bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HIV in the Heartland: Experiences of Living with HIV in Urban and Rural Areas of the Midwest
Authors: Donley Sarah , Lockett C.
Published: April 2021

Scholarly research on HIV/AIDS and stigma has largely demonstrated a different experience for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) who inhabit urban and rural areas. Largely missing from this scholarship are experiences in low prevalence areas. Low prevalence areas typically have fewer resources, social networks, and HIV infection and prevalence is less common. In this paper, we examine the challenges PLWHAs in rural and urban areas of the Midwest face and how these individuals manage, respond, and combat HIV/AIDS related stigmas in their communities. This paper utilizes interview data to understand the lived experiences of 18 persons living with HIV and AIDS. This paper reveals that respondents in rural areas are likely to be geographically dispersed, struggle with accessing healthcare services, believe their communities are less tolerant, and are less likely to disclose their positive status or seek out social support. Respondents who lived in urban areas were more likely to disclose their positive status, have access to AIDS service organizations and social support, and to participate in advocacy in the “HIV Community.” Our study demonstrates how social and community context are agentic players in shaping life chances, decisions, and behavior of the PLWHAs we interviewed.
Hillary Clinton and the Media: From Expected Roles to the Critique of Feminism
Authors: Topic Martina , Gilmer Etajha
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we analysed Hillary Clinton’s relationship with the media starting from her first appointment at a US First Lady to her being the Democratic nominee for the US presidential elections in 2016. Thus, we analysed academic literature demonstrating Clinton’s problems with the media bias, and then added our own discourse analysis of articles on Clinton and feminism in two main national newspapers that have consistently demonstrated the power of setting the agenda and forming public opinion in the U.S. – The Washington Post and The New York Times. Discourse analysis has been used to analyse 20 selected articles that discussed Clinton’s feminist views in a period from September 2015 until September 2016, which was also a campaign period for 2016 U.S. elections. The findings add to the current research on the topic and show that the media undermined liberal feminism and its goals to undermine Hillary Clinton, whereas in the past Hillary was a subject of media criticism because of her refusal to fit into expected roles and be a supportive wife only. The discourse of criticism of Hillary Clinton has changed over time but every time with the same results, undermining the image and career advancement.
Civic Engagement among Greek University Students: “Passive-Passive-Smokers” and Cultural Power
Authors: Benincasa Luciana
Published: April 2021

This paper, about non-smokers’ civic engagement (or lack thereof) in the context of public venues in Greece, aims to answer the following research questions: How do non-smokers deal with smokers when their cigarette proves annoying? To what extent do non-smokers stand up for their rights? What are the perceived constraints? Smokers’ points of view are included as part of the context in which non-smokers act. Greek university students were interviewed by the author (25) and by two students trained in interviewing (6). Respondents were asked to express judgments and feelings about the smoking “regime” in public venues. Additionally, non-smokers were asked to describe instances of smoke annoyance, report what they do about it and express judgments and feelings. Cultural analysis was applied: data were coded, and codes were grouped into categories, highlighting key assumptions and values. Though in most public venues the smoking ban is massively violated, non-smokers seem to view smoking as “normal”. For fear of being ignored, laughed at or insulted, they seldom ask smokers to refrain from smoking. Their (anticipated) emotions allow smokers to exert a kind of cultural power that prevents non-smokers from reacting. Thus, the latter become themselves vehicles of that power that oppresses them.
Why People Play Table-Top Role-Playing Games: A Grounded Theory of Becoming as Motivation
Authors: Coe Darrin
Published: April 2021

There is a paucity of research related to the motivation of people who play table-top role-playing games (TRPGs). Two questions drove this research: (1) What motivates people to play TRPGs and (2) Can a single supra-motivator be developed which envelopes a larger theory of why people participate in TRPGs? Grounded Theory methodology was used to investigate why people initiate and continue to participate in table-top role-playing games. Fourteen people who attended a 4-year college who played TRPGs and two people who did not play were interviewed regarding their participation in role-playing games. Open codes, emergent categories, conceptual categories, and a theoretical category indicated there exist two conceptual categories related to why people initiate participation in TRPGs and five conceptual categories related to why people continue to play TRPGs. These categories were linked together to develop the theoretical category of “becoming” to explain the motivations of people who play TRPGs. The emergent theory of becoming as motivation, limitations, and future directions for research are discussed within the interpretive context and research context.
Cul-de-sacs and Narrative Data Analysis – A Less Than Straightforward Journey
Authors: James Gwyneth
Published: April 2021

This article focuses on the methodological journey I took as a novice narrative inquirer, particularly regarding data analysis, for my doctoral data; a journey characterised by floundering, meandering, wrong turns and cul-de-sacs. It explains the initially overwhelming process of moving from collecting “data” to constructing the narratives of five postgraduate international students, challenges faced as well as lessons learned. Despite its complexities, narrative data analysis enables colour and emotion to be added to research. This article continues to add to a somewhat meagre research literature about how to move from collecting “data” to constructing narratives.
Using Narratives in Creativity Research: Handling the Subjective Nature of Creative Process
Authors: Chakraborty Saikat
Published: April 2021

