bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propagation of Lime by Stem Cuttings
Authors: Swelih Eman Ahmed , Said Abdel Gaffar Elhag
Published: April 2023

An experiment was conducted during three consecutive years(2002, 2003 and 2004) to study the effects of season of the year, girdlingand planting interval after girdling on rooting of stem cuttings of“Baladi” lime {Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swing.}. Three types ofstem cutting were used; namely, non-girdled and girdled apical and basalcuttings. All cuttings were collected from a single lime tree during thesummer, autumn and winter seasons of each year from non-girdled andgirdled branches at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 weeks after girdling.Cuttings were planted in sand soil in plastic trays and were kept under aplastic tent in a lath house. Cuttings planted during autumn and wintergave significantly higher percentage of rooted cuttings than the summerplanted ones. Also, girdled apical cuttings gave significantly high rootingpercentage compared to the girdled basal cuttings. On the other hand, nosignificant differences were obtained between planting intervals of 2, 4, 6,and 8 weeks after girdling, while cuttings taken 10 weeks after girdlinggave significantly higher rooting percentage than the other intervals. Itseems that temperature, relative humidity and the accumulative increasein quantity and quality of carbohydrates, root promoters and inhibitorsplay an important role, among other factors, in the rooting of lime stemcuttings.
A Note on Sugarcane Infestation by White Grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Relation to Crop Cycles and Variety *
Authors: Elnour Elnour A. , Hassan Ahmed Elbashir M. , Khafagi Rudwan M. , Mohammed Yousif F.
Published: April 2023

Seventy two sugarcane fields in the sugarcane plantation of Kenana SugarCompany, Sudan, were inspected during 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 seasons to study theextent of infestation by the white grubs in relation to cane crop cycles and variety. Fivestandard pits were made in different locations across each field, and the insects in eachpit were counted. The results showed that in all crop cycles sugarcane was infested bythe grubs with variable levels. Significantly lower infestation was recorded from theplant cane than the second or the fourth ratoon which were equally infested. The twomain sugarcane varieties, Co6806 and Co997, were comparably infested by the grubs.The trend of infestation during the two seasons was not different.
A Preliminary Assessment of the Reproductive Performance of Nilotic Bucks under Intensive Management in the Semi-arid Climate of Khartoum
Authors: Adam Ahmed Abdel Gadir , Atta Muzamil
Published: April 2023

Three Nilotic bucks were fed sorghum-based diet and threemolasses-based diets to examine the effect of nutrition and seasons inKhartoum (Sudan) on the scrotal circumference, sexual behaviour andsemen quality. Reaction time was recorded in seconds from introductionto a goat in oestrus until ejaculation into an Artificial Vagina (AV). Thescrotal circumference was measured around the width of the two testiclesonce every month. Semen was collected by an AV at weekly intervals.Semen characteristics examined were volume of the ejaculate,spermatozoa motility and concentration. Although the Nilotic bucks didnot have a period of sexual quiescence, they had an active mating seasonstarting at the beginning of autumn as indicated by the improved semenquality and reaction time (22.8 and 17.0 sec in autumn and winter ascompared to 72.3 sec in summer). Testicular circumference reached itsmaximal size at the beginning of autumn (20.17 cm), remained at thislevel until mid-winter, and then declined thereafter and reached itsminimal value during the next summer (17.08 cm). The season affectedall semen characteristics examined and the best semen was obtained inautumn and winter. However, the magnitudes of these seasonal effectsmay not be sufficient to prevent the bucks from being used for breeding
Interactive Effect of Plant Density and Nitrogen Level on Growth and Yield of Sesame under Irrigation in Northern Sudan
Authors: El Mahadi Abd El Rahman A. , . Ahmed Faisal E
Published: April 2023

The interactive effect of plant density and nitrogen fertilizerlevels on growth and yield of sesame (Sesamum indicum L. cv. Shuak)was investigated under irrigation. The field experiments were conductedduring 2005/06 and 2006/07 seasons in the Experimental Farm of theFaculty of Agriculture at Darmali, Nile Valley University, River NileState, Sudan. Four plant densities (100 000, 150 000, 200 000 and 250000 plants/ha) and three levels of nitrogen fertilizer (0, 22 and 44 kgN/ha) were used. A split-plot design with four replications was used toexecute the experiment. The plants were sown during the first week ofJuly. The results showed that plant height, number of branches per plant,height to first capsule and leaf area index were significantly affected byplant density and level of nitrogen fertilizer. The highest values of thesecharacters were obtained with a plant density of 250 000 plants/ha andtreatment receiving 44 kg N/ha. Increasing plant density significantlydecreased the number of capsules per plant, seed yield per plant andincreased seed yield per unit area. Nitrogen levels significantly increasedseed yield and number of capsules per plant. Significant interaction wasnoted, and the highest seed yield was obtained by the application of 44 kgN/ha at a planting density of 150 000 plants/ha
A Note on the Effect of Aqueous Filtrates of Argel Plant Parts (Solenostemma argel, Del Hyne) on the Mortality of Cotton Soil Termite (Microtermes thoracalis Sjost.) (Isoptera: Termitidae)
Authors: Sidahmed Omar A.A. , Eldoush Khalid O.A.M. , Taha Awad Khalafalla
Published: April 2023

