bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
To Assess Short Term Outcomes of Ambulatory Selective Varices Ablation Under Local Anesthesia in Primary Varicose Veins
Authors: Zulfiquar Muhammad Kamil , Awais Muhammad , Javeed Sundas Javeed , Naeem Saulat , Waheed Ayesha , Khan Rizwan , Ain Rooh-Ul-
Published: April 2022

Background: Varicose veins are superficial veins that have become enlarged and twisted. A vein that is confined within fascial planes or is buried beneath subcutaneous tissue can carry massive amounts of high-pressure reflux without being visible at all. Aim: To assess the short-term outcomes of Ambulatory Selective Varices Ablation under Local anesthesia in primary varicose veins disease Methods: this is a descriptive case series conducted at department of surgery, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, from December 2018 to June 2019. After fulfill the inclusion criteria, 181 patients were enrolled. Preoperatively, all varicose veins marked but the patient is in standing position as it’s difficult or impossible to identify during recumbent position. A micro incision or puncture is made near the vein after the anesthetic has been administered into the peri-venous tissues. After removing a segment, the surgeon moved along the vein for roughly the similar distance, makes a second incision, then the procedure is repeated until all sections of the varix have been removed, reducing the risk of an inflammatory response from the residual segment thrombosis. Results: In this study the mean age of the patients was 35.03±5.25 years. C2 CEAP classification was noted in 52(28.7%) patients, c3 CEAP classification found in 101(55.8%) patients. The reflux found in 54(29.8%) patients and recurrence noted in 33(18.23%) patients. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study that Ambulatory Selective Varices Ablation under Local anesthesia is a feasible and reliable technique with lower rate of recurrence in patients presented with in primary varicose veins disease. Keywords: Varicose vein, varices, local anaesthesia
Double Blinded Comparative Study of Bupivacaine with and without Dexamethasone in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Authors: Khan Muhammad Adnan , Bangash Robina , Haq Imran ul , Saleema Aqsa , Farid Khayyam , Firdous Tanzeela
Published: April 2022

Background: Through the use of bupivacaine-induced brachial plexus blocking, it is possible to achieve high levels of anaesthesia and analgesia for surgical procedures. When dexamethasone was given to bupivacaine as an additive, the anaesthesia and analgesia lasted significantly longer in the patients who participated in the study. Aim: To study sensory and motor blockade, as well as the duration of postoperative analgesia and the duration of postoperative pain relief. Methods: We were able to enrol 60 patients in the experiment after they were approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee and provided written informed consent to participate. ASA I and II patients, ranging in age from 18 to 60 years old, who had undergone elective surgery on their upper extremities were included in this study. They were separated into two groups of almost equal size.. Results: The mean age in group 1 was 42.6 years with 13.6 SD whereas in group 2 mean age was 37.8 years with 12.5 SD. In group 1 mean weight was 61.7 kgs with 5.9 SD whereas in group 2 the mean weight was 58.2 kgs with 4.8 SD. The descriptive analysis of group 1 and group 2 showed that the mean pulse rate with SD was 83 ± 6.5 and 84 ± 7.2 respectively. While the systolic BP was recorded as 122 and 126 for groups 1 and 2 the standard deviation in this case was 7.8 and 6.4 respectively. Diastolic blood pressure for group 1 was 75 ± 8.2 SD and for group 2 it was recorded as 78 ± 7.9 SD. The analysis of SPO2 for group 1 was 97.3 ± 1.4 SD while group 2 showed 97.5 ± 1.1 SD as mean and SD values. For group 1 the onset of motor block ( minutes) was 3.8 ± 0.8 SD and for group 2 it was 17.5 ± 2.3 SD. Onset of sensory block ( minute) for group 1 was 7.2 ± 1.5 SD and for group it was 15.6 ± 1.6 SD. Conclusion: The addition of 15 millilitres of 0.5% bupivacaine to 15 millilitres of dexamethasone significantly accelerates the onset of sensory and motor blockage in the patient. It has been demonstrated to significantly increase the duration of sensory and motor blockage as well as analgesia. It has been demonstrated that dexamethasone adjuvant is completely safe and has no negative effects when used in the brachial plexus block. Keywords: Double blinded study, upper limb, supraclavicular brachial plexus
Translation and Validation of Pediatric Balance Scale in Urdu Language Among Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Authors: Khadim Kaynat , Waqas Shoaib , Dar Rida Khawar , Sherazi Qurat Ul Ain , Tariq Muhammad , Asim Hafiz Muhammad
Published: April 2022

Aim: To Translate and validate Pediatric balance scale in Urdu language among Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder population. Methods: This was descriptive linguistic validation study with non probability sampling technique consisted on five phases. In first phase, translation of original pediatric balance scale (PBS) was translated into target language Urdu by two independent translators (T1, T2), one from Urdu educational background and other one from pediatric practicing medical professional (Forward Translation). In second phase, the two translated versions (T1, T2) were backward translated by two independent translators (T3, T4), one from English educational background and other one from pediatric practicing medical professional (Backward Translation). In the third phase, forward and backward versions were compared to the original version, and discrepancies were resolved, the format was changed, inappropriate terms were rejected, and the equivalence of the original and final versions was verified by an expert committee at the end of the process and generated (T5) final version. In the fourth phase, data was obtained from 20 clinical pediatric professionals for validity testing using the Final translated version (T5). In the fifth phase, data was collected from ADHD parents and caregivers who came to hospitals and special schools with prior consent and met the inclusion criteria for reliability. Results: The mean age of parents and care givers was 46.52 and standard deviation was 0.9674. The content validity of Translated version Urdu (T5) was 0.86 which seems to be acceptable. The calculated Chronbach’s alpha was 0.966 which is measuring correlations between different items on the PBS. Test re-test reliability ranged from 0.616-0.950 which means information remained consistent over brief periods. Intra-class correlation coefficient value ranged from 0.897 - 0.974 with statically significant value. Conclusion: Urdu version of Pediatric Balance Scale is reliable and valid tool for the assessment of balance in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Keywords: Translation, Validation, Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Oral Manifestations in Active Consumers of Areca Nut products through Brush Cytology
Authors: Ahmed Rida Rubab , Shahid Muhammad , Daniyal Raja Muhammad , Haque Mazhar Ul , Hussain Ashfaq , Majid Abdul
Published: April 2022

