bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rancang Bangun Pembangkit Listrik Portable Tenaga Surya dan Angin Dengan Sistem Hybrid Untuk Tempat Pengungsian Bencana Alam
Authors: Ramadhan Dandi Widhi
Published: January 2021

Beberapa waktu lalu Kota Palu dan sekitarnya mendapat musibah bencana alam yaitu Tsunami. Disaat terjadi Tsunami semua jaringan listrik dan komunikasi rusak dan porakporanda, hasilnya semua listrik, penerangan, dan komunikasi lumpuh atau mati total. Disaat tim SAR (Search and Rescue) melakukan operasi pencarian korban yang terkena bencana sempat mengalami kendala, yaitu minimnya penerangan dan jaringan komunikasi. Sama halnya dengan masyarakat yang mengungsi di pengungsian mengeluhkan kurangnya penerangan, jaringan listrik, serta jaringan komunikasi. Terinspirasi dari hal tersebut penulis meiliki gagasan untuk memanfaatkan Photovoltaic (panel surya) atau yang dikenal dengan pembangkit listrik tenaga surya (PLTS) dan dapat dihybrid dengan pembangkit listrik tenaga bayu (PLTB) yang menjadi salah satu solusi  disaat terjadi bencana alam dan seluruh pasokan bahan bakar minyak (BBM) ikut terhambat, hingga membutuhkan waktu lama untuk menuju ke lokasi bencana alam.Dengan model portable diharapkan dapat di bawa ke lokasi pengungsian bencana alam serta mudah dioperasikan oleh masyarakat umum sehingga tidak membutuhkan tenaga ahli untuk mengoperasikannya. Sehingga dengan adanya pembangkit listrik ramah lingkungan ini dapat membantu para pengungsi serta tim SAR yang melakukan operasi pencarian korban di tempat bencana.sia
Strategi Pengembangan Industri Kecil Gula Aren Di Kecamatan Basidondo Kabupaten Tolitoli
Authors: Saputra Andhy , Ramlawati Ramlawati , Hilmi Hilmi
Published: January 2021

Industri kecil mempunyai peranan yang penting dalam penyerapan tenaga kerja, pemerataan pendapatan, dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana strategi pengembangan industri kecil gula aren di Kecamatan Basidondo Kabupaten Tolitoli. Tujuan yang ingin di capai dalam penelitian ini adalah mengetahui strategi pengembangan industri kecil gula aren di Kecamatan Basidondo Kabupaten Tolitoli. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 64 unit usaha. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode accidental sampling dengan sampel terpilih sejumlah 30 responden. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis matrik SWOT. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh berdasarkan analisis matrik SWOT, strategi yang dapat dilakukan untuk memberdayakan industri kecil gula aren di Kecamatan Basidondo Kabupaten Tolitoli adalah dengan strategi konsentrasi melalui integrasi horizontal. Artinya strategi yang diterapkan lebih defensif, yaitu menghindari kehilangan penjualan dan kehilangan profit yang disebabkan oleh ancaman-ancaman. Saran yang diberikan adalah dengan mempertahankan ciri khas cita rasa produk dan meningkatkan kualitas produk dengan cara menciptakan inovasi dalam pengemasan produk, penambahan jenis produk agar memiliki daya tarik yang tinggi agar tetap mampu bersaing dengan produk lain.
MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL NASO LACRIMAL DUCT OBSTRUCTION
Authors: Bharathi N. V. N Prasanna , Ramdas P. , Padma M. , Andole Sowmya
Published: January 2021

