bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychosocial competence among adolescents
Authors: Kaur Rajwinder , Kaur Gagandeep
Published: July 2022

Psychosocial competence is considered as a combination of three dimensions of effective coping i.e. self-attitude, positive self-world attitude and realistic active coping style. In the present study psychosocial competence of 300 adolescents viz. type of family , working status of mother , number of siblings  and locale was studied through the psychosocial competence scale developed by the researcher having three dimensions i.e. self-efficacy, interpersonal trust and active coping. The collected data was analysed by calculating t ratio and p value and the results indicates that working status of mother, type of family and locale  effected the psychosocial competence of the adolescents whereas there exists no significant difference in the psychosocial competence of adolescents having siblings or no siblings.
study on effect of ethanolic extract of triticum aestivum in anxiety behaviour induced by chronic unpredictable stress in a rat model
Authors: Mahapatra Swapna , Nayak Prasanta Kumar , Pradhan Sanjeeb Kumar , Rath Saroj Shekhar
Published: July 2022

Objectives- This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Ethanolic extract of Triticum aestivum (TAE) on different anxiety like behaviour induced by Chronic unpredictable stress in wistar albino rats. Materials and methods- Effect of TAE was studied on chronic unpredictable stress induced rats. The reference standard drug (Diazepam 1mg/kg po) and the test drug, TAE at doses of 150mg/kg and 200mg/kg b.w. were given to rats for 14 days. Anti-anxiety activity was assessed by using Light and Dark Box test. Then the locomotor activity of rats was assessed as indicator of anxiety. Animals were sacrificed at the end of this experiment..The adrenal and spleen weight, ulcer index as well as various biochemical parameters like Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD) were assessed. Results- The stay in Light box was increased, rearing activity was increased to a significant level in both Diazepam and TAE-200 mg/kg treated rats and this effect was comparable to that of normal non-stressed vehicle treated rats. Chronic stress caused elevation of MDA and depression of SOD level which is reversed by Ethanolic extract of Triticum aestivum (TAE).
IoT and mobile app-based food spoilage alert system
Authors: Pallavi L. , Prasad Padavala Sai , Hariharan G. , Karthikayani K. , Shudapreyaa R S
Published: July 2022

Food is one of the necessities of human life. It is mandatory to maintain a balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables to maintain good health conditions. In this fast-forwarded generation, consumers often expect faster delivery of fruits, vegetables, and even food products. For this purpose, the food materials are stored in bulk storage areas. Every type of food requires its environment to stay fresh for a long time. When different types of food materials in enormous amounts are stored in one area, it becomes tougher for the one who manages the storage area to maintain optimum values for all parameters. It also becomes difficult to identify whether the food inside a compartment is fresh or rotten. To help this scenario, this study aims the development an Internet of Things (IoT) system which is capable of monitoring the necessary parameters. This system consists of sensors, a controller, and software. The sensors are directly linked to the food materials that need to be monitored. The nodeMCU module receives and processes the data collected from the sensors. The information gathered is sent to the Blynk mobile application. The collected data is then analyzed or compared to the parameter threshold values.
Antioxidant and antibacterial response of hydroalcoholic extract of Plumeria alba leaves
Authors: Siang Chon Chee , Suryadevara Nagaraja , Selvaraj Chandrasekaran , Appalaraju V. V. S. S. , Kumari Usha , Bajaj Sakshi
Published: July 2022

Plants are the natural treasure of antioxidants and antimicrobial agents. Present study was intended to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of Plumeria alba leaves hydroalcoholic extract (PALHE). Study involved the phytochemical screening, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity of PALHE. The PALHE was prepared using 95% ethanol as solvent through maceration method. The antioxidant activity involved determination of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC). DPPH (1,1-Diphenyl2-picryl hydrazyl) radical scavenging assay was used for the determination of antioxidant activity of PALHE. The PALHE was investigated for its antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli using well diffusion method. Various phytochemical screening tests were carried out and the results revealed the presence of carbohydrates, reducing sugar, mucilage, proteins, steroids, volatile oil, tannins, phenolic and flavonoids in the PALHE. Besides, moderate antioxidant activity was also revealed through the result of DPPH assay over the ethanolic leaves extract of the PALHE, where the IC50 was found to be 23.96 mcg/ml. Additionally, the TPC and TFC were found to be 71.04 mg (GAE/g of total phenol in terms of gallic acid equivalent) and 75.60 mg (RE/g of total flavonoid in terms of rutin equivalent) respectively.
Clinical presentation of hypoglycemic brain injury suggested by neuroimaging in unanticipated term neonates
Authors: Behura Sushree Smita , Dhanawat Avantika , Gudu Rama Krushna , Panda Santosh Kumar
Published: July 2022