Aim: To validate oral cellular changes present withinmucous membrane of active consumers of areca nut products through brush cytology Methods: This proposed study was prospective cross-sectional researchwhich inducted 50 participants with habit of consumption of areca nut products. Oral mucosa brush cytology was recorded in all subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria and the sample was processedthroughstaining with Hematoxylin& Eosinto observe cellular features. The findings were statistically analyzed through SPSS 23.0 Results: Amongst the sample size of 100, 48(48%) of cases had squamoproliferative activity in oral mucosal membrane of active areca nut products consumers. High statistical significance was appreciated regarding structural changes. In addition, chronic inflammation was also detected in 26(26%) participants of research with a p value of 0.023. Conclusion: Through brush cytology, more individuals with consumption habit of areca nut products could be screened for suspicious lesions and encountered at a curable stage providing a wider net for early detection. Findings of squamoproliferative activity and inflammatory cells in mucous membrane rings an alarm to start management protocol as early as feasible to counter the disease process well in time and reduce morbidity rate. Keywords: Inflammatory cells, squamproliferative lesions, areca nut, oral mucous membrane
Shot Analysis of Basketball Matches in 2004-2008-2012-2016 Olympic Games
Authors: SAVAS Seyfi , CENGİZEL Çağdaş Özgür , ŞENEL Ömer
Published: April 2022

The objective of this study is to carry out the shot analysis of men’s basketball matches in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. For this purpose, the variables of points per match, total points, 2-points and 3-points shot analyses were included. Kruskal Wallis test was used to determine the differences between the four Olympic Games. The highest points per match were observed in the 2016 Olympic Games. There was a statistically significant difference between the 2004 and 2016 Olympic Games in regards to time played per match. Although there are minimal differences in shots success percentages, none of them were statistically important. There was no statistically significant difference as regards total points, points made, points attempt, success rate, 2-points made, 2-point attempts, 2-points success rate, 3-points made, 3-points attempt and 3-points success rate in four different Olympic Games (except the time per game). In conclusion although some minimal differences exist, there was found no significant difference in total points, 2- and 3-points attempts in Olympic Games basketball matches. That is why other factors such as assists, rebounds, steals, turnovers and blocks and the tactical components which play a prominent role in the outcome of the game should be investigated in detail.
Geleneksel Okçuluk Eğitimi Alan Bireylerde Stabilizasyon Egzersizlerinin Core Kas Fonksiyonu ve Denge Üzerine Etkisinin Karşılaştırılması: Pilot Çalışma
Authors: KULUNKOGLU Bahar , BAŞ Sevilay Seda , KALKAN BALAK Büşra , SAYAN Melahat
Published: April 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, geleneksel okçuluk eğitimi alan bireylerde stabilizasyon egzersizlerinin core kas fonksiyonları ve denge üzerine olan etkilerinin karşılaştırılmasıdır. Çalışma 18 yaş üstü, düzenli egzersiz yapmayan, kardiyovasküler problemi ve son 6 ayda ortopedik yaralanma hikayesi olmayan 15 gönüllü birey üzerinde yapıldı. Bu randomize kontrollü çalışmaya katılan bireyler, egzersiz ve kontrol grubu olarak rastgele iki gruba ayrıldı. Egzersiz grubuna (n=9) 7 hafta boyunca, haftada 1 defa okçuluk eğitimi ve 2 defa core stabilizasyon egzersiz programı verilirken; kontrol grubu (n=6) haftada 1 defa yalnızca okçuluk eğitimi aldı. Statik denge için tek ayak üzerinde durma testi kullanıldı. Core kaslarının statik enduransı, McGill protokolü, fonksiyonel kuvveti sit-ups ve modifiye push-ups testleri; transversus abdominus ve multifidus kaslarının (TrA+Mul) kuvvet ve enduransları basınçlı biofeedback cihazı ile değerlendirildi. Değerlendirmeler, eğitimlere başlamadan önce ve 7 hafta eğitim verildikten sonra olmak üzere toplamda iki defa yapıldı. Egzersiz grubunda, sağ ve sol lateral köprü enduransı ile TrA+Mul kuvvetlerinde grup içi anlamlı artışlar olduğu görüldü (p
A STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF HOUSEHOLD WATER TANKS IN TIKRIT, IRAQ
Authors: YASSIN SALMA KHALID
Published: April 2022

