bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Localization of dye degrading enzymes in Xanthomonas campestris MTCC 10, 108
Authors: Sharma Shweta , Khan Amir , Munjal Ashok , Gupta Sanjay
Published: January 2023

Direct Red 28 is a carcinogenic direct diazo dye used for the coloration of paper products. It is recalcitrant and is mostly found in effluents of paper factories. Bacteria in consortia and monocultures those capable of decolorizing Direct Red 28 were isolated previously. The culture Xanthomonas campestris MTCC10, 108 was found able to decolorize dye consortia of Direct  Red 28, Amido Black, Reactive Black, Reactive Blue, Reactive Red concentration of 20 mg/l each, thus making final concentration approximately to 100 mg/l. It was observed that the rate of decolorization by Xanthomonas campestris MTCC10, was varied when incubated under optimum environmental conditions. Dye degradation occurred in the supernatant of sonicated cells, indicating that the dye degrading enzyme was located intracellularly. In present study the active component responsible for decolorization. Direct Red 28 was found as azoreductase rather than laccase and peroxidases enzymes. The optimum concentration of NADH was 0.10 mM and 250 μg of enzyme resulted reduction of 100 μg/ml (highest) Direct Red 28. Based on these results, the optimal enzyme assay conditions were 100μg/ml Direct Red 28, 0.1mM NADH and 250 μg/ml enzyme in 1 ml assay mixture.
Ecological characteristics of Sahastradhara stream at Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Authors: Malik D.S. , Bharti Umesh
Published: January 2023

Sahastradhara sulphur stream is a natural perennial hill stream which originates from the upper mountainous terrains of Mussoorie in Garhwal region. The climate of Garhwal region depends on the temperature variability. on monthly and seasonally changing patterns. Sahastradhara stream had a cool and pleasant climate but at current stage it has changed at a great extent due to natural and anthropogenic factors. In the present study, the changes were recorded as annual average temperature (3.4 °C – 38.3 °C), wind velocity (0.9 km - 2.5 km), rainfall (225 mm – 371 mm), precipitation and sedimentation rate just double from two decay periods. Twenty tree genera of macrobenthic organisms in sediments and other existed native species of macrophytic vegetation in littoral zones of stream. The physico-chemical characteristics of Sahastradhara hill-stream showed seasonal variations and influenced the distributional patterns of macrobenthic communities.  Presently, eco-biological characteristics of Sahastradhara stream exhibited continuous degradation nature in and around stream ecosystem in terms of biological productivity and macro-benthic diversity.
Isolation and determination of biochemical nature of water soluble anticoagulant from earthworm
Authors: Mathur Abhishek , Verma Satish K. , Singh Santosh K. , Prakash Archana , Prasad G.B.K.S. , Dua V.K.
Published: January 2023

Earthworms are commonly known as farmer’s friend. Various previous studies have confirmed the anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and anticancer effects of earthworm extract. In the present study selected species of earthworm was used to study the anticoagulative activity of earthworm extract by APTT test. The study involves the extraction and isolation of anticoagulant from earthworm which was found to be in the form of DNA. In order to uncover the biochemical nature of this molecule, the anticoagulant was processed with various hydrolases such as Proteinase-K, Dnase, Rnase and lysozyme. Simultaneously APTT test and agarose gel electrophoresis were performed to confirm the results. Standard herring sperm DNA and yeast RNA were also used to compare the anticoagulative activities with that of anticoagulant purified from earthworm. Individual components of nucleotide were also checked which might be responsible for the anticoagulative capability.
Liquid bio-medical waste management strategy
Authors: Dalal Parag
Published: January 2023

Bio-medical waste has become a major concern in the world over as it poses serious environmental hazard. The collection and disposal of bio-hazardous liquid can pose a significant risk and occupational challenge to hospital staff as microbial content in this waste may contain significant pathogens. Occupational risks associated with working in Health Care Establishments (HCE's), need to take proper precautions in handling any material from these centers.The scope of this study is limited to bio-medical liquid waste management as per Bio-medical waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998 prescribed by CPCB. The objective of this study was to assess the waste handling and treatment system of hospital biomedical liquid waste & its mandatory compliance with Regulatory Notification of Bio-medical waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998, under Environmental Protection Act-1986, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Government of India. In accordance with rules, every hospital generating liquid BMW needs to set up requisite treatment facilities of BMW in site. Here we have carried out detailed field study for liquid bio-medical waste in selected HCE's for quantification and characterization of liquid medical waste streams from the different facilities i.e. operation theatre laboratories etc. Also study the existing wastewater management system of these selected HCE's. To assess the feasibility of discharging the liquid bio-medical waste into sewer, with or without treatment and if treatment is required then use the techno-viable treatment schemes for HCE's.
Analysis of cyanophycean biodiversity in Munshi Hussain tank, Bhopal
Authors: Khare Bharti , Patil Pramod
Published: January 2023

The present study focused on cyanophitic diversity of Munshi Hussain Tank. In this study an attempt has been made to identify the taxa of Cyanophyta in Premonsoon, monsoon, summer and Post monsoon seasons i.e. from July 2007 to June 2009. A total of 61 species of cyanophyta were observed during the course of study. Oscillatoria, Microcystis and chlorococcus were found as dominant genera.
A study to access heavy metal concentration in Paniyala Fish Pond near Roorkee (Haridwar)
Authors: Khanna D.R. , Kumar Arun , Neeraj
Published: January 2023

