bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A cross sectional study to determine the sociodemographic profile and study prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases in an urban slum of Mumbai
Authors: Chate Priyanka D. , Nagpurkar Ashirwad K. , Fernandes Sophia , Shenoy Anita G. , Patil Vidula
Published: October 2021

Background: Mumbai is the economic capital of India. According to 2011 census, 41.84% of total population of Mumbai city resides in slum areas; chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide especially in developing countries where it has a huge impact on socioeconomic dynamics of the country and quality of life of its people.Methods: This was a retrospective cross sectional community level study based on family assessment survey records filled by undergraduate medical students as a part of their curriculum. The survey was conducted over the period of 1 years from August 2017 to July 2018 on 300 families residing in 3 slums in the field practice area of Cooper Hospital in Mumbai.Results: The total population was 1533, 720 were female and 813 were male. 417out of 1533 individuals were known cases of chronic noncommunicable diseases and were on treatment for the same, thus prevalence of chronic noncommunicable disease was 27.20%. There was significant association between age and prevalence of chronic noncommunicable disease (p<0.05) in the given population.Conclusions: The slum areas will continue to expand along with economic and industrial development. Growing number of slums constitute a major challenge to development of the community. The result emphasizes the need to implement measures to improve sanitation and hygiene of slums along with improvement of health coverage in these areas for early detection and treatment of NCDs.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19 infection among residents of an urban slum in a metropolitan city
Authors: Bose Aritra Kumar , Kasbe Abhiram , Bandi Janardan , Suryawanshi Sudam R.
Published: October 2021

Background: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus named SARS COV 2. By 26th August 2021, India added a record 37,593 cases of coronavirus infection, pushing the country’s COVID-19 tally to 32.5 million, while the death toll climbed to 4.35 million. It was declared as the second wave. The ICMR has calculated that compared to rural areas, the risk of spread was 1.09 times higher in urban areas and 1.89 times higher in urban slums. With all its elms, the urban slum can be a testing ground for appropriate awareness about the cause, prevention of COVID-19.Methods: The study was conducted in the field practice area of the Urban Health Centre of T. N. Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Hospital situated in Mumbai. Approval for the conduction of the study was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee. The study was conducted over 1 month; i.e. from March 2021 to April 2021. The subjects were interviewed using a pre-designed interview schedule, information regarding education, occupation, marital status, and various information about knowledge, attitude and practice to prevent and protect against COVID-19 were obtained.Results: Almost 50% subjects aged less than 45 years with mean age of the study participants being 44.92±16.16 years. With female predominance (56.0%), majority of subjects were literate (72.5%) with 55% of subjects educated till class 10 and 53.5% were employed. Seventy-seven percent subjects had elderly family members residing with them. Non-communicable disease was observed in 75.5% subjects.Conclusions: The study highlighted the importance of effective and tailored health education programs aimed at improving COVID-19 knowledge, thereby leading to more favourable attitudes and implementation and maintenance of safe practices.
The elections and campaign styles influence the spread of COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned from Kerala, India
Authors: Kuttichira Praveenlal , Varghese Pulikkottil Rapheal , E. L. Presthiena Lofi , A. B. Prasad
Published: October 2021

Background: The pandemic caused by SARS-Cov-2 and its variants whack the world with overlapping waves. Kerala is the Indian state which successfully curbed the first wave of COVID-19, getting noticed when daunted by the second wave. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of two elections held in Kerala on the transmission of COVID-19 from October 1st, 2020 to May 5th, 2021.Methods: The study employed a retrospective cross-sectional design with publicly available data. The test positivity (TPR) and daily number of cases (DNC) collected from governmental websites of Kerala, India and COVID-19 dashboards entered in MS Excel 2007 and analysed using IBM SPSS version 25. Biweekly average of TPR and DNC was analysed in descriptive statistics and DNC at different periods in the context of elections were analysed using repeated-measures ANOVA with Greenhouse-Geisser correction and post hoc test of Bonferroni correction.Results: The findings showed that the daily number of COVID-19 cases increased after both local body and assembly elections, but a statistically significant increase was found after the assembly election [mean difference= 1069 (357.047-1782.419) at p=0.002 from the pre-election period].Conclusions: The study revealed that the conduct of elections in stages and organizing campaigns limiting to the local area following COVID protocols had a demonstrable positive effect against the potential of pandemic spread.
Effect of rotary systems and root canal preparation and dentin crack formation
Authors: Abulhamayel Abdulkader Abdulelah , Altukhays Hamdi Abdullah , Alamri Hatim Abdullah , Salem Abdulrahman Ahmad , Farrash Jummar Ammar , Alshammari Adulelah Zaid , Alhazmy Rawan Ibrahim , Alghamdi Asmaa Ahmed , Alrasheed Osama Sulaiman , Alanazi Mona Dabshi , Alotaibi9 May Mansour
Published: October 2021

