bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ON THE ISSUE OF IMPLEMENTING A COMPANY’S PRODUCT MARKETING STRATEGY
Authors:   Pacific State University, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation, Zimin Alexey S.
Published: April 2024

The work examines various aspects of the implementation of a product marketing strategy, which firms consider as a tool for competitive promotion. A clear apparatus is outlined that shows the modern features of the mechanism for implementing the company’s product strategy in the confectionery market. The main elements of competitive rivalry that shape approaches to developing a product strategy for an economic entity in modern conditions are characterized in detail. Measures are proposed that determine the prospects for the development of the mechanism for implementing the product strategy.
THE STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL BURNOUT AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Authors:   State Autonomous Institution “Interregional Clinical Diagnostic Center”, Khairullin R. N. , Nikiforova E. G. ,   Institute of Management, Economics and Finance of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Shakirova D. Sh. ,   Institute of Management, Economics and Finance of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Oreshina D. S. ,   Institute of Management, Economics and Finance of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
Published: April 2024

Turbulence in the external environment, information overload, inflated expectations and other factors increase the level of stress experienced by people, including in the workplace. This affects the efficiency of accomplishing organizational tasks, the level of conflict and labor productivity in the company. In this regard, it is of interest to study the relationship between the level of emotional intelligence and emotional burnout syndrome. The object of the study is a team of medical workers of the State Autonomous Healthcare Institution “Interregional Clinical Diagnostic Center” (GAUZ MKDC). Using survey methods and statistical data analysis, it was concluded that there is a connection between emotional intelligence and burnout syndrome in medical workers, which may be useful for the development of prevention and support programs for personnel.
FEATURES OF EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Institute for the Development of Digital Society, Russian Economic University named after G. V. Plekhanov, Moscow, Russia, Tchaikovsky Eugene M.
Published: April 2024

Higher education is not only a prerequisite for economic development, but also contributes to socio-political stability, and, finally, an increase in the human development index. The article is devoted to the study of issues related to assessing the effectiveness of higher education institutions. The study examined key performance indicators, as well as factors that complicate the study of higher education institutions. In addition, the set of stages that the procedure for assessing the effectiveness of universities contains is given. It is concluded that assessing the performance of higher education institutions is critical to ensuring that institutions are fulfilling their missions, meeting the needs of stakeholders, and providing high-quality education and services.
GLOBAL PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD ECONOMY AND METHODS OF THEIR SOLUTION
Authors:   UVO “TISBI University of Management”, Kazan, Russian Federation, Ayupova Venera K. , Osipov Airat L. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russian Federation, Bisultanova Aza A. ,   Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov, Grozny, Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

The relevance of solving global problems in the present world in order to ensure economic progress and preserve civilization is considered. These problems, which are of a worldwide nature, require significant material and financial resources. An unsuccessful solution to them can lead to serious consequences, including the destruction of civilization and a deterioration in living standards. To effectively overcome these problems, international cooperation of all States is necessary, while using political, economic, scientific and technical resources.
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE MARKET ECONOMY
Authors:   Naberezhnochelninsky Branch of the TISBI University of Management, Naberezhnye Chelny, Russian Federation, Akhmetgareeva Aisylu A. , Fedorova Zhanna V. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russian Federation, Gainullin Vadim V. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Ufa, Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

This article analyzes the interaction between the state and private entrepreneurs in the context of mixed economic systems. The functions of the state to create equal conditions in the market, counteract negative phenomena and regulate in conditions of rising inflation are highlighted. Special attention is paid to the social responsibility of entrepreneurs and their cooperation with the state in providing public goods. The measures taken by the state to ensure the effective functioning of the economy and social justice are analyzed.
Analysis of the problems of automation of management accounting of small and medium-sized businesses and ways to overcome them in modern conditions
Authors:   Synergy University, Moscow, Russia, Kordonov Egor V.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the process of automation of management accounting and the existing problems of integration of management and accounting based on a single software.
The use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in career guidance
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Bocharova Vita V.
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the article is to study the use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in career guidance in Russian companies. The prospects and problems of using these innovative approaches in the process of career guidance are considered. To achieve this goal, an analysis of research and techniques in the field of career guidance was conducted, as well as a survey of representatives of Russian companies that use advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in their work. The results of the study allow us to conclude that the use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in career guidance has significant potential to improve the choice of profession and increase the efficiency of Russian companies.
Educated specialists are the basis of modern socio-economic development of the country in the XXI century
Authors:   Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Moscow, Russia, Kiselyova Anna N.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the issue of educated specialists as the basis of modern socio-economic development of the country in the XXI century. They ensure competitiveness in the international arena and contribute to economic growth within the country. Educated specialists are the main wealth of the country, and the state’s investment in education is a significant investment in its own development.
Promising forms of small and medium-sized enterprises in the agricultural sector of the Kyrgyz Republic
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, Osh, Kyrgyzstan, Raiymbayev Chatkalbai K. , Turdubaeva Gulvira A. ,   Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Published: April 2024

