bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ten Actions to Counteract Vaccine Hesitancy Suggested by the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health
Authors: Costantino Claudio , Rizzo Caterina , Rosselli Roberto , Battista Tatiana , Conforto Arianna , Cimino Livia , Poscia Andrea , Fiacchini Daniel
Published: June 2022

Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is one of the main causes of the widespread decline in vaccination coverage and has become the subject of ongoing debate among public health professionals. The present commentary is a “decalogue” of strategic actions to counteract vaccine hesitancy for public health professionals that comes from the cognitive and formative path put in place by the “Communication in Public Health” working group (WG) of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health. From the establishment of a national, multidisciplinary WG on VH to the activation of a national monitoring/surveillance system on vaccine hesitancy, several proposals are discussed. The identification and dissemination of good practices and tools to counteract and understand vaccine hesitancy, interdisciplinary training on vaccine hesitancy and on risk communication, community engagement and infodemiology, the inclusion of effective interventions to counteract vaccine hesitancy within the National Immunization Plan (NIP), the promotion and growth of a community of practice and research in the field of vaccine hesitancy, collaborations between scientific societies, and knowledge from the behavioral sciences represent other actions recommended in the present commentary. The present document suggests ten undeferrable strategies that could be implemented at the national and local levels in Italy, and that could be borrowed by other European countries in order to counteract vaccines hesitancy with a systematic and organic approach.
Cellular Immune Response to BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in a Large Cohort of Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care University Hospital
Authors: Costa Cristina , Scozzari Gitana , Migliore Enrica , Galassi Claudia , Ciccone Giovannino , Ricciardelli Guido , Scarmozzino Antonio , Angelone Lorenzo , Cassoni Paola , Cavallo Rossana ,   on behalf of the Collaborative Group
Published: June 2022

We describe the results of a T-cell immunity evaluation performed after a median elapsed time of 7 months from second-dose BNT162b2 vaccine administration, in a representative sample of 419 subjects from a large cohort of hospital workers. Overall, the Quantiferon SARS-CoV-2 assay detected a responsive pattern in 49.9%, 59.2% and 68.3% of subjects to three different antigenic stimuli from SARS-CoV-2, respectively, with 72.3% of positivity to at least one antigenic stimulus. Potential predictors of cellular response were explored by multivariable analyses; factors associated with positivity to cellular response (to Ag1 antigenic stimulus) were a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection (OR = 4.24, 95% CI 2.34–7.67, p < 0.001), increasing age (per year: OR = 1.03 95% CI 1.01–1.06, p = 0.019 and currently smoking (compared to never smoking) (OR = 1.93, 95% CI 1.11–3.36, p = 0.010). Increasing time interval between vaccine administration and T-cell test was associated with decreasing cellular response (per week of time: OR = 0.94, 95% CI 0.91–0.98, p = 0.003). A blood group A/AB/B (compared to group O) was associated with higher levels of cellular immunity, especially when measured as Ag2 antigenic stimulus. Levels of cellular immunity tended to be lower among subjects that self-reported an autoimmune disorder or an immunodeficiency and among males. Further studies to assess the protective significance of different serological and cellular responses to the vaccine toward the risk of reinfection and the severity of COVID-19 are needed to better understand these findings.
Enhanced Degradation of Rhodamine B through Peroxymonosulfate Activated by a Metal Oxide/Carbon Nitride Composite
Authors: Mo Yuanmin , Xu Wei , Zhang Xiaoping , Zhou Shaoqi
Published: June 2022

The development of high catalytic performance heterogeneous catalysts such as peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activators is important for the practical remediation of organic pollution caused by Rhodamine B (RhB). An economical and facile synthesized composite of copper–magnesium oxide and carbon nitride (CM/g-C3N4) was prepared by the sol-gel/high-temperature pyrolysis method to activate PMS for RhB degradation. CM/g-C3N4 exhibited a splendid structure for PMS activation, and the aggregation of copper–magnesium oxide was decreased when it was combined with carbon nitride. The introduction of magnesium oxide and carbon nitride increased the specific surface area and pore volume of CM/g-C3N4, providing more reaction sites. The low usage of CM/g-C3N4 (0.3 g/L) and PMS (1.0 mM) could rapidly degrade 99.88% of 10 mg/L RhB, and the RhB removal efficiency maintained 99.30% after five cycles, showing the superior catalytic performance and reusability of CM/g-C3N4. The synergistic effect of copper and g-C3N4 improved the PMS activation. According to the analyses of EPR and quenching experiments, SO4•−, •OH and O2•− radicals and 1O2 were generated in the activation of PMS, of which SO4•− and 1O2 were important for RhB removal. The toxicity of RhB was alleviated after being degraded by the CM/g-C3N4/PMS system. This study provides an efficient and promising strategy for removing dyes in water due to the hybrid reaction pathways in the CM/g-C3N4/PMS system.
Impact of Water Saving Policy on Water Resource and Economy for Hebei, China Based on an Improved Computable General Equilibrium Model
Authors: Lin Xichen , Chen Genfa , Ni Hongzhen , Wang Ying , Rao Pinzeng
Published: June 2022

