bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sunscreen cosmetics as basic protection against photoaging
Authors:   Medical University of Gdańsk, Department of Medical Chemistry, Laboratory of Medical Cosmetology and Trichology, Uzdrowska Uzdrowska , Górska-Ponikowska Magdalena ,   Medical University of Gdańsk, Department of Medical Chemistry, Laboratory of Medical Cosmetology and Trichology
Published: January 2023

The natural protective mechanisms of the skin indicate the harmful effects of sunlight, by the appearance of erythema and increased sweat secretion. The extremely unfavourable influence of solar radiation on the skin is the phenomenon of immunosuppression, which can lead to the formation of skin cancer foci. Effective sun protection delays skin photoaging, prevents sunburn and the formation of cancer. The available sun-protective preparations show increasing photostability. The aim of the work was to present fundamental issues in the field of sun protection and to explain the essence of the natural protective mechanisms of human skin. The article also explains the classification of sunscreen filters, divided into mineral (physical) and chemical ones.
Leiturteile zur Online-Kommunikation, aber auch zum Journalismus
Authors: Zeller Franz
Published: January 2023

Im Berichtsjahr haben das Bundesgericht und der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte (EGMR) eine Reihe von Entscheiden von grundsätzlicher Tragweite gefällt. Das Bundesgericht klärte u.a. den Umfang des journalistischen Anspruchs auf Zugang zu den Akten abgeschlossener Strafverfahren und auf Berichterstattung über alle Einzelheiten von Strafprozessen, bei denen nur akkreditierte Medienschaffende im Gerichtssaal sitzen dürfen. Noch ergiebiger war die Strassburger Rechtsprechung, die 2021 zur freien Kommunikation ein halbes Dutzend Leiturteile produziert hat. Diese betreffen u.a. die Gefährdung des journalistischen Quellenschutzes durch staatliche Überwachung («Big Brother Watch c. Vereinigtes Königreich»), die Pflicht von Medienhäusern zur Offenlegung der Identität kommentierender User und Userinnen («Standard Verlagsgesellschaft mbH c. Österreich») und die Haftung eines Chefredaktors einer Online-Zeitung, der die Deindexierung eines Beitrags mit sensiblen persönlichen Informationen für die Internet-Suchmaschine trotz förmlicher Aufforderung des Betroffenen unterlassen hatte («Biancardi c. Italien»).
Rates of Amputations Among Diabetics in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Almottowa Hisham , Aldurayhim Abbas , Alsaeri Amer , Mnayan Marooh , Alghamdi Faisal , Alghamdi Theyab , Althagafi Ohud , Alfaqih Omar , Sannaa Majid Al , Hassan Maram
Published: January 2023

According to the World Health Organization Saudi Arabia has the second highest diabetes rate in the Middle East and ranks seventh globally. Around 7 million people are diabetic, and almost 3 million have pre-diabetes, according to estimates. Perhaps even more concerning is the recent increase in diabetes cases reported in Saudi Arabia. In fact, diabetes has risen by ten times in Saudi Arabia during the last three centuries. Diabetic foot ulcer is the leading source of morbidity and prolonged hospitalization, with approximately twice the likelihood of amputations compared to ulcers that are not infected. Diabetic foot ulcer affects 6.3% of the world's population, with men being more prone to developing them. The purpose of this research is to review the available information about rates of amputation among diabetics in Saudi Arabia. Even though diabetes is a significant public health concern in the Middle East and North Africa area, with high incidence of diabetic foot problems, data on prevalence and mortality among this high-risk group is scarce. As the prevalence of the diabetes is increasing in Saudi Arabia so are the diabetes related complications and diabetic foot complications are becoming more common as well. To analyse the existing condition and audit the ongoing prevention programs, large community-based surveys must be conducted. Efforts must be made to minimize the risk of amputation as well as fatalities among diabetic foot problems patients.
Perancangan Alat Keamanan Brankas Menggunakan RFID dan Alarm Buzzer Berbasis Internet Of Things Dengan Notifikasi Telegram
Authors: Styanto Fransiscus Asisi Ricky Bayu , Firmansyah Erwin
Published: January 2023

Pada penelitian ini dikembangkan sistem keamanan yang aman menggunakan kunci digital berupa RFID Card yang dideteksi oleh alarm buzzer dan sistem dilengkapi dengan sistem informasi berbasis NodeMCU ESP8266 untuk mengirimkan notifikasi Telegram. Ada tiga tahapan dalam penelitian ini, (1) Pembuatan miniatur brankas, (2) Pembuatan sistem, dan (3) Pengujian sistem. Pengujian dilakukan pada 3 sampel Kartu RFID dengan chip. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian sampel, didapatkan hasil bahwa sensor Modul RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi digit pada RFID card yang berbeda chip dan akan ditampilkan di LCD. NodeMCU ESP8266 dapat mengirimkan informasi akses yang aman kepada pemilik secara nirkabel dengan aplikasi Telegram.Kata Kunci: Sistem keamanan brankas, buzzer, solenoid door lock, Modul RFID, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), NodeMCU ESP8266. AbstractIn this study, a secure security system was developed using a digital key in the form of an RFID Card which was detected by an alarm buzzer and the system was equipped with an information system based on NodeMCU ESP8266 to send Telegram notifications. There are three stages in this research, (1) Making a miniature safe, (2) Making the system, and (3) Testing the system. Tests were carried out on 3 samples of RFID Cards with chips. Based on the results of the sample test, it was found that the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) module sensor can be used to detect digits on the RFID card with different chips and will be displayed on the LCD. The NodeMCU ESP8266 can send secure access information to owners wirelessly with the Telegram app. Keywords: Safe safe system, buzzer, door lock solenoid, RFID module, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), NodeMCU ESP8266.
Multimedia Interaktif Pembelajaran Matematika Bangun Ruang Berbasis Adobe Flash
Authors: Widada Widada , Rosyidi Afnan , Handoko Handoko
Published: January 2023

