bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATION THE AGRI-DRONES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS. NEW CONCEPTS TOWARDS AGRICULTURE-5.0
Authors:   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, VLADUŢ VALENTIN , CABA IOAN-LADISLAU ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, CONSTANTIN ANA-MARIA ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, VOICU GHEORGHE ,   University Politehnica of Bucharest, MAICAN EDMOND ,   University Politehnica of Bucharest, VÎLCU CONSTANTIN ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, LEFTER BOGDAN ,   FREELANCER, RO
Published: April 2022

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have a crucial contribution to the development of precision agriculture (PA). Agricultural drones or agri-drones make the rapid transition from the military system (UAVs) to domestic applications in the PA, in order to provide the necessary support to farmers for the surveillance of large crops and / or in carrying out operations to protect or stimulate crops. This revolutionary leap contributes to the considerable savings of the farmer, as well as to the revolution of traditional agriculture towards intelligent agriculture or PA. Managerial decisions based on the three principles presented in the paper (EVI - Enhanced Vegetation Index, ZP - Zero Pollution and ROI - Return on Investment) are easier to make through the approach driven by digital technology. The information-based management cycle lays foundations for sustainable PA of the future (agriculture-5.0).
THE QUALITY OF THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT IN FISH PONDS
Authors:   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, VOICEA IULIAN , DUMITRU DRAGOȘ ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, VLĂDUȚ VALENTIN ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, PETRE ANCUȚA ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, NENCIU FLORIN ,   INMA, Bucharest, Romania, MOGA C.I. ,   SC DFR Systems SRL,
Published: April 2022

In our country, the most widespread growth system is the semiintensive one with growth units represented by ponds (anthropogenic ecosystems). The semi-intensive fish culture is based on the natural productivity and / or enriched by fertilization of the anthropogenic ecosystems, respectively also on the administration of supplementary food. In fact, semi-intensive cultivation involves obtaining a fish biomass with low production costs due to the use of inexpensive inputs. The productionprofile and the way of obtaining it determine the structure and duration oftheexploitation cycle within a fish farm.
Novel techniques for Bayesian inference in univariate and multivariate stochastic volatility models
Authors: Mike G. Tsionas
Published: April 2022

In this paper we exploit properties of the likelihood function of the stochastic volatility model to show that it can be approximated accurately and efficiently using a response surface methodology. The approximation is across the plausible range of parameter values and all possible data and is found to be highly accurate. The methods extend easily to multivariate models and are applied to artificial data as well as ten exchange rates and all stocks of FTSE100 using daily data. Formal comparisons with multivariate GARCH models are undertaken using a special prior for the GARCH parameters. The comparisons are based on marginal likelihood and the Bayes factors.
Хозяйство казахов Нура-Ишимского междуречья XIX – начала XX в. (по остеологическим материалам зимовки Бозок II)
Authors: Шагирбаев Мамбет Сапарбекович , Ганиева Айнагуль , Сакенов Сергазы Кайырбекович
Published: April 2022

Зимовка Бозок ІІ расположена на севере Сарыарки, между двумя крупными водоразделами: реками Нура и Ишим. Эта территория богата пастбищными угодьями и водными ресурсами, которые могут обеспечить большое количество скота. Археологическими раскопками исследована площадь 625 м2. Изучены разрушенные конструкции двух жилых домов. При строительстве жилищ использовались: глина, песок, бревна, камыш. Одним из архитектурных решений, связанных с хозяйственной деятельностью, является строительство приусадебных хозяйственных построек для скота и соединение их общим проходом. В культурном слое зимовки обнаружено 292 костей млекопитающих и одна кость птицы, среди которых 189 (65%) костей определены до вида. Большая часть остеологических материалов – это раздробленные, типичные «кухонные остатки». В результате археозоологического исследования выяснилось, что 98,5% костей происходит от домашних копытных (крупный рогатый скот, лошади, овцы). Остатки крупного рогатого скота составляют 48,1%, лошади – 39,6%, мелкого рогатого скота – 9,5%. Найдено две кости собаки и одна кость птицы, а также кости принадлежащие эмбриону или новорожденному (?) теленку. Домашних животных забивали и разделывали на территории зимовки. Примечательной особенностью является индивидуально захороненный скелет собаки, найденный в районе зимовки. В статистических исследованиях конца ХІХ – начала ХХ в. в Акмолинской области зафиксировано преобладание крупного рогатого скота (КРС). Преобладание костей КРС на зимовке косвенно подтверждает эти данные.
Карагандинская школа археологии: научное наследие В.В. Евдокимова
Authors: Бедельбаева Марина Васильевна , Ломан Валерий Григорьевич
Published: April 2022

