bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Intellectual Capital, Audit Quality and Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Financial Statement Integrity and Their Impact on Company Financial Performance
Authors: - Budi Lesmono , - Hari Setiyawati
Published: January 2023

The objective of this research was to ascertain how intellectual capital, audit quality, corporate governance mechanisms affected the financial statement integrity and their impact on company financial performance. The population in this research are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2016-2020. The number of samples in this research were 33 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The amount of data in this research uses as many as 165 of 33 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. Sampling technique through purposive sampling method. The statistical method uses multiple linear regression analysis by testing the t-statistical hypothesis test through Eviews 12.

T-Statistical test results showed that intellectual capital had a significant negative effect and independent commissioners had a significant positive effect on financial statement integrity, while audit quality, institutional ownership, audit committees did not affect financial statement integrity and financial statement integrity, intellectual capital, audit quality, independent commissioners had a significant positive effect on company’s financial performance, while institutional ownership, audit committees did not influence the financial statement integrity.
Tale of Female Body: A Critical Study of Taslima Nasreen’s Novels Shodh and French Lover
Authors: - Gaurav Kumar , - Dr.Bharati Karnik
Published: January 2023

Violence against women is an age old practice which has now become a major issue of concern in today’s world. It has been witnessed that in any kind of war whether it is civil strife, communal clashes or World Wars women have been the major victims of violence, torture and humiliation. Women have been supposed as caring mothers, faithful wives, loving sisters, defensive angels governed by male domination society. India is a society in which father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is reckoned through the male line and as such become vibrant with male female issues especially in joint families. The themes which preoccupy the mind of the writer in the novels Shodh and French Lover are gender bias which eventually result in revenge. Being herself a victim of the patriarchal structures Taslima Nasreen has seen things very closely that how women are given the role of a subordinate where they cannot, in anyway, assert their right to freedom, right to a healthy life and right to equality. Thus, her novel Shodh is a shattering blow to the hegemonic patriarchal set up where a woman’s fidelity is constantly under the shadow of suspicion and doubt thereby subjecting her to physical and mental anguish and pain. This paper focuses upon the different dimensions of violence and their impact on the female protagonist Jhumur, who eventually takes a stand for establishing her own identity in the patriarchal set up. Nasreen’s next novel French Lover tells the story of the patriarchal control exerted on the protagonist Nilanjana by her father, her husband Kishanlal and the domination of friends and lover. This article on French Lover and Shodh focus on the predominant thematic concerns of Nasreen as a feminist. French Lover and Shodh are her medium to convey her views on various sociological, political issues which encompass not only the fate of any nation but also that of women everywhere. The analysis focuses on the failure of marriage in the case of various individuals, especially all the chief characters. Nasreen may be construed as justifying the frustration of Nila at her shabby treatment by Kishanlal and subsequently abandoning her husband. When Nila speaks on behalf of Nasreen, she justifies her liberated escapades as the result of the lack of real love or affection in her husband’s attitude towards her and his former French wife.
Physiological Impact of Nidra (Sleep) on Human Body
Authors: - Neha Sajwan , - Rajesh Kumar Sharma , - Dinesh Chandra
Published: January 2023

Nidra is one of the three major life milestones listed in the Ancient Ayurvedic classics along with Ahara and Brahmacharya. Nidra is a very important component of daily living. Regular nidra use can prevent major diseases that have an impact on both physical and mental health.The three members of this significant triad are Ahara (eating), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacarya (Good conduct). These three have been considered as Upastambha or the basis of life and health. Out of the three Upastambhas, Nidra or sleep is the secondary important pillar of life. It is a physiological state of rest for the body, mind, sense and motor organs. When the mind is exhausted and ex- hausted sense organs detract from their objects, Nidra has been given more importance and considered to be the best in Ayurveda.In this study, a Critical explanation, presented on “Nidra and its physiological importance on Human body” is explained.
Social Development Disparity in Uttarakhand: A Geographical Perspective
Authors: - Prem Singh Kutwal
Published: January 2023

This study has a fresh look on the social development disparity in Uttarakhand during post reform period (1991-2011). Uttarakhand recorded always higher female literacy than India during 1991-2011. It was found that Uttarakhand recorded always higher social development than India during corresponding period of time. India, Uttarakhand, and all districts of Uttarakhand recorded increase in relative social development index. Across the districts of the state, Dehradun recorded highest social development and the lowest in Uttarkashi. It was found that districts with higher social development in 1991 recorded lower change and vice-versa during 1991-2011. The convergence of social development had been recorded. Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar, and Hardwar were lagging behind in social development. It was recommended that the policy makers and planners to give special attention for these districts to bridge the gap.
Labour Problems of the Cotton Textile Industries in Sangli District
Authors: - Gaikwad S. A. , - Jadhav B. S.
Published: January 2023