Dalam dunia pendidikan, teknologi informasi banyak dimanfaatkan untuk media pembelajaran di sekolah yang melibatkan guru dan siswa. Media pembelajaran menggunakan komputer lebih handal dibanding media lain. Komputer mampu menyalurkan, menyimpan dan memproses informasi, sehingga apabila digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran menjadi efektif, komunikatif dan efisien. Selain memiliki kemampuan pengelolaan informasi yang canggih, komputer juga memiliki unsur multimedia seperti: animasi, audio, video, gambar. Penggunaan komputer multimedia dapat meningkatkan ketertarikan siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran, serta mengurangi kejenuhan, khususnya pada pelajaran yang di anggap sulit seperti matematika. Namun demikian, beberapa sekolah masih menggunakan media pembelajaran konvensional. Oleh karena itu dalam penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan multimedia interaktif pembelajaran matematika bangun ruang berbasis adobe flash. Metode yang digunakan Model Multimedia Life Cycle (MDLC) yang meliputi tahapan concept, design, material collecting, assembly dan distribution. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah aplikasi multimedia interaktif pembelajaran matematika bangun ruang berbasis adobe flash. Metode black box testing yang digunakan untuk pengujian aplikasi.Kata kunci : multimedia, interaktif, pembelajaran, matematika, bangun ruang
Analisa Sistem Penerimaan Berkas Lamaran Calon Pegawai Berbasis Web Di PT XYZ
Authors: Rosyidi Afnan , Rihastuti Siti
Published: January 2023

Perekrutan karyawan dilakukan oleh PT XYZ untuk mendapatkan karyawan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan perusahaan. Kebutuhan akan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas merupakan kebutuhan mutlak bagi perusahaan untuk dapat berkembang dan maju di masa depan. Perusahaan harus memastikan terlebih dahulu kriteria karyawan yang diinginkan dan menjadikannya sebagai pedoman dalam melakukan rekrutmen dan seleksi karyawan. Dalam hal ini, pihak HRD (Human Resource Department) dari PT. XYZ kerap menghadapi masalah tempat atau lokasi untuk para pelamar kerja saat menunggu, dari tahapan antrian serta pemilahan berkas-berkas yang masuk sesuai posisi lowongan yang ada. Untuk mendukung proses tersebut diperlukan sebuah Sistem Penerimaan Berkas Lamaran Calon Pegawai Berbasis Web di PT. XYZ. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah merancang dan menganalisa Sistem Penerimaan Berkas Lamaran Calon Pegawai Berbasis Web yang difungsikan untuk membantu pihak HRD dalam melakukan seleksi dan pemilahan berkas calon pegawai. Sistem ini bisa diterapkan di PT. XYZ dalam aktifitas perusahaan pada perekrutan karyawan di waktu mendatang.Kata kunci: analisis, seleksi, penerimaan berkas, web.
Antimicrobial Evaluation of Edible and Inedible parts of com-mon Vegetables and their use in increasing shelf life of Milk, Meat and Tomatoes
Authors: Shahzad Mirza Imran , Anwar Summayya , Ashraf Hina , Attique Sabeen , Khan Shumaila , Ramzan Mussarat , Khanum Azra
Published: January 2023

Background: Bacterial diseases are commonly found all over the world and medicinal plants are vastly used for the cure these diseases. These plants are rich source of valuable antibacterial and food preservative agents. In Pakistan, tons of vegetables are discarded as inedible part during peeling and cutting before cooking as well as due to unavailability of proper preservative techniques. The present study was designed to check antibacterial and food preservative potential of commonly vegetables of Pakistan. Methods: The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of edible and inedible parts of Momordica charantia, Pisum sativum and Abellmoschus esculentus were made and tested against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimorium, Pasterurella multocida, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Micrococcus luteus by disc diffusion method. Zones of inhibition were measured. Results: Highest antibacterial activity was observed in ethanolic extracts of inedible parts of Pisum sativum. Moderate activity was observed from edible parts of Momordica charantia. The study has highlighted the use of vegetables as edible vaccines.
Geo-Spatial Dynamics of COVID-19 Pandemic Onset in Davao City
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City, Usares Maynard , Barroga Mabel ,   , University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, Cadulong Jacky Jay ,   Graduate School, Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, Garcia Dennis Karl ,   Graduate School, Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, Garcia Melanie ,   Graduate School, Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, Nemenzo Phoebe ,   Biology Department, Central Mindano University, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon
Published: January 2023

