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Morbidity pattern based on clinico-biochemical profile of neonates admitted in NICU of a tertiary care hospital in the mid north bank region of Assam
Authors: Barthakur Chinmayee , Sarmah Julie , Saharia Niru Prabha
Published: March 2024

The neonatal period carries the highest risk of death per day compared to any other period during childhood. Of all newborn deaths three fourths result from three preventable and treatable conditions– complications due to prematurity, intrapartum related deaths (including birth asphyxia) and neonatal infections.

The study was to describe the morbidity pattern with outcome, based on clinical diagnosis and relevant biochemical parameters amongst neonates admitted in NICU in the tertiary care hospital.

A retrospective case record analysis of all the NICU admissions between January 2021 to March 2021 was done based on both electronic and hard data. The neonates with complete records of clinical presentation, relevant biochemical investigations were included in the study.

Out of 624 neonates admitted in NICU during the study period, 622 were included in the final analysis. The proportion of fullterm and preterm among inborns (77.6% &18.8%) and outborns (76.2% & 21.8%) were similar, but the proportion of low-birth-weight babies in outborns was higher than in the inborns. The overall discharge rate was 85.5%. It was higher for inborn neonates as compared to outborn neonates (88.7% vs 79%). The death rate was higher in outborns than in inborns. The highest no of NICU admission was due to asphyxia related conditions followed by neonatal jaundice in both genders and in all inborn and outborn neonates. Out of total admissions in NICU, 72(11.6%) was due to infections causing neonatal sepsis, meningitis and acquired pneumonia.

While neonatal jaundice has a lower mortality rate, preventable conditions like birth asphyxia and infections remain major concerns for neonatal morbidity and mortality in this region. The study emphasizes the need for strengthened antenatal care, improved infection control, and increased access to trained neonatologists to ensure better outcomes for newborns.
Comparison of dexmedetomidine and propofol infusion on intraoperative haemodynamics during functional endoscopic sinus surgery under general anaesthesia- A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Garg Sahil , Kaur Hersimran , Singh Amandeep , Bansal Pankaj , Garg Manvi , Prasad Seema
Published: March 2024

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a surgical technique to treat sinonasal diseases. Intraoperative bleeding is one of the major challenges, which hinder the confined area of visibility and prolongs the procedure. Intraoperative induced hypotension can reduce intraoperative bleeding, to provide clear surgical field for dissection and hence decreasing operative time. So, we compared effect of dexmedetomidine and propofol infusion on the intraoperative haemodynamics during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

To study the effect of intravenous (IV) dexmedetomidine and propofol infusion on intraoperative haemodynamics under general anaesthesia in functional endoscopic sinus surgery(FESS). Secondary aim was to study estimated blood loss if any.

To study the effect of I.V. dexmedetomidine and propofol infusion on intraoperative haemodynamics under general anaesthesia in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Patients were divided randomly by sealed envelope method into two groups with 30 patients in each group. Group D patients received dexmedetomidine 1ug/kg as a loading dose over 20 minutes followed by 0.3 ug/kg/hr infusion for maintainence. Group P patients received propofol 2mg/kg as a loading dose followed by 100-200 ug/kg/min infusion for maintenance.

The findings in our study highlights that dexmedetomidine infusion decreases haemodynamic parameters like arterial blood pressure and heart rate more as compared to propofol infusion during FESS. The effect on hemodynamics sustained and consistent without requirement of additional hypotensive agents. So altogether, this lead to better surgical field.

Use of dexmedetomidine is a safe and effective method to control bleeding and improve the quality of surgical field and intraoperative haemodynamics.
Correlation of serum biomarker (LDH, CRP, IL-8) levels in pre-malignant and malignant lesions of head and neck
Authors: Faiz S M , Singh Harsha , Parveen Mariyam , Bhatt Kriti , Singh Abhijeet , Samiullah
Published: March 2024

A precancerous lesion is often defined as morphologically altered tissue during which the occurrence of carcinoma is more likely than its normal counterpart. Head and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth and therefore the larynx, also as some rarer cancers like cancer of the sinuses, salivary glands, nose, and tympanic cavity. Head and neck cancers are often described as consistent with the sort of cell they begin with. A biomarker could be defined and interpreted as biological molecule which is mostly found in body fluids, blood or even tissues that indicates abnormalities of our body. Here we've taken three biomarkers (LDH, CRP, IL-8) to gauge their level rise in pre-malignant and malignant lesions which are present in our head and neck.

Patients attending ENT OPD with primary symptoms indicating premalignant and malignant lesions in the region of head and neck had been included for the analytical study. Complete ENT examination followed by biopsy of the suspicious lesion and blood sample collection was done.

A complete of 30 patients were included in each group of premalignant and malignant lesions. No mean serum rise of serum LDH was noted in premalignant and malignant lesions. A mean serum rise of serum CRP was noted in premalignant lesions but was not noted in malignant lesions. However, both premalignant and malignant lesions noted a mean serum rise of IL-8.