Evidence indicates that root canal preparation is a critical step upon which the prognosis of the endodontic treatment depends. Vertical root fractures can furtherly develop as propagations from the previously formed dentin cracks. Therefore, root canal preparation should be carefully approached with the minimal crack formation and careful dentin removal. Different modalities have been proposed in the literature and rotary systems are most commonly used nowadays. Although the reported efficacy of these modalities is high, evidence shows that they are usually associated with a considerable risk of crack formation. In the present literature review, we have discussed the effects of rotary instrumentation and root canal preparation on dentinal crack formation based on evidence from the different studies in the literature. Our evidence showed that all of the investigated approaches to prepare root canals adequately can result in crack formation. The different rotary instrumentations also showed variable frequencies of developing dentinal cracks, and evidence from some comparative investigations shows that ProTaper modalities are associated with the least frequencies of the events. However, to make a solid conclusion for clinical practice, further research is still needed to validate our current evidence.
Biomimetic mechanical properties and its role in restorative dentistry
Authors: Basudan Thuraya Abdulrahim , Alqahtani Wafa Mansour , Almughalliq Fatimah Abdullah , Alshahrani Atyaf Saeed , Aldawsari Atheer Mubarak , Algouzi Atheer Ali , Hamdoon Anas Riyadh , Alkarim Abdulaziz Saleh , Shalwan Amal Abdulrahman Al , Alhuzili Ghadah Hamid , Maghrabi Nusaybah Hamzah
Published: October 2021

The main aim of introducing biomimetic materials is to achieve successful remineralization using biocompatible and optimally functioning materials that can be used to manage diseased and defective tissues in a minimally invasive process. Recently, evidence shows that many biomimetics was introduced with excellent advantages and favorable outcomes in the different fields of dentistry. A wide acceptance of biomimetics was reported in the field of dentistry as the modalities were efficaciously applied in the different endodontic and restorative procedures. In the present literature review, we have discussed the biomimetic mechanical characteristics of the different restoration materials that are currently used in the field of restorative dentistry. The current evidence supports the use and applications for biomimetics in the field of restorative dentistry based on the extensively reported evidence regarding the mechanical and functional characteristics of these modalities which mimic the functions of normal teeth. Accordingly, these modalities can be used to solve the underlying clinical challenges that are routinely faced in the settings of restoration. Furthermore, different materials were introduced and evaluated for their efficacies, and the clinical decision of these materials is based on many factors and should be taken based on dentist-and-patient interaction.
Temporomandibular disorders and occlusion effect on orthodontic treatment
Authors: Hifny Sara Ahmed , Alsaidi Nada Mohsen , Khater Eman Abdullah Al , Alomran Maryam Fuad , Alnufaie Nawaf Khamis , Almotairi Dalia Mansour , Saeedi Sama Abdulelah , Fayyumi Shahad Hassan , Alhelali Alanoud Turki , Alnami Abdulelah Ahmed , Alamri Raed Abdullah
Published: October 2021

Evidence in the literature indicates the significant association between temporomandibular joint disorders and orthodontic treatment. As a result of the epidemiological investigations that indicated the high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders among patients with malocclusions, it has been suggested that there might be a cause-and-effect correlation between both of these conditions. Evidence in the literature is inconsistent regarding the association between temporomandibular joint disorders and malocclusion, and orthodontic treatment. In the present literature review, we have discussed the different aspects of temporomandibular disorders and malocclusion and their relation to orthodontic treatment approaches. Among the different studies in the literature, solid evidence indicates a significant association between temporomandibular joint disorders and malocclusion, and accordingly, research aimed to study the impact of orthodontic treatment on curing and preventing the development of these disorders. The current evidence seems to be neutral regarding the impact of orthodontic treatment approaches on curing and preventing temporomandibular disorders. Therefore, it has been suggested that further investigations are still needed for adequate further evaluation. Finally, as we previously discussed, the attending orthodontist should adequately take care of certain parameters in these patients, including centric relation, maximal intercuspal position, simultaneous contact points, and evaluating the direction of forces applied on the relevant teeth.
Homecare: a strategy to ease the burden of Family Care Givers of clients with mental disorders: an overview
Authors: Mathew Suja Chungathil , Mathias Thereza
Published: October 2021

