bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CAPACIDADE DE RESILIÊNCIA ORGANIZACIONAL E PRESTAÇÃO DE CONTAS DE ENTIDADES DO TERCEIRO SETOR
Authors: Bonin Martins Beatriz , Theiss Viviane
Published: December 2022

Este trabalho identificou a associação existente entre a capacidade de resiliência organizacional e a prestação de contas em entidades do terceiro setor cadastradas no Conselho Municipal de Assistência Social da Grande Florianópolis, no contexto de pandemia decorrente do vírus Sars-Cov-2. O isolamento social, adaptação no método de realização das atividades e a realização de prestação de contas tiveram que ser mantidas a partir da capacidade de resiliência organizacional de tais entidades. Para obter os dados necessários para o estudo, foi elaborado questionário que envolveu questões sobre resiliência organizacional, prestação de contas e variáveis de controle situacionais. O questionário foi enviado por e-mail para 86 entidades e destas, 22 responderam. Com as respostas obtidas, foram realizadas estatísticas descritivas e análise de correlação de Pearson. Na análise dos resultados, foi possível observar que as entidades conseguiram manter a resiliência na organização, que são capazes de tomar decisões não convencionais e que as pessoas possuem um forte senso de equipe. O resultado obtido no teste de correlação, mostrou que apenas a resiliência contextual apresenta significante correlação positiva com a prestação de contas. Sendo possível aceitar a hipótese da existência de correlação entre resiliência contextual e prestação de contas em entidades do terceiro setor. O estudo mostra as adequações nas operações das unidades do terceiro setor, mostra a resiliência das entidades que conseguiram manter em dia os relatórios e prestação de contas e avança ao abordar sobre resiliência organizacional em entidades do terceiro setor em período de pandemia do coronavírus.
Evidenciação do capital humano nas organizações:
Authors: Couto Campos Larissa , José Miranda Gilberto
Published: December 2022

Entre os diversos conceitos de contabilidade, tem havido um resgate do conceito da Contabilidade como Representação da Realidade, especialmente com o estudo de Mattessich (2003). Esse conceito explica que a contabilidade é um modelo que representa uma realidade, no caso a situação econômico-financeira de uma entidade. Ou seja, a contabilidade é uma representação e não a própria realidade em si, portanto ela é uma simplificação da realidade e por isso tem limitações inerentes (MARTINS; MIRANDA; DINIZ, 2018; LAMES, 2019). Em outras palavras, “por ser uma aproximação, sempre estarão ausentes algumas informações, impedindo a observação do cenário completo” (LAMES, 2019).
Women environmental human rights defenders in Nepal and the Philippines: unpacking the (mal)development–disaster risk relationship through lived experiences
Authors:   Stockholm Environment Institute, Pross Camille
Published: December 2022

The study suggests that the knowledge, skills and activism of women environmental human rights defenders (WEHRDs) have the potential to break the relationship between maldevelopment and disasters.
Rezūm™: yay or nay? From the patients’ perspective: a patient reported outcome measure (PROM) study from a single UK centre
Authors: Oliyide Abisola E. , Adeyoju Adebanji A.B.
Published: December 2022

Background: RezūmTM steam ablation therapy is an effective minimally invasive surgical therapy for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. The aim of this study was to assess the perception of this treatment from the patients’ perspective at a single centre.
Methods: A patient reported outcome measure (PROM) questionnaire was sent to 65 consecutive patients at least 6 months after undergoing RezūmTM therapy. We evaluated changes in their prostate symptoms, quality of life (QoL) as well as new onset sexual dysfunction.
Results: A total of 44 questionnaires were analysed with a response rate of 67.7%. Mean prostate volume was 62 mL in a mean population age of 68 years. There was a significant improvement in mean International Prostate Symptom Score and QoL scores (P < 0.0001). There was a higher rate of de novo sexual dysfunction noted as compared to other studies. Retreatment procedures occurred in 4.3% of patients, whilst 88.9% reported being medication free. Thirty-five (79.5%) respondents will recommend the procedure.
Conclusions: This study highlighted that the beneficial effects of RezūmTM observed clinically were also perceived positively by patients in a real-world setting, which is just as equally important.
Orbán Viktor 2010 és 2020 közötti beszédeinek elemzése : A migráció témájának vizsgálata
Authors: Boda Zsuzsanna , Rakovics Zsófia
Published: December 2022