Статья посвящена обобщению научных взглядов известного учёного, доктора исторических наук Валерия Валентиновича Евдокимова (1942–2021 гг.). Выпускник Уральского государственного университета, он уже в студенческие годы увлекся археологией и участвовал в раскопках памятников Урала и Западной Сибири, где его наставником был выдающийся ученый В.Ф. Генинг. В конце 60-х гг. ХХ в. В.В. Евдокимов организовал Кустанайскую археологическую экспедицию, а начиная с 1978 г. руководил археологической экспедицией Карагандинского университета, и изыскания стали проводиться в пределах степной зоны Центрального Казахстана, что позволило внести большой вклад в изучение древнейшей истории региона. Многие ключевые открытия (ямное погребение в могильнике Карагаш, уникальное погребение могильника Сатан с остатками деревянной колесницы и др.), а также планомерные исследования поселения Кент были осуществлены именно в этот период. Созданная В.В. Евдокимовым модель исчисления палеодемографических переменных позволила сформировать целостное видение социальной истории общества эпохи бронзы, а введение ученым в научный оборот понятия «историческая среда» актуализировало изучение системы жизнеобеспечения древних социумов в условиях взаимодействия с окружающей средой, что в настоящее время является ключевым методологическим концептом в археологии. Организаторский талант В.В. Евдокимова способствовал формированию и развитию карагандинской школы археологии. Профессиональная подготовка, становление, успешная защита кандидатских и докторских диссертаций более десятка известных ученых-археологов непосредственно связаны с его именем. Многочисленные научные и педагогические заслуги В.В. Евдокимова признаны международным сообществом.
Attracting innovative businesses to the UK
Authors: Sillem Hayaatun
Published: April 2022

Summary - This represents an emphatic focus on innovation within Government - At its core is an aspiration to grow business investment in R&D - Businesses choose where to place their R&D investment on a global basis - The UK is rich in innovation assets - The UK can build a compelling innovation offer to global companies.
Efecto de la cocción sobre la capacidad antioxidante del tomate de árbol (Solanum betaceum Cav.)
Authors:   Universidad Estatal Amazónica, Sede Lago Agrio, Nueva Loja EC210150, Ecuador, Carrera Oscullo Pablo D. , Novillo Logroño Fernando A. ,   Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito EC170521, Ecuador
Published: April 2022

El tomate de árbol o tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.) es una fruta de interés por sus excelentes cualidades sensoriales y nutritivas. En Ecuador, es una práctica común cocer el tomate de árbol antes de preparar jugos y salsas, lo que puede reducir o incrementar su capacidad antioxidante. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la capacidad antioxidante en frutos de tomate de árbol de las variedades anaranjado puntón y rojo mora que se cocieron en agua a ebullición por varios periodos de tiempo. La capacidad antioxidante se midió por el método ABTS y se expresó como actividad antioxidante equivalente a Trolox. En las dos variedades, la mayor capacidad antioxidante se obtuvo a los 10 minutos de cocción, con valores más altos en la variedad rojo mora. El análisis estadístico mostró que tanto la variedad de tomate de árbol como el tiempo de cocción fueron estadísticamente significativos (p < 0,05), mientras que la interacción no fue significativa (p > 0,05). La capacidad antioxidante más alta de la variedad rojo mora puede estar relacionada con la presencia de antocianinas en el mucílago que rodea las semillas, mientras que el incremento de la capacidad antioxidante en los frutos cocidos puede estar relacionado con el ablandamiento de los tejidos, lo que incrementa la biodisponibilidad de los antioxidantes.
Contraceptive Use and Sanitary Napkin’s Types in Relation to Bacterial Vaginosis among Reproductive Age Females
Authors: Mukhtar Rabia , Rehman Aman-Ur- , Ilyas Anum , Jahangir Momina , Liaqat Rajia , Khan Gohar Ali
Published: April 2022

Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been proposed as the most common vaginal disease among women of childbearing age as an adjunct to the development of cervical cancer. Previous studies of the relationship between BV and contraceptive use with sanitary practices as determinants have provided inconsistent and conflicting results. Aim: To determine the frequency of Bacterial vaginosis & find its association with contraceptive use and sanitary practices along marital status. Study Design: Cross sectional analytical study Place and duration of study: Department of Gynaecology, Sh. Zayed Hospital Lahore from 01-01-2016 to 31-10- 2016. Methodology: Two hundred and ninety six women of reproductive age group with complaint of vaginal discharge attending were enrolled. Proper history regarding age, marital status, use of contraceptive methods and sanitary practices was taken. Results: Disease prevalence was found to be 18.9%. Bacterial vaginosis was associated with age, type of sanitary napkins, and method of contraception, with adjusted odds ratios of 47.45, 279.9 and 172.0. However no association was found between the disease and marital status (as independent risk factor). Conclusion: Not using contraception and type of sanitary napkins are strongly related to occurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women of reproductive age group with vaginal discharge. Key words: Bacterial vaginosis, Pap smear, Contraceptive methods, Sanitary napkin use
Unexplained Infertility: Comparison of Efficacy of Letrozole and Clomiphene Citrate
Authors: Magsi Shahida , Lashari Shaista , Shaikh Rukhsana , Magsi Inayat , Qureshi Sonia Gul
Published: April 2022

Background: Infertility is always been considered as social issue because of its impact on individuals as well as on families. Unexplained infertility defined as inability of a couple to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse even in the absence of any specific reason for it. Aim: To compare the efficacy of letrozole and clomiphene citrate among patients presenting with unexplained infertility Study design: Prospective observational study. Place and duration of study: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sheikh Zayed Women Hospital Larkana from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. Methodology: Three hundred and thirty six women having unexplained infertility were randomly allocated into two groups. One hundred and sixty eight patients in group A were given letrozole 2.5mg and 168 women in group B received clomiphene citrate 50mg for three months with successive increase in dose up to 3 cycles, if not conceived in first cycle. They were assessed for pregnancy after 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment. Results: The average age of the patients was 27.01±2.53 years. Efficacy of letrozole was significantly high as compare to clomiphene citrate [82.1%vs.62.5%;p=0.0005]. Conclusion: The efficacy of letrozole was significantly high as compared to clomiphene citrate. Letrozole is a better alternative for ovulation induction in anovulatory women because it has high pregnancy rates with shorter time to pregnancy and chances of multiple pregnancies are less because of high monofollicular growth. Keywords:-Infertility, Clomiphene citrate, Letrozole, Unexplained infertility.
Comparison of Indoor vs Outdoor Induction of Labour in Full Term Uncomplicated Pregnancies.
Authors: Almas Uzma , , Maqsood Zainab , Qadir Rubina , Zafar Majida , Tasneem Nasira , Sultan Khawar
Published: April 2022

