bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Project Tracker in Python
Authors: Pallavi Chaudhari  , Chaitanya Dabli  , Durgesh Chaudhari  , Krishna Mirani  , Sneha Shende  , Sonam Sanodiya
Published: June 2022

Nowadays, projects are daily initiated in every organization from all corners of the world. From nonprofit projects
to multi-million euro projects, without right project tracking, project failure can be an inevitable result. Therefore,
the need for project tracking software is rapidly increasing, not only in IT-related projects, but also in projects of
all other fields. The question is how to utilize project tracking software in different projects of different purposes
to serve the project’s progress. In this thesis, we are focusing on answering the mentioned question by researching
the theories of project tracking, together with studying the case of project tracking softwares. This thesis studies
the utility of project tracking soft wares in corresponding case (JIRA ). Meanwhile, a list of criteria will be
defined, for measuring the software, from available studies.
A Comprehensive study of digital Image Steganography Techniques
Authors: Arun Kumar Singh
Published: June 2022

In the digital era of the internet, steganography is critical for data security. Steganography is a
new field that is used to hide hidden information, and there has been a lot of research done so far. Based on
the reviewed literature, this paper describes image steganography technology and its evaluation criteria.
The main goal of this research is to demonstrate the potent influence of image steganography in concealing
information regardless of media. If the PSNR is larger than 40db, imperceptibility is one of the essential
evaluation requirements to ensure security
COMPONENTS OF ETHNIC IDENTITY
Authors: Salmin Anton K.
Published: June 2022

The purpose of the article is to analyze the existing publications of the 21st century and provide theoretical justification of the author’s concept on the proposed subject. The study of sources and literature has made it possible for the author to identify the following blocks as components of ethnic identity: history and historical memory, blood relationship, common territory, ethnic cuisine, clothing, festivals, rites and beliefs, state of mind, traditional culture, and language. All these components assist in the preservation of ethnic identity and manifestation of cultural authenticity in the context of multi-ethnic Russia. For example, the feeling of being part of the common historical past helps strengthen the continuity of generations. The article also notes the role of genetic heritage for identity formation. At the same time, civil and ethnic identities may have different percentage ratio depending on the diversity of ethnic component. Under the conditions of disperse settlement, ethnic identity mainly may be maintained in cyberspace. One of the essential components is ethnic cuisine. Another important block is the reference to one’s parents and remote ancestors when conducting traditional festivals and rites, as well as the appeal to one’s traditional beliefs. The most vivid and visual demonstration of the ethnic origin is the people’s traditional clothing. It is particularly noticeable for ethnic groups living far away from their home area. The author emphasizes that any traditions are subject to dynamic transformations. For example, when people find themselves in a non-ethnic environment, they change their habits and take new ones. The author focuses on the role of language in determination of ethnic identity.
ALATYR THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL AND ALATYR UYEZD CHURCHES IN 1917–1922
Authors: Egorov Vadim V.
Published: June 2022

This article examines closing of the Alatyr theological school and a number of churches in the Alatyr uyezd during the years of the Soviet rule in the Simbirsk province. The article focuses on the peculiarities of the structure and the significance of the religion and the operation of the Alatyr Theological School. It is noted that the Soviet government could not accept the existence of the school and churches, because it considered them to be an obstacle to spreading atheistic beliefs among the population and strengthening their own authority in the eyes of citizens. The population as a whole did not oppose the closure of these religious buildings, but the Soviet authorities could not immediately close down the religious school because of the struggle of the Red Army with units of the People’s Army of KOMUCH that was taking place on the territory of the Simbirsk province at that time. Therefore, its liquidation stretched from 1918 to 1919. During that time, the school continued to operate, despite the official closure. The Soviet government paid great attention to the development of education of citizens. Education was an important means of propaganda, including anti-religious one. The councils wanted as many people as possible to be involved in education. The teachers had the responsibility of educating citizens, and there was not supposed to be a question the teacher could give an evasive answer to or leave it aside. The main ideologist of Soviet anti-religious propaganda was E.M. Yaroslavsky. He believed that the work of teachers had to be set on the path of anti-religious propaganda. The Soviet government created all the conditions for the population to renounce the Christianity. The existence of the Alatyr theological school, in which, from the point of view of the Soviet regime, representatives of the exploiting classes of the population studied, contradicted religious propaganda and questioned the success of this propaganda. The churches were gradually closed down by the Soviet regime, so fewer and fewer priests were required. In 1917–1922, the Soviet government managed to significantly weaken the position of the Russian orthodox church in the Alatyr district.
Ayurvedic Management on Manoavsada (Depression): Case Report
Authors: Priyanka Goyal  , Dhruv Mishra
Published: June 2022

Among all the psychological disorders, depression is the most common mental disorder nowadays. According to WHO, approximately 280 million people have depression worldwide. In Ayurvedic classics Vishada and Avasada are the two mentioned conditions which have close resemblance with depression. Acharaya Charak quote “Vishado Rogavardhanam” i.e., it is the most foremost factor to worsen the condition of any disease. It comes under one of the eight Vataja nanatmaja vikaras which indicate that it cannot occur without the involvement of Vata dosha.

