bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Brief Communication: Modified KdV equation for Rossby-Khantadze waves in a sheared zonal flow of the ionospheric E-layer
Authors: Kahlon Laila Zafar , Shah Hassan Amir , Kaladze Tamaz David , Ain Qura tul , Bukhari Syed Assad
Published: June 2023

Abstract. The nonlinear system of equations for Rossby-Khantadze waves in a weakly ionospheric plasma by incooperating sheared zonal flow is given. It is shown that in the presence of multiple-scale analysis, our obtained set of equations can be decomposed into one- dimensional equation which we call nonlinear modified KdV (MKdV) equation illustrating the propagation of solitary Rossby-Khantadze waves.
LINKS. A System for Historical Family Reconstruction in the Netherlands
Authors: Mandemakers Kees , Bloothooft Gerrit , Laan Fons , Raad Joe , Mourits Rick J. , Zijdeman Richard L.
Published: June 2023

LINKS stands for 'LINKing System for historical family reconstruction' and is a software system to link nominal data from the Dutch archives and ultimately reconstruct historical individuals and families. We present the background and philosophy of this matching system and explain its data structure and functioning. Currently the core data of the LINKS system consists of indexed civil certificates. These certificates are available from 1812 — the start of the Dutch Vital Registration — until the year they are confidential based on privacy laws. For more than 20 years, thousands of volunteers have been working to build this index, which contains not only the names of newborn, married and deceased persons, but also the names of their parents, places of birth, ages and sometimes their occupational titles. The software system LINKS includes the standardization of all input before linking, nominal record linkage procedures and identification of all unique persons involved in the system. All processes are repeatable and a strict distinction is maintained between source data, standardized, linked and enriched data and released data. Moreover, LINKS also informs archives about all kinds of errors and inconsistencies found during the cleaning and matching process. We will discuss two matching systems, the first is the original querying system that runs within a MySQL database environment and the second is a newly developed system, called burgerLinker, which is based on knowledge graphs and which is designed as a system that can be used independently from LINKS and is made available as open source software. Finally, we present the most important releases of LINKS data so far: two national releases that link birth and parental marriage certificates, creating families and pedigrees and an integrated dataset of persons, families and family trees in four provinces.
Study of indicators of quality and safety of sour cream with vegetable oils
Authors: Ustymenko Ihor , Savchenko Oleksandr , Tolok Galina , Kryzhova Yuliya , Rudyk Yaroslav , Rybchynskyi Rodion , Tyshchenko Liudmyla , Ochkolyas Olena , Kostiuk Tetiana , Marchyshyna Yevheniia
Published: June 2023

The article covers the quality and safety indicators of sour cream with vegetable oils, in the composition of which blended oil (sunflower oil + linseed oil) is used as a fat phase in the form of a food emulsion stabilized by an emulsifying complex containing sodium caseinate. According to the chemical composition, sour cream with vegetable oils is characterized by an increased content of the mass fraction of proteins by 0.2% and a reduced content of the mass fraction of carbohydrates by 1.7% compared to classic sour cream, which is connected with the use of food emulsion in its composition. Due to the content of food emulsion, sour cream with vegetable oils has the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids increased by 24 times and the content of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids decreased by 82.11% and 41.2%, respectively, compared to classic sour cream. The indicator of water activity in sour cream with vegetable oils is 0.983 aw, which is lower than classic sour cream (0.988 aw). According to the results of the study of microbiological parameters, on the fifth day of storage in sour cream with vegetable oils, the titrated acidity index was 86 °Т, the number of lactic acid bacteria was 107 CFU/g, and no bacteria of the Escherichia coli group, mould and yeast were detected; it corresponds to the normalized indicators as for classic sour cream. At the end of the storage period, the value of syneresis in sour cream with vegetable oils is 23% lower than the value of syneresis in the control sample. In sour cream with vegetable oils, during five days of storage, the value of peroxide 3.0 – 4.0 ½ O mmol/k and acid value 2.5 – 2.6 mg acid number/g are within the normalized values for blended oil (sunflower oil + linseed oil).
Práticas de leitura e escrita inovadoras: uma experiência com poesia de cordel e jogo sério na escola do campo.
Authors:   , Barros de Sousa Rafael
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho de pesquisa tem por objetivo reconhecer e promover a importância da leitura como objeto de múltiplos benefícios para a convivência social, enaltecendo sua importância e revelando uma grande preocupação para a sociedade contemporânea. Com o advento das novas tecnologias, a falta de gosto pela leitura torna-se um problema que precisa ser debatido e encarado de frente, para que possíveis soluções possam ser lançadas a fim de sanar ou amenizar a inferiorização da leitura de vários gêneros textuais e, em específico, a do texto literário, entre eles, os folhetos de cordel, de uma perspectiva meramente instrumental que desconsidera a possibilidade da leitura como algo bom e prazeroso para o educando. Diante desta problemática, vislumbra-se a construção de pontes entre a literatura de cordel e as novas tecnologias, tão próximas dos/as alunos/as. A experiência visou promover o diálogo entre as práticas leitoras e as tecnologias, a partir da intervenção em dois grupos de mesma série, de escolas diferentes, aplicando-se o mesmo conteúdo. No grupo de controle, foram feitas apenas observações para analisarmos as variantes de engajamento, participação e etc. No grupo de estudo, promovemos momentos de leitura de cordel, releituras e discussões acerca de problemas sociais que pudessem ser solucionados a partir de ações em consonância com as tecnologias e a leitura de folheto de cordel. Realizadas essas ações com folhetos e o suporte do jogo sério, comparou-se as práticas que um grupo e outro vinham desenvolvendo, revelando que o grupo de estudo que participou das ações de leitura e experiências tecnológicas de jogos sérios, demonstrou um despertar pra questões sociais, desencadeando um interesse pela literatura de cordel.
A formação por área de conhecimentos na LeCampo/UFCG na percepção de concluintes e egressos do curso.
Authors:   , Pedro de Araújo Simone
Published: June 2023