Hebei Province of China is facing a severe water resource shortage, making it urgent to formulate economical and effective water conservation policies. However, few studies have focused on analyzing the resource and economic impacts of a water policy. This study developed an improved computable general equilibrium (CGE) model with an extended water resources module as a policy analysis tool. The extended water resources module includes different water resources as commodities and water sectors, and introduces a substitution mechanism among the water resources. Policy scenarios containing different policy types and policy objects were established, including water price, technology (tech) improvement, structure adjustment, and water reuse policies in primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. The impact on the water resource and economy of the scenarios was analyzed using the CGE model. The recommended policies include: an agricultural technology improvement policy that decreases groundwater usage by 240 hm3; an industrial technology improvement policy under which water usage per 10,000 CNY of industrial added value decreases by 13%; an industrial water reuse policy that increases unconventional water usage by 20%; and a structure adjustment policy to increase the proportion of the tertiary sector. The study provides an analysis tool for simulating and evaluating a water resource policy.
A Comparative Study of Ogu Mase Music of Akarakumo and Lagon-Thogli in Badagry
Authors: LOKO Olugbenga , JOHN Funmi
Published: June 2022

This is a comparative study of Mase music in two Ogu communities; Akarakumo and Lagon-Thogli in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. Issues relating to the origin, relevance, structure, form, and development of Mase music in both communities were investigated for documentation and archival purposes. Data is drawn from oral interviews, participant observation and available literature. Respondents were selected among leaders and members of the visited Mase groups. Selected samples of Mase songs were transcribed into staff notation and analysed for documentation. The study revealed that Mase music and its variants were created by Yedenou Adjahoui from the Republic of Benin. The instrumental ensemble of Mase music includes Apotin, Aze, Alekle-daho, Alekle-pevi, Apesin-daho, Apesin-pevi, Ogan, Aya and hand clapping.
The role of the exclusive hotel product in forming the attractiveness of the accommodation
Authors:   Petrozavodsk State University, Krutko N. V. , Maksimova V. I. ,   Department of Tourism, Petrozavodsk State University
Published: June 2022

This article examines the role of an exclusive hotel product in creating the attractiveness of accommodation. The article is of an overview type, contains up-to-date information on the stated topic. As part of a theoretical study, the article provides an analysis up-to-date information about the features of the formation of the attractiveness of the accommodation medium through the prism of the role of the exclusivity of the hotel product, suggests development trends in the hotel industry.
Digitalization of the economy and development of electronic services in the field of hospitality and tourism
Authors:   Department of Service and Tourism of the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship, National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Aksenov V. A. , Nosakov I. V. ,   Department of International Business and Customs of the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship, National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Aksenov S. V. ,   Audit and Consulting LLC
Published: June 2022

The authors considers the question of the forms of electronic services that appear on the Russian market in the hospitality and tourism industry, analyzes the demand for them and the supply.
Rare forms of facial neuropathy (historical review)
Authors:   Department of Neurology and Manual Medicine, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Kodzaev Yuriy Kambulatovich , Andreev Vladislav Viktorovich ,   Department of Neurology and Manual Medicine, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Barantsevich Evgeniy Robertovich ,   Department of Neurology and Manual Medicine, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Published: June 2022

Discussion of the function of the cranial nerves implies the anatomical features of the nerves, their stem nuclei. In clinical practice, it is important to identify the symptoms of damage to the supranuclear parts of the motor and sensory systems. Following the general pattern that characterizes the location of the fibers, neurological symptoms occur on the same or opposite side. Due to the nature of the passage, signs of involvement of some brain tracts and nuclei of cranial nerves are rarely diagnosed. Aim: to present a description of rare clinical and anatomical variants of facial nerve lesions (according to the literature). Materials and methods. The features of the location of the structures of the cranial nerves’ nuclei and the passage of corticonuclear, pyramidal fibers with the determination of their role in the occurrence of neurological manifestations of mimic muscles dysfunction were analyzed. Results. A detailed study of clinical, neurological symptoms, generalization of anamnesis data and laboratory parameters will allow a practical doctor to diagnose and carry out effective treatment for various types of facial muscle innervation disorders. Conclusion. The features of cranial innervation, in particular, mimic muscles, has important anatomical features. The analysis of the available literature data and the presented results, reflecting the location of the conduction structures and clusters of peripheral motor neurons of the brainstem, allows for a detailed differential diagnosis of damage at different levels.
Terapia Manual no tratamento da dor: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Silva João Rafael Rocha da
Published: June 2022

Introdução. A Terapia Manual é um dos recursos terapêuticos mais antigos utilizados na reabilitação. Podemos descrever está técnica como a utilização de habilidades manuais, incluindo, mas não limitando a mobilização ou manipulação, para avaliar e tratar os tecidos moles e as estruturas articulares. Com o propósito de modular a dor e aumentar a amplitude de movimento. Objetivos. Existe uma vasta literatura sobre terapia manual, sendo a maioria provavelmente desconhecida pelos terapeutas manuais tradicionais e certamente desconhecida por outros profissionais sem interesse em terapia manual. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão de literatura, buscando estudos que observaram evidência científica da terapia manual no tratamento da dor. Método. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa nas seguintes bases de dados: Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Pedro, Cochrane Library, Jama, Pubmed, Bvs, utilizando as seguintes palavras chaves: “manual therapy and pain”, “manual therapy”, “manual physiotherapy”, “manupulative physiotherapy”. Resultados. Foram selecionadas metanalises, revisões sistemáticas e estudos clínicos, que observaram em seus resultados melhora da dor lombar crônica e aguda, dor cervical crônica, enxaqueca e cefaleia tensional, dor no ombro, escoliose idiopática, impacto femoroacetabular, tontura cervicogenica, osteoartrite de joelho, dor musculoesquelética, disfunção temporomandibular, dor oncológica musculoesqueléticos pós-mastectomia, utilizando a terapia manual associado a outras técnicas e recursos terapêuticos. Conclusão. A Terapia Manual é um recurso terapêutico com evidência cientifica, e pode auxiliar no tratamento da dor. O tratamento deve ser realizado de forma multimodal, incluindo outras técnicas e recursos terapêuticos para uma melhor efetividade.
Le droit des gens chez Francisco Suarez (1548-1617) – À propos d’un quadricentenaire
Authors: Trigeaud Laurent
Published: June 2022

