bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Milk production and number of dairy cattle stock in the Southern Federal District
Authors:   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production, Mosolova N.I. , Fedotova A.M. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Gorlov I.F. ,   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production, Surkova S.A. ,   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production, Natyrov A.K. ,   Kalmyk State University named after B.B. Gorodovikov
Published: September 2022

Aim. Assess the features of milk production and dairy cattle breeding in the southern regions of Russia in the face of new global external challenges. Materials and Methods. The main scientific method of research is the horizontal and vertical analysis of open statistical reporting posted on the open website of the Federal State Statistics Service, analytical materials of the Dairy Union of Russia. Mathematical extrapolation tools of the Excel program were used for calculations and making forecasts. To formulate the conclusions, the methods of logical analysis, comparison and generalization of the data presented in the calculation materials and press releases were applied. Results. An assessment was made of the dynamics of raw milk production by all categories of dairy farms in Russia over the past 10 years. It has been established that milk production volumes have increased due to intensive milking and animal husbandry technologies, which made it possible to achieve self-sufficiency in milk up to 80%. Modernization of the dairy complex with the most advanced robotic equipment has allowed farms not only to increase milk yield per cow, but also to significantly improve the quality of milking and the quality of the resulting product. Examples of best practice in terms of milk productivity in the conditions of the South of Russia were demonstrated by enterprises of the Krasnodar Territory and the Volgograd Region. An alarming factor is the reduction in the dairy population of animals. Nevertheless, milk production is intensive against the backdrop of a reduction in the number of dairy cattle, but this factor must be taken into account in the future and its impact should be neutralized through a positive trend in the growth of the number of livestock. Conclusion. On the basis of the study, conclusions were drawn about the need for further expansion of state support measures for the industry and the search for options for introducing Russian-selected animals into production in order to reduce import dependence on foreign genetic material and technologies. The emerging positive trend in the production of raw milk must be supported in the future not only by modernizing production, but also by strengthening the production and resource base.
Determinasi kesehatan
Authors: akhmad putri fadhilah
Published: September 2022

Masalah gizi yang masih sangat tinggi di Indonesia tentunya membutuhkan perhatian khusus.Perubahan yang perlu dilakukan dapat dilihat dari berbagai faktor penyebab terjadinya masalah gizi,khususnya masalah gizi pada remaja.Faktor penyebab masalah gizi salah satunya dari kebiasaan makan remaja.Kebiasaan makan ini juga tentunya memiliki faktor penyebab sehingga terbentuknya kebiasaan dan pola makan pada remaja
Mental health and wellbeing of Rohingya refugees: A scoping review
Authors: Das Jyoti , Prima Mehnaz Mashuk , Rimu Fariha Hoque , Hossain Puspita , Das Tirthom , Nesa Fazilatun , Rahman Farzana , Islam A. M. Khairul , Mazumder Hoimonty , Tasnim Samia , Hossain Md Mahbub
Published: September 2022

The Rohingya population are being exiled form Myanmar during several humanitarian crises since 1978 with a recent spike in 2017. Reportedly, the violence, persecution and trauma have posed grievous impacts on the mental health of these forcibly displaced people. This scoping review aims to synthesize the evidence regarding overall epidemiologic burden of psychological problems of Rohingya refugees with their associated factors. We evaluated five major databases and additional sources till 08/05/2022 and included articles according to the eligibility criteria following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) checklist. Out of 331 citations retrieved from multiple sources, we included 24 articles in this review. Most of the articles reported high prevalence of different psychological symptoms of Rohingya refugees, such as, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, persistent complex bereavement disorder, feeling of afraid etc. Several correlates of mental health problems were reported, including older age, female, illiteracy, experiences of torture, sexual violence, unemployment, food insecurity, statelessness, separation from family, lack of healthcare access, overcrowded and unhygienic campsites, preexisting health problems etc. There is huge gaps in community level intervention studies, however, Group Integrated Adapt Therapy (IAT-G) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services are widely used. The available evidence suggests a huge burden of mental health disorders with several biopsychosocial factors that may assist in better policymaking and implementation of multilayered approaches like improving healthcare access, training healthcare providers, more community-based intervention studies, and introducing tele-mental health services for Rohingya refugees.
Enabling Touch in E-commerce
Authors: Parekh Hetvi
Published: September 2022

Touch is the first sense that develops at the infancy stage. Hence, it is said to be the primary sense among human beings. E-commerce space is expanding at an exponential rate. However, the product listings are done on e-commerce websites and digital platforms satisfy only two senses, i.e. vision and audition. The reliance is only on these two stimuli. The lack of physical inspection has remained a huge barrier in this space. Here, a simple solution has been proposed for the somatosensory receptors for enabling touch in e-commerce.
Masalah TBC dan Lima Upaya Pencegahannya (Five Level Of Prevention)
Authors: zahrah Fatimah Az
Published: September 2022