Background: Induction of labour is an obstetric intervention when the continuation of pregnancy seems to be less beneficial than delivery. Cervical ripening increases the rate of success of labour and normal vaginal delivery. Outpatient cervical ripening is a striking option with benefits of increase maternal satisfaction, reduce hospital stay workload on health care resources Aim: To compare the fetomaternal outcome of indoor vs outdoor induction Methods: An observational cross sectional study was conducted in MCH PIMS, after taking approval from ethical review board from July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. A total of 412 women with singleton pregnancy of cephalic presentation and full term gestation were included. Group A was retained in emergency after induction (outdoor patient) while group B (indoor patient) induction was done in ward. All women followed till delivery and fetomaternal outcome i.e. cesarean section, apgar score <7 at 5 minutes, meconium aspiration syndrome and NICU admission (yes/no) were noted. Results: In this study, caesarean section was recorded in 44(21.36%) patients with outdoor induction while in 67(32.52%) in women with indoor induction, Apgar score <7 at 5 minutes was recorded in 4(1.94%) vs 15(7.28%) respectively, meconium aspiration syndrome in 6(2.91%) vs 35(16.99%) respectively and NICU admission in 3 (1.46%) versus 23(11.17%) respectively Conclusion: This study concluded that outdoor induction is better in terms of fetomaternal outcome as compared to indoor induction. Keywords: Induction of labour, outdoor, cesarean section.
Comparison of Magnesium Sulphate Loading Dose with & without Maintenance Regimen for Management of Patients Presenting with Eclampsia, Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Rahat Fouzia , Iqbal Safdar , Yahya Sadia , Naz Ayesha , Khanam Abida , Khawaja Nuzhat Parveen , Chughtai Arslan Saleem
Published: April 2022

Aim: To compare the frequency of recurrence of convulsions with Magnesium Sulphate loading dose versus loading dose plus maintenance regimen for management of patients presenting with eclampsia. Methods: In this Randomized Controlled Trial, 240 pregnant female admitted in department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, LGH, Lahore. Half In group A, females were given MgSO4 in a single bolus dose i.e. 4 grams intravenously diluted in 100ml normal saline over 20 minutes and 10grams intramuscularly, while in group B, females were given complete standard regime according to the Pritchard i.e. 14 grams loading dose followed by 5gm intramuscularly every 4 hours on alternate buttock for 24 hours after the last episode of convulsion or delivery of the fetus whichever comes later. Results: In this study recurrence of convulsion was significantly higher in patients who were given MgSO4 loading dose as compared to patients who were given MgSO4 loading + maintenance regimen i.e. Group-A: 15.8% vs. Group-B: 5.8%, (p-value 0.013). The frequency of recurrence of convulsion was significantly higher in women who were given loading dose alone as that of women who were given MgSO4 loading + maintenance regimen but Age, gestational age and parity status of women although did not show any significant association.. Conclusion: Loading dose plus maintenance regimen had low frequency of recurrence convulsion when compared with loading dose of MgSO4 only. Keywords: Eclampsia, loading dose, Recurrence of convulsions, Magnesium Sulphate, Maintenance regimen
Frequency of Thyroid Lesions at Pathology Department of King Edward Medical University Lahore
Authors: Akhtar Zahid Mahmood , Arshad Madiha , Altaf Rabia
Published: April 2022

Background: Thyroid gland is notorious for carrying commonest endocrine pathologies and also for commonest endocrine malignancy. It is the 5th most common cancer in human beings. This makes to carry out current study to get insight of frequency of thyroid lesions at tertiary care level. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was done at the Department of Pathology, King Edward Medical University Lahore with the collaboration of four surgical units of Mayo Hospital Lahore from 2010 to 2019. Total 1601 cases were included. Information about age, sex and diagnosis was entered in the pre designed proforma. SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis. Descriptive analysis was done and the results were presented as frequencies, percentages and ratios. The results were then studied against local and international data. Results: This study revealed non neoplastic and neoplastic lesions as 1323 (82.63%) and 278 (17.37%) respectively. Bulk of the lesions 61.6% were between the age bracket of 20-39 years. Mean±SD for age was 34.22±11.42 years. Female to male ratio(F:M) was in favour of females as 9.81:1. Among the non neoplastic lesions, MNG 1151(87%) was a dominant lesion followed by TH 82(6%). LT 29(2.19%) and HT 26(1.96%) were other important lesions. F:M ratio was 10.80:1. Neoplastic lesions were divided into benign 178(64%) and malignant tumors 100(36%). FA was the leading benign neoplasm 164(59%). Rest of the benign tumors shared a minor fraction except HCA 12(4.31%). Among the malignant category, Papillary carcinoma 69(24.82%) dominated over MC 12(4.31%). FC 7(2.51%) and AC 6(2.15%) were other significant findings. F:M ratio in malignancy was 3.16:1 which was significantly lower than 13.83:1 in benign tumors. Conclusion: MNG is the dominant lesion among the non neoplastic lesions while in the neoplastic category FA was leading as benign neoplasm. Papillary carcinoma turned out to be the commonest malignant tumor. Major share of all the lesions were seen between 20-39 years. Keywords: MNG, Papillary carcinoma, Follicular adenoma, neoplastic lesions
Evaluation of Anemia as a Risk Factor for Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Children
Authors: Ahmad Toqeer , Sultan Allah Nawaz , Ahmed Shabir , Iftikhar Nosheen , Ahmad Waheed , Ashraf Atif
Published: April 2022

