bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Work Overload on Work-life balance, Work Engagement, and Their Relations to Employee Performance among Lebanese Workers: The Moderating Role of Self-Efficacy
Authors: Sayegh Niveen , Hassan Muhamad Sayuti
Published: September 2023

Purpose – Organizations should interpret their work environment especially with the introduction of remote work and economic crises. However, they're reluctant to form HRM policies especially in Lebanon. Thus, this study explores the effect of work overload on work-life balance, work engagement, and employee performance knowing that self-efficacy moderates the relationship between work overload, work-life balance, and engagement. Methodology– A sample of 486 Lebanese employees working remotely were sent a 38 close-ended questionnaire divided into 7 sections which were measured using a 5-point scale Findings – Work overload was shown to have no effect on work-life balance and employee engagement. Furthermore, structural equation modeling indicates that self-efficacy moderates the relation between work overload and work engagement while having no moderating role between work overload and work-life balance. Practical implications – Managers must know how to manage employees efficiently to increase performance. Originality – Although work environment has been the center of management researches, little research is available about Lebanese employees facing crisis.

Keywords: Work Overload, Work-life balance, Employee Engagement, Employee Performance, Self-Efficacy, Economic Crisis.
The Moderation Effect of Transformational Leadership between Teacher Innovation and School Effectiveness at Henan Finance University
Authors: Jing Jing Yin , Keat Ooi Boon
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to examine transformational leadership in moderating teachers' teaching innovation and school effectiveness. The research involved 336 respondents from a total of 1118 academics from a faculty in private university, Henan. This crosssectional survey was conducted by using self-constructed questionnaires to measure school effectiveness and teacher innovation, while the Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) was utilized to measure transformational leadership that comprises of four dimensions a.) idealized influence, b.) inspirational motivation, c.) intellectual stimulation, and d.) individual consideration. The statistical analysis involves descriptive analysis and linear regression analysis were used to describe and determine the effect of transformational leadership on teachers's innovation and school effectiveness. The results show that principal variegated leaders show a significant effects of transformatrional leadership on school effectiveness whereby individualized consideration is 0.111 (t=2.685, p<0.01); intellectual stimulation is 0.108 (t=2.231, p<0.05); inspirational motivation is 0.381 (t=6.690, p<0.01); and idealized influence is 0.241 (t=4.007, p0<0.01) respectively. However, only two dimensions of transformational leadership has significant effect on teacher innovation which are inspirational motivation 0.412 (t=7.562, p<0.01), and idealized influence 0.280 (t=4.866, p<0.01). Finally, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration moderate between School effectiveness and Teacher innovation. These findings demonstrate that within a given organizational system, principal is able to exert specific leadership styles that profoundly influence school effectiveness and further enhance teacher innovation.

Keywords: Transformational leadership, School effectiveness, Teacher innovation.
HR Analytics and organizational performance: Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors: Siddiqua Sohana Intasa , Shereif Mahdi Abaker Mohamed Osman , Afnan Ramisa Tul
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this paper is to present empirical research on the impact of human resource analytics on organizational performance in Bangladeshi firms. Although some firms use HR analytics, it is uncertain whether HR analytics improve organizational performance. HR analytics is the use of data and analytics to improve corporate performance through HR processes and policies, using workforce data to make data-driven workforce planning and hiring decisions. 206 questionnaires were collected from professional service firms (accounting, advertising, consulting, and law firms), financial service firms (banking and insurance firms), information, communications, and technology firms, and other service firms (education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and engineering firms) using a quantitative method. For data analysis, SmartPLS 3.2.8 and the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) tool were utilized. The findings support the proposed chain model, which implies that access to human resource technology enables human resource analytics, which supports evidence-based management decision-making, and as a result, improves performance. The implication is to encourage organizations to invest in HR analytics by forming HR analytics teams committed to analyzing workforce data to make strategic workforce decisions about investment in HR analytics. Thus, establishing HR analytics-related goals and policies that contribute to workforce planning and recruitment in enterprises. Previous research did not focus on the perspective of HR analytics in developing nations. This paper fills that gap by presenting empirical evidence from a developing nation like Bangladesh.

Keywords: Human resources analytics, organizational performance, human resource management, evidence-based decision-making, Bangladesh.
The Moderating Effect of Technostress on the Relationship between Personality Traits and Employee Turnover Intentions
Authors: Ghson Myriam , Moukalled Lara , Karkoulian Silva
Published: September 2023

Employee Turnover intention has been a point of interest in the human resources literature for a long time, however the relationship between personality and turnover intention has not been thoroughly discussed in literature yet. More importantly, the role technostress and how it affects this relationship is a gap in literature. The aim of this paper is to examine the role technostress plays and introduce it to the HR literature. The research conducted in this study is a quantitative method, where 299 participants were selected to fill a survey that was distributed through online platforms such as linked in, instagram, and whatsapp. The results of the study indicated that there is a negative relationship between personality traits and employee turnover intentions. Also, the results indicated that technostress partially moderates the relationship between some personality traits and employee turnover intentions. After conducting the study, we concluded that technostress does not fully moderate the relationship between personality traits and employee turnover intention, and it depends on the trait.