Davao City, a major urban center in the Philippines with its various landforms and population distribution has been affected by COVID-19. This study aimed to identify and locate areas with COVID-19 cases in Davao City, create a location map of COVID-19 cases in Davao City and determine association between number of COVID-19 cases and population density. Data were obtained from the Philippines Statistics Authority, Davao City LGU and, the Department of Health Davao Region. QGIS application was used to generate location maps of COVID-19 cases and Pearson r correlation was the statistical method used. Most of the COVID-19 occurrence are in Poblacion, Talomo, Agdao and Buhangin. areas with high population densities record the high occurrence of COVID-19 cases There is a high correlation between number of COVID-19 infection and population densities for this study. This indicates that dense population may have contributed to the spread of the COVID-19 infection in the city. The occurrence of population densities in Davao City should be addressed to prevent public health threats brought about by infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Two cases of intracranial infection after percutaneous microballoon compression of trigeminal neuralgia
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, China., Yu-Long Zhong , Chun-Ran Zhu ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, Jiangsu Province, China., Wu Xu ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, China., Jing Wang ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, China., Cheng-Rong Jiang ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, China., Jing-Wen Hu ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, Jiangsu Province, China., Wei-Bang Liang ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, China.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia is a common cranial nerve disease. Percutaneous Microballoon Compression (PBC) has a definite therapeutic effect, and postoperative intracranial infection is rarely reported. Case presentation: Case presentation: A total of 1051 patients with trigeminal neuralgia conducted PBC surgery in our hospital from October 2014 to December 2021, and 2 cases reported intracranial infection, which were cured and discharged after active and effective treatment. Combined with the experience of our center, we analyze the risk factors and management strategies for postoperative infection of trigeminal neuralgia PBC in order to provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease for neurosurgeons. Conclusion: The results showed that the patients with trigeminal neuralgia undergoing PBC surgery were mainly elderly, with masticatory difficulty due to pain accompanied by malnutrition, fear of facial cleaning because of pain which leads to oil accumulation, and even the possibility of infection in the skin and soft tissue space of the head and neck regions. Therefore, PBC puncture may lead to intracranial infection. The key to avoiding this is prevention, timely cerebrospinal fluid drainage and antibiotic treatment after infection are the keys to a good prognosis.
Cutaneous plasmacytosis in a 30-year-old woman post COVID-19 vaccine
Authors:   Guangdong College of Clinical Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Guangzhou, China., Liu Shuangfei , Tang Yuqi ,   Guangdong Provincial Dermatology Hospital, Guangzhou, China., Tang Junchi ,   Guangdong Provincial Dermatology Hospital, Guangzhou, China., Luo Yingying ,   Guangdong Provincial Dermatology Hospital, Guangzhou, China., Qiu Biying ,   Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China., Yang Bin ,   Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Published: January 2023

With the continuous spread of COVID-19 pandemic and no effective drugs for its treatment, getting vaccinated is the only effective method to defend against the COVID-19. However, few adverse events related to the vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine have been reported. Here, we report a case of cutaneous plasmacytosis after COVID-19 vaccination.
Sosialisasi Rambu-Rambu Penggunaan Drone bagi Pemula (di SMK Dirganthara Curug)
Authors: Sadiatmi Rini , Rudy Rudy , Amir Elfi , Maruli Sinaga Togi Adnan
Published: January 2023

Pengertian drone sangat beragam, namun merujuk pada beberapa literatur, drone diartikan sebagai sebuah mesin terbang yang berfungsi dengan kendali jarak jauh oleh pilot atau mampu mengendalikan dirinya sendiri yang dioperasikan oleh operator, menggunakan hukum aerodinamika untuk mengangkat dirinya, bisa digunakan kembali dan mampu membawa muatan baik senjata maupun muatan lainnya. Akhir-akhir ini drone telah digunakan untuk pelayanan delivery barang, bahkan bulan Oktober 2021 telah dilakukan percobaan drone taxi di Bali Indonesia, artinya drone berpenumpang untuk melayani model transportasi baru untuk mengangkut penumpang dari satu titik ke titik lain untuk keperluan transportasi. Kegiatan PKM ini bertujuan mengenalkan permainan drone khususnya untuk pengembangan hobi dan minat, serta mengenalkan aturan dasar yang berlaku di Indonesia agar permainan ini aman, selamat, dan tetap mematuhi regulasi yang ada,
PENDAMPINGAN MASYARAKAT KOMPLEK GRIYA DUTA MAS DALAM PERENCANAA PENGEMBANGAN PRASARANA PENUNJANG MASJID AL-IKHLAS SUKARAMI, PALEMBANG
Authors: Warlika Sedo Putra Hendi , Alhafez Ricky Ravsyan , Pranoto Radius , Sari Anggi Nidya , Surya Pratama M. Ade , Suryan Viktor
Published: January 2023

Latar belakang pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu untuk membantu pengurus Masjid Al-Ikhlas Kompleks Griya Duta Mas Kelurahan Sukarami, Kota Palembang dalam perencanaan dan pengembangan bangunan masjid, sehingga diharapkan masjid dapat menampung jamaah lebih banyak serta dapat menjadi wadah dalam kegiatan keagamaan yang representative. Dengan desain perencanaan dan perancangan yang baik secara struktural dan arsitektural, diharapkan masjid ini memiliki sarana yang aman dan nyaman untuk ibadah maupun kegiatan keagamaan lainnya.

Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam beberapa tahap yaitu koordinasi awal, survey lapangan, proses perancangan, paparan dan konsultasi desain kepada pihak pengurus masjid dan yang terakhir output berupa gambar pra desain.

