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Social Impact Framework for Puuya Foundation
Authors: Hancox Donna , Gattenhof Sandra , Klaebe Helen , Wright-Brough Freya , Batch Morgan , Smith Imogen
Published: July 2024

This is the final report on a three-year QUT-led research project that was conducted for The Puuya Foundation (2019-2023). Our brief was to: Assist the Puuya Foundation to develop and implement a Social Impact Evaluation Strategy (the Strategy) to strengthen the Foundation’s evaluation approach and build on the outcomes of the Foundation’s education and health projects in the Lockhart River region. The strategy will develop a robust approach with practical tools to measure the social impact of the Foundation’s programs, and the outcomes and learnings that emerge from these findings will inform the design, implementation and evaluation of all projects and programs delivered by the Foundation. As a practical outcome a social impact assessment framework has been co-created and tested in partnership with the Puuya Foundation and the Lockhart River community. The co-creative and codesign process is grounded in respect, reciprocity, and self-determination. Co-creation consciously seeks to have low barriers for participation across all aspects of the research, experiment with culturally meaningful modes of place-based communication and are suited to shared decision-making (Hancox, 2021). This process also aims to ‘address power differences, level hierarchies and connect hearts and minds of participants and stakeholders’ (Langley, Wolstenholme & Cooke 2018, 6). This has been made possible through the facilitative leadership of Board Director, Kirsty Davis and CEO Emily Schuh in these final years. This report details the methods or steps we have taken together from February 2021 to October 2023 and provides detail of our collaboration. The research team were initially informed by the foundational ‘Puuya Approach’: holistic thinking; shared learning; connectivity; partnerships and collaboration; opportunities for action; skills and knowledge; personal motivation, confidence, and commitment; valuing others; hope and determination; and authentic relationships to ensure our evaluation strategy aligned with, as well as collaborated and respected Puuya Foundation and Lockhart River community ways. The outcome has exceeded our hopes in that the co-designed evaluation framework has already been adopted beyond the use of just the Puuya Foundation and taken up by the community more broadly as their own for determining and designing new initiatives, to provide a methodology in grant applications, through to gauging the success of projects and programs. The framework is rightfully known in Lockhart River as ‘their’ (social impact) framework. Our aim that an active, meaningful framework for and by community would be co-created through this project.
La contribución de Menir da Caeira (Arraiolos, Portugal) a la comprensión del comportamiento religioso en la Edad de Bronce y en el período romano
Authors: Rocha Leonor
Published: July 2024

Las manifestaciones rituales asociadas a monumentos megalíticos no funerarios, es decir, menhires, ya sean aislados o en asociación (parejas de menhires y recintos) son actualmente inalcanzables, ya que, en la mayoría de los casos, las huellas dejadas por sus usuarios principales no han resistido al tiempo. El menhir de Caeira es un ejemplo de esta situación, ya que no sabemos nada sobre los cultos primarios que podrían estar asociados con él. Pero, en este caso, su uso sacro / religioso no se restringió al Neolítico, ya que, en la excavación realizada en 2016/2017 y 2019 se identificaron vestigios de la Edad del Bronce y de la Época Romana, interesantes para el conocimiento de los rituales religiosos existentes en períodos posteriores. Los trabajos arqueológicos realizados sobre el menhir de Caeira nos llevaron a concluir que se trata de un monumento megalítico excepcional, no solo en términos morfológicos y artísticos, sino también por los complejos rituales practicados allí desde el Neolítico hasta la época romana, bien documentados desde el punto de vista arqueológico.
The Impact of Urban Streets Layout on Crimes: A Space Syntax Analysis of Hayatabad Peshawar
Authors: Din MIsbahud , Ali Faryal , Saqib M. Zeeshan , Ahmad Jamal , Ahmed Aimen Iftikhar
Published: July 2024

Urban population is on a rising trend and with that, the planning and design of cities and urban settings has a vital role to play in making sure that our cities remain pleasant, healthy, and safe. Crime prevention as a goal is often overlooked in urban planning and has a drastic effect on the quality of urban life. In this study, the street layout of Hayatabad, Peshawar is analyzed through axial map analysis using UCL Depthmap software based on Space Syntax theory to identify possible crime hotspots in the area. The possible hotspots in existing street layout of the area are identified based on the integration values from analysis. Thereafter, a proposed street layout, with addition of new streets, is presented that significantly improves the safety of existing street layout with regard to crime occurrence by improving the global integration of the layout.
Fiscal Prudence and Economic Growth in Asia: the role of Efficient Public Spending
Authors: Javaid Maria Faiq , Khan Hafeez-ur-Rehman , Bashir Furrukh , Shauket Hina
Published: July 2024