Az ország politikusai meghatározó módon formálják a közvéleményt, Magyarországon az utóbbi években erre kiváló példa a migráció témája és annak keretezése. Kutatásunk Orbán Viktor 2010. május és 2020. december között elmondott – online elérhető – beszédeit elemezi, a migráció témájára fókuszálva, ezzel is hozzájárulva a beszédek társadalmi szempontból releváns üzeneteinek megértéséhez és a migráció tárgyalásmódjának feltárásához. Elemzésünk a természetesnyelv-feldolgozás és szöveganalitika alapvető leíró eszközeit használva ad számot a beszédek migráció szempontjából releváns aspektusairól. Munkánkban kitérünk a bevándorlás kérdésének társadalmi kontextusára, az ahhoz kapcsolódó politikai kommunikáció korábbi elemzéseire, illetve az elméleti keretek alapján kvantitatív szöveganalitikai elemzést is végzünk. Tanulmányunkban rámutatunk a migráció szempontjából kiemelt jelentőségű szavak relatív gyakoriságának változására és ennek időbeli dinamikájára is, továbbá összehasonlítjuk azok előfordulását a Magyarországon és külföldön elhangzott beszédekben. A kutatáshoz meghatározott kulcsszavak közé tartozik a „menekült”, a „bevándorló”, a „migráns”, illetve a „migráció” és a „bevándorlás”. Elemzésünk eredményei alapján például beazonosítható, hogy mely ponton változik meg Orbán Viktor politikai kommunikációja; mikortól kerül háttérbe a „menekült” és „bevándorló” szavak használata, és válik dominánssá a „migráns” kifejezés a beszédekben. Reflektálunk a korábbi kutatási eredményekre is, hiszen a munkánk során találtak szépen illeszkednek azokhoz.
Nehezen elérhető csoportok és szegregáció vizsgálata a hálózati méretgenerátor módszerével: egy magyarországi vizsgálat tanulságai
Authors: Kisfalusi Dorottya , Susánszky Pál , Susánszky Éva
Published: December 2022

Jelen tanulmányban empirikus, leíró elemzését adjuk a magyar társadalom kapcsolathálózati jellemzőinek, valamint módszertani szempontból értékeljük a méretgenerátoros technikával adott becslések pontosságát a társadalmi csoportok méretére és szegregáltságára vonatkozóan. Egy 7000 fős magyarországi reprezentatív kérdőíves felmérés (HS2021) adatai alapján megbecsüljük a válaszadók kapcsolathálójának átlagos méretét. Ezt követően vizsgáljuk, hogy a méretgenerátoros módszer milyen becslést ad különböző társadalmi csoportok (például munkanélküliek, romák, Covid-fertőzöttek, tüntetésen részt vevők) létszámára és társadalmon belüli szegregáltságára. A létszámbecsléseket összehasonlítjuk más adatforrásokból (népszámlálási adatok, adminisztratív adatok, kérdőíves adatfelvételek) származó létszámadatokkal. Eredményeink azt mutatják, hogy a méretgenerátoros módszer a tartós és jól látható tulajdonságok esetében képes nagyságrendileg jól becsülni a tényleges csoportlétszámokat (például romák, hajléktalanok), míg az alacsony láthatóságú csoportokét alulbecsli. A társadalmi törésvonalak a hajléktalanok, a tüntetésen részt vevők és a civil szervezeti tagok ismertségét tekintve a legnagyobbak. Tanulmányunk végén ismertetjük a méretgenerátoros technikán belül a pontosabb becslések érdekében megalkotott módszertani újításokat, és javaslatokat teszünk arra, hogy a módszert használó jövőbeli kutatások hogyan tervezzék meg a kutatási dizájnt, hogy pontosabb becsléseket érjenek el.
Meio ambiente e sustentabilidade: pesquisas, reflexões e diálogos emergentes
Authors: Brito Yáscara Maia Araújo de , Brito Higor Costa de , Fontgalland Isabel Lausanne
Published: December 2022

Para tentar mitigar ou eliminar os impactos negativos causados, sobretudo em se tratando de meio ambiente, entre o final do século XX e início do século XXI, surgiram os conceitos de gestão ambiental e desenvolvimento sustentável. Tais conceituações não buscam a conservação ambiental em detrimento do desenvolvimento da economia e do aumento dos problemas sociais, mas defende que haja um equilíbrio entre os três pilares. Para tanto, são retratados nesta coletânea mais de 30 capítulos voltados para o diagnóstico das condições ambientais na atualidade, que demonstram o quanto as ações antrópicas estão modificando o meio, com poucas ações que visam à preservação deste. Em contrapartida, são apresentadas tecnologias que, se aplicadas em larga escala, tendem a reduzir drasticamente os impactos na exploração de recursos ambientais como também nos níveis de poluição causados. Tais tecnologias, quando aliadas à uma gestão ambiental eficiente por parte dos tomadores de decisão, tendem a alcançar o objetivo proposto pelo desenvolvimento sustentável e assim mitigar muitos dos problemas ambientais e sociais crescentes. Diante do exposto, surgiu a necessidade da publicação de um terceiro volume para compor a coletânea “Meio ambiente e sustentabilidade: pesquisa, reflexões e diálogos emergentes”, que tem como motivação dispor um conteúdo acadêmico de grande relevância para impulsionar os leitores e outros pesquisadores a abordar cada vez mais temáticas que buscam a preservação ambiental.
PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN DOMPET DIGITAL PADA TRANSAKSI JUAL BELI
Authors: Jasri Jasri , Indah Rahayu  , Andi Muhammad Aidil  , Sitti Hajerah
Published: December 2022