Mental disorders are the second leading cause of disease burden in terms of Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) and the sixth leading cause of Disability-Adjusted Life-Years (DALYs) in the world in 2017. Mental disorders can lead to extreme physical, psychological, social and financial burden among the caregivers. Family is a basic unit of caring for the mentally ill. Empowering the family caregivers on caring their mentally ill client at home is an effective strategy in rehabilitation as the mental health facilities are limited in India. Home based care is known to reduce burden among the caregivers. Homecare includes various components that help in caring and managing clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), supervision and administration of medication, recreation and leisure activity, stress management, regular follow up with mental health professional, social skill training, management of psychiatric emergencies, management of potentially harmful behaviours such as suicide and anger management. The outcome of the home care of mentally ill   depends on the willingness and cooperation of the family and continuous support and monitoring by the mental health team. It is cost-effective and implies the shift of responsibility not only on the hospital but on the family caregivers and the health professionals in the community.
Profile of mean platelet volume, neutrophil - lymphocyte ratio and platelet - lymphocyte ratio in patient with psoriasis
Authors: Khatun Fatema , Ahmed Zakir , Paul Harasit K. , Amin Zinat , Chowdhury M. S. Z.
Published: October 2021

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, systemic disease. In response to therapy in psoriasis patients, the psoriasis area severity index (PASI) is used to evaluate the disease activity. However more objective laboratory tools should be developed besides PASI. In various inflammatory diseases, mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are inflammatory biomarkers that are known to be evaluated. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of platelet activation and leukocyte infiltration by measuring MPV, NLR, and PLR.

Methods: This was a case-control observational study conducted at department of dermatology and venereology at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University from July 2016 to December 2017. A total of 55 psoriasis cases and 55 healthy controls were included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: We have investigated a total of 55 psoriasis patients and another 55 age-sex matched control. There were 31 males (56.36%) and 24 females (43.44%) psoriasis patients in the study. The mean age of the patient was 34.27±13.44 years. Mean±standard deviation (SD) value of MPV, NLR, and PLR in our study cases were 9.92±1.21, 4.32±8.53, and 292.96±88.80 whereas in the case of control values were 9.46±0.636, 4.54±8.51, and 162.26±103.38 respectively.

Conclusions: In conclusion, we suggest MPV is a strong indicator of psoriasis severity. MPV and PLR should be followed up routinely to take preventive measures against psoriasis-related micro and macro vascular thrombotic complications.
A pilot, exploratory study to demonstrate the efficacy of a novel adjuvant herbal liquid supplement for skin rejuvenation and anti-aging
Authors: Janaki C. S. , Sachdev Mukta , R. Ritambhara K.
Published: October 2021

Background: Aging of skin has both intrinsic and extrinsic causative factors. Impact of oral consumption of a novel multi-component herbal skin water supplement (HSWS) by Diabliss was investigated in a pilot exploratory study.

Methods: A 90-day open label clinical study among 40 healthy male and female subjects aged 35-50 years, presenting with signs of aging including wrinkles and pigmentation related skin concerns. The study assessments included dermatological, instrumental and imaging evaluation to investigate the impact of the Diabliss HSWS in providing improvements in various signs of aging.

Results: The Diabliss HSWS was able to show significant improvement in skin elasticity parameters by Cutometer® with improvements that ranged between 23-54% for the six elasticity parameters, skin hydration improvements as measured by Corneometer® in forehead (30%) and cheek (34%), wrinkles reduction reductions by Antera® in forehead (25%) and crows feet area (20%), texture improvements in forehead (25%) and crows feet area (20%), reduction L* value on the localized pigmentation/ spot of 6%. The subject assessments also reported improvement in the skin and general health. There were no product related AE/SAE and the product was found to be safe and well tolerated.

Conclusions: In conclusion, this water based oral nutraceutical is a novel delivery system for a skin rejuvenation adjuvant therapy which is cosmetically and systemically acceptable and tolerable for patients.
Knowledge, attitude and behavior study on HIV awareness among continuous rotatory residential interns and postgraduates
Authors: Manoharan K. , N. Sowmya , Kumar N. Ashok , Manoharan D.
Published: October 2021

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads to Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is transmitted mainly by sexual contact and exposure to infected blood. Healthcare workers (HCWs) such as Continuous rotatory residential interns (CRRIs) and postgraduates are at risk of acquiring HIV infection, primarily due to exposure to infected blood. The chances of infection depend on occupation, procedures performed, and use of preventive measures. The aim of the study was to access and compare knowledge, attitude and behavior about HIV awareness among CRRIs and Postgraduates.

Methods: A cross sectional survey of 80 CRRIs and 80 postgraduates from Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital was taken. A self-administered questionnaire was made and information regarding age, gender, knowledge about HIV, attitude and behavior towards HIV positive individual was gathered and compared between CRRIs and postgraduates. The data was compared and analyzed.

Results: The results of the study revealed that postgraduates had better knowledge about routes of transmission of HIV compared to CRRIs. However, knowledge about preventive guidelines, vaccines and prophylaxis have to be improved by both postgraduates and CRRIs. Attitude towards HIV affected individual was positive. Behavior and practices followed to prevent HIV transmission have to be improved.