Objective- To evaluate the clinical characteristics of hypoglycemic brain injury (HBI) in unanticipated term neonates, confirmed by neuroimaging. Methodology- We reviewed Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain of term neonatal encephalopathy cases, from January 2018 to November 2020. Neonates with MRI topography suggestive HBI and documented hypoglycemia from case records were enrolled in study. Perinatal data, clinical characteristics and management of cases was recorded. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data. Result-Total 13 term neonates had brain MRI suggestive of HBI conducted at median postnatal age of 7 days. The mean birth weight of HBI neonates was 2582 ± 285 gram, mean gestational age 38.15± 0.48 weeks and five (38.4%) babies were low birth weight. Eight (61.5%) babies were delivered by caesarean section, eleven (84.6%) were first born, twelve (92.3%) were male and nine (69.2%) were on exclusive breastfeeding. Out of thirteen neonates twelve (92.3%) were outborn, mean age of symptom noticed was 2.83±0.53 days and mean age of admission was 3.84± 0.82 days. Mean blood glucose at admission was 28.84±3.23 mg/dl and four (30.7%) were diagnosed with hypoglycemia at referral hospital.
Impact of PCO2 gap protocol application on early postoperative mortality and organ failure in high risk surgical patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries
Authors: Abdelrazek Hassan A. , Asida Salah M. , Gad Gad S. , Abdel-latif Ahmed F.
Published: July 2022

Background: high risk surgical patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries still have higher rate of mortality and organ failure rates in the early postoperative period. Objective: We aimed to assess PCO2 gap  protocol application in the intraoperative and early post-operative (first 12 hours) on  postoperative mortality and organ failure in high risk surgical patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries compared to a classical goal directed therapy protocol (GDT) targeting mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2), central venous pressure (CVP), Haematocrite value (Hct) and urine output (UOP). Patients and Methods: Guided by Shoemacker et al score 80 high risk surgical patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries were divided into two groups group A PCO2 gap algorithm was applied intraoperative and 12 h postoperative end point PCO2 gap 2-6mm Hg ,group B goal directed therapy protocol targeting MAP > 65mmHg, CVP between 8-12cmH2O , Haematocrite value more than 30, Svo2 >75% and urine output more than >0.5 ml/kg/hr an applied intraoperative and 12 postoperative end point . Postoperative organs dysfuctions were assessed using the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score recorded daily ICU discharge then every three days till discharge home.
RP-HPLC method development and validation for the estimation of artemisinin in bulk drug
Authors: Sethiya Ashish , Rathore R. P. S.
Published: July 2022

Artemisinin is a sesquiterpene lactone obtained from sweet wormwood, Artemisia annua, which is used as an antimalarial for the treatment of multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria. It has a role as an antimalarial and a plant metabolite. Several artemisinin derivatives have been developed for clinical use in prevention and treatment of malaria, some of which have been linked to rare instances of acute liver injury. A reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for the estimation of artemisinin in bulk drug. The separation was achieved on Thermo C18 analytical column (250 mm × 4.6 mm i.d., 5.0μm) using 20mM KH2PO4: acetonitrile in the ratio of 15:85v/v (pH adjust with 4.0 with OPA) in the ratio 15:85 v/v as mobile phase and at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min. Detection was carried out using a UV detector at 303nm. The total chromatographic analysis time per sample was about 15 min with artemisinin eluting at retention time of about 11.254 ± 0.002min. The method was validated for accuracy, precision, specificity, linearity and sensitivity. Validation studies demonstrated that this HPLC method is simple, specific, rapid, reliable and reproducible.
Clinical evaluation of 10% azadirachta indica mouth rinse as a subgingival irrigant along with ultrasonic scaling for the treatment of chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis
Authors: Gupta Ira , Tripathi Akash , Gupta Rohit , Ranjan Pihoo , Gupta Shruti , Das Neelam
Published: July 2022

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Azadirachta Indica (A. Indica)/ neem mouth rinse in conjunction with scaling and root planning in the treatment of chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. Total of 50 patients who were diagnosed with generalized chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis were divided equally into 2 groups. In first group subgingival ultrasonic instrumentation was performed along with the 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse and in the other group 10% A. indica-mouth rinse was used. Clinical parameters were recorded on the baseline, 7thday, 30th day and 90th-day post-therapy. The intra-group comparison showed a statistically significant difference in clinical parameters at different intervals post-therapy whereas in the inter-group comparison the difference in clinical parameters was statistically non-significant at various time intervals. Neem mouthwash as an irrigant during ultrasonic scaling enhances the benefits of scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis and can be used as an effective alternative for chlorhexidine.
Platelet rich plasma
Authors: Shetty Sarika , Patil Priyanka Vijay , Gavand Kapil Sharad , Bagde Hiroj
Published: July 2022

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been a breakthrough in the stimulation and acceleration of bone and soft tissue healing. It represents a relatively new biotechnology that is part of the growing interest in tissue engineering and cellular therapy today. Because of its newness, there is a potential for misunderstanding, misuse, and application of what the practitioner may incorrectly think is PRP. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the definition of PRP, its safety, its proper development, and its most efficacious means of application.
A+ and AB+ blood groups are risk factors for coronary artery disease in Iranian men and women respectively
Authors: Givtaj Nozar , Peighambari Mohammad Mehdi , Mozaffari Kambiz
Published: July 2022

