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Intra-Company Loans in Foreign Direct Investment and Performance of Real Estate Development Projects in Kenya
Authors: Mwaita Sammy Silas K.
Published: January 2023

: Foreign Direct Investment has over the years been a critical player in economic growth of mot countries across the globe. One of the key aspects that have defined the success of FDIs is the intra-company loans, which act as a source of affordable, effective and accessible funding to the FDI projects. In Kenya, FDIs have been instrument in economic growth and development, and one of the industries they have been centred on is the real estate development projects. However, very little is known empirically on how FDIs through intra-company loans have contributed to the success of the sector, hence the motivation of this paper. Descriptive research design was used while the target population was the real estate companies in Westlands, Nairobi County. There are forty-eighty registered real estate companies in this area. The units of observation were the directors, finance officers and investment managers from the forty-eight companies. This made a total of one hundred and forty-four respondents. Purposive sampling method was employed where the company directors, finance officers and investment managers were purposively picked. The data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques. The findings revealed that intra-company loans significantly and positively influenced the performance of real estate development projects in Westlands Sub-County. Government policy was also found to significantly moderate the relationship between intracompany loans and performance of the real estate development projects. The study concluded that through intracompany loans, the real estate development projects performed better. It is therefore recommended that the real estate development companies through their management embrace FDIs through intra-company loans so as to stir the performance of their development projects
Performance Evaluation of Bank of India and Union Bank of India with Respect to Priority Sector
Authors: Brahman Beena Sagarmal
Published: January 2023

It is been said that India is an agricultural country. And an Indian banking industry plays a significant role in flourishing the Indian agricultural industry. The commendable contribution of the banking sector is one of the major reasons for the upliftment of agricultural industry as a whole. As per National Statistical Office, agricultural sector contributes 20.19% to the total economy of India. Reserve Bank of India has taken an initiative specifically to foster the growth of priority sector. Establishment of Regional Rural Banks is an outcome of those reforms taken place in the banking industry. Even the major players of the Public Sector Banks are indulged vigorously to support rural India. A researcher here has put in efforts to understand and analyze the contribution and role of Bank of India and Union Bank of India in this noble initiative of Government of India. Exponential Growth rate has been considered as a tool to check the intensity of financial contribution of both banks in the upliftment of rural India.
Procurement Management and its Impact on the Performance of Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria
Authors: Twaliwi Zwingina, Christy , Aderinola Adegun, Emmanuel , Okon Efanga, Udeme
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to establish how procurement management practices impact on performance of oil and gas producing firms in Nigeria. Ex-post survey approach was adopted for the study with emphasis on the use of secondary data sourced from financial statement of selected companies. The result of the study showed that there exists positive but insignificant relationship between procurement management practices performance of oils and gas companies in Nigeria with a coefficient value of 6.45 and sig. value of 0.589 which is higher than 0.05 level of significance. In conclusion, the study supports that when organization invest adequately in acquisition of assets, the evidence of such investments is a growth in the returns in the form of increased profits to the organization. The study recommend that there is a need to integrate the whole system and departments of companies in oil and gas industry in Nigeria in the procurement management process in order to have a balanced activities in the goals and focus of the departments. Furthermore, top management are also required to always communicate the future plans about assets procurement to all subsystem managers and heads of department to maintain a high level of goal congruency in their operation and to reduce rivalries that emanates from departmental evaluations.
Symmetric Random Walks on Three Half-Cubes
Authors: Barhoumi Ahmad , Cheung Chung Ching , Pilla Michael R. , Sarkar Jyotirmoy
Published: January 2023

We study random walks on the vertices of three non-isomorphic halfcubes obtained from a cube by a plane cut through its center. Starting from a particular vertex (called the origin), at each step a particle moves, independently of all previous moves, to one of the vertices adjacent to the current vertex with equal probability. We find the means and the standard deviations of the number of steps needed to: (1) return to origin, (2) visit all vertices, and (3) return to origin after visiting all vertices. We also find (4) the probability distribution of the last vertex visited
REGULARLY CONTINUOUS AND FULLY CONTINUOUS MAPPINGS
Authors: Hawary Talal Ali Al-
Published: January 2023

The aim of this paper is to introduce the concepts of regularly continuous and fully continuous mappings as the mappings that have the preimages of regular open sets are regular open (respectively, open ). We investigate the connections between these classes and several well-known others of `generalized continuous mappings'. Several characterizations and decompositions of certain continuities are provided. In particular, a decomposition of complete continuity, which was first introduced by Arya and Gupta [1] , is also provided. Keywords: Regular open set, Preopen set, t-set, Continuous mapping.
Ground state solution for a kind of Choquard equations with doubly critical exponents and local perturbation
Authors: Zhang Jing , Zhang Qiongfen
Published: January 2023

At present, many achievements have been made in the research of Choquard equation. In this paper, some new conclusions about the Choqaurd type problems are obtained through the variational method. It is different from the other Choqaurd equations with critical exponent, in this study, we consider a kind of Choqaurd equations with doubly critical exponents and local perturbation at the same time. The key point of this paper is that Sobolev embedding from workspace to Lebesgue space is not compact. Therefore, it is almost impossible to use conventional methods to obtain the convergence of (PS)c sequences. In order to eliminate the difficulty, We use the Pohoˇzaev manifold to complete the proof of the existence of solutions for a class of Choquard equations. We also take some new tricks in this equation
On the hyperbolicity of a model for polyatomic gases in a gravitational field
Authors: Pennisi S.
Published: January 2023