For most of us, creative processes are those which can produce outcomes that are capable of being judged as creative. The outcome-centric recognition of creativity has heavily downplayed the process-perspective of creativity in organizations. Influenced significantly by individual and social subjectivities, creative processes are difficult to enquire on the basis of positivist approaches presently dominating creativity research. Use of narrative methodology in creativity research is proposed as a strategy for not just handling the subjectivities but also for making meaning from them as well as from participants' emotions. Antenarratives can help to enrich the narrated storyline, and personal narratives of the researcher allows to tie back the subjectivities through co-created meanings. The article aspires to invigorate attention towards the foundations of creativity research that has offered little scope for research paradigms that are beyond the objective-positivist tradition. Consequently, it urges the research community to seek suitable methodologies like the narrative which promises to explore the process-perspective of creativity and enlarge our organizational understanding of creativity.
SHH, Don't Speak: The Act of Overcoming Silencing and Empowering Acts of Education
Authors: Coda James , Robbins Margaret
Published: April 2021

Silencing appears in various avenues – classroom interactions amongst the teacher and student, hospital situations, gender/sexual identities, bullying, mental health struggles, and other forms, thus relegating individuals to the margins. This paper utilizes queer theory and critical race feminism to examine how dis(abilities) are positioned in relation to normative societal structures. Through the methodological approaches of autoethnography and narrative inquiry, we examine our stories of marginalization and silencing that have occurred in various facets of our lives. For the field of education, these stories can provide a means for other educators to invoke self-reflection on classroom practice as a way of disrupting dominant discourses that foster marginalization and silencing of students.
Assessment of Spatio-temporal levels of pollution parameters due to dumpsite leachate in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Nwosu Geoffrey E , Badejo Adedayo A , Adekunle Adebola A , Adeosun Olayemi J
Published: April 2021

This study is on the assessment of  spatio-temporal levels of physico-chemical parameters of groundwater in domesticwells located at points around some selected dumpsite due to dumpsite leachate on groundwater pollution. Three dumpsites: Orile (O); Solous 3 (S3) and Solous 1 (S1). Leachate from the respective dumpsites and water from the 10 select wells within 1 km radius of each dumpsites were sampled and analyzed in the laborator. .Spatial distribution maps of the parameters were generated using Geographic Information System and ArchMap 10.5. Laboratory results  revealed that water in domestic wells were deteriorated due to the percolation of  leachate. Spatial analysis revealed that pollution of groundwater was higher within a distance of 345 m from the dumpsites and decreases as the distance increases from the dumpsites. The leachate concentration of  Cl, SO4, COD and BOD5  from O; TDS, and EC  from S3; Cr and Pb  from S1 dumpsites respectively were above WHO leachate disposal values. The study showed that O impacted more on  groundwater quality  than S3 and S1. It is recommended that water from these wells should not used without treatment.Keywords: Leachate, dumpsite, groundwater, wells, pollution.
Effect of Clusters in Energy-Efficient Cooperative White Space Detection in a Cognitive Radio System
Authors: Ojo Samson I , Adeyemo Zachaeus K , Akande Damilare O , Omowaiye Rebecca O
Published: April 2021

White Space Detection (WSD) is a core operation in a Cognitive Radio System (CRS) to identify idle spectrum for maximum utilization. However, WSD is often affected by multipath effects resulting in poor detection rate. Cooperative WSD (CWSD) which is one of the existing techniques used to address the problem is characterized by long sensing time, energy and bandwidth inefficiency. Energy-Efficient CWSD (EECWSD) was proposed in previous work to solve the problem associated with CWSD. Hence, in this paper, the effect of clusters in EECWSD is carried out with Radiometry Detector (RD). The investigation is carried out using multiple clusters and each cluster contained multiple Secondary Users (SUs). The SUs are used to perform local sensing and the sensing results are combined at individual cluster using majority fusion rule. The sensing results from individual cluster are combined to obtain global sensing result using OR fusion rule. The system is simulated using MATLAB software. The system is evaluated using Probability of Detection (PD), Total Error Probability (TEP), Spectral Efficiency (SE) and Sensing Time (ST). At SNR of 20 dB, PD values of 0.7890, 0.8376 and 0.8787 are obtained for clusters 3, 4 and 5, respectively, while the corresponding TEP values are 0.2210, 0.1724 and 0.1313 for clusters 3, 4 and 5, respectively. At SNR of 16 dB, 13.2594 and 16.4341 are the SE values obtained for clusters 3 and 5, respectively, while the corresponding ST values obtained are 4.2487 and 2.6177 s for clusters 3 and 5, respectively. The results obtained revealed that, PD and SE increase as number of cluster increases, while ST and TEP reduce as cluster increases.  Keywords— Cognitive Radio, White Space, Spectrum Sensing, Probability of Detection, Spectral Efficiency.
Estimation of attenuation due to rain within Ka and Ku bands in Oyo State of Nigeria
Authors: Busari Hammed O , Fakolujo Olaosebikan A
Published: April 2021

