bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ КЛАРНЕТОВИХ ПАРТІЙ У СИМФОНІЧНІЙ ТВОРЧОСТІ Й. ГАЙДНА
Authors: ТЕРЕМКО Олександр
Published: October 2024

Мета роботи присвячена дослідженню ролі та особливостям кларнетових партій у симфонічній творчості видатного австрійського композитора Йозефа Гайдна. У фокусі аналізу знаходяться пізні симфонії композитора, зокрема "Лондонські симфонії", які демонструють інноваційний підхід Гайдна до використання кларнета в оркестрі кінця XVIII століття. Стаття розглядає тембральні характеристики кларнета, його мелодичні та гармонійні функції, а також драматургічну роль у симфонічних структурах Гайдна. Особлива увага приділяється симфоніям № 99 та № 103, де кларнетові партії відіграють значущу роль у створенні музичної драматургії та розкритті художніх задумів композитора. Методологія дослідження спирається на детальний аналіз партитур, а також на контекстуальний підхід до вивчення історичних і музичних джерел. Стаття демонструє, як Гайдн, експериментуючи з новими інструментальними можливостями, сприяв розвитку симфонічної музики та розширенню оркестрової палітри свого часу. Наукова новизна полягає у малій кількості досліджень відчизняними науковцями тематики інтеграції кларнета в оркестр епохи класицизму його розвиток та становлення в ньому. У зв’язку з тим, що композитор доволі мало встиг використати даний інструмент у свої творчості його роль у популяризації інструменту применшується, що я вважаю є не правильно. У статті представлені нові підходи до вивчення інструментовки та музичної драматургії Гайдна через призму використання кларнета. Проведено систематичне дослідження мелодичних і гармонійних функцій кларнетових партій у симфоніях Гайдна. Виявлено, що кларнети не лише доповнюють струнні та інші духові інструменти, але й часто виконують ключові ролі у проведенні тем і створенні гармонічної підтримки. Визначено вплив використання кларнетів у симфоніях Гайдна на подальший розвиток симфонічної музики, зокрема на творчість композиторів наступних поколінь. Окреслено, як експерименти Гайдна з кларнетами сприяли еволюції оркестрової практики. Висновок: дослідження особливостей кларнетових партій у симфонічній творчості Йозефа Гайдна дозволило глибше зрозуміти його новаторський підхід до оркестровки та роль цього інструменту в музичних структурах кінця XVIII століття. Аналіз пізніх симфоній, зокрема "Лондонських симфоній", продемонстрував, як використання кларнетів збагатило темброву палітру оркестру та додало нових виразних можливостей.
Modeling the Feasibility of Fueling CNG Heavy-Duty Trucks in Toronto, Canada
Authors: Ghamrawi Amal , Maoh Hanna
Published: October 2024

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is cleaner than diesel for powering heavy duty trucks. A framework for establishing mobile on-site CNG refueling at truck yards is proposed and evaluated for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Canada. The locations for potential CNG hubs where mobile trailers obtain CNG to fuel parked trucks at yards were determined. Also, the demand representing parked CNG trucks was estimated across the GTHA. With 15 potential CNG hubs, location-allocation modeling suggests that one CNG hub located in the Peel region can cover 88% of the demand within a 30-minute driving window across the study area.
MACRO-ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF INWARD CAPITAL FLOWS: A CASE OF NIGERIA IN TIMES OF SECURITY CHALLENGES
Authors: Onyele Kingsley Onyekachi , Ikwuagwu Eberechi Bernadine , Ibe Happy Chukwudike
Published: October 2024

This study used quarterly data for the period of 2014Q1–2021Q2 to investigate the macro-econometric implications of capital flows to Nigeria in the face of security challenges. The ARDL bounds test technique identified the long-run relationships between macroeconomic dynamics, insecurity, and total capital inflows to Nigeria, while the error correction mechanism (ECM) identified the short-run relationships. The Toda-Yamamoto test was used to determine whether the model variables were causally related or not. The findings pointed to a short-term negative relationship between insecurity, exchange rates, lending rates, and inflows of capital, while a positive relationship was found between industrial production capacity, the consumer price index, and the total inflows of capital to Nigeria, with insecurity, exchange rates, the consumer price index, and lending rates being the most significant variables. In the long run, insecurity, lending rate, and consumer price index had no significant impact on inward capital inflows, while exchange rate and industrial production capacity exerted significant impacts on capital inflows. The lending rate had a negative impact on overall inflows of capital, whereas the exchange rate, industrial production capacity, and consumer price index had positive impacts. The exchange rate and industrial production capacity were the most important variables that affected capital inflows. Based on the ECM, it was realized that aggregate inward capital flows were stabilized by a factor of roughly 47.2% per quarter in order to reach long-run equilibrium. The Toda-Yamamoto causality tests indicated that the interactions between macroeconomic variables and insecurity strongly influenced capital flows to Nigeria. The overall findings suggested that promoting macroeconomic stability and combating insecurity could improve the investment climate, encouraging foreign capital flows into Nigeria.
Đánh giá đề thi MCQ đầu vào và tương quan độ khó, độ phân cách các câu
Authors: Bùi Anh Tú , Võ Đăng Khoa , Nguyễn Anh Vũ , Trần Thị Diệu , Phạm Dương Uyển Bình , Vĩnh Sơn , Phạm Lê An , Mai Phương Thảo
Published: October 2024

