bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvant for Bupivacaine in Subarachnoid Block for Lower Abdominal and Lower Limb surgeries
Authors: SS Nethra , A Dongare Pradeep , P Prabha , . Sudheesh , Rani D Devika , SS Harsoor
Published: November 2024

Context Spinal Anaesthesia is the most common anaesthetic technique used for lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries. Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha agonist which is known to prolong the action of local anaesthetics when administered as an intravenous infusion or when administered 2 intrathecally.Aims To investigate the effect of intrathecal administration of dexmedetomidine on sensory motor block and haemodynamic parameters.Settings and Design Prospective Randomised Controlled Double Blind study. Methods and Material 100 patients were randomly allocated to two groups. Patients in Group N received 2ml of hyperbaric bupivacaine 1 ml normal saline and Group D received 2 ml of hyperbaric bupivacaine 5 mug dexmedetomidine in 1 ml normal saline.Statistical analysis used Paired Ttest Independent T test Chi square testResults Duration of sensory blockade was significantly prolonged in Group D 317.2plusmn 90.27 minutes when compared to Group N 204.26plusmn 84.77 minutes. The median cephalad level of sensory block achieved was T7 range -T5-T10 in group D and in group N it was T9 range - T6-T12. The regression of motor blockade to Bromage score 0 was significantly prolonged in Group D 323.14plusmn93.43 in comparison to Group N 206.98plusmn 88.Conclusion Intrathecal dexmedetomidine is an effective adjuvant and prolongs the duration of motor and sensory blockade with minimal side effects.
Bleeding risk in Dengue fever: A clinico-laboratory profile study
Authors: S Ghalige Sharath , Reddy C Upendra , S. S. Prakash , H. Aradhya Gayathri
Published: November 2024

Introduction Dengue infection is a prevalent arthropod-borne illness caused by dengue virus. Several outbreaks have been reported from India. Annually millions of cases of dengue fever DF and half a million of dengue hemorrhagic fever DHFoccur worldwide. 90 of DHF occurs in children aged lt15 years.Aims and objectives To study haematological markers correlating with clinical profile and laboratory values which significantly correlate to clinical bleeding in patients with DF and DHF.Materials and method Children admitted in Chigateri General Hospital and Bapuji Child Health Institute Davangere with signs and symptoms of dengue fever and also who had IgM or IgMIgG positive levels during a 2-year period from November 2010 to November 2012 were included in the study.Result A total of 100 patients with serologically positive dengue were included in study and classified as classical DF61 DHF23 and Dengue Shock SyndromeDSS16. Mean age was 7.2 years. Typically clinical features included fever 100 vomiting67 abdominal pain61 periorbital pain 23 and bleeding manifestations43 with malena37 being most common. Thrombocytopenia lt1laccumm was in 43. Bleeding time PT and aPTTwas significant in study. Bleeding was more in DHF and DSS.Conclusion Bleeding manifestations are very common in dengue infection with altered laboratory parameters. Thus bleeding manifestations and low platelet count with altered coagulation profile in serologically positive cases can be used to guard the prognosis of dengue fever and DHF.
Hepatitis E
Authors: S. Shankar P.
Published: November 2024

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Penetrating injury to nape of the neck: “modified supine” position for patient positioning and airway management.
Authors: B.C. Vijayalakshmi , V.Y. Srinivas , C.L. Gurudatta , A. Sumalatha
Published: November 2024

Anaesthetic management of the patients who present with a penetrating protruding foreign body from the nape of the neck is a real challenge as it is very difficult to secure the airway in supine position. The technique used must guarantee maximal stability of the cervical spine to avoid any further neurological impairment. Endotracheal Intubation using fibre optic bronchoscope which is considered the gold standard may not be available in many institutions. Intubation in lateral position or use of Laryngeal Mask Airway in prone posture can be tried but will be difficult and risky. Additional problem in an emergency patient is the full stomach. We present a case of 55 year old male patient with a metal rod protruding 10 centimeters from the nape of neck posted for emergency removal. A ldquomodified supinerdquo method of patient positioning was tried which allowed direct laryngoscopy and awake intubation in supine position with manual in lay stabilization thereby providing a safer and cost effective alternative.
Promoting HepB birth dose-'a social service'
Authors: Holla Narayana
Published: November 2024

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Fetal Valproate syndrome: a case report
Authors: Sane Sudhir
Published: November 2024

A case demonstrating effects of maternally ingested valproate on fetus is described. The child had peculiar facial changes developmental delay and autism spectrum.
An interesting case of Schizophrenia with Marfan's syndrome
Authors: Sudhakar Sanu , R Kumar
Published: November 2024

A case of schizophrenia with Marfans syndrome is reported. The myriad presentations of Marfans syndrome and its importance to psychiatry are discussed.
Metronidazole induced optic neuropathy- a case report
Authors: R Priyadarshini , P Kannan , V A Rao , C Kasinathan
Published: November 2024

