bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors influencing depression in COVID-19 quarantined persons: Based on the 2020 Community Health Survey
Authors:   Korean Society of Nursing Research, Jeong Yeon Jin , Jun Hye Jung
Published: June 2022

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to examine the influencing of quarantine experience on depression of subjective health status, fear of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-19), and belief in COVID-19 response ability. Methods : This study was conducted with 204,424 people with quarantine experience who participated in the 2020 CHS (Community Health Survey). Data were analyzed with the x² test, t-test and multiple logistic regression using the SAS 9.4. Results : The factors associated with depression were age(CI＝1.72-2.37), Social support during quarantine(CI＝1.13-1.93), Subjective health status(CI＝1.74-5.33). As for sociodemographic characteristics, age, social support during quarantine and subjective health status were factors influencing depression. As for COVID-19 characteristics, fear of COVID-19 and belief in ability to respond to COVID-19 were identified as factors affecting depression. Conclusion : It is necessary to prepare a system for screening people who are vulnerable to mental health and a system for tracking and managing mental health after quarantine.
Why People Participate in Collaborative Governance Through the Government Hotline
Authors: Song Yingfa , Ji Jiangxia
Published: June 2022

The government hotline has a good application prospect in the field of public participation. To explore the influencing factors of public engagement through the hotline will provide practical solutions to improve the hotline system. Based on the theory of planned behavior, this study constructed a model of influencing factors for the public to use the hotline to participate in collaborative governance. Hypothesis testing was conducted by structural equation model, and regression analysis was used to explore the moderating effect of each influencing factor on different governance behaviors. The results showed that the attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, government trust and participation resources have a positive and significant impact on the public's behavioral intention to use the hotline to participate in collaborative governance, and the behavioral intention further leads to the actual governance behavior. The attitude was influenced by subjective norm and public trust, while attitude and participation resource significantly affected the perceived behavioral control. Public departments should adopt methods such as multi-channel integrated publicity, inter-departmental collaboration, and focusing function positioning to promote the public to participate in collaborative governance by using hotline.
A estetização da vida cotidiana em Nietzsche: a recondução da aura para o encantamento artístico da singularidade perdida / The aestheticization of everyday life in Nietzsche: the reconduction of the aura to the artistic enchantment of the lost singularity
Authors: Menezes Dalila Miranda
Published: June 2022

Quantos de nós ainda apreciamos as estonteantes formas de uma montanha em seu esplendor resguardado pela distância? Quantos de nós ainda apreciamos a beleza paralisante de um crepúsculo onde o sol matizado de cores alaranjadas se debruça sobre o mar? O presente artigo procura investigar as motivações por trás das ações recorrentes em nossa epocalidade onde se privilegia a reprodução da imagem por artefatos tecnológicos – celulares e similares – de objetos, paisagens e situações cotidianas, em detrimento da própria vivência e fruição destas mesmas situações. Neste sentido, a exposição conserva uma articulação interna organizada em dois momentos distintos: num primeiro momento, recorremos a uma breve gênese deste fenômeno acolhendo as indicações de Walter Benjamin na sua discussão da perda ou destruição da aura por conta da perda da unidade e da durabilidade propiciadas pela intensificação dos movimentos de massa; no segundo momento, indagaremos com Nietzsche, como seria possível a reconfiguração estético-cotidiana da vida, trazendo a arte para o âmbito da inspiração necessária para a disciplina dos impulsos e restaurando, ao nível da singularidade, a unidade e a temporalidade perdidas.
IDENTIFIKASI FAKTOR - FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEBERHASILAN KINERJA UMKM PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Windasari Vicky , Wilandari Angestika
Published: June 2022

ABSTRAK Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) sebagai salah satu penggerak utama aktivitas ekonomi telah mengalami penurunan kinerja yang mempengaruhi penurunan pendapatan usaha para pelaku UMKM dalam waktu satu tahun terakhir akibat pandemi Covid-19 yang melanda dunia juga tidak luput dari Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui kondisi UMKM di Kecamatan Larangan, Kota Tangerang dan dampak bagi pelaku usaha mikro di sisi pendapatan dan pendapatan selama pandemi covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sumber data berasal dari data primer yang diolah menggunakan SEM dengan aplikasi SmartPLS. Data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara awal kepada beberapa pelaku UMKM dan penyebaran kuesioner sebanyak 52 sampel dari total populasi sebanyak 108 pelaku UMKM. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Faktor eksternal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap faktor internal UMKM Kec. Larangan; Faktor eksternal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja UMKM Kec. Larangan; Faktor internal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja UMKM di Kec. Larangan.Kata kunci: UMKM, Faktor Eksternal, Faktor Internal Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as one of the main drivers of economic activity have experienced a decreased in performance which has affected the decline in business income of MSMEs members in the past year due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the world and occurs in Indonesia. The purpose of the study was to determine the condition of MSMEs in Larangan District, Tangerang City and the impact on micro business members in terms of performance and income during the covid-19 pandemic. This study uses quantitative methods. The data source takes from primary data which is processed using SEM with the SmartPLS application. Primary data were obtained through initial interviews with several MSMEs members and distributing questionnaires to 52 samples from the entire population of 108 MSMEs members. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The results showed that the external factors had a positive and significant effect on the internal factors of MSMEs Larangan District; External factors have a positive and significant effect on the performance of MSMEs Larangan District; Internal factors have a positive and significant impact on the performance of MSMEs in the Larangan district.Kata Kunci : Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM), Faktor Eksternal, Faktor Internal
PENGARUH KONSUMSI ISLAMI KELUARGA MUSLIM SEJAHTERA TERHADAP PERILAKU KONSUMSI SEDERHANA DENGAN TEORI YUSUF AL-QARADHAWI (STUDI KASUS DESA KOTO IMAN KABUPATEN KERINCI)
Authors: Syarif Dafiar , Ditama Rezki Agrisa , Fauzi Muhammad , Mailindra Wiyan , Mursal Mursal , Lardiman Hendra
Published: June 2022