The article examines the functional problems of various forms of management, which, in turn, form a multi-level economy. The authors’ attention is focused not only on the economic side, but also on legal issues that form a promising form of entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Generalized Maximal Diameter Theorems
Authors: Hebda James , Ikeda Yutaka
Published: April 2024

We prove Maximal Diameter Theorems for pointed Riemannian manifolds which are compared to surfaces of revolution with weaker radial attraction.
On Null Cartan Rectifying Isophotic and Rectifying Silhouette Curves Lying on a Timelike Surface in Minkowski Space $\mathbb{E}^3_1$
Authors: Grbović ćirić Milica , Djordjević Jelena , Nesovic Emilija
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we introduce generalized Darboux frames of the first and the second kind along a null Cartan curve lying on a timelike surface in Minkowski space ${E}^{3}_{1}$ and define null Cartan rectifying isophotic and rectifying silhouette curves in terms of the vector field that belongs to generalized Darboux frame of the first kind. We investigate null Cartan rectifying isophotic and rectifying silhouette curves with constant geodesic curvature $k_g$ and geodesic torsion $\tau_g$ and obtain the parameter equations of their axes. We prove that such curves are the null Cartan helices and the null Cartan cubics. We show that the introduced curves with a non-zero constant curvatures $k_g$ and $\tau_g$ are general helices, relatively normal-slant helices and isophotic curves with respect to the same axis. In particular, we find that null Cartan cubic lying on a timelike surface is rectifying isophotic and rectifying silhouette curve having a spacelike and a lightlike axis. Finally, we give some examples.
Partner Curves in Three Dimensional Degenerated Space Form
Authors: Liu Huili , Liu Yixuan
Published: April 2024

Using elementary and effective methods we study cone curves and their associated curves or partner curves
in the three dimensional lightlike cone $\Q^3$, which is called three dimensional degenerated space form of the four dimensional Minkowski space $\E^4_1$.
We define the associated curve of the cone curve and also partner curves of
some special curves, such as a Bertrand curve and a Mannheim curve.
We consider the properties and
relations of a curve and its associated curve or partner curve.
Some geometric characterizations of these curves are also given.
New Results on Derivatives of the Shape Operator of Real Hypersurfaces in the Complex Quadric
Authors: Perez Juan De Dios , Pérez-lópez David
Published: April 2024

A real hypersurface $M$ in the complex quadric $Q^{m}=SO_{m+2}/SO_mSO_2$ inherits an almost contact metric structure . This structure allows to define, for any nonnull real number $k$, the so called $k$-th generalized Tanaka-Webster connection on $M$, $\hat{\nabla}^{(k)}$. If $\nabla$ denotes the Levi-Civita connection on $M$, we introduce the concepts of $(\hat{\nabla}^{(k)},\nabla)$-Codazzi and $(\hat{\nabla}^{(k)},\nabla)$-Killing shape operator $S$ of the real hypersurface and classify real hypersurfaces in $Q$ satisfying any of these conditions.
On Thurston's Geometrical Space Form Problem: On Quasi Space Forms
Authors: Haesen Stefan , Petrović-torgašev Miroslava , Verstraelen Leopold
Published: April 2024

A proposal is made for what may well be the most elementary Riemannian spaces which are
homogeneous but not isotropic. In other words: a proposal is made for what may well be the
nicest symmetric spaces beyond the real space forms, that is, beyond the Riemannian spaces which
are homogeneous and isotropic. The above qualification of ‘’nicest symmetric spaces” finds a
justification in that, together with the real space forms, these spaces are most natural with respect to
the importance in human vision of our ability to readily recognise conformal things and in that these
spaces are most natural with respect to what inWeyl’s view is symmetry in Riemannian geometry.
Following his suggestion to remove the real space forms’ isotropy condition, the quasi space forms
thus introduced do offer a metrical, local geometrical solution to the geometrical space form problem
as posed by Thurston in his 1979 Princeton Lecture Notes on ‘’The Geometry and Topology of 3-
manifolds”. Roughly speaking, quasi space forms are the Riemannian manifolds of dimension
greater than or equal to 3, which are not real space forms but which admit two orthogonally
complementary distributions such that at all points all the 2-planes that in the tangent spaces there
are situated in a same position relative to these distributions do have the same sectional curvatures.
Workshop On Classroom Action Research (Car) At Smp Dwijendra Bualu To Improve Teacher's PTK Understanding
Authors: Payadnya I Putu Ade Andre , Atmaja I Made Dharma , Arta I Putu Dimas Sedana , Putra Ida Bagus Krisna Indira , Utami Azura Ningrum Septi
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this community service activity is to increase Dwijendra Bualu Middle School teachers' understanding of the significance and methodology of Classroom Action Research (CAR). The place for this activity was at Dwijendra Bualui Middle School, located in Nusa Dua, Bali. The participants in this activity were 12 Dwijendra Bualu Middle School teachers. The time for implementing this PKM activity is in the Even Semester of the 2022/2023 Academic Year.  The implementation methods can be seen in the Significance of PTK Workshop and the Methodology of PTK Workshop. The stages of implementing this community service activity include: the planning stage, the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. This community service method includes CAR significance workshops and CAR methodology workshops. The results obtained were a very good increase in the level of teachers' understanding of PTK through the results of the pre-test and post-test, namely by 94% Positive responses were also shown by teachers who found the material presented useful and motivated them to do CAR.
The Obligation to Establish and Uphold Judicial Independence under Article 19(1) TEU
Authors: Seierstad Vetle
Published: April 2024

