bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SÍNDROME DA HIPERESTIMULAÇÃO OVARIANA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Lima Antonio de Jesus , Pacheco Thaís Guimarães , Melo Isadora Leal Galvão Navarro e , Melo Gabriela Leal Galvão Navarro e , Carvalho Georgia Ribeiro
Published: July 2024

Esse artigo buscou fornecer uma análise abrangente da síndrome de hiperestimulação ovariana (SHO), abordando suas formas de apresentação, prevalência, fisiopatologia e estratégias atuais de manejo. Esta revisão narrativa de literatura foi conduzida utilizando artigos disponíveis na base de dados U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed) e publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Os descritores utilizados foram “Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome”, “Clinical Diagnosis” e “Therapeutics”. Foram selecionados 9 artigos que fornecem informações pertinentes sobre a SHO, suas formas de apresentação, fisiopatologia, prevalência e estratégias de manejo. Os principais fatores de risco identificados incluem idade jovem, baixo peso corporal, síndrome dos ovários policísticos (SOP), altos níveis de estradiol, e etnia, com mulheres afro-americanas apresentando maior risco. A revisão conclui que, apesar dos avanços no entendimento e tratamento da SHO, ainda existem desafios significativos. Futuras pesquisas devem focar na padronização dos critérios diagnósticos e nas estratégias de manejo da SHO, além de investigar as diferenças étnicas na incidência da síndrome para desenvolver abordagens de tratamento mais personalizadas.
Interannual variations in Siberian carbon uptake and carbon release period
Authors: Tran Dieu Anh , Gerbig Christoph , Rödenbeck Christian , Zaehle Sönke
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Winters with higher-than-average temperatures are expected to enhance the respiratory release of CO2, thereby weakening the annual net terrestrial carbon sink. Using the 2010–2021 atmospheric CO2 record from the Zotino Tall Tower Observatory (ZOTTO) located at 60°48′ N, 89°21′ E, this study analyses interannual changes in the timing and intensity of the carbon uptake and release periods (CUP and CRP, respectively) over central Siberia. We complement our CO2 mole fraction analysis with the atmospheric inversion results to disentangle the effects of meteorological variability from the ecosystem's response to climate variability at a regional scale. From the observational data, CRP length and amplitude significantly increased between 2010 and 2021. Similarly, CUP length and amplitude have shown a positive but weaker trend since 2010, suggesting that increased CO2 release during cold months offsets the uptake during the growing season. This suggests that during 2010–2021, climate warming did not lead to higher annual net CO2 uptake despite the enhanced growing season uptake because cold-season respiration has also increased due to warming. The observational analysis further showed the influence of two extreme events: the 2012 wildfire and the 2020 heat wave. However, analysis of the inversion-derived net ecosystem exchange flux for the ZOTTO region did not reveal these trends or extreme events. Therefore, while ZOTTO data contain substantial information on the magnitude of the Siberian carbon balance (without further data from additional stations), we could not attribute a distinct contribution of ecosystems in the ZOTTO region of influence to the observed trends and extremes.
Investigating the role of rare and common genetic variants in migraine subtypes
Authors:   , Zielke Thais
Published: July 2024

Migraine is a debilitating neurological condition with significant socioeconomic impact. This research identified new genetic variants associated with different types of migraine, offering future insights for improved diagnosis and treatment. Advanced genetic methods identified variants in genes associated with familial hemiplegic, menstrual, and common migraine. Key findings include identification of copy number variants in CACNA1A and PRRT2, and associations with the SYNE1, TRPM, and HFE genes. These results highlight the complex genetic nature of migraine and underscore the need for further research to uncover additional genetic factors and enhance clinical care.
Dynamic Bayesian networks for predicting marine ecosystem resilience to extreme climate events - a seagrass study
Authors:   , Sobenko Hatum Paula
Published: July 2024

This research underscores the critical role of seagrass as a primary producer, essential for biodiversity and vulnerable to climate change, particularly due to increased marine heatwaves. Utilizing a Dynamic Bayesian Network (DBN) approach, this study models the dynamic processes affecting seagrass meadows and provides a framework for adapting DBNs to diverse ecological settings, enhancing model reuse. Key contributions include a Monte Carlo method for integrating climate projections with DBNs to predict long-term seagrass health. The studies culminate in a toolset that facilitates effective visualization, analysis, and management of seagrass ecosystem resilience under varying climate scenarios, advancing ecological modelling and management.
Standard distance triathlon: Examining participation and success, predictive performance insights and environmental effects
Authors:   , Gibson Alexander
Published: July 2024

This thesis examined the elite standard distance triathlon, focusing on participation, race performance and the impact of environmental temperatures. The first study analysed race data from 1986 to 2022, revealing increasing female participation, a median winning age of 26 years old with most athletes having short careers. Study two used statistical modeling to predict podium finishes, highlighting the importance of cycling over swimming. While study 3 assessed the effects of water and air temperatures on race segments, finding cold water was negatively associated with swimming, no evidence of temperature on cycling times, while running was negatively associated with warmer temperatures.
Structure-based design of potential chaperones for Sanfilippo syndrome type A and B
Authors:   , Dorsett Lauren
Published: July 2024

