bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O contributo do ensemble DME para o dinamismo da cena musical contemporânea
Authors:   CESEM / FCSH –Universidade Nova, Portugal, Inês Pires Maria
Published: August 2022

Ensemble DME is a musical group dedicated to the interpretation and diffusion of contemporary art music, through concerts, masterclasses, conferences, gatherings, open rehearsals, and pedagogic activities. This chapter makes known the Ensemble DME’s history, the reasons for its foundation, the activities it develops, the frequency and the locations of its performances, the repertory it interprets and how the group interacts with other entities. The results come from the analysis of documentary sources originating in the activities realized between 2013 and 2021, as well as from semi-structured interviews to the artistic director and the executive director of the Ensemble DME. Thus, it is possible how the Ensemble DME contributes to the dynamics of the contemporary musical scene, in collaboration with other entities.
Cesare Sighinolf: um escultor italiano em Portugal
Authors:   Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Portalegre, Campus Politécnico, Portugal, Gaspar Ana
Published: August 2022

During the second half of the 19th century, a collection of Italian sculpture was created in the Ajuda National Palace. In this context, this collection was studied in a context of investigation extended to the entire sculptural core. However, and with reference to the general starting point, there was an Italian sculptor born in 1833 and coming from Modena, who came to work in Portugal, at the invitation of King Luís I. , we proceeded to the investigation of his artistic production, in the feld of Carrara marble sculpture. The question of this invitation was then posed and what is the hypothesis of developing his sculptural work in an environment of the second half of the 19th century, in Portugal and in this historical period. The objective was to investigate the permanence of an Italian artist in the city of Lisbon at the invitation of the Portuguese royal house, in whose signature of his works he is designated as Cesare Sighinolf. The methodology adopted was the direct observation of the sculptural pieces and access to all the existing documenta-tion in the Torre do Tombo Archive in Lisbon, with reference to the period under study.
From sculpture to jewelry : analogies of artistic practices
Authors:   University of Lisbon, Faculty of Fine Arts (FBAUL), Center for Research and Studies in Fine Arts (CIEBA) & Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, School of Applied Arts (ESART-IPCB) 4 Center for Research in Heritage, Education and Culture (CIPEC), Mena Ana
Published: August 2022

From the origin of Man to the present day, sculpture and jewelry are present in human life in an intimate relationship with each other. The frst pieces of jewelry go back to materials and techniques common to sculpture, such as carved stones. Both sculpture and jewelry develop the creative process based on discourses based on methodologies, which include the value of drawing, the materialization of objects and, therefore, techniques. They have in common compositional, symbolic and identity characteristics such as three-dimensionality, volume, scale, space and the relationship with the human body. Sculpture and jewelry as artistic objects are forms of personal, independent, and original expression, combined with total creative freedom, which convey ideas and feelings. In this article, when analyzing the diversity of jewelry created by various sculptors, international and national, we verify that the identity language of each author is transferred to these intimate objects, thus making them contemplative works.
Family makes house a home
Authors: Haripriya B R , Aiswarya S , Nair Beena S
Published: August 2022

Home is where the heart is and has reverberated across history for ages. A home is a place where everyone finds their true self. With the shifting cultural and socioeconomic circumstances, the home has become a place of dysfunction among the different generations. The clear demarcation between gender roles in the home is often attributed to the separate domain concept that society imposes. It has also been suggested that the home as a metaphor merges with thematic substance and plot to disclose the character’s innermost thoughts and mind. This paper aims to illustrate how the repressive characters in the home struggle to preserve their emotional equilibrium. It also depicts the possibility and impossibility of fighting the dominant ideology “Angel in the House,” not only through the female characters but also through the inversion of masculine characters. The writers also aims to portray the connection of the people with their dwelling places and explore the spatial relationships through third space theory.
Familial relationship and its impact on the psyche of transgenders
Authors: Kumar Laxmipriya S , Aiswarya A. S , Aswathy Das K V
Published: August 2022

Modern society is evolving each day, technologically, socially, and economically. Nevertheless, society marginalizes people based on their gender, caste, sex, etc., and transgenders stand on the gruesome end of this line. Even though transgenders have become part of the active phase of contemporary society, they are often segregated by the name ‘transgender.’ Gender identity is always a major issue in the thick and thin of society. They are also termed as people of the third gender. Still, people believe that transgenders are sex workers or they were born cursed. So, they disappear from the active phase of society. The public’s attitude toward transgenders is like untouchables and they taunt them without any humanity, putting them to the status of animals living in the streets. They earn a livelihood through sex work and begging. This is portrayed by Revathi in her autobiography, The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story. The paper attempts an analysis of how family plays a significant role in their acceptance in society. Almost all of them face issues emanating from the childhood traumas they experience.
Perception of women regarding informed consent before laparoscopic sterilization in selected PHCs
Authors: Komala H. K , Arathi T V
Published: August 2022