O objetivo desse trabalho é analisar a formação por área de conhecimento diante da percepção dos egressos e concluintes da Lecampo, analisando também conceitos chaves na estrutura do curso como Interdisciplinaridade e Multidisciplinaridade. Nessa pesquisa utilizamos a análise do Projeto Pedagógico do Curso educação do Campo, e coletamos dados através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas dos concluintes e egressos da Lecampo. Esse trabalho buscou analisar a formação por área de conhecimento de forma que contribuísse então para que outras análises referentes ao PPC sejam aprofundadas, para que na reformulação curricular em curso possa ocorrer com menos fragilidades, enriquecendo a proposta do curso e fortalecendo ainda mais a formação dos próximos educando a serem formados no curso de Educação do Campo.
A produção e experimentação de recursos didáticos contextualizado para as escolas do campo: o caso do álbum seriado das tecnologias sociais.
Authors:   , da Silva Carvalho Genilda
Published: June 2023

O uso de ambientes virtuais para treinamento de operadores tem se consolidado devido a fatores como, redução de custo, redução de risco e treinamento personalizado, além de possibilitar o treinamento antecipado em equipamentos ainda não instalados. Porém, a maioria dos simuladores utiliza linguagens de programação, o que dificulta a manutenção e evolução de suas funções. Este trabalho faz parte de um projeto desenvolvido no Laboratório de Interface Homem-Máquina (LIHM) da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG). Trata-se de um simulador cujo motor de simulação é implementado a partir de modelos em Redes de Petri Coloridas (CPN) e tem como propósito é apoiar o treinamento de operadores na sala de, e apoiar o estudo do erro humano nestes ambientes. Este trabalho teve como objetivos propor uma arquitetura para o simulador capaz de contemplar um novo conjunto de requisitos (modularidade, interoperabilidade e persistência) e integrar o motor de simulação com os módulos propostos na arquitetura. Este texto apresenta a especificação da arquitetura, sua implementação a partir de ferramentas livres e a integração entre módulos da arquitetura que foi instanciada e validada. O contexto de aplicação do simulador foi o de sistemas elétricos, na operação de uma subestação elétrica. Como resultado deste trabalho, a configuração básica do simulador foi construída e validada.
Vivência com textos dramatúrgicos: práticas de leitura performática na escola do campo.
Authors:   , Jonnat Barbosa Guimarães José
Published: June 2023

Diante da vivência em sala de aula, proporcionada pelas ações desenvolvidas através da nossa jornada acadêmica, nos deparamos diante de um problema que tem se tornado comum tanto nas escolas do campo, como em zonas urbanas, que é o desinteresse dos educandos em relação à prática de leitura, pois existem muitos docentes que ainda se utilizam de metodologias tradicionais. Diante disso, veio o questionamento: O que fazer para chamar a atenção, incentivar e contribuir para uma melhoria do desempenho dos alunos nas práticas de leitura das aulas de língua portuguesa? Tendo essa pergunta como suporte, o trabalho teve como objetivo contribuir para a formação de leitores críticos e pensantes, melhorando o desempenho, suas habilidades e gosto pela leitura; avaliando o impacto de uma estratégia de leitura performática na interpretação dos textos utilizando os textos dramatúrgicos. Tendo como sujeitos os alunos do 3º ano do Ensino Médio da escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental e Médio Jornalista José Leal Ramos, localizada em São João do Cariri- PB, classificada como escola do campo.
Teatro na educação: um cidadão teatralizado.
Authors:   , Alan Melo Carneiro de Oliveira Artur
Published: June 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo geral, apresentar, sob a forma de relato de experiência, ações exitosas na aplicação dos jogos teatrais em atividades de extensão do CDSA/UFCG no município de Sumé-PB. Os objetivos específicos foram: a) amparar os docentes em sala de aula a partir das experiências vivenciadas, por meios de orientações, técnicas e estratégias de utilização do teatro e dos jogos teatrais de forma favorável, estimulando o aprendizado, cuidado com o corpo, desenvolvimento cultural, pessoal e a sociabilização dos alunos; b) desconstruir a ambição de apenas criação de espetáculos teatrais com os alunos, o que ignora o processo de construção teatral. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, tendo como lócus a Casa Grande, que fica localizada no Assentamento Mandacaru (zona rural) e a Academia da Saúde (zona urbana) no Bairro do Alto Alegre, ambas localizadas no município de Sumé-PB, aonde foram realizadas as ações práticas. Os atores sociais da pesquisa foram os alunos dos projetos de extensão, sendo um total de vinte e um (21) alunos, dos quais quinze (15) da zona rural e seis (06) da zona urbana. Foram utilizados como instrumentos para a coleta de dados, um diário de campo, uma câmera filmadora e uma câmera fotográfica, para registrar o que acontecia durante a aula. A partir das observações, foram percebidos formas e meios que poderiam ser refletidos e melhorados na aula seguinte. Percebemos assim, que os jogos teatrais desenvolveram nos alunos sentimentos de aceitação à diversidade e inclusão social, em que seus resultados podem ser observados durante as apresentações, nos quais os jovens participantes do projeto fazem apresentações para a comunidade local.
CORRUPTION AND THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LDCS): AN ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES, SCOPE, AND IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON THE LDCS
Authors:   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar., Zahoor Shehla , Ullah Zahid ,   Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Gilani Syed Raza Shah ,   Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Published: June 2023

