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Voltaire, Lettres sur les Anglais, INTRODUCTION 6A (I), & 6A(II) Lettres sur les Anglais (IB) LETTERS CONCERNING THE ENGLISH NATION, Voltaire Foundation, 2022.
Authors: Woodward Servanne
Published: February 2023

Résumé de la Voltaire Foundation: Lettres sur les Anglais (I) 978-0-7294-1154-7

« Les Lettres sur les Anglais constituent un chef d’œuvre clé des Lumières, un manifeste qui illustre une manière de pensée qui a participé à la création d’une vision du monde qui reste importante aujourd’hui. C’est par cette œuvre aussi que Voltaire s’est réinventé en écrivain de prose, après une première phase de sa carrière où il était surtout connu comme poète. Le présent volume retrace la genèse et le contexte des Lettres (le séjour anglais de Voltaire, entre 1726 et 1728), et en dégage les principaux enjeux. L’introduction de Nicholas Cronk est suivie d’une liste complète des éditions parues du vivant de Voltaire, des traductions de ce texte, et de la version anglaise dont la publication en 1733 précéda de peu la parution du texte en français. Collaborateurs: Geneviève Artigas-Menant, Nicholas Cronk, Anna Marie Roos; Volume: 6A (I)-(II)Series: Œuvres complètes de Voltaire ; Volume Editors: Nicholas Cronk ; Publication Date: 2022 Pages: 730 Price (£): 160. »
Kritik Yesus Terhadap Rabi (Guru) Yahudi Berdasarkan Analisis Eksegetis Atas Kecaman Yesus Terhadap Ahli-Ahli Taurat Dan Orang-Orang Farisi Dalam Matius 23: 1-12
Authors: SM Erikson
Published: February 2023

Yesus sering berselisih dengan para rabi orang Yahudi, Kaum Tuarat dan Farisi menentang Yesus karena Dia menyatakan ajaran dan tindakannya berbeda dari para rabi lainnya. Mengenai pendidikan dan pelatihan formal Yesus sebagai rabi untuk menjadi pengajaran di Bait Allah, adat atau tradisi dalam mengajar orang Yahudi bagi komunitas Yahudi pada waktu itu, juga menjadi persoalan. Oleh sebab itu topik ini sangat menarik untuk diteliti.

                Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam melaksanakan penelitian ini ialah metode penelitian kualitatif kajian pustaka. Peneliti akan mencari referensi dan hasil penelitian relevan yang kemudian akan diolah untuk menjadi suatu jawaban mengenai permasalahan ini.

                Dengan penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa Yesus sebagai seorang rabi) menyampaikan kritiknya terhadap orang Farisi dan ahli Taurat (berdasarkan Matius 23:1-12), meliputi masalah: nilai/posisi ahli Taurat dan orang Farisi- sebagai rabi, integritas, dan otoritas Yesus sebagai Rabbi sejati, sehingga Yesus mengutuk Ahli Taurat dan Orang Farisi.
Performance Analysis of Turnover Intention of Mekaar Regional Bogor Employees at PT Permodalan Nasional Madani
Authors: Sundaningrum Winda , Vitayala Hubeis Nimmi Zulbainarni dan Aida
Published: February 2023

The quality of work life of employees is an important aspect in an organization or company. PT PNM as one of the government owned business (BUMN) has a business unit that is in micro-finance which currently has the largest client base in the world, more than the microfinance initiator – Bangladesh. In doing its business, Mekaar is performed by ~97% of account officers that composes of millennials – which is the strength as well as a challenge to the company. Multi-taskers and flexibility are the main strengths of the generation. The company need to manage the quality of work life of their employees well so that said employees will still stay in the company. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to find out the impact of restricted performance to the quality of work life against account officer turnover rate. The method used in this paper is a descriptive method describing the situation of the company by processing both qualitative and quantitative data. The research is conducted by handing out questionnaire to 250 account officer respondents at the Bogor Regional office. The hypothesis testing is done using outer model which is a model that connects latent and manifest variables. The result shows that the impact of quality of work life to the turnover rate of employees is linear, resulting in the concrete individual decision to continue their affiliation to the company, and whole-heartedly accepts the company vision while giving their best contribution to the success of the company.

Keywords: Quality of work life, microfinance, turnover employee
An Analysis of Emotional Intelligence and Remuneration on Employee Performance Via Work Motivation at Medan Aviation Polytechnic
Authors: Achaddiah Bella Noer , Lumbanraja Prihatin , Absah Yeni
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence and remuneration on employee performance via work motivation at Medan Aviation Polytechnic. This type of research uses quantitative research methods. The sampling method used simple random sampling using a closed questionnaire, which ultimately obtained as many as 104 employees of the Medan Aviation Polytechnic. The study's findings show that emotional intelligence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, remuneration has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and emotional intelligence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through motivation. Through motivation, remuneration has a positive and significant effect on employee performance at Medan Aviation Polytechnic.

Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Remuneration, Employee Performance, Work Motivation
IC-Type Electric stimulation for delayed bone healing: monocentric evaluation over eight years of experience
Authors: Kempenaers Kristof , Claes Toon , Van Beek Nathalie , Claes Steven
Published: February 2023

Electrostimulation is suggested to positively influence bone healing for delayed unions of both fractures and osteotomies. This monocentric series aims to retrospectively assess the outcome of electrostimulation treatment for delayed union after traumatic fractures or knee osteotomy. Patients treated with electrostimulation for delayed union (no bony union on radiographic imaging at 90 days after osteotomy or fracture treatment) over an 8-year period were screened. The delay of treatment, success rate, revision rate and demographic data (age, sex, location of fracture, presence of osteosynthesis materials) were investigated. A questionnaire assessed objective (nicotine abuse, NRS pain assessment, activity levels) and subjective (comfort, usability, cost-effectiveness) aspects. Electrostimulation delivered radiographic healing in 75% of the fracture group and 66% of the osteotomy group. No statistical significant difference (N=136) in success rate was found for age, sex, presence of osteosynthesis material, delay or fracture location. Success rate did differ significantly with pain, activity level and smoking (p<0.05). Reflective questions to patients were answered mostly positively. The use of electrostimulation for the delayed union of fractures and knee osteotomies delivers high healing rates avoiding the burden of surgical reintervention. It is generally well received by the patient. No difference in success rate was found between sex, age or fracture location, nor did the delay of therapy onset or presence of osteosynthesis material seem to affect the success rate. Smoking had a negative influence on the efficacy of bone electrostimulation.
Return to sports after bucket handle medial meniscus tear repair using inside out technique in recreational sports players
Authors: Khetan Vatsal , Shah Neel , Sabnis Bhushan , Usman Sajeer , Joshi Anant
Published: February 2023

The main purpose of our study is to determine the outcomes of bucket handle medial meniscus tears repaired with the inside out technique in recreational sports players, and the return of these to pre-injury sports levels. 41 athletes with medial meniscus bucket handle tear were included in the study. 28 cases were associated with ACL tear while rest were isolated tears. Medial meniscus repair was done exclusively with arthroscopy assisted inside out technique. Lysholm score, IKDC score and Tegner staging were used to evaluate functional status of patients with minimum 1-year follow-up. Data was analyzed using Wilcoxon Matched pairs test, and Friedman test. All patients were examined clinically at regular intervals. Lysholm score and IKDC score showed significant increase in their values. Tegner staging showed no significant change compared to their preinjury game level. On VAS pain scale, there was significant decrease in their pain at regular follow up intervals. 2 patients had re-tears of the repaired medial meniscus. Repairing bucket handle tears of the medial meniscus in recreational sports players with the inside out technique yields good results in terms of clinical and functional outcomes. It successfully allows them to return to sports at 1 year.
Meniscal extrusion under increasing varus in stress patients with a medial meniscus posterior root-tear
Authors: Beer Yiftah , Gilat Ron , Lysyy Oleg , Ayalon Moshe , Agar Gabriel , Lindner Dror
Published: February 2023

Posterior root-tear of the medial meniscus and accompanied meniscal extrusion can lead to functional loss of the meniscus. The aim of this study is to assess medial meniscus extrusion at increasing varus forces utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in order to evaluate the contribution of the adduction moment of the knee during gait. We prospectively enrolled 19 patients (38 knees). Patients underwent gait analysis testing to calculate adduction moment, followed by an MRI at rest and with increasing varus forces according to the patient’s specific adduction moment. Meniscal extrusion and root gap at increasing varus forces were measured and compared. Functional outcomes and their association to meniscal extrusion was analyzed. We found the average meniscal extrusion at rest, 100% and 150% applied varus force for the control group to be 1.7mm, 1.7mm and 1.9mm, respectively; and for the index group average meniscal extrusion was 5.3mm, 6.4mm and 6.8mm, respectively. Meniscal extrusion increase from rest to 100% varus force was significantly higher in the index group (p=0.0002). Further meniscal extrusion and root gap increase from 100% varus force to 150% varus force did not show a statistically significant difference (p=0.39). The association between greater increase of meniscal extrusion with varus force and WOMAC scores was not statistically significant. In conclusion this study defines the contribution of the varus force component of the adduction moment to meniscal extrusion, in patients with a medial meniscus posterior root-tear.
Amyotrofik Lateral Skleroz Patofizyolojisi ve Tedavi Yaklaşımları
Authors: YILDIRIM Zeynep , TOKTAŞ Dicle Naz , DEMİR Öznur , GÜL Zülfiye , ŞEN UTSUKARÇİ Burcu
Published: February 2023