Current technological developments can no longer be denied, various innovations are continuously present to pamper consumers in the transactions they make. The innovations that are present include a payment system that can already be done through a digital system called a digital wallet. The presence of these various digital wallet platforms must compete very tightly to win the hearts of consumers. To win the hearts of consumers, of course, you have to know what the needs and expectations of consumers are for these new innovations. The purpose of this study is to find out what are the public perceptions of using digital wallets in digital transactions. The method used in this research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The results of the study show that people have a tendency to use a digital wallet platform for the reason of getting more convenience and security in transactions they make with digital wallets compared to transactions with other systems.
ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENCES IN PERFORMANCE BANK BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Sufriyani Sufriyani  , Lusianus Heronimus Sinyo Kelen
Published: December 2022

The Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic (known as COVID-19) has hit all sectors and human life, including banking activities in Indonesia. The risk of banking as a company collecting public funds is also increasing due to the restrictions on community activities and the low level of the Indonesian economy after being hit by COVID-19. Bank Indonesia did not predict that such a condition would occur. Therefore, this study is aimed to examine the differences in Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Operating Costs to Operating Income (BOPO), Non Performing Loans (NPL), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) in the go public banking sector in Indonesia before and after COVID-19. This study uses a quantitative approach using a non-parametric statistical test, the wilcoxon signed-rank test. This test is applied because the small number of samples and the data are not normally distributed. There are only 19 banks taken as samples and all are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data is collected based on the financial statements of 2019 (conditions before COVID-19 occurred in Indonesia) and 2020. It can be concluded from the results of the analysis that CAR and BOPO do not show significant differences before and after COVID-19. However, NPL and LDR prove significant differences before and after COVID-19.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN, KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA MANAJERIAL
Authors: Anindya Nur Arifah  , Lisa Nuriyatul Azizah  , Dewi Indriasih
Published: December 2022

Performance is a measure that can be used to emphasize behaviors and attitudes that should not occur and to instill desirable behavior. Managerial performance is a very important matter to measure the success of a company. Managerial performance adds value to work done well. Companies often take action and apply to managerial performance to ease their work.

The purpose of this study is to strengthen evidence of the influence of the application of responsibility accounting, organizational commitment, and competence on managerial performance. The data used in this study are primary data that takes samples of several managerial performances at the company. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence on managerial performance. This research uses purposive sampling method. The data used are quantitative with the results of questionnaire data and using qualitative data according to a list of respondents' statements on the questionnaire.
PENGARUH SOSIALISASI PERPAJAKAN, KESADARAN WAJIB PAJAK, DAN PEMAHAMAN INSENTIF PAJAK TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK UMKM PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Lita Novia Yulianti
Published: December 2022

Metode dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, khususnya semua wajib pajak yang terdaftar di KPP Pratama Tegal dan memiliki NPWP. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan sistem slovin. Alasan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat pengaruh sosialisasi perpajakan, kesadaran wajib pajak, serta pemahaman insentif pajak terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM pada derajat tertentu selama masa pandemic Covid-19. Pendekatan analisis yang digunakan adalah lebih dari satu evaluasi Regresi Linier. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah (1) sosialisasi memiliki pengaruh yang positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak, (2) pemahaman insentif pajak memiliki pengaruh yang positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak, (3) kesadaran wajib pajak memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak.
SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI ANALISA LAPORAN KEUANGAN PADA PUSAT KOPERASI PEGAWAI REPUBLIK INDONESIA KENDAL MENGGUNAKAN METODE RASIO
Authors: Edy Siswanto  , Laksamana Rajendra Haidar Azani Fahmi  , Moh. Muthohir  , Sukemi Kamto Sudibyo  , Sonia Varian Valmai
Published: December 2022

The Republic of Indonesia Employee Cooperative Center in Kendal Regency is a civil servant cooperative center in Kendal Regency which provides savings and loan services for its members.So far, the Indonesian Civil Servant Cooperative, Kendal Regency, does not yet have a special information system in managing finances, making financial reports and financial analysis activities. This causes the performance of cooperative employees to be slow, difficulties in finding customer data, loss of transaction data and presentation of information and analysis of cooperative financial statements takes a long time.With the implementation of an accounting information system for analyzing financial statements at the Indonesian Employee Cooperative, Kendal Regency using the financial ratio analysis method, it will be able to assist in managing finances in a database that is able to produce financial reports and analyze th
NIAT BELI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP DISTRO LABEL CLOTHING DI SURAKARTA
Authors: Titin Hargyatni  , Diani Putri Utami
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the purchase intention of private label clothing in Surakarta which has a relationship from the effect of risk, product quality, relative price and value in Rown Division distributions. The sample in this study were 100 respondents who bought Rown Division's products. This study uses a non-probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling approach, namely a sampling technique with certain criteria. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression including t test, F test, coefficient of determination. The results showed that the variables of product value, relative price, product quality and risk had a positive and significant effect on people's buying intentions for clothing products. The magnitude of the coefficient of determination (R2) obtained a value of 60.9%, which means that the variables of product value, relative price, product quality and ris in this study were able to build purchase intentions of 60.9%, while the remaining 39.1% was explained by other factors outside from this research
PENGARUH CSR (CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY) TERHADAP CITRA PERUSAHAAN YUDITEX DI POLOKARTO
Authors: Ristina Dwi Astuti  , Heni Susilowati
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) on Yuditex's corporate image in Polokarto. The sample is 85 respondents who were selected by accidental sampling technique from the population of the community around the Yuditex company in Polokarto. The data collected was quantified with a Liker scale of 1-5 then analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS version 25. The findings of the study indicate that partially and simultaneously CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) which includes Community Support, Diversity, and Environment has an influence on image Yuditex company in Polokarto.
UniFHy v0.1.1: a community modelling framework for the terrestrial water cycle in Python
Authors: Hallouin Thibault , Ellis Richard J. , Clark Douglas B. , Dadson Simon J. , Hughes Andrew G. , Lawrence Bryan N. , Lister Grenville M. S. , Polcher Jan
Published: December 2022

