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Marketing Communication Strategy to Improve Brand Image
Authors:   Departemen Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Indonesia, Solihat Manap , Mardiana Doni ,   Departemen Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

The focus of this research was to identify and describe the marketing communication strategy of Tangan Kanan Bandung Convection in improving brand image among consumers through social media Instagram @tangankanan.bdg. The purpose of this research was to determine the message conveyed, the development of the promotional mix and the evaluation carried out. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method using data collection techniques, namely in-depth interviews and participant observation. Through purposive sampling technique, obtained two key informants and three supporting informants. The results showed that the marketing communication strategy carried out by Bandung right-hand convection in improving brand image among consumers through social media Instagram @tangankanan.bdg by conveying messages starting from the content of the message is a form of content that is informative, interactive, soft selling, and hard selling. For the development of the promotional mix using organic advertising, sales promotion by means of promos giveaway, special month promotions, and limited promos in carrying out a public relations approach by means of personal branding of the owners. Evaluations are carried out in a planned manner starting from weekly, monthly, and annual evaluations. Conclusion, the marketing communication strategy through message packaging, promotion mix and periodic evaluation carried out by @tangan right.bdg in improving the company's brand image is appropriate and effective among consumers.Research advice, also be active on other social media such as youtube to reach of a wider consumer
MSMEs E-Readiness and Its Contributing Factors: A Study of Batik Sekar Putri Cimahi
Authors:   Faculty of Business, Maranatha Christian University Bandung, Anatan Lina , Bangun Wilson ,   Faculty of Business, Maranatha Christian University Bandung, Marcel Fransiscus ,   Faculty of Business, Maranatha Christian University Bandung
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted to determine Batik Sekar Putri readiness as MSME in responding to digital-based economic transformation. The main objective is to reveal problems faced specifically related to readiness in responding to digital-based economic transformation. According to the interview with the owner, it could be concluded that the use of ICT is still considered not optimal due to limited human resources competence and financial reasons. The level of readiness in facing the digitization is also considered to be moderate, the use of information technology, especially in terms of digital marketing is still limited to the development of the word press web which has not been used optimally and the use of social media such as Facebook and Instagram which is also still limited. The main factors considered to have significant contribution to improve MSMEs readiness are the availability of funds and the readiness of human resources. The moderate level of readiness of MSME in responding to the digitization of MSME is influenced by internal problems related to financial, human resources, operations, marketing and company management problems. MSME is faced with problems arising from external factors such as difficulties in accessing funding and increasingly competitive competition, and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Ressonância magnética em pacientes acima de 40 anos: quando solicitar o exame
Authors: Batista Pedro Henryque Perna , Barbosa Pedro Pereira , Lima Karllos Adryano Priscinotte Rodrigues , De Brito Muryllo Henrique Ferreira , Santos Maria Pires de Oliveira
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: analisar a impartância do diagnóstico da ressonância magnética em discopatias da coluna lombar de acordo com grupos etários. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo com 75 pacientes atendidos no ambulatório de emergência do Instituto Ortopédico de Goiânia com queixa de dor lombar moderada a grave, no qual correlacionou a doença discal com três diferentes grupos etários. Resultados: Dos 75 pacientes iniciais 15 não realizaram o exame complementar e foram retirados do estudo, restando 60 indivíduos. Destes, 50 apresentaram alguma alteração durante analise das RM, sendo a doença discal a alteração de coluna lombar predominante, correspondente a 76.66% de todos os casos Conclusão: Conforme os resultados analisados, nos pacientes acima de 40 anos, com dor lombar moderado a grave, a ressonância magnética apresenta-se como o exame complementar de escolha, contribuindo para o diagnóstico etiológico específico e um tratamento mais rápido, não invasivo e efetivo.
Os impactos socioambientais e na saúde decorrente da cadeia produtiva do Etanol no centro-oeste do Brasil
Authors: Bühler Helena Ferraz , Hacon Sandra de Souza , De Oliveira Beatriz Fátima Alves , Ignotti Eliane , Teixeira Karlla Raryagnne , Ramos Aleksandra Rosendo dos Santos
Published: March 2023

Os impactos do processamento de cana-de-açúcar no Brasil concentram-se nas dimensões socioambientais e de saúde, entre os oito principais Estados produtores de etanol, três situam-se na macrorregião Centro-Oeste. Objetivou-se analisar os impactos positivos e negativos da cadeia produtiva do etanol em municípios da macrorregião Centro-Oeste do Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo qualiquantitativo que combina a percepção de atores sociais aos indicadores de renda, educação, saúde e ambiente. Utilizou-se estimativas de Material Particulado (PM2,5) e rendimento de cana-de-açúcar, bem como, de internações por doenças respiratórias em menores de 5 anos e maiores de 60 anos e agressões nos municípios dos estados de Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul e Goiás. Na percepção, a poluição do ar e problemas respiratórios, assim como a sazonalidade do desemprego e a violência nos períodos iniciais e finais do ano destacaram-se como impactos socioambientais. A estimação de internações por doenças respiratórias em crianças mostrou elevadas taxas no grupo de municípios com alto rendimento da cana-de-açúcar e elevadas exposição ao PM2.5. Para as agressões, as taxas foram mais elevadas entre os municípios com estratificações de médio e alto rendimento de cana-de-açúcar e menores valores dos índices de emprego e escolaridade. Conclui-se que os impactos negativos decorrentes da cadeia produtiva do etanol são a poluição do ar, desemprego e baixa escolaridade que provocam efeitos na saúde respiratória infantil e perfil de violência nos municípios.
Formación profesional capacitación práctica hotelera y tecnología coadyuvantes a la incorporación laboral caso Universidad Veracruzana
Authors: Segura Francisco Alavez , Parada Beatriz Eugenia Salas , Cuervo Tomás Cuauhtémoc Carmona , Gastelú Carlos Arturo Torres
Published: March 2023