Keywords: Personality Traits, Employee Turnover Intentions, Technostress, information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Political Branding and Voters’ Preference: A Conceptual Model
Authors: Ferreira Danie , van Eyk Marlé
Published: September 2023

The use of branding in politics has changed and political parties are increasingly using branding to distinguish themselves from competitors during elections. Political parties and the offerings of organisations have similar characteristics, as the offerings that the consumer votes for are intangible, perishable, heterogeneous and inseparable from the service provider. Similar to commercial organisations, political parties are interested in understanding why voters are drawn to the specific party and what motivates voters to switch to a competing party. There are thus many similarities between how customers choose between commercial brands, and how voters choose the political party they intend to support (Ahmed et al., 2017). Due to the complex nature of political branding, political parties, as brands, are dynamic and the political party needs to ensure that voters understand what the party entails in terms of their core values, such as social equality (Pich et al., 2019). The integration of branding principles into consumer (voter's) preference has led to political parties being branded differently to be distinguishable. According to Busby and Cronshaw (2015), differentiation can be achieved by moving away from simply providing customers (voters) with image-based differentiation but by promising them a lifestyle-enhancing experience which provides benefits to both the customers and the brand. Parties have therefore realised the importance and relevance of having a strong branding strategy. Darling and Gilbert (2019) note that voters do not see much differentiation between the various parties' mandate. In line with the views of Needham and Smith (2015) who states that there is a growing consensus that parties and politicians can usefully be conceptualized as brands, Ferreira and Van Eyk (2022) recommends that more research is needed on political branding and voters' perceptions. It is important that political parties identify and understand the political brand elements that influence voters' decision making. The aim of the paper is to create a conceptual model of political brand elements that can influence voters' decision making.

Keywords: Elections, Branding, Politics, Preference, Voting
Does Audit Committee Influence Integrate Reporting Quality? Empirical Evidence from Emerging Market
Authors: Mohd Ariff Arifatul Husna , Fayad Abdallah A.S. , Sawandi Norfaiezah
Published: September 2023

Integrated reporting is the latest novelty in the corporate reporting field. An integrated report represents and clarifies the financial and non-financial performance of the company, environment, society, and governance, and helps in compiling information that are appropriate with the performance and impact of the company to give a clear and comprehensive picture of the opportunities and risks that may face the company that leads to the creation of value (IIRC, 2021). IR involves merging non-financial and financial information in the corporate annual report which provides investors and stakeholders a holistic picture of management's view on sustainability initiatives, governance, social, and economic (Ahmed Haji & Anifowose, 2016; Churet & Eccles, 2014; Darus et al., 2019; Hamad et al., 2020). Furthermore, IR is often known to be a higher quality reporting that establishes ties between a company's societal, environmental, and economic aspects (Adhariani & de Villiers, 2019; Dilling & Caykoylu, 2019; Qaderi et al., 2021; Stubbs & Higgins, 2014; Vitolla et al., 2020). Previous studies have extensively investigated IR adoption (Darus et al., 2019; Ghani et al., 2018; Hamad et al., 2020; Masduki & Mohd Zaid, 2019; Qaderi et al., 2021; 2022). However, there are limited papers investigating the IR quality (IRQ) in Malaysia. Due to this considerable gap in the research, it is vital to investigate the main factors that can explain the quality of integrated reporting in Malaysia. Studies by Alzeban (2020) and Hassan et al (2019) show that audit committee contributes to corporate reporting quality due to its significant role in internal control mechanism of a company. Therefore, the objective of this research is to investigate the influence of audit committee characteristics on integrated reporting quality.

Keywords: Integrated reporting quality, audit committee, Malaysia
The Opportunities and Challenges to the Research and Innovation Cooperation of the Infrastructure Cluster of Indonesia's State-Owned Enterprise (SEO)
Authors: Sentosa G. Aji , Wibawa Eri Dwi , Saputra Rizky Agung
Published: September 2023

As directed by the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (MSOE) regarding Learning, Research & Innovation Transformation, a forum called the BUMN Center of Excellence (BCE) was formed which aims to encourage autonomous and collaborative Learning & Research Institute (LRI) to create, synergize, and multiplying excellence in SOEs. The conceptual framework of this research begins by looking at the business background of each BUMN that is included in this infrastructure cluster. By looking at their business background, we can find out how big the size of the organization is and the focus they put into carrying out their business processes. After that, we can also see the commitment of company management to carry out a joint research program at I2RI. This can be seen from the documents available at each company, to what extent they consider this research collaboration important. Then we look at the research schemes carried out in each company as well as look at the funding process, so that later we can see the progress of the research achievements, whether they are running smoothly and completely, thereby supporting existing business processes or business development.