In modern science there are enormous drugs for treatment of mental disorders but with so many adverse effects. The prolong consumption of these medications leads the patient more dreadful condition which became fatal at later stage. Acharya charak has quoted the definition of best treatment in Charak Samhita. He explains that the treatment that cures any diseases without causing any morbid condition or side effect said to be the best treatment. In this case study we try to explain the impact of Satvavjyachikitsha along with Samshaman and other Panchkarma procedures as given in the patient. The result came out as an eye opener about the experience made in this case without any side effects.
Effect of Arka Taila and Patoladi Gana Kashaya in Dooshivishajanya Vicharchika
Authors: Aswathi G  , Manju S R  , Shiji R S
Published: June 2022

Toxicology, is a slow acting less potent poison, which does not kill the person immediately, but gets manifested in the form of many diseases. Skin diseases (Kustha) are one among the main symptoms of Dooshivisha. Vicharchika, is one among Kshudra kustha, which is highly prevalent, common and distressing condition. Recurrence and chronicity are the main threat faced by patients suffering from Vicharchika. Most of the features of Vicharchika show similarity with symptoms of the disease entity, eczema of modern dermatology. In India, the point prevalence of dermatological cases are 9.25%, and that of eczema is 6.75%. Arkatailam is the formulation prescribed in Yogaratnakaram, which reflects the therapeutic effect of toxic plant Arka, which is directly indicated for Vicharchika. The aims and objective of the study is to evaluate the combined effect of Arkataila and Patoladi gana kashaya in Dooshivishajanya Vicharchika. The study design was an interventional pre-post study with sample size 30. Patients with signs and symptoms of Vicharchika, having history of Dooshivisha, of age group between 20-60 satisfying the diagnostic criteria selected from the OPD of Government Ayurveda College Panchakarma, Hospital, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, were included in the study. The study group was given Avipathychoorna internally on first day for Virechana. On 2nd day onwards Patoladi gana Kashaya was given internally and Arkataila externally for 14 days. Symptomatic assessments were done before treatment, on 8th day, after the treatment and after the follow up period of 7 days. Results were analyzed statistically. The results show that the effect of Arkataila and Patoladiganakashaya is very effective in Dooshivishajanya vicharchika.
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Nimba Twak Kashaya Prakshalana In Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat w.s.r to Vulvo Vaginal Candidiasis (Candida Albicans)
Authors: Athiralekshmi S V  , Savita Patil
Published: June 2022

Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat is described as a condition where symptoms like Picchila and Sheetala discharge from vagina occurs with Kandu, Mandaruja, Artava-dushti and Pandu. The symptoms of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat mentioned in Ayurvedic literature appears similar to the clinical features of vulvo vaginal candidiasis. It is the second most common infection among women in reproductive age group with a single incidence of 75%, and two or more episodes in 45% of women. Candida albicans is responsible for 85% to 90% of the vaginal yeast infections. Here an attempt was done to screen, isolate and treat the diagnosed cases of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat w.s.r to Candida albicans through Nimba Twak Kashaya & Triphala Kashayaprakshalana. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Nimba Twak Kashaya Prakshalana and to compare it with Triphala Kashaya Prakshalana in Kaphaja Yoni Vyapat. 63.09% had complete relief from yoni Srava, 97.9% had complete relief from Yoni kandu, 100% had relief from Yoni vedana, 93.99% had complete relief from vulval rashes, 76.88% had normal vaginal pH, 95% had no candida in vaginal wet mount. Overall 88.23% showed improvement in Group A and 87.38% showed improvement in Group B. Nimba & Triphala has Tikta and Kashaya rasa, Kaphahara, Krimighna, Kandughna and Grahi properties. It has anti-fungal & anti-pruritic action also.Thus Prakshalana with above said drugs directly acted on the vaginal mucosa and enabled easier target specific action and did the inhibitory action against growth of candida albicans.
Literary Review on Application Of Paradi Gunas on Aarogyavardhini Rasa in Pre-Processing, Processing and Therapeutic Stage
Authors: Gulhane Vedanti S  , Chikurte Sharada
Published: June 2022

Background: Ayurveda is a highly evolved and codified system of life and health science based on its own unique and original fundamental concepts and principles. One of them is the Paradi Gunas (properties). Paradi Gunas (properties) are ten in number and have a wide application aiming at the success of treatment in which, choice of medicine and dietary rules play vital role. For success in the treatment understanding the role and action of a medicine is important, and this can be achieved by the use of Paradi Gunas (properties). Objective: To apply the concept of Paradi Gunas (properties) on Aarogyavardhini Rasa, a ployherbo-mineral medicine during different stages of processing. Data Source: This literary review has used the data source from various online portals as well as books in Ayurveda. Conclusion: The use of Paradi Gunas was studied on the pre-processing, processing and the therapeutic stages of Aarogyavardhini Rasa and its applications were noted. This can be a primary step towards deeper understanding of its role in therapeutics.
A Review of the Role of Essential Ayurvedic Management in Covid Pandemics
Authors: Renu Sharma  , Mahesh Kumar Sharma  , Gyan Prakash Sharma  , Monika Rathore
Published: June 2022