Background: Acute lower respiratory tract infection being a leading cause of death n children less than five years of age and anemia is the commonest cofactor in these patients seeking medical advice, particularly in developing countries. Aim: To determine the association of anemia with lower respiratory tract infection in children by evaluating the frequency of anemia in children with and without LRTI. Methods: A Case Control Study was carried out at department of Pediatrics, Children hospital Lahore, Institute of child health from 20-1-18 to 20-7-19. Blood was drawn by phlebotomist from each patient included in this study by using disposable and sterile syringes and accurate tubes. Blood samples were used to estimate hemoglobin level by using automatic blood cell counter. Anemia was defined as per operational definition. Children were managed as per standard protocol. Results: In this study risk of anemia was significantly higher among cases i.e. Cases: 54% & Controls: 22%, OR= 4.162, p-value=0.001. Although in all age groups frequency as well as risk of anemia was higher in cases. But children among cases in the elder age group showed statistically significant risk for anemia as compared to children in control group i.e. 31-45 Months. OR= 14.00, p-value=0.013 & 46-60 months: 5.60, p-value=0.027. Conclusion: Children presenting with LRTI possesses significant risk for anemia. Thus, early and accurate diagnosis of anemia in children and treatment of anemia will have a positive effect decreasing pneumonia in children. Keywords: Anemia, Lower respiratory tract infection, Children, association, odds ratio
Hypoxia Induced Infertility in Males: Role of Transcription Factor Hypoxia Inducible Factor -1 Alpha
Authors: Zaidi Aasma , Sheikh Zaheer Iqbal , Akbar Afsheen , Naz Shaheena , Ramzan Shazia , Habib Faiza
Published: April 2022

Aim: To assess concentrations of HIF-1 α and correlation between HIF-1 α in healthy and sub fertile males’ population in our study. Methodology: In this study we investigated the concentrations of Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1-α (pg/mL) in the seminal plasma of healthy fertile males and sub fertile males using Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA). Our study population (n=54) consisted of healthy fertile controls (n=18), sub fertile males without varicocele (n=22) and sub fertile males with varicocele. Result: Our results showed significantly (p <0.001) elevated levels of HIF 1-α in both sub fertile groups (p< 0.001) as compared to healthy fertile group. A significant (r= 0.975, p<0.001) positive correlation was noticed between the concentrations of Caspase 3, an apoptotic marker and HIF 1-α in the healthy fertile and sub fertile groups. Conclusions: Our study results suggest that hypoxia induced apoptosis maybe an important factor in causing testicular dysfunction in sub fertile males. In conclusion HIF 1-α is an important hypoxic factor that can be used to predict apoptosis in testes. HIF 1-α can be used as a clinical marker that can facilitate scientists to predict the degree of apoptosis in spermatozoa. Keywords: HIF-1, Subfertile, Apoptotic marker, Spermatozoa
The Human Suffering caused by bomb containing White Phosphorus: Health Effects
Authors: Khurshid Rukhshan , Sajid Haleema , Ashraf Huma , Majeed Sadia , Hanif Farah , Rashid Shazia
Published: April 2022

Background: White phosphorus cause injuries and bereavement by burning human body, by being inhaled the smoke or body exposed to burning material. Aim: To find out the Human Suffering caused by bomb containing White Phosphorus: Health effects Methodology: An Exploratory Surveys (case control study) was carried out on people who exposed to bomb blasts (white phosphorous) and shooting happened in a market of Lahore. Data was collected from 100 consented victims residing in the terrorism-affected area. The detail of personal data and health effects was recorded in a Proforma. A chi-squared test showed the differences in complains of victims on exposure. Results: Of the one hundred patients majority was male with age < 30 years and were exposed to explosion in open air space.The highest odds of feeling generalized weakness, susceptibility to fatigue was observed followed by psychological trauma, Insomnia in initial days, scared to dark and scared to close door was noted. Other complains of victims wereear drum rupture, with highest odds and it was followed by head injuries, brain injuries, head injuries causes blindness and hair loss due to shelling. Conclusion: In populated placed heavy explosive weaponries increase the risk of personal and emotional harm to general people. Key Words: Bomb Blast, psychological and respiratory problem, ear drum rupture.
Frequency of Rickets in Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Under Five Years of Age
Authors: Karim Arshad , Ullah Zahid , Ayaz Nasir
Published: April 2022