Einstein Equations aren’t hyperbolic because they are invariant under an invertible change of 4-dimensional variables. A possible solution of this problem is to consider a particular set of this 4-dimensional variables in order to reduce the number of the unknowns appearing in the metric tensor. The choice of these variables depends on the particular physical situation where we are working. In fact, in the right hand side of Einstein Equations there is the energy-momentum tensor of the sources; if this is all the matter contained in the Universe, then the problem becomes too complicated to deal with. An approximation can be used in particular situations. For example here the situation is considered of a polyatomic gas generating its own gravity field and sufficiently far from the other matter, so as not to be affected by its influence on the metric tensor. The isotropy of the Universe is imposed by using the Representation Theorems jointly with another change of 4-dimensional variables so as to reduce the unknowns appearing in the 10 components of the metric tensor to only 2 scalar functions. In this way hyperbolic is achieved.
Afghanistan and United States foregin relation after September 11th 2001
Authors: Khurami Hafiza
Published: January 2023

The incident of 11 September 2001 played an important role the relations between Afghanistan and the United States. After that Afghanistan was the axis of attention to US foreign policy. The US Military presence in Afghanistan has different reason. Afghanistan is a tool for the United States to achieve its goal, because Afghanistan has a special geopolitical position through which it can achieve its ideological goals, one of these reasons could be the struggle against Islam.
   because the Middle East countries are the cradle of Islam. And the United States considers these countries to be the source of terrorism, which is the enemy of the United States. And to achieve its political goals by establishing military bases in Afghanistan under the influence of powers such as Russia, China and Iran. Afghanistan's proximity to the Middle East and Central Asia, which are rich in oil and gas resources, is also economically important to the United States. So Afghanistan's geopolitical position could be a good platform to achieve these US goals.
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Elektronic Medical Record (EMR) di Rawat Jalan RSU Queen Latifa Yogyakarta
Authors: Salim Nasiatul Aisyah , Hani Ulfah Rizqie Miftah , Wulandari Dewi Ariyani
Published: January 2023

Elektronic Medical Records have been widely applied in Asian countries including Indonesia. Queen Latifa General Hospital Yogyakarta has implemented EMR on an outpatient basis since July 2019. In practice, there are still obstacles in implementation. So it is necessary to evaluate by looking at the satisfaction of service users, usefulness, ease of use, quality of information, performance expectations and attitudes of officers. The hope is that there will be improvements, helping performance and learning about the development of management systems in hospitals. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the implementation of electronic medical records in outpatient services at Queen Latifa General Hospital Yogyakarta. This research is quantitative with cross sectional design. The population is an outpatient staff. The sample is 81 people with total sampling technique. Data collection using questionnaires totaling 33 questions and open interviews. Data analysis with univariate analysis. The results showed that service user satisfaction was 97,5 % good, usefulness was 95,1 % good, user convenience was 95,1 % good, information quality was 87,7 % good, performance expectations were 87,7 % good, and the attitude of the officers was 95,1 % good. The conclusion that the implementation of electronic medical records in outpatient Queen Latifa Hospital Yogyakarta is in the good category for all variables. It is recommended that further researchers use other variables such as facilities, security, timeliness.
A Role of Mechanical Energy Storage Systems in Grid Application
Authors: Ali Muftah
Published: January 2023

Mechanical Energy Storage Systems (MESS) technologies are still posing complex threats to power grids. The MESS model is designed to offer a highly flexible center to electrical power that is involved in combining energy resources and request loads to industrial influence, safe high-voltage equipment, and produce high-quality power. Furthermore, electricity grids can have started to utilize all of the advantages of a potent mix of decentralized resources for renewable energy. This article's impact is to adopt modern MESS innovations that are combined with improved efficiency, energy efficiency, and fast reaction to incorporate electricity systems. As a consequence, the primary purpose of this article is to present a critical review of the major innovations in MESS that are especially suited to the evolution of the electricity network and its capabilities.
Pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa Mina Piul dalam Meningkatkan Taraf Perekonomian Masyarakat Desa Oetalus, Kecamatan Bikomi Selatan, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara
Authors: Bere Fransiskus Inocensius , Pala Aplonia , Bekun Stefanus
Published: January 2023

Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menginterpertasikan pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Mina Piul dalam meningkatkan taraf perekonimian masyarakat di Desa Oetalus, Kecamatan Bikomi Selatan, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Proses analisis data mengikuti model interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perencanaan, pengorganisasian, dan rekrutmen pengelola BUMDes Mina Piul dilakukan melalui forum musyawarah bersama di kantor desa. Pemerintah desa bersama BPD dan masyarakat memilih dan menetapkan badan pengurus/pengelola BUMDes serta menetapkan beberapa program yang dikerjakan oleh BUMDes Mina Piul. Terdapat beberapa program yang telah dikerjakan namun tidak terealisasi dengan baik. Hal ini disebabkan beberapa faktor antara lain: kurangnya anggota dalam mengurus setiap unit usaha, kurangnya pengetahuan dari anggota dalam mengelola setiap program, dan dalam pembagian tugas belum sesuai degan keterampilan anggota. Pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh badan penawas BUMDes Mina Piul dinilai masih lemah. Peneliti merekomendasikan pengelola BUMDes Mina Piul: (a) merekrut penambahan anggota; (b) melaksanakan diklat atau pelatihan sehingga menambah kreativitas anggota serta dalam pembagian tugas diharapkan sesuai dengan keterampilan dari anggota; (c) distribusi sumber daya manusia yang lebih merata antar unit usaha; dan (d) meningkatkan pengawasan.
Analisis Implementasi Sewa Barang Milik Negara dalam Peningkatan Pendapatan Negara Bukan Pajak
Authors: Allagan Helena Br. , Suharto Sugeng , Yogopriyatno Jatmiko
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan sewa Barang Milik Negara dalam hal meningkatkan Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak (PNBP), dimana penelitian ini dilakukan di kantor KPKNL Bengkulu. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yakni penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Teori yang digunakan yakni Teori Nugroho yaitu Sosialisasi, Pelaksanaan, Pengawasan, dan Evaluasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan pada aspek sosialisasi berjalan dengan baik, hal ini dibuktikan dengan, bentuk sosialisasi yang dilakukan yakni melalui surat menyurat, pertemuan secara langsung, dan sosialisasi virtual yang dilakukan melalui zoom meeting yang rutin dilakukan 2 hingga 4 kali dalam setahun. Selanjutnya pada aspek pelaksanaan, telah berjalan sesuai dengan PMK Nomor 115/PMK.06/2020 tentang Pemanfaatan Barang Milik Negara, namun ada kendala yakni jumlah satuan kerja yang menyewakan BMN masih kurang, seringnya pergantian operator BMN satuan kerja, menjadikan komunikasi terhambat, dan terakhir besaran sewa yang ditetapkan terbilang rendah untuk menopang PNBP. Kemudian pada aspek pengawasan ditemukan bahwa pengawasan ada dua bentuk yakni on desk yakni laporan wasdal pada aplikasi SIMAN, dan on site yakni mendatangi langsung objek sewa BMN, dan keduanya telah berjalan sesuai dengan standar pengawasan sewa BMN yakni PMK RI Nomor 52/PMK.06/2016 Tentang Tata Cara Pelaksanaan Pengawasan dan Pengendalian Barang Negara. Dan terakhir pada aspek Evaluasi, capaian kinerja PNBP dari pelaksanaan sewa BMN diwilayah kerja KPKNL Bengkulu telah mengalami peningkatan dari sewa Tanah/Bangunan, namun dianggap kurang, terlebih masih banyaknya BMN yang masih bisa dimanfaatkan, salah satunya berupa sewa.
Efektivitas Pelayanan Pembuatan Kartu Keluarga di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara
Authors: Nadiyanti Sindi , Pala Aplonia , Bekun Stefanus
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis efektivitas pelayanan pembuatan kartu keluarga di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara (TTU). Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan teknik analisis data bersifat analisis deskriptif. Informan penelitian adalah Kepala Dinas, Pegawai Bidang Pelayanan Kartu Keluarga, warga masyarakat pengguna jasa layanan. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pelayanan pembuatan kartu keluarga belum efektif dan berjalan sesuai dengan ketentuan dan peraturan pemerintah. Peneliti merekomendasikan kepada Kantor Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil (Disdukcapil) Kabupaten TTU untuk: (a) meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keahlian para pegawai dalam melayani warga; (b) melaksanakan kegiatan sosialisasi ke kecamatan-kecamatan tentang pentingnya kartu keluarga karena sebagai identitas kepala keluarga agar masyarakat sadar akan kepemilikan kartu keluarga bagi setiap kepala keluarga; (c) menambah alat pencetakan kartu keluarga agar proses pencetakan cepat dan tepat dengan waktu yang ditentukan dengan mengajukan usulan kepada kantor pusat untuk penambahan alat pencetakan kartu keluarga; (d) memperhatikan tempat pelayanan seperti penambahan kursi diruang tunggu bagian luar agar pengguna/jasa, mendapatkan tempat duduk pada saat mengantri.
Effect of Time Management on Employee Performance in Public Sector Organisations (Councils) in Boyo Division, Cameroon
Authors: Kibebsii Nyamka Milton , Chufi Ndang Goodness
Published: January 2023

This research work “The Effect of Time Management on Employee performance of some public organisation (Councils) in Boyo. The study had as objectives; Find out the extent to which work schedule affects employee (job) performance; To examine the extent to which Punctuality influence employee (job) performance; Assess the role of Procrastination on employee (job) performance. The study was based on three null hypotheses H01: work schedule has no significant effect on employee performance; H02: Punctuality has no significant effect on employee performance; H03: Procrastination has no significant effect on employee performance. Data for the study was gotten from primary sources. 120 structured questionnaires were administered to employees of the Councils who were selected through the stratified sampling technique. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis and presented using tables. The value of R square indicates how the variation of the independent variable varies on the dependent variable. The R square (0≤R2≥1) gives the level at which the dependent variable (Employee Performance) is being explained by Time Management (Work schedule, Punctuality and Procrastination), it is generally compared at 30%, the higher the R square the better the degree of explanation. In this case R2= 65.1 % which is greater than 30%. This coefficient shows a relative moderate degree of explanation of the dependent variable by the independent variables. Thus, work schedule, punctuality, and procrastination have a positive influence on employee performance. Hence the decision will be to reject the null hypothesis (H0) in favour of the alternative. This means that time management has a significant influence on employee performance. It is therefore recommended that the management and employees of councils should be able to identify primary objectives so that they can put in place those time management strategies that best satisfy them
Effects of Digital Adoption on Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
Authors: Mueni Florence , Angima Caren
Published: January 2023