Berangkat dari teori Engel dan beberapa penelitian lainnya bahwa konsumsi non pangan naik jika terjadi tingkat kesejahteraan. Data Kabupaten Kerinci menunjukkan rendahnya konsumsi pangan sedangkan angka kesejahteraan tinggi. Hal ini perlu dilakukan lebih lanjut tentang bagaimana Perilaku Konsumsi Rumah Tangga Muslim Sejahtera di Desa Koto Iman Kec. Danau Kerinci dalam teori al-Qaradhawi. Tujuan penelitian untuk melihat realisasi konsumsi Rumah Tangga Muslim Sejahtera di Desa Koto iman Kec. Danau kerinci dan melihat perilaku konsumsi keluarga muslim sejahtera ditinjua dari teori Yusuf al-Qaradhawi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan ( field research .) ) dengan metode penelitian kuantitatif.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perilaku konsumsi pada keluarga muslim sejahtera desa Koto Iman kabupaten kerinci dengan kategori sangat baik dan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku konsumsi sederhana.
ANALISIS DETERMINAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH DI KOTA TARAKAN
Authors: Simangunsong Bernadeth Yosephine P
Published: June 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis faktor-faktor determinan dari Pendapatan Asli Daerah di Kota Tarakan baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dengan sampel banyak 22 tahun dari 1999 sampai 2020. Analisis data menggunakan persamaan regresi linier berganda dengan software Eviews 6.0.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa analisis data dapat dilanjutkan karena data telah memenuhi kriteria lulus dari uji asumsi klasik. Analisis Regresi linier berganda untuk uji t diperoleh bahwa pengeluaran pemerintah dan jumlah kendaraan bermotor berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) terlihat dari nilai probabilitas t-hitung 0,05, sedangkan sektor industri secara parsial berpengaruh negatif (probabilitas t-hitung 0,05). Disisi lain variabel investasi yang merupakan faktor determinan dari Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap PAD sebagai variabel terikatnya. Dan secara simultan seluruh faktor- faktor yang mempengaruhi Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) berpengaruh signifikan dan dengan nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 0.8929 (89.29%
Otomatisasi Pengukur Suhu Badan dan Penyemprotan Hand Sanitizer Menggunakan Sensor Suhu dan Ultrasonik Berbasis Arduino Uno
Authors: K.C Dior Yosua Christi , Meolbatak Emiliana M. , Ngaga Emerensiana
Published: June 2022

The Corona virus today has spread throughout Indonesia. In an effort to prevent it, almost every place does a body temperature check, sprays hand sanitizer or washes hands but is still manual in which it requires officers to measure body temperature and spraying hand sanitizer or hand washing activities in public places that are used together which can be a source of viral dissemination. To minimize direct contact with objects used in general and to displace the role of officers in checking body temperature and spraying hand sanitizer, it is necessary to make a tool or robot that can measure body temperature and spray hand sanitizer that works automatically. This robot uses ultrasonic sensors as an object detectors, the temperature sensors for body temperature detector and the Arduino Uno as controller. Output uses a Relay module that is connected to the servo motor that sprays hand sanitizer through a small hose. These tool are considered  effective in detecting objects in the sensor area. With this tool, it can replace the role of officers in measuring body temperature and spraying hand sanitizers so as to minimize direct contact with objects that are used in general so as to prevent the spread of the Corona virus.
Sistem Monitoring berbasis Desktop untuk Perangkat Mini Exhausting Pada Proses Pengalengan Ikan
Authors: Kautsar Syamsiar , Suryaningsih Wahyu , Bakri Abi , Hariono Budi , Brilliantina Aulia , Wijaya Rizza
Published: June 2022

One of the potential marine resources that can develop the economy is fisheries. Fishery potential in Indonesia is estimated at 7.3 million tons per year. However, the community has only utilized the empowerment of fish potential so far, only 80%. Therefore we need a processing business that can extend the shelf life while increasing the added value of fishery products. One of the processing processes that can preserve longevity is the canning process. Canning can be interpreted as processing using a sterilization temperature that aims to save the food material from the spoilage process. In a previous study, mini exhausting equipment was developed to produce fish in cans with a capacity of 200 115mL cans. A temperature monitoring system is needed during the exhausting process to ensure quality. Therefore, in this study, a desktop application-based monitoring system was created to display and store temperature data during the exhausting process.
Sistem Prototype Klasifikasi Risiko Kehamilan Dengan Algoritma k-Nearest Neighbor (k-NN)
Authors: Deharja Atma , Santi Maya Weka , Yunus Muhammad , Rachmawati Ervina
Published: June 2022