The article examines the links between corruption and development in the developing world. There is a close relationship between corruption and development, which is why ending corruption needs to be at the core of any developmental agenda for the least developed countries (henceforth LCDs). Moreover, this article includes a discussion on the causes, scope, and impact of corruption on the state and society in the LCDs. As there is a lack of oversight, transparency, central guidance and direction, coupled with institutional deficiencies and incompetence, there is a tendency towards predatory, rentier state in the LDCs. Besides this, there exists a kind of shadow state in the LDCs as corruption leads to the emergence of an informal economy. Furthermore, this article explores the detrimental effects of corruption on equality in society, investment in the public as well private sectors, and on the state budget. Finally, this articles not only sheds lights on the internal ecology of corruption and its external repercussions, but also points out some mechanism whereby corruption can be combated and contained. Keywords: Corruption, causes of corruption, reasons behind corruption, measures to stop Corruption.
MEDIA-HYPE CAUSING AGGRESSION IN YOUTH OF FAISALABAD: AN OPINION ANALYSIS
Authors:   Department of Mass Communication, Government Collage University Faisalabad Pakistan., Umber Salma , Latif Muhammad Adil ,   Department of Mass Communication, Government Collage University Faisalabad Pakistan., Habiab Arslan ,   Media and Communication Studies from International Islamic University, Islamabad. Pakistan
Published: June 2023

Aggressive behavior among adolescents was studied in this study in relation to watching of television. Information was collected through a survey (α= 0.37), from 300 males and females from different universities in Faisalabad. They were asked how long they watch TV (in hours) in a day and for which purpose they watch TV. In the last section of the questionnaire, they were questioned to measure the nature of their aggressive behavior, how much they i) get angered ii) feel disappointed iii) Use rude language iv) feel insecure v) feel captured (α= 0.32). The results show that TV watching time and the purpose of watching TV are not significantly / insignificantly associated with aggressive behavior. The point about the purpose for which young people watch TV the most, this data shows that most people watch TV for information. Males who use the TV for other purposes have more aggressive behavior than others. In the case of females, aggression in behavior didn’t affect differently with the different use of TV. Intensity of TV use (how many hours TV watched in a day) was positively and insignificantly associated with aggressive behavior in males but in females no relation was found. Keywords: aggressive behavior, television, intensity of TV viewing, TV hype.
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Karak Bentonite Clay-Graft-Poly (Acrylamide/Co- Acrylic Acid) Superabsorbent Composite and its Adsorption Study for Selected Heavy Metals
Authors: Shaheen Wali Shaheen Wali , Manzoor Iqbal Khattak Manzoor Iqbal Khattak , Mahmood Iqbal Khattak and Ashif Sjjad Mahmood Iqbal Khattak and Ashif Sjjad
Published: June 2023

A novel superabsorbent composite (SAC) based on bentonite, acrylamide and acrylic acid was synthesized. The effects of bentonite quantity, initiator content on the grafting degree and on the water absorbency for the samples were studied. Synthesis mechanism, morphology and thermal properties of the SAC were characterized. FTIR results confirmed the presence of acrylamide/ acrylic acid onto bentonite backbone while TGA showed that introduction of 70 % bentonite to polymer increases thermal stability. The SAC was also tested in the removal of heavy metal in aqueous solution where kinetics analyses were performed using Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The optimum adsorption capability of heavy metal ions onto bentonite-based SAC from solution was 92, 48 and 91 % for Pb++, Ni++, and Cu++ respectively. The unique characteristics of these SAC such as its slow-release and water-retention capability, nontoxicity in soil, environmentally friendly and high capacity for the removal of heavy metals might be very valuable in agriculture and environmental studies
Ressources Educatives Libres et éducation ouverte : l’écosystème RELIEFH pour l’égalité femme-homme
Authors: Laroussi Mona , BenHenda Mokhtar
Published: June 2023

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Students' Adoption of Google Classroom Investigated by Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Das Rajib Lochan
Published: June 2023

