bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serum Copper, Ceruloplasmin, Iron, Transferrin level in patients with Psoriasis and their relationship with severity of the disease
Authors: Khan Aziz Ahmed , Datta Ponkaj Kanti , Sultana Abida , Sikder Md Shahidullah , Khan Arif Ahmed , Nandi Ashim Kumar , Banu Laila Anjuman , Rahman Md Motlabur , Bhuiyan Mohammed Saiful Islam , Mahmud Mohammad Mustaque , Parveen KM Huraira , Hasan Pratyay
Published: March 2021

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune mediated inflammatory disease that involves the innate immunological system (keratinocyte, dendritic cell, histiocytes, mast cells and endothelial cells) and acquired immunological system (T lymphocytes). Essential trace elements like iron (Fe), copper (Cu) undergo redox cycling and have physiological significance in inflammatory process. This study is aimed at measuring the level of copper, ceruloplasmin, iron and transferrin in psoriasis patient and to assess its relationship with the severity of the disease. This is an observational cross sectional study. It was conducted at the department of Dermatology and Venereology, BSMMU, Dhaka. Age range of the patient was 18 to 65 years. The mean age of the patients was 39.1±13.54 years, 57.9% patients were male and 42.1% were female. Male: female ratio was 1.4:1. Male patients were predominant. Mean duration of disease 5.36±4.05 years with range from 1.0 to 14 years. Most of the (76.3%) patients had mild disease followed by 23.7% had moderate to severe disease. Serum level of trace elements was compared between mild and moderate to severe group of psoriasis patients but difference were not statistically significant (p>0.05). Weak negative correlation was found between PASI score and serum levels of copper (r = “0.134, P = 0.423), iron (r = –0.080, p = 0.632), transferrin (r = –0.079, p = 0.638) and weak positive correlation was found with ceruloplasmin (r = 0.228, p = 0.168). The results of the present research provide valuable information and correlation between the measured biomarkers and severity of psoriasis. Serum Ceruloplasmin, copper, iron and serum transferrin could serve as a biomarker of psoriasis but not as a marker of psoriasis severity.

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 29, No.1, April, 2020, Page 59-68
Mulches and Nitrogen Application Improves Cotton Yield and Fiber Quality
Authors: Ali Hakoomat , Abbas Asad , Hussain Shabir , Abid Shoukat Ali , Khaliq Shazia , Sarwar Naeem
Published: March 2021

Cotton is an important cash crop and source of foreign exchange. Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for plant growth throughout the life span of the crop. Wheat straw mulch not only source of nitrogen supply but also improves soil fertility and reduces soil erosion. The current study was performed to investigate the effects of mulches and nitrogen application on cotton productivity and fiber quality at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI), Multan. Two crop residues i.e. wheat straw and non wheat straw were used in main plots while nitrogen levels viz. 0,50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1 were randomized in subplots. The highest seed cotton yield (22.99 t ha-1) was obtained by the combination of nitrogen fertilizer application highest level (150 kg N ha-1) along with the wheat straw (20.27 t ha-1). The fiber quality was also affected by the wheat straw along with nitrogen application 150 kg N ha-1 and gave maximum results. In conclusion, wheat straw along with 150 kg ha-1 of Nitrogen application gave maximum results on cotton production as compared to non straw with low nitrogen application.
Laboratory Evaluation of Torque Loss in Titanium, One-Piece and Two-Piece Zirconia Abutments Under Cyclic Loading
Authors: Amraei Hamed , Heidari Bijan , Khazaei Sara , Amini Payam , Firouz Farnaz
Published: March 2021

Background: Screw loosening is one of the most common problems associated with implant-supported prostheses. The type and material of the abutment play an important role in the esthetic appearance of implant-supported restorations. Metal abutments create an unaesthetic grayish halo in the gingival margin of the implant due to the reflection of light from the surface of titanium abutment. Zirconia is highly popular for the fabrication of abutments due to its optimal color, along with the quality of light transmission and its resistance. The present study aimed to evaluate the torque loss in titanium and one- and two-piece zirconia abutments under cyclic loading. Methods: In general, 24 abutments in three groups (n=8) of one- and two-piece zirconia abutments, and titanium abutments were evaluated in this experimental study. The abutments were attached to the analog of fixtures with 30 N/cm torque and the samples were subjected to loads applied to the center of abutments at 30° angle. After cyclic loading, the removal torque value was measured for each abutment and its numerical mean was calculated as well. Finally, the groups were compared using SPSS16 via ANOVA and Games-Howell tests at a 0.05 level of significance. Results: The mean removal torque value was 23.925, 23.913, and 22.538 N/cm in titanium and two- and one-piece zirconia abutments, respectively, with no statistically significant difference in between (P>0.05). Conclusions: The highest mean removal torque value belonged to prefabricated titanium abutments while the lowest value was related to one-piece zirconia abutments.
Examining the Effect of Laser Radiation on the Repair of Dental Composite Restorations: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rezaei-Soufi Loghman , Maddah Fatemeh , Mohammadi Younes
Published: March 2021