The present research is an attempt to study the role of public sector efficiencies in determining optimal fiscal size of the governments for selected Asian countries. Studying efficiency of public spending is important because efficient government spending leads to improved provision of public services like health, education, infrastructure, and welfare initiatives. Improving public sector efficiency will help to promote transparency and accountability which reduces the chances of corruption and wastage of scarce public resources. Using the panel data for 19 developing countries for years 1996-2022, efficiency augmented optimal size of government expenditures is calculated. Pooled Mean Group technique is employed to calculate the impact of efficiency on growth maximizing levels of government total spending, government consumption spending and government investment spending. Results establish strong impact of efficiency in public expenditures on optimal fiscal size. Other variables enhancing economic growth include capital stock and trade openness, while human capital has negative effects. Public sector efficiencies are found to reduce growth maximizing size of government spending. The optimal size of government total expenditure is estimated to be 25.19 %, while optimal fiscal size for government consumption expenditure and government investment expenditure are 14.04%, and 11.18 % respectively for developing Asian countries.
O Conselho de Estado no triénio liberal: núcleo institucionalizado de decisão governativa
Authors: Gonçalves de Freitas Judite
Published: July 2024

The survival of the Council of State after the Portuguese Liberal Revolution (1820) ensured it the role of adviser to the new Government. Under the terms of this body’s own Regulations of 1821 and the Constitution of 1822, the Government could appeal to the Council of State for an opinion on any decision in the sphere of the executive power. Heir to a centuries-old tradition, the Council of State had two sides: it was simultaneously a consultation body that advised the Government and a political-administrative instance with its own jurisdiction.
Analysis of the results of a pedagogical experiment in teaching biology in English
Authors: Imanakhmetova Zhanar Askarovna ,   Margulan University, Kabiyeva Saltanat Zhumabayevna , Shamkhieva Aisara Aitkalievna
Published: July 2024

The article reflects the results of a pedagogical experiment conducted in May 2022 with students of two 9th grades of gymnasium №. 123 and the college-lyceum named after Suleyman Demirel. The study focused on testing in the subject biology, in which students answered questions in both English and Kazakh. The results of the study indicate that students studying in the Kazakh language showed higher average scores compared to the results of the same students studying in English. The analysis showed that it is more difficult for students to cope with tasks that require language skills in English, especially in terms of writing detailed answers. The article also offers recommendations for improving teaching effectiveness, including improved lesson planning, development of better teaching materials, and collaboration between science and English teachers.
ANALISIS DAERAH RAWAN GENANGAN PADA RUAS JALAN SAPTA MARGA KOTA PALEMBANG DENGAN SIMULASI EPA SWMM 5.1
Authors: Marlina Ayu , Andayani Reni , Permatasari Rosmalinda , Pahrizal Pahrizal
Published: July 2024

Palembang city has an area of 400.61 Km2 and is divided into 19 sub-watersheds that flow into the Musi river. One of the sub-watersheds in Palembang city is Buah Sub-watershed with an area of 10.79 Km2.The study area is located at Sapta Marga Street, Kelurahan Bukit Sangkal, Kecamatan Kalidoni, Palembang City.The purpose of this study was to determine the condition of the existing secondary drainage channel on Sapta Marga road, determine the peak discharge in the Buah Sub Watershed, make new drainage dimension planning for the study area and simulate new drainage after recalculating the dimensions with the EPA SWMM 5.1 program. Primary data in this study are the dimensions and length of existing channels, channel slope data taken using theodolite tools. Secondary data is rainfall data from the BMKG station for 5 years and land use data. Peak discharge is calculated by the Rational method. The results of this study obtained the condition of the existing secondary drainage channel on Jalan Sapta Marga, with channel dimensions of 0.3 m x 0.3 m with a square cross section, runoff occurs at STA 1045 - STA 1195. The peak discharge (Qh) in Sub Watershed Buah, with an area of 77.45 ha River Drainage Area (DPS) is 0.20 m3 /s. Planning new secondary drainage dimensions to be able to accommodate peak discharge in the study area with new dimensions of width (B) 0.65 m, height (h) 0.65 m, and freeboard (f) 0.45 m. The results of the new drainage simulation using the EPA SWMM 5.1 program secondary channels do not runoff.
KINERJA ANGKUTAN UMUM PENGUMPAN (FEEDER) LRT KOTA PALEMBANG (STUDI KASUS RUTE STASIUN DJKA – TERMINAL PLAJU)
Authors: Zulkarnain Yules Pramona , Asmawi Bazar , Alzahri Syahril , Oktaliani Triana
Published: July 2024

A feeder system is a transportation system that aims to serve parts of the city that are beyond the reach of the main modes of transportation. The feeder system is designed to be used in residential areas towards the main road corridor so as to create a better hierarchy of public transportation systems between the main mode, branch mode, feeder mode. With the holding of this feeder, one of them is a milestone to increase LRT (Light Rail Transit) occupancy. The purpose of this research is to find out how effective and efficient feeder public transportation is and to find out the characteristics of passengers using feeder services on corridor 5, the analysis method used in this study uses a mixed method between descriptive and quantitative. Based on the results of the analysis that has been done, it is known that the background of different passengers at each observation point and the results of the feeder performance with a vehicle density value of 0.322 vehicles / hour, waiting time of 6 minutes, vehicle frequency of 4 - 5 vehicles / km, speed of 17 km / hour, travel time of 0.8 hours, operational capacity of 11.4%, headway 12 minutes, load factor 96% and utility 230 km in one day of operation.
STUDI LITERATURE REVIEW PERKEMBANGAN PENELITIAN ASPAL PORUS (TAHUN 2017 – 2021)
Authors: Jimmyanto Hendrik , Firda Ani , Al Faritzie Hariman , Fuad Indra Syahrul , Misdalena Felly , Lubis Lega Reskita
Published: July 2024

