncological surgeon and a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. In advanced cases and selected patients, medical treatment with chemotherapy can be granted.
A rare case of hepatic vein puncture during attempted pericardiocentesis mimicking right atrium perforation
Authors: Upadhyay Amar Nath , Kumar Barun
Published: October 2022

Emergency pericardiocentesis done for hemodynamically significant cardiac tamponad is associated with rare but life-threatening complications including cardiac chamber perforation. Echocardiography is the usual tool to diagnose procedural complications of pericardiocentesis. We are reporting a case of attempted pericardiocentesis where apparent cardiac chamber perforation by saline contrast echo turned out to be an inconsequential hepatic vein puncture.
A case report on a rare presentation of Aeromonas hydrophila
Authors: Kambhampati Nikhil Teja , Kurupath Vasant Pazhayannoor , Chandra Subhash , Menon Abhishek C.
Published: October 2022

The genus Aeromonas is a member of the family Vibrionaceae. Aeromonas hydrophila is a water-dwelling, gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium, associated with diarrheal illness and less commonly, bone and soft tissue infections, especially among immunocompromised patients. Here we reported a rare presentation of A. hydrophila causing septicemia, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient. A 35-year-old female, known hypothyroidism, presented with low back pain for one and half months and left side hip pain radiating to the left lower limb for one month. While in the hospital, she subsequently developed overwhelming sepsis secondary to septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. Which was secondary to a multidrug-resistant strain of A. hydrophila. Despite broad-spectrum antibiotics and aggressive surgical management, she had a recurrence of the infection. Aeromonas species infection in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients may result in high morbidity and mortality. This organism is highly virulent and multidrug-resistant. So early diagnosis and early administration of antibiotics would give better outcomes.
Multiple hepatosplenic abscesses in an immunocompetent host
Authors: Hirapara Jekishan J. , Bhende Punam V. , Rangwala Varin , Mannari Jyoti G.
Published: October 2022

Sphingomonas paucimobilis, a gram-negative organism, mainly infects immunocompromised hosts due to its low virulence. Patients with such an infection usually have contact with healthcare. Meningitis, peritonitis, visceral abscess, septic arthritis, septicemia, post-traumatic endophthalmitis, and keratitis are among the documented complications of Sphingomonas paucimobilis infection. Such an infection is rarely seen in the literature as the one causing splenic and liver abscess and that too in an immunocompetent host. We present a case of a 23-year-old immunocompetent male, who presented with fever and other constitutional symptoms with recent onset of abdominal pain and fullness. Splenic and liver abscesses were detected on radiology with the growth of only Sphingomonas on blood culture and negative reports for other organisms excluding the differentials, proving S.mobilis being the cause of the abscesses. The patient was managed on broad-spectrum antibiotics and additional medications for symptomatic relief. The patient gradually improved over 7 days of hospitalization. This case report mainly focuses on Sphingomonas paucimobilis infection, which is rarely seen and documented, and surprisingly in an immunocompetent host causing life-threatening infections and abscesses. Even though it’s a rare and a low virulence organism, such a presentation must not be overlooked. A regular and focused laboratory workup for detection and management, with adequate antibiotic treatment, is a must to avoid a poor prognosis.
Management of critically ill septic patients with diabetes
Authors: Choudhury Arnab , Kumar Sahil , Kumar Nitin , Bairwa Mukesh
Published: October 2022

Diabetes and sepsis are major contributors of morbidity and mortality around the world, with diabetic patients accounting for the majority of post-sepsis comorbidities and escalating mortality rates. Diabetes is undoubtedly a key comorbid syndrome due to its high frequency and propensity to affect critical parts of sepsis pathogenesis; however, the precise impact of diabetes on infection and sepsis progression is elusive. In diabetic individuals with sepsis, dysfunctional immunological pathways, which are frequent in both sepsis and diabetes, promotes worsening of the host response. The effect of diabetes on sepsis mortality is still debatable. While poor glycemic management is linked to the incidence of a large proportion of severe infections, treatment with insulin or commercially available oral antidiabetic drugs are linked to lower sepsis incidence and even death. Optimal glycemic control has been reported to improve immunological adaptability, resulting in a lower mortality rate in diabetes patients with sepsis. The present review is an attempt to gather literature pertinent to glycemic control and risk of sepsis. An additional body of reports are also included on the effect of insulin and other anti-diabetic medications on the incidence and mortality for sepsis along with the strategies employed for the management of the said illness.
Outcome predictors of meningoencephelitis due to Orienta tsutsugamushi in children: a retrospective study in tertiary care hospital in the terai region of West Bengal
Authors: Bagchi Nilay Ranjan
Published: October 2022