Conclusions: HIV is an occupational hazard among HCWs. Appropriate knowledge about HIV is important. Attitude towards HIV infected individual plays an important role as it determines the care of the patient. Practicing standard guidelines while phlebotomy prevents the infection.
A clinical study to assess disability and stigma associated with psoriasis
Authors: Khalid Ayesha , Chaudhary Savita , Saxena Kshitij , Paliwal Gaurav , Jain Chandni , Zaidi Aliza
Published: October 2021

Background: Psoriasis relatively common, chronic, inflammatory and hyper-proliferative skin disease that affects 1.4% to 2.0 % of the population. Pateints with psoriasis have to face severe problems with stigmatization, discrimination and negative attitudes in general among the public, and often bear the brunt of public rejection.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out on psoriasis patients attending dermatology outpatient department of Era’s Lucknow medical college and hospital between November 2018 and November 2020. Patients with pustular psoriasis, mycosis fungoides, pityriasis rubra pilaris, and other severe medical conditions like heart failure, liver cirrhosis were excluded from the study.

Results: Present study included 170 (aged 16 to 76 years; mean age 37.74±13.70 years; 62.4% males) clinically diagnosed patients of Psoriasis. P-score was observed with increase in Body Surface area, maximum for cases with BSA ≥25%. There was a strong positive significant linear correlation between stigmatization scores and disability scores (r=0.746; p<0.001), thus indicating that with increase in p scores there was a significant increase in PDI scores and vice versa.

Conclusions: Present study showed that feeling of stigmatization and disability was highly prevalent in psoriasis patients. It was seen that stigmatization and disability showed a strong correlation. The findings of study showed that there is need to create awareness regarding psoriasis as a non-communicable disease in order to increase the acceptance of psoriasis patients in society and to reduce their stigmatization.

 
Mucormycosis (Black fungus): An alarming sign for COVID-19 patients
Authors: Srivastav Ritesh Kumar , Vishwakarma Vishal Kumar , Srivastav Shiv Kumar , Prasad Mahesh , Mahmood Tarique , Singh Chandra Shekhar , Jha Antesh
Published: October 2021

Mucormycosis (also known as zygomycosis) is a dangerous but uncommon fungal infection caused by a fungus known as mucormycetes. Mucormycosis can be caused by a variety of fungi. Mucormycetes are fungi that belong to the Mucorales scientific order. Molds can be found all over the place. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that primarily affects persons who have health issues or who use medications that reduce the body's capacity to resist infections and illness. After inhaling fungal spores from the air, it most usually affects the sinuses or lungs. The majority of people are unaffected by these fungus. Breathing in mucormycete spores, on the other hand, can induce an infection in the lungs or sinuses, which can spread to other regions of the body in patients with compromised immune systems. It can also happen as a result of a cut, a burn, or another sort of skin injury. The fatality rate varied based on the patient's underlying condition, the type of fungus, and the affected body part (for example, the mortality rate was 46 percent among people with sinus infections, 76 percent for pulmonary infections, and 96 percent for disseminated mucormycosis). Antifungal medicines such as amphotericin-B, isavuconazole, posaconazole, and various combinations are used to inhibit the growth. Mucormycosis was studied for its spread, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and consequences.
Inhibition of corneal neovascularization by topical application of nintedanib in rabbit models
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Chen Juan , Du Wei ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Tang Xin ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Yu Wen-Zhen ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People’s Hospital
Published: October 2021

AIM: To evaluate the potential efficacy and mechanisms of nintedanib in corneal neovascularization (NV) in rabbit models.
METHODS: Corneal NV was induced using 1 mol/L NaOH. Rabbits (n=21) were randomized to 3 groups: Group 1 were treated with 0.9% NaCl, Group 2 with Avastin (5 mg/mL), and Group 3 with nintedanib (1 mg/mL). All treatments started 1d after alkaline burns and were topically performed 3 times a day for 2wk. Photographs were taken on a slit lamp microscope on day 7 and 14. The NV area, the length of the vascularization and angiogenesis index (AI) were used to evaluate the corneal NV. On day 14, the immunohistochemical (IHC) studies of the cornea were examined. Western blot was performed to test the expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Akt, p-Akt, P38, p-P38, MMP-2 and MMP-9.
RESULTS: The corneal NV area, vessel length and AI in Group 3 were significantly lower than Group 2, with both being lower than Group 1. IHC staining showed that VEGF was significantly overexpressed in the epithelium and stroma of cornea following alkaline burns. In contrast, the level of VEGF was significantly suppressed in both Group 2 and Group 3. Western blot results further confirmed that, compared with Group 1, Group 3 had significantly reduced expressions of VEGF, Akt, p-Akt, p-P38, MMP-2, and MMP-9 in corneal tissues. Trends of lower levels of MMP-2, AKT, and p-AKT in Group 3 than Group 2 were identified.
CONCLUSION: Nintedanib and Avastin can effectively inhibit corneal NV, with P38 MAPK and AKT signaling pathways being possibly involved. Nintedanib seems more effective than Avastin and has the potential to be a novel therapy for preventing corneal NV.
Safety and effectiveness of an iris hook assisted phacoemulsification in vitrectomized eyes
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China, Bai Ling , Tariq Farheen ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China, Zheng Yu-Ping ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China, Feng Hai-Xiao ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China, Wang Feng ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China, Zhang Shu ,   Experimental Teaching Center for Clinical Skills, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China; Department of Geriatric Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China
Published: October 2021