This article explores the obligation of Member States, under Article 19(1) TEU, to uphold the judicial independence of all national courts who ‘may’ rule on Union law. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) first set out this obligation in their seminal ruling in Associação Sindical dos Juízes Portugueses and has since developed an extensive case-law. This article explores and discusses that case-law with the purpose of setting out, in a general manner, the key obligations Member States have under Article 19(1) TEU. Furthermore, where the ECJ has only set out general requirements without detailing their content, this article expands on the case-law by supplementing and contrasting solutions provided to similar issues in the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), the recommendations of the Venice Commission and in wider International Human Rights Law. Finally, this article discusses whether judicial independence can be balanced against other aims, concerns and goals, and what room that leaves Member States to justify potential restrictions on judicial independence by the pursuit of (other) legitimate objectives.
The Governance of Algorithms: Profiling and Personalisation of Online Content in the Context of European Consumer Law
Authors: Sposini Ludovica
Published: April 2024

This contribution aims at analysing the current European regulatory framework aimed at protecting online users against the risks of digital content profiling and personalisation practices by online platforms.

Indeed, algorithms exploit human weaknesses and emotions to influence users' purchasing behaviour in a context where the line between mere persuasion (accepted within a certain limit by law) becomes manipulation. After analysing the current regulation on the subject and giving an account of its major criticalities, some final considerations will be provided in order to identify possible future developments in the EU consumer discipline to ensure greater protection against algorithm abuse.
EU-Chile Horizons: Climate Justice for a Shared Strategy on Critical Minerals
Authors: Vásquez Torreblanca Ignacio
Published: April 2024

The European Union has not only raised the need for strategic autonomy, but has also opened up to re-establishing new relationships. One of these relationships in the spotlight is Latin America, which has the highest concentration of critical minerals, key, among other things, for the energy transition of the Union and Latin America itself. However, the instruments of European law have become more flexible beyond Mercosur and the prevailing formalism, and a new cycle of relations is being generated. To a large extent, this adaptation may combine new ways of conceptualizing the role of "strategic for both parties", since European energy autonomy and the business diplomacy experienced by some Latin American countries such as Chile are not mutually exclusive. The Chilean case is paradigmatic of this crossroads, as the country is part of the new wave of natural resource sovereignty, but at the same time it is considering executing the development imaginary together with the geopolitical interests of the European Union.
Fishing Rights Procedure at the European Court of Human Rights: Spasov v Romania
Authors: Dervovic Medy , Kirchner Stefan , Downes Angharad
Published: April 2024

In recent years, it has increasingly been recognized that work at sea often raises questions concerning the protection of human rights. This is also the case in the context of fishing. While human rights issues on commercial fishing vessels are gaining attention, fishing activities of individuals and small crews are also connected to human rights—for example, regarding the implementation of fisheries policies. In December 2022, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled in the case of a fisherman from Bulgaria who had worked in Romania’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Black Sea. Bulgaria and Romania are both members of the European Union (EU), and the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) applied to the applicant’s work. He alleged that Romania implemented the CFP incorrectly and, in doing so, violated his human rights. This article analyzes the case of Spasov v Romania, which, as of late 2023, is available on the ECtHR’s website in French. The core issues of the case are placed in the context of the CFP and the relationship between the EU and the ECHR. It will be shown that the ECHR remains a potent tool for the protection of human rights at sea as well, including in the EEZ, where the coastal State exercises jurisdiction within the meaning of Article 1 ECHR.
A STUDY ON THE CAUSES OF SEPARATE STATE DEMAND IN NORTH EAST INDIAN STATE OF TRIPURA
Authors: Debbarma Marconi
Published: April 2024