This study was conducted to assess the quality of domestic tankâs water and its suitability for various daily uses. The physical, chemical and biological characteristics give an idea of the quality of water as people resort to using household tanks for the purpose of preserving water and meeting daily needs. The results showed normal proportions allowed within the Iraqi and international water specifications according to the physical and chemical factors, but it leads to an increase in the number of bacteria in the water. The reason for contamination of household drinking water with bacteria is the residentsâ negligence of the constant cleanliness of the tanks and the lack of tight sealing of the tanks which exposes them to dust and animal excrement that interacts with the stagnant water in the ditches and it leads to the activation of bacteria. The study found the following results, the conductivity recorded the lowest value of 350 and the highest value of 690 microsomia / cm, the lowest value of dissolved oxygen was recorded 4.6 mg/l, and the highest value was recorded at 11.9 mg/l while the pH was recorded the lowest value of 6.2, the highest value of 8.8 while the total hardness ranged Between (88-225) mg/l. As for the total numbers of bacteria they increased in the winter months and decreased in the summer.
EFFECTIVENESS OF LAUNDRY WASTE TREATMENT WITH CHRYSOPOGON ZIZANIOIDES L
Authors: ROSALIN ASTRI , RAHARJO SYAFRUDIN , SIBURIAN RIMA HERLINA S.
Published: April 2022

The increase in the laundry industry has an impact on the environment if the laundry liquid waste is not managed properly. Laundry waste generally contains high concentrations of sodium, boron, ammonia, nitrogen, surfactants and phosphates. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the right method in reducing the dangers posed by the waste from the laundry. Plants are agents that can reduce harmful pollutants in nature, one of which is Chrysopogon zizanioides L grass. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of phosphate absorption using C. zizanioides grass with four different concentration treatments. The results of this study indicate that the use of C. zizanioides grass has an effect on the efficiency of reducing phosphate levels in laundry waste. Besides, the concentration of laundry waste also affects the growth of C. zizanioides grass, where the higher the concentration given, the smaller the growth of root and leaf length. The rate of removal of phosphate levels in waste is the largest or best in the K 100 treatment.
POTENTIALS OF GREEN OPEN SPACES IN AIR QUALITY CONTROL OF SEMARANG CITY, INDONESIA
Authors: SETYOWATI DEWI LIESNOOR , HARDATI PUJI , HANDOYO EKO , AMIN MUHAMMAD , NAYAN NASIR , HASHIM MOHMADISA
Published: April 2022

The development of Semarang City has an impact on reducing Green Open Space (GOS), decreasing air quality, only having 70 days which is categorized as quite good. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the distribution of GOS and determine the potential need for GOS for air quality control. The method applied is image interpretation to identify the area of GOS, measure air quality conditions at 5 locations in the city of Semarang, calculate the potential of GOS and analyze the need for green open space to reduce air pollution. The area GOS of Semarang City (covering 5 sub-districts) is only 21.6% or 1,109.8 hectares. Central Semarang District has the lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capacity: only 12% GOS or 14,705 kg/day equivalent to CO2 emitted by 15,318 people (20.65% of the population). As a result, GOS in Central Semarang supplied the smallest amount of oxygen (O2), approximately 18,381.6 kg/day which could be inhaled as many as 14,705 people (19.83% of the population in Central Semarang District). Overall, the city of Semarang is only able to produce O2 of 375,067.2 kg/day. Increasing the plant area in the GOS to 30%, the amount of CO2 absorbed will increase to 59.4% and O2 can be available for 57.02% of the total population in the coastal area of Semarang City.
INDUSTRIAL SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION OF RIVER WATER IN PALEMBANG CITY
Authors: RAHUTAMI SYNTIA , SAID M. , IBRAHIM EDDY , HERPANDI Mr.
Published: April 2022

Water is very important for human life, especially drinking water. River is a water resource that is used to supply drinking water for households and residences. There are several activities and industries in the Musi River, Komering River, Ogan River and Keramasan River. These various activities have the potential to contribute to pollutants such as heavy metals. The industries located along the river in the city of Palembang are The Crumb Rubber Industry, PT. Pertamina, PT. Pusri, PT. Bukit Asam and PT. Semen Baturaja as well as fabric coloring. Some activities that have the risk of producing liquid waste containing heavy metals are coal mining industry and dyeing fabrics. Several parameters that exceed the quality standard are temperature, turbidity, water color, pH, and organics (KMnO4). Heavy metals concentration is still in accordance with the required quality standards. Sediment serves as an absorber as well as a source of heavy metals. Heavy metals in sediments can be lost or re-suspended to cause secondary pollution in water bodies. Accumulation of heavy metals in sediments directly affects organisms. Therefore, it is very important to study the accumulation of heavy metals in sediments and organisms such as shellfish.
REMOVAL OF BARNACLES IN MARINE ENVIRONMENT, USING IMPRESSED CURRENT ANTI FOULING (ICAF) SYSTEM
Authors: PRATIKNO HERMAN , SULISTIYANING TITAH HARMIN , ANDIKA PRATAMA NOVIAN , HANDAYANU Mr.
Published: April 2022

FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) is an oil and gas transportation vessel, currently considered effective in the oil sector. However, the vessel possesses several limitations, including corrosion on the material steel. ICAF (Impressed Current Anti-Fouling) is a suitable preventive method for biological corrosion. The study of biofouling-causing macroalgae was performedona laboratory scale with a simple ICAF system, using the variables of operating time, as well as 10, 20 and 30 cm anode-cathode distances. Furthermore, physical observation was conducted to ascertain Barnacle removal, while the Cu ion concentration was determined using AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry). This study aimed to determine the removal of Barnacle macroalgae, using a simple Impressed Current Anti-Fouling system. According to the results, the highest removal of 100% was obtained at all anode-cathode distances used. However, the fastest removal was attained using a 10 cm anode-cathode distance and 9 A of electrical current. Meanwhile, the highest Cu ion concentration produced while operating the simple ICAF system was about 81.85 Â±3.04 mg/l. Therefore, the Cu ions generated during the systemâs operation were able to remove Barnacles from adhering media.
A CASE STUDY TO INCREASE THE BENEFITS ON INTERLINKING OF PAR-TAPI-NARMADA LINK PROJECT
Authors: JAIN R.K. , DANIYAL M.D. , GOYAL RAJESH
Published: April 2022