Paniyala fish Pond is a multipurpose pond with emphasis on fisheries, irrigation and washing. The present study was conducted to find out the heavy metal concentrations in the fish pond. Water samples were collected on monthly basis from January, 2008 to December, 2008. Concentration of heavy metals (Copper, Nickel, Iron, Lead, Zinc, Aluminium and Arsenic) was analyzed in the pond water by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.  Significant variations were found between winters (December, January) and wet summer period (July, August, September) for the studied metals. The relative variability followed the order Fe >Zn>Pb>Cu>Ni>Al>As.
Importance and role of Green Productivity in Industries: A Review
Authors: Gaur Sweta , Matta Gagan , Singh Vikas
Published: January 2023

The economic development policies of most developing countries have lead to industrialization and urbanization. This results in major environmental problems, such as forest degradation, air pollution and soil degradation. Thus, it is necessary to provide and compile like of base and principle of green business, green productivity and green government in order to economize in limited resources rationally and to retain resources for next generations (Pineda, 2004). It is the combined application of appropriate productivity and environmental management tools, techniques and technologies that reduces the environmental impact of an organization‘s activities, products and services while enhancing profitability and competitive advantage. Using the GP approach, companies can put in place waste minimization programmes first and thereafter build a formal management system to support those programmes. By implementing GP, companies can enjoy many cost savings.
Memahami Literasi Keuangan sebagai upaya Pencegahan Perilaku Konsumtif dari Pinjaman Online
Authors: Mirza Gayatri Askardiya , Muzdalifah Muzdalifah
Published: January 2023

Meningkatnya jumlah pengguna jasa pinjaman online (pinjol) seiring dengan menjamurnya perusahaan jasa pembiayaan. Banyak yang terbantu dengan adanya fasilitas pinjol ini, namun tidak sedikit yang menjadi korban akibat tidak bijak dan tidak teliti dalam memilih perusahaan pinjol serta dalam memanfaatkan dananya. Prosentasi jenis pinjaman online  karena penggunaannya lebih fleksibel untuk keperluan apa saja, baik yang sifatnya konsumtif maupun produktif. Meskipun sosialisasi tentang pinjol dengan berbagai media selalu digaungkan, namun masih banyak yang belum memahami sehingga berdampak pada sisi psikologis pengguna jasa pinjol seperti stress dan depresi.     Tujuan kajian ini untuk mengedukasi masyarakat supaya memahami literasi keuangan pada bidang financial technologi (fintech) salah satunya pinjaman online dalam upaya pencegahan perilaku konsumtif. Metode kajian ini bersifat gagasan yang berdasarkan pada beberapa referensi kajian sebelumnya, karena itu metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah studi literatur. Dengan mengkaji tinjauan terperinci dan sistematis terhadap publikasi sebelumnya yang terkait dengan topik yang diteliti yaitu literasi keuangan.
Using the Best Value Approach to Improve Project Performance in the Vietnam Construction Industry
Authors: Le Nguyen , Chong Oswald , Kashiwagi Dean
Published: January 2023

The Vietnam Construction Industry (VCI) has been facing risks that cause delays, budget overrun, and low customer satisfaction that required continuous research efforts on solutions. This paper focuses on how the Best Value Approach (BVA), a procurement and project management philosophy, could be utilized in VCI projects to improve overall performance. Analysis from six industry experts determined how current VCI conditions, namely risk and success factors, are related to the BVA. Sixteen BVA success principles were identified and ranked based on their perceived impact to project performance by an industry survey with 98 VCI practitioners. The results show high agreement rate with all sixteen BVA principles. Spearman’s rank-order correlation test determined relatively high agreement between owners and contractors, and lower agreement between owners and consultants on the ranking. The majority of participants agreed that the BVA would improve project performance and were interested in learning more about the BVA. The results encourage further BVA testing and education in the VCI. This approach is not limited to the VCI but could be followed by other developing nations.
Curriculum Framework Development: A Case Study of Implementing a Construction Management Roofing Course
Authors: Gajjar Dhaval , Anderson Cayla , Sharma Vivek , Mousavi Ehsan , Good William
Published: January 2023

The U.S. construction industry is currently facing the significant challenge of a declining workforce. Studies of age-related demographics show that the construction industry will not be able to meet its future workforce demands. The roofing industry, one of the essential sectors within construction, faces a similar workforce challenge, presenting a need to build a platform to prepare the next generation of leaders within the industry. With this in mind, the objective of this study was to develop a curriculum framework for a three-credit course (not currently offered in the curriculum) on roofing at the undergraduate and graduate level. An industry-wide survey was developed and distributed to understand the industry’s perception regarding current workforce challenges and the perceived need for a course at the higher education level. The study further provides details on the involvement of industry professionals in the course development and implementation, the impact of the course on student’s learning and their perception regarding the roofing industry. The findings of the study addressed a current curriculum gap within construction management. The students indicated that they had significantly increased their knowledge about roofing and had generated an interest to explore career options in roofing.
Delivering Janitorial Supplies to a Large International Organization
Authors: Kashiwagi Jacob , Gunnoe Jake
Published: January 2023

The Best Value Approach (BVA) has been in research and development for 30 years [1992 – 2022]. The approach has been successfully tested in the procurement of over 2,000 projects [98% customer satisfaction, minimized contractor change orders to 1% and reduced cost of 5 to 30%] (PBSRG, 2022). The BVA has been successful in delivering construction projects but has not been sufficiently tested in the delivery of contractual services. In 2018, a large organization tested the BVA on procuring recycling services. In 2019, the organization ran a second BVA test to procure the delivery of janitorial products to 7,000 facilities. The BVA utilizes the use of performance information to identify and utilize expertise to dramatically reduce their cost. The case study shows how a vendor can use performance information to define their expertise and value. The paper tracks the performance of the expert vendor for three years [2019 – 2021]. The case study also shows the value of the expert vendor’s project manager as the project manager was the only person in the vendor’s organization who understood the importance of using performance information.
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF CIDDIE KIT©, A DIETARY ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Authors: Hamzaid Nur Hana , Zainal Abidin Adlina , Tan Woan Yin , Kamarudin Mohd Shah
Published: January 2023