This article explores the socio-political dynamics and historical context leading to the demand for a separate state of Tipraland within Tripura, India, focusing on the indigenous Tiprasa peoples' aspirations for autonomy and cultural preservation. Originating from the establishment of the Indigenous People's Front of Twipra (IPFT) in 2009, the demand for Tipraland reflects a culmination of historical grievances, including the failure of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to meet the indigenous community's needs, demographic shifts due to refugee influx from neighboring Bangladesh, and the erosion of indigenous cultural and linguistic identity. The article analyzes how these factors have contributed to a sense of alienation and marginalization among the Tiprasa people, further fueled by land alienation, linguistic hegemony, and political underrepresentation. It discusses the recent political developments under the leadership of Bubagra Prodyot Kishore Manikya and the formation of the TIPRA Motha party, highlighting their significant role in revitalizing the demand for a more inclusive Greater Tipraland. The study concludes with recommendations for the Government of India to address the complex interplay of refugee integration, indigenous rights, and regional autonomy to ensure the socio-political and economic wellbeing of the indigenous populations within a cohesive national framework. Through this analysis, the article contributes to the broader discourse on indigenous rights, migration, and state formation in northeast India, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that recognize the unique challenges and aspirations of indigenous communities.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Akuntansi terhadap Pengetahuan Teknologi Informasi Akuntansi (Studi Kasus pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Akuntansi Universitas HKBP Nommensen)
Authors: Bawamenewi Mei Masrohani , Siahaan Audrey M. , Saribu Ardin Dolok
Published: April 2024

This research aims to find out how different the perceptions of HKBP Nommensen University Accounting Students are regarding Knowledge of Accounting Information Technology based on their cumulative Achievement Index. The independent variable is the perception of accounting students, and the dependent variable is knowledge of information technology. The research method used is primary data collection techniques in the form of questionnaires.The sampling method used in this research was convenience sampling, with a sample size of 90 respondents. Data management uses SPSS version 25 tools. Tests used in this research include descriptive statistical analysis, validation and reliability tests, normality tests, and one way anova tests.Based on the research results, it shows that based on the one-way ANOVA test with a p-value of 0.040 with an alpha of 0.05, meaning that the probability value is greater than alpha, so Ho is accepted, it can be concluded that there is no difference in students' perceptions of accounting information technology knowledge based on grade-point average.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA MELALUI KEPUASAN KERJA GURU SMA TUNAS LUHUR PAITON KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Hartono Muhammad Rudi
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the relationship of four different variables, namely X1 (independent variable) principal's leadership style, X2 (independent variable) organizational culture, Y (dependent variable) teacher performance, and Z (intervening variable) job satisfaction. The data in this study were collected through an online survey using a Likert scale to teachers at SMA Tunas Luhur, Paiton, Probolinggo. Data analysis was performed using multiple regression methods (multiple regression). The data showcased that: 1) Leadership style and organizational culture have no significant effect on teacher job satisfaction; 2) Leadership style has a negative and insignificant effect on the Job Satisfaction variable; 3) leadership style and organizational culture through job satisfaction on teacher performance have a significant effect on teacher performance; 4) Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on variable Y (Teacher Performance). In conclusion, leadership style and organizational culture had no significant effect on teacher job satisfaction, leadership style and organizational culture through job satisfaction had a significant effect on teacher performance, and job satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. Moreover, the researchers suggest that future studies should reduce the number of statements on the questionnaire to minimize feelings of reluctance, fatigue, and origin in filling out the questionnaire. Then the statements in the questionnaire should be mixed between Favourable Statements and Unfavourable Statements to avoid the tendency for stereotypes to increase. In addition, future researchers should also confirm the research implementation schedule when collecting data so that respondents can be more focused when filling out the questionnaire.
PENGARUH STRES KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DENGAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING DI PT SHELTER NUSA INDAH SURABAYA
Authors: Riwayat Andik Adi Putra , Prasetyo Indra
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh stres kerja dan kepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan komitmen organisasi sebagai variabel intervening pada PT Shelter Nusa Indah Surabaya. Metode kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan populasi sebanyak 97 karyawan yang seluruhnya dijadikan responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan stres kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi, kepuasan kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi, stres kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, kepuasan kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, komitmen organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, stress kerja berpengaruh tidak langsung terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui komitmen organisasi, kepuasan kerja berpengaruh tidak langsung terhadap kinerja melalui komitmen organisasi.
PEMBARUAN PENGATURAN PIDANA DEMI ERADIKASI PRAKTIK PROSTITUSI
Authors: Assyifa Lilia Safitri , Sitaputri Kamila Maharani , Indradjaja Nobella , Chamdani Chamdani
Published: April 2024