Toxic optic neuropathy is a rare entity it can lead to acute or chronic loss of vision. We report a case of Metronidazole induced toxic optic neuropathy in th a patient who underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. On 5 day of Metronidazole therapy the patient developed bilateral diminution of vision on examination we found the Best Corrected Visual Acquity BCVA was 636 and temporal disc pallor on Fundus examination. She was advised to discontinue the Metronidazole therapy subsequently her vision improved. We highlight this case because of the unusual presentation of optic neuropathy with short term Metronidazole therapy.
Zolpidem Extended-Release dependence: Two case reports
Authors: Rangaswamy Pradeep , Rajagopalan Janaki , Arul Varman P.
Published: November 2024

The publication of several case reports of zolpidem and zopiclone dependence has dispelled the belief of the Z category hypnotics being devoid of abuse 1-3 4 potential . In this context zolpidem extended-release has been considered to be a better alternative . The past decade has seen a significant increase in 1 2 3 prescriptions of zolpidem ER by primary care physicians .We report two cases of zolpidem extended-release dependence which presented to us over a period of seven months to advocate cautious use of this drug for insomnia.
A Comparative Study of Conventional Cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Kumar C.R. Shiva
Published: November 2024

Laparoscopic surgery is rapidly becoming popular alternative to traditional operative procedure for a variety of diseases. Endoscopic surgery is associated with diminished pain and cosmetic disfigurement as well as quicker resumption of normal activities. It has accelerated its acceptance by surgeons. This is exemplified by the recent introduction of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The present study shows the comparision between conventional Cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
A Study on clinical profile of meconium aspiration syndrome in relation to gestational age and birth weight and their immediate outcome
Authors: Hirani Grishma , Kaur Rupinder , GR Basanthkumar , G Guruprasad , H.Aradhya Gayathri
Published: November 2024

Introduction Meconium stained amniotic fluid MSAF varies between 5 to 25 while Meconium aspiration syndrome MAS occurs in 2 approximately 5 of infants born through MSAF. Even with advanced care mortality rate from MAS remains high at 3-5 . MAS occurs from 34 mild to severe form. Incidence rate of MAS varies widely in different institutes.Objectives To review the clinical profile of MAS in neonates in relation to birth weight and gestational age and their immediate outcome. MethodsThis study was done in cases admitted to NICU with MAS. The babies who were born with meconium stained liquor were admitted to NICU and diagnosis of MAS was made depending upon the clinical criteria and were observed for immediate outcome.Results During this study period out of 3294 deliveries 332 10.07 babies had meconium stained liquor and 29 0.88 babies developed MAS. Total 9 31.03 cases required ventilatory support with mortality of 8 27.58Conclusion Increased incidence of MAS was associated with increase in gestational age birth weight gt2.5 kgs and caesarean deliveries. MAS carries high morbidity and mortality rate. Hence proper diagnosis and timely intervention should be done to reduce this.
Comparison of Dental arch widths, arch forms in different types of malocclusions in Chennai population- a 3D laser scanner study
Authors: Arumugama Manonmani , Baskaranarayananb Balashanmugam , . Karunanidhic , Babud Dinesh
Published: November 2024

The aim of the study was to compare the arch widths and arch forms in different types of malocclusions in Chennai population using 3D Laser scanning system. The study was conducted on 90 subjects at Department of Orthodontics Tamil Nadu Government Dental College amp Hospital Chennai. The subjects had no previous history of orthodontic treatment and aged between 16-23 years. The three groups class-I class-II division 1 and class-III consisted of 30 samples per group with 15 males and 15 females each.The results showed that both the maxillary and mandibular arch width was significantly lower in class-II division 1 groupsplt0.05. However mandibular intercanine and interpremolar width were notstatistically different among all groupspgt0.05.The maxillary intermolar width showed highly significantly difference between class-III and class-II division 1groups and mandibular intermolar width are highly significant at 1 level between class-II and class-III groups and 5 level between class-Iand class-IIIgroups.The arch widths of males were higher than females except the mandibular intercanine width in class-III and class-II division 1 groups. Arch form results revealed that the ovoid type was frequently distributed in class-I and class-III groups and tapered type in class-II division 1groups. No gender dimorphism was observed in arch form distribution.
Pictorial CME
Authors: Tamilmani Himanshu Gupta N.S.Neki
Published: November 2024

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What is not taught in Medical Colleges!
Authors: KS Shekar
Published: November 2024

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Interlaminar endoscopic discectomy: minimally invasive procedure, a series report
Authors: . Somashekar , R Yatish , JN Sridharmurthy , HD Nikhil Das Ranganath
Published: November 2024

Back ground The upright posture of humans throws enormous stress on the spine particularly during flexion and is responsible for many structural causes of backache such as lumbar disc prolapsed. Various modalities of surgical management are available for Intervertebral disc prolapse but posterior Interlaminar endoscopic approach has minimal stripping of paraspinal muscles enhanced visualization due to better magnification and illumination shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time.Methods A total of 64 patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation IVDP were operated between 2008 and 2013 with endoscopic discectomy after localization of symptomatic level. The results were evaluated by Oswestry Disability index scoreResults At final follow-up results were excellent in 60 Good in 20 Fair In 16.7 and Poor in 3.3 of cases.Conclusion Open discectomy has been standard procedure of choice. Interlaminar endoscopic discectomy is a safe supplement for open discectomy which offers minimal trauma better visualization Intra operatively with less hospital stay and early mobilization and early return to worknbsp
Evaluation of appendicular size by USG and TLC as predictors of perforation in acute appendicitis
Authors: VS Kappikeri , Mahesh Kriplani Akshay
Published: November 2024

Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdomen in children and adults. The incidence of complicated acute appendicitis remains considerably high 28-29 despite availability of modern imaging. The aim was to study the contribution of Total leucocyte count TLC and Appendicular size on ultrasonography USG as predictors of perforation in cases of acute appendicitis. 50 patients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis were included in the study. TLC and USG were done for all patients. 47 patients underwent appendicectomy and 3 patients with mass formation were managed conservatively. Perforated appendix was found in 26 of the cases. 23 46 cases had a TLC gt10000cumm. 12 of these cases landed up in appendicular perforation. 38.46 cases with appendicular perforation had a neutrophil count gt8030.76 had countgt70 and 15.38 cases had count gt90 suggesting that neutrophils are a better indicator of perforation. Of 13 cases with appendicular perforation 12 cases 92.3 had an appendicular size gt10 mm. 7 58.33 out of 12 patients with appendicular size 10 mm on USG also showed features of perforation which was confirmed intra-operatively. In patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis with an appendicular size gt10 mm and TLC gt 11000cumm should be identified as having higher probability of appendicular perforation. Therefore patients with appendicular size 9 mm and above should be considered for emergency intervention.
Recurrence of granular dystrophy in a clear graft — Case report
Authors: Khanna N Sindhu , P Kannan , C Kasinathan
Published: November 2024

Granular corneal dystrophy is an autosomal dominant condition which is characterized by the presence of pleomorphic crumb-ilke opacities in the superficial stroma In the central cornea having a slow progression and moderately good vision till the fourth or fifth decade. We report a case of 60 year old male who presented with decreasing vision and white discoloration of cornea from 20 years of age in both the eyes. He had undergone penetrating keratoplasty In right eye 15 years back. Following surgery he had clear cornea and Improvement in vision in right eye. He again developed gradual loss of vision for the past 5 days with discoloration of cornea.
Brown Syndrome
Authors: P Kannan , Anand Rao Vasudev , alhar Vyas. M
Published: November 2024

Brown syndrome is limited elevation in adduction caused by an abnormal superior oblique muscle or tendon. It mimics inferior oblique muscle palsy. A lO year old boy with features of brown syndrome is reported in whom limited elevation in adduction was seen.
Central nervous system manifestations and its outcome in Dengue fever
Authors: H Aradhya Gayathri , Kumar Saurabh
Published: November 2024

Dengue infection is one of the important tropicai infectious diseases T h e occurrence of neuroiogical manifestations in dengue infection has been recognized for iong. Recently the direct neurotropic potential of the virus has been recognized. Hence a study was conducted to find out the incidence of CNS manifestations in children with dengue spectrum of neurological manifestations and presence of dengue specific IgM antibodies in the CSF. Methodology 100 patients who were admitted to our two teaching hospitals in the age group of 6 months to 15 years who showed signs and symptoms of dengue fever and who had positive IgM levels in the blood were included in the study. Children who presented with neurological symptoms were separately grouped and CSF analysis specially IgM was done in this group. Results The neurological incidence in our study was 40 . Seizures were present in 70 and altered sensorium was present in 80 of cases. Papilloedema and cranial nerve palsies were observed in 30 of cases and meningeal signs were present in 80 of cases. CSF protein was high in 80 of cases and pleocytosis was presentin 80 of cases. CSF IgM was positive in 35 of cases. In ourstudy mortality was 4 4 . Interpretation and Conclusion Dengue fever encompasses an expanding clinical spectrum not just restricted to WHO specified criteria for making a diagnosis of other than DHF or DSS. It frequently involves encephalitis probably due to a direct neutrotropic effect of dengue virus.nbsp
Spot spot everywhere
Authors: P Kannan , Anand Rao Vasudev , Vaishnav Ravish
Published: November 2024

Roths spots are retinal haemorrhages with white or pale centres composed of coagulated fibrin. They are usually caused by immune complex mediated vasculitis. Roths spots are usually pathognomonic for subacute infective endocarditis. A case of leukaemia was presented to our OPD for fundus opinion. On ophthalmoscopy Roths spots were seen in all the quadrants of both the eyes.
Effect of glycated hemoglobin over auditory acuity in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Bethiun Sathianesan , . Premaraja.R
Published: November 2024