Nutritional status of people with intellectual disability (PWID) is always at risk and developing a dietary assessment tool is important. This study aims to test reliability (inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability) and comparable validity (limit of agreement against a multiple pass 24-hour diet recall recorded by a professional dietitian) of a recently developed dietary assessment kit, CIDDIE Kit©, that specialised for a more dependent group of PWID, focusing on preschool aged children. The CIDDIE Kit© was given to 26 parents or caretakers of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) registered with three selected Community Based Rehabilitation Centre in the Klang Valley area. Each subject was asked to complete two sets of CIDDIE Kit© in a two-week interval session. Meanwhile, a certified dietitian conducted a 24-Hour Diet Recall among the same 26 subjects. The validity and reliability of CIDDIE Kit© were analysed using Bland-Altman method, percentage of correctly classified quartile, Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) value and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. For comparable validity test, the estimated intake from CIDDIE Kit© and Multiple Pass 24-Hour Diet Recall were considerably in agreement to each other. The test-retest reliability analysis showed significant high similarity (p < 0.001) between the estimated intake from both phases of CIDDIE Kit© where the ICC value ranged approximately 0.9 (R = 0.889 - 0.930). The inter-rater reliability analysis was significantly positive (p < 0.001) and strong correlation (indicating internal consistency), r (0.706 – 0.853). The specially designed CIDDIE Kit© can provide a considerably valid and reliable assessment.
E-MODULE OF TRIAD KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI REMAJA: IMPACT ON STUDENT’S KNOWLEDGE
Authors: Angga Wilandika  , Ami Kamila
Published: January 2023

Sexual perversion including premarital sex, and unwanted pregnancy, is relatively high among adolescents. This problem is further exacerbated by their involvement in drug use. These two incidents can lead to sexually transmitted diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in adolescents. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the TRIAD Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja (KRR) E-Module on changes in students' knowledge about sexuality, drugs, and HIV/AIDS. It used a quasi-experimental approach with a nonequivalent pre-test-post-test control group design. The samples selected were 40 class VIII students from Private Junior High School in Bandung Regency, while the variables analyzed included students' knowledge about sexuality, drugs, and HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, the samples were grouped into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group was given information from the E-Module and the effect on students' knowledge was analyzed using t-test. The results showed the influence of the E-Module on three primary threats to adolescent reproductive health (TRIAD KRR E-Module) with t=-5.973 and p=0.001. Education using the TRIAD KRR E-Module increased students' knowledge to prevent various health problems arising from three primary threats to adolescent reproductive health. Therefore, the E-Module can be used as an alternative intervention to prevent risky behavior in adolescents, unsafe sexual problems, drugs, and HIV/AIDS
LOW BACK PAIN AMONG OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND ITS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS
Authors: A. Rahman Padma , Ahmad Zikry Firdaus Mat Wazir
Published: January 2023

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common work–related health problems, affecting health care professionals. In Malaysia, research data on the prevalence of low back pain, and its associated risk factors, among occupational therapists, is currently lacking. In view of this situation this study is aimed at identifying the prevalence, associated risk factors, and effects of LBP, among occupational therapists in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study involves a total of 287 occupational therapists. The instruments used in this study include demographic information, a Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and an Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. Data were collected online, and processed with the use of SPSS-21. This study revealed a high lifetime (79.4%), and one-year (71.1%) LBP prevalence among occupational therapists, in comparison to the point LBP prevalence (28.6%). The significant risk factors associated to LBP were identified as gender, exercise status, work stress level, and a poor working posture. Among those afflicted with LBP, 53.4% experienced a reduction in work activity, while 81.6% were affected by a minimal functional disability. A substantial proportion of occupational therapists in Malaysia, endure functional disability associated with LBP, which consequently has a negative effect on their leisure time and working life. As such, efforts should be directed at introducing multilevel interventions, for the prevention and control of LBP, in terms of this highly vulnerable occupational group.
The Difference of Lens Thickness in Acute and Chronic Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
Authors: Syafutri Sucyeka , Fitratul Ilahi
Published: January 2023

Background: Lens thickness is one of the factors that influence the mechanism of acute primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). The thicker lens usually results in a shallower anterior chamber angle (ACA), and the gradual and progressive increase in lens thickness with age results in exaggerated shallowing of the ACA. Because lens thickness has an important role in acute PACG mechanism, prophylactic treatment like lens extraction might prevent PACG in early stages. This study aimed to describe the difference in lens thickness in acute and chronic PACG.

Methods: The research was a cross-sectional study with samples conducted in Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital from September-December 2019. The number of eyes that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were 50 eyes from 50 patients consisting of 25 eyes with acute PACG and 25 eyes with chronic PACG. Subjects were examined with ocular biometry using A-scan biometry to evaluate lens thickness. Data were processed and analyzed using a computer program with a chi-square test.

Results: Mean of lens thickness in acute PACG is 5.02 ± 0.45, while in chronic PACG is 4.86 ± 0.40. The difference in lens thickness in acute and chronic PACG were statistically significant (p = 0,037).