Background: Childhood infection by Orienta tsutsugamushi is endemic in India and central nervous system invasion by this organism is exceedingly high which is difficult to diagnose. Meningoencephelitis is a life-threatening manifestation of febrile illness caused by orienta tsutsugamushi that can cause significant morbidity and case fatality. Early diagnosis of mortality indicators and judicious intensive treatment accordingly can reduce mortality.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted with 22 patients of meningoencephelitis due to Orienta tsutsugamushi to find out the mortality predictors in the department of pediatrics of North Bengal medical college, Darjeeling, West Bengal, IndiaResults: It was seen that Pneumonitis, raised SGPT, Oedema and raised creatinine were found to be poor prognostic indicators of orienta tsutsugamushi meningoencephelitis.Conclusions: Identification of those predictors and early initiation of intensive management accordingly will be salutary to reduce mortality in orienta tsutsugamushi meningoencephelitis.
Prospective study of surgical outcomes of cervical myelopathy based on its etiology, duration of affection and radiological patterns of compression
Authors: Jadeja Rajdeepsinh P. , Goda Nishat M.
Published: October 2022

Background: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is considered the commonest cause of spinal cord dysfunction in individuals above 55 years of age and if left untreated, permanent cord damage may occur. This could contribute to increased dependence and reduced quality of life in older individuals. A prospective cohort study done in patients with cervical myelopathy who were admitted and operated after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Methods: A prospective cohort study done in patients with cervical myelopathy who were admitted and operated after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Total 30 patients included in study. patients were operated according to patterns of compression. Anterior/posterior decompression SOS instrumentation was done according to POC. Pre-op and post-op Nurick’s grading, pre-op and post-op modified Japanese orthopaedics association (mJOA) scores were used for comparison. Patients were followed up for period of 1 year from surgical intervention. Recovery rate calculated using preop and post op mJOA scores.

Results: Overall satisfactory surgical outcome found in patients of cervical myelopathy, out of 30 patients, 9 patients of pattern of compression I (POC I) had  recovery rate (RR) of (91.6±7.8) , 8 patients of POC II had RR of (78.4±14.8), 6 patients of POC III had RR of (73.5±11.1), 4 patients of POC IV had RR of (74.9±29.2), 3 patients of POC IVv had RR of (80.4±4.1).the assessment of the final outcome was done using mJOA scoring system  and Nurick’s grading system.

Conclusions: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for POC I (one- or two-level anterior cord compression) and POC II (one or two levels of anterior and posterior cord compression) give good surgical outcome. Cervical laminectomy and SOS instrumentation is recommended for POC III (3 levels of anterior cord compression), IV (3 or more levels of anterior compression and development of narrow canal with multiple posterior compression) and IV variant (similar to POC IV with one or two levels, being more significant than the others).earlier diagnosis, prompt radiological investigations, individualizing surgical protocol, proper surgical techniques and proper follow-up evaluation are key in management of patients of cervical myelopathy.
Comparison of treatment outcome of transforaminal and caudal epidural steroid injections for radiating low back pain
Authors: Garg Sorabh , Singh Jagdeep , Kaur Chandanpreet , Singh Rajdeep , Pookunju Azhar
Published: October 2022

Background: Low back pain is a common disorder. Nearly everyone is affected by it at some time during one’s life time. Corticosteroid injections showed early and moderate but unsustained improvements versus placebo in certain outcomes for lumbar radiculitis. Hence; the present study was undertaken for assessing and comparing the efficacy of transforaminal and caudal epidural steroid injections outcome for the treatment of lumbar radiculitis.

Methods: The study was conducted prospectively on 60 patients (30 each) from 20-75 years of age. All the patients were divided into two groups; Group A included patients in which Transforaminal route was used while Group B included patients in which caudal route was used. Pain relief was assessed after the epidural steroid injection using visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI).

Results: Mean VAS and mean ODI score for the patients of Group A was significantly lower in comparison to the patients of group B at post-last injection, 15 days post-last injection, 1-month post-last injection and 3 months post-last injection time interval.

