bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anterolateral Papillary Muscle Rupture Revealing Infective Endocarditis
Authors: Charfeddine Salma , Triki Syrine , Gueldiche Majdi , Ellouze Tarek , Bahloul Amine , Triki Faten , Abid Leila
Published: June 2024

The rupture of mitral papillary muscles is a very rare complication of infective endocarditis (IE). We report a case of anterolateral papillary muscle rupture resulting in severe mitral regurgitation due to IE in a young man without previous heart disease. The patient underwent urgent mitral valve replacement. The isolated rupture of the mitral papillary muscle complicating IE is rare. Urgent surgery should be performed is such cases.
Impact of Chest Wall Conformation on the Outcome of Primary Mitral Regurgitation due to Mitral Valve Prolapse
Authors: Sonaglioni Andrea , Nicolosi Gian Luigi , Rigamonti Elisabetta , Lombardo Michele
Published: June 2024

Background:

The possible influence of chest wall conformation on cardiovascular (CV) outcome of patients with mitral regurgitation (MR) due to mitral valve prolapse (MVP) has never been previously investigated.

Methods:

This retrospective study included all consecutive symptomatic patients with MVP and moderate MR who underwent exercise stress echocardiography at our institution between February 2014 and February 2021. Modified Haller Index (MHI; chest transverse diameter over the distance between sternum and spine) was noninvasively assessed. During the follow-up, we evaluated the occurrence of any of the following: (1) CV hospitalization, (2) mitral valve (MV) surgery, and (3) cardiac death or sudden death.

Results:

Four hundred and twenty-four consecutive patients (66.8 ± 11.5 years, 48.3% men) were retrospectively analyzed. Overall, MVP patients had concave-shaped chest wall (MHI = 2.55 ± 0.34) and were found with small cardiac chamber dimensions. During a mean follow-up time of 3.2 ± 1.7 years, no patients died, 55 patients were hospitalized due to CV events, and 20 patients underwent MV surgery. On multivariate Cox analysis, age (heart rate [HR] 1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03–1.06), diabetes mellitus (HR 3.26, 95% CI 2.04–5.20), peak exercise-E/e' ratio (HR 1.07, 95%CI 1.05–1.09), and peak exercise-effective regurgitant orifice area (HR 2.53, 95% CI 1.83–3.51) were directly associated to outcome, whereas MHI (HR 0.15, 95%CI 0.07-0.33) and beta-blocker therapy (HR 0.26, 95% CI 0.19–0.36) showed strong inverse correlation. An MHI ≥2.7 showed 80% sensitivity and 100% specificity for predicting event-free survival (area under the curve = 0.98).

Conclusions:

Symptomatic patients with moderate MR due to MVP and MHI ≥2.7 have an excellent prognosis over a medium-term follow-up. Noninvasive chest wall shape assessment should be encouraged in clinical practice.
Severe Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis, Worse Left Atrial Mechanics is Closely Associated with Echo Criteria for Intervention
Authors: Vriz Olga , Feras Khaliel , Alamri Mohammed , Blassy Benny , Almozel Anwar , Smith Matthew , Kinsara Abdulhalim Jamal , Galzerano Domenico , Alsomali Afrah , Veldtman Gruschen R
Published: June 2024

Background:

Rheumatic mitral valve (MV) stenosis is associated with progressive left atrial (LA) fibrosis and functional impairment, Pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. The aims of the study were to determine in those patients with severe MV stenosis if LA mechanical function as assessed by speckle tracking echocardiography could identify those with increased PASP, atrial fibrillation (AFib), and RV dysfunction.

Subjects and Methods:

Patients with severe MV stenosis were identified from the institutional echo database. Echocardiograms were read off line and measurements included atrial and ventricular strain. Patients were divided into tertiles of LA reservoir strain (LASr) values and data compared between the groups.

Results:

Ninety-seven patients, 67 females, mean age 47.4 ± 11.9 years, had MV mean gradient of 8.3 ± 5.1 mmHg, MV area by pressure half time of 1.3 ± 0.3 cm2 and LASr of 11.18% ± 6.4%. Those patients in the lowest LASr tertile had more AFib (72%, P = 0.0001), PASP >50 mm Hg (39%, P = 0.005), and worst RV impairment. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, LASr, age, and mean MV gradient were the independent predictors of AFib and PASP >50 mm Hg. Cutoffs, determined by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis had high specificity for the composite outcome of Afib and PASP >50 mmHg (85% for LASr <7.7%).

Conclusion:

In severe MV stenosis LASr, age and mean MV gradient, are independent predictors of Afib and PASP >50 mmHg. LASr <7.7% has high sensitivity and specificity in identifying those who meet ESC guideline 2017 criteria for valve intervention, suggesting its potentially helpful addendum to the surveillance of patients with MV stenosis.
A practical approach of leech therapy: Insight from the Unani system of medicine
Authors: Ahmer S. M. , Fahad Ataullah , Khan Mohammad Saad Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Leech therapy is an effective mode of treatment from time immemorial. However, our Indian System of Medicine has given a new platform to this practice of treating patients suffering from various diseases such as skin diseases, joint pain, inflammation, wounds, nonhealing ulcers, lumps, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, deep-vein thrombosis, and plastic and reconstructive surgeries. The objective of this study was to construct the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for leech therapy and to raise awareness among AYUSH practitioners and other health-care providers. This review study of SOP for leech therapy was carried out through the Unani classical textbooks and the recent research on leech therapy from sources such as PubMed, Scopus, AYUSH portal, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. The collected material was studied in detail and analyzed for the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for leech therapy. This paper focused on the practical application and handling of leech during the procedure of leech therapy, and to some extent, an attempt to construct SOPs of leech therapy has been made with the help of some Unani experts, ancient Unani literature, and recent studies on leech therapy. Leech therapy is an effective, safe, feasible, beneficial, and economical treatment modality. Hence, the development of standard operative procedures (SOPs) considering leech therapy is the need of the hour. This paper is an initiative to develop an SOP for this practical procedure and hope it will be beneficial for all traditional healers.
Efficacy of Majoon Sang Sar-e-Mahi in the management of Hasat-e-Bauliyah (urolithiasis): An exploratory clinical trial
Authors: Ansari Mohammad Shakeel , Uddin Jamal , Nayab Mohd
Published: June 2024

