bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Does Gratitude Work at School? Piloting the Modified Interventions for Managing Academic Stress in Pakistani High Schools
Authors: Sahar Najam us , Baranovich Diana Lea , Tharbe Ida Hartina Ahmed
Published: September 2022

The present research measures the effectiveness of gratitude interventions in dealing with academic stress and daily hassles among Pakistani high school students. A total of 162 students randomly assigned in experimental (82) and control groups (80) took part in a four week interventions program. The gratitude interventions included Count Your Blessings, writing Gratitude Letters, and Loving Kindness Meditations which were modified & adapted into Urdu. The pretest and posttest assessment was done. The results of paired sample t-test showed significant decrease in academic expectation scores (t = 5.76**, M1 + SD1 = 31.44 + 6.56, M2 + SD2 = 27.30 + 6.75) with medium effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.65), and also for daily hassles decrease. Further results showed high level of stress about personal future, academic concerns and excessive social demands which were decreased after interventions. This study supports the use of gratitude interventions in school setting especially in developing country like Pakistan where structured counseling services are limited.
Hydrolysis of Anhydrosugars over a Solid Acid Catalyst for Saccharification of Cellulose via Pyrolysis
Authors: Kudo Shinji , Huang Xin , Sakai Sakura , Fujiki Kyoi , Asano Shusaku , Hayashi Jun  Ichiro
Published: September 2022

Glucose is a key compound for future biomass-based energy and chemical industry. An availability of glucose from abundant lignocellulosic biomass is limited because of a slow reaction rate and costly feed materials in a conventional enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose. The present work investigated the production of glucose with hydrolysis of anhydrosugars produced by cellulose pyrolysis that is a fast reaction with no requirement for other chemicals to feed. A commercially available solid acid was employed as the hydrolysis catalyst for enabling a direct use of glucose aqueous solution without posttreatment such as separation. The experiments using a model anhydrosugar, levoglucosan (LGA), as feedstock revealed a selective activity of the catalyst to produce glucose even at the high concentration of 2.7 M and the catalytic stability in 15 h run of the reaction using a continuous flow reactor. The catalyst worked for the reaction with a cellulose-derived bio-oil as the feedstock to selectively produce glucose mainly from LGA. However, the activity gradually decreased due to deposition of carbonaceous materials from compounds other than LGA over the catalyst, indicating the necessity for eliminating those compounds before the hydrolysis.
PLA Degradation and PLA-Degrading Bacteria: A Mini-Review
Authors: binti Jalani Joyce Cynthia , Arshad Zatul Iffah Mohd
Published: September 2022

Polylactic acid (PLA) is not new to the world of science, since the application of PLA can be found in various industries such as biomedical, agricultural, and packaging. Despite the amazing properties shown by PLA, it still has a setback in terms of waste disposal of PLA. Since PLA is more resistant towards bacterial attack, it prolonged the decomposition of PLA disposed in the environment. Therefore, PLA microbial degradation and enzymatic degradation needs to be highlighted since most PLA waste will end up in the landfill. Most PLA-degrading can be found in the genus family Amycolatopsis, and a few can be found in the genus Lentzea, Kibdelosporangium, Paecilomyces, Thermomonospora, and Thermopolyspora. The enzymatic degradation of PLA is mostly studied relating to enzyme proteinase K, serine protease, and even hydrolase. This review paper aims to discuss the microbial degradation mechanism of PLA as well as the types of microorganisms and enzymes that involve in the biodegradation of PLA.
Characterizing Groundwater Turbidity Reduction by Using a Magnetic Biocarbon Adsorbent Composite (MBAC): Process Optimization
Authors: Awang Huda , Abdullah Nor Asfaliza , Ling Ho Yoon , Lin Irene Tan Jia , Abdullah Palsan Sannasi , Azmin Siti Nuurul Huda Mohammad , Boukhlifi Fatima
Published: September 2022

The usage of groundwater as drinking water source in many parts of Kelantan encourages the research and development of various cost-effective alternative adsorbent material for turbidity reduction and drinking water purification. The preparation, characterization, and use of a magnetic biocarbon adsorbent composite (MBAC) is introduced in this study as an option to treat turbid groundwater. In contrast to commercial activated carbon (CAC), peak shifts and peaks denoting Fe-O bending were observed in the FTIR spectrum of MBAC. The adsorption process for turbidity reduction by MBAC and CAC was investigated. A factorial design matrix consisting of four parameters were tabulated, namely, adsorbent dosage (0.02, 0.04, and 0.06 g), agitation time (15, 30, and 60 min), agitation rate (150, 200, and 250 rpm), and two adsorbent particle size ranges (M: 300 < x ≤ 500, and Q: ≤ 45 μm). The predictive model was validated with 0.04 g MBAC of ≤ 45 μm in particle size, agitated at 150 rpm, for 48 min, that attained 98.46% turbidity removal efficiency with a final NTU reading of 0.40. Conversely, CAC removed 88.19% for a final NTU reading of 3.07. Overall, the iron oxide impregnated biocarbon composite showed better turbidity reduction capability compared to CAC. The findings of this work support the potential application of MBAC as an alternative adsorbent for the treatment of groundwater sourced drinking water.
Corrosion of Steel Prestressing Reinforcement - The Influence of the Used Construction Technology of Concrete Suspension Footbridges
Authors: Vacek Vítězslav , Pokorný Petr
Published: September 2022