The increasing maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Indonesia in the last two decades has become a serious concern for the government. Moreover, Jember Regency is one of the areas with the highest MMR in East Java. Where in 2018 the AKI of Jember Regency was ranked 10th with an AKI of 114/100,000 KH and was the 5th highest rank in 2019 with 133.4/100,000 KH. The process of recording pregnancy data that is still done manually can also affect the AKI process because it can slow down the decision-making process for pregnant women who are at risk. In this study, the focus is on creating a recording system for pregnant women according to cohort data and equipped with features to support pregnancy risk classification according to the KSPR standard. So that it is expected to provide an early decision on the risk of pregnancy to related parties. The results of the system trial show that the k-NN system developed is able to help the computational process faster by complementing the classification results with an accuracy rate of up to 80%.
High-speed liquid crystal display simulation using parallel reservoir computing approach
Authors: Watanabe Makoto , Kotani Kiyoshi , Jimbo Yasuhiko
Published: June 2022

The performance of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) is expected to be improved further with the emergence of their new applications. Numerical simulations such as the finite differential method (FDM) and the finite element method are useful in optimum design. However, they take a long time because dynamical systems in LCDs are nonlinear multiphysics composed of electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, and elastic mechanics. A machine learning method is one of the solutions to reduce computational cost. In this paper, we have extended the parallel reservoir computing framework and applied it to LCD simulation. We have discussed how to implement each natural feature of liquid crystal cells, namely, non-autonomy, multiphysics and long-range orientational order, into the framework of parallel reservoir computing. Sufficient higher accuracy was obtained with several display patterns and driving frequencies at computational speeds more than 100 times higher than FDM.
Impact of low-temperature cover layer growth of InAs/GaAs quantum dots on their optical properties
Authors: Okumura Shigekazu , Fujisawa Kazuki , Naruke Tamami , Nishi Kenichi , Onishi Yutaka , Takemasa Keizo , Sugawara Mitsuru , Sugiyama Masakazu
Published: June 2022

The effect of low-temperature InGaAs/GaAs cover layer growth of InAs quantum dots on their optical and structural properties was investigated. Photoluminescence intensity depended heavily on the growth temperature and thickness of the low-temperature cover layer and decreased as the number of dislocations formed directly above InAs quantum dots increased. These dislocations are formed at the initial stage of high-temperature GaAs growth, originating from pits that remain on the surface after the growth of the low-temperature cover layer and subsequent annealing. To ensure a high-quality InAs quantum dot structure free from dislocations, it is important to obtain a highly flat surface with suppressed pits after low-temperature cover layer growth and subsequent annealing.
Temperature dependence of aging effect in Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–PbTiO3 single crystal
Authors: Iwata Makoto , Okoshi Yuma , Suzuki Soma , Saito Kanako , Takikawa Yoshinori , Tachi Yoshihito
Published: June 2022

The temperature dependence of the aging effect of permittivity in the paraelectric phase of 70.5%Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–29.5%PbTiO3 (PMN–29.5%PT) is investigated. Time dependences of permittivity due to the aging effect at constant temperatures without DC biasing field can be empirically analyzed with the Williams–Watts relaxation function. Using the distribution function of relaxation frequency for the Williams–Watts relaxation function, we discuss the temperature dependence of the characteristic time of the aging effect. We clarify that the distribution width of the characteristic time markedly increases with decreasing temperature.
EFEKTIVITAS PENYULUHAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA LEAFLET DAN VIDEO BAHASA DAERAH TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN BAHAYA ROKOK PADA REMAJA
Authors: Andan Firmansyah  , Ahid Jahidin  , Nur Isriani Najamuddin
Published: June 2022

Latar belakang : Rokok sudah sangat terkenal dan tidak asing lagi bagi seluruh kalangan, hampir seluruh kalangan baik orang dewasa, remaja bahkan anak-anak pasti sebagian besar pernah mengisap batang rokok. Sebagian besar perokok sudah mengetahui dampak dan bahaya dari rokok itu sendiri, bahkan disetiap bungkus rokok sudah menyebutkan bahaya rokok itu sendiri, namun sebagian orang-orang tetap tidak menghiraukannya. Proses penyuluhan kesehatan dalam mencapai tujuan melalui perubahan perilaku remaja yang dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya yaitu materi atau pesan yang disampaikan alat peraga, metode dari petugas atau pendidik yang melakukan promosi kesehatan serta bahasa yang digunakan.

Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan media leaflet bahasa daerah dan video bahasa daerah terhadap pengetahuan remaja tentang bahaya rokok.

Metode : Jenis penelitian ini adalah Quasi Eksperimen dengan rancangan penelitian Pretest and Posttest two Group Design dengan menggunakan media leaflet bahasa daerah dan video bahasa daerah sebagai bentuk edukasi pada 120 remaja. Pengukuran pengetahuan pre-test dan post-test menggunakan kuesioner kemudian dilakukan analisis dengan uji wicoxon.