Publié à Coimbra en 1612, le Traité sur les lois et le Dieu législateur (De legibus ac Deo legislatore) de Francisco Suarez marque les derniers moments de la Scolastique, dont les savantes discussions conduiront à un bouleversement de l’antique concept de droit des gens (jus gentium). À la suite du dominicain Francisco de Vitoria, le jésuite Francisco Suarez conduit ce mouvement à son terme, avant que l’École du droit naturel de Grotius ne vienne s’imposer. Le De legibus est certes encore très fortement imprégné de théologie, mais le lecteur contemporain peut déjà y lire les grands traits du droit international moderne : un droit positif, issu des coutumes des Nations, et indépendant des ordres juridiques nationaux.
‘Rien que la lex lata’ ? Étude critique du Manuel de Tallinn 2.0 sur le droit international applicable aux cyber-opérations
Authors: Bannelier Karine
Published: June 2022

Codifier 154 «règles » du droit international coutumier applicables aux cyberopérations, telle est l’ambition du Manuel de Tallinn 2.0. Depuis sa publication, nombre de chancelleries se sont plongées dans son étude afin de mieux le comprendre et d’évaluer dans quelle mesure ses «règles » pourraient constituer une référence incontournable en matière de droit du cyberespace. L’objet de cet article est de contribuer à la réflexion en proposant une lecture critique de cet ouvrage et en essayant d’identifier si celui-ci souffre de certaines faiblesses. La première partie de cet article montre ainsi que la méthodologie du Manuel est peut-être moins imperfectible que ce que suggèrent ses auteurs et que l’identification de la lex lata et sa codification de 154 «règles » coutumières soulèvent de nombreuses interrogations malgré les efforts du directeur du Manuel de convaincre du caractère idéologiquement neutre de sa démarche. La deuxième partie analyse le contenu du Manuel mettant l’accent non pas tellement sur «ce qui va bien » mais plutôt sur ce qui «va moins bien » en soulignant certaines négligences, faiblesses ou parti-pris du Manuel de Tallinn 2.0.
La Cour internationale de Justice face à la situation en Ukraine : la quête de l’équilibre – Observations à propos de l’ordonnance en indication de mesures conservatoires du 19 avril 2017 dans l’Affaire de l’application de la convention internationale pour la répression du financement du terrorisme et de la convention internationale sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination raciale (Ukraine c. Fédération de Russie)
Authors: Ancelin Julien
Published: June 2022

Ukraine requested the indication of provisional measures in the dispute opposing it to the Russian Federation related to the events in Donbass and Crimea. The Order delivered by the International Court of Justice proves the latter can influence the resolution of this conflict. By condemning the Russian Federation for plausible violations of the International Convention of 21 December 1965 on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, but rejecting the claims based on the International Convention of 9 December 1999 for the suppression of the financing of terrorism, the Court sought the construction of a balanced solution. The Order it delivered questions the evolution of the regime of provisional measures when violations of individual rights are invoked.
La prétendue requête de la Bosnie-Herzégovine demandant la révision de l’arrêt du 26 février 2007 en l’affaire relative à l’Application de la convention pour la prévention et la répression du crime de génocide (Bosnie- Herzégovine c. Serbie) : le refus de la Cour d’inscrire l’affaire au rôle
Authors: Müller Daniel
Published: June 2022

On 23 February 2017, the International Court of Justice received a document entitled “ Application for revision of the judgment of 26 February 2007 in the case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Serbia)”. The Court refused to enter this application for revision on the General List. The reasons for this refusal and the Court’s position were explained by the President of the Court in a statement published in a press release of 9 March 2017. This contribution discusses the facts and justifications for the Court’s position, concerning principally the issue of representation of a State in a given case, as well as the very unusual circumstances in which the Court refused to accept the request on the General List and communicated this publicly.
Crkva u svijetu
Authors: Mateljan Ante
Published: June 2022