Sanfilippo syndrome A and B are the most common subtypes, which are caused by mutations of Heparan-N-sulfatase (SGSH) and N-acetyl-a-glucosaminidase (NAGLU), respectively. Pharmacological chaperones have shown potential as a possible treatment option for Sanfilippo. The thesis shows a comprehensive analysis and identification of potential chaperones for both SGSH and NAGLU through molecular modelling and X-ray crystallography approaches.
Dosimetric characterization of a novel collimator for preclinical radiotherapy applications
Authors:   , Entezam Amir
Published: July 2024

This research addresses the critical gap in comprehensive dosimetric characterization for non-imaging small animal radiotherapy systems. The study presents a robust approach to fully characterize and validate a novel small animal irradiation system, consisting of a custom lead collimator mounted onto a Cs-137 gamma irradiator. Through Monte Carlo simulations and dosimetric measurements, the accuracy and reliability of the system for treating mice with xenographic tumours were confirmed. This adaptable method can be applied to various irradiators, empowering research centres without advanced preclinical irradiators to effectively characterize their systems and perform precise radiotherapy treatments on small animals.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN USAHATANI TOMAT APEL DI DESA ALAKASING KECAMATAN PELING TENGAH KABUPATEN BANGGAI KEPULAUAN
Authors: Djamaluddin Ismail ,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Tatu Irsan Z , Noprianti Noprianti , Enteding Trianto ,   Dinas Peternakan dan Kesehatan Hewan Kabupaten Banggai,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk
Published: July 2024

Apple tomatoes the shape of the fruit is round, sturdy, and slightly hard like apples or pears this type of tomato is more suitable for planting on high plates. Tomato plants originate from the west coast of South America and grow wild around Ecuador, the northern part of Chile, and Galapagos Island, but domestication or cultivation was not first carried out in that place This study aims to find out how much income and feasibility level farmers have on Tomato farming in Alakasing Village, Peling Tengah District, Banggai Islands Regency is carried out in Alakasing Village, Peling Tengah District, Banggai Islands Regency, which starts from June-August 2022. The selection of the research site was carried out by purposive sampling based on the potential of adjusting to the purpose of the study. The analysis used in this study is income analysis. The results of the study obtained an analysis of the average income from the apple tomato farming business in Di Alakasing Village, Peling Tengah District, Banggai Islands Regency. during one growing season is IDR 10,981,381.95 in addition to that the feasibility of the R/C ratio of the Apple Tomato Farming Business is profitable with an average value of R/C = 4.05 That is, each additional input of IDR 1.00 will increase receipts of IDR 4.05. Suggestions that can be submitted after this research are: 1) The research data shows that the apple tomato farming business in Alakasing Village, Peling Tengah District, Banggai Kepulauan Regency, is profitable and effective, it also shows that this apple tomato farming business has good prospects to be developed by increasing the planting area. With the increase in acreage and good management, it will increase production and be followed by an increase in farmers' income. 2) It is recommended that there be management training for farmers. Whether it is training on technical farming or non-technical business such as training in analyzing farming business well. The results of this analysis can be used for the development of farming businesses, especially to obtain financing from capital-borrowing institutions
UPAYA PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI JAGUNG BERBASIS ASPEK KESUBURAN TANAH DI KECAMATAN SIMPANG RAYA
Authors: Katili Hidayat Arismunandar ,   Program Studi Agroteknologi Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Sayedi Rahmawati , Puspapratiwi Dian , Ladonu Ilham ,   Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk Banggai,   Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk Banggai,   Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk Banggai
Published: July 2024

Corn is an agricultural commodity that specializes in food crops that are cultivated as the mainstay of the people of Simpang Raya District, which is used as a staple food to replace rice. But, the main obstacle is that the corn production obtained is not optimal. This is because the corn cropland has not been managed properly, one of which is in terms of soil fertility. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase optimal production by evaluating soil fertility in the Corn crop area in Simpang Raya. This research was carried out in Simpang Raya District from June to October 2022, where the activity was to conduct a survey and soil sampling in 5 locations that were chosen intentionally and were considered to be representative of the entire corn cropland in Simpang Raya District. The criteria for assessing soil fertility on corn cropland at the research location are adjusted to the determination of soil fertility status referring to the Soil Research Center. After that, it will be adjusted using the matching method between the quality of the land obtained with the condition that the growing criteria for corn crops refer to the Center for Research and Development of Agricultural Land resources. The results showed that soil fertility in corn cropland is classified as low. Furthermore, the determination of soil fertility based on the criteria of the corn crop as a whole obtained marginal status. This is because the content of KB, P2O5, and K2O in the corn fields representing the research area is relatively low. so, the need for land management by providing organic matter and intensive fertilization so that the soil fertility status of corn land in Simpang Raya District can increase and meet the nutrient needs of corn plants, that way the corn crop will get optimal production results
PERANAN KELOMPOK TANI TERHADAP PENDAPATAN USAHATANI PADI SAWAH ( Oriza sativa L )
Authors: Hatibi Ifan ,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Yatim Hertasning , Zaenuddin Ruslan A ,   Program Studi Agroteknologi Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk
Published: July 2024