From a future perspective serum evaluation of biomarkers can become a replacement diagnostic modality for the early evaluation of premalignant lesions and malignant lesions and for monitoring the prognosis of an equivalent.
A hospital based study to evaluate etiology and epidemiology of occupational corneal foreign bodies
Authors: Nagar Vipul Kumar , Choudhary Nahar Singh
Published: March 2024

Occupational injuries to eye are very common. Corneal foreign bodies (CFB) are common occupational eye injury. Studies on corneal foreign bodies due to occupational exposure are ignored in developing countries like India.

Our study objective was to determine various occupations related to corneal foreign bodies and demographics, level of education and awareness of patients presenting with CFB acquired during occupational work.

A hospital based cross sectional study at a tertiary hospital at Pali, Rajasthan.

Patients presenting with CFB were asked about their occupation, level of education, awareness about complications of CFB and use of protective equipments at workplace.

We examined total 62 patients with CFBs. All patients were male. 34% were in the age group of 18-29 yrs and 58% were in the age group of 30-45 yrs. Metal work industry was responsible for 29% of presentations and construction work industry for 26% of cases. Only 18% were using protective equipments during occupational activity. 58% patients attempted self-removal of foreign body.

CFBs are common among various occupations. The sufferers are commonly young males who are poor and have low education. This occupational hazard can have blinding complications and is generally overlooked. Awareness regarding protective measures must be increased and access to eye care hospital must be increased.
Study of vesicular mole and its outcomes
Authors: Chaudhari Shilpa , Sasane Aparna , Hol Kishor , Navadia Dyuti
Published: March 2024

Vesicular mole is defined as the premalignant form of gestational trophoblasticneoplasia. I5-20% of complete moles and <5% of partial moles will develop into Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia. It is of clinical and epidemiological interest because of its potential for significant consequences on women's health. The study aims to determine the incidence, outcomes and complications of pregnancy with vesicular mole at SKNMC hospital, Pune.

It was a retrospective study. Approval for the study was obtained from institutional ethical committee. Data was collected from OPD, OT register and Indoor patient record file from August 2015 to August 2020. Proformas were filled. All the collected data was compiled in a master chart, analysed and outcomes of different variables under study have been expressed in the form of mean, frequencies, percentages and charts.

The incidence of molar pregnancy was 0.17% or 1 in 561 deliveries. Vesicular mole occurred more in the age group 16 to 25 years, was lowest in age group 31-35yrs. Vesicular mole was most common in nulliparous women. The mean gestational age of the patients at presentation was 9.4 week. Hemorrhage after suction and evacuation was seen in 26% cases needing intra and post-operative blood transfusion. 6% of patients developed thyrotoxicosis. During follow up invasive mole was diagnosed in 2 cases (6%). The case fatality rate is 2.9% in our study. 1 patient (3%) developed choriocarcinoma and died within 6months after hysterectomy and chemotherapy.

The incidence of 1 in 561 deliveries which is higher than non-Asian countries 1/752 but lower than other Asian countries 1/387. The routine first trimester ultrasonography helps in early detection of asymptomatic women. If not followed up regularly it can be life threatening.
Study of diagnostic accuracy of non-aspiration cytology in solid tumors
Authors: Balamurugan G , Selvaraj N , Kumar N Senthil , Kela Harish
Published: March 2024

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is widely accepted as a primary method for the diagnosis of thyroid lesions. An alternative to FNAC is fine-needle sampling without aspiration (FNNAC). FNAC is easy to perform, quickly and has a high degree of sensitivity and specificity and avoid unnecessary surgery. Hence the present study was performed to study the diagnostic accuracy of FNNAC with FNAC technique in solid tumors.

: An observational study was carried out on 325 patients with swellings in the breast, thyroid, and soft tissues and enlarged lymph nodes in the Department of surgical oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Government Coimbatore Medical college hospital, Coimbatore, India. A single pathologist was responsible for all cytological and histological reports. Slides of both approaches were analysed and compared using Mair et al grading methodology, which depends on five factors. The number of smears with superior quality and diagnostic accuracy is compared and analysed statistically using the 'z' test for two proportions.

: FNNAC produced better smears with less haemorrhage in vascular organs like the thyroid. FNAC performed better in breast fibrous lesions such as fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumour. For malignant lumps of breast and lymph nodes, FNAC yields better material than FNNAC.

: The current research shows that FNNAC is the superior approach for highly vascular organs such as the thyroid because it yields high-quality smears with less blood admixtures. Although FNAC smears were more often diagnostic, they typically yielded acceptable rather than excellent grade smears.
Predictors of mortality in acute encephalitis syndrome in children
Authors: Kiro Sameer , Majhi Subash Chandra , Nayak Himansu , Murmu Mangal Charan , Sahoo Gyana Ranjan , Meher Shitanshu Kumar , Panda Sanjukta
Published: March 2024

Encephalitis is an important cause of morbidity, mortality and neurological sequelae in children globally. Causes are diverse and include viral and non-viral etiology as well as autoimmune processes. In the west autoimmune encephalitis are now most common than any single infectious cause, but in India infectious causes are still most common. It is critical to evaluate the immediately to reduce mortality and sequalae in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) patients. This study has been done to find out different predictors of mortality in outcome of AES at the end of hospital stay.

To find out the predictors of mortality in children with acute encephalitis syndrome between age group of 1 month to 14 years.

This was a cross sectional analytical study conducted over a period of two years. A total of 310 subjects were included in the study. Different clinical and laboratory parameters were taken to know the different significant predictors of mortality.