AIM: To introduce a simple iris hook assisted phacoemulsification (PE) procedure and evaluate the safety and efficacy of it in completely vitrectomized eyes.
METHODS: A single centre study which included 65 previously completely vitrectomized eyes of 62 patients who underwent cataract surgery. Patients were randomly divided into 3 groups. Patients received PE, and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation with the assistance of iris hook (SynergetiesTM) as group A (25 eyes); patients who received PE assisted with a 25G pars plana irrigation as group B (20 eyes), and patients who received PE performed without the help of any instrument as group C (20 eyes). Main outcome measures were surgery duration, Ultrasound (U/S) total time, endothelial cell density (ECD), cumulative dissipated energy (CDE) and complications of the procedures.
RESULTS: With the help of iris hook, the patients in group A had the lowest ECD loss rate (0.07±0.03, 0.09±0.03, and 0.10±0.03, P<0.05), shortest CDE (12.2±4.1, 15.8±6.0, and 16.0±6.0, P<0.05) and U/S total time (36.6±13.0s, 46.3±16.4s, and 47.6±16.1s, P<0.05), and minimal incidence of complications. The longest surgery duration was in group B (19.4±1.6min) and maximum complications rate in group C (20% miosis, 10% posterior capsular tears, 5% zonular dialysis, 5% cystoid macular edema). While best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP) and ECD did not show a significant difference among the three groups.
CONCLUSION: Without prolonged surgery duration, the iris hook assistant method can minimize heat generation during surgery and incidence of complications, which transfer the challenged PE in vitrectomized eyes into a regular surgery. It does not need any change in the hydrodynamic parameters and in the bag PE technique, easy to operate even for junior surgeons.
An online diabetic retinopathy screening tool for patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors:   Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China, Li Wan-Yue , Song Ya-Nan ,   Medical Big Data Research Center, Medical Innovation Research Division of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China, Luo Ling ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Strategic Support Force Medical Centre, Beijing 100101, China, Nie Chuang ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Strategic Support Force Medical Centre, Beijing 100101, China, Zhang Mao-Nian ,   Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
Published: October 2021

AIM: To develop a useful diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening tool for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
METHODS: A DR prediction model based on the Logistic regression algorithm was established on the development dataset containing 778 samples (randomly assigned to the training dataset and the internal validation dataset at a ratio of 7:3). The generalization capability of the model was assessed using an external validation dataset containing 128 samples. The DR risk calculator was developed through WeChat Developer Tools using JavaScript, which was embedded in the WeChat Mini Program.
RESULTS: The model revealed risk factors (duration of diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, and creatinine level) and protective factors (annual DR screening and hyperlipidemia) for DR. In the internal and external validation, the recall ratios of the model were 0.92 and 0.89, respectively, and the area under the curve values were 0.82 and 0.70, respectively.
CONCLUSION: The DR screening tool integrates education, risk prediction, and medical advice function, which could help clinicians in conducting DR risk assessments and providing recommendations for ophthalmic referral to increase the DR screening rate among patients with T2DM.
La Posibilidad de renunciar a la acción de nulidad del laudo arbitral en el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano
Authors: Guerra Romero Diego Mateo
Published: October 2021

La acción de nulidad del laudo arbitral ha sido reconocida como el remedio procesal para la revisión de la validez del laudo bajo causales específicas determinadas en la ley. Sin embargo, esta revisión está prevista para ser ejecutada por órganos judiciales, lo que deviene en una inevitable interacción de la justicia ordinaria con el arbitraje. Esta inevitabilidad presenta una distinción, pues varias legislaciones extranjeras han previsto la posibilidad de excluir este control en la sede del arbitraje para extenderlo hacia la sede de ejecución.

Esto deviene en una discusión incierta sobre aquellos países que nada han establecido al respecto, como Ecuador, ya que la renuncia a esta acción podría estar prohibida por el ordenamiento en la medida en que trastoque limitantes de orden público. El análisis ecuatoriano indica que la renuncia, dentro de este ordenamiento, es factible siempre y cuando se acoja a un estándar que, precisamente, garantice este control.
Keanekaragaman Serangga Fitofag pada Sengon Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes dari Jawa dan Hawaii di Persemaian di Bogor
Authors: Setyawan Yendra Pratama , Hidayat Purnama , Triwidodo Hermanu , Puliafico Kenneth
Published: October 2021