The complexity of uneven distribution of rainfall in time and space necessitates need for storages and transfer of water from water surplus region to water deficit regions. The ILRP advocates diversion of water outside command area of catchment up to storage site to fill up gap between availability and requirements of water. The research is aimed to conduct critical analysis of project benefits, Irrigated area, quantum of water to be transferred and enhancement of benefits of one of interlinking project viz Par-Tapi-Narmada link basic genesis of feasibility level proposal of Par-Tapi-Narmada link. An attempt has been made to review the proposal at Feasibility Stage and suggest measures for improvement. The Par-Tapi-Narmada Link ILR proposal at Feasibility Stage (2005) was finalized with diversion of 1350 MCM of water out of which a major portion was used for supplementing Narmada Command and later use of saved water by substitution in Narmada Command of Saurashtra and Kutch. The cost of Rs. 60,164 Million was mainly for 7 Dams and 400 km long canal only. Thus, there was a need to optimize benefits by using better irrigation techniques. At that time perhaps there was less or no practice of micro irrigation in Project Command which could have served 169 thousand hectares in less or no water thus making more water available for target command in Saurashtra and Kutch region. There is possibility of optimizing water utilization by reducing irrigation intensity in enroute command. Reduction of water can be done by deleting dams and B-C ratio can be increased from 1.08 to 1.29 as observed in various combinations. Therefore, there is need for re considering 7 dams in position and adopting 5 to 6 dams. An introduction of micro irrigation in the command area by switching over from gravity flow irrigation increases the Benefit Cost ratio of the project considerably. The B C ratio goes on increasing with the increase in percentage of micro irrigation. While working out the same, the yield/benefits of the crops have been kept as per FR. In addition to above, possibility of mitigation of climate change and generating solar power at top canal has been explored.
THE STATUS OF WATER QUALITY OF NATURAL SPRINGS FROM MUALTHUAM ‘N’ IN LUNGLEI DISTRICT, MIZORAM, INDIA
Authors: MALSAWMTLUANGA Ms.
Published: April 2022

Many of the rural areas of Lunglei district depend on the groundwater for their secondary sources of water. The natural perennial springs which are seepages of the groundwater are vital for the inhabitants for domestic consumption, agriculture and other means of livelihood in Mizoram as they are the primary source of water in many areas. With the increase in population and the decline in quantity of the groundwater in recent years, the water that is consumed should be safe, clean, abundant and sufficient to maintain growth and development in the rural areas. Ensuring the quality by assessing the water sources is a must under BIS 10500:2012 standards. In this study, water samples from 11 natural springs from Mualthuam âNâ village from Lunglei district in Mizoram were assessed for their physico-chemical and biological properties to determine their status for human consumption and other activities.
BIOFILM : AN INSIGHT TO ITS DYNAMIC STRUCTURE
Authors: GOYAL KESHAV , GUPTA YUGANSH , KHAN MINHAJ AHMAD
Published: April 2022

Biological wastewater management schemes have a major impact on environmental safety and public health. This paper discusses numerous traditional and contemporary molecular approaches for investigating the structure, diversity, and dynamics of biofilms. The microbial species in the biofilm degrade various nutrients, such as phosphorous and nitrogen-containing chemicals, carbonaceous products, and pathogens embedded in the wastewater. Biofilm development is regarded as an important component of industrial effluent degradation. Once toxins are eliminated, biofilter filtered water is then discharged into the soil or used for irrigation and other recreational purposes. This paper discusses the factors that lead to biofilm heterogeneity. It also sheds light on the technical advances for evaluating Biofilm. Several strategies for developing biofilm in the lab are also explored. A kind of biofilm known as colony biofilm is also being studied, as well as its benefits and drawbacks. Cyanobacteria as a biofilm constituent is focused in this paper.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF KAYAMKULAM LAKE, KERALA, INDIA
Authors: DAS K. SOUMYA , C. SHAJI , S. SEKARAN
Published: April 2022

The present investigation was carried out in Kayamkulam Lake near National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) industrial area, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India, with regard to various Physico -chemical parameters like surface water Temperature, pH, Total Alkalinity (TA), CO2, Dissolved oxygen(DO), Chloride, Total Hardness (TH), Calcium, Phosphate, Sulphate, Nitrate Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Silicate and heavy metals viz., Iron, Lead, Zinc, Cadmium and Copper. Monthly variations in physico- chemical parameters were recorded. Surface water Temperature varied from 29.6 to 37ÂºC, the pH values decreased up to 6.3 and it reached below the permissible limit at site II. The Total Alkalinity of lake water ranged from 20 to160 mg/l and it reached beyond the permissible limit of 120 mg/l. The DO falls up much lower than the desirable limit at site II. The average value of BOD reached beyond the permissible limit at site II . The chloride concentration varied from 47 to1127 mg/l and concentration reaches beyond the permissible limit. The TH of the lake water ranged from 26 to1112 mg/l. Sulphate concentration of the lake water lie within the permissible limit. Heavy metal analysis revealed that sites II and III are much polluted than site I .Results of the study showed that the lake water is not suitable for irrigation and domestic purpose without proper treatment. The results are discussed in the text.
USE OF AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES BASED BIOCHAR AS SELFCURING AND CARBON SEQUESTERING ADMIXTURE IN CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES: A REVIEW
Authors: GHOSAL SOURAV , PANI P.K. , PATTANAIK3 R.R. , GHOSAL M.K.
Published: April 2022