Rain-induced attenuation of microwaves poses a serious challenge to signal availability beyond 10 GHz frequencies. The challenges are even more pronounced in the subtropical and tropical regions with high intensities of rain which is more accompanied with thunderstorms. Nigeria has an equatorial and tropical climate, which is identified by controlling rainfall. Rain is the significant attenuation factor of various communication signal above 10 GHz frequencies. Therefore, for effective utilization of the microwave bandwidth during rainfall, it is required to form the correlation between this attenuation effect and the bandwidth at various rainfall rate and frequencies at a particular interest location. Therefore , using propagation modelling, the point rainfall and  rain effects for frequencies was concurrently  considered between 11 and 40 GHz (i.e. Ku, and Ka) for satellite communication service on earth-space path at Ibadan in Oyo state , Nigeria by using rainfall data for the period of five (5) years (January 2014 to December 2019).Keywords- Rain Attenuation, Rain Rate, Bandwidth, Propagation Modelling
Fitting Rating Curves to Selected Streams in Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Ibeje Andy O
Published: April 2021

Lack of funds and political will have made continuous gauging of rivers in Nigeria impossible, thus stalling the development of surface water resources. In order to address this anomaly; this study is focused on developing discharge rating curve, for selected streams in Imo-Anambra river basin of southeast Nigeria, which is capable of predicting discharge from stage. Ten years monthly stage and discharge records, measured with stream gauges, for Rivers Adada in Enugu state, Ajali in Anambra state, Ivo in Ebonyi State, Otamiri in Imo state,  and Imo (Umuopara) in Abia state, were used in estimating the rating curve models using simple linear regression as: ,    and . All the rating curve equations were validated using coefficient of determination which yielded values of 98.54%, 97.38%, 17.31%, 89.98% and 99.43%, but the empirical discharge-stage model of River Ivo was discarded as the model produced poor performance and lacked the features of a rating curve. The rating curve of Imo River predicted the highest discharge for equivalent input values of stage because of its large cross-section at the gauging station. The developed rating curve models are therefore recommended for discharge prediction in these catchment areas with limited streamflow records.Keywords— fitting, rating curve, southeast Nigeria, stream discharge
APPROACH TOWARDS SACROCOCCYGEAL FISTULA: A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL AND COMPETITIVE INTERPRETATION
Authors: Gupta Sudesh  , Prasher Aarushi  , Sharma Kumar Arun  , Sharma Sakshi  , Manhas Raman
Published: April 2021

Background: Sacrococcygeal fistula, also known as Pilonidal sinus is an acute or chronic infection in the subcutaneous fatty tissue, mainly in the natal cleft. The condition, though not life threatening, is socially embarrassing and adversely affects the quality of life of patients. In Ayurvedic literature Sacrococcygeal fistula is better correlated and treated as Nadi Vrana. Acharya Sushruta had explained Para-surgical procedure with the intervention of medicated Seton (Kshara Sutra) as one of the treatment modalities. The ideal method of treatment of Sacrococcygeal fistula should be effective with a low recurrence rate, short hospital stay and economical.

Aim: This study is an attempt to evaluate the efficacy of Arka Ksharasutra in the management of Sacrococcygeal fistula.

Methodology: A total no. of 10 patients having signs and symptoms of Sacrococcygeal fistula were selected for Arka Ksharasutra ligation under local anesthesia and the Seton was changed every week during the entire treatment period.

Results: In this study all the patients i.e.,100% were males with age between 25-35 years. The length of initial track was 3.6 to 5.5 cm and average Unit Cutting Time was 7.23 days/cm in previously non-operated cases and 11.26 days/cm in previously operated cases, average being 8.2days/cm. There was no post-operative complication and recurrence even after 3 months of follow-up.

Conclusion: Arka Ksharasutra is laced with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, bactericidal and anti- inflammatory properties which minimizes the use of antibiotics and also demolished the recurrence of symptoms.
Suoni, visioni e affetti. Sugli aspetti para-teatrali dell’azione teatrale
Authors: Iorio Giannoli Giovanni
Published: April 2021

A strong hermeneutical tradition insists that - in the relationship between human beings and artworks - there are aspects that are not liable to rational explanations, such as those that apply for instance to physical processes, geological sections, symptoms of disease. This peculiar character of the artistic works would have become even more evident with the emergence of abstractionism and – as far as theatre - with the progressive departure from text and the programmatic renunciation of representing something. In this work - after discussing the limits of psychoanalytic and semiological tools - I try to show the usefulness of cognitive sciences and today's theories of human communication in dealing with that problem, with reference to an emblematic case of "messages without meanings": pure (musical) sounds.
Spazio, voce, gesto tra nuova musica e nuovo teatro musicale
Authors: Vergni Daniele
Published: April 2021

In the ‘60s, there was a liminal space where Nuova Musica’s compositions and Nuovo Teatro’s actions had put in place similar solutions, creating a complex cross-reference between theatrical action and musical compositions. Sometimes those compositions – not thought for the theatre – have deepened crucial aspect for Nuovo Teatro and sometimes anticipated what was happening in the theatrical-musical scene. The problematics raised from those compositions and the resulting reflections concern mainly the use of the acustic space, the voice and the body language. The first two (space and voice) are elements that Nuova Musica was thinking back since the ‘50s, before the actions of the Nuovo Teatro Musicale began to undermine the foundation of the traditional opera. After a short excursus in the practice of voice and space in the ‘50s, and after analyzing how the body language step inside the music’s composition process during the ‘60s, we analyze some compositions by Luigi Nono, Luciano Berio and Domenico Guaccero, searching for changes and afterthougts that can be grasped in compositions not directly designed for the theatre stage.
L’Aura del sonoro
Authors: Finer Ella
Published: April 2021