Diabetes mellitus induced-hearing loss has been observed since many years. Long standing diabetes with sustained hyperglycemia results in sensorineural hearing loss. Chronic Hyperglycemia is the underlying pathology in producing diabetic complications.Aim of the study Diabetes Mellitus is a multi-system disorder of impaired carbohydrate fat protein metabolism caused by either lack of insulin secretion 1 2 Type 1 or decreased sensitivity of tissues to insulin Type 2 Long standing diabetes may be associated with hearing loss. The pathologic changes that 3. accompany diabetes injure the vasculature of inner ear resulting in sensorineural hearing impairment The probable mechanism for hearing loss in diabetes is microangiopathy of inner ear resulting in thickened stria vascularis and secondary degeneration of eighth cranial nerve neuropathy of cochlear nerve or a 4 combination of outer hair dysfunctions and disruption of endolymphatic potentials. The main objective of this study was to study the auditory thresholds of uncontrolled diabetic subjects and controlled diabetic subjects with Pure Tone Audiometry and compare the differences regarding HbA c levels. 1Material and methods Study was conducted in Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College Hospital after getting informed consent. It was a hospital-based case control study comprising 50 uncontrolled type 2 diabetic subjects and 50 controlled type 2 diabetic subjects. The data collected was entered and analysed using epi-info version 3.4.3 software package. The proportion of pure tone audiometry in uncontrolled and controlled diabetic patients was calculated. Parametric test was used to find the significance of auditory thresholds between the two groups. The statistical software namely SPSS was used for the analysis of the data and Microsoft excel used to generate graphs tables etc.Results Significant effect was noted in uncontrolled type 2 diabetic subjects regarding HbA c levels on audiometric thresholds using Pure Tone Audiometry 1 in all higher frequencies when compared to controlled type 2 diabetic subjects.nbsp
Prevention of Measles
Authors: D. Patil V.
Published: November 2024

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Authors: Shankar PS
Published: November 2024

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Adult immunization in India
Authors: OP Sharma
Published: November 2024

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Urolithiasis
Authors: S Desai Anup
Published: November 2024

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Prevalence and Risk Factors For Cataract In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Fathima Farhat , B Ravindra , S P Kruthika
Published: November 2024

The present study was done to assess the prevalence and Risk Factors for Cataract in Type - 2 Diabetes Mellitus. 750 patients aged more than 40 years and fulfilled WHO criteria and who attended Outpatient department of Ophthalmology and Medicine at JJM Medical College during November 2012 to September 2014 were enrolled for the study. Grading of lens opacity was done according to the Lens Opacities Classification System LOCS III system. Prevalence of cataract In Type 2 Diabetes was 65.60. 109 22.15 cases were newly detected and 383 77.85 cases had long-standing diabetes p 0.0032. Patients on OHAs had higher Incidence of cataract p0.0021. There was no association between nature of work and development of cataract p0.5472. There was statistical significance between positive family history of diabetes and cataract p0.0271. Mixed cataract was seen in 70.52 and monotype in 29.48 patients. A combination of nuclear cortical and posterior subcapsular cataract had highest incidence with 42.26. Mean FBS was 176.44mgdl p0.00001 and mean HbAlc was 8.29 p0.00001 in cataract group and both were statistically significant. Nearly two thirds of the diabetic population showed evidence of cataract. Increasing age female longer duration of diabetes positive family history of diabetes diabetics on OHAs agent poorglycemiccontrol i.e. raised FBS and highnbsp
1. Meningioma
Authors: Kumar B Ramesh
Published: November 2024

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Two New Records of the Genus Polinices and one of the Natica (Naticidae: Gastropoda: Mollusca) from India
Authors: Mukhopadhyay A. K. , Sharma A. K.
Published: November 2024

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On a collection of some Mollusca from Budhabalanga estuary, Odisha
Authors: Gurumayum S. D.
Published: November 2024

57 samples belonging to 21 species of 13 families under 04 order of Mollusca were studied from Budhabalanga estuary which were found deposited in National zoological collection of the Estuarine Biology Regional Centre. Number of bivalvia species (14) outnumbered gastropoda (7). It is also found that more than half of the species identified were found to be estuarine in its habitat.
First Record of Two Labroid Fishes of the Genera Halichoeres and Cheilinus (Perciformes: Labridae) from Northern Bay of Bengal
Authors: Pradhan Alakesh , Medhi Kabin , Mahapatra Bijay Kali , Mishra Subhrendu Sekhar
Published: November 2024

Two species of fishes belonging to the family Labridae, Halichoeres zeylonicus (Bennett, 1833) and Cheilinus chlorourus (Bloch, 1791), are reported for the first time from Digha coastal waters, Northern Bay of Bengal. Morphometric and meristic measurements were taken and the specimens were deposited in Museums of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre and Marine Fish Section, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. The present finding constitute occurrence and extension of the distributional range of these species to the north-eastern coast of India, earlier Indian records of which were confined to coral reef areas only.
Amphibians of Agro-Climatic Zones of Maharashtra with Updated Checklist for the State
Authors: Sreekumar Sreejith , Dinesh K. P.
Published: November 2024

So far, 52 species of Amphibia are known from Maharashtra. Considering the subsequent findings and eliminating the inaccuracies found in that checklist, the current checklist proposes 43 species of Amphibia for the State with the categorization of the amphibian species according to agro-climatic zones of the state to facilitate the future conservation strategies and inventorization.
Diversity of Ctenophores in the Sundarban Mangroves, Northern Indian Ocean
Authors: Purushothaman Jasmine , Siddique Alfisa , Bhowal Aishee , Chandra Kailash
Published: November 2024