Technology, innovation and digitalization have been of benefit to a greater extent for organizations to achieve competitive advantage. Moreover, digital adoption is necessary as it enables firms to cope with changing needs of customers in the dynamic environment and has positive impacts in terms of customer satisfaction, faster service delivery, profit growth, consistency and processes improvements. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of digital adoption on performance of insurance firms in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to establish the extent of digital adoption by insurance firms and to establish the relationship between digital adoption and performance of insurance firms in Kenya. This study was guided by the technology adoption theory and the innovation diffusion theory. The study used descriptive research design and a census approach was adopted to target all the 54 insurance firms in Kenya as at December, 2020. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the extent of digital adoption in line with process, product and service while inferential statistics was undertaken using a regression analysis. The study established that there is a relationship between digital adoption and performance of insurance firms in Kenya, with digital adoption positively and significantly influencing performance of the insurance firms. The study concludes that digitalization enables the insurance firms to upgrade their processes, make product improvements and discharge quality services to their clients. The study recommends that insurance firms continually invest in technology and keep up with new innovations in order to enhance processes, products and service delivery to customers in order to improve company performance.
Context of Islamic Sharia Enforcement Policy in North Aceh District
Authors: Maryam  , Larasati MS Endang , Kismartini  , Dwimawanti Ida Hayu
Published: January 2023

The context of the policy of enforcing Islamic Law in North Aceh District is one of the mandates of Law Number 11 of 2006 concerning the Governance of Aceh. North Aceh District, through the Islamic Sharia Service and the Civil Service Police Unit, and Wilayatul Hisbah, implemented the policy of enforcing Islamic Sharia. The violations of Islamic Law in North Aceh district are sexual harassment, sexual abuse of children, and adultery. The purpose of this article is to analyze the Context of Islamic Sharia Enforcement Policies in North Aceh District. The research methodology is a qualitative descriptive analysis approach. Data collection techniques used by researchers are observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the policy context for enforcing Islamic Shari’a in North Aceh District is seen from (1) The powers, interests, and strategies of the actors involved have been running with the commitment of Regional Officials to form agencies that carry out the implementation of Islamic Shari’a, namely the Islamic Shari’a Service and Civil Service Police Units. Meanwhile, the Islamic Shari’a policy strategy in North Aceh District is considered insufficient to address the problems of enforcing Islamic Shari’a. (2) The characteristics of the institutions and regimes in power in cases of violations of Islamic Law in North Aceh District have decreased every year. However, the category of violations of Islamic Law is increasingly worrying. The types of sharia violations most often committed in North Aceh are in the fields of aqidah, worship, Islamic symbols, khalwat or obscenity, and khamar (3) The level of compliance and responsiveness to the enforcement of Islamic Shari’a decreases by not increasing the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of the community about Islamic Law and Islamic Sharia. Weak supervision of the implementation of Islamic Sharia by not involving Tuha Peut, Tuha Lapan, and Wilayatul Hisbah
Hongos asociados a la pudrición del tronco en cítricos
Authors: González Cárdenas Julio César , Raya Cruz Blanca Esther , Piña Ramírez Francisco Javier , Enríquez García Fabián , Velázquez García Esperanza Patricia
Published: January 2023

Existen diferentes especies de Trichoderma con diferentes características. Trichoderma es un hongo que ha desarrollado mecanismos para atacar y parasitar a otros hongos y así aprovecharlos como una fuente nutricional adicional. Este hongo es muy común del suelo por lo regular las colonias al principio son blancas y algodonosas, pero cuando se reproducen bajo condiciones de luz continua las colonias son uniformemente de color verde oscuro. Se realizó una colecta de material vegetativo en Tierra Blanca del municipio de Tepetzintla, Veracruz, donde se encontró el hongo Trichoderma creciendo en troncos de árboles de naranja; por consiguiente, el objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la especie de Trichoderma asociada a troncos de árboles de naranjo. Se realizó el aislamiento del hongo, en el cual se utilizó medio de cultivo de Papa Dextrosa Agar (PDA), después de observar el crecimiento de se procedió a la purificación del patógeno, cuando el hongo lleno por completo la caja Petri con el medio del cultivo de PDA, se procedió a la identificación del género del microorganismo. La identificación de la especie se obtuvo al enviar una muestra del hongo a un laboratorio especializado en identificación de hongos mediante técnicas moleculares. De acuerdo con las características morfológicas y el análisis con técnicas moleculares se identificó al hongo asociado a troncos de naranja como Trichoderma longibrachiatum.
DESJUDICIALIZAÇÃO DA EXECUÇÃO: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS SOBRE O PROJETO DE LEI 6204/2019
Authors: Sales de Almeida Ceila , Blanco Mello André
Published: January 2023