Rice as the food commodity has a very high strategic value, so that serious handing is needed is its productiivity.The improvement efforts large role of the govenment in the management of food commodities, especially rice.This study aims to determine the role of padi sawah Farmers’ groups is Lembah Tompotika Village, Bualemo District. To find out the amount of rice farming income in Lembah Tompotika Village, Bualemo District, from march to May 2021. The types of data used is primary and secndary data. Used Likert Scale Analysis The level of the role of tarmer groups can be measured using a Likert Scale, ehich describers the five indicators into several question items that have been prepared in the questionnaire and each question item is given a score according to the respondent’s choice. Income Analysis to find out rice farming income leved. The role of farmer groups in disseminating information with a higt category 71,2%, Providing facilities and production facilities with a high category of 75,2%, Planning activities with a very high category 88,8, five farming technologi with a hight category of 70,4, Cooperating with KUD institutions with a very hight category 95%. This shoes that the role of farmer groups in the 5 indicators plays an infortant role in income The income obtained by famers in the valley of tompotika Village, Bualemo District,which is obtained from the result of subtracting the total revenue (TR) of Rp 56.000,000.00 with the total cost (TC) of Rp 12,526,100.00, then the income = TR-TC is Rp 43,473,900.00. This is this means that lowland rice farming can stiil be cultivated or developed by farmers in Lembah Tompotika Village, BualemoDistrict, Banggai Regency, because the amount of income earned is stiil quite high.
ANALISIS PENETAPAN HARGA PRODUK SAYURAN HIDROPONIK PADA ANDRI FARM DI KECAMATAN LUWUK SELATAN KABUPATEN BANGGAI
Authors: Djamaluddin Ismail ,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Puspapratiwi Dian , Rifaldi Ahmad ,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk
Published: July 2024

Product pricing is the value of a product that has been determined by the company to be paid by consumers in obtaining the desired product. The purpose of this study is to find out how to determine the selling price of products. This research has been carried out at Andri Farm Hydroponics, South Luwuk District. The study was conducted from August to September 2022 using quantitative descriptive data analysis methods, where the full costing method to calculate the cost of goods produced and the cost-plus pricing method to determine selling prices to consumers. The selling price according to Andri Farm Hydroponics for lettuce, kale, caisim, and pakcoy vegetables is IDR 6,000, while according to the calculation of the selling price of the cost plus pricing method for lettuce vegetables is IDR 2,718.83, for kale vegetables is IDR 5,723.50, for caisim vegetables is IDR 3,914.07, and for pokcoy vegetables is IDR 3,311.37. So that the results based on the full costing component of the selling price set by the company are higher than the selling price calculated based on the Cost Plus Pricing method. This means that the determination of the selling price of Andri Farm Hydroponic vegetables in South Luwuk District, Banggai Regency has been met from the minimum profit standard
Pengaruh Konsumsi Kacang Hijau Terhadap Ibu Hamil Guna Pemenuhan Hemoglobin Di Kecamatan Masama
Authors: Fira Maghfira Idrus ,   Program Studi DIII Kebidanan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Gunung Sari Makassar, Mambuhu Nurmasyitah ,   Dinas Tanaman Pangan, Hortikultura dan Perkebunan Kabupaten Banggai
Published: July 2024

Anemia is one of the common blood disorders that occurs when the levels of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the body become too low. This can cause health problems because red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to body tissues. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving green beans on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the working area of the Tangeban Health Center. The research design used was pre-experimental research with One Group Pre Test Post Test Design approach. This research was carried out by giving a pre-test before treatment, after treatment was given a post test. In this study, the samples taken were some pregnant women with low hemoglobin levels in the working area of the Tangeban Health Center, Banggai Regency. Based on the results of statistical tests using statistical paired t-tests, it is known that the magnitude of the significant value is 0.000 with α = 0.05. Because of the significant value of < α, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that there is an effect of increasing hemoglobin levels before and after giving green beans to pregnant women at the Tangeban Health Center, Masama District, Banggai Regency. The conclusion is that giving green beans to pregnant women provides an increase in hemoglobin levels.
ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN USAHATANI UBI BANGGAI DI KECAMATAN BULAGI KABUPATEN BANGGAI KEPULAUAN
Authors: Enteding Trianto ,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Karim Sarah Febriana , Puspapratiwi Dian , Yatim Herwin ,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk,   Program Studi Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk,   Program Studi Agroteknologi Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tompotika Luwuk
Published: July 2024

