bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Left Atrial Volume Index and Atrial Fibrillation after Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients with Mitral Valve Disease
Authors: Hossain Md Akram , Hossain Md Anwar , Hossain Md Mobarak , Jamil Kazi Al Hosne , Khan Sayeedur Rahman , Sarker Rampada
Published: July 2023

Background: Mitral valve replacement (MVR) is a surgical procedure that is often performed in patients with severe mitral valve disease, to replace the damaged valve with a new artificial valve. Left Atrial Volume Index (LAVI) is a measurement of the size of the left atrium of the heart, normalized to the body surface area which is often used as an indicator of left atrial enlargement, which is a common finding in patients with mitral valve disease. There is a significant relationship between LAVI and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) after MVR in patients with mitral valve disease.

Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between LAVI and the occurrence of atrial fibrillation after mitral valve replacement in patients with mitral valve diseases. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the department of Cardiac Surgery, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dhaka from March, 2018 to February, 2019. Total 60 patients were divided into two groups, out of them 30 patients had LAVI e”39 ml/m² (Group-A) and 30 patients had LAVI d” 39ml/m² (Group-B).

Result: In patients with post-operative AF after MVR, was evaluated by ECG in the presence or absence of pwave and irregular R-R interval and measurement of LAVI more or less than cutoff value 39 ml/m². On postoperative day 3, 7 (23.33%) patients in Group A and 02(6.66%) patients in Group B developed post-operative AF. In Group A there was reduction in the LAVI but not below the cutoff value whereas in Group B, the LAVI was reduced below the cutoff value (< 39 ml/m2). On overall evaluation, after mitral valve replacement increased LAVI is significantly associated with post-operative AF occurrence and is a better predictor than LA diameters. From univariate analysis in our cohort, high inotropes support, MVT, ACT, CPB time and postoperative LAVI were significantly associated with occurrence of AF. But multiple logistic regression analysis revealed postoperative LAVI to be only significant predictor of occurrence of AF after Mitral valve replacement.

Conclusion: Our study shows that postoperative LAVI measured by 2-D echocardiography is positively and independently associated with the occurrence of postoperative AF following MVR. Moreover, clinical risk factors are fairly good predictors of the occurrence of AF after MVR, but postoperative LAVI was the most significant independent predictor of postoperative AF in our study.

Bangladesh Heart Journal 2023; 38(1): 38-45
Association of Left Atrial Volume Index and In-hospital Outcome in Patients with Acute ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and It’s Correlation with the Level of NT-proBNP
Authors: Iqbal Hasan Mahmud , Haque Tuhin , Dutta Ashok , Choudhury Sohel Reza , Khan Sayeedur Rahman , Nesa Malik Fazila Tun
Published: July 2023

Background: ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is associated with ventricular dysfunction due to ischemic myocardial damage, decrease ventricular compliance and increase filling pressure resulting in left atrial stretching, dilatation, increase left atrial volume and subsequently increase secretion of atrial natriuretic peptides. This study is aimed to determine the association between increase left atrial volume index (LAVI) and in-hospital outcome and to explore the correlation between LAVI and NT-proBNP in patients suffered from acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Methods: This cross sectional analytic study include 92 patients with acute STEMI admitted for reperfusion therapy. 2D Echocardiography was done and based on LAVI, study population were grouped as Group A:LAVI >34 ml/m2 (n=48) & Group B:LAVI d”34 ml/m2(n=44).

Results: In-hospital outcome, plasma level of NT-proBNP and echcardiographic evaluation was done successfully. Mean NT-proBNP was significantly high in Group A than Group B (1234.6±738.77 vs 689.52±721.04). Statistically significant association was present between LAVI and adverse in-hospital outcome. Persistent chest pain, hypotension, acute LVF, arrhythmia, acute kidney injury were higher in Group A than Group B and acute LVF occurred significantly (p<0.05) more in Group A than Group B (38.3% vs. 9.1%). Statistically significant correlation was present between LAVI and NT-proBNP (r=0.453; p=0.001). According to receiver-operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, LAVI with a cut off value of 33.75 ml/m2 can predict adverse in-hospital outcome in patients of acute STEMI underwent reperfusion therapy with sensitivity 66.2% and specificity 75% and better than NT-proBNP with more sensitivity (66.2% vs 50.0%).

Conclusion: Significant association present between increase LAVI and adverse in-hospital outcome and it can predict adverse in-hospital outcome better than NTproBNP. There is also positive correlation between LAVI and NT-proBNP in acute STEMI.

Bangladesh Heart Journal 2023; 38(1): 46-57
First Ever Hybrid Procedure of Balloon Co-arctoplasty & Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation in a Neonate in Bangladesh
Authors: Fatema Nurun Nahar , Shaukat Md , Chowdhury Ashik Md Raihan
Published: July 2023

Coarctation of the aorta is a rare form of congenital heart disease, though preductal co-arctation is not very uncommon. This is a report on a 28-day-old girl who was referred to our center for evaluation. Doppler echocardiography showed severe preductal coarctation of aorta and a small-sized Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). Later, it was confirmed by aortogram which showed critical coarctation of aorta (COA) with a very large Patent Ductus Arteosus (PDA). This full-term infant with symptomatic COA and a large PDA was treated successfully with a hybrid procedure of Balloon angioplasty and PDA ligation.