Background:

Mankind has been afflicted with the calculi in urinary tract dating back to 4000 B.C. It has been considered the most common urinary tract illness. Preventing the recurrence of renal stones remains a serious human health issue. Various procedures are available for the removal of calculi with associated different complications in the contemporary medicine.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a polyherbal Unani formulation; Majoon Sang Sar-e-Mahi, in the patients of Hasat-e-Bauliyah (urolithiasis).

Materials and Methods:

This was an exploratory, single-arm, pre- and post-treatment clinical trial entailing 30 radiologically diagnosed cases of urolithiasis. The patients, who agree to give the informed consent and follow-up the protocol of either sex having the age between 18 and 65 years, were included in the study. Five grams of Majoon Sang Sar-e-Mahi was advised to take orally twice in a day for 45 days.

Results:

The assessments of subjective parameters were done on every 15th day of follow-up using an arbitrary scale. All the patients were objectively assessed by an ultrasonography (USG) of the abdomen and pelvis before and after the completion of clinical trial. The results were analyzed statistically using Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Student’s paired t-test (two-tailed), and proportion test. The subjective parameters like pain in abdomen showed significant relief with (P < 0.001). Objective parameters like USG abdomen showed significant results (P < 0.001). The size of the stone showed a statistically significant reduction (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

No significant adverse effect was observed during and after the trial. Based on achieved results, it may be concluded that Majoon Sang Sar-e-Mahi is safe and effective in the management of the patients suffering from renal calculi.
Prevalence, Pattern and Effect of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria
Authors: Ahmed AbdulMumin Kayode , Azees Ayotunde Sherif , Fasiku Mojirola Martina , Jimoh Olanrewaju Saheed , Imhonopi Gloria Bosede , Temitayo-Oboh Abiola Oluwatoyin , Salam Rasheed Abiodun , El-Imam Ibrahim Ahmed , Ojo Omobola Yetunde , Ehiem Emmanuel Chukwudi
Published: June 2024

Background:

The world over, women are victims of violence in close and intimate relationships where they are expected to be safe and protected. Intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly impacts the physical and mental well-being of those affected. This study assessed the prevalence, pattern and effects of IPV amongst women in Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA) of Ogun State, South West Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

This community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Abeokuta – South LGA in Ogun State. Data were collected from 339 women in intimate relationships using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Ethical approval (HPRS/381/471) was obtained from the Ogun State Ministry of Health Ethical Review Committee. Analysis was done using IBM® SPSS version 23, and results were presented in frequencies and proportions using tables and charts.

Results:

About three-quarters (73.2%) of the 339 respondents had experienced one form of IPV. Psychological/emotional violence, 224 (66.1%), and physical violence, 161 (47.5%), were the study’s most commonly reported forms of violence. Amongst those affected, 186 (54.9%) were ‘insulted’, 87 (25.7%) were ‘embarrassed in public’ and another 124 (36.6%) were slapped. The effects of IPV reported were bruises/lacerations, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and attempted suicide.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of IPV of all forms were high in the studied population. Therefore, the government needs to create more awareness of the problem and promote investments in women’s empowerment to reverse this trend.
Interprofessional Collaboration amongst Healthcare Workers of a Tertiary Hospital in North-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Halilu Solomon Daniel , Maiyegun Afisulahi Abiodun , Aiyekomogbon Joshua Oluwafemi , Shirama Yakubu Bababa , Mutalub Yahkub Babatunde , Oyediji Funmilayo Jane
Published: June 2024

Background:

Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare is important to optimise healthcare delivery. However, relatively few studies have been conducted on the topic in Nigeria, especially in the North.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to determine the levels of interprofessional collaboration, enablers and barriers amongst healthcare workers.

Materials and Methods:

Data were collected using a five-domain modified Assessment of Interprofessional Team Collaboration Scale questionnaire, with a Likert scale of 1–5. The ideal mean score was ≤2 for the barriers domain and ≥4 for the other domains. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.

Results:

Two hundred and sixty-six participants responded to the questionnaire. Male and female respondents were 131 (49.2%) each. Half of the respondents were 31 to 40 years old. One hundred and thirty-six (51.1%) of the respondents were nurses, and 48 (18.0%) were doctors. The modal working experience was 6–11 years (41.4%), and 117 (44.0%) respondents had at least a bachelor’s degree. The mean scores for the domains were 4.1032 for partnership, 3.2383 for cooperation, 3.6309 for coordination, 4.2844 for enablers and 3.7902 for barriers.

