bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Redesign Arabic Calligraphy Outline by using Bezier, Wang-Ball and Said-Ball Curves
Authors: Awang Noorehan , Ghazali Fatin Najihah , Zainuddin Siti Sarah
Published: June 2022

In the history of the revitalization of traditional art in the modern world, Arabic calligraphy was one of the art phenomena. This research suggests using Bezier curves, Wang Ball curves, and Said-Ball curves to improve Arabic calligraphy. Our goal in calligraphy is to achieve a smooth beautifying contour of a character. The calligraphy outline, which was largely Arabic, was frequently applied in Bezier curve degrees two and three. As a result, the degree elevation for each curve was increased until it reached degree four, allowing for greater Bezier curve study. This paper presents the comparisons between those three curves by using the Arabic calligraphy "Aamin" as the subject. Curve fitting, curve manipulation, mixing, and merging of curves were all examples of how Bezier curves were employed in Computer Aided Design. Ball curves, also known as a generalized ball basis, are a type of curve that has arbitrary even and odd degrees. There were two types of generalized ball curves: Wang-ball curves and Said-ball curves, each with their own special position parameter. The best curves of the Bezier, Wang-Ball, and Said-Ball curves were combined to create "Aamin" calligraphy. All of the results were programmed into the MATLAB software and graphed. For the redesign “Aamin” calligraphy Bezier curve computes the best time compared to Wang-Ball and Said-Ball curve. The computation time in MATLAB software for the degree 2, degree 3 and degree 4 are 1.48 seconds, 1.52 seconds and 2.50 seconds respectively. The higher the degree elevation, the longer the computation time to generate "Aamin" calligraphy, according to these findings. This research provides the fundamental design and empirical findings in the process of improving the production of computerized Arabic calligraphy.
Advanced versions of the inverse function theorem
Authors:   ", Shoikhet David ,   Department of Mathematics, ORT Braude College, 21982 Karmiel, Israel and Holon Institute of Technology, 58102 Holon Israel e-mail: davs@braude.ac.il"
Published: June 2022

"This short opus is dedicated to the bright memory of the distinguished mathematician Gabriela Kohr and her mathematical heritage. Gabriela Kohr's contribution to analysis of one and several complex variables brought new knowledge into the modern theory as well as new colors to the subject. During our meetings with Gabriela at various conferences she always proposed some interesting and often nonstandard questions related to classical issues as well as new directions. It is worth to be mentioned her excellent book [50] together with Ian Graham on classical and modern problems in Geometric Function Theory in complex spaces (see also, [46], [56], [27], [22], [24], [49] and [48])."
Linear invariance and extension operators of Pfaltzgraff-Suffridge type
Authors:   ", Muir Jerry R. ,   Department of Mathematics, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 18510 e-mail: jerry.muir@scranton.edu"
Published: June 2022

"We consider the image of a linear-invariant family $\mathcal{F}$ of normalized locally biholomorphic mappings defined in the Euclidean unit ball $\B_n$ of $\C^n$ under the extension operator $$\Phi_{n,m,\beta}[f](z,w) = \mleft( f(z), [Jf(z)]^\beta w\mright), \quad (z,w) \in \B_{n+m} \subseteq \C^n \times \C^m,$$ where $\beta \in \C$, $Jf$ denotes the Jacobian determinant of $f$, and the branch of the power function taking $0$ to $1$ is used. When $\beta=1/(n+1)$ and $m=1$, this is the Pfaltzgraff--Suffridge extension operator. In particular, we determine the order of the linear-invariant family on $\B_{n+m}$ generated by the image in terms of the order of $\mathcal{F}$, taking note that the resulting family has minimum order if and only if either $\beta \in (-1/m,1/(n+1)]$ and the family $\mathcal{F}$ has minimum order or $\beta=-1/m$. We will also see that order is preserved when generating a linear-invariant family from the family obtained by composing $\mathcal{F}$ with a certain type of automorphism of $\C^n$, leading to consequences for various extension operators including the modified Roper--Suffridge extension operator introduced by the author."
"Microscopic behavior of the solutions of a transmission problem for the Helmholtz equation. A functional analytic approach"
Authors:   ", Akyel Tugba ,   Maltepe University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Computer Engineering, 34857 Maltepe/Istanbul, Turkey e-mail: tugbaakyel@maltepe.edu.tr", Lanza de Cristoforis Massimo ,   "Universita degli Studi di Padova, Dipartimento di Matematica 'Tullio Levi-Civita', Via Trieste 63, Padova 35121, Italy e-mail: mldc@math.unipd.it"
Published: June 2022