Conclusion: Lens thickness is thicker in acute PACG than in chronic PACG.
Disseminated Tuberculosis in Breastfeeding Mother: A Case Report
Authors: Djasmi Dewi Oktavia , Roza Kurniati  , Fauzar
Published: January 2023

Background: Disseminated tuberculosis is defined as the involvement of two or more extrapulmonary organs due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, which spreads hematogenously. Disseminated tuberculosis is a life-threatening condition, especially if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. This study aimed to describe disseminated tuberculosis in a breastfeeding mother.

Case presentation: A 21-year-old woman was admitted to Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital with chief complaints of shortness of breath. The symptoms were accompanied by chronic cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. From the physical examination, there was a decrease in left lung breath sounds as high as right intercostal V. On the gene expert results, the PCR was positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Chest X-ray shows a miliary pattern and left pleural effusion. Pleural fluid analysis reveals the presence of exudate. Patients were treated with anti-tuberculosis drugs, namely Isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol, with pyridoxine. Anti-tuberculosis drug therapy in the intensive phase is given for 2 months and is continued for 6-9 months for the continuation phase, depending on the patient's clinical condition. Breastfeeding was still continued in this case. The patient's baby is advised to be evaluated for active tuberculosis.  

Conclusion: There are no contraindications for giving anti-TB drugs to breastfeeding mothers unless the mother has mammary TB or drug-resistant TB. In children under 5 years who have close contact with active tuberculosis patients and, after being evaluated, do not have active tuberculosis, the child is treated as suspected latent TB infection with Isoniazid for at least 6 months and accompanied by pyridoxine administration.
The Moderating Role of the Organizational Climate on the Relationship between IT alignment and Employee Performance
Authors: Asiimwe Khadijah Namara , Bada Joseph Kizito , Kasekende Francis
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to empirically establish the moderating role of the organisational climate on the relationship between IT alignment and employee performance at Umeme Limited. Design/methodology/approach: The research used a cross-sectional approach. To test their theories, the authors use hierarchical regression modeling. A sample of 165 respondents with a 100% response rate was selected from among the 290 employees of Umeme Limited using proportionate simple random and sampling procedures. Findings: Multiple regression results indicate that Information technology alignment is a significant predictor of Employee Performance in UMEME ltd (Beta = .534, p < 0.001). This implies that Information technology alignment explains 53.4% of the variance in Employee performance. When testing for moderating role of the organisational climate on the relationship between IT alignment and employee performance at Umeme Limited, the interaction term was positive and significant, resulting in the hypothesis “organisational climate moderates the association between IT alignment and employee performance at Umeme Limited” being accepted. Practical implications: The organisational climate in which Umeme employees operate is dynamic and rapidly changing, requiring constant modification of strategies and operations to reflect these changing circumstances if employee performance is to be increased. Originality/value: This is one of the few studies that focus on testing the moderating effects of organisational climate on the relationship between IT alignment and employee performance in the Service Sector in Uganda
Gender parity versus equity in the 21st century: The Crisis of Modern Societies
Authors: Villalón Alejo Lucía , Geraldes Da Cunha Lopes Teresa María
Published: January 2023

The position of women today is a recurrent and differentiating theme. One of the pillars of democratic renewal and the legitimacy of democratic law considers gender parity. However, theoretically it undermines the fundamental key to democracy: the principle of equality. Because this is the first and last architectural link of any demo-cratic structure, it requires a series of instruments and other established principles - such as freedom - to become the principle of Equity. We show how equity introduces a set of remedial measures that contribute to the realization of a fairer society.
Gobierno digital, modernización del Estado y servicio al ciudadano
Authors: Rodríguez Alegre Lino Ronaldo , López Padilla Rosario del Pilar
Published: January 2023

El objetivo fue analizar la comprensión de la importancia y prioridades de los factores que contribuirán a implementar el gobierno digital en el Gobierno Regional de Lima Provincias. Fue una investigación exploratoria de alcance descriptivo, enfoque cualitativo con estrategia de revisión documental. Se identificó una asociación y priorización entre estos factores con observancia de dependencia e interrelación. El Gobierno Regional de Lima Provincias está desarrollando acciones de Gobierno Electrónico y acometer una estrategia de Gobierno Digital requiere comprender la importancia de los factores y variables asociadas con estas para establecer una estrategia de digitalización.
Radio digital, dinámica de aprendizaje en comunicadores sociales de la Universidad de Guayaquil
Authors: Alarcón Quiñónez Antonia Lorena
Published: January 2023

Las plataformas digitales se han convertido en prioridad dentro del desarrollo de la comunicación, siendo vital para medios tradicionales, ofrecer un servicio que permita acceso a su contenido en cualquier hora, día o lugar, incluso permiten crear una conexión de cercanía con el público. Radio “La U en línea”, formato que aparece como vanguardia de la comunicación digital en la Universidad de Guayaquil, a partir del proyecto académico de la Facultad de Comunicación Social. La intención de la carrera de Comunicación es crear este recurso para prácticas pre-profesionales de los estudiantes, interactuando con todas las Unidades Académicas de la Universidad.
Mujer gitana y cine español. Un recurso didáctico
Authors: Aparicio Gervás Jesús M. , Ibáñez Giralda Carlos A.
Published: January 2023

El cine es uno de los mejores recursos que facilitan la transmisión del conocimiento de una realidad cultural, permitiendo eliminar prejuicios y estereotipos y generando, a su vez, espacios de convivencia intercultural. El objetivo que pretendemos alcanzar pretende impulsar el importante papel de la mujer gitana como elemento catalizador de la inclusión social de su comunidad. A través de una rigurosa selección cinematográfica, perseguimos visibilizar los rasgos más significativos de la cultura gitana. Los resultados obtenidos nos van a permitir profundizar en su realidad cultural como recurso de intervención social en contextos educativos.
Imaginario del futuro profesional en pandemia
Authors: Sochimilca-Socha Orlando Arturo
Published: January 2023