Conclusion:

There was adequate level of partnership and enablers amongst the healthcare workers but insufficient cooperation and coordination and high level of barriers. Staff training on cooperation, coordination and identified barriers is necessary to improve interprofessional collaboration in the hospital.
Design and Implementation of an IOT-based Smart Home Automation System in Real World Scenario
Authors: Adhikary Arka , Halder Saroj , Bose Rayith , Panja Shuvadeep , Halder Sourav , Pratihar Jayanta , Dey Arindam
Published: June 2024

INTRODUCTION: Automation developments have significantly increased general convenience in modern technology. Our study focuses on developing and deploying an Internet of Things (IoT)–enabled smart home automation system that maximizes energy efficiency and improves convenience in residential settings. Our technology provides homes with an intelligent environment by smoothly combining several sensors, actuators, and communication protocols. We explore the challenges of creating a reliable and useful smart home systemthat works well in everyday situations. We investigate the difficulties, architectural issues, communication protocols, and security features specific to these systems.OBJECTIVES: This project aims to use a database server and Wi-Fi module to develop an effective and reasonably priced smart home automation system. It improves accessibility and convenience by enabling smartphone voice control of household appliances.METHODS: This project was developed using various implementation techniques, including wireless home automation via GSM technology, speech recognition-based systems, Blynk, and the Internet of Things. These techniques added up to a reliable and effective smart home system.RESULTS: Although it improved user routines, the IoT-based smart home system had latency problems. Interoperability issues are still present. Improvements were guided by user input. Using Blynk, our software manages loads remotely. CONCLUSION: A home automation system that is inexpensive and locally supplied can effectively operate household appliances. It is adaptable, scalable, and a component of future smart homes. IoT applications in real life revolutionize convenience and efficiency in living environments.
Последовательности независимых функций и структура симметричных пространств
Authors: Astashkin Sergei Vladimirovich
Published: June 2024

Основная цель обзора состоит в представлении результатов последнего десятилетия по описанию подпространств как $L_p$-пространств и пространств Орлича, так и общих симметричных пространств, порожденных независимыми функциями. Предлагается новый подход, основанный на использовании комбинации результатов теории симметричных пространств, методов теории интерполяции операторов и некоторых вероятностных идей. Изучается проблема единственности распределения функции, последовательность независимых копий которой порождает данное подпространство. Доказан общий принцип сравнения дополняемости подпространств, порожденных последовательностями независимых функций в симметричном пространстве на $[0,1]$ и их попарно дизъюнктных копий в некотором пространстве на полуоси $(0,\infty)$, одним из следствий которого является классическая теорема Дора-Стабеда о дополняемости подпространств $L_p$-пространств. Библиография: 103 названия.
Epistemik Cemaat: Bir Bilim Sosyolojisi Denemesi
Authors: Koç Turgay
Published: June 2024

Hüsamettin Arslan, Epistemik Cemaat: Bir Bilim Sosyolojisi Denemesi isimli eserinde bilginin üretimi ve dağıtımının temel kaideleri üzerinde durmaktadır. Türkiye’de bilim sosyolojisi disiplininde ilk olma iddiasında olan çalışma, bilgi üretiminin kültürel boyutuna dikkat çeker. Günümüzde bilimsel bilgi pozitivist bir anlayışla ve Batı zihniyetinin bir yansıması olarak şekillenmektedir. Bilginin geçerli ve meşru olması onu üreten epistemik cemaat ile doğrudan ilişkilidir. Epistemik cemaatin onaylamadığı bilgi, geçerli olarak kabul edilmez. Bilginin bir topluluk tarafından yönetilmesi Batılı düşünürlerin çalışmalarında da ele alınmıştır. Thomas Kuhn, Bilimsel Devrimin Yapısı kitabında bilimsel paradigma ve bilim topluluğunun etkileşimi sonucu paradigma değişimi üzerinde durmakta ve bilim topluluğunun hakim paradigma üzerinden bilimsel faaliyetlerini nasıl yürüttüğü anlatılmaktadır. Stanley Fish’in kavramsallaştırdığı “yorumlama cemaatleri” de benzer bir içeriğe sahiptir. Arslan’a göre, modern bilimlerin Türkiye’ye girişi sonrasında klasik epistemik cemaat ile modern epistemik cemaatin yarattığı ikilik bir bunalıma neden olmuştur. Hakim bilimsel paradigma ve epistemik cemaat Batı merkezlidir ve çalışmada bu durum eleştirel olarak ele alınmıştır.
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND ASTHENIA. NEW THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES (EXPERT COUNCIL RESOLUTION, DECEMBER 18, 2023)
Authors: Захаров В.В. , Вахнина Н.В. , Табеева Г.Р. , Искра Д.А. , Янишевский С.Н. , Афанасьев В.В. , Васенина Е.В. , Захаров Д.В.
Published: June 2024

Актуальность проблемы когнитивных нарушений и астенических состояний только увеличивается, особенно в последние годы, на фоне эпидемии COVID-19. В этой связи вызывает интерес использование действующих веществ или их комбинаций для помощи пациентам с астенией и когнитивными нарушениями. Соединения холина и экстракт гинкго билоба, каждый компонент в отдельности, давно известны своими прокогнитивными и антиастеническими эффектами. Тем более интересно рассмотреть потенциальную пользу применения вышеупомянутых действующих веществ в комбинации.