Bangladesh Heart Journal 2023; 38(1): 88-91
Questões calculadas Moodle: evitam a cola?
Authors: Canto Filho Alberto Bastos do
Published: July 2023

Durante o Ensino Remoto Emergencial foram suspensas todas as avaliações presenciais trazendo grande desconforto e questionamentos sobre a autenticidade das respostas dadas às provas elaboradas a distância sem a existência de uma supervisão para garantir que os estudantes não copiassem as respostas dos colegas (cola). Uma das opções que foram exploradas para minimizar o risco de cola foi desenvolver questionários com respostas numéricas diferentes para cada estudante, explorando a funcionalidade Questões Calculadas, disponibilizada no ambiente virtual de aprendizagem Moodle. Como saber se esta estratégica foi eficaz? Em que proporção podemos confiar que a exigência de uma resposta numérica diferente para cada estudante aumentará a probabilidade de que a resposta correta tenha sido efetivamente calculada pelo respondente? Neste artigo foram analisados 12 semestres letivos (desde 2016 até 2021) ministrados para Cursos de Engenharia utilizando questionários semanais assíncronos compostos por Questões Calculadas Moodle. Utilizando-se a informação de “tempo para responder” foram obtidas curvas típicas de distribuição, considerando a primeira vez que as questões são apresentadas. Observou-se que, após algum tempo, os tempos médios e desvios padrões se reduzem, indicando que os estudantes estão obtendo as respostas sem aplicar o tempo que seria necessário para a realização de cálculos complexos exigidos para obter a resposta. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar uma metodologia capaz de, a partir de relatórios padrão do Moodle, coletar indicativos sobre a eficácia do uso de “Questões Calculadas” para evitar a cola.
THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT ALFAMART IN BATAM CITY
Authors: Wasiman Wasiman , Wangdra Yvonne , Suhardi Suhardi , Syaifullah Syaifullah
Published: July 2023

The research implementation was based on a research on research objects, namely Alfamart in Batam City with limited problems at Alfamart in the Sekupang area. This study aims to analyze and determine the influence of leadership style, career development and individual commitment to employee performance at Alfamart in Batam City. In carrying out this research using the method of distributing questionnaires to Alfamart employees in Batam City, with a total sample of 120 samples used in this study. Several tests were used, such as respondent's test, validity test, reliability test, normality test, t test, r test and f test. Based on the results of the validity test, it can be concluded that all the data used is valid and can be continued for reliability tests and other follow-up tests. Based on the results of the t test, it was found that the leadership style variable had a positive and significant effect on employee performance at Alfamart in Batam City. Furthermore, career development variables and individual commitment have a significant effect on employee performance at Alfamart in Batam City. The results of the Adjusted R-Square test show that performance variables can be influenced by leadership style, career development and individual commitment variables by 84%. The results of the f test conclude that all variables have a significant effect on employee performance at Alfamart in Batam City.
COMPILATION OF HEDGING SHARE PORTFOLIO BASED ON PCA ON INDONESIA'S LQ45 INDEX
Authors: Wage Sunarto , Mardika Nanda Harry , Wangdra Suvianto
Published: July 2023

Stock investing is a risky subject that requires hedging, but this is rarely questioned in the Indonesian stock index. The goal of this study is to create a stock portfolio using principal components to develop orthogonal components in the Indonesian LQ45 index for hedging purposes. The research method used time series over a five-year period from 2017 to 2021. From different cumulative returns, daily returns, and risk profiles, four components were created with total extracted variance of 84% and KMO of 90%. With a 95% confidence interval, the results are also statistically different. The hypothetical portfolio constructed from the four components produced an excellent hedge profile based on the sharpe ratio, with negative stock performance counterbalanced by positive stock performance.
Bio-Security Proficiencies Project for Beginning Producers in 4-H
Authors: Smith Martin , Meehan Cheryl , Borba John
Published: July 2023

Improving bio-security practices among 4-H members who raise and show project animals is important. Bio-security measures can reduce the risk of disease spread and mitigate potential health and economic risks of disease outbreaks involving animal and zoonotic pathogens. Survey data provided statistical evidence that the Bio-Security Proficiencies Project for Beginning Producers in 4-H advanced youth participants' knowledge and skills related to bio-security and financial risk management. Furthermore, the project provided youth with opportunities to apply their understanding and abilities to authentic settings and extend their learning to their communities.
Serving Those Who Served: How Can Extension Reach U.S. Military Veterans?
Authors: Rowe Amy
Published: July 2023

U.S. military veterans are often overlooked as an audience for Extension education despite a number of programs targeting military youth and families. This may be due to the difficulty in reaching a diverse and widespread veteran population. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System is a network of facilities across the country that can provide access to veterans, as a group. The VA's resources can be leveraged for Extension programming through unique partnerships that meet the institutional goals of both Extension and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Niche Markets for Natural Fibers: Strategies for Connecting Farmers Who Raise Fiber Animals with Textile Artists—A New England Perspective
Authors: Lowry Linda
Published: July 2023

Farmers annually harvest natural fibers from alpacas, goats, llamas, rabbits, and sheep. However, they have seen a decline in consumer demand due to the increased production of synthetics. Despite global trends of decline, New England farms involved in fiber production have increased. This article identifies niche markets for these natural fibers and provides farmers with marketing/sales strategies to successfully target these markets. Data from 2007 and 2013 suggest that the niche market of textile artists can help farmers increase their profits through direct marketing strategies. Extension professionals can use these strategies to develop educational materials and workshops.
Putting a Face on Hunger: A Community-Academic Research Project
Authors: Coffey Nancy , Canales Mary , Moore Emily , Gullickson Melissa , Kaczmarski Brenda
Published: July 2023