Road pavement is composed of layers that are hardened with a mixture of aggregate and asphalt (flexible pavement) or aggregate and cement (rigid pavement). Each of these types of pavement has a different behavior. Environmental factors such as high rainfall can influence pavement performance where flexible pavement is very susceptible to waterlogging, therefore there is a type of porous asphalt called porous asphalt. This article discusses the results of a literature review of the development of existing porous asphalt from 2017 to 2021 using an international journal database. The results of the literature review show that there are several modifications to the porous asphalt mixture, namely by using rubber materials, polymer materials, fiber materials, and filler materials. Each of these materials produces a different performance. For this reason, further research is needed regarding the use of rubber and fiber materials in modifying porous asphalt mixtures to complete information regarding the development of porous asphalt.
Pengaruh Return on Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio dan Price Earning Ratio terhadap Harga Saham pada Perusahaan LQ 45 Periode 2018-2022
Authors: Veronica  , Ima Andriyani  , Suharti  , Herman Efrizal
Published: July 2024

Abstract : This study aims to determine the effect of Return On Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Price Earning Ratio on Stock Prices in LQ 45 Companies. The population in this study were 45 companies contained in the LQ 45 index for the 2018-2022 period. The method of determining the sample in this study using purposive sampling method so that a sample of 13 companies was obtained. The results showed that Return On Equity has effect on stock prices, Debt to Equity Ratio has no effect on stock prices, and Price Earning Ratio has effect on stock prices. Meanwhile, Return On Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio and Price Earning Ratio effect on stock prices.
Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Return On Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio, dan Price Earning Ratio terhadap Harga Saham pada Perusahaan LQ 45. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 45 perusahaan yang terdapat dalam indeks LQ 45 Periode 2018-2022. Metode penentuan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh sampel sebanyak 13 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Return On Equity berpengaruh terhadap harga saham, Debt to Equity Ratio tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham, dan Price Earning Ratio berpengaruh terhadap harga saham. Sedangkan Return On Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio dan Price Earning Ratio juga berpengaruh terhadap harga saham.
Monitoring of marine waters by underwater vessels: the case of the Black sea using aerospace engineering
Authors: Martynov V. L. ,   Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping, Ksenofontov Yu. G. , Afanasieva V. E. , Kaydash D. V. ,   Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping,   Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping,   Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping
Published: July 2024

The article describes a method of environmental monitoring of the sea waters of the Black sea using modern digital measuring systems and technical means of controlling underwater robotics. The option of using aerospace technology capable of transmitting control signals from aircraft to manned underwater vessels of the Mir type or to submarines is being considered. The implementation of the proposed model using laser technologies will allow the crew not only to broadcast information in the form of instructions, but also to transmit video data. The Black sea area was not chosen by chance, but taking into account its scientific importance. The authors consider the variation in aquatic masses’ transparency to be the main indicator of the change in their ecology. Currently, the method used to measure the transparency of the water medium is based on observing a standard white disc Secchi, which is lowered into the water medium from the deck of a surface vessel. An expert group of 4 to 5 people observes the moment of its disappearance standing on the deck of the ship, and determines the range of observation of the disk in the water by the length of the lowered rope. The desired range is designated as Zb. The used method of transparency measurement has significant drawbacks, including the ability to determine the transparency of water only in the near-surface layer, dependence on weather conditions, as well as low accuracy of measuring the value of Zb. To overcome these drawbacks, the authors have proposed another method of measuring the transparency of an aqueous medium based on the use of laser technologies.
Determination of Zinc Levels in Tuna Circulating in Sei Sikambing Market by Visible Spectrophotometry
Authors: Muhammad Gunawan  , Ucha Gustamayanti
Published: July 2024

Tuna, a seafood product often consumed by the public, has a high protein content and omega 3 fatty acids. The micro zinc mineral is needed for the synthesis and degradation of biomolecules and the role of enhancing the immune system. Zinc reacts with ditizone in a red base. Research to determine zinc content in raw, fried, steamed, and grilled tuna. Samples were taken purposively at the Sei Sikambing Medan traditional market, determination of levels using visible spectrophotometry, and digestion with a solution of ditizone in alkaline. Method validation parameters include accuracy, precision, and sensitivity. Percent recovery of 100.50%, RSD 0.95 %, LOD 0.620 μg/ml, and LOQ 2.066 μg/ml. The zinc levels of raw, steamed, fried, and grilled tuna were 22.214 mg, 22.063 mg, 22.3384 mg, and 22.234 mg per 100 g, respectively. ANOVA test, there is a significant difference in the acquisition of zinc levels in raw tuna, steamed tuna, grilled tuna, and fried tuna. The method used is quite accurate. The zinc content of raw, fried, grilled tuna was higher than that of steamed, but there was no real difference
Perbedaan Pengetahuan Sebelum dan Sesudah Penyuluhan Sex Education pada Siswa di SMA Negeri 1 Kampar Timur Provinsi Riau
Authors: Tyagita Widya Sari  , Putri Octia Hairani
Published: July 2024

