bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study of Organophosphorus Induced Delayed Myelopathy: Uncommon Sequelae of a Common Poisoning
Authors: Porey Camelia , Jha Menka , Bhoi Sanjeev Kumar , Samal Priyanka , Naik Suprava
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

Organophosphorus (OP) compounds, with their lipophilicity, are responsible for a spectrum comprising of acute cholinergic symptoms, intermediate syndrome, as well as delayed neurological sequelae in the form of OP-induced delayed neuropathy and subsequently, myeloneuropathy with predominantly thoracic cord affection, manifested on partial recovery of the neuropathy. The pathogenesis of this myeloneuropathy in humans is still not well perceived.

Aim of Study:

To determine the onset and course of development of delayed myeloneuropathy in patients of OP poisoning.

Materials and Methods:

Twelve patients of OP ingestion presenting with delayed myeloneuropathy were evaluated with prior history, examination, MR imaging, nerve conduction and electromyography studies, and various evoked potentials to elicit the pattern of disease manifestation and progression.

Results:

Among the included patients, a majority had consumed chlorpyrifos and permethrin composition, a majority had undergone gastric lavage. Five (41.7%) had experienced acute worsening and 8 (66.7%) patients had developed intermediate syndrome. OPIDN had appeared after a median of 4 (1–8) weeks after the poisoning. All patients had lower limb hypertonia with wasting and distal more than proximal weakness with pure motor or sensorimotor involvement. MRI showed thoracic cord atrophy in 3 (25%) patients. Motor-evoked potential with reduced amplitude was noted in lower limbs on lumbar stimulation but absent on cortical stimulation.

Conclusion:

Various animal models have shown similar patterns of neurotoxicity in OP poisoning with predominant thoracic cord pathology. Further research in humans may be undertaken to elicit the pathogenesis, thereby improving the treatment modality.
Use of Social Media in Stroke: A Systematic Review
Authors: Garg Divyani , Agarwal Ayush , Srivastava MV Padma , Vishnu Venugopalan Y.
Published: May 2023

Background:

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally. Over the last decade, digital health and related technology has emerged as a useful adjunct in the management of persons with stroke, particularly with the development of a large number of mobile phone applications dedicated to various aspects of stroke. However, whether social media can provide similar key support in stroke is an intriguing question. In this systematic review, we aimed to the scope and limits of social media platforms in care and research pertinent to persons with stroke.

Methods:

PubMed database was searched using Medical Subject Headings terms and exploded keywords. The search retrieved 556 abstracts, which were screened by two reviewers. Of these, 14 studies met the review inclusion criteria. Given the small number of studies and heterogeneity of outcomes, quantitative analysis was not possible. The review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022324384).

Results:

The social media platforms employed by the included studies comprised YouTube (n = 5), Twitter (n = 5), Facebook (n = 2), both Twitter and Facebook (n = 1), and WhatsApp (n = 1). Four assessed quality and accuracy of videos on YouTube available for stoke patients and caregivers. Three used social media to research link between role of gender and stroke descriptors on social media platforms, and one studied Twitter-derived racial/ethnic perceptual construction on the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Three studies described use of social media by stroke survivors, in post-stroke care and engagement. 11 studies were assessed to be of “fair” quality and three were assessed to be of “poor” quality.

Conclusions:

Limited preliminary data of low quality indicates that social media is used by persons with stroke and their caregivers, and may be harnessed as a tool of education and research. Future studies must address the current lack of high-quality evidence for the use of social media in stroke care.
Modification and Validation of a Diagnostic Questionnaire for Restless Legs Syndrome: Modified-Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnostic Questionnaire (m-RLS-DQ)
Authors: Kumar Rohit , Krishnan Vijay , Das Anindya , Kumar Niraj , Gupta Ravi
Published: May 2023

Background:

Diagnostic questionnaire that are available for restless legs syndrome does not include items related to RLS mimics and, hence, increases chances of false positive cases. This study aimed at modification and validation of RLS-diagnostic Questionnaire.

Methods:

During modification, additional items were identified, developed, and subjected to evaluation by experts. Experts were requested to validate the content of each item. Based on their responses, content validity indices (average and universal agreement) were calculated. It was then translated to Hindi and validated in a clinical population that included patients with RLS, somatic symptoms disorder, anxiety, other RLS mimics, and osteoarthritis. In addition, a group of healthy controls was also included. Face, concurrent, and discriminant validities were calculated.