Conclusions: Transforaminal approach exhibited superior efficacy and should be performed with increasing frequency. Transforaminal epidural steroid injection also gave better quality of life.
Awake spinal fusion: a retrospective analysis of minimal invasive single level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion done under spinal anaesthesia in 150 cases
Authors: Rangnekar Ameya , Anand Mani K. , Goparaju Praveen , Chugh Amit , Shetty Abhijith , Raut Saijyot , Kundnani Vishal
Published: October 2022

Background: Spinal anaesthesia carries the advantage of having rapid onset, lesser blood loss, early recovery and hospital stay as compared to general anaesthesia. The present study evaluated outcomes of awake spinal fusion i.e., minimal invasive single level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) under spinal anaesthesia. Current study is a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data carried to assess patient related outcome benefits for a single level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion done under spinal anaesthesia.

Methods: Patients who fit deemed criteria not responding to 6 weeks of conservative treatment to lumbar degenerative pathologies underwent MIS-TLIF. The demographic data, visual analogue pain scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), blood loss, time from entering operation theatre to time of incision, time of bandaging to exit from operation theatre, time of stay in post anaesthesia care unit (PACU), duration of surgery, nausea/vomiting, urinary retention, requirement of analgesics, duration of stay in hospital, peri-operative complications, fusion rate and satisfaction score were compiled and assessed.

Results: 150 patients were operated with MISTLIF under spinal anaesthesia. VAS and ODI score improved significantly at final follow up (p<0.05). The mean duration of surgery was 148±18.24 minutes and blood loss were 109.64±110.45 ml. The average time from entering OT to incision and bandaging to exit was respectively 27.32±8.44 and 6.43±3.28 minutes. Mean PACU time was 36.74±6.32 minutes while duration of stay averaged 1.58±0.67 days. Post operative analgesia requirement was in 10.6% patients and radiographic fusion was observed in 96.6% patients. 90.6% patients were fully satisfied with spinal anaesthesia.

Conclusions: Awake spinal fusion should be considered as a novel surgical approach with newer minimal invasive surgical techniques and regional anaesthesia to improve patient satisfaction and overall surgical outcome.
Correlation between clinical findings and magnetic resonance imaging findings in meniscal and anterior cruciate ligament injuries
Authors: Balemane Sharath , Usman Jassim , Ahmad Humam , Jebbar Jithin
Published: October 2022

Background: This study aims to compare the correlation between clinical findings and magnetic resonance imaging with arthroscopic findings in meniscal and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

Methods: This was a prospective study of 60 patients with ACL and meniscal injuries of the knee who were admitted between October 2020 and October 2021, who underwent clinical examination, MRI, and arthroscopy of the knee.

Results: In our study of 60 cases, there were 44 male and 16 female patients ranging from 18 to 45 years, with the majority of patients between the ages of 25 and 35. The clinical examination had a sensitivity of 88%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 90% for ACL, the sensitivity of 80%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 90% for medial meniscus, and sensitivity of 50%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 83.33% for lateral meniscus. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 100% for ACL, the sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 66.67%, and accuracy of 83.33% for medial meniscus, and sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 85%, and accuracy of 90% for lateral meniscus.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the current investigation emphasizes the importance of clinical diagnosis, as the positive predictive value (PPV) for all lesions is high. An MRI provides an additional diagnostic tool for ligament and meniscal injuries of the knee. The diagnostic accuracy of all lesions was in the 90th percentile. Because the negative predictive value (NPV) for all lesions is substantial, MRI is utilized to confirm the diagnosis and rule out pathology.
Prospective study of outcome of trimalleolar ankle fractures
Authors: S. Shreekantha K. , Nyamagond Ankit A.
Published: October 2022

Trimalleolar fracture are complex and challenging to treat. We conducted a study on 15 patients with trimalleolar fracture. Fractures were classified based on Lauge Hansen classification. They were treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plate and screws for posterior malleolus and lateral malleolus, tension band wire (TBW)/cannulated cancellous (CC) screw for medial malleolus functional and radiological outcomes were assessed by Olerud and Molender score and Kristenson’s criteria respectively. Functional outcome was satisfactory in 93% of cases and radiological outcome in 86%. Early treatment without delay, anatomical reduction of fracture with stable fixation of every fracture component, stringent post operative mobilization should help to improve outcome in operated trimalleolar fracture patients.
Successful single stage management of trifocal femoral fracture associated with distal medial condyle and Hoffa’s component by a novel technique
Authors: Rajamanya Kumardev Arvind , Marappa Girish
Published: October 2022