Mục tiêu: Xây dựng các câu hỏi trắc nghiệm (MCQs) phụ thuộc vào chương trình giảng dạy và cần toàn diện, đảm bảo tính ứng dụng để đánh giá kỹ năng nhận thức của sinh viên y khoa, việc sử dụng chỉ số phân cách D27%, tương quan điểm nhị phân rpbis phù hợp câu có độ khó vừa phải p trong khoảng 0,6 – 0,7. Tuy nhiên đối với câu dễ p >0,8 thì rpbis có giá trị tốt nhưng D27% có giá trị thấp hơn. Do đó, nghiên cứu này nhằm phân tích mối quan hệ phức tạp của độ khó và các chỉ số phân cách D27%, độ phân cách tối đa Dmax27%, rpbis của các câu hỏi dễ và rất dễ trong bài thi kiểm tra tuyển sinh đầu vào sau đại học môn Giải phẫu học tại Trường Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.

Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu cắt ngang được áp dụng để phân tích bài kiểm tra đầu vào sau đại học môn Giải phẫu học gồm 120 câu, được thực hiện trong năm 2022. Nghiên cứu đã thu thập 325 kết quả kiểm tra từ một nhóm đa dạng thí sinh dự thi sau đại học. Phân tích câu đã được thực hiện để xác định độ khó theo lý thuyết tắc nghiệm cổ điển (CTT) cùng chỉ số phân cách D27% và rpbis trên phần mềm phân tích Basicstat, Dmax27% tính trên Excel, cũng như đếm tần số mồi nhử không hoạt động (NPD) có số lựa chọn dưới 5%.

Kết quả: Chỉ số phân cách D27% thể hiện tương quan nghịch nhẹ với độ khó (r = -0,34, p = 0,00012 <0,01). Các câu dễ/khó vừa phải (p = 40% - 80%) có tương thích phân cách tốt nhất theo D27% (D27% = 0,6 – 0,7) và rpbis. Tuy nhiên, trong nhóm câu hỏi dễ (p >0%), chỉ có 63% câu hỏi đạt được độ phân cách tốt theo chỉ số D27% (D ≥ 0,3), và 94,5% khi sử dụng chỉ số rpbis. Đáng chú ý, trong số 19 câu hỏi rất dễ (p ≥ 92%) có chỉ số D27% < 0,3 cần được chỉnh sửa hoặc loại bỏ. Tuy nhiên, có 15/19 câu hỏi nêu trên có độ phân cách tốt với chỉ số rpbis trong khoảng từ 0,313 đến 0,531 do các câu này có số câu sai tập trung vào nhóm điểm số thấp dù số câu đúng hai nhóm cao và thấp gần như nhau. Đa số các câu dễ đều có từ 2 NPD trở lên nhưng có độ phân cách tốt từng mồi nhử với rpbis.

Kết luận: Hơn 80% các câu hỏi MCQ rất dễ p >0,8 cũng như có trên 2 NPD trong bài kiểm tra nhưng có độ phân cách tốt với rpbis. Điều này làm nổi bật mối quan hệ phức tạp giữa độ khó và độ phân cách câu. Đối với ngân hàng đề cấp trường hay quốc gia để chọn lựa câu hỏi nên sử dụng rpbis.

Từ khóa: độ khó; độ phân cách tối đa; độ phân cách; tương quan điểm nhị phân rpbis; mồi nhử không hoạt động; lý thuyết trắc nghiệm cổ điển
Cichlid fishes are promising underutilised models to investigate helminth-microbiome interactions
Authors: Vanhove Maarten , Koblmüller Stephan , Fernandes Jorge , Hahn Christoph , Plusquin Michelle , Kmentová Nikol
Published: October 2024

The “Old Friends Hypothesis” suggests that insufficient early exposure to symbionts may hinder immune development, contributing to increased immune-related diseases in the Global North. While the microbiome is often the focus, helminths, which may also offer health benefits, receive little attention. The infection and effect of helminths, in turn, are influenced and may be even determined by micro-organisms. The mechanisms behind general parasite-microbiome interactions are poorly understood, despite their profound implications on the health of their hosts. Because these interactions are typically studied for single helminth species in laboratory animal models, the important aspect of helminth diversity remains overlooked in this context. A literature search for research on the relationship between host helminth diversity and microbial diversity, resulted in 27 publications; most focused on human or other mammalian hosts, and relied on natural exposure rather than experimental inoculation with helminths. Almost half of these studies did not empirically investigate health outcomes for the host. This understudied potential warrants consideration for additional candidate model systems. In view of the high burden of helminthiasis, and the high species diversity of helminths, we propose to seek these models in the Global South, where a considerable proportion of research on community diversity aspects of helminth-microbiome interactions took place. The low availability of genomic resources for parasitic worms in many regions of the Global South, however, calls for more integrative helminthological research efforts. Given the substantial similarities in immune systems, several fishes are models for human health and disease. More effort could be done to also establish this for cichlids, the representatives of which in the African Great Lakes would provide a well-delineated, closed natural system with relevance to human health in view of fish-borne zoonoses and other water-borne parasites. Moreover, a good baseline exists in terms of these cichlids’ genomics, parasitology, and microbiology. We therefore call for the exploration of African Great Lake cichlids as model hosts to understand the interactions between microbial diversity, helminth diversity, and host health.
Effects of Assisted Tools and Learning Conditions on L2 Vocabulary Learning: A Study based on Large Language Model
Authors: Long Fei , Hu Yinyan
Published: October 2024