Results:

Among 209 subjects, nearly 40 subjects had clinical diagnosis of RLS, osteoarthritis, somatic-symptoms-disorder, and anxiety disorder, each. In addition, 16 patients had other RLS mimics (akathisia, varicose veins, BFS, leg-cramps, chronic insomnia) and 30 were healthy controls. After multiple revisions, content validity indices achieved a score of 1 for m-RLS-DQ. Sensitivity and specificity of m-RLS-DQ v. 1.4 for the diagnosis of RLS were 94.9% and 94.1%, respectively. For the diagnosis of RLS, PPV was 78.7%, and NPV was 98.7% with an accuracy of 94.3%. Less than one fourth of participants having chronic insomnia, somatic symptoms disorder, anxiety disorder, and knee osteoarthritis were found to be false positive on m-RLS-DQ; however, none of the healthy controls were found positive on m-RLS-DQ. Concurrent validity with clinical diagnosis of RLS was 0.83 (P < 0.001). Discriminant validity with somatic symptoms disorder was −0.14 (P = 0.03) and with osteoarthritis −0.24 (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

m-RLS-DQ is a valid instrument with acceptable psychometric properties, which can be used for the screening as well as diagnosis of RLS in clinical practice and research studies.
Spectrum of Posterior Cerebral Artery Dissection: A Retrospective Observational Study and a Critical Review
Authors: Chakraborty Uddalak , Gupta Subhadeep , Dutta Arpan , Ray Biman Kanti , Gandhi Ashok , Srivastava Trilochan , Kumar Rahul , Das Deep
Published: May 2023

Background and Aims:

Intracranial arterial dissections commonly involve the vertebrobasilar system leading to subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) or cerebral infarction attributable to a dissecting aneurysm of the vessel or occlusion of the lumen depending on the depth of dissection. However, isolated posterior cerebral artery dissections (PCADs) are rare and sparsely reported in the literature.

Methodology:

A retrospective multicentric observational study was carried out after collecting data from 14 patients admitted with PCAD in three hospitals of Kolkata, Jaipur, and Patna within the period of July 2021 to June 2022.

Results:

The median age of the population was 48.5 years, and 64.28% were females. SAH was the most common presentation with dissecting aneurysms in all patients barring one, who presented with a left occipital infarct consequent to ipsilateral PCAD. Among the 14 patients, three patients denied endovascular intervention and were lost to follow-up; one patient with an occipital infarct and another patient with a dissecting left P3 aneurysm, which underwent spontaneous thrombosis, were managed conservatively. Among the nine patients scheduled for endovascular coiling, one patient succumbed before intervention and one patient succumbed to sepsis in the postoperative period. A complete recovery was noted in six patients, whereas residual neurodeficits were present in three patients. Among the six patients who had an uneventful recovery at the end of 3 months, five patients had an endovascular intervention.

Conclusion:

PCAD may present with large-scale neurodeficits and is associated with high morbidity and mortality, hence necessitating prompt management. Conservative management is preferable for consequent infarcts, whereas endovascular management is desirable in cases of dissecting aneurysms, which usually tend to have a favorable outcome if intervened early.
NOTCH3 Variants in Patients with Suspected CADASIL
Authors: Gorukmez Orhan , Gorukmez Ozlem , Topak Ali , Seferoglu Meral , Sivaci Ali O. , Ali Asuman , Tepe Nermin , Kabay Sibel C. , Taskapılıoglu Ozlem
Published: May 2023

Background:

Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarctions and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is the most common hereditary form of cerebral small vessel disease. It is clinically, radiologically, and genetically heterogeneous and is caused by NOTCH3 mutations.

Methods:

In this study, we analyzed NOTCH3 in 368 patients with suspected CADASIL using next-generation sequencing. The significant variants detected were reported along with the clinical and radiological features of the patients.

Results:

Heterozygous NOTCH3 changes, mostly missense mutations, were detected in 44 of the 368 patients (~12%).

Conclusions:

In this single-center study conducted on a large patient group, 30 different variants were detected, 17 of which were novel. CADASIL, which can result in mortality, has a heterogeneous phenotype among individuals in terms of clinical, demographic, and radiological findings regardless of the NOTCH3 variant.
A study of stressors, family environment, coping patterns, and family burden in persons with dissociative disorder
Authors: Mohammad Yasir , Kumar Rajesh , Sinha Niska , Kumar Priya
Published: May 2023

Background:

Dissociative disorder is a stress-related disorder usually present in adolescents and younger age groups. It is also accompanied by significant impairment in activity of daily living and family relations. Family environment and use of dysfunctional coping strategies play important roles in the initiation and maintenance of symptoms and this puts a considerable burden on the family.

Objectives:

This study aims to study the presence of stressors, the role of family environment, the role of family burden, and the use of coping mechanisms in persons with dissociative disorder.

Materials and Method:

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which 100 persons with a dissociative disorder were included after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria from the outpatient department (OPD) of psychiatry.

Results:

In this study, the major part of the sample were women (87%), most were educated up to 12th standard or less than 12 years of formal education. According to stressors, 44% had family stress/problems. 77% (mostly women) had dissociative stupor. The dissociative disorder caused a considerable degree of burden on the other family members. There was a significant difference in financial burden among caregivers of persons who were married, belonging to rural areas, joint families, and from lower socio-economic classes. There was a significant difference in disruption of routine family activities, and burden in persons having a longer duration of illness. There was a significant difference found in conflict, achievement orientation, and dimensions of family environment between males and females. A significant difference in the venting of emotions, behavioral disengagement, and restraint as a coping strategy between males and females was found.