Tuberkulosis (TBC)Tuberkulosis adalah penyakit infeksi saluran pernapasan yang disebabkan oleh bakteri basil Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Bakteri basil yang menginfeksi adalah bakteri basil yang sangat kuat. Akibtanya, akan membutuhkan waktu yang lama untuk mengobati penyakit ini. Bakteri ini 90% cenderung menginfeksi paru-paru jika dibandingkan dengan organ-organ lainnya pada tubuh manusia. Penyakit ini biasanya ditandai dengan batuk terus menerus.
Reporting of New Rookeries and Habitat of Mangrove Horse Shoe Crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) from Eastern Indian Sundarbans
Authors: Aich Amitava
Published: September 2022

Ground level survey along with key informant Interviews has resulted in to identification of two rookeries and several habitat of the mangrove Horseshoe crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) in Satjelia-Lahiripur Island under Gosaba block. This is the first confirmed HSC habitat and rookeries which have been identified from the eastern side of Bidyadhari and areas around project tiger areas. Three pairs of live HSC and forty-five (45) carcasses have been found. The identified location is the lowest point of human inhabited islands in eastern part of river Matla. Key Informant Interview by Snowball sampling or chain-referral sampling method revealed that that the HSC are sighted throughout the year while the pick time of sighting may be March-June in the estuary. The study has found out that HSCs entangle regularly in the galsha or the gillnet and Chawrpata and Khalpata (Shore stake nets and channel stake nets) while the juveniles have been mostly affected by the Chawrpata (shore stakes nets) in which they entangle themselves with receding waters and both desiccate to die in profuse numbers in low tide exposures. The females were found to be morphometrically larger than the males. Higher numbers of female HSC are found to be entangling in fishing nets in the breeding season due to their higher numbers is a matter of great concern. While the local population has reported about the coexistence of this species from time immemorial but progressive accretion and generation of new mud flats suitable as breeding beaches of mangrove horse shoe crabs in contrast to the rookeries of the species in western Indian Sundarbans in Sagar Island and Namkhana which are going through steady phases of erosion at present, might definitely be played some role towards this activities. Extensive awareness, restriction in use of certain fishing gears in breeding and nursery time of HSC by declaring certain areas as community eco sensitive zones with feasible fiscal alternatives are being recommended as immediate conservation action to save the species.
System-Wide Trust, Graded System Distrust, or simple Anchoring/Priming Effects?
Authors: Atchley Andrew , O'Hear Emily , Barr Hannah M. , Weger Kristin , Mesmer Bryan , Gholston Sampson , Tenhundfeld Nathan
Published: September 2022

Trust in automation is an important construct to consider when attempting to predict proper use of automated systems. Automation is being used in increasingly diverse and more complex ways. Previous findings report that trust can be generalized across systems, leading to contagion effects. However, it is unclear in the current literature how users form perceptions of the boundaries between systems. To address this problem, we conducted two experiments in which we considered how perceived similarity, perceived functional relatedness, attributed blame, and attributed responsibility influenced the magnitude of contagion effects for trust. Participants were presented with hypothetical scenarios in which an airplane environment is depicted. We found that participants tended not to have a contagion effect for clearly unrelated components (a farmer and microwave) while showing a contagion effect for those that are related, suggesting that previous findings including contagion effects may not be explained by an anchoring effect. The degree of difference in trust between the success and failure conditions was also predicted by similarity and relatedness of the components. Moving forward, more research should focus on understanding how users form mental models of system boundaries.
Social Influence through Social Media: Focusing on Instagram Influencers
Authors: Parekh Hetvi
Published: September 2022

In the digital era, rate of social media influence is increasing at a lightening speed. There are a couple of social networking sites and social media platforms that enable the users to engage with the world and actually gives the power to scroll through the world with their fingertips. But, it does not end at scrolling and consuming content, that consumption of the content influences the users in certain ways. From the number of options available today to the user, let us take Instagram to analyse the mechanism of ‘social influence’ through the platform and analyse ways in which conformity, compliance and obedience are enabled in these platforms.
Eating habits menyebabkan gizi buruk
Authors: Cahaya Syarifah Nun
Published: September 2022

Determinan kesehatan masyarakat
Does virtual counting count for babies? Evidence from an online looking time study.
Authors: Wang Jenny
Published: September 2022

Infants who receive better counting input at home tend to become toddlers with better number knowledge in preschool. However, for many children, in-person counting experience is not always available, despite educational media becoming increasingly prevalent. Might virtual counting experience benefit the young mind? Using a novel online looking time paradigm, a cross-sectional sample of 14- to 19-month-old infants’ (US; N = 81; 35 females; 64% White; within-subject design) ability to keep track of objects presented on screen was measured. We found that infants were significantly more likely to detect a change in numerical quantity after watching the objects being pointed at and counted by an animated hand compared to when there was no counting. These findings provide initial evidence for numerical cognitive benefits from counting video relative to a no counting baseline prior to the second birthday.
Is the beta-subunit of Na,K-ATPase (NKA) a murzyme? Explaining the modulations by lithium ion, trans-dermal peptide, cardiotonic steroids, volatile anesthetics, arginine, dinitrophenol, and diverse antioxidants in NKA-aided neuro-musculo-electrophysiology
Authors: Manoj Kelath Murali , Nirusimhan Vijay , Gideon Daniel Andrew
Published: September 2022