Keywords: Research, Innovation, Collaboration, Opportunity, Challenge
The potential of virtual expatriation – current state and future directions
Authors: Ludwikowska Kamila , Koszela Anna
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to change from the existing working model to a hybrid or fully virtual. The need to handle the pandemic constraints together with a growing trend of more flexibility in global mobility has prompted companies to review their policies around international remote working and establish some new rules. Employees will still travel to the host country, however, less frequently and for a shorter duration. This new model of work, called virtual expatriation, is becoming an alternative to the traditional expatriation and in the next years, it will become the main topic of human resource management (HRM). In this article, we attempt to examine virtual expatriation as the most emerging form and where virtual assignments are combined with other forms of international assignments (short-term assignments, business travels). The virtual expatriation work supported by the HR practices model is developed and verified empirically. Data for the verification obtained using qualitative methods: structured interviews. A structured standarised interview script are used and built through guidance provided by a classification matrix, with a sample collected from organizations from Europe (Poland, Portugal), Asia (India, China) and North America (USA). Only international HRM practitioners from selected countries have been interviewed. The own collaboration network has been used to reach the respondents (10-15 from each indicated continent. The interviews were conducted online, recorded and the transcript will be made by the researchers and available apps (Google). The coding method will be used to analyse the data obtained from the interviews. Moreover, systematic review of the literature has been applied. Multiple research databases has been used to answer formulated questions. The systematic review followed a defined plan in which the criteria has been stated before the review has been conducted.

Keywords: Expatriate Effectiveness, Virtual Expatriate, Human Resource Practices, Virtual Assignment
Knowledge-based HR Practices and Employee Retention: The Role of Social Capital, Knowledge Sharing and Innovative Work Behaviors
Authors: Khalid Komal , Alrehaili Reem
Published: September 2023

Knowledge-based HR practices (KHRP) were developed to enhance the organization's capacity to create, share and use new information (Caputo et al., 2019). So, knowledge-based HR practices could be crucial in attracting, selecting, positioning, maintaining, and transforming important human resources in developing novel processes and products (Manzaneque, et al., 2017). There has been a consensus among previous research that identifying KHRP is a determinant of innovation (Al-Tal and Emeagwali, 2019). Yet, it does not adequately describe how KHRP contributes to competitive advantage. Specifically, there is a gap in understanding how KSB can facilitate the translation of KHRP and SC (Singh et al., 2021) into improved ER outcomes, and whether this relationship varies across different organizational contexts or industries. Further research is needed to explore these relationships and identify effective strategies for promoting KSB to enhance employee retention in organizations.

Keywords: Knowledge-based HR practices, Social Capital, Knowledge Sharing Behavior, Employee Retention, Innovative Work Behavior.
Personality characteristics of minors with delinquent behavior
Authors: Il'yankova Ekaterina
Published: September 2023

Abstract: Introduction. The urgency of the research issue due to the consistently high level of juvenile delinquency, the growth of repeat offences is substantiated. The results of the empirical examination conducted in the period from December 2018 to May 2022 with the participation of 103 juveniles who

committed criminal and administrative thefts are presented.

Methods. The following psychodiagnostic tools were chosen: standardised multifactor method of personality research (L.N. Sobchik), method of diagnosing the tendency to deviant behaviour (A.N. Orel); sensation search scale (M. Zuckerman); method of subjective feeling of loneliness (D. Russell, L. Peplo and M. Ferguson).

Results. The author concludes that committing a crime occurs with various leading personality characteristics of a minor. However, there is a number of characteristics peculiar to the examined minors with delinquent behaviour, which form the mechanism of « committing crimes»: expressed need for sensations, traumatic experience, feeling of loneliness, low level of psychological well-being, distorted ideas about one’s own future. The ideas about one’s own future are expressed in the shift of value orientations from pro-social to destructive and escape from reality. Temporal perspectives are characterised by short-term periods accompanied by the desire for easy gain. This can act as a predictor of further unlawful behaviour.

The delinquent potential of minors is supported by various deviations in behaviour: from addiction to open opposition to the norms of law. The identified forms of deviant behaviour for minors provide personal selfrealisation, which allows them to maintain a high level of self-esteem. Minors with delinquent behaviour are characterised by an intense feeling of loneliness and a sense of their own insignificance, leading to an accumulation of negative emotions and, as a consequence, disturbances in interaction in the social environment. The need for feelings as one of the characteristics of minors with delinquent behaviour is implemented in situations of disregard for social norms, which, in the absence of appropriate and timely forms of psychologically corrective work, can lead to the consolidation of delinquent behaviour.
Problems of determining the form of government of Russia in the 11th – early 17th centuries in modern historiography
Authors: Zolotukhina Natalia , Vlasova Tatiana
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Introduction. The article is the first of two papers devoted to the research of concepts concerning the form of the state (mainly its two elements: form of government and political (state) regime) that existed during the Early and Late Middle Ages of the 11th-13th centuries (pre-Mongolian period) and the 16th - early 17th centuries (Moscow state). The authors give the theoretical and historical synthesis of approaches to the problem of the form of the state and its elements on the example of the organisation of state power in medieval Russia, the assessments of which are often directly opposite - from «absolute autocracy», «theocratic autocracy» to class-representative monarchy.