Ülkemizde her yıl 1500 ile 4500 kişiye tanısı konulan ALS ilerleyici kas fonksiyon kaybı ile kendini gösteren ölümcül bir nörodejeneratif hastalık olarak bilinmektedir. Günden güne bireylerin kendi temel ihtiyaçlarını dahi tek başına karşılayamadığı bu hastalığın patogenezinde glutamat eksitotoksisitesi ve genetik faktörler en önemli etmenler olarak görülmektedir. Birçok semptomatik ve tedaviye yönelik ilaç araştırmaları devam etse de tedavi protokolünde yalnızca FDA onaylı riluzol ve edaravon yer almaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra hem hastalığın önlenmesi ve tedavi edilmesi hem de semptomların iyileştirilmesi ve hastaların yaşam kalitesinin arttırılmasında hücre bazlı tedavilerden ve fitoterapiden de yararlanılmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile ALS hastalığının patogenezine, tedavisine ve tedavisindeki gelişmelere yer verilerek ilaçların tedavi potansiyelleri incelenmiş ve yeni çalışmalara yol göstermesi amacıyla bir değerlendirme hazırlanmıştır.
Photonic topological metamaterials built of sub-wavelength resonators
Authors: Skipetrov Sergey
Published: February 2023

Arranging many identical entities (atoms, dielectric spheres, etc.) having the same resonant frequency in a dense two-dimensional structure and breaking the time-reversal symmetry by an external magnetic field may result in a photonic metamaterial with nontrivial topological properties. When the structure is periodic, the resulting topological bandgaps are characterized by non-zero Chern numbers and host topologically protected edge modes. Disorder in positions of resonators introduce localized modes inside the bandgap and eventually closes the latter when made sufficiently strong. More interestingly, disorder can also induce topological properties in an otherwise topologically trivial structure – a phenomenon known as the topological Anderson insulator. The resonant nature of scattering, the vector character of light, and the strong near-field coupling between neighboring resonators are at the origin of differences in behavior of the considered photonic structure with respect to electronic systems.
Optimalisasi Unjuk Kerja High Pressure Water Heater 8A di PT Paiton Operation and Maintenance Indonesia Unit 7 PLTU Paiton
Authors: Irwandana Irfan
Published: February 2023

High Pressure Water Heater 8A yang terdapat di PT. Paiton Operation and Maintenance Indonesia (PT. POMI) merupakan jenis alat penukar panas atau heat exchanger untuk pemanas air umpan yang nantinya akan melewati economizer dan menuju masuk ke dalam boiler. Pada high pressure heater ini menggunakan media pemanas hasil ekstraksi steam dari high pressure turbine. High pressure heater yang terdapat pada PT. POMI ini memiliki ukuran diameter dalam shell sebesar 60 in dan di dalamnya terdapat 1428 tube yang berukuran 5/8 in. Setelah dilakukan analisis perhitungan tentang efektivitas unjuk kerja pada alat ini diketahui memiliki nilai efektivitas sebesar 83,667 % dan memiliki faktor pengotoran atau fouling factor sebesar 0,004541. Setelah itu dilakukan optimalisasi supaya nilai efektivitas dapat meningkat dan nilai fouling factor dapat dibawah dari batas maksimalnya, yaitu 0,001 dengan cara melakukan percobaan dengan mengubah besaran suhu keluar pada sisi shell dan suhu keluar pada sisi tube. Sehingga didapatkan kenaikan nilai efektivitas 4,42% menjadi 88,087% dan juga didapatkan nilai fouling factor yang lebih kecil sebesar 0,00000566.
PENGOPTIMALAN DISTRIBUSI BBM SEBAGAI AKIBAT PENGARUH TOL BARU DI PALEMBANG PADA DEPOT A DAN B
Authors: Rahmah Aulia , Venriza Oksil
Published: February 2023

Pada awal tahun 2020, wilayah kerja MOR II dibangun tol baru yang menghubungkan rute Pelambang, sumatera selatan ke panjang, lampung. Hal ini mejadi peluang untuk dilakukan Rerouting transfer BBM oleh Depot A yang ada di Palembang dan Depot B yang ada di Lampung ke rute tol untuk penghematan kecepatan transfer BBM, jarak, dan biaya menggunakan metode Saving Matrix VRP. Rerouting dan optimasi distribusi ditujukan untuk SPBU yang terletak pada perbatasan wilayah kontrak antara kedua Depot tersebut dikarenakan letaknya paling jauh dari TBBM masing-masing dan dilalui oleh tol. Depot A memiliki 6 SPBU irisan dan Depot B memiliki 12 SPBU irisan. Setelah dikalkulasi menggunakan Perhitungan VRP Saving Matrix dibanding rute reguler Depot A mengalami penghemartan jarak 728 KM, penghematan biaya Rp 5.604.891 sudah termasuk kebutuhan tarif tol dan Depot B 141 KM, penghematan biaya Rp 10.651.362 sudah termasuk kebutuhan tarif tol. Sedangkan uji coba transfer SPBU mana yang lebih baik ditransfer dari Depot A atau Depot B ada 3 SPBU Depot B yang lebih baik ditransfer dari Depot A dengan pertimbangan penghematan jarak tapi diperlukan pertimbangan kebutuhan tarif tol senilai Rp 946.951.
Blackness and Belonging: Shirley Graham’s “Negro Adaptation” of The Hairy Ape
Authors: Chura Patrick
Published: February 2023

While working for the Federal Theatre Project in Chicago in 1937, leftist playwright Shirley Graham created a “Negro adaptation” of The Hairy Ape that altered O’Neill’s script and inserted an entirely new scene. The play was never produced because O’Neill denied Graham’s request to perform it and disparaged the work as an example of “freak theatre where white plays are faked into black plays.” This article looks closely at Graham’s adaptation in order to consider its significance, arguing that the race-determined changes Graham made to O’Neill’s script do not distort the play but elicit a layered African American presence. As a tool for understanding this presence, this article adopts a critical approach practiced in lectures delivered in 1990 by Toni Morrison, which restore legitimacy to Graham’s play and offer a model for fresh interpretation of O’Neill’s oeuvre.
THE TRINITY AND THE COVENANT OF REDEMPTION
Authors: Foster Philip
Published: February 2023

By John V. Fesko (Fearn: Mentor, 2016), xx + 414pp., £24.99.

