bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The stingless bee species Trigona spp. on various species of flowering plants in Baturaja City, Ogan Komering Ulu District, South Sumatra
Authors: Febriani Elsa , Pujiastuti Yulia
Published: August 2023

Trigona bee (Trigona spp.) is a species of honey-producing bee that does not have a sting (Stingless bees). This bee is small in size and plays an important role as a pollinator of flowering plants. Research was conducted from June to July 2021 in Baturaja City, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra. The purpose of this research was to study the species of Trigona bees (Trigona spp.) visiting various flowering plants and the species of flowering plants visited by these bees. The research method involved purposive sampling and direct observation in the field. Observations were made by identifying bee species present on several flower plants. Trigona bees predominantly used plants in the flowering phase as a food source due to their abundant nectar and pollen production. The field observations revealed 11 species of flowering plants favored by Trigona bees, namely Kembang kertas (Zinnia elegans), Jambu air (Syzygium aqueum), Air mata pengantin (Antigonon leptopus), Kelengkeng (Dimocarpus longan), Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon), Cabai (Capsicum annuum), Seri (Muntingia calabura), Palem (Dypsis lutescens), Matahari (Helianthus annuus), Santos lemon (Xanthostemon chrysanthus), and Belimbing (Averrhoa carambola). The most commonly found species of Trigona spp. was Heterogona itama, observed on the bridal tears flower (Antigonon leptopus).
Specification a Model for Study of Water Sustainability
Authors: Lirios Cruz García
Published: August 2023

Background: Theoretical, conceptual and empirical frameworks warn welfare; 1) the impact of environmental, interpersonal and subjective factors; 2) intrapersonal dimensions such as; optimism, commitment, meaning, positivity and achievement as indicators reflecting welfare; 3) the association between intra and inter factors such as altruism, affinity, austerity or cooperation. Objective: Specify a model of relations between welfare dependency reflective, its dimensions and indicators. Method: Documental study with a selection of sources repositories indexed in Latin America considering the variables of global, national and local context. Results: The specified model included two hypotheses concerning intra and inter-dimensional inflicted by the alleged correlations between affinity, commitment, optimism, achievement, austerity, positivity, altruism and cooperation. Discussion: Under the studies of welfare have not addressed the influence of the media in establishing an agenda supply and water rates, it is necessary to include the variable hyperopia, need for information and helplessness in a comprehensive model that explains scenarios public policies, conflict and welfare.
Motilidad vesicular en pacientes con cirrosis hepática con y sin litiasis vesicular
Authors: Sarabia Boada Silvana , Louis César Edesio
Published: August 2023

Introducción: La cirrosis hepática se asocia con riesgo de litiasis vesicular cuyos mecanismos litogénicos no están bien establecidos. Objetivo: Evaluar la motilidad vesicular en pacientes con cirrosis hepática con y sin litiasis vesicular que acudieron al Servicio de Gastroenterología del Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Caracas entre junio y noviembre de 2019. Metodología: Estudio prospectivo, transversal y descriptivo. De 300 pacientes cirróticos 32 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Se clasificaron en 2 grupos: con y sin litiasis, determinándose en ambos: volumen vesicular en ayuno y posterior a ingesta de RUSF® (suplemento nutricional hipercalórico), volumen residual y fracción de eyección vesicular. Se calculó media y se compararon mediante T de Student variables cuantitativas Gaussianas, prueba de Mann Whitney para las no Gaussianas y Chi cuadrado para variables cualitativas, considerando significativo un valor de p ≤ 0.05. Resultados: 20 tenían litiasis y 12 no, la edad promedio fue 56.063 ± 12.24 años, predominó el género masculino (68.75%) y etiología alcohólica (62%). Al comparar variables de motilidad entre los grupos, hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el volumen vesicular en ayuno (35.47 vs 18.42, p=0.0001), volumen a los 18 minutos (29.42 vs 16.95, p=0.0017) y volumen residual (13.03 vs 4.22, p=0.0001). Conclusión: Los pacientes cirróticos con litiasis vesicular tienen mayor compromiso de la motilidad vesicular que pudiese estar condicionado por la presencia de cálculos o viceversa.
Liposarcoma retroperitoneal: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Becerra Vanessa , Lizcano Luz , Rivera Ángel , Silva Olga , Carreño Luz , Castro Denny
Published: August 2023

Los liposarcomas corresponden a < 1% de todas las neoplasias malignas y al 41% de los sarcomas de tejidos blando. En adultos cuentan con una incidencia estimada de 4-5/100.000/ año en Europa. Alrededor del 10 – 15% de los sarcomas de tejido blando se localizan en el retroperitoneo, siendo generalmente asintomáticos hasta que son los suficientemente grandes como para comprimir los órganos circundantes. Nuestro caso consiste en paciente femenina de 33 años de edad, asintomática, quien es referida a la institución ante hallazgo imagenológico de una lesión intraperitoneal, cuyas densidades tomográficas correspondían con lipoma vs liposarcoma, se realizan estudios endoscópicos sin evidencia de lesiones endoluminales. Es intervenida quirúrgicamente donde realizan una laparotomía exploradora + resección de tumor + apendicectomía y es reporta anatomopatológicamente como un liposarcoma bien diferenciado. Actualmente se encuentra en buenas condiciones clínicas, con controles clínicos e imagenológicos periódicos sin evidencia de recaída.
Metástasis cutánea de adenocarcinoma de ciego: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Becerra Vanessa , Lizcano Luz , Rivera Ángel , Castro Denny , Peraza Simón , Carreño Luz , Silva Olga
Published: August 2023