Autor polazi od situacije prije Drugoga svjetskog rata kada je izlazio List biskupije splitske i makarske, koji će se za Drugoga svjetskog rata pomalo gasiti, a dolaskom komunističke vlasti i posve ugasiti. Kad je dr. Frane Franić imenovan splitskim biskupom, nastojao je oživjeti Vjesnik biskupije, što je uspio kad je kao apostolski administrator preuzeo upravu biskupije (1954.). U njemu je, osim obavijesti te pastoralnih tekstova, donosio izvješća i komentare sjednica Drugoga vatikanskog sabora na kojima je sudjelovao. Godine 1966., u suradnji s nekolicinom entuzijasta, započeo je s izdavanjem Crkve u svijetu, koja je bila zamišljena kao nastavak Službenog vjesnika (čime je nadbiskup Franić prvenstveno želio izbjeći prepreke od strane tadašnjih vlasti), ali je odmah prerasla u časopis s radovima teološke, filozofske, crkvene i društvene problematike. Povijest časopisa Crkva u svijetu može se podijeliti na tri razdoblja. Od 1966. do 1969., kad mu je formalni urednik bio dr. Frane Franić, ključne su teme pokoncilske obnove. U razdoblju od 1970. do 1991., kada ga je uređivao dr. Drago Šimundža, tematika se širi na društvena i kulturološka pitanja te časopis doseže zavidnu teološku i društvenu relevantnost. Treće razdoblje, od 1992. do danas, kada su mu urednici bili dr. sc. Nediljko Ante Ančić (1992. - 2013.), dr. sc. Ante Mateljan (2013. - 2014.), dr. sc. Mladen Parlov (2015. – 2020.) i dr. sc. Ivan Bodrožić (od 2020.), obilježeno je oblikovanjem u znanstveni teološki časopis Teologije u Splitu, a od 1999. Katoličkoga bogoslovnog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Splitu, s dosegom do kategorizacije A1 (časopis s međunarodnom recenzijom), što je i danas.
Human Cognition and Data Journalism
Authors: Makri Elina , Veglis Andreas
Published: June 2022

Data journalism storytelling has become an important aspect of journalism during the twenty-first century. This cross-disciplinary research draws the attention of data journalism stakeholders to the mental operations (conscious choices and nonconscious mental processing) of a person who experiences storytelling with data. It is argued that data journalists can learn from the availability heuristic, the cognitive bias, and other concepts of cognitive science in an effort to become more attentive to the mental meFchanisms of their audience. Research from other disciplines, such as law (guilt determination) and economics, suggests that taking nonconscious decision-making seriously would be very productive for the field. Evidence suggests that a better understanding of the human brain's decision-making as well as of cognitive control may provide important insights for the data storytellers. This study is undertaken with an initial focus on the reasons why the audience acts upon emotional stories rather than data and statistics. We begin by arguing that data collection methods, measurement, and quantification may not be the only ‘obscure’ and difficult part to control for a data journalist, but after the cleaning, the analysis, and the visualization, the workings of the brain of the receptor, play a crucial role on what the individual will decide to do. The acts of journalism do not enter a tabula rasa, but rather a terra incognita. The research also examines the role of the language use by the data journalist; and whether language can overshadow data and consequently influence the reader’s perception on the information from an article. The study uses theories from various disciplines (communication, psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science) and gathers data by the use of qualitative research through interviews with cognitive scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists.
Hadis Usûlü Şerhçiliği: Süyûtî Örneği
Authors: ŞEKER Necmeddin , KILIÇ Abdurrahman
Published: June 2022

Hadis usûlü, İslâmî ilimler arasında en geniş ıstılahî alana sahip ilimlerden birisidir. Bu ilme ait kavramlar, ilk dönemlerden itibaren ihtiyaca binaen ortaya çıkmış, asırların tecrübesi ve birikimi ile de tekâmül ederek özel birer ıstılaha dönüşmüştür. Kavramların, süreç içerisinde anlam daralmasına, anlam genişlemesine hatta bazen anlam kaymasına uğradıkları bilinmektedir. Hadis ıstılahlarında ortaya çıkan bu değişim ve gelişimde, tarihi süreçle doğru orantılı olarak usûl âlimlerinin büyük etkisi/katkısı olmuştur. Bu durum, özellikle müteahhirûn döneminde başlayan hadis usûlü şerhçiliği ile büyük bir ivme kazanmış ve ıstılahların istikrar bulmasıyla sonuçlanmıştır. Dahası bu dönenden itibaren mevcut usûl kitapları üzerinde birtakım tasarruflarda bulunularak bazı ihtisar, şerh, ta’lik ve haşiye çalışmaları yapılmıştır. Bunun neticesi olarak da hadis usulü şerhçiliği, zamanla zengin bir literatüre kavuşmuştur.
Bu çalışmada, ihtisar ve şerh edebiyatında muteber kabul edilen İmam Nevevî’nin et-Takrîb ve’t-teysîr’i ile onun şerhi olan İmam Süyûtî’nin Tedrîbü’r-râvî’si mukayeseli bir şekilde ele alınmaktadır. Süyûtî’nin et-Takrîb’e yaptığı katkılar ve getirdiği eleştiriler bağlamında söz konusu eser üzerindeki tasarrufları incelenmekte, bu vesileyle de şerhte takip ettiği metot ortaya konmaktadır.
Aspects of the Transformation of Narrative in
Authors:   The Institute of Humanities at Soonchunhyang University, Ahn Youngsoon , Joeng Seokyoung
Published: June 2022