ISBN 9781781917657
Influence of different weather parameters on development of early blight of tomato in Gird region of Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Shivajyothi N. , Singh Prashant Kumar , Patel Shyam Kishor , Singh Prashant , Harindra M. , Vydyanad Talapati A.C.
Published: February 2023

The most devastating disease in all tomato-growing regions of the world is early blight, also known as target leaf spot of tomato, which is caused by the necrotrophic fungus Alternaria solani. The effect of environmental conditions on the emergence of early blight was researched during the winter of 2021–2022. The illness always began to show symptoms during the 47th Standard Meteorological Week (SMW) and quickly spread throughout the growing season. Maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and evaporation all had statistically positive correlations, however maximum relative humidity and the severity of early blight disease were shown to be strongly negatively correlated. The stepwise regression model predicted that the minimum humidity and maximum temperature would account for 80% of the variation in the disease severity. A model created utilising the experimental data can be utilised to forecast the development of tomato early blight, which will aid in the adoption of timely management techniques.
Seasonal Species Diversity and Dominance of Phytoplankton in Different types of tropical Domestic Sewage Oxidation Ponds
Authors: Ali S.A. , Raju H.M. , Kassab G.
Published: February 2023

Planktons are small microscopic organisms, comprising diatoms and algae, which form the basis of primary production and the zooplankton, which are mainly crustaceans, rotifers and larval stages of larger animals. Both are the bio-indicators of a water body, constituting the main food for the carnivorous and omnivorous fishes in any aquatic ecosystem. In the present study, the species diversity, and their abundance with a total and average population of various species of phytoplankton have been studied in the primary and secondary domestic oxidation ponds along with a freshwater control pond situated at Shahpura. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Physicochemical parameters like light penetration, water temperature, pH and DO were also analyzed along with the phytoplankton population in both types of ponds to assess their impacts. The samples were collected and identified using standard methods. The results revealed that the phytoplankton groups like Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae were dominantly found in the sewage oxidation ponds along with about 20 species of phytoplankton in varying population densities in different seasons. A similar analysis was done in a freshwater control normal pond for comparison. Physicochemical parameters in these secondary sewage oxidation ponds with a high nutrient load were found to be highly favourable for the growth of the plankton species. A comparatively low number of phytoplankton was recorded in the freshwater control pond, which was highly deficient in nutrients.
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MADURA DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION 1942-1945
Authors: Iswahyudi
Published: February 2023

The arrival of Japanese troops in Java in March 1942 marked the end of colonial rule throughout the Dutch East Indies and transferred to the Japanese occupation government. From various sources, it is stated that the Japanese occupation government prioritized and focused its attention on the island of Java, so that the news of the indigenous population who happily welcomed and cheered the Japanese occupation troops did not seem to be heard in Madura. The military government structure was formed based on a military hierarchy. The highest power holder was Gunshireikan (army commander) who was later called Saiko Shikikan (commander-in-chief). In relation to the activities of the Japanese occupation government in Madura, it turned out that they did not have much to do with the political sector but rather with the economic sector which was limited to the local sector.
EVALUATION OF THE DETERMINANTS OF CLINICAL MEDICINE TRAINING OUTCOMES IN WESTERN KENYA
Authors: Njeru S.O. Adoka S. K. , Onguru s Dan
Published: February 2023

Study Objective: To analyze the learner – lecturer / instructor interaction process within the context of theory learned during training put into clinical / medical practice. This was in order to generate limitation in both the teaching institutions that address Clinical Medicine training outcomes.

Study Design: Across- sectional study   

Study Setting: This study was carried out in Lake Basin Region of Kenya. The area includes Kisumu and its surrounding counties of Vihiga and Nandi.

Study Subjects / Participants: Sixty six (66) Clinical Medicine students from various MTIs in Lake Basin Region of Kenya, 58 health workers, 3 heads of departments from KMTCs, and 5 heads of departments in the clinical placement sites that was visited for this study and 4 lecturers of MTIs.