"Let $\Omega^{i}$, $\Omega^{o}$ be bounded open connected subsets of ${\mathbb{R}}^{n}$ that contain the origin. Let $\Omega(\epsilon)\equiv \Omega^{o}\setminus\epsilon\overline{\Omega^i}$ for small $\epsilon>0$. Then we consider a linear transmission problem for the Helmholtz equation in the pair of domains $\epsilon \Omega^i$ and $\Omega(\epsilon)$ with Neumann boundary conditions on $\partial\Omega^o$. Under appropriate conditions on the wave numbers in $\epsilon \Omega^i$ and $\Omega(\epsilon)$ and on the parameters involved in the transmission conditions on $\epsilon \partial\Omega^i$, the transmission problem has a unique solution $(u^i(\epsilon,\cdot), u^o(\epsilon,\cdot))$ for small values of $\epsilon>0$. Here $u^i(\epsilon,\cdot) $ and $u^o(\epsilon,\cdot) $ solve the Helmholtz equation in $\epsilon \Omega^i$ and $\Omega(\epsilon)$, respectively. Then we prove that if $\xi\in\overline{\Omega^i}$ and $\xi\in \mathbb{R}^n\setminus \Omega^i$ then the rescaled solutions $u^i(\epsilon,\epsilon\xi) $ and $u^o(\epsilon,\epsilon\xi)$ can be expanded into a convergent power expansion of $\epsilon$, $\kappa_n\epsilon\log\epsilon$, $\delta_{2,n}\log^{-1}\epsilon$, $ \kappa_n\epsilon\log^2\epsilon $ for $\epsilon$ small enough. Here $\kappa_{n}=1$ if $n$ is even and $\kappa_{n}=0$ if $n$ is odd and $\delta_{2,2}\equiv 1$ and $\delta_{2,n}\equiv 0$ if $n\geq 3$."
A criterion of univalence in Cn in terms of the Schwarzian derivative
Authors:   ", Hernandez Rodrigo ,   Universidad Adolfo Ibanez, Facultad de Ingenieria y Ciencias Av. Padre Hurtado 750, Vina del Mar, Chile e-mail: rodrigo.hernandez@uai.cl"
Published: June 2022

"Using the Loewner Chain Theory, we obtain a new criterion of univalence in Cn in terms of the Schwarzian derivative for locally biholomorphic mappings. We as well derive explicitly the formula of this Schwarzian derivative using the numerical method of approximation of zeros due by Halley."
LITERASI MEDIA TAYANGAN TELEVISI PADA SISWA SDN MELONG MANDIRI V KOTA CIMAHI
Authors: Prihandini Puji
Published: June 2022

Pola konsumsi media yang sudah beralih ke media digital saat ini, tidak membuat masyarakat di Indonesia mengesampingkan televisi sebagai media sumber informasi dan hiburan di ruang kelaurga mereka. akses rumah tangga terhadap perangkat TIK (Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi) tertinggi ada pada Televisi yakni sebesar 86,7%. Angka akses yang masih tinggi ini sayangnya tidak sejalan dengan indeks kualitas program televisi. Hasil indeks kualitas program siaran televisi untuk program acara yang diperuntukan untuk anak-anak hasilnya menunjukkan kualitas program acara anak-anak masih kurang baik. Indeks kualitas masih berada di poin 3.03. Media dan dampaknya merupakan isu yang selalu menjadi kajian bagi para peneliti dan akademisi, terutama jika audiensnya adalah anak-anak. Riset sebelumnya mengenai dampak tayangan televisi menunjukan beberapa dampak yang bersifat positif dan juga negatif. tim Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Padjadjaran berupaya untuk mengurangi dampak negatif tayang televisi pada anak-anak SD, maka kami memberikan penyuluhan terkait literasi media tayang televisi pada siswa SDN Melong Mandiri V Kota Cimahi Jawa Barat. Kegiatan PKM dilakukan kepada siswa kelas 4 SD Melong Mandiri V Kota Cimahi dengan menggunakan metode penyuluhan melalui penyampaian materi literasi tayangan televisi, pemutaran video dan diakhiri dnegan games. Hasil akhir dari kegiatan PKM diharapkan dampak meningkatkan kesadaran mereka mengenai dampak tayang televisi sehingga mereka mampu membatasi diri dalam durasi waktu menonton dan jenis konten yang dikonumsi.
PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN DENGAN METODE HYBRID TENTANG COVID-19 DAN PENYAKIT HIPERTENSI PADA KADER PKK DESA CIKIDANG KECAMATAN LEMBANG
Authors: Levita Jutti , Sumiwi Sri Adi , Mutakin Mutakin , Milanda Tiana , Puspitasari Irma Melyani , Sriwidodo Sriwidodo , Febrina Ellin , Susilawati Yasmiwar , Wahyuni Indah Suasani , Herawati Irma Erika , Amelia Renny , Wilar Gofarana
Published: June 2022

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PPM) di Desa Cikidang sudah dilaksanakan selama tiga tahun berturut-turut. Masyarakat berpartisipasi sangat baik dan menginginkan kegiatan dapat dilakukan secara kontinu serta melibatkan masyarakat yang lebih luas. Desa Cikidang belum memiliki sarana kesehatan dan lokasi Puskesmas terdekat adalah di Desa Cikole, berjarak 3,5 km. Berdasarkan data dari Puskesmas Cikole periode tahun 2019, tercatat bahwa penyakit hipertensi memiliki angka kejadian tertinggi yaitu 135 kejadian. Kegiatan PPM ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman kader PKK tentang penyakit hipertensi dan juga tentang COVID-19. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan menerapkan metode hybrid luring dan daring (gabungan sinkronus dan asinkronus menggunakan media leaflet dan video). Dari sejumlah enam puluh undangan yang disebarkan, kegiatan PPM dihadiri oleh tiga puluh lima peserta. Hasil pre-test dan post-test menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pendidikan kesehatan secara hybrid berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan kader PKK tentang COVID-19 dan Penyakit Hipertensi sebesar 13,56%.
KOMIK SEBAGAI MEDIA SOSIALISASI PROTOKOL KESEHATAN UNTUK PERSIAPAN PEMBELAJARAN TATAP MUKA DI KABUPATEN SUMEDANG
Authors: Dida Susanne , Lusiana Elnovani , Dewi Retasari , Yuliani Rostika , Fauzy Akmal
Published: June 2022

Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi pembelajaran jarak jauh siswa sekolah di tahun 2020 yang dianggap kurang efektif, menyebabkan pemerintah berencana untuk memulai sekolah tatap muka ditahun ajaran baru 2021/2022. Sejumlah protokol kesehatan perlu disosialisasikan pada siswa sekolah dasar. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah untuk mensosialisasikan protokol kesehatan dalam rangka persiapan pembelajaran tatap muka di Kabupaten Sumedang. Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah siswa sekolah dasar, orang tua siswa, guru, dan perangkat desa di Desa Citali Kabupaten Sumedang. Sosialisasi protokol kesehatan ini menggunakan metode storytelling melalui media komik. Untuk mengukur bertambahnya pengetahuan siswa kami melakukan test sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan. Focus Group Discussion digunakan untuk mengetahui tanggapan orang tua, guru dan perangkat desa terkait komik sebagai metode promosi kesehatan. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah pengetahuan siswa mengenai protokol kesehatan di lingkungan sekolah maupun di lingkungan rumah bertambah walau tidak signifikan. Guru, orang tua serta tokoh masyarakat memberikan tanggapan positif pada komik “Sehat ceria di Masa Pandemi” sebagai media promosi protokol kesehatan bagi siswa Sekolah Dasar. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah komik sebagai media sosialisasi protocol kesehatan mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan yang baik sebesar 90,1% dan cukup baik sebesar 9,1% bagi anak anak serta meningkatkan kesadaran anak-anak dalam menjalankan protokol kesehatan untuk persiapan pembelajaran tatap muka.
PENGGUNAAN METODE EJA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TANDA BACA PADA SISWA BERKESULITAN BELAJAR DI SMP PEMBANGUNAN KOTA CILEGON
Authors: Fitriyani Fauziyah , Maydinatunnjawa Dina , Rohmah Siti Asiah , Sundari Silvi , Fatimatuzzahro Fatimatuzzahro
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menulis tanda baca menggunakan metode eja. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperiment yang dilakukan pada satu siswa laki-laki berusia 16 tahun yang duduk di bangku kelas 3 SMP pembangunan Kota Cilegon, dalam proses penerapannya penelitian ini melakukan proses pertemuan selama lima kali dan menggunakan teknik pengambilan data observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Metode eja adalah metode pembelajaran yang dapat memudahkan anak berkesulitan belajar untuk mengawali proses pembelajaran dengan membaca, kemudian mengeja huruf demi huruf. Metode pembelajaran eja mengenalkan lambang-lambang huruf A sampai Z disertakan dengan pengenalan bunyi huruf atau fonem. Metode eja yang digunakan Metode eja dan menulis merupakan suatu hal yang berbeda namun keduanya dapat disatukan ketika ada simbol yang menyertai dalam tulisan untuk menunjukkan intonasi, jeda, yang dapat digunakan yaitu tanda baca (koma, titik, tanda seru, tanda tanya, titik dua, buka kurung dan tutup kurung). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan adanya peningkatan terhadap siswa laki-laki yang peneliti beri intervensi.
Penyusunan Buku Ajar Teknik Penulisan Karya Ilmiah Bagi Mahasiswa Prodi DIII Administrasi Negara, FISH UNESA
Authors: Utami Dian Arlupi , Lestari Yuni
Published: June 2022

Ideal learning requires the availability of maximum learning resources, one of which is the Textbook. The availability of textbooks on Scientific Writing Techniques as part of one of the teaching materials in lectures at Unesa State Administration Study Program is absolute, in order to achieve learning achievement. The purpose of this study is describing the process of compiling textbooks on the Writing Technique of Scientific Papers for D III State Administration students of FISH UNESA, as well as obstacles in the process of compiling textbooks. Data collection techniques are through interviews, observation and review by linguists and material experts. The results showed that the textbook preparation process in this study went through several stages, namely analysis, design and development, the constraints in this research process were that when this research was carried out the book was still in the form of a draft where the effectiveness of using this textbook could not be measured, several errors were found related to governance. language in the form of misspellings, typos in the arrangement.
Awareness of Immunisation Health Care Providers on Adverse Events Following Immunisation: A Multicentre Study
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India., Suresh Aneena
Published: June 2022

Introduction:Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) are often under-reported in India due to limited awareness among immunisation health care providers negatively affecting the immunisation programme of the country. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude and reporting practices (KAP) of AEFI among immunisation healthcare providers (IHPs) of private hospitals and clinics in South India.Methods: Using a semi-structured questionnaire, 58 IHPs were interviewed. The mean age was found to be 14.5 ± 7.2 years. Few IHPs had good knowledge (34.5%) while 91.4% had a good attitude, but it didn’t influence their good reporting practices (25.9%). The overall KAP score was the highest for physicians (50%), followed by pharmacists (43.8%) and nurses (37.8%).Results: Barriers to effective reporting were lack of knowledge about AEFI surveillance, filling an AEFI reporting form, time constraints and unfamiliarity with electronic reporting.Conclusion: KAP of immunisation health care providers isn’t satisfactory. In recent years, the rate of serious AEFIs has decreased to a greater extent. This also decreased the IHPs’ awareness of AEFI reporting as they don’t need to frequently report. Improving the perception of AEFI and active participation in reporting by IHPs can strengthen the nation’s AEFI surveillance system.
A Rare Encounter of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in Localised Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Authors:   Postgraduate Resident, Department of General Medicine, Chettinad  Hospital  and  Research  Institute,  Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Kelambakkam, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu, India, Pande Rajat
Published: June 2022