The relevance of the problem of cognitive impairment and asthenic conditions is only increasing, especially in recent years, against the backdrop of the COVID-19 epidemic. In this regard, the use of active substances or their combinations to help patients with asthenia and cognitive impairment is of interest. Choline compounds and ginkgo biloba extract, each individual component, have long been known for their procognitive and antiasthenic effects. It is all the more interesting to consider the potential benefits of using the above-mentioned active ingredients in combination.
EXPERIENCE OF USE OF BIOREGULATORY THERAPY DRUGS TRAUMEL® S AND LYMPHOMYOSOT AFTER TONSILLECTOMY
Authors: Карпищенко С.А. , Колесникова О.М.
Published: June 2024

Радикальным способом лечения хронического тонзиллита является тонзиллэктомия. Для обезболивания и купирования воспалительного процесса в послеоперационном периоде в качестве симптоматической терапии чаще всего используются системные нестероидные противовоспалительные препараты (НПВП), однако их частое и/или длительное применение чревато развитием побочных эффектов. Пациентам, перенесшим тонзиллэкомию, могут быть рекомендованы препараты биорегуляционной терапии Траумель® С и Лимфомиозот, способствующие уменьшению боли и снижению отека в горле, а также, предположительно, потенцированию эффектов НПВП. Приведены результаты исследования, свидетельствующие, что на фоне приема препаратов Траумель® С и Лимфомиозот после тонзиллэктомии возможно снижение дозы применяемых НПВП, а в некоторых случаях и полный отказ от них.

A radical method of treating chronic tonsillitis is tonsillectomy. To relieve pain and relieve the inflammatory process in  the  postoperative period, systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most often used as symptomatic therapy, but their frequent and/or long-term use is fraught with the development of side effects. Patients who have undergone tonsillectomy may be recommended bioregulatory therapy drugs Traumeel® S and Lymphomyosot, which help reduce pain and swelling in the throat, and also, presumably, potentiate the effects of NSAIDs. The results of a study are presented showing that while taking the drugs Traumeel® S and Lymphomyosot after tonsillectomy, it is possible to reduce the dose of NSAIDs used, and in some cases, completely abandon them.
EMPIRICAL PHYTOTHERAPY OF IDIOPATHIC MALE INFERTILITY. LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Тюзиков И.А. , Греков Е.А. , Смирнов А.В.
Published: June 2024

Мужское бесплодие остается актуальной медико-социальной, демографической научно-прикладной проблемой по причине мультифакторности и недостаточной изученности механизмов патогенеза, что предопределяет неудовлетворительные результаты фармакотерапии, особенно при неуточненном (идиопатическом) мужском бесплодии, когда она приобретает не целенаправленный, а эмпирический характер. Одним из наиболее популярных направлений современной эмпирической фармакотерапии идиопатического мужского бесплодия является фитотерапия, эффективность которой неоднозначна и недостаточно изучена в клинических исследованиях высокого уровня доказательности. Литературный обзор показал, что, несмотря на установленную эффективность ряда химических субстанций, выделенных из различных лекарственных растений, в отношении мужской репродуктивной функции в экспериментальных исследованиях, подавляющее большинство растительных агентов имеют недостаточную или неоднозначную доказательную базу эффективности при лечении идиопатического мужского бесплодия в клинических исследованиях. Таким образом, далеко не все растительные субстанции с позиционирующимся у них «репродуктивным эффектом» в действительности имеют доказанные эффекты при исследованиях у людей, поэтому к выбору фитотерапевтических агентов при лечении идиопатического мужского бесплодия в настоящее время следует подходить крайне тщательно, особенно в случаях, когда мы выбираем фитотерапию как вариант эмпирической монотерапии мужских репродуктивных нарушений.

Male infertility remains an urgent medical, social, demographic scientific and applied problem due to the multifactorial nature and insufficient knowledge of the mechanisms of pathogenesis, which determines the unsatisfactory results of pharmacotherapy, especially in unspecified (idiopathic) male infertility, when it acquires an empirical character rather than a purposeful one. Phytotherapy remains one of the most popular areas of modern empirical pharmacotherapy for idiopathic male infertility, the effectiveness of which is ambiguous and insufficiently studied in clinical studies of a high level of evidence. A literature review has shown that, despite the established effectiveness of a number of chemical substances isolated from various medicinal plants in relation to male reproductive function in experimental studies, the vast majority of herbal agents have insufficient or ambiguous evidence base of effectiveness in the treatment of idiopathic male infertility in clinical studies. Thus, not all plant substances with a “reproductive effect” positioned in them actually have proven effects in human studies, therefore, the choice of phytotherapeutic agents in the treatment of idiopathic male infertility should currently be approached extremely carefully and attentively, especially in cases when we choose phytotherapy as an option for empirical monotherapy of male reproductive violations.
Kırılgan Yaşlı Bireylerde Fiziksel Aktivitenin Önemi
Authors: Can Berker , Uysal Mert , Baş Bahriye , Tütün Yümin Eylem
Published: June 2024