Compelled and confounded by the distance between the speaker and receiver in early telephonic communication, an anonymous reporter of the Scientific American called it ‘an airy nowhere, inhabited by voices and nothing else.’ Conceiving spatial and temporal distances as areas which can host the event of the voice, this article attends to the voice on the record as a particular example of transmission into the airy nowhere. Approaching how reproduction complicates the distance the voice performs in and through; and experimenting with how the material of the record might make the voice more material in its sounding, the research considers how the record of the voice has its own ‘auratic’ presence in the instance of its replaying.
OPEN ACCESS, RESEARCH COMMUNITIES, AND A DEFENSE AGAINST PREDATORY JOURNALS
Authors: Beall Jeffrey
Published: April 2021

In this opinion article, the author describes his experiences of naming, listing, and analyzing predatory journals. The gold open-access model has led to the creation of many predatory journals that exist only to exploit researchers. Medical research is the most valuable research for humans, so we must guard against the publishing of medical research in predatory journals. Community-based journals that combine a geographical and a disciplinary focus may be seen as a defense against the pathological nature of predatory publishers.
DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN BIOMEDICAL PUBLICATIONS IN VIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF MEDICAL JOURNAL EDITORS RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors: Kojima Takako
Published: April 2021

As potential conflicts of interest (COI) are common in biomedical research, handling related issues and managing disclosures is increasingly important. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) revised its guidance on COI in 2019 and introduced the latest version of the COI Disclosure Form in 2021. These documents provide guidance regarding COI policy for ICMJE member and non-member journals. The 2019 revision overviews the main changes in the ICMJE policy. The ICMJE prioritizes appropriate COI disclosures by authors and all others involved in scholarly publishing. Increasing the global awareness of the COI updated policies among all stakeholders is essential for strengthening ethical standing of journals.
RESEARCH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE USE OF CLOUD-BASED IMAGE ANALYSIS
Authors: Piri Reza , Nøddeskou-Fink Amalie Horstmann , Høilund-Carlsen Poul Flemming
Published: April 2021

RESEARCH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE USE OF CLOUD-BASED IMAGE ANALYSIS
MY LIFE AS A RESEARCHER AND EDITOR
Authors: Misra Durga Prasanna
Published: April 2021

MY LIFE AS A RESEARCHER AND EDITOR
A BETTER FUTURE WOULD BE POSSIBLE THROUGH VACCINATION WORLDWIDE
Authors: Benlidayi Ilke Coskun
Published: April 2021

A BETTER FUTURE WOULD BE POSSIBLE THROUGH VACCINATION WORLDWIDE
Impact of dental implant diameter on the efficiency of fatigue - a systematic review analysis
Authors: Mohamed Tharwat Hamed  , Hisham Abdullah Mously  , Moayyad Motaz Ghulman  , Ghada Hussein Naguib
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Objective: The present study explains the success and failure of dental implant diameter on the efficiency of fatigue by conducting a systematic review analysis.
Methods: An extensive literature search was conducted to carry out systematic review using different scholarly platforms and libraries. A total of 12 studies published within the past 20-year time (1999-2019) were included following the inclusion and exclusion criteria based on the PRISMA guidelines. Additionally, the study outcomes were evaluated to determine their perceptions regarding the role of dental implant diameter in influencing the implant’s fatigue performance.
Results: The implant diameter can be categorized into wide diameter (5-6 mm), regular diameter (3.75-4 mm), and small/narrow diameter (3-3.4 mm). The narrow diameter implants are indicated through thin alveolar ridges and mesiodistal spaces (less than 7 mm). The implants with narrow diameter would offer greater risk of fatigue failure for clinical situations with significant functional loading. No significant differences were found either in success or failure of dental implant diameter on fatigue efficiency after 1-year and 3-year follow-up.
Conclusion: The technical complication of dental implant include abutment screw loosening or fracture, abutment and superstructure fracture, and implant body fracture. The study has study has mainly focused on the impact of dental implant diameter on the efficiency of fatigue and reviewed a significant impact of dental implant diameter on the fatigue efficiency.
Keywords: Dental Implants, Efficiency, Perception.
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Long term outcomes after pancreaticodoudenectomy: a single center experience from Pakistan
Authors: Abu Bakar Hafeez Bhatti  , Roshni Zahra Jafri  , Eraj Sahaab  , Faisal Saud Dar  , Haseeb Haider Zia  , Nusrat Yar Khan
Published: April 2021

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REALITY OF STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG FINAL-YEAR PHARMACY STUDENTS IN DONGNAI
Authors: Nguyen Thị Bich Tuyen , Nguyen Thanh Truc , Le Kim Phung
Published: April 2021

Final-year Pharmacy students are assumed to be at high risk for mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression, especially during the stage prior to graduation. This study is aimed at investigating the reality of stress, anxiety, and depression suffered by final-year Pharmacy students’ (in the academic year 2019-2020) at two universities in Dongnai via a cross-sectional description based on a Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21) survey questionnaire. The research results from 134 respondents showed that the proportions of students experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression were 16.4%, 29.8% and 38.8% respectively, of which severe anxiety accounted for 6%, and severe depression accounted for 0.7% analysis. There were also statistically significant differences among groups of students with different academic results. These findings contribute to the universities’construction of appropriate intervention strategies to improve students’ mental health with a view to eliminating their mistakes in clinical pharmaceutical practice in the future.
Management of Palmo-Plantar Psoriasis by Classical Shodhan and Shaman Chikitsa- A Case Report
Authors: Hirapure Anagha S , Deshmukh Saurabh , Thakre Trupti
Published: April 2021