A total of 310 cases were taken for the study from the age group of 1 month to 14 years. Out of these AES cases 22.5% cases died and 77.5% patients were discharged. Higher mortality was seen in 11-14 years of age group and females had higher mortality as compared to males. Only 5 variables that is refractory seizure, GCS<8, features of raised ICT, shock and requirement of ventilatory support were found to be significant (p<0.05) in predictors of mortality. Other variables like age, sex, socioeconomic status, fever altered sensorium, seizure, meningeal sign, laboratory investigations like serum sodium, total leucocyte count, serum creatinine, duration of hospitalisation were not found to be significant(p>0.05).

AES is a disorder of multiple and varying etiology with significant mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis, appropriate investigation, prompt management go a long way in reducing mortality and sequalae in AES. Refractory seizure, Glasgow Coma Score<8, features of raised Intracranial Tension, Shock and requirement of ventilatory support prognosticate the outcome of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome.
Evaluation of serological tests in the diagnosis of scrub typhus
Authors: Ram Mohan MVNL , Jamakayala Shiva Prasad , K Subhada , Sudha Talasila , V.D Teja , Pamidimukkala Umabala
Published: March 2024

Scrub typhus is a leading cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness in India. Overlapping clinical presentation and very low incidence of characteristic eschar makes serology the main stay of diagnosis. IgM ELISA is the most common test performed in tertiary care centres along with rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and Weil Felix with varying sensitivity and specificity

The present study was conducted to compare the RDT’s and Weil Felix with IgM ELISA and analyse the demographic and clinical profile of scrub positive patients

Serum samples from clinically suspected scrub typhus patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital were tested by Weil Felix, RDT and IgM ELISA.

Scrub typhus was confirmed in 38 of the 100 clinically suspected patients by IgM ELISA. Fever was the most common presenting symptom with significant proportion of patients being exposed to vegetation (p=0.0001).Sensitivity of Weil Felix and RDT was 42.1% and 84.2% respectively. Acute Kidney injury was the most common complication and mortality rate was 7.9%.

Weil Felix is not a reliable test for scrub typhus diagnosis due to low sensitivity. Results of positive RDT’s can used for early initiation of specific treatment and IgM ELISA can be used as a confirmatory test in highly suspected cases.
Scrub typhus among patients with acute febrile illness in a tertiary health care centre
Authors: Jagadevi  , Priya B Sai , K S Sudhindra , DS Shubha , A Sumanta
Published: March 2024

Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by bite of larval trombiculid mite of the Leptotrombidium genus and is a vector borne zoonotic disease. It has been predominantly reported from Southeast Asia, the Asian Pacific Rim, and Australia. The incidence of this disease is increased in India. These patients show an acute undifferentiated febrile illness and laboratory confirmation is essential. Delay in diagnosis may be fatal.

: To assess the Scrub typhus burden among acute febrile illness patients.

This Cross-sectional study, conducted in Dept. of Microbiology, Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India. Study duration was from August 2020 to January 2021. In this study, a total of 100 febrile illness patients were involved. Among them, 66 were males and 34 females. Under aseptic conditions, venous blood samples were collected from all subjects. Serum was separated by centrifugation, aliquoted, and stored at −20°C for further testing. The serum sample was tested for scrub typhus IgM ELISA using the INBIOS kit. Samples were also checked for dengue fever, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, and malaria. The serum samples that tested positive for any other infectious disease mentioned above (with or without detectable rickettsial antibodies) were excluded from the study. Data was represented in numbers and percentages.

: In this study, out of 100 samples 30 were seropositive. Of the 30 seropositive scrub typhus cases, women were 11 (37%) and men were 19 (63%), suggesting that seropositivity was more in men than women. Among the seropositive cases, maximum number of the cases were in 16-30 years (33%) of age, followed by 31–45 years (23%). In this study, more number of positive cases 17 (56.6%) were found during the post-monsoon season i.e., October and November 2020. Fever, the most common symptom (100%). Headache, reported in (70 %) of cases, myalgia (40%), abdominal pain (37%), cough (23%), vomiting (20%), lymphadenopathy (17%), rashes (13%), hepato-spleenomegaly (10%), eschar (3%).

The study results may conclude that Scrub typhus seropositivity rate was higher in males than females and also to be included in differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin.
Arginine in sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis: A randomised placebo control trial
Authors: Murmu Mangal Charan , Majhi Subash Chandra , Nayak Himansu , Kiro Sameer , Patil Santosh , Meher Shitanshu Kumar , Panda Sanjukta
Published: March 2024

Sickle cell disease is one of the most common hemoglobinopathies in India. A vaso-occlusive crisis is one of the most common indications for hospitalization, it accounts for 70% of hospitalization.

To compare efficacy of Arginine in vaso-occlusive episode(VOE) management in terms of mean fall in pain score at discharge between intervention (Arginine) & placebo group among sickled children with skeletal vaso-occlusive crisis between 2-14 years of age.

This randomized placebo control study was carried out after getting clearance from the institutional ethical & research committee, from November 2019 to October 2021 in the Indoor of Pediatrics Department, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science (VIMSAR), Burla, Sambalpur.