AIM: To study and evaluate the different organisms that are responsible for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction .To initiate appropriate antimicrobials based on the sensitivity patterns of the isolated organisms. Methods: It is a prospective study conducted in Sarojini Devi Eye hospital during September 2016 to February 2018. 112 samples from 100 cases were collected from clinically diagnosed congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction with epiphora below 1 year without any ocular and systemic diseases .Swabs taken were analysed for causative microorganisms of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Results: In our study out of 112 samples[88 unilateral cases+12 bilateral cases ]82 cases [73.21%] were culture positive, of which80 [71.42%]were bacterial,2 cases [1.78%]were mixed [ bacterial +fungal].Gram positive bacteria were predominant, staphylococcus epidermidis 56[68.29%] followed by Staphylococcus aureus 13[15.85%].Among gram negative bacteria Escherichia coli 1 [1.21%], klebsiella 1[1.21%]. 2 cases were mixed [bacteria +fungal]. Infection is more commonly seen in right eye. Rate of infection was higher in females 62[55.35].Higher incidence of infection was seen in the age group of less than 7 months. Both gram positive and gram negative were most susceptible to tobramycin. Conclusion: Among all the congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions 90% of the cases would resolve spontaneously with medical therapy and Criggler massage. 10 % of the cases require probing and silicon tube intubation. The knowledge of identification , awareness and bacteriology of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction by the paediatricians , physicians and the parents would contribute to the choice of effective antimicrobials and reduce keratitis medicamentosa ,induced astigmatism due to excessive eye rubbing and apprehension among the parents.
INCIDENCE AND CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HIGH GRADE PROSTATIC INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA IN TURP SPECIFIMENS
Authors: Kumar B. Pavan , Ali Imran , Miya Anwar , Kishan Kishan
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND : PIN is a well known precancerous condition of prostatic carcinoma. Transurethral resection of prostate has become the most prominent and the easiest way, to morphologically evaluate lesions of PIN. But clinicians are sometimes confused by the grading that is given in the report. So there is a need to define the diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis of PIN using newer diagnostic techniques to assist in the better diagnosis and grading.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether the diagnostic criteria can be defined PIN and using newer techniques for PIN grading to improve the clinical management of patients with prostatic lesions.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study will be done in the Department of Pathology MGM Hospitals, Warangal for a period of 2 years and includes consecutive cases of TURP specimens from the patients who present with obstructive symptoms as a major clinical presentation and correlated with PSA levels.
INCLULSION CRITERIA: Patients who present with obstructive symptoms as a major clinical presentation.
RESULTS:
1.160 cases of TURP specimens were studied out of which 53 (33.12%) cases are PIN. BPH -78 (48/74%), PC-15 (9.37%), SM-14 (8.75%)
2. Majority cases are low grade PIN 34 out of 53 cases (21.25%) High Grade PIN 19 out of 53cases. (11.87%)
3. High Grade PIN and prostatic Carcinoma shared increased incidence and severity with advancing age in the study. Majority of HG PIN cases in our study noted in (70-79 years of age)
4. The risk of carcinoma is more in cases of High Grade PIN (68.42%) than in low grade PIN (17.64%)
5. This warrants are need for repeat prostatic biopsies to diagnose the invasive carcinoma in patient with High grade PIN.
A STUDY ON PERSONALIZED BANKING SERVICES - A STEP TOWARDS RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Prasanna S. S. Mallikarjuna
Published: January 2021

Ever since the country gained independence, the Government of India has taken a plethora of measures for the development of rural areas along with the urban areas. This is perceptible from the first Five-year plan to the latest schemes announced by the Government, which distinguishably emphasize on rural development and enhancing farmers’ income & welfare. To achieve these aims, RBI gives directives to banks for development of rural areas and for opening of bank branches in these areas. Personalized services targeted for the rural residents will make them active participants in the banking sector and they will contribute towards the growth of the economy.
The objective of this research paper is to understand the preference of personalized services by bank customers residing in different areas of the Mysore and Tumkur. More than half of the population in Karnataka is residing in rural areas. The results of the study reveal that the urban bank customers have more preference for personalized services as compared to their rural counterparts and there is need to motivate the rural dwellers for utilizing more personalized banking services for their own development and for the development of the economy.
STUDY ON ELEVATED SERUM GAMMA-GLUTAMYL TRANSFERAGE (GGT) LEVEL TO EVALUATE ITS CLINICAL RELEVANCE IN PATIENTS FROM DIFFERENT INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE, RIMS RANCHI JHARKHAND INDIA
Authors: Kumari Neelam , Sharma Chandra Bhushan , Guria Rishi Tuhin , Kumar Sanjay , Kumar Piyush , Vikram Vikram , Tapan Tapan
Published: January 2021

Very few studies have examined the interaction between various environmental and life style factors on elevated serum GGT concentration. Such studies especially in tribal dominated Jharkhand is further rare. Whereas the present study has been done to elucidate the interaction between overweight/obesity and alcohol intake on liver enzyme concentrations and results of instant study have been found to be very useful for better clinical practice. In the instant study, it has been found that higher Body Mass Index (BMI) of patients were associated with elevated Serum GGT level, which in turn associated with hypertension, incident diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease etc., which increases the morbidity and mortality.

Aims & Objectives-
The aim of this study is to examine the association between various environmental and lifestyle factors on elevated serum GGT level in a community based indigenous population in Eastern part of India and its clinical relevance.

Material and Methods
The present study enrolled a total of 404 patients either through outdoor or indoor patients coming to Department of Medicine, RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Patients with serum GGT concentrations > 38 IU/L and aged 18 years or above from all different communities were included for the study. Additionally, we excluded patients with Serum GGT level ˂ 38 IU/L, yielding a final sample of 193 patients (75 women) for the present study. All patients provided written consent, and the study protocol was approved by the Institution Review Board of the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Participants’ age, gender, religion followed by community, occupation with annual per capita income, BMI were recorded. Retrospectively participants’ dietary habits were also recorded.

