bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Inhabited Animals With People in Human Transmission of Blastocystis sp.
Authors: ÇAKIR Fatih , CİCEK Muttalip , İÇEN Hasan , YILDIRIM İbrahim , KOÇHAN Akın
Published: June 2022

Blastocystis sp. is a common intestinal parasite worldwide that can cause infection in humans and animals. Blastocystis sp. has a high genetic diversity with 17 different subtypes (ST) identified to date. Since nine of these subtypes are common in both humans and animals, it has been proposed that animals may have a role in the transmission of Blastocystis sp. to human.

The aim of this study is to investigate the epidemiological effect of animals on the human transmission of Blastocystis species by molecular methods for in our country.

A total of 420 faecal samples were collected from the cattle, sheep, dogs, horses and chickens. Samples were stained with trichrome staining and cultivated by Jones's medium culture method. Blastocystis was detected in 53(12.6%) of 420. The samples were examined by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to identify nine common human subtypes.

Subtypes were not detected in 33(62.3) of the 53 Blastocystis positive samples. Subtypes were detected in 20(37.7%) samples. The detected subtypes were as follows: ST5 in 4(7.5%) sheep, ST6 in 6(11.3%) chickens, ST7 in 11(20.7%) chickens, both ST6-ST7 were detected in one chicken).

ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 - common subtypes in our country- were not detected in any animal. Sheep and chickens may be the source of human transmission of ST5, ST6 and ST7, the rare subtypes in our country.

As a result, humans rather than animals, seem to be the source of the human transmission of Blastocystis sp. in our country.
Nidana and Management of Lifestyle Disorders
Authors: Raj Kumar Meher  , Surendra Kumar Sharma  , Preeti Gavali
Published: June 2022

Lifestyle disorders are the diseases linked with one’s lifestyle. Nowadays, lifestyle disorders are becoming more widespread and affecting a majority of the population and posing a huge public health threat around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lifestyle disorder is a subgroup of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and accounts for around 71 percent of all deaths worldwide. Lifestyle disorders are caused mostly by poor diet and lack of physical activity. Distracting the people from physical exercise and their attraction towards sedentary lifestyle can lead to a variety of health problems including chronic non-communicable diseases with life-threatening issues. Hypertension, diabetes, PCOS, cancer, arthritis, obesity, insomnia, depression are the diseases which can be taken under lifestyle disorders. Ayurveda, science of life, aims in fundamental goal of maintaining health of healthy people and treatment of disease in sick one’s. To sustain a healthy and joyful life (Hitaayu & Sukhaayu), Ayurveda has a number of different principles and regimens including Ahara and Vihar (dietary habits and daily routine), Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ratricharya (night regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Panchkarma (five detoxification and bio-purification therapies), Rasayana (rejuvenation), Sadvritta paalan (ideal habits) and Aachara Rasayana (code of conduct). Hence, lifestyle disorders can be well managed through Ayurveda by adopting its different principles and regimens.
A A Synergistic Nephroprotective Activity of A Miracle Drink Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine Renal Support A Novel Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease in Human
Authors: S. M. Raju
Published: June 2022

Miracle drink “Renal Support (S-5)” an Ayurvedic formulation in conjugation with other cardiovascular support (S3), Sugar Care (S10), and liver health support (S4) was scientifically evaluated on 12 humans subjects for its therapeutic potential in treating chronic kidney diseases caused due to: a) Induce of pain killers medication, and other medications, b) Chronic diabetes, c) Blood pressure. Patients suffering from renal failure due to over medications, pain killer medication and BP were advised to take 15ml of Renal Support and S3 twice a day morning and evening before food, and 15ml of S4 trice a day. As the main biomarker of kidney disease, creatinine was monitored every month till three months of treatment whereas; blood urea and hemoglobin were screened at month end. Cytotoxicity and nephroprotective activity of Renal Support were evaluated on Baby Hamster Kidney Fibroblast cells (BHK-21). Radical decline in serum creatinine content was observed from 6.31mg/dl to 1.80mg/dl (68%), 1.20mg/dl (79%), and 0.84mg/dl (82%) on 30, 60, and 90 days of treatment respectively and in 90 days of treatment most of the patients showed 50 to 83% creatinine reduction. A significant decrease in the blood urea from 91mg/dl to 30mg/dl(67%) and hemoglobin content from 7.27 to 11.77g% was observed in 30days of treatment and the majority of patients showed >50% of blood urea reduction. No toxicity of Renal Support towards BHK-21 was noticed and showed 40.92% and 47.54% nephroprotective activity. A novel, natural-based, and safe Ayurveda formulation with significant nephroprotective potential for CKD treatment was proposed in the present study.
Real-World Experience of Hemoxin R Plus (Nikosan K Plus): Retrospective Analysis on 150 Patients
Authors: Megha Mangla  , Anish Mody  , Purviben Choudhari  , Nitin R Bhasin  , Chaggan Choudhary
Published: June 2022

