bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cluster Headache Secondary to Trauma Presenting with Unilateral Mydriasis
Authors: Gonçalo Pinheiro Rita , Peres João , Tojal Raquel , Parreira Elsa
Published: August 2022

Cluster headache is the most common trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia, it can be a primary or secondary headache. Attacks are frequently associated with autonomic symptoms, due to parasympathetic activation and sympathetic defect. An 86-year-old woman, with no previous history of headache, developed a right supraorbital headache, two weeks after a fall, that resulted in mild head trauma to the ipsilateral frontal region. She complained of intense, daily attacks, with a circadian rhythm, lasting approximately 50-60 minutes, without psychomotor agitation. During the episodes, she noted right monocular blurred vision, and occasionally perceived colored shapes. During the attacks, right eye mydriasis was seen, without other autonomic signs. The diagnosis of cluster headache was admitted and started symptomatic treatment with oxygen and prophylaxis with verapamil, with unequivocal improvement. We pretend to highlight this complex and poorly understood relation between trauma and cluster headache, as well as emphasize the atypical autonomic manifestations of this entity.
The Role of Excipients in Liquisolid Technology
Authors: Sharma Shaveta
Published: August 2022

This article gives criteria for choosing excipients in liquisolid technology. Liquisolid technology is applicable for non polar drugs by converting drug solution into dry free flowing powder. Patient compliance is more in oral route of administration .Numerous techniques like solid dispersion, micronisation, lyophilisation co-grinding, co-precipitation,complexation and nanotechnology are used to increase aqueous solubility Solid dispersion having stability issues while micronization and complexation can cause agglomeration. In Nanotechnology, high cost involved in sophicticated instruments. Liquisolid technology is considered to be one of the best technique to to overcome solubility,dissolution and bioavailability. It convert drug solution into dry free flowing powder. This technique is simple manufacturing process with low production cost. In vitro release is enhanced by using this technology. There is significant role of excipients in this novel technique to get effective release of drug. Associated problems of BCS class II and IV is mostly solved in respect to solubility. Especially carrier with high specific surface area gives good results in overcoming all challenges. Carriers such as Lactose, Starch, Avicel pH101,Fujacilin, Neusilin ,each having specific properties in release of drug. Among all mostly used carriers are Avicel, Fujacilin and Neusilin as with highest Specific Surface Area (SSA) than others. PVP and SSG is considered best disintegrating agent as having good swelling property and flow property as Polyvinypyrrolidine can be used in high dose drugs. With large SSA and high adsorptive property Neusilin, Aerosil , PVP as carrier, coating material and disintegrating agent are considered perfect excipients in liquisolid technology.
Smart Antennas for Various Applications
Authors: Bansal Preeti , Chahal Nidhi
Published: August 2022

The paper presents about smart antennas for advancement in wireless and mobile communication. Smart antennas also called adaptive array antennas with better signal processing & can be used to calculate beam forming vectors which helps in tracking & locating antenna beam of target. Smart antennas are helpful in health monitoring in covid-19 pandemic and provides better service quality. Smart antenna is one of the rising innovations which can satisfy the prerequisites. Smart antennas are being used for controlling, monitoring and analyzing real time systems for various applications In smart antennas spatial division of the signal is used as compared to spectrum division, it can be beneficial for improving the performance of wireless communication. This paper describes how switched beam & adaptive array antennas differ from basic antennas.
Peran Orang Tua dalam Pembelajaran Online pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Barkah Sy. Mir’ah Auliah
Published: August 2022

Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring bagi siswa pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Objek penelitian adalah orang tua siswa. Fokus penelitian yaitu peran orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring bagi siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang di lakukan dengan cara memberikan angket dan dokumentasi. Teknik yang di gunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik non tes yang dilakukan secara sistematis untuk mengetahui peran orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring bagi siswa. Alat yang di gunakan adalah angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peran orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring bagi siswa pada masa pandemi Covid-19 dapat disimpulkan dari 15 responden bahwa orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring: 1. Sebagai pembimbing, memberikan pendampingan kepada anaknya dalam proses pembelajaran daring. 2. Sebagai motivator, dimana orang tua memberikan semangat, dorongan dan reward atau hadiah. 3. Sebagai fasilitator, menyediakan media smartphone, menyediakan kuota jaringan internet, tempat belajar yang nyaman. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa peran orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring memiliki pengaruh besar terhadap pencapaian belajar anak.
The Analysis of Financial Literacy, Financial Attitude and Locus of Control Toward Financial Behavior on UNESA's Economic and Business Students
Authors: Alifa Salsabila Hidayat  , R.A Sista Paramita
Published: August 2022