Banggai Yams farming is an effort made by Banggai Yams farmers to get satisfactory results or profits to meet their daily needs. The purpose of this study is to find out the ways or strategies used in the development of Banggai Yams farming in Bulagi District, Banggai Islands Regency. This research will be carried out in Bulagi sub-district from June to August 2023. The population of 15 villages is more than 100 people, then the sample taken is 25% of the entire population with consideration of the location of respondents who are geographically scattered and the sampling technique used is a simple random sampling technique. The results showed that the right strategy in efforts to develop Ubi Banggai farming in the position of strategy or quadrant I is to support an aggressive strategy, namely the S-O (Strengths-Opportunities) strategy with a score obtained of 3.32. And the strategy applied to the development of Banggai yam farming in Bulagi District, Banggai Islands Regency by utilizing existing strengths and opportunities, namely by utilizing Banggai Yams as a substitute for rice, experienced in cultivating Banggai Yam, availability of labor, ease of marketing so that the threats faced such as relatively low prices, climate / weather, land ownership, lack of supporting institutions can be better minimized in order to increase in farmers' income.
La (de)construcción de identidad en Las Reputaciones de Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Authors: Ruiz Viejobueno Laura
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo pone en cuestión el constructo de la identidad en la novela Las Reputaciones de Juan Gabriel Vásquez. A través de un análisis de los personajes que tienen identidades fraccionadas, se mostrará que la caricatura, así como factores formales de la narrativa contribuyen a mostrar la volubilidad de la identidad y la memoria. En realidad, todos los personajes procuran luchar contra el olvido y se crean o quieren deshacerse de su reputación para invertir en su posterioridad. Finalmente, se puede establecer que la caricatura como la cultura de cancelación se parecen en el punto de querer expresar una opinión específica sobre una persona, pero el tratamiento de estos medios puede causar consecuencias graves: el aspecto de querer ‘hacer’ justicia es problemático si se concentra en interpretaciones limitadas y son tratadas en un espacio público que no está bien regulado.
Formal Integrals of Motion in Time Periodic Hamiltonian Systems
Authors: Tzemos Athanasios , Contopoulos George
Published: July 2024

We present an algorithm for the construction of approximate integrals of motion in time periodic Hamiltonian systems of the form H=H₀+ε H₁ where H₀=(ω₁²x²+y²)/2. We apply this algorithm in the case where H₁=−ε x³cos(ω t) with ω/ω₁ irrational and calculate approximate integrals of motion Φ=Φ₀+εΦ₁+... close to the stable periodic orbits of the system. These integrals agree approximately with the form the stroboscopic sections found by the numerical integration of the system. The agreement is better for smaller values of ε. In the resonant cases where ω/ω₁ is rational we have secular terms (terms proportional to t) in some Φᵢ. These secular terms may be avoided by using a combination of Φ and another formal integral with more complicated zero order term. We calculated explicitly such integrals in the case H₁=−ε x³ cos(ω t) the resonances with ω=2ω₁, ω=3ω₁ and in the case H₁=−ε x² cos(ω t) (in which the dynamics is governed by a Mathieu equation) the resonance ω=ω₁.
Inverse spherical Bessel functions generalize Lambert W and solve similar equations containing trigonometric or hyperbolic subexpressions or their inverses
Authors: Stoutemyer David
Published: July 2024

A strict integer Laurent polynomial in a variable x is 0 or a sum of one or more terms having integer coefficients times x raised to a negative integer exponent. Equations that can be transformed to certain such polynomials times  exp(-x) = constant  are exactly solvable by inverses of modified spherical Bessel functions of the second kind k_{n}(x) where n is the order, generalizing the Lambert W function when n > 0. Equations that can be converted to certain such polynomials times cos(x) or such polynomials times  sin(x) or a sum thereof = constant are exactly solvable by inverses of spherical Bessel functions  y_{n}(x)  or  j_{n}(x). Such equations include  cos(x)/x = constant, for which the solution inverse_{1}(y_{0})(-constant) is the Dottie number when  constant = 1, where subscript 1 is the branch number. Equations that can be converted to certain strict integer Laurent polynomials times sinh(x) and possibly also plus such a polynomial times cosh(x) are exactly solvable by inverses of modified spherical Bessel functions of the first kind i_{n}(x).
Abstract These discoveries arose from the AskConstants program surprisingly proposing the explicit exact closed form solution inverse_{1}(y_{0})(-1)  for the approximate input  0.739085133215160642, because no explicit exact closed form representation was known for this Dottie number from approximately 1865 to 2022. This article includes descriptions of how to implement such multi-branched real inverses.
Locating the roots of a quadratic equation in one variable through a Line-Circumference (LC) geometric construction in the plane of complex numbers
Authors: Alba-Cuellar Daniel
Published: July 2024

This paper describes a geometrical method for finding the roots of a quadratic equation in one complex variable, by means of a Line L and a Circumference C in the complex plane, constructed from the known coefficients of the quadratic equation. This Line-Circumference (LC) geometric structure contains the sought roots at the intersections of its component elements L and C. Line L is mapped onto Circumference C by a Möbius transformation. The location and inclination angle of L can be computed directly from the coefficients, while C is constructed by dividing the constant term of the quadratic equation by each point from L. This paper describes the technical details for the quadratic LC Method, and then shows how the quadratic LC Method works through a numerical example. The quadratic LC method described here can be extended to find initial approximations to the roots of polynomials in one variable of degree greater than two. As an additional feature, this paper also studies an interesting property of the rectilinear segments connecting key points in a quadratic LC structure.
The Cost of Cramer's Rule
Authors: Bauldry William
Published: July 2024