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is amongst the most common genetic hematological disorders. Hand-foot syndrome (swelling), pain and anemia are some of the very common complications of the disease. In Sickle cell anemia, the number of healthy RBCs decrease which results in reduction of oxygen in the tissues. Majority of the SCD patients are from low socio-economic strata and can barely afford costly treatment modalities. Retrospective analysis was done on 150 patients who consumed a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, Hemoxin R Plus (Nikosan K Plus). Objectives: Sickle cell anemia impacts quality of life of patients which include pains including joint pain, abdominal pain, and total body pain. It also leads to breathlessness, weakness or fatigue and hence difficulties in doing daily chores.  Our aim was to evaluate safety and efficacy of Hemoxin R Plus, an Ayurvedic medicine in improving quality of life in patients having SCA. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective analysis. Hospital records of the patients were used and reviewed for the analysis. The doctors who treated the patients collected the data from the medical records department. Wilcoxon signed rank test was applied for analysis. Parameters related to the quality of life were studied. The parameters considered were pain (whole body, abdominal, limbs/joints, back), fatigue, breathlessness, difficulty in doing daily activities and absenteeism (school/job). Results: For every parameter considered for analysis, the probability value (p value) was found to be <0.05, confirming the statistical significance in reduction of symptoms. Hemoxin R Plus was found to be safe in the dose administered, as there were no adverse events reported. Conclusion: Capsule Hemoxin R Plus can be used for of the management of sickle cell anemia in pain reduction and in improving the quality of life.
Pharmacognostical Study of Bark of Shimshapa (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb)
Authors: Vinod Katoch  , Prashant Kumar Jha
Published: June 2022

Purpose: Pharmacognostical evaluation of bark of Dalbergia sissoo is done for identification in field and differentiates from other species of Dalbergia. Methods: Drug is studied taxonomically and its macroscopic, microscopic features were studied including powder microscopy of bark with suitable instruments. Results: Macroscopic study reveals on drying bark is flat curved inward with presence of cracks color reddish brown outer surface rough warty while inner surface was tough, longitudinally striated whereas microscopic study reveals outline of transverse section (TS) exposed rhytidome covering the upper part of section. It was continue with cork cells followed wide zone of secondarycortex. Concentric rings of fibres were present throughout the secondary phloem. The detailed TS showed dark coloured rhytodome cells followed by multilayered cork cells. Secretory cells containing tannin was present in secondary cortex zone. Presence of calcium oxalate crystals present in rays cells and parenchyma cells of cortex. Starch grains were present throughout the parenchyma cells. Powder was dark red in colour, bitter .taste , fruity odor. Powder microscopy reveals fragments of cork cells, stone cells, septate fibres, Pitted medullary ray cells, Prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate, simple starch grains and fragments of fibres found present. Conclusion: Finding of this study will falicitate pharmacognostic standardization of plant material and become an aid for identification as well as preparation of herbal monographs for the species and to enjoy the Ayuvedic classical claims.
Ayurvedic Management of Oligoasthenozoospermia - A Case Report
Authors: Rajini P
Published: June 2022

Oligoasthenozoospermia is the condition where the two parameters, sperm count and sperm motility is altered. It depicts a decrease in the concentration and percentage of motile spermatozoa in a sperm sample and is determined by semen analysis. Researches show that nearly 50% of infertility in India is related to the male reproductive factors or diseases. Based on the study conducted by WHO from 1982 to 1985 in multicentres about 20% of infertility cases is due to male factors. Approximately 23% of Indian couples taking infertility treatment attributed the cause towards male factors. Oligoasthenozoospermia can be correlated to Sukra kshaya Lakshanas mentioned in Ashta sukra dushtis. A male patient aged 32 years with 2.5 years of married life revealed the semen volume as 2ml, Sperm concentration 1 million/ml, progressive motility 3%, Non progressive motility 2% and immotile sperms 95% with normal sperm morphology, increased viscosity and increased liquefaction time. After Ayurvedic management through Sodhana and Samana chikitsa for about 5 months revealed Normozoospermia with Sperm count 47 million/ml, progressive motility 25% and Non progressive motility15%. This shows the effectiveness of Ayurveda medicines in the case of Oligoasthenozoospermia and ensures that Ayurveda can provide spectacular outcome in the areas of Male infertility.
Constructing a Periphery
Authors: Muresan Raluca
Published: June 2022

Based on the analysis of articles published in theater periodicals in the Holy Roman Empire, thisstudy explores the enlightened cultural and symbolic geographies as reflected in the late eighteenth-centuryGerman theatrical press. Larry Wolff has shown that western travelers tend to locate the borders of civilizedEurope in Habsburg lands situated east of Vienna, namely in Galicia and Hungary. If theatrical periodicalsand travel memoirs by western travelers share a common interest in the frontiers of civilized Europe, thespecific geography of civilization entails several contradictions in the two medias. Larry Wolff has shownthat western travelers tend to locate the borders of civilized Europe in Habsburg lands situated east ofVienna, namely in Galicia and Hungary. By contrast, in theatrical journals based in the Holy Roman Empire,the borders of civilization seem to be concentrated south-eastwards, along the Ottoman frontier, namely inHungary and in the countries of St. Stephen’s Crown. The article seeks to elucidate variations by pointing togeographical and political factors, as well as to differences between these two literary genres. Unlike traveljournals, theater periodicals in the Holy Roman Empire had to give a general overview of contemporarytheater life, by pointing to the mobilities of itinerant theatrical, especially German, companies, and bydocumenting their repertoire. This article reveals how the specific construction of an imagined Europeanperiphery reflected by the periodicals is determined both by their networks of contributors and by the tastefor exotic, namely Turkish subjects, in eighteenth-century dramas and operas. Hence, such philosophicgeographies are shaped both by the origin, the language, the genre and by the major themes of suchperiodicals.
Entertainment on the Ruins of Berlin
Authors: Molnár Dániel
Published: June 2022