A descriptive study to assess the perception of women regarding informed consent before laparoscopic sterilization in selected PHC’s. Objectives: To assess the perception of women regarding informed consent before laparoscopic Sterilization. To test the association between selected demographic variables and perception of women regarding informed consent before laparoscopic sterilization. Methodology: In this study Descriptive approach was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 based on sample selection criteria. Data from the samples were collected through interview method. Data was analyzed using SPSS-16 version. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Result: -The obtained perception score mean percentage was M=65.73 (SD=.1.91), related to ‘informed consent’ was M=69.13% (SD= 1.90), related to ‘Information’ was M=60.34%  (SD=.1.97), related to ‘consent taking process ’ was  M= 67.71%  (SD= .1.68),  and related to ethical value of informed consent   was M= 65.75%(SD=.1.93).Obtained F value regarding education shows highly significant association (F=9.877) (sig.734) and (sig.000) between education and perception of women regarding informed consent. It was inferred that all the selected demographic variables had not influenced the perception of women regarding informed consent before laparoscopic sterilization. Conclusion: Women’s perception on informed consent was average.
Comparative analysis of conventional X-ray chest Vs. NCCT chest in patients of blunt trauma chest
Authors: Pandey Prashant , Goel Vijay Kumar , Mishra Madhulika , Pandey Sushma
Published: August 2022

Background: Chest X-Ray (CXR) is routinely used as the primary diagnostic technique in chest trauma but some possibly life-threatening injuries are repeatedly missed on CXR. Non contrast computed tomography (NCCT) scan is a superior diagnostic device in blunt trauma chest. Aim: To compare efficacy of the x-ray versus NCCT chest in diagnosis of blunt trauma chest. Methodology: The present cross sectional study was performed in the admitted patients in causality in Surgery Department of Hind Medical College, Safedabad, Barabanki (U.P). The patients who were treated in level 1 trauma centre for blunt chest trauma and received both Chest X-ray and CT chest scan during study period 2020 - 2021. Identification of the patients was done from the hospital’s registry. Results: while 39 (24.38%) patients were undetected on chest X-ray chest. However, the fractures could not be detected in only 2 (1.25%) patients on NCCT scan chest. Statistically significant variance was found in circumstances of sternum fracture, rib fracture, scapula fracture, lung contusion and pneumothorax. The sensitivity of CXR for sternum fracture, rib fracture, lung contusion and pneumothorax were 100.00% and other injuries like clavicle fracture, scapula fracture, diaphragmatic rupture, and hemothorax were 88.89%, 87.50%, 66.67% and 90.91%%, respectively.
Uses of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) leaves alcoholic extract in treatment of nephrotoxicity induced by acetaminophen in male rats
Authors: Al-Janabi Basheer Ali , AL-Nuaimi Ali J. , Mousa Mousa , Fadhil Rana , Hassan Mahdi S. , Jaber Eman Jawad , AL-Saedi Sajaa R. , Al-Sabbagh Juman Khaleel , Al-Khafaji Nawras M. , Jawad Rana A. , Alhaitami Ibrahim , Hassan Mayada S.
Published: August 2022

The current study was proceed to analysis the therapeutic effects of Fenugreek leaves extract (FSE) on renal defect experimentally induced by Acetaminophen exposure. Forty male rats divided into 4 groups as follow: C-, C+,T1 and T2. The result showed detectable depletion in serum creatinine in groups treated with FSE extract. Furthermore there were maximum depletion of serum urea levels statistically increased in group treated with plant as treatment withcontrol. In contrast the high levels of BUN and UN revealed in control negative group which received 2mg/kg.bw of acetaminophen without treatments. For the iron levels there were also increase in animals exposed to FSE in both doses 300 and 150mg/kg.bw comparing with control positive and negative, furthermore there were increased in group of control positive which was healthy animals comparing with those exposed to acetaminophen toxicity, also histopathological slides showed significant damage and loss of architecture on renal tissue and remarkable glomerular necrosis in C+ animals group. In contrast the supportive effects of fenugreek extracts 300mg/kg.bw clearly appeared in kidney section showed normal renal architecture. In conclusion, Fenugreek leaves ethanolic extract revealed good therapeutic effect against nephrotoxicity of Acetaminophen.
Comparative study between modified blair incision and modified facelift incision for benign parotid tumor
Authors: Khudhur Haider Jihad , Mussa Qais Habeeb
Published: August 2022

Background: Modified Blair incision is the classical incision for benign parotid lesions, it provides good surgical exposure, but it leaves a visible scar in the neck which bothers a wide range of patients, especially female and young patients. modified facelift incision is the new alternative approach for benign parotid lesions, it cosmetically better than the modified Blair incision because this incision is hidden behind the ear and in the hairline. Materials and Methods:This prospective clinical research comprised 16 individuals who had superficial parotidectomy for benign lesions. Group 1 = 8 patients had a modified facelift incision and Group 2 = 8 had a modified Blair incision. Variables included age, gender, histological diagnosis, operating time, and surgical exposure. The major outcomes were surgical complications and patient satisfaction. Descriptive statistics include mean, median, SD, ranges, frequencies, and proportions. Fisher's exact test compared frequencies, and student's t-test (independent two groups model) compared means P< 0.05 is significant. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative complications rates between the groups. Of modified blair incisions, 25.0% suffered seroma postoperatively versus12.5 % of modified facelift incisions. Of modified blair incisions, 12.5 % suffered gustatory sweating versus none following modified facelift incisions.
Logical inferences according to the Cognitive Development model among Preparatory school students
Authors: Ali Ismaeel Ibrahim
Published: August 2022