Albizia (Falcataria moluccana) cultivated in Indonesia for timber plantations can increase the farmer’s income, even though albizia became an invasive alien species that can cause the economic and ecological losses. The controlling of invasive species using biological control is an effective method. The purpose of this study was to determine the phytophagous insects on albizia from Java and Hawaii in seedling in Bogor. The experiment was conducted in Carangpulang, Dramaga, Bogor. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized block design using seed origin as a treatment (albizia Java and Hawaii) with 4 replicates. Total number of tree sample was 160 trees. Observations were conducted every 2 weeks until 32 weeks after planting. Identification of insects was conducted in the Laboratory of Insect Biosystematics, IPB. A total of 67 phytophagous insects were collected, 57 species in albizia from Java and 54 species in albizia from Hawaii. There was no difference in abundance and diversity of phytophagous insects on albizia from Java and Hawaii. Larvae of Eurema blanda (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) became an important pest causes leaf defoliation. Furthermore, Hulodes caranea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Margarodes sp. (Hemiptera: Margarodidae), Choristoneura sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), and Adoxophyes sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) identified as important pests that have not been reported in the other research.

 

Keywords: albizia, defoliator insect, Fabaceae, important pests, invasive alien species
Aplikasi Analytical Hierarchy Process: Sistem Pendukung Keputusan untuk Seleksi Desa Inovasi di Wilayah Sorong
Authors: Ismail Ismail , Ulat Muhamad Ali , Muhfizar Muhfizar , Mustasim Mustasim , Poltak Hendra
Published: October 2021

Rural-urban social inequality is a problem that must be solved to achieve prosperity and economic justice that is desired by all human beings. Efforts to overcome the problem are to create and carry out the Program of Marine and Fisheries Innovation Village which is a program of marine and fisheries community empowerment to be able to take advantage of technology and innovation as an effort to improve their lives. Limited budget and resources cause not all villages that are partners in community service at the Sorong Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic can be turned into Marine and Fisheries Innovation Villages. This research was conducted to determine the priority ranking of villages to be selected and to carry out innovation and technology interventions according to the predetermined criteria. Decision making in this marine and fisheries innovation village requires a systematic and accurate method using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). In the case study, the selection of the innovation village program was carried out at three locations in the Sorong area (Walal Village, Rimbapala Village, and Pulau Raam Village). The criteria used in the selection of alternative innovation villages were: 1) having local government support, 2) community response, 3) having superior fishery commodities, 4) accessibility, and 5) in accordance with the resources owned by the KP Sorong Polytechnic. The results obtained based on the AHP method were Raam Island 58,7%, Walal 21,9%, and Rimbapala 19,4%. The conclusion is that the village selected as the innovation village is Raam Island with the highest score of 58,7%.

 

Keywords: alternatives, analytical hierarchy process, criteria, innovation village, options
Status Daya Dukung Lahan untuk Keberlanjutan Pangan di Kabupaten Klungkung
Authors: Sudipa Nyoman
Published: October 2021

Land is an essential component for the sustainability of human life. Population growth and urbanization affect the availability of land in an area. Therefore, the land never increases, but the need for land continues to grow every year, converted to housing and other facilities. As an area that continues to develop, Klungkung Regency has decreased the availability of land due to development and investment activities, especially tourism investment and the construction of other supporting facilities for tourism and regional development. Therefore, the availability of land in Klungkung Regency continues to experience pressure, which impacts the ability to provide food. This study aims to determine land requirements, land availability, and land carrying capacity status in Klungkung Regency, which the policy-makers can consider to support food sustainability in Klungkung Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach using primary data from direct observations in the field and secondary data from government and previous research. The results show that the carrying capacity of land in the Klungkung Regency is in deficit based on the projections for 2021 to 2030. In overcoming the land deficit, it is necessary to increase land productivity by using land effectively and technology transfer to increase food productivity.

 

Keywords: carrying capacity, food sustainability, Klungkung Regency land conversion
PALMA FORRAGEIRA: ADAPTAÇÃO E IMPORTÂNCIA PARA OS ECOSSISTEMAS ÁRIDOS E SEMIÁRIDOS
Authors: Oliveira Francisco Tomaz de , Souto Jacob Silva , Silva Raniere Pereira da , Andrade Filho Francisco Cicupira de , Pereira Júnior Ednaldo Barbosa
Published: October 2021

Opuntia fícus - indica (L) Mill é uma planta de múltiplos usos, nativa do México e pertencente à família cactácea. No Brasil é cultivada no Nordeste, sendo considerada a reserva forrageira da região. Esta revisão de literatura tem por objetivos descrever e discutir as características botânicas, ecofisiológicas e econômicas da cultura com a finalidade de estimular o seu cultivo nos ecossistemas áridos e semiáridos.
Historical and Scientific Contexts of the Tendency of Qur'anic Scholars to the Scientific Miracle (I’jāz) of the Qur'ān
Authors: Pichan Mahdi , Ahmadnezhad Amir
Published: October 2021