Educational institutions in Bangladesh had to stop face-to-face educational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Institutions accepted online classes as the only alternative for conducting educational activities. Teachers and students transitioned from face-to-face to online medium by using a Learning Management System (LMS). Google Classroom has evolved as an LMS during this period. This study uses a quantitative research methodology to focus on students' adoption of Google Classroom in higher education using the modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). In particular, this research aims to identify the factors affecting university students' behavioural intention towards LMS. The revised LMS-TAM model was used with prediction factors like perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, behavioural intent, enjoyment, subjective norm, satisfaction, and interactivity and control. A questionnaire was developed with experts' opinions and distributed online to the respondents. 185 university students from different disciplines gave responses to the questionnaire. A set of recommendations are formulated based on the statistical results. The researchers are hopeful that higher education institutions, teachers, technical support staff, instructional designers and policymakers will benefit from this study.
Teaching Mathematics Virtually in Higher Education Amidst the Pandemic: A Phenomenological Inquiry
Authors: Salimaco, Jr. Rodrigo A.
Published: June 2023

In light of the pandemic brought about by COVID-19, classes have shifted from physical to virtual. There was an abrupt change in the methodologies and sudden adjustments in the teaching and learning process. It led to various problems, especially in mathematics, where teachers required more board work and supplemental activities to ensure student learning. This study aims to assess the different experiences of mathematics teachers in higher education. Employing a qualitative method, particularly the phenomenological research design, participants from the mathematics department in a higher education institution participated in the interviews. Thematic data analysis reveals five themes. These are the teachers who have difficulty in teaching and presenting the topics; there was not enough interaction from students; slow internet connection became a big problem; there is a need for more digital infrastructure; and teachers had to be flexible and lenient. This study implies that mathematics teachers at the tertiary level are continually providing the learning that the students need despite the absence of face-to-face classes. The study reveals the diversity of efforts amidst the pressure and anxiety brought about by the pandemic.
Influence of chemical composition of soda ash activated fly ash and copper slag geopolymer pastes on compressive strength
Authors: Erunkulu Ibukun Olubusola , Malumbela Goitseone , Oladijo Oluseyi Philip
Published: June 2023

The effect of the chemical composition of geopolymer pastes on compressive strength was investigated in high-calcium fly ash and copper slag blends. In synthesizing the pastes, soda ash at activator to binder ratio of 0.4 was used. The characterization of material samples and the hardened fly ash-copper slag pastes was conducted through X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) for the major oxide and phase composition. The hardened paste cubes which were cured at 80 °C were tested for compressive strength at ages 3, 7, and 28 days to obtain the mechanical performance property of each respective mix. The findings establish the impact of variation in the individual material and paste composition on the compressive strength of fly ash-copper slag geopolymer. The result shows that increase in the SiO2/Al2O3 and Na2O/Al2O3 ratios of paste products of samples corresponded to an increase in compressive strength. Whilst Fe2O3 wt.% increase in products from slag addition and positively influenced the compressive strength as fillers. However, CaO had no positive influence on the matrix of the activated product. The optimal blend mix design was 40 wt.% of copper slag which achieved a 28-day compressive strength of 24.66 MPa.
An overview of the role of composites in the application of lightweight body parts and their environmental impact: Review
Authors: Shiferaw Melese , Tegegne Asmamaw , Asmare Assefa , Mulatie Teshome , Tesfaye Samuel
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this overview is to discover materials commonly used in the automotive industry and provide an overview of optimized composites to reduce weight, cost, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The cost of carbon fiber, Al and Mg lightweight composites is much higher than conventional materials. It is therefore important for research and development in the area of reducing costs, increasing recyclability, enabling integration and maximizing the fuel economy benefits of automobiles. In order to meet these characteristics, natural fibers have better properties and, in addition to being environmentally friendly, will become the material of choice for the future automotive industry. Composites can reduce weight by 10-60%. Researchers are already working with bio composites, investigating not only the economic aspects, but also the properties and associated manufacturing processes for environmentally friendly transportation and CO2 reduction.
Numerical analysis of mixed-mode I+II fracture behavior of automotive PVB laminated glass using a novel beam-type test specimen
Authors: Ashkpour Alireza , Bidadi Jamal , Googarchin Hamed Saeidi
Published: June 2023

Laminated glass is a composite structure consisting of a polymeric interlayer (e.g., polyvinyl butyral PVB) sandwiched between two glass plies. Due to the increasing use of laminated glass (LG) in advanced industries such as automotive sectors, it is of much importance to investigate the fracture behavior of such structures. One of the most critical steps in outlining the fracture behavior of laminated glass is the accurate determination of the fracture energy of the interlayer, usually, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), which is obtained from experimental methods. So far, various laboratory samples have been presented to measure the fracture energy of laminated glass, each of which has its advantages and limitations. In this paper, a new loading setup is proposed for the determination of mixed-mode I/II fracture energy in a rectangular-shape laboratory sample of laminated glass. The loading setup consists of a rectangular beam under a four-point bending which has been analyzed by the commercial ABAQUS software package. By utilizing this specimen, the fracture energy of the combined modes from pure mode I to pure mode II in the PVB interlayer can be measured. The proposed geometry here is simpler than other available geometries in the literature and also it does not require a complex loading mechanism. The effects of crack length ratio and also the support distance on fracture parameters such as and are well investigated.
Conceptualization of Islamic Spiritual Intelligence (ISI) in the Islamic Financing Adoption
Authors: Mohamad Siti Nor Amira , Yaakub Fadziani , Basah Mohamad Yazis Ali
Published: June 2023