Menurut WHO tahun 2014, Sex Education adalah penyediaan informasi tentang perkembangan tubuh, seks, seksualitas, hubungan, yang disertai dengan keterampilan dan pengajaran untuk membantu remaja berkomunikasi dan membuat keputusan yang meliputi seks dan kesehatan seksual. Studi pendahuluan di SMA Negeri 1 Kampar Timur didapatkan informasi bahwa setiap semesternya terdapat siswa yang Drop Out karena hamil di luar nikah, serta belum pernah dilakukan penyuluhan tentang Sex Education. Penelitian ditujukan untuk mengetahui pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi Sex Education pada siswa di SMAN 1, Kampar Timur. Pre Experimental Design dengan One Group Pre and Post Test Design digunakan dalam penelitian. Accidental sampling digunakan pada pengambilan sampel dengan jumlah 50 orang. Data dikumpul dengan kuesioner yang diberikan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis univariat dan bivariat digunakan Wilcoxon Test. Hasil menunjukkan ada beda konwledge sebelum dan sesudah intervensi yang signifikan (p < 0,05). Perbedaan knowledge ada sebelum dan sesudah intevensi Sex Education pada siswa di SMA Negeri 1 Kampar Timur.
Evaluasi Konsentrasi Karboksimetilselulosa Alginat Formula Pasta Gigi Antiseptik Ekstrak Etanol Daun Seledri (Apium graveolens L.)
Authors: Samran  , Suprianto  , Muhammad Gunawan  , Melati Yulia Kusumastuti
Published: July 2024

Maceration of Celery leaves using 96% ethanol solvent was used to make the extract. Toothpaste is formulated with carboxymethylcellulose and alginate binders. The active ingredient in the form of ethanol extract from Celery leaves has the potential for antibacterial. This study was to evaluate the concentration of carboxymethylcellulose alginate in the preparation of antiseptic toothpaste of ethanol extract from Celery leaves. Evaluation of production results consisted of organoleptic, homogeneity, spreadability, foam formation, acidity and viscosity. The higher the concentration of carboxymethylcellulose, the lower the foam and spreadability and the higher the viscosity, while the alginate concentration is the opposite. Carboxymethylcellulose alginate affects the evaluation parameters of antiseptic toothpaste preparations ethanol extract of Celery leaves
Clinical and paraclinical approach to community-acquired pneumonia in obese individuals
Authors: Fetco-Mereuta Diana , Dumitras Tatiana , Grib Livi , Matcovschi Sergiu , Terna Eudochia , Cascaval Virginia
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Obesity is a metabolic disease that presents a real challenge for the medical system due to the significant increase in the number of obese people in recent decades. Currently, 38% of the global population is overweight or obese. Obesity is an important risk factor for multiple chronic pathologies and lung infections, especially pneumonia. For obese subjects, chronic proinflammatory status due to an excess of fat cells is characteristic. Material and methods. This prospective cohort study is based on clinical and laboratory examinations of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia in the Department of Internal Medicine at Holy Trinity Municipal Hospital, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The study included 210 patients with community-acquired pneumonia, divided into two groups: the base group (group 1) consisted of 105 patients with varying degrees of obesity, and the control group (group 2) consisted of 105 normal-weight patients. The research was conducted according to the principles of the Helsinki Declaration - WMA Declaration of Helsinki - Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Nicolae Testemiţanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, with the issuance of favorable opinion no. 46 from March 27, 2018. All patients were examined clinically and paraclinically (radiological examination, pulse oximetry screening, complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, fibrinogen, LDH, C-reactive protein, oxidative stress markers). The obtained data were statistically analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results. According to the obtained data, the most common comorbidities associated with obesity were cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The main symptom that prevailed in the obese was dyspnea (97%). Obese subjects showed more frequent signs of acute respiratory failure (86.7%), required oxygen therapy with an average duration of 7.62±6.23 days, showed increased serum levels of LDH (286.31±94.66 U/L) and C-reactive protein (66.08±71.44 mg/l), data that influenced the clinical course of pneumonia. Conclusions. Patients with obesity and community-acquired pneumonia presented with infectious symptoms and acute respiratory failure, increased values of inflammatory markers, and required oxygen therapy more frequently compared to those of normal weight.
Outcome analysis of the traditional therapeutic approach in patients with bronchopulmonary cancer and advanced anesthetic-surgical risk
Authors: Maxim Igor , Guțu Serghei , Burlacu Ion
Published: July 2024