(dir. Wes Anderson, 2009), an animated feature film, is loosely based on Roald Dahl's novel, Fantastic Mr. Fox(1970).
This study aims to analyze the aspects of adaptation from a novel to an animation film. We analyzed the aspects of reconstruction of drama arcs and its signification through the process of adaptation, and how to expand the context and to embody a subject in the film. To this end, we applied conventional theory of dramatics, methods of semiotic analysis and the achievements of the study of film narratology. Setting up Mr. Fox, a flat character in the novel, as a character with cogito, the film shows the constant skepticism and reflection of his raison d’être. The story unfolds on the basis of the same log line and the same plot of escape and pursuit as in the novel. But the character taking center stage of adaptation, the psychological development of protagonist composed the center of narrative and drama arc in the film. According to the analysis of the systematic structure of major binary ports, the contextual meanings and relations between humans and wild animals in the film is deceptive and gloomy. Because ‘the Promised Land’, the world reserved for wild animals - Boggis, Bunce and Bean International Supermarkets – Mr. Fox and his colleague win at last is an infertile space out of life. To sum up, making a caricature of the three greedy farmers who are still waiting for them to come out of the sewer world,  claims paradoxically the necessity of the harmony and coexistence of nature and man.
TYPOLOGY MILLES-SNOW SEBAGAI STRATEGI BISNIS UMKM DIMASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Syahran Syahran , Puspitasari Fitriania
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran tentang jenis strategi menurut Milles dan Snow pada UKM di Kota Tarakan. Memilih strategi yang tepat untuk dilakukan saat menghadapi perubahan kondisi lingkungan saat ini, seperti pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara dan dokumentasi. Objek penelitian ini adalah 10 UKM di kota Tarakan. Pemilihan UMKM dilakukan dengan memilih kriteria yang sesuai dalam penelitian ini, kriteria yang menjadi informan dalam penelitian ini adalah UMKM yang memiliki modal 5-10 juta, dan mengalami penurunan omzet. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UKM yang dapat bertahan dari pandemi COVID-19 adalah UKM yang menerapkan strategi prospector. Yang ditandai dengan selalu berinovasi, kreatif dan inovatif terhadap produk yang dimiliki. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan strategi defender dan analyzer. UMKM yang menggunakan strategi tipe reaktor dinilai tidak mampu menghadapi perubahan lingkungan secara optimal, yang ditandai dengan tidak berinovasi, dan tidak mampu bersaing dengan kompetitor.
Implementasi Metode Regresi Linier Pada Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Monitoring Nutrisi Tanaman Hidroponik Kangkung
Authors: Wibowo Nugroho Setyo , Aziziah Muknizah , Wiryawan I Gede , Rosdiana Eva
Published: June 2022

Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants without using soil. Hydroponic flowers, herbs and vegetables are grown in a moist growing medium and supplied with a solution rich in nutrients, oxygen and water. In the application of hydroponics, nutrition is a need that must always be met for plant development where each plant requires different nutrients. Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is a technique that is often used in hydroponic cultivation. Because in this method the circulation of nutrients contained in the water will always flow through the plant at any time. So that plant growth is faster, because plants get oxygen and nutrients all the time. The NFT technique is said to be an energy-intensive technique, because the water pump will run continuously and still use human power. From these problems, a technological innovation is needed to help overcome the existing problems. Advances and developments in IoT technology can facilitate various kinds of work, including controlling hydroponic systems, so that plant care can be carried out remotely and at any time. Information system is a technology that can be used as remote plant monitoring. Information will be obtained through monitoring devices that will be sent to the information system. The method used in this research activity is linear regression method. This method can determine the nutritional valve opening the next day, so that nutrition can be monitored using the system.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Pengarsipan dan Pendistribusian Surat
Authors: Asrori Tamam , Mahardika Tyas Agustian
Published: June 2022

Archive management is very important for an institution. Archive management at Panca Marga University has not been done computerized. Manual management raises several problems, including slow search, need for extensive mail storage and rather slow distribution. These problems can be solved by building an information system for filing and distributing mail. System development use the waterfall method. In this study, a system can be built to be able to manage incoming letters, outgoing letters, decision letters, letter dispositions along with the distribution of the letters. Based on the results of black box testing, the system that was built was running according to its functionality.
Sistem Informasi Peminjaman dan Pengembalian Rekam Medis Rawat Inap Berbasis Web di RSUD Haji Surabaya
Authors: Rachmawati Ervina , Karomah Sitti Fa’Isil , Swari Selvia Juwita , Hasan Donny Adhasari
Published: June 2022

The recording, borrowing and returning of medical record documents at the Haji Hospital in Surabaya still uses a manual borrowing expedition book in the filing section. The medical record documents returned are not in accordance with the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and SPM (Minimum Service Standard) of the hospital. The purpose of this study was to design and create a web-based information system for borrowing and returning medical records at the Haji Hospital in Surabaya. The method used in this research is waterfall. The stages of the waterfall method are requirements analysis, system design, system creation and system testing. Data collection was done by interview, observation, and documentation. The result of this research is a web-based information system for borrowing and returning medical records. Suggestions for the Haji Hospital of Surabaya are expected to be able to use a web-based information system for borrowing and returning medical records to facilitate the electronic recording process, speed up reporting and reduce the incidence of delays.
Prediction of Parameters in Optimal Operation Point for BPG-based Lossy Compression of Noisy Images
Authors: Kovalenko Bogdan , Lukin Volodymyr , Kryvenko Sergii , Naumenko Victoriia , Vozel Benoit
Published: June 2022