Na contemporaneidade o excesso de demandas no Poder Judiciário se apresenta como um desafio aos juristas brasileiros, mitigando o acesso à justiça. Entre os temas com grande índice de ações no judiciário, estão os procedimentos de execução de títulos civis. Nessa seara, mostra-se relevante debater e efetivar alternativas constitucionais aptas a ampliar a efetividade dessas espécies de demandas, e o acesso à justiça. O presente artigo aborda os desafios e perspectivas da desjudicialização de títulos executivos judiciais e extrajudiciais, proposta no PL 6204/2019. Como objetivos secundários, o estudo discorre acerca das características basilares do procedimento de execução, relevância da desjudicialização e acesso à justiça substancial, e, por fim, analisa os desafios e perspectivas da desjudicialização da execução. A metodologia utilizada é a pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa. Como hipótese visa, a partir da análise dos principais desafios e perspectivas envoltos no PL 6.204/2019, enfatizar a relevância da desjudicialização como alternativa para ampliar o acesso à justiça em sentido material.
EFEITOS DA SUPLEMENTAÇÃO DE PROBIÓTICOS DOS GÊNEROS LACTOBACILLUS E BIFIDOBACTERIUM NOS PERFIS LIPÍDICO E GLICÊMICO DE GESTANTES
Authors: Mesquita de Godoy Carla , Pereira Barbosa Jéssica , De Morais Carla
Published: January 2023

Durante a gestação observam-se algumas alterações no metabolismo materno com vistas a garantir o suporte nutricional e adequado crescimento e desenvolvimento fetal. Estudos recentes observaram uma relação da microbiota intestinal com as alterações do período gestacional e sugerem uma abordagem terapêutica com uso de probióticos para redução da resistência à insulina e melhora do perfil lipídico, inclusive como prevenção do DMG. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos da suplementação de probióticos no metabolismo materno, verificando o potencial dos gêneros Lactobacillus e Bifidobacterium em regular marcadores do perfil glicêmico e lipídico de gestantes. Para isso, foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados PubMed e Scielo, seguindo critérios específicos de busca. Foram analisados 11 ensaios clínicos, realizados em mulheres grávidas com alguma alteração metabólica gestacional mediante à intervenção suplementar de micro-organismos probióticos e com média de duração de intervenção de 6 a 8 semanas, encontrando desfechos positivos em 82% dos estudos. A suplementação de probióticos em gestantes com DMG no 2º e 3º trimestres gestacional   por um período mínimo de 6 semanas, teve efeitos benéficos na expressão de genes relacionados à insulina e inflamação, controle glicêmico, poucos perfis lipídicos, marcadores inflamatórios e estresse oxidativo. A suplementação de probióticos pode ser um relevante agente terapêutico para pacientes com DMG, mas que avançar em mais estudos com gestantes, de preferência as saudáveis, para avaliar a diferença nos marcadores do perfil lipídico e glicêmico se faz necessário para ampliar as informações e fazer comparações mais aprofundadas.
ANOREXIA NERVOSA E MICROBIOMA INTESTINAL: UMA RELAÇÃO QUE PRECISA SER ESTUDADA
Authors: Silva Mariane Helen da , Silva de Carvalho Karla Karolaine , Santos Silva Marcela Karla , Freitas Cysneiros Pricilla Keilla de , Carlos de Moura Alessandra , Silva Leandro José da , Ribeiro Ferreira Aline , Batista Lima Stephanie Yoná , Alexandre da Silva Joseph Kemyson , Moura de Oliveira Maria Heloisa
Published: January 2023

Introdução: Os transtornos alimentares são estabelecidos como um problema de saúde pública devido complicações somáticas e psiquiátricas, nesse cenário, é percebido um acréscimo no número de casos de anorexia nervosa. Dessa forma, é percebido que a microbiota intestinal está mecanicamente envolvida em mudanças na função fisiológica ao longo da etiologia, progressão e tratamento dos transtornos alimentares. Objetivo: Apontar a possível relação entre o microbioma intestinal na progressão e exacerbação dos sintomas relacionados a anorexia nervosa. Método: Realizou-se um levantamento bibliográfico na base de dados Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Sistem on-line abrangendo as seguintes fases: elaboração da pergunta norteadora, busca na literatura, coleta de dados, análise crítica dos estudos incluídos, discussão dos resultados e apresentação da revisão integrativa. A partir dos seguintes descritores na língua inglesa, anorexia nervosa, microbioma gastrointestinal, inflamação e consumo alimentar obteve-se um total de vinte artigos para realização do presente artigo. Resultados e discussão: As interações entre o comportamento alimentar e o microbioma modulam o comportamento do hospedeiro. Ao referir-se a anorexia nervosa, fatores como o aumento da permeabilidade intestinal, presença de inflamação de baixo grau, auto anticorpos e neogênese relacionam-se com alguns sintomas depressivos, ansiosos e do próprio transtorno alimentar, portanto, fatores que contribuem para manutenção do quadro. Conclusão: Dessa forma, é sugerida uma possível relação entre a anorexia nervosa e microbiota intestinal, seja na manutenção e/ou tratamento do quadro, de modo que, a modulação da microbiota intestinal pode ser útil para alterar a história natural dos transtornos alimentares, inclusive da anorexia nervosa.
DINÂMICA DA COBERTURA DO SOLO DA MICROBACIA DO RIO GAVIÃO, ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA, BRASIL
Authors: Dos Santos Ferreira Amanda , Alves Marcia Cristiane , Silveira Oliveira Lilian Vanessa , Dos Santos Miranda Joquebede , Neco da Silva Gustavo , Janones da Rocha Karen , Fulan João Ânderson , De Quadros Tronco Kenia Michele , Beck Ribeiro Sylviane , Vendruscolo Jhony
Published: January 2023