Background. Lung cancer exhibits high global incidence and mortality rates. Surgical resection remains crucial to diagnosis, staging, and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, advanced stages often require multimodal approaches. Prehabilitation, innovative perioperative techniques, and the exploration of immunotherapy hold promise for improving outcomes. Materials and methods. This two-phase observational cohort study included a retrospective arm (100 patients, traditional treatment) and a prospective arm (100 patients, innovative perioperative management, and risk stratification). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to evaluate data, identify risk factors, and compare the 2-year survival between treatment groups. Results. Despite advances, lung cancer prognosis remains poor, with limited cure rates. Mean survival in the traditional approach was 1.3 years with a 5-year survival of only 1%. While prehabilitation and innovative techniques showed potential, no statistically significant differences in survival times were observed between the treatment groups. Patients with stage III (Charlson score 0-4) and stage I-II (Charlson score 5-12) demonstrated comparable outcomes, highlighting the importance of comorbidity burden. Conclusions. Targeted screening protocols are of paramount importance for early detection and intervention. Populationwide smoking cessation programs, environmental protection measures, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles are vital for prevention and reducing incidence. Standard chemotherapy and radiotherapy offer limited therapeutic benefits in advanced lung cancer. This highlights a pressing need for breakthroughs in basic research to develop novel treatment paradigms that significantly improve outcomes. While this study did not reveal statistically significant survival differences between traditional and innovative perioperative approaches, prehabilitation and optimization techniques hold promise and deserve further research. The development of anti-tumor immunotherapy offers a significant potential in non-surgical lung cancer treatment, especially given the limitations in advanced-stage disease management. Harnessing the immune system to fight cancer represents a promising new frontier.
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF): its function in proliferative diabetic retinopathy management
Authors: Șcerbatiuc Cristina
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Among working-age adults, diabetes is a primary cause of visual impairment. Pan-retinal photocoagulation, the standard treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, is effective but comes with well-established adverse effects, including limitations on the peripheral visual field. The mechanism of vascular proliferation is thought to be triggered by vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF). Anti-VEGF medications have been studied extensively in the treatment of diabetic macular edema, and the results suggest that treatment with anti-VEGF medications causes a decrease in diabetic retinopathy. Anti-VEGF therapies can be used to treat underlying proliferative diabetic retinopathy in cases of vitreous bleeding when platelet-rich plasma cannot be used, delaying, or reducing the necessity for a vitrectomy. However, the limitations of anti-VEGF therapy require careful patient selection and constant observation. Recent clinical trials and recommendations for the use of anti-VEGF in proliferative diabetic retinopathy are presented in this review. Material and methods. The effectiveness of anti-VEGF medicines in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy was the subject of a comprehensive review of the scientific and medical literature. A structured search was performed in the PubMed, Scopus, and HINARI databases, considering relevant articles published in the last 10 years. The search terms used (in English) were: “angiogenesis inhibitors”, “anti-VEGF”, “pan-retinal photocoagulation”, “intravitreal injection”, “diabetic retinopathy”. Accurate diagnosis, side effects, quality of life, and patient satisfaction were analyzed and compared for each treatment option. Results. Anti-VEGF treatments have been demonstrated to be beneficial in reducing macular edema, enhancing visual acuity, and slowing the advancement of diabetic retinopathy. While generally safe, different anti-VEGF medicines have varied side effects profiles. Conclusion. When choosing an anti-VEGF treatment for diabetic retinopathy, factors such as patient satisfaction, quality of life, side effects, and correct diagnosis should be taken into account. While anti-VEGF treatments show promise, further study is required to fully understand their advantages and disadvantages and to optimize their application.
Translabyrinthine approach in acoustic neuroma surgery – case report
Authors: Buracovschi Marin , Borysenko Oleg , Zapuhlîh Grigore , Vetricean Sergiu , Moraru Vladimir
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that arises from the glial Schwann sheath junction of the vestibulocochlear nerve. It has an incidence of 1:100000 population. Despite the fact that this is a rare tumor, it accounts for approximately 6% of all intracranial tumors and 80% of tumors localized in cerebellopontine angle. Treatment of acoustic neuroma is represented by “Wait and Scan” monitoring, radiologic and surgical treatment. The latter remains the primary treatment for acoustic neuroma and consists of 3 main approaches: retrosigmoid approach, middle cranial fossa approach and translabyrinthine approach. Until now, in our country, acoustic neuroma surgery was done only by retrosigmoid approach. Case presentation. The first translabirinthine surgery for acoustic neuroma in our country was done on 09.12.2021 on a 60-year-old patient who, during preparation for cochlear implant surgery, was accidentally diagnosed with 3rd grade right acoustic neuroma, according to Koos classification. Patient had cophosis on the right ear and moderate hearing loss in the left ear. During the surgery, a gross total resection of the tumor was accomplished. The patient was discharged from the medical institution on 20.12.2021 in a satisfactory condition. Magnetic resonance imaging performed 3 months and 1 year after the surgery showed no complications or tumor remnants. Conclusion. The current report, which describes an accidental diagnosis of acoustic neuroma during preparation for a cochlear implantation surgery, resulted in acoustic neuroma surgery through the translabyrinthine approach. This serves as an eloquent example of why it is necessary to perform initially a magnetic resonance examination in cases of sensorineural hearing loss or tinnitus. The translabyrinthine approach in acoustic neuroma surgery allows for the removal of tumors of any size without affecting the brain, especially the cerebellum. In our case, where the patient had cophosis on the side of the tumor, this was the most appropriate surgical approach.
Thymoglobulin for induction therapy in heart transplantation in Mexico
Authors: Zetina-Tun Hugo J ,   Internal-Critical Medicine-Heart Transplant, High Specialty Medical Unit “Dr. Gaudencio González Garza” General Hospital, “La Raza” National Medical Center, IMSS, Mexico., Careaga-Reyna Guillermo , Pérez-Ríos Oswaldo ,   Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Cardiopulmonary Transplant, Medical Care Unit, IMSS, Mexico.,   Cardiothoracic Surgeon, High Specialty Medical Unit “Dr. Antonio Fraga Mouret” Specialty Hospital, “La Raza” National Medical Center, IMSS, Mexico.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: There is no consensus on induction therapy in heart transplantation, although interleukin-2 receptor blockers (basiliximab), thymoglobulin, and steroids are used. In Mexico, there is no experience in the use of thymoglobulin as an induction in heart transplantation. We compared thymoglobulin and basiliximab as inducers of immunosuppression in heart transplantation.
A Pilot Study to Examine the Relationship between Oral Health and Mental Health in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Authors: Vadrevu Amrutha ,   Department of Health Informatics, Rutgers School of Health Professions, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, USA., Ray Suchismita ,   Department of Health Informatics, Rutgers School of Health Professions, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, USA.
Published: July 2024