Background: This study aimed to determine the impact of laser radiation on the repair bond strength of dental composite restorations by gathering, assessing, and systematically reviewing previous articles referring to this issue. Methods: Several previous studies relevant to the objectives of this research were found in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. All prior articles indexed in these databases according to the selected keywords until 2018 were gathered and assessed. Some article abstracts showed the necessary basic conditions for inclusion in the study. Therefore, the full texts of these relevant articles were further evaluated in terms of the study objectives. Results: A total of 300 relevant articles were obtained by searching the databases. Eight studies remained highly relevant after performing a title review, eliminating the duplicate articles, and implementing the selection criteria. The latest study was conducted in 2018. A statistically significant difference was observed between the impacts of laser and other methods in the seven of these final relevant studies. Of these articles, five indicated a better impact in the case of other methods, particularly the dental milling technique, and one study was related to the impacts of the laser method. Additionally, the Er,Cr: YSGG laser was considered the most adequate laser in these studies. Conclusions: According to the review of prior studies on the impact of laser radiation on the repair bond strength of composite restorations, Er: YAG and Er,Cr: YSGG lasers are advised for surface preparation of composites. However, surface preparation by adopting the milling technique remains the adequate choice for repairing composites.
Survey of Magneto-tactic Properties of Escherichia coli Under Static Magnetic Fields
Authors: Asgari Ghorban , Khoshniyat Ramin , Moradi Golrokhi Mojtaba
Published: March 2021

Some of the microorganisms such as Escherichia coli have the ability to migrate to areas in which the intensity of magnetic fields (MFs) is higher, which is called magnetotactic properties. Magnetotaxis is a process implemented by a group of gram-negative bacteria that involves orienting and coordinating movement in response to magnetic fields. This study was conducted to investigate these properties of Escherichia coli in laboratory conditions. By means of coated wires (30 rounds) placed in two parts of the reactor (with five zones and a volume of 250 mL) and direct current (DC), an intensity of 0.18 mT for 42 minutes has been prepared. The most probable number of E. coli per 100 mL (MPN/100 mL) in each zone of the reactor, before and after exposure, was estimated. According to the results of this study, E. coli has magnetotactic properties, and the mean density of these bacteria in higher MFs (0.18 mT) is higher compared to the other zones in the reactor.
Electrochemical Treatment of Textile Dye Bath Wastewater Using Activated Carbon Cloth Electrodes
Authors: Isik Zelal , Ozbey Unal Bahar , Karagunduz Ahmet , Keskinler Bulent , Dizge Nadir
Published: March 2021

The performance of electrooxidation (EO) treatment using activated carbon cloth (ACC) electrodes on textile dye bath wastewater was investigated. ACC electrode pairs were used as anode/cathode for EO experiments. The effect of current density (50–150 A/m2), operating time (0–90 minutes), and solution pH (6-11) were tested for removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD), color, and chloride, as well as the changes in conductivity. 95.5% COD and color removal efficiencies were obtained at current density (CD) of 100 A/m2 at solution pH of 10 for 90 minutes. Moreover, the chloride concentration decreased from 4254 to 35.5 mg/L and solution conductivity decreased from 160 to 131 mS/cm at the same conditions. Operating cost of the EO process was calculated to be 3.13 US$/m3 for 36 kWh/m3 energy consumption. The results indicated that the EO process with ACC electrodes achieved high pollutant removal from textile dye bath wastewater.
The Possible Protective Effect of Resveratrol on DiazinonInduced Oxidative Stress and Hepatic Injury
Authors: Mehri Fereshteh , Goodarzi Mohammad Taghi , Esfahani Maryam
Published: March 2021

Diazinon, one of the most known organophosphate pesticides (OPs), has harmful effects on human organs. Acetylcholinesterase inhibition, oxidative stress, and inflammation are the major mechanisms of diazinon toxicity. Diazinon has several toxic effects on the liver. Resveratrol (RES) is a natural polyphenol compound with antitumor, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects. This compound can inhibit lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, and DNA damage. Moreover, it can induce sirt-1, PI3K/AKT, and HO-1 pathways (negative regulators of inflammatory pathways). A large body of evidence indicated that resveratrol can attenuate liver damage by organophosphates. In this short review, we discuss the significant role of this phytoestrogen and antioxidant against the hepatotoxic effect of diazinon as an OP. With elucidation of the role of this supplement in reducing harmful effects of diazinon, it can be used as a protective agent in people at risk of adverse effects of diazinon.
Identifying Potential Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer and Developing Non-invasive Diagnostic Models Using Bioinformatics Approaches
Authors: Saidijam Massoud , Afshar Saeid , Taherkhani Amir
Published: March 2021