Methods. By using dialectical, general logical methods, historical, comparative and hermeneutical methods of research, the authors critically analyse the approaches to the issue under consideration, which have been developed and are currently under development in modern historiography, as well as the ideas of scholars, framed in medieval political and legal doctrine, which forecast, approve and then propose some projects of improvement or even radical changes in the form of organisation of state power.

Results. The authors make a conclusion that modern researches often incorrectly use the concepts of «sovereignty», «autocracy» and «unity of power» as identical; a lot of researches have no theoretical understanding of the form of the state and its elements; quite often the elements of the form of the state are combined or substituted for one another, or when referring to one element the other is considered; often there is an ungrounded substitution of the terms «autocracy» and «absolutism».
Tax Collection Strategies and Compliance of Residential Rental Income Earners in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: David Opiili , Margaret Kosgei
Published: September 2023

Financial freedom is one of the goals economies dream to achieve in both developed and developing nations through taxation. However, non-compliance according to previous literature hindered tax authorities from achieving the set tax collection targets. Drop in National Residential rental income tax collection was reported in the year 2020 by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Kenya. Similarly, the Country’s tax authority data revealed reduction in tax collection for Kasarani Sub County in the year 2020/2021. The key objective of this research was to investigate influence that tax collection strategies have on the compliance of residential rental income earners in Kasarani sub-county in Kenya. The specific objectives aimed at determining the influence of taxpayers trust building, Knowledge & tax awareness, modern technology adoption and effective tax law enforcement strategies on the compliance of residential property owners.  The research was anchored on the social exchange, reasoned action, technology acceptance and economic deterrence theories. Descriptive research design was applied to evaluate the influence of independent variables on the dependent ones. A population of 871 property owners was considered with 274 respondents obtained from population target in aid of stratified sample model whereas questionnaires were applied in collecting primary data. Analysis of data was run on multiple regression model supported with descriptive techniques. Validity test together with reliability analysis was done using Analysis of Variance and Cronbach Alpha models. Multicollinearity, normality, heteroscedasticity, and linearity tests were undertaken for diagnostic purpose. Study findings indicated that tax payer’s trust building (t=3.399, p<0.05), knowledge & awareness campaign (t=5.732, p<0.05), modern technology (t=2.897, p<0.05) and effective tax law enforcement strategy (t=4.795, p<0.05) had positive and significant effect on the compliance of Residential Rental Income earners in Kasarani Sub County. The study concluded that mutual trust building aided mobilization of public support for tax collection agenda prompting the initially skeptic residential rental income taxpayers to embrace tax compliance, that tax knowledge & awareness strategy positively affected tax compliance, tax collection and reporting through the modern technology based systems proved to significantly support tax compliance and that the tax law enforcement measure is very strategic in influencing tax income collection.  Study recommended use of competitive communication skills as a trust building window in formal and informal interactions between the taxpayer and agency on matters tax compliance. The study recommended the training of taxpayers on use of technology and expansion of its tax labs centers networks close at the Sub County level for easy access.
A CASE REPORT ON A GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMOR
Authors: V. Parikh Jayesh , R. Dalal Parth , N. Doshi Parth , P. Chaudhari Akshay
Published: September 2023

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is classied under a vast heading called “soft tissue sarcomas”, and most common variety of visceral soft tissue
sarcoma, usually occurring in stomach, small bowel & rectum[1]. Classically expressing CD117 (KIT), DOG1 & CD34. previously until the kit
mutations were discovered, GIST (Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumors) were known as Leiomyosarcomas. A 46 year old male patient admitted for
complain of occasional Bleeding per rectum & on PR examination found to have a palpable pelvis mass, surgically resected & diagnosed with
Leiomyosarcoma. Immuno histochemistry conrmed it to be GIST.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF ETIOLOGICAL AGENTS OF FUNGAL RHINOSINUSITIS FROM A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN HIMACHAL PRADESH.
Authors: Bhanu Kanwar , Bharti Ranot , Anuradha Sood , Aditya Rana , S.C Jaryal
Published: September 2023

Background and objective: Rhinosinusitis, clinically is co-existence of both sinusitis and rhinitis which cannot be differentiated physiologically
and pathophysiologically from one another and are diagnostic terminologies related to clinical features of effected para-nasal sinuses and the nose.
Fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) can be acute or chronic depending upon the duration of symptoms as well as invasive and non-invasive form based on
histopathological evidence. Fungi are common cause of rhinosinusitis and incidence is increasing day by day. One year retrospective study w.e.f.
August 2022 to July 2023 in a tertiary care hospital was done to evaluate the fungal prole of clinically suspected patients of FRS. A Methodology:
total of 44 samples were processed during the study period and were subjected to direct microscopic examination by KOH mount and fungal
culture. Samples includes nasal crusts, nasal scrapings , tissue biopsy samples following FESS (Functional endoscopic sinus surgery) and pus from
sinuses. Result:In 44 samples , fungal elements were seen in 7 (15.91% ) and no fungal elements were seen in 37 ( 84.09%) on KOH mount. Fungal
growth was obtained in 6 ( 13.64%) and no fungal growth obtained in 38 ( 86.36% ) samples on fungal culture. Rhizopus was the most common
isolate ( 42.86%) followed by Aspergillus ( 28.58%). Early diagnosis and treatment of FRS is important to reduce the morbidity and mortality
associated with angio-invasive nature of common etiological fungal agents.
AN INFECTED MANDIBULAR FRACTURE- CASE REPORT
Authors: Roopak Beena , Varsha N , N. S Mamatha. , Qureshi Md Zubair
Published: September 2023