Science and theories are influenced by the assumptions, beliefs and discourses that govern the situational context, and in other words, by the historical, cultural, social, and scientific conditions that govern the expert scientific community. Accurate and comprehensive explanation of any theory requires reflection on its historical and scientific contexts of its appearance. This study attempts to examine such contexts and contexts as factors that lead to the tendency of Qur'anic scholars to choose the Quranic scientific side of I’jāz over time. One of the most prominent causes of tendency to scientific miracle must be referred to unifying the scientific view of the Quran and avoiding divisive theological and jurisprudential views, confrontation and boredom against progress and colonialism of the West, scientific expertise of believers in scientific miracle and having a materialistic and mundane view toward Qur'anic verses based on the conditions and needs of the time.
KPPU's Role in Enforcement of Business Competition Law on Government Procurement of Goods/Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lisa Amerilis Baiq , Kurniawan Kurniawan
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of KPPU in Enforcement of the Competition Law for the Procurement of Government Goods/Services during the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Pandemic in Indonesia. This type of research is normative legal research, by examining primary and secondary legal materials. The approach method used is a statutory approach, and a conceptual approach. The technique of collecting literature study materials and qualitative analysis using legal interpretations in an authentic and grammatical manner. Procurement of goods and services in emergency conditions has been regulated in Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 concerning Government Procurement of Goods and Services, where the process of implementing PBJ is carried out through Direct Appointment. In addition to the Presidential Decree, PBJ LKPP has issued Head Regulation (PERKA) LKPP No. 13 of 2018 concerning Procurement of Goods/Services in Handling Emergency Situations, which states that in the procurement process during an emergency there are at least four important phases that must be passed, namely planning, implementation, settlement of payments, and audits. President Joko Widodo on March 20, 2020 has issued Presidential Instruction (INPRES) Number 4 of 2020 concerning Refocussing of Activities, Reallocation of Budgets and Procurement of Goods and Services in the context of Accelerating Handling of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). The difference between the ordinary PBJ process under normal conditions is that the direct appointment time is relatively faster, there is no need to announce it on the LPSE (Electronic Procurement Service) website, there is no need for a price evaluation process, and the officials who carry it out are PA, KPA, and PPK directly. And there is no need to form a Procurement Working Group.
The Identification of Characteristic, Cause, and Disaster Management of Traffic Accident at the Sungailiat – Belinyu Road
Authors: Fitri Etty Yusrika , Purwantara Suhadi
Published: October 2021

This study aims to identify the characteristic, cause, and disaster management of traffic accidents at the Sungailiat – Belinyu road. The research method used is descriptive quantitative. Data collection techniques is in the form of documentation and observation. The data collected then analyzed using data analysis techniques with classification methods. Based on the research done, the results obtained are the accidents that occur on Jalan Raya Sungailiat - Belinyu are the most common in Riau Silip District with a percentage of 59.8%. The accidents characteristics on Sungailiat - Belinyu road based on the time of the incident, mostly occurred during the afternoon to evening at 12.00 - 17.59 WIB and in the evening at 18.00 - 23.59 WIB. Based on the type of collision, the most common types of collisions are frontal collisions by 30% and collisions due to loss of control by 26.6%. Based on road users, road users who are most involved in accidents are motorcycles by 40%, cars by 23.3%, dump trucks by 10%, and the other vehicles in a small percentage. As for the factors causing the accident, it was found that the accident was caused by road users (73.33%), road factors (23.33%), and environmental factors (6.66%). The handling of accident management is arranged according to the causative factors that are done before, when it occurs, and after an accident occurs as an effort to reduce the risk of accidents on the Sungailiat – Belinyu road, Bangka Regency.
Purchase Decision in Terms of Price and Trust Aspects
Authors: Agustina Fitria Ika , Azmi Haral
Published: October 2021

Indonesia, as a country with the highest e-commerce growth globally. There is much e-commerce emerging in Indonesia, which proves online stores. One of them is Shopee. Shopee is an online-based shopping platform that provides various sales products ranging from electronics, household goods, clothing, fashion accessories. Shopee was founded in 2015 and is part of the SEA GROUP operating in Southeast Asia. This study is as follows to analyze the effect of price perception and trust on online purchasing decisions at shopee in Mataram. The type of research used in this research is causal research. The sample in this study is 100 Shopee users who have repeatedly used Shopee services as an online purchase. The data collection tool used in this research is a questionnaire. The data analysis procedure used Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The result showed that : (1) There is a significant influence of price perception on Purchase Decision at Shopee during the Pandemic of Covid 2019 in the Mataram Region. (2) There is a significant influence of trust on Purchase decisions at Shopee during the Pandemic of Covid 2019 in the Mataram Region.
Dismissal of Village Officials According to Sumbawa Regency Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2015
Authors: Ramdhan Athar Agung , Asmara H. M. Galang , Kaharuddin H.
Published: October 2021