A laboratory experiment was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of threeconcentrations (5 %, 7.5 % and 10 %) of aqueous filtrate of argel (Solenostemma argel)against workers and soldiers of the cotton soil termite (Microtermes thoracalis). Thesynthetic insecticide Morisban 4 was used as a standard. Statistical analysis showedsignificant differences between the tested concentrations of argel aqueous filtrates andMorisban 4 compared with the untreated control. The highest concentration (10%) ofargel aqueous filtrates and Morisban 4 gave 100% mortality for termites. The studyproved the suitability of argel parts for controlling termites, and represents a goodenvironmental and alternative method for synthetic insecticides of termites.
Response of Two Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Cultivars to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization under Rain Fed Conditions
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed , Hago Tageldin El Sheikh Musa
Published: April 2023

A field experiment was conducted for two consecutive seasons(2002/2003 and 2003/2004) in the Experimental Farm of the Faculty ofAgriculture, University of Sinnar, Abu Naama, Sudan. The objective wasto study the response of two sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) cultivars tonitrogen and phosphorus fertilization under rain fed conditions. Thetreatments were four nitrogen levels (0, 40, 80, 120 kgN/ha) and fourphosphorus levels (0, 50, 100, 150 kgP 2 O5 /ha). Urea (46% N) andtriplesuperphosphate (48% P 2 O5 ) were used as sources of nitrogen andphosphorus, respectively. Two improved sesame cultivars, Khidir andPromo, were used in the study. The experiment was laid out in a split-splitplot design with four replicates. Nitrogen treatments were assigned to themain plots, whereas cultivars and phosphorus treatments were allotted tothe sub and sub-sub plots, respectively. The results showed that bothnitrogen and phosphorus had significant effects on plant height, shoot dryweight, height to the first capsule, capsule number/plant, percentages ofcapsules on the main stem and the branches and seed yield. The cultivarsshowed significant differences in some growth and yield attributes, withPromo exhibiting better growth and giving higher yield than Khidir.There was significant interaction between cultivars and nitrogen on seedyield in both seasons
Leaf Blight: A New Disease of Xanthium strumarium Caused by Exserohilum rostratum in Sudan
Authors: Ahmed Nafisa E. , Adam Yousif S. , Eltayb Salah M.
Published: April 2023

The fungus Exserohilum rostratum was consistently isolated from necroticspots and blight of Xanthium strumarium leaves. It was identified on the basis ofmicroscopic and macroscopic characters. Pathogenecity was demonstrated bypressurized hand sprayer inoculation. This is the first record of leaf blight caused by E.rostratum on X. strumarium in Sudan
Critical Sowing Date for Crop Choice among Winter Forage Cereals in Khartoum (Sudan)
Authors: Mohammed Sawsan H. , Khair Mohammed A. M.
Published: April 2023

An experiment was conducted for two consecutive winterseasons (2004/05 and 2005/2006) at Shambat Research Farm, KhartoumState (Sudan) to study the performance of three winter sown forage cerealcultivars at five sowing dates. The objective of the study was to enable thefarmers to choose the most suitable forage crop for each sowing date inKhartoum State. The treatments comprised three cultivars, viz. a localvariety of barley (Hordeum vulgare), referred to as ‘Baladi’, a localvariety of maize (Zea mays) referred to as ‘Higeri’ and sorghum(Sorghum bicolor) cultivar ‘Abu Sabeen’, sown at five sowing dates viz. 1and 15 December, 1 and 15 January and 1 February in each season. Asplit-plot design with three replicates was used to execute the experiment.The sowing dates were assigned to the main plots and the cultivars to thesubplots. At harvest, data were collected on the number of culms/m 2 ,number of days to harvest, plant height and the forage dry matter yield.The results indicated that the dry matter yields of barley were the highestin each of the first three sowing dates, whereas those of sorghum were thehighest in the last two sowing dates. The dry matter yield of maize wascomparable to that of sorghum during the first three sowing dates but wasmarkedly lower during the last two sowing dates. Hence, 15 of Januarycould be considered as a critical sowing date for the crop choice betweenbarley and sorghum in Khartoum State.
Potassium Efficiency of Different Crops Grown on a Sandy Soil under Controlled Conditions
Authors: El Dessougi Hanadi I.
Published: April 2023

The objective of this work was to study K efficiency ofdifferent crops and determine the plant parameters affecting it. The studywas carried out using 14 different crops and cultivars grown on a sandysoil rich in humus, with two potassium fertilisation levels undercontrolled conditions. The studied crops showed different K efficiencyreflected in different dry matter yield production in unfertilised relative tofertilised treatments. All crops had, at low K supply, less than optimum Kconcentration in dry matter, indicating that the soil K concentration didnot meet the K requirement of the plants. Thus, the ability to produce highdry matter yield indicated superior adaptability to K deficiency. Theefficiency mechanisms employed by the different crops were low shootgrowth rate and/or high root length - shoot weight ratio and a high uptakerate per unit root, i.e. the influx, or low internal K requirement. Cropswith high influx had higher calculated concentration gradients, since theycaused further decrease of the concentration at the root surface. As such,they were able to create steeper concentration gradients between bulk soilsolution and root surface. This resulted in higher diffusive flux to theroots.
Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Waxing on Quality and Storability of Lime Fruits
Authors: Abdallah El-Kheir H. , Abu-Goukh Abu-Bakr A.
Published: April 2023