Labor is an important input in the process of any production. It plays a very crucial role in achieving the economic efficiency of the capital employed in the company. The cotton textile industry of Sangli District faces a number of labor-related problems. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry is confronted with a large number of labor problems. The present investigation has attempted to examine the nature and extent of labor problems faced by the cotton textile industry of Sangli district. The study was conducted from a geographic perspective and an attempt is made to trace the magnitude of the problem across geographic location. For the present study, a total of 11 cotton textile industries, 10 clothing industries, 6 spinning mills, one weaving mill, one knitting mill, one yarn dyeing mill and one knitting mill were taken into account and data was collected through questionnaires and processed in SPSS and GIS. Data was collected in April 2022 and all results are based on the primary data. The results of the study show that the cotton textile industry of Sangli District mainly faces the problem of lack of availability of skilled labor, rising wage rates, rigid labor laws and inconsistent labor supply.
Soil Degradation and its Causes
Authors: - Naveen Kumar
Published: January 2023

In India, soil degradation is common, resulting in decreased soil productivity, deterioration of vegetative cover, qualitative and quantitative decline of soil and water resources, and air pollution. It has become significantly worse in recent decades as a result of the country's growing population, which necessitates the cultivation of marginal lands in order to fulfil the growing food demand. Poverty and natural resource depletion force people to look for more land to grow food, fodder, and fibre. Deforestation and removal of natural vegetation, overgrazing, converting forests to farms, cultivating steep slopes and degrading marginal lands, other agriculture-related activities, and overexploitation of vegetation for domestic purposes are the main causes of degradation caused by direct/indirect human intervention. Similarly, agricultural residue removal or in-situ burning is prohibited.
Molecular Studies of Polyparasitism among Women in Oju and Obi LGAs of Benue State
Authors: Uweh Philomena Okwa , Omudu Edward Agbo , Atu Bernard Ortwer
Published: January 2023

The molecular studies of polyparasitism among women in Obi and Oju LGAs of Benue State was investigated. Stool, blood, and urine samples were collected from women in the study location and processed molecularly using PCR technology. Zymo research quick-DNA universal kit (spin-column), and QIAamp DNA stool mini kit were used in the extraction of genomic DNA from stool, urine, and blood samples. The extraction and purification process was based on spin column chromatography. PCR amplification of the genes (Pf18S, Sh73, Sh77, Eh1, Tv18S and Cox 1), was carried out. The conditions and volume of the reaction was determined by the master mix used. A check gel was performed on 2% TAE agarose gel to confirm the amplified bands with 100 base pair DNA Ladder (TRANSGEN BIOTECH, CAT NO. BM 311). This ready-to-use product was premixed with 1× DNA loading buffer (0.02% bromo-phenol blue and 5% glycerol). The bands were visualized under UV light. The purity of the DNA extracted from the isolates as reflected in the OD260:OD280 ratios are within the 1.8 and 2.0 acceptable values. The parasites encountered were Plasmodium falciparum, Schistosoma haematobium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ascaris lumbricoides and Entameoba histolytica. From the genus specific primers from PCR, 158bp fragment was obtained which correlates with Ascaris lumbricoides (Cox 1), 112bp and 178bp were also observed correlating to the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis and Entamoeba histolytica respectively. Also, 201bp fragment were observed correlating with Plasmodium falciparum, and 262bp and 350bp were determined which correlates with the presence of Schistosoma haematobium. It was concluded that the women of Obi and Oju suffer from polyparasitism as the amplification of genes confirms the presence of Plasmodium falciparum, Schistosoma haematobium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ascaris lumbricoides and Entameoba histolytica. There is need for enlightenment campaigns against parasitic infections and polyparasitism in Oju and Obi and efforts of the government is needed to ensure provision of efficient molecular facilities for accurate diagnosis of infection
HOLOMORPHIC EXTENSION
Authors: Boukhetouta M.N. , Krachni M. , Yazid F. , Djeradi F.S.
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we prove that if there exists a holomorphic, proper, surjective map defined on a complex manifold $ X $ into a smooth algebraic curve with parallelizable fibers, then any holomorphic mappings defined on the Hartogs domain $ T $ of $\mathbb{C}^n$ can be extended holomorphically (resp. meromorphically) from $ \Delta ^n \setminus Z $ into $ X $, where $ Z $ is an analytic subset of $\Delta^n $ such that codimension of $ Z $ at least 2.
aprendizaje activo
Authors: Cabrera Alzate Sandra Lucía , Hernández Ruiz Irene
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo, aplica la metodología de aprendizaje activo a estudiantes del primer curso de la carrera de Ingeniería en Sistemas de Información de la Universidad Nacional, denominado Fundamentos de Informática. Esta metodología se adaptó muy bien en la situación de la pandemia originada por COVID-19. Para este trabajo descriptivo explicativo, se utilizó un formulario en línea con el fin de conocer la percepción de una muestra por conveniencia, de N=74 estudiantes. La mayoría considera que el uso de MS Teams y el IDE Zinjai, así como también las actividades que fomentan el aprendizaje activo, favorecieron su proceso de aprendizaje.
existencia de dios, en el pensar de J. M. Méndez
Authors: Barraca Mairal Javier
Published: January 2023