The rapid technological advancement nowadays accelerates the spread of various forms of information, including information regarding prostitution practices. Meanwhile, from a legal perspective, a complete regulation on prostitution practices is at its minimum, and thus the impacts of the prostitution practices affect health aspects and drives social turmoil in the community. This research aims to review regulations related to prostitution practices, especially in the applicable criminal law in Indonesia, and propose factors that emphasizes a law reform, so that in the future, prostitution practices may be handled more thoroughly. This research uses a normative method, with secondary data that includes literary research and reviews on laws and regulations as well as an analysis method that uses a prescriptive technique. The conclusion resulting from this research reveals that in reality, several regional regulations have regulated prostitution practices, but nationally, there has not been any regulation that strictly regulates prostitution practices. The suggestions proposed by the researcher for the future is in a preventive and repressive form, which are clear limitations of prostitution practices, criminal act reform for pimps, criminalization for commercial sex workers (PSK), the use of double-track system in imposing sanctions, criminal act formulation, and criminal aggravation.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI KONSUMEN DALAM KASUS GAGAL BAYAR KLAIM ASURANSI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Kushertin Juli , Abadi Suwarno , Daim Nuryanto A.
Published: April 2024

Tata kelola perusahaan yang baik atau lebih dikenal Good Corporate  Governance merupakan sebuah sistem nilai yang menjadi tolak ukur kemampuan sebuah perusahaan dalam menjalankan aktivitas operasional dan proses bisnis secara sehat.  Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)  yang dibentuk sesuai UU RI Nomor 21 Tahun 2011 tidak berjalan efektif dan dinilai telah  lalai dalam proses pengawasannya hingga timbulnya tindakan pada praktik menyimpang seperti korupsi hingga pencucian uang pada kasus gagal bayar konsumen PT Asuransi Jiwasraya.   Penegakan hukum agar dapat menjamin masyarakat mendapatkan hak-haknya, konsumen gagal bayar PT Asuransi Jiwasraya (Persero)  telah mendapatkan jalan penyelesaian melalui Restrukturisasi.  Agar perubahan-perubahan yang mendesak dapat segera diselenggarakan  cakap oleh negara, reformasi sektor keuangan Undang-undang Nomor 4 Tahun 2023 tentang Pengembangan dan Penguatan Sektor Keuangan hadir sebagai pelindungan hukum. Pelindungan hukum dilakukan untuk mengembalikan kepercayaan. Pelindungan hukum  sebagai upaya negara menyusun capaian Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Panjang Negara (RPJPN)  Indonesia 2025-2045 bagian dari pembangunan hukum.  Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui penegakan hukum dan pelindungan hukum  dari tindak pidana korupsi sektor keuangan yang bergerak bidang asuransi studi kasus PT Asuransi Jiwasraya yang memiliki korelasi hukum progresif perampasan aset. Jenis penelitian, pendekatan masalah, teori yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dengan pendekatan konseptual. Teori yang digunakan untuk menganalisis adalah teori asas Lex Specialis Derogat Legi Generalis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan hukum dan perlindungan hukum korporasi dari tindak pidana korupsi studi kasus Jiwasraya dimaksudkan untuk memberikan kepastian hukum dan pelindungan hukum turut menjaga citra pemerintahan yang baik.
A Cross Sectional Study on Arch Index among Adolescent Females with Different Body Mass Index Strata
Authors: Veena Lakshmi.P  , Sumana.R  , P. Praveena
Published: April 2024

Females in adolescent age have their own way of walking pattern which is unique. Congenital variations are more common in the foot region. Adolescent foot morphology is dependent on gender, genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. The present study is evidence for analysis of Arch Index within different body mass index strata among adolescent females. The body mass index is classified as underweight (< 18.49), normal weight (18.5-24.9,) overweight (25 – 29.9) and obese (>30). In current study, statistical analysis of Arch Index between the four Body mass index groups by ANOVA was done. High statistical significance (p value < .001) of Arch Index(right),Arch Index(left) between the four BMI groups were identified. The understanding of the pedographic parameters will be informative to anatomists, orthopaedicians, and orthoses manufacturers.
Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases in Non-Acclimatized Lowlanders at High Altitude in subdivision Darjeeling district of Eastern Himalayan Region, India
Authors: Janender Baghel  , Dhiraj Jhamb  , Rajesh Kumar  , Kaushik Chatterjee
Published: April 2024

Background: Lifestyle diseases including overweight, obesity, hypertension and metabolic syndrome leads toheart diseases, increased risk for insulin resistance, diabetes and stroke. Obesity is one of the lifestyle diseases declared as worldwide epidemic which is a major health burden. The study determine the association of lifestylediseases with Body Mass Indexinnon-acclimatized lowlanders at altitude of 7500 ft above sea level and to estimate effect of altitude on anthropometric and biochemical parameters.Methods: The total of 300 male age between 20-57 years studied. The present retrospective study was done using Annual Medical Examination documents which were recorded at plains and at high altitude. The anthropometric indexes observed using Asia-pacific criteria from the World Health Organization and biochemical parametersobserved using metabolic syndrome according to the American Heart Association.Conclusion: The present study comprises of maximum cases of young adults at plains and middle-aged at high altitude. The maximum overweight cases were found at high altitude and general obese cases found at plains. There is a slight risk of hypertension and deranged lipid profile at this altitude but no risk of polycythaemia. The present study’s indicator of abdominal obesity at high altitude is the waist-hip ratio. Increase in altitude causes changes in body mass index, blood glucose levels and lipid profile. Additionally, positive correlation found between lifestyle diseases such as central or abdominal obesity(r=0.33,P<0.05) and diastolic blood pressure (r=0.19,P<0.05) with Body Mass Index at high altitude. The present study agreed with the various studies from India and abroad.
Lifestyle Determinants of Hypertension among Government School Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Bipul Pradhan  , Anuradha Yadav  , Poonam Punjabi  , Kusum Lata Gaur  , Manisha Sankhla  , KavitaYadav
Published: April 2024