Islamic financing is the methods and types of funding a personal or business uses which consist of sale-based and equity-based, used to carry out unique benefits and capital investments. Islamic financing research is very restricted and needs to be more developed, notably on the demand side or the consumer. This article aimed to explore the impact of Islamic Spiritual Intelligence (ISI) on the behavioural intention of Islamic financing adoption. This study uses a content analysis technique to accomplish this goal. The study is based on reading scholarly papers and related materials and is based on ISI theme theories and the use of Islamic funding. The analysis discovered that ISI has a favourable relationship with consumer behaviour regarding Islamic financing adoption.
Sow Wild! Effective Methods and Identification Bias in Pollinator-Focused Experimental Citizen Science
Authors: Griffiths-Lee Janine , Nicholls Elizabeth , Goulson Dave
Published: June 2023

A common debate on the value of citizen science projects is the accuracy of data collected and the validity of conclusions drawn. Sow Wild! was a hypothesis-driven citizen science project that investigated the benefits of sowing a 4 m2 mini-meadow in private gardens and allotments to attract beneficial insects. The use of researcher-verified specimen-based methods (pan traps, yellow sticky traps) and observational insect watches allowed investigation of potential bias in identification skills and sampling methods conducted by citizen scientists. For bumblebees and honeybees, identification of pan trap insect specimens was similar between researchers and citizen scientists, but solitary bees were possibly misidentified as social wasps or hoverflies. Key results of the Sow Wild! project differed between specimen-based and observation-only data sets, probably due to unconscious bias, such that incorrect conclusions may have been drawn if we had relied solely on observations made by citizen scientists without detailed training. Comparing the efficiency of sampling methods, insect watches produced the most insect observations overall. Yellow sticky traps collected more solitary wasps, social wasps, hoverflies and honeybees than pan traps. There was also variation in the abundance of insects caught according to the four pan trap colours. While all of these sampling methods can be successfully incorporated into citizen science projects to monitor a range of flying insects in urban landscapes, we recommend that verification of data by taxonomic experts is a valuable component of hypothesis-led citizen science projects, and increased training is required if target taxa include less conspicuous insect groups.
Factors Associated With Heel Pain in Young Professional
Authors: Nawaz Iram , Bukhari Amna , Shafique Warda , . Quratulain , Aiman Ume , Rafique Umer , Jabeen S. , . Faiza, , Rafique Hira , Maqbool Sania
Published: June 2023

Background: Heel pain is a common condition that affects people with all age groups but mostly it is found in young and middle age groups. Different factors are thought to be associated with heel pain such as age, body mass index, height , weight, %age of sitting and standing during most part of the day. Aim: To identify the factors associated with heel pain and to measure the frequency of heel pain in young professionals. Methodology: It was an Observational cross sectional study design which was conducted in the different office and hospital setting of Lahore. 266 participants were taken after meeting inclusion criteria. Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire. SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis. Results: there were 266 participants in current study of which 166(62.4%) reported heel pain. Heel pain was reported majorly be females (77.8%). Among young professionals, heel pain was found to be maximum among the lecturers/Teachers (42.2%), nurses (21.7%), doctors and Physiotherapist (6%) and office workers (24.1%). 44.6% participants found effect of heel pain on their quality of work to some extent and 30.1% have strong impact on their QOW. Conclusions: From above results its concluded that heel pain is common among young professionals including lecturers, nurses, teachers and physiotherapist. The main factors associated with heel pain was age , gender , percentage of standing and sitting , job nature are associated with heel pain. The factor that can be modified for decreased incidence of heel pain is percentage of standing and if prolonged standing is required according to job nature then it is suggested to change their pressure on heels i.e. by incorporating some walk or sitting interval between hours of continuous weight bearing on feet. Keywords: young professional, heel pain , BMI, planter fasciitis, Long working hours, nature of job
Translation and Validation of Pediatric Functional Independence Measure Scale in Urdu Language among Preterm Children
Authors: Sherazi Qurat-Ul-Ain , Waqas Shoaib , Tariq Muhammad , Asim Hafiz Muhammad , Javaid Asifa , Ghafoor Imran
Published: June 2023