The ABO blood group antigens, which represents genetic markers, are correlated with a number of diseases. However, the relationship between the ABO blood group system and coronary artery disease (CAD) is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between ABO blood group system and CAD and its major risk factors. One thousand patients who underwent coronary angiography, were included. The study population comprised 590 males at a mean age of 56 ± 12 years and 410 females at a mean age of 59 ±13 years. There was no  difference in the  distribution of the ABO blood groups between the study  subjects  and the general population (healthy blood donors).Excluding gender,   there was no association between the  ABO blood groups and  CAD while, there was a  significant correlation between CAD and the   AB+  blood group in the  women (P=0.001) and the   A+   blood  group in the  men  (p=0.015).There was also  a  significant association between the absence of the  Rhesus antigen (Rh-) and normal coronary arteries (p=0.008) . Apropos the risk factors, the prevalence of the current risk factors of CAD was similar among the subjects with different ABO blood groups.
prevalence and causes behind self-medication with antibiotics in Basrah
Authors: Mohammed Hasan Kareem , Maatook Majid Abdulwahab , Mahmoud Rajaa Ahmed
Published: July 2022

Despite the global crisis of antibiotic resistance, the problem is aggravated in developing nations and regions where antibiotics can be given or obtained without a prescription. In Iraq, the prevalence and motivations for self-medication using antibiotics have not been well investigated from a community perspective. The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence and causes of antibiotic self-medication in the community of Basrah, Iraq. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional household survey done between November 2021 and March 2022 using a structured questionnaire with a total sample of 470 participants. Result: Antibiotics were found to be utilized without a prescription by 74% of the respondents. “Disease regarded not serious for consultation” was found to be the most common reason for obtaining antibiotics without a prescription (35.1 % of the respondents) followed by “financial restrictions”: (30%) and “previous experience in the use of these antibiotics”: (25.0%). Conclusion: Given the significant prevalence of antibiotic self-medication, health authorities must take strong steps to enforce the rule prohibiting selling antibiotics without a prescription.
Corrosion risk assessment of the oil flow line in Southern Iraq
Authors: Shaker Fatima Mahmood , Sadeq Dhifaf Jaafar
Published: July 2022

The risk assessment for three pipelines belonging to the Basra Oil Company (X1, X2, X3), to develop an appropriate risk mitigation plan for each pipeline to address all high risks. Corrosion risks were assessed using a 5 * 5 matrix. Now, the risk assessment for X1 showed that the POF for internal corrosion is 5, which means that its risk is high due to salinity and the presence of CO, H2S and POF for external corrosion is 1 less than the corrosion, while for Flowline X2 the probability of internal corrosion is 4 and external is 4 because there is no Cathodic protection applied due to CO2, H2S and Flowline X3 have 8 leaks due to internal corrosion so the hazard rating was very high 5 and could be due to salinity, CO2, fluid flow rate and water cuts. External corrosion hazard rating 4 is considered high because there is no coating, no cathodic protection is applied.
Impact of an interventional program on nurses practices regarding initial burn management
Authors: Baiez Yas Khadher , Mohammed Widad K.
Published: July 2022

Background: Serious burn injuries may have lifelong impacts for individuals that experience them and require timely management in order to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. Initial management of a burn is nursing intensive and focuses primarily on stopping the burning process, maintaining homeostasis by keeping the patient warm, and replacing lost fluid and electrolytes. As healing progresses, nurses meet the critical needs of the patient and must skillfully manage pain levels, perform burn care, prevent infection, help the patient meet increased nutrient requirements, and address psychological concerns with the goal to restore health and function to the highest possible level, thus the aim of this study is evaluate nurse's practices regarding initial burns management. Methodology: A quantitative (one pre experimental) design had been adapted through the present study with the application of pre-posttest approach during the period of 17th October, 2020 to 20th March, 2022. A non-probability (convenient) sample of 24 nurses who work at burns and plastic surgery center at Azady teaching hospital. The interventional program and study instrument is designed based on of the nurse's practice assessment need, review of literature, scientific lecturer and previous study.
Comparative evaluation of microleakage around Yuseal and Fissurit F Pit and Fissure Sealants in permanent teeth
Authors: Salunkhe Bhagyashree Bhagwanrao , Jathar Prasad Narayan , Purohit Subodh Subhash , Singh Devendrapratap Mrityunjay , Desai Aniket Rajaram , Mokashi Pratima Rajendra
Published: July 2022

Background: Deep pits and fissures may cause food retention and lead to caries. For prevention of this, the fissures are sealed using sealants. For successful outcome, the ability of sealants to seal margins is important. The purpose of this in vitro study, is to compare microleakage of YuSeal and Fissurit F sealants. Aim and Objectives: To compare the microleakage around Yuseal and Fissurit F sealants in permanent teeth. 1) To assess degree of microleakage around Yuseal used as sealant. 2) To assess degree of microleakage around Fissurit F used as sealant. 3) To compare microleakage around Yuseal and Fissurit F used as sealant. Materials & Methods: 30 selected teeth were designated to groups A and B, with each group consisting of 15 samples. Nail lacquer was coated on all the surfaces except occlusal surface and teeth were inserted in acrylic. 37% phosphoric acid was applied on both the groups. Fissurit F and Yuseal was applied to the teeth in (group A) and (group B), respectively. For 24 hours, the teeth were kept in 1 % methylene blue dye at 37°C. Through the sealed fissures, the teeth were sectioned buccolingually.
effect of mindfulness meditation on blood pressure on elderly with hypertension at the elderly Posyandu
Authors: Surtini Surtini , Livana P. H. , Farasari Poppy , Farida Farida , Islamy Aesthetica
Published: July 2022