Background: Palmo-plantar psoriasis in a non-inflammatory skin condition in which it is capable to produce functional disability. It is the type of psoriasis which occurs in palms and soles together with features like scaling, erythema and itching, pustules cracked & pain, and is limited. Palmo-plantar is the disease which does not have a specific line of treatment, but can be assessed and treated with classical line of Ayurvedic management. This Palmo-plantar not only affects physically but also disturbs the mental health of patient In Ayurveda all the skin diseases are described under single topic; Kushtha (Skin disorders). As Palmo-Plantar psoriasis is compared with Vipadika Kshudra Kushta (cracked bilateral soles & palms) in Ayurveda, the predominant Dosha’s (fundamental bodily bio-elements) are Vata (governs movement of body & mind) & Kapha (controls immune system) in which Vaman Karma (Emesis) is useful. Aim: To evaluate the role of Ayurveda treatment modalities in Vipadika Kshudra Kushta. Materials & Methods: A case report of 56 year old male patient suffering from scaling of both palms and soles with severe pain since 16 years is presented in this article where the patient got satisfactory relief by adopting Shodhan Karma (purification treatment) followed by Shaman Chikitsa (pacifying treatment) with dietary and behavioral lifestyle modification. The symptoms were reduced by Vaman procedure. Result: Patient got about 80% relief after the treatment by which one can say that the palmo-plantar psoriasis can be treated by Ayurveda Medicine.
Raktamokshana - A Systemic Review
Authors: Sawarkar Gaurav , Sawarkar Punam , Desai Priti
Published: April 2021

Raktamokshana is the important para surgical method of bloodletting incorporated by Acharya Sushruta in the basic plan of detoxification therapy. Though the broad utility of this therapy is extensively elaborated in Ancient Text of Ayurveda, it has limited use in the clinical practices of Panchakarma that may occur due to apprehension about the procedure to develop any surgical or systemic complication; lack of skill for practical demonstration or knowledge regarding its efficacy. The meta-analysis of various techniques of the Raktamokshana, is primarily planned to study their effectiveness & safety for managing multiple disorders. On an extensive review of the literature regarding this topic, 16 studies are conducted with 469 participants at different places or states from India. A narrative synthesis of all included studies & their critical analysis was demonstrated concisely using tables. It was found that only two modes of Raktamokshana, i.e., Siravedha & Jaoukavacharana, which are widely used in practice for different skin and musculoskeletal disorders, while only two trials study the modified Shringa method. No clinical study was carried out to demonstrate the effect of other methods of Raktamokshana or modifications in various clinical entities. The efficacy of three modes of Raktamokshana, i.e., Siravedha, Jalouka & Shringa, can be justified based on the basic principles of Ayurveda & physiological actions. This study demands to conduct scientific multi-centric research studies with a large sample size in the future to embark on these conclusions & to enhance their acceptance globally.
Comparative HPLC analysis of different samples of Tribhuvankirti Rasa
Authors: Gaikwad Apurva , Wadnerwar Nilima , Deshmikh Akhilesh
Published: April 2021

Background: There are different methods of Vatsanabha shodhana but it is not mentioned in literature that which method should be used in preparation of Tribhuvankirti rasa which will make the drug safer. Objectives: To acquire knowledge regarding toxic principle in self prepared and market sample of Tribhuvankirti Rasa with respect to different shodhana methods of Vatsanabha and to develop a method of testing toxic principle in the formulation. Material and methods: Three samples were prepared out of which two samples were prepared using different shodhana media and one sample was prepared using impure ingredients and three samples of Tribhuvankirti Rasa were purchased from market. Physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of the final product was conducted and the observations were compared among six samples. Results: HPLC graphs indicate that the numbers of peaks are increased in the sample prepared with Godugdda shodhita Vatsanabha and all the market samples in comparison with Ashodhita and Gomutra shodhita samples of Tribhuvankirti Rasa. All samples contain alkaloids, however after purification there was decrease in the concentration of detected alkaloid. Conclusion: The toxic principle (Aconitine) in market and self prepared sample of Tribhuvankirti Rasa has been reduced by shodhana. In addition, flavonoids, glycosides and anti-oxidants are found which are beneficial for health.
Exploring the Reasons for the Inadequate Clinical Competency in the Newly Graduated Nurses: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Negarandeh Reza , Ahmadi Chenari Hadi , Mahmoodi Parvin
Published: April 2021