Four species of ctenophore viz., Pleurobrachia globosa Moser, 1903; Pleurobrachia pileus (O. F. MÃ¼ller, 1776); Beroe ovata BruguiÃ¨re, 1789 and Beroe gracilis KÃ¼nne, 1939 were collected from the mangrove estuarine waters of Sundarban during winter monsoon survey conducted in January 2018. Of these species, Beroe gracilis KÃ¼nne, 1939 is a new record from Bay of Bengal, Northern Indian Ocean. Pleurobrachia pileus was found to cause a swarm in Sundarban waters. The present study provides the description and distribution of four ctenophore species recorded in the study area.
Three new records of Microcerotermes Silvestri (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae) from West Bengal, India
Authors: Sengupta Rituparna , Rajmohana K.
Published: November 2024

Three species of termites identified as Microcerotermes annandalei Silvestri, Microcerotermes fletcheri Holmgren & Holmgren, and Microcerotermes pakistanicus Akhtar (Isoptera: Termitidae) collected recently from West Bengal, are hereby reported as new records to the state. Earlier only two species of this genus were documented. Microcerotermes pakistanicus is for the first time reported as a minor pest of babul and bamboo.
First record of two Myliobatid Elasmobranchs from West Bengal, northern east coast of India
Authors: Ray Dipanjan , Mohapatra Anil
Published: November 2024

Two elasmobrach fish species Rhinoptera javanica MÃ¼ller and Henle (1841) and Mobula kuhlii (MÃ¼ller & Henle, 1841), of the order Myliobatiformes were reported for the first time from Digha, West Bengal coast. The morphometry and meristic characters of the species from West Bengal coast are provided based on collected materials.
New records of the genus Hydropsyche Pictet, 1834 (Trichoptera: Hydropsychidae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Garima Deepti , Kaur Simarjit , Pandher Manpreet Singh
Published: November 2024

The present paper reports two new records of the genus Hydropsyche Pictet, 1834 from Arunachal Pradesh, India, namely, Hydropsyche atlas Malicky & Chantaramongkol, 2000 and Hydropsyche orectis Mey, 1999. Fifty four species of the genus Hydropsyche have been reported from India till date, while only four species are known from Arunachal Pradesh. With these additions the genus is now represented by six species from Arunachal Pradesh.
On the record of two species of the family Pholadidae (Martesia fragilis and Martesia striata) off Dhamara Estuary (Odisha), Bay of Bengal
Authors: Mahapatro Debasish , Sharma Satyabrata Das , Kadam Surendra S.
Published: November 2024

Present study provides first authentic record on the presence of two wood boring bivalve species belonging to the family Pholadidae, namely Martesia fragilis collected from offshore region of Dhamara estuary and Martesia striata from driftwood obtained from Dhamara estuarine complex. Recurring coastal water current pattern might be the cause of large scale dispersal of such marine wood borers by passive transport mechanism. Since, the study area is located much nearer to the Mangrove forest, Dhamara port and jetty area, the presence of wood boring organism could be a challenge in future for the mechanical durability of the coastal natural resources and artificial structures.
How Do Transformational Leadership and Affective Trust Enhance Creativity?
Authors: Huynh Thi Thu Suong , Pham Minh
Published: November 2024

The pressure of competitive higher education has affected most universities, and whether the utilization of human capital as a resource to foster creativity, increase motivation, and boost innovation is an important topic to investigate. This study aims to explore the relationship between the elements of transformational leadership, affective trust, and intrinsic motivation and their impact on creativity to increase the performance of lecturers at Vietnamese universities, where most of them are also creators. Quantitative research is applied with data collected from full-time lecturers at Vietnamese universities from December 2023 to January 2024. The hypothesized correlations were investigated using structural equation modeling on a sample of 311 participants in Vietnam. The findings reveal substantial causal correlations between transformational leadership, affective trust, intrinsic motivation's determinants, and the creativity to improve performance and positive behavior from the lecturers' perspective. These results imply that leaders should focus on the prefix role of transformational leadership, which is the origin of affective trust, intrinsic motivation, and creativity, to raise the standard of higher education. In particular, affective trust needs more attention because it has the most vital mediating role in enhancing the impact of transformational leadership on lecturers' creativity. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-011 Full Text: PDF
Demystifying Knowledge Work Practices and Performance in the Public Sector
Authors: Pachayappan Neetha Kumari , Aravindan Kalisri Logeswaran , Alias Mazni , Ramayah T. , Annamalah Sanmugam , Choong Yap Voon
Published: November 2024

The performance of the public sector, especially its officers, is vital to a nation’s growth in light of the challenges clouding public service. Despite numerous efforts and initiatives, the level of efficiency of Malaysian public sector officers remains feeble, and public dissatisfaction has led to criticism of the administration. Therefore, addressing issues surrounding the performance of public sector officers is imperative to improve public perception. Guided by Drucker’s knowledge work productivity theory, this research aims to discover the relationship between knowledge work practices toward affective commitment (AC) and knowledge worker performance (KWP). This research adopted a cross-sectional design involving a survey of 395 administrative and diplomatic officers who were recruited via stratified random sampling. A variance-based structural equation modeling using Smart PLS 4.0 was conducted to analyze the data. Results show that job crafting (JC) and continuous learning (CL) improve KWP, job-related innovation (JRI) does not impact KWP, and AC exerts a mediating impact on the relationship between knowledge work practices and KWP. This study provides impetus to knowledge productivity and human behavior by integrating JC into Drucker’s theory. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-015 Full Text: PDF
The Effect of EAP on Job Performance Based on Psychological Contract and Perceived Organizational Support
Authors: Cai Yinquan , Yii Josephine Ling Chen , Pathak Shubham
Published: November 2024