Hasil dari pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah desain site plan, denah lantai 1, denah lantai 2, gambar tampak (utara, selatan, timur dan barat), gambar perspektif (3D). Sarana dan prasaran masjid yang ditambah dan dikembangkan diantaranya; lantai 2 yang akan diprioritaskan untuk tempat ibadah jamaah wanita, menara masjid, WC dan tempat wudhu yang didesain terpisah (di sisi kanan untuk jamaah wanita dan sisi kiri untuk jamaah pria). Lebih dari itu, area luar masjid juga ditata dan dikembangkan dengan membuat desain taman dan ruang terbuka hijau.
Role, absorption, and transport of calcium in the human body: A review
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ma Nhu B. ,   Division of Food Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vo Bao C.
Published: January 2023

Calcium, which is one of macrominerals with a high percentage in the human body, plays various physiological roles. As a result, it has become a social concern. In this paper, the role of calcium, its regulation in cells and calcium-rich foods were summarized. In human body, calcium absorption occurs throughout the small intestine via 4 predominant pathways including calbindin-involved pathway, paracellular pathway, transcaltachia and vascular transport.
Seeing Motherhood through the Lenses of Gendered Society in Buchi Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen
Authors: Shradha Gupta
Published: January 2023

Mothering and motherhood are two different concepts. Motherhood is glorified in the world history whereas mothering is generally ignored . Motherhood is imposed upon women by the society convincing her to believe in its valour but during the whole process of motherhood, the challenges of mothering are never counted Mothering. Motherhood is an institution defined by hegemonic groups to exert power on women. Motherhood, a monolithic term, emphasizes on the process of socialization of the future generation only by mother. During this process her own subjectivity and personal experiences are ignored and she is degraded to mere an object for catering the needs of her children. Her identity is not what she asserts but her identity is perceived as a mother. Buchi Emecheta, an eminent womanist writer has raised the issue of challenging motherhood in her novel Second Class Citizen. My article aims to analyze the novel on the grounds of conceptualized motherhood and its impact on the self-identity of the protagonist who single handedly raises her children.
ICT as a Learning Tool for English Language and for Social Change
Authors: Dr. Md Tabish Iqbal
Published: January 2023

By the arrival of computers and internet technology, computer based teachings& curriculum has been extensively used in language classroom for last few years. This technology has drastically altered the way people used to collect information, conduct research, assessment &connect with people worldwide. Technology can play a very important role in backup and improving language learning, the efficacy of any technological tool rest on the knowledge and expertise of the skilled language teacher who copes up and expedites the language learning thing. Technology always continues to grow in importance as a tool to help teachers to enable language learning and its learners. This study centres on the learner as a social organism and probes the prospective of English language learning as a social and political act for the purpose of social revolution with the help of technological riggings. Main research question aims on two major query: Do we need technology in language classrooms for language learning? What is English language learning from the viewpoint of the learner who is encouraged by tracking social revolution and change? This paper discusses different approaches which supports English language learners to escalate their learning swotted earlier studies on using technology in developing language learning skills, and specified certain recommendations for the improved use of these technologies, which assist learners in improving their learning skills. Distance learning programs also enables language instructors to develop language-learning prospects among all learners, regardless of where they live, the human and material resources available to them, or their language background and needs. The literature analysis indicates that the effective use of new technologies upgraded learners in language learning skills and helped for social change.
Gita Mohanty’s Poetry: An Outcry of a Humanised Soul
Authors: Dr. Mirza Sibtain Beg
Published: January 2023

Gita Mohanty is reckoned as a very stellar modern Indian poet residing in America. She is very intelligent, intriguing and intense human being, and her aesthetic attributes spurred me stoutly to write a paper on her poetry. She is an adjunct Biology professor in the U.S. A. She is a passionate poet with a primly and pellucid thoughts and progressive outlook. Poetry to her is an inner conversation with her soul. She is a humanist and radiates humanistic gestures of goodwill with her facile pen in the maze of her beautiful pieces of verse. She is a philanthropist and serves selflessly blind children and underprivileged in India. Her poetry reflects robustly her love for humanity, Indian ethos, Indian culture, Indian philosophy and pertinence of life nonchalantly. Despite living in a foreign country, she never sever ties with her motherland and always reminisces the liveliness of Indian culture and vibrancy of life found in the country. She is a prolific writer and relentlessly posts her poems on various literary fora: Global Literary Society, Motivational Strips, Atunis Poetry, and World Writers’ Web. The present paper, however, is a humble attempt to pry into her mind and art, and to present perspicuous appraisal of her poetry from biographic, thematic and spiritual perspective.
Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali: An Ecocritical Study
Authors: Rany Varghese
Published: January 2023

Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali is a garland of songs which adorns the Indian English poetry with its fragranced melodious strings sung by someone who experienced an ecstasy—a state of divine union of soul with the Supreme. Tagore’s philosophy of nature has wide range and variety. The imagery, pervasive but not startling, is taken from nature and from Indian classical mythology. Tagore was also bold enough to fight against the fineries that keep man away from mother earth. Tagore’s Gitanjali echoes in its cadence the essence of every religion, giving solace to the whole humanity in the heart of mother earth; the nature, resonating the ancient Indian mysticism. “To Tagore the world of nature is not an illusion but is rather a medium for accomplishing indivisibility with the infinite” (Nagar 77). Aridness is the result of drought and dried soul. The poet feels sorry for the causes of this aridness that he experiences both in spirit and body. Deforestation and urbanization has led the land to cry in anguish to save it from further destruction. It is there Tagore sang again on the fragmented land where the walls have separated man and nature and stopped God from dwelling amidst. Man separated man from his company and the nature is destroyed at the hands of technology. It is in this anguish Tagore says “Send thy angry storm, dark with death, if it is thy wish, and with lashes of lightning startle the sky from end to end.” (Gitanjali Poem No.40)The ecological world can be easily explored through literature in order to bridge the gap between science and literature. The poetical works of Rabindranath Tagore is imbued with ecological elements.
Integrated Relationship between Language, Literature and Society in the Work of Girish Karnad
Authors: Priya Saxena
Published: January 2023