A análise de cobertura do solo é essencial para conhecer os impactos das atividades antrópicas sobre os recursos hídricos e escolher as práticas conservacionistas para reduzir os danos ambientais. Assim, objetivou-se com o presente estudo analisar a dinâmica espacial e temporal da cobertura do solo na microbacia e zona ripária do rio Gavião utilizando dados de imagens dos satélites Landsat 5 e Landsat 8. No período de 1984 a 2022, foi observado o decréscimo na área de floresta nativa (15,74 para 2,86 km2) e um aumento da área de agropecuária (10,67 para 22,55 km2) e da área urbana (0,00 para 0,57 km2) na microbacia. Na zona ripária, destacou-se a redução da área de floresta nativa de 1984 a 1997 (0,73 para 0,24 km2), aumento de 1997 a 2010 (0,24 para 0,58 km2) e redução de 2010 a 2022 (0,58 para 0,45 km2), e a dinâmica inversa para a área de agropecuária. No ano de 2022, a cobertura do solo era composta por 85,38% e 52,55% de agropecuária, 10,83% e 32,85% de floresta nativa, 2,16% e 0,73% de área urbana, 1,63% e 13,87% de água, na microbacia e zona ripária, respectivamente. A redução da área de floresta nativa diminui a qualidade e disponibilidade de água na região, sendo recomendado a recuperação da floresta nativa na zona ripária ocupada com agropecuária e em parte da microbacia, e práticas conservacionistas nos sistemas agropecuários.
INTERAÇÃO DO INFLAMASSOMA COM AS DOENÇAS RESPIRATÓRIAS
Authors: Matias Teixeira Luana , Silva Barros Isabella , Soubihe de Sicco Gabriel , De Aquino Mendes Bruno Vinicius , Scatolin Pinatti Mariana , Tefé-Silva Cristiane , Furlani Zoccal Karina
Published: January 2023

Introdução: O inflamassoma é um complexo multiproteico formado no citosol que apresenta como função gerar as formas ativas das citocinas IL-1β e IL-18 que irão promover a resposta inflamatória no indivíduo. A ativação do inflamassoma tem como consequência a piroptose, uma forma inflamatória de morte celular programada de macrófagos caracterizada pelo inchaço das células, perda da integridade da membrana plasmática e liberação de citocinas pró-inflamatórias (IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, IL-6 e IL-8). Assim, a participação do inflamassoma está confirmada na patogênese de várias doenças inflamatórias, cuja atuação é moldada pelo tipo de ativação e assim criando um perfil patogênico diferente para cada doença. Objetivo: Dessa forma, este estudo buscou abordar a relação da ativação do inflamassoma na patogênese das doenças do trato respiratório. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura realizada a partir da análise de periódicos provenientes da plataforma acadêmica: Center for Biotechnology Information (PubMed). A pesquisa foi delimitada em um intervalo de 2001 a 2021, usando as palavras-chaves: Inflamassoma; Asma; DPOC; Infecção trato inferior; Câncer de pulmão; Tuberculose; COVID-19. Desenvolvimento: Os resultados obtidos nos estudos demonstraram que há uma influência do inflamassoma nas patogêneses do trato respiratório. Conclusão: Com base nas informações obtidas, foi possível observar a importância do inflamassoma no desenvolvimento da patogênese de algumas doenças do trato respiratório como a asma, doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC), infecções agudas do trato respiratório inferior, câncer de pulmão, tuberculose e COVID-19.
DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN INDIA.
Authors: Saxena Deepika , Goyal Nihanshi
Published: January 2023

Digital financial inclusion refers to the internet access to use the formal financial services by excluded and underserved population. E-Banking activity in rural India results in increased usage of financial services and improved living conditions due to the technological involvement in financial inclusion. Financial inclusion, as a result of digital financial services, also promotes economic growth. The purpose of this research is to identify the factors that influence the adoption of digital financial services, as well as people's intentions to use them. This will aid in determining how the correct technology and strategy may help India achieve financial inclusion. The study also tries to identify the role of digital financial inclusion in the country's economic growth. This study is exploratory in nature, with an emphasis on utilizing secondary sources of data related to financial inclusion to better understand new banking technology and people's perceptions on adoption and usage of banking services.
Interventions results treatment of chronic total occlusion of the femoral artery at Cardiovascular Center – E hospital
Authors: Ngoc Ly Duc , Hung Pham Manh , Nguyen Phan Thao , Thuy Nguyen Tran , Huy Nguyen The
Published: January 2023

Objectives

Evaluation of early and medium-term results of percutaneous interventional procedure to treat CTO femoral artery occlusion at Cardiovascular Center of Hospital E and some factors affecting the intervention results of this procedure

Methods

Descriptive, prospective, non-control study, from July 2021 to July 2022, had 38 patients diagnosed with CTO femoral artery POBA and/or stenting

Result

The success rate of interventional technique for CTO of the superficial femoral artery is 94.7%. The rate of complications is 5.3%, 2 cases bleeding at the puncture site.

1. The rate of limb preservation or only minimal amputation was 97.4%. After 6 months, there were 10 cases (27.8%) of stent re-occlusion and had to be hospitalized for stent re- intervention.

2. Smoking has the highest rate in the study group, over 2/3 of the total number of patients, followed by hypertension and diabetes. Patients with stents length > 16cm had an increased risk of restenosis compared with stent length <16cm, (p=0.016). Retrograde intervention had a higher risk of stent occlusion at 6 months compared with antergrade intervention (p=0.012).