Isolated fractures of the shaft of the femur are relatively common injuries. Ipsilateral multifocal fractures of the femur are less common with an additional proximal femoral fracture estimated to occur in up to 5% of diaphyseal fractures and additional distal femoral fracture occurring in 3-4%. Trifocal femoral fractures consisting of ipsilateral fractures of the proximal, diaphyseal, and distal femur are extremely rare. These fracture patterns are seen in the young adult population following high velocity trauma such as fall from height and road traffic accidents. The sequence of fracture type to be fixed first and the type of implant to be used are questions yet to be answered as one implant used for fixation of one fracture may not be amenable for fixation of the other fracture. These fractures are associated with significant complications and delayed rehabilitation. We describe a novel method in one such trifocal fracture pattern where the distal femoral intra-articular medial condyle with a hoffas element was stabilised by open reduction with a 4.5 proximal tibial ipsi-lateral anterolateral LCP and 2 inter-fragmentary compression screws which has not been reported in literature before. The advantages of such an implant is easy contour ability to the medial femoral condyle and adequate strength and achieving satisfactory absolute stability with options of using uni-cortical locking screws, all of which facilitates early knee ROM and rehabilitation.

 
Non-pigmented villonodular synovitis of knee joint in a 11-year-old boy on long term steroids: a case report
Authors: K. S. Rao Shreekantha , Gowda K. Nikil
Published: October 2022

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare condition, commonly affecting the knee joint and hip joint. It is seldomly seen in pediatric age group. Aetiology is unknown. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the imaging modality of choice. Managed by surgical resection of the synovium performed with an open, arthroscopic or combined approach. Post-operative adjuvant external beam radiotherapy have reduced recurrence rate. In this case report we are going to present a rare case of eleven-year-old boy on long term steroid intake, who presented with a history of pain and swelling of right knee joint with restriction of range of movements. MRI suggested extensive villonodular synovitis of knee joint. Diagnostic arthroscopy showed extensive villonodular synovitis of suprapatellar pouch, medial gutter, lateral gutter, intercruciate space, posterior-medial and posterior-lateral compartments and villi had atypical yellow fatty appearance. Extensive arthroscopic synovectomy was done and histopathology showed chronic synovitis. Post-operatively pain and swelling reduced and range of movements improved. Arthroscopic synovectomy is the most effective line of management for villonodular synovitis.
Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with bullous lesions, cutaneous vasculitis and laryngeal ulcerations-a rare association
Authors: Pulletikurti Mrudula , Gopal K. V. T. , Raju P. V. Krishnam , Rani B. Rekha
Published: October 2022

Bullous SLE is an uncommon complication of SLE with autoantibodies to type VII collagen of dermo-epidermal junction. We report a 31-year-old female who presented with vesiculobullous lesions in the photo exposed areas along with vasculitic lesions over palms and soles and ulcerations in the larynx. She also had history of photosensitivity and hair loss. Investigations showed significant anaemia and high titres of antibodies (ANA, anti-ds-DNA, anti Sm) confirming SLE. Histopathology showing sub epidermal blister with neutrophils and immunofluorescence favoured diagnosis of bullous SLE. The patient responded well to high dose parenteral steroids and dapsone. In view of high probability of renal involvement, patient was referred to nephrologist and is under regular follow up.

 

 
Effect of video- assisted teaching on knowledge regarding early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among women
Authors: Kumar Anu V
Published: October 2022

Cancer is the second most common disease in India responsible for maximum mortality with about 0.3 million deaths per year. This is owing to the poor availability of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Almost 9 out of 10 deaths occur from cervical cancer in less developed countries. Cancer of the cervix is largely preventable. The risk can be minimized by promotion of sexual risk reduction behavior and genital hygiene. Further prevention can be achieved by screening, using Visual Inspection with Acidic Acid (VIA) or Pap smear test, which can detect precancerous lesions early so as to prevent progress towards invasive cancer by timely treatment.

A pre-experimental, One-group pre-test post-test design was undertaken for the study. 300 women were selected as the sample, Non- probability convenient sampling technique was utilized to select the sample from the population. After assessing knowledge video assisted teaching was implemented. After intervention on 7th day the post-test knowledge was assessed. Chi-square was used to measure the association of background variables of patients. ‘t’ test was used to assess the effectiveness of structured interventional programme of the patients. In the comparison between mean pretest and posttest knowledge score it is clear that during the pretest the knowledge score was poor (40%), fair ( 10%), good ( 40%) and excellent ( 10%), and after the administration of video assisted teaching, posttest was done and there was an improvement in the knowledge score of the female by poor (0%), fair (16.7%), good (23.3%) and excellent was( 60%), so there was a great difference in the knowledge score between the pre-test and posttest.