Background: High blood pressure in adolescents is a growing concern around the world, and is caused by various lifestyle factors like an unhealthy diet, high in sodium and fats, lack of sleep, and physical inactivity. Unchecked hypertension during adolescence can lead to stroke, cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life. This study investigated any possible correlation between lifestyle variables and adolescent hypertension.Materials and Method: A cross-sectional analytic study was conducted with 600 school-going adolescents after obtaining permission from Ethical Committee, school administration, and parents. Data was collected for the student’s sociodemographic profile, personal/family history, lifestyle habits, BMI, and systolic/diastolic blood pressure. Qualitative data were presented as percentages or proportions; quantitative data was denoted by mean and standard deviation. ‘p-value’ less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results: Most of the adolescents (68%) were found to be underweight. Sleep duration had a negative correlation with blood pressure, which showed a statistically significant difference. Other lifestyle variables didn’t show any significant relationship with hypertension.Conclusion: 2/3rd of government school students studied were underweight, with a ratio of 1.2 normotensives for every hypertensive individual. Sleep duration exhibited a negative correlation with blood pressure, showing the importance of sleep.
Humanizing Pandemics by Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Societal Response to Pandemics: The case of Bengal (aka West Bengal)
Authors: Parama Bannerji  , Pradip Chauhan  , Rohit Bannerji  , Uday Chatterjee
Published: April 2024

This study is interdisciplinary in nature and brings in its fold dissemination of social science research on health. In the light of the recent Covid 19 crisis, there has been an increasing interest towards epidemiology and to understand the concept of epidemics or pandemics. Intermittent outbreaks of infectious diseases have had profound effect on societies throughout history. Historical perspective helps in understanding the extent to which panic, connected with social stigma, threat, prejudice, frustrated public health efforts can control the spread of disease. The intensity of the spread of a pandemic and the number of people affected in country and specific regions depend a lot on the measures of state control at the local and centre-level. However, the severity of an epidemic which slowly pervades into a pandemic depends on the spatio-temporal frame of a region. The research poses a basic question, how do members of the society respond to the threat of pandemic and to the hygiene, social isolation and other measures proposed by public health, over time and selects the case of Bengal which has witnessed three pandemics since the 18thcentury.. The study follows a mixed-method approach and the discussion provided a few general observations which however are not exhaustive to pandemic reaction, for the study area like threat Perception, emergence of leadership, science communication etc.
Efficacy of Trans Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post-caesarean Delivery Analgesia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: Shaikh Abdul Nasir Abdul Bashir  , Vadar Pavanjit  , Panchal Bhumika  , Nivedha A
Published: April 2024

Background: Caesarean delivery is a major surgical procedure after which substantial post-operative pain and discomfort can be anticipated. A substantial component of pain experienced by patients is derived from abdominal wall incision. Currently multimodal analgesia technique involving abdominal field block with parenteral analgesia are becoming popular for these patients. Transversus abdominal plane (TAP) blockcan relieve pain associated with abdominal incision. We carried out this study to evaluate the efficacy of TAP block in providing post operativepain relief and the cumulative requirement of analgesic over first 48 hour in patients who underwent LSCS under spinal anaesthesia.Methods: This prospective randomized controlled study was carried out with 60 patients posted for electivecaesarean section, two groups with 30 patients each. Both groups were compared to see the effectiveness of Trans Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block as a method for post-operative multimodal analgesia technique using VAS score. Total number of rescue analgesia required upto 48hrs and total dose of rescue analgesia given in both the groups was also compared.Results: The mean VAS score at rest andon movement was decreased significantly after Trans Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block. The total dose and number of rescue analgesia was also decreased significantly.Conclusions: TAP block as a component of multimodal analgesia after caesarean section was effective in providing analgesia with delayed time for 1st rescue analgesia and reduction in total analgesic requirement in 1st 48 hr.
Assessment of Cobalt Binding Activity of Albumin in COVID-19 Patients and its Correlation with CRP
Authors: Monimoy Chatterjee  , Sanchayan Sinha  , Mousumi Mukhopadhyay  , Satwika Sinha  , Indranil Chakraborty
Published: April 2024