Conclusion

Intervention CTO femoral artery by percutaneous intervention has a high success rate, improving limb function and increasing quality of life, it is necessary to advise patients to give up smoking, take medication after the intervention. Consider placing multiple stents and too long stent. It is necessary to use Rotablator or IVUS limb vessels to optimize the outcome.
The role of limb-leads criterion in diagnosing the mechanism of wide QRS tachycardias
Authors: Dong Trinh Thi , Linh Pham Tran , Long Vien Hoang , Kien Hoang Trung , Thinh Do Duc , Thuy Nguyen Tran
Published: January 2023

Background: The limb-lead criterion is a simple new standard with high diagnostic value to distinguish the cause of wide QRS tachycardia, easy to apply in emergency conditions.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of 61 patients with electrocardiogram of wide QRS tachycardia at Cardiovascular Center- Hospital E and Vietnam Heart Institute- Bach Mai Hospital from January 2017 to October -2022. Evaluating the value of limb – leads Criterionand comparing to several other criteria.

Results: In 61 patients, 43 patients with VT, 18 patients with SVT, 54.1% male, history of ischemic heart disease (3.3%), heart failure (11.5%), no history structural cardiovascular disease (83.6%). Mean heart rate was 182, 80 ± 20.58 bpm, average QRS width was 137.89 ± 12.59mms. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value of Brugada criterionwere 97.7%, 88.9%, 95.5%, 94.1%, respectively; of Pava  criterionwere 53.5%, 88.9%, 92%, 44.4%; of Vereckei criterionwere 60.5%, 100%, 100%, 51.4%; of limb-leads criterion is 86.1%, 83.3%, 92.5%, 71.4%; when combining Limb lead and Pava criteriawere 90.9%, 82.4%, 93%, 77.8%.

Conclusion: The limb-lead criterion is an easy-to-usealgorithm, only using morphology to distinguish wide QRS tachycardias, has high diagnostic value, so it should widely applied in cardiovascular emergency.
Clinical case of medical treatment of chronic coronary syndrome at E Hospital
Authors: Nguyen Phan Thao , Thuy Nguyen Tran , Thanh Pham Duy , Cuc Nguyen Thi Thu , Ngoc Ly Duc , Anh Do Le , Giam Tran Minh , Lan Pham Thi Kim
Published: January 2023

Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death and disability in developing and developed countries. In Vietnam, coronary artery disease has also become one of the leading causes of death.

Chronic coronary syndrome is a disease related to the relative stability of coronary atherosclerotic plaque, in the absence of sudden rupture or after the acute phase or after intervention/surgery. As plaque progresses, causing significant narrowing of the coronary lumen (usually stenosis greater than 70% of the lumen diameter), symptoms may be present, most notably angina/dyspnea on exertion. and help when resting. Medical treatment of chronic coronary syndrome is an important issue. Two patients diagnosed as chronic coronary syndrome in 2015 received medical treatment after 5 years of coronary angiography from 80% of the left anterior descending and 60% of the left anterior descending with mild atherosclerosis. coronary artery disease in both patients.
Quality of life in patients after endoscopic surgery of mitral valve repair at Cardiovascular Center, E hospital
Authors: Trang Nguyen Thi Huong , Binh Nguyen The , Thuy Nguyen Tran
Published: January 2023

Background: Endoscopic mitral valve repair is a new technique, bringing many benefits to patients. The assessment of the quality of life in patients after mitral valve repair is partly reflected as a result of this technique.

Methods: From 01/08/2022 to 31/12/2022, 106 patients after mitral valve repair who was eligible for the selection criteria were included in the study to assess the quality of life using the SF -36 score.

Results: 106 patients with a mean age of 55.4 years, of which mainly men accounted for 63.2% and average BMI was 23.3 kg/m2. The average follow-up time after 6.9 months showed that the patient could completely return to work after 3.7 months. Overall quality of life characteristics were good with 88.9 points. In which the physical health scores are mostly over 90 points, and the mental health scores are mainly above 80 points. BMI > 25kg/m2, marital status and NYHA classifications are related to quality of life after endoscopic mitral valve repair, with statistical significance with p<0.05.

Conclusion: The quality of life of patients after endoscopic mitral valve repair was good. Several factors were associated with quality of life such as BMI>25kg/m2, marital status and NYHA classifications.
Screening In silico Antidepressant Activity of Aqueous Extract of Leaves of Rumex acetosa L.
Authors: Shareef Mohd Mohiuddin , Bhavya E.
Published: January 2023

The main objective of this study is to obtain extracts of Rumex acetosa leaves using various solvents, characterize these extracts and finally evaluate in silico antidepressant activity. Rumex acetosa belongs to polygonaceae family and is often called sorrel. This plant’s leaves were gathered and extracted using a variety of solvents including petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, chloroform, and ultimately water. All these extracts are explored to check for various phytoconstituents by commonly used phytochemical screening methods. It was found that aqueous extract of Rumex acetosa (AERA) contained many phytoconstituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, and anthocyanins. This aqueous extract was further screened by FTIR, HPLC, and GCMS analysis techniques. In FTIR analysis, aqueous extract of Rumex acetosa showed peaks at 1163.11and 1060.88 cm−1corresponding to anthocyanins. HPLC analysis showed the presence of peaks with the retention time of 6.75, 18.94, 25.19, 28.04, 34.72 and 39.37 min corresponding to sennoside, aloe-emodin, rhein, emodin, chrysophanol, and physcion respectively. In GCMS analysis, peaks at 18.15, 18.50, 20.32, 20.48 and 24.99 correspond to rhein, dibutyl phthalate, emodin, octadecanoic acid, and chrysophanol respectively. Five phytoconstituents - aloe-emodin, chrysophanol, emodin, physcion, and rhein - are further assessed for in silico antidepressant effectiveness based on characterization data. As rhein has the highest negative value of glide energy, it indicates a stronger binding affinity for MAO-A than all other screened constituents. Thus, the study concludes regarding in silico anti-depressant activity against MAO-A. Further, present research puts forth a way to carry out the isolation of therapeutically proven phytoconstituents and to evaluate these constituents for their biological activity.
HIGHLIGHTS