The effect of post-harvest treatment of gibberellic acid (GA3 )and/or waxing on quality and storability of lime fruits at 18 ± 1oC and85% – 90% relative humidity was evaluated. Treatment with 50 and 100ppm GA3 delayed senescence, maintained quality and extended storagelife of lime fruits. The higher the concentration of GA3 the more was theeffect. Treatment with GA3 and waxing was more effective than treatmentwith GA3 alone. The effects of GA3 and/or waxing in delayingsenescence, maintaining quality and extending storage life of limes wasmanifested in reduced respiration rate, weight loss, fruit softening andtotal soluble solids accumulation, delayed peel colour development(degreening), decreased titratable acidity and increased ascorbic acidretention.
Use of Solar Energy for Disinfesting Stored Dates
Authors: El-Nazir Susan M. A. , Gebreldar A.
Published: April 2023

A solar heat exposure or solarization trial was carried outduring November 2007 at Shambat Research Station, Sudan. TheObjective of the study was to control the date moth Ephestia calidella(Guen.) and the saw-toothed grain beetle Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.)in stored dates. Black iron and polyethylene solar heat collectors wereconstructed and exposed to the sun. The results showed considerablevariation in the mean temperature between the iron heat collector,polyethylene heat collector and control treatments; they were 41.5C,53.7C and 57.4C, respectively, while the ambient mean temperature andrelative humidity were 33C and 52.9%. Six and 12 hours were enoughto control E. calidella in the iron heat and polyethylene heat collectors,respectively, and 18 and 24 hours to control O. surinamensis. Exposingthe ripened dates to a mean temperature of 57.4C for 24 hours did notlead to high significant change in the chemical composition, except thatsome sucrose was inverted to reducing sugars.
Effect of Nitrogen and Intercropping with Lablab Bean (Lablab purpureus) on Growth of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) Under Two Irrigation Frequencies *
Authors: Khogali Muna E. , Ahmed Eltayeb E.A. , El Hiweiris Sayda O.
Published: April 2023

A field experiment was conducted during 2000/01 and 2001/02winter seasons at the farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, University ofKhartoum, to study the effects of nitrogen and intercropping with lablabbean (Lablab purpureus) on growth of fodder maize under two irrigationfrequencies using a randomized complete block design. Irrigationintervals of 10 and 20 days were applied four weeks after planting.Nitrogen at a rate of 0 and 88 kg N/ha was applied two weeks aftersowing. Planting methods were pure stand of maize, alternating rows andalternating holes of maize and lablab bean. Nitrogen applicationsignificantly increased, LAI in the second season. It reduced days to 50%tasseling and silking significantly. Intercropping significantly increasedplant height and shoot dry weight in the second season, but reduced LAIsignificantly during both seasons. Days to 50% tasseling and silking werenot affected by intercropping. Prolonging irrigation interval to twentydays had no significant effect on most vegetative growth parameters;however, it reduced days to 50% silking significantly. Plant populationwas, also, not affected by irrigation intervals.
Effect of Level of Protein on Digestibility and Nitrogen Balance in Sudan Desert Sheep Fed Molasses-Based Fattening Rations
Authors: Lutfi Asim A. A. , Fadl Soad A.
Published: April 2023

Three yearling intact males of Sudan desert sheep (Hamariecotype) ranging in weight between 26 and 30 kg were used in a 3x3 latinsquare design with the objective of studying the effect of feeding threecrude protein (CP) levels (14.5%, 16.7% and 18.7%) in complete iso-caloric molasses-based diets on nitrogen-balance, digestibility ofnutrients, rectal temperature and respiration rate. Nitrogen (N) level hadno significant effect on the digestibility coefficients of the differentnutrients, total digestible nutrients (TDN) and N-balance. Urine volume,rectal temperature and respiration rate were not affected by N level.
NATURE JURIDIQUE DE L’ASSOCIE UNIQUE, PERSONNE MORALE
Authors: José-Philipe ISUWA N’SUNA
Published: April 2023

L’Acte Uniforme relatif au Droit des Sociétés Commerciale et de Groupement d’Intérêt Economique prévoit la création ou la constitution d’une société commerciale par un contrat conclu entre deux ou plusieurs personnes. Le même acte uniforme sort de l’ordinaire pour prévoir la création d’une société commerciale dite société unipersonnelle par le simple acte de volonté d’une seule personne appelée associé unique. Cet associé unique peut être une personne physique ou une personne morale. Pour le fonctionnement de sa société, la personne morale représentée par le Comité de gestion, désigne les dirigeant qui ont la charge de la destinée de l’entreprise. Cependant, vis-à-vis de l’Administration étatique, des dirigeants sociaux, des créanciers et débiteurs de la société, il est impérieux de savoir et comprendre le rôle et le statut de l’associé unique, personne morale qui n’agit que par représentation.
CORRELATION BETWEEN SMARTPHONE DEPENDENCY AND READING CULTURE IN STUDENTS OF ANAMBRA STATE POLYTECHNIC
Authors: Chukwuka Sunda Nwajikwa
Published: April 2023

Reading is a fundamental skill in any culture and an integral aspect of society's educational infrastructure. However, several obstacles face the reading culture in Nigeria, such as the ever-increasing advancements in mobile technology. The present study examined over-dependency on smartphones as a potential variable that could account for the variations in reading culture among students in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two hundred and fifty-two undergraduates enrolled in three public higher education institutions in Anambra State participated in the survey. The respondents completed a self-report measure of the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) and Reading Culture Scale. The simple regression analysis performed on the data revealed that smartphone dependency statistically significantly correlated with the student's reading culture ? = .66. The findings suggest that the hypothesis that the prevalence of smartphone dependency would significantly predict reading culture among students of Anambra State Polytechnic was correct and warranted more investigation. The practical implications and recommendations are discussed.
WEB SURFING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR SCHOOL WORK ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Chukwuebuka Ikechukwu Chigbo
Published: April 2023