Hypertension is a disease that many people suffer from that can cause other, more dangerous health problems such as rupture of blood vessels in the brain and heart, resulting in death. According to WHO data, the coverage of hypertension reaches 1.13 billion. The management of hypertension is still dominated by pharmacological therapy. As for reducing this complexity, experts apply complementary therapies. Complementary therapy is a complementary therapy of conventional therapy for healing. One of the complementary nursing therapies that is easy to do to lower blood pressure is through meditation. Of the several types of meditation, there is one type of meditation that is closely related to human psychology, namely Mindfulness Meditation. So this study aims to prove the effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Blood Pressure in Elderly With Hypertension (In the Elderly Posyandu, Dukuh Village, Gondang District, Tulungagung Regency). The research design used was One Group Pre Test-Post Test with a cross sectional approach where the research subjects were only observed once and measurements were made on the subject variables at the time of examination.
relationship of self efficacy with diet compliance in diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: Masruroh Eny , Farida Farida
Published: July 2022

Diabetes mellitus is a global disease that requires optimal handling and control behavior. IDF presented data that the number of people with DM from a population around the world was 425 million people in 2017. Dietary imbalance is the highest risk factor for DM in Indonesia. Obedience attitude In running the diet needs to be grown with supporting factors including self-efficacy in the patient. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and dietary compliance in people with diabetes mellitus in Posbindu, Kepuh Village, Boyolangu District, Tulungagung Regency in 2020. The design of this research is descriptive correlational with cross sectional approach where the research subjects are only observed once at a time. The population in this study were all patients with diabetes mellitus in Posbindu Desa Kepuh with 45 respondents, using purposive sampling technique found 34 respondents based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Retrieval of data using questionnaire sheets, then the data were analyzed using the Spearman Rho statistical test.
Extraction, characterization and antibacterial activity of medicinal plants for the control of food pathogens
Authors: Tiwari Neha , Nanduri Anjani , Pillai Neethu Venugopal , Pendyala Saritha , Megavath Vineela Sai , Kulkarn Madhuri
Published: July 2022

Preservatives are substances that are added to food or used in cooking in order to stop it from going bad or growing bacteria that could make people sick. On the other hand, although these compounds are designed to prevent microbial spoilage of food, they frequently have unintended consequences for human health, the distribution network for food, and the evolution of microbial resistance. As a result of these challenges, it is becoming increasingly vital to find a natural preservative that is both safe and healthy for human consumption. In some circumstances, plant extracts are utilised both to treat and prevent food-borne illnesses. In the present study, Tinospora Cordifolia, Vitex Negundo, and Syzgium Cumini were used as a medicinal plants. Among the 3 different plant extracts, it was discovered that only one of them, the Vitex Negundo extract 400µg/ml plant extract, was shown high inhibition activity against the food pathogens. For the purpose of preventing food poisoning and preserving food, natural alternatives based on these potentially useful plant extracts can serve as an effective replacement for antibacterial agents that are generated using chemical processes.
influence of prenatal class towards the maternal role attainment in pregnant women ac-cording to the theory of becoming a mother
Authors: Fuadah Dina Zakiyyatul , Pipana Ana Yolindra
Published: July 2022

The Prenatal Class activity gives impact in the maternal role attainment in relation to the increase of knowledge, nutrition and health status, readiness in self-concept, as well as identity and perception during the pregnancy.  In primigravida women the maternal role attainment is very optimal, it is because in this period women are more open and have high curiosity.   The Prenatal Class activity provides the result of pregnant mother’s attainment in the category of good readiness. It indicates that Prenatal Class influences in the maternal role attainment started since the early pregnancy or in the Anticipatory phase.
Belief in Character Studies
Authors: Curry Devin Sanchez
Published: July 2022

In Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee reveals that American man of integrity Atticus Finch harbors deep-seated racist beliefs. Bob Ewell, Finch's nemesis in To Kill a Mockingbird, harbors the same beliefs. But the two men live out their shared racist beliefs in dramatically different fashions. This article argues that extant dispositionalist accounts of belief lack the tools to accommodate Finch and Ewell's divergent styles of believing. It then draws on literary and philosophical character studies to construct the required tools.
In vitro anthelmintic activities of three ethnomedicinal plant extracts against Haemonchus contortus
Authors: Mhomga Linus I. , Adamu Mathew , Idika Idika K. , Sakong Bellona M. , Marire Benjamin N. , Nwosu Chukwunyere O.
Published: July 2022

Aim of study: To investigate the in vitro anthelmintic efficacies of three plants, Annona senegalensis (AS), Cochlospermum planchonii (CP), and Sarcocephalus latifolius (SL), used by livestock farmers in Northern Nigeria, to treat gastrointestinal nematode infections in ruminants.
Area of study: Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Materials and methods: The plants were selected through a structured questionnaire administered to livestock farmers in Northern Nigeria. Aqueous and acetone leaf (AS and SL) and root (CP) extracts of these plants were investigated for their anthelmintic activity against Haemonchus contortus using the egg hatch inhibition assay at concentration levels of 0.3125 to 10 mg/mL in 2.5% dimethyl sulfoxide.
Main results: A probit log-dose response analysis showed that acetone extract of CP achieved 100% egg hatch inhibition similar to the commercial drug at all tested concentrations after 48 hours of incubation, while AS demonstrated 88.7% egg hatch inhibition. Acetone extract of SL had less than 50% egg hatch inhibition at all tested concentrations. On the other hand, the aqueous extract of CP and SL both exhibited 100% inhibition at 5 and 10 mg/mL of the tested concentrations, while AS had less than 50% egg hatch inhibition at all tested concentrations.
Research highlights: This study identified CP, AS, and SL as medicinal plants with rich sources of molecules that have potential value in the development of novel anthelmintic drugs.
The Modified Rankin Scale Can Accurately Be Derived From the Electronic Medical Record
Authors: Isenberg Derek , Prus Nelson , Ramsey Frederick , Gentile Nina
Published: July 2022