Hasil : Ada perbedaan pengaruh antara kelompok leaflet bahasa daerah dan video bahasa daerah, dimana nilai p = 0.000 ? ? = 0,05, diketahui mean sesudah penyuluhan menggunakan media leaflet bahasa daerah sebesar 1,98 sedangkan nilai mean sesudah penyuluhan media video bahasa daerah sebesar 2,32.

Kesimpulan : Kedua penggunaan media leaflet bahasa daerah dan video bahasa daerah sama efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja tentang bahaya merokok.
An Efficient Energy Measurement and Control using IoT
Authors:   Electrical and Electronics Eng. Department, P.V.P Siddhartha Institute of technology, Vijayawada, India., Nidumolu* Vijaya anand , P Venu Madhav ,   Electronics and Communication Eng. Department, P.V.P Siddhartha Institute of technology, Vijayawada, India., Murthy GLN ,   Electronics and Communication Eng. Department, L. B. R. College of Engineering, City, Mylavaram, India.
Published: June 2022

This paper presents a new hardware and web-based Energy Measurement & control system for Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The appliances can share information and communication with each other through web. It helps in analyze and control of the appliances anytime and anywhere from the world. The desired objective of remote monitoring and centralized management through IoT technology are achieved, it enables flexible control mechanism through a secured internet connection. This revolutionary model helps in the design of hardware components for developments With IoT, we can convert physical components like machines and appliances which are used in day to day life into smart appliances.
CASE REPORT ON UROTHELIAL CANCER WITH CLEAR CELL CHANGE
Authors: Mehta Akshita , Murgai Pooja , Mardi Kavita
Published: June 2022

We present a case report on Urothelial Carcinoma with Clear cell change. Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide with most
prevelant being the Urothelial Carcinoma. Among the various variants of Urothelial cancers, clear cell variant is rare and reported infrequently.We
present a case of a 70 years old female who presented to our hospital with hematuria and urinary retention. On CT abdomen a lobulated solid mass
was seen in the right posterolateral wall. On TURBT a diagnosis of Urothelial Cancer with Clear cell change (>80%) was given which was
conrmed on IHC. We report the cases due to its rare diagnosis and infrequent publication.
MALIGNANCIES OF PELVIC ORGANS IN FEMALE – MYRIAD OF MIMICS
Authors: Subbiah S. , Viayalakshmi G.
Published: June 2022

Malignancies of Pelvic Organs in females represent complex
diagnostic and treatment challenges. Hidden by bony pelvis with nonspecic symptoms and signs, they are often detected late in their
course. Further dilemma arises while assessing the organ of origin,
particularly in advanced disease. Majority arise from gastrointestinal
and genitourinary tract, with less common sites including connective
tissues, nerves and lymphovascular structures. Work up for these
patients include imaging, bio chemical markers and biopsy. Imaging is
also needed to determine whether tumor operability or neoadjuvant
treatment is needed. The goal of this retrospective case analysis was to
report on a series of patients who presented with a presumptive
diagnosis of ovarian cancer in surgical oncology department and all
were nally diagnosed to have a different malignancy. We describe the
clinical presentation, surgical management, adjuvant treatment, and
overall outcome in these patients.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN LAPAROSCOPIC VERSES OPEN REPAIR OF VENTRAL HERNIA.
Authors: Alam Faaiz , Kumari Rinku , Jaiswal Pradeep , Akela Ankur
Published: June 2022

Introduction: With the advancement in technology as well as surgical techniques, laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) is more commonly
being performed as compared to open repair in various centers throughout the World. Our study aimed to compare the short-term operative
outcomes between LVHR and open repair.
Materials and methods: Sixty patients diagnosed with non-complicated ventral hernias were included in this prospective study and were
randomly divided into the laparoscopic group and the open group. The two groups were compared to evaluate operative time, postoperative pain,
length of hospital stay and time taken to return to normal activity. Ap-value of less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically signicant.
Results:Mean operative time was longer in LVHR (116 min) as compared to open repair (67 min)(p<0.01). Patients experienced more pain on the
rst and seventh postoperative days in the open group (p<0.01) and they also had a longer duration of hospital stay as compared to the laparoscopic
group (6.23 ± 0.35 vs 2.17 ± 1.12 days,p = 0.02). Patients in the laparoscopic group returned to normal activity faster as compared to the open group
(1.47 ± 0.11 vs 2.87 ± 0.34, p<0.01).
Conclusion: LVHR carries a signicant advantage over open hernia repair, especially in terms of reduced postoperative pain, duration of hospital
stay, and early resumption of normal activity.
SERUM ALBUMIN LEVEL IN STROKE AND ITS CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL OUTCOME
Authors: Hipito Hipito , Dwivedi N.C. , Mathur Manoj Kumar , Singh Prabhat
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND: Serum albumin has been correlated with stroke outcome in previous studies and has shown that elevated levels of serum
albumin has better outcome in stroke patients. But many of these studies has been done on acute ischemic stroke and evidence are scarce in
hemorrhagic stroke. This study was done to assess albumin level in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients at tertiary care centered in north
India.
MATERIALS & METHODS: One hundred and fty patients with acute stroke were included in the study. All participants were evaluated by
history, examination, laboratory and radiological modalities. Blood samples for assessment of albumin was collected at the time of admission.
Stroke severity was assessed using NIHSS and GCS at the time of admission. Functional outcome was measured 1 week post admission and after 3
months using modied Rankin scale (mRs). Statistical analysis and interpretation of the data was done by using SPSS Software version 23.
RESULT: A total of 150 patients with 94 patients Ischemic stroke and 56 patients with Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) were included in this
study. Mean (SD) age was 64.12 (10.85). Among the study population, 102 (68.0%) were male and 48 (32.0%) were female. Hypertension was
present in 68.0% of the patients and 50.0% of the patients were diabetic The mean S. Albumin (g/dL) was 3.63 (0.72). There was moderate negative
correlation between serum albumin level and mRS score in both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke at 1 week (rho = -0.48, p = <0.001). At three
months there was no correlation in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients (rho = -0.12, p = 0.287).
CONCLUSION: Patients with low serum albumin level had poor outcome at one week but did not show signicant impact on outcome at 3 month
in both Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
CORRELATION OF DRUG RESISTANCE PATTERN WITH LIPASE PRODUCTION IN CLINICAL ISOLATES OF KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE
Authors: Kanimozhi D. , Uma Devi S. , Pramodhini R.
Published: June 2022