Esta investigación explora el pensamiento de J. M. Méndez acerca de las vías de demostración de la existencia de Dios. Méndez es un pensador español actual, que ha escrito principalmente a propósito de los valores, la axiología y la lógica. Él repiensa este tema gracias a su reflexión en torno al valor de la verdad. Además, sigue un nuevo camino al recurrir a este respecto a la lógica y en concreto a la lógica formalizada. Nuestro trabajo desarrolla un análisis crítico de su argumentación.
Capaian Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa IAIN Madura Pasca Penerapan Sistem Blended Learning di Masa Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Hamidah Novita , Mumtakul Karni  , Wilda Al Aluf  , Elita Isti Komariyah  , Hikmatul Ainiyah
Published: January 2023

Blended Learning dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bentuk pelatihan di tengah pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui beberapa hal terkait dengan hasil belajar mahasiswa IAIN Madura pasca pemanfaatan blended learning di era COVID-19. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik eksplorasi subjektif dengan sumber informasi esensial yaitu mahasiswa semester 3 dan 5 dan opsional yaitu dari studi kepustakaan. Teknik analisis data menggunakan metode investigasi informasi Miles dan Heberman yaitu penurunan informasi; pertunjukan informasi; dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pertama, sistem blended learning bisa menjadi satu solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan pembelajaran daring; kedua, pelaksanaan blended learning memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan; ketiga, pelaksanaan blended learning di IAIN Madura telah berjalan selama satu semester (ganjil 2021/2022); keempat, pasca penerapan blended learning, mahasiswa IAIN Madura mengalami peningkatan dan penurunan IPK; dan kelima, ada beberapa tantangan dan peluang yang dihadapi dalam pelaksanaan blended learning.
Program Mengatasi Kesulitan Belajar Blended Learning di Perpustakaan Desa Griya Wacana Pringsewu Lampung
Authors: Intan Belinda Cahyana
Published: January 2023

Kesulitan belajar yang dialami siswa pada masa pandemi covid-19 merupakan permasalahan yang timbul saat ini, maka dari itu diperlukan adanya bantuan dan kerjasama dari berbagai pihak. Tujuan adanya penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan upaya pengurus desa dalam membantu salah satu masalah ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan rancangan studi kasus. Subjek data berjumlah 9 orang yang terdiri dari 6 siswa sekolah dasar dan 3 orang pengurus perpustakaan. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu ada dua upaya secara umum yang dilakukan pengurus desa, yaitu mengadakan bimbingan belajar dan bimbingan konseling. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak yang aktif mendapatkan layanan tersebut dapat terbantu
Meningkatkan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar Sejarah dengan Model Make A Match di Kelas XII IPS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Brebes
Authors: Amalia Titin Rahmawati
Published: January 2023

Observasi prasiklus menunjukkan rendahnya aktivitas siswa dalam pembelajaran sejarah dan rendahnya hasil belajar sejarah. Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar sejarah siswa kelas XII IPS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Brebes tahun pelajaran 2022/2023 melalui model pembelajaran Make A Macth. Penelitian ini memperkuat penelitian terdahulu dalam mengimplementasikan model pembelajaran kooperatif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran, khususnya sejarah. Penelitian ini dirancang dengan metode penelitian tindakan kelas dan dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri atas tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Lembar wawancara dan lembar observasi divalidasi oleh ahli dan digunakan untuk mencatat skor aktivitas siswa. Instrumen soal tes diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya secara statistik menggunakan Pearson’s Product Moment dan Cronbach’s Alpha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran model Make A Match (1) meningkatkan skor aktivitas belajar siswa sampai dengan 93% atau tergolong sangat baik, (2) meningkatkan skor rata-rata hasil belajar sejarah sampai 78,38 dengan persentase ketuntasan mencapai 91,43%. Penelitian ini memiliki batasan dalam hal ketiadaan data awal karakter siswa, ketiadaan uji korelasi antara aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa, serta tidak mempersiapkan pembelajaran yang mengakomodasi siswa berkebutuhan khusus. Batasan-batasan ini sekaligus menjadi saran bagi penelitian selanjutnya. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi referensi untuk mengimplementasikan model-model pembelajaran kooperatif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran secara keseluruhan.
Comparison Between Volume Controlled Ventilation and Pressure Controlled Ventilation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and their Effects on Hemodynamic and Respiratory Parameters
Authors: Alkhudhur Falah Hasan  , Hassan Sarhaan Haider
Published: January 2023