Aim: The most important mission of Healthcare systems is to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Manpower is the key pillar in achieving this goal. Studies show that newly graduated nurses do not have sufficient clinical competence to care for patients. This study aimed to explore the reasons for inadequate competence of newly graduated nurses. Method: The present study is a qualitative study. Participants in this study were 30 individuals, including nursing students, newly graduates nurses, nursing faculties, clinical nurses, nursing managers and deputies for the education of nursing schools who were selected by purposeful sampling method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The data collection continued to data saturation. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis in MAXQDA 10 software. Results: Three main categories emerged as reasons for the inadequate clinical competency in the newly graduated nurses i.e. inefficient mechanism of student recruitment, ineffective education, and gloomy outlook for the nursing profession. Conclusion: Training qualified clinical nurses is a dynamic process that requires enrolling the appropriate individuals, preparing a suitable infrastructure to train, training them effectively, providing in-service training, and providing the necessary motivation for professional development in the health care settings.
Systemic Lycopene as an adjunct to Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy in Generalized Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Kamra Shilpa , Bhardwaj Amit , Arora Geetanjali
Published: April 2021

Aim: To evaluate the potency of systemic anti-oxidants in the non-surgical treatment of generalised chronic periodontitis. Objective: Purpose of this short term clinical study is to ascertain whether or not daily systemic supplementation of antioxidants adjunctively used after scaling and root planing (SRP) would improve clinical condition in generalised chronic periodontitis using C-reactive protein (CRP) as inflammatory markers and chronic periodontitis treatment index needs (CPTIN Index) to evaluate reduction in periodontal pockets. Results: Each group involved 10 participants with age group 30-65 years. The test group was provided with treatment with 20 mg Lycopene once daily after 24 hours of completion of scaling and root planing. The CRP value at baseline ranged from 3- 6.2 with a mean value of 4.87± 1.09. After one month of treatment, the CRP value ranges between 1.1- 4.8 with a mean value of 3.10 ± 1.05. This clearly indicates a significant decrease in CRP with t value 10.83 and >0.00 p value. The CRP value of control group at baseline ranged from 3-5.9 with a mean value of 4.58± 1.08. After one month of treatment with scaling and root planing, the CRP value ranges to 2.2- 5.4 with a mean value of 3.96 ± 1.08. This clearly indicates a significant decrease in CRP with t value 13.29 and > 0.00 p value. Conclusion: Lycopene as an antioxidant is a promising treatment modality as an adjunct to full mouth scaling. It helps to modulate oxidative stress in periodontium during periodontitis. It also leads to maintenance of periodontal health.
Pharmaceutico-analytical Standardization of Katupila Taila; An Ayurvedic Dosage Form from Ethnobotany: Securinega leucopyrus
Authors: Shah Samip , Bedarkar Prashant , J Shukla V , J Patgiri B , Mehta Mehul
Published: April 2021

Katupila - Securinega leucopyrus (willd) Muell. is ethnobotanic medicine, whose leaves are proven to exhibit wound healing property through in vitro, in vivo experimental studies and clinical study along with other properties like anti inflammatory, antioxidant etc. Present study was aimed to develop suitable Ayurvedic dosage form which can value add to ethnic practice and outcomes of recent studies on Katupila by utilizing probable potential of its alternate aria plant part; stem. Six batches of Katupila taila were prepared from decoction and bolus of stem of Katupila heated with Sesame oil in prescribed manner of Snehapaka as per Ayurvedic classics till Madhyam Snehapaka. Organoleptic, physicochemical evaluation, test parameters for evaluation of Snehakalpa as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India (API) were recorded in triplicate along with chromatographic pattern. Average 934.8 g (93.48% yield) of Katupila Taila was obtained from batch size of, 1 l of Tila Taila with 212 g of Kalka dravya and 4 l of Kwatha of Katupila stem prepared over 3 days with 13 hrs of total duration of actual heating. Mean specific gravity, refractive index, acid value, iodine value, saponification value and Bellier’s turbidity temperature test (BTTT) value were 0.9179, 1.449  2.908 ± 0.0538, 108.075 ± 2.97, 169.66 ± 8.91 and 19.6 ± 0.3 Mean ± SD respectively. Adopted method of Snehapaka for preparation of Katupila Taila can be considered as standard. Observed organoleptic features, range of physicochemical parameters and chromatographic pattern as per API may be considered as analytical standard for Katupila Taila.
Aerodynamic Analysis of VOLVO Intercity 9400 Bus Using CFD
Authors: Kannan K. , Ramji M. , Hameed A. Shahul , Sivasankar V. , Sureshbabu G.
Published: April 2021

Now a days most of the peoples are using public transport. The main mode of public transport in our country is bus. The availability and price of the fuel are making the public transport to be inefficient and we get only 40% of overall efficiency from any vehicle. It is mainly due to friction. But, friction plays the major role in the stability of the bus. However, we can reduce some unwanted friction like drag and so on., Our main target is to reduce the drag force and to increase the fuel efficiency, which can be done by choosing the best aerodynamic design of the exterior of the bus.The prototype of the bus body has been modelled by modelling software and CFD analysis is done by using analysis software (ANSYS)and it is remodeled to reduce the drag force. These models are named as model 1 and model 2. Model 1 is existing Volvo intercity 9400 bus model and model 2 is modification of existing Volvo intercity 9400 bus. Model 2 is to modify and analyse by using CFD to reduce the drag force, which results in increased performance and reduced fuel requirement.
Parkinson's disease and convergence insufficiency: a mini-review
Authors: Al-Namaeh Mashael
Published: April 2021

Background: A key manifestation of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is visual impairment. Cognitive impairment has been found to overlap with convergence insufficiency (CI) in patients with PD and is associated with significantly greater near point convergence (NPC) distance. Difficulty in reading and diplopia were the most common symptoms of CI in PD. The prevalence of CI is greater among patients with PD. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the relationship between PD and CI.