Strengths and Limitations
The present study has several strengths including the community based sample of men and women, their religion, occupation, income which indirectly affect their life style like physical activity. However, there are several limitations that must be noted like small sample size, localized population of Eastern India, which limits the generalizability of our result to other ethnic groups.
A RARE CASE OF MESENTERIC GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMOUR (GIST) PRESENTING AS MESENTERIC MASS.
Authors: Javia Bansil V. , Desai Hitendra K. , Patel Neel B. , Doshi Purvesh V.
Published: January 2021

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) are rare tumours arising from mesenchyme of gastrointestinal tract and overexpress C-kit protein. Mainly seen in stomach and small bowel. Mesenteric GIST are rarely reported as they constitute less than 1% of total GIST. We hereby report such a rare case of GIST arising from mesentery of small bowel and presenting as intra-abdominal mesenteric mass. Good surgical clearance ensures good survival whereas incomplete resection results in a high incidence of recurrences with distant metastasis.
INCIDENCE, TRENDS AND RISK FACTORS FOR ECTOPIC PREGNANCY IN CASES REFERRED TO NALANDA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL PATNA
Authors: Prasad Kalpana , Singh Mamta , Kumari Richa
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy occurs at a rate of about 1-2% of pregnancies and can occur in any sexually active woman of reproductive age. The incidence has been increasing for years and currently it is two to three times higher than it was 20 or 25 years ago.
Objective: To assess the incidence and trends of ectopic pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital of Bihar and to evaluate the relevance of the risk factors associated with it.
Methods: A retrospective study was designed to assess frequency of ectopic pregnancy and to evaluate the relevance of the known risk factors during 2018 -2019 in Nalanda Medical College and Hospital. All the data were collected from the case record of patients and charted in an excel sheet. Simple frequencies and percentages were obtained for various variables.
Result: The incidence of ectopic pregnancy was 12.5 per thousand of deliveries. Maximum (72.5%) cases were in the age group of 21 to 30 years and most of cases (40%) were nulliparous. About half (47.5%) of cases were suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease. The commonest site of ectopic pregnancy was in the ampullo-isthmic region (82.5%). All patients underwent exploratory laparotomy. Majority (45%) underwent total salpingectomy while fallopian tubes were conserved in a few (7.5%) of cases. No mortality was encountered in this series.
Conclusion: By identifying the risk factors and diagnosing the patient by ultrasonographic examination at the earliest at 6 weeks, it is possible to improve the prognosis to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with ectopic pregnancy.
THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: S Sandesh K , V Sriharshavardha na S , K Suresh Baliga, , R Ranjan O
Published: January 2021

Tuberculosis has been a world epidemic which has claimed thousands of lives in the world with India taking the lead. The disease is curable and only when compliance with effective medication and follow-ups are ensured. However, it has been challenging to control the spread and commitment to medication for those who are affected and infected. A cross sectional study that involved 160 patients at Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka found out that patient compliance is negatively affected by factors such as alcohol and substance abuse, the fear of losing a job, and patient illiteracy. Accurate diagnosis and management of chest TB is also important. The hospitals need to deploy changes which include having a social work department. The department should use the ecological perspective to work with victims with cases of non-compliance, alcoholism, homelessness, loneliness, and joblessness. The content of interviews with patients revealed and identified problems for future research.
A CASE OF GIANT INGUINO- SCROTAL HERNIA
Authors: Patel Neel B. , Desai Hitendra K. , Doshi Purvesh V. , Javia Bansil V.
Published: January 2021

• An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of the contents of the abdominal cavity or peritoneal fat through a defect in the inguinal area.
• The hernia sac contents are at risk of incarceration, which may lead to more serious sequelae such as bowel obstruction, and or a circulatory strangulation of the hernia contents, leading to necrosis and possible perforation of the intestine . The chance of incarceration is relatively low, between 0.3-3% per year .
• GAINT INGUINAL HERNIA IS MORE UNUSUAL (APPROX 0.5% OF INGUINAL HERNIAS) AND SIGNIFICANTLY CHALLENGING IN TERMS OF SURGICAL MANAGEMENT.
• IT IS DEFINED AS AN INGUINAL HERNIA THAT EXTENDS BELOW THE MIDPOINT OF INNER THIGH WHEN PATIENT IS IN STANDING POSITION.
EVALUATION OF PEDIATRIC INTRACAPSULAR NECK OF FEMUR FRACTURE FIXATION WITH MOORE'S PINS
Authors: Muddada Prasanth , Mounika Theepalapudi
Published: January 2021

Paediatric femoral neck fractures are uncommon injuries and are usually caused by high-energy trauma. Low-energy trauma can result in pathological neck fractures and stress fractures of the neck, due to repetitive activity. Surgical options can vary based on age, Delbet classification and displacement of the fracture. Treatment for displaced fractures is by closed or open reduction and Moore’s fixation. Fixation should be supplemented by spica cast immobilization in younger children. The high rate of complications occurs due to the vascular anatomy of the hip and proximal femur. Avascular necrosis, coxa vara, premature physeal closure, and non-union are the most common and these often result in poor outcome.
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF FRACTURE TALUS: TREATED WITH DIFFERENT MODALITIES
Authors: Banshelkikar Santosh , Banerjee Subhashis , Jadhav Pravin
Published: January 2021