The research aims to identify the level of logical inferences and its skills among students of the preparatory stage, and to identify the logical inferences & its skills according to the gender variable (male - female) and academic specialization (scientific – literary). The sample consisted of (400) male and female students who were selected by the random stratified proportional method from the three Karkh education directorates. The researcher built a logical inferences test that includes: (6) sub-skills: inference (Proportional, probabilistic, Synthetic, Hypothetical, Syllogistic, & Variables Controlling). The electrochemical properties of the test were verified. The following statistical methods were used: (Chi-square, Correlation Coefficient: Pearson, Biserial, Spearman Brown Correlation), one-sample t-test, two-way analysis of variance). The following results were obtained: 1) Preparatory school students possess a high level of logical inference; 2) Preparatory stage students have more structural & hypothetical inference skill than other skills; 3) The degree of logical inference males is higher than in females; 4) The degree of logical inferences among students of the scientific Branch is higher than that of students of the literary Branch; 5) Males outperform females in the skills of proportional and Synthetic inference;
REPERCUSSÕES DA BRAQUITERAPIA NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA E FUNCIONALIDADE NO TRATAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE COLO UTERINO
Authors: de Freitas Corpes Erilaine , dos Anjos Gonçalves Gerciane , Caroline Andrade Oliveira Ana , da Silva Pacífico Viviane , Christina Moura Barbosa Castro Régia , Cesar de Almeida Paulo , Marques Barbosa Isadora
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: avaliar a repercussão da braquiterapia sobre funcionalidade e qualidade de vida de mulheres com câncer de colo uterino.

Método: estudo transversal descritivo, com 33 mulheres com neoplasia uterina em tratamento braquiterápico, acompanhadas no Centro Oncológico do Nordeste. Aplicado formulário com dados sociodemográficos e instrumento Funtional Assessment of Cancer Theraphy – Cervix Cancer, para avaliar qualidade de vida, funcionalidade e satisfação da paciente, referente aos últimos sete dias de tratamento. Compararam-se as médias das subescalas e analisou-se a correlação entre elas por meio da aplicação de testes estatísticos.

Resultados: a média de idade foi 55,6 ±12,8 anos, sendo as principais demandas voltadas para autoimagem, sexualidade e queixas urinárias. Houve associação entre a variáveis categóricas e as sociodemográficas, assim como entre os subgrupos do instrumento.

Conclusão: a braquiterapia traz repercussões significativas para a qualidade de vida da mulher, sendo essencial que a equipe multidisciplinar atue precocemente a fim de diminuir esses efeitos.
EVALUACIÓN DEL MIEDO Y DEL ESTRÉS DE LAS PERSONAS ANCIANAS ANTE LA NUEVA PANDEMIA DE CORONAVIRUS: UN ESTUDIO TRANSVERSAL
Authors: Regina Pereira Joyce , de Souza Fernandes Daiane , Ferraz Ferreira de Aguiar Viviane , de Jesus Dias de Sousa Fabianne
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: identificar los principales temores y el nivel de estrés respecto a la nueva pandemia de coronavirus en las personas ancianas.

Métodos: estudio transversal, analítico, basado en una muestra no probabilística por conveniencia compuesta por 25 ancianos usuarios de una plaza pública en el municipio de Belém, Pará, Brasil, realizado de enero a junio de 2021. Se aplicó el cuestionario sociodemográfico, la escala de medida del nuevo coronavirus y la escala de estrés percibido. Se utilizó el test paramétrico Teste t (p<0,05).

Resultados: la edad media era de 67,6 años, con predominio de mujeres (72%). Se evidenció que los ancianos presentaban un nivel moderado de miedo (p0,001) relacionado con el miedo al COVID-19 (t=0,26). Predominó un nivel moderado de estrés percibido (p0,001) relacionado con la irritabilidad causada por la situación fuera de control (t=0,00).

Conclusión: percibir el miedo y el estrés en los ancianos contribuye al desarrollo de acciones por parte de los profesionales con vistas a promover la salud mental en tiempos de pandemia.
LA LEPRA EN MENORES DE 15 AÑOS: CARACTERIZACIÓN SOCIODEMOGRÁFICA Y CLÍNICA DE LOS CASOS EN UN MUNICIPIO HIPERENDÉMICO
Authors: Jade Lima de Andrade Silva Francisca , Maria Cardoso de Aquino Dorlene , Maria Leite Meirelles Monteiro Estela , Portela Silva Coutinho Nair , da Graça Carvalhal Frazão Corrêa Rita , de Fátima Lires Paiva Maria
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: analizar el perfil sociodemográfico y clínico de los casos notificados de lepra
en niños menores de 15 años, en el municipio de São Luís - Maranhão - Brasil.

Método: estudio descriptivo realizado con 826 casos notificados en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración Obligatoria, en São Luís - Maranhão, en el período de 2010 a 2019. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadísticas descriptivas y se expresaron en frecuencias absolutas y relativas.

Resultados: edad entre 10 y 14 años (60,29%), sexo masculino (51,09%), color marrón (69,59%), educación elemental incompleta (39,58%), multibacilar (62,71%), forma clínica dimórfica (54,24%), hasta cinco lesiones (74,45%), de cero a dos nervios afectados (83,23%), sin baciloscopia (46,28%), casos nuevos (93,70%), demanda espontánea (46,38%) y cero grado de discapacidad en el momento del diagnóstico (78,98%).