El  objetivo  de  este  documento  es  confirmar  la  importancia  de  las  prácticas  profesionales  y  el  uso  de tecnología, en la formación de profesionales, y su valor coadyuvante preponderante en la inserción profesional como complemento de la formación teórica en hotelería, apoyándonos en un estudio de caso observado en la Universidad Veracruzana (en lo sucesivo citada como UV). Se tomó como muestra de este estudio de caso los estudiantes  cursando  la  Experiencia  Educativa  (en  lo  sucesivo  citado  como  EE),  Prácticas  en  Gestión Hotelera en el año 2014 adscritos al Programa Educativo (en lo sucesivo citado como PE) de Administración Turística (en lo sucesivo citado como AT). La información se obtuvo mediante tres parámetros: la evaluación subjetiva del desempeño del practicante por un representante del hotel anfitrión a través de un formulario de preguntas cerradas y abiertas; la evaluación objetiva de los resultados alcanzados por un grupo muestra de estudiantes participando en un concurso internacional con el uso de simuladores; y la opinión subjetiva recabada  entre  egresados  participantes  de  los  beneficios  de  cumplir  con  un  programa  de  prácticas profesionales y el uso de simuladores.
Identificación y análisis de las principales patologías en pintura mural: las pinturas de la capilla sacramental de la Iglesia de los Terceros, Sevilla.
Authors: Molina-Liñán María Mercedes , Zambrana-Vega María Dolores
Published: March 2023

Aplicación RV para el estudio de las pinturas murales pertenecientes a la Capilla Sacramental de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Consolación, más conocida como de los Terceros, en Sevilla.

Se podrá analizar el estado técnico-conservativo de las pinturas con la finalidad de que los estudiantes adquieran experiencia y práctica visual en la identificación, evaluación y estudio de los distintos agentes de deterioro que inciden en la conservación de esta disciplina artística.

Esta herramienta servirá de apoyo didáctico tanto para profesores como para alumnos en el desarrollo de distintas asignaturas de los Grados de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales y del Grado en Bellas Artes, sirviendo de modelo para la docencia práctica así como de apoyo documental para la teórica.

La documentación y visualización de la obra propuesta resulta de gran interés para los estudiantes, pues la importancia de una ejecución y conservación apropiadas, evita posteriores problemas que alteran la lectura original de la obra. Por ello, el estudio propuesto consideramos que supone un avance importante para el dictamen de una solución efectiva desde el punto de vista de la conservación-restauración.
Kentle Diyalog Kuran Alternatif Mekanlar: Köprüler
Authors: KOCA Arife , DEMİRKOL Hatice Günseli
Published: March 2023

Kent nüfusunun artmasıyla kentin sınırları değişmekte ve bu sınırların genişlediği noktalarda geçişi sağlayan köprüler tasarlanmaktadır. Çalışmada, eski ve yeni kent doku arasındaki diyalogu etkileyen bir dinamik olarak köprüler ele alınmaktadır. Su, kentte bir sınır oluşturmaktadır ve iki bölgeyi birbirine bağlayan köprüler bir ara mekân tanımlamaktadır. Tarihi ve doğal ögeleri barındıran Amasya kent dokusu içerisinde Hatuniye Mahallesi genelinde yaya köprüsü tasarımı çalışması yapılmıştır. 6 haftalık mimari tasarım atölye sürecini kapsayan bu çalışmada, köprülerin yalnızca strüktürel bir eleman olarak ele alınmasından ziyade Amasya kenti ile diyalog kurması hedeflenmiştir. Çalışma alanı içerisinde sonradan inşa edilen köprüler kentin kimliğini yansıtmamakta, yalnızca geçişe yardımcı elemanlar olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, kentle ilişkiyi kurma bağlamında yapılan köprü çalışmalarının salt bağlantı kurmasından ziyade yeni bir program öneren yaklaşımlar geliştirmektir. Programatik bir tasarım girişimi geliştirilmesi hedeflenen çalışmada, Yeşilırmak’a daha fazla temas etmek, topografyanın oluşturduğu sınırların aşılması ve tasarımın temas ettiği noktalarda meydana getirebileceği potansiyeller üzerine yoğunlaşılmıştır. Kültürel rotanın bir parçası olan kentin kimliğinde önemli yere sahip olan bağlantı noktalarının yeniden yorumlanarak, yapılacak olan tasarımların kentle kurduğu diyalogun ilişkisi üzerinden tasarım yaklaşımları geliştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın yöntemi, iki aşama olarak belirlenmiştir. Birinci aşamada, köprülerin kent ile kurduğu ilişkinin mekâna yansımaları ve kentte meydana getirdiği etkiler sunum halinde öğrencilere aktarılmıştır. İkinci aşamada, grup çalışmaları yapılarak mevcut kentsel durum analiz edildikten sonra geliştirilen tasarım yaklaşımları değerlendirilmektedir. Üretilen çalışmaların ifade edilme biçimleri üzerinden temas noktalarında meydana getirebileceği etkiler, öğrenci çalışmaları üzerinden tartışılmaktadır.
Coğrafi Konum ve Kurumsal Gelişmişlik İlişkisi: AB Ülkeleri için Mekansal Ekonometri Analizi
Authors: YANAR Rüstem , KIRIKÇI M. Bahri
Published: March 2023

Kurumlar birey davranışlarını doğrudan etkilediği için, ekonomik ve sosyal gelişme açısından oldukça önemlidir. Kurumsal iktisatçılar kurumların etkinliğinin ekonomik büyümeyi hızlandırdığını savunur. Kurumsal gelişmişlik düzeyini belirleyen tarihsel, soysal ve ekonomik birçok faktör bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, ülkelerin coğrafi konumunun kurumsal gelişmişlik düzeyleri üzerindeki etkisi ampirik olarak incelenecektir. Bu doğrultuda 27 Avrupa Birliği (AB)’ne ülkesinin 2018 verileri kullanılarak, coğrafi konumun kurumsal gelişmişlik düzeyine etkisi analiz edilecektir. Analizde hukukun üstünlüğü indeksi kurumsal gelişmişlik göstergesi olarak kullanılmıştır. Coğrafi faktör olarak ülkelerin birbirine olan uzaklıkları alınmıştır. Ayrıca kontrol değişkeni olarak, eğitim endeksi, kişi başı gelir ve işsizlik oranı model dahil edilmiştir. Analiz ülkelerin kurumsal gelişmişlik seviyesi ile komşu ülkelerin kurumsal gelişmişlik seviyesi arasında pozitif bir etkileşim olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Benzer şekilde kişi başına gelir arttıkça, hukukun üstünlüğü endeksini de artmaktadır. İşsizlik düzeyinin kurumsal gelişmişlik düzeyi ile istatiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki içinde olmadığı saptanmıştır. Eğitim düzeyi arttıkça kurumsal gelişmişlik artmaktadır. Sonuç olarak AB ülkelerinde, coğrafya, yüksek kurumsal gelişmişlik düzeyine sahip olan ülkelere komşu olan ülkelerde de kurumsal gelişmişlik artmaktadır. Ayrıca gelir ve eğitim düzeyinin artması kurumsal gelişmişlik düzeyini arttırmaktadır.
Examination of Housing Additions in Rural Settlements over Bilecik Tongurlar Village
Authors: BARAN ERGÜL Didem , EKŞİ AKBULUT Dilek
Published: March 2023

Rural settlements are settlements with relatively low population density where agriculture and animal husbandry activities are carried out or come to the fore, and the character of the settlement can be explained in the light of human-environment-culture relations. Rural residences and additions create the characteristic texture of rural settlements. Rural dwellings can be defined as spaces that contain not only a sheltered shell, but also add-ons with storage and production volumes according to the economic activity of the owner and the needs of the region. In order to sustain life in rural settlements, houses, unlike the residences in central settlements, meet the needs of the life of the region and contain many additions. In order to ensure the continuity of life in the countryside, the necessity of semi-open or fully closed volumes for different needs, as well as the storage areas necessary for economic activities such as animal husbandry and agriculture, are determinant on rural housing add-ons. The importance of fuel storage areas is better understood as the heating requirement in the coops and ovens in the garden or in rural houses in Anatolia is mostly met by stoves. While analyzing rural residences and rural settlements created by these dwellings, evaluating rural dwellings not only over closed areas where activities such as sleeping and sheltering at night, but also with open areas with add-ons, due to the rural life characteristics, It is also important in terms of determining the conditions and evaluating the projects to be proposed for the said regions within this scope.
In this study, within the scope of the master's thesis study titled "A Research on Rural Houses and Their Extensions: The Example of Tongurlar Village", analysis studies were carried out on the add-on types and building materials of the houses in Tongurlar Village, and without considering the settlement characteristics and the need for add-ons, The types of options that determine the housing morphology in accordance with the needs of rural life are discussed.
Kaynaştırma Ortamındaki Koklear İmplantlı Öğrencilerin Okuma Hatalarının ve Okuduğunu Anlama Becerilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: TOPAKTAŞ Elif Yagmur , KARASU H Pelin , AKAY Elif
Published: March 2023

Dil becerilerinde gecikme yaşayan işitme kayıplı öğrencilerin okuma hatalarının ve okuduğunu anlama becerilerinin değerlendirilmesi, öğrencilerin ihtiyaçlarının belirlenerek öğretimsel uygulamaların planlanması açısından önem taşımaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, kaynaştırma ortamında koklear implant kullanıcısı işitme kayıplı öğrencilerin okuma hatalarının ve okuduğunu anlama becerilerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmada betimsel model kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya kaynaştırma ortamındaki 3-8. sınıflara devam eden koklear implant kullanıcısı 15 öğrenci katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak; öğrenci bilgi formu, Formel Olmayan Okuma Envanterinde yer alan öyküler ve değerlendirme formları kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verileri, betimsel olarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, koklear implantlı öğrencilerin dilin ipucu sistemlerine ilişkin bilgiyi kullanabildikleri, öğretimsel okuma düzeyinde normal işiten akranlarına benzer olarak yerine koyma, çıkarma, ekleme, tekrarlayan hata ve karmaşık hata türlerinde okuma hataları yaptıkları, hata sayısının okuduğunu anlatma ve sorulara cevap verme puanlarına yansımadığı, ancak anlam değiştiren hataların okuduğunu anlamayı etkilediği görülmüştür. Araştırma bulgularından yola çıkılarak kaynaştırma ortamındaki koklear implantlı öğrencilerin okuma hatalarını düzeltme, okuduğunu anlatma ve soru cevap ilişkilerine yönelik destek eğitime ihtiyaç duydukları söylenebilir.
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Memaknai Pemberitaan Wacana Hukuman Mati Koruptor pada Media Republika
Authors: Aladdin Yuri , Hanafi Des
Published: March 2023