In order to study whether employee assistance programs have a significant impact on job performance, whether psychological contract and perceived organizational support play a mediating role in job performance, and thus provide practical operational strategies for relevant enterprises to propose human resource management suggestions to promote job performance, the implementation of employee assistance programs has been the subject of practical research. The findings indicate that addressing issues related to high turnover, job burnout, and absences cannot be separated from the importance of the psychological contract, perceived organizational support, and employee performance in organizational change. By applying structural equation modeling (SEM) to the data from front-line employees of several units in China, this research tested the relationships among employee assistance programs, psychological contracts, perceived organizational support, and job performance using SPSS and AMOS. The results indicate that employee assistance programs positively affect job performance; psychological contracts and perceived organizational support play a mediating role between employee assistance programs and employee job performance (JOP). Our research suggests that an employee assistance program can optimize frontline employee assistance work, build a mechanism to stimulate frontline employees' psychological contracts, and create an organizational environment full of perceived organizational support. This study innovatively uses the structural equation model for quantitative research. In addition, most previous studies on EPA were based on a single variable, psychological contract, and POS were used as the main intermediary variables to explore the mechanism of their impact on job performance so as to enhance the explanatory power of employee job performance. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-018 Full Text: PDF
Strategies for Pedagogical Interventions to Develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) of Employees in a Hybrid Work Schedule
Authors: Matulčíková Marta , Breveníková Daniela , Vaľko Michal , Gawrych Roman , Procházka David A.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the research article is to identify the educational methods suitable for developing employee emotional intelligence. The focus was on the number of hours that small and medium sized enterprises are willing to invest in training their employees in emotional intelligence and on the benefits, i.e., changes in work outcomes as evaluated by respondents. The questionnaire method and interviews were used to obtain data from respondents, line managers, and education managers. Based on correlation coefficient calculations, brainstorming was identified as a frequently used method of active learning, which is related to the physical presence in the learning premises. The analysis of the responses of the respondents and their calculation using the correlation coefficient surprisingly showed that the lecture method gained great support and was considered by the respondents, i.e., managers and education managers, as very important to achieve the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor goals of education. Moreover, it was assessed as a method suitable for remote learning, i.e., for virtual educational spaces. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-023 Full Text: PDF
Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
Authors: Hedayati-Dezfooli M. , Moayyedian Mehdi , Dinc Ali , Abdrabboh Mostafa , Saber Ahmed , Amer A. M.
Published: November 2024

This research explores multi-objective optimization in injection molding with a focus on identifying the optimal configuration for the moldability index in aviation propeller manufacturing. The study employs the Taguchi method and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) combined with the Technique for the Order Performance by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to systematically evaluate diverse objectives. The investigation specifically addresses two prevalent defects—shrinkage rate and sink mark—that impact the final quality of injection-molded components. Polypropylene is chosen as the injection material, and critical process parameters encompass melt temperature, mold temperature, filling time, cooling time, and pressure holding time. The Taguchi L25 orthogonal array is selected, considering the number of levels and parameters, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is applied to enhance precision in results. To validate both simulation outcomes and the proposed optimization methodology, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) analysis is conducted for the chosen component. The Fuzzy-TOPSIS method, in conjunction with ANN, is employed to ascertain the optimal levels of the selected parameters. The margin of error between the chosen optimization methods is found to be less than one percent, underscoring their suitability for injection molding optimization. The efficacy of the selected optimization method has been corroborated in prior research. Ultimately, employing the fuzzy-TOPSIS optimization method yields a minimum shrinkage value of 16.34% and a sink mark value of 0.0516 mm. Similarly, utilizing the ANN optimization method results in minimum values of 16.42% for shrinkage and 0.0519 mm for the sink mark. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-025 Full Text: PDF
Design of Modified UWB Microstrip Antenna for UHF Partial Discharge Sensor
Authors: Khayam Umar , Hamdani Yuda M. , Rachmawati .
Published: November 2024

The development of printable ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) antennas as partial discharge (PD) sensors for high-voltage equipment has been extensively studied. However, achieving ultrawideband (UWB) UHF PD sensors frequently requires larger sizes, unsuitable for certain applications requiring compact sensors for dielectric windows in HV equipment. This research objective is to obtain PD sensors with a wider bandwidth (0.3–3 GHz) and a compact size fitting a less-than-100mm-length gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) dielectric window. A circular patch microstrip antenna (CPMA) was chosen for its small size and potential for UWB performance. This paper discusses the design modification of the CPMA to obtain a wider bandwidth for PD detection in GIS. Simulations and lab-scale experimental verifications were conducted to evaluate the optimized sensor. The modified sensor, with a size of 60 × 73 mm², achieved a bandwidth of 3.08–3.14 GHz, a reflection coefficient of -44 dB, and several resonant frequencies of 0.3–2.3 GHz. This is a seven-time wider bandwidth compared to earlier bowtie antennas while keeping a dimension of less than 100 mm². These properties allow for efficient PD detection in GIS and other insulating media. Experimental results indicate the sensor's capacity to reliably detect and analyze PD signals while responding appropriately to variations in voltage. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-03 Full Text: PDF
A Teaching Method for Folk Songs Linked with Sustainable Development Education : Focusing on the Exploration of the Ecological Perspective in the Lyrics of Wido Island’s “Garaesori”
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Lee Jangwon
Published: November 2024