Background: Substance abuse disorders are highly prevalent in the United States. Research increasingly indicates a strong correlation between Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and oral health diseases. Literature on drug addiction and oral health shows that individuals with SUD experience significant oral health impairment, and specific substances have unique as well as general effects on the oral cavity. Additionally, substance use disorders often co-occur with mental health conditions and when they occur together, they can exacerbate existing impairment that may lead to poorer treatment outcomes. There is a conceivable gap in the literature to examine any relationship between oral health and mental health in individuals with SUD. An investigation of such a relationship will help develop better treatment strategies for individuals with SUD. This pilot study aimed to examine the relationship between oral health and mental health in individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
The Recently Discovered Paleolithic Sites in North Korea
Authors: HAN Chang-gyun , KIM Hyun-jin , SEO In-sun ,   한국구석기학회
Published: July 2024

Since 2010, significant archaeological excavations have taken place at four distinct sites in North Korea. Three cave sites — Tongam-dong Cave, Hyangmok-ri Cave, and Limgyong Cave — along with one open-air site, Sinpung-ri, have been the focus of these investigations. Tongam-dong Cave and Sinpung-ri are situated in South Pyongan Province, while Hyangmok-ri and Limgyong Caves are located in Gangdong County, Pyongyang City.
The excavation at Tongam-dong Cave has yielded a variety of Paleolithic artifacts, including stone tools, bone tools, and animal fossils, providing the significant cultural features of the Lower Paleolithic. At Hyangmok-ri Cave, the unearthed stone tools are indicative of the early Upper Paleolithic. Conversely, the stone tools discovered at the Sinpung-ri site date back to the late Upper Paleolithic. In addition, human fossils recovered from Limgyong Cave are identified as Homo sapiens sapiens from the late Upper Paleolithic.
The results of absolute dating of sediments and animal fossils at these sites provide crucial data for understanding the evolving landscape of Paleolithic archaeology in North Korea.
Atlas of Petromodernity
Authors: Klose Alexander , Steininger Benjamin
Published: July 2024

The Atlas of Petromodernity is many things in one: historical and geographical non-fiction, cultural theory essay, and picture book. In forty-four short essays, inspired by an equal amount of pictorial findings, Klose and Steininger develop a technical, geographical, political, and speculative panorama of the declining era of petroleum modernity.

The authors stroll through Baku, Rotterdam, and Louisiana, into Manchuria and through the Vienna Basin. They read Bertolt Brecht, technical manuals, and petroculture theory, and they listen to Neil Young. They go to the moon, through refineries and over highways emptied by the COVID-19 pandemic. They confront petrochemistry with petromelancholy, catalysis with catharsis, cosmos with cosmetics. The Atlas of Petromodernity tackles the contradictory ambivalences of a substance that has been vital for our epoch, and whose roles and meanings need to be understood in order to be able to leave this epoch behind.
KORELASI ANTARA IMT (INDEKS MASA TUBUH) DAN LIFE STYLE DENGAN INSIDEN DISLIPIDEMIA PADA KARYAWAN BAGIAN PP PRODUCTION DI PT.X CILEGON
Authors: Rita Dwi Pratiwi  , Andriati Riris , Karoseri Dian , Aulia Gina
Published: July 2024