The redox metabolic and bioenergetic paradigm of murburn concept advocates that diffusible reactive species (DRS, particularly oxygen-centric 1e-active radicals) are a crucial mainstay of physiology, and not mere pathological manifestations. The murburn purview of cellular function also integrates the essential principles of bioenergetics, thermogenesis, homeostasis, electrophysiology and coherence. In this context, any enzyme that generates/utilizes/sustains DRS functionality is called a murzyme. We have demonstrated that several water-soluble (hemoglobin, lactate dehydrogenase, peroxidases, etc.) and membrane-embedded (Complexes I-V in mitochondria, Photosystems I/II in chloroplasts, rhodopsin/transducin in rod cells, etc.) proteins serve as murzymes (Manoj & Gideon, BBA-Biomem., 2022). In the first part of our work on NKA (Na,K-ATPase), we had effectively questioned the classical mechanistic understanding of how this protein supposedly aids cells by stoichiometrically pumping 3 Na+ outward and 2 K+ inward per molecule of ATP, at ~ 102 cycles per second (Manoj et al., OSF Preprints 2022). In the second part, herein, we propose and apply a minimalist murburn model of trans-membrane ion differentiation by NKA to address the physiological inhibitory effects of trans-dermal peptide (thereby, clarifying upon the role of beta-subunit of NKA to recruit DRS), lithium ion, cardiotonic steroids, volatile anesthetics, confirmed interfacial DRS+proton modulators like nitrophenolics and oleate/oleic acid, diverse classes of molecules like the amino acid arginine, oximes, N-/O- heteroatom alkyl substituted molecules, etc. These explanations find a pan-systemic connectivity with the inhibitions/uncouplings of other membrane-proteins in cells. Further, we also moot new avenues to explore NKA structure-function correlations.
Safety culture behaviours in construction: A rapid evidence and practice review
Authors: Tear Morgan James , Curtis Jim , Waddell Alex , Lennox Alyse , Grundy Emily A C , Bragge Peter
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To determine what behaviours are critical to prioritising worker safety and establishing a safety culture within construction workplaces, as well as the drivers and barriers of those behaviours. Method: We used a rapid review methodology to review the existing research evidence on behaviours related to construction safety culture, as well as consulting subject-matter experts in a practice review.Findings: Behaviours related to safety compliance, risk identification, reporting, and speaking up were identified as important in both the evidence and practice reviews. Drivers and barriers of these behaviours can be categorised according to individual, organisational, or sector levels.Conclusions: The key behaviours identified in the evidence and practice review provide a critical foundation to developing a safety culture in construction workplaces.
Profilaxis antibiótica prolongada y el cierre de herida precoz en fracturas expuestas de huesos largos . Resumen SUPPORT de una revisión sistemática rápida Cochrane
Authors: Eltit Ariela , Illanes Julio , Cortes-Jofre Marcela , Ortiz-Muñoz Luis E.
Published: September 2022

Las fracturas expuestas de huesos largos son lesiones de tratamiento complejo con alto riesgo de infección profunda. El tratamiento incluye antibiótico profilaxis, desbridamiento quirúrgico de herida, estabilización de fractura y reconstrucción de defectos de partes blandas con el objetivo de lograr una consolidación ósea libre de infección. Actualmente existe una necesidad de conocer el tiempo de inicio y duración del tratamiento antibiótico además del tiempo y etapas de las intervenciones quirúrgicas para lograr resultados favorables, evitando así las complicaciones asociadas a estas lesiones.
FACTORS AFFECTING CATCH RESULT MOTOR BOAT FISHERMAN IN MEUKEK DISTRICT SOUTH ACEH DISTRICT
Authors: Yusady Ratna , Thahir Muhammad Agam
Published: September 2022

Meukek sub-district is one of communities located is south Aceh regency, which is located on the coast of the indian ocean because of the great potential and marine fisheries, so many people work as capture fisheries fishermen. The purpose of this research was to analyze the factors that influence of motorboat fishermen catch in meukek regenty. The research method was a quantitative descriptive with a survey approach. Total of samples was 34 respondents. The data analysis used was multiple linear regretion analysis. The result was factor of working capital (X1), labor (X2), fishing times (X3) and mileage (X4) has simultaneously significantly affected of the catches partially, only factor of labor (X2), mileage (X4) has significantly affected of the catchs, while factors of working capital (X1) and fishing times (X2) has not significantly effected of the catchs
DECOMPOSITION RATE OF LITTERFALL MANGROVE Rhizophora sp. AT SUNGAI BERSEJARAH MANGROVE AREA, KAYU ARA PERMAI VILLAGE, SUNGAI APIT DISTRICT, SIAK REGENCY, RIAU PROVINCE
Authors: Hersa Tania , Efriyeldi Efriyeldi , Amin Bintal
Published: September 2022