There is significant fall in pain score in case group as compared with control group as evidenced by p value being less than 0.001, indicating that l-arginine has significant role in reducing sickle cell vaso-occlusive episode. Mean Length of stay (LOS) in hospital in case group was 2.16, while in control group was 2.69. p value being calculated showed the value to be less than 0.001, which shows importance of l-arginine in reducing in mean length of stay in hospitalization.

L-arginine plays a vital role in treating vaso-occlusive episodes. It helps to reduce the pain gradually as evidenced by noting down pain score at the time of admission & every 24 hours of therapy till discharge. It also helps to reduce the mean duration of hospitalization in vaso-occlusive episode.
Cuatro nuevas especies de Quararibea “grupo grandifolia” (Malvaceae) de Colombia y Ecuador
Authors: Fernández Alonso José Luis
Published: March 2024

Como avance de la próxima revisión de un grupo de especies del género Quararibea (Malvaceae), el llamado “grupo grandifolia”, integrado por al menos 13 especies de árboles de Mesoamérica y del centro y norte de Suramérica, se describen en este trabajo cuatro especies nuevas. Dos son de Colombia, una de ellas propia de los bosques pluviales del Pacífico en el Chocó (Quararibea recondita) y la otra de los bosques muy húmedos premontanos del sur de Antioquia, en las cuencas de los ríos Magdalena y Cauca (Q. citarensis). Las otras dos especies (Q. silverstonei y Q. tafallae) provienen de los bosques húmedos premontanos y nublados de la vertiente y del corredor del Pacífico en el occidente de Ecuador, que va desde las provincias de Esmeraldas-Carchi hasta las de Guayas-Azuay. Una de ellas había sido ilustrada para la Flora Huayaquilensis de J.J. Tafalla a inicios del siglo XIX, manuscrito editado y dado a conocer sólo en fechas recientes. Myrodia obovata Ruiz in Tafalla (nom. inval.) y Matisia eichleri K. Schum. [in schaeda] son reconocidos como sinónimos de la especie Quararibea tafallae que aquí se describe.
Проявления инфекционных заболеваний слизи-стой в полости рта
Authors: Журбенко В.А. , Кудрицкая А.А.
Published: March 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются патологические изменения слизистой оболочки полости рта у детей с наиболее распространенными инфекционными заболеваниями. Основные признаки проявления зависят от: стадии развития заболевания, вирулентности возбудителя, индивидуальных особенностей организма, физического состояния и возраста пациента. Знание инфекционных заболеваний обязательно для врача-стоматолога, так как он должен выявить их в полости рта на ранней стадии и вовремя направить пациента в специализированное медицинское учреждение.
Профилактика заболевания маститом сухостойных коров
Authors: Шевченко А.Н. , Басалаева Н.А.
Published: March 2024

В статье описаны способы для предотвращения заболевания маститом коров в период сухостойности и лечебные мероприятия, проводимые в это время.
Роль и значение норм гто в современном обществе
Authors: Алексеева К.О. , Галиуллина Д.Т.
Published: March 2024

Насколько важна и значима роль норм ГТО (Готов к труду и обороне) в современном обществе? Этот вопрос волнует многих и вызывает широкую дискуссию. В связи с этим в этой статье мы обратимся к изучению поставленного вопроса более конкретно.
Влияние физических упражнений на умственные способности студентов
Authors: Буткеева Д.Ю. , Николаев П.П.
Published: March 2024

В данной статье рассмотрена взаимосвязь физической активности на успеваемость и умственную работоспособность обучающихся высших учебных заведений. Представлен сравнительный анализ успеваемости студентов, профессионально занимающихся или занимавшихся спортом, и обучающихся, имеющих минимальную физическую активность на протяжении всего дня.
Влияние национальных видов спорта на физическое развитие народов Якутии
Authors: Занкина Е.В.
Published: March 2024

Данная работа посвящена краткому обзору развития якутских национальных видов спорта от их зарождения до наших дней. В статье затрагиваются наиболее известные состязательные игры: мас-рестлинг, якутские национальные прыжки и хапсагай. В работе присутствует описание дисциплин, правильной техники выполнения упражнений, а также упоминаются основные правила соревнований. В заключительной части подводятся итоги важности национальных видов спорта Якутии, как культурной ценности русского народа.
Лечебная физическая культура как доступный способ восстановления организма
Authors: Карева Ю.Ю. , Челноков А.А. , Левченко А.В.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматривается актуальность применения лечебной физкультуры как способа восстановления организма человека. Также в данной статье рассмотрены причины использования данного вида физической культуры и те способы лечения, которые применимы на современном этапе.
Физические нагрузки как средство повышения стрессоустойчивости
Authors: Карева Ю.Ю. , Челноков А.А. , Левченко С.В.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматривается вопрос об использовании занятий физическими упражнениями и спортом для повышения стрессоустойчивости организма.
The Prospect of Introduction of the Criminal Liability of Legal Entities That Have Been Subjected to Administrative Liability
Authors:   Lecturer of the Department of Administrative Law of the Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, PhD (Law), Malakhov Sergey A.
Published: March 2024