Numerous reports indicate that the student population is likely vulnerable to the challenges associated with increased internet activity. The paper presents the findings on the role of web surfing on schoolwork engagement based on observation of university students in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two hundred thirty-two undergraduates enrolled in different courses in five tertiary institutions in Anambra State were conveniently recruited for the study. They completed a self-report measure of the Schoolwork Engagement Inventory and Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV). The simple regression analysis conducted on the data revealed that internet dependency statistically significantly predicted the respondent's schoolwork participation F (1,230), 42.53, P<.000. Thus, the result affirmed the hypothesis that web surfing predicts schoolwork engagement in undergraduates. The practical implications and recommendations are discussed.
IEEE-69 Distribution Network Performance Improvement by Simultaneously Optimal Distributed Generation Sizing and Location Using PSO Algorithm
Authors: Badran Ola
Published: April 2023

Integrated distributed generation (DG) to the network is the most popular technique to improve the network performance since DG sizing and location could reduce the power loss. However, using a non-optimal DG sizing and location could cause voltage fluctuation and power loss increase. Therefore, it is very important to develop a suitable optimization method that determines the optimal DG sizing and location. This research proposes a new strategy that leads to finding the simultaneous optimal solution involving both the optimal DG sizing and location. The proposed method aims to reduce the overall fitness function that taking into account both the voltage profile index and the power loss reduction. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique is the method that is used in this work. MATLAB simulations carried out on IEEE 69-bus radial distribution networks were used to prove the ability of the suggested method. The results obtained demonstrate the effectiveness of the presented method to determine the simultaneously optimal sizing and location of the DG units that minimize the overall power loss and improve the overall voltage profile.
دافعية الإنجاز وعلاقتها بمستوى التحصيل الدراسي من وجهة نظر معلمي المرحلة الأساسية في محافظة طولكرم
Authors: شناعة هشام , عبيد ميساء , جابر ساندي
Published: April 2023

هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى دافعية الإنجاز وعلاقتها بمستوى التحصيل الدراسي من وجهة نظر معلمي المرحلة الأساسية في محافظة طولكرم بفلسطين. استخدم الباحثون المنهج الوصفي الارتباطي، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (230) معلماً ومعلمةً اختيرت بطريقة العينة المتيسرة بواسطة الاستبانة الإلكترونية (Google Form), وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن دافعية الإنجاز لدى طلبة المرحلة الأساسية من وجهة نظر المعلمين في طولكرم كانت بمستوى مرتفع، كما أظهرت النتائج أن مستوى التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة المرحلة الأساسية من وجهة نظر المعلمين في طولكرم أيضا مرتفعاً، وأظهرت النتائج وجود علاقة ارتباطية طردية قوية ذات دلالة إحصائية بين دافعية الإنجاز ومستوى التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة المرحلة الأساسية من وجهة نظر المعلمين، حيث بلغ معامل ارتباط بيرسون (0.83)، وأظهرت النتائج وجود اختلاف دال إحصائياً في دافعية الإنجاز وعلاقتها بالتحصيل الدراسي تبعا لمتغير الجنس وكان لصالح الإناث، بينما أظهرت النتائج أنه لا يوجد فروق دالة إحصائياً بين آراء عينة الدراسة حول دافعية الإنجاز وعلاقتها بمستوى التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة المرحلة الأساسية من وجهة نظر معلميهم تعزى لمتغيرات (العمر، والتخصص، والمؤهل العلمي). أوصت الدراسة ضرورة أن يقوم المعلم بتعزيز دافعية الإنجاز لدى طلبته في المرحلة الأساسية.
Análisis sobre la prescripción de benzodiazepinas por médicos de familia en una muestra en Río de Janeiro
Authors: Valle Marina , Zorzanelli Rafaela
Published: April 2023

Este estudio cualitativo investigó los determinantes que pesan sobre la decisión de la prescripción de benzodiacepinas por médicos de familia, en el contexto de la atención primaria del municipio de Río de Janeiro. Con el fin de elaborar un análisis sobre cómo la prescripción es negociada entre médico y usuario, se reclutaron 12 médicos de familia de inserción en la estrategia salud de la familia. Los candidatos convocados aceptaron firmando el formulario de consentimiento informado y respondieron un cuestionario semiestructurado, que fue grabado y transcripto para su análisis, en el período de agosto a diciembre de 2017. El cuestionario abordó la percepción del médico sobre el uso de benzodiacepinas y las alternativas al mismo. Los entrevistados relataron predominio de prescripción de repetición, preocupación por la optimización y reducción de la dosis, cuando era posible. Se evidenció como motivo de uso: ansiedad, insomnio y síntomas depresivos. Quejas somáticas, dolor crónico, hipertensión arterial y dependencia se encontraron como motivos relacionados. La mayoría de los médicos propuso la alianza terapéutica como mecanismo para ofrecer alternativas que permitieran reducir el uso crónico de benzodiacepinas, a pesar de esta intervención alcanzar una baja tasa de éxito. Por tanto, los médicos entrevistados mostraron un compromiso con el uso racional y preocupación con el uso indiscriminado. La longitudinalidad en el cuidado se evidenció como principio directriz. El análisis de los efectos atribuidos a las BZD, como se devela en este dispositivo, promueve una discusión sobre el lugar de los medicamentos en la cultura y sus consecuencias en el abordaje del sufrimiento psíquico y mental.
La Psicosis Única en el Siglo XX. El pensamiento de Bartolomé Llopis: de la psicopatología a la nosografía
Authors: Conti Norberto Aldo
Published: April 2023