La reflexión sobre las prácticas profesionales de los estudiantes de Comunicación Social de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia se sitúa en el entorno del confinamiento obligado por la pandemia provocada por la COVID 19, durante 2020 y 2021. El análisis de imaginarios sobre su desarrollo fue realizado desde la perspectiva universitaria, organizacional y estudiantil; para lo que se realizó una evaluación con los responsables en las organizaciones y los informes finales de los estudiantes, para concluir que existen aspectos positivos, negativos y por mejorar en relación con el Modelo Crítico con Enfoque de Competencias.
Profesionalisme Tenaga Tata Usaha Dalam Pelaksanaan Administrasi Perkantoran
Authors: Muko Widyastuti Aisyah , Mahmud Melizubaida , Akib Fitri Hadi Yulia , Moonti Usman , Bahsoan Agil
Published: January 2023

The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The results of the study show that the professionalism of the administrative staff at SMPN 16 Gorontalo City is still relatively unprofessional. Factors that support the implementation of office administration at SMP Negeri 16 Kota Gorontalo are adequate facilities and infrastructure, competencies and abilities possessed by administrative staff who are quite helpful in carrying out administration, as well as the existence of coaching or training provided by the school. Meanwhile, the factors that hamper the implementation of office administration are the educational background of administrative staff which does not lead directly to their work, the lack of administrative staff at school, as well as facilities such as damaged computers and running out of stationery. So that administrative work has not been carried out properly.
Comparative Study between Bipolar Transurethral Resection and Bipolar Transurethral Enucleation of the Prostate for Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors: Akram A. Elmarakbi MD  , Amr M. Lotfy MD  , Ahmed M.Raghb MD  , Mostafa Deabes MD  , Amr Masoud MD  , Osama Sayed MD
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is considered a common disorder that occurs with advancing age inmales. The bladder outlet obstruction is the main complaint associated with this condition that could be managedwith different endoscopic approaches the traditional one is the transurethral prostatic resection and recently thetransurethral prostatic enucleation has emerged. This study aimed to compare between both techniques.Methods: This was a clinical trial performed at Ahmed Maher Teaching hospital. Patients were randomized toeither Group (1): (TUEP) patients subjected to the bipolar transurethral enucleation of prostate and Group (2):(TURP) patients subjected to the bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate. After the surgical procedures,the patients were compared regarding the success rate and the perioperative complications. Three months aftersurgery, assessment was done through uroflowmetry studies, post-voiding residual volume of urine and theInternational Prostate Symptom Score.Results: The mean duration of the procedure showed no significant differences between both groups in TUEP(82.8±8.4 min) vs (79.7±8.80 min) TURP (P=0.262). Post-operative drop of haemoglobin level was less in TUEPvs TURP (0.79±.14 vs 1.41±.42) g/dl (P=0.007), in addition to shorter time needed for catheters (46.10±10.18 vs56.65±13.14 hr; P=0.036) and less duration of hospital stay (53.70±9.13 vs 62.40±12.06 hr; P=0.001). A significantimprovement was observed between baseline and 3 months postoperatively regarding uroflowmetry (Qmax),IPSS and PVR in both groups.Conclusion: The mean operative time was nearly similar in both groups, however TUEP was associated with lessbleeding, shorter time needed for catheters, less time needed for hospital stay. After 3 month, uroflowmetry Qmax,PVR and IPSS were similar in both procedures.
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare the Efficacy of Single Mega Dose Vitamin D Therapy with Standard Daily Dose Vitamin D Therapy in Vitamin D Deficient Critically Ill Children
Authors: Channanayaka Chandrashekhar  , Shaarangdhar Nadagoud  , Rashmi N  , Prajwala Hassan Vasudev  , George Mathew Panachiyil  , Tirin Babu
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has been reported to be very high (up to 50%) in criticallyill children admitted in Paediatric ICU, and vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased mortality,increased length of Paediatric ICU and hospital stay. But the impact of supplementation of vitamin D in thesechildren on the clinical outcome is not very clear.Study Objectives: Primary Objective: To compare the efficacy of single mega dose vitamin D therapy withstandard daily dose vitamin D therapy in vitamin D deficient critically ill children.Secondary Objective: To assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in critically ill children in a tertiary carecentre.Methodology: A study population of 50 children meeting inclusion criteria were enrolled in our study. All thesubjects admitted to our Paediatric ICU were subjected to a detailed history and examination. Vitamin D levelswere sent at admission and children with vitamin D deficiency (< 20ng/dl) were taken as study subjects andrandomized into two groups. One group received single mega dose vitamin D therapy, and the second groupreceived standard daily dose vitamin D therapy. These children were followed up until their Paediatric ICU stayor death. The impact of supplementation was compared among both the groups in terms of length of PaediatricICU stay and mortality.Results: The mean length of Paediatric ICU stay among children receiving a single mega dose vitamin D therapywas 5.04 days compared to 3.56 days among children receiving standard-dose vitamin D therapy (p-value 0.337),suggesting no significant difference in the length of Paediatric ICU stay among the study subjects of both groups.There was no mortality among these study subjects. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the study groupwas 55.6%.Conclusion: Supplementation of a single mega dose of vitamin D compared to the standard dose of vitamin D hasno advantage on the clinical outcome of Vitamin D deficient critically ill children in terms of length of PaediatricICU stay and mortality.
Incidence of Complications in Early vs. Late Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy after Acute Cholecystitis
Authors: Rimon Boshra Rizk  , Hossam Ahmed Aboul-Enein  , Tamer Mohamed Nabil  , Rowida Yehia Elsayed Ali  , Mostafa fathy Ibrahim  , Mohammed Ahmed Korany6
Published: January 2023