Language, literature and society evolve parallel to each other and often at a similar pace. Integration of the three is taken up as a challenge by penmen of all ages. Language is the tool a writer with the objective of exploring, observing and presenting the narratives about sociological issues in delectable form depends upon. Authors and scholars have always strived to capture audiences across the world with enchanting subjects and prodigious treatments. Some of them drew inspiration from ancient scriptures and folklore and presented their narratives in the contemporary forms and styles, while others composed their works adopting the idiom and styles of the fable-mongers of the ancient times. Since literary works of all genres are directed towards people who form audiences, and, society at large. The sociological orientation of literature is unique in its own ways for each writer, as all of them have their own anomalous combinations and permutations of linguistics, themes and expression. Works of Girish Karnad, one of the most celebrated contemporary playwrights abound in existential themes drawn from ancient scriptures and folklore, especially myths and mythology. The dramatist has been immensely successful in crafting them, putting them in the framework of contemporary issues so as to appeal even to new-age theatre-goers with modern outlook. This study is centered around Karnad’s knack for building literary bridges across time and space to establish links between people, through the use of shared symbolism and idiom, with those existing eons apart and not even remotely connected. This is evident in the key works of Karnad, viz, Yayati, Hayavadana, Naga-Mandala, Tuglaq, Broken Images, etc. The existential concerns of protagonists and key characters of these plays, though varied in hues, seem to be drawn from the same spring, and hence possess universal appeal.
English Competencies and Challenges for Data Science and Cyber Security Students at Al Istiqlal University
Authors: Khaled M Masood
Published: January 2023

This present research aims to determine the growing needs and challenges faced by Data Science and Cyber Security students at Al Istiqlal University's Faculty of Information Technology when learning the English language. It also tries to ascertain whether gender and level of competence affected their requirements and difficulties in mastering the English language. 35 cadets who are specializing in Data Science and Cyber Security make up the sample. The researcher gave out 39 questionnaire items divided into eight domains. The results show that cadets in Data Science and Cyber Security did not undergo any guidance regarding how to utilize English in the discipline while engaging in the analysis of data or cyber security keywords. Additionally, the study demonstrates that cadets majoring in data science and cyber security did not receive any guidance on how to learn to communicate in English, and the teaching activities in the English programs they had taken did not match their notions of the standards for expert English. Moreover, English proficiency requirements for cadets enrolling in Data Science and Cyber Security courses should be taken into consideration.  Additionally, no statically meaningful differences in the demands for key competencies and barriers faced by Data Science and Cyber Security cadets are found when gender and competency traits are taken into consideration.
Decoding Walter Morel- Class Politics in Sons and Lovers
Authors: Avantika Chamoli
Published: January 2023

David Herbert Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers (1913) tells the story of the Morels— a working-class family. Lawrence has referred to Sons and Lovers as his ‘colliery novel’. The present paper attempts to decode the class politics of the novel by closely focussing on Walter Morel, the chief working-class figure in the novel. The novel’s narrative pivots around the domestic concerns of the Morel family, very often in which, Walter Morel, emerges as a villain and an oppressor of his wife and children. The text poignantly portrays domestic discord and the hardships that Gertrude Morel and her children face. However, it fails to delve into or elucidate upon the underlying reasons for the emergence of these hardships in the first place. At the obvious level, Walter Morel seems to be demonised as a brute who causes his family continuous pain. However, it is imperative that the text is read within the larger social, economic, and political structures of its time, which significantly shaped and influenced the lives and action of Walter Morel and his family. This paper attempts to recuperate dispersed evidence from the margins of the novel to gainsay a superficial interpretation of Walter Morel as a mindless violent brute who is solely responsible for the trials and tribulations of the Morel family. It attempts to connect the dots between the representation of Walter Morel with the narrative’s inclination towards the middle-class value system aspired to by the other members of his family, in order to, gain a more nuanced insight into the class politics of the novel.
Diasporic Hybridity and Liminality in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Lowland
Authors: Yogesh Kumar  , Prof. Gunjan Sushil
Published: January 2023

Diasporic experiences of Indian characters have drawn a considerable attention of social thinkers, political leaders, literary scholars and critics. The experiences of immigrants have been explored by postmodern researchers and writers in an effort to understand the reasons behind their hopelessness, the breakdown of their families, and how they ultimately internalise the ideals of the host culture at the urging of the native culture. Greek word for dispersal is where the word “diaspora” originates. It speaks of the scattering and displacing of individuals from their place of origin. The authors of diaspora have tried to underpin the hidden underlying reasons of leaving one’s country and compensating for their periferal status in the adopted culture. While juxtaposing the past and present experiences, the diaspora writers critically analyise the nature of exile, homelessness, nostalgia, memory of native land, hybridity, liminality,  marginality, culture shock and identity crisis. In this research article, Jhumpa Lahiri's representation of immigrants’ struggles with identity, self-formation, and cultural differences in her book The Lowland will be critically assessed. It attempts to throw light on the social and political insecurities, human rights and cultural challenges brought forth by their liminal status. Facing liminality the characters are hovering in a perpetual mental dilemma between Indian lifestyle and American advanced culture. The major themes of the novel are location, relocation, dislocation, displacement and alienation which are solely caused by characters’ personal choices and actions.
Revisiting Existential Crisis with Special Reference to Dalit Women’s Rights and Human Rights
Authors: Smt. Sudha Kumari
Published: January 2023