Cramer's Rule is a well known result giving the solutions of the matrix equation Ax=b for nonsingular matrices A. This rule is quite popular with students since it gives a concise concrete expression and a deterministic method for solving systems of equations. We consider the often overlooked "cost" of calculating solutions using Cramer's Rule. That the importance of the result is theoretical, not computational, is lost in introductory courses considering only small dimension linear systems.
Barycentric Hermite Interpolation
Authors: Corless Robert
Published: July 2024

The Hermite interpolation problem—defined in the article text—is more complicated than the Lagrange interpolation problem—also defined there—and occurs less frequently in practice. But it does occur, and solving it is occasionally useful. Solutions have been reinvented many times since the problem was first posed and solved in 1878 by Charles Hermite. This article shows how the barycentric forms of the solution, invented about a hundred years after Hermite, work. All one needs to do is to compute a partial fraction expansion by a numerically stable method, and this gives us numerically stable and efficient forms to evaluate the Hermite interpolational polynomial.
I describe the Maple program BHIP and some of its ancillary routines (available for download from the Maple Cloud, by clicking on the link below the link to the article PDF, to the right of this abstract), and mention the  equivalent Matlab versions genbarywts and hermiteeval. I also compare to some less numerically stable and less efficient approaches.
I also show how to find the roots of a Hermite interpolational polynomial by constructing a  companion matrix pencil with the routine CMP, which does not change the polynomial basis,  and then using standard software to compute the generalized eigenvalues of the pencil, which  then give us the roots of the polynomial.
The Effect of E-Trust, Information Quality and User Interface Quality on E-Customer Loyalty Through E-Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Kedaton Nyi Raden Sekar , Sadat Andi Muhammad , Sari Dewi Agustin Pratama
Published: July 2024

In this modern era, individuals or groups of people experience high dependence on technology and the digital world. The development of technology and the digital era has changed the way consumers fulfill their needs. Consumers now tend to switch to online purchases, which are considered more practical, fast and efficient than conventional purchases. This study was conducted to determine the effect of e-trust, information quality and user interface quality on e-customer loyalty through e-satisfaction as an intervening variable. The population in this study were Tokopedia users in Jabodetabek. The sample collection technique used was purposive sampling and the sample used was 229 people. The data analysis method used is path analysis with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), which is then processed using AMOS. The results showed that e-trust has a positive and significant effect on e-satisfaction, information quality has a negative and significant effect on e-satisfaction, user interface quality has a positive and significant effect on e-satisfaction, e-trust has a positive and insignificant effect on customer loyalty, and the variables e-satisfaction, information quality and user interface quality each have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty, while e-satisfaction is not able to mediate the influence between e-trust, information quality and user interface quality on customer loyalty.
Bacterial Colonization of Stethoscope used by Health Care Professionals at a Rural-Based Tertiary Care Hospital and Effective Measures for Its Disinfection
Authors: Bhalodia Nidhi , Arora Sara , Javadekar Tanuja
Published: July 2024

INTRODUCTION: Stethoscopes can be a potential source for transmission of infection among patients as it is most commonly used device by all health professionals. This study was conducted in a rural based tertiary care hospital to determine the growth of different types of pathogens from diaphragms of stethoscopes used by health care professionals and whether decontamination by 70% isopropyl alcohol will be effective in reducing bacterial load.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
AIM: To detect presence of microorganisms on the diaphragm of stethoscope used by Health care workers.
OBJECTIVES:
1) To identify the types of organisms, present on stethoscopes.
2) To determine the effectiveness of 70% isopropyl alcohol as a disinfectant.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifty stethoscopes of health care professionals of different departments were used for microbiological sampling. Further, the diaphragms of all the stethoscopes were cleaned with 70% isopropyl alcohol and were resampled to detect the effectiveness of 70% isopropyl alcohol as a disinfectant. Antibiotic sensitivity testing of pathogenic bacteria was carried out.
RESULTS: Out of randomly selected 50 stethoscopes from different clinical departments 35 stethoscopes (70%) showed significant bacterial growth. Out of the different organisms isolated, Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) 11 (22%) were predominantly found.
On cleaning with 70% isopropyl alcohol, there was a significant decrease in the colonization of organisms.
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study demonstrated that stethoscopes are colonized with pathogenic bacteria and use of 70% isopropyl alcohol can significantly reduce contamination and thus should be adopted as a regular practice.