Conclusion:

Present study showed dissociative disorder patients cause a considerable degree of burden on family members in terms of leisure, physical, mental, financial, and routine family interrelationship domains. In personal growth and relationship dimensions, the use of dysfunctional coping strategies in the family environment has a causal effect on the symptoms of dissociative disorder patients.
Thirty‐two‐tupling frequency millimeter‐wave generation based on eight Mach–Zehnder modulators connected in parallel
Authors: Chen Xinqiao , Dai Siyuan , Li Zhihan , Ba Wenyao , Chen Xu
Published: May 2023

A new method is proposed to generate a 32‐tupling frequency millimeter wave (MMW) with eight Mach–Zehnder modulators (MZMs) connected in parallel. Theoretical analyses and simulation experiments are conducted. The optical sideband suppression ratio (OSSR) of the obtained ±16th order optical sidebands are 61.54 dB and 61.42 dB, and the radio frequency spurious suppression ratios (RFSSRs) of the generated 32‐tupling frequency MMW are 55.52 dB and 55.27 dB based on the theoretical analysis and simulation experiments, respectively; these outcomes verified the feasibility of the new method. The main parameters used to affect the stability of the generated signal are the modulation index and extinction ratio of MZM. Their effects on the OSSR and RFSSR of the generated signals are investigated when they deviate from their designed values. Compared with the other proposed methods for the generation of 32‐tupling frequency MMW by MZM, our method has the best spectral purity and stability, and it is expected to have important MMW over fiber applications.
The Invisibility of Chinese International High School Students: Perceived Support and Wellness during a Pandemic
Authors: Saito Lorine Erika
Published: May 2023

Asian youth in the US had the highest self-reports of poorer cognitive and emotional health during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Chinese international high school students comprising one of the top three sending countries in the US, understanding the offerings and utilization of school support during the pandemic is less known. This qualitative study addresses Chinese international high school student perspectives of the identified in- and out-of-school supports, along with in depth interviews to understand how these supports are being leveraged.  Results indicate a range of identified offerings in- and out-of-schools–with social networks being the largest source of connectivity. Re-examination of current structures, in-school support, and communication with international students and families are needed. Recommendations include private schools leveraging cultural assets to provide greater connections between students and schools.
Thermal instability of rotating Jeffrey nanofluids in porous media with variable gravity
Authors: Pushap Lata Sharma  , Deepak Bains  , Pankaj Thakur
Published: May 2023

It is investigated how changes in gravity affect the thermal instability rotating Jeffrey nanofluids in porous media. Along with the Galerkin method and normal mode approach, the Darcy model is used. The distinct variable gravity parameters taken in this paper are: h(z)=z2-2z, h(z)=-z2, h(z)=-z and h(z)=z and their effects on the Jeffrey parameter, Taylor number, moderated diffusivity ratio, porosity of porous media, Lewis number and nanoparticle Rayleigh number on stationary convection have been scrutinized and graphically shown. Our finding demonstrates that varying gravity parameter h(z)=z2-2z has more stabilising impact on stationary convection. We have also discovered the necessary condition for overstability in the instance of oscillatory convection for this problem.
Analysis of Village Infrastructure Project Success Factors by Considering Implementation Risks
Authors: Kusuma Yudha Adi , Khoiroh Siti Muhimatul
Published: May 2023

Rural areas play an important role in supporting the circulation of a people-based economy through equitable development. One form of development that villages need is infrastructure. Difficult access to infrastructure causes villagers to urbanize in the city. This condition was also experienced by ABC Village before the Nawa Cita program, which made the flow of infrastructure development run massively. The infrastructure development process requires support and cooperation between the village government and the village community. This research examines the impact of infrastructure development and its risks. The results of the study of village government policies and the role of the community have a positive effect on the success of infrastructure projects. Model measurement with the SEM method is fit. The results of the risk analysis showed that there were 5 high-category risks, 12 medium-category risks, and 14 low-category risks. 

Kawasan desa memegang peranan penting dalam mendukung perputaran ekonomi berbasis kerakyatan melalui pemerataan pembangunan. Salah satu bentuk pembangunan yang dibutuhkan desa adalah aspek infrastruktur. Sulitnya akses infrastruktur menyebabkan warga desa melakukan urbanisasi ke kota. Kondisi ini juga dialami oleh Desa ABC sebelum adanya program Nawa Cita yang membuat arus pembangunan infrastruktur berjalan masif. Proses pembangunan infrastruktur membutuhkan dukungan dan kerja sama antara pemerintah desa dengan masyarakat desa. Penelitian ini mengkaji terhadap dampak pembangunan infrastruktur dan risikonya. Hasil kajian terhadap kebijakan pemerintah desa dan peran masyarakat berpengaruh positif terhadap keberhasilan proyek infrastruktur. Pengukuran model dengan metode SEM bernilai fit. Hasil analisis risiko diketahui bahwa terdapat 5 risiko kategori tinggi, 12 risiko kategori sedang dan 14 risiko kategori rendah.
Prototype of Automatic Monitoring and Control System for Water Supply, Acidity, and Nutrition in Internet of Things Based DFT Hydroponics
Authors: Bakriansyah Andre Heri , Daud Muhammad , Taufiq Taufiq , Asran Asran
Published: May 2023

