bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tagore Removes Fear and Demolishes Wall for Peace, Prosperity and Harmony
Authors: Dr Shujaat Hussain
Published: March 2023

Rabindranath Tagore is a perennial fountain of immaculate imagination which is the soul of poetry. His poetry has element of truth and reckoning force to affect men, mind, social surroundings, etiquette of the citizen of the country and humanistic approach towards life—live and let live. Unequivocally, we would say his poetry is high order of excellence. Had Watson, Wilson, Eliot, Saintsbury, Tillotson, Allott, Arnold, F. R. Levis, Richard alive they would have glorified versification, imagination, diction, melody, substance, style, regularity, uniformity, balance, and precision of Rabindranath Tagore. Romanticism of Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats, Byron, witticism of Donne, Crashaw, Vaughan classicism of Dante, and Homer, criticism of Arnold, satire of Dryden beautiful and smooth verse flow of Chaucer all are quite apparent in the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Who says significance of poetry is no more and future of poetry is buried. As long as pain and pleasure, sorrow, suffering and merry-making, cruelty and enmity, humanity and fraternity, honesty and humility, demon and Solomon, hypocrite and pious, battle and consequences are alive in the universe, mines of verses are treasure-trove for the vibrancy and survival of human beings. It has brightness of the sun, twinkling of stars, fragrance of flowers, height of mountains, depth of the seas, and palpitation of the human hearts definitely melodious voice of nightingale, innocence of lamb, and strength of tiger, who can forget it as a finer spirit of all knowledge.
Culture and Society in the poems of Toru Dutt
Authors: Geetshikha Bhargava  , Dr. Sadhna Chaturvedi
Published: March 2023

Toru Dutt, from the very beginning of her life, was under the influence of music and art. She was born in a well-educated family, already in deep love with literature. She was influenced by both the west and the east, the deep influence of Indian culture on her poetry, becomes obvious from the beginning sonnets of ‘Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan’ her another remarkable collection of poems A sheaf Gleaned In French Fields which consists of the original translations of the French poems which reflects the influence of the west.
Ruskin Bond as a writer of short stories
Authors: Dr Kiritsinh P. Thakor
Published: March 2023

This paper focuses on the view of ‘Ruskin Bond as writer of short stories’. In the modern age, the short stories highly impressed to the whole world. It is a highly complex form of literature and it has considered technically today, has been a very challenging form of literature. A short story is a type of prose fiction, which has grown up beside the fiction, and it has its own value and recognized place in literature today. Ruskin Bond is known internationally as one of India's most prolific writers in English for children, adults and young adults. His short stories are well-finished and integrated works of art in literature. His plots are not well constructed but his characters are appearing to be the living women and men to the nature. Most of his stories depend upon the characters and His work provides an insight or outside into universal themes such as the tension between present and past, culture elements,  city life versus rural values, the dignity of ordinary folk song, preservation of the environment, and the living in harmony with nature.
Comparative/Historical Poetics in an Age of Cultural Studies
Authors: Shaytanov Igor
Published: March 2023

“Comparative poetics” does not belong to the set of established terms. It was introduced by Earl Miner (1990) and might have heralded an ambitious project if not immediately undermined by the subtitle “An Intercultural Essay on Theories of Literature.” It did not take long to find that poetics did not easily agree with cultural studies as they were proposed. The word, reduced to a sign and viewed as a function, was cut off from its poetic significance. In search for a new poetics, a special interest has been recently demonstrated toward “historical poetics” only vaguely heard of before thanks to the eminent Russian scholars (the Formalists, Bakhtin, and Propp) but still less known in its original form worked out by Alexander Veselovsky. His magnum opus, unfinished by the author, may serve as a guide in our search for method to restore the study of verbal art as poetics of world literature.
Assessment of Physical and Emotional Wellbeing of Medical Students using SF-36 Questionnaire
Authors: Khan Shehnaz , Iftikhar Zain , Shehzad Zahra , Rehman Umama , Ayub Sawera , Zulfiqar Urooj
Published: March 2023

Background: The pressures of medical school can be extremely difficult for personal wellness and contribute to anxiety, burnout and depression. High demands for academic performance and restraints of extracurricular activities all add to distress of a medical student. Methodology: A cross sectional study using convenient sampling was carried out in medical students of CPMC, Lahore. A sample size of 208 was taken. The data was collected using the SF-36 questionnaire. Data was presented as percentages, frequencies, mean and standard deviation. Results: The mean score of physical activity was 61.35+27.02 SD. The average score of restraints due to physical health and hindrance due to emotional health was 38.58+37.49 SD and 34.26+15.37 SD. The mean score of discomfort was 59.57+27.70 SD. The Mean+SD of the score for vitality or tiredness was 46.47+16.69 SD. The average score of emotional health, social relationships and general fitness was 51.10+16.64 SD, 52.82+21.57 SD and 54.04+18.76 SD. Practical implication of the study is to observe the physical and emotional health of students enrolled in MBBS program. Conclusion: The questionnaire SF-36 has been used in the past literature for the assessment of physical and emotional well-being of patients suffering from any particular disease. We observed that the female participants had poor physical and emotional health compared to male participants. Keywords: Mental, physical, medical students, assessment.
Effects of Dental Crowding on Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified(OHI-S) score in Adult Population of Lahore: An Analytical Study
Authors: Gul Hafsa , Shirazi Um-E-Rubab , Fiaz Momin Bin , Chaudhry Asma Rafi , Dar Nida Asad , Ahmed Arsalan
Published: March 2023