Background: Covid 19 pandemic has thrown a big challenge in terms of available manpower, space and financial recourses at all levels of healthcare facilities. The disease manifestation ranges from asymptomatic to severe but a pro-inflammatory milieu is the underlying ongoing event. Detection of pro- inflammatory markers in early stages of the disease is instrumental to avert future complications.Method: For the present study 35 RT-PCR positive Covid patients were chosen from indoor admissions along with 35 age and sex matched controls. C Reactive Protein (CRP) and cobalt binding activity of albumin measured in both groups and compared statistically.The values of CRP is elevated in cases (153.92± 87.56) as compared to controls (3.71± 3.07) which is statistically significant (p value= 0.001).Elevation of Cobalt binding activity of albumin is statistically significant (p value=0.0001) in cases (151.04± 37.38) when compared to controls (81.96± 29.49). Moreover elevation of cobalt binding activity of albumin bears moderate positive correlation (r=0.609) with the elevation of CRP levels.Conclusion: As laboratory assay of cobalt binding albumin has manifold advantages, when compared to assay of CRP, the former may emerge as a promising marker if similar result are obtained with a larger study population.
Assessment of Depression in Older Adults in a Rural Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Health Care Centre of Western Maharashtra
Authors: Kale Kalpana M  , Aswar Nandkeshav R
Published: April 2024

Background: Depression in older adults is a disease as well as a risk factor for other diseases. The objective of the present study was assessment of depression in older adults residing in a rural field practice area of a tertiary health care centre of Western Maharashtra.Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, systematic random sampling with population proportionate to sample size was used to select a sample of 660 older adults from the study population. A predesigned questionnaire was used and clinical examination was done. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) 12 after translating into thelocal language (Marathi) was used for the diagnosis of depression. Those who gave consent to participate were included and those who could not give consent due to serious illness were excluded from the study. Data analysis was done in Microsoft Excel. Statistical association between variables was tested using chi square test.Conclusion: Depression was significantly associated (p value < 0.05) with the female gender, widow/widower,illiteracy, sedentary life, anaemia and osteoarthritis. The community health workers in rural areas can help toprovide health services including those for depression and so their proper training is necessary.
Demographic and Health Profile of Tribal Population at Udaipur, Rajasthan: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Priyanka Kulkarni  , Vishakha Parmar  , Ashish Goyal  , Mahendra Khatri  , Darab Singh Underwal
Published: April 2024

Background: India is the second largest home for tribal communities, and they are distributed all over the country.One of the main public health concerns in our nation, which has a vast forest belt and numerous tribes living there, is tribal health and the problems encountered by tribal people.Objective: 1. To determine the Socio - Demographic profile of the tribal population.2. To estimate the health problems of the tribal population.Materials and Methods: The present study was a community based, cross-sectional, multicentric study carried out among tribal populations residing in Iswal, Gogunda, and Losing village from 1st November 2022 to 1st January 2023. House-to-house visits were done to collect socio-demographic data and health check-ups of all family were done to identify the health problems among them.Results: A total of 906 tribal people (160 families) were interviewed. Age ranged between 1 month to 95 years with a mean age of 30.05 ± 19.22 years, the majority were in the age group of 11-30 years. About 51.32% were males and 48.68% were females, and literacy rates were low. About 60.63% of family’s socioeconomic status was class IV and V, Hindu religion (82.45%) was most followed among them, and nuclear family types (45.63%) were more common. Overall housing conditions were good. Most of them had pucca houses (64.3%), consumed purified drinking water (73.1%), had separate kitchens (78.7%), used LPG as the major fuel for cooking (63.1%). While some practiced open-air defecation, and most of them dumped the house-generated waste (garbage) indiscriminately or on the streets 54.3). out of 906 individuals 714 individuals were apparently healthy whereas 192 individuals had certain health problems. Among them respiratory illness was the major problem affecting 52 (28.08 %) individuals followed by sexually transmitted infections 46 (19.86 %). Whereas injuries by wild animals / RTA were the least common health problem encountered among tribals 2(1.04%).
A Clinico-pathological Study and Management of Fungal Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Geeta  , Jugmalram N  , Girish H O  , Satyananda Rao
Published: April 2024

Background: Fungi are ubiquitous in the environment; hence we are constantly exposed to them. Objectives were to know the clinical presentation, radiological and pathological characteristics and management aspects of fungal rhinosinusitis.Methods: 30 cases of fungal rhinosinusitis reported during study period were evaluated and data was collected through history taking, clinical examination, haematological, histopathological and radiological investigations. Management by surgical & medical modalities were evaluated.Results: Fungal rhinosinusitis is more common in 3rd decade of life with male preponderance and more in low socio-economic status (73.3%). Nasal discharge (100%), nasal obstruction (96.7%), chronic headache (90%) and visual disturbances (23.3%) were important clinical features. Sinu-nasal polyp (66.7%) and allergic mucin (40%) were important associated factors. Orbital extension was seen in 33.3%, intracranial extension (20%) and extension to hard palate (6.7%). Computed Tomography scan had a sensitivity of 56.7% while histopathology and potassium hydroxide mount had a sensitivity of 93.33% in detecting cases. Observed mortality rate was 16.6%.Conclusion: Fungal rhinosinusitis is an important clinical entity which must be considered in all patientspresenting with unresolving rhinosinusitis
Comparison of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure change between Supine prone and Supine – Knee Chest Position in Lumbar Disc Surgery
Authors: Arun Kumar Mandi  , Priyabrata Shit  , Jisnu Nayak  , Sukanta Sen
Published: April 2024