Aim:The aim of our study is to correlate drug resistance patterns with Lipase production in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Materials and Methods:Atotal of 150 clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae from various clinical samples collected during the period from
July 2020 to December 2020 was included in this study. Lipase production was detected by tween 80 agar and an antibiotic susceptibility test has
been performed by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method as per CLSI guidelines [10]. Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) producers were
detected by combined disc diffusion method and Carbapenemase production was detected by using the E-test strip method.
Results and Discussion: Out of 150 consecutive non-duplicate isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae, 74 isolates from Exudate, 7 from Blood, and 69
were from urine. Among 150 isolates, 85(56.6%) isolates produced Lipase production, 43(57.3%) were ESBL producers and 20(32.25%) isolates
were positive for Carbapenemase production.
Conclusion: Showing virulence in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae, and the antibiotic susceptibility pattern with lipase production in
Klebsiella pneumoniae were noticed. If the virulence is increased in Klebsiella pneumoniae, a drug-resistant pattern also shows more resistance in
number. And nally, to correlate the ESBL and Carbapenemase producer with lipase production, in that also the ESBL and Carbapenemase
producer shows more number with lipase production. And also noted, when compared with outpatients, inpatients show more lipase production.
And hence ampicillin is an intrinsic resistance to Klebsiella pneumoniae. In this study, to correlate the drug-resistant pattern, ESBL, and
carbapenemase producer with lipase production in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
ANALYSIS OF INJURY PATTERNS AND OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA – A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE EXPERIENCE
Authors: Periyasamy Subramanian , Mohan Karthikeyan , Seetharaman Jayashree
Published: June 2022

OBJECTIVE:Blunt abdominal trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in all age groups. Hemodynamic status of the
patients and abdominal imaging play a major role in deciding the mode of management. The aim of this study is to analyse the clinical
presentations, management and factors predicting outcome in patients with blunt injury abdomen presenting to a tertiary care centre in South India.
METHODS:Combined retrospective and prospective analysis of prospectively maintained institutional database was performed. Data of all
patients admitted with blunt abdominal trauma was analysed with regards to baseline characteristics, management and outcomes.
RESULTS: One hundred and ten patients were admitted with blunt abdominal trauma in our institution from July 2014 to June 2015. Ninety-eight
patients (89.1%) were male. The most common mode of injury was road trafc accidents (75.5%). Most common organs injured were spleen
(28.2%), liver (22.7%) and small bowel (18.2%). Majority of the patients (73.6%) underwent operative management. Success rate of non-operative
management was 89.7%. Overall mortality rate was 20.9%.
CONCLUSION: Blunt abdominal trauma is associated with signicant morbidity and mortality. Computed tomography is the imaging modality
of choice in hemodynamically stable patients to decide management. Non-operative management is successful in carefully selected cases. Old age,
delayed presentation, presence of peritonitis, hemodynamic instability, and need for postoperative mechanical ventilation are associated with
increased mortality.
Effects of Combinations of Medetomidine-Diazepam-Ketamine and Medetomidine-Ketamine Anesthesia on Haematology and Serum Biochemistry in Dogs
Authors: Zaifada A. U.
Published: June 2022