Russia, PhD (Law) The problems of legal regulation of administrative liability of legal entities, as well as the prospects for the formation of the institution of criminal liability of legal entities are explored. Critical comments are made regarding the advisability of including the latter in legislation, given the presence of many problems that have not found their unambiguous solution in the institution of administrative liability of legal entities. Some arguments in favor of introducing criminal liability of legal entities are criticized.
A Review of the Book by V.V. Ignatenko and A.A. Petrov: A Scientific and Legal Evaluation of the Constitutional Nature of Laws
Authors:   Honored Worker of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University, LL.D., Professor, Narutto Svetlana V.
Published: March 2024

The review analyzes the book “Scientific and legal assessment of the constitutionality of laws” by V.V. Ignatenko and A.A. Petrov, which accumulates the experience of the authors’ participation in the preparation of scientific legal opinions on the issues of assessing the constitutionality of legal regulations of individual federal laws and laws of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
The Impacts of Technology Innovation on Customer Satisfaction, Employee and Leadership Commitment in CSR Practice
Authors: Ying Ma
Published: March 2024

Abstract: In today’s digital economy, the Airline industries face ever-increasing innovation and social demands. This paper aims to explore the mediating impacts of technology innovation on customer satisfaction, employee commitment, and leadership commitment for the reputations of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice evidence from Ethiopian Airlines. This study used mixed research design methods through primary data sources using structural equations and path modeling analysis. The results show that technology innovation is the most significant factor that mediates customer satisfaction and employee and leadership commitment with CSR practice. Employee commitment and customer satisfaction have also substantially impacted CSR, followed by technology innovation. Comparatively, leadership commitment is inversely and significantly associated with the mediator technology innovation. Although Ethiopia Airlines is trying to improve its CSR reputation, it must adopt more well-planned CSR, digitalization, and innovation capability. The existing airlines’ CSR efforts are reactive in nature, responding to customer, employee, and economic, legal, and philanthropic aspects rather than being proactive in transformative leadership commitment and environmental and ethical concerns. Therefore, the airline should prioritize digital technology innovation, transformative leadership, and moral and ecological CSR concerns. This will boost the airlines to treat CSR and technology innovation as the two sides of one coin.
Knowledge Level of Farmers on Utilization of Biofertilizers in Annamayya District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors:   Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur-522034, K. Madhuri
Published: March 2024

Indian agriculture has changed since the green revolution era. The major thrust of the green revolution is to ensure maximizing food grain production through a package of practices, ensuring assured irrigation and applying higher doses of chemical fertilizers to tap the potential of high-yielding varieties. Biofertilizers are safer for soil health as well as for the ecosystem. Biofertilizers are defined as preparations containing living cells or latent cells of efficient strains of microorganisms that help crop plants uptake nutrients by their interactions in the rhizosphere when applied through seed or soil. Thus, the present study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge level of farmers on utilizing biofertilizers in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 60 farmers were purposively selected for the study. Ex-post-facto research design was followed. Data were collected with the help of an interview schedule, and the collected data were analyzed with the help of statistical measures like frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the study revealed that 88.33 of respondents were using biofertilizers without mixing with chemical fertilizers, 80.00 of respondents have knowledge on the expiry date of powder form of biofertilizers, regarding source of availability, 66.66 reported that they avail biofertilizers from research stations, 61.66 per cent of respondents have knowledge on Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) among the type of biofertilizers used. The major constraints faced by the respondents in utilizing the biofertilizers were Lack of separate marketing facilities for crops produced using biofertilizers (71.66%) and Non-availability of biofertilizers locally at times when needed (66.67%) and suggestions were Provision of better marketing facilities for crops produced using biofertilizers (86.66%) and Biofertilizers should be available in time at local level (76.66%).
Fishing Crafts and Gears Operated in Junput Mangrove, Purba Medinipur for Sustaining the Livelihood of Local Fishermen
Authors:   Department of Aquaculture, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal (M. P.)- 462022, Payra Pijush
Published: March 2024

Fishing practices are an old-age activity that has been carried out since time immemorial. Different primitive, low-cost, non-mechanized and motorized crafts and gears operated in different parts of the country. In our state of West Bengal, vast ranges of crafts and gears have been used to catch fish in different water bodies. Fishermen of our state evolved various fishing devices that enhance fish production and uplift local and national economies. Though emphasizing the above view, the present study was aimed to document different customary and mechanized fishing crafts and gears used in Junput coast, Purba Medinipur. Junput is a seaside resort city in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It is the most popular sea resort in West Bengal, renowned for its beaches. In the Junput mangrove area, few canals were well connected with the Bay of Bengal. Thus, the diversity of ichthyofauna and shellfish was abundant. For harvesting them, local fishermen use different types of crafts and gears, which have been documented during the study period. Available crafts were Bamboo raft, Plank built boat (commonly known “Nauka”), Wooden framed boat (commonly known “Nauka or Dingi”), Thermocol raft, Rubber tube boat. Available gears used for capturing fishes were Gill net (commonly known as "Bindha jal, Phansa jal, Phanda jal”), Cast net (commonly known “Phenka jal, Khei jal”), Drag net (commonly known “Maha jal”), Scoop net without handle (commonly known “Chakni jal, Chha jal”), Hook and line (commonly known “Bardsi”), Trap.
Autotomy of Globiferous Pedicellariae in the Sea Urchin: Lytechinus variegatus (Echinodermata: Echinoidea)
Authors: Bretschneider Adam , Pomory Christopher
Published: March 2024