This article focusses on the possible applications of biochar in the concrete mixture from strength, durability, sustainable cementitious material, waste disposal and carbon sequestration points of view. The yield of the biochar has been reviewed only from the agricultural residues which are plentifully available and are mostly unutilized in agricultural based countries causing severe environmental problems. The findings of the studies undertaken by the various researchers reveal that there is a potential of improving strength, durability, enhancing internal curing activity, reduced permeability, decreased autogenous shrinkage etc. in concrete and sequestering carbon in civil infrastructures, if biochar is used as admixture in cementitiousmaterials. Based on the studies, it is inferred that the biochar would be the future potential cementitious material in construction industry to solve many problems related to self-curing activity, high performance concrete, environment and waste management.
EVALUATION OF EUTROPHICATION STATUS OF POOVAR ESTUARY, SOUTHERN KERALA, INDIA
Authors: ANZAMOL B. S. , JOSEPH SABU
Published: April 2022

In the present study, the Poovar estuary (PV) of southern Kerala was selected for the evaluation of eutrophication status using Carlsonâs Trophic State Index (CTSI). This study is based on Secchi disk transparency- TSI(SD), the concentration of total phosphorus- TSI(TP) and chlorophyll a- TSI (Chl.a) using CTSI. The results of TSI showed that, based on TSI(SD), the PV estuary is under the ï¢eutrophicï¢ category characterised by high productivity. Season-wise values of TSI (SD) are greater (>60) than TSI(Chl.a), indicating non-algal suspended particles responsible for light attenuation as turbidity is dominated by runoff containing wastewater than algae emanating from canals adjoining the estuary. The TSI(Chl.a) is greater than TSI(TP), which indicates total phosphorus limiting the algal growth. The CTSI Index of PV estuary reveals that all sampling stations fall under the ï¢eutrophicï¢ condition.
A REVIEW: COMPARISON BETWEEN PRODUCTION OF CONVENTIONAL PLASTICS AND CACTUS PLASTICS: NONTOXIC TO PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Authors: KONDREDDY VINOD KUMAR , KUMARI N. GURU KRISHN , REDDY PADMANABHA , YIRAGAMREDDY Mr. , CHILAMAKURU NARESH BABU , SINGIRISETTY TRIVENI
Published: April 2022

Globally, plastics have vast applications, and day-to-day life has been growing in plastic production and use from the 1950âs till now. These plastics were made from different polymers, chemicals, solvents; adhesives, etc. are very dangerous to the humans and animals by pollution caused by them. During production and decaying of plastics (takes nearly hundred to thousand years) releases various chemicals leads to plastic pollution, ozone layer depletion, rise in chemical gases in the environment etc. To overcome these pollution crisis, Dr. Sandra Pascoe Ortiz have started production of plastics with prickly pear cactus plant. This material is completely non-toxic, and all the materials used could be ingested by animals or humans, which do not cause any harm. The cactus plant is widely spread by propagation technique in deserts belonging to the US Department of Agricultureâ (USDA) Hardiness zones (zone 2) and easily cultivated nearby homes. This prospective study states that the cactus plant material is the best material for the production of plastics when compared with other materials with advantages of rapid biodegradability (3 months or within a few weeks in water), nontoxic and also non-risk to humans or animals.
EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON SYMBIOTIC EFFICIENCY AND SOIL FERTILITY UNDER GREEN GRAM [VIGNA RADIATA (L.) WILCZEK] CULTIVATION
Authors: YADAV K.K. , MEENA M.K. , MALI N.L. , RAJU JARIPITI TRIVIKRAMA
Published: April 2022

A field experiment was conducted at Instructional Farm (Agronomy), RCA, Udaipur, (Rajasthan) during Kharif, 2014 on clay loam soil to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on symbiotic efficiency and fertility status of post-harvest soil under Green gram cultivation. The experiment was laid out according to a factorial randomized block design with three replications. The experiment comprised four fertility levels (75% RDF, 75% RDF+VC @ 2 t ha-1, 100% RDF and 100% RDF+VC @ 2 t ha-1) and four biofertilizers levels (control, Rhizobium, PSB and Rhizobium + PSB). The RDF was 20 kg N and 40 kg P2O5 per hectare. The soil of the experimental site was clay loam in texture, slightly alkaline in reaction, medium in available nitrogen and phosphorus, while high in potassium and DTPA extractable micronutrients sufficiently above the critical limits. The application of fertility level significantly increased the number of total and effective root nodules, fresh and dry weight of root nodules and leg haemoglobin content in root nodules upto 75% RDF+VC @ 2 t ha-1 however, their further increase with application of 100% RDF+VC @ 2 t ha-1 was found non-significant. Seed inoculation with Rhizobium + PSB significantly increased the number of total and effective root nodules, fresh and dry weight of root nodules and leg haemoglobin content in root nodules. The organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, copper, zinc, iron and manganese in soil significantly increased with inoculation of Rhizobium + PSB at the harvest stage of the crop, but EC and pH remain non-significant.
RESIDUES OF CHLORPYRIPHOS AND MONOCROTOPHOS IN SOIL AND WATER OF OTTANCHATHARAM BLOCK, INDIA
Authors: JAYASHREE R. , SUGANTHI A.
Published: April 2022