At the end of 2019, China exploded COVID-19 and mushroomed rapidly throughout every nation. Due to the information received by the media, this message has spread somewhere in the minds of the people. Covid-19 is a complicated, difficult to treat, or horrifying disease. Although the severity of symptoms and the lethality of the virus directly causing the disease cannot be ruled out or ignored, but somewhere, the negligence of the imbalance in the nature of the basic elements of the body is the reason for the fatality of this disease. According to Aacharya Charak, "there can be hundreds of alternatives for the pathogen of any disease," but "this body is the only option for pathogens to cause hundreds of diseases." Which is why this should be the major focus for treatment in any stream of medical science and Ayurveda is a science of 'ayu', meaning harmony of health and life or journey of healthy life. This reveals that there is a high opportunity to evaluate the range of relevant drugs available in the Ayurvedic that may be employed more rationally to complement each stage of the disease. The Ayurvedic literature provides no explicit mention of this illness but according to the similarity of symptoms despite the occurrence of diseases, there is a special outbreak of Vata and Kapha. This disease can be reconciled in Janpadudhwansh janya diseases, Visham jwara and Vatshleshmic jwara.
Styrian Forests as a Basis of Mining Industry during the Middle Ages and Early Modern Times
Authors: Reismann Bernhard A.
Published: June 2022

At the beginning of the article the geographic determined differences between the forestsof Upper- and Southern Styria are discussed. Based on the dislocation of the hammer mills, i.e., ofthe final production, from the thirteen century onwards for reasons of the supply with charcoal, theimportance of the Styrian forests for the supply of mines, blast furnaces and hammer mills, for pitwood and charcoal is shown. The focus of the discussion is on the early modern period.The regulatory interventions of the Styrian sovereign by forest consultations, the so-called“Waldberaitungen” from the fifteenth century onwards soon led to the creation of dedication districtsfor the wood require and to the construction of large river rakes in the rivers Enns and Mur with attachedcharring sites. The ecological effects based on intensive logging from the seventeenth century onwardsare described as well as the planned dedication of the Upper Styrian forests to precisely defined blastfurnaces and hammer mills during the reign of Maria Theresia. The first scientifically based and targetedmeasures to protect forest and reforestation also began during this period. The nationalization oflarge forest areas for industrial purposes by Joseph II is also mentioned. The big changes, triggeredby the industrialization during the nineteenth century, represent the end and outlook of the article. Dueto the use of cheaper fossil coal, the management of the forests for the purpose of mining and ironindustry was gradually abandoned from around 1860 onwards. The structural change ultimately led tolarge forests being owned by former industrialists who sold their factories to larger companies such asÖsterreichische Alpine Montangesellschaft (ÖAMG) as part of the general economic development andturned to forestry themselves, also shown by the example of the Mayr-Melnhof family.
Count Ludwig von Zinzendorf’s Diplomatic Mission to Saint Petersburg in 1755
Authors: Khavanova Olga
Published: June 2022

Count Ludwig von Zinzendorf is first and foremost known as an outstanding Austrianeconomist who greatly contributed to the national reform of finances and administrative efficiency.The early years of his career were spent in the diplomatic service under the guidance and patronageof Count Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz, who placed much hope in the ambitious young aristocrat. Oneof the significant episodes of Zinzendorf’s diplomatic career was a mission to Russia in 1755. Itsformal pretext was to convey the congratulations of the imperial couple to Empress Elizabeth I on thebirth of the heir to the throne, Grand Duke Paul. At the same time, Zinzendorf was entrusted with asecret mission of learning more about the main vectors of Russian foreign policy, establishing moreconfidential relations with the rival groupings at the St. Petersburg court, and promoting closer jointaction between Vienna, London, and St. Petersburg against Prussia in the inevitable continentalwar. The witty analytical mind and exceptional sociability of Zinzendorf allowed him to accomplishboth missions brilliantly, the results of which he reported to Kaunitz. This paper considers both theofficial and unofficial activities of the imperial and Austrian envoy during his visit, the complicationshe faced, and the solutions he found during his two journeys to Russia in 1755 against the backdropof Austrian-Russian relations in their heyday on the eve of the Seven Years’ War.
The Role of the Director and His Impact on the Dramaturgy of the Slovak National Theatre in the Interwar Period
Authors: Ščepán Michal
Published: June 2022