Study Results: Analysis from observations of student / lecturer / infrastructure / leadership / linkage engagements were obvious and more so the absence of libraries in all RHTCs. In both the county Hospital and the referral Hospital (JOOTRH) there were libraries which were inaccessible to Clinical Medicine students. There were linkages and networking processes in all the training health facilities that were used as clinical placement sites. This was evident in the many students who were present from different MTIs in Kenya. Students for clinical placements came from all MTIs in Kenya among who were all KMTCs, GLUK, Uzima University College, Mt Kenya University, Moi University and others.  There were evident interactions in many ways both academically and socially, and with the presence of ICT services, these students were linked together nationally regionally and internationally

Study Conclusion: This study therefore provides a tool to guide MTIs and clinical placement sites in Kenya on the best practice in linking theory based learning with clinical practice in achieving quality, competent, effective, and efficient Clinical Medicine training outcomes.
EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE; A CHALLENGE ON ACHIEVING POLYTECHNIC EDUCATIONAL PROSPECT
Authors: Paul Bot Dusu , Gotan Anthony , Bamaiyi Satdom Sabina , K. Danbaki , Zingfa, , Perpetua Dusu
Published: February 2023

The issue of examination malpractice in the Polytechnic system has become rampant in recent times, to the extent that it is affecting the prospects for which Polytechnics were established. This paper focuses on the challenges of Nigerian Polytechnic prospects due to examination malpractice and also examines Polytechnic management, students and staff level of involvement in this practice. The paper further looked at ways of managing such practice by the Polytechnic system. Content analysis from secondary source was used in the discussion. The paper concluded that the menace must be eradicated to achieve some of the Polytechnic prospects and also suggested that all hands must be on deck to fight this ill-action that is producing graduates that are gradually becoming liabilities to the society.
Frequency of depression amongst patients with lower limbs physical disability
Authors: Rasool Ghulam , Tareen Zarmina
Published: February 2023

Background: A congenital, developmental, mental, or physical defect that has the potential to seriously interfere with a person's daily activities is referred to as a disability. People with impairments are susceptible to a wide range of secondary issues, such as pain, fatigue, depression, obesity, and other unknown causes. Objective: To assess the frequency of depression amongst patients with lower limbs physical disability. Methodology: The current study was cross sectional, carried out at Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta from March 2019 to March 2020. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was employed to assess the depression.  A pre-designed proforma was then used to collect all the required information’s. The SPSS version 24.0 was used to input and analyze the data. Results: In our study, totally 220 patients were enrolled. The male patients were 154 (70%) while female patients were 66 (30%). The mean age (SD) in our study was 42 (4.1) years. Distribution based on PHQ-9 score shows that 132 (60%) patients were observed with PHQ-9 score of less than 4 whereas 88 (40%) patients were observed with PHQ-9 score of more than 4.
PkM: PEMERIKSAAN GOLONGAN DARAH DI SMA NEGERI 9 GOWA
Authors: Dahniar Dahniar , Rahmita Rahmita , Basri Ririn Feriana
Published: February 2023

Golongan darah perlu diketahui, namun banyak diantara kita belum mengetahui jenis golongan darah yang dimiliki. Hal ini dapat menjadi krusial ketika seseorang mengalami musibah, seperti kecelakaan yang mengakibatkan darah banyak terbuang, untuk itu diperlukan transfusi darah. Tindakan penanganan pasien menjadi terlambat, karena individu ini belum mengetahui jenis golongan darah yang ia miliki. Mencegah terjadinya reaksi transfusi saat melakukan donor darah serta terhambatnya proses transfusi darah pada orang yang membutuhkan akibat ketidaktahuan akan golongan darah yang dimiliki, menjadi dasar dan alasan kami melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat tentang pentingnya pemeriksaan golongan darah. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Pallangga Kabupaten Gowa pada 10 Januari 2023, sasaran kegiatan adalah siswa-siswi SMA Negeri 9 Gowa, dilakukan pemeriksaan golongan darah. Indikator keberhasilan pada kegiatan ini adalah keikutsertaan peserta dalam pemeriksaan golongan darah dan tercapainya target peserta pada pemeriksaan tersebut. Kegiatan PKM sebanyak 94 peserta. Pemeriksaan golongan darah sistem ABO dengan persentase terbesar yaitu golongan darah O sebanyak 36 orang (38%), dan paling sedikit adalah golongan darah AB yaitu 13 orang (14%). Frekuensi rhesus positif pada hasil pemeriksaan golongan darah yang ditemukan sebanyak 65 orang (69%), dan rhesus negatif sebesar 31% (29 orang). Berdasar hasil kegiatan PKM yang dilakukan pada SMA Negeri 9 Gowa, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan pemeriksaan golongan darah memberikan manfaat kepada siswa-siswi untuk mengetahui golongan darah dan rhesus yang mereka miliki. Hasil pemeriksaan tersebut didapatkan golongan darah terbanyak adalah golongan darah O dengan rhesus positif, dan paling sedikit adalah golongan darah AB.
Decorticación toracoscópica pediátrica: reporte del primer caso operado en Honduras
Authors: Lizardo Barahona José Ranulfo , Lizardo Wildt José Edmundo
Published: February 2023