Aim: To investigate the impact of dental crowding on oral hygiene in adult populations using the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) as a reference indicator. Methods: The study is designed as an analytical cross-sectional study with a comparison group and was done in multiple dental settings in Lahore, including orthodontic department of a dental college. The sample includes 456 adult patients with or without dental crowding. The oral hygiene of the participants was assessed using the OHI-S, which measures plaque and calculus on six tooth surfaces. The study statistically determined if there is a difference in oral cleanliness between patients with crowding and the control group, and if there is a difference in oral cleanliness between genders among patients with crowding. Results: 55% of the patients were females and 45% of the patients were males. The patients without crowding, there was 11% higher risk observed of getting Moderate OHI-S score as compared to Good OHI-S. Similarly, 13% higher risk was observed to have Poor OHI-S among patients without dental crowding. This risk was markedly increased among patients with dental crowding. Patients with dental crowding were at 57% (P-value <0.05) higher risk of getting Moderate OHI-S score and 89% (P-value <0.05) higher risk of getting Poor OHI-S. Conclusion: Dental crowding is significantly connected to the accumulation of calculus and debris in the crowded areas of dental arches in young people. Crowding has been shown to make it more difficult to maintain appropriate oral hygiene routines. This raises the probability of young adults developing periodontal disease. Keywords: Dental Crowding, Malocclusion, Oral Hygiene.
Prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Industrial Workers of Taxila
Authors: Ahmed Farhan , Hussain Syed Shaukat , Khan Muhammad Aslam , Baig Mirza Nasheed , Ayub Nayyer
Published: March 2023

Background: Occupational hazards and risks are a common public health issue, especially when healthcare workers safety is concerned; Noise induced hearing loss is a common preventable occupational hazard which affects millions of people globally1. It is the hearing loss that is caused by prolonged exposure of the ear to the noise2. Aim: To identify prevalence of Noise induced hearing loss in industrial workers from July 1, till December 31st, 2021 Study design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study Place and duration of study: The current study was conducted at Taxila at HITEC-Institute of Medical sciences from July 1, till December 31st, 2021. Methodology: A total number of 314 workers working in industrial area with noisy surroundings according to the selection criteria were included in the study. A questionnaire about past medical history of all participants in regard to ear and hearing disorders was obtained. Prevalence of NIHL was assessed in all workers with or without hearing loss. Results: The total numbers of workers included in the study were 314. The total number of patients having NIHL was 42. Prevalence of NIHL was 13. NIHL is a global health problem and is the second most important cause of hearing loss. It is a preventable disorder that affects a large proportion of workers. In our setup the NIHL was lower than expected due to better control of Noise and proper use of noise protective equipment. Keywords: NIHL = Noise-induced Hearing Loss, sensorineural hearing loss, Hearing loss.
Impact of Nutritional Insufficiency on Nutritional Status of Adolescents in low and high Income Socio Economic Group
Authors: Khan Moha Akram , Khan Mahnaz Nasir , Ilyas Fasiha , Khalid Memoona , Abiodullah Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Background: Adolescence is the most crucial period with uplifted energy need that demands an intense nutritive care for fulfillment of complete good wellbeing in the upcoming life course and evaluation of the nutrient inadequacy as a part of their daily routine tells about diet quality which is an essential element at every stages of a human life. Aim: To assess the energy insufficiency of adolescents in low and high socioeconomic status as it has high significance in the growing stages because it affects both the physiological and psychological aspects of overall well-being. Method: This was a comparative cross-sectional study. The research was conducted on 410 adolescent girls and boys with age ranging from 10 to 14 years of Lahore from public and private sector schools selected through lottery method that basically reflects low and high socioeconomic background effects with detailed energy intake analysis and association of nutritional status to the total energy consumed per day of these groups. The data was collected on the basis of a questionnaire consisting of demographics and 24-hr recall calculated by taking an average of the last 3 days’ food intake. Results: The results revealed that adolescent groups belonging to high socioeconomic class were more in the normal health status, had less energy insufficient values and better food quality than adolescents from low socio economic class. Practical implication: The study will provide light to do in depth research should be conducted in the community in innovative ways for the better understanding of nutritional health related problems and its solutions for the children as well as adolescents as the new generation are the future of our beloved country. Conclusion: The result shows that as socioeconomic status tends to get better, diet quality improves and encourages a healthy lifestyle as compared to those living in improvised conditions. Keywords: Adolescence, Nutrient Inadequacy Energy Insufficient, 24-Hr Recall
Health Related Quality of Life in patients undergoing Lower Limb Amputation secondary to Peripheral Arterial Disease
Authors: Hashim Rubina , Islam Zarmina , , Panhwar Waryam , Sophie Ziad , Berlas Fahad Tariq , Salim Areeba
Published: March 2023