This research was carried out in February 2021 in the Historic River Mangrove Tourism Area, Kayu Ara Permai Village, Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency, Riau Province. This study aims to analyze the rate of decomposition of inter mangrove litter. The method used in this study is a survey method and the determination of the sampling location by purposive sampling. The rate of decomposition of mangrove leaf litter was carried out by placing 10 g of litter in a litter bag on the mangrove forest floor in three zones for 4 weeks and taken every week as a sample. The results showed that the water quality, namely the temperature ranged from 28-30 °C, salinity 30-31‰, and pH 6.1-6.4. The results of the calculation of the rate of decomposition of mangrove leaves obtained an average of 0.25–0.11 g/day. The results of the Anova test showed that the rate of decomposition of mangrove leaf litter was higher in zone 1, which is relatively always inundated by tides and is affected by sea waves.
THE EFFECT OF STOCKING DENSITY OF FRESHWATER LOBSTER (Cherax quadricarinatus) THE GROWTH OF GOURAMY (Osphronemus gouramy) IN POLYCULTURE SYSTEM
Authors: Safitri Anisa Dian , Mujtahidah Tholibah , Sari Annisa Novita
Published: September 2022

Polyculture is cultivation in one container that produces more than one species of fish simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect on the growth of gouramy in polyculture system. This study uses an experimental method of Completely Randomized Design (CRD) 4 treatments and 4 repetitions that is P1 (15 species gouramy), P2 (10 species of limnetic lobster ad is species of gouramy), P3 (15 species of limnetic lobster and 15 species of gouramy), and P4 (20 species of limnetic and 15 species of gouramy). The data analysis used is analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) for futher test, while the quality of water is analysed descriptively. The observation result show that different stocking density treatment affects absolute length growth of gouramy (O.gouramy). This is because the stocking density of limnetic lobster (C. quadricarinatus) is different for each treatment on gouramy (O. gouramy). The highest average result of measure ment of absolute weight growth is 1,45 ± 0,017 g. This is because the stocking density of limnetic lobster (C. quadricarinatus) at P2 is low. Low stocking density provides suitable space for gouramy to move and live. The maintenance of the polyculture system is better done with 10 species of limnetic lobster and 15 species gouramy because it makes the best absolute length and weight growth
ANALYSIS OF COASTAL VULNERABILITY IN AGAM REGENCY, WEST SUMATRA PROVINCE
Authors: Prayitno Betari Erlinda , Mubarak Mubarak , Galib Musrifin
Published: September 2022

Natural factors such as geomorphology, waves, tides, coastal building materials, and altitude can have an impact on marine vulnerability. Coastal vulnerability is impacted by human activities such as logging of mangrove trees, tourism object activities, and manufacturing, in addition to natural influences. This study was carried out in February 2021. The goal of this study was to calculate the rate of change of the Agam Regency coastline from 2010 to 2020, as well as to map the level of vulnerability of the Agam Regency shore. According to the findings of the study. Pesisir Subdistrict, Agam Regency is classified into five levels of vulnerability, namely very not vulnerable, not vulnerable, moderate, vulnerable and very vulnerable. Very low to high levels of vulnerability can be found along the coast of Agam Regency. The annual accretion rate ranges from 0.12 to 15.98 m. The erosion rate ranges from 0.07 to 10.21 meters per year
BRIGIF SYNERGITY ANALYSIS OF 4 MARINES/BS AND LAMPUNG SEA CULTURAL FISHERIES CENTER FOR MARITIME POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Agus P I Wayan , Nugroho Hervianto , Widodo Sunarjo Slamet
Published: September 2022

In the framework of the maritime potential development program, Dankormar issued a telegram Number ST/701/2020 dated April 9, 2020 regarding the Implementation of the Food Security Program through concrete steps. Brigif 4 Marines/BS is the implementing command unit for Kormar in Lampung. In its implementation, Brigif 4 Marines/BS needs to carry out communication and creativity for the Binpotmar program in synergy with the Lampung Marine Aquaculture Center. By using SPSS version 25 method, it is known that the effect of communication and creativity is partially 16.2% and 28.3%. Then the effect of synergy or simultaneously between Brigif 4 Marines / BS and the Lampung Marine Cultivation Fisheries Center is 35.3%. According to the Guilford criteria, the correlation is quite significant, which is 0.594. So that there needs to be a more intensive and more well-established improvement between the Brigif 4 Marines/BS and the Lampung Marine Aquaculture Center, which is expected to improve the welfare of the people of Lampung
VARIABILITY ANALYSIS OF CHLOROPHYLL-A DISTRIBUTION ON THE COAST OF SOUTHWEST ACEH USING AQUA MODIS IMAGE
Authors: Suriani Mai , Rahmi Mira Mauliza , Kusumawati Ika , Islama Dini , Dewinta Astrid Fauzia , Heriansyah Heriansyah
Published: September 2022