Conclusión: se demostraron parámetros hiperendémicos con alto riesgo de enfermedad. Destaca la importancia de crear estrategias de control y prevención para reducir la transmisión de la lepra en los niños.
Impact of Agile Project Management on the Competitiveness of Chinese Software Development Organizations
Authors:   Harbin Institute of Technology, China, Shi Wang Wuei
Published: August 2022

Software industry is a significant contributor to the Chinese economy. The industry has more than 12 million employers with over 250 million employees and creates almost $1.9 trillion worth of structures yearly. Software industry remains the main driver of growth in China. Basically, a task is developed to meet market demands or demands in a timely fashion. Different possibilities may be thought about in the conceptual drawing board, and also the technical and also financial feasibility of each alternative will be assessed and compared in order to select the very best feasible job. The software industry in China is forecast to grow by 7.7% in 2021, driven by strong Y-o-Y growth in the first quarter, reflecting the comparison to the previous year's period when construction work was halted across most of the country. Thereafter, the software industry is expected to record an average annual growth of 4.2% between 2022 and 2025. The industry's growth over the forecast period is expected to be driven by investments on new infrastructure, including investment in the areas of 5G networks, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and data centers. According to the government-backed think tank, the China Electronic Information Industry Development, the country is expected to spend CNY10 trillion (US$1.4 trillion) on new infrastructure projects between 2020 and 2025. This study evaluated factors affecting construction sector performance: explanatory factor analysis evidence from China. From the literature reviewed, it was established that entering the Chinese software development marketis still seen as exciting but difficult by many foreign contractors and consultants. The study found out that rising material and labor costs, labor woes, increased competition and shrinking profit margins were some of the challenges construction firms in Chin face. The study concludes that the implementation of construction safety laws and the rate of subcontracting are relevant factors affecting construction sector in China, while neither the extent of using temporary workers, nor the availability of resources, nor the level of per capita GDP has any effects.
Aging with intellectural disability: perception of professionals at the Association of Parents and Friends of People with Disabilities
Authors: Bonatelli Lisiane Capanema Silva , Hammerschmidt Karina Silveira de Almeida , Schoeller Soraia Dornelles , Girondi Juliana Balbinot Reis , Paula Aline da Silva , Fugaça Neidamar Pedrini Arias
Published: August 2022

Objective: To understand the aging of people with intellectual disability from the perspective of education professionals at the Association of Parents and Friends of People with Disabilities (Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais [APAE]). Methods: This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach; data were collected in November 2020 from 17 education professionals working at APAE by using a structured online questionnaire via the Google Forms platform. Data were transcribed and organized in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a Microsoft Word text file, and data analysis followed the discourse of the collective subject methodology. Results: Six central ideas emerged from the results: the aging of people with intellectual disability is expected, but premature; understanding the aging process of people with intellectual disability: a deficit of understanding or non-existence; stereotypes, prejudice, and stigma linked to older adults with intellectual disability; cognitive impairment when aging with intellectual disability: skills, functioning, autonomy, and independence; limitations and disabilities of older adults with intellectual disability require care and support; and communication difficulties of older adults with intellectual disability: welcoming, stimulating, and raising awareness. Conclusions: Aging with intellectual disability involves dismissing infantilization and stereotypes, providing opportunities for activities of daily living and social experiences, prolonging independence and autonomy, and improving the process of aging with dignity, care and support.
COVID-19: An Emerging Etiology for the Brugada Pattern on EKG
Authors: W Knopp Brandon
Published: August 2022

Brugada syndrome is an inherited arrhythmogenic disorder characterized by autosomal dominant mutations in several identified genes encoding for cardiac voltage-gated sodium channels. The underlying mutations predispose individuals to ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and sudden cardiac death. Oftentimes, the condition is asymptomatic until a triggering event occurs, with sodium channel blockers, fever and alcohol being common risk factors for appearance of the Brugada pattern on EKG. COVID-19 diagnosis can also present a risk for Brugada presentation. COVID-19 is known to exacerbate other cardiac arrhythmias and channelopathies such as Long-QT syndrome, in addition to being known to cause fever and electrolyte imbalance. We present the case of a patient exhibiting the Brugada pattern on EKG with symptoms of chest tightness, shortness of breath, and tachycardia shortly after testing positive for COVID-19 in the Emergency Department. Due to the potential for unmasking the Brugada pattern as well as other cardiac arrhythmias during COVID-19 infection, patient and family history should be thoroughly considered to rule out potential genetic conditions when examining patients who test positive for SARS-CoV-2. This case is presented to highlight COVID-19 as a potential etiology of the Brugada pattern on EKG in genetically predisposed individuals.
Vulnerabilities in Android OS and Security of Android Devices
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India, Saini Mayank Singh , Rizvi Sheenu ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India
Published: August 2022

The number of malicious mobile and android based application targeting Android users and their smartphones has increase at a fast rate. In addition, these malicious harms causing application are powerful enough to download modules from remote servers which are usually run by malicious infectors, due to which unexpected events can be triggered inside the smartphones. Then, the attacker gets control and hold on the personal and private information and data which is stored within the person’s smartphone illegally.
Is “Enough” Really Enough? How Protected Are Our Most Vulnerable Workers—Those That Support Our Country’s Economy and Infrastructure?
Authors: Lo Shelton , C. Christiani David
Published: August 2022