The present article tries to highlight the connections between Dalit women's rights, human rights, and the forms of domination and fight practiced on them. It closely examines the suffering and literary works that have been created about Dalit women’s bodies and existence. Due to their gender, economic circumstance, and ethnicity, Dalit women's bodies, experiences, and rights continue to be seen with bias. The importance of this article lies in its attempt to highlight the trauma experienced by Dalit women, caste divide in Indian culture, and resistance to numerous power discourses that must also be addressed as a component of human rights. The goal of this article is to investigate how Dalit women are subjected to emotional manipulation by men who pretend to take care of them. The reason for this is that people utilise this tactic to objectify and possess their physique. It also tries to investigate Dalit women’s self-perceptions and rights, which are governed by men. It is significant because Dalit males need to be aware of the negative consequences that men have on Dalit women's lives. The current essay also aims to illustrate the issue with Dalit women’s rights in both public and private life.
A Study of Popular Culture and its Impact on Youth’s Cultural Identity
Authors: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh
Published: January 2023

With the advent of technology and globalization, the level of interaction is very high, and people are close to each other, due to this the social communication and exchange of values, opinions, and cultures are at their peak. This certainly plays a very important role in the society to understand new culturism and allows people to interact and mix with people from other parts of the world, accept other cultures, and express them in a variety of ways in order to promote economic development and accelerate social and indigenous progress. Media globalization and social change accelerate the flow of information and mutual intrusions of all kinds of cultures, which results in the assimilation of culture and its values and beliefs. The majority of people in society accept mass culture under the banner of pop culture. Cultural identity is a concept that exists in today’s globalized world but may have drastic change in recent decades. Considering all these facts, youth and cultural identity are inextricably linked. In the present era, the youth represent the main idea of cultural identity as they are frequently accepting new values and cultural patterns. Modern culture is a component of social development, and the impact of globalization and the development of the information society have given social capital a new direction. The effect of changing faces of people, especially the youth, is well marked in their expression as a popular culture. Popular culture is a kind of popularized culture among the masses, which is an outcome of media and social interactions. The representation of high culture and mass culture gives a new style to the traditional concept and is represented as a popular culture in the present scenario. The youth are very prone to change and symbolize popular culture. This is largely accepted by the majority of society’s members. The current study looked at the impact of traditional and modern factors on the emergence of cultural identity in the younger generation. The current study examines the growth and development of a new culture in society based on experience and perception that strengthens the youth group’s identity. The methodology used in the study was primary.
運用多元策略降低腹膜透析腹膜炎發生率
Authors: 吳麗惠 吳麗惠 , 林淑卿 林淑卿 , 吳麗敏 吳麗敏 , Li-Min Wu 王佳慧
Published: January 2023

腹膜透析發生腹膜炎不僅會影響透析效果，嚴重時需終止腹膜透析治療，佔腹膜透析病人致死因素的15%。專案期間為2019年4月1日至9月30日，目標在改善腹膜炎發生率。經現況分析發現腹膜炎發生率高的原因有:病人及主要照顧者未正確執行換液技術、認知不足；未明確增加技術稽核時機、缺乏相關衛教指導、提醒標語以及多元衛教輔助工具。藉由修訂腹膜透析換液技術標準，提升換液技術正確率、加強腹膜炎相關認知、增加技術稽核時機、製作相關衛教單張及提醒標語、使用多元衛教輔助工具等改善對策後，腹膜炎發生率由3.62次/100人月降至1.55次/100人月。本專案運用多元策略降低腹膜炎發生，提高腹膜透析治療的自我照顧認知與技巧，進而提升腹膜透析醫療照護品質。

 

Peritonitis will not only influence the efficacy of peritoneal dialysis (PD), but it is necessary to terminate PD treatment in severe cases. It has been reported that peritonitis-related deaths account for 15% of the mortality of PD patients. The project period is from April 1st to September 30th, 2019. The goal of this project is to implement multiple strategies to reduce the incidence of peritonitis. According to our present analysis, we found that the high incidence of peritonitis is due to incorrect execution and under-cognition of fluid exchange technique by the patient and main caregiver, no well-established timing of technical audits, lack of relevant health education guidance, reminder slogans and various health education aids. By revising the technical standards for PD fluid exchange, improving the accuracy of exchange technique, strengthening the awareness of peritonitis, increasing the timing of technical audits, making relevant health education leaflets and reminder slogans, using various health education aids and other improvement measures, the occurrence of peritonitis events dropped from 3.62 times/100 person-months to 1.55 times/100 person-months. In conclusion, this project used multiple strategies to reduce the occurrence of peritonitis, enhance self-care awareness and skills in PD treatment, and thereby improve the quality of PD care.

 
提升血液透析室生物醫療廢棄物之分類正確率方案
Authors: 蕭玉芬 蕭玉芬 , 高玉貞 高玉貞 , Yu-Chen Kao 陳妍廷 , 陳榆婷 陳榆婷 , 楊明明 楊明明
Published: January 2023

醫療廢棄物若處理不當，不僅讓人員暴露在高風險環境中，亦會造成環境的危害，並提高處理成本。本單位醫療廢棄物分類稽核異常率高達20.7%，引發專案小組改善動機，目的在提升生物醫療廢棄物之分類正確率。
本專案執行期間自2019年1月1日至12月31日，根據現況分析發現問題：醫護人員、病人與陪病者對廢棄物分類認知不足、護理指導工具不足、廢棄物桶標示不清、工作車的分類設備不完善、缺乏考核獎懲制度。經由：安排在職教育訓練、製作標準分類提醒圖表、製作衛教手冊及海報、拍攝宣導短片、製作分類清楚標示圖卡、增加行動護理車分類設備和設計可分類完善收針車、訂定完整稽核制度及獎懲辦法。結果分類行為正確率由57.9%提高至93.3%；分類稽核異常率由26.4%降為5.1%；醫護人員認知由70分提高至100分；民眾認知由52分提高至85分，達到專案目標，有效提高醫療環境的安全及照護品質。

 

Background & Problems: The most significant cause for peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients to drop out is peritonitis. Our PD center is located in a medical center in Northern Taiwan. The peritonitis rate of our center increased from 1.51 episodes per 100 patient-months in 2014 to 2.37 episodes per 100 patient-months in 2015.