Aim: To translate and validate the Pediatric Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM) scale in Urdu language among preterm children for the purpose of cross cultural adaptation. Methods: The validation study was carried out at Lahore College of Physical Therapy (LMDC). In Lahore, the existent English version of the WeeFIM scale, already validated as an excellent tool for measuring functional limitations in the pediatric population, was forward and backward translated into the Urdu language to test its validity and cross-cultural adaptation as per Bombardier, Beaton, and Guillemin’s guidelines. Forward and backward translation was conducted by two independent translators with adequate credentials; one of the translators was a professor of Urdu literature and the other was a medical professional working in the field. A final Urdu version of the WeeFIM scale was created and discrepancies were resolved by bilingual experts, which were then validated by an expert panel of 10 therapists. The validated version was then tested on a sample size of 52 children with a history of preterm birth in next phase to determine the reliability of Urdu version of instrument. Results: The Cronbach’s alpha for the Urdu version of WeeFIM was calculated to be 0.965 after translation, while Cronbach’s alpha after application to preterm children was 0.837. The inter-item correlation after application to the concerned population was calculated to be 0.636, 0.523, and 0.754 for all three domains, respectively. Conclusion: Urdu version of WeeFIM scale is valid and reliable tool for preterm children. Keywords: Translation, Validation, Preterm children, WeeFIM-I, WeeFIM-II.
Role of Nursing Care in Recovery of Burn Injuries among the Victims of Domestic Violence
Authors: Buzdar Zulfiqar Ali , Bashir Annum , Mirza Mansoora
Published: June 2023

Background: Burns due to domestic violence are responsible for physical abuse as well as emotional scars in long term consequences. Domestic violence can range from physical harm to sexual, psychological, and economic abuse, and it often escalates over time. Burns are one of the finest manifestation of domestic violence including severe pain, disfigurement and long term health complications. The recovery phase is also subject to mental, social and physical stress. Survivors are subject to experience severe anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Nursing care is what that can be answer to all above described mental and physical stress in the recovery phase or period of hospitalization. Aim: To explore whether the nursing care do play a role in recovery of burn injuries inflicted due to domestic violence. Methodology: The study included 250 victims of burns due to domestic violence who presented in AED of the Jinnah Hospital and filtered in the medicolegal clinic of the AIMC Lahore during the January to August period of the year 2018. An observational researched method was applied to rural and urban areas of the jurisdiction of said research setting. Results: The study results show that professional nursing care and specialized health services plays a pivotal role with a grossly significant p value of 0.000 helping the burn victims of domestic violence to recover from their injuries as compared to general nursing services. The terminal outcome as also found significant with 0.025 p value. Conclusion: The specialized health services and professional nursing care can significantly alter the outcome of the burn injuries. The likely outcome and complications can be avoided if a better and targeted services in reference to burn care could be rendered to the injuries of burns due to domestic violence. Hence the study emphasizes on the practicality of the role of nursing care as a vital aspect in terms of recovering from burning injuries. Keywords: Burns, Domestic, Violence, Nursing Care, Injuries, Recovery
Prevalence of DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis among Clinical Physical Therapists in Islamabad: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Irfan Shamaas , Butt Minahil , Ahmed Ishaq , Khalid Husnain , Masood Ramsha , Zafar Anum , Ahmad Uzair , Rehman Muheeb ur
Published: June 2023

Aims: To determine the prevalence of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis among clinical physical therapists in Islamabad. Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study Place and duration: We conducted this study among clinical physical therapists working in hospitals and clinics of Rawalpindi and Islamabad from Feb 2022 to Aug 2022. Methods: We included 288 clinical physical therapists that were selected through non-probability quota sampling. Both male and female clinical physical therapists with ages ranging from 25 to 50 yrs having thumb pain, with one year of clinical experience who worked for 4 to 8 hours per day at least 4 days a week were included in the study. The De Quervain tenosynovitis was diagnosed in participants having tenderness at the base of the thumb and a positive Finkelstein test. A positive Finkelstein sign indicates pain over the region of the abductor pollicis and extensor pollicis tendon. The data were collected and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results were shown in the form of frequency tables and graphs. Results: Out of 288 participants, 77(26.73%) had tenderness at the base of the thumb and 77(26.74%) clinician physical therapists had positive Finkelstein test. This indicates that 26.73% had De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. Out of them, 31.94% of cases were males and 21.51% were females. Out of these 77 therapists, 4(5.2%) therapists suffered from mild pain, 61 (79.2%) physical therapists experienced moderate pain while 12(15.6%) therapists with positive cases had severe thumb pain. Conclusions: The study concluded that there was a prevalence of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis among clinical physiotherapists experiencing thumb pain. Key words: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Physical Therapists, Finkelstein’s test, Thumb pain
Awareness and Attitudes towards Influenza and Influenza Vaccination among Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan
Authors: Hassan Zeeshan , Ahmad Farah , Danish Syed Hasan
Published: June 2023