The most important cultural establishment in Slovakia, the Slovak National Theatre (SNT),was founded in 1920. The beginnings of this institution were extremely complicated because itsactivities were not managed by the state, but by a private company called the Cooperative of theSlovak National Theatre. This joint company was founded in 1919 and consisted of representativesof the then governing bodies, the Slovak intelligentsia, and representatives of banks and otherassociations. In the first two seasons, the Cooperative was dealing with operation issues, mostly withobtaining the financial resources needed. The complete artistic program was in the hands of the firstdirector of the SNT, Bedřich Jeřábek (1920–1922). During this period, however, we cannot talk aboutthe profiling of the dramaturgy of opera and operetta on the SNT stage. This period was followed bythat of directors and private entrepreneurs Oskar Nedbal (1923–1930) and Antonín Drašar (1931–1938), who due to the financial incompetence of the Cooperative, took the management of theSNT fully into their own hands. Both directors, together with the heads of the opera ensembles,preferred modern and experimental dramaturgy, including the latest works of art. Whereas Drašarused a pragmatic approach to resolving the theatre’s financial problems, for Nedbal caused the lossof his function and life.This study deals with the comparison of the work and theatre management of individual directorsin the interwar period, with an emphasis on opera and operetta dramaturgy.
Post Community Hospital Discharge Rehabilitation Attendance: Self-Perceived Barriers and Participation Over Time
Authors: Chen Abel WL , Koh Yan Tong , Leong Sean WM , Ng Louisa WY , Lee Patricia SY , Koh Gerald CH
Published: June 2022

Introduction: This study aimed to examine the attendance rates of post-discharge supervised rehabilitation as recommended by the multidisciplinary team at discharge among subacutely disabled adults and the barriers preventing adherence. Materials and Methods: Patients were from a community hospital, aged 40 years or older. They had been assessed by a multidisciplinary team to benefit from rehabilitation after discharge, were mentally competent and communicative. We used a sequential qualitative-quantitative mixed methods study design. In the initial qualitative phase, we studied the patient-perceived barriers to adherence to rehabilitation using semi-structured interviews. Emerging themes were then analysed and used to develop a questionnaire to measure the extent of these barriers. In the subsequent quantitative phase, the questionnaire was used with telephone follow-up at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after discharge. Results: Qualitative phase interviews (n = 41) revealed specific perceived financial, social, physical and health barriers. At the start of the quantitative phase (n = 70), 87.1% of the patients viewed rehabilitation as beneficial, but overall longitudinal attendance rate fell from 100% as inpatient to 20.3% at 3 months, 9.8% at 6 months, 6.3% at 9 months and 4.3% at 12 months. The prevalence of physical and social barriers were high initially but decreased with time. In contrast, the prevalence of financial and perceptual barriers increased with time. Conclusion: Attendance of post-hospitalisation rehabilitation in Singapore is low. Self-perceived barriers to post-discharge rehabilitation attendance were functional, social, financial and perceptual, and their prevalence varied with time.

Key words: Adult rehabilitation, Attendance, Barriers to rehabilitation, Mixed methods study
Immunophenotypic, Cytogenetic and Clinical Features in Chinese Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) Patients
Authors: Tong Haixia , Wang Huihan , Wang Qiushi , Liu Zhuogang , Lu Chunwei
Published: June 2022

Introduction: This study sought to investigate the immunophenotypic subtype profiles of 110 Chinese adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and its association to cytogenetics and the clinical features. Materials and Methods: A total of 110 adult patients with ALL were immunophenotyped by CD45/SSC double parameters and 4 colour flow cytometry. Seventy-three cases were also subjected to karyotype analysis by R-banding technology. The clinical and laboratory data of 110 ALL patients were retrospectively analysed. Results: Of all the patients, 21.8% were identified as T-ALL, 78.2% as B-ALL. Abnormal karyotypes were detected in 37 out of 73 (50.7%) cases and the most common cytogenetic abnormality was the Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome, which was found in 23.3% (17/73) of the cases. Myeloid antigen (MyAg) expression was documented in 47.3% of the 110 adult ALL cases analysed and CD13 was the most commonly expressed MyAg in ALL patients (32.1 %). No difference was observed in the expression of MyAg between the groups of patients with T-ALL (45.8%) and B-ALL (47.7%). Our data showed that older age, higher CD34 positivity and lower proportion of patients with splenomegaly were found to be correlated with MyAg+ ALL, and that patients with Ph+ B-ALL were older, presented with higher haemoglobin level and higher CD34 expression. No statistical difference was noted in complete remission (CR) rate, relapse rate, induction mortality or total death rate among My+ and My-, Ph+ and Ph-, or B-ALL and T-ALL patients. Conclusion: Our results indicate that the distribution of ALL in Chinese adult patients was similar with the general distribution pattern in the other countries, and the expression of MyAg in patients with T-ALL and B-ALL was comparable. Both the expression of MyAg and the presence of Ph chromosome in adult ALL were significantly associated with median age and CD34 expression while not with the response to induction treatment. Key words: Biological characteristics, Cytogenetics, Immunophenotype
Systemic Candidiasis in Extremely Low Birthweight (ELBW) Neonates Despite the Routine Use of Topical Miconazole Prophylaxis: Trends, Risk Factors and Outcomes over an 11-Year Period
Authors: Sriram Bhavani , Agarwal Pratibha K , Tee Nancy WS , Rajadurai Victor S
Published: June 2022

Introduction: This study aims to determine the incidence, trends of systemic candidiasis and meningitis in extremely low birthweight (ELBW) neonates (<1000 gms) despite the routine use of topical miconazole prophylaxis and to compare the risk factors, adverse outcomes and comorbidities with controls. Materials and Methods: Retrospective cohort study of ELBW neonates with systemic candidiasis and meningitis over an 11-year period (1997 to 2007). Matched case control analyses were performed to determine the risk factors and comorbidities which were severe intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH), severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) requiring treatment, necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), chronic lung disease (CLD) and cholestatic jaundice. Mortality and end organ involvement secondary to systemic candidiasis were identified as adverse outcomes. Results: Of the 757 ELBW neonates, 51 (6.7%) had evidence of systemic candidiasis with a significant 3-fold increase in trend noted in 2007 as compared against 1997 (12.1% vs 3.8%) (RR 1.2, 95% CI, 1.06 to 1.36, P <0.001). This corresponds to a significant increasing trend of preceding or co-existent bacterial blood stream infections (BSI) in neonates with systemic candidiasis (0% in 1997 vs 7.1% in 2007, RR 1.40, 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.25, P = 0.005). On logistic regression analysis, decreasing gestational age was an independent risk factor for systemic candidiasis (OR 2.0, 95% CI, 1.52 to 2.63, P <0.001). Candida meningitis was detected in 4/38 (10.5%) and end organ involvement in 17 (33%). The organisms isolated were Candida parapsilosis 31 (61%), Candida albicans 17 (33%) and Candida glabrata 3 (5.8%). Significantly higher mortality was seen in cases when compared to controls 10/51 (19.6%) vs 76/706 (10.7%) (OR 2.02, 95% CI, 1.02 to 4.40, P <0.001). Conclusion: Increasing trend in the incidence of systemic candidiasis despite routine use of topical miconazole prophylaxis is of concern and future studies comparing the use of systemic fluconazole versus oral nystatin may need to be considered.