Background: There have been many case reports previously stating Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) as a manifestation of disseminated herpes zoster virus infection. Objective: The case report adds light to localised herpes zoster as a rare cause of SIADH, an often-under-diagnosed entity.Methodology: We report a 70-year-old female who was found in a state of altered sensorium after a presentation of itching and skin lesions over the left thoracic T (T7) region.Results: Laboratory investigations revealed euvolemic hyponatremia and the patient was diagnosed to have SIADH. Treatment was given for the aetiology of SIADH and to treat the euvolemic hyponatremia.Conclusion: Treatment of SIADH caused by localised herpes zoster shows quick recovery with the resolution of the herpetic lesions.
Novel Approach in the Management of Cutaneous Viral Wart through a Poly Herbo-mineral Topical Medication
Authors:   Professor of Physiology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India., Bari Ahamed Basha Aulbd
Published: June 2022

Background: Clinicians used to treat cutaneous viral warts - Verruca vulgaris and Verruca filiformis by means of either topical application of medicines or through minimal intervention. However, there is no single standard treatment protocol that can be applied to all patients suffering from the above conditions. Hence, there is a need for a single novel drug for the management of viral warts.Aim: A novel poly herbo-mineral topical medicine (PHMTM) was prepared based on the Siddha system of medicine’s literature and this study was done to evaluate its efficacy against Verruca vulgaris and Verruca filiformis on various body sites.Method: Patients diagnosed with Verruca vulgaris and Verruca filiformis were divided into two groups. PHMTM was applied on the lesion area as a topical application. Depending on the site and severity of the viral wart, the duration and days of application were decided and the drug was applied daily till automatic fall or till suitability for mild pluck and its response was noted.Result: Verruca vulgaris that was present on the face, abdomen, and lower limb was cleared 100% when compared to the upper limb, for which the success rate was only 83%. Further, patients who exhibited complete clearance for Verruca filiformis were 100% in all the sites studied. The efficacy of the drug for Verruca filiformis is better when compared to the response for Verruca vulgaris. Conclusion: PHMTM is found to offer a better success rate in the clearance of warts studied.
The Role of IL-12 in the Aetiology of SLE and its Connection to HBV Infection in Iraqi Patients
Authors:   Department of Pathological Analyses, Faculty of Sciences, Kufa University, Iraq., Majeed Ali A
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a significant social and public health issue because the medications used to treat it can only manage the symptoms and halt the progression of the disease, not totally cure it. The purpose of this study is to determine the association between the blood level of IL-12 and SLE, as well as its consequences, such as lupus nephritis (LN), and its active or dormant condition, in Iraqi patients.Method: The study enrolled 90 SLE patients from AL-Sadar teaching hospital, with 66(73.3%) developing lupus nephritis (LN) and 24(26.7%) without LN. Additionally, there were 60 (90.9%) and 6 (9.1) active patients. Only 48 of 90 individuals tested positive for HBsAg, whereas 42(46.6%) tested positive for HBV. Each participant donated 5 ml of blood for anti-dsDNA and IL-12 testing.Results: In SLE patients with LN, IL-12 serum levels were considerably higher than in those without LN(p = 0.05). Different levels of IL-12 were found in the LN groups. Serum IL-12 concentrations were considerably lower in patients with HBV-associated SLE (3.41±0.85 pg/ml), non-HBV-associated SLE (2.05±0.66 pg/ml), and healthy controls (0.53±0.28 pg/ml). WBC count, ESR, anti-ds antibody, and ANA levels were all elevated in lupus patients and in the active groups.Conclusion: Our research established that SLE patients have elevated IL-12 levels. IL-12 levels were significantly greater in SLE with LN as compared to SLE without LN, and they differed significantly between lupus nephritis classes II, IV, and V. Finally, significant differences in IL-12 levels were seen between HBV and non-HBV SLE patients.
An Analytical Study of the Early COVID-19 Cases in Jordan
Authors:   Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan., Khasawneh Ashraf I
Published: June 2022

Background: The daily cases and fatalities in the COVID-19 pandemic are still on the rise. This study aimed to examine the epidemiological trends of the COVID-19 patients at an early stage in the pandemic. Methods: This study included all COVID-19 positive patients who were admitted to the Prince Hamza Hospital between the 2nd and 31st of March 2020. The demographic, clinical, and laboratory data of the COVID-19 positive patients were reviewed and analysed.Results: Of the 132 patients admitted during the period of study, 81 were males, with a mean age of 38.9 years (SD ± 19 yrs). Of those, 55 (41.7%) had comorbidities, 9% required oxygen supplementation, and 3 (2.2%) died. The most common clinical manifestations on admission were fever (36.4%), dry cough (17.4%), shortness of breath (12.9%), and anosmia (10.6%). CRP was elevated in 45.4%, and ESR was also high in 22.7% of patients with CRP elevation and was statistically significant in symptomatic patients (p = 0.004). Likewise, D-dimer was markedly elevated in 42.1% of the symptomatic patients (p = 0.025). Chest CT scans in symptomatic patients showed statistically significant bilateral lung infection (17.2%) as compared to non-symptomatic patients (p = 0.049). Conclusion: The COVID-19 outbreak in Jordan at the beginning of the pandemic had presented clinically significant symptoms associated with higher values of CRP and CT chest findings.
Effectiveness of Anti-TB Medicines in Treating Patients Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutic, Thi-Qar Medical College, University of Thi-Qar, Iraq., Al-Musawi Jawad FH
Published: June 2022