Key words: Stethoscope,70% isopropyl alcohol, MRSA
Comparison of Dental Caries and Malocclusion Prevalence Patterns Among the General Population of Erode and Namakkal Districts (Western Tamil Nadu) - An Analytical Cross- Sectional Study
Authors: P Nimmy , D Prabu , R Sindhu
Published: July 2024

AIM: The aim of the study is to record the prevalence patterns of dental caries and malocclusion among the general population of western Tamilnadu (Erode and Namakkal districts).
MATERIALS & METHODS: A Cross-sectional study was carried out in the selected number of samples to find out the prevalence of Dental Caries and Malocclusion in the index age group of 5, 12, 15, 35 – 44, 65-74 years and 12 and 15 years, respectively using “WHO oral Health assessment form 1997”. A total of 305 samples for Dental Caries and 544 samples for Malocclusion were collected in Western Tamil Nadu, India, using a Multistage random sampling technique. Samples were recruited from the randomly selected districts of Western Tamil Nadu i.e., Erode and Namakkal. Descriptive analysis was done using Microsoft Excel version 2016. The statistical test used was chi-square using SPSS Software Version 20.
RESULTS: The overall prevalence of Dental caries was higher in the Namakkal district (60%) than in the Erode district (51.4%), and the overall prevalence of Malocclusion was also higher in the Namakkal district (36.2%) than in the Erode district (30.7%). The prevalence of dental caries and Malocclusion were recorded as high among the rural population in the Erode and Namakkal districts.
CONCLUSION: The Western part of Tamilnadu (Erode and Namakkal district) records the high prevalence rates for Dental caries and Malocclusion, implicating the need for oral health awareness in that zone.

Key words: Dental Caries, Malocclusion, Oral Health, Prevalence
A Survey to Predict Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease Using ACSM Risk Factor Categories Amongst Officer Grade Bank Employees
Authors: Rajguru Vijayendra , Kaur Gill Gursheen
Published: July 2024

The present study aims to find out the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors based on the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk factor guidelines among officer-grade bank employees. A cross-sectional survey with a sample size representing the target population was conducted. The study employed a structured questionnaire, ascertaining the risk factors of family history, lifestyle, and physiological parameters. The ACSM risk factors are significantly correlated with the incidences of CAD and are good indicators to predict the likelihood of suffering from CAD. It further illuminates that cardiovascular health for the banking sector, especially for the identified risks, would need specially targeted intervention programs.
Despite numerous researches carried out on the risk factors of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the general population, some specific occupational groups have unique influences that affect their cardiovascular health. Officer-grade bank employees form one such group with potential stressors linked to their work environment, lifestyle choices, and physiological parameters.
Study Objective: To predict risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) using ACSM risk factor categories amongst officer-grade bank employees in Panvel Municipal Corporation region.
Methodology: 135 officer-grade Bank Employees were included according to inclusion and
exclusion criteria between the age group of 30-60 years. Bank employees were interviewed for demographic details, IPAQ questionnaire, ACSM risk factor stratification scoring, and perceived stress scale. Spearman’s correlation test was carried out using Excel.
Result: Our study revealed a strong positive correlation between the physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and ACSM risk factor stratification scoring. The present study demonstrated a high prevalence (76.30%) of CAD risk factors, Sedentary lifestyle being the most common cause (62.96%) amongst officer-grade bank employees in the Panvel Municipal Corporation region. It was observed that bank employees were exposed to a volley of problems in all three domains of health viz. Physical, mental & social owing to their demanding job profile.

Key words: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Risk Factors, ACSM, Bank Employees, Cardiovascular Health.
The Influence of Leadership and Workload on Employee Performance through Work Motivation at Bank Sulutgo in Jakarta
Authors: Caroline Giroth Marini Betsy , . Kasmir
Published: July 2024

A company's human resources are one of its most crucial components. Employee performance has a significant impact on how long a firm can continue to operate, so it is imperative that management manage employee performance. The goal of this research is to examine how work motivation functions as a mediator between the effects of workload and leadership on employee performance. Quantitative research is used in the research methodology. The SulutGo Bank personnel in the Jakarta region serve as the research's population and sample. Questionnaires are one of the data collection tools. Smart PLS is used in data analysis methods. The results of the study found that workload, leadership and work motivation determine the level of employee performance. Work motivation in this study has two opposite roles, namely reducing workload and improving performance.

Keywords: employee performance, Leadership, workload, work motivation.
Regulation of Various Disorders by Melatonin:
A Review
Authors: Rana Indu , Sharma Neetu , . Harshlata
Published: July 2024

Melatonin is the natural hormone which is produced by the endocrine gland named as a Pineal Gland. Melatonin is also known as “The Hormone of Darkness”. Melatonin hormone is involved in the circadian regulation and ease of sleep. Low secretion of Melatonin affects biological rhythm. Individuals who are exposed to light at night especially night shift workers on a regular basis experiences biological rhythm disruption. In some studies, it stated that a shortened duration of nocturnal sleep is associated with a high risk of breast cancer. It also disturbs the menstrual cycle in females. Research stated some of the diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, fertility, PCOS, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic has led to greater awareness of melatonin because of its ability to act as a potent antioxidant, immune- active agent and mitochondrial regulator. There are different similarities between melatonin and vitamin D on a wide range of their impact on health. There is widespread concern about Vitamin D deficiency as a “sunlight deficiency” and reduced melatonin secretion as a result of “darkness deficiency" from overexposure to artificial blue light. To reduce melatonin disturbance people, have to change the daily life style to maintain the biological rhythm.