Key words: Antifungal prophylaxis, Extremely preterm, Invasive candidiasis
Relationship Satisfaction Mediates the Association Between Emotional Expressiveness and Depressive Symptoms Among Asian Women
Authors: Teo Irene , Cheng Grand HL , Tewani Komal
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Few studies in Asia have examined the association among depressive symptoms, relationship satisfaction, sexual dysfunction and emotional expressiveness. Examining the role of emotional expressiveness in the context of depression and relationships is important as it can be a point for therapeutic intervention. Materials and Methods: Guided by the Marital Discord Model of Depression and based on data from partnered women in Singapore (n = 193), we conducted a path analysis to examine the mediating role of relationship satisfaction and sexual dysfunction in the link between difficulty in emotional expression and depressive symptoms. Results: Controlling for age and health, lower relationship satisfaction (β = -0.213; P <0.001), higher sexual dysfunction (β = 0.139; P = 0.010) and greater difficulty in emotional expression (β = 0.908; P <0.001) were associated with increased depressive symptoms. Relationship satisfaction partially mediated the association between emotional expressiveness and depressive symptoms (indirect effect, 0.169; 95% confidence interval, 0.043‒0.379). Conclusion: The findings suggest the importance of effective communication in mitigating relationship- and self-distress. Key words: Emotional expression, Marital Discord Model of Depression, Sexual dysfunction
The Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score: Prediction of Survival in Southeast Asian Patients
Authors: Yap Jonathan , Chia Shaw Yang , Lim Fang Yi , Allen John C , Teo Louis , Sim David , Go Yun Yun , Jaufeerally Fazlur Rehman , Seow Matthew , Kwok Bernard , Liew Reginald , Lam Carolyn SP , Ching Chi Keong
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Numerous heart failure risk scores have been developed but there is none for Asians. We aimed to develop a risk calculator, the Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score, to predict 1- and 2-year survival in Southeast Asian patients hospitalised for heart failure. Materials and Methods: Consecutive patients admitted for heart failure were identified from the Singapore Cardiac Databank Heart Failure registry. The follow-up was 2 to 4 years and mortality was obtained from national registries. Results: The derivation (2008-2009) and 2 validation cohorts (2008-2009, 2013) included 1392, 729 and 804 patients, respectively. Ten variables were ultimately included in the risk model: age, prior myocardial infarction, prior stroke, atrial fibrillation, peripheral vascular disease, systolic blood pressure, QRS duration, ejection fraction and creatinine and sodium levels. In the derivation cohort, predicted 1- and 2-year survival was 79.1% and 68.1% compared to actual 1- and 2-year survival of 78.2% and 67.9%. There was good agreement between the predicted and observed mortality rates (Hosmer-Lemeshow statistic = 14.36, P = 0.073). C-statistics for 2-year mortality in the derivation and validation cohorts were 0.73 (95% CI, 0.70-0.75) and 0.68 (95% CI, 0.64-0.72), respectively. Conclusion: We provided a risk score based on readily available clinical characteristics to predict 1- and 2-year survival in Southeast Asian patients hospitalised for heart failure via a simple online risk calculator, the Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score. Key words: Asia, Heart failure, Mortality
Three-Year Outcomes of Biodegradable Polymer-Coated Ultra-Thin (60 µm) Sirolimus-Eluting Stents in Real-World Clinical Practice
Authors: Chandwani Prakash , Meel Bhavesh , Singhal Rahul , Jangid Kushal , Ahmed Rasheed , Yadav Mukesh , Gupta Anshul Kumar , Chopra Rohit
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Although drug-eluting stents (DES) have outclassed the use of bare metal stents, the safety and efficacy of DES at long-term follow-up has still been conflicting because of increased occurrence of late or very late restenosis and stent thrombosis after DES implantation. Hence, the present study was aimed to evaluate the 3-year safety and clinical performance of biodegradable polymer-coated ultra-thin (60 μm) sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) in real-world patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and Methods: This was a physician-initiated, retrospective, single-centre, observational study that included 237 consecutive patients who had previously undergone implantation of only Supraflex SES (Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd, Surat, India) for the treatment of CAD. Follow-up was received after 1 year and 3 years of stent implantation. The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiac events (MACE), a composite of cardiac death, myocardial infarction (MI) and target lesion revascularisation (TLR). Stent thrombosis was considered as a safety endpoint. Results: The mean age of patients was 64.1 ± 10.2 years, and 192 (81.0%) patients were male. The average stent length and diameter were 24.4 ± 9.0 mm and 3.1 ± 0.4 mm, respectively. The cumulative MACE rate at 3 years follow-up was 6.5% which included 4 (1.8%) cardiac deaths, 6 (2.8%) MI, and 4 (1.8%) TLR. There were 2 (0.9%) cases of stent thrombosis. Conclusion: Treatment of patients with CAD in real-world clinical practice was associated with sustained clinical safety and low rates of restenosis, stent thrombosis and MACE up to 3 years after Supraflex SES implantation. Key words: Coronary artery disease, Percutaneous coronary intervention
Multidomain Geriatric Screen and Physical Fitness Assessment Identify Prefrailty/Frailty and Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Tay Laura BG , Chua Melvin PW , Tay Ee Ling , Chan Hiu Nam , Mah Shi Min , Latib Aisyah , Wong Cheryl QY , Ng Yee Sien
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Frailty begins in middle life and manifests as a decline in functional fitness. We described a model for community frailty screening and factors associated with prefrailty and frailty and fitness measures to distinguish prefrail/frail from robust older adults. We also compared the Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses and Loss of weight (FRAIL) scale against Fried frailty phenotype and Frailty Index (FI). Materials and Methods: Community-dwelling adults >55 years old were designated robust, prefrail or frail using FRAIL. The multidomain geriatric screen included social profiling and cognitive, psychological and nutritional assessments. Physical fitness assessments included flexibility, grip strength, upper limb dexterity, lower body strength and power, tandem and dynamic balance and cardiorespiratory endurance. Results: In 135 subjects, 99 (73.3%) were robust, 34 (25.2%) were prefrail and 2 (1.5%) were frail. After adjusting for age and sex, depression (odds ratio [OR], 2.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05-7.90; P = 0.040) and malnutrition (OR, 6.07; 95% CI, 2.52-14.64; P<0.001) were independently associated with prefrailty/frailty. Prefrail/frail participants had significantly poorer performance in upper limb dexterity (P = 0.030), lower limb power (P = 0.003), tandem and dynamic balance (P = 0.031) and endurance (P = 0.006). Except for balance and flexibility, all fitness measures differentiated prefrail/frail from robust women. In men, only lower body strength was significantly associated with frailty. Area under receiver operating characteristic curves for FRAIL against FI and Fried were 0.808 (0.688-0.927, P <0.001) and 0.645 (0.546-0.744, P = 0.005), respectively. Conclusion: Mood and nutrition are targets in frailty prevention. Physical fitness declines early in frailty and manifests differentially in both genders.