Background:The coverage of the vaccine for health workers is not satisfactory. The study was conducted with health workers in a large community.A self-administered questionnaire was used based on "Awareness and Attitudes.Several factors may be related to influenza vaccination, and identifying these can support the development of policies and strategies that expand vaccination coverage. Aim: To identify vaccination-related factors based on awareness and attitudes, but priority is still scarce. Methods:It was a cross-section study among 349 healthcare workers to determine their attitudes and awareness toward the vaccine. The results were evaluated statistically to observe the significantassociation using the fisher's exact/Chi-square tests respectively. A p-value <0.05 is taken as significant. Results:Three hundred and forty-nine responses were analyzed (190 men and 159 women). The average age of vaccines was 41.10±11.90 years. 186(53.2%) patients aged>40 yrs, while the majority of 263(75.4%) of the study group were physicians, 78(22.3%) were pharmacists, and only 5(1.4%) were nurses. A percentage increase was seen of healthcare professionals from private set-upwho wereless susceptible to influenza 109(59.6%) compared to other HCPs in public sector, GP clinics and vaccination centers(P=0.010*). Practical implication: Healthcare professionals with a good attitude about the flu shot are more likely to receive the shot themselves and encourage their coworkers and patients to do the same. This can increase overall vaccination rates and assist in stopping the influenza virus from spreading.Healthcare workers are more likely to take preventative measures to stop the transmission of the virus, such as wearing masks and washing their hands, if they are informed of the risks of influenza and the advantages of vaccination. Conclusion:There is a lack of awareness about the nosocomial nature of influenza among HCPs. Awareness and counseling can increase in the vaccination rate among healthcare workers. Keywords:Influenza vaccination, Healthcare workers,attitudes and knowledge
Dentine Hypersensitivity: A cross-sectional study in Karachi
Authors: Mujahid Afsa , Kanwal Samina , Ahmed Zehra , Nisar Anum , Israr Syeda Noor , Aziz Raffat
Published: June 2023

Aim: To assess the awareness of dentinal hypersensitivity among the patients visiting dental outpatient department at KMDC hospital, Karachi. Methodology: The data for this cross-sectional study was collected from 361 patients visiting dental OPD of Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi. After informed consent, a close ended type questionnaire was filled and patients were examined for dentin hypersensitivity. The data obtained was analysed using SPSS version 22. Result: Out of total participants, 40% male and 21.5% female significantly respond to dentin hypersensitivity (p-value 0.001). Dentin hypersensitivity was higher in males than in females .40-50 age group was more commonly affected and cold stimuli was the most common aggravating and initiating factor found. In addition to it, Aggressive tooth brushing and grinding are the main etiological factors for dentin hypersensitivity. Practical implication: This study may help to clearly understand the prevalence and associated risk factors of dentine hypersensitivity to develop effective and appropriate treatment. Conclusion: It is necessary to organize public awareness programmes regarding adequate brushing technique, good oral hygiene, avoidance of abrasive as well as erosive agents and counselling the dietary habits to prevent dentin hypersensitivity. Keywords: Personal awareness, dentin hypersensitivity, hydrodynamic theory, public awareness, aetiology, erosion
Doppler Evaluation of Uterine Arteries in Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Young Adult Females with Regular Cycles
Authors: Mubashra Ayesha , Haider Zeeshan , Fatima Hamnah , Qayyum Saad , Fatima Mehreen , Farooq Syed Muhammad Yousaf , Din Hafiz Ahmad , Zamani Kulsoom , Uzair Muhammad , Javed Rida , Shahid Samia
Published: June 2023

Background: The menstrual cycle is nature's cyclical method of getting ready for pregnancy. The uterine lining grows each month in preparation for implantation by a fertilized ovum. Cyclic endometrium may be non-invasively assessed with Doppler sonography and leads to alterations in local vascular patterns. The pulsatility index (PI), which measures the uterine artery (UtA) impedance, displays a predictable pattern during the typical menstrual cycle. Aim: To evaluate the flow of blood through the uterine arteries in young adult women with regular cycles during various menstrual cycle stages. Place of study and duration of study: Department of Radiology, University Ultrasonography Clinic in Green Town, Lahore. Between January 2022 and October 2022. Methodology: A comparative study was carried out at the University Ultrasonography Clinic in Green Town, Lahore, Pakistan. In this study, 180 patients between the ages of 16 and 35 were enrolled using a convenient sampling technique.All the married, and unmarried ages between 13- and 40 years old having regular periods once a month were involved in this study. Results: 180 patients in all were involved in this study comprising 60 females of each phase of the menstrual phase, 23 patients age were 25 age, 19 patients were 23 age, 20 patients were 18 age, 15 patients were 22, and 9 patients were the age of 29,30,31 years. RI of the right ovary was 0.5938 ± 0.8, the mean RI of the left ovary was 6.5083 ± 0.92357 forthe 10-20 days phase cycle, RI of the right ovary was 0.5937 ± .05266, the mean RI of the left ovary was 10.6967 ± 1.13466 of 11-20 days phase cycle, RI of right ovary was 0.5925 ± .05423, mean RI of left ovary was 6.7083±1.10258 of 21-30 days phase cycle.The uterine artery's resistivity index is compared in three menstrual cycle phases which are days 1 to 10, 11 to 20, and 21 to 30. No statistical difference was found in the right three means of the uterine artery's resistivity index as P-value=0.989 > ∞=0.05. The averages of the Resistivity index of the uterine artery(left)in the three phases of the menstrual cycle are proved to be equal as we failed to find statistically significant differences where P-value=0.975 > ∞=0.050. Conclusion: In this study, we have concluded that endometrial thickness and uterine artery resistivity index, determined ultrasonographically depend upon the phase of the menstrual cycle. The endometrialthickness progressively increases throughout the menstrual phase with no change in the resistive index of both uterine arteries. Keywords: Doppler ultrasound, uterine arteries, resistive index, pulsative index, endometrium stripe thickness.
Comparison of Intra-lesional Verapamil and Intra-lesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Keloid
Authors: Anjum Rubab , Hassan Tahir , Shahzad Muhammad Khurram , Aliya Naima , Anjum Zunaira , Rukh Gul-e-
Published: June 2023

Background: Keloid is a fibrous tissue that extends past the edges of an incision. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the corticosteroid most frequently used to treat keloids. Aim: To contrast the effects of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and intralesional verapamil in treating keloid among dermatology department patients. Study Design: Comparative clinical study. Methodology: The current study was carried out at dermatology department with enrollment of 60 individuals each in both groups. Using a 30 gauge needle connected to an insulin syringe, both groups underwent intra-lesional injections in keloids three weeks apart for a total of six sessions. After the treatment was over for three months, a follow-up was conducted. SPSS 23 was used for the data analysis. Chi-square/exact Fisher's tests with a p-value of less than 0.05 were used to compare the gender distribution, outcomes, responder, and recurrence rate between the two groups. Results: Patients in group A had a mean age of 28.1 +/- 5.4 years, while those in group B had a mean age of 29.3 +/- 4.7 years. There was insignificant difference in terms of remission between both groups with 53 (88.3%) of patients in group A and 58 (96.7%) of patients in group B. However, recurrence was seen in 2 (3.3%) of the patients in group B, compared to 6 (10%) of the patients in group A, with an insignificant p-value (0.272). Practical Implication: Due to its affordability and safety, this study aided researchers in examining the effectiveness of intra-lesional verapamil as a treatment for keloid removal. Second, it contributed to the body of knowledge in the area regarding other comparable and successful treatment choices. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was insignificant difference among both groups with respect to outcomes having p-value greater than 0.05. Key words: Keloid, Intralesional Verapamil, Triamcinolone Acetonide and Clinical Outcomes.
Toxicological Evaluation of the Leaves of Mangifera indica L. (Mango) on Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Tajudeen, O.Y Tajudeen , F. Salisu Titilola , O. Oladele Esther , Yaro Clement , Iliyazu Nura , Tukur Adam , Izuafa Abdulrazaq , A. Yari Muhammad A. Yari
Published: June 2023

The increasing use of plant-based medicines necessitates safety evaluations of all medicinal plants. This study evaluated the effects of mango (Mangifera indica) leaf extracts on albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). The phytochemistry of the plant’s extract was evaluated, followed by a determination of its acute toxicity using 24 rats. Thereafter, the chronic toxicity of the extract was determined using another set of 24 rats, separated into four groups of six rats each. Rats in group 1 (the control) were administered distilled water, while groups 2, 3, and 4 received daily doses of 1000, 2000, and 3000 mg kg-1 body weight, respectively. The rats’ body weights and reactions were monitored for 90 days before blood, liver, and kidney samples were collected for hematological and histopathological examinations. The phytochemistry revealed phenols, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, steroids, glycosides, and saponins. The acute toxicity test recorded no mortality at doses up to 5000 mg kg-1, and all the rats behaved normally, except for one that was sluggish. The chronic toxicity test revealed no significant (p>0.05) weight difference between the control and treated rats. The packed cell volume, hemoglobin, and red and white blood cells of the rats fed 2000 and 3000 mg were significantly altered (p<0.05), while lymphocytes exhibited no significant alterations in any of the groups. The treated rats’ livers revealed dose-dependent necrosis, whereas their kidneys showed atrophy and epithelial cell degeneration. The results obtained suggest that a single dose of the plant’s extract is not harmful, but repeated high-concentration dosing for a long time may result in toxicity.
Haematological and Biochemical Changes in Albino Rats in Response to Bisphenol A (BPA) Exposure
Authors: Effiong Nduonofit Enwongo , Emmanuel Oriakpono Obemeata
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the haematological and biochemical alterations in albino rats induced by bisphenol A (BPA). Fifteen adult male albino rats were procured and separated into 3 different groups viz: group 1 (control), group 2 (50 mg/kg), group 3 (250 mg/kg); and were orally administered BPA at doses of 50 and 250 mg/kg/week. After 6 weeks of exposure, blood samples were collected for haematological and biochemical assay. The parameters analyzed included: red blood cell count, haemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume, white blood cell count, differential white blood cell count, kidney and liver function tests. The results obtained revealed that there was a sequence of significant decrease (P<0.05) from the control group to group 3 (250 mg//kg) of the BPA-treated groups in the following parameters; total RBC count 7.33-4.40, Hb concentration 16.63-11.13 and PCV count 43.67-34.67. A significant increase (P<0.05) was observed in all leucogram values of BPA-treated groups when compared to the control. The serum levels of AST (44.67-71.00), ALT (13.33-46.67), ALP (64.00-86.67), Na+, K+, urea and creatinine significantly increased (P<0.05) in the groups that received BPA-treatment. There was also a non-significant reduction (P>0.05) in total protein (72.67-61.00) and albumin (49.00-25.00) in BPA-treated groups when compared to the control. These findings demonstrate that exposure of albino rats to BPA resulted in haematological defects and alteration in several biochemical parameters that indicate renal and hepatic toxicity.