Keywords: Melatonin, Pineal Gland, Natural Hormone, Biological rhythm.
Impact of Diversity Management on Employee Engagement Through the Role of Organizational Trust and Motivation
Authors: Atmaja Dodi Ria , Tyas Dewi Novelia
Published: July 2024

The diversity that exists in organizations such as gender, ethnicity, and language need to be managed properly so that organizational goals are achieved. The main objective of this research is to explore diversity management to achieve employee engagement and determine the mediating role of organizational trust and motivation in the relationship between diversity management and employee engagement in e-commerce company who provide fresh vegetables and fruits. The sampling method is purposive sampling by distributed questionnaires online to 135 respondents and analytical method used Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of the research prove that there is a positive and significant influence of Diversity Management on Employee Engagement, Diversity Management has a positive and significant influence on Organizational Trust, Organizational Trust has a positive and significant influence on Employee Engagement, Diversity Management has a positive and significant influence on Motivation, Motivation has a positive and significant influence on Employee Engagement, and there is a positive and significant influence of the mediating effect of Organizational Trust and Motivation on Diversity Management and Employee Engagement. This research is limited because it was only conducted in one of the e commerce company, future researchers can explore service or manufacturing companies. Suggestions for future researchers are to use this research model by adding several other moderating and mediating variables to see the extent to which these variables affect the relationship between Diversity Management and Employee Engagement.

Keywords: Organizational Trust, Employee Engagement, Diversity Management, Motivation.
Rearing and Feeding Strategies of Indigenous Buffalo in Selected Areas of Bangladesh
Authors: N Sultana , M Miah , MA Alam , MT Islam , MR Amin , MKH Majumdar , GK Deb
Published: July 2024

The study was carried out to identify the rearing scenario and existing feeding management practices of buffaloes in selected areas of Rajshahi, Pabna, Jamalpur and Bhola districts, respectively. A direct survey on 200 household buffalo farmers were conducted. The survey results revealed that 78% of buffalo farmers were literate. Higher extensive rearing systems were practiced in Madarganj (96%), whereas maximum semi-intensive farming at Godagari (90%), compared to other areas. Additionally, only 8% of household farmers were practiced in intensive way and higher in Ishwardi. Maximum average herd size was found in Madarganj (24.54±7.94) followed by Ishwardi (16.36±8.91), Char Fasson (14.12±7.64) and Godagari (13.84±5.52) upazilas. Rice straw, bathan mixed local grass, concentrate feed and other unconventional feed resources were the main feed for rearing buffaloes in the study areas. About 53% of the farmers were supplied concentrate feed for their lactating buffalo and the supplied amount was below 0.5 kg. Results showed that calf birth weight was significantly (P<0.05) higher (33.24 kg) in Madarganj followed by Ishwardi (26.62 kg), Godagari (24.88 kg) and Char Fasson (21.20 kg). Significantly (P<0.05) higher lactation length was found in Ishwardi (225.50 days) whereas higher milk production was also found in Godagari (3.37 kg/d). Average age at first heat of buffaloes were significantly (P<0.05) lower in Madarganj whereas the calving interval was lower in Godagari (14.76±0.89). This study attempts to unearth the present scenario and find out the constraints of buffalo production. Further research with large samples and increased areas should be conducted to find out the overall scenario of buffalo rearing and feeding management practices in Bangladesh.
Evaluasi Kinerja Guru dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di SD Negeri 14 Banyuasin II
Authors: Irawan Bambang
Published: July 2024

During the Covid-19 pandemic, this study investigates the performance of teachers at SD Negeri 14 Banyuasin II. This study employed a qualitative method. Interviews, observations, and listings were used to collect data. Teacher performance in preparing lesson plans, teacher performance in implementing learning, teacher performance in assessing learning outcomes, and teacher discipline in learning were summarized as follows. The teacher's performance in learning planning was 92.5 percent, while performance in learning implementation was 70.35 percent, the performance in learning assessment was 91.9 percent, and the work discipline was 79.2 percent, according to the results. Several difficulties can obstruct teacher effectiveness, including the fact that teachers' techniques do not fully complement students' ability to activate their thinking capability and thus participate more actively in learning.
Ponto de Ruptura Civilizatória. A Pertinência de uma Educação “Desobediente”
Authors: Bazzo Walter
Published: July 2024