Aim: To assess domains of health-related quality of life among patients undergoing major lower limb amputation secondary to peripheral arterial disease. Study design: Observational questionnaire-based study. Place and Duration: Data from 1st January to 31 December 2020(collected from September 2022 to November 2022) was assessed out of which ninety-one patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Methodology: Twenty-three patients were interviewed after verbal consent over telephone using validated questionnaires: World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF, Amputee Single Item Mobility Measure, Locomotor Capability Index-5. Independent sample t-tests and ANOVA were performed for demographics and domain scores. Pearson-Correlation tests were performed for relations between domains and mobility scores. Results: 12 (52.20%) of interviewed patients received below knee amputation, comprising mostly of males 16 (69.60%) with diabetes 18 (78.30%). Participants who used prosthesis had statistically significantly greater mobility scores compared to non-prosthesis users t(21)=3.396, p=0.03. Below knee amputees report better quality of life compared to above knee as these amputees had lower physical domain (mean difference -22.75, p=0.027) and environmental domain scores (mean difference -12.44, p=0.009). This study found that male participants had statistically significantly greater physical t(21)=2.698, p=0.013 and environmental t(21)=2.77,1 p =0.011 scores after a major lower limb amputation compared to females. Conclusion: Males and patients with prosthesis report significantly better quality of life compared to females and non-prosthesis users, owing to socioeconomic and cultural barriers. Keywords (MeSH): Amputation, Surgical, peripheral arterial disease, Artificial Limbs, Quality of Life
Affective Filters’ Extent of Influence on Oral Communication: L2 Learners’ Perceptions
Authors: Lemana II Henry , Casamorin Daryl , Aguilar Angelica , Paladin Leny , Laureano Joycel , Frediles Jean
Published: March 2023

Second language (L2) learners are taught to speak English to be able to communicate effectively like when debating a topic and conversing about everyday topics. However, studies suggest that L2 students feel unmotivated, unconfident, and anxious speaking English in and out of classroom environments, which then creates an impact on the development of their language proficiency and efficiency. This paper primarily aimed to determine the affective filter’s extent of influence on oral communication based on the perception of senior high school ESL students in a southern Philippine private school. Using the descriptive-quantitative design, data were gathered via a survey questionnaire from a total of 258 senior high school students. Results reveal that students’ affective filters generally influence their oral communication to a moderate extent. Among Krashen’s identified affective filters (self-motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety), three indicators of self-motivation garnered the highest mean ratings and standard deviation scores. The results show that students’ oral communication is most influenced by their motivation to learn the target language, which in turn makes the learning process fun and gives them real-world opportunities to use the language. The study’s pedagogical implications for the future of language education include a call for teachers to maintain high levels of student motivation, assist their students in building self-confidence, and devise strategies to boost their students’ linguistic competence in the classroom. In order to strengthen students’ capacity for effective oral communication, it is imperative that school officials give more weight to students’ affective development.
Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Meslek Seçimi Yeterliliği ve Etkileyen Faktörler
Authors: İNCİRKUŞ Kübra , YÜCEL İlknur , DİNDAR İlknur
Published: March 2023

Amaç: Yaşamın önemli dönüm noktalarından biri olan meslek seçimi, bilinçli olarak ve isteyerek yapıldığında; mesleki gelişim ve tatminin yanı sıra, bakım sonuçlarındaki başarıyı ve hasta memnuniyetini de beraberinde getirecektir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı hemşirelik öğrencilerinin meslek seçimi yeterlilik düzeylerinin ve meslek seçimini etkileyen faktörlerin incelenmesidir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı araştırmanın örneklemini 6-10 Mart 2018 tarihleri arasında araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 216 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, “Anket Formu” ve “Meslek Seçimi Yeterliliği Ölçeği” kullanılarak yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle toplandı ve SSPS 21.0 programıyla değerlendirildi. Verilerin analizinde; ortalama, standart sapma, frekans, yüzde, t testi ve korelasyon analizleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Öğrencilerin Meslek Seçimi Yeterliliği Ölçeği puan ortalaması orta düzeydeydi (2,96 ± 0,73). Ölçek puan ortalamaları; yaşı ve sınıfı daha küçük olanlarda, mesleği isteyerek seçenlerde, meslek seçiminden memnun olanlarda ve bölüm değiştirmeyi düşünmediğini belirtenlerde anlamlı olarak daha yüksekti (p
Hasta ve Yakınlarının Bakış Açısıyla COVID -19 Pandemi Sürecinde Acil Servise Başvuru Yapmak: “COVID-19’a Bir Adım Daha Yakın Olmak”
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA Aynur , YILMAZ Emel , CENGİZ Tuğba , HELVACI Duygu
Published: March 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada amaç, COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde acil servise başvuru yapan hasta ve yakınlarının acil servis algı ve deneyimlerini betimlemektir.

Materyal ve Metot: Araştırma, nitel yaklaşıma dayalı içerik analizi ile yürütülmüştür. Çalışma Türkiye'nin batısındaki bir eğitim araştırma hastanesinin acil servisinde Haziran-Aralık 2021 tarihleri arasında yürütülmüştür. Amaçlı örnekleme yönteminden birisi olan ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenmiş 77 hasta ve yakını ile görüşülmüştür. Çalışma grubuna acil servise başvuru yapan ve araştırmaya katılmaya gönüllü olan hasta ve yakınları dahil edilmiştir. Veriler hasta ve yakınlarının sosyo demografik özelliklerini içeren sekiz soruluk tanıtıcı özellikleri içeren bilgi formu ve alanyazın doğrultusunda oluşturulan yarı yapılandırılmış açık uçlu 11 sorudan oluşan veri toplama formu ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde NVIVO 12 Pro programı kullanılmıştır. Tematik analiz verilerin değerlendirilmesinde kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: COVID-19 pandemisinde acil servise başvuru yapan hasta ve yakınları ile yürütülmüş nitel soru çözümlemesine dayalı bu araştırmada dört kategoriye ulaşılmıştır. Bunlar en çok atıf alandan en aza doğru: COVID -19’a bir adım daha yakın (f:412), Risk almaya değmez (f:260), Korkulacak bir şey yok (f:121) ve Mecburiyet algısı (f:104) dır.

Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda COVID-19 sürecinde acil serviste başvuran hasta ve yakınlarının mecburiyetten dolayı hastaneye başvurduğu, bu sırada korku, endişe, tedirginlik yaşadığı ve bir an önce acil servisten kurtulmak istedikleri saptanmıştır. Hasta ve yakınları acil servise başvuruyu ertelemeye bağlı oluşabilecek yaşamı tehdit eden durumlara yönelik toplumun farkındalığının arttırılması, bu konuda gerekli eğitimlerin verilmesi, sosyal medya araçları ve kamu spotları gibi kaynaklardan yararlanılması önerilmektedir.
AN ASSESSMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS PROFITABILITY AS A STRATEGY FOR TAX AVOIDANCE.
Authors: Chesoli Joshua
Published: March 2023

Tax avoidance is a common problem among many nations all over the world, especially the developing and third world countries. Most citizens see tax payment as very offensive, and seek all means to avoid tax liabilities. Kenya is not exempted from this economic menace. In spite of the several tax holidays enjoyed by firms in Kenya, most firms have resorted to creatively avoid tax under the disguise of shareholders wealth maximization. This act is seen by the researchers as a corporate governance factor because the provision of bonus schemes by shareholders for managers for abnormal wealth maximization had justified the act of tax avoidance in the Kenyan corporate world.
Immunoglobulin-M (IgM) antibody against cytomegalovirus among females of reproductive age in Buguma, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko  , Jennifer Chioma Okpala  , Chisom Chimbundum Adim  , Cynthia Chizoba Ogbuji  , Blessing Jachinma Okonko
Published: March 2023

Infection with the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), particularly in pregnant women, can result in congenital abnormalities and is frequently linked to significant side effects such as microcephaly, mental retardation, deafness, and spastic paralysis. In the Buguma city of Rivers State, a cross-sectional study was conducted to ascertain the seroprevalence of HCMV infection and related risk factors among females of reproductive age. A structured questionnaire was given to 93 females in Buguma of reproductive age and matched for socio-demographic traits between December 2021 and January 2023. By venous puncture, five millilitres (5 ml) of blood were obtained, centrifuged, and plasma was collected. Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent test, plasma was analyzed for the presence of HCMV immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies (ELISA). SPSS Version 17 was used to analyze the data. There were 93 participants in all. The findings indicated that the highest proportions of participants were found in the age range of 31 to 40 years, the married (59.1%), those with tertiary education (64.5%), and business/traders (38.0%). Nineteen females (20.4%) tested positive for HCMV IgM antibodies. Compared to other age groups, the HCMV IgM age-specific seroprevalence was highest in people under 20 (25.0%) and closely followed by those in the 21–30 age range (23.3%). As people get older, HCMV infection rates decline. The frequency of HCMV IgM was higher in married people (21.8%) than in single people (18.4%). Compared to women with secondary education (12.1%), those with university education (25.0%) had a higher prevalence. Compared to other occupational groups, teachers had a higher frequency (33.3%). None of the patient demographic traits revealed a statistically significant correlation with HCMV serostatus. In the Nigerian town of Buguma, Rivers State, the investigation verified the existence of HCMV infections among females of reproductive age. The significant seroprevalence of anti-HCMV IgM antibodies in these females suggested recent virus exposure. This observation suggests that the virus is widespread in the research region. It is advised that routine CMV infection screening be adopted for all females of reproductive age across the state and the nation.
Factors influencing trader’s participation in small scale hides and skin business in the leather value chain, among non-pastoralist
Authors: Ruth Mwenje Lumarai  , George Owuor  , Edith Gathungu
Published: March 2023

Hides and skin, the by-product from cattle and small ruminants (livestock production) forms an important business from the meat industry. Through value addition, the hides and skin are processed to leather. It is the main economic activity in both high potential, Arid and Semi-Arid regions and on small scale in other regions of Kenya. The objectives of this study were to determine the development and sustainability of the leather sector among the non-pastoralist communities. The study was carried out in Nakuru County (0.4254° S, 36.0023° E). Purposive random sampling technique of 100 respondents drawn from 10 sub-counties was used. Both primary and secondary data were used. Key informant interviews and percentiles were used to determine the challenges facing traders in the hides and skin industry. The multinomial logit model was used to determine the factors influencing the participation of the hides and skin traders in the leather sector and combination of the Gross Margin (GM) and the Endogenous Switching Regression (ESR) model to evaluate the impact of the hides and skin business to the income of traders. The main challenge that affects hides and skin traders is fluctuating prices at 56% and the lowest being poor condition of their working premise at 2%. This is a type of business that is passed on from one generation to another because most traders are middle aged or elderly (>45 years old). 35% indicated that their main reason for starting the business was family and had over 10 years’ experience. The study also showed that ownership of registered business earns more income by $18 and on the contrary a reduction of income by $54. In conclusion proper utilization of hides and skin will not only earn income to the traders but will also minimize on wastage of a useful resource which is by-product from livestock industry that supports a valuable leather industry.
CHANGED AREAS AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION UNDER THE OPTICS OF THE ABC SYSTEM IN ANTIMARY STATE FOREST
Authors: Júnior Raco Tanomaru , Vieira Gil , Silva Zenobio Abel Gouvêa Perelli da Gama e
Published: March 2023