The indiscriminate use of pesticides to meet the demand of growing population led to environmental contamination and consequently health risks. The study was undertaken to assess residue levels in vegetable growing area of Ottanchathiram block of Dindigul District. The study revealed that about 55 per cent the farmers applied 4 kg or less of technical grade pesticides per ha and the remaining 45 per cent used more than 4 kg of active ingredient (a.i)/ ha in chillies and About 87 per cent of cauliflower growers applied pesticides amounting to 4 kg or less of a.i/ha and the remaining applied more than this quantity. The villages, Thasaraipatti, Veeralapatti, Ambilikai, Arasappapillaipatti, Vadakadu, Kosavapatti, Krishnakoundanputhur and Virupachi are intensive vegetable growing areas selected for the pesticide residue analysis. The village Thasaraipatti soil sample recorded maximum amount of Chlorpyriphos residues (5.6 Î¼gkg-1) and Monocrotophos residues (4.5Î¼gkg-1). Residues in water samples ranged from not detectable to 0.5 Î¼gl-1 of Chlorpyriphos and Monocrophos
MODELING WATER QUALITY INDEX USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND WEIGHTED ARITHMETIC INDEX IN KIRKUK, IRAQ
Authors: HABBEB MOHAMMED GHAZY , SULYMAN MARYAM HASSAN AHMED , JUMAAH HUDA JAMAL
Published: April 2022

In this study, various water quality parameters have been selected and examined. Weighted Arithmetic Index (WAI) method used to calculate Water Quality Index (WQI). Besides, a statistical model for WQI prediction was proposed to test the correlation between WQI, Acidity (pH), Turbidity (T), Total Dissolved-Solids (TDS), Total Suspended-Solids (TSS), and Electricalconductivity (Ec). The study was conducted in Kirkuk, north of Iraq. The results of laboratory tests showed that the quality of drinking water that is processed from Kirkuk water project K1 is within the Iraqi specifications, except in one characteristic (Turbidity). The calculated WQI ranged between 67.37-109.92. Water Quality (WQ) was within good and poor water. For the predicted model, an accuracy value was calculated by the regression process. The obtained regression coefficient value R2 was equal to 0.99. The results demonstrated that the features obtained by regression analysis are able to predicate the WQI with very high accuracy.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER FROM WAGHDARDI DAM, MANMAD (DIST. NASHIK) AT DIFFERENT SEASONS
Authors: DESALE BHATU SHIVAJI , ADOLE VISHNU ASHOK , SHINDE RAHUL ASHOK , GAGARE WAMAN KACHARU
Published: April 2022

Waghdardi dam was constructed on Panzan river in 1970 in Nashik District. During the present investigation, surface water samples were collected from Waghdardi dam during March 2020 to Feb 2021 and analyzed for water quality by examining various parameters like pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, total solids, total dissolved solids, alkalinity, hardness, dissolved O2, dissolved salt etc. The importantance of the water quality in regard to both human health and agricultural practices can not be ignored. Present study of Physico-chemical analysis of water are useful for contributing the knowledge about awareness of water pollution and needs of water purification techniques. Nearly all parameters were within the permissible limits. Hence the water was found to be suitable for drinking and irrigation purpose.
Perspectivas futuras del sector de la comunicación e información en Ecuador
Authors: Yagual Velastegui Alfredo Marcel , Freire Benítez María Belén , Orbe Terán Jonathan Wladimir , Baño Lucio Luis Alfonso
Published: April 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar el crecimiento económico del sector de la Comunicación e información sobre el PIB en términos reales en Ecuador. Para su sustentación teórica se utilizó las teorías del modelo Input-output. Se procedió en aplicar una metodología de investigación correlacional integral. En pocas palabras, ejecutando la regresión lineal, correlaciones y un test no paramétrico como Shapiro-Wilk. Como resultado, la correlación entre las variables fue del 99% aproximadamente de asociación, nivel de significancia alto. Se concluye, que la industria de la comunicación e información incide de manera positiva sobre el Producto Interno Bruto PIB real (constante) en Ecuador periodo 2007-2017.
Identidad investigadora de los docentes universitarios de la ciudad de Guayaquil
Authors: Asanza Moreira José Manuel
Published: April 2022

En la actualidad es necesario que las universidades desarrollen una identidad digital bien definida, en relación con su participación educativa a nivel internacional, sin embargo, no todas las personas se encuentran predispuestas a formar parte de la interconexión digital que existe hoy en día, quedándose rezagados del resto de profesionales. El fin de esta investigación es identificar si los docentes en universidades de Guayaquil poseen identidad digital como investigadores. El estudio se realizó con un enfoque cuantitativo, utilizando un método deductivo transversal, a través de una investigación exploratoria y con la encuesta como instrumento de medición. Como resultado se evidencia la ausencia del desarrollo de una identidad digital y de un perfil de investigador por parte de los docentes, por tanto, se necesita de un proceso de alfabetización docente enfocada en la investigación y en el uso de las herramientas digitales que permita fortalecer las competencias investigativas de las instituciones de educación superior, pues son clave para la reputación de las instituciones a las que pertenecen.
Desafíos del marketing de responsabilidad social corporativo: caso de estudio de operadores telefónicas móviles en Ecuador
Authors: Bonilla Freire Janeth , Chabusa Vargas Jorge , Tello Caicedo Grace , Cedeño Velasco Alexander
Published: April 2022