The study introduces the brief history of Palast – Das Varieté der 3000 (today Friedrichstadt-Palast) in Berlin. Founded by Marion Spadoni, the daughter of the renowned Berliner impresarioPaul Spadoni, it opened in August 1945 and produced new shows every month continuing thecity’s Großvarieté tradition. Her shows had to meet the expectations of the audience as well asthose of the Soviet authorities while bounded by the lack of materials, infrastructure, and staff.Being a private enterprise in the Soviet Occupation Zone, two years later she was accused ofcollaboration, and her business was expropriated. As the venue—despite its significance—isstill often overlooked by theater historians, a foundational research is necessary comparing andsynthesizing various primary sources. The Spadoni Agency’s documentation was destroyed in1944, however, a fragment still exists in the Stadtmuseum Berlin and the Landesarchiv Berlin; as wellas the fonds of the Magistrat der Stadt Berlin, Marion Spadoni’s unpublished memoirs in differentversions, and the reviews and press articles related to the house. The current management of thePalast attempts to establish a new narrative of the venue’s origin, claiming Max Reinhardt and ErikCharell as its founding fathers. The present study shows that this narrative is far from the reality:Spadoni’s establishment was not even rhetorically related to the former defining creative talentsresiding in the house, but to the heritage of the three Großvarietés destroyed during the war: thePlaza, the Scala and the Wintergarten.
Assessing Usefulness of Virtual Reality Mobile Application in Flexible Bronchoscope Airway Training (AURA study): A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Yau Ying Wei , Li Zisheng , Chua Mui Teng , Kuan Win Sen , Chan Gene Wai Han
Published: June 2022

Introduction

Flexible bronchoscopic intubation (FBI) is an important technique in managing an anticipated difficult airway, yet it is rarely performed and has a steep learning curve. We aim to evaluate if the integration of virtual reality gaming application into routine FBI training for emergency department doctors would be more effective than traditional teaching methods.

Methods

We conducted a randomised controlled trial to compare self-directed learning using the mobile application (Airway Ex) in the intervention group versus the control group with no mobile application use. All participants underwent conventional didactic teaching and low-fidelity simulation with trainer’s demonstration and hands-on practice on a manikin for FBI. Participants randomised to the intervention arm received an additional 30 minutes of self-directed learning using Airway Ex on preloaded electronic devices while the control arm did not. The primary outcome was time taken to successful intubation.

Results

Forty-five physicians (20 junior and 25 senior physicians) were enrolled, with male predominance (57.8%, 26/45). There was no difference in time taken to successful intubation (median 48 seconds [interquartile range, IQR, 41-69] versus 44 seconds [IQR 37-60], p=0.23) between the control and intervention groups, respectively. However, the intervention group received better ratings (median 4 [IQR 4-5]) for the quality of scope manipulative skills compared to control (median 4 [IQR 3-4], adjusted p=0.03). This difference remains significant among junior physicians in stratified analysis.
Changing Landscape of Nursing Homes in Singapore: Challenges in the 21st Century
Authors: Wong Gabriel HZ , Yap Philip LK , Pang Weng Sun
Published: June 2022

The ageing population is posing new challenges to Singapore’s healthcare system. The rise of dual income and the decline of extended families, as well as an increase in age-related degenerative disorders due to increased longevity render it difficult for the family to remain the primary social safety net to care for our elderly in their own homes. Consequently, nursing homes may become increasingly relevant for resource and expertise-challenged families to cope with the burden of caring for a frail and dependent elderly. However, as the recent Nightingale Nursing Home elderly mistreatment incident attests, the standards of some have been found wanting. This paper will trace the history of nursing homes in Singapore and the evolution of government policies towards them, discuss the challenges and trade-offs of nursing home regulation, and provide suggestions for better care and governance. Key words: Elderly, Humanistic, Long-term care, Person-centred
A 10-Year Profile of Trauma Admissions Caused by Interpersonal Violence: A Major Trauma Centre’s Experience
Authors: Cheong Kai Xiong , Lo Hong Yee , Teo Li Tserng , Raphael Crystal A , Go Karen TS , Appasamy Vijayan , Chiu Ming Terk
Published: June 2022

Introduction: This study aimed to characterise interpersonal violence victims admitted to a major trauma centre. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study of interpersonal violence victims who were admitted to our centre from 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2010 was conducted. Data were obtained from our trauma registry. Results: Interpersonal violence victims constituted 444 (90.1% males and 9.9% females) out of a total of 8561 trauma admissions in the same time period. The average age was 36.6 years (range, 14 to 83 years). Majority were Chinese (53.4%) and Singaporeans (77.3%). The number of cases increased from 10 per year to 96 per year in the first 8 years, then decreased in the last 2 years (55 in year 2010). Time of injury was predominantly 0000 to 0559 hours (72.3%). Interpersonal violence mostly occurred in public spaces for both genders (88.7%). However, the number of females who were injured at home was significantly higher than males (P = 0.000). Blunt trauma (58.3%) was more common than penetrating trauma (41.7%). The average injury severity score (ISS) was 13.5 (range, 1 to 75); 34.9% of patients had major trauma (ISS >15). The average Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score was 13.5 (range, 3 to 15); 16.4% of patients had moderate-to-severe brain injury (GCS 3-8). Blunt trauma was significantly more likely to cause major trauma than penetrating trauma (P = 0.003). The sole case of firearm assault caused most morbi-mortality. Overall mortality was 4.5%. Major trauma (OR: 25.856; P = 0.002) and moderate-to-severe brain injury (OR: 7.495; P = 0.000) were independent risk factors of mortality. Conclusion: There has been no prior published data on interpersonal violence locally. This study is thus useful as preliminary data for future population-based studies. It also provides data for authorities to formulate preventive and intervention strategies.