Chlorophyll-a has an important role in determining the trophic status and estimation of the fertility level of water. The aim of this study was to analyze the variability of the concentration of chlorophyll-a on the coast of Southwest Aceh. This study uses remote sensing technology using Aqua MODIS imagery, the image used is an annual Level 3 Standard Mapped Image (SMI) chlorophyll-a image with a period of 7 years from 2015 to 2021 and has a spatial resolution of 4 km. The image is processed using software, namely SeaDAS and ArcMap. The results of this study showed that the distribution of the highest annual chlorophyll-a concentration was in 2019 at 0.29 – 2.27 mg/m3, and the lowest chlorophyll-a concentration was found in 2020 ranging from 0.29 – 1.02 mg/m3. The average concentration of chlorophyll-a in Southwest Aceh waters for 7 years (2015-2021) shows a low chlorophyll-a concentration ranging from 0.29 to 1.22 mg/m3 and belongs to oligotrophic and mesotrophic waters
HEMATOLOGY OF Pangasianodon hypophthalmus THAT WERE FED WITH CONTAINING FERMENTED RED GINGER (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) TO PREVENT THE Motile Aeromonas Septicaemia DISEASE
Authors: Pulungan Listi Agustina , Riauwaty Morina , Lukistyowati Iesje
Published: September 2022

Red ginger is a natural ingredient that has antibacterial compounds. This research was conducted from June to August 2021 at the Fish Disease and Parasite Laboratory, Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru. The aim of this study was to obtain the best dose of fermented red ginger added to the feed on the hematology of striped catfish. The method used is an experimental method using one factor Completely Randomized (CRD) with five treatment levels and three replications. The treatments applied were Kn: negative control (no treatments), Kp: positive control (no treatments and infected with A. hydrophila), P1 (150 mL/kg of feed and tested against A.hydrophila, P2 (175 mL/kg of feed), P3 (200 mL/kg of feed). On the 32nd day, the fish were infekted with A. hydrophila at a density of 108 CFU/mL of 0.1 mL/fish intramuscularly, then reared up to 46 days. The results shown that there was an effect of adding fermented red ginger in the feed on the hematology of striped catfish before and after the challenge test with A. hydrophila. The best dose was P2 (175 mL/kg) with a total erythrocyte range of 2.31 x 106 cells/mm3, hematocrit was 39.33%, hemoglobin was 10.40 g/dL, total leukocytes was 11.12 x 104 cells/mm3, survival rate 93.33%, absolute weight growth 19.34 g and water quality during temperature ranged from 28.3-29.2oC, pH 6-7, DO 4.7-5.5 mg/L, and NH3 0.002-0.003 mg/L
SUSTAINABILITY STATUS OF MANAGEMENT TERUBUK FISH (Tenualosa macrura) IN BENGKALIS DISTRICT
Authors: Junaidi Rival , Efizon Deni , Adriman Adriman
Published: September 2022

This research was conducted from July to October 2021 in Bengkalis Regency. This research is focused on evaluating in detail the condition of the ultimate fisheries from the ecological, social, economic, and institutional aspects as well as scientific information for follow-up planning and implementation of the best fisheries management in the waters of the Bengkalis Strait. The research method used during the study was a survey method. Types and sources of data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. The number of key respondents used in this study were 30 people. Sustainable fisheries management is seen from five dimensions, namely the ecological dimension, the economic dimension, the social dimension, the technological dimension and the institutional dimension. The scores for each attribute were analyzed using the Rapfish technique and will be passed through several analyzes such as multi-dimensional scaling (MDS), leverage analysis (JackKnife), and Monte Carlo analysis. Based on the results of the study the results of the catch of the terubuk fish during the period June-September amounted to 160 fish. From this amount, it showed that the percentage of male fish caught was much more dominant, namely 110 fish (69%) than 50 female fish (31%). The results of the analysis of each dimension show that the ecological index (59.92%) is included in the moderately sustainable category, the economic dimension (52.94%) is included in the moderately sustainable category, the social dimension (50.54%) is included in the moderately sustainable category, the social dimension (50.54%) is included in the moderately sustainable category. Institutional (49.91%) is included in the sustainable category and the technological dimension (70.25%) indicates the category is quite sustainable. Thus, the design of the terubuk fish management in Bengkalis waters can use the dimensions of the attributes that are classified as quite sustainable, to support or improve the institutional dimensions in order to support the management of terubuk fish
Satisfaction of the Fisheries Troll Line Service Section of the Port Authority at Bungus PPS, West Sumatra
Authors: Oktakasia Yopy , Zain Jonny , Bustari Bustari
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this research is to improve and revise the service quality performance that is given to fishermen. The method used in this research is to use a survey method with direct interviews using questionnaires at the research location. Respondents in this research were addressed to Troll Line Fishermen. The analysis used is the validity and reliability test obtained from the questionnaire results, the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) is used to determine the level of satisfaction of fishermen, and Importance and Performance Analysis (IPA) is used to find out the things that are priority improvements to the attributes that affect consumer satisfaction level. Based on the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) method, the results obtained 95.082%, which indicates that the level of service provided by the porter's party where it can be seen that the service users have a high level of satisfaction with the harbormaster's service
A Rare Case of Synchronous Gastric Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma Metastasis at the right colon angle
Authors: Baccouche Seifeddine , Achref Sarraj , Hajri Mohamed , Rania Osman , Ferjaoui Wael , Lahmer Ahlem , Slama Sana ben , Bacha Dhouha
Published: September 2022