Key words: Elderly, Frail, Function
Psychological well-being of the department heads at healthcare organizations
Authors: Kochubey AV , Yarotsky SYu , Kochubey VV
Published: June 2022

Increased workloads among heads of clinical departments that result from working as both clinicists and managers may lead to the significant decline in their psychological well-being. The study was aimed to assess psychological well-being of the clinical department heads. The online survey of 216 department heads aged 32–70 having a 8–51-year experience in heathcare was conducted using the Ryff's scales of psychological well-being adopted by Shevelenkova–Fesenko, sent by e-mail or posted on the distance learning portal. The survey involved 123 men (56.9%) and 93 women (43.1%%): among them 117 people (54.2%) worked in inpatient settings, 114 people (52.8%) worked in the red zone, 138 people (63.89%) were assigned a qualification category, 63 people (29.1%) had an academic degree. Mean values, percentage, Pearson correlation coefficient, Student's t-test were calculated with the IBM SPSS Statistics 23 software. Correlations and mean differences were considered significant at р < 0.05. The average psychological well-being score was 378.67 ± 78.33; in 26 men (26%) and 28 women (43.1%) aged 36–55, the score was below standard values. Psychological well-being correlated with age (r = 0.2; p = 0.019) and years of service (r = 0.2; p = 0.008). No correlations were revealed between psychological well-being and gender (р = 0.798), type of organization (р = 0.642), the fact of having second higher education (р = 0.854), qualification category (р = 0.645), academic degree (р = 0.204), and the experience of working in the red zone (р = 0.926).Thus, more than a third of individuals aged 36–55 have psychological well-being scores below standard values. Psychological well-being of women is lower than that of men. Psychological well-being of men over the age of 35 decreases to a greater extent than standard values.
The Relationship Between Principal Managerial Activities and Academic Supervision Activities Through Organizational Climate and Teacher Performance at SDN Murung Pudak District
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2022

This study aims to examine the direct and indirect link between principle administrative activities and academic supervision activities in Murung Pudak District, Tabalong Regency, and the performance of elementary school teachers. There are 251 teachers in the population. Simple proportional random selection was used to choose 154 teachers from 24 schools for the study. Data was collected using instruments that have been evaluated for validity and reliability. It included 40 items of major management actions, 30 items of academic supervision, 35 items of organizational atmosphere, and teacher performance (based on PKG scores). The researchers employed path analysis to analyze the research data. The results of the study established that there was a direct relationship among principal managerial activities, academic supervision and organizational climate with teacher performance. In addition, there was an indirect relationship between principal managerial activities and academic supervision through organizational climate with teacher performance.
The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Work Commitment and Teacher Performance through Work Motivation
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2022

Teachers are an essential component of education in terms of boosting educational quality. Teacher performance has a significant impact on an institution's quality. However, there are other aspects that influence teacher performance, such as emotional intelligence, job dedication, and motivation. According to the findings of first observations, teacher performance remains low, with instructors failing to fulfill their tasks and functions in accordance with the needs of their profession. The purpose of this research is to examine the link between emotional intelligence, job commitment, and teacher effectiveness as measured by work motivation. This study employs a quantitative strategy to conduct an explanatory study. A total of 172 instructors from public elementary schools in Binuang District, Tapin Regency participated in the study. The sampling technique used is proportional random sampling. The number of samples was determined based on the Cronbach Alpha formula with 120 people. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of emotional intelligence (30 items), work commitment (40 items), work motivation (50 items), teacher performance using PKG (78 items). The questionnaire was prepared using a Likert scale that had been tested for validity and reliability using correlation. The data collected uses path analysis to see the direct and indirect relationships between variables, by first testing normality, linearity, homogeneity and multicollinearity. The results showed that there was a direct and indirect relationship between emotional intelligence, work commitment and teacher performance through work motivation.
Pedagogía en Educación Física “otra” y Formación humana (Pedagogy in Physical Education "other" and Human Formation)
Authors: Poblete-Valderrama Felipe , Linzmayer Gutierrez Luis , Illanes Aguilar Lucia , Cenzano Castillo Lizette , Hetz Rodriguez Katherine , Flores Rivera Carol , Iturra González Alejandro
Published: June 2022

Este ensaio nasce da necessidade e questionamentos dos autores no campo de atuação profissional da Formação Inicial de Professores (FID) em Pedagogia em Educação Física (PEF) e Formação Humana, busca articular esses dois conceitos com o objetivo de enfatizando os processos de FID no PEF de uma forma “outra” a partir de novas possibilidades. Um FID no PEF “outro” pensado a partir de uma perspectiva mais humana, sentida e situada nos permitirá reorientar a formação dos futuros professores do FEP a partir das demandas atuais que são necessárias para impactar os processos de ensino-aprendizagem visando desenvolver níveis transcendentais no contexto escolar, perdurando assim ao longo do tempo as aprendizagens desenvolvidas e, por outro lado, fortalecendo a FID a partir de uma componente humana que vai para além da meramente pedagógica e/ou disciplinar.
International Fund Allocation under Economic Policy Uncertainty Shock
Authors: Hou Jingya , Wang Daoguo
Published: June 2022

Abstract

This paper focuses on the impact of economic policy uncertainty on international asset allocation and international capital flows. Our results show that economic policy uncertainty shocks have a negative impact on the international asset allocation, which can be explained from the real economic activity channel and the expectation channel. We also explore a full fledge of country level heterogeneities about the economic policy uncertainty shocks on international asset allocation. Specifically, good institutional quality, transparent information, good information access to the international financial market and bilateral informational link help to alleviate the negative effect that economic policy uncertainty shock does to asset allocation. And a healthy public and external sector also help to alleviate the negative effect. While the importance of government in the economy amplifies the negative effect of economic policy uncertainty shocks to asset allocation.