Key words: Demographics, Glasgow coma scale, Injury severity score, Mortality
Osteogenic Sarcoma in Children and Young Adults
Authors: Aung LeLe , Tin Aung Soe , Quah Thuan Chong , Pho Robert W
Published: June 2022

Introduction: More than 80% of children with osteogenic sarcoma (OS) relapse and 35% to 40% of them die within the first 2 years after diagnosis due to relapse. We investigated the incidence, treatment modalities used and the outcome of patients with OS treated in Singapore. Materials and Methods: Patients with OS treated in Department of Paediatrics KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) and National University Hospital (NUH)between January 1994 and June 2011 were reviewed. Chemotherapy was as per the European Osteosarcoma Intergroup (EOI) and as per the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre’s (MSKCC) T12 protocols. Overall and event-free (EFS) 5-year survivals were calculated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis. Results: Of 66 patients with OS, 19 (29%) of them presented with metastatic OS. The median age of diagnosis was 12.1 years with 5-year overall survival of 61.7% (95% CI, 48.1 to 75.3). The 5-year overall survival for those with non-metastatic and metastatic OS was 73.1% (95% CI, 58.1 to 88.1) and 34.7% (95% CI, 8.7 to 60.7, P = 0.007) respectively. The 5-year overall survival for those treated as per the MSKCC T12 and EOI was 72.4% (95% CI, 52.6 to 92.2) and 54.3% (95% CI, 36.3 to 72.3, P = 0.087) respectively. After controlling for confounding factors, patients with non-metastatic OS had higher 5-year EFS (HR, 0.228, 95% CI, 0.096 to 0.541, P = 0.001) and overall survival (HR, 0.294, 95% CI, 0.121 to 0.713, P = 0.007) compared to those with metastatic OS. Non-metastatic OS patients treated as per EOI regimen had lower 5-year EFS (HR, 2.397, 95% CI, 1.012 to 6.678, P = 0.047) compared to those treated per MSKCC T12 regimen. Conclusion: Multidrug combination chemotherapy including high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) and a multidisciplinary team approach introduced in 2003 in Singapore is well tolerated and can be safely delivered. The survival benefit between the 2 regimens still needs to be explored.

Key words: Primary bone tumour, Singapore
Neonatal and Paediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in a Single Asian Tertiary Centre
Authors: Yeo Angela SH , Chong Jin Ho , Tan Teng Hong , Ng Agnes SB , Rajadurai Victor Samuel , Chan Yoke Hwee
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a cardiopulmonary bypass technique (CPB) which provides life-saving support in patients with refractory cardiorespiratory failure until cardiopulmonary recovery or organ replacement. Materials and Methods: This is a single centre retrospective study reporting the largest series of paediatric patients in Singapore who received ECMO support over an 11-year period from January 2002 to December 2012. The objective is to describe the characteristics of the patients and to report the survival to hospital discharge, complications during ECMO and other long-term complications. Results: Forty-eight patients received ECMO during the study period. ECMO was initiated for myocarditis in majority of the paediatric patients whereas postoperative low cardiac output state was the most common indication in the neonatal population. The overall survival rate to hospital discharge was 45.8%. Survival was highest in the neonates with respiratory failure (75%). Haematological and cardiac complications were most common during ECMO. Age group, gender, duration of ECMO, need for renal replacement therapy, acute neurological complications were not associated with mortality. Those needing inotropic support during ECMO had poorer survival while those with hypertension requiring vasodilator treatment had a higher survival rate. The survival rates for ECMO patients more than doubled from the initial 6 years of 23% to 54% in the last 5 years of the study period. Long-term complications encountered included neurological, respiratory and cardiac problems. Conclusion: ECMO is a life-saving modality for neonatal and paediatric patients with cardiopulmonary failure from diverse causes. Patients with persistent need for inotropes during ECMO had poorer outcome. Centre experience had an impact on ECMO outcome. Key words: Complications, Retrospective, Survival
High Thyroid Stimulating Receptor Antibody Titre and Large Goitre Size at First-Time Radioactive Iodine Treatment are Associated with Treatment Failure in Graves’ Disease
Authors: Tay Wei Lin , Chng Chiaw Ling , Tien Carolyn SY , Loke Kelvin SH , Lam Winnie WC , Fook-Chong Stephanie MC , Tong Aaron KT
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Our study aimed to identify the factors associated with successful first-time radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment in patients with Graves’ disease (GD). Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients with GD who were treated with RAI. Treatment success was defined as onset of permanent hypothyroidism or euthyroidism after 1 dose of RAI at 1-year follow-up. Results: There were 388 GD patients who underwent RAI treatment between January 2014 and December 2015. Of these, 74% achieved treatment success. Median time to achieve permanent hypothyroidism was 2 months. Male gender, smoking, higher antithyroid drug dosage, lower thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level, large goitre size and TSH receptor antibody (TRAb) titre at time of RAI were significantly associated with treatment failure. Multivariate analysis showed that larger goitre size and higher TRAb titre were associated with lower first-time RAI success. Conclusion: Larger goitre size and higher TRAb titre predict lower success of RAI therapy in GD patients. Treatment decisions and strategies should be customised for patients who present with these characteristics.