Background: The majority of digestive tract illnesses are caused by biliary ailments. Cholelithiasis is one of them,that produces generalized illness, necessitating surgical intervention for complete recovery. Aims: The goal ofthis study was to compare the outcomes of early (within one week) and delayed (after six weeks) laparoscopiccholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis.Patients and Methods: This study was took place from November 2019 to July 2021, at the General Surgerydepartment, Beni-Suef University hospitals, with 54 cases diagnosed with acute cholecystitis during the studyperiod were included. Patients were randomized using the closed envelope method.Results: Operative time showed significant prolongation in the delayed group (76.12 vs. 37.98 minutes in the earlygroup – p < 0.001).Early intervention was associated with a significant reduction in post-operative pain measuredby VAS (3 vs. 4 in the other group – p = 0.015). Patient satisfaction was significantly improved in the early groupcompared to the late group (p < 0.001).Conclusion: This study found that laparoscopic cholecystectomy at early stage is a safe and feasible therapeuticoption for cholecystitis. It’s linked to lower VAS scores, shorter operative times, and lower complication rates. It’snot statistically significant, but related to higher patient satisfaction.
ROLE OF SHGS DURING AND AFTER COVID 19 IN KAPADVANJ TALUKA OF KHEDA DISTRICT OF GUJARAT
Authors: Parmar Mayankkumar Simonbhai
Published: January 2023

As the whole world is struggling to overcome the COVID 19 global pandemic, many NGOs and other likeminded stakeholders are coming forward to help those severely impacted by spreading awareness and through other methods of relief outreach. The SHGs with DRISTI Don Bosco Kapadvanj are also contributing their part to face COVID-19. This paper is a survey of 50 women of different SHGs working in rural Kapadvanj. All these 50 women of the SHGs are spreading awareness and helping their own village community, while also reaching out to help rural people. These SHGs have helped in the Gujarat Government project of grain distribution and safety measures. With the help of DRISTI Don Bosco institution, they are reaching out to deprived people in the remote areas to distribute provision kits. They are also determined to provide loan facilities at a very low rate of interest, so that the impacted deprived poor of the villages are enabled to resume work after the COVID-19 lockdown situation eases. The paper-at-hand, has surveyed the present working of SHGs and their future plan after COVID-19.
THE FALL OF THE USSR: A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT
Authors: Duggal Tarun Kumar , Gohil Diptiba
Published: January 2023

Political history of the world is an interesting study in itself. There is a fair amount of curiosity that prevails in the study. For contemporary times, the fall of the USSR was one such event that happened rapidly and before scholars could apprehend the amount of changes that it will bring in its fold, it had changed the face of the world forever. The Cold War, though a relatively short war had engulfed the entire world and had divided the world in two factions. It seemed odd that this would ever change but the beginning of the decade of 1990s brought far reaching changes and an attempt has thus been made in this study to understand this International event of far reaching connotations. The study looks into the causes that precipitated this event as also the changes that the world witnessed in wake of this.
वर्तमान मे भारत-अफगानिस्तान संबंध
Authors: Chouhan Harish D. , Khatik Mukesh H.
Published: January 2023

यह कहा जा सकता है कि जिस प्रकार अफगानिस्तान में पाकिस्तान का स्थायी एजेंडा वहाँ अपनी सामरिक पहुँच बनाना और ठीक उसी प्रकार भारत के स्थायी लक्ष्य भी स्पष्ट हैं- अफगानिस्तान के विकास में लगे करोड़ों डॉलर व्यर्थ न जाने पाएँ, काबुल में मित्र सरकार बनी रहे, ईरान-अफगान सीमा तक निर्बाध पहुँच रहे और वहाँ के पाँचों वाणिज्य दूतावास बराबर काम करते रहें। भारत ने राष्ट्र निर्माण और राजनीतिक स्थिरता के विचारों के साथ अपने सांस्कृतिक संबंधों को मजबूत करके अफगानिस्तान के साथ जुड़ने के लिए एक सॉफ्ट पावर रणनीति अपनाई है जिससे दोनों देशो के संबंध और मजबूत हो सके। भारत अफगानिस्तान के सबसे बड़े व्यापारिक भागीदारों में से एक है। भारत और अफगानिस्तान को स्वाभाविक सहयोगी माना जाता है। भारत अफगानिस्तान को एक मित्र राष्ट्र के रूप में बनाए रखने में रुचि रखता है क्योंकि यह भारत को पाकिस्तान की निगरानी करने और अफगानिस्तान को आतंकवादी गतिविधियों को अंजाम देने के लिए आतंकी समूहों क्रियाविधि क्षेत्र बनने से रोकने में मदद कर सकता है। मार्च 2020 में अमेरिकी-तालिबान समझौते का भारत ने न केवल पूर्ण समर्थन किया बल्कि इस समझौते में भारत के प्रतिनिधि भी उपस्थित रहे, जो तालिबान के प्रति भारत के बदले रूख को दर्शाता है।
ગુજરાતના અર્વાચીન યુગના શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીતકારો
Authors: vaidhya Hayati
Published: January 2023