Incluye: La psicosis única (fragmentos). Tomado de: Llopis, B. (1954) Arch. de Neurobiología, 17 (1): 3-41 y 17 (2): 141-63.
Tiempos de lectura de oraciones con lenguaje inclusivo en español: un estudio psicolingüístico
Authors: Zarwanitzer Ana , Gelormini-Lezama Carlos
Published: April 2023

Introducción: El lenguaje inclusivo se manifiesta en español en el uso de los morfemas -e y -x, en lugar del masculino genérico. Este estudio aborda el procesamiento de oraciones con lenguaje inclusivo desde la perspectiva dela psicología cognitiva experimental y con las herramientas metodológicas de la psicolingüística. Método: con un experimento de lectura a ritmo personal se examinó la diferencia en los tiempos de lectura de oraciones con masculino genérico y oraciones con lenguaje inclusivo. Participaron 69 hablantes monolingües de español rioplatense: 38 jóvenes (entre 18 y 30 años: 23 mujeres y 15 varones) y 31 adultos (entre 31 y 60 años: 12 mujeres y 19 varones). Resultados: las oraciones con lenguaje inclusivo se leyeron más lentamente que las correspondientes oraciones con masculino genérico. Crucialmente, las variables edad y género no produjeron diferencias significativas. Discusión: estos resultados sugieren que la lectura de oraciones con lenguaje inclusivo conlleva un mayor costo de procesamiento y que este cambio lingüístico se encuentra en etapas muy iniciales.
Tercer Consenso Argentino sobre el manejo de los Trastornos Bipolares. Segunda Parte A: Tratamiento integral de los trastornos bipolares en el adulto
Authors: Cetkovich-Bakmas Marcelo , Abadi Andrea , Camino Sebastián , García Bonetto Gerardo , Herbst Luis , Marengo Eliana , Torrente Fernando , Maresca Tomás , Bustin Julián , Morra Carlos , Corral Ricardo , Sotelo Daniel , Strejilevich Sergio , Pessio Julián , Vilapriño Juan José , Vilapriño Manuel , Vázquez Gustavo , Corrales Alejo
Published: April 2023

Este documento corresponde a la segunda parte del Tercer Consenso Argentino sobre el manejo de los trastornos bipolares, enfocada en sintetizar la evidencia actualizada sobre los abordajes terapéuticos de esta patología en los pacientes adultos. Siguiendo la metodología descripta en la primera parte del Consenso, el panel de expertos realizó una exhaustiva revisión de la bibliografía y, como consecuencia de un posterior debate sobre la información disponible, se generó esta sección A del segundo documento que abarca el tratamiento integral de las personas adultas que padecen este trastorno. Durante la etapa de debate y discusión de estas guías, se decidió incorporar algunos puntos que estimamos serán de gran utilidad para el equipo interdisciplinario encargado del manejo de pacientes con trastornos bipolares.  En tal sentido, en la sección A de la segunda parte de este documento, se podrán encontrar las recomendaciones generales para el uso de las guías de tratamiento, los niveles de evidencia disponibles para sustentar las recomendaciones, las consideraciones generales del tratamiento de los trastornos bipolares, el fenómeno de pseudorresistencia y adherencia al tratamiento, las consideraciones generales sobre el abordaje psicológico, así como el tratamiento a largo plazo de los trastornos bipolares.
impact of misoprostol in inducing labor in patients having intrauterine foetal death
Authors: Gul Sumiya , Gul Sana , Saleh Hira , Khan Sheeba
Published: April 2023

Background: The most detrimental outcome of pregnancy, intrauterine foetal death (IUFD), causes psychological suffering to the expectant mother and the entire family. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness as well as safety of misoprostol for labour induction in IUFD. Methods: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the MTI-HMC, Peshawar, conducted this clinical research on 120 women who had IUFD from 09 September 2020 to 09 March 2021. With the patient's informed agreement, labour was induced with vaginal misoprostol pills at a dose of 50 mcg four times per day. Results: In research including 120 women, the majority of the women (n=55; 45.83%) were between the ages of 21 and 30, with a median gestational age of 37.61 ± 4.17 weeks. The majority of patients (n=83; 69.17%) did not have appointments, were from rural areas (n=79; 65.83%), and had no formal education (n=91; 75.83%). In our study, 49 women (40.83%) were primigravidas, whereas 71 women (59.17%) were multigravidas. Following misoprostol introduction, the average Bishop's score increased to 6.89 ± 2.3 from 2.32 ± 1.28 at baseline, a difference of 4.57 on average.
Etiology and prevalence of fatigue in chronic liver disease
Authors: Hussain Hadi Meeran , Farooq Mohummad , Fazal Nadeem , Mohummad Ali
Published: April 2023