Key words: Autoimmune thyroid disease, Hyperthyroidism, TSH receptor antibody
Positive Fluid Balance is Associated with Poor Clinical Outcomes in Paediatric Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Authors: Wong Judith JM , Ho Stephanie X , Lee Alpha Omega CJ , Sultana Rehena , Chong Shu Ling , Mok Yee Hui , Chan Yoke Hwee , Lee Jan Hau
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Growing evidence suggests there is potential harm associated with excess fluid in critically ill children. This study aimed to evaluate the association between percentage fluid overload (%FO) and paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) mortality in children with severe sepsis and septic shock. Materials and Methods: Patients with severe sepsis and septic shock admitted to the PICU were identified through discharge codes. Data on clinical characteristics, fluid input and output were collected. %FO was calculated as: (total daily input - total daily output [L]/admission body weight [kg]) × 100. The primary outcome was PICU mortality. Secondary outcomes were 28-day ventilator-free days (VFD), intensive care unit-free days (IFD) and inotrope-free days (InoFD). Multivariate analysis adjusting for presence of comorbidities, Pediatric Index of Mortality (PIM) 2 score and multiorgan dysfunction were used to determine the association between cumulative %FO over 5 days and outcomes. Results: A total of 116 patients were identified, with a mortality rate of 28.4% (33/116). Overall median age was 105.9 (23.1-157.2) months. Cumulative %FO over 5 days was higher in non-survivors compared to survivors (median [interquartile range], 15.1 [6.3-27.1] vs 3.6 [0.7-11.1]%; P <0.001). Cumulative %FO was associated with increased mortality (adjusted odds ratio 1.08, 95% confidence interval 1.03-1.13; P = 0.001) and decreased VFD, IFD and InoFD (adjusted mean difference -0.37 [-0.53 - -0.21] days, -0.34 [-0.49 - -0.20] days, and -0.31 [-0.48 - -0.14] days, respectively). Conclusion: Cumulative %FO within the first 5 days of PICU stay was consistently and independently associated with poor clinical outcomes in children with severe sepsis and septic shock. Future studies are needed to test the impact of restrictive fluid strategies in these children.

Key words: Multiorgan dysfunction, Percentage fluid overload, Ventilator-free days
The Effect of Principal Transformational Leadership, Job Satisfaction and Work Motivation on the Performance of Elementary School Teachers in Halong District
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2022

The main key in improving the quality of education is the optimization of human resources, namely teachers. Teacher performance is one of the factors determinant of the success of any educational effort , but there are other factors such as the principal's transformational leadership, job satisfaction and work motivation. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of: principal's transformational leadership on teacher performance; satisfaction with teacher performance; motivation on teacher performance; the principal's transformational leadership on job satisfaction, the principal's transformational leadership on work motivation; the principal's transformational leadership on performance through job satisfaction; and principal transformational leadership on teacher performance through work motivation. The population of this study was 180 teachers in 22 schools with a research sample of 124 teachers using proportional random sampling technique. The data in this study was collected using instruments consisting of principals' transformational leadership (30 items), job satisfaction (20 items), work motivation (27 items) which had been tested for validity and reliability. Meanwhile, teacher performance uses teacher documentation. The researchers analyzed the data by using path analysis. The results of the study showed that there was an effect of the principal's transformational leadership on teacher performance, job satisfaction on teacher performance, motivation on teacher performance, principal's transformational leadership on job satisfaction, principal's transformational leadership on work motivation, job satisfaction was an intermediary for the influence of principal's transformational leadership on teacher performance and work motivation is an intermediary of the influence of the principal's transformational leadership on teacher performance.
The Relationship Between Principal Transformational Leadership and Teacher Professionalism through Discipline and Work Climate of State Elementary School Teachers in Tanjung District
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2022

This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect relationship between the principal's transformational leadership, teacher professionalism, discipline, and teacher work climate. This study uses the regression method with path analysis. The study population was 314 teachers, and a sample of 176 respondents was taken using a simple proportionate random sampling technique. Data collection uses an instrument using a scale Likert. The questionnaire consists of a principal transformational leadership questionnaire (35 items), teacher professionalism (30 items), discipline (32 items), and work climate (35 items). The instrument was tested for validity and reliability and analyzed using path analysis. The study results found a direct relationship between the principal's transformational leadership, discipline, and work climate with teacher professionalism; there was an indirect relationship between the principal's leadership through field and work climate with teacher professionalism.
The Role of Work Culture in Mediating the Effect of Professional Competence and Work Motivation on Teacher Performance
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2022