Berdasarkan data World Health Organization (WHO) tahun 2008 prevalensi dislipidemia di Asia Tenggara sebesar 30,3%. Di Pasifik Barat 36,7%, di Eropa 53,7% dan Amerika 47,7%. Untuk di Indonesia prevalensi penduduk yang mengalami dislipidemia ada sekitar 36%. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui korelasi antara IMT (Indeks Massa Tubuh) dan life style dengan insidensi Dislipidemia pada karyawan bagian PP Production di PT. X Cilegon. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional untuk mengetahui korelasi antara variabel independen dengan variabel dependen. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 orang responden. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan hasil uji statistik Chi square pada penelitian tentang korelasi antara IMT (Indeks Massa Tubuh) dengan insidensi Dislipidemia, didapat nilai p = 1,501  dengan tingkat kemaknaan p > 0,05, maka kesimpulannya tidak terdapat korelasi antara IMT (Indeks Massa Tubuh) dengan insidensi Dislipidemia pada karyawan bagian PP Production di PT. X Cilegon. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik Chi square pada penelitian tentang korelasi antara life style dengan insidensi Dislipidemia, didapat nilai p = 0,289  dengan tingkat kemaknaan p > 0,05, maka kesimpulannya tidak terdapat korelasi antara life style dengan insidensi Dislipidemia pada karyawan bagian PP Production di PT. X Cilegon. Saran dari hasil penelitian ini diharapkan perusahaan semakin aktif mengajak karyawan lebih memperhatikan kesehatan.
Habitat factors related to the occurrence of water birds in Ekana Wetland, India
Authors: Priyanka  , Kanaujia Amita , Abbas Syed Sadiq , Rathaur Shivanshu , Rani Varsha
Published: July 2024

Wetlands are important water bird habitats and birds use them for breeding, nesting and rearing young. Green plants in wetland prepare their food with the help of sunlight by the process of photosynthesis. Food provides the source of energy. Energy is the currency of population sustainability. It is advantageous for an animal to conserve any energy that it acquires. Birds also use wetlands as a source of drinking water and for feeding, resting, shelter and social interaction. Some water birds adapted to wetlands to such an extent that their survival as individual species depends on the availability of certain types of wetlands within their geographic range. The relation between wetlands and water birds is shaped by many factors. These include the space, cover, food, water, vegetation, topography, water depth etc.
Study of soil chemical properties under major cropping systems of SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Suguna B. , Vajantha B. , Leelavathy G.P. , Vineetha U. , Naidu M.V.S.
Published: July 2024

A study was carried out during 2021-22 in SPSR Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India to know the impact of major cropping systems on soil chemical properties. A total of 240 soil samples (120 surfaces and 120 sub-surface) under six major cropping systems viz., paddy-paddy, fallow-paddy, groundnut-paddy, paddy-cotton, paddy-greengram and paddy-blackgram were collected and analysed for chemical properties. The results revealed that the highest available N, P and K was noticed with paddy-blackgram cropping system in surface and sub-surface soils (259 and 230 kg ha-1 of available N, 46.87 and 42.07 kg ha-1 of available P, 448 and 429 kg ha-1 of available K, respectively). The lowest available nitrogen was observed in paddycotton (126 kg ha-1) cropping system in surface soils and paddy-paddy (109 kg ha-1) cropping system in subsurface soils, available phosphorus reported lowest in soils of paddy-cotton cropping system (24.51 and 19.98 kg ha-1) in both surface and sub-surface soils, respectively and available potassium recorded lower in paddy-paddy cropping system (271 and 245 kg ha-1) in both surface and sub-surface soils, respectively.
First Addition to Manas National Park: Extension Potentiality of Manas World Heritage Site in Assam, India
Authors: Islam Nazrul , Barman Rathin , Deka Sanatan , Kr. Sinha Samir , Kaul Rahul
Published: July 2024

The Natural World Heritage Sites (WHS) are recognized for their global significance in biodiversity conservation. With such an intention, the eastern part of Manas Reserved Forest was upgraded to the First Addition to Manas National Park (NP) in August 2016 on the west of the existing Manas WHS and NP in Assam, India. This study was conducted to assess the abundance and occupancy of top predators and their prey species considering both direct sighting and indirect evidence including camera trap photographs recorded in this landscape. The naïve occupancy (Psi) of the tiger was 0.3412, while the density was 2.29 individuals per 100 sq. km. Moreover, the naïve occupancy (Psi) of the leopard was 0.1647 and the dhole was 0.1765. Relative abundance index (RAI) estimate of the prey species was highest for sambar (RAI=21.26) followed by Indian bison (RAI=15.84), barking deer (RAI=14.22), wild boar (RAI= 5.13) and hog deer (RAI=2.93). Recovery of the wildlife population, improved enforcement, community engagement, and transboundary cooperation will definitely increase the extension potentiality of Manas WHS to the First Addition to Manas NP on the west and maintain the integrity of the landscape with the Royal Manas NP of Bhutan on the north.
Flowering records of Dendrocalamus longispathus bamboo in North East India
Authors: Sharma Vishwanath , Ibrahim Mohd. , Dutta Ananya , Yadav Sandeep
Published: July 2024

Northeast India is known as one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. In North-East India, bamboo holds an important place in the natural environment as well as in the socio-cultural and economic life of the people. Bamboo is a popular plant around the world with an unusual flowering cycle. Bamboo species exhibits sporadic or annually flowering behavior as well as gregarious flowering. With respect to flowering timing, it shows wide variation (1-120 years). Dendrocalamus longispathus (Kurz) Kurz is a very useful bamboo species naturally growing in the forests of north east India and neighboring countries. Due to high demand and unusual flowering cycle of this species, availability is decreased in the northeast India. Here, we collected information on bamboo flowering events of Dendrocalamus longispathus in North East India by investigating historical documents and field studies. This bamboo flowering data of Dendrocalamus longispathus will provide basis to conserve this species and valuable reference material for understanding bamboo flowering cycle.
Effect of seed hardening treatment on seed quality and yield Parameters in black gram (Vigna mungo L. hepper) cv. VBN 6.
Authors: G. Gowrisanker  , S. Ezhilkumar  , S. Padmavathi  , M. Pazhanisamy
Published: July 2024