In this study, we investigated the effects of assisted input, namely gloss and dictionary, on L2 incidental vocabulary learning. Furthermore, intentional and incidental learning conditions were also compared while merely utilizing a dictionary. Additionally, the gloss material was provided by a large language model (LLM) ChatGPT through prompt engineering. Besides, learning gains were measured not only solely from knowledge breadth (form-meaning connection) but also from more dimensions regarding knowledge depth (synonym discrimination, derivation production, collocation production). Sixty-four English learners of grade 2 from a senior high school were divided into three treatment groups and one control group. Those two kinds of comparisons were made respectively between every three groups. Results indicated that the gloss provided by LLM showed efficiency in collocation retention while the dictionary brought better effects in derivations and synonym discrimination. Furthermore, intentional learning may exert a good role in the long-term retention of knowledge depth and enhanced synonym discrimination effectively. The results are discussed along with students’ feedback from the questionnaire.
EVALUASI KESESUAIAN LAHAN TANAMAN JAGUNG (Zea Mays L) DI KECAMATAN MALUA KABUPATEN ENREKANG
Authors: Imam Imam , Ibrahim Bakhtiar , Robbo Anwar
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the actual and potential land suitability of maize crops and its limiting factors in Malua District. The method used in this research is survey method and descriptive data analysis and determination of land suitability class based on FAO method. The results showed that the actual land suitability of maize crops in Malua District, Enrekang Regency, land units 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 are marginally suitable (S3) with nutrient availability factor (P2O5). While the potential land suitability is quite suitable (S2) with the limiting actor of rooting media (soil texture).
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR LIMBAH SAYUR TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI TANAMAN BAWANG DAUN BUNCHING (Allium fistulosum L.) DENGAN SISTEM SUMBU (WICK SYSTEM)
Authors: Lestari Fitria Indah , Aminah Aminah , Edy Edy
Published: October 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of Effect of Liquid Organic Fertilizer Concentration of Vegetable Waste on the Growth and Production of Onion Bunching Plants (Allium fistulosum L.) With Hydroponic Axis System (Wick System). This study was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of the best concentration of organic fertilizers in increasing the growth and production of Bunching Onion Plants (Allium fistulosum L.) with a Hydroponic System (Wick System). This research was conducted in Tamamaung Village, Panakukkang District, Makassar City. Which runs from March to June 2022. This study was prepared with a Complete Randomized Design (RAL) consisting of 1 factorial, namely liquid organic fertilizer (POC) and used 4 treatments, namely 10ml / liter of water, 20ml / liter of water, 30 ml / liter of water and 40 ml / liter of water. The parameters observed are 4, namely plant height, number of saplings, root length and fresh weight of the plant. The results showed that the application of various concentrations of liquid organic fertilizer to the growth and production of onion bunching plants had an influence on the parameters of plant height, number of saplings and fresh weight of plants. The concentration of 40ml/liter of water is best in increasing the growth and production of onion plants at plant height of 28.66 cm, the number of saplings is 23 saplings, the root length is 7 cm and the fresh weight of the plant is 39 grams.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR LIMBAH SAYUR DAN JARAK TANAM TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI TANAMAN KALE (Brassica oleracea Var. Palmifolia)
Authors: Gita Fitri Dea Frisda , Haris Abdul , HS Suriyanti
Published: October 2024

This research was conducted from July 2022 to September 2022 at UPT Balai Seed Horticulture, Bonto-bonto Hamlet, Parangloe Village, Bontomarannu District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This study used a factorial Randomized Block Design (RAK) with two factors, the first factor was the dose of liquid organic fertilizer for vegetable waste with 4 levels, namely: No treatment, 20 ml/l, 50 ml/l, 80 ml/l The second factor was distance planting with 2 levels, namely: Spacing 25 cm x 25 cm and 30 cm x 30 cm. There were 8 treatment combinations, each treatment was repeated 3 times to obtain 24 experimental units. The results showed that the liquid organic fertilizer of vegetable waste at a dose of 50 ml/l had a very significant effect on the average plant height, namely 22.36 cm, number of leaves 12.77 pieces, fresh weight per plot 1.70 kg, weight consumption per plot was 799 grams and production per hectare is 14.12 tons/ha. Giving a spacing of 30 cm x 30 cm has a very significant effect on fresh weight per plant, which is 719.33 grams on kale.
PEMBERIAN PUPUK HAYATI BIONEENSIS DAN MEDIA ORGANIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI CABAI MERAH BESAR (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Agus Nurul Alifka , Haris Abdul , Gani Mahir S.
Published: October 2024