Although it can affect any part of the gastrointestinal system, signet ring cell carcinoma (SRC) is a common malignant entity of stomach cancers. We discuss the case of a patient who had a prior history of gastric adenocarcinoma with signet ring cells, for which he underwent a partial gastrectomy with a gastro-jejunal anastomosis. Four months after surgery, he presented an acute postoperative blockage. Operative findings and pathology exams concluded the presence of SRC at the right angle of the colon.
In patients with obstructive symptoms after surgery for SRC neoplasms of the stomach, the possibility of a second lesion should be considered among the differential diagnoses.
Omicron: Subvariants, Flurona, Deltacron media misinformation and plot twists
Authors: Robinson Jared , Banerjee Indrajit
Published: September 2022

The worldwide SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has taken the global community through a series of unprecedented events. The frustrating and crippling element in the global COVID saga is that of the catastrophic mutations and or discoveries which set the barely recovering fragile global markets and medical systems alight. One such mutation which ravaged the global recovery and crippled international trade and travel was the Omicron variant. Omicron and its subvariants are rising and becoming the predominant variants globally. The BA.2 subvariant however is seeing an increase in cases due to its enhanced transmissibility an secondary attack rate, it is however not of great concern as no vaccine efficacy discrepancy is evident between the predominant BA.1 variant subtype and that of BA.2. The global community is hypersensitive to COVID-19 and any new findings, it is therefore of the upmost importance that media outlets do not sensationalize and or misconstrue any new information, as such instances can have massive international repercussions. Flurona is not a hybrid virus and is simply a co-infection of the simple seasonal influenza and the Omicron variant, although this co-infection is highly serious, no risk of genetic recombination and hybrid formation is present. Finally, a recombinant variant of the Delta and Omicron variant has been discovered in the UK and is under investigation, initial reports however do not flag the variant as one of concern, more research and data will need to be assessed as for experts to ascertain whether it is a cause for additional health measures or not.
Capital Budgeting Technique Used in Nepalese Manufacturing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
Authors: Adhikari Naba Raj
Published: September 2022

This paper examines the extent of usage of capital budgeting techniques in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and factors influencing on the choice of capital budgeting techniques adopted by SMEs. A self-administered structured questionnaire survey was conducted with 48 small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises operated in Banke district and information has been gathered through questionnaires and personal interviews. The respondents were chief financial officer and concerned authorities of the firm responsible for long term investment decision. Results of the study reveal that payback period is the dominant capital budgeting technique used in SMEs. The results found that net present value was also the most prevalent capital budgeting method. Net present value as the capital budgeting technique is higher in SMEs who operate in the industry for more than 10 years. Easy to explain to top management, obsolescence due to technological developments and simplicity leading to less time and cost involved revealed the main reasons for using the payback period method. Some of the firms are using discounted cash flow methods of capital budgeting and preferring net present value over internal rate of return.
Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Nepalese Financial Institutions
Authors: Pradhan Gopal Man , Shrestha Prakash
Published: September 2022

Human resource management (HRM) practices refer to all the activities necessary for manpower management of the organization. It is the process of acquisition, development, utilization, and maintenance of human resources in the organization for its long-term sustainability. The emergence of a liberal economy and globalization bring a rapid change in HRM practices and its impact on organizational citizenship behavior for improving organizational competitive strengths. At present human resources are said to be the human capital that can play a significant role in improving competitive advantage and sustaining business activities of all organizations including financial institutions. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of HRM practices on the organizational citizenship behavior of employees working in Nepal's financial institutions, which include commercial banks, development banks, finance companies, and insurance companies. In this study, HRM practices involve four variables consisting of training and development, performance appraisal, compensation system and employee participation. For the study, the opinions of 405 employees of financial institutions working at managerial, officer and assistant levels are taken into account. Pearson Correlation is used to determine the relationship between HRM practices and organizational citizenship behavior, whereas multiple regression is used to examine the impact of HRM practices on organizational citizenship behavior. The findings reveal that HRM practices have a positive association and also have an impact on the organizational citizenship behavior of Nepalese financial institutions.
Loan Delinquency in Microfinance Institutions (MFIs): Ways to Overcome the Problem
Authors: Lamichhane Basu Dev
Published: September 2022

Microfinance institution (MFI) deliquency management is a new topic in the world of microfinance. The major goal of the article is to examine at delinquency management strategies in MFIs in Nepal, as well as the causes of loan delinquency and how to improve loan delinquency. The study’s goal necessitated an evaluation of relevant literature. In Nepal, the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the microfinance sector has been rising. The study found that adopting governance in loan delivery procedures, client identification, effective credit appraisal, and review of client credit history, professional knowledge of clients, client literacy, and identification of clients over indebtedness, credit monitoring and controls, and loan utilization can reduce MFI delinquency. The aim of this research is to help MFIs improve the quality of their loan portfolios. It shows that institutionally efficient MFIs may be able to meet both their social and financial goals. The conclusions of this article will aid MFIs in reducing NPL and better managing delinquency.
A new species of the water mite genus Oxux from Primorsk Territory of Russia (Acariformes: Oxidae)
Authors: Tuzovskij P.V.
Published: September 2022