Stainless steel reinforcement in the form of prestressing wires and ropes, commonly used to reinforce prestressed concrete structures [1], is also used for suspension strips of footbridge bridges. After the accident of some of them, these structures became the subject of an examination of their current state and analyses of the origin and development of corrosion of the prestressing reinforcement used. The issue of the service life of prestressed structures is related, among other things, to their structural arrangement and the construction procedure used. As with most existing prestressed structures, the anti-corrosion protection of the reinforcement has traditionally been ensured primarily by the alkalinity of the environment, ie by concreting or grouting prestressed elements in the pipeline [2].
Suspended and Coated Iron Waste for Photo-Fenton-Like Degradation of Industrial Effluents under Neutral Condition
Authors: Samy Mahmoud , Ibrahim Mona G.
Published: September 2022

The iron waste collected from steel workshop was evaluated as a catalyst in heterogenous photo-Fenton like process. The analyses such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were carried out to assess the morphology, chemical structure and chemical composition of the iron waste. The degradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB) went up from 81.4% in dark to 90.4% in light in the case of iron loading of 0.5 g/100 mL, persulfate (PS) concentration of 0.1 mM, MB concentration of 10 mg/L and pH 7. The uppermost degradation efficiency of MB was accomplished at pH 3 and the raising of PS concentration above 0.25 mM reduced the removal efficacy of MB. The degradation percentage of MB declined in the case of iron loading higher than 1.0 g/100 mL. The degradation rates of MB decreased with the rise of initial MB concentration. The degradation efficiencies of MB were 68.8%, 67.3%, 64.3%, 63% and 60% in five consecutive runs and the degradation efficiencies of pharmaceutical wastewater were 36.55%, 35.69%, 34.24%, 33.4% and 32% using the iron coated plates. The degradation ratios of agrochemical wastewater were 40.76%, 38.6%, 37.5%, 36.1% and 34.98%, whereas they were 23.7%, 22.35%, 22.03%, 21.23% and 20.03% in the case of petrochemical wastewater in five successive runs using the immobilized plates.
Association between Serum Lipid Levels and Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Korean Adult Population
Authors: Jung Wonyoung , Kim Jiyoung , Cho In Young , Jeon Keun Hye , Song Yun-Mi
Published: September 2022

Background: Hearing loss (HL) has been suggested to be associated with impaired microcirculation of the inner ear. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate an association between HL and serum lipid levels.Methods: The study comprised 10,356 Korean adults who participated in the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010–2012). We defined HL as the average hearing thresholds exceeding 25 dB at predetermined frequency levels by pure tone audiometry. Serum lipid levels were measured using an enzymatic assay. The associations between lipid levels and HL were evaluated using a multiple logistic regression model after adjusting for covariates including age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, smoking status, alcohol, physical activity, educational level, household income, and noise exposure. Stratified analyses were performed to examine the effect of the covariates on the association between lipid levels and HL.Results: The high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level was inversely associated with high-frequency (HF)-HL, with an odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 0.78 (0.64–0.96) for 1-mmol/L increase in the HDL-C level. Neither the triglyceride nor the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was associated with HF-HL. For low-frequency HL, association with any of the serum lipid components was absent. A stratified analysis showed that the inverse association between HDL-C levels and HF-HL was evident (P trend <0.05) in some subjects with specific characteristics such as older age (≥65 years), female sex, non-hypertensive state, and non-regular physical activity. However, a significant interaction between HDL-C levels and all of the stratified variables was absent (P for interaction >0.05).Conclusion: The HDL-C level has a linear inverse association with the risk of HF-HL. Given the known protective role of HDL-C against atherosclerotic changes, this finding seems to support the concept of impaired microcirculation in the inner ear as a mechanism for HF-HL.
Comparison of Tobacco Use and Cessation Behavior between Conventional Cigarette and Heated Tobacco Product Users: Based on the Analyses of the Eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019
Authors: Yu Hyeree , Lee Cheol Min
Published: September 2022