Este artículo integra la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa RSC y el marketing al analizar cómo se ha discutido la literatura de marketing sobre la RSC al examinar no solo las definiciones como primera parte. Sino también los Desafíos del Marketing de Responsabilidad Social Corporativo: Caso de estudio de Operadores Telefónicas Móviles en Ecuador. La metodología aplicada fue la documental y correlacional integral. Como resultado. Este análisisdemostró que la aplicación de estrategias de Marketing de responsabilidad Social Corporativo. tienen una importantísima influencia en los consumidores. considerándolos socios en la retribución a la sociedad a través de políticas y estrategias de marketing de Responsabilidad Social. Esto se confirma con el resultado del testeo en SPSS donde acepta la hipótesis alternativa se refleja que El aumento de líneas telefónicas móviles. fue acusado de manera positiva por el crecimiento poblacional en Ecuador.
CONNAISSANCES, PERCEPTIONS ET PRATIQUES DU PERSONNEL DE SOINS EN PERIODE DE PANDEMIE DE COVID-19 DANS LA REGION DE GBEKE. CÖTE D’IVOIRE
Authors: COULIBALY M’bégnan , Al Et.
Published: April 2022

Contexte : La pandémie de Covid-19 impacte les systèmes de santé du monde.  Les agents de santé sont en première ligne de la lutte. La prise en charge des patients met donc à risque de contamination ces agents de santé. L’observance de mesures de prévention contre une maladie est affectée par la connaissance de la dite maladie.  Objectif : Cette étude sur les connaissances, perceptions et pratiques menée auprès des agents de santé ivoiriens a pour but de contribuer à la lutte contre la Covid-19 en milieu de soins.

Méthodes : Nous avons mené une étude transversale à visée descriptive, du 05 au 10 mai 2020 auprès des agents de santé exerçant dans les Etablissements Sanitaires de Premier Contact (ESPC) d’une région sanitaire. La taille d’échantillon a été déterminée à l’aide du logiciel Epi Info TM. Notre population d’étude était composée de 363 agents de santé issus des 6 districts sanitaires. Résultats : La presque totalité des sujets inclus dans notre étude avait un bon niveau de connaissance globale (99,17%). Ils percevaient la Covid-19 comme une maladie très grave (86,78%) et très contagieuse (97,52%). Moins du sixième (17%) des sujets disposant des masques ne les utilisait pas régulièrement ; et la principale raison évoquée était principalement l’insuffisance des masques (89.66%). Par ailleurs La presque totalité des sujets procédait à un lavage régulier des mains avec de l’eau et du savon (98.07).

Conclusion : Ces pratiques à risque constatées dans notre étude soulèvent la problématique de la gestion des ressources dans les contextes épidémiques
Covid-19 : Aspects épidémio-cliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs des Patients pris en charge. Cas de l’Hôpital de Sikasso – Mali
Authors: HAÏDARA Dadé Ben Sidi , Al Et.
Published: April 2022

Introduction : Depuis l’introduction du coronavirus au Mali en mars 2020, Conformément au plan de riposte national, l’Hôpital de Sikasso fut considéré comme un centre de prise en charge. Le but de cette étude était de décrire les caractéristiques épidémio-cliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutives  des patients pris en charge    pour  covid-19.

Méthode : Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale descriptive allant du 25 mars 2020 au 30 mai 2021. Nous avons réalisé une analyse des informations descriptives des cas de décès intra hospitaliers et du registre d’hospitalisation du site de prise en charge.

Résultats: Au total sur 97 patients atteints de covid-19, le taux de létalité intra hospitalière était de 9,28 %.Le taux de positivité a été de 30,79 %. Le taux de dépistage a été de 2,56 ‰.L’âge moyen a été de 47, 50 ans avec un minimum de 16 et un maximum de 84.La majorité des malades était constituée par des agents de santé soit (16,5%). Près de 88,66 % (86) des malades venaient de la région de Sikasso dont 60 de la ville de Sikasso.

Le sexe ratio (homme/femme) était de 2,23. La dyspnée était retrouvée chez 40 % et 10 % avaient une comorbidité Diabète ou HTA. La durée moyenne de séjour a été de 8,70 jours.

Conclusion : Cette étude a permis de déterminer la létalité liée au COVID-19 et d’apporter plus d’information sur les facteurs de comorbidité pour permettred’améliorer la prise en charge des cas au niveau de l’Hôpital.
Prévalence des infections associées aux soins en réanimation au Mali
Authors: Dicko Hammadoun , Al Et.
Published: April 2022

Introduction : Ce travail a été initié pour faire un état des lieux des infections associées aux soins en réanimation et   identifier les pathogènes en causes.

Méthodes : Une étude prospective descriptive a été menée en réanimation à l’hôpital universitaire du Point G, Bamako. L’échantillon était constitué de 218 patients hospitalisés avec une durée de séjour de plus de 48 heures et qui ont été interrogés à l’aide d’un questionnaire standardisé. Notre étude s’est déroulée sur une période de 09 mois, Septembre 2020 à Juin 2021.