Abstract. The land surface, hydrological, and groundwater modelling communities all have expertise in simulating the hydrological processes at play in the terrestrial component of the Earth system. However, these communities, and the wider Earth system modelling community, have largely remained distinct with limited collaboration between disciplines, hindering progress in the representation of hydrological processes in the land component of Earth system models (ESMs). In order to address key societal questions regarding the future availability of water resources and the intensity of extreme events such as floods and droughts in a changing climate, these communities must come together and build on the strengths of one another to produce next-generation land system models that are able to adequately simulate the terrestrial water cycle under change. The development of a common modelling infrastructure can contribute to stimulating cross-fertilisation by structuring and standardising the interactions. This paper presents such an infrastructure, a land system framework, which targets an intermediate level of complexity and constrains interfaces between components (and communities) and, in doing so, aims to facilitate an easier pipeline between the development of (sub-)community models and their integration, both for standalone use and for use in ESMs. This paper first outlines the conceptual design and technical capabilities of the framework; thereafter, its usage and useful characteristics are demonstrated through case studies. The main innovations presented here are (1) the interfacing constraints themselves; (2) the implementation in Python (the Unified Framework for Hydrology, unifhy); and (3) the demonstration of standalone use cases using the framework. The existing framework does not yet meet all our goals, in particular, of directly supporting integration into larger ESMs, so we conclude with the remaining limitations of the current framework and necessary future developments.
Exploring Feminist Pedagogy to Create an Inclusive Learning Environment: Selected Cases at the Secondary Level
Authors: Cerenado Kristine A. , Quimbo Maria Ana T.
Published: December 2022

This study explores the application of feminist pedagogy to create an inclusive learning environment. The teaching methodology has no standardized set of characteristics, aiming to address societal issues present inside the classroom. The objectives include describing the profile of the research participants, identifying their teaching practices, examining their experienced challenges, and gathering their recommended strategies. It follows a thematic case analysis design and uses Snowball sampling to identify four teachers handling different subject areas at the secondary level. After ensuring consent, they were interviewed online using Eaton’s (2017) interview guide. Ten themes under categories of practices, challenges, and recommendations were formed. The data analysis using Creswell’s (2007) spiral design revealed that all participants are self-identified feminists and use a student-centered approach. Moreover, results have shown that they empower learners through reflection and collaboration activities. The challenges revolve around learners' responses and attitudes. Maximizing technology is a primary strategy they suggested. This article illustrates how feminist pedagogy is a new option for teachers to provide learners with a safe space to learn, free from discrimination.
Impacts of a ‘Double Disaster’ on Small-Scale Grouper Farmers in the Bicol Region, Philippines
Authors: Preña Emmanuel M. , Labayo Cherrylyn P.
Published: December 2022

The series of devastating typhoons during the COVID-19 pandemic was a remarkable event in the Philippines’ history of natural disasters. This case study documented the impacts of the two overlapping shock events on the livelihood of small-scale grouper farmers in the towns of Ragay and Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, Philippines, while reflecting on their coping strategies and social support. The findings revealed that the typhoons induced additional pressure on the well-being of the farmers while they were still dealing with the negative impacts of the pandemic. The contributing aspects to their livelihood vulnerability were attributed to their limited adaptive capacity to withstand various shocks and the susceptibility of their farm sites to repeated natural hazards. The study also identified different coping strategies the farmers undertook, including the roles of social support, in dealing with the impacts of these shocks. Establishing anticipatory action protocols is necessary to manage the long-term impact of repeated shocks to strengthen their livelihood and household resilience.
A curricularização da extensão na formação docente: aproximações e contradições para uma praxis emancipadora
Authors: Bezerra Adrielle Nara Serra , Sousa Francisca Márcia Lima de , Colares Anselmo Alencar
Published: December 2022