INTRODUCTION: The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is used to assess functional outcomes after a stroke and is the primary outcome in many stroke trials. For retrospective stroke research or stroke research in which patients are lost to study follow up, review of the electronic medical record (EMR) may be the sole way to estimate a patient’s functional outcome. The purpose of this study is to determine if a mRS can be accurately derived from the electronic medical record EMR. METHODS: This study used data from completed stroke studies in which in-person 90-day mRS were collected as part of the study protocol. These scores served as the reference standard. The EMR was searched to find a clinician note from the corresponding time as the 90-day post stroke assessment. These notes were given to three reviewers (an undergraduate research assistant, a medical student, and a neurology resident) to determine a mRS. Their scores were then compared to the inperson assessment and a kappa statistic was calculated. RESULTS: 98 records were reviewed of which 60 met inclusion criteria. Comparing against the in-person mRS: the resident had a weighted kappa (kw) of 0.72, the medical student 0.71, and the research assistant 0.43. Aggregating the mRS into good outcome (mRS 0-2) vs poor outcome (mRS 3-5): the resident had a kw of 0.71, the medical student 0.78, and the research assistant 0.48. DISCUSSION: This study demonstrates that both an absolute mRS and dichotomized mRS can be extracted from the EMR with good agreement by a medical student and neurology resident, but not by a research coordinator (with no formal medical education). Retrospective determination of a dichotomized mRS may be slightly more accurate than an absolute mRS. Researchers may use the EMR to estimate functional outcomes after stroke when in person assessment is not available
The Management of an Open Biopsy Tract Site Infection and Ulceration in the Setting of Osteosarcoma
Authors: Bowen Stephen , Lepkowsky Eric , Khan Fazel
Published: July 2022

Biopsy site infection in the setting of osteosarcoma is a potentially devastating complication. We present the case of a 16-year-old adolescent girl with a distal femur osteosarcoma who developed an open biopsy site ulceration and infection after initiation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This was treated with careful local excision of the ulcerated biopsy site and systemic antibiotic therapy throughout the duration of her chemotherapy course. She subsequently underwent wide resection of the tumor en bloc with a generous ellipse around the biopsy scar and reconstruction with cemented knee megaprosthesis. No recurrence of either infection or malignancy was observed. This case represents the successful treatment of a biopsy site ulceration and infection in a patient with osteosarcoma and may merit adoption in future instances of this complication.
PT. Haleyora Power Bandung’s Employee Work Productivity
Authors: Cornelia Sapta , Hapsari Ayuningtyas Yuli
Published: July 2022

Employees at the company have a responsibility in carrying out all company actions that have duties related to all company activities. PT. Haleyora Power Bandung has implemented an occupational safety and health (K3) program to minimize work accidents that may occur to employees who work directly in the field as well as good communication between the company and employees. But the problem that occurs is the level of work productivity of employees at PT. Haleyora Power Bandung can be said to be low because the target given by the company is not achieved. This study aims to determine how occupational safety and health (K3), communication, and work productivity of employees at PT. Haleyora Power Bandung and to find out how occupational safety and health (K3) and communication influence employee productivity at PT. Haleyora Power Bandung, either partially or simultaneously. The research method used is descriptive and verification methods. The sample used in this study were all employees of PT. Haleyora Power Bandung. Data processing is done by using multiple linear regression, analysis of the coefficient of determination, and testing hypotheses. Based on the results of the study, it can be said that there is an influence between occupational safety and health (K3) at PT. Haleyora Power Bandung and the influence of communication on employee productivity at PT. Haleyora Power Bandung as well as occupational safety and health (K3) and communication simultaneously affect the work productivity of employees at PT. Haleyora Power Bandung.
Rate and Factors Associated with Dentine Hypersensitivity Among Pakistani Patients: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Nausheen Neelofar , Iqbal Mahirah , Ifham Khan Jadoon Muhammad , Nisar Pashmina , Humayun Ambereen , Khalid Aqsa , Khurrum Dua-E-Jamila
Published: July 2022