Pemberitaan mengenai wacana hukuman mati bagi para koruptor pada November 2021 kembali memunculkan polemik di berbagai media resmi. Media massa di Indonesia pun menurunkan pemberitaan yang bernada pro-kontra terhadap wacana tersebut. Hal ini yang kemudian menjadi alasan penelitiuntuk meneliti ideologi media berorientasi Islam, Republika, terkait dengan isu hukuman mati terhadap para koruptor yang muncul di tahun 2021.Penelitianini merupakan sebuah penelitian wacana media terkait wacana hukuman mati untuk para koruptor dengan menggunakan metode Analisis Wacana Kritis (Critical DiscourseAnalysis/CDA) model Norman Fairclough              bertujuan untuk menggambarkan representasi berita-berita dari media Republika tentang isuhukuman mati untuk para koruptor di Indonesia, mengungkapkan apa yang menjadi landasan penulisan pemberitaan dan bagaimana memaknai pemberitaan Republika terkait isu hukuman mati untuk para koruptor dikaitkandengan ideologi Republika. Subjek dan objek penelitian ini ialah teks-teks berita. Teks berita yaitu berita lempang (straight news) terkait wacana pemerintah untuk melakukan hukuman mati terhadap para koruptor. Selamakurun waktu 18 November 2021-18 Desember 2021 pada portal beritarepublika.co.id. Teknik analisis data berfokus pada analisis teks (microstructure). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan media Republika dalam pemberitaannya terkait wacana hukuman mati terhadap koruptor memang menunjukkan dukungannya atas penerapan hukuman ini merujuk pada profil media ini yang berorientasi pada Islam.
Penerapan Digital Marketing untuk Peningkatan Pemasaran UKM Heppi Kitchen Depok
Authors:   Jakarta Global University, Depok, Wisnuaji Putra Tangguh , Rachmawati Dwi ,   Jakarta Global University, Depok, Sudari Suci Ayu ,   Jakarta Global University, Depok
Published: March 2023

Purpose: This activity aims to provide MSMEs to learn how create strategy marketing using food service delivery and to rising sales through development of digital marketing. Methodology: This activity assists with applying MSMEs through marketplace, help to promote product with copywriting, manage sales, create a digital catalogue, and develop, give instruction how to create design for packaging product. Results: This dedication output upgrade knowledge of product, registering MSME address to food services delivery accounts, understanding how to expanding market and sales reach using digital marketing, Social Media and food service delivery. Conclusions: The activities carried out by the Abdimas Team so that Heppi Kitchen Depok MSMEs become more competitive MSMEs include Development of Social Media Marketin and Development of digital marketing Limitations: Limitation of this study is on totat number MSMEs. Contribution: These MSMEs have helped gaining more income of selling the products. One strategy that can be used to survive this challenge is to maximize online sales. Keywords: 1. MSMEs 2. Social Media 3. Digital Marketing
Prueba de admisión PODIUM y su relación con el desempeño académico universitario
Authors: Hilt Jorge , Del Valle López Jair Arody
Published: March 2023

Las pruebas de acceso a la universidad constituyen un filtro para el ingreso a estudios de nivel superior, que buscan asegurar la calidad educativa y servir como un estimador del futuro desempeño académico de los estudiantes.

Este estudio, realizado en el contexto de la virtualización de la educación a causa del Covid-19, analiza la relación de los resultados de la Prueba Oficial de Ingreso a la Universidad de Montemorelos (PODIUM), con la media de los resultados académicos obtenidos por los estudiantes ingresantes en su primer semestre de estudios.

Se correlacionaron los tres componentes de la prueba PODIUM -habilidad matemática, razonamiento verbal e inglés- y sus dimensiones, con el desempeño académico de una muestra de 207 estudiantes de primer ingreso a la Universidad de Montemorelos, en el ciclo lectivo 2020-2021.