Financial behaviour is a concept related to a person's ability to manage (plan, budget, audit, manage, control, seek, and store) daily financial funds. Behavioural finance is a combination of financial theory and the laws of economics and psychology. The emergence of financial behaviour is the impact of the desire to meet the needs of life according to income. As an advantage, a person will tend to spend his personal finances wisely. This type of research uses quantitative methods. The population in this study were 97 respondents, using a non-probability sampling method, namely purposive sampling. Data analysis used multiple linear regression method with the help of SPSS version 24 program. The results showed that the hypothesis testing of financial literacy, financial attitude, and locus of control partially had a positive and significant effect on the financial behaviour of students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Surabaya State University.
Determinants of Bank Credit on the Private Sector in Rwanda
Authors:   Senior Economist, Monetary Policy Department, National Bank of Rwanda, Delphine Uwimpundu
Published: August 2022

It is widely accepted among economists, policy makers and central bankers that the main objective of macroeconomic policy is to achieve a high and sustained economic growth rate while maintaining a low inflation rate. It is also generally believed that high inflation is detrimental to medium and long-run economic growth. This study thus aims at bridging these gaps in literature by examining empirically the determinants of credit to the private sector based on supply and demand factors over the period 2006Q1-2019Q4 by using ARDL model. This study is to investigate the determinants of CPS using the Autoregressive Distributed Lags model due to its several advantages. Both the demand and supply factors influencing bank credit in a single equation over a longer time period. Finding from the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) framework reveal that in the long run, banking deposits constitute the major determinants of CPS. A 1 percent increase in banking deposits will result into a 1.3% increase in CPS. Government domestic borrowing has been significant with expected sign but with a low coefficient. If GCCB increase by1%, CPS declined by 0.08% in the long run. This low coefficient may be explained by a low share of government domestic borrowing in total bank assets (8.4%). The study also revealed that, Non-performing loans ratio has been found insignificant in the long run over the period under review. Interest rate spread also explained CPS changes with a low coefficient in the long run. When IS increases by 1 percent CPS declined by 0.02%. The low coefficient of interest rate spread is basically explained by credit constrained borrowers, lack of financial literacy, credit information asymmetry, low bank competition which results into the rigidity in lending rate and maintain the spread relatively high in Rwanda.
Endless Run Based Medicinal Plant Educational Game Development
Authors: Yazir M Sofwan , Tosida Eneng Tita , Karlitasari Lita
Published: August 2022

Medicinal plants are very beneficial for health. Medicinal plants can be used as an alternative to cheap and efficient medicine, but not everyone knows what plants can be used as medicine and how to process them. Students are expected to be more familiar with the types of medicinal plants, both local and scientific names, uses, parts used, processing methods, and rules for use. To be able to introduce medicinal plants more interactively, then one solution that can be applied is through application-based games. Educational games are expected to stimulate students to be more active in studying medicinal plants. The game technique used is endless run. Game "Endless Run" is categorized as an action game, has a linear design without ending, without stopping and no stages or changing levels. "Endless Run" is a game where the main character in the game continues to run the game that will not stop. The results of the usability trials shown to teachers, lecturers and students showed good respondents so that people who want to learn the introduction of medicinal plants can obtain information and benefits so that they can increase students' learning desires and the application is easy to operate and the survey results from the percentage (effect 80 %, control 90%, efficiency 70%, helpfulness 80%, learnability 90%). The Endless Run-Based Medicinal Plant Educational Game Development Application can be used by students, college students, millennials and the general public. By utilizing the Unity 3D application, this software includes a game engine capable of handling three-dimensional graphics. This application will run on the Android 8.0 (Oreo) mobile platform with an application capacity of 33.37MB.
Perception of medical students regarding E-learning during lockdown in COVID–19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in a medical college, North Kerala
Authors: Punathukandi Sruthikrishna , Nair Meera Sivadasan , Kaithery Nivya Noohiyil
Published: August 2022