As far as our knowledge is, on the pervasiveness of the sensitive teeth in the adults of Pakistani population, there is not much data published. The data is collected from dental clinical examination and some self-governed questionnaires. Objective: To find out how common Dentine Hypersensitivity is in Pakistani people and to search out the causative elements/factors Methods: At the Dental College in Peshawar, Out-Patient Department (OPD) examined 1605 people. The questionnaire was distributed among the patients suffering from dentine hypersensitivity. Dental history, demographics, DH symptoms data dietary habits as well as the factors linked to DH, were collected in order to acquire the following information. In total 732 questionnaires were completed. Oral examinations were used to assess DH in people who had DH in at least one tooth. The participants also used a ten-digit visual analog scale to rate the seriousness of DH. A quick, acute pain emanating from uncovered dentine in rejoinder to an explorer probe and triple syringe wind squall of the tooth surface confirmed the diagnosis of DH. Results: The self-reported prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity was 13%, while the clinically diagnosed percentage of DH was 8.2%. Females were evaluated in greater numbers than males. The highest percentage of DH was observed in the patients of age group 30-39 years. The first molars and mandibular central incisors were the teeth that were considerably damaged. The main reason for the dentine hypersensitivity observed was the cold (89.4%). Those with moderate sensitivity for more than six months relied on natural remedies such as brushing with a pain - reducing paste rather than visiting their dentist. However, out of the total just 41 (8.8%) participants stated that they had visited a dental office. Conclusions: According to the findings, DH is a usual and widespread dental ailment in Pakistan. Despite the fact that the illness seems to cause some discomfort, majority of the patients prefer to either disregard it or simply endure it. As a result, the ailment is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the patients complaining of both the problem’s quality of life and lifestyle.
PLANSIZ SATIN ALMA DAVRANIŞININ PANDEMİK KAYGI ARACILIĞIYLA FİNANSAL İYİLİK HALİNE ETKİSİNDE YAŞ VE GELİRİN DÜZENLEYİCİ ROLÜ
Authors: AHMETOĞULLARI Kayhan
Published: July 2022

Amaç: Plansız satın alma davranışının pandemik kaygı aracılığıyla finansal iyilik haline etkisinde yaş ve gelirin düzenleyici rolü ele alınmaktadır. Çalışma ayrıca farklı demografik özelliklere göre plansız satın alma davranışı, pandemik kaygı ve finansal iyilik hallerinin nasıl değiştiğini irdelemektir. Son olarak her bir değişkenin ayrı ayrı doğrudan ve dolaylı etkilerini incelemeyi hedeflemektedir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma İstanbul ilinde yer alan sağlık personellerini hedef almaktadır. Araştırmada SPSS Paket programı kullanılarak nicel bir çalışma yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada t-testi, ANOVA ve aracının düzenleyicisi analizi Hayes’in 59’uncu modeli test edilmiştir. Bulgular: Analiz sonuçlarına göre plansız satın alma davranışının finansal iyilik haline etkisinde pandemik kaygının aracılık rolü düşük ve orta yaş grubunda anlamsız iken, yüksek yaş grubunda bu rol anlamlıdır. Ayrıca plansız satın alma davranışının finansal iyilik haline etkisinde pandemik kaygının aracılık rolü, düşük gelir düzeyinde anlamlı değilken, orta ve yüksek gelir düzeyinde bu rol anlamlıdır. Yani aracılığın yaş ve gelir tarafından ılımlaştırıldığı gözlenmiştir. Sonuç: Pandemi döneminde sağlık çalışanlarının plansız satın alma davranışları ile finansal iyilik halini ilişkilendirerek teorik yapıya ve pratikte uygulayıcılara önemli çıktılar sunmaktadır. Ayrıca modelde yer alan ikili ilişkilerde yaş sabitlendiğinde gelirin, gelir sabitlendiğinde ise yaşın düzenleyici rolü olmamıştır. Öte yandan model bir bütün olarak değerlendirildiğinde en kritik sonuç, plansız satın alma davranışının artmasının finansal iyilik halini düşürmesinde pandemik kaygının aracılık rolü, yaş ve gelirin düşük düzeyinde anlamsız iken, yaş ve gelir arttıkça anlamlı olmasıdır. Yani Pandemik kaygının aracılık rolünü yaş ve gelir düzenlemektedir.
SAĞLIK PROGRAMLARI ALGISI İLE SAĞLIKLI YAŞAMA BİÇİMİ DAVRANIŞI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: DURAK Hasan Saltuk
Published: July 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın temel amacı sağlık programları algısı ile sağlıklı yaşama biçimi davranışı arasında ilişkinin olup olmadığını incelemektir. Ayrıca katılımcıların sağlık programları algısına ve sağlıklı yaşama biçimi davranışına yönelik algılarının demografik gruplara göre farklılık gösterip göstermediği de incelenecektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Anket tekniği ile Ankara İli evreninde 312 ev hanımından veriler toplanmıştır. Toplanan verilere faktör, regresyon ve farklılık analizleri uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Yapılan regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre sağlık programları algısı faktörlerinden sağlık programlarına duyulan güvenin, sağlık hizmetlerine yönelimin ve sağlık durumunu olumsuz algılamanın sağlıklı yaşama biçimi davranışı üzerinde etkili olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Ticari kaygı ve reklam boyutunun sağlıklı yaşama biçimi davranışı üzerinde herhangi bir etkisi ortaya çıkmamıştır. Yapılan farklılık analizi sonuçlarına göre genel olarak düşük gelir grubunun, üniversite mezunlarının ve 18-25 yaş grubunun diğer gruplara göre hem sağlık programları algısı hem de sağlıklı yaşama biçimi davranışı algısı ortalaması düşüktür. Fakat diğer grupların algı ortalaması daha yüksek ortaya çıkmıştır. Sonuç: Araştırma da öncelikle sağlık programları ölçeğinin boyutları “sağlık programlarına duyulan güven”, “sağlık hizmetlerine yönelim” , “ticari kaygı ve reklam” ,“sağlık durumunu olumsuz algılama” olarak ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Yapılan regresyon analizi sonucunda sağlık program algısı alt boyutları ile sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışı boyutları arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca “ticari kaygı ve reklam” ın “sağlığı geliştirme “üzerine ve “sağlık hizmetlerine yönelim” ile “ticari kaygı ve reklam” boyutlarının fiziksel aktivite üzerine etkisi tespit edilmemiştir.
Խավրծիլի աճեցման հնարավորությունը բացօթյա հիդրոպոնիկայում և հողում
Authors: Թադևոսյան Ա. Հ. , Բաղդասարյան Վ. Գ. , Ստեփանյան Բ. Թ. , Մայրապետյան Ս. Խ.
Published: July 2022