The aim of the research is to examine at the direct and indirect effects of professional competence, job motivation, and work culture on teacher performance. A quantitative technique is used in this research. 193 teachers from 17 schools participated in the study, and 130 people were chosen as research samples based on Cronbach's Error and proportionate random selection. Professional competence (30 questions), work motivation (35 items), work culture (30 items), and teacher performance (48 items) are among the items that have been examined for validity and reliability using a questionnaire instrument. The descriptive analysis, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, and path analysis were employed in the data analysis. The findings of this study indicate that professional competence, job motivation, and workplace culture have an impact on performance. Job culture is influenced by factors such as professional competency and work motivation. Teacher performance is influenced by professional competence and job motivation, both of which are influenced by work culture.
The Effect of Principal Transformational Leadership, School Culture, and Organizational Commitment on the Performance of State MTS Teachers in Balangan Regency
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: June 2022

This study aims to describe the effect of a principal's transformational leadership on school culture; the principal's transformational leadership on organizational commitment; the principal's transformational leadership on teacher performance; school culture on teacher performance; organizational commitment to teacher performance, principal transformational leadership on teacher performance through school culture; the principal's transformational leadership on teacher performance through organizational commitment. The population of this study was 152 teachers. The research sample was 110 people taken by proportional random sampling. The researchers collected the data using an instrument consisting of the principal's transformational leadership (46), school culture (30), and organizational commitment (15), which have been tested for validity and reliability. Teacher performance data is taken from PKG. The research data were analyzed descriptively and path analysis. The study results showed that the principal's transformational leadership affected school culture. Moreover, the principal's transformational leadership affects organizational commitment. Then, the principal's transformational leadership affects teacher performance as a school culture affects teacher performance. Furthermore, organizational commitment affects teacher performance; principal transformational leadership affects teacher performance through school culture; The principal's transformational leadership influences teacher performance through organizational commitment.
A Systematic Literature Review of E-Leadership
Authors:   Doctorate in Business Administration Student, Department of Business Administration, School of Business, ZCAS University, Lusaka, Zambia
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to explore the field of electronic leadership. In order to appreciate the extent to which e-leadership was discussed, a thorough analyses on selected book chapters, papers, thesis and professional journals spanning across 2000 to 2020 was conducted. A widespread review of the literature found a total of 35 articles mainly on e-leadership, virtual leadership, leading virtual teams, school ICT leadership. Findings shows that thorough studies on e-leadership are scarce and additional studies in e-leadership need to be done in the digital era. Recently due to the swift variations in work atmospheres caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, leadership has shifted from face-to-face to virtual contexts.
Antecedents and Consequences of Audit Delay (Study on Mining Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the Period 2017-2020)
Authors:   Lecturer at the University of 17 August 1945 Semarang
Published: June 2022

The announcement issued by the Indonesia Stock Exchange on April 11, 2018, regarding the submission of audited financial statements ending December 31, 2017, that there are 70 listed companies have not submitted their financial statements, shows that awareness of submitting financial statements in Indonesia is still very lacking. This study aims to analyze the effect of firm size, profitability (ROE), solvency (DER), KAP size on audit delay, and the effect of audit delay on audit switching in mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2017-2020. Population The research is on all mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2017-2020 that meet the criteria. The total population and sample are 19 companies, using a saturated sampling technique (census). The data collection method used is the documentation method, the data used is the annual report of mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2020 totaling 77. Data processing uses SPSS 25. The results show that company size, profitability, and KAP size have a significant negative effect. on Audit Delay, solvency has no significant negative effect on audited delay, while audit delay does not affect audit switching.
Danza y expresión corporal como materia científica en el Grado de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (Dance and Body Expression as a scientific subject in the Degree of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences)
Authors: Amado Alonso Diana
Published: June 2022

La Danza y Expresión Corporal es una disciplina científica que ha evolucionado en los últimos años desde el estudio del movimiento per se hacia el análisis del cuerpo y de la danza en todas sus dimensiones. De esta forma, se ha configurado un cuerpo de conocimientos con gran base empírica, del cual se nutren áreas como la Medicina, Psicología, Pedagogía, y resto de ciencias relacionadas con la actividad física y el deporte. Para entender esta evolución, es fundamental hacer una diferenciación entre el concepto de Danza y el concepto de Expresión Corporal, hacer un recorrido por su objeto de estudio y por su status científico, incidiendo en las tres dimensiones principales donde se orientan sus aportes: la dimensión artística, la dimensión pedagógica y la dimensión psicoterapéutica. Por tanto, dada la importancia de esta materia para aumentar el cuerpo de conocimientos dentro de las Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, es necesario profundizar en sus fundamentos epistemológicos para orientar futuros estudios.Abstract. Dance and Body Expression is a scientific discipline that has evolved in recent years from the study of movement per se towards the analysis of the body and dance in all its dimensions. In this way, a body of knowledge has been configured with a great empirical base, from which areas such as Medicine, Psychology, Pedagogy, and other sciences related to physical activity and sport are nourished. To understand this evolution, it is essential to make a differentiation between the concept of Dance and the concept of Body Expression, and to take a tour of its object of study and its scientific status, focusing on the three main dimensions where its contributions are oriented: artistic dimension, pedagogical dimension and psychotherapeutic dimension. Therefore, given the importance of this subject to increase the body of knowledge within Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, it is necessary to deepen in its epistemological foundations to guide future studies.
TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIOLOGICAL METHOD:
AN ASSESSMENT ON THE CONCEPT OF PARADIGM
Authors: Kolukırık Suat
Published: June 2022