Background: The digital learning in this pandemic era of COVID-19 evolved out in a perplexed environment as a viable alternative to offline or traditional classes. The e-learning carries its own merits as well as demerits, but however, this happened to be the only possible solution in this dreaded situation. With respect to medicos, as they are prone to be exposed to environments connected with Covid infected patients, additional care including online classes turned to be the better option. Aim and Objective: To determine the perception of medical students regarding e-learning during lockdown in COVID-19 pandemic. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students of all the batches in a private medical College, Kozhikode. Methods and Material: Primary data were collected using structured Google questionnaire. Stratified sampling method has been adopted and the sample size was 400. Statistical analysis used: Data analysed using SPSS 18 software. Results: Majority of the participants used Zoom as modality of learning and half of the total participants got adapted to the system over time. During e-learning sessions, most of the medicos expressed their concerns regarding lack of clinical exposure, in addition to their losses in social communication skills. Factors such as the legitimate requirements of clinical phase students, issues of poor internet connectivity and health problems were inclined to demand traditional learning, which were statistically significant. Conclusion: Even though they were subjected to both online and offline methods of education, majority of respondents preferred traditional learning.
Awareness, Practice and Level of Anxiety using Coronavirus Anxiety Scale among the Indian Population regarding COVID -19 Pandemic
Authors: Agarwal Tanya , Bajpai Prashant Kumar , Jaiswal Kirti , Kumar Sandip , Verma Shreya , Shukla Sushil Kumar
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The most important aspect of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) involves the circulation of trustworthy and accurate information in the public health interest domain. Strict stringency measures such as nationwide lockdown impacted people's mental health. Hence, this study was planned to assess the knowledge, practice, and anxiety among the Indian population about the ongoing pandemic in the initial phase. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted between August 1, 2020, to October 5, 2020. Coronavirus Anxiety Scale was used to determine dysfunctional anxiety. Results: Among 553 participants, 73.6% had overall good knowledge of COVID-19 with mean correct score of 6.9±1.1. Majority of participants (97%) wore mask regularly, and 93% of respondents regularly washed their hands with soap and water. Only 14 participants scored ?9 on CAS, suggesting probable cases of dysfunctional anxiety associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of citizens in a nation reflect their preparedness and ability to deal with a pandemic of such proportion. Good knowledge translates to good practices and therefore reduces anxiety among the population. It is deemed necessary that people's knowledge and habits, including the mental impact, be accessed at periodic intervals to track their adaptation to pandemics over time.
Prevalence and correlates of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nursing Students
Authors: Baruah Chetanjit , Saikia Hiranya , Gupta Kajal , Ohri Puneet
Published: August 2022

Background: Nursing students experience significant amount of depression, anxiety and stress throughout their undergraduate education and there is limited evidence regarding magnitude of depression, anxiety and stress among them in India. Aims & Objectives: To assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress and associated factors among nursing students. Materials & Methods: A web based cross sectional study was conducted among 214 nursing students of B.Sc. Nursing College, Dibrugarh in May 2021 using Google form containing structured questionnaire and DASS21 by convenience sampling. Logistic regression analysis was carried out to assess determinants of depression, anxiety and stress. Results: The prevalence of Depression, anxiety and stress was 55.1%, 63.1% and 29.9% respectively. On multiple regression analysis, mother’s occupation of the students was found to be significant predictor for depression and anxiety, getting less vacation was found to be significant predictor for depression and stress, satisfaction with nursing profession as a significant predictor for depression and caste as a significant predictor for stress. Conclusion: A high prevalence of Depression, anxiety and stress was found among nursing students.
Estimativas, pelo método biológico, da sorção, lixiviação e de doses do diuron em diferentes solos
Authors:   , Pontes Junior Vicente Bezerra
Published: August 2022

O diuron é um herbicida registrado no Brasil para o controle de várias espécies de plantas daninhas em diversas culturas de importância econômica, como algodão, cana-de-açúcar, banana, cacau, café, citros, eucalipto, dentre outras. Apresenta longa persistência no solo e é recomendado para uso em pré-emergência das plantas daninhas. A seletividade do diuron para a maioria das culturas, especialmente o algodão, é devido ao posicionamento de sua molécula no perfil do solo. Em razão disso, é condição necessária para se fazer recomendações seguras desse herbicida, do ponto de vista agronômico e ambiental, que se conheçam as interações de sua molécula com a matriz dos solos para se definir as doses recomendadas. Na literatura existem relatos de estudos de sorção e lixiviação do diuron em diferentes solos. Entretanto, não é comum que se faça correlação entre os dados obtidos e doses recomendadas, quanto a eficiência no controle das plantas daninhas, seletividade da cultura e risco ambiental. Nesta pesquisa objetivou-se estimar, pelo método biológico, a sorção, lixiviação e doses do diuron a serem recomendadas para o controle de plantas daninhas em diferentes solos. Experimentos foram realizados para avaliar o comportamento do diuron nos solos (sorção e lixiviação) e para definir as doses de diuron para cada solo que promoveriam um controle de 80% das plantas daninhas. Foram feitas análises de correlação entre atributos físico-químicos do solo e a razão de sorção do diuron com as doses que controlaram com eficiência as espécies de plantas daninhas. A espécie indicadora nos experimentos de sorção e lixiviação foi Cucumis sativus. Amaranthus hybridus e Eleusine indica foram utilizadas no experimento de eficiência de controle. A sorção do diuron foi maior nos solos com maiores teores de matéria orgânica. O diuron não apresentou potencial de lixiviação em nenhuma das amostras de solo e as doses necessárias para obtenção de controle eficiente das espécies de plantas daninhas foram menores que as recomendadas em bula. As doses correlacionaram-se positivamente com o teor da matéria orgânica, CTC e os parâmetros de sorção. Contudo, a análise de correlação evidenciou que apenas as correlações entre atributos do solo e parâmetros da sorção não permitem determinar com eficiência as doses de diuron a serem recomendadas. Conhecer as características do solo é condição determinante antes de se fazer a recomendação de doses do diuron, para se obter controle satisfatório de plantas daninhas com baixo risco de contaminação ambiental (contaminação do perfil do solo e de águas subterrâneas e superficiais). Palavras-chave: 1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-methylurea. Eficiência de controle. Herbicida. Impacto ambiental.
Transparansi informasi pelayanan surat izin usaha pada Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Kabupaten Bone
Authors: Andi Ferawati
Published: August 2022