Methods: Studies that had included data on CI, NPC, or both were selected by searching PubMed/MEDLINE and clinicaltrails.gov, without any timeline or language limitation. The following terms were used in PubMed/MEDLINE search: ‘Clinical Trials’, ‘Parkinson’s Disease’, and ‘Convergence Insufficiency’. For clinical trials.gov database, the terms ‘Parkinson’s Disease’, ‘Convergence Insufficiency’, and ‘Completed Studies’ were used. Only those studies with control subjects were included. PubMed/MEDLINE search yielded 1,563 articles, but no article was found in the clinical trails.gov search. Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria, among which nine articles were selected as they had data on CI or NPC distance (cm), and PD.  

Results: Overall, there were 1,563 articles; among them, 12 articles met the inclusion criteria. Nine articles were selected based on their data concerning CI or NPC distance (cm) and PD. Relative to the control group, the PD group had high CI. In addition, PD group showed increase in NPC distance than the control group.

Conclusions: These data suggest that the patients with PD had an increased likelihood of developing CI visual symptoms, and increased NPC distance than healthy controls. These findings indicate that regular eye examination is very important for patients with PD.
Estimating Time of Driver Arrival with Gradient Boosting Algorithms and Deep Neural Networks
Authors: Sergoyan Henrik
Published: April 2021

Customer experience and resource management determine the degree to which transportation service providers can compete in today’s heavily saturated markets. The paper investigates and suggests a new methodology to optimize calculations for Estimated Time of Arrival (from now on ETA, meaning the time it will take for the driver to reach the designated location) based on the data provided by GG collected from rides made in 2018. GG is a transportation service providing company, and it currently uses The Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) which exhibits significant errors in the prediction phase. This paper shows that implementing algorithms such as XGBoost, CatBoost, and Neural Networks for the said task will improve the accuracy of estimation. Paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each model and then considers the performance of the stacking algorithm that combines several models into one. Thus, using those techniques, final results showed that Mean Squared Error (MSE) was decreased by 54% compared to the current GG model.
Development of Multi-EAP Radius Configuration for eduroam Service
Authors: Petrosyan Arthur , Petrosyan Gurgen , Tadevosyan Robert , Arsalanian Kevork
Published: April 2021

This paper describes the mechanism of authenticating multiple-realm eduroam users via a single multi-EAP radius configuration. The solution is based on the fact that some organizations, which are willing to join the eduroam community and use the service, especially in small communities, do not have a huge number of users, thus it will be costeffective to use a single RADIUS server for them instead of having a separate radius server per each realm. The solution is unmatched in terms of practical open implementation. It has been implemented and tested in ASNET-AM network.
A Note on Hamiltonian Bypasses in Digraphs with Large Degrees
Authors: Darbinyan Samvel
Published: April 2021

Let D be a 2-strongly connected directed graph of order p ≥ 3. Suppose that d(x) ≥ p for every vertex x ∈ V (D) \ {x0}, where x0 is a vertex of D. In this paper, we show that if D is Hamiltonian or d(x0) > 2(p − 1)/5, then D contains a Hamiltonian path, in which the initial vertex dominates the terminal vertex.
An Approximate Method for Calculating the Distance Between Regular Languages for Multitape Finite Automata
Authors: Grigoryan Tigran
Published: April 2021

Sets of word tuples, accepted by multitape finite automata and a metric space for languages accepted by these automata, are considered. These languages are represented using the same notation as the known notation of regular expressions for languages accepted by one-tape automata. The only difference is the interpretation of the ”concatenation” operation in the notation. An algorithm is proposed for calculating the introduced distance between regular languages accepted by multitape finite automata.
BIST Architecture for Magnetic Memories
Authors: Babayan Armen
Published: April 2021

Magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) is one of the emerging memory technologies, which can be considered as the next universal memory because of its good parameters. Nevertheless, this type of memory is not guaranteed from defects and it is very important to understand the fault typology and develop a test solution that addresses these faults. In this paper a Built-in Self-Test (BIST) solution is presented, which is specifically tailored for MRAMs and efficiently deals with MRAM specific faults.
Logical-Combinatorial Approaches in Dynamic Recognition Problems
Authors: Aslanyan Levon , Krasnoproshin Viktor , Ryazanov Vladimir , Sahakyan Hasmik
Published: April 2021