O artigo tem como objeto de estudo a estratégia 12.7 do Plano Nacional de Educação, a qual instituiu que no mínimo 10% da carga horária dos cursos de graduação devem ser destinados à extensão universitária, o que desafia as instituições de ensino superior a repensarem suas concepções extensionistas, historicamente marcadas por ações assistencialistas e pela ausência nos currículos dos cursos superiores. Objetivou-se dimensionar as tensões que acompanham a trajetória da extensão no Brasil e elucidar as possibilidades de sua integração à formação de professores pela praxis emancipadora. A pesquisa, de cunho bibliográfico, sintetizou reflexões acerca da história da extensão universitária brasileira e demonstrou que, ao integrar-se aos currículos das licenciaturas, a extensão amplia as possibilidades para uma formação docente crítica e comprometida com a transformação social. É urgente, entretanto, propor interações, fundamentadas na praxis extensionista, que reforcem sua legitimidade enquanto ação indispensável à plena realização da universidade como instrumento emancipatório.O artigo tem como objeto de estudo a estratégia 12.7 do Plano Nacional de Educação, a qual instituiu que no mínimo 10% da carga horária dos cursos de graduação devem ser destinados à extensão universitária, o que desafia as instituições de ensino superior a repensarem suas concepções extensionistas, historicamente marcadas por ações assistencialistas e pela ausência nos currículos dos cursos superiores. Objetivou-se dimensionar as tensões que acompanham a trajetória da extensão no Brasil e elucidar as possibilidades de sua integração à formação de professores pela praxis emancipadora. A pesquisa, de cunho bibliográfico, sintetizou reflexões acerca da história da extensão universitária brasileira e demonstrou que, ao integrar-se aos currículos das licenciaturas, a extensão amplia as possibilidades para uma formação docente crítica e comprometida com a transformação social. É urgente, entretanto, propor interações, fundamentadas na praxis extensionista, que reforcem sua legitimidade enquanto ação indispensável à plena realização da universidade como instrumento emancipatório.
Conhecimentos estruturantes para a formação de professores
Authors: Costa Maria Adélia
Published: December 2022

Um dos grandes desafios para o reconhecimento sociopolítico e financeiro da docência como uma profissão que requer formação adequada, em cursos de licenciaturas, é a histórica e recorrente banalização que para ser professor é preciso ter vocação ou dom. Persiste no imaginário social e em alguns nichos acadêmicos que basta dominar os conhecimentos específicos de uma profissão para que, como o pó do pirlimpimpim, esse profissional seja notoriamente reconhecido como professor. Uma ideia reducionista e meramente técnica do ato de ensinar, que desconsidera dimensões como a sócio-histórico e cultural, presente no processo ensino-aprendizagem. O objetivo desse estudo é analisar os conhecimentos estruturantes necessários a formação docente. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental que por meio da análise de conteúdo apresenta o cenário das políticas de formação de professores da educação básica, bem como descreve os conhecimentos estruturantes, na perspectiva de Shulman (1986), para a identidade docente. Pode-se inferir que o investimento na infraestrutura educacional brasileira se encontra na periferia do ranking de países da OCDE, e ainda, que há uma tendencia de culpabilização professor, pelo fracasso da aprendizagem dos alunos.
Factors Contributing to Allergic Conjunctivitis Among Children Aged Below Five Years Attending Murang’a County Referral Hospital
Authors: Ireri Rachael , Njaramba Veronica , Kiarie Peter
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The incidence of allergy-related diseases (ARDs), such as allergic conjunctivitis (AC), eczema, and rhinitis (AR), has increased globally in recent decades. A single cause for this increase cannot be identified. The prevalence of these conditions is higher in Africa and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Objective: This study aimed to assess the factors contributing to allergic conjunctivitis in children aged < five years at Murang’a County Referral Hospital, Kenya.
Design: This was A Hospital-based cross-sectional study. Multi-staged sampling followed by systematic purpose sampling was used to reach caregiver-child pairs.
Setting: Murang’a County Referral Hospital.
Participants: A total of 104 children aged < 5 years were included in the study, consisting of 82 (78.8%) males and 22 (21.2%) females.
Results: The results of this study revealed that the majority of the children with conjunctivitis resided in rural areas 52.9%). Family history of allergic conditions (p<0.0001), exposure to dust (p<0.0001), and children whose caregivers were farmers (p<0.001) were likely to have conjunctivitis at 60.6%, 71.2%, and 65.4%. The majority of the patients experienced itching in the eyes and red eyes 95.2% and 59.6%). AR was the most common morbidity 42.3% while atopic dermatitis and asthma accounted for 23.1% and 19.2% respectively. Other factors associated with AC included the use of firewood and charcoal.
Conclusion: Allergic conditions remain a public health concern among children below five years of age. The most common precipitating factors are dust, hot humid weather, pesticide use, and smoke from use of either firewood or charcoal. Therefore, emphasis should be placed on addressing the prevention of disease, health education, and home management of acute symptoms.

Key words: [ Allergic conjunctivitis, Under five, risk factors]
Role of PET-MRI in Detecting & Diagnosing Focal Cortical Dysplasias
Authors: S. Karve Sanidhya , Kannan R Rajesh
Published: December 2022

Epilepsy is the one of the most prevalent neurological conditions. A lot of these epileptics have an underlying structural abnormality. Out of which, focal cortical dysplasia (FCDs) is quite often. Combined PET-MRI is the emerging imaging technique used to diagnose FCDs. We aimed to evaluate and describe PET-MRI findings in patients with FCDs. We studied 21 patients with suspected FCDs who underwent PET-MRI imaging and surgery later on. This study was done in a cross-sectional prospective way in a single medical center.