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent causes of gastrointestinal tumors. Due to the invasiveness of the current diagnostic methods, there is an urgent need to develop non-invasive diagnostic approaches for CRC. The exact mechanisms and the most important genes associated with the development of CRC are not fully demonstrated. Objectives: This study aimed to identify differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs), key genes, and their regulators associated with the pathogenesis of CRC. The signaling pathways and biological processes (BPs) that were significantly affected in CRC were also indicated. Moreover, two non-invasive models were constructed for CRC diagnosis. Methods: The miRNA dataset GSE59856 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and analyzed to identify DEMs in CRC patients compared with healthy controls (HCs). A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was built and analyzed. Significant clusters in the PPI networks were identified, and the BPs and pathways associated with these clusters were studied. The hub genes in the PPI network, as well as their regulators were identified. Results: A total of 569 DEMs were demonstrated with the criteria of P value <0.001. A total of 110 essential genes and 30 modules were identified in the PPI network. Functional analysis revealed that 1005 BPs, 9 molecular functions (MFs), 14 cellular components (CCs), and 887 pathways were significantly affected in CRC. A total of 22 transcription factors (TFs) were demonstrated as the regulators of the hubs. Conclusion: Our results may provide new insight into the pathogenesis of CRC and advance the diagnostic and therapeutic methods of the disease. However, confirmation is required in the future.
Investigating Anti-mutagenic Activities of Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) Applying Salmonella typhimurium and the Ames Test
Authors: Zare Zahra
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Genetic mutations have a significant role in causing cancers, and plants are effective on cancer recovery by producing metabolites. In this regard, the present study aimed to evaluate the Lantana camera anti-mutation effects applying Salmonella typhimurium in the Ames test. Methods: To this end, the plant was prepared from the Iran National Botanical Garden in 2018 (Tehran, Iran), and the methanolic extracts of its leaves and flowers were obtained by the percolation method. Then, anti-mutagenic activities were studied by the Ames method and the assessment of the rate of reverse mutations in mutant Salmonella typhimurium. Mutant strains cannot grow on minimal mineral media thus only those bacteria that have acquired a wild genotype after reverse mutation in the presence of the mutagen are able to grow on this medium. The plant extract, along with a mutagen substance was used to evaluate its anti-mutagenic effects by counting grown colonies and calculating the mean mutation inhibitory index according to the "Ong" formula. Finally, anti-mutagenic activities were retested by adding the sterile extract of the mouse liver (S9), and the data were analyzed by SPSS statistical software, version 22.Results: In general, the results showed that the mean number of grown colonies decreased significantly despite the plant material in comparison with the standard. According to the "Ong" formula, the percentage of inhibition was [1-T/M]×100. Based on the results, T grew a number of colonies on each petri dish despite the mutagen and extract, and M grew a number of colonies in positive control plates. Eventually, mutation inhibition percentages in leaf extracts were significantly higher than those of flower extracts, which were 75.59 ± 0.73 (+S9) and 84.79 ± 0.17 (-S9), as well as 49.57 ± 0.55 (+S9) and 62.32 ± 0.23 (-S9), respectively (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In general, the leaves and flowers of L. camara demonstrated anti-mutagenic activities with higher activities in the leaves compared to flowers.
Evaluation of stx1, stx2, hlyA, and eaeA Virulence Genes in Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolated from Meat (Beef and Mutton) in Hamedan, Iran, During 2015-2016
Authors: Binandeh Fatemeh , Pajohi-Alamoti Mohammadreza , Mahmoodi Pezhman , Ahangari Azam
Published: March 2021

Background and Objectives: Consuming raw or undercooked cattle meat is the most common transmission way of infection with Escherichia coli O157:H7. The present study aimed to identify virulence genes stx1, stx2, hlyA, and eaeA in E. coli isolated from meat samples (beef and mutton) in Hamedan during 2015 and 2016. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, the swabs were randomly taken from 160 meat samples including 80 beef samples and 80 mutton samples from butcher shops. Isolation and identification of E. coli cells were conducted by culturing the swab samples on MacConkey agar and Eosin methylene blue agar media. Then, the identity of the suspected E. coli O157:H7 colonies was investigated by a multiplex PCR assay and eventually, the isolates were evaluated for the presence of stx1, stx2, hlyA, eaeA virulence genes. Results: The results showed that out of 160 cultured samples on the selective media, 60 samples (37.5%) were contaminated with E. coli. O157:H7, O157, and H7 strains were identified using PCR, among which only E. coli O157:H7 possessed all four virulence factor encoding genes. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that beef could be a reservoir for E. coli O157:H7, and it may be involved in the transmission of this pathogen to humans.
Incidence and Antibiotic Resistance Properties of Campylobacter Species Isolated From Poultry Meat
Authors: Sabzmeydani Ali , Rahimi Ebrahim , Shakerian Amir
Published: March 2021