Son yıllarda yaşlı birey sayısı tüm dünyada giderek artmaktadır. Bu artışla birlikte, yaşlı bireylerin yaşam kalitesini olumsuz yönde etkileyen ve günlük yaşam aktivitelerini gerçekleştirmesine engel olan pek çok faktörde de artış görülmektedir. Bu faktörlerdeki artış, yaşlı bireylerin yaşamlarında yeni sorunların ortaya çkmasına sebebiyet vermektedir. Yaşlanmayla beraber biyolojik, fenotipik ve fonksiyonel olarak birtakım problemler gözlenmektedir. Bu problemler yaşlı bireylerin yaşantılarında oldukça önemli sorunlar ortaya çıkmasına sebebiyet vermektedir. Doğal yaşlanma sürecine ek olarak, fonksiyonel kapasitenin ve kas kuvvetinin azalmasıyla birlikte bu bireylerde kırılganlık ve kırılganlık öncesi fenotip sıklıkla eşlik etmekte ve sağlıklı yaşlanma sürecini sekteye uğratmaktadır. Özellikle tabloya kırılganlık tanısının da eklenmesiyle yaşlı bireyler günlük yaşam aktivitelerini sürdürmekte zorlanmakta ve yaşam kalitesi olumsuz etkilenmektedir. Ayrıca, bu olumsuzlukların giderilmesi için kırılgan toplumlarda fiziksel aktivite ve egzersiz oldukça önemli bir yere sahiptir. Ancak, yaşlı bireylerin aynı problemleri yaşaması aynı egzersiz programlarının uygulanacağı anlamına gelmemektedir. Yaşlı bireylerin yaşadığı problemlerin semptomları ayrı olarak incelenmelidir. Diğer yandan, yaşanılan probleme ek olarak yaşlı bireylerde kırılganlık gibi başka rahatsızlıklar da görülebilmektedir. Bu nedenle yaşlı bireylerin kırılganlık bakımından kapsamlı olarak değerlendirilerek bireye özgü rehabilitasyon programının oluşturulması önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yaşlı kırılgan bireylerde, fiziksel aktivitenin önemini vurgulamak ve sağlıklı yaşlanmayı teşvik etmektir. Sonuç olarak, yaşlı bireylerin kırılganlık fenotipinden doğan sonuçlardan en az etkilenmesi ve belki de kırılganlığın tersine çevrilmesi için fiziksel aktivitenin önemi bu çalışmada vurgulanmıştır.
6 Şubat Depremleri Sonrası Acil Toplanma Alanlarının Yeterliklerinin İncelenmesi: Malatya İli Örneğinde Saha Çalışması
Authors: Kalkan Melike , Özçetin Zuhal , Doğan Muhammed Cemil , Ay Metin
Published: June 2024

Acil toplanma alanları, insani krizler, doğal afetler ya da diğer acil durumlar sonucunda evlerini terk etmek zorunda kalan insanların geçici olarak güvenli bir şekilde toplandığı yerlerdir. Acil toplanma alanları, afet yönetimi planının bir parçasıdır ve yerel yönetimler, ulusal hükümetler, uluslararası yardım kuruluşları ve sivil toplum örgütleri arasındaki iş birliği ile yönetilmektedir. Bu tür alanlar, kriz anlarında insanların güvende kalmasını ve temel ihtiyaçlarının karşılanmasını sağlamak için kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Afet öncesi planlama sürecinde belirlenen acil toplanma alanlarının 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremleri sonrasındaki analizi çalışmanın ana konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Saha çalışmasında Malatya kent merkezi ve sekiz ilçedeki toplam 55 afet sonrası acil toplanma alanının incelemesi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada; afet sonrası acil toplanma alanlarının belirli mekânsal ölçütler kapsamında incelenmesi ve fiziksel yeterlik durumlarının sorgulanması amaçlanmaktadır. İncelemeler sonucunda acil toplanma alanlarının toplanma kavramının ötesinde, deprem sonrasında temel bir gereksinim olduğu ve afet öncesi planlamada gerekli önlemler kapsamında değerlendirilmesi gerekliliği vurgulanmaktadır.
Yer Hareketi Tahmin Modellerinin Deprem Ön Hasar Tahmin Sistemleri’nin Performansına Etkileri: 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremi
Authors: Kara Fatma İlknur , Fahjan Yasin
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışma, yer hareketi tahmin modellerinin (GMPE), Deprem Ön Hasar Tahmin Sistemleri'nin (DÖHTS) performansına etkilerini incelemektedir. DÖHTS, afet yönetiminde kritik role sahip sistemlerdir. Çalışmada, 6 Şubat Kahramanmaraş (Pazarcık) depreminin verileri kullanılarak sismik tehlike ve risk analizleri gerçekleştirilmiş, analiz sonuçları kuvvetli yer hareketi istasyonları verileri ile güncellenmiştir. Analizlerde küresel ölçekte kabul gören dört farklı GMPE ve HAZUS sınıflandırma sistemi ve hasargörebilirlik eğrileri tercih edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçları, GMPE’lerin seçimi ve güncellenmiş veri kullanımının sonuçlar üzerindeki etkileri olmak üzere iki farklı açıdan incelenmiştir. GMPE seçimi, sismik tehlike ve risk sonuçlarını doğrudan etkilemektedir. GMPE modellerinin ortalaması alınarak yapılan karşılaştırmada, güncellenmiş veri kullanımı ile acil müdahale gerektiren ağır hasarlı ve göçen bina sayılarının sırasıyla yaklaşık %10 ve %15 daha iyi tahmin edilebildiği belirlenmiştir.
Moss Bags as Active Biomonitors of Air Pollution: Current State of Understanding, Applications and Concerns
Authors: Chaudhuri Sriroop , Roy Mimi
Published: June 2024

Dual concerns involving the rise in airborne pollutant levels and bulging need to protect-preserve human health have propelled the search for innovative means for air quality monitoring to aid in evidence-based decision-making (pollution prevention-mitigation). In this regard, moss bags have gathered a great deal of attention as active biomonitors. In this reflective discourse, we systematically review the world literature to present a bird’s eye view of moss bag applications and advances while highlighting potential concerns. We begin with a brief note on mosses as biomonitors, highlighting the advantages of moss bags over the passive technique (native moss), other living organisms (lichens, vascular plants), and instrument-based measurements. A major strand of moss bag research involves urban ecosystem sustainability studies (e.g., street tunnels and canyons, parks), while others include event-specific monitoring and change detection (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 Lockdown), indoor-outdoor air quality assessment, and change detection in land use patterns. Recent advances include biomagnetic studies, radioisotopic investigations, and mobile applications. Efforts are currently underway to couple moss bag results with a suite of indicators [e.g., relative accumulation factor (RAF), contamination factor (CF), pollution load index (PLI), enrichment factor (EF)] and spatially map the results for holistic appraisal of environmental quality (hot spot detection). However, while moss bag innovations and applications continue to grow over time, we point to fundamental concerns/uncertainties (e.g., lack of concordance in operational procedures and parameterization, ideal species selection, moss vitality) that still need to be addressed by targeted case studies, before the moss results could be considered in regulatory interventions.
Surface Runoff Estimation Using SCS-CN Method for Kurumballi Sub-watershed in Shivamogga District, Karnataka, India
Authors: . Govindaraju , Vinutha T. Y. , Rakesh C. J. , Lokanath S. , Kumar A. Kishor
Published: June 2024