Key words: Focal cortical dysplasias, Combined PET-MRI, Epilepsy
Expanding the Role of Oral Physician in Early Diagnosis of Commonly Occurring Systemic Diseases
Authors: Malik Jayraj , Keluskar Vaishali , Ansari Sulem
Published: December 2022

Dentistry deals with the identification, mitigation, and prevention of diseases of teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. Dentistry can have an effect on your overall health and for treating patients with chronic diseases and other conditions safely and effectively, dentists need to have a solid knowledge of basic clinical medicine. Dentists should possess the same level of knowledge as physicians in all other branches of medicine due to changes in life expectancy and lifestyles, as well as the rapid advancement of biomedical sciences and help in diagnosing systemic diseases based on oral findings. The present review throws a spotlight on these activities and also suggests some of the measures that can be adopted to modify dental education to turn dentists into oral physicians by early diagnosing of systemic diseases.

Key words: Dentistry, disease, education, physician, primary care
Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head of Hip in Patients on Pain and Function: An Evidence Based Study
Authors: Patel Ankita , Dabhi Asha , Chauhan Mukul
Published: December 2022

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to review the available literature on the use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of osteonecrosis of femoral hip (ONFH) to understand its therapeutic potential.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was performed on the PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Research Gate databases with the following inclusion criteria: Studies published in last 08 years. (2015 to 2022) Studies that includes subjects with AVN of HIP.
RESULTS: 15 studies were reviewed from which 9 studies concluded that ESWT is effective in ONFH patients.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on the analysis of these 9 articles, it can be concluded that ESWT is an effective treatment regimen in individual with ONFH patients.

Key words: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), Osteonecrosis Of Femoral Head (ONFH), Pain, hip harris score (HHS)
CARBON FOOTPRINTS & GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE IN RELATIONSHIP TO PUBLIC HEALTH & LOCAL ECONOMIC EFFECTS
Authors: OKEKE G. N
Published: December 2022

Carbon footprints of individuals and organizations around the globe are fueling the current climate change trend leading to enormous negative effects on human health and the economy. The carbon generated by humans and their activities are heating the earth unsustainable and the evidence is well established in the literature. The impacts of human carbon footprints induced climate change on health and the economy are been published widely in the literature. This review succinctly x-rayed the impact of human carbon footprints on public health and the economy within the African context. The relationship between carbon footprint and public health was conceptualized as continuous cyclic interaction, continuously bringing woes to mankind. Carbon footprint impact on public health was presented to be in two ways – directly or indirectly. The direct impact of carbon footprints on public health was explored under five (5) thematic areas,  which are: impact on extreme weather events (hurricanes, storms, and floods), impacts on temperature, impacts to air pollution, impacts to water- and foodborne diseases,   and impacts to vector and rodent-borne diseases. The impact of a carbon footprint on the economy was seen as an indirect impact on humans and a huge change in human lives. It is recommended that carbon footprints should be calculated at every level individual, organization, process, product, national and continental; to drive accountability to the environment by all and for all
Gender linked negative consequences of “Nigella sativa” seeds and “Plantago ovata” husk on fibrosis in the energy-rich diet (ERD) induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Authors: Abbas Afshan Syed , Abbasi Mudassir Hassan , Khawar Babar , Jabeen Faiza , Shad Asia , Sheikh Nadeem
Published: December 2022

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a developing liver problem mainly linked with the consumption of an ‘energy-rich-diet (ERD) in Asian countries including both females and males. NAFLD is associated with fibrosis in advanced stages. Medicinal herbs are being used to cut down the excessive fat of the body conventionally. Therefore, the current study was aimed to evaluate the lipid lowering factor against ERD induced fibrosis.
Materials and methods: 40 female (F) and 40 male (M) Rattus norvegicus, subdivided as four groups Groups 0, I, II and III according to their nutritional content. Group-0 received 100% rat chow and Group-I received ERD. Group-II and Group-III received ERD supplemented with 5% Nigella sativa seeds/Plantago. ovata husk per kg ERD, respectively.
Results: Histopathological evaluation of the liver showed pericellular and portal and fibrosis in both F-I and F-II. Radial fibrosis was detected in the M-II group, and peri lobular as well as bridging fibrosis between portal triads in the M-III and F-III groups.
Conclusion: In the light of the present findings, it is inferred that male livers were more susceptible to DRE-induced fibrosis. N. sativa seeds proved auspicious in minimizing fibrosis, whereas P. ovata pods caused advanced liver fibrosis with DRE.
Burak Nazif Sarıcı, Haçlıları Durduran Selçuklu Sultanı I. Kılıç Arslan, Kronik Kitap, İstanbul 2022, 269 s. ISBN: 978-625-8431-69-8
Authors: KAYA Kerim Köksal
Published: December 2022

Sultan I. Kılıç Arslan liderlik ve komutanlık vasıflarını haiz ve hayatı zorlu mücadelelerle geçmiş olan en önemli Türk hükümdârlarından birisidir. Zira Kılıç Arslan’ın yürüttüğü siyaset çok boyutluydu. Nitekim o, Batı siyasetini Bizans ve Haçlılar ekseninde, Doğu siyasetini Selçuklular ve Dânişmendliler ekseninde şekillendirmiştir. Yani henüz Türkiye Selçukluları büyüme aşamasında bir devlet iken bile Sultan Kılıç Arslan Doğu’dan Batıya geniş bir alanda güçlü bir hükümdâr olmak adına önemli faaliyetler gerçekleştirmiştir. Sultan Kılıç Arslan Doğu ve Batı kaynaklarında her zaman kahramanlığı ve cesaretiyle zikredilmiştir. Öyle ki kendisinin düşmanı veya rakibi olan devletlerin kaynaklarında bile övgüye nail olmuştur. İncelemeye konu olan ve Kılıç Arslan hakkında yapılan bu çalışmada yazar, mezkûr hükümdarın hayatını ve faaliyetlerini akıcı bir dille kaleme almış ve bu alana önemli bir katkı yapmıştır. Yüksek lisans tezini de Kılıç Arslan dönemi hakkında hazırlayan yazar 6 bölümden müteşekkil olan eserinde Kılıç Arslan’ın Haçlılarla, Bizans İmparatorluğu’yla, Büyük Selçuklularla, Danişmendlilerle ve Anadolu’daki diğer komşularıyla olan ilişkileri hakkında önemli bilgiler vermiştir. Eser, alana yaptığı katkı ve yazarın üslubu sayesinde tarihî bir karakter hakkında hazırlanan biyografik çalışmalar arasında dikkate değer bir yer edinmeye aday görünmektedir.
The bile duct stenosis by a complete annular pancreas: A rare association
Authors:   Central Radiology Department, Hospital Ibn Sina, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Lahfidi A , yousfi Z el ,   Central Radiology Department, Hospital Ibn Sina, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Traore WM ,   Central Radiology Department, Hospital Ibn Sina, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Imrani K ,   Central Radiology Department, Hospital Ibn Sina, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Billah N Moatassim ,   Central Radiology Department, Hospital Ibn Sina, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco., Nassar I ,   Central Radiology Department, Hospital Ibn Sina, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Published: December 2022

The annular pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly with retained ventral pancreas encircling the duodenum. It can be either complete or incomplete. The annular pancreas may manifest clinically in the neonate, but in the elderly it can mimic a wide range of clinical entities as a duodenal obstruction, rarely as a biliary tract obstruction making the diagnosis difficult. At present imaging modalities such as CT, ERCP and MRCP are used to arrive at a diagnosis. We are reporting an unusual combination of annular pancreas and dilated biliary system due to distal common duct stenosis without pancreatitis or underlying malignancy which is a rare presentation in adults.
Prognostic value of hematological along with biochemical, and inflammatory parameters in COVID-19 infection
Authors:   Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shahidi Minoo
Published: December 2022

Background and objective: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), first detected in patients in Wuhan, China, and soon became an international emergency concern. Since, blood tests can play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis and management the present study aimed to investigate any possible association between hematological and biochemical markers and the prognosis in these patients. Methods: The study was conducted in 60 confirmed COVID-19 patients (31 males, 29 females; mean age 64.43 ± 17.52. The data were extracted from available medical records. COVID-19 patients were assigned to two groups: A “recovered” group and a “deceased” group. Examinations involved Complete Blood Count (CBC) and serum biochemical factors. Inflammatory indicators, including C-reactive protein (CRP), Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) was assessed in terms of age and gender in groups. The parameters were assessed again at the time of discharge and compared with those at admission. Results: Elevated Neutrophil (NEUT), NLR, and Sodium were significantly correlated with adverse outcomes (P= 0.030 and 0.037, and 0.032 respectively). Low Levels Of Lymphocyte (LYMP) increased the occurrence of death in females (P= 0.011). Low platelet counts increased death rate in patients older than 60 years old (P= 0.021). In addition, higher ages were significantly associated with poor clinical outcome (P=0.031). Conclusion: Among previously mentioned routine laboratory parameters NEUT, LYMP, NLR, PLT, and Na were valuable indicators for a prediction of severity and prognosis of COVID-19 patients upon hospital admission as well as during therapeutic interventions.
A case series assessing relationship between active motions and stereognosis in cerebral palsy
Authors:   Motion Analysis Center, Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508, USA., White Hank , Eastman Joel ,   Motion Analysis Center, Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508, USA., Augsburger Sam ,   Motion Analysis Center, Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508, USA., Riley Scott ,   Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508 and University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic, Iwinski Henry ,   Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508 and University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic
Published: December 2022

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an umbrella term used to describe a permanent disability resulting from non-progressive damage to the brain, specifically the corticospinal tract, of a developing fetus or infant. CP is believed to be caused by a malformation of the brain during its development and is a common pediatric disorder with about two to three cases occurring out of every thousand births. Children with CP experience a range of impairments including muscle weakness, sensory deficits, increased muscle spasticity, and upper limb dysfunction [1]. All of these interfere with a child’s motor function resulting in a reduction in their ability to interact effectively with their environment, decreases in the child’s daily self-care activities, as well as developmental nonuse, especially of the upper limbs [2]. In the past, treatment for unilateral CP has had a strong focus on correcting motor impairments such as muscle weakness and/or spasticity [3]. Recently, a shift in focus towards investigating the effects of assessing and improving tactile dysfunction in the upper limbs since findings have reported that the prevalence of sensory processing impairments in children with hemiplegia are up to 75% or more [4]. To date, there is a lack of research assessing the relationship between Active Range of Motion (AROM) and sensory processing (tactile discrimination) deficits. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between active AROM and tactile discrimination for children previously diagnosed with unilateral CP.
Lymphoepithelioma-like hepatocellular carcinoma, case report of a rare indolent subtype of hepatic cancer
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA., Govalan Rajalakshmi , Saouaf Rola ,   Department of Radiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA., Guindi Maha ,   Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA., Yang Ju Dong ,   Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Comprehensive Transplant Center, Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA., Nissen Nicholas ,   Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Comprehensive Transplant Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Published: December 2022