Talus is a peculiar bone as almost 78% of its total bony surface is intra-articular. It transmits the entire body weight and has hardly any musculo-tendinous attachments [1]. Hence its injuries especially fractures and fracture dislocations, though not common, have posed a great deal of problems to orthopaedic surgeons in the form of open wound, skin necrosis from bony pressure, imperfect reduction and avascular necrosis [2-4]. As more than two third of the talus is intraarticular, very limited surface area is available to provide adequate vascular perforations. Blood vessels enter the talus via capsular and ligamentous attachment. Therefore, it is vulnerable to complication such as osteonecrosis after fracture and dislocation of talus [5].
A STUDY ASSESS TO IMPACT OF VARIOUS MARKETING FACTORS AFFECTING BUYER'S BEHAVIOR IN PURCHASE OF HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS.(weight Gainer) USED BY THE BEGINNER (MALE) BETWEEN THE AGE GROUP OF 18 TO 25 YEARS, GOING TO GYM IN INDORE CITY (M.P.)
Authors: Choudhary Ashok , Thakur Kulbhushan Singh
Published: January 2021

Consumer Buying Behaviour refers to the buying behaviour of the ultimate consumer. Many factors, specificities and characteristics influence the individual in what he is and the consumer in his decision making process, shopping habits, purchasing behavior, the brands he buys or the retailers he goes. A purchase decision is the result of each and every one of these factors. An individual and a consumer is led by his culture, his subculture, his social class, his membership groups, his family, his personality, his psychological factors, etc.. and is influenced by cultural trends as well as his social and societal environment. By identifying and understanding the factors that influence their customers, brands have the opportunity to develop a strategy, a marketing message (Unique Value Proposition) and advertising campaigns more efficient and more in line with the needs and ways of thinking of their target consumers, a real asset to better meet the needs of its customers and increase sales.
The study also found that whey is under-consumed by older age groups and under-promoted based on country of origin affiliation. Findings of the study provide further insights to relevant literature and have direct implications to the supplement industry as well as the dairy ingredient industry.
CYSTICERCOSIS OF THE PARASPINAL MUSCLES: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Mughal Nazim , Naaz Nikhat , Mishra Deepankar , Srivastava Ajay
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Cysticercosis is a disease of public health importance which causes significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries including India. The clinical presentation of cysticercosis is variable and involves various body tissues. Isolated muscle involvement of cysticercosis is relatively rare.
Case Presentation: We report a case of 28 year old female with complaints of mid back pain. Investigations revealed cysticercosis of the para-spinal muscles. Due to non-resolution of symptoms with oral medication, patient was managed surgically and the lesion was removed.
Conclusion: Cysticercosis should always be included in differential diagnosis of muscle swelling in countries endemic for Taenia infection. Surgical resection may be required in muscular form of cysticercosis if significant improvement is not observed with conventional oral treatment.
ASSESS THE PATIENT SATISFACTION ON THE MEDICAL, NURSING & SUPPORTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES OF THE HOSPITAL AND DOCTORS' & NURSES' PERCEPTION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SELECTED HOSPITAL OF U.T OF DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
Authors: Samuval Fiby N , Sriram N. , Rajan Jerin
Published: January 2021

Background: Patients are the backbone of the health care system, their judgment and feedback of quality of hospital services is essential in monitoring & improving the quality of care. Nurses and doctors are the important members of health care team. So, firstly, they themselves to be satisfied then only the patients will be satisfied with their services.
Aim: The study was to assess the patient satisfaction on health care services and to identify nurses & doctors perception about their health care services.
Methods: A qualitative survey approach with correlational crossectional survey design was used to collect data from the 200 in-patients, 60 nurses and 20 doctors of surgical, medical, orthopedics, gynecological & obstetrical wards at Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital, Silvassa. Patients were selected by propotionate Stratified randomly sampling technique and doctors and nurses by convenient sampling technique.
Results: The finding shows that 73 % patients are highly satisfied with the admission procedures. 92 % patients are highly satisfied with the doctor’s services. 75 % patients are highly satisfied with the nursing services and diagnostic test facilities. 87 % patients are highly satisfied with the physical facilities available in the ward. 100% doctors & 98.3% nurses perceived that they are giving good quality of services to the patient. There was a positive correlation between the patient satisfaction and perception scores of nurses(r= 0.38) & doctors (r= 0.66) on their services provided to the patient. There was a significant association between patient satisfaction and Place and area of residence, gender, educational status, duration of hospitalization and status of health at the time of discharge of the patients at 0.05 level of significance.
Conclusion: The present study result shows patients are satisfied with the health care services provided in Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital, Silvassa. Moreover, there was a positive relationship between patient satisfaction and nurses’ and doctors’ perception.
EVALUATION OF THYROID FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Authors: Reddy G. Vamshi Krishna Vardhan , Biswas Rakesh
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a clinical syndrome due to irreversible renal dysfunction leading to excretory, metabolic & synthetic failure culminating into accumulation of non-protein nitrogenous substances and present with various clinical manifestations. Since kidney competes with iodide clearance, Thyroid hormonal system is affected. So its important to evaluate for thyroid function in CKD patients.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate thyroid function in patients with chronic kidney disease and its correlation with severity of CKD.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
An cross sectional study of 50 cases of chronic kidney disease. A detailed history, a thorough clinical and general examination, blood investigations (serum creatinine, thyroid profile, t3, t4, TSH).Data collected and statistically analyzed.

RESULTS: Out of these 50 patients of chronic kidney disease who are on conservative management & fulfilling the inclusion criteria, 23 patients (46%) are euthyroid,
17 patients (34%) had subclinical hypothyroidism,10 patients (20%) had overt hypothyroidism.