Pedicellariae are small structures on sea urchins used in cleaning the test and in defense. In most species, when globiferous pedicellariae (one of 4 types) contact an object it causes the pedicellariae to grasp the object in a defensive reaction. Very few instances have been documented where pedicellariae are released into the water column. Lytechinus variegatus was exposed to 4 treatments of control, physical tapping, water swirling around the animal, and direct jet of water at the animal in 4 separate experiments including two live field tests, an anesthetized test, and a euthanized test. Globiferous pedicellariae were released into the water in response to the direct jet of water, with the greatest response seen in individuals tested in the field and the least response in euthanized urchins. The other treatments did not elicit a large response. Release of pedicellariae into the water may be a preemptive defense before coming in physical contact with a predator.
Experiencia del proceso de diseño del aula a la praxis y de la praxis al aula
Authors: Ramírez Cecilia
Published: March 2024

El presente trabajo registra la sistematización de una experiencia de diseño de producto, con el propósito de extraer aprendizajes que faciliten, en el aula, la comprensión y la explicación de las lógicas y las particularidades del proceso de diseño de producto. Este propósito, supone atender las pautas de la transposición didáctica, entendida como la necesaria transformación que sufre el saber especializado para poder ser enseñado; e igualmente, supone atender pautas de la vigilancia epistemológica, entendida como la mirada atenta, ante la eventual distancia entre el saber especializado y el saber enseñado.Con esta orientación, la recuperación y la reconstrucción de la experiencia mencionada, pretendió responder los interrogantes ¿Cómo reducir las distancias entre el saber a enseñar y el saber enseñado, referido al proceso de diseño de producto? ¿Cómo reducir las distancias entre la teoría y la práctica, en la enseñanza del proceso de diseño?Los resultados de este estudio, pueden ser útiles para estudiantes de diseño industrial, para semilleros de investigación e investigadores, para docentes de otras áreas del saber y para la academia misma. A los estudiantes, les ilustra una opción para llevar a cabo un proyecto de su disciplina fuera de la academia; a los semilleros de investigación e investigadores, les sugiere una ruta para la aplicación de la metodología de sistematización de experiencias; a los docentes de otras áreas del saber, les sugiere una posibilidad en la búsqueda de la aproximación de la teoría con la práctica. Al programa académico, le proporciona elementos de vigilancia epistemológica, cuyos resultados contribuyen en la aproximación del saber a enseñar con el saber enseñado y, con ello igualmente, le suministra elementos para prevenir irregularidades en la transposición didáctica, concretamente en la enseñanza del proceso de diseño. En síntesis, este estudio puede contribuir en la calidad académica de un programa de estudios.
Procedencia de la acción de tutela contra laudos arbitrales en materia comercial a nivel nacional e internacional
Authors: Antonio Leonel , Fernando Edgar
Published: March 2024

La investigación determina la procedencia de la acción de tutela contra laudos arbitrales comerciales nacional e internacionalmente, identificando la naturaleza, características y procedimiento del arbitraje en los dos contextos bajo la Ley 1563 de 2012, analizando el mecanismo protector de los derechos fundamentales y humanos por la violación de los laudos comerciales en Colombia, bajo el marco jurídico de la temática.
Isolated Abducens Nerve Palsy: A Case Report of Cerebral Pseudocyst of Dorello’s Canal
Authors: Puspitasari Vivien , Japutri Josephine , Solansa Tracy , Cenweikiawan Anderson
Published: March 2024

Background: Abducens nerve is the second longest intracranial path out of all of the cranial nerves. Abducens nerve pasly had a prevalence 11.3/100.000 and mostly seen in adults. Isolated abducens nerve palsy due to neoplastic lesion are rare and mostly related to skull base tumor.

Case Presentation: We present a case of 57 years old woman with complaints of red right eye and worsening headache associates with diplopia on the right lateral gaze for three days prior admission. She was later diagnosed with isolated abducens nerve palsy associated to neoplasm cause in Dorello’s canal. Patient was then discharged with symptomatic therapy and educated for head posturing and avoid triggers.

Conclusions: Abducens nerve palsy is the most common isolated ocular nerve palsy. The incidence of mass formation such as neoplastic lesion or cyst are rare.
El derecho a un salario justo. La Directiva (UE) 2022/2041, sobre unos salarios mínimos adecuados en la Unión Europea
Authors: Fernández Prol Francisca
Published: March 2024

Si bien conforma una cuestión clásica, el salario se halla de nuevo en el centro del debate. Tras sucesivas crisis, devaluadas las retribuciones y ante una nueva realidad -los trabajadores pobres-, la garantía de salarios mínimos suficientes ocupa y preocupa, también en el marco supra-nacional: tradicionalmente, enlas normas internacionales y, más recientemente, en el Derecho europeo. Muestra de esto último es la Directiva (UE) 2022/2041, sobre unos salarios mínimos adecuados en la Unión Europea, objeto del presente estudio. En este, tras una breve contextualización de la intervención europea y un análisis de las herramientas internacionales en la materia, el análisis aborda los extremos más destacados de la nueva norma: en síntesis, la cuestión competencial y los objetivos a cumplir por los Estados Miembros.
La discriminación por asociación a partir de su creación por el Tribunal de Justicia
Authors: Maneiro Vázquez Yolanda
Published: March 2024