This research was conducted from June 2022 to September 2022 at the Green House, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muslim Indonesia. This study aims to determine the application of biofertilizer bioneensis and planting media to the growth and production of large red chili (Capsicum annuum L.), to determine the interaction between biofertilizer bioneensis and organic media on the growth and production of large red chili (Capsicum annuum L.). This study used a factorial randomized block design (RAK) with 2 (two) factors, namely the first factor, namely: Bio-fertilizer bioneensis with 3 levels. The second factor is: planting media with 3 levels. There were 9 treatment combinations, each treatment was repeated 3 times to obtain 27 experimental units. Observational data were analyzed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and continued with the Honest Significant Difference Test (BNJ). The parameters observed were plant height, number of branches, flowering age, number of fruit, fruit weight and fruit production. The results showed that the use of biofertilizer bioneensis alone had no significant effect on all observation parameters. productive branches, number of fruit, fruit weight, and amount of production The interaction of the application of biofertilizer bioneensis and organic media on large red chili plants did not significantly affect all observation parameters.
MENENTUKAN NILAI ERODIBILITAS TANAH (K) PADA JENIS TANAH DI SUB DAS JENELATA
Authors: Musakkir Musakkir , Tjoneng Amir , Syarif Munawir
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the value of soil erosion for each type of cultivation in several land units (K) in Jenelata Subdistrict, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The Jenelata watershed is part of the Jeneberang watershed, located at 05º15'40'' - 05º25'50'' S and 119º34'45'' - 119º49'48'' E, with an area of approximately 23,733 hectares. The Jenelata watershed lies between 25 and 1375 meters above sea level. Most of the residents in the Jenelata watershed earn their livelihoods from farming and gardening. The types of land use in the Jenelata watershed include rice fields, mixed gardens, production forests, and grasslands. In the Jenelata watershed, the dominant trees are mahogany, white teak, and bamboo, while the dominant food crops/plantations are rice, corn, cassava, and cocoa. The results of the study show that cultivation activities have a significant impact on soil erosion, and the values of soil erosion were obtained from field data
PENGENDALIAN HAMA ULAT GRAYAK (Spodoptera Exigua Hubner) DENGAN SISTEM LAMPU PERANGKAP PADA BAWANG MERAH (Allium Ascalonicum L.Var. Aggregatum) DI KECAMATAN ANGGERAJA KABUPATEN ENREKANG
Authors: Aman Andayani , Gani Mahir S. , Parawansa Ayu Kartini
Published: October 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing how to control armyworm pests (Spodoptera exigua Hubner) by using yellow LED (Light Emitting Diode) trap lights and white LED (Light Emitting Diode) trap lights on shallot plants. The results of this study indicate that. The number of imago on white LED lights caught more Spodoptera Exigua imago in the research basin. that the average Spodoptera exigua pest on shallot plants was significantly different or there was a significant difference in the treatment of the yellow LED trap lights and the white LED trap lights. The use of plants on land without light traps has increased. Lower maintenance wet bulb production without trapping lights
Analisis Unsur Intrinsik dan Ekstrinsik Novel Sunda Rasiah Nu Goreng Patut
Authors: Nuraisyah Rahmawati
Published: October 2024