CONCLUSION: it is found that reduced eGFR is associated with an increased prevalence of SCH and clinically overt hypothyroidism. Physicians treating patients with CKD should be aware that CKD and hypothyroidism may shows overlapping symptom complexes & should go for an prompt evaluation of thyroid function in suspected cases.
A STUDY ON SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS AND ANTHROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS AMONG DIFFERENT AGE LEVEL SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Maji Rajkumar , Biswas Sudarsan
Published: January 2021

Background: Anthropometrical characteristics acquired by children and adolescents during growth and development are the impressive indicators of an individual’s health and nutritional status as well as a mirror of the social and economic betterment of a country.
Objective: The objective of the study is to compare the socio economic status and anthropometric characteristics among the different adolescent school students.
Methods: Total four hundred and fifty (n=450) adolescent male school students were considered as subjects from Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly and Howrah district of West Bengal. Socio economic status and anthropometrical characteristics were considered as variables. Socio economic status was measured by questionnaire and developed by Sunil Kumar Upadhyay & Alka Saxena. Anthropometrical profile was measured by standard scientific measurements technique.
Results: The present outcome reveals that anthropometric characteristics among school students increase in respect of their age.
Conclusions: Findings associated that anthropometrical characteristics among the school students are significantly differed and increased according to chronological growth of age during the adolescent stage.
AURAL REHABILITATION OF HEARING LOSS IN ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA
Authors: Asif Siddiqui Amina , Naseem Asfia
Published: January 2021

The purpose of the study was to investigate effects of Ectodermal Dysplasia(ED) on an individual’s listening and communication skills; and suggest a suitable habilitation regimen. A case study was conducted to determine the impact of the genetic condition and management approach required for it, at the clinical setting of College of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (CSLHS), Ziauddin University, in 2013 over a year. The subject, a 5-year old girl, diagnosed with Hypohydriotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and congenital, Profound Sensorineural Hearing loss, received the Aural-Oral approach for management of listening and communication skills,
based on principles of utilizing residual hearing for understanding spoken language, and developing verbal communication skills. The child was evaluated in January 2013 through informal parent-child, clinician-child interactions, and parents were interviewed for the case-history. Communication skills were screened via checklists, observation scales, whilst a norm-referenced measure of receptive-expressive language skills (Pre-school language scale), was administered on completion of a years speech therapy. The child showed remarkable improvement in communications skills within a year, progressing from language age of 12 months to 2;6 years. The Aural-Oral Approach proved to be an effective management option in Hypohydriotic Ectodermal Dysplasia; however, it would vary depending upon severity and type of the condition.
EFFECTIVENESS OF NEURAL MOBILIZATION AND STRETCHING EXERCISE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SCIATICA
Authors: Zahid Sidra , Noor Nizami Ghazala
Published: January 2021

OBJECTIVE
To find out the effectiveness of neural mobilization and stretching exercise for
the management of sciatica
BACKGROUND
Sciatica is described as pain, radiating to the leg below the knee joint and
caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve or nerve trunk. There are many
treatment options for the management of sciatica, including stretching
exercise and neural mobilization.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
This study was a Randomized Controlled Trial. 94 patients from physical therapy
OPD of tertiary care hospitals, were participated in this study. Hence, 47
patients were randomly allocated into each group A and B. Before and after
the nine treatment sessions, both groups were assessed with VAS, SLR ROM
and Quebec back pain disability scale. In group A, neural mobilization with
conventional therapy (heat and TENS) was applied, while stretching exercise
with same conventional therapy was applied to group B.
RESULTS
It was observed that both treatments were helpful in reducing the symptoms.
The analysis showed significant improvement (p-value <0.05) in the SLR to
60.851o±6.86oand Quebec score to 23.617±3.125, after the stretching
exercise. Hence, both treatments were equally effective in reducing pain
(p-value >0.05).
CONCLUSION
Stretching exercise is more effective in the improvement of SLR and disability.
Furthermore, both techniques are helpful in the management of pain.

KEY WORDS
Sciatica, Stretching, Neural Mobilization, Straight Leg Raising, Visual Analogue Scale, TENS.
EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND AND MASSAGE IN MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT OF TENSOR FASCIA LATAE MUSCLES IN LATERAL KNEE PAIN
Authors: Sharif Bushra , Tabassum Shamma
Published: January 2021

OBJECTIVE
To determine the effectiveness of ultrasound and massage in myofascial
trigger point of Tensor fasciae latae muscle in lateral knee pain.
STUDY DESIGN
Experimental Design
STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS
Research was conducted at Outpatient Department of tertiary care hospital.
INTERVENTIONS
Patients were taken from the physical therapy OPD of tertiary care hospital
by non probability purposive sampling technique. The sample size is (n=44)
and equally divided into two groups. Each group (n=22).group A received
massage technique and group B received ultrasound therapy. Patient’s pain
was evaluated on (VAS) and Global Rating of change scale before and after
3 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS
The average pain score on VAS before the application of treatment was 6.82
± 1.220 and after procedure it was 2.05 ± 1.58 p-<0.00. For Group B: the
average pain score on VAS before and after procedure were 6.82 ± 1.220
and 3.86 ± 1.32 p-<0.00 respectively. Group A: the mean GROCS score
baseline treatment were 4.23 ± 1.152 and 5.82± 1.097p-<0.00 respectively.
Group B: the mean GROCS score baseline treatment was 4.82 ± 1.181 and
after treatment was 3.59 ± 1.260 p-<0.00.
CONCLUSION
The results showed that there is no significance difference between the
ultrasound therapy and massage technique in regards to the treatment of
myofascial trigger point (MTrP) of tensor fasciae latae muscle in lateral knee
pain.