Lossy compression of images corrupted by noise has several peculiarities. First, a specific noise filtering effect is observed. Second, optimal operation point (OOP) can be observed, i.e. such coder parameter (e.g., quantization step) value can exist that quality of compressed image calculated with respect to noise-free image can be better compared to quality of uncompressed (original noisy) image. If OOP exists, it is worth compressing a given image in OOP, if no, other recommendations on coder parameter setting are reasonable. Since noise-free image is not available in practice, it is not possible to determine does OOP exist and what is image quality in it. In this paper, we show that OOP existence for several quality metrics can be predicted quite easily and quickly for grayscale images corrupted by additive white Gaussian noise and compressed by better portable graphics (BPG) encoder. Such a prediction is based on analysis of statistics of discrete cosine transform (DCT) coefficients calculated for a limited number of 8x8 pixel blocks. A scatter-plot of metric improvement (reduction) depending upon these statistics is obtained in advance and prediction curve fitting is performed. Recommendations on encoder parameter setting for cases of OOP absence are given.
EVALUATION OF THE ‘FOOT AT RISK’ IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENT
Authors: Prakash Pradhan Soumya , Taralekar Suhas , Kumar Abhay
Published: June 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which is characterized by multiple long-term complications that affect almost every system
in the body. Foot ulcers are one of the main complications of diabetes mellitus. The present study was planned to nd the prevalence of foot
problems and determine the risk factors leading to Diabetic foot.
Methods:Total 140 type 2 diabetic patients were included; the demographic and clinical parameters were recorded and were tested for presence of
neuropathy by means of pressure sensation examination using 10-gram monolaments. Vascular examination was done with ankle-brachial index
measurement.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 60.19 ± 12.21 years, and there were 93 (66.43%) were males and 47 (33.57%) were females. The
prevalence of diabetic foot at risk reported to be 47.86%. Out of 67 patients with diabetic foot 34 (24.29%) had category 1 type with presence of
LOPS ± deformity, while 33 (23.57%) had PAD ± LOPS based on task force of foot care interest Group ADA. A signicant association of foot
category was found with peripheral arterial disease, anti-diabetic treatment used, level of education, and economic status. Asignicant increase in
the age and duration of diabetes among the patients who developed foot at risk was noted compared to without foot at risk.
Conclusion: Present study concludes presence of peripheral arterial disease, type of anti-diabetic drug, level of education and monthly income
play very important role in development of diabetic foot in type 2 diabetic patients.
A STUDY ON THE PATTERN OF UVEITIS AND SEASONAL VARIATION IN THE INCIDENCE OF UVEITIS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Khatri Rohit , Jain Bhagyashree , Porwal Rakesh
Published: June 2022

Purpose:The aim was to study the pattern of uveitis and any seasonal variation in the incidence of uveitis at a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A observational study was conducted on 150 patients of all new uveitis cases between August 2019 to August 2021 at a tertiary care hospital, J.L.N. medical college and hospital, Ajmer, Rajasthan. We grouped the months into winter, autumn, monsoon, spring and summer according to Indian season. Patients were screened a detailed clinical and laboratory investigation to nd out there clinical etiological causes. Results: There was male predominance (56.7%) with male to female ratio 1.3:1. We found more unilateral (76%) uveitis with more Right eye (38.7%) involvement. Anterior uveitis 97(64.66%) followed by 26(17.34%) Posterior uveitis, 23(15.34%) Intermediate uveitis and rest 4 (2.66%) Panuveitis in anatomical presentation. The incidence of uveitis increases in winter season 49(32.7%) followed by spring 35(23.3%), autumn 33(22.0%), monsoon 26(17.3%) and summer 7(4.7%). Conclusions: Non-infectious uveitis were more common followed by infectious. Idiopathic and HLA-B27 associated uveitis were most common entity and ocular tuberculosis was leading cause of infectious entity. Seasonally uveitis were more in winter, spring and less in summer.
STUDENT CLINICIAN'S PERCEPTIONS OF ROLE OF FAMILIES IN TELETHERAPY AND THE FAMILIAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE OUTCOMES IN TELEPRACTICE
Authors: Aji Ann Rachel , Suguna S. G. , N Balambigai.
Published: June 2022

With the onset of the pandemic, face to face therapies have become difcult, and telepractice is increasingly being offered to individuals with
speech and language disorders. Telepractice requires active involvement and support of the family. With young children, parents play a major role
in actively carrying out therapy. In institutional set up, student clinician’s play an active role in delivering teletherapy. As the student clinicians
work closely with the families, there is need to understand their perceptions about these familial factors affecting outcomes in therapy. The
objective for this study was to evaluate student clinician’s perceptions of role of families in teletherapy and the familial factors affecting the
outcomes in tele practice.The methodology was through a questionnaire survey that was conducted among 48 student clinicians who were pursuing
their bachelor’s degree in audiology and speech language pathology. All the participants had an experience of over 6 months in the telepractice. The
participants were asked to rate their perception of familial factors affecting outcomes in teletherapy over a 5 – point rating scale (where,1= Strongly
agree, 2= Agree, 3=Neutral, 4= Disagree,5= Strongly disagree). The familial factors examined were, consistency in attending therapy, presence
and active involvement of family during the therapy session, parent’s education, home training practice, presence of siblings and grandparents. The
results obtained were analysed descriptively.Results showed that all the clinicians strongly agreed that the families play a major role in telepractice,
and factors such as consistency in attending therapy, parent’s presence, active parental involvement, effective communication between the
clinician and the family, and parents following up the activities at home as major contributing factors to positive outcomes in therapy. On the other
hand, participants perceived parent’s education status to be not a very important contributor to outcome in therapy.
STEATOCYSTOMA SIMPLEX UNUSUAL BUMP ON UPPER EYE LID - RARE CASE REPORT
Authors: Shegaonkar Sharad
Published: June 2022