Antecedentes: El empiema es una complicación poco frecuente pero grave de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad que se asocia a hospitalización prolongada y que en ocasiones amerita una intervención quirúrgica. Históricamente el empiema en nuestro país en el área de pediatría ha sido manejado con toracotomía y decorticación. Descripción del caso clínico: se reporta un paciente masculino de 4 años ingresado en el Instituto Hondureño del Seguro Social, Hospital de Especialidades, Tegucigalpa, el 29 de noviembre del 2017 con empiema pleural derecho que no respondió a antibióticos y sonda pleural. Por esta razón se le realizó el 12 de diciembre del 2017 una decorticación toracoscópica sin problemas. Dándosele de alta el 18 de diciembre del 2017. En sus controles de consulta externa se evidenció una excelente respuesta clínica y radiológica, con las pruebas de función pulmonar normal. Conclusión: Tradicionalmente los pacientes con empiema pleural que no responden al manejo conservador de antibióticos y sonda pleural han sido sometidos a una toracotomía abierta con decorticación. Desde hace dos décadas el estándar de oro son los agentes fibrinolíticos y/o la cirugía mínimamente invasiva por lo que reportamos el primer caso pediátrico resuelto en nuestro país con decorticación toracoscópica.
Environmental Hazard: The Legal Issues Concerning Environmental Justice in Nigeria
Authors: Aidonojie Paul Atagamen
Published: February 2023

One of the challenges the global community seeks to solve is environmental hazards emanating from human harmful activities. Although, Nigeria seems to be part of the global authors seeking environmental justice concerning environmental hazards, however, the incidence of environmental hazards seems to be very pronounced, given the ineptitude of environmental justice towards victims of an environmental hazard. It is concerning this that this study tends to embark on a hybrid method of study in ascertaining the current state of environmental hazard in Nigeria and the challenges concerning environmental justice. The study further found that the continuous environmental hazard in Nigeria is a result of the ineptitude of environmental justice toward the victim of an environmental hazard. The study therefore concludes and recommends that for an effective curtailing of the incidence of environmental hazards in Nigeria, the Nigerian government needs to intensify justice for the victim of environmental hazards and ensure the predators of environmental hazards are legally constricted from their continuous harmful activities.
Research on Water Level Changes in Lake Mead
Authors: Wu Siqi , Fan Puyu , Fan Wenzan , Wu Yuhan
Published: February 2023

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., assumes a pivotal role in the water supply. However, in recent years, the reservoir's water volume has gradually decreased, and many states have cut back on water supply. Therefore, it is crucial to explore the pattern of water level changes in Lake Mead and thereby find ways to alleviate water shortage. We first discussed the pattern of development of historical water levels in Lake Mead. We classified the annual minimum and maximum water level data of Lake Mead using hierarchical clustering, and determined the group of clusters using the Elbow Method to perform the analysis, obtaining the best result. We then classified the historical water levels into early drought periods, non-drought periods, and recent drought periods based on the clustering results. Two models were also built to predict future Lake Mead water level changes. To facilitate the overall analysis, we drew scatterplots of the maximum and minimum water levels concerning time and found that the data of the first model is more consistent and regular, so we predicted the data using Linear Fitting-based time series analysis. However, the data needed since 2005 in model 2 showed a very obvious segmentation in roughly 2011, as seen from the scatterplot. We built a breakpoint regression model to make the prediction.
The Application of Semantic Segmentation on 2D images
Authors: Li Yutong
Published: February 2023

A fundamental problem in computer vision is semantic segmentation, which calls for the algorithm to categorize each pixel in the picture and provide the precise details of the category. Semantic segmentation is being employed extensively in a variety of applications, including autonomous vehicles and medical imaging. An overview of similar semantic segmentation approaches is given in this study. First, this paper gives a brief overview of the history and vocabulary of semantic segmentation. The key datasets for semantic segmentation, conventional segmentation models, and fundamental deep learning techniques for semantic segmentation will then be covered. In particular, traditional methods centered on context models and deep learning-centered methods are discussed in detail. Finally, we review several assessment techniques, including their benefits and drawbacks, and outline the key issues facing semantic segmentation today. In addition, this study seeks to provide an overview of the relevant literature and the difficulties in semantic segmentation. Finally, the paper summarizes the semantic segmentation and prospects the future.
Analysis of the identification results of the ancient glass products based on the progressive regression model
Authors: Chen Hongkai , Zheng Xin , Feng Yusi
Published: February 2023

Glass is a precious witness of trade on the Silk Road. It was first introduced into China from West Asia and Egypt. Its production method was also acquired by ancient Chinese craftsmen, and local glass was created. Ancient glass is easily weathered by the influence of buried environment. In the process of weathering, the proportion of chemical composition of cultural relics will change, thus affecting the correct judgment of its category. This paper conducts the composition analysis and identification of ancient glass products by establishing the mathematical model of the correlation before and after different types of glass weathering. This paper first preprocesses the data to generate dummy variables. Then the logic and regression model are established, take the Sigmoid function as the connection function, then calculate the regression coefficient β with the maximum likelihood estimation, and then use the binary Logistic regression to compare the predicted value with the true value, to obtain the prediction success rate and the identification results. A stepwise regression model was then used to perform the sensitivity analysis of the classified results. Finally, the model is optimized, the data is imported for the Fisher linear discrimination, and the results obtained by the Fisher discrimination method are compared with the logistic regression results to make the results more accurate.
Study on optimal Forest Management system based on Logistic derivative method
Authors: Lin Quanbao , Wang Xinghao
Published: February 2023