In a congressional letter sent on March 1st, 2021 addressed to the White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeff Zients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Acting Secretary Al Stewart,1 a group of public health leaders in the fields of infectious disease and aerosol science voiced their concerns about the current CDC recommendations on workplace aerosol exposure protection and urged OSHA to use the most recent information about PPE in their upcoming March 15 promulgation of an emergency standard. With the recent SARS-CoV-2 plans, the availability of life-saving vaccines has expanded, the call for the widespread use of masks has increased, and stronger measures and guidelines to protect workers and the public have been implemented.2 But these measures are not enough. Vaccinations are not a viable short-term solution because new variants can develop rapidly, long before the majority of the population can receive the vaccination.3 Current regulations and recommendations on the types of masks people should wear are insufficient and are not regularly updated. SARS-CoV-2 infection rates and death rates recently reached record-high levels,4 which indicates that there is an urgent need for further action. There is still much to be done to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths.
Suitability of Eucalyptus hybrid, Melia azedarach and Mangifera indica treated with CCA, ACA and copper lignate in cooling tower
Authors: Tripathi Sadhna , Bagga J.
Published: August 2022

Eucalyptus hybrid, Mangifera indica and Melia azedarach were treated with different concentrations of CCA, ACA and Copper lignate. Pinus roxburghii (Pine) was also treated with the same preservatives and used as reference species. Two experiments for different periods i.e. 4 and 5 years were conducted in the same cooling tower. Observations in terms of weight loss were taken. It was found that Melia azedarach (Melia), Pinus roxburghii and Eucalyptus hybrid (Eucalyptus) performed excellently when treated with CCA at 16 kg/m3 retention throughout the period of investigation. While ACA (16 kg/m3) and CCA (i) (consisting As2O3.2H2O) treated samples were protected considerably but were not comparable with CCA treated samples. Copper lignate (1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 kg/m3) treated samples (10 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm3) of all species, could not perform satisfactorily. Visual observations of Mangifera indica (Mango) samples indicated heavy attack of soft rot fungus on the sample in the 3rd year of experiment itself, thus indicating none of the preservative treatment being able to protect Mango wood samples. Thus, Eucalyptus hybrid (heartwood) and Melia azedarach treated with CCA can be recommended for smaller size samples used in cooling towers whereas for bigger size of wood used in cooling towers, where strength is important criteria, bigger samples i.e. stake test (45 x 5 x 4 cm3) is required.
Considerations for Shoulder Arthroplasty Implant Selection in Primary Glenohumeral Arthritis With Posterior Glenoid Deformity
Authors: Denard Patrick J. , Romeo Anthony A.
Published: August 2022

Glenoid deformity has an important effect on outcomes and complication rates after shoulder arthroplasty for primary glenohumeral arthritis. The B2/B3 glenoid has particularly been associated with a poorer outcome with shoulder arthroplasty compared with other glenoid types. One of the primary challenges is striking a balance between deformity correction and joint line preservation. Recently, there has been a proliferation of both anatomic and reverse implants that may be used to address glenoid deformity. The purpose of this review was to provide an evidence-based approach for addressing glenoid deformity associated with primary glenohumeral arthritis.
Uji Efektivitas Antidiare Ekstrak Etanol Daun Bandotan 96% Secara In Vivo Pada Mencit Jantan Galur Swiss Webster Yang Diinduksi Bakteri Escherichia Coli
Authors: Halim Guntoro , Wulandari Mulensi
Published: August 2022

Escherichia coli merupakan bakteri yang hidup di usus manusia dan hewan. Beberapa E.coli bersifat patogen yang dapat menyebabkan penyakit seperti diare dan penyakit saluran usus lainnya. Secara empiris, khasiat dari Ageratum conyzoides digunakan secara eksternal untuk menyembuhkan luka, lepra dan bisul dan sebagai haemostatik. Selain itu bagian daunnya digunakan sebagai pencuci mata serta mengobati sakit perut dan luka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dosis efektif ekstrak etanol daun bandotan (Ageratum conyzoides L) yang dapat memberikan efek sebagai antidiare. Metode uji dalam penelitian ini menggunakan 2 metode yaitu secara In vitro dan In Vivo. Secara In Vitro dengan uji aktivitas antibakteri dimana konsentrasi terbaik ekstrak etanol 200 mg/kgbb dengan rata-rata 12,24 mm. Secara induksi bakteri secara oral ke mencit dengan kelompok Aquadest (kontrol sehat), kelompok suspensi Escherichia coli ( kontrol -) kelompok Diapet (kontrol +) kelompok konsentrasi ekstrak etanol daun bandotan dosis 100 mg/kgbb, 150 mg/kgbb, dan 200 mg/kgbb. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak etanol daun bandotan  dosis 200 mg/kgbb dapat memberikan efek antidiare dengan penurunan bobot feses dengan rata-rata 3,23 gram dan persentase 9%, kelompok ekstrak etanol daun bandotan 200 mg/kgbb mempunyai jumlah frekuensi diare sebanyak 31 kali, dan konsistensi feses lembek-cair dan diakhir feses menjadi padat.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pengunjung Yang Menginap Pada Hotel Mesra Di Kota Samarinda
Authors: Permatawati P Grace
Published: August 2022