In the hydroponic deep flow technique (DFT) system, in general, the measurement of water quality parameters is still done manually and because of this it often results in delays in adding nutrients, causing yellowing of plants. This study aims to design and realize a prototype system for automatic monitoring and replenishment of water supply, pH (acidity), and nutrients in DFT hydroponics based on Arduino UNO and the internet of things. The system is built with Arduino UNO, pH sensor, TDS sensor, HC-SR04 sensor, DC water pump, NodeMCU, ThingSpeak and Blynk applications. The results showed that the system prototype was able to work well. The difference in the measurement results by the sensor compared to the reference measuring instrument is relatively small, namely the difference in pH 2.058%, TDS 0.835%, distance 0.255% and pH control 0.43%, TDS 0.404%, and volume 0.69%. The system prototype has succeeded in maintaining the pH level of the solution, the TDS of the solution, and the quality of the water in the system. 

Pada system hidroponik deep flow technique (DFT), secara umum pengukuran parameter-paramter kualitas air masih dilakukan secara manual dan karenanya sering mengakibatkan keterlambatan penambahan nutrisi sehingga membuat tanaman menguning. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang dan merealisasikan prototipe sistem pemantauan otomatis dan pengisian pasokan air, pH (keasaman), dan nutrisi pada hidroponik DFT berbasis Arduino UNO dan internet of things. Sistem dibangun dengan Arduino UNO, sensor pH, sensor TDS, sensor HC-SR04, pompa air DC, NodeMCU, aplikasi ThingSpeak dan Blynk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prototipe sistem mampu bekerja dengan baik. Selisih hasil pengukuran oleh sensor dibandingkan alat ukur referensi relatif kecil yaitu selisih pH 2.058%, TDS 0.835%, jarak 0.255% dan pengendalian pH 0,43%, TDS 0,404%, dan volume 0,69%. Prototipe sistem telah berhasil mempertahankan kadar pH larutan, TDS larutan, dan kualitas air dalam sistem.
Raspberry Pi Based Reader for Blind
Authors: Ramyasri M , Sridevi G , Lavanya K , Sindhuja S
Published: May 2023

The Braille machines are expensive and as a result, are not accessible to many. In particular, there is a need for a portable text reader that is affordable and readily available to the blind community. The designed system is a portable, low-cost, reading device made for blind people. The designed system also overcomes the limitation of a conventional Braille machine by making it affordable for the common masses. This paper proposes a smart reader for visually challenged people using raspberry pi. This paper addresses the integration of a complete Text Read-out system designed for the visually challenged. The designed system consists of a webcam interfaced with raspberry pi which accepts a page of printed text. This system uses OCR technology to convert images into text and reads out the text by using Text-to-Speech conversion. This system supports audio output via Speakers as well as headphones. The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) package is installed in raspberry pi which scans it into a digital document which is then subjected to skew correction, and segmentation, before feature extraction to perform classification. Once classified, the text is read out by a text-to-speech conversion unit (TTS engine) installed in raspberry pi. The output is fed to an audio amplifier before it is read out.
Evaluasi Layanan Digital BPJS Kesehatan Di Kantor BPJS Aceh Singkil
Authors: Raida  , Hajad Vellayati
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Evaluasi pelayanan yang berbentuk digital untuk dapat meningkatkan kualitas layanan di Kantor BPJS kesehatan Aceh Singkil. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk melihat perkembangan pelayanan-pelayanan yang diberikan oleh Kantor BPJS Kesehatan kepada peserta melalui layanan pandawa, mobile JKN, Chika (Chat Asisten JKN), dan BPJS kesehatan Care Center165. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Narasumber adalah (1) staf kepersertaan; (2) staf jaminan manfaat; (3) satuan pengamanan/ satpam Kantor BPJS kesehatan Aceh Singkil; (3) peserta JKN.  Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahawa layanan pandawa, mobile JKN, Chika (Chat Asisten JKN), dan BPJS kesehatan Care Center165 dimana layanan tersebut dapat digunakan oleh peserta JKN tanpa batas waktu dapat digunakan kapan saja dan di mana saja layanan tersebut dapat lebih efektif dan efesien. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terjadinya peningkatan kualitas layananan yang diterapkan oleh Kantor BPJS kesehatan ada banyaknya terdapat manfaat yang di rasakan oleh peserta JKN ataupun manfaat dari pihak Kantor BPJS tersebut.
EFEKTIVITAS PELAYANAN PEGAWAI DI DINAS PERPUSTAKAAN DAN KEARSIPAN KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Millenia Millenia
Published: May 2023