Food insecurity is a growing concern for Eau Claire County residents in Western Wisconsin. A community-academic partnership studied food insecurity through the voices of families struggling to access food and institutions that assist with hunger related problems. Data were collected through focus groups held in urban and rural parts of the county. Participants reported that food insecurity affected all aspects of daily life, increasing stress and reducing coping abilities. Results indicate that when Extension and campus-based staff partner with community groups, they can increase community awareness of and find innovative solutions to pressing community needs, such as food insecurity.
LEGO Parts Organization for New Mindstorms EV3
Authors: Ewers Timothy
Published: July 2023

In this article, I provide an organizational system for the new LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics System used in 4-H Robotics and the FIRST LEGO League (FLL). The system presented is for organizing the EV3 Core Kit and the EV3 Expansion Kit into a set of translucent parts trays. The article provides step-by-step instructions for obtaining needed materials and for constructing the parts inventory cards. The system allows for personalization of the parts cards to help with equipment management.
Creating Safe Spaces Within Extension Programs
Authors: Duke Adrienne
Published: July 2023

Extension agents, educators, and specialists are challenged to find effective ways to ensure that our participants learn in program contexts that are inclusive and respectful of all people. In order to make our programs inclusive environments, it is important for us to be brave enough to disrupt statements that are demeaning and marginalize others. This article gives practical ways to deal with statements made by participants that are grounded in prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, and scapegoating.
New Jersey 4-H Goat Extravaganza: Efficiently Meeting the Educational Needs of 4-H Goat Project Members, Volunteers, and Parents
Authors: Ripberger Chad
Published: July 2023

The 4-H Goat Extravaganza maximizes limited resources to help youth and adults develop knowledge and skills in goat care and management. It capitalizes on the talents and interests of volunteers to efficiently combine a goat-themed art show, team presentation contest, quiz bowl, skillathon, and adult workshop into 1 day. This article outlines the Extravaganza and includes the results of a survey of participants from the program's first 9 years. While the Extravaganza has been effective in meeting most short-term objectives, organizers are exploring ways to increase youth awareness and understanding of career opportunities and current issues in the animal industry.
Creating the Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Advisory Group
Authors: Culp Ken , Edwards Harriett , Jordan Jenny
Published: July 2023

The SR4-HVAG combines the efforts of states to provide quality educational programming for volunteers and Extension professionals using an advisory group system. An advisory group rather than a council was created because the group provides programmatic input rather than sets policy. The purposes of the SR4-HVAG are to: provide a mechanism for volunteer input and perspective regarding educational, programmatic and developmental needs of volunteers and strengthen communication and delivery systems that provide for the continued sharing of resources and programmatic efforts in the Southern Region. Each state is represented by two volunteers and is facilitated by a state volunteerism specialist.
Crowdsourcing eXtension: Communities of Practice Provide Rapid Response
Authors: Raison Brian , Fox Julie , Damery Phil
Published: July 2023

This article provides an example of how you can use eXtension's Communities of Practice for crowdsourcing information rapidly and thoroughly. It contends that unlike traditional Google or Yahoo searches, asking colleagues within eXtension provides a depth of discovery with multiple layers of vetting already built in. In addition to that, it's free. The example herein stems from a recent inquiry to the Community, Local and Regional Food Systems (CLRFS) Community of Practice and provides excerpts from the responses.
The Impact of Livestock Exhibition on Youth Leadership Life Skill Development: Youth Agricultural Organizations
Authors: Anderson Jessica , Bruce Jacklyn , Jones David , Flowers James
Published: July 2023

A quantitative ex post facto survey design was used to determine what, if any, difference exists in youth leadership life skill development between livestock exhibitors who participated in youth organizations and those who have not. Findings include a lack of statistical difference between those exhibitors who had participated in 4-H and FFA compared to those who had not. Recommendations include youth programs evaluating livestock programs to ensure the ultimate goal of life skill development is occurring and made known to the public.
Growing Green Energy: A Review of Extension's Role in the Development of Advanced Biofuels
Authors: Haider Nora , Kar Shiba , Townsend Patricia , Zobrist Kevin
Published: July 2023

The development of advanced biofuels is expanding the possibilities for purpose-grown energy crops. Growers, producers, and other stakeholders will need a reliable source of information to assist with decision-making regarding renewable fuel supply chains. This review examines Extension's role in the innovation of advanced biofuels by documenting and summarizing Extension work in existing biomass-derived energy programs. This review highlights strategies used by Extension programs that help make renewable energy innovations successful.
Website? Video? Facebook? Mobile App? One Group's Experience Developing and Comparing Urban Landscape Water Conservation Digital Outreach Resources
Authors: Sutherin Stefan , Lombard Kevin , Hilaire Rolston
Published: July 2023

The Center for Landscape Water Conservation, a resource for homeowners and industry professionals in New Mexico and west Texas, features a primary website, a portal, with unique content on YouTube, iTunes U, Picasa, Facebook, and a mobile app. The portal was evaluated on content, usability, interactivity, and marketing. The final survey indicated a high user-satisfaction rate. The portal has 2,100 unique visitors, and the YouTube channel, at a third the cost, has 55,000 views. The mobile app has 6,500 downloads. The cost-benefit outcomes are instructive in guiding Extension educators on how to best reach their target audience using digital-based resources
WSU Meat Animal Evaluation, Analysis, and Technology Team Adding Value to Meat Products from Farm to Table: A Model of Successful Extension Programming
Authors: Nelson Mark , Busboom Jan , Heitsuman Mark , Schmidt Janet
Published: July 2023