Background: In rare instances, massive over inflation of the cuff may lead to acute complications such as tracheal bleeding or rupture. This may be associated with post-operative complications like sore throat hoarseness of voice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ETT cuff pressure changes between supine to prone and supine to knee chest position in lumber disc surgery. Materials & Methods: Sixty patients, aged between 18 to 60 years of either sex, belonging to American Society of Anaesthesiology (ASA) physical status I to II undergoing elective lumbar disc surgery under general anaesthesia either in prone position or in knee-chest position were considered for this study. The patients were randomly allocated into two groups of 30 patients each. Group “p” was undergone operation in prone position and group “k” undergone operation in knee-chest position. The patients were connected to standard monitoring system such as non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), electrocardiogram (ECG), pulse oxymeter, and capnometer. All patients were pre-medicated with inj. glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg and inj. fentanyl 2µg/kg iv 5-6 minutes before induction of anaesthesia and were pre-oxygenated with 100% oxygen for atleast 3 minutes. All the patients were induced with inj. propofol 2.5 mg/kg i.v. followed by inj. rocuronium at a dose of 1.2 mg/kg for facilitating tracheal intubation with reinforced ETT. The ETT size selected for men and women were 8.0-8.5 mm ID and 7.0- 7.5 mm ID (Mallinckrodt) respectively. Results: Group k patients showed higher cuff pressure change from 25 to 39.97cm of H2O compared to group p from 25 to 30.47 cm of H2O after change of position only. There was statistically significant different found between groups Sore throat was found significantly higher in group k compared to group p (20% vs 16.67%). Conclusion: The cuff pressure of the endotracheal tube should be monitored and managed properly after the position change from supine to prone and prone to knee chest position.
A Cross-sectional Sectional Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Cervical Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection and HPV Vaccine among 9th to 12th Grade School Girls in Indore
Authors: Parakh Jatav  , Suraj Sirohi  , Shivam Dixit  , Arunendra Dipankar  , Saifaly Gupta
Published: April 2024

Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is most common viral infection among women between 15 to 44 age group. When administered before girls or women are exposed to the virus, HPV vaccine can prevent majority of cervical cancer occurrences. Therefore to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cervical cancer,HPV infection and HPV vaccine among girls in grades 9 to 12 the current study was conducted.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted between July-December 2022 in Indore governmentschools. Total 120 girls in grades 9 to 12 after receiving informed consent involved in the study. Data regarding knowledge, attitude and practice about cervical cancer, HPV infection and HPV vaccination collected using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. SPSS version 25.0 (Trial version) was used for data analysis.Conclusion: Among 120 students (34.16%) and (20.83%) had heard about cervical cancer and HPV vaccinerespectively, where majority were from class 11th and 12th. The association was significant between knowledge of students and their grades (p<0.05). (3.33%) received HPV vaccine. Among unvaccinated, (68.96%) were willing to take vaccine. Hence the study found that knowledge and uptake of HPV vaccination among school girls is poor. The government needs to strengthen the various aspects of HPV education supplied in schools and HPV vaccination awareness campaigns.
Tracking Progress Towards Sustainable Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Selected four Districts of Bihar: An Epidemiological Study
Authors: Ajay Krishna  , Rajesh Ranjan Sinha  , Krishnamani Upadhyay  , Anil Kumar
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs) remain a significant global public health challenge, with severe consequences ranging from congenital anomalies, Goitre to mental deficiency. Preventing these disorders through iodized salt consumption is cost-effective and efficient.Aims/ objective: To assess the prevalence of goitre and the proportion of households using adequately iodized salt in selected four districts (Saran, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Patna) of Bihar (a state in eastern India) using WHO/UNICEF/ICCIDD criteria.Materials and Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged 6-12 years.A multi-stage sampling method was employed, and iodine content in household salt samples were analysed.Results: The results showed that the prevalence of goitre ranged from 0.9% to 4.63% across districts, indicating that goitre is not a public health problem. Adequate iodized salt consumption varied from 71.95% to 86.72%,falling short of the 90% USI goal. Urinary iodine excretion data were not available due to ongoing laboratory setup in PMCH, Patna.Conclusion: The study underscores the need for strengthened monitoring and evaluation to ensure thesustainability of IDD control activities for achieving sustainable elimination of IDD in Bihar.