Com este artigo, objetivo apresentar um alerta para a falta de contundência da educação tecnológica e, por extensão, da educação formal como um todo, especialmente relativa às análises das relações CTS e às soluções das graves questões contemporâneas, que vêm comprometendo a sobrevivência da espécie humana e dos demais seres vivos. Estamos passando do limite da passividade e nos tornando quase que coniventes a um processo civilizatório suicida, elitista e, perigosamente, cruel. As variáveis em jogo no tabuleiro complexo das sociedades do norte e do sul do planeta, em algum momento, haverão de se constituir em objetos de trabalho docente, o que ajudará a superar os apassivados sistemas educacionais no mundo inteiro e, ao mesmo tempo, a contribuir para a formação de uma mentalidade que priorize o bem-viver e a equidade social. Considerando o desafio aqui esboçado, alguns autores contemporâneos de diferentes áreas me auxiliarão na defesa dessa ideia, cujo ponto de ruptura exige uma desobediência ao equivocado processo civilizatório vigente que, se ignorado no plano educacional, poderá ter consequências nefastas e irreversíveis à humanidade. Em síntese, a partir das reflexões acerca da equação civilizatória, busco evidenciar as variáveis e os elementos fundamentais envolvidos nessa finalidade no intuito de auxiliar projetos e ações capazes de reverter tal cenário.
La ciencia, el futuro y las aulas. Algunas propuestas didácticas sobre prospectiva
Authors: Martín Gordillo Mariano
Published: July 2024

La educación es muy importante para el futuro. Pero el futuro también es muy importante para la educación. El futuro como tema, como escenario en el que aprender a analizar y a valorar las diferencias entre lo posible y lo deseable. La prospectiva es, por tanto, un campo tan relevante para ciencia como para una educación comprometida con la cultura científica. Entre los centenares de materiales didácticos del proyecto Contenedores, algunos se centran en escenarios futuros y plantean diversas formas de abordar en ellos las relaciones entre ciencia, tecnología y sociedad. En este artículo se presentan diez de esas propuestas prácticas para tener muy presente en el aula la importancia del futuro.
La formación de los ingenieros para participar con las comunidades en temas tecnológicos. Consideraciones a partir de la gestión del agua
Authors: Osorio Marulanda Carlos
Published: July 2024

ste trabajo presenta algunas consideraciones sobre la formación de los ingenieros para la participación con las comunidades en temas de ciencia y tecnología, teniendo como referentes las experiencias de participación en los sistemas de agua potable. La participación de las comunidades en proyectos sobre sistemas de agua en Iberoamérica se lleva a cabo desde diferentes formas, que incluyen la selección de las tecnologías de potabilización, la construcción, mantenimiento y control de sistemas de abastecimiento de agua, y la movilización social. Se proponen algunas consideraciones sobre estos procesos de participación, a partir de la educación en ciencia, tecnología y sociedad. Estos enfoques educativos favorecen el aprendizaje de la participación pública en ciencia y tecnología; creemos que este aprendizaje es una necesidad en las tendencias actuales de la educación en ingeniería.
Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease: A natural history from steatosis to hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation: A case report
Authors: Cotrim Helma P ,   Graduate Program in Medicine and Health (PPgMS) and GNASH/CNPq-Faculty of Medicine-Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador-Bahia, Brazil., Codes Liana , Rde-Freitas Luiz Antonio ,   Portuguese Hospital of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.,   Faculty of Medicine of Bahia (UFBA), Brazil, Gonçalo Moniz Research Center - Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador-Bahia, Brazil.
Published: July 2024

This case report follows a 67-year-old male with diabetes (T2DM) and Metabolic- Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) over a two-decade. The patient progressed from hepatic steatosis to steatohepatitis (MASH) and cirrhosis from 2006 to 2009. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) was found via CT scan in 2012, leading to a Liver Transplantation (LT) in 2014. Explanted liver showed cirrhosis and five macro nodules. Histopathological evaluation identified well-differentiated HCCs with a trabecular and pseudo-acinar pattern and cholestasis. Unsuspected areas had small well-differentiated HCCs forming nodules or infiltrating non-neoplastic hepatocyte plates within cirrhotic nodules. The tumor was classified as an HCC of the diffuse/cirrhotomimetic type. Despite exceeding Milan criteria, the patient has 10 years of recurrence-free survival after LT. In conclusion, this case illustrates the natural history of MASLD form steatosis, MASH to cirrhosis and HCC and highlights successful outcomes in certain HCC types. A decade post-liver transplantation, the patient leads a normal life without any recurrence of HCC.
Emphysematous kidney due to reno-duodenal fistula: An unusual cause of polymicrobial sepsis in a lung cancer patient
Authors: Vojjala Nikhil ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Pontiac, Michigan, USA., Prabhu Rishab Rajendra , Azar Ibrahim , Krishanmoorthy Geetha ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Pontiac, Michigan, USA.,   Department of Hematology-Oncology, Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan, USA.,   Department of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Pontiac, Michigan, USA.
Published: July 2024

Sepsis in patients with underlying malignancies can be due to multifactorial such as infections due to neutropenia, pneumonia, and gastrointestinal infections. Fistula formation leading to sepsis is very rare. We would like to highlight an unusual cause (Reno-duodenal fistula of polymicrobial sepsis in an elderly patient with lung cancer through this case report.