Meat animal (Beef, Lamb, Pork, and Poultry) 100, 200, and 300 programs are comprehensive educational programs that educate participants from farm to table targeting the learning needs for beginning, intermediate, and advanced producers. Topics include production management, animal evaluation, nutrition, carcass quality, quality targets, marketing, current issues, and consumer demands. As a result of these programs, a high percentage of participants indicated, not only increased knowledge, but also large increases in application outcomes
Enhancing Food Safety: Reaching a Large and Diverse Population Through Online Certification
Authors: Reinhardt Chris , Thomson Dan
Published: July 2023

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program designed to educate U.S. beef producers on best management practices to ensure production of a safe, wholesome beef product and humane animal care. The program must be sufficiently nimble to rapidly incorporate the demands of an ever-changing food system. Animal Care Training, an online system , was developed by The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University to deliver BQA training and certification to U.S. beef producers via distance. The program has grown to over 16,000 users, with training modules delivered in English and Spanish, to beef producers throughout the U.S.
Online Leader Training Course: Nebraska Equine Extension Leader Certification
Authors: Cottle Lena , D’Angelo Nicole
Published: July 2023

The Nebraska Equine Advancement Level Leader Certification Program is an online learning tool that clarifies principles of the Nebraska 4-H Equine Advancement Programs. Through an online Moodle course through eXtension.org, 4-H leaders and Extension educators are able to fulfill the certification requirement from any location before allowing youth to progress through the Equine Advancement Levels. Participants of the course must read required materials, watch informational videos, and complete short assessments prior to being awarded certification. Participant survey results of the online course verify the course's accessibility and feasibility and its ability to train equine leaders and educators at a distance.
Evaluating Impacts of School-Based Extension Garden Programs from a Child's Perspective
Authors: Rodriguez Mary , Lamm Alexa , Odera Erica , Owens Courtney
Published: July 2023

Minority children and adolescents living in rural areas, below poverty guidelines, are less likely to engage in healthy food choices or a healthy lifestyle, and this contributes to obesity issues. Providing children with the skills and knowledge to lead healthy lives is a way to combat this epidemic. Focus groups were conducted at three Extension school-based gardens to determine participants' perspectives on the impacts of participation. It was determined that Extension school-based gardens provide children with the opportunity to engage in learning about healthy eating and food production, while engaging in activity outside of the classroom.
Designing a Mobile Farmers Market to Meet Low-Income Consumer Preferences and Needs
Authors: Monaghan Kelly , Waite Bruce , Dinkins David , Johns Tracy
Published: July 2023

Mobile farmers markets are an innovative approach to addressing food insecurity. This article reports the results of a survey exploring what fruits and vegetables appeal to low-income consumers, their current shopping habits, and the likelihood they would use a mobile farmers market. Findings suggest most consumers would use a mobile farmers market once a week and that they would be more likely to make purchases if they could use their SNAP benefits. The results from the survey should also be used to develop mobile farmers markets that offer the fruits and vegetables low-income consumers desire.
Embracing the Climate Change Skeptic
Authors: Dixon Kim
Published: July 2023

Climate change is a controversial subject that is rife with skeptics. Educators and researchers should look at skeptics as sounding boards offering questions that we need to find the answers to. The technique described in this article is designed to bring skeptics into the conversation, and gain valuable insight into our practice.
Scientific Consensus as a Foundation for Extension Programming
Authors: Vincelli Paul
Published: July 2023

Given the commitment of Cooperative Extension to science-based programming, it is important to be able to ascertain whether, and to what degree, consensus exists among expert scientists on issues relating Extension programming. This Commentary provides insights into what scientific consensus means, how it develops, and how to recognize when it exists. An example—anthropogenic climate change—is presented. However, the importance of distinguishing scientific consensus from conjecture cuts across many areas of Extension programming agriculture and natural resources, including GMOs, pesticides, environmental protection, and others.
Going the Distance Part 3: Teaching an Extension Course Using a Combination of Distance-Delivery Methods
Authors: Rader Heidi , Gannon Glenna
Published: July 2023

Extension could rely more on distance education to expand its outreach with deflating budgets. In Alaska, where people are few and far between and even inaccessible by road, opportunities for distance-delivered outreach are particularly significant. In this article, we explore the efficacy of a mixed-method teaching approach that combined three distance-delivery methods: Elive, Blackboard, and teleconference. We share course impacts, completion rates, and satisfaction. We surmise that providing more than one way for students to participate in a distance course increases student satisfaction.
Formative Evaluation of EFNEP Curriculum: Ensuring the Eating Smart • Being Active Curriculum Is Theory Based
Authors: Natker Elana , Baker Susan , Auld Garry , McGirr Kathryn
Published: July 2023

The project reported here served to assess a curriculum for EFNEP to ensure theory compliance and content validity. Adherence to Adult Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory tenets was determined. A curriculum assessment tool was developed and used by five reviewers to assess initial and revised versions of the curriculum. T-tests for differences in mean responses from initial review to follow-up for each tenet and Cronbach's α for internal consistency of each tenet were conducted. Reviews found that the Eating Smart • Being Active curriculum successfully incorporated tenets of both theories and content remained true to Dietary Guidelines.
The First Nationally Unifying Mission Statement and Program Standards for Extension Master Gardener Programs at Land-Grant Universities
Authors: Langellotto Gail , Moen David , Straub Terry , Dorn Sheri
Published: July 2023