SCS-curve number (CN) is one of the most well-liked and commonly applied methods for estimating surface runoff. The present study aims to calculate surface runoff using SCS-CN watershed-based calculation and geospatial technology in the Kurumballi sub-watershed Shivamogga District of Karnataka, India. The study area covers about an area of 47.67 sq. km. The union of land use/land cover classification with hydrological soil groups (HSG) yields the runoff estimation by the SCS-CN curve approach. This method calculates the runoff volume from the land surface flows into the river or streams. Moreover, the study area’s delineation of runoff potential zones was done using the thematic integration method. Different thematic layers were used, including lithology, geomorphology, soil, slope, land use and land cover, drainage, surface water bodies, groundwater contour, and isohyetal maps. Furthermore, associating it with the SCS-CN technique, the total surface runoff volume of the study area was estimated. The total surface runoff volume in the study area is 21065849.7 m3. To this study, thematic integration with the SCS-CN approach to estimate runoff for watersheds is valuable for improving water management and soil conservation.
An Overview of Solid Waste Management Practices in Pune, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Saifi Nilofar , Jha Bandana
Published: June 2024

The growing population and rapid urbanization are significant challenges for Indian cities. Pune City generates nearly 2,258 tonnes of waste per day. Pune’s informal waste sector has demonstrated remarkable efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and self-sustainability. Moreover, it contributes to favorable economic and social outcomes for the city. With the support of the self-help group SWaCH Seva Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, Pune, the municipal solid waste management model has successfully achieved a remarkable 95 percent segregation rate. Implementing the Pune municipal solid waste management model showcases the active and efficient engagement of informal waste workers in the collection and resource utilization process. This underscores the possibility of favorable economic, social, and environmental results stemming from collaborations between municipalities and waste pickers. This paper looks at the role of SWaCH in line with Pune Municipal Corporation towards the present waste management system. Primarily reliant on labor, this model accomplishes recycling tasks at a notably lower cost compared to conventional mechanized and centralized waste management approaches. It can also accomplish high recycling levels and relatively considerable plastic waste segregation. Promoting the retrieval of valuable materials, especially plastics, for local and global recycling enterprises actively contributes to the advancement of a circular urban waste management approach. The objective of this research is to explore and provide a realistic understanding of Pune’s current status of waste generation, collection, transportation, and disposal. Apart from the SwaCH-PMC model, the paper also focuses on plastic waste recycling, the Red Dot Campaign towards sanitary waste, and household e-waste management in Pune.
Eco-Engineered Low-Cost Carbosorbent Derived from Biodegradable Domestic Waste for Efficient Total Chromium Removal from Aqueous Environment: Spectroscopic and Adsorption Study
Authors: Saxena Vandana , Singh Ashish Kumar , Srivastava Atul , Srivastava Anushree
Published: June 2024

Chromium contamination in water bodies poses severe risks to both the environment and human health. This research introduces an innovative solution to this challenge by creating a vapor-activated carbosorbent from biodegradable household waste. The efficacy of this adsorbent in removing total chromium through batch methods from aqueous solutions was investigated. Surface analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) exhibited a porous structure, while Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) identified distinct functional groups on the surface. The point of zero charge (PZC), determined at 6.95, revealed the adsorbent’s surface chemistry. Impressively, the synthesized carbosorbent exhibited significant adsorption capacities of 23.08 mg.g-1 for Cr(III) and 24.84 mg.g-1 for Cr(VI) under optimal conditions. The Langmuir isotherm model illustrated a monolayer adsorption mechanism aligned with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, confirming chemisorption. Thermodynamic analysis disclosed favorable and spontaneous chromium adsorption. Negative ΔG° values affirmed the spontaneity, while the exothermic nature of the process was signified by the positive ΔH° value, indicating heat release. Increased randomness at the solid-liquid interface, indicated by the positive ΔS° value, underscored the enhanced affinity between the adsorbent and adsorbate. This study exemplifies the potential of the vapor-activated carbosorbent as an efficient and sustainable remedy for chromium-contaminated water bodies.
The Effect of Senegal River Irrigation Water Quality on Soil Salinization: A Study of the Main Canal of the M’Pourie Plain in Mauritania
Authors: Med Fadel Mewgef El Ezza dite Hanane Djieh Cheikh , Dick B. A. , S’Id E. C. , Ammar M. B. , Ould Sidi Y. M. , Mohamed L. S. , Yehdhih Mohamed lemine , Fekhaoui Mohamed
Published: June 2024