KEY WORDS
Myofascial pain, trigger point, VAS, Global Rating of change scale,
Ultrasound, Massage
EFFECTIVENESS OF MANUAL TRACTION IN COMPARISON TO ELECTROTHERAPY (TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION - TENS) IN THE TREATMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Authors: Kumar Sunny , Khan M. Usman , Adnan Qurat ul Ain
Published: January 2021

OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of manual traction in knee arthritis patients in
comparison to electrotherapy (TENS).
STUDY DESIGN
Randomized Control Trial (Experimental Study).
STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS
Study was conducted in a Tertiary Care Hospital with a sample of 310 participants.
INTERVENTIONS
Manual traction and Electrotherapy Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
(TENS) will be used to manage pain in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Oxford Knee Pain Scale was used to measure pain and functional activities.
RESULTS
Improvements were seen in both groups but results of manual traction were
more significant. There were major differences present in knee pain intensity
before and after treatment. The group that received manual traction reported
a decrease in the severity of pain of mean 15.01 which is comparatively
better than the group that received electro therapy and reported a
decrease in severity of pain of mean 12.42.
CONCLUSION
The result of this research supports the application of manual TF joint traction
as a mean of stretching shortened articular and periarticular tissues with
decreased in levels of pain either during the treatment or at the end of
session. There is significant improvement in knee flexion AROM. Pain level
decreases during every treatment session.

KEY WORDS
Knee Pain, Traction, Mobilization, Tibio-Femoral Joint, TENS, Knee OA.
EFFECTS OF DEEP FRICTION MASSAGE ON TENDINITIS (LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS) IN COMPARISON TO ULTRASOUND THERAPY
Authors: Puri Jetindar , Ahmed Dr Nabiha
Published: January 2021

OBJECTIVE
To compare the effects of deep friction massage and ultrasound therapy in
subjects with tennis elbow in terms of pain, grip strength and functional
activities.
STUDY DESIGN
Randomized Control Trial.
STUDY SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS
Study was conducted in Physiotherapy OPD of a tertiary care hospital. A
sample of 50 patients were inducted in the study. Sample size calculated
through open Epi calculator.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Patients with the diagnosed lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow) presenting to
out Patient department of two tertiary care hospitals has been enrolled for
study after written informed consent. Subjects were randomly allocated into
two groups i.e. group A and group B. Group A = DFM + exercise, Group B =
U/S + exercise.
RESULTS
Total 50 patients were randomized and divided into two groups. Group A: the
mean pain score on VAS before treatment was 5.88±1.130 and after
treatment 1.80±1.041 p-value=0.006. Group B: the mean pain score on VAS
before treatment was 6.56±1.446 and after treatment was 2.72±1.208
p-value=0.006. Group A: the mean grip strength score was 13.92±2.691 and
in after treatment was 19.60±5.454 p-value=0.342. Group B: the mean grip
strength was 15.12±2.505 and after treatment was 20.92±4.183p-value=0.342.
CONCLUSION
The present study showed no statistical difference in using deep frictional
massage therapy in relieving pain, improving grip strength and functional
performance in subject with tennis elbow.

KEY WORDS
Tennis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis, Deep Friction Massage, Hand Held Dynamometer,
Ultrasound Therapy, Grip Strength.
Ecological Analysis of Gastroschisis Incidence Decline in Liaoning, China, 2006-2016
Authors: Li Ruiping , Zhang Fengyu , Hughes Claude , Li Jianxin
Published: January 2021

Background: A gastroschisis incidence decline has recently been reported in Liaoning, China, from 2006-2015; we suspect that this decline could be associated with the fall in industrial manufacturing activities.

Methods: The outcome variable, gastroschisis incidence, was from a previous publication. The industrial manufacturing activities were measured by relative job participation and production in the primary and secondary economic sectors, and the corresponding data were collected in 14 cities from 2005 to 2015. The general linear model and a random-effect Poisson regression model were performed to assess the association and time-series trend of gastroschisis with the manufacturing activities.

Results: The relative job participation in the first economic sector was marginally associated with gastroschisis incidence in 2006 (p=0.070), but more significantly associated (Beta=-0.040; p=0.014) in the cross-sectional and time-series analysis with one-year lag in the outcome variable.