Started in 1973, by 1996 the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) program had been independently established in all 50 states. It was not until 2006 that an Extension Master Gardener National Committee was formed to facilitate cooperation, communication, and collaboration among EMG programs. In response to requests from EMG coordinators, a task force was appointed to develop nationally relevant resources and a set of national program standards to support and guide EMG Programs. Here we report on the development and adoption of national program standards and a unifying mission statement for EMG Programs in the United States.
Extension and the Maker Movement
Authors: Francis Dave , Hill Paul , Peterson Gaelynn
Published: July 2023

Involvement in the Maker Movement is growing across the nation. Extension has an opportunity to engage with new audiences by applying the existing skills and knowledge found in the Cooperative Extension System. Utah State University Extension has found success in engaging with the Maker Movement in a variety of ways.
Extension Education Drives Economic Stimulus Through Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Authors: Neibergs Shannon , Mahnken Curtis , Moore Danna , Kemper Nathan
Published: July 2023

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers (TAAF) is a national multifaceted USDA program that provided technical and financial assistance to farmers and fishermen adversely affected by import competition. This article describes how Extension was successfully mobilized to deliver the TAAF program to 10,983 producers across the nation using innovative education technologies to achieve program objectives and improve the economic well-being of participating farmers and fisherman. The innovative technologies included online curricula and business planning, the use of personal business planning consultants, and linking Extension education outcomes to financial assistance payments that producers used primarily to invest in their business.
PENGARUH PERSPEKTIF FRAUD TRIANGLE TERHADAP KECURANGAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN
Authors: Fauziati Popi , Hamdi Mukhlizul , Karimi Kasman , Rahmawati Novia , Husna Nailal
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of financial stability, external pressure, financial targets, nature of industry, and rationalization on fraudulent financial statements. The population in this study were primary consumer goods sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and this sample consisted of 47 companies that fit the research criteria. The data used is the company's annual report obtained from the official website of the indonesia stock exchange, company websites and other sources. The data analysis method used is logistic regression using SPSS version 25. The results of the determination test show that the independent variables have a dependent effect of 36%. The results of hypothesis testing show that financial stability has an effect on fraudulent financial reporting and external pressure, financial targets, and rationalization have a positive effect on firm value. Meanwhile, the nature of industry has no significant effect on fraudulent financial statements.

Key words: Financial Stability, External Pressure, Financial Targets, Nature Of Industry,  Rationalization, Fraudulent Financial Statements
Flowers Cultivation in Tamil Nadu: Problems and Prospects
Authors: Kiranekumar M , Ramanathan T
Published: July 2023

Floriculture is a department of horticulture worried with the cultivation of flowering and decorative plant life for gardens and floristry. Owing to the regular call for plant life nationally and the world over floriculture have come to be a vital industrial enterprise in India. Floriculture has come to be a vital industrial interest in agriculture. More than 50% of the floriculture devices are primarily based totally in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Floriculture interest has developed as a possible and worthwhile alternative, with the capacity to generate remunerative self-employment amongst small and marginal farmers and earn the much-wanted for ex in growing nations consisting of India. The take look is primarily based totally on secondary facts. . The secondary facts had been amassed from numerous reviews and files of the Horticulture Department, Department Horticulture and Plantation Crops, and the Government of India. The goals of the take a look are (1) To study the issues of flowers cultivation in Tamil Nadu. The locating of the take look at is found that the boom charge of beneath neath cultivation of Flower plants is year-clever fluctuating, of which the excessive boom charge (28.7 percent) is located in 2018-2019 and its low boom charge (-5. 4 percent) is in 2013-2014. The identical fashion become located with inside the case of manufacturing, the evaluation suggests that the very best annual boom charge is of manufacturing is (38. 5 percent) in 2018-2019 and the lowest (-10.3) boom in 2019-2020. The boom charge of the productiveness of Flower plants in Tamil Nadu is year-clever growing in which the better boom charge (11. 0 percent) in 2013-2014 and declined to a decrease boom charge (-14.9 percent) in 2019-2020. They take a look at and concluded that the manufacturing and productiveness of Tamil Nadu floricultural merchandise had been continuously growing over the past ten years. It is concluded that almost all of the farmers are dealing with issues consisting of packaging, excessive competition, transportation, marking garage, and cultivation.
A Study on Health Insurance Acceptability Among Salaried Individuals with Special Reference to Mannar Panchayat, Alappuzha District, Kerala
Authors: Krishnan Megha , George Anoop Koshy
Published: July 2023

The study attempts to understand the health insurance acceptability among salaried individuals with special reference to Mannar Panchayat, which belongs to the Alappuzha District of the state of Kerala. Access to health insurance improves the productivity of the workforce, as it enhances health conditions. The economic constraints to accessing healthcare can be reduced through health insurance. But awareness and acceptability of health insurance remain poor in most parts of Kerala. The study attempts to analyse the acceptability of health insurance among salaried individuals in a rural place called Mannar in Kerala. The study is made based on primary data collected from 75 randomly selected salaried individuals from Mannar Panchayat. The study defined salaried individuals as a person who get a fixed compensation for their services rendered to the employer on a regular basis. The objectives of the study were to identify the job profile of the salaried individuals in the study area, to examine health insurance awareness among the salaried individuals, and to analyze the various factors that affect buying of health insurance products by salaried individuals. The study identifies the trustworthiness of the company, better schemes offered by them and easy claim settlement as the major factors which attract an individual in selecting a health insurance company.
Prospects and Problems of Digital Currency
Authors: Arumugam U , Manida M
Published: July 2023