Background: After the advent of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in 2017, domestic cigarette sales declined until 2019, but have increased in South Korea since 2020. This study aimed to analyze tobacco use and cessation behavior among HTP users compared with conventional cigarette (CC) users.Methods: We analyzed data from the eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019). Of 6,188 study participants, 1,181 were current tobacco product users (single, dual, and triple), including all combinations of CCs, HTPs, and electronic cigarettes (ECs). Tobacco use and cessation behaviors among single and dual users of CCs and HTPs were assessed using various categorical methods.Results: In 2019, proportions of HTP use in men and women aged ≥19 years in South Korea were 8.8% and 1.5%, respectively, and those of single, dual, and triple users were 23.6%, 58.0%, and 18.4%, respectively. Dual users had more tobacco use than CC only and HTP only users (all P<0.001). Each daily user accounted for a lower percentage of attempt and preparation stages for cessation than intermittent users (all P<0.001, except for dual users).Conclusion: In this study, we analyzed the differences in tobacco use and cessation behavior among CC and HTP users in various populations in South Korea. Additionally, we found that all novel tobacco product users had already experienced CCs in adulthood. Further studies that address HTP’s harmful effects in humans are necessary.
Biomaterials as regenerative therapies for traumatic brain injury
Authors: Hui Wang , Zhi Su , Ziao Ling
Published: September 2022

Over recent years, the events associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have become critical health problems. TBI involves various functional deficits that are caused by neuronal loss and is a common feature in various neuropathologies. Patients with TBI have a very high degree of disability and impairment at both the physical and psychological levels, thus creating a significant burden on the quality of life. Although stem cell therapy has achieved some success in the reconstruction of neural circuits for TBI therapies, there are several limitations that need to be overcome, such as the stem cell transplantation pathways and time to transplantation are challenges for clinical application. Recently, bioactive materials from the tissue engineering field have become promising candidates for TBI therapies. Herein, we briefly summarize and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of TBI-related biomaterials (such as hydrogels, nanofibers, and nanomaterials) for the regeneration of neural tissue and functional recovery at the lesion sites of TBI. Finally, we describe the desirable characteristics of bioactive materials for neural repair in TBI. Because the development of therapeutic strategies with biomaterials is still in its infancy, biomaterials deserve high priority and further development as a treatment for TBI.
Presentation and management of nervous system cavernous malformations in children
Authors: Mahajan Uma V. , Patel Mohit , Pace Jonathan , Rothstein Brian D.
Published: September 2022

Cerebral cavernous malformations (CMs) are slow-flow vascular lesions that affect up to 0.5% of the pediatric population. These lesions are at risk for hemorrhage, causing seizures, and leading to neurological deficits. Here, we conduct a literature review and then present a report of a supratentorial CM in a 2-year-old patient with no significant past medical history who presented at our institution with 1 month of eye twitching. We performed a literature search of five databases of all articles published before 2020. Our inclusion criteria included cohort and case series of children with mean age under 12 years. Our search yielded 497 unique articles, of which 16 met our inclusion criteria. In our pooled literature analysis, a total of 558 children were included, 8.3% of which had a positive family history and 15.9% had multiple CMs. About 46.1% of the children had seizures, and 88.4% of those who underwent surgery had a total resection. About 85.1% of those with epilepsy were Engel Class 1 postsurgery. Over a mean follow-up of 4.1 years, 3.4% of patients had additional neurological deficits, including paresis and speech deficits. Our analysis of published literature shows surgical intervention should be considered first-line therapy for patients who are symptomatic from CM, present with seizure, and have surgically accessible lesions. Additional work is needed on outcomes and long-term effects of minimally invasive treatments, including radiosurgery and laser ablation, in pediatric populations.
Can mental practice adjunct in the recovery of motor function in the upper limbs after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Aprigio Danielle , Bittencourt Juliana , Ramim Maria , Marinho Victor , Brauns Igor , Fernandes Isabelle , Ribeiro Pedro , Velasques Bruna , Silva Ana Catarina Alves E
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND:

Studies indicate that mental practice can be an adjuvant rehabilitation, improving motor functions.

AIM:

To synthesize the evidence on the intervention with the mental practice for the rehabilitation of the upper limb after stroke in the context of a dependent task.

METHODS:

The review was registered on the PROSPERO with protocol number: CRD42020166624. We searched the PubMed, Medline, Embase, Central, PEDro, and Web of Science from randomized clinical trials from 1975 to 2022. A literature review was conducted with 13 studies that synthesized findings on mental practice such as adjuvant rehabilitation in the recovery of the upper limb after stroke based on Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) Motor and action research arm test (ARAT) scores.

RESULTS:

The sample size was 232 were part of the intervention group and 180 of the control group. The findings no showed results in favor of mental practice after stroke accordingly to ARAT and FMA Motor scores (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

Current evidence does not support the use of the mental practice to increase the recovery of the upper limb after stroke, although the evidence is conflicting for some aspects of the technique.
Carotid atherosclerotic disease
Authors: Bir Shyamal C. , Kelley Roger E.
Published: September 2022