Background: Rickets is a disease of growing bones which is secondary to the defect in mineralization at growth plate matrix. Vitamin D deficiency remains the most common cause of rickets globally. Vitamin D is usually obtained from exposure to sunlight and from diet like fish liver oil and egg yolk. Solar ultra violet B radiations penetrate the skin and initiate the process of vitamin D formation. Aim: To determine the frequency of nutritional rickets in children with lower respiratory tract infections under five years of age. Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted in Pediatric Department, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. In this study a total of 151 patients were observed. Children were assessed by researcher by detailed history from the parents followed by detailed clinical examination for the confirmation of lower respiratory tract infections. Blood sample was taken for the children and were send to hospital laboratory for investigation of serum calcium, phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase level. All the laboratory investigations were done by single expert pathologist having minimum of five years of experience and all the radiological findings must be reported by single expert radiologist having minimum of five years of experience. Results: In this study 62% children were in age ranged 1-3 years and 38% children were in age range 4-5 years. Mean age was 2 years with SD ± 2.16. Fifty eight percent children were male and 42% children were females. More over 65% children had low serum calcium level < 2.12 mmol, 58% children had low serum phosphorus level < 0.87 mmol and 60% children had serum alkaline phosphatase > 280 units per liter on the bases of which the frequency of nutritional rickets among 151 children was 60% in our study. Conclusion: Our study concludes that the frequency of nutritional rickets was 60% in children with lower respiratory tract infections under five years of age. Keywords: nutritional rickets, children, lower respiratory tract infections.
Influence of Covid-19 on Surgical Practice: An update is a need
Authors: Javeed Sundas , Khan Farid Ahmad , Awais Muhammad , Waheed Ayesha , Khan Rizwan , Ain Rooh-Ul- , Saeed Komal
Published: April 2022

Aim: To evaluate existing practice recommendations in the event of a COVID-19 pandemic and to develop future pandemic strategies. Methods: In the context of COVID-19, a review of surgical societies' and government agencies' websites, as well as current literature, was done to discover recommendations for plastic surgery operations. Our plastic surgery problems have been divided into four areas, with guidelines developed for each. Results: This pandemic demands modification in clinical practice and transformations are recommended in outpatients and peri-operative settings to minimize the potential risk of disease transmission. Prioritization methods, operating room atmosphere, health care personnel safety, and preoperative patient evaluation are all covered by consensus standards for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Operation theatre should be modified to minimize the disease transmission. PPE use is marked critical for all health care personals working in emergency settings. Preoperative assessment should be a critical component of management strategy. Conclusion: Since COVID-19 is predicted to resurface, doctors must weigh the risks and benefits of each operation in relation to essential patient care, COVID-19 spread reduction, and health-care worker safety. The plastic surgeon will be guided by scientific evidence-based standards that include conscious decision-making in emergency and non-urgent patients, OR changes, PPE usage, and preoperative screening tools. Keywords: Safety guidelines, plastic surgical procedures, COVID-19
The Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Middle Age Population of Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Khowaja P. Ali , Naz Fareha , Khowaja Nooruddin , Hussain S. Masood , Samad Abdul , Hayee Pir A. , Shaikh M. Zaman , Naseem S
Published: April 2022

Aim: To evaluate burden of diabetes in middle age population (36-56 years) and the associated clinical and participant characteristics living in Karachi. Study design: Retrospective study. Place and duration of study: Two GP Clinics @ Karachi over a period of 6 Months from 1st September 2020 to 28th February 2021. Methodology: Three hundred and eighteen type II diabetic patients were registered. Complete history and physical examination done for all registered patients. The age, sex, occupation, address, family history of diabetes, addiction was recorded. Results: Two hundred and twenty seven (71.4%) were females. The mean age was 46.7±7.1. The burden of diabetes was significant (p <0.001) in the rural population (54.7%). There is a higher prevalence of diabetes in Pashtun population of Karachi than other Ethnicities 96 (30.2%). There is significant positive correlation in patients with poor, the median HbA1c was 8.4. Conclusion: This study determined the burden of diabetes mellitus in middle age group (36-56 years) and established its association with obesity, sedentary lifestyle and high HbA1c levels. Key words: Diabetes, Prevalence, HbA1c, Glycemic control
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Kanser Farkındalık Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: YILDIZ ÇİLENGİROĞLU İrem , ÜNSAR Serap , EROL Özgül
Published: April 2022

Amaç: Bu araştırma üniversite öğrencilerinin kanser ve belirtileri hakkındaki farkındalık düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla planlandı.

Yöntem: Araştırma, Trakya Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü ve İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi İşletme Bölümü’nde öğrenim gören 300 öğrenci ile yürütüldü. Veri toplamada araştırmacılar tarafından literatür bilgisi doğrultusunda hazırlanan sosyodemografik özellikler ve kanser hakkındaki farkındalığı değerlendirmek için kanser ile ilgili bilgiler içeren anket formu kullanıldı. p
Timelike V-Bertrand Curves in Minkowski 3-Space $E_{1}^{3}$
Authors: BİLGİN Burhan , CAMCI Çetin
Published: April 2022

In this paper, the timelike V-Bertrand curve, a new type Bertrand curve in Minkowski 3-Space $E_{1}^{3}$, is characterized. Based on the timelike V-Bertrand curve, the properties of the timelike T, N, and B Bertrand curves are obtained. From the timelike V-Bertrand curve, f-Bertrand curves and Bertrand surfaces are defined. We support the existence of these new curves and surfaces with examples. Finally, we discuss the results for further research.
Solutions of Fractional Kinetic Equations using the $(p,q;l)$-Extended τ -Gauss Hypergeometric Function
Authors: ABUBAKAR Umar Muhammad
Published: April 2022

The main objective of this paper is to use the newly proposed $(p,q;l)$-extended beta function to introduce the $(p,q;l)$-extended $τ$-Gauss hypergeometric and the $(p,q;l)$-extended $τ$-confluent hypergeometric functions with some of their properties, such as the Laplace-type and the Euler-type integral formulas. Another is to apply them to fractional kinetic equations that appear in astrophysics and physics using the Laplace transform method.
On Smarandache Curves in Affine 3-Space
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Ufuk , SARIKAYA Burcu , HASKUL Pınar , EMİR Ayşegül
Published: April 2022