Background and Aim: One of the most common and obvious signs of liver cirrhosis is fatigue, which can limit daily activities, minimizes physical activity. Fatigue was reported to be prevalent in 60-80% of cirrhotic individuals in early publications on the clinical profile. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the prevalence and etiology of fatigue in chronic liver disease. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 320 chronic liver disease patients in Department of Medicine PAF Hospital Lahore and Department of Gastroenterology CMH Lahore from June 2022 to December 2022. Study protocol was approved by institute ethical committee. We recruited (a) those who had ongoing liver disease caused by HCV or HBV, (b) patients between the ages of 16 and 70, and (c) patients who had not previously received any particular HCV or HBV therapy. Patients were divided into five groups: Group-I comprised of chronic hepatitis patients, Group-II had Child class A Cirrhosis, Group-III had Child class B cirrhosis, Group-IV had Child class C cirrhosis, and Group-V had hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Patients were subjected to abdominal ultrasonography, laboratory investigations, and upper endoscopy.
An Analyze of Urban Temperature Using Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) in Yogyakarta City
Authors: Arif Nursida , Nayan Nasir
Published: April 2023

This study examines the Land Surface Temperature (LST) using the Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) model in Yogyakarta. SEBAL is relied upon for its accurate LST predictions because it takes into account the influence of vegetation and soil. This study identified LST in various land cover/land use (LULC) types extracted from Landsat 8 remote sensing images recorded in April 2019 (wet day) and June 2019 (dry day). The LULC classification results in the study area show that built-up land is the dominant land use, with 93.30% of the total area, and the rest is non-developed land (vegetation, open land, and water body). The average LST value on a wet day is 26.79 °C, while on a dry day, it is 30°C. The highest temperature occurs on the dry day, 35.17 °C, and the lowest on the wet day, which is 13.63°C. The correlation between LST and LULC shows the same pattern on the two different days, in which the value of vegetation temperature is lower than that of open and developed land. This research proves that vegetation influences a decrease in land surface temperature. Judging from the dominant land use being the built-up area in Yogyakarta, urban planners need to consider increasing green open spaces.
Creation of a Risk Calculator for Predicting New-Onset Cardiac Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Fusion
Authors: Lambrechts Mark J. , Siegel Nicholas , Issa Tariq Z. , Lee Yunsoo , Karamian Brian , Ciesielka Kerri-Anne , Wang Jasmine , Carter Michael , Lieb Zachary , Zaworski Caroline , Dambly Julia , Canseco Jose A. , Woods Barrett , Hilibrand Alan , Kepler Christopher , Vaccaro Alexander R. , Schroeder Gregory D.
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

As an increasing number of lumbar fusion procedures are being conducted at specialty hospitals and surgery centers, appropriate patient selection and risk stratification is critical to minimizing patient transfers. Postoperative cardiac arrhythmia has been linked to worse patient outcomes and is a common cause of patient transfer. Therefore, we created a risk calculator to predict a patient's likelihood of developing a new-onset postoperative cardiac arrhythmia after lumbar spinal fusion, which may improve preoperative facility selection.

Methods:

A retrospective review was conducted of patients who undergoing lumbar fusion from 2017 to 2021 at a single academic center. Patients were excluded if they had any medical history of a cardiac arrhythmia. Multivariable regression was conducted to determine independent predictors of inpatient arrhythmias. The final regression was applied to a bootstrap to validate an arrhythmia prediction model. A risk calculator was created to determine a patient's risk of new-onset cardiac arrhythmia.

Results:

A total of 1,622 patients were included, with 45 patients developing a new-onset postoperative arrhythmia. Age (OR = 1.05; 95% CI, 1.02 to 1.09; P = 0.003), history of beta-blocker use (OR = 2.01; 95% CI, 1.08 to 3.72; P = 0.027), and levels fused (OR = 1.59; 95% CI, 1.20 to 2.00; P = 0.001) were all independent predictors of having a new-onset inpatient arrhythmia. This multivariable regression produced an area under the curve of 0.742. The final regression was applied to a bootstrap prediction modeling technique to create a risk calculator including the male sex, age, body mass index, beta-blocker use, and levels fused (OR = 1.04, [CI = 1.03 to 1.06]) that produced an area under the curve of 0.733.

Conclusion:

A patient's likelihood of developing postoperative cardiac arrhythmias may be predicted by comorbid conditions and demographic factors including age, sex, body mass index, and beta-blocker use. Knowledge of these risk factors may improve appropriate selection of an outpatient surgical center or orthopaedic specialty hospital versus an inpatient hospital for lumbar fusions.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/Major Extremity Trauma and Rehabilitation Consortium Appropriate Use Criteria: Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery
Authors: Brown Nicholas M. , Myers Thomas , Templeton Kimberly , Ring David
Published: April 2023