Carotid stenosis is an important contributor to ischemic stroke risk with resultant significant impact on neurological disability and death in adults and with worldwide implications. Management of carotid stenosis is impacted by whether there are associated symptoms along with the degree of stenosis. Understanding of the pathogenesis of carotid atherosclerosis or stenosis is important in management of carotid stenosis. Atherosclerotic plaque formation is a chronic insidious process with a number of potential contributors to the formation of such a plaque. The definition of atherosclerosis is not simply limited to abnormal deposition of lipid but also includes a chronic, complex, inflammatory process. Molecularly, in atherosclerosis, there is decreasing nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, activity and/or expression of endothelial NO synthase, or increasing degradation of NO secondary to enhanced superoxide production. These above changes cause endothelial dysfunction leading to formation of foam cell followed by formation on lipid plaque. After lipid plaque formation, stable or unstable atherosclerotic plaque is formed depending on the calcium deposition over the lipid plaque. It continues to be clearly established that carotid intervention for symptomatic high-grade carotid stenosis is best managed with intervention either by carotid endarterectomy or carotid stenting. However, asymptomatic carotid stenosis is the subject of considerable controversy in terms of optimal management. This review of carotid atherosclerosis is an attempt to incorporate the information provided by more recent studies on pathogenesis and management which may help in the decision-making process for optimal management for protection against stroke.
Dynamic versus Frozen: Through the Looking Glass - Impingement Syndrome and Adhesive Capsulitis: A Sonological Insight from Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Department of PMR
Authors: Iswarari Sourav
Published: September 2022

A discussion is attempted on the approach adopted by Dept of PMR in Bankura Sammilani Medical College to define common cases of Impingement Syndromes and Adhesive Capsulitis by Dynamic Sonological scan. The foundation of the approach is based on classic NEERS and CODMANS works. The review just acts as an aid on how to use unique attributes of sonography in diagnosing two very common conditions in day-to-day shoulder practice. We found use of such approach very helpful in taking cautious and more informed decisions regarding management strategy.
Problem-based Learning Using Online Platforms
Authors: Chimmalgi Mamata , Rajesh S. , Kumar K. V. Anil , Asha U V , Jose Jesin Elsa , Chandrakumari Komalavallyamma
Published: September 2022

Introduction:

Problem-based learning (PBL) helps in contextual and experiential learning. PBL using online platforms (PBL-op) was introduced to counter the declining interest in the mandatory e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of PBL-op on learning outcome; student perception of PBL-op; effect of communication and motivation on learning outcome; and performance in PBL-op.

Material and Methods:

Study participants were introduced PBL-op and the control group to PBL in classroom setting. Five-way assessment was done: learning outcome by pre-and postintervention tests; performance by project reports and presentations; communication skills; motivation; and student satisfaction through an anonymous survey. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired or independent t-tests to compare paired variables, Spearman's correlation to establish association, and theme-based analysis for qualitative inputs.

Results:

Students showed better learning outcome with PBL op than with e learning (t = 11.199; P < 0.001*), traditional teaching (t = 12.193; P < 0.001*) and PBL in classroom setting (t = −15.493; P < 0.001*; d = 1.83). Women outperformed men with PBL-op (t = −2.74; P = 0.0034*; d = 0.48). Performance in PBL was better when conducted using online platforms than in classroom setting (t = 8.5471; P < 0.001*; d = 1.01). However, learning outcome and performance in PBL-op did not show a significant association with motivation or communication skills. Students favored PBL-op as it offered them an opportunity for active participation.

Discussion and Conclusion:

PBL-op offers all the advantages of PBL and allows productive teamwork using familiar online platforms and freedom from restrictive class timings. It is, therefore, suggested that PBL-op may be used as a feasible and effective alternative to PBL even after the pandemic.
Age- and Gender-Based Morphometric Variation of Macula in Indian Population Using Optical Coherence Tomography
Authors: Rabbani Pareesa , Kumar Shalini , Khan Taskin , Razdan Shayama K.
Published: September 2022

Introduction:

Histological morphometric analysis of retinal layers has inherent limitations while processing the specimen. A new in vivo technique, optical coherence tomography (OCT), has been developed that can be used to analyze and differentiate normal and pathological retina. To do a morphometric analysis of normal macula in the adult population of India and study its variations on the grounds of sex and age.

Material and Methods:

One hundred (200 Eyes) healthy adult subjects (18–65 years) underwent macular cube scanning using Zeiss spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT). Macular thickness from all nine regions of the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy study map was documented for each subject. Their variations for age and sex were determined manually and automatically. Statistical analysis was done by entering into an MS Excel sheet using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp. (2017). The data were also analyzed using an independent t-test and analysis of variance.

Results:

The mean age of the subjects was 34.2 ± 13 (range, 19–65) years. The mean Central Subfield Thickness (CST) measured automatically (foveal thickness) and manually was 239.52 ± 22.9 μm and 167.75 ± 21.94 μm, respectively, while mean macular thickness was 284.73 ± 15.7 μm and 276.76 ± 14.84 μm. Males were associated with greater foveal, central foveal thickness, and mean macular thickness than females (P < 0.0001). There was no significant correlation of CST, outer and inner ring, and mean macular thickness with increasing age (>30 years). However, with respect to gender in the inner ring (parafoveal region), all the quadrants except the inferior quadrant, CST was significantly (P < 0.0001) higher in males than females while in the outer ring (perifoveal region), it was the temporal quadrant that had statistically significant higher CST in males compared to females.