An illustrated description of the water mite Oxus (Graphiscus) anomalus sp. n. (male) from Primorsk Territory of Russia is given.
The endoscopic anterior transmaxillary temporal pole approach for mesial temporal lobe epilepsies: a feasibility study
Authors: Gonzalez-Martinez Jorge A. , Abou-Al-Shaar Hussam , Mallela Arka N. , McDowell Michael M. , Henry Luke , Fernandes Cabral David T. , Sweat James , Urban Alexandra , Fong Joanna , Barot Niravkumar , Castellano James F. , Rajasekaran Vijayalakshmi , Bagic Anto , Snyderman Carl H. , Gardner Paul A.
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

In mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), the ideal surgical approach to achieve seizure freedom and minimize morbidity is an unsolved question. Selective approaches to mesial temporal structures often result in suboptimal seizure outcomes. The authors report the results of a pilot study intended to evaluate the clinical feasibility of using an endoscopic anterior transmaxillary (eATM) approach for minimally invasive management of MTLEs.

METHODS

The study is a prospectively collected case series of four consecutive patients who underwent the eATM approach for the treatment of MTLE and were followed for a minimum of 12 months. All participants underwent an epilepsy workup and surgical care at a tertiary referral comprehensive epilepsy center and had medically refractory epilepsy. The noninvasive evaluations and intracranial recordings of these patients confirmed the presence of anatomically restricted epileptogenic zones located in the mesial temporal structures. Data on seizure freedom at 1 year, neuropsychological outcomes, diffusion tractography, and adverse events were collected and analyzed.

RESULTS

By applying the eATM technique and approaching the far anterior temporal lobe regions, mesial-basal resections of the temporal polar areas and mesial temporal structures were successfully achieved in all patients (2 with left-sided approaches, 2 with right-sided approaches). No neurological complications or neuropsychological declines were observed. All 4 patients achieved Engel class Ia outcome up to the end of the follow-up period (19, 15, 14, and 12 months). One patient developed hypoesthesia in the left V2 distribution but there were no other adverse events. The low degree of white matter injury from the eATM approach was analyzed using high-definition fiber tractography in 1 patient as a putative mechanism for preserving neuropsychological function.

CONCLUSIONS

The described series demonstrates the feasibility and potential safety profile of a novel approach for medically refractory MTLE. The study affirms the feasibility of performing efficacious mesial temporal lobe resections through an eATM approach.
Clinical outcome of imaging-based programming for anterior thalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation
Authors: Freund Brin E. , Greco Elena , Okromelidze Lela , Mendez Julio , Tatum William O. , Grewal Sanjeet S. , Middlebrooks Erik H.
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

The authors hypothesized that the proximity of deep brain stimulator contacts to the anterior thalamic nucleus–mammillothalamic tract (ANT-MMT) junction determines responsiveness to treatment with ANT deep brain stimulation (DBS) in drug-resistant epilepsy and conducted this study to test that hypothesis.

METHODS

This retrospective study evaluated patients who had undergone ANT DBS electrode implantation and whose devices were programmed to stimulate nearest the ANT-MMT junction based on direct MRI visualization. The proximity of the active electrode to the ANT and the ANT-MMT junction was compared between responders (≥ 50% reduction in seizure frequency) and nonresponders. Linear regression was performed to assess the percentage of seizure reduction and distance to both the ANT and the ANT-MMT junction.

RESULTS

Four (57.1%) of 7 patients had ≥ 50% reduction in seizures. All 4 responders had at least one contact within 1 mm of the ANT-MMT junction, whereas the 3 patients with < 50% seizure improvement did not have a contact within 1 mm of the ANT-MMT junction. Additionally, the 4 responders demonstrated contact positioning closer to the ANT-MMT junction than the 3 nonresponders (mean distance from MMT: 0.7 mm on the left and 0.6 mm on the right in responders vs 3.0 mm on the left and 2.3 mm on the right in nonresponders). However, proximity of the electrode contact to any point in the ANT nucleus did not correlate with seizure reduction. Greater seizure improvement was correlated with a contact position closer to the ANT-MMT junction (R2 = 0.62, p = 0.04). Seizure improvement was not significantly correlated with proximity of the contact to any ANT border (R2 = 0.24, p = 0.26).