This paper addresses ecological restoration in a Conservation Unit - CU, in the Amazon. Its objective was to generate information about the altered areas and possible ecological restoration techniques that can be used in the Antimary State Forest (ASF) to contribute to the CU management plan. In specific terms, this study aimed to: (1) identify and quantify the types of environmental change at ASF; (2) recommend ecological restoration methods and (3) quantify and analyze the costs of ecological restoration, considering the Activity Based Costing – ABC method. To this end, technical visits were made to the altered areas and experimental plots were implanted. The results generated indicate that the environmental changes in the ASF account for 5.5% of the UC area and are pastures in use or abandoned and abandoned agricultural areas. The recommended ecological restoration methods were to conduct assisted natural regeneration with or without planting enrichment seedlings and suggested ecological nucleation were of a low technological degree and easy to obtain inputs. The cost for the method of conducting assisted natural regeneration without enrichment was B$ 38,538.60/ha, of B$ 20,592.28/ha for the method of conducting assisted natural regeneration with enrichment planting and B$ 40,405.48/ha for the nucleation method with the costs of the techniques ranging from B$ 1,791.8/ha to B$ 8,224.84/ha. The isolation activity of the area was the mostly costly in all the ecological restoration methods studied.
EFFICIENCY OF ORGANIC COMPOST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF Moringa oleifera LAM. SEEDLINGS
Authors: Freitas Dantas Gouveia Daniel , Neves do Nascimento Marilza , Da Silva Leite Romeu
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of organic compost produced through composting in the development of Moringa oleifera seedlings. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse in Feira de Santana- BA, Brazil. The design was randomized blocks (RBD), with seven treatments per block and four replicates. The following treatments were tested: commercial substrate; sand (S); S/organic compost (OC) 80/20; S/OC 60/40; S/OC 40/60; S/OC 20/80; S/OC 0/100. The organic compost was formed by pruning residues and vegetable remains that were not cooked. The addition of organic compost promoted the highest means for the parameters height, number of leaves, height/collar diameter ratio, root dry mass and shoot dry mass. For leaf area, height/shoot dry mass ratio and collar diameter, the proportions of the compost had no influence. Higher means of parameters such as tuberous root length and diameter and tuberous structure dry mass were observed in the commercial substrate, which may indicate stress in seedlings of this treatment. Substrates with a lower proportion of organic compost are more suitable for the production of M. oleifera seedlings.
INFLUENCE OF ANATOMY ON THE MECHANICAL RESISTANCE OF WOODS IN AN AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM
Authors: Eloy Elder , Da Silva Zanchetta Laura , Bandera Eduarda , De Souza Mangini Tauana , Trevisan Rômulo
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of anatomy on the mechanical resistance of Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla, and Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake from an agroforestry system. For this purpose, twelve 9-year-old trees were felled. To evaluate the anatomical properties, the specimens were taken from the diameter region at breast height (DBH at 1.30 m from the ground). To determine the mechanical characteristics, central planks from the DBH of the tree logs were removed to produce test specimens with dimensions of 2.5 × 2.5 × 41.0 cm. The modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, tension of the proportional limit, and maximum force were then evaluated. Conversely, test specimens with dimensions of 5 × 5 × 15 cm for were used for the transversal and longitudinal Janka hardness and perpendicular compression tests. The higher the cell wall fraction, vessel frequency, and ray frequency values, the better the mechanical properties. Conversely, with the increase in the fiber diameter, lumen diameter, vessel diameter, height, and width of rays, the values of the mechanical properties of wood are lower.
Enzimas y organismos importantes dentro del proceso de compostaje
Authors: Mena Espino Xenia , Mena Espino María Esther , Tavera Cortés María Elena
Published: March 2023

Uno de los problemas que preocupa al hombre es el aprovechamiento, manejo y destino de los residuos orgánicos provenientes del quehacer diario. Muchos nutrientes esenciales que están en la materia orgánica (carbono, nitrógeno y fósforo) presentes en la naturaleza, experimentan transformaciones por medio de microorganismos y las enzimas que poseen les permiten mejorar la biodisponibilidad de sus nutrientes. Es importante conocer a profundidad procesos de biotransformación enzimática, lo cual permitiría darle un manejo y aprovechamiento a los residuos orgánicos. Existen diversos tipos de enzimas que permiten conocer su actividad en el proceso de compostaje. El objetivo de esta revisión fue presentar los principales componentes de los residuos lignocelulósicos y las enzimas que participan en su degradación para poder conocer la actividad metabólica que se lleva a cabo durante el compostaje.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v11i3.94
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Elektronik dan Promosi Terhadap Loyalitas Pengguna Bank Digital
Authors: Latifah Ifa , Dora Yenny Maya
Published: March 2023