This study seeks for a teaching method to explore the value of the ecological perspective contained in Korean folk songs as part of sustainable development education. Korean folk songs, as an oral literature, reflect that Koreans in the past lived a life in harmony with nature. In particular, analyzing the lyrics presented in a single folk song from a literary perspective, we can broadly examine various perspectives on nature. Therefore, among the folk songs included in elementary school textbooks, “Garaesori” has been selected as a piece directly related to the ecological environment and then suggested for educational use. “Garaesori”, a fishery song, used to be performed in the ritual called Wido-ttibaennori to pray for a good catch and well-being, so it helps understand what kind of ideas ancestors had about nature. Through the process of analyzing and understanding the meaning contained in folk songs, we would be able to acquire the ecological view of the Koreans who wanted to live in harmony with nature with a sense of awe for nature. Starting with this study, I hope that the research that can guide the ecological view contained in folk songs will continue to create educational conditions that one can sympathize with sustainable development and practice a life friendly to nature.
The Research and Practice of Elementary Gugak Classes Using Beona-nori
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Ha Hyerin , Kim Seonghan
Published: November 2024

This study aims to help students understand the emotions embedded in Korean music and appreciate the intrinsic values of cultural arts by engaging them in specific activities and diverse experiences through gugak classes. To achieve this, an on-site research lesson utilizing beona-nori (a game of spinning with beona) from cultural heritage included in elementary school textbooks was conducted. The study proposes results and instructional strategies to facilitate the meaningful application of beona-nori in future lessons. Traditional Korean games are composed of songs, dances, and various tools, making them accessible to people of all ages. This broad applicability suggests that their integration into elementary education is highly feasible. Among these games, beona-nori is particularly suitable for elementary gugak education as it can stimulate students' interest and provide rich sensory experiences through its use as a cultural and artistic educational tool. However, it has been observed that many teachers still find gugak challenging. They often feel unsure about teaching it or perceive the content itself as difficult. Therefore, exploring various methods that enable teachers to actively engage with students through play is essential. Field-based research, in particular, captures practical examples of gugak classes, thus reducing the burden of lesson planning and offering direct assistance in applying these methods effectively. This study was conducted with 24 fifth-grade students at H Elementary School in Gyeonggi Province. Given that this research was conducted in an elementary school setting, the proposed teaching methods are deemed feasible for implementation, considering the context of each school. However, given the small scale of the study, generalizing the findings may be challenging.
The Sanjo Concerto for Acoustic Guitar Composed by Ham Chun-ho and His Guitar Virtuosity
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Kwon Dohee
Published: November 2024

This study describes the performing background, musical characteristics, and significance of Ham, Chun-ho's guitar sanjo concerto (2015), which appeared for the first time in the context of sanjo history. It examines how the forms of sanjo and concerto are realized with the foreign instrument, the guitar, and how the performer’s originality experience, and insights are reflected in the work.
Ham, Chun-ho actively embraced the traditional form of sanjo in his compositions for guitar but utilized it in a very limited way, aiming to present the expressive possibilities of the guitar in innovative manners. He incorporated the continuous structure(Jangdan-continuum) of sanjo form and microtones while also capturing the effects that could be obtained by partially using the sigimsae of the Yukjabaegi scale and an alternation between duple and triple rhythms. However, he embraced the typical sanjo form but prioritized his own logic-specifically, the musical expression of emotions—over traditional musical logic. Consequently, he contrasted the first half of the piece, characterized by lyrical and song-like phrases, with the second half, which features leaps and intense instrumental phrases.
To effectively express this opposing structure, he employed multiple instruments with different tuning and using a bottleneck to control timbre and technique. Furthermore, to address the dynamic imbalance between the orchestra and the acoustic guitar, he installed a pickup device to clearly express softer dynamics, particularly expressing “p”, and used a capo to enable the guitar to respond quickly to the orchestraAlthough Ham, Chun-ho did not showcase acrobatic playing techniques in his guitar sanjo concerto, he reflected his identity of a session guitarist in the composition. Notably, the presence of a solo section accompanied by the orchestra from the beginning expands the limited use of the session guitar by utilizing the concerto style.
Additionally, distributing performing three guitars capable of electronic amplification across different locations, each with distinct tuning and playing techniques, strategically demonstrates the potential of the acoustic session guitar. This can be said to be closely related to his experiences and insights gained from working as a session guitarist.
In this way, amid the contrasting demands of tradition and new composition, his numerous musical choices illustrate that a reinterpretation of sanjo. Therefore, it can be concluded that through this work, he confirmed the virtuosity of the acoustic session guitar.
MODIFIED ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR SOLVING FRACTIONAL PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: Rane Madhavi Manoj , Agnihotri Rishikant
Published: November 2024