Conclusion: The gastroschisis incidence decline in Liaoning is likely due to the reduced job participation in manufacturing and heavy industry, which might be an indication of reduced risk exposure associated with the industrial manufacturing activities.
Pathogen Genomics and Host Cellular Susceptibility Factors of COVID-19
Authors: Zhang Fengyu , Waters Michael
Published: January 2021

Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) caused by infection with a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome virus -2 (SARS-CoV2) has evolved into a pandemic and a global public health emergency. The viral genomics, host cellular factors, and interactions are critical for establishing a viral infection and developing a related disease. This paper aims to provide an overview of viral genomics and discuss host cellular factors so far identified to be involved with the disease susceptibility. The novel pathogen is a beta coronavirus and one of seven that cause diseases to humans. It is a single strand positive-sense RNA genome virus that encodes 27 proteins, including the structural Spike protein that binds to host cell surface receptors and is a key for viral entry, and 16 nonstructural proteins play a critical role in viral replication and virulence. While the angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE2 receptor, and the proteases TMPRSS2 and furin are established as necessary for viral entry, host factors CD147, Cathepsins, DPP4, GRP78, L-SIGN, DC-SIGN, Sialic acid, and Plasmin(ogen) may also play a role in the viral entry. The Spike protein and nonstructural proteins, and various host factors working together may contribute to the infection kinetics, high infectivity, rapid transmission, and a spectrum of clinical manifestations of COVID-19. More importantly, they can serve as potential targets in developing strategies for therapeutical prevention and intervention.
SELF-MONITORING OF BLOOD GLUCOSE WITH A NON-INVASIVE METHOD USING NEAR INFRARED SENSOR
Authors: Hidayati Rinda Nur , Ahniar Nur Hasanah , Lestari Gita Rindang , Hendryani Atika , Hakim Faris Al
Published: January 2021

Diabetes mellitus or commonly called diabetes is a worldwide epidemic caused by chronic hyperglycemia. Simplify the blood glucose monitoring and easy to use is an essential part of diabetes management. Currently, the use of blood glucose meters conventional in clinical practice needs sufficient reliability. Therefore, self-monitoring of blood glucose with a non-invasive method was presented. A non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device was initially for information on glucose level measurements. A non-invasive method to determine the level of glucose by applying the physical properties of the absorption of the laser sensor that can produce a voltage change at various glucose levels. In this paper, a glucose monitoring module was fabricated with dimensions of 25x27x15 cm which has a minimum system, sensor, and LCD as a display of glucose levels. A minimum system to control the output of data digital value using microcontroller Android nano v.3. Experimentally, testing this module is by comparing the glucose monitoring modules that have been made with a gold standard. The result showed that non-invasive glucose monitoring is the potential for glucose level measurement a sensitivity, resolution, and accuracy of 0.86 mg/dL, 0.01 mg/dL, and 98.96%, respectively. The purposed module of glucose level monitoring offered simple testing for the rapid measurement of glucose levels.
Circular Patch Antenna Design for Data Centric Cognitive Radio based Networks
Authors: Vivekanadam B
Published: January 2021

Inefficient utilization of licensed spectrum bands and overcrowding of unlicensed bands are caused due to the spectrum shortage and growing demand for wireless communication. The wireless spectrum is burdened due to the host centric traditional approaches for data detection and recovery in the IP-based networks that. The service or data is retrieved from the service provider through a new routing path every time the mobile service requester initiates a request. The vacant licensed channels are utilized appropriately enabling opportunistic and efficient band usage of the spectrum using Cognitive Radio (CR) technology. Wireless communication with low cost, compact antenna element, high gain, wideband and low profile can be performed using patch antenna. Patch is a significant aspect of antenna design. The antenna design parameters are understood by varying the patch. A good return loss can be achieved by enhancing the radiation pattern on changing the patch dimensions. High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) is used for simulation and analysis of the circular patch antenna. The return loss, radiation efficiency, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) and radiation pattern of the antenna are analyzed.
Adaptive Array Processing based Wireless Energy Transmission for IoT Applications
Authors: Dr. Joy Chen  , Yeh Lu-Tsou
Published: January 2021

Rechargeable energy sources are essential for the extreme deployment of Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors with the massive growth in smart systems. In order to meet these requirements, wireless energy transmission (WET) provides demand based power to the sensors. Temporary energy storage is done using supercapacitors. This overcomes the drawback of release of hazardous wastes released by IoT connected disposables after their working life. WET is made possible through adaptive array processing. The system consists of a transmitting side with multiple antennas and a receiving side with a programmable energy harvester. Several far-field adaptive processing schemes such as conventional beamformers, multiple sidelobe canceller (MSLC), multiple beam antenna system, regenerative hybrid array, digital beamformer, and generalized sidelobe canceller are tested and compared with the proposed modified beamforming model for superior performance. As the number of antennas increases, the gain increases. Gain and cumulative distribution function are analyzed over multiple distances for multiple iterations. The received signal strength indicator (RSSI) is also estimated to validate the performance of the proposed model.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF PURI DISTRICT OF ODISHA
Authors: Dr. Kailash Chandra Mishra
Published: January 2021