The village head has an urgent function in development, empowering village communities. As a village head, as a public office, the decisions taken must comply with legality, the principle of protection of human rights, and the general principles of good governance. The fact is, the village government's problems do not always run smoothly because they get rejection and resistance from the community. The refusal and resistance, even to the point of legal issues or resolved through reporting. One of the cases occurred in the Berora Village administration, Lapok District, Sumbawa Regency, in the form of a decision by the Village Head to dismiss four Regional Heads. The above case basically will not happen if the principles of legal certainty and orderly administration of government according to the Sumbawa Regency Regulation Number 3 of 2015 can be carried out correctly. Researchers made in-depth observations of the subjects involved, starting from the Village Head, Hamlet Head, BPD Desa Berora, Camat Lapok, and possibly an in-depth investigation of the regional regulations themselves through the Sumbawa Regency law bureau. The results showed that the Dispute on the dismissal of the Village Apparatus by the Village Head of Berora resolves through two media, namely Administrative Efforts and the Mataram State Administrative Court. The decision has given through administrative efforts (Camat, strengthened by the Head of the Village Community Empowerment Service and the Regional People's Representative Council through Commission one decided that the dismissal of the Berora Village Apparatus must be annual.
The Question of a Reasonable Sentence Statement in Communication
Authors: Kim Natalya , Rakhmonova Dilshoda
Published: October 2021

In Korean, sentence syntax is an important subject of research. It is often noted that sentences, depending on the purpose of the statement, can be in a narrative, interrogative and motivating exclamation form. The Korean sentence is characterized by grammatical constructions. This article discusses constructs that convey a cause. In addition, one of the most striking features of the intonation of a complex sentence in Korean is the presence of sharp distinctive endings of sentences and grammatical structures that form different meanings.
Transformation of Modern Party Systems on the Example of Advanced Practices
Authors: Karshiev Nurmuhammad
Published: October 2021

In the current information age, the rapid development of technology is creating new changes in the political sphere, as in any other field. In particular, changes and innovations are observed in the activities of political parties. Also, the growing aspiration for democracy, based on civil society, is accelerating the transformation of party systems. The article discusses the transformation of the party system on the example of advanced foreign experience. At the same time, in the theory of modern political science, attention is paid to the approaches of scholars who have deeply studied the transformation of party systems.
Due to the Law of Notary That Compare Criminal Law Acts That Have Permanent Law Power and Their Implication on the Notary Protocol
Authors: Saputra Adhitia Rully , Danil Elwi , Benni Beatrix
Published: October 2021

Notaries as one of the legal professions are not immune from mistakes that will eventually lead to a notary profession in violating the UUJN-P and the Code of Ethics and some even have the potential for punishment. Given that the role and authority of a Notary is very important in social life, the behavior and actions of a Notary in carrying out the function of authority are vulnerable to abuse that can cause harm to the community. Notaries who act outside the authority that has been determined by law can be categorized as unlawful acts. As has been tried in the Class IA Padang District Court with Decision Number 27/Pid.Sus/TPK/2016/PN-Pdg. In this case, the Notary was accused of corruption in land acquisition for Campus III of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Imam Bonjol Padang (now UIN Imam Bonjol). The formulation of the problem in this study are: a). What are the legal consequences for a Notary who commits a criminal act that has permanent legal force? b). What are the implications of the Notary's dismissal on the Notary Protocol? The approach used in this research is empirical juridical. This study uses primary and secondary data. Data were analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study show that: 1) The Notary was dishonorably dismissed by the Minister because it was proven legally that he had committed a criminal act of corruption which had permanent legal force, but the implementation process took a long time because it was waiting for the Minister's decision on the dismissal of the Notary. 2). With the dismissal of a Notary who commits a criminal act that has permanent legal force, the Notary Protocol must be handed over to the Notary receiving the Protocol appointed by the Minister.
Problems of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia in the Development of Written Speech of English in Higher Education and Methodological Recommendations for Its Solution
Authors: Mustafaeva Nilufar Ulashovna
Published: October 2021

While learning a foreign language is so important to keep fluency and accuracy. Being knowledgeable in any aspects, literacy skills of foreign languages will influence on our personal growth and professional development. Thus, researchers have been intensively investigating the phenomenon of reading and spelling disorders in learning and teaching foreign languages and, the ways of helping them. There many valuable reasons. Namely, it helps to improve self-confidence self-esteem and brain health. Pupils learn how to be confident to make speech around others and it helps to enhance ones knowledge of foreign languages structures and vocabulary. As well as that, pupils and students develop their analytical thinking. In addition, it is very useful for their financial life that they can expand their job and career opportunities and increase their earn power. Of course there some difficulties with learning foreign languages. We can see that problems with learning English there are dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia. However, we can use valuable methods for struggling with them.