A partir de la Sentencia Coleman (C-303/06), el Tribunal de Justicia ofreció una nueva mirada a la Directiva 2000/78/CE y a la tutela antidiscriminatoria, a la que posteriormente se unieron las sentencias CHEZ (C-83/14) y Hakelbracht (C-404/18). A través de ellas el Tribunal de Justicia extendió la protección por discriminación también a aquellas personas que carecían de la característica discriminatoria también al ámbito regulado por las directivas 2000/43/CE y 2006/54/CE. El desarrollo de la discriminación por asociación ha sido imparable desde entonces en el derecho español, a través de un enorme desarrollo jurisprudencial en los últimos años y de la reciente Ley 15/2022, de 12 de julio, integral para la igualdad de trato y la no discriminación, que reconoce y define la discriminación por asociación, junto a otros tipos discriminatorios. Sin embargo, todavía son muchos desafíos de carácter práctico pendientes de solución por los tribunales españoles, guiados por la doctrina del Tribunal de Justicia.
THE RISE OF VIRTUAL FOOD TOURISM EXPERIENCES: INTEGRATING DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION THEORY AND SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY
Authors: BABOLIAN HENDIJANI Roozbeh , JASZUS Kathrin
Published: March 2024

Purpose – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the food tourism industry, leading to business closures and a drop in demand. In response to this challenge, virtual food tourism experiences such as VR have emerged as an alternative to traditional in-person experiences. Aim of this paper is to model consumer adoption of virtual food tourism by integrating the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and the Self-determination Theory. Methodology/Design/Approach – The Diffusion of Innovation Theory explains the process of innovation adoption, while the Self-determination Theory focuses on consumer motivation. This article proposes that intrinsic (autonomy, relatedness, and competence) and extrinsic (relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability) motivating factors influence virtual food tourism adoption. Findings – The study suggests that extrinsic motivators can act as mediators between intrinsic motivation and adoption intention. Integrating these two theories provides a comprehensive understanding of the motivations and mechanisms driving virtual food tourism adoption. It also paves the way for the exploration of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and specific mechanisms underlying adoption behaviours. Originality of the research – Destinations, businesses, and policy makers can better navigate the changing landscape of food tourism and leverage the potential of virtual food tourism to create engaging, accessible, and culturally enriching experiences
CONSTRUÇÃO E EVIDÊNCIAS DE VALIDADE DA ESCALA DE RASTREIO DA CARGA MENTAL DE TRABALHO
Authors: Ródio-Trevisan Karen Rayany , Cruz Roberto Moraes , Crocce-Carlotto Pedro Augusto , Guilland Romilda
Published: March 2024

Esse estudo contempla as evidências de validade de conteúdo e de estrutura interna da Escala de Rastreio da Carga Mental de Trabalho (ERCMT). Participaram da etapa de identificação de evidências de validade de conteúdo 74 pessoas, entre elas 11 psicólogos atuantes como juízes em duas etapas distintas; 9 professores do ensino básico; e 54 trabalhadores com ensino médio incompleto. Para identificação das evidências de validade baseadas na estrutura interna participaram outros 709 trabalhadores. Os resultados indicam que a ERCMT composta por quatro fatores (cognitivo, psicossocial, afetivo e organizacional) possui boas evidências de validade de conteúdo: IVC (Índice de Validade de Conteúdo) 95,1; Kappa de Fleiss 0,65; CVC (Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo) 0,89 e boas evidências de validade baseadas na estrutura interna com índices de precisão para cada fator de 0,96; 0,94; 0,94; e 0,77 (TCT) e 0,96; 0,89; 0,96; e 0,97 (TRI). A versão inicial da escala construída com 171 itens foi reduzida para 116 itens por meio dos procedimentos para obtenção de evidências de validade de conteúdo e posteriormente reduzida para 74 itens com base nos resultados decorrentes das evidências de validade da estrutura interna.
O REAL DO TRABALHO FRENTE AO CONTEXTO DE PRECARIZAÇÃO E O TRABALHO MEDIADO POR PLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Albarello Beatriz Amália , Freitas Lêda Gonçalves de , Alencar Manuela Silvestre Fernandes , Pinto Maria Eduarda Santos Pontes
Published: March 2024