JEL classification numbers: E44, G11, G15.
Keywords: Economic policy uncertainty, Global fund allocation, Institutional quality, Global imbalance.
Diversity and genetic structure of Barbacenia pabstiana L.B.SM. & Ayensu (Velloziaceae J. Agardh) in the inselbergs of southeastern Brazil
Authors:   , Justino Wénita de Souza
Published: June 2022

Inselbergs are monolithic rocks, of granitic and/or gneissic matrix, formed from continental crystalline shields that hold a high diversity of species. Many species belonging to the Velloziaceae family that occur forming mats on these rocky outcrops are well adapted to the adverse environmental conditions imposed by these inselbergs, being restricted to these rupicolous communities. Barbacenia pabstiana L.B.Sm. & Ayensu is a mat-forming species with restricted distribution, tolerant to desiccation, in inselbergs of the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil, with naturally fragmented populations. In this work we used 12 fragments of the ISRR marker, used in other species belonging to botanical families Velloziaceae, Orchidaceae and Bromelliaceae, occurring in these rocky outcrops, to evaluate the genetic diversity and structure of B. pabstiana. The number of polymorphic loci ranged from 70.86-82.29%, the expected heterozygosity and Shannon index showed no significant differences among populations, ranging from 0.161-0.192 and 0.262-0.311, respectively. The Pedra da Lajinha population showed the highest genetic diversity values, and the structure analysis demonstrates that this population harbors diversity of all the genetic variation found in the species. Thus we suggest that this population deserves special attention in future conservation strategies. Our results show high genetic similarity among geographically distant populations, suggesting that the current geographic isolation has not yet influenced the genetic structure of the populations analyzed, and that these populations would be connected in recent periods. This work will help in new studies on population genetics of species belonging to the family Velloziaceae, as well as species of other botanical families present on rocky outcrops of inselbergs, in order to guide future conservation actions and to promote new investigations on processes of population isolation. Keywords: Inselbergs. Atlantic Forest. Monocot mats. Population genetics. ISSR. Genetic diversity
Caracterização funcional do adjuvante condicionador de calda para fungicidas na cultura da soja
Authors:   , Jesus Anderson Souza de
Published: June 2022

A baixa solubilidade de algumas formulações dos agrotóxicos pode comprometer os componentes hidráulicos do pulverizador por meio do aumento dos níveis de resíduos no tanque e, consequentemente reduzir o potencial do produto no controle dos agentes de danos nas culturas agrícolas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o potencial do produto SuperMix ® (SM) como condicionador de calda de pulverização contendo a mistura em tanque de fungicida protetor (WG) e fungicida curativo (SC). Do ponto de vista prático, as caldas foram preparadas em nível de simulador de misturas para realizar as seguintes avaliações: interação das misturas com os componentes hidráulicos do pulverizador; avaliar a estabilidade das caldas ao longo do tempo de pulverização até o esgotamento total do tanque; analisar por imagens o risco de entupimento de pontas de pulverização e filtros; e, quantificar os resíduos remanescentes no tanque devido a decantação e sedimentação do fungicida WG em três taxas de aplicação (20, 80 e 130 L ha -1 ) sem e com o SM. Conclui-se que o potencial risco de problemas do fungicida WG está relacionado com a concentração, forma de preparo da calda e o tempo de aplicação após o preparo. Somado as boas práticas e a escolha do volume, a adição do SM reduz em 5 vezes a quantidade de resíduos do fungicida na alta concentração (20 L ha -1 ), até 3,5 vezes em (80 L ha -1 ) e 1,5 vezes com volume de aplicação de 130 L ha -1 em comparação com a calda em repouso no tanque do pulverizador por 24 horas. Palavras-Chave: Formulações. Misturas em tanque. Fungicidas. Compatibilizantes.
Cell Communication in Brain for Memory and Cognition
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, GN Khalsa College, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India, Phadnis Shriya
Published: June 2022

Memory retention is the important topic of study in terms of Neurobiology. Cellular circuits involved in the nervous system is seen to be cordially communicating and establishing a network to transfer and store the data. The most extraordinary property of this cellular community is its ability to undergo adaptive modifications in response to environment, originating from inside or outside the body. Such ability, known as neuronal plasticity, allows long-lasting modifications of the strength, composition and efficacy of the connections between neurons, which constitutes the biochemical base for learning and memory. Neuronal and Non- neuronal cells both are involved in the process of memory. Cellular communication can be through release of chemical or a component or by releasing some biological structures like Extracellular vesicles. Also certain hormones are released by cells as a mean of communication and these hormones or cytokine like factors also assist in memory building process. We will further also see the action of these non- neuronal cells when implanted into a mice to check its memory retention.