Los tumores metastásicos de piel son poco frecuentes, con incidencia menor del 10% y de origen de adenocarcinoma colorrectal menor del 6%. El presente caso consiste en paciente femenina de 74 años de edad, diabética tipo 2 controlada, quien refiere de 07 meses de evolución, dolor abdominal, localizado en hipocondrio y flanco derecho, de moderada intensidad, no irradiado; asociado a cambios del patrón evacuatorio y pérdida de peso. Examen físico se aprecia en región craneal, parietal izquierda, lesión tipo placa, superficie nodular, no dolorosa, cuya biopsia reporta adenocarcinoma poco diferenciado metastásico y en colonoscopia se observa a nivel de ciego, lesión elevada, de superficie lisa y eritematosa, en la cual histológicamente se identifica como adenocarcinoma poco diferenciado con células en anillo de sello; siendo este último hallazgo también inusual, ya que solo 0,1 – 2,4% de los carcinomas primarios con células en anillo de sello se presentan en colon. La paciente se refiere a oncología médica; sin embargo, fallece antes de iniciar el tratamiento paliativo.
Esófago de Barrett largo con cáncer precoz (múltiple) y displasia de alto grado resecados endoscópicamente: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Castro Denny , Becerra Vanessa , Silva Olga , Peraza Simón
Published: August 2023

La incidencia de adenocarcinoma (ADC) en pacientes con esófago de Barrett (EB) es del 0,3 – 0,6% pacientes/año, donde dicho riesgo depende del grado de displasia, siendo del 7% en displasia de alto grado. El presente caso consiste en paciente masculino de 49 años de edad, con el antecedente de esófago de Barrett de segmento largo con displasia de alto grado, tratado por medio de resección mucosal endoscópica (RME) con banda. Se mantiene bajo riguroso seguimiento, evidenciando 3 años después, lengüeta en esófago distal, a la cual se le realiza tratamiento endoscópico y se reporta anatomopatológicamente como adenocarcinoma tubular bien diferenciado con márgenes libres; pasado 1 año, se observa una nueva lesión, plana e hiperémica, resecada de igual forma y reportada como adenocarcinoma bien diferenciado con márgenes libres. Se mantiene hasta la fecha en seguimiento, sin nuevos hallazgos.
Pembelajaran E-Learning Sebagai Pelaksanaan Merdeka Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar Abad 21
Authors: Arifin She Fira Azka
Published: August 2023

Penlitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pembelajaran e-learning di sekolah dasar, mengetahui peran guru dalam pembelajaran e-learning, mengetahui pelaksanaan pembelajaran e-lerning sebagai merdeka belajar, mengetahui kelebihan dan kekurangan pembelajaran e-learning. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian studi literatur dan menggunakan teknik analisis isi. Proses pembelajaran e-learning di SD dilakukan dengan tatap muka antara guru dan siswa, dan dengan didampingi oleh orang tua siswa. Pembelajaran dapat dilakukan di manasaja dan kapan saja melalui jarak jauh. Selain itu, peran guru dalam pembelajaran e-learning sangat penting, sebagai ujung tombak yang mengatur jalannya pembelajaran, menjadi fasilitator dan guru perlu menguasai penggunaan ICT. Pelaksanaan e-learning meliputi perencanaan, implementasi, evaluasi. Penggunaan e-learning ini menekankan learner-centered learning sehingga dapat membentuk kemandirian siswa menjadi lebih baik serta terjadi komunikasi antar teman yang semakin baik yang sesuai dengan merdeka belajar. Oleh karena itu, pembelajaran e-learning memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan yang berbeda-beda bergantung pada sudut pandang pemakaian.
STRATEGI MENUMBUHKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA MELALUI PUBLIKASI TUGAS PEMBELAJARAN DI MI NAHDLATUL ULAMA TROPODO WARU SIDOARJO
Authors: Sadjidin Mohammad , Aristian Tedy Tofan , Mahsul Aly
Published: August 2023