Background: Lymphoepithelioma - Like Carcinomas (LELC) of the liver are tumors of poorly differentiated epithelial cells with prominent lymphoid cell infiltration of the stroma. Unlike common primary liver cancers, LELC is a rare subtype of primary liver cancer with notably better prognosis. Unfortunately, available data and understanding of this unique cancer type is limited. Case report: A 72-year-old Hispanic female with compensated cirrhosis due to treatment-naïve hepatitis C and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) presented with chronic abdominal pain. Computed Tomography scan (CT) of her abdomen at that time showed nodular liver with a mass measuring 4.6 x 3.7 cm in the right hepatic lobe with heterogeneous enhancement on arterial phase associated with mild venous washout, concerning for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). She was lost to follow up but re-presented 4 years later with an interval increase in the liver mass to 6.4 x 4.8 cm. Staging work up was unremarkable and patient underwent resection of the mass. Histopathologic examination showed moderately differentiated HCC with massive lymphocytic infiltration within the tumor with lymphocyte outnumbering tumor cells and diagnosed as lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma-HCC. The patient remained asymptomatic with no tumor recurrence at 16 months post resection. Conclusion: This report of an indolent course of untreated EBV positive LELC-hepatocellular carcinoma provides valuable insight about this rare tumor type
Análisis de los datos de Argentina y Chile del estudio observacional ICONIC
Authors: Sambuelli Alicia , Walsen Arangua Gustavo , De Paula Juan Andrés , Trakal Juan José , Toro Martín , Yantorno Martín , Suárez Ordóñez Soledad
Published: December 2022

Introducción. El estudio observacional prospectivo ICONIC evaluó, mediante la herramienta Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure, la carga de sufrimiento provocado a los pacientes por la colitis ulcerosa.
Métodos. ICONIC incluyó a pacientes ambulatorios con Colitis ulcerosa de inicio reciente en 33 países. Los resultados informados por pacientes y médicos (Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure, Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire, Patient Health Questionnaire, Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Indexes se recogieron al inicio y cada 6 ± 3 meses. Se describen los datos de Argentina y Chile.
Resultados. 89 pacientes (edad: mediana 32, rango: 18-63; 52,8% mujeres; Colitis ulcerosa izquierda: 50%; proctitis: 33,3%; Colitis ulcerosa extensa: 16,7%) tuvieron una o más visitas de seguimiento. La media ± Desvío estándar de la gravedad Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index se redujo de 1,8 ± 2,2 a 1,4 ± 2,0 (p < 0,05) y de 3,3 ± 3,2 a 2,6 ± 2,8 a lo largo de 24 meses, respectivamente. Los pacientes con Colitis ulcerosa izquierda moderada y severa, evaluados por endoscopía, progresaron a Colitis ulcerosa extensa. El sufrimiento evaluado por pacientes y médicos, cuantificado por Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure, se redujo significativamente, mostrando una correlación con la mejoría de otras medidas de resultado. Se describió una subestimación del sufrimiento valorado mediante Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure por los médicos, en comparación con los datos de los pacientes.
Conclusiones. La carga y el sufrimiento disminuyeron con un tratamiento relativamente temprano. En consonancia con el estudio global, Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure se correlacionó con otras medidas de percepción de la Colitis ulcerosa; el sufrimiento fue subestimado por los médicos. Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure, dada su correlación con otras escalas, puede considerarse una herramienta útil para cuantificar el sufrimiento en los pacientes con Colitis ulcerosa.
Diseño emocional e inmersión en videojuegos narrativos. El caso de Detroit: Become Human
Authors: Núñez-Pacheco Rosa , López-Pérez Blanca-Estela , Aguaded Ignacio
Published: December 2022

Los videojuegos han adquirido una notoria relevancia en la sociedad actual y han revolucionado la forma como interactuamos con las máquinas. Este artículo se ocupa del diseño y la inmersión emocional en los videojuegos de carácter narrativo. El propósito principal es analizar el diseño y la inmersión emocional respecto a los personajes centrales del videojuego Detroit: Become Human (Quantic Dream, 2018), los cuales corresponden a tres androides llamados Markus, Connor y Kara. El principal resultado muestra que el diseño de este videojuego posibilita al jugador experimentar los conflictos presentados por el sistema narrativo, lo cual a su vez facilita la inmersión emocional más allá de la experiencia cognitiva, confirmando así que el videojuego se presenta como un medio potente para fomentar una postura humanista.