Se empleó el análisis de correlación rho de Spearman y se encontró que existe una relación débil, aunque significativa, entre la puntuación general de la prueba PODIUM y el desempeño académico. Además, se encontró una relación media cuando el análisis se realizó con las dimensiones del PODIUM con el desempeño académico de los estudiantes agrupados por carrera. Por último, los índices de correlación mejoraron cuando el análisis se realizó utilizando las subdimensiones de la prueba PODIUM. En esta primera aplicación del PODIUM se puede apreciar que un análisis correlacional con el desempeño académico, mejora cuando se consideran las características particulares de cada carrera. Se concluye que, a nivel de carreras, el PODIUM se relaciona en aproximadamente un 50% de la varianza de los resultados académicos obtenidos en el primer semestre de estudios de los estudiantes de primer ingreso.
STUDY OF NERVE CONDUCTION ABNORMALITIES IN ASYMPTOMATIC TYPE II DIABETIC INDIVIDUALS
Authors: Anjani Kumar C. , Ramya L. , Rohini Priya Panem
Published: March 2023

Diabetic neuropathy occurs in 50% of individuals with long standing diabetes mellitus. It is the most dreadful microvascular complication of
poorly controlled long standing diabetes mellitus, ending up in amputation in worst cases. It is signicantly associated with age, duration of
diabetes, smoking and HbA1c. Neuropathy can cause sensory decit, neurological disorder, limb ulcers, osteomyelitis and lead to amputation.
Nearly 50% of diabetic peripheral neuropathy is asymptomatic. Methods: 80 cases who were diabetic and without any symptoms of neuropathy
were taken into the study and both motor and sensory nerve conduction studies were performed. Results:In this study, patterns of nerve conduction
velocities show abnormal conduction patterns in 65% of individuals. Of these demyelinating axonal sensorimotor neuropathy is predominant
(20%), followed by demyelinating sensorimotor (15%), axonal sensory (10%), demyelinating sensory (10%), demyelinating motor (5%), axonal
sensorimotor (2.5%) and axonal motor (2.5%). Conclusions: Nerve conduction studies even in asymptomatic cases may prove to be valuable
indices of progression to full blown diabetic neuropathy in due course and help initiate prophylactic measures to retard its progress
DUODENAL OBSTRUCTION SECONDARY TO POST TRAUMATIC RETROPERITONEAL HEMATOMA: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Hirugade Shivprasad , Chavan Sandeep , Iyer Sriranjani
Published: March 2023

Retroperitoneal hematoma is caused by blunt abdominal injuries in a small percentage of the population. Obstruction of the duodenum by
intramural haematoma has often been described, however, duodenal obstruction due to retroperitoneal hematoma is uncommon. Signs and
symptoms are sometimes ambiguous and deceiving. In diagnosing this, a thorough history and clinical examination, as well as supplementary
assistance with investigations, are all benecial. A strong index of suspicion and a multidisciplinary approach are required for timely care. With a
review of the literature, we provide an interesting case that demonstrates the rarity and severity of this illness.
CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS – CORRELATION OF ALVARADO SCORING SYSTEM WITH INTRA OPERATIVE AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS
Authors: Kumar H M Veerendra , C T Kailas , B N Mahesh , B S Sumedh
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND/ OBJECTIVE- Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common surgical emergencies that require a proper diagnosis to
avoid a negative outcome in the case of missed or delayed diagnosis. Our study aims to assess the diagnostic power of the Alvarado score and the
prediction of the severity of acute appendicitis in correlation to intraoperative ndings and the nal histopathology (HP) result. METHODSPatients with suspicion of acute appendicitis were selected for the study, which were divided into 3 groups based on their ALVARADO scoring
system after routine blood investigations and ultrasonography. Out of the 100 patients RESULTS- 53 were male and 47 were females.The number
of patients were highest in the age group 21- 30 years [45%] indicating predominance in younger age group. Amongst them, 81 were operated and
19 were managed conservatively. Out of 81 patients operated, intra operatively 8 patients were found to have appendicular abscess and 7 patients
had a perforated appendix, rest of the 66 patients had features of inamed appendix. These ndings were further conrmed on histopathological
reporting. Only 2 cases were missed by Alvarado scoring, but both patients had increased scores on reassessment and they were operated. Complex
or more advanced disease was encountered in patients with higher Alvarado score. In this study the sensitivity, specicity, positive predictive value
and negative predictive value were 97.5%, 68.4%, 92.94% and 86.6% respectively. Alvarado Scoring Sy CONCLUSION- stem has a high
sensitivity. The Alvarado scoring system in patients with pre- operative clinical diagnosis of appendicitis has been useful in the early diagnosis of
acute appendicitis as demonstrated by various studies and was helpful in reducing the incidence of negative appendicectomies without increasing
the morbidity and mortality. Difculty in surgery can be anticipated in patients with high Alvarado scores.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TRANSAMINASES AND DERITIS RATIO FOR PREDICTING ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE
Authors: Shabnam M. , Venkateswarlu M. , Padma Vijayasree A.
Published: March 2023

Background: A signicant public health issue is alcoholic liver disease (ALD). At any stage of the disease, the Deritis ratio (AST/ALT) is more
sensitive than other standard criteria in detecting biochemical abnormalities in ALD. This study's objective was to evaluate the importance of
transaminases and the Deritis ratio as well as their potential prognostic value in alcoholic liver disease patients. Materials and Methods: It was a
hospital-based retrospective study that used information kept in the Biochemistry department of Sri Venkateswara Medical College in Tirupati.
Age, gender, total protein, albumin, AST, ALT, and AST/ALT ratio were the factors that was gathered. Descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing
was analysed. Software tools EPI INFO and SPSS 23 was used to examine the data. Results: The percentage of ALD among the 50 patients was
projected with 50 controls. Odds Ratio=3.2, p=0.0001, was 3.2 times more likely to develop above 40yrs of age. In ALD patients, the mean AST
value (171.5 SD 94.46 IU/L) was substantially higher than the ALT value (85.12 SD 58.24 IU/L), resulting in a higher AST/ALT ratio (2.01 SD
0.58). When comparing the Deritis ratio in controls and cases, mean values are 0.78 with CI (1.02, 1.06) and 2.01 with CI (1.49, 1.69) respectively
which showed higher signicance(p=0.001) in cases. An AST:ALT ratio >2 with CI (93.9%, 99.9%) was present in 96.9% of individuals with
alcoholic liver disease. Each variable's mean value in cases was considerably higher than in controls (p 0.001). Conclusion: Due to its widespread
use, ethanol consumption causes various liver illnesses, each of which is extremely serious. Equally crucial is to know its complication and to know
its magnitude of impact. To grasp the extent of damage in alcoholic liver disease rationally, the assessment of the Deritis ratio is helpful.
AGGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT OF SURFACE ANEURYSMAL BONE CYST: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Agarwal Mohit , Maini Lalit , Agrawal Juhi
Published: March 2023

Aneurysmal bone cyst originating from the surface of the bone is an unusual subtype. Surface ABCs have a predilection for diaphysis of long
tubular bones. Radiologically it may mimic telangiectatic osteosarcoma which can be differentiated on the basis of histology. We present here a
case of 17 year old male with proximal humerus surface ABC with extensive cortical breach. Clinico-radiographic presentation of the patient was
more aggressive than conventional ABC. Plain radiograph demonstrated a permeative type of destructive pattern and the cross-sectional imaging
demonstrated extensive cortical breach and intramedullary spread. MR Imaging suggested that intramedullary spread was more extensive in
dimension as compared to the subperiosteal component. Biopsy was suggestive of ABC. Preoperatively selective arterial embolisation was done.
Management was done by wide en-bloc resection and treatment of resected segment with liquid nitrogen by free freezing method followed by
reimplantation and internal xation with a proximal humerus plate along-with bular strut graft. Patient on follow up after 5 months post
operatively was able to perform his activities of daily living. Most cases reported in literature were managed by curettage and bone grafting.
Literature for aggressive management of surface ABC's is sparse with no literature available regarding the use of liquid nitrogen in its management
TRANSLATION, CULTURALADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF GUJARATI VERSION OF MONTREAL COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT (MOCA) IN OLDER ADULTS
Authors: D Agnani Pooja , R Bhise Anjali
Published: March 2023

Context: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a term used to describe a level of decline in cognition which is seen as an intermediate stage between
normal ageing and dementia in older adults. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a useful screening tool validated for MCI. It has been
translated in various languages other than English, including various Indian languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, etc. Aims: For the cognitive
screening of Gujarati speaking older adults, the Gujarati version of MoCA is required. The present study, therefore, aimed to develop Gujarati
version of the MoCA and investigate its validity and reliability for screening MCI in gujarati speaking older adults. Settings and Design: It is a
cross sectional study design. The scale was translated in Gujarati as per suggested guidelines and its psychometric properties were evaluated.
Qualitative and quantitative validation through expert review was done and content validity Index (CVI) was calculated. Study participants were
30 older adults. Two estimators of reliability i.e., internal consistency reliability and test retest reliability were evaluated. Statistical analysis and
results: The content validity was established through qualitative reviews and with I-CVI of each item on scale more than or equal to 0.78 and SCVI/Ave = 0.93. The scale has good internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha (α) =0.74 and high test-retest reliability, intra class correlation
coefcient (ICC) =0.87. Conclusions:The Gujarati translated version of MoCAis a valid and reliable tool for detecting mild cognitive impairment
in older adults.
A WANDERING IUCD- A RARE CASE
Authors: Saxena Pikee , Prasad Shweta , Nigam Aruna , Kiran Gautam Purnima , Fazilla Noorul
Published: March 2023

Extrauterine migration of IUCD is a rare entity and is often one of the reasons for refusal of IUCD insertion. Uterine perforation by IUCD is
although rare but one of the serious complications. Much rarer is the migration of IUCD inside the bladder. Women with intrauterine IUCD should
be educated about the follow-up. Here we have reported a similar case of 46 years old female, P4L4A1 who presented with complaints of recurrent
UTI since past 1 year. She had history of post- partum IUCD insertion 10 years back and after 1 year of insertion she did not feel thread vaginally.
She got herself evaluated at a local facility where X-ray abdomen was done and was referred to LHMC for misplaced IUCD. After evaluation,
IUCD was localized inside the bladder cavity which was managed successfully by cystoscopy
Optimal Synergetic Control of High-Efficiency Three-Phase/Level Boost-Buck Voltage DC-Link Very Wide Output Voltage Range EV Charger
Authors: Zhang Daifei , Leontaris Christos , huber jonas , Kolar Johann Walter
Published: March 2023