Penggunaan aplikasi Srikandi yang dilaksanakan di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kota Pekanbaru memiliki tujuan untuk menciptakan proses pelayanan pegawai yang efektif. Dalam efektivitas pelayanan pegawai di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kota Pekanbaru terdapat beberapa faktor penghambat yaitu terbatasnya SDM pelaksana bimbingan teknis, jaringan yang kadang kala tidak stabil maupun server aplikasi yang masih sering down, dan belum adanya notifikasi surat masuk yang dapat diterima saat aplikasi tidak di buka.. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pelayanan pegawai di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kota Pekanbaru. Konsep teori yang peneliti gunakan yaitu teori efektivitas oleh Duncan dalam Ismaya dkk 2021. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif dan teknik pengumpulan data berdasarkan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil  penelitian yang peneliti dapat yaitu efektivitas pelayanan pegawai masih memiliki beberapa faktor yang menjadi hambatan yang dialami oleh Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kota Pekanbaru, sehingga pelayanan pegawai yang dilaksanakan belum efektif.
KINERJA PEGAWAI DALAM PELAYANAN ALIH WILAYAH SERTIFIKAT TANAH DI KANTOR PERTANAHAN KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Ramadhan Muhammad Kurnia
Published: May 2023

MUHAMMAD KURNIA RAMADHAN, NIM. 2110247043”Kinerja Pegawai Dalam Pelayanan Alih Wilayah Sertifikat Tanah di Kantor Pertanahan Kota Pekanbaru”. Bimbingan Bapak Harapan Tua sebagai pembimbing utama dan Bapak Adianto sebagai anggota pembimbing. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran kinerja pegawai dalam pelayanan alih wilayah sertifikat tanah di kantor pertanahan Kota Pekanbaru. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara dan dokumentasi kepada 3 (tiga) orang informan. Analisis data menggunakan dengan cara reduksi data, penyajian data dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kinerja pegawai dalam pelayanan alih wilayah sertifikat tanah di kantor pertanahan Kota Pekanbaru sudah dapat dinilai cukup baik, namun masoh ada terdapat beberapa kendala pada kinerja pegawai dalam pelayanan di Kantor pertanahan Kota Pekanbaru yang seharusnya ditingkatkan lagi.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGAWASAN PEGAWAI DINAS PERINDUSTRIAN DAN PERDAGANGAN KOTA PEKANBARU DALAM IMPLEMENTASI PERMENDAG NOMOR 67 TAHUN 2018 (STUDI KASUS PASAR LABUH BARU)
Authors: Novtria Annisa
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap pegawai Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kota Pekanbaru yang melakukan pengawasan atas implementasi Permendag Nomor 67 Tahun 2018. Ketidaksesuaian penggunaan timbangan oleh pedagang menyebabkan ketidakakuratan dalam pengukuran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan kinerja pegawai Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kota Pekanbaru dalam melakukan pengawasan di Pasar Labuh Baru sesuai dengan Permendag Nomor 67 Tahun 2018, serta faktor-faktor yang penghambat Efektivitas Pengawasan Pegawai Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kota Pekanbaru. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus, dan data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh pegawai Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kota Pekanbaru di Pasar Labuh Baru sesuai dengan Permendag Nomor 67 Tahun 2018 belum efektif, dan masih terdapat kendala seperti sumber daya manusia yang kurang memadai dalam melakukan kalibrasi ulang timbangan.
The community knowledge, awareness, and practices influencing transmission of toxoplasmosis in Mbeya District, Tanzania
Authors: Chalo Stela Lucas , Mafie Eliakunda , Katakweba Abdul , Mkupasi Ernatus
Published: May 2023

Background: Toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii is an important but neglected zoonotic disease of global distribution. The study aimed at evaluating community knowledge, awareness, and practices linked to transmission and control of the disease among the residents of urban and peri-urban areas of Mbeya District, Tanzania. 
Methods: A cross-section study was conducted from January 2022 to March 2022 in the Mbeya district. A semi-structured questionnaire was self-administered to gather information on social demographic characteristics, knowledge, and risk behaviors related to toxoplasma infection, chi squire was employed to test the difference where p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: A total of 100 respondents were recruited. The majority (38.0%) of the respondents were aged 26 - 35 years and (49.0%) had attained primary education. The average mean age was 35.6 (+ 11.5 SD), 57% were male while 43.0% were female. Only 22 percent of the respondents were aware of toxoplasmosis and among them, 10 percent were aware of the clinical manifestations of the disease and 20 percent knew the mode of the disease transmission. Identified risk practices include lack of deworming in cats (81.0%), outdoor cats management (60.0%), disposal of cats' faces in gardens (36.0%), use of cats in controlling rodents (41.0%), and not wearing gloves during gardening (77.0%). Children are noted to be at the highest risk of contracting the disease as they are greatly involved in caring for cats. (49.0%). The knowledge of the disease was found to be associated with sex (males) p value= of 0.041, occupation (medical employees) p-value =0.002, and high level of education of the respondents' p value =0.000.\.
Conclusion: The study revealed a low level of knowledge of the participants and practiced risky behaviors for disease transmission. Thus, we recommend to relevant authorities to offer education to the community concerning Toxoplasmosis.
Varroa destructor: ITS INTERACTION WITH Apis mellifera COLONY STRENGTH IN TWO LOCALITIES OF SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, MEXICO
Authors: Herrera-Medina Rosa Elena , Álvarez-Fuentes Gregorio , Contreras-Servín Carlos , García-López Juan Carlos
Published: May 2023