Hadirnya Bank Digital ditengah-tengah masyarakat yang sudah melek teknologi digital sangatlah berdampak positif, yaitu meningkatkan kemudahan akses perbankan bagi masyarakat, serta meningkatkan efisiensi perbankan.  Tetapi tidaklah mudah menarik masyarakat untuk menjadi nasabah. Selain itu perubahan layanan dari offline ke online tentunya membutuhkan perhatian secara khusus supaya transaksi berjalan dengan lancar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh E-Service Quality dan promosi terhadap loyalitas nasabah pengguna Bank Digital di kota Bandung. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 130 nasabah Bank Digital. Metode digunakan adalah deskriptif verifikatif dengan Jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Data yang terkumpul diolah dengan SPSS V. 25.0. Hasil penelitian secara parsial didapat E-Service Quality berpengaruh sebesar 61,08% terhadap loyalitas dan Promosi berpengaruh sebesar 71,80% terhadap loyalitas pengguna Bank Digital. Sedangkan secara simultan E-Service Quality dan Promosi berpengaruh sebesar 72,77% terhadap Loyalitas Pengguna Bank Digital.
Instrument Analysis of Library Service Components in Distance Education Conceptualized Library Accreditation at Universitas Terbuka
Authors: Ristiyono Mohamad Pandu
Published: March 2023

Library accreditation is a form of legal recognition of a library in an institution. Open university libraries that have the concept of distance education carry out library accreditation from the directorate of standardization of the National Library of Indonesia. Where there are 6 components and 103 instruments. in this paper only discusses component 3, namely the service component, where there are 19 instruments. From the discussion of library service component instruments, there are several instruments that are not suitable for open university libraries that implement distance education, namely library visitor instruments, where those who come offline are far different from conventional universities while online open university library visitors are more than 16 million. In addition, the collection lending instrument is also different, where borrowing at open universities is done virtually. In the future, there needs to be a distinction for instruments for distance education libraries and conventional university libraries.
Analisis Faktor Pengembangan Instrumen Pengukuran Keterampilan Abad 21 Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Fadloli Fadloli , Pamungkas Rahmania , Mulyono Mulyono , Sumarjoko Tri , Marlina Reni
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan instrumen ketrampilan abad ke-21 bagi siswa SMA yang selanjutnya disebut dengan High School 21st Century Skill Instrument (HS-21CSI) untuk digunakan dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran sains. Instrumen HS-21CSI terdiri dari enam domain yaitu: (1) Literasi Era Digital; (2) Berpikir Inventif; (3) Komunikasi yang Efektif; (4) Produktivitas Tinggi; (5) Nilai dan Norma Spiritual; dan (6) Nilai Multikultural. Empat domain pertama diadaptasi dari keterampilan enGauge abad 21 sementara dua domain terakhir diciptakan untuk memenuhi filosofi pendidikan Indonesia. Melalui tinjauan literatur dan diskusi, variabel yang mewakili Keterampilan Abad 21 SMA diidentifikasi dan disempurnakan berdasarkan analisis penilaian empat ahli. Sehingga dihasilkan satu set kuesioner yang dapat mewakili masing-masing domain keterampilan abad 21 siswa SMA. Kuesioner yang telah diuji validitasnya dengan validitas konten dan bahasa kemudian diikuti dengan analisis faktor. Sebanyak 299 siswa SMA Negeri se Kota Malang dijadikan subjek dalam penelitian ini. Hasil uji reliabilitas instrumen dilihat dari nilai konsistensi internal Cronbach Alpha sebesar 08-09 yang berarti instrumen berguna. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa validitas dan reliabilitas HS-21CSI baik. Dengan demikian menunjukkan bahwa instrumen yang dikembangkan mampu untuk mengevaluasi penguasaan siswa SMA terhadap keterampilan abad ke-21 dalam proses belajar sains.
Frequency of Successful Extubation in Patients with Rapid Shallow Breathing Maximum (RSBImax)
Authors: Rabbani Bushra , Umar Mehrunnisa , Saeed Ammarah , Ahmed Ayaz , Yaseen Mahjabeen , Waseem Fahad
Published: March 2023