In this study, the Senegal River, being the main source of water, plays a crucial role in the area’s agricultural development. Irrigation on the M’Pourie plain using water from the Senegal River is carried out without any prior sanitation control. An evaluation of the quality of irrigation water and its impact on soil salinization in different agricultural plots soil salinity is crucial for the effective utilization of traditional irrigation water over extended periods. Comprehensive physico-chemical analyses were conducted across nine locations on the M’Pourie plain in Rosso during the dynamic seasons of 2021-2023. Nevertheless, a relatively small number of studies have employed soil salinity indexing methods to examine the consequences of river irrigation on soil salinity. The analysis and interpretation of the results obtained were based both on classic methods (average and correlations) and more advanced techniques such as principal component analysis (PCA) and the Piper diagram which allow characterization and a spatial typology of water. Analysis of the Piper diagram highlights the distinction between two groups of water, weakly and moderately mineralized, ranging from 52.22 μS.cm-1 in the dry season to 72.22 μS.cm-1 in the rainy season, presenting a sodium-potassium bicarbonate facies The variability of irrigation water supplies, proves to be important in the functioning of an agro-systems. Two modes of operation have become individualized: the dry phase mode, characterized by very strong mineralization of the water linked to a significant load of dissolved elements, and the wet phase mode, whose water quality is poorly mineralized but shows the impact that its irrigation water can represent in the loading of organic and mineral pollution and the need for strict control of these waters upstream before their agricultural use. The results of this study show the absence of risks of soil salinization in relation to the chemical nature of irrigation water and the impact of agriculture on the M’Pourie plain.
Accumulation and Translocation of Heavy Metals in Hibiscus cannabinus Grown in Tannery Sludge Amended Soil
Authors: . Anita , Kulsoom Mahiya , Yadav Aneet Kumar , Kumar Monu , Raw Kamla Pat , Prasad Satguru , Kumar Narendra
Published: June 2024

Digested sludge wasted by tanneries is rich in nutrients and trace elements however, the presence of toxic metals restricts their use in agriculture. The present study explores the possible application of tannery sludge amendment for the cultivation of an energy crop, Hibiscus cannabinus. The toxicity of various sludge amendments (25, 50, 75, and 100%, w/w) was examined during early seedling growth, followed by metal accumulation potential by performing pot experiments. Chemical characterization revealed the presence of Cr (709.6), Cu (366.43), Ni (74.6), Cd (132.71), Pb (454.8) μg.g-1 in tannery sludge beside N (2.1%), P 3.8 & K 316.96 (kg.hec-1.) respectively. Germination of H. cannabinus exposed to sludge extracts ranged between 80 to 95%; Relative seed germination, 81.33 to 84.43%. Relative root growth, 0.9 to 1.16 cm; and germination index, 95 to 110%. It was found that sludge extracts have not caused adverse effects on seed germination and early seedling growth. Heavy metal accumulation was observed as follows: Ni (3.37, 2.38, 1.46 & 0.90 mg.kg-1) > Pb (10.59, 10.15, 5.26, & 2.84 mg.kg-1) > Cu (2.34, 2.24, 0.97 & 0.24 mg.kg-1) > Cd (2.31, 1.19, 1.33 & 1.12 mg.kg-1) > Cr (1458, 1136.12, 601.73 & 211.6 mg.kg-1) in 100, 75, 50, & 25% sludge amended soil, respectively. The bio-concentration pattern of metals was found to be in the order of root > leaf > stem. The findings of the present study give direction for the eco-friendly and cost-effective management of tannery sludge. Further, H. cannabinus can be used for the restoration of metal-contaminated agricultural land, however, results need to be corroborated with field trials.
Beachgoers’ Knowledge, Perceptions, and Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Waste Management in Kuakata Sea Beach, Bangladesh
Authors: Amin Md. Al , Ahmed Md. Tanvir
Published: June 2024

With rising public awareness and concern for environmental sustainability, calls for nature-friendly marine and beach litter management have grown louder. This study, employing logistic and ordinary least square regressions, explores tourists’ knowledge, perceptions, and willingness to pay (WTP) using data (n = 400) collected from Kuakata Sea Beach, Bangladesh. Results showed that approximately 99% of the respondents recognize the urgency for further development in the waste management system, while 53% are aware of it. Gender is identified as a statistically significant factor impacting beachgoers’ WTP – males are willing to pay more. Besides, visitors with higher incomes demonstrate the willingness to pay more. Additionally, 37% of the respondents think that appropriate information dissemination and raising awareness are critical to confronting this problem, and another 38% recommended proper placement of dustbins on the beach. These outcomes can be very useful in designing any relevant policies for promoting sustainable beach waste management.
Evaluation of Grid-Based Aridity Indices in Classifying Aridity Zones in Iraq
Authors: Alawadi Wisam , Hassan Ayman Alak , Dakhil Ammar
Published: June 2024

In this study, the aridity index (AI) based on gridded climate data was validated for defining aridity and classifying aridity zones in Iraq through comparison with the results obtained by the station-based aridity index. Gauge-based gridded climate data taken from Climatic Research Unit Timeseries (CRU TS) were used to determine the annual value of four aridity indices (Lang, De Martonne, Ernic and UNEP AI) over the period 1998-2011. The results showed that the aridity distribution maps derived using grid-based aridity indices were reasonably close to those found using station-based ones. The four aridity indices properly identified similar aridity (dryness) classifications in both the station-based and grid-based aridity maps. The area percentage of each aridity class predicted by grid-based AIs was also compared with that obtained by the station-based AIs. The results showed that the variances between the area percentages predicted by grid-based AIs and those estimated using station-based AIs are fairly slight. The Lang AI exhibited the least variance (0.4%) while the De Martonne AI had the biggest variance (-4.8%). Despite these minor variances, it is however possible to conclude that the grid-based aridity index classified the aridity zones of Iraq as properly as the station-based aridity index did.
Study of Temporal Dynamics of Urban Heat Island Surface in Padang West Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Novio Rery , Mariya Sri , Prarikeslan Widya , Ramon Sophia Aulia
Published: June 2024