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for amputation of anunhealthy gallbladder. This procedure has several advantages including shorter stay in hospital, minimal postoperativepain and fast recovery after procedure. The disadvantages of this procedure due to increase intraabdominalpressure, patient position and general anesthesia. Many of anesthetist apply VCV in this procedure.VCV can deliver adequate minute volume but this is corresponded by an increase in airway pressure, so otheralternative mode can be used to solve this problem like PCV.Aim of the Study: To compare effect of volume controlled ventilation versus pressure controlled ventilation onrespiratory and haemodynamic parameters during laproscopic cholycystectomy.Patients and method: A prospective comparative observational study, conducted at the Department of generalsurgery in Baghdad Teaching Hospital/Medical city complex, from October 2019 - October 2020. Fifty participantsunderwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy within the inclusion criteria were included in the present study. Eachgroup consist of 25 patients .one group received VCV and others receive PCV. peak airway pressure, mean airwaypressure, MAP, and heart rate was recorded intraoperatively at 5,10 and 30 minute intervals. The collected datawere analyzed by SSPS version 22 program.Results: In pressure control group of patients, the peak airway pressure was significantly deceased after 10 and30minutes after start of laparoscopy (20.2and 20.8) versus (24.3 and 24.1) respectively and mean airway pressurewas significantly increased after same time (10.6 and10.6) versus (9.7 and 9.7) respectively relative to volumecontrol group. No significant change in hemodynamic parameters. Conclusion: PCV mode is a safe alternative &offers protection to the lungs but there was no beneficial effect of PCV regarding mean airway pressures whichreflect oxygenation, minute ventilation &ETCO2.
Comparison Between Ultrasonography and Capnography in the Assessment of Endotracheal Tube Placement after General Anesthesia
Authors: Jabbar Kadhum  , Abbas Salman
Published: January 2023

Background: Verification of endotracheal tube placement is of vital importance and can prove rapidly fatal.Because the placement of unrecognized esophageal tubes is so obviously detrimental, several instruments andtechniques have been investigated to get rid of such fatal complications. While there are numerous methods anddevices utilized for verifying endotracheal tube placement, none have been shown to be completely reliable. Inthe present study, we compared the upper airway ultrasound with capnography so as to assess endotracheal tubeplacements rapidly and accurately following general anesthesia (GA).Aim of the study: The aim is to examine how much fast and accurate the ultrasound in comparison withcapnography for assessing the endotracheal tube placement after general anesthesia.Patients and methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on (100) patients requiring trachealintubation under general anesthesia by using ultrasonography for confirming the endotracheal tube positioncompared to capnography.Results: Significant differences were found in the meantime for the group (A) between ultrasound (US) andcapnography. But in the group (B), there was no significant difference between means of time for confirmation byU/S and capnography. A P-value less than (0.05) was considered significant.Conclusion: In confirming the position of the tracheal tube, the real-time US was shown to be similar tocapnography in accuracy.
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING COMPETITIVE PERSONNEL
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor Tashkent State Economic University Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Khakimov Nazar Kh. , Vakhobov Marguba A. ,   Senior Lecturer Tashkent State Economic University Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: January 2023

In the article, the authors investigated the place and role of learning foreign languages in the preparation of highly qualified bachelors. Teaching and learning foreign languages in Uzbekistan has become one of the priorities in preparing young people for social life, and expanding their horizons as students. A foreign language is an important kind of key in the knowledge of the secrets of the social humanities and fundamental sciences, including the core disciplines. Taking into account the importance of the mission of a foreign language, and the formation of the moral and spiritual world of students, especially in the knowledge of the essence, the process of deepening market economic relations, cardinal measures are being taken in the higher education system to deepen the study of foreign languages. An innovative approach to learning a foreign language is closely related to increasing the quality requirements of teaching foreign languages in higher educational institutions. The article highlights the role of foreign languages in the professional training of competent personnel. The authors emphasize that under the conditions of a new stage of the country's development, students show an increased interest in learning foreign languages.
LOOKING BACK BERBANTUAN APLIKASI I WARIS PADA MATERI PERBANDINGAN TERINTEGRASI HUKUM WARIS
Authors: Nadya Febriani Meldi
Published: January 2023

This paper aims to describe and compare inheritance calculations manually with the help of the i-waris application as a means of looking back in comparative calculation problems in inheritance law. To achieve this goal, in this study, the method used is descriptive qualitative which is used to compare the results of calculations assisted by the i-inheritance application with manual work in accordance with the rules or concepts of fractions and comparisons in inheritance law provisions. In comparing the manual count and looking back with the i-waris application, each has its own role. So that the resulting manual calculation description becomes a recommendation to train thinking skills and problem solving. As for the use of the application, it is more effective in the process and is very helpful in ensuring the correctness of counting. However, it is not focused on training the ability to think holistically in accordance with the purpose of this application being developed.