Considerando a dominância do capitalismo em sua fase neoliberal, a precarização do trabalho é consolidada pelas plataformas digitais, com os serviços de delivery. Neste modo de produção, os trabalhadores, seduzidos pelo capital em sua fase rentista, tem uma falsa ideia de empreendedorismo. O trabalhador, subsumido pelo algoritmo, se implica ao trabalho, numa lógica da produtividade, aceleração, flexibilidade e subsunção do poder do capital, para encontrar meios de sobrevivência. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva do tipo pesquisa-ação. Participaram do estudo três trabalhadores, sendo um entregador-ciclista e dois entregadores com motocicletas, que utilizam serviços de aplicativos para realizar as entregas. Esta pesquisa objetivou compreender como as organizações de plataformas digitais atuam para desequilibrar o sujeito, que busca criar possibilidades de enfrentamento na promoção da saúde no trabalho para construir processos mobilizatórios, a fim de transformar o sofrimento em prazer. O estudo mostra que os entregadores usam de recursos para enfrentar as dificuldades vindas do real do trabalho, tendo como estratégias de enfrentamento a mobilização subjetiva. Além disso, a desregulamentação reverbera a precarização do trabalho, sendo um fator de risco no que tange a garantias de direito para a promoção da saúde e segurança no trabalho.
INFLUÊNCIAS DAS CONSTRUÇÕES ESTEREOTIPADAS DE GÊNERO NA CARGA MENTAL DE TRABALHO DAS MULHERES
Authors: Labiak Fernanda Pereira , Lacerda Maria do Carmo de Lima Silva , Zwielewski Graziele
Published: March 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é compreender como a carga mental de trabalho das mulheres pode ser afetada por construções estereotipadas de gênero. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória com dados secundários, disponibilizados por uma das Gerências Regionais da Secretaria de Educação do Estado de Pernambuco – Brasil. Os resultados indicaram que as mulheres são maioria (72%) executando o trabalho doméstico e familiar (20 horas ou mais por semana) além de exercerem 40 horas semanais no seu trabalho na área da educação. Embora os homens e as mulheres estejam no mesmo seguimento de trabalho formal e remunerado, com quantidades de horas de trabalho similares, há uma expectativa cultural estereotipada de que são as mulheres que devem se articular para desempenhar as tarefas domésticas e os cuidados com pessoas e animais domésticos em suas residências. Aspecto que atribui especificidades diferenciadas para a carga mental de trabalho de homens e de mulheres, uma vez que o trabalho doméstico e familiar tende a não ser remunerado, não ter férias e/ou descanso, e pode produzir um estado de alerta constante, resultando para muitas mulheres o uso excessivo das funções cognitivas e intelectuais, promovendo a exaustão mental.
Mantra as Local Wisdom in the Ritual of Bonokeling Community, Pekuncen Village, Jatilawang District, Banyumas Regency
Authors: Suhardi Imam , Huda Ulul
Published: March 2024

Local wisdom is a collective culture that is spread and passed down traditionally in oral language. In this context, a mantra is a type of folk poetry found in almost various cultures in the Archipelago. The use of mantras in culture is inseparable from its role in a particular society. One of the communities that are still consistent in preserving the wisdom of mantras is the indigenous people of Bonokeling, who live in Pekuncen Village, Jatilawang District, Banyumas Regency. The Bonokeling indigenous people often use mantras in their various rituals. The mantra recited by the Bonokeling indigenous people has a hidden meaning. The strings of the mantra reflect the spirituality that surrounds it so that the intent and purpose of its use can be revealed.
The Use of Compound Words in the Guardian News Website
Authors: Artawan I Gede Widia , Nugraha Putra I Gusti Bagus Wahyu , Arcana Putra I Wayan Heka
Published: March 2024

This study aims to find out the types of compound words and formation of compound words found in the Guardian News Websites. The data were classified and analyzed by applying the theory from Delahunty & Garvey (2010) and supported by the theory from McCarthy (2002), about the types and the formation of compound words. This study applied descriptive qualitative research and the data were collected using observation and documentation technique. The results of this study found that there were 164 compound words in fourteen selected news articles on the Guardian News Website. The first result showed that there are four types of compound words found in this study: 101 (62%) compound nouns, 33 (20%) compound verbs, 25 (15%) compound adjectives, and 5 (3%) prepositions compound. The second result showed that there are four types of compound word formation: 103 (63%) closed compound, 29 (18%) open compound, 22 (13%) hyphenated compound, and 10 (6%) mixed compound.
A COMPARISON OF NEUTROPHIL LYMPHOCYTE RATIO (NLR) BEFORE AND AFTER ANTI TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT BASED ON AGE AND SEX CHARACTERISTICS
Authors: Azmi Annisa Nurul , Hediningsih Yekti , Marfu’ati Nanik
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is ranked third in the world with the most Tuberculosis (TB) cases. TB is an infection caused by bacteria thus can cause an inflammatory response then affects Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR). Anti-tuberculosis treatment with bactericidal and sterilization principles is expected to kill TB germs and reduce NLR values. The aim of this study was to analyze the NLR values in tuberculosis patients before and after anti-tuberculosis treatment based on age and sex characteristics. This is an analytic observational study using retrospective cohort approach in patients diagnosed with TB at the Muhammadiyah Kendal Hospital during January - August 2022. 70 samples were obtained through a purposive sampling method. This research used secondary data laboratory results consist of identity and NLR values before and after anti-tuberculosis treatment then analyzed with SPSS. Research data distribution wasn't normal. Results showed there was a significant comparison which was lower NLR values after treatment (p <0.001) and a significant conversion of NLR values from abnormal to normal (p <0.001). There was no significant difference based on sex before (p = 0.758) and after (p = 0.115) treatment. No significant difference was found by age category before (p = 0.174) and after (p = 0.284) treatment. Comparison of NLR values before and after anti-tuberculosis treatment found that there was a decrease in NLR values and most of the conversions were from abnormal to normal, but there were no differences based on age or sex characteristics.