This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of combinations of medetomidine-diazepamketamine and medetomidine-ketamine anesthesia haematology and serum chemistry in dogs. Ten (10) apparently healthy local dogs comprising of five (5) females and five (5) males with Mean ± SD body weight of 20.4 ± 2.93 kg sought from Maiduguri and environs and randomly allocated into two groups A (n=5), B (n=5) were used to conduct the experiment for this study. Total Intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) was induced in all the dogs. Dogs in group A were premedicated with an intravenous injection of 0.005 mg/kg Medetomidine, followed by an intravenous injection of 0.25 mg/kg Diazepam and 4 mg/kg Ketamine combination 3 – 5 minutes later. Meanwhile group B dogs were given an intravenous injection of Medetomidine (0.005 mg/kg) and Ketamine (5 mg/kg) combination. Blood sample was collected for haematological analysis while serum was collected to assay Total protein (TP), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine (Cr) using standard laboratory protocols. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the measured haematological indices, ALT, BUN, Cr and TP in both groups A and B throughout the study. However, there was non-significant decrease in ALT, BUN, Cr and TP in both groups up to 30 minutes post administration of the drug combinations but return to almost baseline values at 60 minutes post anaesthesia. The results of this study showed that intravenous administration of Medetomidine-Diazepam-Ketamine and Medetomidine-Ketamine combinations have no significant effects on haematological indices and serum chemistry profile of dogs. Therefore, these anaesthetic combinations can be prescribed for clinical use and procedures in dogs.
A Low-Cost Multicopter Based Near-Field Antenna Measurement System Employing Software Defined Radio and 6-D Laser Metrology
Authors: Mauermayer Raimund A. M. , Kornprobst Jonas , Fritzel Torsten
Published: June 2022

A near-field antenna measurement system is presented that consists of components that are rather unusual compared to conventional antenna measurement setups. Instead of a vector network analyzer (VNA), a dual-channel wideband software defined radio (SDR) is used to measure the signals at the ports of a dual-polarized probe antenna. Instead of an exact multi-axis positioner for the antenna under test (AUT) or the probe antenna, a multicopter moves the probe along a predefined trajectory on a surface around the AUT. Instead of using expensive laser interferometry equipment, the position and orientation of the probe antenna are determined by a 6-D tracking system that was originally developed for virtual reality (VR) applications. Still, the first measurement results show the usability of the low-cost system for antenna measurements in the frequency range of mobile communication services.
Improved-Reliability Phase-Retrieval with Broadband Antenna Measurements
Authors: Paulus Alexander , Knapp Josef , Kornprobst Jonas , Eibert Thomas F.
Published: June 2022

Conventional phaseless near-field measurement data is not adequate for reliable transformation into the far field. We tackle this challenge by a formulation working with multifrequency phaseless measurements under the assumption of coherently measured spectra. Such data is, for instance, obtained with a transmitting antenna under test and standard receivers featuring a nonzero coherent bandwidth. The focus of this work is on an advanced algorithm to demonstrate that this ansatz is very promising for further research and real-world investigations. Empirical studies based on simulation data demonstrate that appropriately merging this multi-frequency data significantly increases the chance of successful phaseless near-field far-field transformation. As a by-product, this multi-frequency phase retrieval method supports also the retrieval of the phase of farfield antenna measurements.
Hospitality Tourism Impact on Socio-Economic Development in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: WOSU B. I. , Ogan S. S.
Published: June 2022

This study examined the impact of hospitality tourism and socio-economic development in Rivers State, Nigeria. The development of hospitality tourism has become very crucial in economic diversification and changing paradigms of development in this 21st century. Nations that have keyed into the changing development would attest its multiplier effect on their economy, ranging from revenue generation, job opportunities, foreign exchange earnings, poverty alleviation and economic diversification. In this study, a field survey approach was adopted, that is, non-experimental design. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select one hundred (100) hotels and guest houses for the study from three senatorial zones of Rivers State. Data were obtained through the use of semi-structured questionnaire administered to five hundred (500) respondents among who are the managers, subordinate staffs and guest who were randomly selected from the sample size? The research question and the specific objective were analysed with descriptive statistical techniques of simple percentages and frequency distribution tables. The results revealed that hospitality tourism (hotels) have direct and indirect impacts on the lives of the people in Rivers State through job creation and revenue generation. It concluded that hospitality tourism have impacts on socio-economic development in Rivers State, which in turn promotes and enhances economic development in the area. Therefore, the study recommended that regular social events eg cultural days and exhibitions should be organised in the state to attract visitors and tourists that would make use of the hotels and guest houses. This will enhance socio-economic benefits and better living standard in the study area.
Measurement Models and the Psychometric Properties of 2016 And 2017 Neco Mathematics Instrument in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State
Authors: Asuquo Asuquo , Bassey Umo , Joseph Emmanuel , Bassey Henry Emmanuel
Published: June 2022

This study examined the basic measurement theories (classical test and item response theories) and psychometric properties of the adopted 2016 - 2017 National Examination Council (NECO) mathematics examination instruments in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was the instrumentation design. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of one thousand three hundred and fifty one (1,351) students across the local government area in the zone. Two instruments, namely the 2016 and 2017 NECO mathematics multiple choice tests were used for data collection. A trial test of the instruments on 60 comparable non sample group showed reliability (KR20) indices of .91 and .94 for the 2016 and 2017 versions respectively. Difficulty indices ranged between .20 and .85 as well as .10 and .91 respectively for the two years. Discrimination indices were .42<d< 1.00 and .31< d< .89 respectively for the two versions. The final administration yielded data that were collated and analyzed using 2-way repeated measure ANOVA and chi-square statistics. Statistical analysis, showed that the item difficulty and item location, item discrimination indices and ‘a’ parameter and the option distraction powers of the 2016 and 2017 NECO mathematics multiple choice tests were significantly different. It was concluded that significant difference exist between psychometric properties using the different measurement theories. Based on these findings, it was recommended that NECO should use the item response theory (IRT) in assessment for its relative merit over the CTT among others.
Effect of Flavonoid Rich Fraction of Coriandrum sativum Leaf on Lipid Profile, Nitric Oxide, Ang II and Cardio Histopathology in L-NAME Intoxicated Experimental Rats
Authors: Unegbu Chika C , Onuoha Napoleon , Ajah Obinna , Nnaoma Ikenna E
Published: June 2022