Prolonged mechanical ventilation and premature removal from mechanical ventilation (MV) are independent risk factors for morbidity and mortality. Weaning and liberation from MV remain critical stages of a patient's ICU stay. To date, no weaning predictive index has proven to be ideal. Objectives: To determine the frequency of successful extubation in patients on mechanical ventilation after 2 hour of spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Methods: A total of 100 consecutive patients admitted in Medical ICU, meeting the inclusion criteria was enrolled. Non probability purposive sampling was employed. Patients of both gender and age >18 years, on mechanical ventilator for more than 48hrs were included. Two hours of SBT was performed in a semi seated position. RSBI were measured at 1 min after extubation. Patient who have not developed any feature of SBT intolerance, was continued on SBT up to 120 min. All collected data was entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 for analysis. Results: Successful extubation was found to be (86%). in patients with RSBImax <105. Among 43 patients with successful extubation, 60.5% were male and 39.5% were female. The average age was 53+ 14.6 yrs and the average days of MV were 7+ 2.3 days. Rate of successful extubation was high with the age < 60 yrs, in male gender and with duration of MV <7 days. Conclusion: It is concluded from the above study that patients with RSBImax <105 were found to have successful extubation
Multi-Slice Computed Angiography for The Evaluation of Stent Patency After Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting
Authors: Alam Khan Muhammad , Rasool Maken Ghulam , Tariq Naeem , Ur Rehman Waheed , Rehman Jokio Abdul , Ahmad Bilal , Farrukh Habib Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Due to the high frequency of in-stent restenosis, repeat coronary angiography and left main percutaneous coronary intervention is recommended. But Computed Tomography Angiography is a noninvasive procedure for evaluating coronary arteries. Objectives: To assess the proportion of InStent restenosis in left main per-Cutaneous coronary intervention and to evaluate diagnostic efficacy of Computed Tomography Angiography in detecting In stent Restenosis. Methods: We assessed 263 consecutive LM PCI patients; 130 patients were chosen for this study procedure as they meet our criteria. CTA was conducted three months following the LM PCI. Results: The vast majority of patients (73.8 %) had PCI from LM to LAD and 16.2 % from LM to LCX. Only 10% of patients had bifurcation PCI, and all patients had DES (100%). The average period for ISR development was 125 months, with ISR rates of 32.2 % in the LM to LAD cohort and 38 % in the LM to LCX cohort. The median time between PCI and CTA was 194 days, with a mean basal heart rate of 69 ± 12 beats per minute. CTA exhibited a positive predictive value of 84.7%. Conclusion: CTA enables an accurate noninvasive assessment of selected patients following LM PCI. And CTA can be used as a first-line treatment instead of coronary angiography.
Experiences of Post Esophagectomy Patients Admitted in Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar Pakistan
Authors: Shaheen Ishrat , Muhammad Dildar , Naz Sehrish , Ajmal Hina , Ahmad Israr
Published: March 2023

Patients having esophageal cancer can experience psychological, emotional, physical, social, financial and spiritual changes following surgery. Exploration of such challenges, particularly from the Patient’s perspective has been limited in Pakistan. Objective:  To explore the experiences of post-esophagectomy patients admitted in Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar Pakistan. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted on ten patients having esophagectomy admitted at Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Participants were selected through None Probability purposive sampling technique. Permission was taken from concerned departments as well as from participants before data collection. An interview topic guide was used for Face-to-face individual, in-depth interviews. Audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Five major themes were constructed i.e., Physical changes, psychological effects, social issues and support, financial issues, acceptance, and adjustment to a new changed way of life.  Conclusions: Post-esophagectomy patients need full support in adjustment to their physical, psychological, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual aspects of life. Family, friends, and society could be an effective channel in this regard. Government should provide medical and financial support to such patients for their treatment as well as for their rehabilitation.
The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Health Care
Authors: Mehboob Riffat
Published: March 2023

It's kind of mysterious how complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is being used more and more in developed, "established" Western countries. There hasn't been much study or good understanding about it. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines "complementary and alternative medicine" (CAM) as a collection of various medical and health systems, procedures, and objects that are not currently regarded as corresponding to traditional medicine. Over the past 15 years or so, CAM use has grown significantly, and it is without a dispute significant from a medical, economic, and sociological perspective. Even though there are literally hundreds of therapies that fall under the broad definition of CAM, only about 15-20 have definitive proof of their efficacy and safety to be taken seriously (Tiran, 2001). The NCCAM divides complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into five primary categories: whole medical systems, mind-body healthcare, physiologically based, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy fields [1].

CAM is frequently used to supplement conventional treatment. Back issues, melancholy, sleeplessness, intense headaches or migraines, stomach or intestinal diseases, and back problems were the most frequent symptoms linked with CAM, according to a review of the worldwide CAM literature by Frass et al. [2]. A few earlier studies looked into the use of CAM for particular diseases or health issues, like cancer and multiple sclerosis.

 

According to Menniti-Ippolito et al., herbal medicine was more frequently used to enhance life expectancy while acupuncture and manipulative treatments were mainly used to treat pain in Italy. Homeopathy, in comparison, was not linked to any particular health issues [3]. Other common reasons people turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are dissatisfaction with biomedicine, frustration with the doctor-patient relationship, relaxation, enhancements in subjective wellbeing, preventative medicine, a preference for natural care over biomedical medicine, and an eagerness for more individualized and holistic care.

People in Pakistan who believe in quacks, pastors, hakeems, homoeopaths, or other psychic healers have used alternative treatments. For issues like infertility, seizures, psychosomatic issues, melancholy, and many other illnesses, these are the first line of defense. The proximity, reasonable cost, accessibility, family obligation, and the positive perception of the community are the primary justifications for visiting a CAM healer. Pakistan has a long history of using medicinal herbs to cure a variety of illnesses. The people's health-seeking behavior, particularly in emerging nations, necessitates integrating all CAM healers into society by giving them access to appropriate training, tools, and referral support.
School Attendance and Health Guide App
Authors:   College of Technology and Allied Sciences Bohol Island State University, Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol, Philippines, Amora Epifelward Niño , V. Romero Kennery , C. Amoguis Rennan , G. Tuyor Rodelou , E. Olandria Jonas , N. Olandria Evangeline , B. Auxtero Mae , B. Romero Pamela Joy
Published: March 2023