Tujuan dari penelian ini untuk mengetahui transparansi informasi pelayanan pada Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Kabupaten Bone. Motede pengumpulan data dan informasi yang digunakan yaitu, Studi dokumentasi, teknik wawancara, dan teknik observasi. Teknik analsis data dalam penelitian kulitatif ini mulai dilakukan pada saat proses pengumpulan data berlangsung, dan analisis data yang dipilih adalah analisis data model Milles dan Huberman, yaitu, reduksi data, display data/penyajian data, dan mengambil kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil dari analisis data yang telah dilakukan dengan mengunakan model Milles dan Huberman, yaitu transparansi informasi pelayanan izin usaha di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Kbupaten Bone telah transparansi dalam pemberian pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Pelayanan publik akan mempunyai tingkat transparansi yang tinggi apabila acuan utama penyelenggaraannya selalu berorientasi kepada pengguna jasa. Kepuasan pengguna jasa harus selalu mendapat perhatian dalam setiap penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik, karena merekalah penguasa sesungguhnya yang membiayai birokrasi melalui pajaknya. Mereka berhak atas pelayanan yang terbaik diberikan pelayannya yaitu birokrasi. Untuk itu acuan penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik harus senantiasa berorientasi pada kebutuhan masyarakat.
ANALISIS NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN TAMBANG BATU BARA YANG TERDAFTAR DI INDEKS SAHAM SYARIAH INDONESIA TAHUN 2016-2018
Authors: Riyadi Syamsul , Dinar Dinar , Setiawan Hendra
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai perusahaan pada perusahaan tambang batu bara yang terdaftar di indeks saham syariah indonesia. Dalam penelitian ini alat ukur yang digunkan untuk mengetahui nilai perusahaan yaitu menggunakan rasio Tobinsâ€™Q. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel dari perusahaan tambang batu bara yang terdaftar di indeks saham syariah indonesia (ISSI) tahun 2016 hingga 2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif untuk menganalisis data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya perusahaan yang mendapatkan nilai perusahaan diatas 1 yang berarti bahwa nilai pasar perusahaan lebih tinggi dibanding nilai buku asetnya yang mengindikasikan bahwa perusahaan memiliki potensi pertumbuhan yang tinggi sehingga nilai perusahaan lebih sekedar nilai asetnya (overvalued).

 

Kata Kunci : Nilai perusahaan, Indeks saham syariah indonesia, Tobinsâ€™Q
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN, MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KABUPATEN NDUGA PROVINSI PAPUA
Authors: Christian Ferdinandus , Rumbewas Seprianus
Published: August 2022

Untuk mewujudkan SDM yang produktif atau berkinerja tinggi, maka dibutuhkan SDM yang mempunyai kemampuan, keterampilan dan pengalaman dalam bidang mereka masing-masing, selain diperlukan pula kepemimpinan yang baik, motivasi kerja yang tinggi serta lingkungan kerja yang memadahi bagi setiap pegawai yang ada dalam organisasi. Penelitian ini  bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Motivasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Kabupaten Nduga Provinsi Papua, dan penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan model penelitian survey dengan  instrumen kuisioner.  Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa variabel  Kepemimpinan, Motivasi dan Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai Kabupaten Nduga Provinsi Papua, baik secara parsial maupun secara simultan , hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil uji hipotesis dimana nilai signifikansi variabel Kepemimpinan  pada tingkat signifikansi 5 % lebih kecil dari 0,05 (0,00 < 0,05). Variabel Motivasi sebesar 0,015 < 0,05 dan variabel Lingkungan Kerja sebesar 0,001 < 0,05. Sedangkan secara simultan melalui uji F , nilai signifikansi pada tingkat signifikansi 5 % sebesar 0,000 < 0,005, ini berarti secara simultan variabel Kepemimpinan, Motivasi dan Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai Kabupaten Nduga Provinsi Papua.

Kata Kunci : Kepemimpinan, Motivasi, Lingkungan Kerja dan Kinerja Pegawai
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA FISIK, LINGKUNGAN KERJA NON FISIK DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA RUMAH JAHIT AKHWAT (RJA) CABANG MAKASSAR
Authors: Nurdin Nasyirah , Wahyu Wahyu , Sari Novita Kumala , Mawahda Istiqomah
Published: August 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ingin menetahui dan melihat pengaruh lingkungan kerja fisik (X1), lingkungan kerja non fisik (X2), dan kompensasi (X3) terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada rumah jahit akhwat (RJA) cabang Makassar. Metode pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode sampling jenuh artinya semua karyawan tetap yang berjumlah 45 orang menjadi responden dalam penelitian ini. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pembagian kuesioner dan dokumentasi, kemudian data yang diperoleh diolah dengan menggunakan aplikasi SPSS versi 25.Hasil penelitian menunjukan uji parsial (t) pada variabel lingkungan kerja fisik (X1) terhadap kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan, Variabel lingkungan kerja non fisik (X2) terhadap kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan Dan variabel kompensasi terhadap kepuasan kerja menunjukan pengaruh positif dan signifikan. Hasil uji simultan (f) variabel lingkungan kerja fisik (X1), lingkungan kerja non fisik (X2) dan kompensasi (X3) memiliki pengaruh simultan (bersama-sama) terhadap kepuasan kerja (Y)