The mean pretest knowledge score was 13.67 ± 7.66, while the posttest knowledge score was 23.80 ± 5.53 and the computed t value was found to be 19.105, The difference was found to be statistically significant. There will be significant association between the pretest knowledge score and selected demographic variables at the level of P≤ 0.05. is accepted as there is significant association between pretest knowledge score and selected demographic variables like religion, marital status, Age of women at marriage, no. of times they have conceived, methods of contraception’s, educational status, occupation, kinds of addiction, recurrent infections, history of cancer in family, previous information regarding cancer, history of pap test.

The study recommended the utilization of video assisted teaching programme by community health nurses, nurse researchers, nurse administrators, nurse educators and health care professionals to improve knowledge of early detection of cervical cancer.
MICI Reflexiones: ¿Hablar, informar o involucrar?: las consultas a comunidades y el acceso a la información bajo el análisis del MICI
Authors: León Gutiérrez Pedro
Published: October 2022

Esta publicación presenta las principales reflexiones del MICI sobre consulta significativa y acceso a la informacion, con base en los informes de verificación de la observancia.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Kultur Batch Bioreaktor dan Biochar untuk Meningkatkan Kesuburan Tanah
Authors: Zaitun Zaitun , Halim Agus , Rahya Sufriyadi
Published: October 2022

The purpose of study was to determine the effects of aeration treatment on fish wastewater quality as a liquid organic fertilizer and fish wastewater watering treatment as a liquid organic fertilizer and a biochar application on nutrient content of lettuce and soil chemical properties. This study used a non factorial randomized block design. Treatments combination were watering freshwater frequency (W0: without watering; W1: watering twice a week; and W2: watering 4 times a week) and rice husk biochar dose (B0: without rice husk biochar; B1: 10 g rice husk biochar per polybag; and B2: 20 g rice husk biochar per polybag). The research parameters included: fish culture wastewater quality (pH, Biological Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, NH3-N, NO3, NO2, Dissolved Oxygen, electrical conductivity, and temperature), plant nutrient content analysis (N, P, and K), and soil chemical analysis (pH, organic C, total N, C/N ratio, available P, and exchangeable K). The results showed that the quality of wastewater after aeration for 4 days met the water criteria to cultivate plants. The nutrient contents in the soil showed criteria for neutral soil pH, very low organic C, very low total N, medium C/N ratio, very high available P, and low exchangeable K. Although the nutrient content in the soil was low, the concentrations of N (1.87-3.08%), P (0.16-0.21%), and K (2.35-3.43%) nutrients in the plant were sufficient for lettuce growth. The combination treatment of watering wastewater 4 times a week and rice husk biochar 20 g per polybag gave better results to increase soil fertility and lettuce plant nutrients.

 

Keywords: liquid waste, plant nutrients, soil amendment, soil chemistry
Effective Behavior of Insects Pollinators of Flowers in Gadung Mango Clone 21 Variety
Authors: Kusuma Ramadhani Mahendra , Windriyanti Wiwin
Published: October 2022

Pollinating insects are referred as support services, namely services by the processes in the ecosystems that support human well-being by maintaining or enhancing ecosystem services. The availability of flowers, diversity, and behavior of visiting pollinator insects affect the effectiveness of pollination to increase the formation of fruit sets of mango plants. The purpose of this study is to observe the behavior of pollinator insects visiting the mango gadung clone 21 varieties and their effectiveness in increasing the formation of fruit sets. Research has been carried out on two flower seasons: March-May (Off season) and July-September (On season) 2020. Visiting behaviors observed were the number of visits per minute (foraging rate) and the length of visit per flower (flower handling time). Pollination effectiveness was measured from the number of fruit sets formed from the open flower panicles and confined with a tangerine gauze. The results of the study obtained seven species including Apis sp., Trigona sp., Xylocopa sp., Polistes sp. 1, Polistes sp. 2, Chrysomya sp., and Eristalis sp. Visits of pollinating insects on the highest number of mango panicle flowers were (31.69 ± 7.69) flowers / 60 seconds by Trigona sp insects, and the lowest numbers were (2.70 ± 0.67) flowers / 60 seconds by Eristalis sp. insects. The longest visits of pollinator insects on mango flowers were obtained by Eristalis sp for (25.3 ± 8.50) sec/individual/flower and the shortest visits were by Trigona sp for (1.8 ± 0.63) seconds/individual/flower. Insect pollination increases fruit formation by 267.5%.   Keywords: insect visits, pollinating insects, fruit formation, gadung 21 varieties mango
Pengaruh Curah Hujan pada Produksi Padi Gogo di Indonesia
Authors: Santoso Agung Budi , Supriana Tavi , Girsang Moral Abadi
Published: October 2022