In this paper, the development of the sociological method is approached and discussed within the framework of the concept of paradigm. The concept of paradigm as a model of doing science, or the conventions upon which scientists agree on how a problem should be approached, forms the basis of scientific inquiry. Because paradigms correspond to the nature of scientific research and the methodology followed by the researcher. Quantitative research, known as the positivist paradigm in the context of research design, precedes proving and defining, while qualitative research comes to the fore and becomes evident in the axis of research open to exploration, understanding and interpretation. As a multi-paradigm science, sociology is nourished and flexible by a positivist, interpretive, critical, and postmodern paradigm. Moreover, it is argued in the study that multi-paradigmism affects the methodological structure and brings with it methodological differentiation. From this point of view, the transformations and methodological differences in the theoretical modeling approach of sociology are examined and evaluated in the context of periods.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE CAUSES OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ARE SPECIALIZED IN VARIOUS AREAS
Authors: Shugayeva Gulshat , Kubaidolla Saltanat
Published: June 2022

The article reveals the main provisions of the theory of stress and analyzes the methods of forming stress-resistant behavior. The use of these methods and techniques in the practical work of teachers, psychologists and other specialists who provide psychological assistance in stressful situations increases the efficiency of work, eases the emotional stress of people. Stressful situations arise both at home and at work. If we consider it from the point of view of management, organizational factors cause stress in the workplace. This will help to avoid many stressful situations, increase labor efficiency, and also achieve the goals of the organization with minimal psychological and physiological costs of employees. After all, stress at work is the cause of many diseases, which means it causes significant harm to the health of any employee, and health is one of the most important conditions for success in any professional activity. Stress disrupts human activity, the normal direction of his behavior. Stress, especially frequent and prolonged, negatively affects not only the psychological, but also the physical health of a person.
КОРОНАВИРУС ӘСЕРІНЕН ҚАЗАҚСТАННЫҢ МАКРОЭКОНОМИКАЛЫҚ ҮРДІСТЕРІ МЕН БОЛАШАҚ ПЕРСПЕКТИВАЛАРЫНА ТАЛДАУ
Authors: Mamyrbekova Zhainagul
Published: June 2022

Коронавирус індетінің таралуы, сыртқы сұраныстың күрт төмендеуі және энергия бағасының құлдырауы сияқты қолайсыз факторлардың әсерінен Қазақстан Республикасының экономикалық өсу қарқыны 2020 жылдан 2021 жылға дейін теріс өсуге бет алды және сыртқы сауда күрт қысқарды, жұмыссыздық деңгейі өсті, ұлттық валюта бағамы құлдырауын жалғастырды, елдегі инфляция деңгейі жоғарлап, бюджет тапшылығы болса кеңейді. Салалық тұрғыдан қарастыратын болсақ, экономиканың қызмет көрсету саласы пандмия кезінде қатты зардап шекті, тау-кен өнеркәсібі теріс өсуді бастан өткерді, бірақ кейбір кономика салалары, атап айтқанда ауыл шаруашылығы мен құрылыс қарқынды дамыды. Дағдарысқа қарсы саясат аясында Қазақстан еркін фискалдық және ақша-несие саясатын жүргізді, бұл коронавирус індетінен туындаған жағымсыз экономикалық және әлеуметтік шығындарды тиімді төмендетті. Осы берілген мақаланың басты мақсаты Қазақстан Республикасының макроэкономикалық үрдістеріне талдау жасай келе, ел экономикасының болашақ перспективаларын анықтау, макроэкономикалық көрсеткіштерді жақсартуда ұсыныстар беру.
Зерттеу барасысында жалпы танымдық әдіс, экономикалық талдау және салыстыру әдстері қолданылды.
Зерттеу барысында инфляцияның басты себептері анықталып, жұмыссыздық, жұмыспен қамтылу жағдайлары бойынша қарастырылып, ұсыныстар берілді.
A Karom-hadműveletek: Törökország észak-iraki intervenciói
Authors: Egeresi Zoltán
Published: June 2022

Az elemzés azokat a változásokat kívánja górcső alá venni, amelyek Törökországnak a Kurdisztáni Munkáspárt (PKK) ellen folytatott háborújában bekövetkeztek, különös hangsúllyal az észak-iraki intervenciókra. A dolgozat tézise szerint Ankara az utóbbi években sikeresen valósította meg azt a célkitűzését, hogy Törökország területéről az országon kívülre – elsősorban Észak-Irakba és Szíriába – helyezze át a PKK-ellenes harcokat. A 2019 óta folyamatosan indított észak-iraki hadműveleteknek köszönhetően sikerült jelentős területekről kiszorítani a PKK-t, és kiépíteni az állandó katonai jelenlétet, amelyben a hagyományos katonai akciók mellett a fejlett haditechnika (drónok) és a titkosszolgálatok kiterjedt használata is közrejátszott.
Corneal Abrasion After Radical Thyroidectomy: A Case Report
Authors: Cheng Huixian , Cao Liangbin , Lu Yan , Chen Yongquan , Duan Manlin
Published: June 2022