Background: F Campylobacter species are imperative foodborne bacteria because of the contaminated poultry meat consumption. Objectives: This study was conducted to recognize the incidence and antimicrobial resistance profile of Campylobacter species recovered from raw poultry meat samples. Materials and Methods: A total of 695 poultry meat samples were collected and assessed by culture technique. Bacterial species were identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Antimicrobial resistance was assessed by disk diffusion method (DDM). Results: The contamination rate of samples with Campylobacter spp. was 44.75% with higher contamination rate of wild duck (84%), wild goose (83.33%), coot (78.26%), chicken (67.78%), and wild pheasant (66.66%), respectively. Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli bacteria were found in 84.24% and 15.76% of Campylobacter spp., respectively. The highest incidence of C. jejuni was obtained in partridge (95.45%), quail (95%), pheasant (92.31%), and wild duck (90.48%) meat samples, respectively. The highest incidence of C. coli was found in turkey (52.63%) and wild pheasant (22.22%) meat samples, respectively. Moreover, C. jejuni had the highest resistance to tetracycline (76.34%), nalidixic acid (65.65%), ciprofloxacin (58.78%), enrofloxacin (39.69%), and ampicillin (38.55%), respectively. C. coli had the highest resistance to nalidixic acid (48.99%), ciprofloxacin (40.82%), and enrofloxacin (38.78%), respectively. Conclusion: Poultry meat, particularly partridge, quail, pheasant, turkey, and wild avian are the main sources of Campylobacter transmission. Furthermore, higher incidence and antibiotic resistance of C. jejuni was found. Proper cooking of poultry meat and monitoring the antibiotic prescription can lessen the occurrence of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter spp. in poultry meat.
AVALIAÇÃO DO CONTEXTO DE TRABALHO E CUSTO HUMANO DO TRABALHO ENTRE TÉCNICOS ADMINISTRATIVOS DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO PÚBLICA DE ENSINO SUPERIOR NA PARAÍBA
Authors: de Macêdo Nóbrega Aires Letícia , do Socorro Rocha Melo Peixoto Maria , Oliveira Pachú Clésia
Published: March 2021

OBJETIVO: Investigar a situação de trabalho e os riscos de adoecimento de um grupo de técnicos administrativos da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. MÉTODO: A pesquisa apresenta caráter exploratório e descritivo com a participação de 91 servidores técnicos administrativos efetivos, de ambos os sexos, com atividade laboral executada na Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. A amostra foi formada pelo maior número possível de participantes que foram incluídos conforme a acessibilidade e disponibilidade em colaborar com a pesquisa. Os instrumentos utilizados para realização da pesquisa foi a Ficha Sócio Demográfica e duas escalas do Inventário sobre Trabalho e Riscos de Adoecimento - ITRA que são: Escala de Avaliação do Contexto de Trabalho (EACT), Escala de Custo Humano do Trabalho (ECHT). RESULTADOS: No trabalho dos técnicos administrativos existem vivências de prazer, mas, também de sofrimento, onde, o prazer está relacionado às relações sócias profissionais e os fatores sociais e psicológicos. CONCLUSÃO: Percebe-se a importância de um olhar voltado para a saúde do trabalhador, onde, os riscos de adoecimento são visíveis, o que gera uma responsabilidade para o melhor cuidado da saúde dos técnicos administrativos da referida universidade.

Palavras chave: Categoria de Trabalhadores. Riscos Ocupacionais. Trabalho.
PENGARUH INSENTIF DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Maya Siska , Alvino Muhamad Rizky
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penulisan adalah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Insentif dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. Smartfren Telecom. Metode pengambilan data yang dilakukan oleh peneliti dengan menggunakan kuisioner yang dibagikan kepada karyawan (Sales) Modern Trade PT. Smartfren Telecom sebanyak 64 orang. Validitas instrument penelitian dilakukan dengan analisis butir hitung dengan rumus korelasi product moment, uji t, regresi linier dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penghitungan dengan rumus korelasi product moment menghasilkan nilai koefisien korelasi X1 sebesar 0,8879 dan koefisien korelasi X2 sebesar 0,8083. Hasil uji t menunjukan t hitung > t tabel dengan nilai t hitung untuk variable X1 sebesar 13,3825dan t hitung untuk variable X2 sebesar 8,6664 sedangkan nilai t tabel sebesar 1,6741. Regresi linier menghasilkan koefisien regresi (Y), untuk variable X1 dengan nilai Y sebesar 1,018dan dan variable X2 nilai Y sebesar 1,052. Pada koefisien determinasi didapatkan hasil KD1 sebesar 78,8366% dan KD2 sebesar 65,3348%. Koefisien determinasi ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh dari pemberian insentif dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan yang baik.
Bagaimana Kualitas Pelayanan dan Fasilitas Belajar dapat Mempengaruhi Loyalitas Mahasiswa dengan Mediasi Kepuasan Mahasiswa?
Authors: Publikasi Klinik , Pattiwaellapia Ongen Stembri
Published: March 2021