Upland rice has high potential development that causes the potential of dry land in Indonesia is quite large. However, the productivity of upland rice and its contribution to national paddy production is still low. Upland rice mostly is cultivated based on rainfall so productivity of upland rice depends on fluctuation of rainfall at the area. Theoretically, Indonesia has three different rainfall types, namely; equatorial, monsoonal, and local. This study aimed to identify the effect of rainfall on upland rice production. This study used secondary data consisted of upland rice yield, precipitation, and harvested area in 1990–2017. Data were analyzed by quadratic nonlinear regression and then It was analyzed by Mann-Whitney different test. Selected location were North Sumatera Province, West Kalimantan, Central Sulawesi, East Java, South Sulawesi, South Kalimantan, and Maluku. Results show that three rainfall area types statistically differences. Precipitation at Equatorial area influences upland rice yield by 3.15 tons. Furthermore, precipitation at monsoon and local area have effects on reducing production by -0.17 ton and -10.66 ton respectively.   Keywords: nonlinear regression, precipitation, productivity, upland rice
Podstawy krioprezerwacji komórek
Authors: Wnuk Dawid
Published: October 2022

Techniki krioprezerwacji (bankowania) znane są naturze od wieków. Wiele gatunków owadów, płazów, ryb, a nawet gadów stosuje naturalne metody krioprezerwacji do przetrwania trudnych warunków zimy lub do życia w ekstremalnie niskich temperaturach. Kriokonserwacja i marzenia o nieśmiertelności od lat intrygowały ludzkość. Pierwsze doniesienia dotyczące obserwacji skutków zamrażania plemników (przechowywanych w śniegu) pochodzą z 1776 r. W 1866 roku Montegazza jako pierwszy zasugerował na ów czas wizję kompletnie niewyobrażalną: „człowiek umierający na polu bitwy może spłodzić następcę prawnego z zamrożonego i przechowywanego w domu nasienia”. Pierwsze, wówczas jeszcze nieskuteczne, doniesienia o laboratoryjnym zamrażaniu ludzkiej spermy pochodzą z lat ’30 ubiegłego stulecia [1]. Wreszcie ludzkość „nauczyła się” krioprezerwacji w połowie XX wieku, kiedy to 15 października 1949 ukazał się drukiem w czasopiśmie Nature artykuł „Odrodzenie plemników po zeszkleniu i odwodnieniu w niskich temperaturach” (oryg. Revival of spermatozoa after vitrification and dehydration at low temperatures) podsumowujący pionierskie badania naukowców z Narodowego Instytutu Badań Medycznych w Mill Hill w Londynie [2]. Dotyczyły one mrożenia nasienia ptactwa domowego w obecności glicerolu, glikolu etylenowego i propylenowego w taki sposób, że po rozmrożeniu było ono zdolne do efektywnego zapłodnienia jaj. Późniejsze użycie dimetylosulfotlenku (DMSO) zrewolucjonizowało współczesną kriobiologię [3–5]. Tak rozpoczęła się era kriokonserwacji, bez której dzisiaj trudno sobie wyobrazić pracę laboratoriów biologii komórki, współczesną hodowlę zwierząt, czy też rozwój współczesnej medycyny.
Economic Consequences and Implications of the Ukraine-Russia War
Authors: Khudaykulova Madina , Yuanqiong He , Khudaykulov Akmal
Published: October 2022

Since the end of the Cold War, the sanctions against Russia have been the harshest and most costly imposed on a major economy. They appear to be unprecedented in terms of speed, breadth, and global coordination. The latest situation heightens the sense of danger that comes with cross-border financial and operational vulnerability. Even if future oil and gas embargoes are imposed, the economy of Russia will rest on its current export strategy, which may be tough to weaken. The important factors to take into account at the onset of the war are the opportunity cost of military investment, the humanitarian loss of the financial system, and the burden of repairing post-war damage. In this paper we review the economic impact of war, and discuss the potential implications of the Russia Ukraine war on the local and global economies. Overall, there are human costs of war along with the economic influences like building, devastation, inflation, limitation of services debt increase, and daily economic life.
Kripkenstein from the mathematical point of view: a preliminary survey
Authors: Janik Bartosz
Published: October 2022