In this paper, we introduce Smarandache curves of an affine $C^∞$-curve in affine 3-space. Besides, we present the relationship between the Frenet frames of the curve couple and the Frenet apparatus of each obtained curve.
Geometry of Curves with Fractional Derivatives in Lorentz Plane
Authors: ÖĞRENMİŞ Meltem
Published: April 2022

In this paper, the geometry of curves is discussed based on the Caputo fractional derivative in the Lorentz plane. Firstly, the tangent vector of a spacelike plane curve is defined in terms of the fractional derivative. Then, by considering a spacelike curve in the Lorentz plane, the arc length and fractional ordered frame of this curve are obtained. Later, the curvature and Frenet-Serret formulas are found for this fractional ordered frame. Finally, the relation between the fractional curvature and classical curvature of a spacelike plane curve is obtained. In the last part of the study, considering the timelike plane curve in the Lorentz plane, new results are obtained with the method in the previous section.
EFFECT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT, WORK MOTIVATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Firdaus Marasahala S
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja, Motivasi Kerja dan Pengalaman Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada Sentra Industri Mikro Kecil Brem di Kabupaten Madiun.  Hasil penelitian pendahuluan menunjukkan bahwa kinerja karyawan  berpluktuatif (tidak stabil). Hasil penelitian Praci, (2017) menunjukkan bahwa kingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan.  Fauziah H (2012) menemukan bahwa motivasi kerja  berpengaruh positif tidak signifikan  terhadap kinerja karyawan. Temuan Kereh EM. et al (2018)  bahwa  pengalaman  kerja berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan.  Model penelitian dengan pengembangan hipotesis diturunkan berdasarkan pada literatur. Untuk memberikan bukti empiris, penelitian ini melakukan survey, menggunakan data primer  yang dikumpulkan  menggunakan daftar kuisioner, dan  sampling jenuh terhadap 40 orang karyawan pada Sentra Industri Kecil  Brem di Kabupaten Madiun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lingkungan kerja, motivasi kerja dan pengalaman kerja   berpengaruh positif dan signifikan  terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Sentra Industri Kecil Brem di Kabupaten Madiun. Hasil Penelitian ini tidak mendukung penelitian Praci, (2017), Fauziah H (2012) dan Kereh.E M. et al (2018). Implikasi penelitian , menguji persepsi  40 orang karyawan   pada Sentra Industri  Kecil Brem di Kabupaten Madiun. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah Regresi linera berganda.
STRATEGI PEMILIHAN MEDIA KOMUNIKASI PEMASARAN ONLINE PADA USAHA PRAYATNA PROJECT DALAM MELAKUKAN KEGIATAN PROMOSI
Authors: Dora Rinova  , Putu Dicky Sandria
Published: April 2022

Usaha di bidang dekorasi ruangan merupakan usaha yang tergolong sedikit peminatnya di kalangan anak muda untuk ditekuni, namun banyak peminat produknya. PRAYATNA PROJECT merupakan usaha yang bergerak di bidang furniture lebih spesifik yaitu hiasan rumah dan dekorasi 3d ,dengan perkembangan media komunikasi yang semakin pesat juga mempengaruhi kegiatan promosi yang dilakukan pemilik usaha baru. Penelitian ini dilakukan memiliki tujuan untuk menentukan strategi pemilihan media komunikasi pemasaran online guna memudahkan dalam kegiatan promosi yang sesuai dengan target pasar yang ingin dicapai. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, dikarenakan metode ini dapat digunakan untuk penelitian yang belum jelas, oleh karena itu peneliti harus memiliki bekal teori dan wawasan yang luas guna dalam proses menganalisi dan mengkontruksi obyek yang akan diteliti menjadi lebih jelas. Untuk data-data yang didapat dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan data yang didapat dari kegiatan studi literatur, observasi, wawancara, koisioner dan dokumentasi.Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan pada penelitian ini adalah Soft Sytem Methodology (SSM) yaitu menggunakan metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Proses) yang dibantu sofware exper coise yang menunjang dalam kegiatan pengolahan data untuk menentukan akternatif yang di prioritaskan. Dalam penelitian ini diperoleh media komunikasi pemasaran online Instagram sebagai bobot kriteria tertinggi dengan bobot (0,447).
ANALISIS PENDISTRIBUSIAN REKAM MEDIS PASIEN RAWAT JALAN GUNAMENUNJANGKERAHASIAAN ISI REKAM MEDIS DI RSAU “X”
Authors: Raden Minda Kusumah  , Nadilla Noviriani
Published: April 2022