In FTIR analysis, absorption peaks belonging to C=C, C-H aromatic ring and O-H bonds were found at 1,467-1,431 cm−1, 3,049 and 3,162.71 cm−1 respectively in AERA
HPLC analysis showed the presence of peaks with the retention time of 6.75, 18.94, 25.19, 28.04, 34.72 and 39.37 min corresponding to sennoside, aloe-emodin, rhein¸ emodin, chrysophanol, and physcion, respectively
In GCMS analysis, peaks at 18.15, 18.50, 20.32, 20.48 and 24.99 correspond to rhein, dibutyl phthalate, emodin, octadecanoic acid, and chrysophanol, respectively
Five phytoconstituents viz., aloe-emodin, chrysophanol, emodin, physcion, and rhein, are assessed for in silico antidepressant effectiveness and rhein has the highest negative value of glide energy, it indicates a stronger binding affinity for MAO-A than all other screened constituents

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Effects of LED Lighting Technology on Morphology, Antioxidant activity, and the Bioactive Compounds Accumulation of Anoectochilus burmannicus in the Greenhouse System
Authors: Tangtragoon Tipsuda , Kawaree Rungthip , Sutigoolabud Pathipan , Mongkon Sulaksana , Polvongsri Sarawut , Nilapaka Wipawee
Published: January 2023

Anoectochilus burmannicus is valued for medicinal and ornamental purposes. It is characterized by beautiful foliage with attractively red-purple with bronze-colored veins blotches. Kinsenoside is an active compound in A. burmannicus which provided anti-inflammation properties, anti-obesity, and anti-diabetes properties. This study aimed to investigate the effects of light-emitting diode (LED) light quality on growth, photosynthetic pigment content, antioxidant activities, and the accumulation of bioactive compounds (polysaccharides, phenolics, and flavonoids) in A. burmannicus. Plants of A. burmannicus were grown under 6 different LED lighting in the greenhouse system for 60 days. The 6 treatments were blue light (BL, 24 h), cool light (CL, 24 h), natural light (NL, 12 h), red:blue 1:1 light (RBL, 24 h), red light (RL, 24 h), and warm light (WL, 24 h). The results showed that A. burmannicus plants have a positive effect on the growth and bioactive compounds under LED lights (24 h) technology compared to natural light (12 h). The WL treatment had the most positive effect on morphological parameters, while the BL treatment showed an enhancement in fresh weight and dry weight. NL treatment is increased the Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b content. The Carotenoid content increased in the RBL treatment phenolics content was considered tent were considered to be superior to the BL treatment. The total flavonoid content is increased in the RL and RBL treatments. The antioxidant activity of ABTS was significantly higher in the RBL treatment. This indicates that BL is required for the normal growth, biomass, and accumulation of polysaccharides and phenolic of A. burmannicus, while RBL is enhanced the accumulation of flavonoids and antioxidant activity. This technology is conducive to achieving large-scale sustainable production of high-quality medicinal plant materials.
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Modelling Mechanical Properties of Topical Films Containing Ganoderma applanatum using the Design of Experiments
Authors: Monton Chaowalit , Suksaeree Jirapornchai
Published: January 2023

With the guidance of Design-Expert® software version 11, the mechanical properties of topical films containing Ganoderma applanatum (G. applanatum) extracts were investigated. While ethyl cellulose (EC), G. applanatum extracts, and triethyl citrate (TEC) were independent factors, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), elongation at break, and folding endurance were dependent variables. The best relationships between UTS, elongation at break, and folding endurance could be predicted more accurately using quadratic, 2FI, and linear models, respectively. The ratio of EC, G. applanatum extracts, and TEC was predicted by the Design of Experiments (DoE) to be 2.6: 2.8: 2.8. The model’s suitability for predicting outcomes inside the design space without necessitating extra trials was established by proving that the ratio’s value of prediction was more than 4. The experimental values of UTS, elongation at break, and folding endurance were 82.15±7.42 MPa, 87.40±15.56 %, and 79±6 folds, respectively. The percent errors of prediction were 12.27, 15.49, and 11.82 %, respectively. The Design-Expert® software’s DoE effectively demonstrated a low percent error of the prediction of less than 20 %. This was suitable and acceptable for developing film formulation in drug delivery systems.
HIGHLIGHTS

The formulations of topical films containing applanatum extract were optimized, and they were improved
EC and TEC were used as polymer matrix and plasticizer, respectively
The best relationships between UTS, elongation at break, and folding endurance could be predicted more accurately using quadratic, 2FI, and linear models, respectively
UTS, elongation at break, and folding endurance experimental values were 82.15±7.42 MPa, 87.40±15.56 %, and 79±6 folds
Less than 20 % was effectively proven which was enough and acceptable

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