Kata Kunci : lingkungan fisik, lingkungan non fisik, kompensasi, kepuasan
Tumor suppressor candidate 3 gene deletion correlates with mental retardation in a child
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics Ped Mind Institute, Medical and Finance Center Epe, D-48599 Gronau, Germany, Weissenstein Anne
Published: August 2022

We present the rare case of a 5-year-old boy with developmental delay and microcephalus. Deletion of tumor suppressor candidate 3 gene (TUSC 3) on chromosome 8p was found. It was localized in the gene region 8p22 with the loss of 51.5 kb. The same deletion was found in the 31-years-old father, the mother was negative for this entity. The function of TUSC 3 gene is yet not completely known, and this is one the first published cases in world literature.
A diff erent approach to chest tube drainage after cardiac surgery: A study on the usage of a single versus separate drain vials
Authors:   Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Kars, Turkey, Haliloglu Ergun
Published: August 2022

Background: Pericardial and pleural space drainage and decompression is crucial after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of chest tubes that are connected to single closed underwater drainage system compared to two separate closed drainage systems.
Surgical management of free-fl oating thrombus within the common carotid artery
Authors:   Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, Kars, Turkey, Surer Suleyman
Published: August 2022

Free-floating thrombus (FFT) of the carotid artery is an exceptional medical condition with a currently unclarified pathophysiology. Approximately 150 cases have been described and published in the literature throughout the world so far. Thus, no definite management strategies have been established yet. In this paper, a symptomatic case of an FFT inside the common carotid artery (CCA) presented with a history of slurred speech, and right sided hemiplegia was reported. After the diagnosis of a mobile thrombus within the origin of the left CCA, the patient was placed on anticoagulation. As the medical therapy failed, carotid thromboendarterectomy was performed.
Merits of endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy: a case series
Authors:   Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Singh T. Dinesh
Published: August 2022

Dacryocystography produces an image of the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct (NLD) and is especially helpful in patients with suspected anatomic abnormalities like (a) congenital anomalies such as lacrimal sac diverticula and (b) patients who have had prior trauma (or) surgical procedures. Initial conservative dilation of the NLD having failed, the ophthalmologists were left with no option but to perform the conventional dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), which requires an external incision resulting in a facial scar and is a long and fairly complicated procedure, requiring the use of operating microscope or loupes. DCR) is a surgical procedure done to drain the lacrimal sac in instances of intrasaccular and postsacular obstruction. Endonasal endoscopic DCR is now being performed as a primary procedure or for revision of failed cases of external this year. In this study, the efficacy of this procedure as a day case procedure and results of patients undergoing surgery with the 3 month follow-up are assessed. The study comprises the analysis of 20 patients of epiphora or chronic dacryocystitis who underwent endonasal endoscopic DCR within a period of 1 year. Based on the results, we concluded that endoscopic DCR is a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure as it is a direct approach to the sac. It can be performed as a day case procedure under local anesthesia and excellent results. There is no need of routine systemic uncinectomy in all cases. Cosmetically, it is acceptable as there is no external scar
Cutaneous tuberculosis: A clinicopathological study of 50 cases from a tertiary care referral hospital
Authors:   , Department of Pathology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India, Singh Punia Rajpal
Published: August 2022

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a health problem worldwide. Cutaneous TB comprises a small fraction of all clinical forms of TB. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the disease pattern of cutaneous TB in an Asian country. Materials and Methods: Totally, 50 cases of cutaneous TB were diagnosed on histopathology in a tertiary care hospital over a period of 7 years. Relevant clinical details and available laboratory findings were correlated. Results: The patients ranged from 4 to 78 years with 26 males and 24 females. Neck was the most common site. 22 (44%) cases presented with erythematous plaques followed by papules in 9 (18%) cases. Classical epithelioid cell granulomas with Langhans giant cells were found in 46 (92%) patients, while caseation necrosis was seen in 18 (36%). On Ziehl-Neelsen staining, acid fast bacilli were demonstrated in 6 (12%). 24 (48%) patients were diagnosed lupus vulgaris, 11 (22%) scrofuloderma, 4 (8%) TB verrucosa cutis, 1 (2%) TB cutis orificialis, and 10 (20%) TB non-specific type. Conclusion: Lupus vulgaris is a most common presentation of cutaneous TB. Caseating epithelioid cell granulomas with or without positive Ziehl-Neelsen stain constitute the classical picture. Knowledge of different histopathological features and their variation is important for an accurate diagnosis.
Long-term management with phosphate binders in chronic kidney disease: Patient satisfaction levels with information received from their healthcare professional
Authors:   Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland., Foley Michelle
Published: August 2022