The Department of Education’s step in reopening the classes at the elementary level is very challenging as the virus still exist and dangers students and teachers from contracting the virus. For the teachers and the principal, performing the tasks set by the national and local IATF including manual getting of temperature, attendance, and sending notifications to parents is time-consuming and still, both the students and they face the risk of contracting the virus. Using the scrum framework of the agile methodology, the researchers conducted a series of interviews with the person in charge to discuss the challenges experienced while performing these tasks. All the challenges were listed as user stories, given priority, and designed corresponding modules as solutions. Using raspberryPi, thermal sensors, Mobile System for Global Communication (GSM) modules, and a web application, the researchers designed an Internet of Things-based solution. The researchers presented the output to the principal and received a go signal for implementation. During the run of the implementation, the system performed well according to its design and received positive feedback from the teachers and the principal. However, as the needs of the real world change with time, it is recommended to do further research to further enhance the system whenever the real world demands. Keywords: Micro-controllers, Internet of Things, Ultraviolet C, Covid Response, Sensors, Wireless Technology, Web Application
The Analysis of Packet to Detect Malware Files
Authors: Muhammad Shairoze Malik  , Arooj Fatima  , Saad Waqas
Published: March 2023

The article covers the procedure of detecting malicious files from a packet that was responsible to make the system infected, this paper will highlight all the key elements that play a pivotal role in detecting those files. The primary motivation behind this work is to provide information about those malware files and the detection of those files. This article also describes the use of perfect packet analysis software as well as its key features which can make our analysis simpler. Moreover, this article concludes with the author's perspective regarding malware analysis.
IMPACTOS DAS DEFINIÇÕES DO SUPERIOR TRIBUNAL DE JUSTIÇA SOBRE O CONCEITO DE INSUMOS PARA FINS DE APURAÇÃO DE CRÉDITOS DE PIS E COFINS
Authors: Kraemer Karin Cristina , De Matos Mateus Bassani
Published: March 2023

O estudo tem como objetivo identificar e analisar as novas definições de insumos para a apuração de créditos de PIS e COFINS, trazidas pelo Recurso Especial nº 1.221.170 - PR, e o impacto da apuração de crédito em uma indústria de componentes de calçados do Vale do Paranhana (RS). Para tanto, foram analisadas as demonstrações contábeis e arquivos Sped Contribuições, além de uma análise da doutrina e da legislação vigente, para dar o suporte necessário ao desenvolvimento do tema. A metodologia aborda um estudo de caso e será qualitativa de natureza exploratória. A partir da análise dos dados, identificaram-se as contas contábeis que podem ter direito a crédito de PIS e COFINS e foi realizada a comparação das contas que foram utilizadas antes e depois do Recurso Especial nº 1.221.170 - PR, para verificar qual o impacto. Ao final, se observa que a legislação ainda não é clara o suficiente quanto ao conceito de “insumos”, pois, mesmo após as novas definições trazidas pelo Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ), muitas empresas ainda necessitam uma análise individual, para definir o que é considerado insumo dentro de sua atividade.
CENTRO DE MATERIAL E ESTERILIZAÇÃO: IMPORTÂNCIA DO TRABALHO DA ENFERMAGEM PARA SEGURANÇA DO PACIENTE
Authors: Gratão Marcia Simon Sgambatti , De Moraes Magali Aparecida Alves , De Lima Aparecida Bezerra , Gimenez Fabiana Veronez Martelato , Higa Elza de Fatima Ribeiro
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Analisar evidências literárias sobre a importância do trabalho da equipe de enfermagem do Centro de Material e Esterilização (CME), bem como os fatores relacionados a esse cuidado, para a segurança do paciente. Método: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura a partir de sete artigos localizados nas bases de dados: WoS, LILACS, Scopus, BDENF, IBECS e MEDLINE. Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos científicos originais, publicados a partir do ano de 2016 e nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. E de exclusão, artigos de revisão da literatura, dissertações, teses e trabalhos de conclusão do curso. Resultado: Da análise de dados obtidos dos sete artigos selecionados nacionais, emergiram seis categorias: 1. Importância do trabalho do CME para a segurança do paciente; 2. Indicadores de qualidade no processamento de produtos para a saúde; 3. Importância e o reconhecimento dos enfermeiros no CME; 4. Educação Continuada e Educação Permanente no processo de trabalho no CME; 5. Atenção na formação e na grade curricular voltada ao CME; 6. Perfil da equipe de enfermagem do CME. Conclusão: Os resultados evidenciam, dentre outros aspectos, a importância do trabalho qualificado da enfermagem do CME para a segurança do paciente.
APNI GADDI
Authors: Shukla Prof. Shaleen
Published: March 2023

Abstract—Carpooling has become a practical, cheap, and stress-free way to move around. This project presents the requirement, design and implementation of an enterprise-class application for carpooling following Model-View-Controlol model. The added features, compared to available applications, are different kinds of trips, a check-in system, and social media integration. The two kinds of trips are single trips, which are trips between two cities, and frequent trips which are the ones that commuters do every day. The check-in system enables users to check in meetings points and notify all users about that. Users can also share their activities on the application thanks to social media integration. The application is designed to be scalable, extensible, highly available and with a good performance.