This paper deals with the problem of the impact of Kripke’s skeptical paradox on the philosophy of mathematics. By perceiving mathematics as a huge rule-following discipline, one could argue that the Kripkean non-factualist thesis should be adopted within the philosophy of mathematics en bloc to imply a refutation of objectivity and an enforcement of a particular view on the nature of mathematics. In this paper I will discuss this claim. According to Kripke’s skeptical solution we should reject the notion of fact and adopt the use theory of meaning that could be stated as follows: ’One understands the concepts embodied in a language to the extent that one knows how to use the language correctly.’ [Shapiro 1991, 211] [Kripke 1982]. Focusing on mathematical discourse, we should ask: what are the implications of the use theory of meaning for the philosophy of mathematics? Furthermore, is the answer to the skeptical paradox consistent with selected views in philosophy of mathematics? The supposed answer to the first question is that it demands the view that mathematics should be perceived as a strictly pragmatic discipline and the rules of mathematical discourse are mere conventions. But this is too simplistic a view and the matter at hand is far more complicated.
Materiality of language in jain philosophy: introductory matters
Authors: Glinicka Małgorzata
Published: October 2022

The aim of this article is to describe the concept of language materiality in the Jain philosophy, focusing on the literature of classical period (5th-10th c. CE). I concentrate on the following texts: Viyāhapannatti, Ālāpa-paddhati, Tattvârtha-sūtra, Tattvârthasūtra-rājavārttika etc. I take into account diverse questions such as: multidimensionality of reality, attendance of matter, the theory of molecules (vargaṇās) and the problem of matter modifications (pariṇāma).
The Other Side of Ramadan: Ramadan and its implication on Social Cohesion in West Sumatra and Yogyakarta
Authors: Shalihin Nurus , Yulia Yulia , Sholihin Muhammad
Published: October 2022

This article examines the implications of Ramadan on social cohesion in communities in West Sumatra and Yogyakarta. The issue is based on the assumption that Ramadan is a religious momentum that is only concerned with the vertical affairs between humans and their Lord alone and has a social dimension, i.e., values of solidarity, sense of belonging, tolerance, and social harmony. These are fostered through religious rituals such as fasting, zakat, and other kinds of worship. The study adopted a qualitative approach and was supported by survey data on several selected community samples. Survey data was collected related to the volume of philanthropy, the frequency of ritual worship during the month of Ramadan concerning the level of quality of social cohesion, solidarity, and social trustworthiness. In addition, the data were collected through a questionnaire instrument to capture the fundamental impact of Ramadan on strengthening social capital. In general, this study concludes that West Sumatra is superior to Yogyakarta for its social cohesion on 3 (three) indicators: moral feeling, sense of belonging, and social harmony. However, despite the difference in numbers between the two regions, there are differences among indicators. While for the other two indicators, safety feeling and tolerance, Yogyakarta is better than West Sumatra.
Foreign remittance inflow in Bangladesh: A statistical analysis
Authors: Nobi Md. Nur , Billah Md. Arif , Tani Tani , Shohel Asaduzzaman
Published: October 2022

The major goal of this research is to assess Bangladesh's foreign remittance inflows. In recent years, remittance has risen to prominence as one of the most important economic variables, since it helps with the surplus balance of payments, foreign reserves, aggregate savings and money circulation. Bangladesh's foreign trade has begun to improve after overcoming the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In comparison to the previous fiscal year, total export earnings declined by 16.93% to US$ 33,674.09 million in FY2019–20. During the first half of fiscal year 2020–21, export earnings totalled US$ 35,180.81 million, up 13.64% over the same period of the previous fiscal year. Furthermore, remittance earnings are growing at a slower rate than emigration from Bangladesh, owing to a rising number of unskilled or semi-skilled labourers in overseas migration rather than professional. Remittances have a great impact on Bangladesh's economy.
Keywords: Foreign remittance, money laundering, foreign exchange, foreign trade, migration, economy;
Automation of accounting processes: Case study of the companies in Lithuanian
Authors: Slavinskaitė Neringa
Published: October 2022

One of the main conditions of successful business development is the assessment of the relevance of accounting information and the ability to make use of the opportunities it provides. These objectives can be achieved by automated accounting processes that release accounting and management staff from routine work so they can focus on creative processes. The research aims to investigate the level of automation of accounting processes in enterprises. The sample of the survey consisted of enterprises where the kolegija/University of Applied Sciences accounting study programmes students had practiced before; in 2017 – 67 and 2018 – 69. The research method included an analysis of information sources, a questionnaire survey, comparison and critical evaluation. The research results showed that the automation of accounting processes is increasing every year in enterprises.
Keywords: Accountant, accounting, automation, data processing;
Financial knowledge, financial confidence and risk attitudes: Evidence from selected motor insurance policyholders in Nigeria
Authors: Ajemunigbohun Sunday , Ipigansi Pretoria
Published: October 2022