Background: Phosphate binding medications (PBM) are commonly used in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nurses caring for patients in the renal dialysis unit are primarily responsible for educating patients on action and usage of PBMs. Methods: Information was collected using two validated scales; The Satisfaction with Information about Medicine Scale and beliefs about medicines scale, from 41 renal dialysis patients using PBM for more than 6 months at a regional renal dialysis unit in 2012. Results: The results of this study show a high proportion of patients are not fully satisfied with the information they receive on their PBMs. 36% (n = 15) had total scores that fell below the total satisfaction score midpoint (<8). The relationship between satisfaction with information and concerns of taking PBM showed a medium negative correlation with higher levels of satisfaction with information on PBM associated with lower levels of concern about PBM use. Conclusion: Further research should identify the level and type of information needed to ensure patients are fully satisfied.
Human Colon Microbiota and Mucosal Immune System
Authors:   Molecular Physiology Research and Education Center, Medical Faculty, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey., Cetin Ridvan
Published: August 2022

Number of microorganisms located in our microbiota is estimated to be about 10 times more than the host cells. Microbiota is located mostly in the gastrointestinal tract and it consists of a high number of mutualistic and commensal microorganisms. Microorganisms in this tract have a particular prominent localization in terminal ileum and colon. Colon microbiota is considered the most important component of the human mucosal immune system. Mucosal immune system also participates in immune defense of eyes, nasal mucosa, genitourinary and respiratory system. Composition, organization and concentration of colon microbiota are thought to be directly connected with pathogenesis of diseases such as Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Coeliac disease, food allergies and colon cancer. In this article we will discuss about the general characteristics of human colon microbiota and its relationship with etiopathology diseases. The importance of its role in the pathogenesis of diseases and contributions to immune system has recently begun to be understood. Further researches will guide us to understand the etiopathology of these diseases much better and lead us to reveal more effective outcomes
Giant cell fibroma - A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Nitte University, Mangalore- 575018, India., Lorina Castelino Renita
Published: August 2022

The Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is a lesion of fibrous connective tissue origin. The giant cell fibroma is a fibrous tumour with distinct clinicopathologic features which sets it apart from the conventional fibroma. The most common site for occurrence of giant cell fibroma is gingiva followed by tongue, buccal mucosa, palate, lip and floor of mouth. It is most commonly seen in the Caucasian population. It represents approximately 2% to 5% of all oral fibrous proliferations submitted for biopsy. GCF usually affects patients in the 2nd and 3rd decades of life with approximately 60% of cases found in the first three decades of life. We hereby present a case of a giant cell fibroma in the left buccal mucosa in a 38 year old female.
In vivo Antioxidant Evaluation of Combretum platypterum (Welw.) Hutch. and Combretum racemosum P. Beauv. (Combretaceae) in Rodents
Authors:   Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Benin, Benin City, PMB 1154, Edo State, Nigeria., Idu MacDonald
Published: August 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo antioxidant effect of the aqueous leaf extract of both plants. Methods: Seven groups of 4 animals each were used. Groups 1 – 3 were administered C. platypterum extract at various doses. Groups 4 – 6 were administered C. racemosum extract while group 7 received distilled water. The animals were sacrificed after 21 days using chloroform as anesthesia. Vital organs; hearts, livers and kidneys were isolated and homogenized for antioxidant assays. Results: C. platypterum significantly (P<0.05) increased the level of SOD and peroxidase in the heart at (200 and 400) mg/kg. SOD level was also increased in the liver at 400 mg/kg and peroxidase in the kidney at all doses improved. C. racemosum significantly (P<0.05) increased the level of peroxidase in the kidney at doses (100, 200 and 400) mg/kg. MDA and catalase level were unaffected by aqueous leaf extracts of both plants. In vivo antioxidant activity of C. platypterum was more in C. racemosum. However, there was a marked boost of peroxidase in the kidney of animals treated with C. racemosum. Conclusion: C. platypterum demonstrates superior antioxidant activity in the heart and liver compared to C. racemosum.
Sotos syndrome – Case report of a rare genetic disorder
Authors:   Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences NITTE University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Madi Medhini
Published: August 2022

Sotos syndrome is a congenital disorder that is characterised by pre and post natal overgrowth, mental retardation of variable degree, advanced bone age, and distinctive craniofacial features like macrocephaly frontal bossing and high hair line. Recently several reports have presented that haploinsufficiency of the gene for NSD1 (the nuclear-receptor-binding SET-domain-containing protein 1) at 5q35 causes Sotos syndrome. This syndrome is often difficult to diagnose due to the substantial similarities with the other ill defined overgrowth phenotypes. Here we report a rare case of Sotos syndrome describing the clinical features and the craniofacial findings usually manifested in these patients
Four novel balanced reciprocal translocations and a novel inversion associated with recurrent spontaneous abortions
Authors:   Institute of Genetic Engineering, West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India., De Puspal
Published: August 2022