Novel merupakan suatu bentuk karya sastra yang memiliki unsur intrinsik dan ekstrinsik. Rasiah Nu Goreng Patut merupakan salah satu cerita rakyat fenomenal yang beredar di masyarakat Sunda, cerita ini dikenal juga sebagai cerita Karnadi Bandar Bangkong. Sejauh ini belum ada penelitian yang membahas unsur intrinsik dan ekstrinsik novel Rasiah Nu Goreng Patut secara lengkap. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan analisis kajian pustaka dan teknik reduksi. Pada analisis ini ditemukan unsur intrinsik novel; sinopsis, tema, alur/plot, tokoh dan penokohan, latar, sudut pandang, dan amanat. Unsur ekstrinsik yang ditemukan; latar belakang penulis, latar belakang masyarakat, dan nilai-nilai yang terkandung. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa novel pada akhirnya menjadi hiburan yang menyampaikan banyak pelajaran kehidupan.
Saúde do Trabalhador em contexto de ameaças neoliberais
Authors: Moriyama Irina Natsumi Hiraoka , Silva-Macaia Amanda Aparecida , Beltran-Hurtado Sandra Lorena , Esteves Thais Vieira , Garcia Érica Marvila , Andrade de Gouveia Vilela Rodolfo
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A Saúde do Trabalhador (ST) introduz a intervenção no mundo do trabalho pelo Sistema Único de Saúde, visando a redução da morbimortalidade da população trabalhadora e promoção do trabalho digno. Os Centros de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador (CEREST) são os serviços responsáveis pelo suporte técnico e científico, intra- e intersetorial, para as ações de ST nos territórios.
Objetivo: Analisar a atividade dos CEREST no estado de São Paulo, caracterizando os principais aspectos que favorecem e que ameaçam o seu desenvolvimento.
Metodologia: Trata-se de pesquisa social de métodos mistos, ancorada na Teoria da Atividade Histórico-Cultural, com aplicação de questionário semiestruturado e análises quantitativa descritiva e qualitativa de conteúdo.
Resultados: As respostas de 89 participantes (34 coordenadoras e 55 profissionais das equipes técnicas) de 36 (90,0%) dos CEREST paulistas apontam para o trabalhar nestes espaços como aspecto promotor de saúde. Revelam, ainda, que existe um processo de consolidação da ST por meio destes serviços, mobilizadores de um amplo repertório de saberes, especialmente na Vigilância em Saúde do Trabalhador. Em sua rede de atividades, há a presença de avanços e a persistência de entraves para a legitimação da ST em meio às políticas públicas.
Conclusão: Foram evidenciadas formas pelas quais o neoliberalismo se expressa na ST, apontando-se para a articulação entre órgãos, serviços e agentes estatais, juntamente à sociedade civil, como importante meio de fortalecimento das políticas públicas no campo das relações Trabalho-Saúde e, consequentemente, no enfrentamento, resistência e criação frente às ameaças neoliberais.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: colaboração intersetorial; política de saúde do trabalhador; serviços de saúde do trabalhador; Sistema Único de Saúde; vigilância em saúde do trabalhador.
Do estilingue ao drone laser
Authors: Vidigal Viviane , Reis Paes Leme Ana Carolina , Souto Maior Nivea Maria , Ruiz Braga Cyntia
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A metáfora “estilingue versus drone laser” representa uma figura de linguagem que compara a assimetria de armas que acontece nos atuais debates sobre a regulamentação do trabalho controlado por plataformas digitais.Objetivo: Com isso, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os obstáculos enfrentados na organização coletiva dos/as trabalhadores/as uberizados/as na luta pelo reconhecimento de seus direitos. Trata-se de um debate antidemocrático em virtude da posição de desigualdade das partes envolvidas. Enquanto as empresas-plataforma possuem uma narrativa uniforme e cifras milionárias para a defesa de seus interesses, os/as trabalhadores/as uberizados/as apresentam uma pluralidade de narrativas e o desfinanciamento das entidades sindicais, contexto que reverbera também no judiciário e na edição dos projetos de lei.Metodologia: A pesquisa envolveu revisão bibliográfica e análise de dados empíricos de fonte secundária, cujo estudo foi sistematizado em três eixos: a carência de recursos financeiros, a narrativa do poder legislativo e a crise de representatividade, que dificultam o reconhecimento formal da categoria.Resultados: Assim, a hipótese sustentada é a de que, para buscar a justa equivalência, faz-se necessário identificar quais são os elementos que desequilibram a disputa de projetos de classe entre trabalhadores e empresas-plataforma.Conclusão: A organização coletiva dos trabalhadores está em assimetria com aquelas que representam as empresas-plataforma. Urge a necessidade de paridade de participação.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: assimetria de armas; organização coletiva; plataformas digitais; regulamentação do trabalho; trabalhadores uberizados.
Social Media and Role of Health Care Professionals: Past, Present and Future Direction
Authors: Rashid Md Humayun
Published: October 2024

Health care professionals can use social media for variety of purposes. Social media has huge impact in terms of patient education, awareness buildup and patient management strategies. Global impact of social media has been undoubtedly appreciable in terms of different awareness programs. At the same time, for personal branding, social media is contributing more and more than ever. However, potential risks related to unreliable information, violation of medical ethics including patient’s privacy rights should always be considered for safe use of social media and for personal safety against nations copyright act.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 1-3
Association of Triglycerides, HDL, and Waist Circumference with eGFR in patients in private practice
Authors: Mazumder Muhammed Muhiuddin , Noman Mesbah Uddin , Hasan A K M Tariqul , Ahammod Tofael , Kabir Mohammed Shahjahan , Rahman Arifur , Manzer Tasnim Alam
Published: October 2024