A case of steatocystoma simplex keratinized cyst of upper eye lid in 64 years old female is reported as unusual presentation with its clinical
pathological diagnosis management and result. steatocystema occurs as cystic lesion containing sebum or fat material. It is condition arises as
cutaneous malformation associated with genetic role with intraglandular changes mainly in pilosebaceous ducts in various parts of body
steatocystema classied into two forms steatocystema simplex and steatocystema multiplex Single nodule on cyst called simplex, common sites
were occur on scalp face neck axilla groin, extesmitres also periorbital region conjunctiva and lower eye lids shows occurrence of multiple or
single lesions. Presence of steatocystema simplex in cystic form on upper eye lid is very rare. Due to it's rarity diagnosis of disseased eye lid lesion
plays important role in patient care, initial ignorance may result in visual compromisation and facial disgurement with variable discomfort
HOSPITAL-WIDE AUDIT DETECTS HIGH PREVALENCE OF DIABETES-RELATED MEDICATION ERRORS AND CLINICAL INERTIA
Authors: Singh Kalsi Mandeep , Farzanehfar Parisa , Robins Michelle , Varadarajan Suresh , Kyi Mervyn
Published: June 2022

A point-prevalence study of inpatient diabetes management at a Melbourne metropolitan hospital detected diabetes-related medication errors in
20% (21/105) of inpatients, in addition to signicant therapeutic inertia in response to adverse glycaemia. Following an initial hypoglycaemic
episode, most individuals did not receive treatment adjustment, and 72% experienced recurrent hypoglycaemia. Acoordinated proactive approach
to inpatient diabetes care is urgently needed.
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON VARIOUS METHODS OF MANAGEMENT OF SIGMOID VOLVULUS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
Authors: Prasad Amrita , K.R. Aravind.
Published: June 2022

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Volvulus refers to the twisting or axial rotation of a portion of the bowel around its mesenteric axis. It may be
congenital or acquired, primary or secondary. The commonest spontaneous type in adults occurs in sigmoid colon. In this study, we compare the
various methods of surgical intervention performed in sigmoid volvulus and its outcome.
METHODS:This is a comparative study done on 26 patients presenting with sigmoid volvulus to the ER during the period of October 2018 to
October 2021 in the department of General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of medical sciences, Ranchi. The procedures performed were
sigmoidopexy, mesocoloplasty, resection and anastomosis with or without a diversion colostomy and Hartmann's procedure depending on the
presentation, hemodynamics, bowel preparation and intra operative ndings of the patient.
RESULTS:The most commonly performed procedure in the emergency setting was resection and anastomosis (32%) and mesocoloplasty (32%)
and RA with diversion stoma (15%), sigmoidopexy (15%) and Hartmann's procedure (7%). The recovery percentage was about 90-95% in all
procedures.
CONCLUSION: Though there is lot of procedures done for sigmoid volvulus, there is no single ideal procedure of choice. It has to be decided in
the operating room based on the ndings and general condition of the patient. Bowel resection was associated to have complications and increased
duration of hospital stay when compared to non resective methods.
SENILE ENTROPION CORRECTION BY MATTRESS SUTURE - NEW METHOD
Authors: Shegaonkar Sharad
Published: June 2022

To study the effect of mattress future in – the correction of senile entropion In the present study patients with senile entropion were included, with
aseptic precaution under. local anesthesia two armed rapid absorbable surgical suture used to correct inturning of the lower lid suture passed from
inside through lower tarsal plate to outside tightened surgical knot at outer portion of lower lid just 1mm below the margin tightness applied on
surgical knot which later followed by scar formation in the track of stiches placed in the eye lid to turn it outward to achieve normal anatomical lid
position. All 100 patients of senile entropion corrected with surgical stiches like mattress suture in the lower lid. In comparison with male patients
females were more. In this study involvement of unilateral senile entropion more than bilateral, 8% patients develop minimal intra and postoperative complications while 92% patients have normal restoration of anatomical lid position.
Evaluation of Bacteriological Quality of Dried Crayfish (Procambarius clarkil) Sold at Selected Markets in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Godwin E.
Published: June 2022

Dried crayfish are known to be important for human nutrition. Four hundred samples of dried `crayfish were purchased from six different markets and taken to bacterial zonooses laboratory for evaluation of microbial quality. Samples were analysed for bacterial load counts using standard microbiological methods. Total aerobic plate counts ranged from 6.74 ± 0.53 log10cfu/g for Bwari and 8.23 ± 0.36 log10cfu/g for Garki respectively, while total coliform counts ranged from 7.73 ± 0.48 logcfu/g for Gwagwalada to 8.31± 0.22 log10cfu/g for kubwa respectively. The common genera of bacterial isolated were Staphylococcus species (298;74.5%) and Streptococcus species (242;60.5%), Escherichia coli (230; 57%) Bacillus species (212;53%), Salmonella spcies (196; 49%) and Pseudomonas species (188; 47%). Overall, the highest value 8. 31 ± 0.22logcfu/g was obtained for both aerobic plate count and coliform counts which is much higher than the reference value of 5.7log10cfu/g for International commission on microbiological specification for food. This therefore highlights the need to improve the processing, handling, distribution, storage and transportation of dried crayfish in other to enhance consumer safety.
Prevalence of Tick Infestation and Endo Parasites Infection of Dogs in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Simon C
Published: June 2022