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the cause of reproductive failures in couples by clinical and cytogenetic analysis. Couples with history of recurrent pregnancy losses (RPL) were referred to our cytogenetic laboratory for chromosomal evaluation. Chromosomal analysis from lymphocyte culture of the phenotypically normal couples was done to evaluate the role of chromosomal abnormalities in recurrent spontaneous abortion and to offer appropriate genetic counseling to them.
Potentiality of Crataeva nurvala bark in the management of thrombosis and membrane stabilization in the rural area, Bangladesh
Authors:   Phytochemical Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, World University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Uddin Jalal
Published: August 2022

Aim: Crataeva nurvala (C. nurvala) is a medicinally active plant, potentially used as traditional means of treating many health ailments such as prostatitis, prostate enlargement, inflammatory conditions, heart disease, thyroid and endocrine disorder, and urinary tract infection, respectively, in the rural region of Tangail, Jamalpur, Sherpur, and Barishal district since primitive era. In our concurrent research, the bark of this plant was undertaken in order to justify its folkloric history of thrombolytic, membrane stabilizing activity in vitro model, and for the quantification of total phenol content.
Effect of camel milk supplementation in management of gastric ulcer
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, Abubakar Aminu Lailaba
Published: August 2022

Background: Gastric ulcer is one of the major causes of morbidity globally. It is prevalent in Nigeria and more frequent among the lowest income group; this is primarily linked to their standard of living and constant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The use of camel milk in the treatment of many diseases has long been established. Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the potentials of camel milk in the treatment of gastric ulceration.
Observational study on standardized Salacia root extract in patients with Type-2 diabetes mellitus
Authors:   Medical Research, Healthcare Division, Research and Development Centre, Emami Limited, Kolkata, India, Satyajyoti Kanjilal Satyajyoti Kanjilal
Published: August 2022

Salacia is used by the folklore practitioners of Southern Asia and in classical Ayurvedic text for the management of diabetes. The present observational study was conducted on standardized root extract of Salacia oblonga with a primary objective to obtain data on glycemic response and associated symptoms in 100 diabetic patients who were taking S. oblonga extract (240 mg/tab) tablet twice daily before meals along with their routine anti-diabetic therapy. The patients were followed up at every month when participants carried on doing their regular activities and other dietary measures. Though the period of follow-up in the current study was very short for just 3 months, the levels of blood glucose post treatment have not reached the normal values; however, a reducing trend was noted in the fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels in the subsequent follow-up visits with a statistically significant reduction at the end of 3 months compared with baseline. Periodical follow-up suggested that there is an improving trend of the quality of life (QOL) in respect of bothering symptoms of diabetes such as fatigability, weakness, increased appetite, increased thirst, tingling sensation, and increased urinary frequency when compared with baseline value measure in visual analog scale. To conclude, standardized S. oblonga extract can be a potential promising therapeutic agent useful for prevention and management of diabetes by controlling the blood sugar level and improving symptoms for maintaining the QOL in diabetics. It can be safe and effective option for co-administration with other drugs.
Information and communication gaps in the pharmacy
Authors:   Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Centre, Hungarian Defence Forces (MH EK), Budapest, Hungary, Abermann Dóra Adrienn
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The research focuses on the analysis of communicative situations taking place in the pharmacy. The study discusses the specific examples that highlight the incredibly complex and delicate nature of this highly challenging communication process. Method: Through the communication theory-based interpretation of a set of examples from the work experience of the authors of the present article, a resident clinical pharmacy specialist, the paper aims to present the way in which trained specialists can be efficiently supportive, if their communication skills, situational awareness, and adaptability are trained and improved. The authors outline the incorrect and, in certain cases, ill-chosen communication strategies applied in an environment in which the participants of the communicative situation are on one hand, the pharmacists or health professionals are on the other hand, patients with different educational backgrounds and preconceptions, and of various socioeconomic status
The Impact of Sequencing Human Genome on the Psychosomatic Illnesses
Authors:   Department of Genetics & Robotics, Senior Scientist, NCMRR (National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Adjunct Professor NYLF, Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Khan A Hameed
Published: August 2022