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity all over the world. On the other hand, metabolic syndrome has been reported to be associated with adverse renal outcomes. Among the components of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and hypertension are established causes of renal impairment. However, the association of Triglycerides (TGs), High density lipoprotein (HDL), and Waist Circumference (WC) with renal function independently remains understudied. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the association of triglycerides, HDL, waist circumference with estimated glomeruar filtration rate (eGFR). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 100 subjects attending as outpatient in Ibn Sina Diagnostic Centre, Uttara from July 2023 to December 2023. Renal impairment was measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The eGFR was calculated using the modified modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation. Statistical analyses were performed by using SPSS 25.0 (Statistical Package for Social Science, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Continuous variables were expressed as means±standard deviation, and categorical variables as frequencies and proportions. The relationships between renal function with triglycerides, HDL and WC were assessed by correlation coefficient. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Among 100 subjects the overall incidence of renal impairment is 13 (13%). Waist Circumference (WC) and high Triglyceride (TG) have inverse relation with eGFR means significant association in developing renal impairment. Conclusion: This study suggests triglyceride and central obesity progress with renal impairment. Therefore, early monitoring and management of triglycerides and central obesity in CKD patients may help in decreasing the progression of the disease and, hence, mortality in CKD patients.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 4-8
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Use of ORS in Diarrhoea by Mothers in an Island of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md Rafiqul , Akther Khandokar Urmina , Nahid Khandakar Alwan , Chowdhury Kona
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The second leading cause of death in under-five children is diarrhea. ORS is a simple and highly effective therapy for managing diarrhea. However inappropriate knowledge of preparation and lack of use of ORS leads to health hazards including increased rate of mortality and morbidity. So aim of this study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and Practice of mothers towards the use of oral rehydration solution in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out over eight months (1st May to 30th December 2023) among 510 mothers who had children of six months to five years and had recent episodes of diarrhea. Data were collected by using a semi-structured questionnaire in face-to-face interview. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software program.Results: Among 510 mothers, 47.05% were 20-30 years old, 29.80% were below 20 years and 23.13% were over 30 years. One fourth of them had no institutional education and 36.27% had primary, 20.78% and 18.23% had secondary and tertiary level of education respectively. 40.39% were from lower socioeconomic condition, 31.97% were from middle and 27.64% from upper socioeconomic condition. 100% of family used sanitary latrine though 73.72% use safe drinking water as a preventive part of diarrhea.89.98% of mother was aware about ORS but only 75.88% used ORS in recent episode of diarrhea, among them 63.03% prepared ORS correctly and 60.98% used adequate amount. Age of mothers was not corresponds with the correct preparation and practice of ORS but socioeconomic condition and level of education carried statistically significant value. Conclusion: Knowledge and practice of ORS preparation and used of ORS in recent episode of diarrhea among the mother was unsatisfactory. Improve the Maternal education and socioeconomic status will improve ORS correct preparation and use. Mothers should be taught the importance of optimal use and correct preparation of ORS in diarrhea.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 43-49
Knowledge and Preventive Practice of Urinary Tract Infection among Bangladeshi Female Ready-made Garments Worker
Authors: Shormi Afsana , Haque Md Modassher , Ahsan Gias U , Hossain Md Moazzem
Published: October 2024

Ready-made garments (RMG) are Bangladesh’s largest export earner sector, with 800,000 workers, including two-thirds of females. Female RMG workers suffer from various illnesses, including urinary tract infections (UTI), but data is scars related it in Bangladesh. Therefore, the study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and preventive practice of UTI among female RMG workers. Method: This cross-section survey was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and preventive practice of UTI among female RMG workers. Using convenient sampling technique, we collected 351 data between February to April 2021 from two RMG. Data were analysed by using Statistical Package Social Science (SPSS) software version 23. Descriptive statistics was conducted using frequencies and proportions. Chi-square test was used to determine the association between dependent and independent variables. Linear regression and Pearson co-relation was used to determine the association between knowledge and practice. Results: Of 351 participants, 22% had good knowledge and 33% were in good practice. The study found a statistically significant correlation between knowledge level of UTI and participants’ age, education, residence, family size, parents’ education and occupation (p<0.05). Similarly, participants’ education, marital status, residence, family size, parents’ education and occupation were significantly correlated with practice level of female RMG workers towards UTI (p<0.05). Furthermore, participants who received health-related training had good knowledge and practice of UTI. Conclusion: Female RMG workers’ sociodemographic variables were significantly correlated with their knowledge and practice of UTI. Training on health-related issues was significantly associated with good knowledge and practice of UTI. It’s urgent to keep female RMG workers aware of health-related issues and easily accessible health care.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 50-59
Prevalence of COVID-19 Status among the People of Different Strata
Authors: Rahat Chowdhury Zobaid Mohammad , Ahmed Mahmuda , Rahman Mohammad Saifur , Billah Iren , Dola Taslima Ahmed , Sharmi Afsana , Haque Md Modassher
Published: October 2024

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an irresistible illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most individuals who drop wiped out with COVID-19 will involvement gentle to direct side effects and recoup without uncommon treatment. Some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. However, it is preventable through obeying some measures of personal hygiene. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine COVID-19 status among people of different strata in Uttara and Savar. A total of 1200 conveniently selected respondents were interviewed face-to-face using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Mean age was 38.59 years with standard deviation ±14.117 years. Majority (63.33%) were male. Among them 20.7% were housewives, 11.5% were students, 15.3% were businessmen and 9.3% were service holders. Most (98.6%) of the respondents mentioned to know about pandemic situation of COVID-19. Among the respondents 207 (17.3%) suffered from COVID-19. Among those who suffered from COVID-19 (207), 157 performed test for COVID-19 and was positive. The other 50 did not perform test and only assumed to be suffering from COVID-19 as they had symptoms. On the other hand, 993 respondents mentioned of not suffering from COVID-19. Among them, 803 had no symptom and 190 underwent COVID-19 test and were negative. Proportion of suffering from COVID-19 was found high among the doctors (64.1%), service holders (22.5%), students (21.7%) and teachers (21.1%). Conclusion: Measures to be undertaken to create awareness among the people to abide by the health rules so that we can reduce the incidence of COVID 19.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 80-87
Study on Fetal and Maternal Outcome of Postdated Pregnancy
Authors: Salam Soheli , Naz Mahjabeen , Akter Marufa
Published: October 2024