Purposes: To (1) understand the causes of peritonitis among peritoneal dialysis patients, and (2) further implemented an effective retraining program to reduce peritonitis rate.

Resolution: We developed a checklist including peritonitis prevention cognition and exchange technique. Retraining program was refined with continuous adjustment. Holding group education, setting up educational posters and delivering leaflets to convey information about peritonitis prevention were also applied.

Results: After initiating the refined retraining program, infectious episodes decrease to 4 times/month form 8 times/month on average in the last 3 months. Peritonitis rate significantly went down to 0.94 episodes per 100 patient-months from 2.37 in 2015.

Conclusion: The refined retraining program showed that a coherent procedure assessing system and a comprehensive cognition/ technique evaluation could lower the peritonitis rate.

 
跨團隊模式照護初次建立血管通路的末期腎病病患之護理經驗
Authors: 蔡侑臻 蔡侑臻 , 沈燕芬 沈燕芬 , 何美蓮 何美蓮 , 廖秋萍 廖秋萍
Published: January 2023

<>本文敘述一名末期腎病之中年男性在面臨需接受透析治療時，因無法適應內心之衝擊，而對其採取一系列生理、心理調適之護理經驗。於2019年10月01日至2019年12月31日護理期間，依Gordon十一項健康功能型態進行評估，運用會談、觀察、身體評估、病歷查閱及直接照護等方式收集資料，確立個案有體液容積過量、潛在危險性感染、知識缺失等健康問題。體液容積過量方面，利用個人專屬飲水容器與制約方式控制水份攝取，有效減少體內多餘水份，避免體液容積過量之併發症再度發生；針對潛在危險性感染提供導管傷口及瘻管傷口照護指導單張，並藉由回覆示教了解個案理解程度，提升導管傷口居家照護能力及技巧，以預防感染發生；知識缺失方面，利用網路教學影片協助教導，運用跨團隊模式，整合各專業相關醫護人員與病人配合，即時提供完整瘻管照護指導，提升正確認知，希望藉由此次護理經驗，做為日後護理同仁面對同疾病照護之參考，並運用在臨床照護中。<><>This article narrates the nursing experience of caring a middle aged man with end stage renal disease who is unable to sustain the psychological shock originated from the necessity of hemodialysis treatment, and serial following strategies composed of physical and psychological accommodation we adopt. Nursing care was provided from October 1 to December 31 of 2019, the evaluation was conducted based on Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns. Data collection was performed via interviews, clinical observation, physical examination, retrospective chart review/medical record review and primary care to evaluate the patient’s health problems such as excess fluid volume, risk for infection and deficient knowledge. For excess fluid volume, water restriction was conducted by using a personal water bottle and conditioning method, which can effectively reduce the excessive water in the body and avoid the recurrence of body fluid overload. In regard to risk for infection, we provided instructional leaflets about the wound care of catheter and fistula. Teach back method was done to learn patient’s insight and whether he could understand or not, it could improve the wound care ability and skills of vascular access at home and prevent the occurrence of infection. In terms of deficient knowledge, online teaching videos were used to assist teaching, interdisciplinary team model integrated relevant medical staff and patient. We provided complete fistula care guidance and improved patient’s correct cognition. To sum up above, we hope that this nursing experience will provide reference for future nursing in the care of the similar case and apply it in clinical care.<>
心理位移書寫對全職實習諮商心理師自我層面之影響研究
Authors: 李素芬 李素芬
Published: January 2023

本研究旨在探究心理位移書寫對全職實習諮商心理師自我層面之影響及影響如何產生。資料來源為6位研究參與者，在一年全職實習期間，每週進行一篇諮商經驗的心理位移書寫後，於上下學期各接受一次訪談，所得約22小時訪談逐字稿中的部份內容。所得資料則採紮根理論資料分析方式進行，結果發現心理位移書寫對全職實習諮商心理師的自我層面產生六大影響：1. 情緒的覺察、處理與改變；2.擴展自我覺察；3.自我同理與支持；4.促進自我接納；5.賦能自我；6.安頓與療癒自我，且每個影響各自有其內涵。此外也發現每個影響如何經由心理位移而產生，含「你」位格的自我對話、支持與肯定；「他」位格的視野擴大、拉開距離觀看與撫育；持續的「位格轉換」等。

 

This study investigated the effects of the Psychological Displacement Paradigm in Diary-Writing (PDPD) program on the self of counselor interns. This research lasted for 1 year. In total, 6 counselor interns participated in this study. Participants used the PDPD form weekly to record their counseling experiences. Participants were interviewed twice. Interview transcripts were analyzed, and data analysis included open coding, axial coding, and selective coding according to the grounded theory of qualitative research. In total, 6 characteristics of self were affected by the PDPD program: 1) emotional awareness, processing, and change, 2) self-awareness, 3) self-empowerment, 4) self-acceptance, 5) self-empathy and support, and 6) settling and healing. The mechanisms by which the PDPD program affected self-included self-dialogue, self-support, and self-confirmation using the second-person singular (you) pronoun; expanding one’s vision, encouraging new perspectives, nurturing oneself using the third-person singular (she/he) pronoun; and changing pronouns.