Digital currency is money managed, stored, and exchanged through digital devices such as computers and smartphones. There are two types of electronic currency:Virtual and cryptocurrencies that have no physical form and exist only digitally. Digital currency, also known as digital money or cyber cash, can be used to purchase goods and services, but may be restricted to certain online communities such as games or social networks. The data required for the study were collected using secondary data collection methods. This paper explores the importance of digital currency in India and the modern world.
A Study on Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu
Authors: Arumugam U , Manida M
Published: July 2023

The business world has become an extremely competitive and dynamic world where the only constant is change. This situation forces the different actors to improve their skills for the development of society through entrepreneurship. The ability of individuals or groups to develop sustainable businesses is a key research focus that allows concrete actions to be taken to support productivity that contributes to the overall betterment of our hemisphere. It also considers opportunities to support business development as part of strategies for agri-food chains. Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in the growth and existence of small and medium-sized farms in a very dynamic and competitive globalized environment. Farmers see their work as a business. Just like any other entrepreneur, agro-entrepreneurs want to serve society by engaging in agribusiness while making a profit for their livelihood. They are very passionate about their farming business. Farmers and entrepreneurs work in a diverse and self-motivated environment, particularly in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. The main concern of any project concerned with transformation is to focus on the factors that hinder its development at the grassroots level. The most important factors are the social, economic, political and cultural factors that influence the inculcation of entrepreneurial.
Euphoria and Woes of On-Line Learning Experiences from Pandemic: A Sociological Analysis
Authors: Jeyaseelan M
Published: July 2023

Covid-19 and its consequent lockdown have had far-reaching impacts in the country like India, which has a heterogeneous population. The hands of such a pandemic touched all walks of life and the field. Education is one such field that is being witnessed drastic changes in its modus operandi. We believe that education is the potential wherewithal for change and development.The conventional form, brick and mortar, of teaching in schools and colleges have received a severe blow owing to the breakout of covid-19. The Clamping of lockdown in the year 2020, forced educational institutions worldwide to shift classes on-lineand incorporate digital learning and assessment techniques into the curriculum. The covid-19 imposed lockdown gives a new fillip to on-lineeducation or virtual learning or e-learning. This paper describes the woes and euphoria of on-lineeducation in the Indian context.
Impact of Sanskritization on The Folk Rituals in Ancient Tamil Nadu
Authors: Vijaya Shanthi M
Published: July 2023

Sanskritization is a particular form of social change found in India. It denotes the process by which castes placed lower in the caste hierarchy seek upward mobility by emulating the rituals and practices of the upper or dominant castes. It is a process similar to passing in anthropological terms. This term was made popular by Indian sociologist M. N. Srinivas in the 1950s.The cultural elements of the Aryans slowly penetrated into the society of Dravidians. This cultural assimilation and integration were known as Aryanization or Sanskritization. It had a strong impact on Tamil Language, Tamil Religion and radical changes in the society. Tamil people worshipped food grain, since it is their source of living. They wereall deified in different forms such as foodgrains, human and metalimages. In ancient Tamilagam, the Kalabhras adopted Anti- Brahmanical attitude and suppressed the domination of Sanskrit. During the Pallava period, the earlier folk-worship disappeared and the new form of Brahmanical worship gradually started. Throughout the history of Tamil Nādu Sanskritic Hinduism had absorbed local and folk elements. The patronisation of the rulers of Pallavas, Cholas, and Pandyas and the construction of grand structural temples made the Sanskritization of worship to be very strong. It was not helped to the subalterns to move up in the social hierarchy. Further it degraded the position of subalterns. Hence, itreceives various types of opposition in later period. But the Hindu revivalism was possible in ancient Tamil Nadu during the period of Pallavas and Imperial Cholas because of adapting Sanskritization form of worship.
Challenges and Impediments faced by Women College Teachers in Madurai District
Authors: P Karthick Sheela , Dharmalingam B
Published: July 2023

While the teachers in higher education are provided with academic rights and freedom, they are expected to maintain certain standards of responsible professional conduct and growth; otherwise, academic mission established for the progress of society will be at stake. They have to necessarily understand their role of enhancing learning among the students, extending their knowledge of the subject constantly, conducting research in their field to promote utilitarian purpose of education and finally getting awarded for all their service and research in due means. Also, the role of college teachers has changed from mere teaching to curriculum designing, research, publication, e-content writing, conducting online classes, collaborative research, exchange programme, extension activity, add-on/certificate course designing, arranging internship, etc. They have to necessarily come out of their comfort zone; many college teachers find it really challenging to accomplish this change in role expectations while some cross those impediments and emerge achievers. The plight of women college teachers is more challenging and particular due to their gender and the discrimination based on that. The present research proposes to study the challenges and impediments faced by women college teachers in Madurai district from women’s perspective. About 40 women teachers from a Government, a Government-Aided and a Self-financing Arts and Science Colleges are selected for the study and the findings through administering of questionnaire are analysed in this paper.
Education-Based Women’s Empowerment
Authors: Jaya Shree Priyadarshini B
Published: July 2023

Since educated women may contribute significantly to the growth of their nation, the education of women is a vital concern for both the government and civil society in India. The ability to respond to problems, challenge their established roles, and transform their lives are all made possible by education, which is a major step in the empowerment of women. We must not undervalue the value of education in light of India’s recent rise to superpower status and the empowerment of women in general. The most effective method to alter women’s status in society is education. India has always recognized the need of educating women since it is the cornerstone of women’s empowerment. Education also helps to lessen inequality, enhances a person’s standing within the family, and fosters the idea of involvement.
انعكاسات جائحة كورونا (كوفيد 19) على ممارسة حق التقاضي
Authors: محمود سيد , محمود أحمد
Published: July 2023