Padang as the capital of the province, is a strategic area and also the center of the economy. Annual population growth affects changes in land use from vegetated land to built-up areas. An increase in barren land will trigger an increase in temperature. SUHI is a temperature phenomenon that occurs on the surface resulting from the increase in temperature. SUHI can be observed through surface temperature data or Land Surface Temperature. This study aims to identify changes in land surface temperature that are affected by changes in land use in the form of building density conditions. In analyzing this using Landsat 7 ETM+ imagery in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2020. The building density measurement method LST transformations to measure surface temperature and helps the Surface Urban Heat Island phenomenon. The results of the analysis showed that there was an increase in the building density of the city of Padang over a period of 20 years. This phenomenon affects the surface temperature, indicating that the surface temperature has increased by around 0.47°C. The highest temperature from 2001-2020 occurred in 2016, with the highest temperature of 36°C.
Periodización para los deportes de combate: un enfoque innovador acorde a sus demandas específicas
Authors: Rezzonico Gabriel
Published: June 2024

La periodización es un arte, a partir del cual el entrenamiento es organizado con el fin de alcanzar el mayor rendimiento de los deportistas al momento de la competencia. En el caso de los atletas de combate, las demandas de las diversas modalidades presentan una alta complejidad, requiriendo la formulación de programas que permitan prepararlos de manera apropiada. Si bien existen modelos de periodización que han surgido específicamente para estas actividades, la ciencia del entrenamiento continúa avanzando y nos permite formular nuevas propuestas basadas en un gran caudal de información, conjuntamente con la experiencia de cada entrenador. El objetivo de este ensayo es presentar un sistema de periodización innovador, el cual se propone como una variante para la preparación de los deportistas de combate.
The Influence of Leadership and Work Motivation on Employee Discipline at PT Bank XYZ in West Jakarta
Authors: Christina Sirait Juwita , Poerwita Sary Fetty
Published: June 2024

This research examines the influence of leadership and work motivation on employee discipline at PT Bank XYZ in West Jakarta. Bank XYZ, as one of the leading financial institutions in Indonesia, is committed to employee development and maintaining a positive work culture. The lack of employee discipline can affect operational efficiency and customer service. Therefore, leadership and work motivation are considered crucial factors in influencing the level of employee discipline. This study utilizes data from 2020 to 2022 to analyze the relationship between these variables. The analysis results indicate that both leadership and work motivation have a positive and significant impact on employee discipline. The better the leadership and work motivation, the higher the level of employee discipline. The implication is the importance of the leader's role in setting a good example and providing motivation to employees to achieve optimal performance. This research contributes to the development of human resource management theory, particularly in the context of the banking industry. Additionally, the findings can serve as a guide for companies to improve employee performance through the optimization of leadership and work motivation.
Sifat dan Tugas Pendidik dalam Perspektif Hadist Rasulullah SAW
Authors: Sitika Achmad Junaedi , Kurnillah Faridz Arizki , Nurazizah Dias Raisya , Dewi Alyanti Nikita , Izatunimah Elisa Nur , Arida Alya Dwi
Published: June 2024

Pendidikan pada masa kini menghadapi tantangan dan perubahan yang signifikan. Dimana pendidikan harus beradaptasi dengan cepat untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dan tuntutan zaman. Dalam hal ini, pendidik memiliki peran yang sangat berpengaruh dalam membentuk masyarakat yang cerdas, berbudaya, dan berkualitas. Mengetahui hal ini, penting bagi calon guru untuk mengetahui sifat pendidik, kualitas yang harus mereka miliki dan tugas yang mereka lakukan. seorang guru harus mampu menjadi panutan agar dapat menjadi panutan bagi siswanya. Pemenuhan tugas pendidik yang benar adalah komitmen terhadap pendidikan yang berkualitas, pembentukan karakter yang baik dan mempengaruhi siswa secara positif. Dalam Islam, pendidik diharapkan menanamkan nilai-nilai agama, memberi teladan dan bekerja aktif dalam membentuk generasi muslim yang berakhlak mulia.
EFEKTIVITAS MANAJEMAN MADRASAH
Authors: Prayuni Ary
Published: June 2024

The concept of MBM provides quite ideal direction to Islamic educational institutions called madrasas. Because with MBM madrasah can manage all existing madrasah management, both finance, persoanalia, infrastructure, class and public relations. With MBM madrasah can advance in quality according to the goals set by each madrasah, of course, these goals are above the standard goals set by the Ministry of Agriculture, as the ministry responsible for the success of madrasah education. Thus, when MBM can run effectively in each madrasah, madrasah competition to achieve quality goals is very possible, commanded by a strong and professional madrasah head.
EXPLORING TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY THROUGH MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT TO TEACHING
Authors: Pires Sidónio António
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to explore teachers’ professional identities through motivation and commitment to teaching.  It highlights teachers’ initial and sustaining motivation that shapes their professional identity. The study also focuses on how teachers’ commitment to teaching forms their identity. The study intended to provide an answer to the research question, of how motivation and commitment shape the three teachers’ professional identities in teaching. The study applied the document research method, where the researcher used three documentary videos from three teachers namely Robin, Vanday, and Imoto as the source of the data. For the data collection, the researcher watched and transcribed the speech from each video and coded it according to each category. The findings reveal that the three teachers’ motivation significantly boosts their productivity due to their self-efficacy, personal experience within society, and passion to teach the students, their love and concern for the students. The findings for commitment reveal that teachers’ independence, competence, and connectedness play important roles for teachers to be committed in teaching. This study implies that motivation and commitment play key roles in teachers’ professional identity.