Առաջին անգամ ուսումնասիրվել են խավրծիլի մշակման հնարավորությունն ու արդյունավետությունը բացօթյա հիդրոպոնիկայի և հողային պայմաններում: Պարզվել է, որ խավրծիլի աճեցումը Արարատյան դաշտի անհող պայմաններում հնարավոր է, այն արդյունավետ է և հեռանկարային: Հաստատվել է
Исследование влияния галармина на показатели периферической крови мышей при инфекции метициллин-резистентным штаммом Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Authors: Матевосян М. Б. , Дургарян А. А.
Published: July 2022

Было исследовано влияние галармина на гемотологические и серологические параметры крови зараженных МRSA мышей. Под влиянием галармина происходит перераспределение форменных элементов крови, изменение абсолютного количества лейкоцитов и тромбоцитов, а также коррелированное с дозой увеличение процентного содержания лимфоцитов. Обобщенные данные свидетельствуют о комплексном и неспецифичном влиянии галармина на иммунологические параметры крови зараженных животных.
Палиноморфология некоторых представителей рода Gladiolus L. (Iridaceae) флоры Армении
Authors: Мурадян А. Г. , Айрапетян А. М.
Published: July 2022

Палиноморфологическое исследование ряда представителей родa Gladiolus L. (Iridaceae) флоры Армении на уровне светового (СМ) и сканирующего электронного (СЭМ) микроскопов позволило выявить некоторую обособленность вида G. tenuis как по общим размерам пыльцы, так и по количеству шипиков и перфораций на единицу площади поверхности пыльцевого зерна.
Superoxide-producing thermostable complex from plant foods: isolation, purification and properties
Authors: Simonyan R. M. , Simonyan G. M. , Alexanyan A. S. , Babayan M. A. , Alexanyan S. S. , Simonyan M. A.
Published: July 2022

From Armenian plant food – tomato (Solanum lycopersicum esculentum), carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus), green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and potato (Solanum tuberosum), the isoforms of superoxide (О2) producing complexes between NADPH containing protein component (NPC) and Fe(III) – NPC-Fe(III), were isolated and purified for the first time. At the same time, the fractionation of these complexes at pH 9,5 and 4,8 were carried out [1]. The isoforms of NPC-Nox are high thermostable biosystems (up to 100oC). The immediately mechanism of the production of О2 by these complexes, due to the transfer of the electron from NPC to the Fe(III), then to О2 for its reduction up to О2 was conditioned. As a substrate for NPC-Fe(III) is not free NADPH, but NADPH is connected with the protein component (PC). The forms of optical absorption spectra of these complexes in visible region essentially were differed, although, in UV region the characteristic for the proteins maximal optical absorption at 260-280 nm were observed. The higher specific content (mg/g) for complexes from tomato, than from carrot, green bean and potato were observed. The direct proportional dependence between the content of the NADPH in the composition of NPC and stationary concentration of produced О2 in homogenous phase (in solution) and gas phase were presented. The isolated NPC from indicated above complexes, at the expense of NADPH, only the reductive (antioxidant) effect was indicated and was activated the NADPH oxidase (Nox) in vitro, in particular from erythrocytes membranes (ЕМ) аnd leukocytes membranes (LM). By the blowing of the slightly opalescent aqueous solutions of these complexes with oxygen the gas phase О2 were produced, which were transferred oxygen through the silicone or glass tubes.
Качественное и количественное определение флавоноидов в листьях абрикоса (Armeniaca Vulgaris L) (Rosacea)
Authors: Карапетян Т. Д. , Мирзоян В. С. , Анисян Р. М.
Published: July 2022

Проведено качественное и количественное определение флавоноидов в спирто-водных экстрактах листьев и плодов абрикоса сорта Еревани спектрофотометрическими метоами. Результаты анализов показали, что в листьях абрикоса флавоноиды содержатся в достаточных количествах в процессе вегетации от 1-1,59%. Наибольшее количество флавоноидов отмечается за две недели до технической зрелости плодов. В кураге флавоноидов обнаружено больше, чем в сухих листьях. Результаты качественных реакций экстрактов, полученных из листьев абрикоса, позволяют сделать предположение, что флавоноиды изучаемого экстракта состоят в основном из флавонолов, в частности кверцетина.
Rotation of the 10 keV Electron Beam By 360° Using PVC Tubes
Authors: Myshelovka L. V. , Piatigor A. D. , Vokhmyanina K. A. , Sotnikova V. S. , Kubankina A. A. , Grigoriev Yu. V.
Published: July 2022