Pendistribusian adalah proses pengiriman berkas rekam medis ke poliklinik yang dituju untuk dilakukan pelayanan kesehatan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi pendistribusian rekam medis pasien rawat jalan guna menunjang kerahasiaan isi rekam medis, mengetahui faktor apa saja yang menyebabkan berkas rekam medis pasien rawat jalan dibawa oleh pasien, mengetahui upaya apa saja yang dapat dilakukan mengenai pendistribusian rekam medis pasien rawat jalan guna menunjang kerahasiaan isi rekam medis di RSAU "X". Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif.Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan cara observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka dan dokumentasi. Dari penelitian yang dilakukan didapatkan hasil penelitian berdasarkan 5 hari kerja dari tanggal 08 Maret-12 Maret 2021 bahwa terdapat sebanyak 63 (17%) berkas rekam medis yang dibawa langsung oleh pasien ke poliklinik dan hanya 1.627 (83%) berkas rekam medis yang didistribusikan oleh petugas distribusi. Berkas rekam medis yang dibawa oleh pasien ada berkas rekam medis lama (terisi data) sebanyak 33 (52.38%) dan berkas rekam medis baru (kosong) sebanyak 30 (47.62%). Dimana seharusnya semua berkas rekam medis di distribusikan oleh petugas distribusi. Hal ini disebabkan karena pasien yang membawa berkas rekam medis itu tidak sabar menunggu dan pasien dengan keanggotaan organik rumah sakit dengan resiko segera yaitu pasien dinas, sehingga petugas tidak bisa melakukan hal apapun walaupun telah ada kebijakan secara tidak tertulis.Upaya yang telah dilakukan oleh pihak rumah sakit yaitu dengan membuat aturan dan penegasan kepada pasien / keluarga pasien secara tertulis berupa edaran bahwa rekam medis tidak diperbolehkan untuk dibawa sendiri oleh pasien selain oleh petugas rekam medis. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan pelaksanaan pendistribusian rekam medis masih belum berjalan dengan baik sehingga dapat menimbulkan masalah berkaitan dengan kerahasiaan isi rekam medis.
Humic acid and potassium feldspar improve growth, yield and head quality of broccoli grown under saline water irrigation
Authors: Ibrahim Mona Adel , Merghany Merghany Mohamed , Hassan Hassan Ali , El-All Hatem Mohamed Abd , Abdelaziz Mohamed Ewis
Published: April 2022

An open field experiment was carried out during the two successive seasons of 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 respectivly, at Badr City, El-Beheira, Egypt to study the effect of saline irrigation water on grwoth, yield and quality of  broccoli (Brassica oleraceae L var. Italica) cultivar “Marathon” grown in sand soil. During soil preparation,  soil was supplied with  2 ton of gypsum and 7.8 ton of compost/fed., in combination with 2 levels of potassium feldspar (141- 424 kg/fed.), to supplement sand soil with 100 and 130 unites of K2O. Three levels of humic acid (2, 4 and 6 L humic acid/fed.) were foliar sprayed after two weeks post transplanting at 10 days intervals. Plants were arranged in three replicates using randomized complete blocks design. Control was supplied with full NPK mineral fertilizers, as recommended, and irrigated with saline irrigation water. Our results show that saline water decreased growth, yield and quality of control broccoli plants in the two growing seasons. On the other hand, application of humic acid and organic soil amendments enhanced performance of broccoli plants grown under saline water.
Enhancing agile process with open unified process framework (OUPF)
Authors: Deepa T. , Thaddeus S.
Published: April 2022

The awareness and practice of the agile process has increased very much in recent years. Yet, there are gaps among the developers in agile adoption. A backup support from conventional process standards can enhance the outcome of agile work. Choosing Open Unified Process framework (OUPF) as process repository, a semantic model is proposed to link an agile software project with standard process components and guidelines. Any agile software project can be instantiated in terms of requirements (as user stories) and tasks using this semantic model, drawing guidance from OUPF. This semantic model is applied on a real time project in an industrial environment. The results show that there is an improvement in project outcome when agile is combined with Open Unified Process Framework.
Psychological challenges encountered by health care professionals having a risk of accidental exposure and its impact on their wellbeing in a non-covid hospital during the prevailing pandemic
Authors: Agarwal Harsha , Talwar Vineet , Anand Sakshita , Goel Varun , Patnaik Nivedita
Published: April 2022

Health care professionals played and are still playing a crucial role in containing the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV 2). While being a frontliner and saving the lives of patients, healthcare professionals (HCP’s) have encountered physical but varied levels and types of psychological challenges. Psychological challenges faced by HCP’s at covid care centres have been highlighted by many researches and publications. The purpose of this study was to highlight the psychological challenges encountered by HCP’s at a non-covid cancer care institute. A self-designed survey about psychological challenges (physical changes, anxiety, perceived fear, depression, awareness, and positivity) experienced by HCP’s with purposive sampling (Doctors) was conducted in a tertiary cancer care institute. Results revealed that fear and anxiety of getting infected and infecting their significant others was significantly high among HCP’s. To maintain an effective, encouraging, and motivating workforce, psychological interventions played a key role.
Socio - cultural issues in leprosy control and management
Authors: Bahari Bahari , Sutantri Sutantri , Huriah Titih
Published: April 2022

Background: Background: Leprosy is a tropical infectious disease that is neglected worldwide. The world's SDGs target in 2024-2030 requires efforts to reduce it from 0.05 per 10,000 population. The lack of maximum preventive actions and the high number of cases of leprosy can be caused by social and cultural factors; on the other hand, it also impacts social and cultural problems of society in general. Objective: To explore whether social, cultural, and disease control or management factors are related to the high incidence of leprosy based on the existing literature. Methods: Methods: A literature taken from databases included SCOPUS, PubMed, Ebsco, Proquest, Google Scholar. The periods are from November 1 to December 30, 2021. The databases included SCOPUS, PubMed, Ebsco, Proquest, Google Scholar. The literature obtained was six articles that met the inclusion criteria. By using the review protocol through the PRISMA checklist. Stages through screening inclusion and exclusion criteria, quality assessment and data extraction. The analysis was carried out for the key characteristics of each included study and summarized qualitatively.
Effects of new technologies on the teaching-learning process
Authors: Pilligua Marilyn Lidia Basurto , Bailón Jeovanny Benavides
Published: April 2022

The research aims to analyze the effects of new technologies in the teaching-learning process. For the development of this work, the third-year high school students of the Sucre Mieles Educational Unit of the Cojimíes parish, Pedernales canton, have been taken as a reference. This means that technology should not only be a learning tool, but a mediation to implement educational quality of life in which students are the center of attention. The analysis carried out has taken the students of the educational institution in question as a perspective and the proposed temporary cut considered is the 2021-2022 school period. From a qualitative, descriptive methodological approach and from a bibliographic-documentary approach, this study has investigated how new technologies have innovated the academic training of students to the point that virtual learning environments and other platforms have served to that the academic process does not stop even in the worst crises. In this context, the incorporation of new technologies has made it possible to redesign the scenarios where teaching and learning processes take place and even more so since the emergence of the pandemic caused by Covid-19.
ATATÜRK VE KAHRAMANLIK KAVRAMI ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: KIRMIT Ömer Faruk
Published: April 2022

Hemen hemen her millette, sıkıntılı zamanlarda kendini ortaya atarak, halkını kurtaran ve bu nedenle halkı tarafından unutulmayan kahramanlar vardır. Bu kahramanlar, sadece halkının sevgi, saygı ve güvenini kazanmakla kalmamıştır. Onlar; kutsal sayılan değerler ve vatanı için canını hiçe saymış, çeşitli mücadelelere girişmiştir. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’te bunlardan birisidir. Bu nedenle bu çalışma, Atatürk’ün kahramanlık ve cesaretini değerlendirmek, onun bu yönünün genç nesillere tanıtmak için kaleme alınmıştır. Çalışmada Atatürk’ün gençlik yıllarından itibaren vefat etmesine kadar olan sürede kahramanlık sürecinin nasıl geliştiği anlatılmıştır. Ayrıca Atatürk’ün gösterdiği kahramanın özelliklerinden olan ahlaki değerlerin hangisini gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’ün kahramanlık özelliklerine ilişkin, kuramsal bir derleme çalışması yapmaktır. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin kurucusu olan Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’ün kahramanlık özellikleri, tarih ve belgeler kaynak alınarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bu amaçla çeşitli tarihsel kaynaklar taranarak, onun hakkında yazılmış telif ve tercüme eserlerden yararlanılmıştır. Bu kaynaklardan elde edilen bilgiler tarama modeliyle elde edilmiştir. Çalışmada, Atatürk’ün hem Türk milletinin hem de bütün dünyanın gözünde büyük bir kahraman sayıldığı ve örnek alınması gereken bir kişi olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Sustainability Emergence, Development, and Performance: Cases of Hybrid Chinese Organizations
Authors:   University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA, Singleton Marilyn , Grose Franziska ,   University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Germany and University of Warsaw, Poland, Pregowska Karolina ,   University of Warsaw, Poland, Guo Jinglin ,   University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Germany and University of Warsaw, Poland, Jares Mitchell ,   University of Warsaw, Poland, Kabiraj Sajal ,   School of Entrepreneurship and Business, Häme University of Applied Sciences Ltd. (HAMK), FI-37630, Valkeakoski, Finland
Published: April 2022

Purpose: Recently, the concept of hybrid organizations has re-emerged. These companies specialize in tackling social or economic issues while pursuing business goals through incorporating both targets in their mission. China currently faces many social and environmental challenges such as an aging population, regional economic imbalances, and a social change development. Hence, after discussing the concept of hybrid organizations, our research article will analyze these issues. Methodology: Two case studies have been conducted to provide practical insights in the operating models of hybrid organizations in China. Findings: Hybrid organizations have found their place in China’s economy and have been able to benefit China economically. Through the examination of hybrid organizations in China, this research highlights the reasons behind the win-win partnership of hybrid organizations in the formal and informal sector in China. Practical Implications: This article hopes to inform the viewers of the reasons behind the emergence of hybrid organizations and the incentives for these organizations to persist. Originality: The study examines the sustainability emergence, development, and economic performance of hybrid organizations in China with the help of case studies. A deeper dive into the topic of hybrid organizations was examined by defining the definition, business model, types of hybrid organizations and their strengths and weaknesses.
Trends in Behavioral Finance: A Literature Survey
Authors:   Research Scholar in the Department of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology Silchar, India, Das Abhijit Ranjan
Published: April 2022

Purpose: The paper aims at systematic and critical evaluation of the research papers for the past 21 years and to analyze the year-wise contribution of different journals and countries’ contributions in the domain of behavioral finance. Methodology: The research was based on searching keywords like behavioral finance, psychological biases, investors’ behavior, behavioral biases, and investors’ decision making in the electronic databases of Emerald, Scopus, and Taylor & Francis Online. The survey covers a period of 21 years from 2000 to 2020 and with a total of 86 articles. Findings: The survey shows that there is an increase in research in this newly emerging field of study. Moreover, there is an upward trend so far as the contribution is concerned by different researchers in this new domain and the maximum contribution is by Indian researchers. Initially, in the early years, researchers focused on the conceptual research paper and systematic review of behavioral finance and later on researchers focused on more empirical research paper evidence to underpin behavioral finance as a separate field of study. Originality: The domain of behavioral finance is in a very nascent stage. The scholars in this domain need a clear view of the direction of research in behavioral finance. This review paper provides a background and evolution of behavioral finance over a period of time and also suggests the prospective future research scope.