Fractional partial differential equations (FPDEs) extend classical PDEs by incorporating fractional order derivatives, capturing complex phenomena in various fields such as physics, engineering, and finance. Traditional analytical methods often fall short in efficiently solving FPDEs due to their inherent complexity and non-local behavior. This paper presents modified analytical methods designed to address these challenges. By integrating fractional calculus with advanced techniques such as operational matrices and modified Laplace transforms, the proposed methods offer improved accuracy and computational efficiency. The paper demonstrates the efficacy of these approaches through a series of numerical examples and comparative analyses with existing methods. The results highlight significant advancements in the solution of FPDEs, offering a robust framework for future research and practical applications.
Improving Egg Production, Quality and Eggshell Hygiene by Supplementation of Sage (Salvia officinalis) and Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oils
Authors: Gümüş İbrahim Halil , Şenses Ezgi , Sözcü Arda
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the effects of sage (Salvia officinalis) and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oils (EO) supplementation into drinking water on egg production, quality and eggshell hygiene in laying hens.
Material and Methods: A total of 300 Nick Brown laying hens between 30 and 38 of age were used in a completely randomized design in three treatments and ten replicates. The treatments consisted of: control group, sage EO, lavender EO supplementation group. EOs were supplemented into drinking water (0.3 mL/L).
Results: A lower value of egg production, egg weight, egg mass and deteriorations in feed efficiency, eggshell breaking strength and thickness were observed in lavender EO group (P
ARCHAEOLOGY AND DAMS IN SOUTH-EASTERN TURKEY: APPLYING POST-FLOODING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TO IMPROVE CURRENT DOCUMENTATION AND SAFEGUARDING STRATEGIES ON CULTURAL HERITAGE
Authors: TÜRKER Atila , MARCHETTI Nicolò , MBITELLI Gabriele , FRANCI Francesca , ZAINA Federico
Published: November 2024

Barajların inşaası ve kültürel miras üzerindeki etkileri, iklim değişikliği ve dar odaklı kalkınma politikaları zamanla giderek büyüyen bir sorundur. Biz burada Türkiye’nin güneydoğusundaki Orta Fırat Vadisi’nde üç büyük barajın (Atatürk, Birecik ve Karkamış) temsil ettiği örnek bir olayı analiz ediyoruz. Barajların arkeolojik alanlar üzerindeki etkisini ölçmek için “Su Tutma Sonrası Hasar Değerlendirmesi” (SSHD/PFDA) uyguladık. SSHD’miz, Landsat uydusu görüntülerinin çoklu-geçici modelinin çapraz korelasyonunu kullanarak coğrafi olarak mekânsal konumlarının belirlenmesi ve survey ile kazılardan elde edilen arkeolojik verilerin analizinden oluşur: Özellikle önemli kültürel peyzajın kaybına ilişkin eşi görülmemiş ayrıntılı bir gözden geçirme sağlar ve aynı zamanda su tutma öncesi arkeolojik araştırmaların ve kazıların sınırlı doğruluğunu vurgular. Son olarak, yitip giden ve barajlar tarafından tehdit edilen kültürel peyzajları hedefleyen arkeolojik kurtarma projelerinin gelecekteki tasarımlarını geliştirmek için etkili bir yöntem, kritik bir araç ve daha iyi belgelenmiş bir kültürel miras arşivine hızlı ulaşılabilme önerileri sunuyoruz. Özellikle, mevcut mirasın kültürel mirasın tanımlanması, belgelenmesi ve korunmasıyla ilgili yönergeler sağlayan özel çalışma protokolleri ve mevcut mevzuatların güçlendirilmesi ihtiyacının olduğunu görüyoruz. Bu protokoller devlet tarafından desteklenmeli ve Dünya Bankası, Uluslararası Para Fonu, Asya Kalkınma Bankası veya Amerika Kalkınma Bankası gibi barajların inşaasında yer alan organlar tarafından uygulanmalıdır. Tüm çalışmanın kalitesini izlemek için Türk hükümeti, teklif aşamasından son protokolün tamamlanmasına kadar çeşitli projeleri izlemek amacıyla miras alanında uluslararası uzmanlardan oluşan bir komisyon oluşturmalıdır.
PELATIHAN PENGOLAHAN MINYAK JELANTAH PADA BUMDES PULOTONDO, KEC. NGUNUT – KAB. TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Soedarso Elvyra Handayani , Berlianingtyas Putri Ayu , Kristanti Ima , Rachmat Basuki , Ernawati Widi Dwi , Yusna Yusna
Published: November 2024

The village of Pulotondo, in the Ngunut subdistrict of Tulungagung Regency, has significant potential for freshwater fish farming and horticultural plant cultivation. However, this potential remains underutilized because the marketing area is still limited to the local scope. The local BUMDes (Village-Owned Enterprises) has not seized this opportunity and is only focusing on a micro-scale LPG retail business for the surrounding community. The event can provide BUMDes Pulotondo for utilizing waste processing, specifically converting used cooking oil into scented candles. This could reduce used cooking oil waste and allow the candles to be sold, thereby boosting BUMDes's economic potential. The service method includes material presentation, discussions, and practical exercises. Making candles from used cooking oil proceeded smoothly and was well-received by 12 participants, and they can produce candles for product sale.