Postdated pregnancy is not so uncommon in obstetric practice. When a pregnancy crosses the expected date of delivery (beyond 280 days) it is called postdated pregnancy. The incidence is about 7% of all pregnancies. This prospective observational study was carried out in 165 postdated pregnancies admitted in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, during a period of 3 years from January 2021 to December 2023 . Majority of the patients were below 25 years of age (47.88%) and primigravida (41.82%). Most of the patients belonged to rural areas (55.75%) and were middle socio-economic status group (45.45%). The majority of these postdated women were delivered by NVD (52.12%), followed by LSCS (32.72%) and instrumental (15.15%). Postdated pregnancy was associated with perinatal complications like meconium aspiration syndrome, oligohydramnios, fetal birth injuries, septicemia, shoulder dystocia, non-reassuring fetal heart rate status, fetal distress in labour. There was an increased risk of maternal complications like increased caesarean section rate, post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) ,cervical tear, perineal tear. Management of postdated pregnancy is challenging. Careful advice and timely interventions can reduce fetomaternal complications.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 94-98
Tubercular Osteomyelitis of Skull: Case Report and Review of the literature
Authors: Rashid Mohammad Humayun , Rashed - , Taufique Md Wasiul Alam , Karim Mafizul
Published: October 2024

Skeletal tuberculosis constitutes about 1j of all cases. Usually, spine and limb bones are involved. Tubercular osteomyelitis of the skull is a rare entity; therefore, diagnosis is rarely suspected. We report one such rare case of an atypical calvaria skull osteomyelitis in a14 years old female who presented with swelling on the right frontoparietal region for 3 months. CT scan of brain and bony window revealed a lytic bony lesion at the right parietal bone with associated epidural soft tissue component at the right parietal top causing compression over adjacent parenchyma- possibly eosinophilic granuloma or chronic osteomyelitis. Patient was treated surgically by excision of the lesion with cranioplasty by synthetic bone cement. After surgical treatment, the specimen was sent for histopathology which showed granulomatous inflammation histologically consistent with tuberculosis. She was treated with antitubercular therapy. Our Case highlights all these aspects of skull tuberculosis with review of the available literature relevant to skull tubercular osteomyelitis.
EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 111-119
The association between low serum vitamin D level & periodontal diseases in Bangladeshi population- An observational study
Authors: Rinku Shaikh Ahmed , Afroz Jahan Sadia , Sadat S M Anwar , Barma Paromita , Kabir Md Humayun
Published: October 2024

Aims: Bangladeshi population (20-45 age) presents early loss of tooth without any history of systemic disease. Low serum vitamin D level is one of the factors of early tooth loss. The aim of the study is to assess the significance of low or insufficient serum vitamin D level as a factor of early tooth loss in Bangladesh perspective.
Materials and Methods: An observational study was performed in dental unit of TMSS Medical College from January 2021 to December 2022 after ethical clearance of IRB of this institute. Total number of patients was 70 selected by non-random sampling (judgment sampling) who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We assessed the variable like gingivitis, periodontal pocket & tooth mobility clinically. The depth of the periodontal pocket & gingivitis was assessed by the periodontal probe & the mobility by using a blunt instrument & feel with the fingers before & after Vit D supplementation.  Data were processed and analyzed using computer software SPSS version 26.0.
Results: Deficiency of low serum vit D level has significant effect on periodontal bone resorption and after correction of serum vit D level resulted clinical improvement on periodontal health.
Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency may place subject at risk of developing chronic periodontitis.
J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2024; 42: 363-367
Reducing Cyclone Impacts in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: A Case Study of Kalapara Upazila
Authors: Ahamed Sharbari , Rahman Mohammad Mizanur , Faisal Mostofa Amir
Published: October 2024

Cyclone has both direct and indirect effects on human life and socio-economic development of a country. Bangladesh is one of the most cyclone prone countries in the world. The geographical location and climatic condition of the country are responsible for cyclone and other natural disasters. During the last 100 years, Bangladesh has experienced 53 major cyclones. Though cyclone affects almost every part of the coastal Bangladesh, but intensity and frequency of cyclone is dangerous in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali district. This Upazila is more vulnerable to cyclone than other places of the district. Due to poor disaster management system and ignorance of the physical plan, every year the country has experienced not only huge economic lose but also lives. The paper is an investigation into the cyclone damage scenario and scope of reducing the impacts of lives and properties. The paper makes some recommendations on the existing and proposed physical planning activities and plans of the Upazila to ensure effective cyclone management and sustainable physical development.
Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners, Vol. 5, Dec 2012, pp. 185-197
A Bibilometric Analysis of Assessment as Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Mahlangu Thoko Poppy
Published: October 2024