Corneal abrasion during radical thyroidectomy is a rare complication and is infrequently addressed in the literature. Here, we present the case of a young female patient who underwent radical thyroidectomy with general anesthesia. During the operation, the eyes were being naturally closed without protection measures, and corneal abrasion of the left eye occurred after the operation. The lesion had completely resolved with no sequelae after treatment. Therefore, preventive measures and attentive care may help reduce the incidence of corneal abrasion in patients undergoing radical thyroidectomy.
Treatment Intervention of Chronic Plantar Wart Using Gardasil 9 Vaccine - A Case Report
Authors: Lloyd Charmaine , Palombo Enzo
Published: June 2022

A case report on the regression of a hyperkeratotic chronic plantar wart, upon administration of the Gardasil 9 vaccine, is presented herein. A 42-year-old patient visited the clinic from September 2020 to May 2021, with symptoms and presentation typical of plantar wart, which contributed to severe disability while walking. The treatment prescribed was liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, curettage and topical salicylic acid. Over 7 months, the wart regressed along with severe treatment-associated inflammation, only to reappear. Gardasil 9 is administered free to secondary school children in Australia as part of the National Immunisation Program Schedule. The patient was a recent migrant and was not immunized, hence requested to be immunized. After a single dose, the patient experienced fever, shedding of wart tissue and surrounding skin. Complete healing took place within 2-3 weeks. It is thus proposed that Gardasil 9 be administered to migrants, and that it may also be considered for use as a therapeutic agent in chronic plantar warts. This may reduce the morbidity period, prevent autoinoculation, viral shedding and community spread.
Zihinsel Yetersizliğe Sahip Çocuğu Olan Ebeveynlerin Umut Durumlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: SARIOĞLU Elmas , KULAKOĞLU Olcay
Published: June 2022

Aileye yeni bir üye geleceği haberi ile ebeveynlerde beliren umut ve heyecan, çocuğun yetersizliğe sahip olduğu bilgisiyle yerini inkar, öfke, hüzün, umutsuzluk gibi olumsuz duygulara bırakmaktadır. Zihinsel yetersizliği olan bir çocuğa sahip olmak bir takım stres kaynaklarını da beraberinde getirmektedir. Bu araştırmada zihinsel yetersizliğe sahip çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin umut durumlarının belirlenmesi ve çeşitler değişkenler açısından karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve “Sürekli Umut Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma grubu İstanbul ilinde ikamet eden, çocuğu zihinsel yetersizlik tanısı almış 155 ebeveynden oluşmaktadır. Araştırma verilerinin analizinde parametrik testlerden Bağımsız Örneklemler t Testi, ANOVA, Welch ve Pearson Çarpım Momentler Korelasyon Katsayısı uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada ebeveynlerin umut düzeyleri akrabalık durumuna göre farklılaşmazken; çocuğuyla başkalarının da ilgilendiği, ev işlerinde ortak sorumluluk alan, devletten sosyal destek alan, ekonomik destek almayan, eğitim seviyesi ve gelir düzeyi yüksek olan, çocuğunun yetersizliği hafif düzey olan ebeveynlerin umut düzeylerinin yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yetersizliğe sahip çocuğun yaşı ile ebeveynlerin umut düzeyleri arasında pozitif bir ilişki vardır. Araştırma sonucunda yetersizliğe sahip çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin umut düzeylerinin yüksek olduğu değişkenlerden yola çıkılarak, çocuk bakımı ve ev işlerinde yardım alan, eğitim seviyesi ve gelir düzeyi yüksek ebeveynlerin umut düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu görülmektedir.
Okula Bağlılığın Motivasyona Olan Etkisinde Sosyal ve Duygusal Öğrenmenin Düzenleyici Rolü
Authors: OKUR Sinan , DANACI Fikriye Nur , TOTAN Tarik
Published: June 2022

Öğrencilerin akademik gelişimlerinin yanı sıra sosyal, duygusal ve fiziksel gelişimleri de okul ortamında desteklenmektedir. Bu nedenle öğrencilerin okula bağlılık düzeyleri onların akademik, sosyal ve duygusal gelişimlerini önemli düzeyde etkilemektedir. Öğrencilerin okula bağlılığını artırmada tüm öğretmenlere olduğu gibi okul psikolojik danışmanlarına da önemli bir rol düşmektedir. Bu araştırmada ergenlerde okula bağlılığın öğrenci motivasyonuna nasıl bir etkisinin olduğuyla bu etkide sosyal ve duygusal öğrenmenin düzenleyici etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmaya 303 ergen [146 kız (%48.2) ve 157 erkek (%51.8)] katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak Okula Bağlılık Ölçeği, Eğitimde Motivasyon Ölçeği, Ergenlerde Sosyal ve Duygusal Öğrenme Ölçeği ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucuna göre okula bağlılık arttıkça öğrenci motivasyonu da artmaktadır. Okul bağlılığının motivasyona olan etkisinde sosyal ve duygusal öğrenmenin düzenleyici etkisi istatistiksel olarak anlamlıdır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre okula bağlılık ve motivasyon arasındaki ilişkinin sosyal ve duygusal öğrenme düzeyi düşük olan öğrencilerde daha güçlü olduğuna ulaşılmıştır. Elde edilen tüm bulgular alanyazın ışığında tartışılmıştır.