A case of infected mandibular fracture is presented, treatment of the case is described followed by a short discussion on the etiology and management of infected mandibular fractures.
BEYOND RARITY: A CASE OF PURPURA ANNULARIS TELANGIECTODES OF MAJOCCHI
Authors: Nikhat Nikhat , Tahniyath Fatima Syeda , Shaheen Shaik
Published: September 2023

Case report of Purpura Annularis Telangiectodes which is a rare type of Pigmented Purpuric Disease. We report this case of a 44-year-old female
with Purpura Annularis Telangiectodes of Majocchi (PATM) who presented with multiple annular purpuric plaques with a possible drug aetiology
of NSAID's and Aspirin. It is usually self-resolving. However, in our case we managed with systemic and topical steroids. We present Conclusion:
this case because of the rarity of PATM and it should be kept in mind that NSAID's and Cardiovascular drugs play a role in etiopathogenesis
A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE ROLE OF RENAL DOPPLER AND SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY IN DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY
Authors: Prasad Hari , Gupta Ayush , Kulariya Manit , Surolia Pragya
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is most common cause of chronic kidney disease. Grey scale ultrasound is commonly used to see renal
cortical echogenicity, size and corticomedullary differentiation. Color doppler and shear wave elastography (SWE) are newer, non invasive
imaging methods for early diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy. To evaluate the changes Aim: in the resistive index (RI) of intrarenal segmental
arteries and shear wave modulus in diabetic nephropathy cases and controls with correlation of the ndings with stages of diabetic nephropathy.
Material and methods: An observational study was carried out at tertiary care hospital using ultrasound scanner Samsung HS70A with color
doppler and shear wave elastography capability. Total 100 subjects were included in the study after taking informed consent and approval from
ethical committee of institution. Total 50 patients with history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and another 50 patients presenting to the department of
radiology for ultrasound with normal serum creatinine and blood sugar were included as controls. Color doppler and SWE were done in each
patient for both kidneys. The mean RI and shear modulus for each stage of diabetic nephropathy was obtained. The mean RI and shear modulus
values for each stage of diabetic nephropathy were compared separately with controls. The mean RI and shear modulus of the kidneys was Result:
0.72 ± 0.04 and 8.68 ± 1.93 kPa for the cases. A statistically signicant difference was found between RI and shear modulus of each stage of diabetic
nephropathy as compared to controls. Between the control group and the cases cut off value of 0.650 for RI and 5.310 kPa for shear modulus gave
maximum accuracy. : The mean RI of the kidneys increases in diabetic nephropa Conclusion thy and progressive increase in RI with the stage of
diabetic nephropathy is also noted. The shear modulus of the kidneys also increases in diabetic nephropathy. The rise is marked in the early stages
and then decreases in advanced stages. Combination of renal Doppler and shear wave elastography can be used for the early diagnosis of diabetic
nephropathy
“COMPARISON OF ANALGESIC EFFICACY OF BILATERAL EXTERNAL OBLIQUE INTERCOSTAL BLOCK WITH RIGHT SIDE EXTERNAL OBLIQUE INTERCOSTAL & LEFT SIDE RECTUS SHEATH BLOCK IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY SURGERY- A PILOT STUDY ”
Authors: Samtani Pradeep , Bhange Rupesh , Hede Aniket , Badole Usha
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Upper abdominal wall is innervated by anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of thoraco-abdominal nerves T6-T10 but it's midline
has got bilateral innervations from anterior cutaneous nerves. As a result bilateral fascial plane blocks are given for upper abdominal surgeries.
External oblique intercostal block (EOI) is a new fascial plane block recommended for upper abdominal surgery. We compare the analgesic
efcacy of bilateral EOI block with right side EOI & left side rectus sheath block (RSB) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Methods: A total of 30 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were considered for this prospective, randomized, single-blind pilot
study. Patients were divided randomly into two groups, group EE(n=15, bilateral EOI block) and group ER(n=15, right side EOI block and left side
RSB block). After administration of general anaesthesia, ultrasound guided blocks were given using high frequency linear transducer, 23G spinal
needle and inj. 0.125% bupivacaine 50ml with inj. dexamethasone 4mg (25ml/block). Inj. fentanyl 0.5mcg/kg i.v. was rescue analgesic if intraoperatively HR & BP increased > 25% from baseline and post-operatively if visual analogue scale score (VAS) > 4 . Intra-operative and postoperative rescue analgesic requirements, post-operative rst 24hrs VAS scores, time required to perform block and complications were compared
between two groups. There was no signicant difference in post-operative rst 24 Results: hour VAS scores (p-0.545, independent t test). Time to
perform block differed signicantly between two groups (Group EE- 16.8 +/- 1.3 mins vs Group ER- 12.8 +/- 1.64 mins, p=0.003, independent t
test). No intra-operative and post-operative rescue analgesic was required and no complications occurred in both the groups. Bilateral Conclusion:
EOI block provides similar analgesia but takes more time to perform when compared with right side EOI & left side RSB block in patients
undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
EVALUATION OF INFLAMMATORY MARKERS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO DISEASE MORTALITY IN SEVERE COVID-19 PATIENTS AT PERIPHERAL CARE HOSPITAL, MUMBAI.
Authors: Valvi Ujwala , Padavi Lalsing , Kamble Prashant
Published: September 2023

Background: The etiology of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is a RNA virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2). The severity of COVID-19 is linked to inammation. Elevated LDH levels are associated with a six-fold increase in the odds of
developing severe COVID-19 disease and a sixteen-fold increase in the odds of mortality in COVID-19 patients. Therefore, we conducted a study
of ICU-admitted COVID-19 patients to examine the relationship between inammatory markers and mortality. Methodology: The present crosssectional observational study was carried out on 166 COVID-19 positive patients of ICU. All the demographic data and inammatory markers
CRP, LDH, D-dimer and Serum Ferritin were taken. All the parameters were compared between discharged and dead patients. Sensitivity,
specicity and cut off values of all the inammatory parameters were calculated to predict outcome of the patients. The analysis was carried out
using SPSS v21, descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to determine comparisons between the sociodemographic variables and the
exposure variable. Results: 50 (30.1%) belong to age group 18 to 40 years. Mean age of the patients was 50.2±16.1 years ranging between 19 to 91
years. Males 88 (53%) slightly outnumbered females 78 (47%). 30 (18%) patients died and 136 (82%) discharged with recovery. Mean age of the
patients who died, was signicantly higher as compared to survived patients (48.42±16.29 and 58.17±12.99 years respectively). All the
inammatory parameters like CRP Level, Sr. Ferritin, D-Dimer and LDH were signicantly high in patients who died. AUC of ROC curve for
prediction of mortality was maximum for CRP Level (AUC 0.869) followed by Sr. Ferritin (AUC 0.865), LDH (AUC 0.829) and D-Dimer (AUC
0.737). All p values <0.01). CRPLevel had 80% Sensitivity, 77.94% Specicity and Cut-off of 70.3 mg%, Sr. Ferritin had 80% Sensitivity, 79.41%
Specicity and Cut-off of 690.4 mg%. LDH was 80% Sensitivity, 77.21% Specicity with Cut-off of 665.77 mg%. Sensitivity and Specicity of DDimer was minimum (70% and 66.91% respectively) with Cut-off of 1.29 mg%. Conclusion:All the inammatory parameters like CRPLevel, Sr.
Ferritin, D-Dimer and LDH were signicantly high in patients who died as compared to survived patients. Among routine investigations, CRP and
Serum Ferritin have been considered the most accurate predictors of mortality in COVID-19 patients due to their high sensitivity and specicity.
STUDY OF MALE BREAST LESIONS: A CYTO-HISTOLOGICAL CORRELATION
Authors: Nivedita Devi Irengbam , Laiphrakpam Angelica , Rashil Simon Laiphrakpam , Sushila Devi L. , Ngairangbam Shikha
Published: September 2023

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. However, its male counterpart is relatively rare and often presented
at late advanced stage which is associated with worst prognosis. The present study was initiated to study the cytological ndings of all male breast
lesions, cyto-histological correlation and immunohistochemical characteristics, whenever possible. The present study is a retrospective Method:
analysis of male patients with breast lump who underwent ne needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and surgery over a period of 5 years from
January 2018 to December 2022. A total of 17 cases of male breast lesions were Results: studied. The mean age of presentation is 47±5 years. In our
study, 82.4% of the cases were benign while 17.6% were malignant. Of all the cases, gynaecomastia was the most common benign lesion and
invasive ductal carcinoma was the most common malignant counterpart. 1 case of invasive ductal carcinoma, NOS was found to be triple positive.1
case each of invasive papillary carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma, NOS were found to be ER+, PR+, Her-2/neu -. Incidence of Conclusion:
cancers including male breast cancer has been increasing worldwide. As the male breast cancers usually present at the advanced stage, screening as
well as public awareness are highly essential for early detection and timely treatment.
A CASE SERIES OF RARE INTRA DURAL SPINAL DERMOID CYSTS: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
Authors: Chikhale Chaitanya , Ghongade Rushikesh , Bele Abhijeet , Pundkar Ganesh
Published: September 2023