تسعى هذه الدراسة إلى توضيح مدى كفاية النصوص القانونية -الاجرائية والموضوعية- الحالية للاستجابة لوضعنا في ظل كورونا وما إذا كانت تحتاج إلى تعديل او استحداث العلاج لهذا الظرف الاستثنائي العام أو لتفاديه، ومدى ملائمة فكرة القوة القاهرة او الظرف الطارئ او (فكرة السبب الأجنبي) لمواجهة تبعات أو أثار كورونا على قواعد التقاضي وتشكيل المحكمة واختصاصها والمواعيد الاجرائية واجراءات التقاضي والطعن والحكم وتنفيذه من أجل الحفاظ على النظام العام الذي يتداخل مع الآليات والتدابير المتخذة التي يكون القصد منها مراعاته وتحقيق لوجستيات التقاضى  و  معرفة ما له من أثار قانونية وقضائية في الوقف القانوني وما يندرج  تحته من استثناءات. وذلك كله من خلال اتباع منهج تحليلي وتأصيلي ومقارن للوصول إلى البدائل والاقترحات في هذا الصدد.
حق رئيس الدولة في الاعتراض على مشاريع القوانين
Authors: سالم مصطفى
Published: July 2023

لا يكفي أن توافق السلطة التشريعية على مشروع قانون ما، بل لابد من موافقة رئيس الدولة عليه، وإذا لم يوافق عليه في خلال مدة معينة تحددها الدساتير يعاد الى البرلمان لمناقشته من جديد والتصويت عليه اما بأغلبية عادية أو مشددة بحسب احكام الدساتير للدول. ولتوضيح حق الاعتراض تناولنا في المبحث الأول ماهية حق الاعتراض في تعريفه واهميته وتمييزه، وفي المبحث لثاني تناولنا الطبيعة القانونية لحق الاعتراض وصوره واساسه الدستوري، وفي المبحث الثالث تناولنا شروط حق الاعتراض واجراءاته واثاره، ثم الخاتمة التي تضمنت أهم النتائج وهي ان الاعتراض على مشاريع القوانين هي حكرا على رئيس الدولة او المجلس الأعلى للاتحاد ورئيس الدولة في مصر، وعدم تقريره في دستور العراق، وان الاعتراض على مشاريع القوانين قد جاء خاليا من الإشارة للتسبيب على الاعتراض او الأغلبية المطلوبة بالقراءة الثانية، والتوصية باقتراح تعديل دستوري ينظم الاعتراض بصورة اكثر تفصيلا، وتحديده بمدة زمنية.
الترخيص الإجباري لاستغلال براءة الاختراع بين الاستئثار والتقييد وفقاً لأحكام القانون الإماراتي
Authors: الراوي مظفر
Published: July 2023

أن براءة الاختراع تعني منح المخترع حق من حقوق الملكية الفكرية التي يستأثر به مالك البراءة دون غيره. والترخيص الإجباري يسمح للحكومة أو القضاء استغلال عن طريق استخدام أو تصنيع السلع والصناعات المحمية ببراءة اختراع إلى طرف ثالث دون موافقة مالك البراءة. وقد أشار إلى هذه الوسيلة مرسوم بقانون رقم 11 لسنة 2021 في شأن تنظيم وحماية حقوق الملكية الصناعية، إلا أن المشرع الإماراتي جعل اللجوء إلى هذه الوسيلة على سبيل الاستثناء، إذ قّيد هذه الوسيلة بمبررات تقتضيها المصلحة العامة للمجتمع.

ستركز الدراسة على وصف ماهية الترخيص الإجباري ومبرراته. ثم بيان الأحكام الناظمة للترخيص الإجباري وبيان فلسفة المشرع الإماراتي من خلال تحليل نصوص، وبيان مدى نجاعة المشرع في التوازن بين مصلحة المجتمع ومصالح المخترعين.

 ولعل من أهم التوصيات التي توصل إليها الباحث: دعوة المشرع الإماراتي إلى تحديد المدة التي يمكن من خلالها الحكم على المرخص له بإيجابية، لمثل هذا الاستغلال وتحقيقه الحدود القصوى من المنافع، لاسيما في نطاق اشباع حاجة المستهلك.
الضوابط القانونية للحبس الانفرادي للنزلاء وتأثيره النفسي والصحي والاجتماعي عليهم
Authors: السعدي رحاب , الخطيب وفاء , الأطرش عصام
Published: July 2023

هدفت الدراسة التعرف على الضوابط القانونية للحبس الانفرادي للنزلاء وتأثيره النفسي والصحي والاجتماعي عليهم، كما تهدف الدراسة تحديد ضوابط الحبس الانفرادي ولإقاً لأبرز المعايير الدولية وهي قواعد نيلسون مانديلا لسنة 2015، بالإضافة إلى التشريعات الوطنية، وهي الفلسطيني، والأردني، والقطري، كما هدفت الدراسة التعرف على التأثيرات النفسية والصحية والاجتماعية للحبس الانفرادي على النزلاء، وقد استخدم الباحثون في هذه الدراسة المنهج التحليلي، القائم على تحليل الاتفاقيات الدولية والتشريعات الوطنية للتعرف على الضوابط القانونية، وتحليل اراء الفقهاء للتعرف على التأثيرات، وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج، والتي تتعلق بمفهوم الحبس الانفرادي، ومفهوم الحبس الانفرادي المطول، والضوابط القانونية لتطبيق الحبس الانفرادي، بالإضافة إلى تبيات التأثيرات النفسية والصحية والاجتماعية، كما أوصت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات تتعلق بضرورة تدريب العاملين في المؤسسات الإصلاحية على الطريقة المثلى لتطبيق الحبس الانفرادي في المؤسسات الإصلاحية، وضرورة أن يكون هنالك رقابة مستمرة من الجهات المختصة على المؤسسات الإصلاحية للتأكد من التزام المؤسسات الإصلاحية بتطبيق ضوابط الحبس الانفرادي.
نقل البضائع الخطرة وأثره على مسؤولية الناقل البحري
Authors: مؤنس هاني
Published: July 2023