A field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2020 at the Plant Breeding Farm, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Annamalai University to study the effect of seed hardening treatment for seed quality and yield parameters in black gram[Vigna mungo L.) hepper] cv.VBN 6. Seed hardening is a pre-sowing treatment that involves subjecting seeds to certain chemicals to enhance their germination, growth and overall performance under field conditions. The researchers used various chemicals for seed hardening and these treatments included i.e., FeSO4@ 5%, KH2 PO4@2%, KCl@2%, KNO3@2%, MnSO4@100 ppm, ZnSO4@100 ppm, Cobalt nitrate @ 1%,CaCl2 @2%,GA3 @ 40%and Control. The study revealed that seeds hardened with MnSO4@100 ppm resulted in the highest values for various parameters viz., plant height, no. of leaves per plant, no. of branches per plant, no. of nodules per plant, days to first flowering, no. of cluster per plant, no. of pods per plant, pod weight per plant, pod length, no. of seeds per pod, no. of seeds per plant, test weight, pod yield per plant, root length, shoot length, seedling length, seedling fresh weight, seedling dry weight, vigour index-I and vigour index-II. The results showed that black gram seed hardening with MnSO4@100 ppm improved higher seed yield and quality parameters when compared to other treatments and control.
Eco friendly Synthesis of Lemon Extract ZnO nanoparticles by using green synthesis method and its Antioxidant Activity
Authors: Sarvepalli Rajesh , S. Kedarini  , Thyagarajan K.
Published: July 2024

Green nanotechnology, which involves nanoparticle synthesis using plants, has garnered significant attention among researchers due to its environmentally friendly approach that eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, making it an ecofriendly alternative to conventional physical and chemical methods. In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were synthesized using lemon extract and zinc nitrate. The Lemon extractmediated synthesis of ZnO particles was thoroughly investigated through various analytical methods, such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), FE-SEM, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The XRD analysis revealed that the ZnO-NPs possessed a hexagonal (wurtzite) shape with an average size of 49 nm, as indicated by changes in the intensity peaks. TEM studies showed that the ZnO NPs exhibited an agglomerated and spherical shape. Respectively. This ecofriendly synthesis method holds promise for a wide range of applications, including medical applications, as well as its potential use in the preparation of LEDs and solar cells.
Energy Input-Output Analysis for Maize Production Systems in Vikarabad District of Telangana, India
Authors: Kumar Ch. Sravan , K. Sridhar
Published: July 2024

Energy analysis (input-output) of Maize production systems in Vikarabad district of Telangana State. Surveys conducted at the farms that cultivate Maize in Vikarabad district, in the 2021. Sixty farms that produce Maize were interviewed face to face. The results revealed that in Maize production systems total energy input was 40657.5 MJ/ha. The highest share of energy consumed was recorded for N fertilizer (73.69%) which is a nonrenewable resource. Output Energy was10892.7MJ/ha. Accordingly, energy efficiency (output input ratio) was 2.67, energy productivity calculated as 0.18 KgMJ-1 and specific energy was observed as 5.48MJKg-1, agrochemical energy ratio was 6.69% and energy intensiveness was 1.016. The energy use efficiency, energy productivity, specific energy, net energy of maize production systems were 2.67, 0.18 kg MJ_1, 5.48 MJ kg_1, and 68269.47 MJha-1 respectively.
a-amylase and a-glucosidase enzyme inhibition In vitro, antioxidant properties, and green synthesis of Tabebuia rosea DC-mediated FeNPs synthesis
Authors: K. Devika  , R. Manikandan  , G. Anburaj
Published: July 2024

Tabebuia rosea DC, is a well-known plant used in traditional medicinal practices for several human ailments. The goals of the research included a phytochemical analysis and assessment of Tabebuia rosea DC or bark and flower extract’s, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic effects. The enzyme inhibition tests for -amylase and - glucosidase were used for experimental purposes, anti-diabetic research, including antioxidant research. The plant parts of bark and flower extract which contains of flavonoids and polyphenols. These phytochemicals exhibited the very greatest antioxidant activity of at different concentrations level. Tabebuia rosea Dc displayed better antidiabetic conditioning with IC-50 maximum of 309.23 g/ml-1 and minimum of inhibition 261.76 g/ml-1. and inhibition of -amylase activity were observed at 272.42 g/ml-1 mg/ml concentration for the protein extracts from bark FeNps and flower FeNps and acarbose, respectively. alpha glucosidase respectively and standard Acarbose respectively. The IC-50 were (bark and flower) 311.21, 281.82, g/ml-1 and 251.29 g/ml-1 for FeNPs extract standard Acarbose, respectively. The findings of this study emphasise the herb Tabebuia rosea DC is good cytotoxic, Antioxidant, and in-vitro Anti-diabetic properties.