Discussion and Conclusion:

The results will add evidence and can serve as a normal database in morphometry of macula in Indians, created and found significantly different in already fed normal comparative data in SD-OCT machines. It will help analyze morphometry of macula and understand macular pathologies in Indian eyes.
Gender Prediction with the Parameters Obtained from Pelvis Computed Tomography Images and Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Secgin Yusuf , Oner Zulal , Turan Muhammed Kamil , Oner Serkan
Published: September 2022

Introduction:

In the skeletal system, the most dimorphic bones employed for postmortem gender prediction include the bones in the pelvic skeleton. Bone measurements are usually conducted with cadaver bones. Computed tomography (CT) is an increasingly popular method due to its ease of use, reconstruction opportunities, and lower impact of age bias and provides a modern data source. Even when parameters obtained with different or same bones are missing, machine learning (ML) algorithms allow the use of statistical methods to predict gender. This study was carried out in order to obtain high accuracy in estimating gender with the pelvis skeleton by integrating ML algorithms, which are used extensively in the field of engineering, in the field of health.

Material and Methods:

In the present study, pelvic CT images of 300 healthy individuals (150 females, 150 males) between the ages of 25 and 50 (the mean female age = 40, the mean male age = 37) were transformed into orthogonal images, and landmarks were placed on promontory, iliac crest, sacroiliac joint, anterior superior iliac spine, anterior inferior iliac spine, terminal line, obturator foramen, greater trochanter, lesser trochanter, femoral head, femoral neck, body of femur, ischial tuberosity, acetabulum, and pubic symphysis, and coordinates of these regions were obtained. Four groups were formed based on various angle and length combinations obtained from these coordinates. These four groups were analyzed with ML algorithms such as Logistic Regression, Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), Random Forest, Extra Trees Classifier, and ADA Boost Classifier.

Results:

In the analysis, it was determined that the highest accuracy was 0.96 (sensitivity 0.95, specificity 0.97, Matthew's Correlation Coefficient 0.93) with LDA.

Discussion and Conclusion:

The use of length and angle measurements obtained from the pelvis showed that the LDA model was effective in estimating gender.
Cardiac Morphometry in Healthy Young Indian Adult Males
Authors: Aggarwal Rohit , Gautam Ruchi , Sheik Abdul Raheem
Published: September 2022

Introduction:

Measurement of cardiac chambers is an important tool in the assessment of cardiac disease. Cardiac imaging can be used for the accurate assessment of these parameters. The primary objective of this study is to estimate various clinically relevant cardiac measurements including the left ventricular (LV) myocardial mass using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI). The secondary objective is to correlate these measurements with the patient's body mass index (BMI).

Material and Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was done at a tertiary care hospital. A total of 100 healthy young Indian adult males between 18 and 30 years of age underwent cardiac MRI on a 1.5Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner. The thickness of various cardiac chambers and LV cardiac mass was measured. The results were compared with BMI.

Results:

Mean left atrial wall thickness is 1.6 mm in End -systole (ES)) and 1.5 mm in end diastole (ED). Mean Right atrial thickness is 1.5 mm (ES) and 1.8 mm (ED). Mean left ventricular wall thickness is 17.7 mm in End -systole (ES)) and 10.9 mm in end diastole (ED). Mean Right ventricular thickness is 6.9 mm (ES) and 3.2 mm (ED). Mean interventricular wall thickness is 14/9.7 mm in ES and ED, respectively. LV cardiac mass is 119.97 g. There is weak-to-moderate association between cardiac chambers and BMI.

Discussion and Conclusion:

Assessment of cardiac chamber thickness and LV cardiac mass in healthy adults can be made using CMRI. These values can be used as baseline to compare with measurements in various diseases of the heart.
Computability of convergence rates in the ergodic theorem for Martin-Löf random points
Authors: Davie George
Published: September 2022

In this paper we look at the convergence rates for the ergodic averages in the pointwise ergodic theorem for computable ergodic transformations on the unit interval. While these rates are layerwise computable for Martin-Löf random points and effectively open sets with Lebesgue measure a computable real, they are also layerwise computable for an arbitrary interval. There are however, effectively open sets for which there are \emph{no} effective rates, in particular, not layerwise computable ones. We also show that, when the  measure of the effectively open set is any real $\alpha$, the convergence rates are computable in $\alpha$ and the layers relative to $\alpha$.
Successful skin healing without any graft reconstruction after scalpel blade paring of huge rhinophyma: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Bofares K.M.
Published: September 2022

Rhinophyma is considered as a benign tumor of the exterior of the nose. It is a disfiguring soft tissue hypertrophy of the nasal skin, predominantly seen in older, white men. It is believed to be the final stage of acne rosacea. The main presentation of the patients with rhinophyma is the cosmetic disfigurement, although it may also cause nasal obstruction and visual disturbance. The rhinophyma is mainly treated by surgical intervention, which exists in different forms, but all will provide almost similar cosmetic results. Our presentation constitutes one case of rhinophyma treated by paring with a sharp scalpel. The case showed satisfied cosmetic results with a complete healing of the raw area without any skin graft reconstruction.
Environmental impact analysis of HPP and PCT decontamination technologies: an LCA comparison
Authors: Paini Arianna , Stefanini Roberta , Vignali Giuseppe
Published: September 2022

High Pressure Processing (HPP) and Pressure Change Technology (PCT) are two non-conventional food stabilization technologies that guarantee high quality products with longer shelf lives. This study analyses whether these two technologies are also able to give benefits in terms of environmental impact. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is applied to the case of pineapple juice packaged in two different types of plastic bottles. The packaging material is a parameter that can influence the properties of the food product, its shelf life and the environmental impact. The results confirm that both technologies have a reduced environmental impact, especially when the most sustainable packaging material is used. Therefore, HPP and PCT are proved to be sustainable solutions in the production of high-quality food, with PCT better than HPP in this preliminary study in all the considered LCA impact categories. Moreover, they can play an important role in the reduction of food waste.
Criminal Women
Authors: Grace Sharon , O'Neill Maggie , Walker Tammi , King Hannah , Baldwin Lucy , Jobe Alison , Lynch Orla , Measham Fiona , O'Brien Kate , Seaman Vicky
Published: September 2022

Bringing together cutting-edge feminist research, this collection uses participatory, inclusive and narrative methodologies to highlight the lived experiences of women involved with the criminal justice system.
Yoga and its Path to Spirituality – A Review Article
Authors: Sruthi Madugula , Mishra Ashish Kumar , Harti Shivakumar S
Published: September 2022

The Indian Yoga system is now recognized as a positive science worldwide. Yoga is inborn spiritual. The ultimate goal of yoga is the divine fulfilment of life. No yoga can be successfully undertaken and followed unless there is an awakening towards oneself for the necessity of spiritual existence. Both yoga practice and spirituality are associated with beneficial mental health outcomes. Yoga morality is necessary to provide the method to proceed on the yogic path and pave the path toward spirituality. Kundalini is the term for spiritual energy with the practice of Kundalini Yoga one is thought able to liberate oneself from one's Karma. So present study aims to investigate the relationship between yoga and spirituality. We also explained the importance of kundalini yoga to attain spirituality.
Vliv pandemie onemocnění covid-19 na provádění klinických hodnocení a možné etické dopady
Authors: Jedličková Anetta
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes of the usual procedures in the clinical trials conduct, as well as to modifications of the relevant study documentation, which also affected regular quality assurance activities ensuring the safety of clinical trial participants, compliance with good clinical practice, and the integrity and validity of the clinical trial data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper deals with the ethical guidelines and legal regulations that govern the conduct of clinical trials and discusses the ethical implications that arose from the forced adjustments of routine processes and procedures in the clinical trial conduct during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The paper also reflects on the ethical consequences of conducting clinical trials during the public health emergency, as well as on means of performing quality assurance activities and a regular oversight of clinical research.
The Effects of Climate Change on Animal Nutrition, Production and Product Quality and Solution Suggestions
Authors: SARIÇİÇEK Zehra
Published: September 2022

This article has been prepared to examine the effects of heat stress on livestock nutrition, yield and product quality, and to reveal strategies for adaptation and mitigation of climate change. Global climate change is primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions, which result in warming of the atmosphere. Therefore, soil, air, water pollution and reductions in biodiversity may occur. At the same time, climate change can directly and indirectly affect livestock and animal nutrition. Heat stress results from inability to dissipate enough heat to maintain homeothermy of the animals. High ambient temperature, relative humidity and radiant energy compromise ability to dissipate heat of the animals. Ruminants, pigs and poultry are susceptible to heat stress due to their species-specific characteristics such as their metabolic rate and growth, high yield levels, rumen fermentation, sweating disorder and skin insulation. The indirect effects of climate change on livestock are changes in crop and forage production and quality, decrease in pasture/rangeland quality as a result of decrease in biodiversity and decrease in water availability. The direct effects are on the feed and water consumption, growth, milk, meat, egg, wool/hair and honey yield and product quality of the animals. These effects are primarily the result of a combination of temperature and increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, variation in precipitation, and relative humidity. Heat stress can cause significant losses in animal production, some of these may be immediate and some may be delayed. Animals under heat stress can decrease feed consumption to reduce metabolic heat. The decrease in feed consumption may cause a decrease in the growth rate of animals, decrease in milk, meat, egg, wool/hair yield and quality. The rations of animals can be manipulated to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.
O SOTER-PA como ferramenta de apoio ao manejo florestal sustentável
Authors:   , Rocha Bianca Diniz da
Published: September 2022

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho do sistema informatizado SOTER-PA no processo de organização territorial para regulação da produção e planejamento do manejo florestal sustentável em relação a capacidade produtiva florestal e seleção de espécies remanesces, com base nas espécies, distribuição e importância. O SOTER-PA é um aplicativo construído em linguagem de programação Java baseado em um algoritmo, com o qual o usuário pode obter uma estrutura de planejamento territorial mais rentável economicamente e com melhor uso dos recursos naturais. As análises foram feitas em comparação com o processo atualmente realizado nos projetos de manejo em florestas nativas, tendo como referência o inventário florestal de uma Unidade de Produção Anual localizada na Floresta Nacional do Tapajós, Pará, Brasil. Como resultado, constatou-se que o uso do SOTER-PA apresenta limitações em processar áreas complexas, com muitas variáveis e exigindo maior tempo de máquina, além de equipamentos com capacidade de processamento superior ao que geralmente se encontra em uso. No entanto, quando adaptada a áreas menores e com variáveis menos fragmentadas obteve resultados satisfatórios, demostrando ser eficiente para o planejamento florestal com garantia de manutenção da diversidade florística, resultando na sugestão de uma nova organização no planejamento de colheita. Os testes resultaram na sugestão de uma nova organização visando a regulação da produção florestal, com a possibilidade de ser atualizado ao longo do tempo e a incorporação do seu uso como ferramenta estatística confiável, simples e gratuita pode auxiliar no apoio a tomada de decisões em planos de manejo florestal sustentável. Palavras-chave: Manejo Florestal. Planejamento Territorial. Otimização Combinatória. SOTER-PA.
Entre múltiplos discursos e enquadramentos: os quadros de sentidos sobre as mulheres atingidas pela barragem de Fundão em Minas Gerais
Authors:   , Souza Camila Sobreira de
Published: September 2022

Este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender quais são os quadros de sentidos elaborados pelos diversos atores que se relacionam com o rompimento da barragem de Fundão em Minas Gerais, de modo a verificar os caminhos para o quais se direcionam as discussões a respeito dos enfrentamentos específicos vivenciados pelas mulheres atingidas. A metodologia utilizada foi a análise de quadros, a partir da qual se tornou possível a compreensão dos acontecimentos sociais em suas múltiplas possibilidades de assimilação. Os principais resultados da pesquisa são a identificação do silenciamento das mulheres atingidas no espaço midiático e também nos relatórios de atividades de reparação. Este fato se relaciona intimamente com a estrutura social que marca o gênero feminino e tende a se acentuar ainda mais em um contexto pós-desastre. Por fim, identificamos que as diferentes representações feitas a respeito das mulheres atingidas variam de acordo com o grau de suas participações no processo de construção destes quadros. Palavras-chave: Gênero. Desastres. Enquadramentos.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk dan Word of Mouth terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Multivitamin Hemaviton: Studi pada pengunjung Apotek Klinik Pratama Medika Pradhana Rungkut, Surabaya
Authors: Tan Deborah Yessinta , Soebiantoro Ugy
Published: September 2022

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Prodi Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur
Pengaruh Pemahaman Agama Islam terhadap Perilaku Sosial Siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Ciomas
Authors: Khotimah Fida , Nawawi M. Kholil , Devi Abrista
Published: September 2022

The way students behave today needs serious attention. Because many things are not in accordance with the understanding of Islam that is shown in the family and at school, it is due to a lack of understanding of Islam by students. This study aims to determine 1). Understanding of Islam in class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Ciomas, 2). Social Behavior of Class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Ciomas, and 3). The influence of Islamic religious understanding on the social behavior of eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Ciomas. The approach used is quantitative with a survey method, namely a data collection carried out in the form of a questionnaire/questionnaire, which is then disseminated to respondents. The selected respondents are the return of 59 students of class VIII. The results of this study indicate that the understanding of Islam in class VIII is in the good category. This is based on the number of respondents' answers with the answer "Strongly Agree" 65.3%, the answer "Agree" 28.0%, the answer "Doubtful" 10.6%, and for the answer "Disagree" 16.6%. Class VIII Social Behavior in good category. This is based on the number of respondents' answers with the answer "Strongly Agree" 31.6%, the answer "Agree" 26.2%, the answer "Doubtful" and the answer "Disagree" 30.4%. From the simple linear regression test (ANOVA test) that the results of Fcount = 8.214 with a significant value of 0.006 <0.05 so it can be ascertained that Religious Understanding has an effect on Students' Social Behavior. Then based on the coefficient test, the Constant (a) value of 1.875 shows that when Religious Understanding (X) is feasible or not increasing, Social Behavior (Y) will still be worth 1.875. Then, the value of the regression coefficient (B) is 0.344, which indicates a unidirectional effect. That is, if the understanding of religion increases by one unit, it will increase behavior by 0.344 units with a significant 0.006 <0.05 so that it can guarantee that religious understanding has an effect on students' social behavior.