ભારત વર્ષના કોઈપણ પ્રદેશની કળા તેની સંસ્કૃતિની પરિચાયક છે. ભારત વર્ષની પશ્ચિમે આવેલ ગુજરાત રાજ્ય કલાધારિત પ્રદેશ છે. અહીં શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીત ક્ષેત્રે નાદ બ્રહ્મની આરાધના કરતા એવા ગાયકો અને શાસ્ત્રકારો થઈ ગયા છે જેમના દ્વારા શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીત જગતમાં ગુજરાતનો સિતારો ઉન્નતિના શિખરે બિરાજમાન છે. ગુજરાતના પ્રાચીન, મધ્યકાલીન અને અર્વાચીન ઈતિહાસમાં સંગીત કલાક્ષેત્રે આ ધરતીમાં અનેક કલાધારીઓ અવતરિત થયા છે. ૧૯મી શતાબ્દીમાં ભારતીય સામાજિક, સાંસ્કૃતિક પરિપ્રેક્ષ્યમાં ટેકનોલોજીના ક્ષેત્રે ઉત્ક્રાંતિનો પ્રભાવ સુનિશ્ચિત રૂપે કળા અને સંગીતના વિવિધ આયામોને વિકસિત કરવામાં સહયોગી થયો. આ સમયમાં ગુજરાતમાં ઉત્તર હિંદુસ્તાની સંગીતના પ્રાયોગિક અને શાસ્ત્ર પક્ષના સમાંતર રૂપે વિકાસનો પથ પ્રશસ્ત થયો. આથી આ અભિલેખમાં સવિશેષ રૂપે અર્વાચીન કાળમાં શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીતને જીવનનું મુખ્ય ધ્યેય બનાવનાર કર્મયોગીઓનાં યોગદાનને લક્ષમાં લઈને તેમનાં જીવન-કવનને લેખાંકિત કરવામાં આવ્યું છે.
સંગીત કલાને આત્મસાત્ કરવી એ સહજ અને આસાન કાર્ય નથી. એના માટે અનેક વર્ષોની કઠિન તપસ્યા અત્યાવશ્યક છે તેમ છતાં સાચો કળાકાર આ મહેનત કર્યા પછી પણ તૃપ્ત થતો નથી. એની નિર્માણક્ષમ સંશોધન વૃત્તિ અંત સુધી કાયમ રહે છે. એની સાધનાની અભિલાષા અનંત હોય છે. આ પ્રકારના સંગીત પ્રત્યે સમર્પિત કલાકારોના મૂલ્યવાન અને ઉદ્બોધક વિચારો સંગીત-સાધકો માટે પ્રકાશ-સ્તંભની જેમ માર્ગદર્શક હોય છે. જેમના અંતરમાં સંગીતકાર અને રચનાકાર ઉભયનો નિવાસ છે, જેમણે સાંગીતિક વિશ્વમાં ગુજરાતની પાવન કલાધર ભૂમિને શ્રેષ્ઠ સ્થાન અપાવ્યું છે તેમજ ચિંતનાત્મક વિચારો દ્વારા ઉત્તમોત્તમ આવિષ્કાર કર્યા છે તેવા આંગળીને વેઢે ગણી શકાય તેવા નરરત્ન સમાન શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીતકારો વિષે કેટલાંક તથ્યો આ અભિલેખમાં પ્રસ્તુત કરવામાં આવ્યાં છે.
FROM MARGINALISATION TO QUEST FOR IDENTITY BY DALIT IN INDIAN LITERATURE
Authors: Kikani Maheshkumar Zaverilal
Published: January 2023

India is one of the world's fastest expanding economies, but it is also known for its severe caste system. The history of oppression, the plight of the oppressed, and the origins of Dalit texts are all explored and taken into consideration here. The present article throws light on topics like movement and the scope of Dalit literature. All Dalit literary works, it is often assumed, have their origins in Ambedkarite ideology. The article also examines the harsh circumstances of Dalit people and their admirable efforts to improve their social standing. It shows vivid accounts of the Dalit community's social and political experiences in India's caste-based society. It examines the social conditions that surround Dalits in India, as well as their interactions with Dalits and non-Dalits. It looks at how the Dalit community fought for equality and freedom. Strong Dalit movements, as well as pounding upper caste society through Dalit literature by writers and philosophers, as well as the execution of welfare packages by the government, have resulted in a good attitude toward equality in the Dalit community's social life today. Discrimination based on caste and gender is prohibited by law. This is a literary journey of oppressed people from their search for identity to social equality.
REPRESENTATION OF IDENTITY CRISIS IN THE SELECTED WORKS OF JUMPA LAHIRI: A CRITICAL STUDY
Authors: Priyadarshi Shivangi
Published: January 2023

Society plays a vital role in literature and in the personal lives of people. As literature is a mirror of society, we can mostly find historical, cultural, religious, social, political, and geographical representation of Human society of Different Communities and countries in literature. The way globalization can play a very important role in the life of the people, due to globalization most of the people wish to start their journey in the rural to urban Areas from broad to abroad countries, metro, and mega cities of the world. As human beings, we have always been in Adventure of a better life. The people are attracted towards Education, fashion, money, civilization, discipline and Well-mannered lifestyles. People move from one place to another for the betterment of Life while they leave their homeland and Shift into another Country for a Better future, but this Detachment from homeland creates identity Crisis, alienation, rootlessness, inner conflict due to Different cultures and dual identity in the life of migrants. These impacts of migration and modernization are also represented in the work of various contemporary Diaspora writers. Like Jumpa lahiri is one of admired Indian- American authors, Her work portrays migrant Experience and life This research is focused on the Diaspora writing and identity crisis in the select works of Jumpa Lahiri.
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN PROTEIN DAN ZAT BESI PADA FORMULASI NUGGET TEMPE DENGAN PENAMBAHAN BAYAM
Authors: Syahrianti Syahrianti , Syamsul Musdalifah , Masithah St , Wahyuni Fitri , Yusuf Kurnia
Published: January 2023