Introduction: COVID-19, the life-threatening disease caused by the pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 virus, has limited treatment or measures for curing the infected persons. However, many antibiotics have been tried with varied results. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of anti-tubercular medicines in treating patients who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.Methods: The present research work included nearly 2885 patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, who were categorised into two groups. The first group comprised nearly 1399 patients who were injected with 1 gm/day of streptomycin dose for a period of 10 days and 600 mg/day dosage of rifampicin was administered for a period of 10 days depending on the clinical symptoms. The second group (1486 patients) received 1 gm ceftriaxonein 100 ml saline solution for a continuous period of 12 hours continued for 10 days and 500 mg oral azithromycin continued for treatment for 5 days.Results: The use of ceftriaxone 1 gm twice daily for 10 days and azithromycin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days improved 1486 (51.51%) patients, and streptomycin 1 gm twice daily for 10 days made nearly 1399 (48.49%) patients respond well, considering the significant level for improving the total number of patients confirmed with COVID-19. Additionally, the researchers have proved that patients treated with both streptomycin and rifampicin had higher percentages of recovery from COVID-19 signs and symptoms, with 304 patients (21.72%) aged between 46 years and 55 years old and 305 patients (21.80%) aged between 56 years and 65 years. Individuals treated with both ceftriaxone and azithromycin showed good improvement [374 (25.16%) and 339 (22.81%) patients aged 36-55 years]. The present study also confirmed that the treatment using a combined form of rifampicin and streptomycin was more successful in 78% of males and 61% of females. Also, considering the treatment using both azithromycin and ceftriaxone, there was no change of improvement among the patients. Conclusions: The combined form of rifampicin and streptomycin is seen to have a significant effect with a good immune response for treating COVID-19 patients.
Role of National Filaria Control Programme (NFCP) Units in Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors:   Regional Office of Health & Family Welfare (NCVBDC erstwhile NVBDCP), Kendriya Bhawan, 9th Floor, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India., Kamal S
Published: June 2022

All 51 lymphatic filariasis (LF) endemic districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh are being targeted for elimination of lymphatic filariasis (ELF) and accordingly, mass drug administration (MDA) had to be observed for consecutive five years by administering only Di-ethyl Carbamazine Citrate (DEC) once in a year. However, the human resource deployed in the state under NFCP is not optimally involved and utilised for the purpose. Instead, one more drug albendazole (400 mg) was added along with DEC and was administered to all age groups above 2 years of age since 2008 to have an effect on the adult worm too together with mf and therefore, the parasite was destroyed preventing the infected person from developing clinical manifestation. This had to be assessed by conducting a transmission assessment survey (TAS) thrice at an interval of two years.Out of 51 filaria endemic districts of the state, 42 districts have been subjected to TAS since 2015, of which only one district, i.e. Rampur, has cleared TAS-1, TAS-2 and TAS-3 and is under post MDA surveillance. 09 districts were subjected to TAS-1 twice, but could not clear the TAS-1 level, while 09 other districts could not qualify to proceed further for TAS-1. The state is yet to achieve the elimination of LF and has to conduct more MDA rounds beyond the scheduled five rounds required for the elimination of the disease. The various reasons for not achieving the target in programme implementation have been raised in the present paper.
Is Delhi an Emerging Scrub Typhus Hotspot? An Entomological and Zoonotic Exploration of a Scrub Typhus Outbreak
Authors:   Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India., Mukherjee Reema
Published: June 2022

Background: Scrub typhus is an emerging public health challenge in India with increasing evidence of its activity being reported from all over the country. An outbreak of scrub typhus was reported from an area of South West Delhi, India hitherto not known for scrub typhus activity which prompted this zoonotic and entomological investigation.Methods: Zoonotic and entomological investigations were undertaken in five residential areas of South West Delhi, India located in the vicinity of the reporting hospital to determine the rodent hosts, vector mite diversity, and rickettsial activity in rodents. The rickettsial activity was ascertained using Weil-Felix test.Results: Palam area of Delhi, India is a hotspot of scrub typhus with evidence of tick and endemic typhus activity as well. This study reports the presence of known vectors of scrub typhus viz. Leptotrombidium deliense and Schoengastiella ligula, besides enriching the database of mite fauna of Delhi with an addition of a total of five new records, three of Leptotrombidium - vietzi, bhattipadense, fulmentum, and two records of Ascoschoengastia indica and Walchia lupella.Conclusion: The study reports Delhi as a scrub typhus hotspot. In Delhi, Palam was the most affected and had the highest number of cases and deaths, presence of the vectors of scrub typhus and evidence of tick and endemic typhus activity amongst rodents. The mite database of Delhi has been updated with the addition of five new trombiculid mite records.
Management of Musculoskeletal Disorder through Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy) - A Review
Authors:   PG Scholar, Department of Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer, AKTC, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India., Usmani Safia
Published: June 2022