The mite Varroa destructor is one of the greatest threats to the apiculture sector worldwide. Generation of knowledge on its behavior and of the factors that favor its development under different environmental conditions, as well as the level of influence of these factors, is essential to the development of strategies for integral management of the mite. With the objective of analyzing the interaction between the variables of Apis mellifera colony strength and the percentage of V. destructor infestation, a group of 40 beehives were monitored during two flowering seasons, spring and summer-fall, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The variables were analyzed using the Pearson correlation analysis as well as an analysis of variance with repeated measures in time (p ≤ 0.05). The level of V. destructor infestation was significantly related to the quantity of honey (+0.58) and pollen (+0.62) reserves and negatively correlated with hygienic behavior (-0.65). The percentage of V. destructor infestation in spring was not significantly different from that in summer-fall, while the quantity of food (honey and pollen) reserves in spring were statistically superior as of the second half of the season. Hygienic behavior had statistical differences only at the beginning of the flowering seasons; it was superior in summer-fall. However, this difference was not maintained over time.
Financing For Sustainability and Bank Performance: Case of G-20 Countries
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, Bachtiar Aris , Nainggolan Yunieta Anny ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Unstable economic conditions and high uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine have made it difficult for global economic recovery. Banks has an important role in the economy to support the implementation of a sustainable economy through the disbursement of sustainable financing. The bank expects sustainability financing has a positive impact on financial performance. It can attract investors because one of the main priorities of investors at this time is a sustainable business. The study uses 68 banks from G-20-member countri3es and several countries in ASEAN that are not included in the G-20 from 2019 to 2021 performance. In assessing the impact of the disbursement of sustainable financing on financial performance (using the ratio of non-performing loans, net interest margin, and capital adequacy ratio as financial performance variables), the authors use panel data regression, while to assess the impact of sustainable financing distribution on ESG performance using binary logistic regression. The results show that there is a significant positive impact from the distribution of sustainable financing on net interest margins and the capital adequacy ratio, and a significant negative impact on the non-performing loans ratio. In addition, this study’s results also show a significant positive impact on improving ESG performance. This shows that by the disbursement of sustainable financing, banks will get a positive impact on financial performance and can attract investors.
CELLULAR STRUCTURE OF WREATH PRODUCT SN,USING SIGNED BRAUER DIAGRAMS
Authors:   Scholar in Presidency University,Itagalpura,Rajanukunte,Yelahanka,Bengaluru,India-560064, K. S. Gayathri , Rajeshwari M. ,   Assistant Professor, Presidency University, Itagalpura, Rajanukunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India-560 064
Published: May 2023

In this paper we prove that the wreath product with symmetric group Sn, is cellular for algebra Z2(x). We obtain simple cell modules which satisfy semi-simplicity conditions. We make use of method of iterated inflations for this purpose.
A Study on Motivational Teaching Strategies Among English Teachers at Different Types of Universities in Hanoi – Vietnam
Authors:   M.A. Dai Nam University, Vietnam, Khánh Huyền Bùi Thị
Published: May 2023

The quantitative research was conducted among seventy two (72) English teachers from six universities and academies in Hanoi to find out the most frequently used motivational teaching strategies that these teachers employ during their teaching practices. Forty five (45) teachers came from private-funded universities, namely Thang Long University, Dai Nam University and Nguyen Trai University. Twenty seven (27) teachers were from state-funded universities; Hanoi National Economic University, Banking Academy and Financial Academy. The questionnaire for was adapted from Dörnyei (2001: 137-144) which consists of 20 items to measure the frequency uses of motivational strategies. The findings showed that the most frequently used strategies were “I use a short and interesting opening activity to start each class” (M=4.1). “I give clear instructions by showing examples” (M= 4.04). “I encourage students to use English language outside the classroom” (M=3.86). “I establish good relationship with students” (M=3.86). Meanwhile, the least used strategies included “I give students choices in deciding how and when they will be graded” (M=1.93). “I let students suggest class rules” (M=2.26). The study also examines the discrepancies in the uses of motivational strategies among teachers of English state-funded and private funded universities. The group statistics showed that teachers in private funded universities employ strategies more often than those from state funded universities M= 3.64; M=3.05 respectively.
Government and Social Services Delivery, A Study of Enugu State Ministry of Health Response to World Health Organisation Rules on Covid 19 Pandemic, 2020-2022
Authors:   Department of Pol.Sci/ International Relations, Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers Corner Enugu, Chinwe Umeh, Lucy.
Published: May 2023

This study interrogated Government and Social Service Delivery; A Study of Enugu state Ministry of Health Response to WHO rules on COVID 19 Pandemic,2020-2021: It examined how efficient was the Ministry of health in its response to WHO rules on COVID 19 Pandemic in Enugu. This study anchored on structural functionalism by Gabriel Almond and it presented the hypothesis: Enugu State Ministry of Health was more efficient in its response to WHO rules on COVID-19 pandemic between 2020-2021. Documentary and Survey methods of data collection were adopted together with content analysis of data from questionnaires. This study discovered that despite the challenges confronting the implementation of the District Health System in Enugu State Ministry of Health, that the Enugu State government manifested all the indicators of efficient healthcare delivery to its citizens via constructions of new structures, free gifts of nose masks, sanitizers and transformation of the state-owned health facilities especially during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic. This Study therefore recommends that Since the government has constructed, re-habilitate and renovated many hospitals, Cottage, and isolation centers for COVID-19 patients within the state, he should also deem it necessary to adopt maintenance culture, employ qualified/trained health personnel, equip all these healthcare Centers and hospitals with modern medical instruments and subsidize the price of drugs/ bills.
The Extent of the Application of English Laws in the Cameroonian Legal System
Authors:   Senior Lecturer: Department of English Law, Faculty of Laws and Political Science – University of Ebolowa, Amandong Dr. Egute Matthew
Published: May 2023