This paper takes the forest as the research object, selects coniferous forest and broad-leaved forest as the representative, firstly analyzes the forest value in many aspects to form a comprehensive forest evaluation system, and makes an empirical analysis with an example. A carbon sequestration model was developed, the Logistic derivative model of trees was introduced, and the Charlize curve fitted the growth function of tree volume. The effects of tree species, topography, climate, and the development of forest products on carbon sequestration were studied. Then the relation function between forest carbon sequestration and time is obtained (for example, the carbon sequestration of the broad-leaved forest is). Finally, through mathematical analysis and calculation, it is found that different types of forests are affected by different environments. The relevant parameters in the carbon sequestration model need to be adjusted separately to find the best tree harvesting period and estimate the carbon sequestration.
Rural Support Experience of Student-Teachers in South Africa: The Need for Supportive Infrastructures and Language Teaching
Authors: Omodan Bunmi Isaiah , Makena Bulelwa
Published: February 2023

Rural communities in South Africa have various inadequacies and a lack of social support systems for the people and their inhabitants. Experiences and observations showed that the majority of the student-teachers in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa undergo their teaching practice activities in one or two rural locations, which led to many of them having to suffer from a lack of support and social amenities in their place of teaching practice. This study explores student-teachers experiences, ranging from the challenges and opportunities available for them during the program. Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach was used to underpin the study. The study falls within the transformative paradigm, and participatory research was used to design the study. Convenient sampling was used to select ten student-teachers posted to rural locations for their teaching practice within the Eastern Cape province. Reflection was used to elicit data from the participants, and the data were analysed thematically. The study found that inadequate resources and social amenities, and language barriers are challenges encountered by the student-teachers. The study also found that the provision of supportive infrastructures and the intensification of Language teaching is imminent among rural learners. Hence, the study concludes with recommendations for the provision of supportive infrastructures and the intensification of language teaching as solutions to assist student teachers in rural teaching practice.
Multiple Choice Test-Taking Strategies, Test Anxiety, and EFL Students’ Achievement
Authors: Almalki Mansoor S.
Published: February 2023

Successfully taking a multiple-choice test requires understanding the testing situation and knowing how to take the test efficiently. This study analyses the relationship between multiple-choice test-taking strategies (MCTTSs), test anxiety and the English language achievement of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. A mixed-methods approach – quantitative and qualitative – is used by collecting data using a questionnaire and interviews, to increase the research validity. The MCTTS questionnaire of Nguyen (2003), and the test anxiety scale of Aydin et al. (2006) and Burgucu et al. (2011), were used. A total of 727 male and female students from different academic levels and tertiary colleges at an English language centre were chosen as samples. The results broadly show a positive correlation between MCTTSs and English language achievement and a negative relationship between MCTTSs and test anxiety. However, the results revealed significantly higher English language achievement by the female students than the male students. However, there was no difference in the MCTTSs and the degree of test anxiety according to gender. The results suggest raising teachers’ and students’ awareness of the importance of using test-taking strategies. Furthermore, the results can help English language instructors to explain test scores from a different viewpoint, to provide a reliable assessment of language students’ true competence and to reduce the likelihood of measurement errors.
Attention to Detail: The Effect of Fluoroscopic Parallax on Limb Alignment Assessment During Corrective Osteotomy
Authors: Weldon Matthew , Arenas Abraham , Abraham Alex , Haidar Layla A. , Warth Ryan J. , Mansour Alfred
Published: February 2023

Background:

The accuracy of a corrective osteotomy is dependent on many factors. One error rarely considered is using noncentered fluoroscopic imaging to assess intraoperative alignment. This study quantified the coronal alignment error produced by visual parallax per interval changes in vertical and horizontal positioning of the C-arm and alignment rod during intraoperative evaluation.

Methods:

Unilateral hip, ankle, and knee fluoroscopic images were obtained from a single intact cadaveric specimen. A center-center fluoroscopic image was obtained by moving the C-arm appeared in the center square of the nine-box grid. With the base of the C-arm stationary, the radiograph generator/intensifier portion of the C-arm was translated medially until the target bone appeared on the edge of the fluoroscopic image.

Results:

One hundred eight images were obtained. Measurement error increased by an average of 14% per 10 mm of horizontal C-arm offset. Minimal effect was seen if the obtained image was within 5 mm of the true center; however, once 55 mm of offset was reached, all experimental conditions resulted in at least 10 mm of parallax error.