Musculoskeletal disorders are very common in today’s scenario, affecting daily activities and causing disability to some extent. The Unani medical system takes a holistic approach to the treatment of any disease or ailment. Unani medicine is extremely effective in treating musculoskeletal disorders. Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal therapy) is an important part of the Unani system of medicine for treating various musculoskeletal and psychological disorders by modifying the Asbab-e-sitta-zarooriah (six essential factors) of life for maintaining health and disease prevention. Cupping, leeching, inkebab, bukhoor, dalak, nutool, fasd, takmeed, and other modalities of Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer can be very effective in treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.
Telemedicine and Its Ethical Implications
Authors:   Convener, Standing Committee for Ethics, National IMA National Faculty, UNESCO Bioethics Secretary, UNESCO Bioethic Chair, Calicut Government Medical College, India., Vasudevan Srikumar
Published: June 2022

Technology and science have been developing at a rapid pace and it has its influence on nearly all aspects of life. It is our responsibility to ensure that the rapid development in technology benefits mankind especially the health of the common man. Telemedicine utilises the advancement in the latest communication technology to promote the health care system. However due to the existing socioeconomic and cultural disparities in society practicing telemedicine has resulted in various ethical concerns.We have to ensure that the basic ethical tenets are maintained lest it affects the doctor patient relationship. This relationship is a unique one as it is heavily dependent on trust and can be established and promoted by the highest possible standards of ethical behaviour and care by physicians.
n Epidemiological Study Post Cyclone Fani: An Insight of Our Disaster Risk Reduction and Relief Services
Authors:   Associate Professor, Nitte University & Member - Governing Board, CHD Group, Karnataka, India., Dsouza Neevan
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Every year cyclones hit India, impacting the population living along the coastline, the infrastructure, and inland areas within India. Multiple bodies of evidence suggest that cyclonic storms disrupt regular health systems depending on the category of the storm. The cascading risks emerging from such disasters present a more complex risk scenario for sustainable development.Methodology: A cross-sectional study on 370 cyclone victims from May 23, 2019 to May 27, 2019 using purposive sampling was carried out at 12 medical relief centres. SPSS version 22 was used to analyse the data.Results: Of the total 370 participants, majority (216, 58.4%) belonged to the age group of 35-64 years, and 200 (54.1%) victims were women. Majority (290, 78.4%) were married and 240 (64.9%) belonged to families with more than four family members.336 (90.8%) participants reported to the medical camp with disease-related signs and symptoms post-disaster while 34 (9.2%) sought medical services for injuries alone.266 (71.9%) victims reported receiving early warning signals regarding the storm through media (radio/ TV/ newspapers/ cell phones), while 104 (28.1%) received the information through neighbours and friends.Conclusion: A social determinant of health approach from a risk reduction perspective needs to be nurtured while providing rescue, relief, and rehabilitation in disaster management operations. This has scope to additionally factor in extreme weather events and public health consequences that will further aggravate in coming years.
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice regarding Foot Care among Type 2 Diabetic Patients attending Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Authors:   MSc Nursing Student, Madr-e-Meharban Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research, SKIMS Deemed University, Jammu and Kashmir, India., Bharti Kavita
Published: June 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use insulin.Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and practice level among diabetic patients regarding this disease and to find the association of knowledge and practice level with selected demographic/ clinical variables.Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive design was selected to carry out the study. It was conducted in 2020 among 100 type 2 diabetic patients. The sample was selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Results: The findings of the present study showed that majority (41%) of the study subjects had satisfactory, 30% had poor, and 29% had good knowledge regarding foot care. The mean ± SD of the knowledge level was 41.1±9.86. With regards to practice, majority (48%) of the study subjects had poor, 40% had satisfactory, whereas only 12% had poor practice regarding foot care. The mean ± SD of the practice level was found to be 5.91 ± 2.26. The association of knowledge and practice with demographic/ clinical variables was found to be significant with residence, education, occupation, and monthly family income. Conclusion: The findings led to the conclusion that the knowledge regarding foot care was satisfactory and practice was poor among type 2 diabetic patients. Therefore, there is a need to conduct awareness programmes about foot care among type 2 diabetic patients.
Penampilan Reproduksi Sapi Bali yang Dipelihara di Sentra Pembibitan Sapi Bali Sobangan
Authors: Saputra I Gede Hendi , Trilaksana I Gusti Ngurah Bagus , Puja I Ketut
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengamati penampilan reproduksi sapi bali di Sentra Pembibitan Sapi Bali Sobangan, Badung, Bali, selama periode 2013-2016. Sebanyak 288 ekor sapi indukan digunakan sebagai sumber informasi mengenai penampilan reproduksi sapi bali. Data yang dikumpulkan antara lain service perconception (S/C), lama kebuntingan, berat lahir, dan estrus postpartum. Angka service perconception, rata-rata lama kebuntingan, berat lahir, dan estrus postpartum berturut-turut adalah 1,3 kali;  284,63±10,73 kg; 17,89±1,04 kg; dan 101,71±32,31 hari.
Connecting a Region: Foothills Trail White River Bridge
Authors: Valdovinos Schaun , Wong Chelene , Helling Don , Wilson Ken
Published: June 2022

The White River Bridge will become a key link extending the regional Foothills Trail, which when complete will run more than 48-km through communities and scenic landscapes in the shadow of Mount Rainier. The three-span arch footbridge will become a destination where users can linger over the beautiful White River. It will also provide a much-needed secondary route for emergency vehicles.