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan membandingkan perhitungan waris secara manual dengan bantuan aplikasi i-waris sebagai sarana untuk melihat kembali permasalahan perhitungan perbandingan dalam hukum waris. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif yang digunakan untuk membandingkan hasil perhitungan yang dibantu oleh aplikasi pewarisan i dengan pekerjaan manual sesuai dengan kaidah atau konsep pecahan dan perbandingan dalam ketentuan hukum waris. Dalam membandingkan hitungan manual dan melihat ke belakang dengan aplikasi i-waris, masing-masing memiliki perannya masing-masing. Sehingga uraian perhitungan manual yang dihasilkan menjadi rekomendasi untuk melatih kemampuan berpikir dan pemecahan masalah. Adapun penggunaan aplikasi lebih efektif dalam proses dan sangat membantu dalam memastikan kebenaran penghitungan. Namun tidak difokuskan untuk melatih kemampuan berpikir secara holistik sesuai dengan tujuan dari aplikasi ini dikembangkan.
Virtual Reality Technology and Changing Ads: The Lipton Case
Authors: EYİCE BASEV Sinem
Published: January 2023

The expansion of technology and the Internet in the 21st century, along with the increase in access power and the introduction of digital and social media sectors, has led to a shift in the understanding of advertising. Parallel to these advancements, it has been explored how quickly people are adopting smart mobile devices that have evolved with the advancement of computer technology, and how advertisements and advertisement designs can be created using these devices. As a result of the development of 3D graphics and software technologies as well as computer technologies, the evolution of virtual reality technology from the past to the present has been examined in the following step. The emergence of today's virtual reality glasses, their entry into the consumer's life, and their impact have been discussed. The reasons for the adoption of this technology by companies producing mobile technology, as well as the reasons for producing glasses suitable for their own devices, have also been discussed. It was also attempted to analyze the compatibility of these virtual glasses with mobile devices and the fact that advertising began to shift as a result of these advances. Content analysis, one of the qualitative research methodologies, was utilized to determine the effects, contributions, and changes that all of these recent technological advancements have had on the contemporary advertising environment. Using Lipton's matcha tea campaign as a case study, the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between virtual reality technology and modifying advertising perceptions. As a research method, document analysis, one of the qualitative research methodologies, was utilized. In this regard, Scottish tea manufacturer Lipton released their advertising for Japanese Matcha tea in 2016 in VR 360 degrees on YouTube. In the campaign, actual photographs shot in 360 degrees and modeled images were combined and displayed by mixing them with the assistance of the computer. When we analyze VR technology in terms of advertising in the future, people can watch, order, play, and even control what they want without leaving their homes; At the same time, it is anticipated that they can save time while doing these.
Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis Secondary to Sjogren’s Syndrome: A Case Report and Review
Authors: Finnegan Lynn , Kalberer Danielle
Published: January 2023

Background: To bring attention to the potential and serious ophthalmic sequalae of Sjogren’s syndrome, specifically occlusive retinal vasculitis. Case: A 70-year-old male patient without previous ocular pathology presented with acute onset, bilateral, painless vision loss. Fundus evaluation revealed extensive retinal occlusive disease with bilateral disc edema, cystoid macular edema, and diffuse phlebitis. The patient was admitted, received a full systemic work-up and was carefully co-managed by ophthalmology, neurology, infectious disease, vascular surgery, dermatology, rheumatology and medicine. Evaluation supported a leading diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome associated vasculitis. Conclusion: The patient underwent treatment with oral steroids and intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor; treatment successfully restored usable vision in one eye. This case will highlight the importance of prompt and thorough evaluation of patients diagnosed with or with suspected diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome since severe ocular manifestations can mirror severe, potentially life-threatening, levels of systemic complications.
Occipital Lobe Abscess Causing Homonymous Hemianopsia After a Dental Procedure
Authors: McDougall Kristin , Staats Julie , Fritz Ashley
Published: January 2023

Background: A homonymous hemianopsia visual field defect is defined as vision loss on the same side of the vertical midline in both eyes. Although the vast majority are caused by an ischemic stroke, other neurologic etiologies must be considered and ruled out. This case highlights the importance of a rapid and thorough investigation of a patient’s symptoms using both clinical examination and imaging to reduce the risk of permanent complications and potential fatality. Case Report: A 67-year-old Caucasian male presented to the eye clinic with sudden onset reduced peripheral vision to his right side in both eyes. Entering visual acuities were 20/40 OD and 20/60 OS. Humphrey visual field (HVF) testing confirmed a complete right homonymous hemianopsia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a large, left occipital lobe intracranial mass. Neurosurgical intervention was necessary to confirm the diagnosis of a brain abscess, thought to be related to a prior dental procedure with tooth extraction. Conclusion: A brain abscess is a focal area of necrosis within the brain parenchyma that typically results from an infectious process. Though rare, the condition has potentially devastating neurologic complications which can be mitigated with early detection and treatment. In this case, the abscess caused a right homonymous hemianopsia field defect, which prompted his urgent request for an appointment with the eye clinic.
Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Case Report
Authors: Bugajski Christopher
Published: January 2023

Background: Gelatinous, vascularized lesions of the conjunctiva are a subset of ocular surface tumors that are derived from various cell types. The more worrisome origins include diagnoses of conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Topical treatments such as mitomycin-C, 5-fluorouracil, and interferon alfa-2b are now used as single therapy or in conjunction with surgical excision. Case Report: This case features a 78-year-old Caucasian male with CIN treated with surgical removal and topical interferon alfa-2b. In addition to discussing the details of this case, this report highlights important caveats of the treatment and management of the condition as well as a review of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Conclusion: Clinical observation of a conjunctival lesion can assist with determining severity and includes documentation of the size, shape, and consistency of the lesion, presence of a feeder vessel (indicating a more advanced ocular surface lesion), and anatomical location. The clinician can determine if the lesion is wholly within the conjunctiva or fixed to the globe by simple physical manipulation of it.Gonioscopy can provide the clinician with information regarding intraocular angle and posterior cornea involvement. Additional testing such as B-scan, anterior segment OCT, and MRI can provide additional information about the invasiveness of such lesions. Depending on the surgeon’s preference, excision and cryotherapy, topical monotherapy, or a combination treatment may be used in these cases. Prognosis is favorable in most cases if treated early and there is limited recurrence.
Isolated Optic Neuropathy as the Presenting Sign of Neurosyphilis
Authors: Zann Kasey , Johnson Molly , Fabian James
Published: January 2023

Background: Detection and treatment of syphilitic ocular disease without a known history of syphilis is often difficult due to its varied presentations. Early diagnosis and treatment are the key to reducing risk of permanent vision loss, particularly with optic nerve and retinal manifestations. Case Report: This case report describes a 44 year-old male who was diagnosed with neurosyphilis through his work-up for unilateral optic neuropathy. Conclusion: This report illustrates the importance of including syphilis lab testing in the setting of optic nerve edema. Syphilis should be considered in any inflammatory ocular disease, especially in patients with atypical presentations and high-risk populations. As the incidence of syphilis continues to rise, it is important that eye care providers play a vital role in prompt diagnosis to decrease the risk of vision loss and limit further spread of the disease.
Case Report: Bartonella quintana-associated Neuroretinitis
Authors: Seidler Kelly , Malloy Kelly
Published: January 2023

Background: Neuroretinitis is a self-limiting condition which typically causes monocular vision loss with good potential for visual recovery. It may be idiopathic or associated with infectious or inflammatory conditions which can carry systemic implications. Neuroretinitis classically presents with disc edema followed by development of a macular star pattern of exudates. It is most commonly attributed to Cat Scratch Disease, or Bartonella henselae infection. However, there have been few published reports of Bartonella quintana associated neuroretinitis. Case Report: A 60-year-old patient presented with unilateral vision loss preceded by flu-like illness. The patient had exposure to a recently adopted cat. Fundus examination revealed a stellate pattern of exudates in the macula of the affected eye with questionable sectoral optic disc edema. Serologic testing revealed a positive titer for Bartonella quintana IgG antibody, but negative Bartonella henselae testing. This report highlights a rare case of neuroretinitis related to B. quintana infection. Conclusion: While neuroretinitis is generally considered to be self-limiting, it may be related to a systemic infection, such as B. henselae and B. quintana. Both B. henselae and B. quintana may present with ocular findings in the setting of nonspecific systemic symptoms. A thorough ophthalmic examination and history in conjunction with serologic testing can help to establish a diagnosis and prompt consideration of further testing or treatment for concurrent systemic disease.
Minimum Rim Width and Lamina Cribrosa Depth in Non-Glaucomatous and Glaucomatous U.S. Veterans
Authors: Hillard Jacob , Druckenbrod Rachel , Asefzadeh Baharak
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Assess the utility of the MRW and lamina cribrosa depth measurements for detecting differences between non-glaucomatous and glaucomatous U.S. Veterans. Compare inter-eye differences of individuals with glaucoma. Method: 38 subjects were recruited per group: Group 1 included one eye of non-glaucomatous participants, and Group 2 included each qualifying eye of participants with glaucoma. Analysis compared Group 1 with the more affected eye only of Group 2 participants, and separately between the more and less affected eyes of group 2 participants. MRW measurements were obtained with Heidelberg Eye Explorer© (HEYEX). Average lamina cribrosa depths were measured manually utilizing HEYEX. Results: 26 subjects from Group 1 and 33 subjects from Group 2 were included. A significantly thinner MRW was found in glaucomatous eyes vs. non-glaucomatous eyes (210 µm vs. 309 µm; P < .001). The normative database in HEYEX had an 85% sensitivity and 92% specificity to detect glaucomatous nerves. Among the 27 participants in Group 2 who had both eyes tested, eyes with more advanced visual field loss showed significantly thinner global MRW compared to fellow eyes (203 µm vs. 224 µm P = .03). Lamina cribrosa depths were non-significantly deeper in glaucomatous vs. non-glaucomatous eyes (476 µm vs. 429 µm P = .17). Conclusions: The MRW parameter differentiates between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous optic nerves. Lamina cribrosa depths were non-significantly deeper in glaucomatous vs. non-glaucomatous participants. Post-hoc inter-eye data analysis suggested that inter-eye differences in gMRW values of glaucomatous eyes reflect asymmetric damage as correlated with the visual field
Diagnosis and Excision of a Solitary Trichoepithelioma
Authors: Skorin Leonid
Published: January 2023

Background: Solitary trichoepithelioma is a rare benign tumor of hair follicle origin. Although trichoepithelioma has a predilection for the face and neck, it is not usually found on the eyelids. It has similar clinicopathological features to basal cell carcinoma. Surgical excision and histopathologic analysis is helpful for correct diagnosis. Case Report: A 59-year-old Caucasian female presented with a raised, reddish oval mass on the right lower eyelid. The mass had telangiectatic blood vessels on its surface, was non-pigmented and slightly umbilicated. It was in close approximation of the eyelid margin causing distortion and poor apposition of the lid to the globe. The mass was completely removed under local anesthesia using the tissue-sparing surgical technique known as shave biopsy. Histopathologic analysis confirmed the mass to be a trichoepithelioma. Conclusion: Optometrists should be able to differentiate benign trichoepithelioma from basal cell carcinoma.
Bilateral Optic Disc Drusen with Neuroretinitis
Authors: Kreinbrink Jessica , Weibel Andrew , Weibel Katherine
Published: January 2023

Background: Neuroretinitis is an inflammation of the posterior pole of the eye, resulting in optic disc edema and macular star formation. Systemic conditions associated with these findings include tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, syphilis, lyme disease, toxocariasis, mumps, herpes simplex, and cat scratch disease. This case illustrates diagnosis and treatment for a patient with neuroretinitis complicated by preexisting vision loss. Case Report: A Caucasian male in his 40’s presented to the eye clinic for an emergency appointment with complaints of constant blurry vision, especially inferiorly upon awakening, in his right eye for the past two weeks. His ocular history included optic disc drusen in both eyes with profound peripheral vision loss in the left eye. The patient’s systemic history included cluster headaches and sleep apnea. Entering visual acuities were 20/150- OD and 20/20 OS. Additional medical history questioning revealed the recent adoption of a kitten. Conclusion: This case describes the diagnosis and treatment for the rare condition of neuroretinitis secondary to a Toxocara infection. While cat scratch disease was initially suspected, detailed laboratory testing identified the true, and more rare, causative infectious agent. A variety of differential diagnoses were ruled out through laboratory and imaging studies. Consultations with neuro-ophthalmology and infectious disease specialists were exceedingly valuable in contributing to a positive outcome for this patient. This patient’s preexisting ODD with vision loss heightened the concern to preserve the patient’s remaining vision and further added to the complexity of this challenging case. The importance of medical history questions regarding animal contact also proved vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment of this sight threatening condition.
Ischemic Cranial Nerve III Palsy: Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-up
Authors: Brady Brittney
Published: January 2023

Background: Acquired cranial nerve III palsies (CN3P) can be ischemic in nature due to underlying vasculopathy, trauma, or by compressive damage due to aneurysm or tumor. In most cases, neuroimaging is completed to rule out a life-threatening etiology. This case outlines an acute oculomotor palsy due to ischemic microvascular disease with the appropriate diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up course. Case Report: A 67-year-old African American female presented with complaints of a drooping left eyelid and intermittent diagonal diplopia. She had a known diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Entering visual acuity was 20/25-1 in the right eye (OD) and 20/40-1 left eye (OS). No afferent pupillary defect was noted OD or OS, however, a sluggish response to light was noted OS. Entrance testing was unremarkable OD. CVF were restricted superiorly OS due to an incomplete ptosis and EOMs were restricted in all gazes except abduction with the eye in a down-and-out position. The patient was sent to the emergency room to rule out a pupil involving CN3P. All testing was unremarkable and a final diagnosis of an ischemic CN3P was made. Conclusion: Prompt diagnosis and neuroimaging is essential in the management of acute CN3P. Clinicians must pay close attention to the pupils as it may reveal the etiology. In this case, the pupil response warranted immediate referral to rule out potential life-threatening etiology. Fortunately, the etiology was determined to be ischemia to the oculomotor nerve from her uncontrolled systemic vasculopathies. Such patients should be monitored regularly until resolution.
Occult Adenocarcinoma Presenting as Presumed Periorbital Cellulitis
Authors: Halvorson Kirk , Thomas Jonathon , Prunty Jennifer , Youssef Omaya
Published: January 2023

Background: Orbital tumors are uncommon entities seen by optometrists. They may initially present as common, benign conditions, but if not appropriately diagnosed can lead to devastating results. Case Report: This case report demonstrates an atypical presentation of adenocarcinoma that was initially diagnosed as preseptal cellulitis. The patient in this case was ultimately referred for imaging and biopsy to reveal the correct diagnosis. Despite treatment, this patient died about 1 year after his clinical presentation. Conclusion: The detection of orbital tumors and the subsequent management of patients with orbital tumors can be challenging. When considering orbital tumors as a possible diagnosis, careful examination is necessary to identify key clinical characteristics and to assist with ordering the appropriate imaging studies. Identifying these critical findings will allow an eye care provider to make a timely and appropriate referral for continued management of the patient.
Livability Correlates of High Rise Buildings in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Akin Akindele O. , Oguntola B. K , Alabi F. M. , Odetoye A. S , Bello M. K
Published: January 2023

Owing to the continuous compaction of cities and mega cities through indiscriminate proliferation of high-rise buildings, this research investigates the livability correlates of high-rise buildings in Eti-Osa. Nearest Neighbour Analysis was used to explain the spatial pattern of the high rise buildings. Chi square was used to explain the spatial variation in land uses within high-rise buildings. Independent two-sample t-test was used to explain the spatial variation in livability. Principal component variant of factor analysis was used to generate linear composites of Relative Livability Quality Index (RLQI) while Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to explain the relationship between the incidence of high-rise buildings and the RLQI of the study area.High-rise buildings were clustered in the area (Rn = 0.622). There is spatial variation in land use within high-rise buildings (p = 0.000). Livability is moderately high in the study area with basic facility index of 57.8%, cost of living (88.9%), property value (86.1%), sense of safety (80.0%) and neighbourhood quality (62%). There is no spatial variation in residential livability quality (T = 0.880, p = 0.400). There is a reliable relationship between the incidence of high-rise buildings and residents’ livability (R = 0.797; p = 0.036). The study concludes that high-rise buildings have a high propensity to increase livability due to the proximity of facilities it offers. Thus, environmentally friendly green building approach to high-rise buildings and strict enforcement of development control laws was recommended.
Assessment of the Effects of Urban Population Growth On Student’s Behaviour and Attitude to Environmental Sanitation of Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwike E. C. , Nnodu V. C. , Onuoha D. C , Nwike I. S
Published: January 2023

The effects of urban population growth on student’s behaviour and attitude to environmental sanitation in selected public secondary schools in the three main urban centres of Anambra State, Nigeria were assessed in this Study under the following objectives: to identify the effects of urban population growth on student's behaviour and attitude to environmental sanitation; determine the level of significance of the identified effects in the study area and recommend possible ways of reducing these effects in the study area. Descriptive survey research design was adopted with the use of questionnaire. Four hundred (400) copies of the questionnaire were administered using the stratified random sampling technique and three hundred and eighty-one (381) were returned. It was found that the effects of population growth on students' behaviour and attitude to environmental sanitation include: high level of social insecurity with increase in cultism and theft amongst the students; increase in indecent dressing and sexual immorality amongst the students; increase in ingestion of alcohol, smoking of cigarettes and hard drugs as well as general drug abuse; very poor compliance to sanitation rules; indiscriminate dumping of wastes; among others. The test of hypothesis showed that there is significant effect of population growth on students' behaviour and attitude to environmental sanitation. The study then recommended as follows: authorities should set strict sanctions against student lawbreakers and staff alike; appreciation to be shown to students who are worthy not only in academic performance but also in character, cleanliness and obedience; forming environmental sanitation clubs for students will go a long way to enhance positive attitude of students to environmental sanitation; paying teachers for excess work load will motivate them to commit more time in attending to the students even when the students are much.
Tiempo compartido en el Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación. Aspectos notariales y registrales. / Timeshare in the Civil and Commercial Code of the Nation. Notary and registry aspects.
Authors: Garay María Adriana
Published: January 2023

Nos proponemos analizar la figura del tiempo compartido a la luz de toda la normativa vigente, entendiendo que la afectación del mismo por la multiplicidad de disposiciones, resulta de compleja aplicación.ABSTRACTWe intend to analyze the time-sharing figure in the light of current regulations, understanding that its affectation due to the multiplicity of normatives, is complex to apply.

SUMARIO

I. Introducción. II. Tiempo compartido. Generalidades. III. Afectación. IV) LEY 26.356. V) Otros aspectos regulados en el CCCN. VI) Conclusión.
CROATIA AND ELECTRICITY TRADING IN CENTRAL EUROPE
Authors: J. Balogh
Published: January 2023

This article will discuss electricity trading in Central Europe, with particular emphasis on Croatia. Croatia is a terminal and also a transit hub: a unique combination on the Central European electricity market. It will be explained how cross-border capacity auctions influence prices on the Central European electricity market, followed by a discussion about the most important factors that are significant for Croatia’s electricity trading strategy. Finally, the article will describe the current HEP electricity tendering process and make some recommendations for possible improvements in the future.
OPTIMAL RC PROTECTION OF THYRISTORS
Authors: Branislav Kuzmanović  , Zoran Baus  , Petar Biljanović
Published: January 2023

Thyristors are susceptible to the increase rate of anode voltage, recovery overvoltage and current increase rate. They are therefore protected by means of supplementary circuits. Sometimes a protection circuit that has been designed to attenuate a certain transient process is not optimal for the attenuation of some other process, therefore a compromise solution is needed. In this paper, the optimal operating conditions of the thyristor protection are analyzed, where the thyristor parameters that are characteristic for the turn-on and turn-off period have been taken into consideration. The analysis has been performed in a normized form, which assures its general applicability.