CONCLUSIONS

Obtained using a combination of direct visualization and targeted programming of the ANT-MMT junction, data in this study support the hypothesis that proximity to the ANT alone does not correlate with seizure reduction in ANT DBS, whereas proximity to the ANT-MMT junction does. These findings support the importance of direct targeting in ANT DBS, as well as imaging-informed programming. Additionally, the authors provide supportive evidence for future prospective trials using ANT-MMT junction for direct surgical targeting.
Trends in utilization of standardized letters of recommendation in the 2021–2022 neurosurgery application process
Authors: Feldman Michael J. , Ortiz Alexander V. , Roth Steven G. , Dambrino Robert J. , Yengo-Kahn Aaron M. , Chitale Rohan V. , Chambless Lola B.
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

Standardized letters of recommendation (SLORs) were introduced during the 2020–2021 neurosurgery residency application cycle, but suffered from poor interrater reliability and grade inflation. Changes were made to the SLOR template and utilization patterns in response to these shortcomings. The authors examined the second year of SLOR utilization. They hypothesized that grade inflation and interrater reliability would be improved from the first iteration. They also hypothesized that increased numbers of letters by single writers would correlate with broader rating distributions.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study analyzed all SLORs submitted to a single neurosurgery residency program over the 2021–2022 cycle. Data from 7 competency domains and the overall rating were recorded and stratified by academic category of the letter writer. Interrater reliability was evaluated using Krippendorff’s alpha. The frequency of letters written was evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis H test.

RESULTS

Ninety percent of SLORs rated applicants among the top 25%, but there was a significant decrease in the usage of the top 1% and top 2%–5% ratings. Interrater reliability was poor across all competencies. Writers who completed 1 SLOR rated applicants higher and had a narrower range than those who completed multiple SLORs.

CONCLUSIONS

Changes in the format and subsequent utilization patterns of SLORs have slightly decreased grade inflation; however, interrater reliability remains poor. The most wide-ranging evaluators submitted the highest number of SLORs, suggesting that future evaluation and usage of SLORs should emphasize letter-writer characteristics and numbers of SLORs written. Overall, SLORs have been well and broadly accepted with subtle improvements in the second year of utilization.
Effect of embolization before stereotactic radiosurgery for brain arteriovenous malformations: a case-control study with propensity score matching
Authors: Hasegawa Toshinori , Kato Takenori , Naito Takehiro , Mizuno Akihiro , Koketsu Yuta , Hirayama Kento , Niwa Hirotaka
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether endovascular embolization prior to stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has a negative impact on nidus obliteration for patients with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

METHODS

A total of 704 eligible patients with AVM who did not undergo prior surgery or radiotherapy were evaluated. Of these patients, 593 were treated with SRS only, and 111 were treated with embolization followed by SRS (E+SRS). Most patients in the E+SRS group (88%) underwent embolization with n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. In the comparison of radiosurgical outcomes between patients treated with SRS only and E+SRS, these groups were matched in a 1:1 ratio using propensity score matching to eliminate differences in basic characteristics. The primary outcome was to compare the nidus obliteration rates between the SRS-only and E+SRS groups. The secondary outcomes were the comparison of cumulative hemorrhage rates and the incidence of cyst formation or chronic encapsulated hematoma after SRS between these groups.

RESULTS

In the unmatched cohorts, the actuarial 3-, 5-, and 8-year nidus obliteration rates after a single SRS session were 49.6%, 69.4%, and 74.1% in the SRS-only group, respectively, and 30.7%, 50.9%, and 68.6% in the E+SRS group, respectively (p = 0.001). In the matched cohort of 98 patients in each group, the rates were 47.1%, 62.0%, and 69.6% in the SRS-only group and 32.5%, 55.3%, and 75.0% in the E+SRS group, respectively (p = 0.24). There was no significant difference in either cumulative hemorrhage or the incidence of cyst formation or chronic encapsulated hematoma between the groups.

CONCLUSIONS

Pre-SRS embolization did not affect nidus obliteration rates, cumulative hemorrhage rates, or the incidence of cyst formation or chronic encapsulated hematoma as late adverse radiation effects in patients with AVM treated with SRS.
The neurosurgical marriage: evaluating the interplay of work life and home life from the perspective of partners of neurosurgical residents
Authors: Ares William J. , Jankowitz Brian T. , Kan Peter , Spiotta Alejandro M. , Nakaji Peter , Wilson Jason D. , Fargen Kyle M. , Ramos Edwin , Leonardo Jody , Grandhi Ramesh
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

Burnout and work-life balance have been noted to be problems for residents across all fields of medicine, including neurosurgery. No studies to date have evaluated how these factors may contribute to issues outside of the hospital, specifically residents’ home lives. This study aimed to evaluate the interplay between home life and work life of neurosurgical residents, specifically from the point of view of residents’ significant others.

METHODS

Online surveys were distributed to the significant others of neurosurgical residents at 12 US neurosurgery residencies. Residents’ partners were asked about relationship dynamics, their views on neurosurgery residency (work-life balance and burnout), and their views of neurosurgery as a career.

RESULTS

The majority of residents’ significant others (84%) reported being satisfied with their relationship. Significant others who reported dissatisfaction with their relationship were more likely to report frustration with work-life balance and more likely to report their resident partner as having higher levels of burnout.

CONCLUSIONS

From the perspective of neurosurgery residents’ significant others, higher perceived levels of burnout and lower satisfaction with work-life balance are correlated with lower levels of relationship satisfaction. These findings speak to the complex interplay of work life and home life and can be used to inform future interventions into improving the quality of life for both the resident and the significant other.