The total bridge length of 174m is divided over three network arch spans. Network arches create a very transparent structure that is very stiff. The crisscrossing hanger pattern of the structure can carry heavy point loads from a fire truck without distressing members. Generous lookouts at the central pier will provide an area for users to linger and take in views of the river.

Key elements of the design included selection of the preferred geometry of the arch spans, optimization of the hanger pattern, fabrication and construction considerations, and seismic design approach using base isolation of the superstructure atop the supporting piers. The erection sequence of the large spans has been an up-front consideration with every effort to minimize disturbance to the wooded site. User experience and aesthetics are a focus of design, but with equal emphasis on economy and efficiency. This footbridge showcases how all these aspirations can be achieved with the right design approach.
Conceptions of Privacy in the Digital Era: Perceptions of Slovak Citizens
Authors: Kovanič Martin , Spáč Samuel
Published: June 2022

In the digital era, citizens’ daily lives are taking place both in the physical and digital realms. At the same time, even the most mundane activities are increasingly affected by offline as well as online surveillance. The privacy paradigm suggests that there is a difference between the private and public spheres of life, and that with technological advancement the demarcation lines between these spheres have become blurred. As a consequence, citizens’ conceptions of privacy are becoming more fluid, nuanced, context-dependent, and socially determined. This gives rise to a need to reconceptualize what privacy means and how citizens think about its boundaries. To investigate citizens’ conceptions of privacy, we conducted six focus groups in Slovakia aimed at exploring people’s attitudes toward privacy and encompassing their experiences and rationalizations (including possible alterations) of behavior in a variety of everyday environments. The analysis suggests that privacy is a complex phenomenon that is understood as an interplay between different privacy norms guiding specific contexts and more general approaches to privacy. We identify four privacy environments (a controlled private space, a [voluntarily] shared private space, a transactional public space, and a non-controllable public space) and three privacy approaches (the reservations approach, the trade-off approach, and the death of privacy approach) whose interplay constitutes individuals’ conceptions of privacy. In addition, the acceptance of loss of privacy seems to depend on a perception of legitimacy, control over the mechanisms of surveillance that individuals encounter, and trust toward the data processor.
PAGO ELECTRONICO VS CHEQUE (ELECTRONIC PAYMENT VS CHECK)
Authors: Ortiz Williams Samuel Gibran
Published: June 2022

Resumen: En la Universidad Veracruzana (UV), desde hace por lo menos tres lustros, el pago del salario se hace con pago-máticos o con tarjetas electrónicas. Con el progreso de la tecnología nuevas formas de pago han sido posibles con una aparente ventaja para los trabajadores; lo que resulta contrario a lo que manda la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos; ya que esta nos indica que el pago del salario debe hacerse en moneda de curso legal no siendo permitido hacerlo efectivo con mercancías, vales, fichas o con cualquier otro signo con que se pretenda substituir a la moneda de curso legal.

¿Es legal pagarles a los trabajadores a través de medios electrónicos como lo son los pago-máticos o las tarjetas electrónicas?
Es necesario indicar que el sistema jurídico mexicano -a través de la figura del cheque- busca salvaguardar el patrimonio del trabajador asalariado; ya que goza del status de sentencia.

Abstract: At the University of Veracruz (UV), for at least three decades, salary payments have been made with payment-matics or electronic cards. With the progress of technology, new forms of payment have been possible with an apparent advantage for its workers; which is contrary to what is mandated by the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States; since this indicates us that the payment of the salary must be made in legal tender, not being allowed to make it effective with merchandise, vouchers, tokens or with any other sign with which it is intended to replace the legal tender.

Is it legal to pay workers through electronic means such as payment-matics or electronic cards?
It is necessary to indicate that the Mexican legal system -through the figure of the check- seeks to safeguard the assets of the salaried worker, since it enjoys the status of sentence.
Fuentes de consulta:
Garner, B. (1999). Tender. Black´s Law Dictionary. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Group.
 
Góngora Pimentel, G. (2005). Cheque. Diccionario Jurídico Mexicano. México: UNAM.
 
Mish, F. (2004). Check. Merriam-Webster´s College Dictionary. Massacusetts: Merriam Webster´s, Inc.
 
Legisgrafía
 
Tesis Aislada Laboral, de los Tribunales Colegiados de Circuito, visible en la página 182, del Semanario Judicial de la Federación, vol. 181-186, 30 de mayo de 1984, 6ª. Parte, Materia Laboral, Séptima Época.
 
Tesis Aislada Laboral, de los Tribunales Colegiados de Circuito, visible en la página 140, del Semanario Judicial de la Federación, vol. 163-168, 29 de octubre de 1982, 6ª. Parte, Materia Laboral, Séptima Época.
 