 
正念取向團體方案對人際困擾大學生之人際互動與正念程度介入成效研究
Authors: 游佳琪 游佳琪 , 許建中 許建中
Published: January 2023

本研究針對有人際困擾的大學生，設計正念取向團體方案，並探討該方案對提升正念程度及改善其人際困擾之效果。由於參與者已具有一定程度之人際困擾，基於倫理考量，本研究仍採用單一實驗組前後測設計。有八名參與者參與每週一次，每次120分鐘，共六次之方案。以「臺灣版五因素正念量表」及「人際互動評量表」進行四次評估，透過Wilcoxon sign rank test分析介入效果。結果顯示，介入後，正念程度獲得提升，覺察、觀察、不評價、不反應四項指標均有顯著之立即性介入效果，正念及觀察指標具顯著延宕效果，同時，人際困擾程度亦得到改善，冷漠無情、嫉妒敵意、易被他人利用三項指標亦有顯著之立即性介入效果。最後，針對諮商輔導人員提出建議。

 

This study designed a group mindfulness program for college students with interpersonal disturbances and examined the effectiveness of the program. The program consisted of six 120-min sessions held once a week. Because participants were experiencing interpersonal disturbances, the study relied on a one-group, pretest–posttest design. In total, 8 college students participated in the study. The Taiwanese version of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems were adopted and used to evaluate the outcomes of the program. The study involved 4 evaluations. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The degree of mindfulness among participants improved. Four mindfulness indicators had significant immediate intervention effects. The degree of mindfulness and observation had a significant delayed effect. Further, the degree of interpersonal disturbances improved. The three indicators of interpersonal disturbances also had significant immediate intervention effects. The program was deemed effective.

 
年齡歧視如何影響高齡者健康品質與介入改善策略
Authors: 蔡哲嘉 蔡哲嘉 , Jer-Chia Tsai 呂佩穎
Published: January 2023

年齡歧視是對高齡者產生刻板印象、偏見與差別對待之負面認知態度及行為，是全球嚴重議題，本文探討年齡歧視如何影響高齡者健康品質與介入改善策略。年齡歧視造成健康品質負面效應包括：被排除接受醫療服務與治療、缺少工作機會、心智疾病、身體疾病、被排除參與臨床研究、影響生活品質與幸福感等11項健康領域。健康專業人員與高齡者本身對年齡歧視也造成醫療決策與溝通模式負面效應。改善年齡歧視介入策略包括：運用高齡正面教育與接觸體驗模式、同理心擬真訓練與實證研究彌補實務落差。結語：年齡歧視存在於社會、高齡者、健康專業人員與醫療體系，藉由促進世代間相互瞭解，跨專業之教育訓練與研究合作，以改善年齡歧視，提升高齡者健康品質。

 

Ageism is a critical global problem that is defined as negative attitudes and behaviors toward older individuals, including stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. The aim of this review article was to elucidate how ageism affects the health quality of older individuals and the interventional strategies developed to combat ageism. Previous studies have highlighted the adverse effects of ageism on health quality among 11 health domains, including denied access to health care and treatment, lack of employment opportunities, mental illness, physical illness, exclusion from health research, and poor quality of life and well-being. The previous studies revealed that among health professionals and older individuals, ageism was associated with negative effects on medical decision-making and communication. Moreover, interventional strategies developed to combat ageism involved the use of positive education and contact experience models, empathy simulation training, and evidence-based research to bridge gaps in practice. In conclusion, ageism is a common phenomenon in society and health care systems and among older individuals and health care professionals. Ageism problems must be resolved and the health quality of older individuals must be improved through intergenerational understanding and through interprofessional teamwork in educational training and research.

 
教學醫院醫事人員研究能力之現況調查
Authors: 唐佩玲 唐佩玲 , 潘姿呈 潘姿呈 , 陳垚生 陳垚生 , 林佩津 林佩津
Published: January 2023

目的：教學醫院評鑑制度鼓勵醫事人員從事研究發表。本研究期能瞭解並協助醫事人員解決研究上的困境，建立對研究的興趣與能力。 材料與方法：針對醫事人員進行問卷調查，包括基本資料、研究及投稿經驗、研究需求調查以及開放式回饋，共28題。 結果：113份問卷，其中有54.9%的醫事人員有接觸過研究，投稿類型以國內期刊及會議居多；六成的人對於研究感到興趣及願意嘗試研究。在從事研究上的瓶頸為研究分析、論文寫作以及投稿修訂。希望加強的地方則以文稿寫作及統計軟體應用的比例較高。

 

Purpose: In the present study, we explored and optimized the process of radiological examination to enhance patient satisfaction. Methods: Using the SERVQUAL scale as a template, we developed a questionnaire on the basis of the PZB model. The questionnaire comprised 5 major items and 23 questions. On the basis of survey results, we identified the areas of improvement and formulated relevant strategies on the basis of information flow, such as route indication videos, QR codes, and applications. Results: After the optimization of the radiological examination process, the rate of patient satisfaction in the parameters of clear guiding signs and indicators and fluency of examination increased from 87.2% to 90.2% (p = .06) and from 87.8% to 92% (p = .02), respectively. Then, the results obtained using the 23 questions were plotted as an importance–performance analysis chart. Conclusions: Knowledge regarding the importance of a certain examination-related parameter may help us objectively understand the level of patient satisfaction. By resolving important problems, we can enhance patient satisfaction.

 