Financial losses from the inactions of motorists culminated in financial anxieties, probably due to financial illiteracy in financial decisions. However, financial decisions are usually made in the course of attaining a high level of personal financial satisfaction. Therefore, this study examined the relationships between financial knowledge, financial confidence and risk attitudes, with specific reference to motor insurance policyholders in Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The study population consisted of the total number of registered motorists recorded as of 2019 by the Lagos State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency. Thus, quota and convenience sampling methods were adopted in the questionnaire distribution and collection processes. A structured questionnaire was employed for data gathering. A total of 399 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, of which 287 were found usable. The data processing technique employed was simple frequency percentages and the multinomial logistics regression method. The findings further affirmed that financial knowledge and confidence were significant in attracting reasonable risk attitudes from policyholders.
Keywords: Decisions, expected utility theory, finance, financial knowledge, motor insurance, policyholders
A culture-based development of mathematics learning: A case on the Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque of Surabaya
Authors: Ilmiyah Nur Fadilatul , Sa’idah Zulinda Nur , Nisa' Ifatun , Wijaya Ika Kusuma
Published: October 2022

Learning mathematics in schools aim to make students able to make mathematics as a solution or approach in simplifying or solving daily problems. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to have a culture-based mathematics learning which expected to be able to help students understand and master mathematics better. The purpose of this study is to identify the mathematical elements contained in the ornament and architecture of the Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque in Surabaya. This research is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Data collected by using a literature study, observation, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis is classified into several stages, namely domain and taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and cultural theme analysis. The results showed that there are mathematical elements in the ornament and architecture of the Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque in Surabaya included the concepts of plane geometry, solid geometry, and transformational geometry. Mathematical elements in this mosque may be used as material for the development of culture-based mathematics learning at the primary and secondary school levels.
El uso del lenguaje inclusivo en el habla de docentes y alumnos universitarios
Authors: Pichardo Nieves Glorisell , Sánchez Hernández Diana Iveth
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación mixta fue analizar las actitudes de docentes y alumnos pertenecientes a la Facultad de Idiomas, de la Universidad Veracruzana hacia el uso del lenguaje inclusivo. Se considera que la lengua tiende a reproducir un ordenamiento de género que discrimina a mujeres y a personas con diversas identidades de género. De aquí que se juzgó pertinente ahondar en las perspectivas actuales acerca del lenguaje inclusivo en una comunidad estudiantil que está dedicada al estudio de la lengua misma. Se aplicó una encuesta en la que los resultados muestran opiniones divididas. Entre los participantes, existe una actitud negativa a utilizarlo por considerarlo irrelevante y una moda pasajera. Pero también hay quienes tienen una actitud de mayor apertura, ya que consideran que el uso del lenguaje inclusivo lleva a la reflexión y hace posible la combinación de diferentes creaciones lingüísticas
New Characteristics of Educational and Professional Trajectories of Youth
Authors:   Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Konstantinovskiy David L. , Popova Ekaterina S. ,   Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: October 2022

Recent significant changes in the social behavior of young people in the education and in the labor market are analysed in the paper on the state statistics data and the results of our own sociological research. The paper is a continuation of publications on a project aimed at exploring the new characteristics of the educational and professional trajectories of young people. Expanded analyses of the dynamics confirmed previously obtained results and broaden the framework of interpretation of the ongoing changes. The analysis of the choice of vocational or higher education is continued. Extension of the time range of the analysis made it possible to establish the periodization of the involvement of young people in higher and vocational education and to identify the boundaries of the twenty-year period (1995–2015) when higher education prevailed. An increase in the training of middle-level specialists (ISCED 5) in vocational education was demonstrated, with an almost mirror-like drop in the involvement in training programs for skilled workers (ISCED 4). It is shown that the choice between vocational and higher education is connected—through the choice of the future profession and, accordingly, the fi eld of training — with the possibilities and limitations of the available set of options for the future professional trajectory. Analysis of students’ tracks revealed that there are traditional trajectories as well as complex trajectories that include different levels of education and working experience on the labor market as an important stage in an individual’s biography. The new characteristics of educational and professional trajectories provide young people with more opportunities in a changing socio-economic environment. At the same time the choice of vocational education is often compelled. Graduates of universities and vocational education are in a different position in the labor market. An analysis of statistical data in the dynamics has shown both common with global trends and specific characteristics of the social behavior of Russian youth. The given data in dynamics allow us to identify the origins of what is currently observed and make attempts to predict new features of the process of reproduction and accumulation of human capital.