Résultats : Notre étude a permis de recenser 64 patients atteints d’une infection associée aux soins. La prévalence était de 29,4%. Le taux d’incidence global d’épisode infectieux était de 33,5%. On notait une égalité entre les deux sexes avec un ratio de 1. L’âge moyen des patients était de 47,1 ± 22,2 ans. Les facteurs de risque ont été : la gravité de l’état pathologique des malades, les comorbidités associées et la fréquence des dispositifs médicaux invasifs. Parmi les infections associées aux soins, les bactériémies ont été les plus fréquentes (44,8%.), suivies des infections urinaires (32,9%.) et des PAVM (22,3%). L’hémoculture a été l’examen le plus réalisé (64) avec un taux de positivité de 50%. Les microorganismes retrouvés étaient les entérobactéries (bacilles Gram négatifs fermentant) ont été plus fréquents avec 36,8%, suivis des bacilles Gram négatifs non fermentant (23,7%), les levures (23,7%) et les Cocci Gram positif (15,8%). La mortalité était de 68,8%.

Conclusion : au terme de cette étude, il ressort une augmentation de la prévalence des infections associées aux soins en réanimation avec une mortalité élevée
Effect of silanization on shear bond strength between high translucency zirconia and resin cement
Authors: Tanya Tanya , Dandekeri Savitha , Shetty Sanath , Mohammed Zahid , Mohammed Fahad , Ragher Mallikarjuna , Hegde Shreshta
Published: April 2022

Aim: This in-viro study aimed to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of resin cement with high translucency zirconia with silane coupling agents and bonding agent separately (Group3), bonding agent containing silane (Group 2) and bonding agent which does not have silane (Group 1). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by using the high translucency zirconia blanks along with the CAD-CAM equipments. After sintering the specimens according to manufacturer’s instructions surface modifications, bonding procedures and evaluation of bond strength was performed. Bond strength of the samples was tested using universal testing machine. The results were analyzed statistically using descriptive analysis. Results: The mean shear bond strength obtained for group 1, group 2 and group 3 was 17.97, 22.01, 28.87MPA respectively. The SBS of group 3 was significantly higher than the other two groups as the surface of zirconia was treated with both Silane and Silane-containing universal adhesive. Conclusion: The null hypothesis was rejected. Within the limitations of the study, it was concluded that the shear bond strength between resin cement and high translucency zirconia was highest when treated with bonding agent (universal adhesive) and silane coupling agent separately after air particle abrasion.
Comparative case study analysis of conventional and solar energy systems
Authors: Narasimha Rao C H. N. , Sravani K , Vijay Paul P , Balakrishna K.
Published: April 2022

Energy management is the process for the conservation of energy as energy consumption tends to rise day by day, as energy demand rises. The process involved is to determine when, where, why, and how energy is used in a plant or building. This paper aims to carry out electrical load management in organizations /domestic/industries. The main objective is to evaluate the use of Electrical energy in an organization for different appliances and determine the opportunities for energy saving with energy-efficient equipment or techniques to make it more energy-efficient. This paper presents mathematical modeling, examination, and analysis for the institution and estimates the savings obtained by switching from a conventional energy source to a solar energy source.
analysis of physical problems faced by the employees due to peer relationship in public sector banks
Authors: Rakesh S. , Vetrivel M.
Published: April 2022

Stress refers to the strain from the conflict between our external environment and us, leading to emotional and physical pressure. In our fast paced world, it is impossible to live without stress, whether you are a student or a working adult. Job stress level of permanent employees in private and public sector banks, results founded the public sector banks’ employees significantly affected more by stress due to no control on their jobs, social unsupported by the mangers, and mechanistic and strict organizational structure than the private sector bank’s employees. This article highlights physical problems faced by the employees in public banks in Cuddalore district.
Strategies to improve online marketing of home appliances
Authors: Abraham J Jiju George , Sreedevi V.
Published: April 2022

Today internet has become an integral part and necessity of our day-to-day life. People cannot think of a life without it. Ecommerce has also emerged as an important part of our daily lives. It is used in every aspect of human lives starting from buying household items to online investments. E-commerce has become a necessity for urban people. With the increase in cheap availability and high-speed internet with a number of security options, an increase in digital penetration and easy access to the internet prompted individuals and marketers toward e-commerce. This paper focuses on the strategies to improve online marketing.
Spectrum of psychosocial dimensions of cancer in Indian scenario
Authors: Pancholi Mayank , Patidar Himanshu , Desai Sanjay , Dhakad Vinod Kumar , Behal Simran
Published: April 2022

Objective: Psycho-oncology refers to psychological, social, behavioral issues relatedto cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. The prevalence of cancer in India is around 2.25 million with 1.1 million new cases per year. This  research analyzed  psychosocial  factors  affecting  the  victims  of  cancer  in  India  &  identified  various  dynamics  playing role in  management. Method: A prospective, cross-sectional study was performed over one year period. A psychosocial questionnaire was designed for collecting information. Based on this questionnaire, responses were recorded, reflecting patient’s feelings and experiences. This study was conducted at tertiary care centre RDGMC, Ujjain, India. The study group included 120 admitted patients. Results: Out of120 patients (54%) were males and (46%) were females. The sample included (50%) patients newly diagnosed with cancer &Head &Neck cancer was the commonest cancer, affecting (37%) patients. (41%) patients were compliant, (31%) patients were partially compliant, (28%) patients were non compliant to the treatment. (63%) patients continued treatment. (28%) patients abandoned the treatment& (9%) patients got deceased. Financial constraint was the commonest reason for abandonment accounting for 65 % of the patients. It was observed that (74%) patients experienced psychosocial stigma.