Conclusion:

Our results demonstrate that small variations in C-arm positioning can create statistically significant inaccuracies when assessing limb alignment using intraoperative fluoroscopy.
Ethical Dilemma: Autonomy Versus Veracity
Authors: Karam Din Saima , Yaqoob Adnan , Assad Rozeena , Basharat Shahzadi
Published: February 2023

Ethical principles have to be applied by health care providers as well as by organization even in challenging conditions. This case study discusses, through the case of a patient with poor prognosis of lung cancer. The ethical dilemma of telling truth and withholding information about diagnosis. The respect for autonomy is necessary for patients. Health care providers must respect for ethical principles. This case study also discusses the implication of controversies and issues related to telling truth relevant to clinical practice. A 50-years old female, having two children visits hospital with a history of lung tumor she has her last visit with doctor with the family. The family was shocked with the news that metastatic lung cancer was suspected. Due to worsened condition, she was suffering with intestinal obstruction, vomiting and difficulty in breathing. She came to know of her worse condition and denied to seek medical and surgical treatment. Laparotomy was performed, nasogastric tube and urinary catheter passed. Patient was refusing to any treatment which put the physician family in a complicated situation. They wanted to respect and honor her own wishes but on the other hand they also encouraged her to taking the treatments. Meanwhile, the medical team informed her family with an incurable diagnose. The family was nervous and requested the physician to hide this bad news from the patient. She was trusted that her disease is curable. A week later, was a wedding ceremony of her daughter and her family planned wedding her discharge from the hospital. Her family and physician were alert of her diagnosis but both were hiding the truth about her condition. They obscured the truth and this created a painful situation for the family and concerning health care professional. Veracity: Healthcare should tell the truth about terminal illness. Autonomy: The principle of autonomy states is individual right to make decisions. Social, political and ethical morals concepts that give individuals the right to make their own choices. Patient’s autonomy should be respected in any circumstances. In this case, autonomy is not respected by the family and Healthcare provider and the patient was unaware of her lung cancer which is terminal diagnose.
Assessment of Perception of Treatment Adherence Among HIV Patients
Authors: Sohail Meerab , Saddique Humaira , Sidra Tasneem Syeda , Batool Sjida
Published: February 2023

Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection is surveyed a perplexing issue. It attributes to the transmissibility in addition to its chronicity. Objective: To assess the perception regarding treatment adherence among HIV patients in OPD in Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research study design was conducted among 137 patients at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. The convenient sampling technique was used. The population that is targeted was only the patients of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Results: The overall result of this study shows that majority of the people have very poor perception about the treatment, and few people have good perception. Conclusions: The current study demonstrated that majority of the people had bad perception due to many reason that could be limited support from family, society, stigmatization and low self- esteem. Some people have moderate perception they were responding to the treatment but somehow faced rejection from society. It improved by changing their perception and motivating them. And very low number of people had good perception, they had the to restore their health by receiving the treatment and followed the physician advice
Perception of Transformational and Transactional Leadership Behavior Among Staff Nurses in A Private Hospital
Authors: Khalid Madiha , Firdos Farzana , Robin Rehana , Rafique Robin , Asif Muhammad
Published: February 2023

Nurses are the backbone of hospital and nurse leaders and managers had a great influence on retention, performance, and job satisfaction of staff nurses. Objective: To explore the perception of leadership behavior among staff nurses in a private hospital. Nursing leaders control and assume the responsibility of an organization and use effective strategies to set and achieve passionate goals and objectives. In addition, nursing leaders and managers create a safe and supportive work environment for the employees. Methods: A descriptive, cross sectional research design was used to assess the perception of leadership behavior among staff nurses in a private hospital. Convenient sampling technique was used for selection of participants. A total number of 86 registered nurses and nursing team leaders were selected for study. Results: The findings of this study presented that staff nurses prefer transformational leadership style over transactional leadership style. Transformational   leadership has a positive influence on staff nurses. There is no association between transformational leadership and demographic characteristics of respondents. In addition, transactional leadership style also has no association with demographic characteristics of respondents. Conclusion: Transformational and transactional leadership style promotes the performance of nurses. Nurses’ job satisfaction increased the job performance of staff nurses. It is the great need of health care system to develop positive and adaptive behavior among nurses.
Inaugural Message from Editor-in-Chief
Authors: Riffat Mehboob
Published: February 2023

We are pleased to announce the inaugural issue to mark the beginning of the Nursearcher: Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences with great pleasure and expectation. I would like to give a very warm welcome to the readership of Nursearcher on behalf of the editorial team. I would want to take this opportunity to thank our authors, editors, and reviewers who have all contributed their time to help the launching of the journal succeed.
The topics covered in the journal but not limited to: nursing education, community nursing, specialist nursing topics, policies in nursing and health care, ethical issues, health care systems, health care management, pediatrics nursing, palliative care and taking care of elderly population, simulations and skill labs in nursing, first aid, handling of emergency cases, nursing role in COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, family planning, birth control, gynaecology and related disciplines.
Since many real-world problems are complex in nature, we especially appreciate submissions that adopt a multidisciplinary/convergent approach and can demonstrate near-term practical usefulness. Nursearcher provides a valuable forum for the exchange of information on all of the aforementioned subjects and more, in a variety of formats, including full-length original articles, review articles, case reports, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, case series, short commentaries, opinion articles and letter to editors.
I close this message by inviting everyone to submit their intriguing research to Nursearcher. We are therefore devoted to disseminating all findings, techniques, tools, and reviews that materially enhance the study of nursing. Once more, let me extend a warm welcome to this journal—your journal! I anticipate highly promising prospects for Nursearcher to serve science and the scientific community even better with your help as authors, reviewers, and editors. In the long run, we will enhance more lives and, as a result, our communities.
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