Samarinda City is an area that has considerable business competition in the field of hotel accommodation. Hotel Mesra Samarinda as a company engaged in hospitality services experiences fluctuating levels of visits. One way to increase hotel guest satisfaction is to improve the quality of service by looking at the needs and desires for service as a key factor for the success of the hotel. The type of research used is descriptive research, namely research conducted by describing or explaining the variables studied and to come to a conclusion. The data analysis used is the classical assumption test which is a prerequisite test for further data analysis and hypothesis testing for decision making based on data analysis. The results showed that 66 respondents (66)% were female respondents, 73% aged 21-30 years were 73%, 54 respondents were undergraduate or 54%, 60 (60)% were from outside Samarinda City. Reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy and physical evidence variables have a significant and partial effect on visitor satisfaction. the most influential variable is the physical evidence variable.Quality of service
Pengaruh Formulasi Serum Nanoemulgel Terhadap Aktivitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Daun Kelor
Authors: Ramadhani Diah , Widiyanti Nabilla
Published: August 2022

Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera L.) are a good source of natural antioxidants because they contain flavonoids. The purpose of this study was to determine whether Moringa leaf extract can be formulated into nanoemulgel serum preparations, and to see the effect of nanoemulgel serum formulations on antioxidant activity. This research begins with the manufacture of extracts using the maceration method, followed by the manufacture of nanoemulsions. The nanoemulsion consisted of 3 formulations with different Moringa leaf extract, namely the formulation of 1 0.1 g, formulation 2 0.2 g, and formulation 3 0.4 g of Moringa leaf extract were given. The nanoemulsion was tested for particle size distribution using a Particle Size Analyzer and tested for the physical stability of the preparation. The results showed that the nanoemulsion particle size in formulation 3 had a smaller distribution size of 13.7 nm and was continued for the manufacture of serum nanoemulgel. Serum nanoemulgel consists of 4 formulations with variations of nanoemulsion. The nanoemulgel serum formulation was tested for its physical stability and antioxidant activity using the DPPH method. The antioxidant activity of the nanoemulgel serum preparations had IC50 of each formulation 1 70.5197 ppm, formulation 2 62.7838 ppm, and formulation 3 50.6094 ppm. The nanoemulgel serum formulation which has the highest antioxidant activity is formulation 3
A Clinico-pathological study of Carcinoma Breast and it's management, in a tertiary care hospital in southern India.
Authors: Kachavi Dr , B Dr , P Dr
Published: August 2022

Introduction
Among the Indian women breast cancer is the most common type, with age adjusted rates goes upto 25.8/100,000 women and mortality is 12.7/100,000 women.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
A prospective study of 50 patients done at Victoria hospital and Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital between October2013 to May2015. Once diagnosed by FNAC. Modified radical mastectomy was done in all cases.
RESULTS
The mean age of presentation was 4th-5thdecade. 28(56%)subjects attained menarche at 12-13years of age, 12(24%) at 10-11years, 10(20%) at 14-15years. 17(34%)patients were 20-24years by the birth of their first child, 13(16%) were 25-29years, 4(7.5%) were 30-34years, 15(30%) were <20years, 1(5%) >35years. All patients had breast-fed. Our study 39(78%) had <4 pregnancies minimum of 1 pregnancy, 11(22%) had >4 pregnancies. 46(92%)patients had no family history of breast carcinoma, 4(8%) had family history. Symptoms were lump in breast in 50(100%)patients, pain in 15(30%), nipple retraction in 6(12%), axillary lump in 5(10%), ulcer in 4(8%) and nipple discharge in 4(8%). Site of occurrence was upper quadrant in 31(62%)cases, central in 7(14%), upper inner in 6(12%), lower inner in 5(10%) and lower outer in 1(2%). 28(56%) had tumour size of 2-5cm and 22(44%) had size >5cm. 33(66%) had regional lymph node involvement and 17(34%). 20(40%) had stage II disease and 30(60%) had stage III. On histopathological examination 42(84%) had invasive ductal carcinoma, 2(4%) medullary carcinoma, 5(10%) colloid carcinoma and 3(6%) infiltrating ductal carcinoma. 64% cases were ER/PR+, 36% were ER/PR-. Post-operatively 3patients had serous discharge and 2patients seroma.
Conclusion
Breast cancer was predominantly a disease of middle aged, lump in breast is commonest presentation, Invasive ductal carcinoma is common type. We could not establish role of, age at menarche, age at first birth and breast-feeding as risk factors for breast cancer.
keywords
modified radical mastectomy, FNAC of breast lump, early-advanced breast cancer.
Prevalence of hypertension: A study in field practice area of Aligarh
Authors: Ahmad Malik , Munif Mir , Khan Anas , Kumar Amit , Singh Ankit
Published: August 2022

Background: An international public health concern is hypertension, sometimes referred to as high or elevated blood pressure. It adds to the burden of early mortality, disability, kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. Early-stage hypertension rarely manifests as symptoms, and many sufferers go undetected. Those who receive a diagnosis might not have access to care and might struggle to maintain long-term control over their sickness.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study is to ascertain the prevalence of hypertension and associated risk factors in the Uttar Pradesh region of Aligarh.