This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality and learning facilities on student loyalty mediated by student satisfaction. The subjects of this study were students of the Magister Management of the National Development University “Veteran” Yogyakarta. This research includes a quantitative approach with a survey method. Collecting data in this study using a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The data analysis method used was SmartPLS 3.0. Results 1) The effect of service quality directly has a positive effect on student loyalty by 0.002 but not significant because the T-statistic is 0.008 <1.96 and the P-value is = 0.994> 0.05. Thus the quality of service does not have a significant effect on student loyalty of Master of Management at the National Development University “Veteran” Yogyakarta. 2) The effect, learning facilities have a positive effect on student loyalty of 0.339 but not significant because the T-statistic is 1.218 <1.96 and the P-value is = 0.226> 0.05. Thus, learning facilities do not have a significant effect on the loyalty of students of Master of Management at the National Development University “Veteran” Yogyakarta. 3) Influence, learning facilities have a positive effect on student loyalty by 0.339 but not significant because the T-statistic is 1.218 <1.96 and the P-value is = 0.226> 0.05. Thus, learning facilities do not have a significant effect on the loyalty of students of Master of Management at the 'Veteran' National Development University Yogyakarta. 4) The effect of learning facilities in this case has a positive and significant effect on student loyalty by mediating student satisfaction of 0.192 (T-Statistics = 1.984 and P-value = 0.048). The estimation results of the mediation test show that student satisfaction can mediate the effect of learning facilities on student loyalty because the T-statistic is greater than 1.96, namely 1.984 and the P-value = 0.048 is smaller than the P-value 0.05. It can be interpreted that there is an effect of learning facilities on student loyalty which is mediated by student satisfaction.
The Influence of Social Media Against Interest in Buying Kopilogi Products
Authors: Nurfauziah Salma Fitri , Hamdani Nizar Alam
Published: March 2021

This study discusses the influence of social media on interest in buying copilogy products. The relationship used in this study is a causal relationship with 60 Garut domiciled consumer respondents who have already tried their products. The data analysis technique used is simple regression with the application of SPSS 20. The measurement scale used by researchers is the interval scale. This study uses primary data and secondary data obtained from books, journals, literature, scientific works from the internet with relevant sources. The primary data collection technique in this study is an online questionnaire that contains a number of structured statements given to respondents through Google forms and respondents provide answers based on a Likert scale of 1-5, starting from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The conclusion of this research is the significant effect between the influence of Social Media on Kopilogi Buy Interest.
Pengaruh Kompetensi, Kepuasan Kerja dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Kantor Kecamatan Kuripan
Authors: Rudiansyah Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi, kepuasan kerja dan motivasi terhadap kinerja pegawai pada kantor kecamatan kuripan kabupaten Barito Kuala baik secara simultan maupun parsial kemudian juga untuk mengetahui variabel bebas manakah yang paling dominan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai kantor kecamatan kuripan. Sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 23 orang yang diambil menggunakan teknik sensus (sampling jenuh). Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda melalui aplikasi komputer SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) versi 25. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini diketahui bahwa (1) secara simultan kompetensi, kepuasan kerja dan motivasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai; (2) secara parsial hanya dua variabel yaitu kepuasan kerja dan motivasi yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja; (3) variabel motivasi yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja pegawai.
Analysis of the Pattern of Land Degradation in Okaba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Hassan Shaibu. M. , Edicha Jibril A. , Kabiru Umoru
Published: March 2021

The study examined the pattern of land degradation in Okaba using GIS and remote sensing techniques. The study area is located between latitude 7 25’7 31’N and Longitude7 40’7 46′ E and covers approximately 122.7km2. The satellite data (landsat: 1998, 2002, 2007and 2012) together with other geospatial datasets were used to quantify different categories of land degradation. The results were validated in the field. Land use/ land cover of the study area was determined in order to see the effects of land use on land degradation. Normalized Differential Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Tasseled Cap indicators of the area were determined from Landsat data. Landsat along with other secondary data were analyzed to create various thematic maps, viz., land use, vegetation, and soil used in modeling land degradation in Okaba. The Land use/cover, NDVI, Tasseled Cap Brightness (TCB), Tasseled Cap Wetness (TCW) and Tasseled Cap Greenness (TCG) were integrated to assess the degradation scenario in the study area using the Idrisi Selva ‘Reclasstool’ and ArcGIS 10’Spatial analyst tool’. The results reveal that bareground increases throughout the study epoch while vegetation decreases. The findings of this study revealed that 42.1% of land is undergoing different categories of land degradation such as soil erosion and devegetation.
Temporal Trend in Production Subcontracting in Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi Dickson ‘Dare
Published: March 2021

This paper examines the temporal trend, that is, the growth in production subcontracting over the years in Nigeria. The relevant concepts are production subcontracting and diffusion of innovation. Data were collected from the sixtyeight contracting firms among 15 industrial estates/areas in the Lagos region. This paper shows that the growth in the number of contractors/subcontractors, which was gradual at the initial stage, became more rapid thereafter. The results of the regression/correlation analyses carried out, using the year as the dependent variable and the number of contractors/subcontractors as the independent variable are significant at 0.0001 per.cent level at both the aggregate level and the level of the Lagos region. The study shows that if encouraged, production subcontracting could be used to enhance the industrial development of Nigeria.
Whither Nigeria? Political Economy of Reforms
Authors: Kwanashie Mike
Published: March 2021

Nigeria has experienced in the past few years the impact of an articulate and a coherent reform policy. Despite progress made there is evidence that the neoliberal paradigm behind the reforms faces major challenges which a country like Nigeria must tackle if it is to sustain the fruits of reforms. Reforms to have sustainable . impacts must be broad based in its articulation, and relevant to the society it tries to change. There is skepticism that liberal democratic institutions in a dependent and peripheral capitalist economy like ours would deliver pro-poor policies in the absence of effective popular participation. The country has demonstrated the political will to drive and sustain reforms for growth and development. However the country is challenged to sustain the current reform programme to ensure that the gains made so far are consolidated.
Students’ Unrests and University Governance in Nigeria
Authors: Adisa’ Jinmi , Aderinto Adeyinka , Okoosi Taiye
Published: March 2021

This paper examines the philosophical framework of Nigeria’s Economic Empowerment and development Strategy (NEEDS), its desirability, and the efficacy of its strategies. It argues that its philosophy has its roots in the African Alternative Framework to the Structural Adjustment programme (AAFSAP). The author concludes, based on a number of scenarios that the effectiveness of the NEEDS strategies are doubtful.
Exponential stabilization of stochastic quantum systems via combined feedback control
Authors: Wen Jie
Published: March 2021

We propose a novel control strategy by combining state feedback and noise-assisted feedback to exponentially stabilize the target eigenstate for two-level stochastic quantum systems in this paper. The state space is divided into two subspaces, and the state feedback and noise-assisted feedback work in the corresponding subspace, respectively, to achieve the faster state convergence than that of using the two feedback strategies individually. Two kinds of continuous noise-assisted feedback controls are used to form the combined feedback strategies, respectively, and the exponential stabilization of target eigenstate is proved. The effectiveness and superiority of the combined feedback strategies are also verified in numerical simulations.
Nilai-Nilai Moral dalam Teks Anekdot Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) dan Implikasinya bagi Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah
Authors: Pantow Meylinda Fillia , Ratu Donal M. , Meruntu Oldie S.
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai moral yang terdapat dalam teks anekdot Gus Dur, yang meliputi lima cerita, yakni: Siapa yang Paling Hebat?, Sopir Metromini dan Juruh Dakwah, Santri Dilarang Merokok,, Dialog Presiden dengan Tuhan, dan DPR Turun Pangkat, dan (2) mendeskripsikan implikasi hasil penelitian bagi pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia di sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis rancangan metode kualitatif dan menggunakan teknik analisis isi (content analysis). Intrumen penelitian menggunakan jenis human instrument dan sumber data penelitian adalah anekdot Gus Dur, yang diambil dari “39 Humor yang Lucu Gus Dur”. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan, diperoleh yaitu: 1) nilai-nilai moral yang terdapat dalam teks anekdot “Siapa yang Paling Hebat”, antara lain: keberanian, loyalitas atau kesetian pada tugas, dan tidak boleh sombong. Nilai-nilai moral yang terdapat dalam teks anekdot “Sopir Metromini dan Juru Dakwah” siapun manusia di hadapan Tuhan sama dan tidak menjadi sombong rohani. Nilai-nilai moral dalam teks anekdot “Santri Dilarang Merokok” mematuhi aturan atau larangan dan membuktikan kesalahan seorang anak didik secara langsung. Nilai-nilai moral dalam teks anekdot “Dialog dangan Tuhan” adalah bersikap toleran, menghargai, dan menghormati keyakinan dan idiologi bangsa lain dan keyakinan orang lain. Teks anekdot Gus Dur yang berjudul “DPR Turun Pangkat” yakni etika berbicara dan menghargai perbedaan pendapat. 2) Nilai-nilai moral dalam teks anekdot Gus Dur memberikan implikasi terhadap pembelajaran teks anekdot di sekolah. Relevansi hasil penelitian mengenai nilai-nilai moral dalam teks anekdot Gus Dur dengan pengajaran teks anekdot, karena menyajikan nilai-nilai kehidupan sehingga anekdot dapat dijadikan sumber pengajaran nilai moral atau nilai kehidupan.
Pengaruh Penerapan Strategi Pelaksanaan Perilaku Kekerasan terhadap Tanda Gejala Klien Skizofrenia di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Daerah Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Makhruzah Siti , Putri Vevi Suryenti , Yanti Rahmi Dwi
Published: March 2021

The prevalence of violent behavior committed by people with schizophrenia is 19.1%. One of the nurse's independent actions is the provision of implementation Strategy on the client's violent behavior. The study aimed to determine the influence of applying the strategy of implementing violence behavior toward signs symptoms of schizofrenia clients at psychiatric hospital Jambi province. This study was conducted from 01st to 22nd January 2020. It used preexperimental with one group pre and post test design. The populations were all of schizophrenic clients with violent behavior who were hospitalized with sample as many as 30 people. The collecting of data was conducted by using purposive sampling technique. The findings were obtained that mean value of signs symptom pre-test 17.0 and after the implementing of SP is determined to occur a decrease in the mean value of post-test symptoms of 7.93. Bivariate analysis with the t test obtained p value of 0,000 (<0.05) so that there is an influence of the implementation of the PK implementation strategy on the decrease in symptoms
Pengetahuan Ibu dan Dukungan Suami berhubungan dengan Pemakaian Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang (MKJP)
Authors: Safitri Safitri
Published: March 2021

The public health center Pakuan Baru Jambi cityis the public health center with the lowerst uses a method of long-term contraception.The low use of long-term contraceptive methods can be caused by ignorance about the advantages of the MKJP and the obstacle of supporthusband in using the method. This study is a quantitative study, with a cross sectional design that aims todeterminethe relationship between mother’sknowledge and supporthusband to the use of MKJPin the public health center Pakuan Baru, Jambi city. Data collection on mother’sknowledge and supporthusband using a questionnaire.As many as 42study subjects were selected by simple random sampling. This study was analyzed using the chi square statistical test.The results of the study there is a relationship between mother’sknowledge and support husband to the use of MKJP, with mother’sknowledge p value = 0.036 and support husband p value = 0,000. The results of this study can be used as a rationale for policymaking in order to increase the number of long-term family planning acceptors
Pengaruh Pemberian Air Susu Ibu dan Fototerapi terhadap Ikterus Neonatorum di Ruang Perinatologi RSUD Pasaman Barat
Authors: M. Nur Yulia , Rahmi Elnita , Eliza Eliza
Published: March 2021

Neonatal jaundice is a common problem in the care of normal newborns. West Pasaman Regional Hospital data states that in 2018 there were 41 cases of neonatal jaundice out of 369 deliveries. The research objective was to determine the effect of exclusive breastfeeding and phototherapy on the incidence of neonatal jaundice. The research method is retrospective, namely conducting research on past events. The research was conducted at RSUD Pasaman Barat with a population of 20 people. Sampling was done by total sampling technique, so that the sample size is 20 people. Data collection was carried out by means of observation at the West Pasaman Regional Hospital. The approach used is cross sectional, namely independent and dependent data collection is done at the same time. The data that has been collected is then processed manually and analyzed by computerized univariate and bivariate analysis. This type of research is descriptive with a cross sectional design. The study population was all babies in West Pasaman Regional Hospital with a total of 41 people, the sample size was determined by the total sampling so that the sample was 41 people. The data was collected by means of a documentation study using a checklist. Data processing was carried out by univariate computerization. The results showed that as many as 13 respondents (31.7%) were breast-fed, 63.4% were carried out with phototherapy and 24.4% of respondents had neonatal jaundice. Based on the bivariate analysis obtained p value 0.049 (Breastfeeding) and 0.001 (Phototherapy). The results of the Chi Square test, it can be concluded that there is an effect of breastfeeding and phototherapy on the incidence of neonatal jaundice
Pengaruh Mobilisasi Dini terhadap Penyembuhan Luka dan Peningkatan Aktivitas Pasien Postoperasi Laparatomi
Authors: Yuliana Yuliana , Johan Andrew , Rochana Nana
Published: March 2021

Laparatomy is surgery of the abdomen to open the lining of the abdomen. The treatment reduces complications due to surgery, accelerates healing and restores the patient's function to the maximum extent possible before surgery. Returns physical function immediately after surgery with early mobilization. The purpose of this study was to look at the effect of early mobilization on wound healing and increased patient activity postoperatively in laparotomy. This type of research is quantitative with quasy eksperiment with control gruop designs. The number of samples was 88 Laparatomi patients, taken using purposive sampling technique. Tool of data using observation sheets. Data were analyzed using chi-square test and Wilcoxon test. The results of the study stated that there were significant differences between the control group and the intervention group on wound healing (p= 0.047) and on increased activity (p= 0.005). The results of the study it can be concluded that there is an influence of early mobilization on wound healing and increased patient activity. The results of this study recommend early mobilization using progressive mobility procedures in accordance with client activity intolerance
COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY AND X-RAY DIAGNOSTICS OF PERIPHERAL PRIMITIVE NEUROEECTODERMAL TUMORS (PNET) IN CHILDREN
Authors: Umid Ibragimov Umid Ibragimov , Sundetilla Sargelov Sundetilla Sargelov , Murat Ensepbaev Murat Ensepbaev , Amankul Taynekova Amankul Taynekova
Published: March 2021

Relevance: Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) belongs to the group of malignant tumors that develop from migrating embryonic neural crest cells. PNET includes a number of nosological forms: Askin's tumor, esthesioneuroblastoma, the very peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor, Ewing's sarcoma . PNET accounts for 3–9% of all soft tissue tumors in children and 19% of all soft tissue sarcomas. In European countries and the United States, the frequency of their occurrence is 3.4 cases per year per 1 million children under 15 years of age, in Kazakhstan - 0.6-1.2 cases per 1 million child population. Rapid tumor growth, malignancy and early metastasis to other organs and systems predetermines its special role in oncology.
Objective of the study: to improve the quality and availability of early diagnosis of sarcomas in children in medical institutions of the general medical network.
Results of the study: 35 cases of peripheral PNET in children were analyzed. The age of the patients is from 1.5 to 17 years. The average age is 9.3 years. There were 1.3 times more boys among patients than girls. Extra-skeletal localization was found in one patient (3.6%). Radiographically, it is often almost impossible to make a differential diagnosis between the manifestations of Ewing's sarcoma and primary chronic or "healed" (antibiotic) forms of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in the initial phase of the process, before the formation of the extraosseous soft tissue component. The process of bone damage is more often localized in its diaphysis and subsequently spreads to the metaphyses of the bone.
Studies on impact of Teaching the Breast Examination Skill Through Lecture, Video, Mannequin and on Real Patients, on Medical Students in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in India
Authors: Shashi Shekhar
Published: March 2021

Teaching of Breast Examination skill to Medical Students is a real challenge all over world as Breastis an intimate organ. Hence there is increasing effort to find alternative to teaching on real patients forconfidant development of communicative and Palpative skull.In ethically prohibitive cultures (ie. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Didactic Lecture followed by Videodemonstration plays significant role in ethically prohibitive cultures in teaching of Breast ExaminationCommunication skill; where as Didactic Lecture followed by Video demonstration and MannequinDemonstration and Practice plays significant role in ethically in teaching of Breast Examination Palpationskill.In ethically less prohibitive cultures (ie. India) Didactic Lecture followed Bed side demonstration ofBreast examination on real patient plays significant in Communication skill ; where as Didactic Lecturefollowed by Video and Bed side demonstration of Breast examination on real patient and Practice playssignificant role in Breast Palpation skill.
A Comparative Study of Continuous Versus Interrupted Suturing of Episiotomy
Authors: Garg Alka , Garg Navneet , Agrawal Manish , Garg Nikita
Published: March 2021

The role of convention repair of episiotomy has come under scrutiny in recent years.This procedure has nowbeen modified from interrupted suturing earlier to continuous stitching of episiotomy.Aim &objectives :-This study was done to evaluate the patient comfort & post-op complications betweenconventional repair & continuous repair of episiotomy .Methodology:-This prospective study was conducted in the department of Gyne & obstr of Rama medicalcollege, Hapur from July 2018 to June 2019 on 200 patients who were randomly divided into two groupsof 100 patients each . In Group A (study group), episiotomy repair was performed by continuous stitching &group B underwent conventional interrupted suturing repair. Post operatively the efficacy of both proceduresanalysed on the basis of outcome in form of pain & other complications.Result :- Majority of patients of episiotomy were in age group of 18 to 26 years. Mean gestational periodwas 38.4+0.6 & 38.4+0.5 for the study & control group. The mean suturing time was also significantlyshorter for study group.Pain score was significantly less after 48 hrs. Resumption of sexual activity wassignificantly shorter in study group.Conclusion :- The success rate was significantly better in continuous repair group in the form of lessprocedure time, suture material , postpartum pain & early resumption of sexual activity
Characteristics of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Winnie Tunggal Mutika  , Krisnawati Bantas  , Ratna Djuwita  , Yunita
Published: March 2021

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the non-communicable diseases that has the most prevalence of diseasesglobally. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of patients type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) inregional hospital, East Jakarta. The study’s characteristics were age, sex, education, occupation, Body MassIndex (BMI), history of diabetes mellitus, history of hypertension, and blood pressure. The study designuses descriptive studies. The study population was all people with diabetes mellitus in regional hospital, EastJakarta. This study sample was people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in January to March 2019 in the regionalhospital, 170 patients. The sampling technique is by using non-random sampling. The results showed thatpeople with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged over 45 years 86%, male sex 52%, higher education 78.82%,not working 55%, normal BMI 48%, had a history of DM 54%, have a history of hypertension 57%, andnormal blood pressure 65%. The study population’s conclusions were all people with diabetes mellitus in theregional hospital, East Jakarta, aged over 45 years, male sex, higher education, not working, normal BMI,had a history of DM, have a history of hypertension, and normal blood pressure.
Impact of Age and Residence on Ideal Body Image of Manipuri Women
Authors: Keisam Nomita  , MC Arun
Published: March 2021

Background: The people have been bestowing importance on body shape and its mould of beauty from theancient times. However, it varies within and between societies according to their perceptions, socio-culturalmilieus, biological and mental predispositions, environmental causes, etc. Such human fancy on their idealbody image is still being differed between sexes, person to person, urban to rural, young to old, etc.Aims and Objective: To identify the impact of age and residence of women on their ideal body image interms of multidimensional body-self relation scores of Manipuri women, India.Method: The present study is based on a primary sample of 388 Manipuri women and its size was estimatedon the prior information i.e.,mean±SD = 2.67±26.81 of body image with an allowable error of 2.7 at 95%degree of precision. A well-validated Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ),developed by Brown A, Cash, Mikulka (1990) is administered as tool of the study and its scores are ascribedby the two important predictor’s viz., age and residence.Results: It is found that all the means of multidimensional body-self relation scores are very highlysignificantly varied (P< 0.01) over the four age groups except for health evaluation scores (P=0.057). Urbanwomen have better scores in nine body-self relation (appearance evaluation score, appearance orientationscore, fitness evaluation score, fitness orientation score, health orientation score, illness orientation score,BASS score, self-classified score, and perceived dating partner score) out of the ten relations consideredthan that of their counterpart rural women while it is just reverse in health evaluation score.Conclusion: The result highlights that age of the woman as well as her residence have definitely certain roletowards the regulation of their multidimensional body-self relations.