Puri district is rich in natural resources. The agro-climatic condition and topography are also favourable for exploitation of natural resources. However, the fragmented holding and insufficient irrigational facilities are the main obstacles for agricultural development. Modern methods of farming, adoption of large scale farm mechanism could not pick up to the desired extent due to the fragmentation of land holdings. Agriculture is the predominant sector but has remained stagnant. On the other hand, there is dearth of industries in the district. Though there is the existence of some small scale and cottage industries in the district, these industries are traditional in nature. They are not equipped with advanced technology. Due to lack of mines and mineral ores, no heavy or large scale industry can be established till date. The district famous for its piligrimage has not earned any industrial or commercial importance. The Sun temple of Konark, famous Jagannath temple and Sea beach of Puri are the main tourist attraction places. Thus tourism is an expanding and vibrant sector. But it is not sufficient to absorb the growing population. To absorb the growing population and for improving the standard of living , large number of employment opportunities has to be created with Government encouragement and Mission Shakti Programme initiatives. The analysis of the socio-economic backdrop of the district presents a gloomy scenario. The district is characterized by low income, mass poverty, higher magnitude of unemployment, low human and social development. The district still primarily depends upon agriculture for livelihood and employment. It is industrially backward with nominal industrial units, poor absorption of labour force, and low level of investment and output. Thus, the district needs a significant change in the direction and content through diversification of the structure of its economy.
KEY WORDS: Puri district, Population, Agriculture, Employment, industry,
THE ROLE OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AT TWO SELECTED YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
Authors: Ali Abdi Sheikhdon
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of youth participation on good governance of two selected youth organizations in Mogadishu, Somalia.The objectives of the study are to determine the role of youth participation in good governance, to find out capacity building as catalyst for good governance and how the youth organization can spur youth leadership in the country To achieve the objectives of this study, data will be collected from 82employees of youth organizations. A sample size of 68 respondents was selected using Slog van’s formula. The study will use primary data. Data collection methods use included use of questionnaires. The selection sample technique will be purposive or judgmental approach. Data will analyze using SPSS version 16 for productions of tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. E.g. means, standard deviation, frequencies. Inferential statistics such as Regression Analysis were used for further analysis. Findings: The study has three objectives which are: To determine the effect of capacity building in good governance at two selected organizations, in Mogadishu, Somalia. To find out the effect of political participation in good governance t at two selected organizations, in Mogadishu, Somalia, To establish the effect of youth leadership in good governance at two selected organizations, in Mogadishu, Somalia. After analyzing the data, the study found that there is positive relationship among all variables as following: R is the correlation coefficient which shows the relationship between the study variables. From the findings shown in the table above there was a strongly positive relationship between the study variables as shown by 0.815. Overall, Political participation had the greatest effect on the good governance of youth organizations in Mogadishu, followed by Youth leadership and capacity building. All of the variables were found to be significantly affect good governance of youth organizations because they less than (p<0.05).Recommendation: organizations should implement good strategies for support management system of administrative reform on education management. organization should promote their beneficiaries to better satisfy as to achieve to education management. Promote the concept of young people as assets and work towards the elimination of negative stereotypes of youth. Promote the full and effective participation of young people at local, national, regional and international levels, with particular attention to marginalized youth. Youth participation can also be improved through a number of approaches, such as education and capacity building.

KEYWORDS: Youth Parturition, Capacity Building, Political Participation, Youth Leadership & Good governance.
The Problems of Generating Ideas Faced by English Language Students in Research Proposal Writing
Authors: Wahyuni Sary Eka , Inayati Nina
Published: January 2021

Generating ideas plays the key role in the initial phase of writing process, but not many empirical research is available in the literature that address the problems that students face in generating ideas, especially during research proposal writing. The current study aims to find out students’ problems in generating ideas in writing the research proposal. This descriptive study mainly collected the data through survey and interview involving seventh semester students who were in their initial phase of drafting research proposal for their final projects. The data were then analyzed and presented using descriptive quantitative method. The findings indicate that most of the students’ reported facing problems when generating ideas during the initial phase of research writing. Data analysis show that the problems range from the topic development, theoretical frameworks identification, relevant theory search, trusted sources evaluation, research ideas and relevant theory connection, as well as problems and theory assessment. Some pedagogical implications in light of the findings are discussed following the presentation of the results of the study, such as the importance to provide constructive feedback in a timely manner, and discussing ways to evaluate quality resources.
Revisiting Bhabha’s Mimicry in George Orwell’s Animal Farm
Authors: Darmawan Ruly Indra
Published: January 2021

This paper talks about Bhabha’s Mimicry’s idea in Orwell’s novel entitled Animal Farm. Postcolonialism theory is used to analyze the Animal Farm since the novel portrays the dynamic of animals’ lives after being freed from human colonization. Bhabha’s mimicry is utilized to demonstrate Napoleon and his pig family as the principal data that portrays animals that are imitating a human as a result of human’s colonization. The animal is known as the foe of humankind on the ranch that they live. Mimicry ideas utilized are Bhabha’s both ambivalence and term the same but not quite. Those ideas are practised to uncover the pig’s propensity and act that represents postcolonial discourse. The mimicry in Animal Farm begins with Old Major’s discourse that is contaminating all animals on the ranch with his feeling of inadequacy towards the man. It results in another form of colonization directed to the animals as the colonized.