Coriandrum sativum has been used in traditional medicines as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial agent. It is recently been shown to have antioxidant activities. This study evaluated the effects of Flavonoid Rich Fraction of Coriandrum sativum Leaf (FRFCSL) on Lipid Profile, Nitric Oxide, Ang II and Cardio Histopathology in L-NAME intoxicated Experimental Rats. Standard analytical method and DPPH radical scavenging activity were employed for the phytochemicals and antioxidant analysis respectively. The acute toxicity study showed the extract and flavonoids fraction are nontoxic at 5000mg/kg body weight. Thirty rats were divided into five groups of six (6) rats each. Group 1 was administered water and feed only, Group 2 was administered 40mg/kg N-Nitro-L-Arginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME) without treatment, Group 3 through 5 were administered 40mg/kg N-Nitro-L-Arginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME) with concomitant administration of Captopril (20mg/kg b.w), FRFCSL (200mg/kg b.w) and FRFCSL (400mg/kg b.w) respectively for 21 days. In phytochemical screening, presence of flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, steroids were confirmed as part of secondary metabolites in the extract. The flavonoid fraction showed increase % DPPH radical inhibition in concentration-dependent manner. FRFCSL treatment significantly (p<0.05) and dose-dependently lowered low density lipoprotein and triglycerides. Also It significantly (p<0.05) prevented L-NAME induced decrease in serum angiotensin II, high density lipoprotein and serum nitric oxide concentrations compared to the untreated rats. The Flavonoid Rich Fraction of Coriandrum Sativum Leaf showed great potential as antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic and cardioprotective agent in rats thus confirming its usefulness in traditional health therapy and potential for antihypertensive drug development.
Reconstruction of Rehabilitation Regulations for Underaged Drug Addicts in Indonesia Based on Justice Value
Authors: Ngazis Muhammad , Pasaribu Juhrin , Gunarto Gunarto , Wahyuningsih Sri Endah
Published: June 2022

The problem raised in this study is why the regulation of rehabilitation for children who use narcotics has not been based on the value of justice. To find answers to these problems, the study uses a sociological juridical research type where the method of qualitative analysis is used on the data obtained, and presented in the form of written words supported by quantitative and qualitative data to then draw an inductive conclusion. The Result Shows that According to Law Number 35 of 2009, there are two types of rehabilitation, namely medical rehabilitation and social rehabilitation. The judge's consideration in conducting trial examinations in narcotics cases committed by children is to impose narcotics crimes by rehabilitating the accused. The judge stated that in the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Act, children who have problems with the law are called Juvenile. The judge stated that even though in the indictment of the public prosecutor, however, the judge considered that in giving criminal penalties to narcotics users and child perpetrators, by taking into account the main principle for the child, namely the best interest of the child in imposing sanctions, it is very necessary to reconstruct the rehabilitation law for children as drug addicts fairly.
Legal Protection of Online Taxi-bike Driver from Work Accident in Indonesia
Authors: Lala Andi , Suparman Eman , Purnawan Amin
Published: June 2022

Rapid technological developments have implications for the development of online transportation modes, one of which is Taxi-bike online. Many online Taxi-bike transportation drivers generally carry out professions with the status of a partnership relationship pattern with the company as the partnership is regulated in a civil law agreement. The pattern of relationships that occur between online Taxi-bike drivers and companies that are not based on a working relationship has an impact on the invalidity of Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Employment, one of which is related to the absence of legal certainty over guaranteed work safety protection for online Taxi-bike drivers. This research provides an understanding of how online Taxi-bike drivers stand with companies and how to guarantee legal protection for work safety for online Taxi-bike drivers according to regulations in Indonesia. The research method in this research is normative juridical with the approach of library materials or secondary data. The results of this study indicate that first, the Taxi-bike company as a partnership-based transportation company has not provided guaranteed protection for the recognition of legal status for its working partners, in this case, the online Taxi-bike driver. Second, there is no regulation on work safety guarantees for online Taxi-bike drivers that are based on partnerships or have not been regulated in laws and rules, so this reason is used as the basis for online transportation companies not to provide compensation or compensation when an accident occurs to online Taxi-bike drivers.
Daily Life of Adolescent Girls who Experienced Early Motherhood in the City of Kinshasa
Authors: Bukasa Augustin Kadiata , Mulumba Ernest Kamayi , Mbala Anastasie Tshiambi , Apandjo Vincente Esamboy , Kumona Verronique Balua , François Kalonji Kalonji , Nseya Celine Kanionga , Audrey Kabedi Beya , Elisée Awenze Mpela , Makangu Augustin Tshitadi
Published: June 2022