تناولت الدراسة تأثير نقل البضائع الخطرة على مسئولية الناقل البحري، حيث تعرضت الدراسة لماهية البضائع الخطرة كأساس تنطلق منه الدراسة وتوصلت الدراسة في هذا الشأن لعدم تبني التشريعات الوطنية أو الدولية لتعريف موحد للبضائع الخطرة، وأن التشريعات والاتفاقيات في هذا الشأن تستدل ببعض الأثار التي تترتب على خطورة تلك البضائع لتميزها عن غيرها من البضائع التي لا تتمتع بتلك الصفة كقابليتها للانفجار أو سرعة الاشتعال، كما تطرقت الدراسة لتأثير القانون الدولي للبضائع الخطرة على مسئولية ناقلها، وبما أنه لا سبيل لتحديد المسئولية دون تحديد التزامات الأطراف فقد تناولت الدراسة التزامات أطراف عقد نقل البضائع الخطرة وأهمها التزام الناقل بإعداد سفينة صالحة لنقل البضائع الخطرة، وأن وصف البضائع بكونها خطرة يحتم بأن تكون السفينة قادرة على التعامل مع تلك الخطورة، كذلك التزامه الناقل بالمحافظة على البضائع مع إبراز محاور اختلاف هذا الإلتزام في حالة عدم وصف البضائع بصفة الخطورة، واستعرضت الدراسة كذلك لإلتزامات الشاحن وأهمها التزامه بضرورة إعلام الناقل بالطبيعة الخطرة للبضائع ودور القانون الدولي للبضائع الخطرة في التعامل مع خطورة هذه البضائع، وما يصاحب هذا الإلتزام من التزامات فرعية كإلتزامه بالتعبئة ووضع الرسوم التي تبين خطورة البضائع وكيفية التعامل معها وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج أهمها أهمية الإلتزام بمدونة نقل البضائع الخطرة، كذلك وجوب النص في القوانين الداخلية على الإلتزام بالمدونة المذكورة، كما توصلت الدراسة لعدة توصيات أهمها ضرورة التعامل مع البضائع الخطرة السائبة بأليات محددة كما هو الحال في البضائع المعبأة كونها لا تقل خطورة عن الأخيرة، كذلك ضرورة قبول التعامل مع البضائع الخطرة في ضوء الخطر المقبول بحث لا يتم الإحجام عن نقلها بشكل كامل ولا يتم التفريط في متطلبات مواجهة خطرها، وضرورة التحديث الدوري لقوائم البضائع الخطرة لمواكبة التطوير العلمي الذي قد يؤدي إلى توليد الخطر من بضائع لا يفترض تحقق تلك الصفة فيها إلا أنها عمليا ينتج عنها خطراً.
العقد الذكي: الأساس التنظيري وجدلية التطبيق
Authors: عثمان أيمن
Published: July 2023

هذه الدراسة تلقي الضوء على علاقة العقود الذكية بالتطبيق القانوني في مجال العقود المدنية والتجارية، وهي محاولة تستهدف استشراف المستقبل في إمكانية صدور قانون جديد بالتزامات مختلفة عن القواعد التقليدية المألوفة، ولاشك إن العقود الذكية يتمثِل تحدياً قانونياً لا يمكن تجاهله في الوقت الحاضر. وبالرغم من إهتمام المشرع الإماراتي بتقنيات الذكاء الإصطناعي والحث الدائم لتوطينها وعمل المعالجات التشريعية لها بالأخص في مجال السيارة ذاتية القيادة واستخدام الروبوتات والأمل في ريادة عالمية في مجال البلوكتشين إلا أنه لايزال الحديث مبكراً عن إنزال -الأخيرة- لأرض الواقع التشريعي الناشئة من توافر العديد من التحديات التي قمنا بمناقشتها في هذه الدراسة المقارنة بالتوجهات الدولية في مجال شرعنة عمل البلوكتشين مما دفعنا لكتابة هذه الورقة مٌستصحبين التحديات القانونية والصعوبات، لكل ما ذكر؛ فإن ذلك دفعنا لتسليط الضوء أكثر على تطبيق العقود الذكية (المنشأة بالبلوكتشين أو غيرها) على القانون والمعاملات بصورة أدق، مما قادني لطرح إشكالية مدى ملائمة التشريعات الحالية لاستيعاب فكرة العقود الذكية وما يمكن أن تحدثها من مشكلات قانونية على الصعيد الواقعي.وإلى أي مدى يمكن ان تتوافر في العقود الذكية قدر من الثقة والأمان لتسريع حركة الوتيرة التشريعية لمواكبة مستجدات ما يقدمه في واقعنا القانوني المعاصر. وقد قدمت توصيات تهدف لمعالجة تلك التحديات القانونية.