The Major Extremity Trauma and Rehabilitation Consortium and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons developed an Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) titled The Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery. Evidence-based information, in conjunction with the clinical expertise of physicians, was used to develop the criteria to improve patient care, aid decision making, and obtain the best possible outcomes while considering the subtleties and distinctions necessary in making clinical decisions. The AUC was derived by identifying clinical indications typical of patients undergoing pelvic or extremity surgery. These indications were most often parameters observable by the clinician, including symptoms or results of diagnostic tests. The 480 patient scenarios and 10 treatments were developed by the writing panel, a group of clinicians who are specialists in this AUC topic. Next, a separate, multidisciplinary, voting panel (made up of specialists and nonspecialists) rated the appropriateness of treatment of each patient scenario using a nine-point scale to designate a treatment as “appropriate” (median rating, 7 to 9), “may be appropriate” (median rating, 4 to 6), or “rarely appropriate” (median rating, 1 to 3).
Implementation of the Values of Love for the Country in PAI Learning Through a Humanistic Approach in Class X Students at SMA Negeri 1 Tuntang
Authors: Harsiwi Osinatria Pundi Sri , Sutomo Imam
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Tuntang dan bertujuan untuk (1) Menemukan desain implementasi nilai-nilai cinta tanah air dalam pembelajaran PAI melalui pendekatan humanistik pada siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Tuntang. (2) Menemukan proses implementasi nilai-nilai cinta tanah air dalam pembelajaran PAI melalui pendekatan humanistik pada siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Tuntang. (3) Menemukan bagaimana evauasi implementasi nilai-nilai cinta tanah air dalam pembelajaran PAI melalui pendekatan humanistik pada siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Tuntang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan humanistik berdasarkan studi kasus yang diperoleh peneliti di lapangan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan daam penelitan ini yakni observasi, wawancara, studi dokumentasi dan studi pustaka. Analisis data dilakukan secara bersamaan, yaitu penyajian data/display, reduksi data dan penarikan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Hasil peneitian memaparkan adanya penerapan pembelajaran agama melaui pendekatan humanistik dengan ciri mengedepankan pada aktuaisasi diri siswa dan pemahaman pengetahuan dilengkapi dengan sikap afektif secara khusus tentang nilai-nilai cinta tanah air. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran PAI melaui tahapan yang runtut dari menyiapkan materi hingga melaporkan diskusi. Faktor yang mendukung proses pembelajaran yaitu: keinginan peserta didik untuk menjadi pribadi yang lebih baik, sarana atau fasilitas yang memadai untuk pelaksanaan program upacara latau proses pembelajaran, dan lingkungan yang baik. Adapun faktor penghambat proses pembelajaran yaitu peserta didik yang kurang aktif dalam pembelajaran, fasilitas yang kurang memadai seperti mushola sehinggapeserta didik harus bergantian dalam melaksanakan ibadah sholat, keterbatasan interaksi antara guru, siswa, dan perhatian dari orangtua.
Knowledge, Acceptance and Readiness to the K-12 Program Among Technical–Vocational Teachers
Authors: Benaning James A
Published: April 2023

The study sought the preparedness among technical-vocational teachers towards the K-12 Program implementation. This descriptive-correlation study determined the level of knowledge, acceptance and readiness to the K-12 program implementation among technical-vocational high school teachers. There were 63 respondents included using the stratified random sampling. The study intends to seek answers towards the level of knowledge, acceptance and readiness of the respondent before the implementation of the K-12 Program. Findings served as the bases for intervention scheme through an orientation plan for the recommended programs. There is a very high level of knowledge, high level of acceptance and readiness among technical-vocational high school teachers towards the K-12 Program. There is no significant relationship between the level of knowledge and the level of readiness and no significant relationship between the level of knowledge and the level of readiness and level of acceptance and level of readiness towards the K-12 Program implementation among the respondents. The technical-vocational high school teachers of the Division of Davao City, possessed, practiced, and are prepared to implement the K-12 Program under R.A.10157 and have strengthened the program. The proposed intervention scheme through an orientation plan as programs for technical-vocational high school teachers training after thorough study should be implemented, monitored and evaluated by both the respective school heads, division education supervisor on technical-vocational program education of the Division of Davao City, Philippines.
Türkiye’de Sağlık Politikaları Üzerine Yapılan Lisansüstü Çalışmalara Genel Bakış: Bibliyografik Bir İnceleme
Authors: TERZİER Cemile
Published: April 2023

Bir ülkenin sağlık politikasında, küresel gelişmelere, ulusal ihtiyaçlara ve darbe, kriz, salgın ya da afet gibi beklenmeyen durumlara bağlı olarak bir takım değişiklikler meydana gelebilmektedir. Küreselleşme, sağlıkta dönüşüm programının uygulanması, pandemi sürecinin olumsuz etkilerini azaltma gibi nedenlerle Türkiye’nin sağlık politikasında meydana gelen değişiklikler ise pek çok araştırmacının ilgi odağı olmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, Türkiye’deki sağlık politikaları üzerine yapılan lisansüstü tezlerin bibliyografik açıdan değerlendirilmesidir. Bu araştırma tarama modelinde olup, içerik analizi tekniği ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma verileri, YÖK Ulusal Tez Merkezi elektronik veri tabanı üzerinden 2000-2022 yılları arasında yapılan lisansüstü tezlerden elde edilmiştir.
Lipoblastome de la nuque chez un enfant
Authors: TAYEB TAYEB , chiboub najib , alaoui othmane , mahmoudi abdelhalim , khalid khattala , youssef bouabdallah
Published: April 2023

abstract
We report the case of a male child aged 3 years who was consulted for a right deviated neck tumor, movable with the superficial plane and fixed with the deep plane, measuring 8 cm in length. It was firm, painless, without associated inflammatory signs (A), Cervical scan showed a tumoral process of the right nuchal parts, lobulated contour, with double fatty component containing fine partitions and tissue enhanced after injection of iodinated contrast (ICP), measuring 50*43*55mm in diameter (B), Patient admitted to the operating room: posterior transverse incision of the neck. Surgical exploration revealed an encapsulated mass very much adherent to the different musculoaponeurotic planes that it was pushing back without invading them. The mass was completely resected without capsular opening, following the cleavage planes between it and the planes (C). It measured 6.5 cm in length and contained several fatty lobules grouped in clusters (D). Anatomopathological examination confirmed a lipoblastoma.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in bovine milk in India
Authors: Sahoo Sonali , Behera Manas , Mishra Biswajit , Sahoo Priyadarshini , Kar Sonali
Published: April 2023

Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global issue that draws the attention of all healthcare experts in the veterinary and medical fields. Of various factors, indiscriminate and unregulated antibiotic usage in the animals reared for food production, especially in cows and buffa¬loes suffering from mastitis, contribute significantly to the rising incidence of resistant bac¬teria. A literature survey reveals the spread of resistant strains of mastitis-causing bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, to humans. In addition, antibiotic residues detected in milk samples against all major groups of antibiotics are likely to enter the human body through the food chain and aggravate the condition. The cumulative effects of ABR have emerged as a silent killer. The benefits of systematic surveillance on ABR in India are yet to be available. Here is an attempt to understand the ABR burden in India associated with bovine milk and its mitigation strategies.
Effect of fermented milk Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 on cholesterol and microbiota in Wistar mice intestine
Authors: Melia Sri , Juliyarsi Indri , Kurnia Yulianti , Aritonang Salam , Purwati Endang , Sukma Ade , Fitria Najmiatul , Susmiati Susmiati , Meinapuri Malinda , Pratama Yudha , Ramadhanti Nurazizah
Published: April 2023

Objective: This study examines the effect of fermented milk containing the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici BK01 on cholesterol and intestinal microbiota.
Materials and Methods: 24 male rats weighing an average of 200 gm each spent 1 week in a cage adapting to their new environment. They were fed standard feed daily and were allowed to drink ad libitum. For 3 weeks, rats were divided into four groups (doses of fermented milk): M+ (control), M1 (0.35 ml), M2 (0.70 ml), and M3 (1.05 ml). The analysis includes bodyweight deter¬mination, serum biochemical analysis, and intestine microbiota analysis.
Results: The results indicated that while P. acidilactici BK01 fermented milk did not affect body weight or high-density lipoprotein, it did have a beneficial effect on total serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Additionally, treatment of fermented milk with P. acidilactici BK01 has been shown to increase the total lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in the intestine, as indicated by changes in the intestinal villi.
Conclusion: Administering fermented milk (P. acidilactici BK01, 1.05 ml) can reduce total serum cholesterol and increase the number of LAB in intestinal villi in experimental animals, so it has the potential to be a probiotic.
Clinicoepidemiological profile of necrotizing fasciitis in a tertiary care center of western Odisha
Authors: Bishi Pratyusa , Dash Saroja , Naik Suruchi , Sahu Sunil , Panigrahi Sanjana , Anisha Mettu
Published: April 2023

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a state of infection promptly intensifying the destruction of skin with underlying tissue leading to permanent infirmity and high mortality irrespective of good parenteral drug coverage and contentious surgical handling. NF normally begins as a confined infective focus that initially presents as cellulitis later rapidly progresses to large areas of infection which disproportionate to pain.

Aims and Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to determine the incidence and management methods of NF in tertiary health-care center of western Odisha.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of medical records of patients diagnosed with NF presenting to department of general surgery, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Burla, from March, 2020 to February, 2022 was performed. Various information such as patient’s demographics, type of presentation at the time of admission, age group affected, body parts affected, mode of injury, and microbiological status were collected in a predesigned format for analysis. Data were presented in number and percentage.

Results: A cumulative of 96 cases with clinical features of NF was reviewed. The median age group range was 31–40 years. Nearly 94.7% cases had significant underlying comorbidities. Extremities were most commonly affected part. About 82.2% cases had undergone surgical debridement, 13.5% cases fasciotomy, and 4.2% cases skin grafting. Most common mode of injury is trivial injury. Group A Streptococcus is most common cause of organism. Almost 78.3% cases were healed.

Conclusions: NF can induce upscaled morbidity and mortality if left undetected and untreated in primordial stages. The medics, paramedics, and specialists including surgeons need to have a high degree of intuition to diagnose NF at its beginning stages and thus precisely put resuscitative efforts, plan for debridement, and need for any urgent referral.
UPAYA MERAIH KESETIAAN NASABAH BANK MELALUI BRAND IMAGE TEORI INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Authors: Supriyadi Supriyadi
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh citra merek terhadap loyalitas nasabah Bank. Tinjauan teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) dari Tom Duncan, yang menyatakan bahwa IMC adalah upaya terpadu dan terkoordinasi untuk mempromosikan konsep merek dengan menggunakan berbagai alat komunikasi "yang berbicara dengan satu bahasa". Pertanyaan yang muncul dalam penelitian ini adalah seberapa besar pengaruh citra merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh citra merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Dari dimensi citra merek, meliputi kekuatan, kesukaan, keunikan. Dari dimensi loyalitas pelanggan, yaitu kepuasan dan tidak ada kepuasan
Design and build a mobile-based basic grocery ordering application using Android
Authors: Mulyono Ady , Imaduddin Zaki
Published: April 2023

The staple foods of the community are often consumed both in groups and individually. By utilizing current technology, the authors designed an application to help the grocery sales process, starting from marketing goods, ordering goods, goods transactions, and receiving goods. The seller will also face challenges in service to his consumers due to the process in trading these essential food items, such as the time-consuming ordering process for one customer, the number of customers ordering at one time, providing goods to customers, calculating the costs to be paid, and delivery goods. Transactions that have been running so far still use COD (face to face) so that in the process, there are still calculation errors and fraud. The authors analyze and design applications with Waterfall software engineering methodology and use Unified Modeling Language (UML) modeling. The application design process is carrying out using the PHP programming language and MySQL as the database. The results of this design are expecting to solve the problems faced by the community.