The aim of our study was to understand the daily experience of adolescent girls in the Congo district who had experienced early childbearing in order to contribute to improving the sexual reproductive health of adolescent girls. This is a qualitative study approached in a phenomenological approach and it falls within the field of reproductive health. The method used for this study was the phenomenological survey and the free individual interview of 15 to 20 minutes. Our sample was 9 teenagers who had granted their availability to participate in the study. After reading our transcripts of interviews recorded with 9 respondents. Adolescent girls perceive early childbearing as an act of dishonor to family and society. Regarding the consequences of early childbearing, adolescents cited bad reputation in society, abandonment by the family and lack of support for the burden of pregnancy. In their experience as victims of early motherhood, these teenage girls used the following means to overcome difficulties: Courage and advice from people, as well as Resourcefulness and help from parents. As for the methods used by adolescents to prevent a new pregnancy, they resort to abstinence, respect for the menstrual cycle, and the use of condoms and implants. With regard to the expectation of adolescent girls who are victims of early childbearing, they seek moral and financial support from the parents and the hope of a marriage from the sexual partner.
Evaluation of Infrapopliteal Revascularization for Ischemic Diabetic Foot in Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: N Aghoutane, , O Bakzaza,
Published: June 2022

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of infrapopliteal revascularization for diabetic hemodialysis patients with ischemic diabetic foot. Methods: From 2017 to 2021, 250 patients with diabetic foot identified as stage C (ischemia) or D (ischemia and infection) of Texas Wound Classification underwent successful infrapopliteal surgical and endovascular revascularization at the vascular surgery department of Moulay Ismail Military Hospital in Meknes. The outcomes were retrospectively compared in hemodialyzed patients (HD group: 48 patients), and not hemodialyzed patients (not HD group: 202 patients) during the same period. Results: Outcomes were expressed as healing, major amputation, revascularization patency and mortality rate. Hemodialysis was a negative predictor of healing and a positive predictor of major amputation. Outcomes for HD and not HD groups were respectively: healing (62.5 vs 82 %), major amputation (37.5 vs 18 %). There was no significant difference in revascularization primary patency between the two groups (70 vs 73.6%). The mortality rate was higher in the HD group than in the not HD group (21 vs 10%). Conclusions: Our study shows that ischemic diabetic foot associated with hemodialysis have a bad prognosis with a higher risk of major amputation and death. Infrapopliteal revascularization with infection control should be performed to enhance the rate of limb salvage in this risk group.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: K Dr. Hariprasath , AR Dr. Inba Shyamal , Shaji Johnson , Chandrasekar Dr. C.
Published: June 2022

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive. Additionally, exacerbations and co-existing morbidities contribute to the overall severity in the individual patient [1, 3]. Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises the risk for heart disease and other health problems such as, diabetes and stroke. It is present in almost 57% of COPD patients [2]. This is a prospective observational study included 50 patients admitted in chest ward of Sri Ramachandra hospital with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, According to guidelines from the national heart, lung, and blood pressure (NHLBI) and the American heart association(AHA), metabolic syndrome is diagnosed, COPD staging with PFT. Each patient was included only once in the study. On admission each patients history was taken regarding occupation, smoking, medication (Inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators), number of years of treatment, number of acute exacerbation and number of hospital admission in last year were recorded and tabulated. Height, Weight, BMI, Pulse rate, Respiratory rate and blood pressure, ABG, lipid profile, 6minute walk test, mid arm, mid-thigh and waist circumference were recorded and sent for statistical analysis. Result showed the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in our study was 62% and was associated with severe airflow obstruction and low 6 minute walk distance. Coexisting comorbidities also more frequent in these patients.
Novel Development of Nutritive, Enhanced Bioactivities, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, DNA Protection and New Insights
Authors: Nadeem Amna , Khubaib Hafiz Muhammad , Samee Abdus , Ali Arsalan , Kamal Saira , Ansari Nelofar , Rehman Memoona , Roohi Asifa , Ali Muhammad Faraz
Published: June 2022

Herbal remedies are widely utilized as therapeutic approaches for different medical conditions all over the globe. Various chemical herbicides and pesticides, including the organic and inorganic Sulphur compounds, benzimidazoles, imazalil, and oxidizing compounds, have just been proposed to handle the diseases in plants in recent years to achieve this goal. Anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, anticancer, and oxidative, analgesics, anorexiant, plasmid curing, and antihyperglycemic properties prominent in medicinal plants. The leaves of another medicinal plant , Dracocephalum moldavica have been used for the treatment of stomach and liver disorders, headaches and congestion. Different plants also exhibit the multiple action against variety of microbial pathogens. Baccharis trimera used against the infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella gallinarum and Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus strains. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), carotenoids, tocopherol (vitamin E), and plant phenolic compounds are examples of low-molecular-weight compounds, non-enzymatic anti - oxidants obtained from nutrition. Bilirubin, serotonin, lipoic acid, ketoacids, uric acid, sex hormones, coenzyme Q, and other low-molecular-mass antioxidant chemicals are produced in vivo.