AbstrakNugget merupakan salah satu produk yang banyak digemari oleh berbagai macam kalangan usia, terutama anak-anak. Nugget biasa dikenal oleh masyarakat sebagai makanan pendamping atau lauk, namun nugget telah mengalami pergeseran fungsi menjadi makanan jajanan atau snack. Nugget pada umumnya yaitu chicken nugget, namun makanan tersebut biasa dikonsumsi oleh kalangan menengah keatas karena berbahan dasar daging hewani yang relatif mahal. Masyarakat menengah kebawah juga bisa menikmatinya degan mengganti bahan utamanya yaitu tempe. Tempe yaitu kacang kedelai yang merupakan sumber protein nabati yang tinggi, sehingga perlunya untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai kandungan protein dalam kedelai dan untuk meningkatkan ketertarikan masyarakat dalam mengkonsumsi tempe. Tujuan Untuk mengetahui daya terima terhadap produk nugget tempe dengan penambahan bayam dan kandungan protein dan zat besi produk nugget tempe dengan penambahan bayam. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui daya terima dan kandungan protein dan zat besi pada nugget. Berdasarkan hasil uji organoleptic bahwa sampel nugget tempe dengan penambahan bayam yang memiliki nilai tertinggi dari uji orgnoleptik adalah F2 dengan nilai total rata-rata 59,84 dibandingkan F4 dengan total rata-rata 59,45, F1 58,88 dan F3 58,43. Hasil analisis protein dan besi dari formula terbaik yaitu protein pada hasil rata-rata 11,38%. Analisis pada zat besi yaitu 5,123 mg. Nugget tempe dengan penambahan bayam yang paling banyak disukai yaitu pada sampel F2 dengan hasil analisis protein yaitu 11,38 gr dan analisis zat besi yaitu 5,123 mg. Kata Kunci : Nugget, Tempe, Bayam, Protein, Zat besi
PENURUNAN KALIUM DALAM DARAH TENAGA KERJA YANG TERPAPAR PANAS ( Studi Pada Home Industry Tahu Kedung Tarukan Surabaya Tahun 2020)
Authors: Rizqiyah Lisa Afida , Nurmayanti Demes , Thohari Imam
Published: January 2023

AbstrakPaparan panas terus menerus dapat mengakibatkan gangguan kesehatan pada tenaga kerja salah satunya dehidrasi. Dehidrasi pada pekerja disebabkan karena pengaruh lingkungan yang panas sehingga tubuh akan lebih banyak keluar keringat dan juga elektrolit. Apabila tekanan panas yang diberikan oleh tubuh maka semakin banyak keringat dan elektrolit yang dikeluarkan. Tujuan Penelitian agar mengetahui penurunan kalium dalam darah pekerja yang terpapar panas. Riset ini termasuk penelitian eksperiment dengan rancangan one group pretest-posttest. Pengumpulan data dengan observasi, pengukuran, pemeriksaan darah sebelum dan sesudah terpapar panas, dan wawancara. Populasi dan sampel dalam penelitian ini terdapat 9 orang tenaga kerja. Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisis secara analitik.Hasil penelitian usia pekerja rata – rata > 40 tahun (66,7%), lama kerja 7 jam/hari, masa kerja  > 10 tahun (77,8%), status gizi normal (66,7%). Iklim kerja yang dihasilkan 27,0°C. Hasil pengukuran kalium (K) pada pekerja sebelum dan sesudah terpapar panas mengalami penurunan. Kesimpulan riset ini ada perbedaan kandungan kalium (K) sebelum dan juga sesudah terpapar panas. Disarankan pekerja banyak mengkomsumsi cairan, buah-buahan dan sayuran.Kata Kunci : Tekanan Panas, Tenaga Kerja, Elektrolit, Kalium (K)
ANALISIS PELAYANAN POS UPAYA KESEHATAN KERJA PEKERJA INFORMAL DI MEDAN SUNGGAL
Authors: Siregar Muhammad Alwi , Utami Tri Niswati
Published: January 2023

AbstrakPos upaya kesehatan kerja atau lebih dikenal dengan Pos UKK merupakan pelayanan kesehatan kerja pekerja sektor informal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan pelayanan Pos Ukk di medan sunggal.Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitan ini dilaksanakan sejak Maret- Agustus 2021 di Pos UKK Medan Sunggal melalu melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam serta diskusi kelompok terarah (FGD) terhadap 8 Informan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa telah adanya kerjasama dengan perusahaan tempat pembentukan Pos UKK sehingga pembentukan dapat terlaksana , kemudian adanya dana yang disediakan pemerintah, serta ketersediaan teknologi untuk menunjang kelancaran,namun belum diterapkan secara maksimal sesuai dengan Permenkes RI No. 100 Tahun 2015 sehingga terdapat hambatan dalam pelaksanaan pelayanan Pos UKK di Medan Sunggal. Berdasakan penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada beberapa faktor penghambat dalam pelaksanaan pelayanan Pos Ukk di puskesmas desa lalang Medan Sunggal yaitu Sulitnya mengumpulkan warga, Kurangnya SDM di bidang kesehatan kerja di puskesmas desa lalang Serta Pemegang program yang belum mendapatkan pelatihan dengan maksimal, dan Teknologi yang dibutuhkan untuk mengembangkan Pos Ukk masih sangat minim. Disarankan agar Puskemas melakukan pembinaan dan pelatihan terhadap pemegang program Pos Ukk, serta diharapkan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan kerja dalam program UKK agar dapat berjalan sesuai yang diharapkan. Kata Kunci : Pelayanan, Pekerja Informal, Pos UKK.