Universal high-power three-phase mains interfaces for electric vehicle (EV) charging must provide a wide output voltage range (e.g., 200V to 800V) and thus provide buck and boost capability. An advantageous realization combining a three-level (3-L) T-type (Vienna) boost-type PFC voltage-source rectifier (VSR) with a 3-L buck-type DC/DC converter stage is presented in this paper. For high output voltages (boost-mode), the VSR-stage operates with 3/3-PWM, i.e., continuous PWM of all three phases to regulate the output voltage while the DC/DC-stage remains clamped to avoid switching losses. For low output voltages (buck-mode), the DC/DC-stage advantageously controls the DC-link voltage according to a time-varying reference value, which allows to sinusoidally shape the currents of two mains phases, such that the VSR-stage can operate with 1/3-PWM (only one of the three bridge-legs operates with PWM at any given time) with reduced switching losses. This paper proposes a novel 2/3-PWM scheme for the output voltage transition region, where output voltages are between the buck-mode and the boost-mode. This enables loss-optimum operation (i.e., the minimum number of the VSR-stage bridge-legs operating with PWM, and with the minimum possible DC-link voltage) for any output voltage. Furthermore, this paper introduces a new synergetic control concept that ensures seamless transitions between the loss-optimum operating modes. A comprehensive experimental verification, including pre-compliance EMI measurements, using a 10-kW hardware demonstrator with a power density of 5.4kW/L, a peak efficiency of 98.8% at rated power and 560V output voltage, and >98% efficiency for all operating points with >400V output voltage and more than about 50% of rated power, confirms the theoretical analyses.
Geometric Foundations of Power Theory for Multiphase AC Systems in the Frequency Domain
Authors: Montoya Francisco G. , Ventura Jorge , Arrabal-Campos Francisco
M. , alcayde alfredo
Published: March 2023

This research paper presents a new approach to power definitions in multiphase AC systems in the frequency domain from a purely geometric approach. The theoretical foundation is based on Geometric Algebra (GA) framework, which enables the representation of harmonic voltages and currents as multidimensional vectors in Euclidean space. The use of the geometric product allows to compute the geometric power multivector. The proposed method is a generalization and extension of previous works that have focused on single- phase and balanced three-phase systems. This paper introduces a complete analysis of new power terms in arbitrary multi- phase electrical systems entirely rooted on Geometric Algebra and Symmetrical Components. Several synthetic and real-world examples are presented to illustrate the novelty, effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed approach. The results of this study contribute to the development of a new geometric foundation for the power theory in electrical engineering. 
A Flexible Model Compression and Resource Allocation Scheme for Federated Learning
Authors: Liu Tingting , Yang Chenyang
Published: March 2023

Communication overhead has become one of the major constraints on the application of federated learning (FL). To reduce the overhead by trading off between the number of communication rounds and per-round latency, significant research efforts have been devoted to investigating joint optimization of model compression, client scheduling, and resource allocation to reduce the total training time. In order to reduce the complexity of joint optimization, the existing methods only consider the same compression level, unchanged participating clients, and identical round duration during training, resulting in low resource usage efficiency. In this paper, we propose a flexible model compression and resource allocation scheme to minimize the total communication time for FL in mobile networks. The proposed scheme can assign adaptive compression levels and communication resources to each client in each round. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme outperforms the start-of-the-art methods and is robust to outdated channel information.
HSAM: Hybrid Sentiment Analysis Model for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Applications
Authors: Singh Raghubir , Kumar Neeraj
Published: March 2023

To understand the public’s perception of COVID-19 tracing applications, previous studies were primarily based on exploratory research, surveys or machine learning methods, which are semantically weak and time-consuming. To increase the reliability of this analytical methodology, hybrid-based Twitter sentiment analysis can be applied. In this paper, we propose a hybrid model for sentiment analysis by using Valence Aware Dictionary for Sentiment Reasoning (VADER) + Support Vector Machine (SVM). We demonstrate from the numerical analysis that a VADER and SVM-based hybrid model provides the best performance with 82.3% accuracy, 0.84 precision, 0.83 recall and 0.82 F1-score. The use of hybrid-based methods is shown to be effective in analysing the public’s perception towards COVID-19 contact tracing applications using tweets collected from the UK, USA and India. Positive responses clearly outweighed negatives responses towards contact tracing, but this was contradicted by the low uptake of apps in all three nations. Our analysis, however, showed that neutral responses were 52% of the collected tweets; these tweets did not express positive or negative opinions, and subsequent tweets from the same users could not be verified, thus limiting the number of analyzed tweets available.
Design and Implementation of a Wearable System Based on a Flexible Capacitive Sensor, Monitoring Knee Laxity
Authors: Sheeja Prakash Karthika , Andersen Erik , Einem Vicky Chantal von , Muthalagu Sabari Kannan , Agarwal Priyank , Otto Mayr Hermann , Seidenstuecker Michael , Rosenstiel Nikolaus , Roundy Shad , Woias Peter , Comella Laura Maria
Published: March 2023

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common knee injuries causing instability to the knee joint. Current methods of diagnosis fail to meet the ergonomic, reliability and reproducibility requirements. Thus, the wearable sensors are gaining momentum to overcome current challenges. This paper aims at proposing a wearable capacitive based sensor system that shows a good potential in substituting the currently used methods for the diagnosis of ACL rupture. The developed sensor system measures the internal tibial rotation of the knee. It is compact and lightweight. Being cable free, it can be worn as a patch, without impeding the freedom of movement of the physician. Moreover, it can be powered with a battery or wireless. Both methods make it compact, ergonomic, easy for the patient to wear and for the doctor to use. To analyze the suitability of the developed sensing system, data from a knee simulator setup and three healthy volunteers (2 Males and 1 Female) are compared and analyzed. In all the patients, above 15° for every 5° angle variation, a relative change of capacitance with respect to its initial value of 0.01 is observed. These results are comparable with the knee simulator’s data with a max RMSE of 0.002. Below 15° the system was additionally able to measure a gender-based difference of rotation due to the higher flexibility of ligaments in females. For them the sensitivity below and above 15° is comparable, for male the sensitivity below 15° is lower. The results show that the developed system has good potential in substituting the currently used method for the diagnosis of ACL rupture and paves the way toward the continuous observation in free movement of knee laxity.
A New Response to Wray and an Attempt to Widen the Conversation
Authors: Scerri Eric
Published: March 2023