Tesis S. CXI/2013 (10ª.), de la Segunda Sala de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, visible en la página 1588, del Semanario Judicial de la Federación y su Gaceta, Libro II, Enero de 2014, Tomo 2, Materia Constitucional, Laboral, Décima Época.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of empirical and computational methods for determining volumes of blood loss in the surgical treatment of burned patients
Authors: Zinoviev E. V. , Vagner D. O. , Chukharev A. E.
Published: June 2022

Relevance. The problem of determining intraoperative blood loss in combustiology remains relevant today. With the variety of existing methods of its assessment, the issue of optimizing transfusion therapy remains debatable. Intention. To evaluate effects of the eschar excision area on the complete blood count and to compare results of computational methods for determining volumes of blood loss with actual volumes of blood exfusion. Methodology. 73 burned patients were included in the retrospective study. Early surgical excision with simultaneous autodermoplasty was performed in all patients. To achieve the study purposes, the intervention areas were compared with changes in hemoglobin, hematocrit, volume and number of red blood cells. The prospective study included 20 volunteers who donated 450 ml of the whole blood. In this group, donated volumes were compared with calculated volumes of blood loss (according to PG. Budny and G.D. Warden). The data obtained were processed via Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0 using descriptive, parametric and nonparametric statistics. Results and Discussion. According to the retrospective analysis, actual areas of excision were not consistently related to the changes in complete blood count in the postoperative period. Based on the results of prospective analysis, we were able to reveal correlations between actual volumes of blood loss and changes in hemoglobin concentrations in somatically healthy volunteers (by PG. Budny). There were no similar correlations between volumes of blood loss and decreased hematocrit (by G.D. Warden). Conclusion. According to the results of the study, we couldn't confirm the effectiveness of empirical methods for determining volumes of blood loss in burned patients. The PG. Budny formula gives representative results of blood loss volumes in healthy volunteers. However, the effectiveness of this method in combustiology requires further research.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF SPONGE CAKE QUALITY
Authors:   Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of State University of Trade and Economics, Romanovska Olha
Published: June 2022

The main feature of the quality of flour confectionery is the safety of raw materials, the absence of harmful substances, high nutritional value. The problem of assessing the quality and nutritional value of sponge cake is solved on the basis of comprehensive studies of chemical composition and properties using modern methods of analysis. The problem of determining the quality of sponge semi-finished products is devoted to the work of domestic and foreign scientists [2-5]. An analysis of recent research and publications has shown that many works havebeen devoted to quality determination, but a comprehensive quality indicator of sponge cake with flour "Zdorovya" and carob powder has not been studied.The aim of the article is to determine a comprehensive assessment of the quality of sponge cake with the addition of flour "Zdorovya" in the amount of 30% by weight of flour and complete replacement of cocoa powder with carob powder. The exponential dependence underlying the Harrington Desirability Scale was used to calculate the reference and defec-tive quality indicators. Accordingly, a hierarchical structure of the set of properties necessary for a reliable assessment of the quality of sponge cake products has been developed: organoleptic assessment (M1), nutritional value (M2) and rheological propertiesof sponge dough (M3). The obtained results show that the complex quality indicator of the test sample is positioned in the interval "very good" (0.80... 1.00), and the complex quality indicator of the control sample is in the interval "good" (0.63... 0.80). The prototype has a higher overall quality assessment than control. Thus, the quality index for the test sample is 0.80, which is 23% more than the control sample. Therefore, the developed sponge semi-finished product has better quality indicators compared to the control.
ASSESSMENT OF ROLLING BEARINGS OPERATING CONDITIONS
Authors:   Azerbaijan Technological University, Guliyev Sedir
Published: June 2022

The article examines the possibilities of ensuring the reliability of the rolling bearingsof the equipment used in the process of painting aluminum sheets. It was noted that the fully mechanized production line at the enterprise ensures the pro-duction of high quality aluminum sheets. However, the productivity of the technological equipment usedin the dyeing process and the rejection of the bearings have a negative impact on the efficiency of production. Technological machines and equipment work in Azeraluminum OJSC in particularly difficult conditions, and therefore there is a need to increasethe reliability and longevity of the used roller bearings. The operating conditions of the bearingss, the distribution of loads between the rolling elements, as well as the contact stresses in the bearings details were assessed.
Hábitos de vida e condições de trabalho dos profissionais médicos da atenção básica
Authors: Vidal Tiana Oliveira , Freitas Aline Reis , Oliveira Larissa Feli de Sousa , Vasconcelos Amanda Rocha , Santana Iasmin Alves Moy , Barbosa Sabrina Suellem Soares , Mendes Ana Virginia Figueira Dubois , Viana Emanuelle Almeida Silva , Rocha Saulo Vasconcelos , Lessa Rosângela Souza
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Analisar os hábitos de vida e as condições de trabalho dos profissionais médicos da Atenção Básica (AB) em um município da Bahia no ano de 2020. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico de corte transversal cujos dados foram coletados a partir de aplicação de questionário específico após a obtenção do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido e aprovação em Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: As informações obtidas com o presente estudo evidenciaram que grande porcentagem dos indivíduos se queixa de insatisfação com o trabalho e com a remuneração, condições razoáveis ou precárias do ambiente de trabalho, presença de aspectos psicossociais negativos relacionados à atividade ocupacional, problemas de sono, dificuldade em manter alimentação saudável e praticar atividades físicas regularmente. Conclusão: Tais resultados são de grande relevância para a análise da importância da promoção de medidas que visem qualidade de vida e melhores condições de trabalho para esses profissionais, garantindo assim uma melhora na qualidade dos serviços prestados aos usuários.