The decisive events which made the introduction of English laws possible in Cameroon were the arrival of European traders, the activities of European missionaries and the introduction of the English legal system by the British Government. The arrival of these Europeans introduced certain new practices and institutions which the traditional laws of the country, particularly customary law could not cope with. Besides, the Europeans themselves were not prepared to be bound by tribal laws since the type of society to which the law and custom was appropriate was totally different from the type of society in which they (Europeans) had been brought up. After the 1st World War, Cameroon ceased to be a German Protectorate following her defeat and was thus administered by Great Britain and France under the League of Nations Mandate and subsequently under the United Nations Trusteeship Agreement. By Article 9 of the Mandate Agreement, the laws of the administering authorities were to be transplanted into Cameroon. Article 9 thus provided the basis and officially marked the beginning of the duality of Western legal systems which the people of Cameroon have since experienced and to which they remain subject to till this day. The Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1890 was also very important and served as the enabling statute that led to the introduction and observance of English law in Southern Cameroons. The English common law, the doctrines of equity and the statutes of general application which were in force in England on the 1st day of January 1900 were then transplanted in Anglophone Cameroon viz s. 11 of the Southern Cameroons High Court Law, 1955. However, neither the statutes in England on the 1st day of January 1900, nor common law and the doctrines of equity apply in Cameroon without limitations. They are subject to local limits and circumstances. In this 21st Century, the laws of a colonial power particularly the statutes of general application should not apply again to an independent nation like Cameroon and thus should be repealed and replaced with local legislation. The Executive and Legislature should thus ensure compliance while the Government is called upon to hasten and complete the harmonization process of the common law and the civil law in a bid to give the country a unified/uniform legal system.
Powerlifting Balance Of SBD Disciplines (Squat, Bench Press And Deadlift) Ratio To Total Score
Authors: Hernández Ugalde José Alfredo
Published: May 2023

This research studied the powerlifting balance of squat, bench press and deadlift (SBD) disciplines ratio to the total score. The data set was from Powerlifting Championships recognized by the International Powerlifting Federation, compiled by the Open Powerlifting project. The records were 65,867 men’s and 35,679 women’s samples from classic powerlifting and 19,295 men’s and 7,426 women’s samples from equipped powerlifting, all with ages from 24 to 39 years from 2012 to November 2022. For each record, the SBD ratios were calculated by the mean of the formula (SBD discipline / Total score) by one hundred. Dispersion plots of Good Lift Points (GLP) score versus the SBD ratios and Bar plots of mean and variance of SBD ratios were done, highlighted by quantiles of GLP score. The Mean and Standard Deviation from Elite Powerlifters (90-100th quantiles) of each weight class were used to calculate the SBD ratio ranges. An algorithm with twenty-six permutations, where the addition and subtraction from 0.5 to 3 standard deviation to the mean marked the ranges' Upper and Lower borders. The best permutation by each weight class was selected when the athletes' group inside the optimal ratio ranges (ORR) showed the highest Impact Factor (GLP mean by frequency) and the shortest ORR. To evaluate the effectiveness of the ORR for each weight class in sexes and events were analyzed lower levels of Powerlifters, inside 0-50th and 50th-90th quantiles of GLP score. For these sets, was applied One Way ANOVA to evaluate the meaning differences between IN and OUT groups from ORR, using post-hoc test of Tukey's HSD or Games-Howell. From sixty-four evaluations, forty-eight were higher in GLP mean score for the IN group, meaning differences regarding the OUT group. At the same time, fifteen were only the highest but not statistically different, and only one was rejected for both. Regardless of the quantile level, for Classic Powerlifting, four Women’s (57, 63, 69 and +84) and five Men’s (66, 74, 93, 105 and +120) classes presented ORR supported; while for Equipped Powerlifting were four Men’s (74, 83, 93 and 105) and six Women’s (57, 63, 69, 76, 84 and +84) classes. These findings support the theory of Powerlifting balance in SBD disciplines, which influences performance.
A Comparative Study of Valuka Sweda and Shatapushpadi Lepa in Janu Sandhi Shula, Shotha and Stabdata w.s.r Amavata.
Authors: Lakkundi Shridhar , Gupta Piyush , Singh Ratan
Published: May 2023