Spinal intramedullary dermoid tumors are rare, representing only 1% of intaspinal tumors. Intra dural dermoid cysts are more frequent in young
patients and in a lumbosacral region. We reported three unusual cases of intradural spinal tumors with each case having its unique characteristics.
First case was of a 17-year-old female with the chief complaint of weakness in both legs for the last six months ,mri reported tumour mass at D5-D6
level. Second case: 56-year-old male with pain over lower back since 1 year with bowel and bladder involvement,mri reported tumour from D12-
L3 level. Third case, a 38-year-old male with pain in lower back since 3 years had a space occupying lesion at L1-L2 level extending upto D12
proximally. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed spinal intra dural lesion in each case. After the clinic radiological diagnosis of dermoid
cyst, excision was done with all cases reporting a favourable outcome and conrmed on histopathology. The authors present an updated literature
review of intra dural dermoid cyst diagnosis, treatment protocol and recommendations.
COMPARISON OF CONVENTIONAL MICROSCOPY WITH ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA) FOR DETECTION OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV.
Authors: Mohanty Ankita , V Joshi Kanchan , Mohanty Smruti , Baveja Sujata
Published: September 2023

Background: Cryptosporidium gastroenteritis in humans can be severe, and life-threatening in immunocompromised. This study was conducted
to assess the diagnostic accuracy of conventional microscopy and ELISA in determining Cryptosporidium infections in People Living with HIV.
Materials and methods: Stool samples for three consecutive days were collected from 80 patients who had HIV infection. Each sample was
subjected to Microscopy (Concentration by Sheather's Sugar Floatation technique, Wet mount, Iodine mount, Modied Trichrome stain, Modied
Acid-fast stain, and Kinyoun stain) and ELISA. Results: Out of 80 patients, 6 (7.5%) were detected with Cryptosporidium infection (4 patients
were detected by Microscopy and ELISA, 2 only by ELISA). Conclusion:All 6 positive cases (7.5%) were detected by ELISAwhile the maximum
number of cases which was detected by microscopy was 4(5%). ELISA had a sensitivity and specicity of 100%, proving it to be an effective
method for diagnosing Cryptosporidium infection.
ACUTE PANCREATITIS FOLLOWING VIPER BITE: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Verma Rashmi , Chourey Tejaswita , Vishnu Vardhan Karrothu
Published: September 2023

Background- Snakebite is a great cause of concern to public health in tropical regions of the world. Snake bites are common in India, including
Viper bite manifesting with marked localised and variable systemic symptoms. It can cause severe coagulopathy, pain, compartment syndrome
edema, renal failure, multi organ dysfunction, acute respiratory distress syndrome and on rare occasion, life-threatening haemorrhage. We report a
case of acute pancreatitis secondary to a viper bite reporting almost 2 weeks later to the emergency. With timely diagnosing and managing the
patient as the standard protocol, patient was discharged in satisfactory condition. Apart from being managed in acute phase of snake Conclusion:
patient, the patient should be kept in close follow up and counselled regarding the long-term complications ranging from musculoskeletal
deformity of the affected limb to systemic complications like Pancreatitis as the following case.
XANTHOGRANULOMATOUS OOPHORITIS: A MASTER DISGUISE!
Authors: Ishita Omprakash Gupta , S Prathima , T Gayathri
Published: September 2023

Introduction- Xanthogranulomatous inammation is an uncommon cause of chronic destructive process of the affected organ. It is a welldocumented histopathological entity in the gall bladder and kidney. However, Xanthogranulomatous inammation of the female genital tract is
unusual and essentially limited to the endometrium. Only a few cases involving the ovary have been reported. We report a case of 48 Case Reportyears old female who presented with mass per abdomen for 1 month in left lower quadrant, insidious in onset, gradually progressive. Ultrasound of
abdomen and pelvis showed a left adnexal large cystic space occupying lesion with low level internal echo with asymmetrically thickened wall
–possibly of ovarian origin. Frozen section of the tubo-ovarian mass sent for histopathological studies showed features suggestive of
Xanthogranulomatous Oophoritis. Clinico- Radiological ndings of Xanthogranulomatous oophoritis m Conclusion - ay mimic malignant
ovarian neoplasm and may lead to misdiagnosis. However, the pathologists need to be aware of this entity and should be vigilant before giving a
diagnosis on frozen section to prevent a misdiagnosis of malignancy and avoid radical surgery especially in young females.
Agronomical management of detention basin
Authors: Pescatore Antonio , Vergari Daniele , Orlandini Simone , Napoli Marco
Published: September 2023

The importance of effective stormwater management through detention basin arrangement has become increasingly evident due to recurring extreme events in recent years. Limitations of the traditional detention basin include a reduced ability of basins to infiltrate water due to compacted soil and the carbon cost associated with the Diesel-powered tractors with lawn shredders. This study aims to compare six different agronomical management approaches for detention basins to improve the water storage capacity and the carbon sequestration potential, including the cultivation of crimson clover, white clover, tillage radish, and two mono-dicotyledonous mixes, against the conventional stable lawn-based approach. The trial was conducted in the detention basin in Castelletti (Firenze, Italy) for one growing season (2020/2021) according to a randomized complete block design with 9 replicates. Soil physical and chemical properties, as well as soil water storage capacity, were assessed to determine the feasibility of agronomical management for detention basins. Results indicated that the different treatments significantly influenced aboveground biomass production, soil organic carbon (SOC) stock, carbon sequestration potential, and water storage capacity. Specifically, crimson clover exhibited the highest aboveground biomass of around 6 t ha-1 among the treatments, while tillage radish demonstrated the greatest carbon sequestration potential (4.58 t CO2 ha-1), stable carbon stock in soil (1.14 t S-SOC ha-1), as well as the highest potential for improving the water storage volume (389 m3 ha-1) in the topsoil (0-20 cm) of the detention basin. The findings suggested also that the sowing of different mono-dicotyledonous plant mix were poorly effective in improving carbon sequestration potential and water storage volume compared to conventional basin management. To sum up, this experiment has demonstrated that alternative agronomical management practices can enhance the capacity of detention basins to store carbon and stormwater. These results provide valuable insights for improving the sustainability and functionality of detention basins.
SEGMENTASI MORPHOLOGI UNTUK DETEKSI KANKER PAYUDARA PADA DIGITAL MAMMOGRAFI
Authors: Anwar Khoerul
Published: September 2023

Abstrack: Breast cancer is expressed as dread disease for women in the world. Citra mammography is the image that can be used as a tool to detect keberdaan disease. The existence of the disease indicated in the characteristics of the object kanker breast tumors which appear in the image of mammography. In peper was presented algorithm segmentation morphologi with the process of opening and closing for the detection of breast tumors that appear in the image of mammography. Results dipeoleh shows the process is able to detect the presence of cancer in both the gray scale image. Keywords : mammografi, morphologi, thresolding, opening, closing
OUTPUT GRAFIS UNTUK SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PADA PT. XYZ DALAM DESAIN APLIKASI REKAPITULASI PENJUALAN SALES
Authors: Susilowati Meme
Published: September 2023

In this study the author focuses on graphic design as a complement output tabular output for a recapitulation applications sales selling PT. XYZ. This is consistent with the goals of PT. XYZ is a manufacturing company that is developing, for that needed output as parameter manager within retrieve decisions development marketing area. Besides also there another destination namely simplify monitoring achievement mostly sales. Design of output in the application recapitulation sales salesman is based on direct observation and interviews with relevant parties. This research produces applications equipped facilities to record sales transactions its sales as primary data producer reports such graphics sale turnover nor tables sales salesman.  Keywords: output, graphics, charts, sales, sales, decision
PENGEMBANGAN ALAT UKUR INTENSITAS SUARA (BISING) BERBASIS KOMPUTER
Authors: . Sujito
Published: September 2023

This study aims to build a sound intensity measuring instrument (noise), which is equipped with the tools perakaman recording data so that data can be processed if necessary. This research was completed with the descriptive approach, which describes the process of making the sound intensity measuring instrument (noise)-based computer. The data obtained were analyzed by correlation of the variables obtained. To calibrate the intensity of sound measured in dB and the output measure in binary form. Results from this penelititan form a sound intensity measuring instrument and a software (computer program) to record data (output devices) as well as interface with the user. Keywords: Measurement, Sound, Computer-Based
SISTEM PAKAR UNTUK MENGIDENTIFIKASI KERUSAKAN PADA KENDARAAN RODA EMPAT (MOBIL BERBAHAN BAKAR BENSIN)
Authors: Dwi Mumpuni Indah
Published: September 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now in full swing as the manufacture developed an expert system application. Expert system is a computer system that has the ability to make expert decisions, this expert system is a high degree of specialization that seek to duplicate the function of an expert or experts in a particular area of expertise, expert systems can also act as advisers or consultants in a given environment, so that even ordinary people can make the expert system as a tool to solve a problem or issue at hand. The purpose of this expert system design is to make the software checks the damage of four-wheeled vehicles. Results to be achieved in the design of this system is a software that can serve as an expert to determine the damage to four wheel drive vehicles. Keywords: Expert System, Checking Damage
PERANCANGAN DAN PEMBUATAN SENSOR SUHU
Authors: . Sutrisno
Published: September 2023

Thermometer is a device which is generally used to measure and is used to determine the level of temperature that is around. With the increasingly rapid technological advances in recent years, particularly in electronics so that the man with the intellect and the mind is trying to develop a thermometer that can be used as needed. One result of the development of the electronic thermometer. This thermometer will display the temperature measured into digital form so that the thermometer is increasingly used in electronic equipment. In this study will be designed to measure the temperature of the CPU, this is done in consideration of the importance of a temperature control on the CPU. Purpose of the design and manufacture of these tools is to make hardware that can check the CPU temperature. This is done in consideration of the importance of a temperature control on the CPU so the CPU can anticipate the damage caused by warming temperatures. So that the temperature changes inside the casing that is activated by the use of too long. Keywords: Temperature Sensor, CPU