A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of ticks, endo, and haemoparasites of dogs in Abuja was conducted. A total of 500 dogs were examined for ticks, endo, and haemoparasites by standard methods. Of the 500 dogs screened, 145 (29.0%) were positive for ticks, 280 (56.0%) were positive for endoparasites, while 55 (11.0%) for haemoparasites. Ticks detected comprised Amblyomma variegatum (1.6%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (27.4%), while endoparasites detected included Ancylostoma caninum (12.0%), Dipylidium caninum (10.0%), Isospora oocysts (10.0%), Taenia hydatigena (8.0%), Toxocara canis (12.0%) and Trichuris vulpis (4.0%) and haemoparasites detected were Babesia canis (10.2%) and Ehrlichia canis (0.8%). There was no statistically significant difference in the sex, age, location, and the breeds of dogs with the infestation of parasites. Though the prevalence was higher in females and young dogs examined. It was concluded that some species of the ticks, endoparasites, and haemoparasites present a public health concern considering that dogs are pet and companion animals, therefore regular treatment and tick control should be introduced.
Effect of Cyclosporine on the Body Weight of Mice Inoculated with Prostate Cancer Tissues
Authors: Ngulde S. I.
Published: June 2022

Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation in the body, leading to impaired functions and high mortality. Different models are used to study cancer in vivo and in vitro. Facilities for many of the studies are not available in developing countries. Genetically modified mice for in vivo model may not be available. Cyclosporine is an immunosuppresant drug that may be used to alter mice immunity necessary for development of implanted xenograft cancer tissues. Mice were randomly separated into four groups of five and subcutaneously administered cyclosporine at different doses (5, 20 and 40 mg/kg including negative control) daily for twentyone days. At seven days of drug administration, cancer tissues from prostate cancer human patients were administered to all mice. Body weights of mice were measured at weekly interval. Tumor-like nodules were observed at the site of cancer inoculation and when present were measured. Gross pathology and histopathology were performed. The results showed significant (p< 0.05) increase in body weight gain in only control group where cyclosporine was not administered. The number of tumor-like growth (first observed at day 14) per group and the magnitude of swelling vary directly (p < 0.05) with cyclosporine dose. Mortality varies inversely with the dose. No lesions were observed from the gross pathology. Histopathology revealed presence of neutrophil, plasma cells and oedema with no cancer cells detected. It was concluded that cyclosporine at the dose of 20 mg/kg in mice followed by administration of prostate cancer tissue caused decrease in body weight gain and allow growth of nodule bulging at the site of cancer tissue administration..
Effects of Aqueous-Methanol Bulb Extract of Allium sativum on Gastric Ulcer and Gastrointestinal Motility
Authors: Anthony H , Nwinyi F.C. , Mohammed A
Published: June 2022

This research work evaluated the ulcer protective effects of aqueous-methanol bulb extract of Allium sativum in rats using acetylsalicylic acid and cold-stress induced ulceration model. Adult Wistar rats were grouped into 5 (consisting of 5 rats each). Rats in group A were administered normal saline (30 ml/kg P.O) to serve as negative control. Rats in groups. B, C and D were pretreated with graded doses of the extract (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg P.O). Rats in group E were treated with Cimetidine (50 mg/kg P.O) to serve as the positive control. Ulceration was induced in all groups afterwards and gross examination of the excised stomach revealed a dose-dependent decrease in ulcer indices in groups treated with the extract. The highest reduction in ulceration was observed in the group treated with 200 mg/kg of the extract, although statistically insignificant but comparable to the cimetidine treated group. This suggests that Allium sativum extract possesses antiulcer properties. Another aspect of this research work evaluated the effect of the same extract (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg P.O) on gastrointestinal motility in mice using activated charcoal meal model. Normal saline (20 ml/kg P.O) was used as the negative control. The results obtained from the study revealed a dose-dependent increase in intestinal motility which is suggestive of stimulant laxative mechanism of action. This validates its traditional use as a treatment for constipation and aid in digestion.
Left Atrioventricular (AV) Thrombosis and a Compacted Fracture of Lumber Six and Seven Vertebrae in a Ten Year Old Alsatian Bitch
Authors: Ezema K. U.
Published: June 2022

An edematous ten-year old Alsatian bitch was diagnosed of atrioventricular (AV) obstruction on postmortem examination after managing the case for three days before the death of the bitch. The postmortem also revealed a compacted fracture of the last two lumbar vertebrae. The most common causes of atrio-ventricular obstruction in dogs are cardiac tumors. The diagnosis of cardiac neoplasia is usually based on clinical history, physical examination, Urinalysis, radiographic, and echocardiographic methods. Atrioventricular obstruction causes slow conduction throughout the atrioventricular node with variable prognosis ranging from good to sudden death. In this case report, diagnosis was based on Haematology, Urinalysis, Xray, chemical pathology and postmortem findings. The result of cardiac gross pathology revealed a dark red mass attached to the endocardium just proximal to the aortic valve leaflet. Laboratory findings inclusive of the urinalysis were within the normal range..