This abstract attempts to explore if psychosomatic illnesses are genetic in origin. The word psychosomatic comes from two roots: psycho meaning mind and somatic meaning body. The symptoms of psychosomatic illnesses are caused by emotional stress rather than an organic, physical source in the body. Our mind is outside of our brain and cannot be studied, but we can study its effect our body. To ensure if the psychosomatic illnesses have any association with our body and to identify the root cause of these illnesses in our body if any, we sequenced the human genome that is we read the entire book of our life. Our genome provides the total genetic information that make us humans. It carries the greatest catalog of human genes on planet Earth. Our genome consists of 46 volumes of encyclopedia called chromosomes which carry 24,000 chapters called genes. Of all genes in our genome, 16,000 are good genes, 6,000 bad (or mutated) genes responsible for causing six thousand different diseases and 2,000 pseudogenes which have lost their functions. Out of 6,000 variants, not a single mutated gene is linked to any symptom of psychosomatic disorders such as stress, hypertension, respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal disturbances, migraine, tension, headaches, pelvic pain, impotence, frigidity, dermatitis, ulcers. stress and anxiety. We examine the association of any of these psychosomatic symptoms with any of those six thousand mutated genes in our genome, we found no correlation with genetic diseases. We conclude that psychosomatic illnesses are not organic in nature and cannot be treated with organic molecules.
Navigating the European Migration Regime
Authors: Wyss Anna
Published: August 2022

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC- ND Anna Wyss’ survey of the heavily politicised group of male migrants in Europe provides insightful analysis of both masculinity and the European migration crisis. The book tracks men’s repeated attempts to achieve permanent residence status and the successive detentions and deportations they endure. It measures the effects of precarity on their lives and explores the hope and vulnerability they experience.
Canadian Higher Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Pension Plan
Authors: Lang Daniel W.
Published: August 2022

When the Carnegie Foundation was established in 1905, universities in Canada and Newfoundland were eligible for grants, on strict conditions that were seen by some as “colonial,” “continentalist,” or “imperial” intrusions on autonomy; for example, a Carnegie plan to create a federation of Maritime universities. This is a study of how Canadian universities found ways to comply with the requirement, of the compromises they had to make, or chose not to make, in governance, and of an ultimateshift in balance from sectarian to secular, and independent to publicly supported.
Book Review of "Nothing Less than Great: Reforming Canada’s Universities"
Authors: Lang Daniel W.
Published: August 2022

Book Review of "Nothing Less than Great: Reforming Canada’s Universities"
A Study on the Bronze Age Posthole
Authors:   The Pusan Archaeological Society, Hwang Chang Han
Published: August 2022

I supposed the timber was used through observation and review of column holes found in Bronze Age dwellings. An experimental archaeological method was tried to verify this.For all ages and countries, the timbers used in prehistoric architecture are mostly tall trees, shrubs and bamboo. Poaceae is also widely used. There are differences in logging according to the characteristics of the timber. A tall tree is felled in a ‘V’ shape, and abamboo is cut in a ‘凵’ shape. I have set up the hypothesis that depending on the building material’s logged form, the posthole would likely be confirmed in the same format. Bronze Age houses are divided into early square houses and circular ones. As a result of the examination, it was confirmed that the square type dwelling was a "V" type posthole, and the circular type dwelling was a " " type posthole. Therefore, I set up the possibility that the square system used tall trees as pillars and the circular system used them. In addition, the Bronze Age’s settlements are moved to hills in the former part and alluvial lands due to the spread of rice cultivation in the latter part. The alluvial land, which was lowland compared to hills, was easy for farming. However, the area is vulnerable to natural disasters such as floods. Therefore, the housing form and building materials would have had to change in conjunction with this. In other words, rather than saving trees from hills far from alluvial plains, it is more likely that bamboo, distributed closer to where they live, was used as a building material. As described above, the differences in the timber used as a building material were examined by examining postholes. I also briefly mentioned the changing factors about form of housing in the Bronze Age.
Study on Human Figures in the Scytho-Siberian World in Eurasian Steppe
Authors:   The Pusan Archaeological Society, Kim Jae Youn
Published: August 2022

The Iron Age of the Eurasian steppe is represented by the Scytho-Siberian culture, and it is a concept that encompasses areas where animal pattern decorations, weapons, and harnesses were commonly used. Among them, animal pattern decorations appear as different characteristics in the eastern and western regions of the culture. However, it can be seen that the meaning of production in both regions is different even with human figures.
Since the late Paleolithic period, the tradition of burying human figures has been confirmed in the eastern and western regions of the Scito-Siberian culture, but each region has developed into different shapes and methods of use. In Altai, Siberia, the eastern region, it has been buried in tombs since the late Paleolithic period, and human figures were mainly made of bone material until the Bronze Age. It has developed into a maximized form in the Altai Pazirik culture, the eastern part of the Scytho-Siberian culture, and has implications for revival.
On the other hand, in the western part of the Black Sea, it has been found in residential areas since the late Paleolithic period and is deeply related to living rituals. This trend is also found in ritual spaces in residential areas in the Cuckuten Tripoliye culture of the cruising era. Human figures buried in tombs in the Scyto-Siberian culture of the Iron Age are decorated with ritual items closely related to real life.
This phenomenon, like animal pattern decoration, can be a characteristic that distinguishes the eastern and western regions of the Scythian-Siberian culture. Also, it can be seen that human figures represent continuity among the characteristics of Eurasia prehistoric culture.