A pattern recognition scenario, where instead of object classification into the classes by the learning set, the algorithm aims to allocate all objects to the same, the so-called "normal" class, is the research objective. Given the learning set L; the class K0 is called “normal”, and the reminder l classes K1, K2, ... , Kl from the environment K are “deviated”. The classification algorithm is for a recurrent use in a "classification, action" format. Actions Ai are defined for each “deviated” class Ki. Applied to an object x ∈ Ki, the action delivers update Ai(x) of the object. The goal is in constructing a classification algorithm A that applied repeatedly (small number of times) to the objects of L, moves the objects (correspondingly, the elements of K) to the “normal” class. In this way, the static recognition action is transferred to a dynamic domain.
This paper is continuing the discussion on the “normal” class classification problem, its theoretical postulations, possible use cases, and advantages of using logical-combinatorial approaches in solving these dynamic recognition problems. Some light relation to the topics like reinforcement learning, and recurrent neural networks are also provided.
Collaborative Governance Dalam Program Perbaikan Rumah Tidak Layak Huni Di Kota Surakarta
Authors: Pamungkas Oxy Dwi , Sudibyo Desiderius Priyo
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kolaborasi yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kota Surakarta dengan pihak lain diluar pemerintahan dalam Program Perbaikan Rumah Tidak Layak Huni serta faktor yang mendukung dan menghambat kolaborasi tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara. Informan yang diwawancarai dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Uji Validitas data yang digunakan adalah teknik triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model analisis data Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses kolaborasi yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kota dalam hal ini diwakili oleh Dinas Perumahan dan Pertanahan Serta Sekretaris Daerah bagian Perekonomian dengan pihak BUMD dan komunitas daerah sudah baik dan berjalan dengan lancar sesuai dengan praturan yang ditetapkan. Sementara itu faktor yang mendukung kolaborasi antara lain kesamaan visi dan misi, rasa saling percaya satu sama lain, komitmen yang tinggi, dan pertanggung jawaban yang baik diantara mereka. Namun, faktor penghambat dalam kolaborasi ini yaitu belum adanya Peraturan yang mengikat diantara mereka atau peraturan khusus dalam kolaborasi ini.
ПРИРОДА КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ КРАЇН ЧЕРЕЗ ФОРМУВАННЯ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОЇ
ПОДАТКОВОЇ СИСТЕМИ
Authors: ОЛЕЙНІКОВА Людмила
Published: April 2021

ECONOMIC SCIENCES
ЯКІСНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО ВИКЛАДАННЯ БІОЛОГІЧНОЇ ХІМІЇ НА ПЛАТФОРМІ
GOOGLE CLASSROOM У ЗАКЛАДІ ВИЩОЇ МЕДИЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: ЛАХТАРЕНКО Наталія
Published: April 2021

PEDAGOGICAL SCIENCES
CONFLICT AS A REFLECTION OF THE NATURE OF LAW
Authors: BOBROVNYK Svitlana
Published: April 2021

POLITICAL AND LEGAL SCIENCES
КЛІНІКО-ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ТА РОДИННА ОБУМОВЛЕНІСТЬ ДЕЗАДАПТАЦІЇ ПІДЛІТКІВ,
ЯКІ ВЖИВАЮТЬ АЛКОГОЛЬ
Authors: ТАБАЧНІКОВ Станіслав , МАРКОВА Маріанна , КОМПЛІЄНКО Ірина , ТОВАЛОВИЧ Тетяна
Published: April 2021

PSYCHOLOGY
ОЦІНЮВАННЯ ФІНАНСОВОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНИХ ГРОМАД
Authors: БОНДАРЧУК Марія , ДЖУРИК Христина , ВІВЧАР Олександра
Published: April 2021

ECONOMIC SCIENCES
Pengaruh Tindakan Afirmatif dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Manajemen Kinerja PT. Bintang Sayap Utama Area Jawa Timur
Authors: Rizki Via Lailatur
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tindakan afirmatif dan budaya organisasi terhadap manajemen kinerja pada PT. Bintang Sayap Utama Area Jawa Timur Satu. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kausal. Populasi yang digunakanadalah seluruh karyawan PT. Bintang Sayap Utama Area Jawa Timur Satu dengan cakupan Lumajang, Batu dan Kabupaten Malang sebanyak 66 karyawan dengan metode sensus. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tindakan afirmatif tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen kinerja PT. Bintang Sayap Utama Area Jawa Timur Satu. Budaya Organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen kinerja PT. Bintang Sayap Utama Area Jawa Timur Satu.

Kata kunci: Tindakan Afirmatif, Budaya Organisasi, Manajemen Kinerja.
Persepsi Pedagang Terhadap Pelayanan Petugas Pasar Tradisional Bangil
Authors: Ishak Ishak
Published: April 2021

The fokus of this research is trader’s perceptions of service quality with a focus of research in Bangil traditional market officers. The purpose of this study was to determine how much the quality of public services in Bangil tradional market unit. The method of this research is quantitative descriptive, the subjects of this study are traders rgistred as many as 1396 taders and as a population. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling using the opinion of Slovin, with a total of 93 respondents. Based on yhe result of the study showed the quality of market services is near maximum.

 

Keywords : Perception Of Merchant, Service Quality
Pengaruh Earning Per Share, Return On Asset dan Debt to Equity Ratio Terhadap Harga Saham
Authors: Vidiyastutik Elok Dwi , Rahayu Agustin
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Earning Per Share, Return On Asset  dan Debt to Equity Ratio Terhadap Harga Saham. Pendekatan yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah perusahaan Tekstil dan Garmen yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2016-2018. Metode pengambilan sampel yang dipakai adalah  metode purposive sampling dan didapatkan jumlah sampel yang memenuhi persyaratan sebanyak 51 perusahaan.  Sumber data adalah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan tahunan yang dikeluarkan oleh masing-masing perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Earning Per Share berpengaruh postif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham, Return On Asset berpengaruh postif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham, dan Debt to Equity Ratio berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham.