bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
When Two Actors Perform Different Tasks: Still No Evidence for Shared Task-Sets in Joint Task Switching
Authors: Yamaguchi Motonori , Shah Husnain H. , Hommel Bernhard
Published: April 2021

Two different variations of joint task switching led to different conclusions as to whether co-acting individuals share the same task-sets. The present study aimed at bridging this gap by replicating the version in which two actors performed two different tasks. Experiment 1 showed switch costs across two actors in a joint condition, which agreed with previous studies, but also yielded even larger switch costs in a solo condition, which contradicted the claim that actors represent an alternative task as their own when it is carried out by the co-actor but not when no one carries it out. Experiments 2 and 3 further examined switch costs in the solo condition with the aim to rule out possible influences of task instructions for and experiences with the other task that was not assigned to the actor. Before participants were instructed on the second of the two tasks, switch costs were still obtained without a co-actor when explicit task names (“COLOUR” and “SHAPE”) served as go/nogo signals (Experiment 2), but not when arbitrary symbols (“XXXX” and “++++”) served as go/nogo signals (Experiment 3). The results thus imply that switch costs depend on participants’ knowledge of task cues being assigned to two different tasks, but not on whether the other task is performed by a co-actor. These findings undermine the assumption that switch costs in the joint conditions reflect shared task-sets between co-actors in this procedure.
An RDoC-Based Approach to Adolescent Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: The Interactive Role of Social Affiliation and Cardiac Arousal
Authors: Nelson Benjamin W
Published: April 2021

Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB) increase dramatically across adolescence. Despite the prevalence and severity of these outcomes, remarkably little research has elucidated why adolescence represents a particularly high-risk period for the emergence of SITB. Recent theoretical models have posited that SITB may result from failures in biological stress regulation in the context of social stress. However, there is a lack of data examining these associations during the transition to adolescence, a sensitive period of development that is characterized by changes across socio-affective and psychophysiological domains that may interact to heighten risk for SITB. The present study used a prospective longitudinal design among 147 adolescents. We built on advantages offered by the RDoC framework to test the interaction of experiences of social conflict (i.e., parent and peer conflict) with cardiac arousal (i.e., resting heart rate) to predict adolescent non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal ideation (SI) across one year. Longitudinal analyses revealed that while neither greater peer conflict nor higher cardiac arousal at baseline were associated with SITB outcomes at follow-up, adolescents experiencing the combination of greater peer conflict and higher cardiac arousal at baseline showed significant longitudinal increases in NSSI at follow-up. In addition, there were null effects for family conflict and SI outcomes. Findings indicate that youth with greater peer conflict and heightened arousal during the transition to adolescence may be at increased risk for NSSI. Future research should examine these processes at finer timescales in order to elucidate whether these factors are proximal predictors of within-day SITB.
A study about clinic-epidemiological pattern of acute poisoning in pediatric age group
Authors: Ramawat Pramila , Jain Nilesh
Published: April 2021

Background: Poisoning is one of the most common causes for emergency hospitalization and mortality in children. Mostly it is accidental in nature and can be prevented by awareness in caregivers. Recently due to increased use of many new chemicals in homes and agriculture clinic etiological profile of poisoning is also changed.
Aims and Objectives: To study clinic-epidemiological pattern of acute poisoning in hospitalized children and To evaluate association of clinicodemographic factors to age of intoxicated children to evaluate association of clinicodemographic factors to age of intoxicated children.
Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from October 2019 to February 2020 in pediatric department of a tertiary care center. Child admitted with alleged history of poisoning included in study. Type and amount of poison, clinical presentation, outcome and demographic profile were recorded from medical records of patients.
Results: Study was conducted among 50 patients of poisoning. 74% patients were under 5 year of age while 56% were boys and 44% were girls. Patients admitted due to ingestion of Insecticides and pesticides (18%), hydrocarbons (14%), medicines (12%) and agricultural products (8%), plant products ((16%) and others. Maximum number of patients intoxicated with household products (56%). Age was significantly associated with residence (p = 0.02) and place of exposure (p = 0.01) and nature of poisoning (p = 0.05).
Conclusion: In children below 5 year of age incidences of poisoning are more frequent, most of the cases are accidental in nature and easily preventable. Proper care in this tender age is very important in order to prevent morbidity and mortality due to poisoning.
A comparative study of audio and visual reaction time in obese and non-obese subjects
Authors: Munawar Ayesha , Aleem Abdul
Published: April 2021

Background: Reaction time provides indirect index of processing capability of CNS and also a means of determining sensorimotor performance. The present study was undertaken to study and compare audio and visual reaction time in healthy obese subjects with non-obese subjects.
Aims and Objectives: This prospective study was undertaken to find out whether obesity in otherwise healthy individuals is associated with any alteration in auditory and visual reaction time.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 100 subjects 50 obese (cases) and 50 non-obese (control) of both sexes within age group 18-60 years. The Anthropometric parameters under study are height in meters, weight in kg to calculate BMI. Then we measured auditory reaction time (ART) and visual reaction time (VRT) and compared in 2 groups. This comparative study was carried out in Dr. S.C.G.M.C, Vishnupuri, Nanded.
Results: We have found that auditory and visual reaction time was longer in obese subjects than non-obese control. There was a significant increase in (P<0.05) ART to sufficient sound and significant increase in VRT(P<0.001) to yellow color.
Conclusion: We conclude that there is evidence of sensory motor slowing and delay in CNS processing in obesity as suggested by increased reaction time to audiovisual stimuli.
Routine Nosocomial Infection Screening among Onco-Hematological Patients- Does It Change Management?
Authors: Yaqoob Shadma , Siddiqui Areena Hoda , Dabadghao Sunil Sharad
Published: April 2021

Background: Hospital acquired infection (HAI) or Nosocomial Infection (NI) is a well-known entity among patients. The onco-hemological patients are immune-compromised and are at high risk of acquiring these infections. Routine screening of these patients for the presence of micro-organisms, their identification and sensitivity at the time of admission, and during stay, can help us in identifying infections and guiding therapy.
Aims and Objective: This study was undertaken to find out the role of routine screening of admitted patients in oncology ward with empirical therapy during neutropenic episodes. Nosocomial Infection Screening (NIS) test was performed for these patients. This test was done to detect Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBL) producing Gram Negatives. The NIS results obtained were correlated with organisms isolated from blood cultures.
Material and Methods: This retrospective study was done from period of May, 2013 to February,2017 in patients of oncology ward. Only those patients whose NIS test and blood culture was sent to the lab were included in the study.
Result: A Total number of 52 NIS tests and blood cultures were included in the study. Among 28 positive NIS samples, 19 samples correlated with blood cultures. Among 24 negative NIS sample 17 correlated with blood cultures. The p value was 0.017, PPV 73%, NPV 64%. SPSS software was used to calculated values.
Conclusion: This study showed that NIS test can be used as a tool for predictive marker for septic episodes in these patients.There is a higher probability of developing septic episodes with positive NISsamples.At the same time negative NIS result does not rule out infection.
Characterization of mandibular fractures on computed tomography
Authors: Jain Bhavika , Bano Nikhat , Dahiphale Devidas B , Makasare Kavita
Published: April 2021

Background: With rapid urbanization and motorization of the society there is an exponential increase in road traffic accidents (RTA). Facial trauma and mandibular fractures are some of the common injuries seen in these cases. Imaging of these fractures is essential part of management. Panoramic and oblique X-rays can be used to diagnose these fractures however computerized tomography gives a unique advantage as it enables 3 D reconstructions of images. We conducted this study to assess the patterns of mandibular fractures and associated injuries presenting to a tertiary care center.
Aims and Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the patterns of mandibular fractures and associated injuries presenting to a tertiary care center in Aurangabad.
Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study in which 30 cases with complaints of facial trauma and with mandible fractures were included on the basis of a predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A detailed history was taken and mode of injury, duration since injury and history of any other trauma was noted down in proforma. Demographic details such as age and gender was also noted down. The CT scan of the face was done. Beam collimation of 2 mm, pitch of 1.2 mm and 120 Kv voltage was used. Patterns of mandibular fracture were analyzed.
Results: Out of 30 patients there were 27 (90%) males and 3 (10%) were females with a M:F ratio of 9:1.The mean age of male and female patients was found to be 34.96 +/- 10.49 years and 26.66 +/-5.90 years respectively. Road traffic accidents (RTA) were the predominant causative mechanism and was seen in 27 (90%) of cases. Unilateral multifocal fractures involving body of the mandible were the most common type of fractures. Body of the mandible was seen to have been fractured in 17 (56.66%) cases.
Conclusion: Mandibular fractures are commonly seen following road traffic accidents. Though X-Rays can be used for diagnosis of these fractures Computerized tomography gives a distinct advantage of ability to do 3-D reformatting of images.
Seroprevalence and clinical profile of scrub typhus in patients presenting with undifferentiated acute febrile illness in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Jose Reena Anie , Jose Hyma , Jacob Anjali Anne , Thomas Pramod , Mathew Renu , Thomas Marina
Published: April 2021

Background: Scrub typhus (ST) is a common Rickettsial infection which has been increasingly reported from the various states of southern part of India.
Aims and Objective: With very few reports from Central Kerala, we aimed to study the seroprevalence of scrub typhus and its clinical profile.
Materials and Methods: Patients presenting with acute undifferentiated febrile illness and other symptoms and signs of Rickettsial infections during a period of two years were included in this prospective study. Serodiagnosis of ST was based on a positive Scrub typhus IgM Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and/or agglutination for OXK in Weil Felix test. The cut-off for ELISA was calculated. The clinical and laboratory details of the positive patients were obtained and bivariate analysis was performed.
Results: The cut-off for ST IgM ELISA was calculated and found to be 0.38. Of the 636 samples screened, 34 (5.3%) were positive for ST IgM ELISA. Out of the 34 positive samples, only 5 (0.8%) were positive by Weil Felix test. Most of the ST patients presented during the months of May to January. Rashes were observed in 8.8% of the ST patients and none had signs of eschar. The commonest clinical features included fever, myalgia (52.9%), nausea & vomiting (32.4%), headache (29.4%) and hepatosplenomegaly (29.4%). The commonest abnormal laboratory finding and complication observed were elevated serum transaminases (52.9%) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (17.6%) respectively.
Conclusion: The seroprevalence of ST in Central Kerala was 5.3% using Weil Felix test and ST IgM ELISA.
Association of inflammatory biomarkers with radiological severity for COVID-19 patient risk stratification: An Indian perspective
Authors: Gupta Prakhar , Halani Ankitkumar , Samuel Tasha , Singh Devendra P
Published: April 2021

Background: Covid – 19 caused by SARS-CoV2 was declared a global pandemic by World Health Organization. Due to rapid disease progression causing severe and fatal complications, Effective biomarkers like D – Dimer, serum ferritin, CRP, IL-6, LDH would be helpful in screening, categorization of patients, their clinical management, and prevention of serious complications, especially in areas where radiological facilities arenot available immediately.
Aims and Objectives: The study was aimed to investigate association between levels of inflammatory biomarkers with Covid – 19 disease severity and correlate it with HRCT chest finding to identify patients at risk of fatal complications.
Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective monocentric observational study undertaken at a tertiary-care, COVID-19 dedicated centre. 200 Patients>18 year of age who were admitted from August 1, 2020 up to October 31,2020 with laboratory confirmed diagnosis of Covid – 19 were included in the study. Data was collected on demography, disease severity, laboratory measurements, radiology imaging retrospectively from electronic and laboratory records of patients. The disease severity was classified into mild to severe based on CT Severity scoring. HRCT Chest and inflammatory biomarkers were sent in every patient at the time of admission and the outcome was recorded.
Results: There were 133 male patients, 67 female patients in our study. Average age of patients having severe lung involvement is 54.1 years, whereas Average age of patients having non-severe lung involvement is 52 years but showed No significant association with severity of lung involvement. Severity of lung involvement according to HRCT chest findings was greater in patients with raised values of both D – Dimer and ferritin (RR:3.67, P value:<0.0001), compared to combination of raised value of D – Dimer with LDH (RR: 2.56, P value: 0.0383) or D – Dimer with CRP(RR:2.22, P value:0.0157) or isolated D– Dimer (RR:2.87, P value: 0.0727). Individually raised levels of serum ferritin, LDH and CRP were also found to be significantly associated with radiological severity among covid-19 patients. Neither raised IL-6 levels (p=0.368, RR: 0.76) nor did combined raised value of D – Dimer with IL-6 showed significant association with HRCT severity in our study (RR: 1.69, P value: 0.1193). Pearson correlation coefficients were also calculated and serum LDH showed strongest correlation with increasing lung involvement in HRCT chest, followed by serum ferritin.
Conclusion: Based on the significant association, combination of D – Dimer with ferritin as well as isolated levels of inflammatory markers can help in assessing the severity of Covid – 19 disease based on its correlation with radiological severity, thereby it will help in immediate categorization of patients into different risk groups following diagnosis, to ensure optimal resource allocation.
High-Dose amoxicillin supported with clavulanic acid as empirical therapy in acute otitis media
Authors: Lahiry Sandeep , Dalal Krunal , Pawar Ashwini , Kotak Bhavesh
Published: April 2021

An increase in the daily dose of amoxicillin from 45 mg/kg to 90 mg/kg was introduced in late 2000 to respond to increasing presence of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP) in Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and in other respiratory infections. The basis for this recommendation is a well understood mechanism of resistance among PRSP as well as established safety profile of amoxicillin with known tolerance to high doses. The addition of a standard dose of clavulanic acid provides protection against resistance present in other pathogens involved in AOM and other respiratory infections. A formulation of high dose of amoxicillin with standard dose of clavulanic acid has been developed to meet the increasing needs for efficacy against bacteria with growing antibiotic resistance. While, on the one hand, there is continued empirical use of standard/lower dose of amoxicillin (45 mg/kg/day) or a second- or third-generation cephalosporin in AOM, on the other hand, there is evidence of a rise in intractable cases (relapses or first-line therapy failures). In addition to this, an evolving disease bacteriology and regional variation in antibiotic susceptibility are determinants of clinical outcome in AOM. The current paper discusses the unmet areas and explains rationale behind guideline-directed empirical high-dose amoxicillin supported with clavulanic acid in AOM.
Patterns of maxillofacial fractures treated in a tertiary care government hospital of Puducherry – A descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Devakumari Shanmugam , Thanasekar Vijhayapriya , Biradar Nandini , Dominic Neil
Published: April 2021

Background: Maxillofacial trauma is most common in both developing and developed countries. Descriptive studies from various parts of the world helps us in understanding the patterns of these injuries which in turn help in formulating tailor made prevention strategies for that particular geographic region.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the patterns of maxillofacial fractures treated in IGMC & RI in Puducherry from 2011-2018. The objectives are to find out the type of maxillofacial fractures treated, to estimate the demographic data of maxillofacial fracture victims and to assess the treatment modality used(Closed reduction /open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
Materials and Methods: Data of surgically treated patients of maxillofacial fractures were retrieved, tabulated and analysed using SPSS software – 24 for descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The estimated results clearly indicate that males were most commonly affected by maxillofacial trauma. The common age group is 20 to 30 years. The major contributing aetiology for trauma is RTA and the common fracture that was encountered was fracture mandible and the fractures were largely managed by open reduction.
Conclusion: The results obtained are expected to greatly contribute for the planning of prevention actions and management in health, assistance practices to victims of facial trauma, epidemiological surveillance and road traffic rules.
Helicobacter pylori Infection: Diagnosis and Therapy
Authors: Hartanto Darius
Published: April 2021

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral shape gram-negative bacillus and have flagella for motility in mucus environment. H. pylori is microaerophilic organism, slow growing and requires complex growth media in vitro. H. pylori infecting more than 50% populations in worldwide. Prevalence of H. pylori infection is higher in developing countries compared to developed one, and indicates that socioeconomic and living standard may play a major role in the distribution. This study aims to provide an overview of how to diagnose and manage Helicobacter pylori infection. This study reviewed various sources then reviewed as a literature review. The most successful regimens are triple and quadruple combinations, which consist of a PPI and two or three antibiotics for 7 – 14 days. Patient’s compliance and the use of drug to which strain of H. pylori has not acquired resistance are the most important factors in successful H. pylori treatment.
Hysteroscopy is Gold standard in Uterine evaluation for Infertility, but HSG still has a place
Authors: Bajaj Manisha , Roy Rajib , Rahman Motiur , Roychowdhury Joydeb
Published: April 2021

Background: Uterine abnormalities, congenital or acquired are implicated as causal factor in 10%-15% of infertile couplesreporting for treatment. Hysteroscopy, hysterosalpingography (HSG), saline-infusion-sonography and USG are available for evaluation of uterine cavity. HSG helps in initial evaluation of a sub-fertile woman, but hysteroscopy is gold standardas itallows direct visualisation ofintrauterine pathology and treatment in same-setting, if required.
Aims and Objective: To describe hysteroscopic findings of infertile patients and compare the observations with their respective HSG findings.
Materials and Methods: It’s a prospective analysis of 105 women with infertility who attendedtertiary-care hospital during 18 monthsfulfilling pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All cases were evaluated with both HSG and hysteroscopy, observations were recorded and co-related with each other.
Results: Among 105 cases, maximum (76.19%) were 25-35 years of age. The primary infertility accounted for 68.57% cases.Abnormal HSG findings observed in 19 cases (20%), most common being filling-defect.Hysteroscopy detected abnormalities in 39 cases (37.14%), commonest being endometrial polyp. Out of 39 cases of abnormal uterine cavity detected on hysteroscopy only 19 were picked-up by HSG, rest 20 cases failed to be identified. The strength of agreement between hysteroscopy and HSG calculated is moderate (Kappa=0.505).
Conclusion: As HSG hadlow false positivity (03%), high positive-predictive-value (90.48%) and negative-predictive-value (76.19%) and high specificity (96.96%) it is still considered as a first-choice screening method of uterine cavity. However, high false-negative-value (51.28%)of HSG makes Hysteroscopy a better diagnostic test. HSG couldn’t differentiate endometrial polyp, adhesions and submucous fibroid, shown them as filling defect only.
Early Proterozoic granite of the Taplejung Window, far eastern Lesser Nepal Himalaya
Authors: Upreti B. N. , Rai S. M. , Sakai H. , Koirala D. R. , Takigam Y.
Published: April 2021

The Lesser Himalayan Sequence of the Taplejung Window in the far eastern Nepal Himalaya can be divided into Taplejung Formation, Mitlung Augen Gneiss and Linkhim Schist (from bottom to top respectively). The window is a large domal shaped anticline plunging to the east.

Two-mica granite bodies (Amarpur Granite, Kabeli Khola Granite and Tamor River Granite) have intruded the metasediments of Taplejung Formation. The granite bodies are discordant to subconcordant in relation to the country rocks. Quartz, alkali feldspar, plagioclase, muscovite, biotite and tourmaline are the main constituent minerals of the granite. Generally, the core of granite bodies is undeformed, whereas the marginal part is gneissfied with S-C mylonitic texture showing the top to south sense of shear. This sense of shear is related to the movement along the Main Central Thrust (MCT). All the samples from the granitic bodies fall under the granite field in the normative quartz-alkali feldspar-plagioclase (QAP) triangular diagram. The mineral composition shows that the granite is peraluminous in nature. The Kabeli Khola Granite has yielded a 40Ar/ 39Ar muscovite age older than 1.6 Ga indicating its magmatic age. The granites of the study area can also be correlated with the 1.8 Ga Ulleri type augen gneiss of central Nepal.
A contemporary insight into the sero-epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection in the foot-hills of Himalayas: A cross-sectional study from a tertiary care center in Northern India
Authors: Deka Sangeeta , Kalita Deepjyoti , Gupta Pratima , Mathuria Yogendra Pratap
Published: April 2021

Objective: Toxoplasma gondii (T. Gondii) infects 30-50% of the world human population with high diversity in geo-epidemiological data on its seroprevalence. Data on burden of toxoplasmosis and its determinants from remote and vulnerable regions of India are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of toxoplasma antibodies and factors associated with seropositivity among people from Uttarakhand and adjoining areas.

Methods: Serum samples from 442 cases were tested for anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies by Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay. Correlation of seropositivity with age, sex, place of residence, dietary habits, and co-morbidity were analyzed by binary logistic regression.

Results: An overall Toxoplasma seropositivity of 36.88% [95% Confidence Interval (CI)=30.40–39.28] was observed. While anti-T. gondii IgG was present in 36.84% [95% CI=30.40–39.28], anti- T. gondii IgM was detected in 6.33% [95% CI=4.06–8.61]. The overall and IgG seroprevalence increased with age in both the genders and the slope was steeper after the age of 40 years [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)=2.98, p-value=0.030]. The probability of seropositivity tended to be significantly higher in people from Uttarakhand in both the hilly region (AOR=5.61; 95%CI:[2.14-14.68]) and plains (AOR=5.14; 95%CI:[2.2-12.02]). Multivariable logistic regression analysis also showed that being rural residents (AOR=3.23; 95%CI:[1.67-6.23]) and presence of co-morbidity (AOR=8.64; 95%CI:[4.62-16.18]) were potential risk factors of Toxoplasmosis. Consumption of vegetarian diet was found to have a protective effect (AOR=0.46; 95%CI: [0.28-0.75]).

Conclusion: Seroprevalence of T. gondii antibodies was relatively high in Uttarakhand, particularly in rural and hilly terrain, indicating a necessity for the implementation of integrated public health strategies to prevent and control toxoplasmosis in this region.
Development and implementation of a potential coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine: A systematic review and meta-analysis of vaccine clinical trials
Authors: Sathian Brijesh , Asim Mohammad , Banerjee Indrajit , Roy Bedanta , Pizzaro Ana Beatriz , Mancha Maraeh Angela , Teijlingen Edwin R. van , Varkaneh Hamed Kord , Mekkodathil Ahammed Abdulla , Subramanya Supram Hosuru , Nascimento Israel Júnior Borges do , Antony Neema , Menezes Ritesh G , Simkhada Padam , Al Hamad Hanadi
Published: April 2021

Introduction: To date, there is no comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the suitability of COVID-19 vaccines for mass immunization. The current systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of novel COVID-19 vaccine candidates under clinical trial evaluation and present a contemporary update on the development and implementation of a potential vaccines.
Methods: For this study PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase electronic databases were used to search for eligible studies on the interface between novel coronavirus and vaccine design until December 31, 2020.
Results: We have included fourteen non-randomized and randomized controlled phase I-III trials. Implementation of a universal vaccination program with proven safety and efficacy through robust clinical evaluation is the long-term goal for preventing COVID-19. The immunization program must be cost-effective for mass production and accessibility. Despite pioneering techniques for the fast-track development of the vaccine in the current global emergency, mass production and availability of an effective COVID-19 vaccine could take some more time.
Conclusions: Our findings invited a revisit to the reported solicited and unsolicited SAE for COVID-19 candidate vaccines. Hence, it is alarming to judiciously expose thousands of participants to COVID-19 candidate vaccines at Phase-3 trials that have adverse events and insufficient evidence on safety and effectiveness that necessitates further justification.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pengungkapan Keuangan dan Struktur Kepemilikan Terhadap Asimetri Informasi
Authors: Andiansyah Farma , Haryono Slamet
Published: April 2021

Abstract -The presence of information asymmetry increases transaction costs and reduces liquidity, and reduces the quality of investment decisions taken by investors. So that in turn it weakens the overall function of the market. Accounting disclosure plays a role in mobilizing information from management and investors so as to reduce information asymmetry. In addition, it is hoped that the presence of a concentration of investor ownership can carry out internal monitoring of the company so as to reduce information asymmetry. On the other hand, institutional investors have many incentives to access company information for their trading purposes due to the conflict of interest between outside investors and the board of directors. This study aims to determine the effect of disclosure quality and ownership structure on information asymmetry in companies listed on the Jakrta Islamic Index (JII) during the 2015-2019 period. Based on the results of panel data analysis of the Fixed Effect Model (FEM), it was found that institutional ownership had a significant positive effect on information asymmetry, while the quality of disclosure and ownership concentration did not have a statistical effect on information asymmetry.
Risk Factors for Sexual Dysfunction among Postpartum Women in Kuantan, Pahang
Authors: Abd Aziz Karimah Hanim , Jamani Nurjasmine Aida , DrKhalid Nur Nadrah , Draman Nani
Published: April 2021

INTRODUCTION: Sexual dysfunction after childbirth is reported to be prevalent worldwide. The risk factors for sexual dysfunction is still underexplored. Thus, this study aims to determine the possible risk factors associated with sexual dysfunction among post-partum women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in nine primary care clinics in Kuantan involving 420 women within six months postpartum. The respondents were conveniently sampled and completed the data collection forms comprising of their socio[1]demographic data, the Malay version Female Sexual Function Index (MVFSFI) Questionnaire to measure the sexual dysfunction score. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square test, and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis. RESULTS: Among the women sampled, those with higher education had a 72% increased risk of developing postpartum sexual dysfunction (aOR=1.72, 95%CI=1.01,2.81). Women who practised non-hormonal contraception were a 42% lower risk of getting postpartum sexual dysfunction as compared to those who consumed hormonal contraception (OR=0.58, 95%CI=0.35,0.95). CONCLUSION: Education level is associated with a higher risk of developing postpartum sexual dysfunction. Non-hormonal contraceptive methods were found as a protective factor for developing postpartum sexual dysfunction. Therefore, doctors can advise those postpartum women with sexual dysfunction and on hormonal contraception to change to non-hormonal methods.
Validation of Bahasa Malaysia Version of Psychological Mindedness in a University Population
Authors: Yeoh Yin Xin , M.K. Mohd Amiruddin , T.P Nicholas Pang , D.S Wendy , Wen L.T Mathias , Abbylen M. Ervina
Published: April 2021

INTRODUCTION: Psychological mindedness concept is widely accepted to be significantly correlated to psychological strength and mental health. There are multiple scales that attempted to measure psychological mindedness objectively, with the most recent one being Balanced Index of Psychological Mindedness (BIPM). Psychological mindedness is an area of interest in psychiatry and psychology in Malaysia. Hence, this study aims to validate the Bahasa Malaysia Version of Balanced Index of Psychological Mindedness (BIPM-M). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The 14-items scale was translated according to World Health Organization guidelines. 141 participants were recruited from the university population. Participants were required to fill the basic demographic information, as well as Bahasa Malaysia version of Balanced Index of Psychological Mindedness, and two other scales, namely Mindful Awareness Attention Scale (MAAS), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II Scale (AAQ-II). RESULTS: BIPM-M showed excellent internal consistency with Cronbach α of 0.87. As per the original BIPM, the Bahasa Malaysia version also suggested two factor structures in this scale. BIPM-M was significantly correlated with AAQ-II. Conclusion: BIPM-M is a psychometrically sound instrument that can be utilized to assess the psychological mindedness among Malaysians, and certainly enhance the array of psychological assessments available as Malaysia faces the mental health after-effect of COVID-19.
End-Of-Life Care in Dementia among Asian, A Scoping Review
Authors: Zulkernain Firzanah Adabiah , Solehan Hana Maizuliana , Sharil Nor Safiqah , Marwan Abdul Aziz , Faisal Ummu Aiman , Mahamad Ummi Affah
Published: April 2021

INTRODUCTION: Dementia is a neurocognitive disease characterised by a progressive deterioration of brain cognitive function. Dementia in the advanced stage should be treated as other terminal diseases. However, there is still a lack of acknowledgement regarding the end-of-life (EOL) care of people with dementia in Asian populations. This study aims to elucidate the components of EOL care in advanced dementia from the Asian perspective. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review methodology framework was used to guide and conduct this scoping review. Databases of Pubmed, EBSCOhost, and Ovid Scholars were systematically searched using MeSH heading of end-of-life, palliative, dementia, and individual name of Asian countries. RESULT: Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The majority of the studies involved interviews or questionnaires to the caregivers, the patients, and the healthcare professionals. The studies were done mostly in Taiwan and Japan and one from Indonesia. The studies reported themes that were categorised into life sustenance treatments and medications, advanced directives, the burden of the caretakers, and the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the healthcare providers or the family members. CONCLUSION: Major barriers in delivering EOL care to advanced dementia patients include knowledge, skills, communication, attitude, and beliefs, especially among developing countries in Asia. More education and awareness are needed amongst the healthcare providers and the public regarding this matter to ensure proper EOL care in advanced dementia patients.
Phytochemicals in avocado peel and their potential uses
Authors: Akan Sadiye
Published: April 2021

A large amount of avocado is produced every year, and processing of avocado re-sults in the production of large quantities of peel, which is usually disposed as waste without any further application. Avocado peel is a rich source of diverse phy-tochemicals known as he-alth-promoting compounds, and these compounds can be used to produce high eco-nomic value products. How-ever, the amount and com-position of phenolic com-pounds vary regarding dif-ferent factors, such as level of ripening and maturation, growing conditions and the country of origin. Phenolics within avocado peel have been reported to exhibit an-tioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, and associated with exten-sive health benefits. Thus, it is of great importance to recover these compounds from the peel for usage in food and health industries. This review focuses on the phytochemical compounds together with main factors influencing their types and amounts in avocado peel, and the possible utilisation of this by-product in the food, pharmaceutical and some other industries.
MANIFESTATION OF HARMFUL EFFECTS OF WATER IN THE SETTLEMENTS ON THE EXAMPLE TATARBUNARY DISTRICT OF ODESSA REGION
Authors:   Institute of Water Problems and Land Reclamation NAAS, Miedviedieva O.O.
Published: April 2021

Abstract. One of the main manifestations of the harmful effects of water in the southern, central and eastern territories of Ukraine is the flooding of lands, and especially settlements (SM). For various reasons, reliable data on the extent of flooding are not available or they are incomplete and do not reflect the real picture. An objective assessment of the harmful effects of water can be given only on the basis of monitoring the level and hydrochemical composition of ground (GW) and surface waters. To do this, it is necessary to carry out systematic monitoring observations: to have a network of observation posts and the corresponding cartographic material. The main purpose of the work is to show an effective approach to solving the issue of the negative impact of water on the example of 33 SM of the Tatarbunary district. Determine the current state of flooding, the chemical composition of groundwater aquifers to optimize managerial decision-making to prevent the development of dаngerous geological and ecological processes. At the same time, the subject of the study was the factors of formation and dynamics of levels and the chemical composition of GW of the first aquifers from the surface, the correspondence of the chemical composition of water to the MPC for drinking needs. To solve this problem, an approach is proposed consisting of five stages using GIS programs Arc Map, 3D analysis method. As a result of the work, the average values for the period 2011-2019 were calculated and were built within each SM in electronic form a map diagram of the GW level and the exposed capacity of aquifers; chemical composition and mineralization; for individual chemical components and exceeding the MPC for drinking water supply. The approach indicated in this work allows us to assess the state of flooding and potential flooding in a separate oil reservoir and, at the same time, to obtain a complete picture of the state of flooding and water quality in dynamics at any time and period of the year and to make balanced engineering decisions to eliminate them.
INFLUENCE OF SPATIAL ORIENTATION OF FRAME BUILDINGS ON METAL CAPACITY OF STEEL COLUMNS
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Pashynskyi V.A.
Published: April 2021

Abstract. The calculated values of wind pressure are identified without taking into account changes in wind speed and pressure from different directions. Current load standards in Ukraine allow taking into account the decreasing coefficients of wind direction if there is sufficient statistical justification and when the objects are located on open flat terrain. The purpose of this work is to identify possible effect of considering the orientation of frame buildings and corresponding coefficients of the wind direction when designing steel columns of one-story frame buildings. By analyzing design and calculated parameters of one-story industrial and civil buildings, possible limits of their change were established, and a plan for the experimental design of columns from broad-flanged rolling H-beams was developed and implemented. A dependence was obtained and described by analytical expression that allow forecasting steel consumption for the columns of single-aisle one-story buildings, taking into account their height, total load from roof and active component of wind pressure. Based on the results of earlier studies, the characteristic values of wind pressure and generalized wind direction coefficients were established for each of 25 regions of Ukraine. For most part of the territory of Ukraine, minimum wind loads are realized when wind directions are north-south or north-east-south-west. Generalized wind direction coefficients, together with the formula for the forecasting mass of columns, made it possible to identify possible savings in steel on the columns of one-story buildings taking into account spatial orientation of buildings. On average, throughout the territory of Ukraine, metal consumption of rolling columns decreases by 4.2%, and in some cases, depending on the region, wind direction and building height, it can decrease to 17.5%. Significant influence of the underlying surface and surrounding buildings on the nature of the wind flow allows wind direction coefficients to be taken into account only when calculating the frames of buildings located in an open flat area, under conditions that their values are statistically substantiated using the results of wind observations at nearest meteorological stations.
DETERMINATION OF THE OPTIMAL CURVATURE OF ELASTIC DEFORMED CABLES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPAN IN A HANGING COATING BY USING THE MATHCAD COMPUTER SYSTEM
Authors:   Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University, Yanin O.E. , Novikova S.M. ,   Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University
Published: April 2021

Abstract. The paper presents the theoretical results of improving and refining the general methodology for selecting the cross section of a flexible elastic thread for cable-stayed using the capabilities of computer programs. A technique is proposed for finding the optimal curvature of the cable in the middle of the span by compiling the target function of the cable cost and coverage and determining its minimum. The hanging coating of the building is considered, consisting of parallel-located flexible cables. Coating elements are laid on them. It is assumed that the load is evenly distributed over the curved surface of the coating. With this application of load, the sag curve is adopted as a chain line. In the calculation, two states of the thread are considered. In the first state, it is loaded with a linear load uniformly distributed along its length from its own weight. In the second state, the thread is loaded with the total calculated linear load evenly distributed along its length. To select the cross section of the thread, the maximum longitudinal force arising in it in the second state is determined, which depends on the curvature in the middle of the span. This curvature is determined on the basis that the difference between the lengths of the thread in the first and second states is equal to the elastic elongation according to Hooke's law. Using ordinary algebraic methods, solving the problem is quite complicated. Therefore, it was proposed to solve it using the MathCAD computer system. With the found value of the curvature in the middle of the span, the required cross-sectional area of the thread is calculated. After that, the appropriate rope is selected according to the assortment. To optimize the cable-stayed coating, the optimal curvature in the middle of the span is determined in the first state, at which the total cost of cable-stayed and coating will be minimal. For this purpose, the objective function of the cost of the cable and the coverage that lies on this cable has been compiled. To determine the optimal curvature, it is proposed to accept a series of values of this curvature with some step in a certain range. For each curvature, the value of the objective function is calculated. Using the MathCAD computer system, it is proposed to build the graph of the objective function and find the value of the optimal curvature at which this function has a minimum. After that, it is proposed to find the corresponding optimal sagging arrow. The proposed method allows us to determine the optimal parameters of the hanging coating with parallel cables on the basis of the minimum cost, as well as to calculate the necessary cross-sectional parameters of the flexible cable from the strength condition.
A LIGHT-COLORED OBJECT-SPATIAL ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM AND ITS SUBSYSTEMS IN THE STRUCTURE OFTHE SPATIAL-TERRITORIAL SPACES
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Tovbych V.V. , Kulichenko N.V. ,   Pridniprovsk State Academy of CivilEngineering and Architecture, Kondratka O.I. ,   Kyiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Sysojlov N.V. ,   Pridniprovsk State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: April 2021

In general, each light-colored system takes into account the peculiarities of perception and revailingthe stop-territorial spaces. In the article, each light-colored system is generalized to the case of the light-colored object-space environment of the LCOSE-system The latter, in turn, is a subsystem of the universal LCOSUE-system, when at least one parameter (for example, sound) of the universal space of sensations of the “average” person is added to the consideration of color and light. LCOSE-analysis allows to trace and adjust the light-colored solution of an object in the general structure of the environment at an early stage of design. It can be used in any illumination of the object (with modeling of different weather conditions) and its light color solution. It also allows you tointroduce avariant light color design of the object, including stops.The variant design is possible due to the introduction of the direct and the reverse Fourier transformationsystems in the LCOSE-system.This reproduces the light-color harmonics of the object, which decomposes its light-colored solution into light-colored components. In short, the object "sticks" with light spots. These "spots" harmonize (or do not harmonize -depending on the task) with the light-colored spots of the environment. In our view, such light-colored projecting of an object (in particular, stops) with "light-colored spots" should begin in the early stages of sketch design. This method of designing the object with "light spots"reminds very muchthe method of architectural design, when the design process begins not from the object itself, but by considering the access paths to that object.
METHODS OF ACTIVATING ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENTS BASED ON FACILITIES CONTEMPORARY ART
Authors:   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kyselyova A.
Published: April 2021

Architectural and historical environment(AHE)is a unique dynamic phenomen on developing and embodying many historical layers while integrating cultural and material values.It is like the communicative core,the heart of the city,full of context in the city’s genetic code.But one of the most important AHE problems is a loss of historical identity and the emotional content level.The cities lose their meaning if they do not accumulate and do not nourish the spirit of the land where they develop.
ART IN THE ERA OF CHANGE AND CHANGE IN ART
Authors:   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Gerasimova L. D. , Sapunova M. Yu. ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Rahubenko G. L. ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: April 2021

The article examines and analyzes the changes in the world of culture and art that have involved the postmodernism era, which arose during a period of rapidly changing moods in society, which accept the appearance of culture, but are absolutely alien and ugly, bearing the decline and destruction. Art, which is a kind of mark of the epoch and a reflection of morality, established stereotypes, and lifestyle, has experienced many revolutionary trends caused by the demand of a particular time period. In modernculture, there is a negative trend in the development of artistic, literary, and cinematic production, everything is oriented to the market needs. Canons are being collapsed, content is being simplified, and technologies are being violated. Culture and art began to meet individual human needs, acquired a commercial character and became subject to the influence of the customer and the consumer.What is a "mass" culture? How much does the understanding of art depend on a person's wealth and education? For whom is culture now intelligible? How does the society standard of living influence culture and art in general?