We measured the time dependence of the passage of an electron beam with an energy of 10 keV and a beam current of about 1.8 μA through PVC tubes bent into rings by 360°. The tubes with the following parameters were used: one with the inner diameter of the tube 2.8 mm, the diameter of the ring 75 mm; and another with an inner diameter of 4 mm, and a ring diameter of 150 mm. In both cases, the current of transmitted electrons was about 15% of the incident current. Measurement of the electron spectrum for a ring of smaller diameter showed that all electrons that passed through it lose their initial energy.
Generation and Application of X−ray Pulses on a Terawatt Laser System
Authors: Nazarov M. M. , Garmatina A. A. , Mitrofanov A. V. , Sidorov-Biryukov D. A. , Scheglov P. A. , Chashchin M. V. , Potemkin F. V. , Gordienko V. M. , Zheltikov A. M. , Panchenko V. Ya.
Published: July 2022

Currently, the Kurchatov Laser−Synchrotron Complex is conducting research on the interaction of powerful femtosecond laser radiation with matter. The purpose of these studies is to develop new techniques and approaches for the characterization of high−temperature plasma, X−rays and particle acceleration, which can be the basis for the work planned within the framework of the synchrotron−neutron project. Laser−driven X−ray production, electron acceleration, nuclear fusion, ultrafast structural dynamics of nanoparticles in intense laser fields remains an active research topic, aimed at generating advanced controllable sources.
Phenomena of Absorption of Soft and Hard Components of Space Rays
in the Atmosphere in Yerevan Conditions
Authors: Taroyan A. S. , Kokanyan E. P. , Taroyan Yu. A. , Mkhitaryan N. N.
Published: July 2022

The article examines the angular distribution of cosmic ray intensity and identifies the triads using two different empirical formulas for their distribution. The total absorption coefficient of soft and hard components was measured.
Management of tropical hand infections in a remote centre: a case report
Authors: Cheung Ka
Published: July 2022

We present a case of a severe hand infection over the thenar eminence in a remote Australian location. He had an excellent outcome following debridement and delayed primary closure with a split thickness skin graft.
SENTIMENT ANALYSIS BASED ON PROBABILISTIC CLASSIFIER TECHNIQUES IN VARIOUS INDONESIAN REVIEW DATA
Authors: Hayatin Nur , Alias Suraya , Hung Lai , Sainin Mohd
Published: July 2022

Sentiment analysis is the field in data science to achieve a broader holistic view of users’ needs and expectations. Indonesian user opinions have the potential to manage to be valuable information using sentiment analysis tasks. One of the most supervised learning techniques used in Indonesian sentiment analysis is the Naïve Bayes classifier. The classifier can be optimized and tuned in various models to increase the sentiment analysis model performance. This research aims to examine the performance of various Naïve Bayes models in sentiment analysis, especially when implemented in small datasets to handle overfitting problems. Four different Naïve Bayes models used are Gaussian, Multinomial, Complement, and Bernoulli. We also analyse the effect of various pre-processing techniques on the models’ performance. Moreover, we build the first fashion dataset from the Indonesian marketplace which has a unique character compared to the datasets from other domains. Finally, we also use the various dataset in the experiment to test the Naïve Bayes models' performance. From the experiment result, Complement Naïve Bayes is superior to other models, especially in handling overfitting with F1-score of approximately 0.82.
Retrospective Analysis of 136 Patients Operated for a Parotid Global Tumor
Authors: Dedeoglu Serkan , Toprak Serdar , Ayral Muhammmed
Published: July 2022

Background: While salivary gland tumors constitute 5-6% of all head and neck tumors, they constitute 2-3% of all trunk tumors. About 3.8 per 100,000 of parotid tumors are diagnosed in the US each year, about 1300 to 1600 cases. The salivary gland cancer rate is 0.9 per 10000. The frequency of salivary gland tumors varies according to localization. Objective: In our study, we aimed to evaluate retrospectively the histopathological results, incidence, surgical treatment modalities and complications of parotid tumors operated in our clinic. Methods: We examined the patients who were operated for parotid gland tumor. The files of 136 patients who were admitted to the Otorhinolaryngology department of Dicle University Medical Faculty Hospital between January 2010 and April 2020 due to a parotid mass and underwent parotidectomy and whose pathology results were reported as benign or malignant parotid tumors were retrospectively scanned and included in the study. Patients’ age, gender, FNAB cytology result, type of surgery, histopathological results after surgery and complications after surgical treatment were recorded. Results: A total of 136 patients, 73 (53.7%) male and 63 (46.3%) female, were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 48.26±17.37 (min=14, max=83) years. Superficial parotidectomy was performed in 108 (79.4%) patients and total parotidectomy was performed in 28 (20.6%) patients. According to the histopathological results after surgery, 108 (79.4%) benign tumors and 28 (20.6%) malignant tumors were diagnosed. Accordingly, pleomorphic adenoma (47.8%) was the second most common with 65 patients, followed by Whartin tumor (25.7%) with 35 patients. The sensitivity (sensitivity) of FNAB was 85.2%, and the specificity (specificity) was 96.2%. The accuracy of FNAB was found to be 94.0%. Conclusion: Good identification of the parotid mass preoperatively, together with both FNAB and radiological imaging methods, gains much more value in differentiating malignant and benign pathologies. While superficial parotidectomy is mostly sufficient in benign tumors, total parotidectomy-radical parotidectomy in malignant tumors and neck dissection should be considered in high-grade tumors even if there is no neck metastasis. Patients should be evaluated for RT and CT according to the tumor type after surgery.