Amavata is disorder affecting the population globally with pain, swelling, stiffness of joints. It can be compared with Rheumatoid arthritis based on similar signs and symptoms, with female and male ratio as 3:1. The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in most industrialized countries varies between 0.3% and 1%; In India a rough estimate of 0.5 – 0.75% affliction is observed, with two-thirds of patients having mildto-moderate disability and less than 10% having severe disability Within 10 years of disease onset, at least 50% of patients in developed countries are unable to hold down a full-time job. In any form of arthritis involving knee joint not only produces physical disability, but also has crippling effect on psychosocial entity of the individual. So knee joint being an important locomotory and weight bearing joint, deserves special attention in prevention and management strategies for rheumatic diseases. Our Ayurvedic literatures have wealth of resource information regarding the measures preventing the complication and treatment of this disease. Among them are Valuka sweda and shatapushpadi lepa mentioned by Yogaratnakara which are said to have important role to play in reduction of shotha, shula and stabdata in treatment of Amavata. So the knee joint has been specially considered, and effort has been made in this comparative study to evaluate the efficacy of valuka sweda and shatapushpadi lepa in janu sandhi shula, shotha and stabdata w.s r Amavata.
Effect of Night Shift on the Quality of Life of Health Care Workers in Bhopal City w.s.r. to Nidra Vega – A Pilot Study.
Authors: Mujalde Rustam , Jain Trupti , Marwaha Nitin , Singh Mandloi Vijndra
Published: May 2023

Background: Vega (natural urges) is a unique concept of Ayurveda and according to Acharya Vagbhatta all disease arises from ‘Vega -Vidharana’ (suppression of natural urges). Night duty is the part and parcel of health care workers life so knowingly or unknowingly they are doing Nidra Vegadharana (Holding of sleep Urge). Thus, the present research work is planned to assess the effect of Night Shift in health care workers and its impact on Quality of Life. Objective: To find-out the impact of Night Shift on Quality of Life in health care workers. To identify symptoms of Nidra Vegadharan (Holding of sleep Urge) mentioned in Brihattrayi in Night shift health workers. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out as a pilot study among 30 health care workers who are doing night shift. To assess QoL, World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire was used and assessment of other symptoms was done based on Classical Nidra Vegadharana (Holding of sleep Urge) Symptoms. Result: Domain wise QoL showed that maximum 60% had intermediate physical QoL, maximum 73.3% had intermediate psychological QoL, maximum 60.6% had very weak social QoL and maximum 70% had intermediate environmental QoL. No one has good score of physical and psychological QoL and only 10% and 6.66% had good social and environment QoL respectively. Conclusion: In this pilot study maximum night shift health workers had very weak, weak, or intermediate QoL so it can be concluded that Night shift has an impact on the health status of health care workers.
Consequence of Use of Alcoholic Beverages in Modern Life-Style and Remedy with Yoga and Ayurveda
Authors: Kumar Biswal Surendra
Published: May 2023

Whenever we discuss regarding the alcoholism, which may be chronic or acute, it seems that the people who consumes alcohol may be due to any causes, it leads to an Alcoholic addiction. In the primary stage of alcoholic consumption, it may not harm to body but some socioeconomic problem may occur. Sometimes the family members as well as friends also ignore to such activities of user knowingly or unknowingly. Users often take beetle with tobacco products in order to conceal the fact, which may also harm to their body. As the time passes and if it is not controlled by him-self or family, then such person falls down to another world, from where he does not want to come back and he makes distances from family as well as good friends. At last a stage comes where he becomes ruined socially, economically, physically and mentally. Some users even try to commit suicide due to frustration. Homicidal activities and sexual violence may also be noticed. Now-adays alcoholism is a commonest cause for incidents of murder and rape as well as traffic accidents. Hence if the consumer adopt the lifestyle described in Ayurveda and Yoga, then one can give up the addiction of alcohol and able to lead a happy and healthy life
Food Discipline According to Ayurveda- A Holistic Approach in Eating Healthy Food with Ayurveda Siddhant Mentioned in Ayurveda and Food Technology
Authors: Sharma Nikita , Singh Chandan , Prasad Purvia Rajendra , Adhlakha Manoj
Published: May 2023

The high end of medical science is the preservation of health and it can be attained in two ways, first of all by eradicating the diseases, which may invade the body, secondly by due observation of such rules as would keep away the disease.Ayurveda elaborate about different dietary regimens including recopies advocated for health promotion, prevention of illness and also prescribed for management of diseases as well which further provide a great scope for the development of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. Rasayanas are the foods, therapies or practices that are conducive and beneficial to body tissues and its functions. Diet plays an important role in keeping our mind healthy and explicit psycho-pharmacological effects of food led to classification of food in to following 3 categories. 1. Satvik diet: ideal diet containing vegetarian, non-oily, non-spicy articles which are congenial to the body and mind. 2. Rajasik diet: too spicy, hot, sour, salty; excite the mental faculties.3. Tamsik diet: too oily and heavy food. But in the age of systems biology, personalised medicine, and the wider context of a more holistic transition in sciences generally, modern knowledge is reinventing and advancing a number of these ideas. Transdisciplinary study could be important for advancing the fields of food and health sciences as well as for offering real-world remedies for current health issues. This article highlights the need for a deeper engagement with traditional knowledge systems, such as Ayurveda, by quickly reviewing the similarities between Ayurveda and Technology.