 Keywords: Understanding of Islam, Social Behavior.
The Strategi Komunikasi Divisi P2M Badan Narkotika Nasional Kabupaten Nganjuk Dalam Membangun Ketahanan Keluarga Anti Narkoba
Authors: Asmoro Bayu , Alamiah Syifa Syarifah
Published: September 2022

The P2M Division is a division of the National Narcotics Agency that is tasked with prevention and community empowerment, which functions to expand information related to the dangers of using drugs, preventing the use of narcotics and how to deal with them if they have fallen into narcotics. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative by applying data collection methods through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Technical data analysis includes data collection, presentation, data reduction, and drawing conclusions. The purpose of this study is to find out the communication strategy of the prevention and community empowerment division of the National Narcotics Agency of Nganjuk Regency in building anti-drug family resilience. The results obtained from this study are that the implementation of the communication strategy of the P2M division of the BNN in Nganjuk Regency to conduct counseling in building anti-drug family resilience is to apply the 5-step communication strategy model proposed by Hafied Cangara.
NEW INSIGHTS ON THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OF TREPHINATION THROUGHOUT HUMAN HISTORY
Authors: Nanayakkara Saman , Gunarathne M. Sriyani
Published: September 2022

There is an abundance of archaeological and historical evidence from widely disparate localities of the world which indicate that ‘Trephination’/’Trepanning’? the removal of a circular portion of the human skull in order to gain access to intracranial maladies that are deemed to require curative treatment – has continued to be practiced down the ages from as far back as 5000 BCE, when flint instruments were used for the required excavation right down to modern neurosurgery. The trepanned skulls unearthed at various archaeological excavations from about the early 19th century, placed under systematic laboratory investigation in recent times, have generated a body of information, an overwhelmingly large proportion of which is ‘case-specific’. The present study, adopting as it does a comparative perspective, and focused exclusively on the cranial drilling component of brain surgery, presents a synthesis of finding from such investigations, selected to provide a spatially and temporally representative range of the practice of trephination. Among the insights provided in this study are that: (a) trephinations in Palaeolithic and Mesolithic times were often produced not by cross-cultural transfers of know-how, but were indigenous practices of trial and error, probably ritualistic in origin; (b) as indicated in laboratory findings on crania of pre-historic times, the analyses of calcification along the trepanned edges indicate that post-surgery survival of recipient patients was not entirely non-existent; and (c) in South Asia where the emphasis of traditional systems of curative treatment was on medication, surgery, even on the most delicate parts of the human anatomy, was not excluded.
THE BUDDHIST ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF AMBARAN IN A HISTORICAL RETROSPECT
Authors: Singh Arjun
Published: September 2022

This paper seeks to understand the excavated archaeological sites of Ambaran. The commencement of archaeology in Jammu and Kashmir acquainted the world with its rich heritage and culture of the region. Jammu and Kashmir was a cradle of culture in ancient period because it is the land where Kalhana wrote the first historical book of India, R?jatara?gini. The exploration of Jammu and Kashmir was started by foreigners in the 19th century. They brought to light many monumental heritage sites that have since attracted the world towards Jammu and Kashmir. From the 20th century onwards, the Archaeological Survey of India became active in the region and explored and excavated many sites of different cultures. The excavation of Ambaran started in 1999.
Interacciones de dos mamíferos medianos con el olor del puma en la Reserva de la Biosfera de Calakmul, México
Authors: Contreras-Moreno Fernando M. , Simá-Pantí David , Cruz-Romo Lizardo , Méndez-Saint Martin Gabriela , Petrone Sandra , Jesús-Espinosa Daniel , Coutiño-Cal y Mayor Carlos E.
Published: September 2022

El marcado con el olor es un aspecto integral de la comunicación para muchas especies, en esta nota registramos que Didelphis marsupialis y Dasyprocta punctata se frotan en los rascaderos de Puma concolor. En este registro fotográfico se evidencia que las dos especies de presas  buscan captar el olor del Puma lo que podría brindarles ventajas de supervivencia al camuflar su olor ante sus depredadores usando el mismo hábitat.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI MELALUI KEPUASAN KERJA DI KANTOR SEKRETARIAT DPRD KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN MERANTI
Authors: Julita Sari , Prasetyo Indra , Utari Woro
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine and describe the work environment, compensation, job satisfaction and employee performance in the Secretariat Office of the DPRD Meranti Islands District Court, Law and Aspiration Data Processing and to determine and analyze the influence between work environment and compensation on employee performance through satisfaction. work. The population and sample used in the study were 37 employees with a total sampling technique. Data collection through questionnaires. Data processing in this study using SPSS Statistics version 25. The analysis technique uses path analysis. The results showed that the work environment, compensation, job satisfaction and employee performance could be categorized quite well. Work environment and compensation have a significant effect on job satisfaction. Work environment and job satisfaction have a significant effect on employee performance while compensation has no significant effect on employee performance. The work environment has a significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction, while compensation has no significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction