bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of steel fiber-reinforced concrete for slab lagging at underground mines in Quang Ninh
Authors: Nguyen Phong Duyen , Tran Minh Tuan , Ngo Thuc Van , Tang Lam Van , Trinh Tung Huu ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam  Mien Tay Construction University, Vietnam  Joint-Stock Investment and Construction Company No., Vietnam
Published: August 2022

Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) is an advanced material studied and used in some developed countries in the world in recent years. The characteristics of this concrete are intensive compression, high tensile and tolerance strength, higher repeated loads, and long-term durable stability. Steel fibers were used to manufacture SFRC because of their outstanding characteristics. The durability of SFRC should be improved and the disadvantages of traditional concrete should be reduced. To produce inserts in the support structure, SFRC must be applied. Because 60÷70% of tunnels are being constructed for underground coal mines of Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Group (TKV) currently use. SPV steel frame support in combination with reinforced concrete inserts steel. To increase the plaque's capacity and durability in the future, a study must be done to create new, very intense concrete materials. This study investigated how the ratio and compressive strength of steel fibers affected the flexural characteristics of SRFC. To achieve this, 30 MPa strength SFRC with 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% fiber fractions were made and evaluated. This study’s experimental results can be summarized as follows: according to the compression experimental results, the compressive strength and elastic modulus of SFRC were not considerably impacted by the steel fiber volume ratio; The experimental results from the bending tests show that for concrete with a strength of 30 MPa, the proportion of steel fibers of 1.0% has higher flexural strength and toughness than the proportion of steel fibers of 0.5% and 1.5%; A comparison of the test at 28 days of age with the (ACI 211.1-91, 1991) was completely satisfied.
Dalihan Na Tolu Analogy as an Approach to Strengthen Men’s Ministry Role
Authors: Habeahan Rapina Ina Buana , Prayitno Iky Sumarthina P.
Published: August 2022

Of all categorical ministry, men’s ministry are not as actively involved in the church ministry as others do. This article discusses the ways to strengthen men’s ministry role in the Batak Protestant Christian Church (HKBP) in present day through cultural approach. The research used cultural analogy approach. Data were collected by using observation and interviews. In analyzing the data, the researcher employed relevant literature sources such as books and journal articles. The research shows that the elements of Batak principles of Dalihan Na Tolu upholding a Batak person and his/her families of Hula-hula, Dongan Tubu, and Boru were found to be still relevant. The principle’s framework could be used as an approach to strengthen role of male church parishioners in the church by associating it with another three elements: the Church, Bibel (the Bible), and the family. Thus, Dalihan Na Tolu as a cultural principle is applicable to church ministry setting by association of: (1) the organized Church to Hula-hula, (2) the family to Boru, and (3) Bibel as Dongan Tubu
Coenrad Laurens Coolen: Pioneer of Contextual Mission among Javanese Abangans
Authors: Nggebu Sostenis
Published: August 2022

This historiographical article aims to describe Coolen as a pioneer of the indigenous church among the abangans in Ngoro, East Java in the 19th century, where he pioneered the ministry of indigenizing the gospel as an exciting new breakthrough. The discussion was conducted in stages of collecting historical data about Coolen, evaluating the obtained data, interpreting relevant data, and presenting the findings. The results show that Coolen was the initiator of the establishment of the ‘ngelmu’ Christian congregation among the abangans in Ngoro Village in the interior of East Java. He explained the secrets of ngelmu Kristen (lit., learning the Christianity) and appreciated Javanese culture as a new breakthrough in the ministry of preaching the gospel, compared to the Indische Kerk missionaries. However, some of his followers were more interested in joining Emde’s ministry pattern, so the outputs of his ministry were finally adopted into the Indische Kerk churches. Since then, the harvest of the abangans had stopped.
A Discourse on Jubilee among Indonesian Pentecostals and Charismatics
Authors: Hasugian Jairus
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe the Pentecostal-Charismatic discourse about the Jubilee. The study is a qualitative-descriptive study and used literature study approach. Sampling was conducted to Pentecostal-Charismatic circles in several Pentecostal-Charismatic denominations. The data sources are documents in the forms of sermons, magazines, brochures, Jubilee Committee work reports, articles, liturgies, and songs about the Jubilee. Results show that the Pentecostal-Charismatic perspective regarding the Jubilee was generally different from that of the non-Pentecostal-Charismatic. According to Pentecostals-Charismatics, slave liberation meant to be restoration of a man from sin, from shackles of bondage of the evil one, from sickness, from weakness, and from inner wounds & want/poverty by the power of Jesus’ cross; Then, the land that must be returned to its original owner was defined as the return of humans to their right position, that is, before they fall into sin. Regarding the relevance of land regulations in the Jubilee was the arrangement of the organizational structure or church management, in which the older generation began to retire and was replaced by the younger generation; whereas the rest itself was intended for humans to be able to have a fellowship with God, so that they do not get greedy and can appreciate others’ property.
PENERAPAN HUKUMAN MATI PADA TERSANGKA YANG MEMILIKI PENYIMPANGAN SEKSUAL PADA ANAK DI BAWAH UMUR
Authors: Sihombing Hana Marselia , Sinaga Raul Novandi , Gulo Rediyus , Rizki Rizki
Published: August 2022

Kekerasan seksual adalah salah satu kejahatan yang meningkat tiap tahun. Tindak pidana kekerasan seksual selalu meresahkan masyarakat. Korban yang menjadi kekerasan seksual tidak memandang usia dan gender. Anak di bawah umur sering menjadi korban pelampiasan nafsu seksual dari orang dewasa. Anak di bawah umur dianggap lemah dan belum mempunyai kekuatan fisik untuk melindungi dirinya sendiri dari kejahatan seksual tersebut. Di Indonesia, beberapa undang-undang mengatur perlindungan anak dari kejahatan seksual. Dalam KUHP diatur dalam pasal 287, 290 dan 292. Selanjutnya dalam UU No. 23 Tahun 2002 berisi Perlindungan Anak dan berubah menjadi UU No. 35 Tahun 2014 berisi Perubahan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Anak Nomor 23 Tahun 2002 juga memberikan perlindungan khusus terhadap tindak pidana kekerasan seksual, diatur dalam Pasal 81 dan 82.
PERAN PEMERINTAH KOTA MEDAN TERHADAP PENANGANAN WABAH COVID-19
Authors: Pakpahan Elvira Fitriyani , Saragih Willy Alfrio , Pangaribuan Beny , Sidabutar Tonggi
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan  meneliti  tentang  Langkah-Langkah  Strategi  yang dilakukan  Pemerintah  Kota  Medan  dalam  Penanganan  wabah  covid-19  di  Kota  Medan. Covid-19 merupakan penyakit yang penyebabnya teridentifikasi pada virus Corona yang menyerang saluran pernapasan. Corona pertama kali muncul di Wuhan, China. Penyebab virus Covid19 adalah SARSCoV2. Metode penelitian memberikan gambaran tentang desain penelitian yang meliputi antara lain: prosedur dan langkah-langkah yang akan dilakukan, waktu, sumber data dan langkah-langkah studi untuk mendapatkan tanggal genap. Virus Covid-19 adalah penyakit yang mengakibatkan kesehatan masyarakat jadi darurat, oleh karena itu tindakan pencegahan harus segera dilakukan. Kemudian, pemerintah mendeklarasikan darurat kesehatan masyarakat dan mengambil tindakan social distancing berskala besar sebagai cara untuk merespons darurat kesehatan masyarakat, selain itu pemerintah sendiri tetap harus memilih dan memilih.
UPAYA DALAM MENANGGULANGI TINDAK PIDANA PERJUDIAN TOGEL DI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Purba Iin Hotprinauli , Rumapea Jhosua Marganda , Sinaga Ferdinan Jodi M , Naibaho Joshua Hartman
Published: August 2022

Perjudian togel saat ini sedang marak terjadi di masyarakat dan tergolong sangat rahasia dan sederhana. Hal ini menyebabkan sebuah penyakit dalam masyarakat yang sangat besar dan dapat memicu kejahatan dan tindak kriminal. Parahnya lagi banyak masyarakat yang menjadikan togel sebagai penghasilan untuk mereka tanpa menghiraukan sanksi yang akan menimpa mereka jika melakukan hal tersebut. Kasus hukum seperti inilah yang harus membutuhkan penanganan khusus, mengingat subjek hukumnya adalah masyarakat. Hasil yang didapatkan dalam penulisan ini yaitu bahwa Togel (Toto Gelap) adalah salah satu tindak pidana perjudian yang dimainkan oleh semua kalangan masyarakat, yang menjadikan togel menjadi bagian pencaharian mereka untuk menghidup atau memenuhi kebutuhan hidup mereka. Yang pertama dalam hal ini adalah ketentuan hukum mengenai perjudian togel yang merupakan tindak pidana kejahatan yang dilarang. Kedua kendala dalam penyelidikan tindak pidana perjudian togel yang memakan waktu cukup lama karena mempunyai banyak rintangan. Ketiga upaya dalam menanggulangi tindak pidana perjudian togel.
OPTIMALISASI PENERAPAN RENCANA TATA RUANG WILAYAH DALAM PENANGANAN PEMANFAATAN RUANG KAWASAN RESAPAN AIR (Studi Kasus: Kawasan Resapan Air Kabupaten Ciamis)
Authors: Zefri Zefri , Ma’mun Hasan
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini berjudul Optimalisasi Penerapan RTRW dalam Penanganan Pemanfaatan Ruang Kawasan Resapan Air (Studi Kasus: Kawasan Resapan Air Kabupaten Ciamis). Rumusan Masalah dalam penelitan  ini adalah  bagaimana  tipologi potensi dan permasalahan kawasan resapan air di Kabupaten Ciamis; bagaimana penerapan fungsi RTRW dalam penanganan pemanfaatan ruang kawasan resapan air di Kabupaten Ciamis.  Tujuan yang akan dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah Optimalisasi Penerapan RTRW dalam upaya mewujudkan fungsi kawasan resapan air di Kabupaten Ciamis yang konsisten. Metode analisis yang akan digunakan, meliputi: pembobotan, super impose peta, dan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian diperoleh: 1) Pada kondisi eksisting terdapat penggunaan lahan yang tidak sesuai untuk kawasan resapan air, seperti permukiman dan pertanian semusim. Permukiman yang ada berpotensi untuk terus berkembang sejalan dengan tuntutun perkembangan penduduk yang akan terus berkembang; 2) Kemampuan kawasan dalam meresapkan air hujan di lokasi penelitian berbeda- beda potensinya. Demikian halnya, dengan potensi perkembangan permukiman di lokasi penelitian memiliki kemampuan yang berbeda- beda. Idealnya potensi perkembangan permukiman berada pada lokasi yang memiliki kemampuan resapan air yang rendah. Namun fakta yang terjadi di lokasi penelitian adanya ketidak selarasan. Sehinga perlu ada arahan untuk mengakomodir seluruh potensi tersebut dapat terakomodir dengan tetap mengoptimalkan fungsi resapan air; 3) Upaya pemerintah daerah untuk menjadikan seluruh lokasi penelitian menjadi kawasan hutan akan dihadapkan dengan kendala dalam membebaskan permukiman yang sudah ada, mengkonversi sawah menjadi hutan dan potensi perkembangan yang perlu diantisipasi. Atas dasar tersebut dengan konsep pengembangan permukiman zero run off dan agroforestri diharapkan menjadi solusi untuk mengakomodir potensi perkembangan permukiman dan pertanian semusim dengan tetap memperhatikan kelestarian fungsi kawasan resapan air.
Recounting the cultural keystones of the Inlaud Tribe through oral narratives and festivities on Pinaing/Pinading
Authors: Enriquez Alexis A. , Pablo Geneva
Published: August 2022

The Tingguians as one of nearly 100 ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines are mostly in Abra’s highlands, and each of the 11 sub-groups have their own distinct language. The tribe has been distributed in the municipalities of Peñarrubia, Langiden, Danglas, and Lagangilang. The language and dialects of the Inlaud Itnegs have quite several lexical similarities to the Ilocano language, which is their second language. This study focused on the existing oral narrative of the Inlaud Tribe, the “Pinaing”. It subsequently showed this literary form of traditional stories or oral narratives collected from the selected knowledgeable elders and folks of the tribe. It further described how fabulists influenced and transformed the lives of these indigenous peoples. The study utilized qualitative-narrative research as it focused on the oral narrative as the basis of the cultural underpinnings or keystones of the tribe. The respondents purposively selected old folks and elders from the municipality of Peñarrubia who, had various experiences and extreme knowledge of “Pinaing”. The results gathered were coded and thematized using Braun and Clarke (2006) Thematic Analysis. Findings revealed that the oral narrative on Pinaing remarkably left good values that had developed or shaped the spirit and morale of the IP’s. The Pinaing culture is still respected and sustained its virtual and natural essence to the perceptions of the people. This is yearly and grandly celebrated by the people of Penarrubia calling it “Pinaing Festival”. It justified that the culture, practices, and traditions still exist among the Inlaud tribe. The researchers humbly recommend that the gathered data be endorsed as authentic sources of ethnographic data of the tribe and curriculum inclusion may be considered.
Desarrollo de una aplicación web para la reservación de productos online utilizando código QR
Authors: Pérez Cristian Andrés Cola
Published: August 2022

La reserva de productos es un proceso ya conocido, mediante la web la cual es conocido por el uso de las herramientas para desarrollo web como los estándares generados por la W3C, y herramientas para sistemas inteligentes e inclusive análisis de datos. Algunas desventajas comunes son el uso de reservación de productos online consta sobre todo en el analfabetismo digital y la falta de seguridad que incide a que la gran mayoría de usuarios de dichas empresas, no hagan uso de dichas plataformas e incluso de la misma tecnología. Para resolver este problema este articulo introduce en la investigación dos factores importantes, tanto la seguridad como la usabilidad del sistema mediante el uso de código QR en sus reservaciones. Algunas de las herramientas que se utilizan como detalle de funcionamiento y de efectividad en cada uno de los requerimientos de software son a base de lenguajes de programación en software libre y al buen uso de frameworks de desarrollo. Los métodos utilizados dentro de la investigación fueron satisfactorios en el manejo de tecnologías de punta con la web 2.0 y el uso de estándares de calidad dentro de la w3C, más el uso de metodólogas de desarrollo y el ciclo de vida del software.
Impact of Work from Home on Organizational Commitment: The Moderating Role of Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Anwar Rabia , Maharvi Muhammad Waqas , Kumar Aneel
Published: August 2022

Many organizations adopted new working patterns to cope with the situation brought about by the pandemic in the year 2020. The prime objective behind this study was to investigate the potential predictor of organizational commitment during working from home while measuring the moderating effect of emotional intelligence. A quantitative approach is used to meet the objective of the research. The appropriate sample size was 200 employees of education sector and the obtained responses were examined with the usage of Smart PLS software. The study was able to bridge the gap by measuring work from home as a new working atmosphere and the results indicated there exists a notable relation between Work from Home and Organizational commitment. Moreover, the quantitative results can be generalized to the education sector of Pakistan and support the belief that working from home can be a positive change in the pre-existing working model in organizations.
Management Functions in PAUD (Early Children Education)
Authors:   University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Kurniasih Nia
Published: August 2022

This article aims to find out how kindergarten management is managed properly, the application of POAK (planning, organizing, actuanting, controlling) functions in PAUD. The literature review is from previous research. This article uses the search and review method, where the review process begins with a search engine, Google Scholar, to search for articles with keywords. The author finds the scope of the articles reviewed is still very limited so that it needs to be followed up related to kindergarten management research. The results of the review show that the creativity of teachers in kindergarten can be realized optimally if they apply good management. Research on this topic is very limited so that further research is needed on the management function for teacher creativity in kindergartens in general. The theoretical benefit of this article is to know the management function for in kindergarten.
Establishing Normative Data for 10RM Strength Scores in College-Aged Females
Authors: Piper Timothy , Furman Seth , Smith Thomas , Waller Michael
Published: August 2022

Training recommendations for novice to intermediate lifters include loads that correspond to a 10RM, yet there has not been normative data established for college aged females.  Therefore, the purpose of this study was to provide 10RM normative reference values for various strength exercises for 18 to 25-year-old females.  The exercises for this study included were the Lat Pulldown, Bench Press, Seated Front Press, Preacher Curl, and the Leg Press. Every testing and training occurred using the same equipment and in the same facility.  Testing occurred prior to the structured training program began and then again upon completion of 12 weeks of training.   A total of 371 subjects (age = 19.86 +1.43years; height = 64.51 +2.90 inches; pre-test bodyweight = 151.19 +36.05 pounds; pre-test body fat percentage = 29.20 +8.89 percent body fat; post-test bodyweight = 153.66 +36.80 pounds; post-test body fat percentage = 30.76 +8.44 percent body fat; years of strength training experience = 2.28 +2.38 years), participated in the study.  Bodyweight categories were derived based upon two established classification systems used in competitive lifting sports.  Percentiles and performance rankings for each weight category were reported, where the weighted average method was used to determine the percentile break points.  These norms provide a range of possible 10RM loads as well as a reference to the strength levels, which could be useful to more effectively assess and design resistance training programs.
Medio ambiente, Derechos Humanos y proceso. El rol jurisdiccional en materia ambiental en el Uruguay
Authors: Tommasino Beatríz
Published: August 2022

En la presente investigación se estudian los principales caracteres del medio ambiente y del derecho ambiental; su conceptualización, principios, instrumentos e institucionalidad en el Uruguay. Asimismo, se busca determinar la relación existente entre el fenómeno del medio ambiente y el derecho ambiental con dos sectores del conocimiento jurídico: los derechos humanos y el derecho procesal.En cuanto a los derechos humanos, se concluye en la existencia de un derecho humano a un medio ambiente saludable, consagrado legal y constitucionalmente, así como en distintos instrumentos internacionales de los que el Uruguay es parte. La vinculación con el derecho procesal, se hace presente cuando se torna necesaria la defensa de este derecho humano a un medio ambiente saludable, ante los estrados judiciales, desde la perspectiva de los intereses difusos o colectivos; y aún individuales. Resulta entonces útil un perfil adecuado del juez llamado a fallar en este tipo de asuntos, capacitado para adoptar, con conocimiento del tema, las medidas de tutela preventiva necesarias y fallar en consecuencia. Incluye el estudio de la jurisprudencia nacional más relevante sobre esta temática y de algunos casos importantes del derecho comparado.
La publicidad comparativa en el Derecho uruguayo y en el español, con especial referencia al carácter psicológico o emocional
Authors: Cassoni Boggio Paulina
Published: August 2022

La publicidad comparativa es un medio legítimo para informar a los consumidores de las ventajas que presentan los productos o servicios ofrecidos frente a la competencia. Pese al rechazo inicial, la tendencia actual es a favor de esta clase de publicidad. Sin embargo, para proteger al consumidor, se han impuesto limitaciones a la publicidad comparativa. Tanto en Uruguay como en España existen normas que establecen requisitos para permitir la publicidad comparativa. En ambos ordenamientos se exige veracidad y objetividad en la información y la comparación. No obstante, hay un requisito en el que difieren. La ley uruguaya prohíbe expresamente que los datos comparados sean de carácter psicológico o emocional, mientras el ordenamiento español nada dice al respecto. El trabajo analiza el alcance de dicho requisito.
المادة الأولى من نظام المحكمة التجارية السعودي : قراءة تحليلية نقدية
Authors: سليمان الجدعاني سلطان , عمر جاجان عبد الرزاق
Published: August 2022

تُعد المادة الأولى من نظام المحكمة التجارية أحد أهم المواد الموضوعية للقانون التجاري، ذلك أنها جاءت بتعريف التاجر الذي هو عِماد النشاط التجاري. ونظرًا لأهمية هذه المادة، ولعدم وجود دراسات سابقة حولها، ولأن النظام المذكور قد صدرت منذ عام 1350هـ، فقد تم التحرّي عن مدى دقة هذه المادة، وما إذا كان وافية للهدف التي وُضعت من أجله أم يعترها النقص، وما هي الصيغة البديلة المقترحة في تلك الحالة.
وقد أتبع الباحث للإجابة على تساؤل البحث المنهج التحليلي النقدي، وذلك من خلال تحليل المادة الأولى -وما تقتضيه الدراسة- من نظام المحكمة التجاريّة السعودي والأنظمة ذات العلاقة.
وقد توصل الباحث إلى عدد من النتائج، أهمها أن المادة الأولى من نظام المحكمة التجاريّة يعتريها النقص، حالها حال الكثير من مواد هذا النظام، حيث جاءت غير مستوفية لمتطلبات صفة التاجر، فقد ذكرت شرطين فقط من أصل أربعة شروط لصفة التاجر.
لذلك ولأهمية هذه المادة وما يترتب عليها من آثار والتزامات، حيث أنها تجعل الشخص في مركز قانوني مختلف عن غيره، فقد أوصى الباحث بنهاية هذا البحث بعدد من التوصيات، أهمها ضرورة إعادة صياغة المادة الأولى من النظام لما يعتريها من النقص، وذلك بصيغة تستوفي معها جميع الشروط لاكتساب صفة التاجر.
Pemanfaatan Daun Serai Wangi (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ex Bor) Sebagai Obat Kumur untuk Mencegah Karies Gigi dan Sariawan
Authors: Sapitri Alfi , Mayasari Ulfayani , Diansari Marbun Eva
Published: August 2022

The leaves of the fragrant lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ex Bor) is traditional medicine. The purpose of this study was to identify the effectiveness of fragrant lemongrass leaves as a mouthwash to prevent dental caries and cancer sores. Fragrant lemongrass leaves were extracted using the maceration method. It was consisted of three repetitions with the ethanol extract concentration of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% fragrant lemongrass leaves with the disc diffusion method which the best concentration was treated to be mouthwash formulation. The results showed that fragrant lemongrass leaf extract provided an effective inhibition zone for Streptococcus mutans at concentrations of 30% (14.3 mm) and 40% (15.46 mm). In Candida albicans with a concentration of 30% (14.28 mm) and 40% (15.46 mm). The mouthwash preparation of fragrant lemongrass leaf extract at 30% FI concentration and 40% FII concentration gave satisfactory inhibition zone diameter results which was greater than 14 mm. The results of the T test showed that FI and FII results were significant differences with fragrant lemongrass leaves extract with antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans (Sig. = 0.003), and antifungal reaction against Candida albicans (Sig= 0.001). Fragrant lemongrass leaves is effective to be formulated in mouthwash preparations.
Metabolic effects of vitamin D supplementation on electrolyte balance and pregnancy outcome of preeclamptic women in South West, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Ekiti State University, Ekiti, Nigeria, Sonuga Ayobola Abimbola
Published: August 2022

Objective: Preeclampsia (PE) remains a major cause of complications worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria. Vitamin D seems to be a viable agent in the management of PE through its influence on electrolyte balance. This study aimed at assessing the effects of vitamin D supplementation on electrolytes of preeclamptic women and investigates the role of vitamin D in the improvement of pregnancy outcome. Methods: Nearly, 150 women were recruited at 22 weeks gestation from antenatal clinics in Ibadan, Nigeria between year 2016 and 2018 and grouped into 50 normotensive pregnant women (Group A), 50 non supplemented preeclamptic women (Group B). Fifty preeclamptic women were given 1,000 IU/day of vitamin D3 for 8 weeks after recruitment at 22 weeks (Group C). Electrolytes, creatinine (Cr), and urea were quantified by the standard methods.
Comparison of case-based learning and traditional learning style in final year BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) students in paediatric dentistry unit lesson
Authors:   Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidypeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, N. Deshpande Anshula
Published: August 2022

The challenge in the present scenario for dental schools is how to improve the quality of dental education and training of qualified people. Case-based learning (CBL) uses virtual “trigger” cases to stimulate interest and generate the knowledge and skill needed in patient care and can bring the improvement. In the present study, 60 students from final BDS were included and distributed into two major groups (A and B) consisting of 30 students in each group. Group A was given didactic lecture and Group B was trained in the same topic through CBL. Pre- and post-test questionnaire was given to all 60 students before and after the training session. Intra- and intergroup comparisons showed significant difference in both the groups. CBL method showed more improvement in students than observed in students taught through didactic method. CBL simulates the clinical environment and encourages students’ clinical thinking more effectively than conventional teaching.
A comparative study to assess the modulation of stress by Shirodhara in healthy individuals by psychometric and heart rate variability measures
Authors:   Department of Neurophysiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India, Vikhnan Siju
Published: August 2022

Aim: Psychological stress is one of the risk factors for psychosomatic disorders and Shirodhara has been a standard treatment procedure for many such conditions in Ayurveda. Different liquid media are used for Shirodhara, which has not been explored extensively. In this study, we used heart rate variability (HRV) measures and subjective questionnaires for assessing the effects of Shirodhara with either takra (buttermilk) or jala (water) on psychological stress in normal healthy individuals.
Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies among Sudanese patients with Schistosomiasis referred to Al-elafon military hospital in Khartoum state
Authors:   Department of Medical Microbiology, Sudan International University, Khartoum, Sudan, Hussein Faruha Mohamed Bashir
Published: August 2022

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and schistosomiasis have worldwide coexistence, especially in Africa. Some researchers suggest that the schistosomiasis is the risk factor for the development of HCV infection. Objective: The current study was aimed to determine seroprevalence of HCV among Sudanese patients with schistosomiasis. Method: From April to July 2017, 60 blood samples were obtained from the patients who confirmed microscopically with schistosomiasis. The blood samples were centrifuged at 3,000 RPM for 5 minutes to obtain serum. All serum samples were screened for the presence of HCV IgG antibody by using Indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The samples with positive reaction were confirmed by repeating the test. We used an interviewer-administered questionnaire to ask participants about their demographic data as well as their geographical afflation. Statistical analysis was performed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.
Effectiveness of the flipped classroom instructional method in physiology teaching among diversified student group—A study from Guyana
Authors:   Student College of Medicine, Texila American University, East Bank Demerara, Guyana, Jain Shubham
Published: August 2022

Background: The flipped classroom teaching method is more active learning, and more student-centered, it is already gaining popularity across the globe in health science teaching. Available pieces of evidence are still contradictory. Few studies found that the flipped classroom teaching method is effective compared to traditional lectures in promoting student learning in basic medical science. On the contrary, few studies reported that there was no significant difference found when compared with the traditional teaching method. The conflicting results are indicating that more in-depth research is warranted to find the effectiveness of flipped classroom instructional methods. No study was published on the effectiveness of the flipped classroom teaching method among diversified student groups also. The study aims to find the effectiveness of a flipped classroom, among diversified student group.
Some Significant Advances in Antibacterial Treatment of Textile Materials
Authors:   Department of costume design and fashion, Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of arts and science Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Gokarneshan N
Published: August 2022

The article reviews some significant trends in the antibacterial treatment of textile materials. Jute-cotton blended denim is a new diversified product for the fashion and clothing sector. Chitosan was incorporated in this blend in order to improve its antimicrobial property. The incorporation of chitosan to the blended apparel was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Two microorganisms were used to create individual bacterial medium; one is the gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and the other is the gram-negative Escherichia coli. Functional cotton with high and durable antibacterial activity by in situ formation of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) onto cotton fabric derived from phytic acid-Ag complex. The route can be divided into two simple steps, adsorption of silver ions onto cellulose matrix with phytic acid as a capture agent and subsequent reduction of Agþ to Ag NPs by sodium borohydride
The En Masse and the Sequential Retraction Procedures
Authors:   Senior Specialist Orthodontist, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Scientist Fellow of ASLMS, Fellow of World Federation of Orthodontists, USA, Ibrahim Kharsa Mhd Azhar
Published: August 2022

In this article, the authors discuss two preeminent notions in orthodontics; those are the approaches of “En Masse Retraction” and “Sequential Retraction” in orthodontic cases. The “Sequential Retraction” is identified by retraction of canines firstly, forming one group of retracted canine and posterior teeth in the respective side, then retraction of the incisors. Besides, the approach of “En Masse Retraction” is identified by retraction of the six anterior teeth “as one group”. Sequential Retraction is called “two-phased retraction”, whereas “En Masse Retraction” termed as “one-phased retraction”. Sequential Retraction has been justified for its characteristic of upholding anchorage, while En Masse Retraction is beneficial in keeping the alignment of the anterior teeth during treatment
Industrial Control Systems: The Biggest Cyber Threat
Authors:   PhD Candidate (full scholarship) in Cyber Security at Innovative Knowledge Institute, Paris, France, P. Beretas Christos
Published: August 2022

Industrial control systems (ICS) are critical, as in these systems, cyber threats have the potential to affect, disorganize, change their mode of operation, act as an information extraction vehicle, and ultimately turn against itself. Creating risks to the system itself, infrastructure, downtime, leakage of sensitive data, and even loss of human life. Industrial control systems (ICS) are vital to the operation of all the modern automated infrastructure in the western world, such as power plant and power stations. Industrial control systems (ICS) differ from the traditional information systems and infrastructures of organizations and companies, a standard cyber security strategy cannot be implemented but part of it adapting to the real facts and needs of each country, legislation and infrastructure
A Case Report in Teenager Age: Is Lying Position a Trigger of Visual Sensations In Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics, Ped Mind Institute (PMI), Germany, Bittmann Stefan
Published: August 2022

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) was named after the description of Lewis Carroll in his novel. In 1955, John Todd, a psychiatrist described this entity for the first time. Todd described it as “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. The author Carroll suffered from severe migraine attacks. Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a disorienting condition of seizures affecting the visual perception. AIWS is a neurological form of seizures influencing the brain, thereby causing a disturbed perception. Patients describe visual, auditory and tactile hallucinations and disturbed perceptions. The causes for AIWS are still not known exactly. Cases of migraine, brain tumors, depression episodes, epilepsy, delirium, psychoactive drugs, ischemic stroke, EBV, mycoplasma and malaria infections are correlating with AIWS like seizures. Neuroimaging studies reveal disturbance of brain regions including the temporoparietal junction, the temporal lobe and the occipital lobe as typical localization of the visual pathway. We present the case of a 17 years-old teenager from Canada, who describes his experience with AIWS-like visual disturbances in detail. The case report shed light on the presence of a lying position in Alice in Wonderland like visual sensations.
Applied investigation at Life Science, Hygiene, Biomedical Research in Medieval Islamic Civilization
Authors:   Department of humanity, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Iran, Shahidipak Mohammadreza
Published: August 2022

There is a hypothesis in history of medicine that is based on human heritage of medieval civilization and today in postmodern period it is referred to as medievalism or a return to medieval teachings for reconstruction of societies. A large part of this historical capital belongs to Islamic civilization in field of, hygiene, environmental protection and life sciences, which has a practical application in changing behaviors of individual and society. The subject of science of life and health is man and city as place of his creation, which is an international issue and belongs to the human race in all places and times
A Systematic Review of the Phosphorus Content of the Normal Human Prostate Gland
Authors:   Principal Investigator, Department of Radionuclide Diagnostics, Medical Radiological Research Center, Korolyev St.- 4, Obninsk 249036, Kaluga Region, Russia, Zaichick Vladimir
Published: August 2022

The prostate gland is subject to various disorders. The etiology and pathogenesis of these diseases are not well understood. Moreover, despite technological advancements, the differential diagnosis of prostate disorders has become progressively more complex and controversial. It was suggested that the P level in prostatic tissue plays an important role in prostatic carcinogenesis and its measurement may be useful as a cancer biomarker. These suggestions promoted more detailed studies of the P content in the prostatic tissue of healthy subjects. The present study evaluated by systematic analysis the published data for P content analyzed in prostatic tissue of “normal” glands. This evaluation reviewed 1919 studies, all of which were published in the years from 1921 to 2020 and were located by searching the databases Scopus, PubMed, MEDLINE, ELSEVIER-EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science. The articles were analyzed and “Median of Means” and “Range of Means” were used to examine heterogeneity of the measured P content in prostates of apparently healthy men. The objective analysis was performed on data from the 27 studies, which included 974 subjects. It was found that the range of means of prostatic P content reported in the literature for “normal” gland varies widely from 350 mg/kg to 2460 mg/kg with median of means 1295 mg/kg on a wet mass basis. The study has demonstrated that levels of P in “normal” prostates likely depends on androgen levels, dietary P intake, and relative amounts of different types of prostatic tissue studied, and does not depend on age and zone of human prostate sampled,. Finally, because of small sample size and high data heterogeneity, we recommend other primary studies be performed.
Hepatitis B in Pregnant Females. A Cross Sectional Study in Nile Delta, Egypt
Authors:   Department of Tropical Medicine& Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt, Elkadeem Mahmoud
Published: August 2022

Background & Aims: Hepatitis B infection is a worldwide health problem. Egypt classified as an area of intermediate endemicity. Hepatitis B has high materno-fetal transmission. The aim of this study was to assess hepatitis B virus infection in Egyptian pregnant females in Nile Delta as regards risk factors and magnitude of the problem.
Clinical Findings of Patients with Human Bronchial Asthma in Basrah, Iraq
Authors:   University of Basrah, College of medicine, Department of Microbiology, Basrah, Iraq, Alsaimary Ihsan Edan
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to describe the clinical features of patients asthma in Basrah south in Iraq .The study showed that (3,5) age group population were more affected with asthma (27.9%) and the Females were more affected than males in group 2,3and 5 (6.4%,15.7% and 14.7%)respectively compared to( 4.9%,12.3% and 13.2) . in same group of male. While There were (68.6%) of patients came from urban areas in comparison to (31.4%) of cases who came from rural areas. The Smoking patients with positive (43.1%). and well patients with animal contact positive their proportion was while (49%). Seasonal asthma attack in male (23.5%) more than female (20.6%) the perennial asthma attach was recorded in male (29%) more than female (26.9%) in this study show Asthmatic patients with other allergy about (15.7%) and with chronic diseases (31.9%). The percentage of patients with positive family history were 39.2% of the cases, The pulmonary function test result was recorded below (70%) in all age groups. Skin test where the study found highly percentage to HDm to female (76.8%) and (66.2%) to male and HD to female (69.5%) and (68.7%) to male.
The Superior Ophthalmic Vein Approach for the Treatment of Carotid-Cavernous Fistulas: Our First Experience
Authors:   Endovascular Neurosurgeon, Clínica San Judas Tadeo, Valer Dante
Published: August 2022

Carotid cavernous fistulas (CCF) constitute between 10-15% of all intracranial vascular malformations. Clinical symptoms of indirect CCFs include chemosis, conjunctival injection, proptosis, diminished visual acuity, ophthalmoplegia, retro-orbital bruit, periorbital swelling, and hyperlacrimation, in the setting of associated cortical venous reflux, intracranial hemorrhage. Treatment of choice for symptomatic carotid cavernous and cavernous dural fistulas is neuroradiologic intervention via the femoral artery. Owing to the location of the fistula and/or to anatomic variations, a direct surgical approach via the superior ophthalmic vein may be necessary for embolization.
Brain and Peripheral Neuronal Injury in Covid-19: The Panorama and Dispute
Authors:   Professor in Department of clinical Pharmacology, medicine and therapeutic, Medical Faculty, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq, M Al-kuraishy Hayder
Published: August 2022

Infection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) coronavirus results in significant mortality and long-term disability. Coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (Covid-19), is caused by SARS-CoV-2 binds by glycoproteins expressed on its surface to the receptor of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which is highly distributed in the respiratory tract epithelium. ACE2 is highly expressed on nervous tissue cells like neurons and astrocytes. Once inside the nerve cell, SARS-CoV-2 can alter the cellular transport function to facilitate its transmission from one neuron to another. Upon infection and because of other forms of damage neuroglial cells become reactive, representing the most classic neuro-pathological situation of the ongoing neuro-inflammation. Consequently, it is likely that the SARS‐CoV‐2 infected brain regions triggers reactive astrogliosis and activation of microglia. The mechanism of involvement of peripheral nervous system is not fully understood. It is mostly thought to be immune-mediated. In patients with rapid evolution of Guillain-Barrè syndrome (GBS) after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms, direct cytotoxic effects of virus on peripheral nerves is a postulated mechanism.
Non-compliance with Wearing Facemasks thru Pandemics: Reappraisal of Interconnected Dynamics
Authors:   Full Professor of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR), Razi Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran, Iran, Shoja Shafti Saeed
Published: August 2022

Though immunization is the main approach for control and prevention of SARS-CoV-2, individual shielding methods, such as wearing facemasks, are similarly significant defensive conducts to decrease the risk of becoming infected with viral infections for the period of a pandemic. While medication non-compliance is a common issue for clinicians, non-compliance with shielding measures, like wearing facemasks, for prevention of infection in healthcare and community settings is rather a new problem.
Optokinetic Stimulation as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Authors:   University of Michigan-Flint | UM-Flint masters of business, Hanses Quinn
Published: August 2022

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological movement disorder, typically affecting older adults. It affects both motor and non-motor brain functions, impairing activities of daily living (ADLs). Additionally, as falling increases with age, PD patients are at a higher risk with an impaired vestibular system. Optokinetic stimulation, which works by observing moving visual targets to encourage optical scanning, provides a treatment option to restore balance. Previous studies on optokinetic stimulation have been effective and successful in stroke patients, reducing sway and normalizing optokinetic nystagmus. The goal is to translate this idea to PD patients as well.
Ruptured Brainstem Arteriovenous Malformation Successfully Treated with Endovascular Surgery Used PHIL
Authors:   Médico Asistente del Servicio de Neurocirugía Endovascular, Departamento de Neurocirugía, Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, Lima, Valer Dante
Published: August 2022

Brainstem arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare and complex, presenting mainly with hemorrhage, which can be catastrophic. The objective of its treatment is the angiographic obliteration of the lesion without worsening or with improvement of the neurological symptoms. Embolization is an efficient treatment for these AVMs but there are very few reported cases, although total obliteration is difficult, but it can also serve to reduce the nest and close the most dangerous factors of the AVM. Brainstem AVM is a rare pathology with high associated morbidity and mortality, with a high rate of rebleeding without treatment, which in selected cases embolization can be curative with a good neurological prognosis.
Health Benefits of Green Coffee Beans
Authors:   Associate Prof. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 2114-31451, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, AG Eldin Tharwat
Published: August 2022

Green coffee beans are coffee seeds (beans) of Coffee fruits that have not yet been roasted. The roasting process of coffee beans reduces the amounts of the chemical chlorogenic acid. Therefore, green coffee beans have a higher level of chlorogenic acid compared to roasted coffee beans. Chlorogenic acid together with caffeine in green coffee are thought to have many health benefits including anti-obesity,anti-tumour, antidiabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.Also green coffee and its active ingradients may provide a non-pharmacological and non-invasive approach for treatment and prevention of some chronic abnormalities as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. In this review, the health benefits of green coffee and its main components eg. chlorogenic acids will be detailed.
Saudi Medical Research Articles Published in Pseudo Journals: An Urgent Call for Action
Authors:   Consultant Family Medicine King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Hospital, KSAU-HS, Alansari Dalia
Published: August 2022

Research is needed if we want to carry out the demands of a rapidly changing world. In fact, research and education are closely linked to deliver the functions of a university. In recent decades, almost all universities expect their faculty members to maintain scholarly activities, including conducting research and publishing scholarly works. This pressure continues today with a paradigm shift among institutions from their previous emphasis on effective faculty contact with students as a criterion for success, to developing cultures of research and increase faculty research production. the researchers deemed it necessary to determine the frequency of medical research articles in Saudi Arabia published in pseudo journals. Likewise, researchers must be knowledgeable enough to discriminate between legitimate and predatory open access journal. It is in this context that this study is being undertaken.
Acute Renal Infarcts from Spontaneous Intra-Renal Dissection: Case Series with a Review of Literature
Authors:   The University of Manchester, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. United Kingdom, Daga Karan
Published: August 2022

Introduction: To explore the causes and management of renal infarction from pathologies such as renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia and spontaneous dissection. It is a rare occurrence and often misdiagnosed in clinical practice. Methods: We present four patients, between 30-50 years of age, who have no underlying cardiac conditions, hypertension or diabetes mellitus. They presented with abdominal/loin/flank pain due to spontaneous renal artery dissection and were treated with endovascular stents. Two patients had renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia, confirmed by CT angiogram. Results: All four patients recovered fully from the operation, with no post-operative complications noted. These patients were post-operatively managed medically with anti- platelet therapy for two years and have not experience any post-procedural complications at their 24-month follow up