Materials and Methods: In the realm of community medicine, a cross-sectional study was conducted in the community. Six hundred and forty-four research participants, who had to be at least 18 years old, were chosen by a methodical random sample of homes. All study participants had their anthropometry and blood pressure assessed using standardized equipment and procedures. Appropriate statistical tests were applied as per the types of dataset.

Results: Hypertension was 25.2% prevalent. Males (33%) had a greater rate than females (18.3%). Age-related increases in the prevalence of hypertension were observed. Hypertension was highly correlated with factors such as upper socioeconomic class and sedentary lifestyle.

Conclusion: Hypertension is very common and is correlated with sociodemographic characteristics. Therefore, extensive attempts at primordial prevention are required.
Study on pattern of drug utilization in the treatment of congestive cardiac failure in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: B Hemamalini , B Rekha , V Narayanamurthy , D Tanuja
Published: August 2022

Background: Congestive cardiac failure/congestive heart failure (CCF/CHF) is one of the major public health problem seen in more than 23 million people worldwide. Drug utilization studies were stood as a powerful exploratory tool to ascertain the role of drugs in determining the therapeutic efficacy, cost effectiveness and also in minimizing the adverse effects due to it during the treatment of a disease.

Aims and Objectives: The present study undertaken to describe the drug utilization pattern in patients of CHF in a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods: This is a Prospective, Observational, and Non-interventional study. The study was undertaken after obtaining the ethical committee approval in the in-patient department of Medicine. Case records of 100 patients were obtained and treatments were noted.

Results: The present study had 60 male and 40 female patients admitted and undergoing treatment for CCF. Most of them were above 50 years of age and the most common comorbidity among them were hypertension (25%) followed by diabetes mellitus (19%). The most commonly used drugs were diuretics and antihypertensives.

Conclusion: In our study, patients use of more than 2 −3 drugs (Polytherapy) was found very common than use of one drug (Monotherapy).
The Teochew Chinese of Thailand
Authors:   Singapore University of Social Sciences School of Business, Singapore, Antonio L. Rappa
Published: August 2022

The Chinese moved into ancient Siam to escape poverty in Yunan Province of China and to find work as merchants, traders, craftsmen, and farmers. This paper focuses on the Teochew Chinese of Thailand because they peacefully formed the first mercantilist associations while increasing local employment. After the 1932 coup, the number of Chinese tripled in number due to the conducive work environment. By 1945, at least 5% of Siamese had become political leaders, and by the 1970s. Today, Thai-Chinese make up around 15.5%, while 53% of Thai prime ministers are of Chinese descent, including Teochew-Chinese Thais such as Thaksin Shinawatra and Yingluck Shinawatra. Generations of Chinese migrants to Siam and modern Thailand have maintained and fostered Chinese customs and traditions for many centuries. This paper looks at the Chinese communities in Southeast Asia in general and in Thailand in particular. The paper represents the findings of the author’s original fieldwork on the Teochew Chinese of Krung Thep Maha Nakorn.
The Hits and Misses of the Russia-Africa Tie: A Comparative Analysis of Socio-Economic Participation
Authors:   Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, Nchedo Josephine Oguine
Published: August 2022

In the past ten years, under Putin’s leadership, Russia has made a comeback to Africa, the second-largest and most populous continent in the world. To fulfil its goal of becoming a worldwide powerhouse, Russia has altered its perspective on Africa. Russia is now more prosperous and stable than it was in the 1990s. The assessment and evaluation of many body of literature led to the development of the research technique. The paper’s main objective was to examine how Russia’s foreign policy toward African countries changed after the turn of the millennium and helped to advance its quick actions. The article also fills a gap in the literature on Russian foreign policy toward African governments after 2000. It assesses the socioeconomic interactions between the two nations’ strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and dangers. It also shows that Russia’s efforts in Africa have had a greater impact on the dysfunctional incapacity of African nations to fit in with normative settings. The text concludes by urging African nations to unite and embrace African socialism.
KESESUAIAN ALAT PEMADAM API RINGAN BERDASARKAN PERMENAKERTRANS NO. 4 TAHUN 1980
Authors: Pipit Ananda  , Husen
Published: August 2022

Ditemukannya APAR yang kotor, label APAR yang rusak, terhalang benda-benda material disekitarnya, jenis APAR, tata letak, jarak antara satu APAR dengan yang lainnya, dan di beberapa tempat tidak tersedianya APAR dan jumlah APAR yang belum sesuai dengan PerMenakertrans No. PER. 04/MEN/1980 serta terdapat area kerja panas seperti pada pengerjaan pengelasan dan pemotongan APAR di PT ProMATCON Tepatguna. Metode Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif komparatif. Berdasarkan hasil checklist observasi kesesuaian PerMenakertrans No. PER. 04/MEN/1980 dan wawancara didapatkan nilai kesesuaian pada pemilihan jenis APAR sebesar 88,8%, kebutuhan jumlah APAR 24,3%, tata letak APAR 59,4% dan rata-rata hasil adalah 57,5% sedangkan penggunaan APAR didapatkan dengan hasil wawancara bahwa sebagian pekerja paham tetapi belum dilaksanakannya kembali pelatihan penanggulangan kebakaran dengan menggunakan APAR. Kesesuaian APAR berdasarkan PerMenakertrans No. PER. 04/MEN/1980 belum maksimal dikarenakan masih ada area-area masih dalam tahap pengembangan atau masih dalam tahap pembangunan, serta belum terlaksananya kembali pelatihan penanggulangan kebakaran.
PENGARUH EDUKASI KESEHATAN TERHADAP TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DALAM PENCEGAHAN ULKUS KAKI DIABETIK PADA PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2 DI PUSKESMAS PADURENAN 2019
Authors: Nunung Fauziah  , Pelawi Arabta M. Peraten , Ernauli M.  , Marni Br. Karo
Published: August 2022

Diabetes Melitus merupakan sekumpulan gejala yang muncul pada seseorang yang disebabkan oleh peningkatan kadar glukosa darah akibat dari penurunan sekresi insulin yang progresif. Pencegahan supaya tidak terjadi komplikasi adalah kepatuhan penderita dalam perawatan atau mengatur dirinya untuk mengontrol kadar glukosa darah melalui kedisiplinan diet, melakukan pencegahan luka, serta perawatan kaki seperti yang telah disarankan oleh tenaga kesehatan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh edukasi kesehatan terhadap tingkat pengetahuan tentang pencegahan ulkus kaki diabetik pada penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 di Puskesmas Padurenan 2019. Desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Quasi Eksperimental dengan pendekatan Pre and post test Without Control (control diri sendiri) dengan menggunakan metode Purposive Sampling sebanyak 12 responden. Uji statistik menggunakan Paired T-Test. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukan bahwa dengan  menggunakan Uji Paired Sample T-Test diperoleh statistik dengan Ï value sebesar  0.000 < nilai alpha 0.05 yang berarti Ho ditolak. Hasil Uji Paired Sample T-Test diperoleh nilai Mean Pre Test adalah 14.83 dan nilai Mean Post Test adalah 22.00. Edukasi kesehatan berpengaruh terhadap tingkat pengetahuan dalam pencegahan ulkus kaki diabetik pada penderita diabetes melitus di Puskesmas Padurenan Bekasi 2019.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PERSONAL HYGIENE TERHADAP PERFORMA PERSONAL HYGIENE SISWA
Authors: Ciah Sulandari  , Aliana Dewi  , Tri Mustikowati
Published: August 2022

Pengetahuan adalah hasil dari melakukan penginderaan terhadap suatu objek tertentu. Penginderaan ini terjadi melalui panca indera manusia. Terdapat dua faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi pengetahuan yaitu faktor inter berupa pendidikan, minat, pengalaman dan usia. Dan yang kedua merupakan faktor eksternal yaitu ekonomi, informasi dan kebudayaan/lingkungan. Untuk mengetahui hasil memperoleh pengetahuan, maka performa menjadi tolak ukurnya. Performa merupakan tingkatan pencapaian hasil atas pelaksanaan tugas tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan tentang personal hygiene terhadap performa personal hygiene siswa kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Negeri 07 Pagi Jakarta. Desain penelitian bersifat deskriptif korelatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 80 responden dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrument berupa kuesioner yang telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reabilitas. Data diolah dengan menggunakan uji Korelasi Spearman Rho. Hasil analisis univariat menunjukkan bahwa terdapat siswa yang tingkat pengetahuan tentang personal hygiene cukup sebanyak 48,8% dan performa personal hygiene yang baik sebanyak 26,3%. Hasil analisis bivariat menunjukkan bahwa adanya hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan tentang personal hygeine terhadap performa personal hygiene siswa dengan nilai (p = 0.000; r = 0,629). Dari hasil penelitian disarankan kepada siswa kelas IV untuk selalu memperhatikan kebersihan diri atau personal hygiene-nya dan pentingnya meningkatkan cakrawala ilmu pengetahuan tentang personal hygiene agar terhindar dari penyakit-penyakit yang menyebabkan terganggunya proses belajar dan aktivitas sehari-hari.
ANALISIS BEBAN KERJA TENAGA TEKNIS KEFARMASIAN DI INSTALASI FARMASI RUMAH SAKIT X
Authors: Tika An Nisaa  , Putri Winda Lestari
Published: August 2022

Data pelayanan resep Rumah Sakit X mencapai 2000 sampai 4000 per bulan dengan jumlah pekerja pada pelayanan farmasi yaitu 2 apoteker di farmasi klinik rawat inap, 1 apoteker di farmasi klinik rawat jalan, dan dibantu 6 tenaga teknis kefarmasian yang merangkap di farmasi klinik baik rawat jalan maupun rawat inap. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis beban kerja tenaga teknis kefarmasian dengan metode work sampling, serta untuk mengetahui activity and delay sampling, performance sampling pada tenaga teknis kefarmasian di Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit X. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif observasional dengan melakukan observasi work sampling pada 6 tenaga teknis kefarmasian dan telaah dokumen serta melakukan wawancara mendalam dengan 3 informan kunci yaitu Kepala Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit X, Senior Tenaga Teknis Kefarmasian, Kepala HRD (human resource dapartement. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara melakukan analisis besar beban kerja tenaga teknis kefarmasian yaitu rendah, sedang, dan tinggi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  bahwa beban kerja sedang (71,54 %) dengan nilai rasio dari  activity and delay sampling yaitu 0,27 dan nilai performance sampling yaitu 78,67%. Kesimpulan penelitian adalah beban kerja tenaga teknis kefarmasian di Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit X  tahun 2019 dalam kategori beban kerja sedang.