Assessment in higher education has been dominated by traditional practices that mainly focus on grades for student progression. However, there has been some transformation in assessment due to the advancement in education. Generally, assessment is viewed as central to student learning and experience. Assessment as learning, is not just an addition to learning and teaching, but it presents an opportunity through which students’ involvement in assessment could manifest as part of learning: assessment is learning-oriented. Assessment as Learning in Higher Education is about student empowerment; hence, students take ownership of their own learning process. Furthermore, assessment as learning promotes constructivism through student engagement and knowledge construction. This bibliometric analysis analysed the trends evident from research on assessment as learning and implementation in Higher Education. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database and analysed using VOSviewer. The thematic analysis approach was also employed. The study reveals that self-assessment is important in promoting student empowerment, which is one of the benefits of assessment as learning. It is important that higher education institutions rethink assessment as learning because this might assist in achieving the 21st-century educational goal of independent learning. The study’s findings confirm that there is a need for constructive alignment of teaching, learning and assessment; hence, assessment as learning becomes more significant. The findings provided an overview of key themes, research gaps and potential areas for future research. The insight that was gained from this bibliometric analysis will be valuable for lecturers, course designers, universities, assessors and researchers seeking to improve assessment in higher education.
Better than the Total Variation Regularization
Authors: Zeng Gengsheng L
Published: October 2024

The total variation (TV) regularization is popular in iterative image reconstruction when the piecewise-constant nature of the image is encouraged. As a matter of fact, the TV regularization is not strong enough to enforce the piecewise- constant appearance. This paper suggests a different regularization function that is able to discourage some smooth transitions in the image and to encourage the piecewise-constant behavior. This new regularization function involves a Gaussian function. We use the limited-angle tomography problem to illustrate the effectiveness of this new regularization function. The limited-angle tomography situation considered in this paper uses a scanning angular range of 40°. For two-dimensional parallel-beam imaging, the required angular range is supposed to be 180°.
Clinical Insights into PTSD and OCD Comorbidity
Authors: Gorbis Eda , Gorbis Alexander , Jajoo Aanya
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the complex relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD), highlighting how trauma can not only exacerbate, but also trigger the onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, contributing to treatment resistance. Both disorders share overlapping features such as intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, and abnormalities in brain regions responsible for emotional regulation, including hyperactivity in the amygdala and hypoactivity in the prefrontal cortex. Trauma-induced OCD, which often emerges after trauma, tends to be more resistant to standard treatments like exposure and response prevention (ERP) due to the heightened emotional distress linked to trauma memories. This paper also discusses the neurobiological underpinnings of these comorbid conditions, presenting evidence of disrupted cortico-striatal- thalamo-cortical (CSTC) circuits, which affect fear processing and cognitive control. By incorporating trauma- focused interventions, such as trauma-sensitive ERP, prolonged exposure therapy (PE), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), clinicians can more effectively address the emotional dysregulation that drives and exacerbates OCD symptoms. A case study of a treatment-resistant OCD patient with comorbid PTSD underscores the need for tailored, multidimensional approaches to improve clinical outcomes. The findings stress the importance of early trauma identification and integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies with trauma-informed care to promote lasting recovery in patients with these dual diagnoses.
PERAN GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENCIPTAKAN BUDAYA RELIGIUS DI UPT SPF SMPN 18 MAKASSAR
Authors: Ramadhani Fadhila , Nashir Ahmad , Alamsyah Alamsyah
Published: October 2024

The aims of this study were: to find out the learning interest of children with special needs (slow learning) at the 1st storey Mallengkeri Inpres Elementary School. the role of Islamic religious education teachers in increasing interest in learning children with special needs (Slow Learning) in learning Islamic religious education at the Mallengkeri Pres. Elementary School with Grade 1. The type of research used is a qualitative method. Data collection techniques in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. The data sources in this study are primary and secondary data sources. Meanwhile, the objects in this study were school principals, Islamic religious education teachers, slow learning students at Grade I Mallengkeri Pres Elementary School. The results showed that slow learning students at Grade I Pres Mallengkeri Grade VI Elementary School had a high interest in learning. can be characterized by the level of craftsmanship and activeness of slow learning students in the learning given by Islamic religious education teachers at school. learning strategies carried out by Islamic religious education teachers in dealing with slow learning children at Grade I Mallengkeri Elementary School Grade VI, namely by implementing various strategies in learning such as using a student-centered learning approach with an individual system and a remedial approach, then the methods used by the teacher in Slow learning students are lecture methods, questions and answers, exercises, demonstrations with picture books about the practice of prayer and ablution, reward punishment and assignment methods.
PROBLEMATIKA GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENGELOLA PEMBELAJARAN PASCA COVID-19 DI SD INPRES JONGAYA 1 KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Margiono Margiono , Malli Rusli , Wahdaniya Wahdaniya
Published: October 2024

The problems faced by Islamic Religious Education Teachers in managing post-Covid-19 learning at SD Inpres Jongaya 1 are behavior and character, such as students' lack of discipline in attending lessons, lack of a culture of shame, namely shame if they break the rules. For example: embarrassed to come late, ashamed not to picket, ashamed not to do homework and so on. Supporting and inhibiting factors for Islamic religious education teachers in managing learning at SD Inpres Jongaya 1, namely: supporting factors are, such as the school providing a Wi-fe network, good teacher relations, and adequate school facilities and the inhibiting factor is that the teacher is not too able to know the characters of each student, the assessor that underlies the needs of students has not been conveyed in the learning process and lacks infrastructure. The teacher's efforts in overcoming problems in managing post-covid-19 learning at SD Inpres Jongaya 1, namely searching for and digging up information through training or by using search media to get updated information regarding how to manage learning and the development of the learning curriculum at SD Inpres Jongaya 1.