This article begins by examining a recent claim by Brad Wray that the discovery of atomic number and isotopy constitutes a scientific revolution in the sense of the later writings of Thomas Kuhn.  I argue that although Kuhn’s criteria may apply to the change from the Ptolemaic to the Copernican model of the universe, they do not apply in the above chemical or atomic case.  I also examine the wider issue of Kuhn’s turning away from internal scientific issues to a consideration of lexical issues.  I conclude, as others have done before me, that this may have been a wrong turn in view of the emphasis being placed on questions of sense rather than reference.
Assessment Contributing Factors related to hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism for adult patient at Bagdad Teaching Hospitals
Authors: Ahmed Sabah Abbas , Hassen Ahmed Fleih
Published: March 2023

Objective (s):To assess of contributing factors related to hypothyroidism/ hyperthyroidism for adult patients, and to find out the relationship between some demographic characteristic (age, gender, level of education ) with contributing factors.
Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at the outpatient consultation in Bagdad teaching hospitals the period between October 2014 to May 2015in order to assess the contributing factors related to Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism for adult patient at Bagdad Teaching Hospitals .A random sample consisted of (50) patients from suffering hypothyroidism and (50) patients from suffering hyperthyroidism who were systematically admitted to the outpatient consultation were selected one by one. A questionnaire was constructed for the purpose of the study, which is comprised of three parts that include: (1) Sociodemographic Characteristics data (2) The past medical history for patient and family (3) Assessment of contributing factors related to diet , psychological factors, social factors and medication. Content validity of the questionnaire was determine through a panel of (14) experts. Reliability and validity of questionnaire was determined through test re-test (r= 0.861) of pilot study. Data was collected by the researcher who interviewed those patients and filled out the constructed questionnaire form. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical approach (frequency, percentage and mean of score) and inferential statistical approach (stander deviation and correlation coefficient).
Results: The study findings indicated that there is highly significant difference between Women and man the incidence of thyroid disease (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism) more than female. It is aged between (28-37) years old for hypothyroidism patient s and (48-57) years old for hyperthyroidism patients, the most of study sample primary graduates and urban setting. Our results also show that there are significant difference between history of thyroid disease patient and non-history of thyroid disease patients. 
Conclusion: past history of thyroid disease raises the risk to develop hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism disease and barely sufficient income for hypothyroidism and sufficient income for hyperthyroidism patients.
Recommendations: The study recommends that the further research aimed at early detection hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and education program to help and understand the thyroid disease and find ways to reduce the risk of future thyroid problems and life style habit.
Assessment of Health Protective Behaviors for Clients' with Stable Angina at Out-patient Clinics in Al- Nasiriyah City
Authors: Naje Arka B. , Mahdi Ahmed
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To assess of health protective behavior for clients with stable angina through use three domains' of dietary habits ,physical activity, and Health follow-up, and also to determine the relationship between health protective behaviors and demographic characteristics.
Methodology: Descriptive study between November 26, 2014 to July 8, 2015 conducted health protective behavior for clients' at out-patient clinics in Al- Nasiriyah city on. A non-probability (purposive sample) of (N=130) clients were matched with them of general population. The data were collected through the use of interview by questionnaire, which consists of two parts (1) divide, section A. Socio-demographic data which consists of 7-items, and part (2) health protective behaviors questionnaire consists of 39-items distributed to seven dimensions include, domains, dietary habits ,physical activity ,and Health follow-up. All the items were measured on scale of (3) Always, (2) Sometimes, and (1) Never. Content validity of the questionnaire was determine through a panel of (17) experts. Reliability and validity of questionnaire was determined through the implicated the cronbach alpha=87technique of pilot study, and the data was analyzed through the application of descriptive statistical of inferential statistical analysis
Results: The study results showed that the stable angina can occur between the age group (60-69) for clients at outpatient in Al- Nasiriyah city. Most of the study sample (60.8%) is male. (84.6%) of the sample are married. With regard to educational level (25.4%) of the study participants are illiterate, (42.3%) of the study sample of a sufficient income to some extent, and (69.2%) live in rural areas, and (56.9%) of them are unemployed (including housewife). As well, the study indicates the presence of a statistically significant relationship between health protection behaviors and marital status, occupation and level of education of the study.
Conclusion: Stable angina can happen to elderly of clients at out-patient clinics in Al- Nassirya city. The majority of health protective behaviors for clients with stable angina were adequate and good, except physical activity domain was inadequate and need to improvement due to the aging process, which means that they overall experience health behaviors which increase their ability for self-management of illness.
Recommendation: Health education programs should be towards the elderly clients or patients with stable angina for purposes of protect , maintain and promote health especially regarding physical activity domain in all out-patient clinics of the hospitals and the specialized centers. A nation-wide study can be done to add extra of health protective behaviors and can be carried out on large sample size and this characteristics can be used as data base for further research in this is area.