Peran guru fikih dalam proses pembelajaran dan motivasi belajar Agama Islam sangatlah penting, utamanya saat menghadapi pandemi covid19 berlangsung. Dibutuhkan strategi yang tepat untuk menjamin berlangsungnya kegiatan belajar mengajar yang efektif.  Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis Strategi guru Fiqh dalam menumbuhkan motivasi belajar siswa melalui publikasi tugas belajar.  Melalui pendekatan fenomenologis disimpulkan bahwa untuk menumbuhkan motivasi belajar siswa di MI Nahdlatul Ulama Sidoarjo, guru fikih memberikan tugas peserta didik berupa amalan sholat, kegiatan tersebut didokumentasikan dalam bentuk foto atau video kemudian hasilnya dipublikasikan oleh guru pada grup whatsapp kelas dan sekolah, Facebook sekolah dan Youtube. Strategi tersebut terbukti efektif, mampu membangkitkan rasa senang dan bangga siswa pada karyanya.  Namun untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran tersebut dibutuhkan faktor pendukung publikasi seperti adanya Wifi, perhatian dan kerjasama dengan orang tua, serta ketersediaan quota internet pada masing-masing gawai yang dimiliki siswa.  Untuk menjamin itu semua, pihak sekolah dan orang tua bersepakat untuk berkontribusi biaya agar proses pembelajaran berjalan dengan lancar dan berkelanjutan
PENGARUH MODEL CPS BERBANTUAN MEDIA PAMFLET UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA KELAS V SDN 104231 BATANG KUIS
Authors: Sibagariang Tresia , Manurung Imelda Free Unita
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the pamphlet-assisted CPS model to improve the creative thinking skills of grade V students of SDN 104231 Batang Kuis. The subjects in this studyconsisted of two classes, namely class V A which amounted to 40 students and class V B which amounted to 38. There are three data collection techniques in this study, namely tests, angtot, and observation sheets. This research includes experimental research with the Quasi-Experimental method, where class V A as the experimental class to be treated and tol as V B as a control class that is not given treatment. In the pretest results, the experimental class got an average of 38.25 and the control class 36.84. Then the experimental class was given the CPS learning model treatment assisted by pamphlet media, while the control class was not given treatment. And the experimental class got a posttest result of 81.00 and the control class got an average score of 69.21. So it was concluded that there was an influence of the pamphlet media-assisted CPS model to improve students' creative thinking skills in theme 8 Our Friends Environment Subtheme 1 Human and Learning Environment 1 class V at SDN 104231 Dusun II, Sugiharjo, Batang Kuis District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra.
PENGEMBANGAN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA PELAJARAN IPAS MATERI KONDISI PEREKONOMIAN DAERAHKU
Authors: Septiani Rizky , Tambunan Husna Parluhutan
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kelayakan, praktikalitas, dan keefektifan dari multimedia interaktif model Problem-Based Learning pada mata pelajaran IPAS materi kondisi perekonomian daerahku kelas V-B SD Negeri 106828 Sumberjo T.A 2022/2023. Jenis penelitian ini adalah R&D dengan model pengembangan 4-D. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 30 orang yang terdiri dari 12 siswa laki-laki dan 18 siswa perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini terdiri atas observasi, wawancara, angket, dan tes. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil kelayakan produk mendapatkan persentase 82% dan termasuk kategori layak. Hasil praktikalitas produk mendapatkan persentase 85% dan termasuk kategori sangat praktis. Hasil efektifitas produk mendapatkan persentase 96% dan termasuk kategori efektif. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa multimedia interaktif model Problem-Based Learning pada mata pelajaran IPAS materi kondisi perekonomian daerahku kelas V-B dinyatakan layak, praktis, dan efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN CLIS BERBANTUAN MEDIA LOOSE PART UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Nadia Rifdah , Manurung Imelda Free Unita
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar siswa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran CLIS berbantuan media loose part pada siswa kelas VI SDN 101764 Bandar Klippa. Subjek dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari dua kelas yaitu kelas VI A yang berjumlah 24 siswa dan kelas VI B yang berjumlah 27 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini ada tiga yaitu, tes, angket, dan lembar observasi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Quasi Experimental, dimana kelas VI A sebagai eksperimen yang akan diberi perlakuan dan kelas VI B sebagai kelas kontrol yang tidak diberi perlakuan. Pada hasil pretest kelas kontrol mendapatkan rata-rata 53,7 dan kelas eksperimen 50,83. Kemudian kelas eksperimen diberi perlakuan model pembelajaran CLIS berbantuan media loose part, sedangkan kelas kontrol tidak diberi perlakuan. Dan kelas kontrol  mendapatkan hasil nilai posttest dengan rata-rata kelas kontrol 62,22 dan kelas eksperimen mendapatkan nilai rata-rata posttest 78,96. Maka diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran CLIS berbantuan media loose part terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada tema 8 subtema 2 muatan IPA materi rotasi dan revolusi bumi pada kelas VI SDN 101764 Bandar Klippa.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PRACTICE REHEARSAL PAIRS BERBANTUAN MEDIA MAKET UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA
Authors: Sagala Herbet , Manurung Imelda Free Unita
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Practice Rehearsal Pairs berbantuan media Maket pada siswa kelas V SDN 060857 Kec. Medan Tembung. Subjek dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari dua kelas yaitu kelas V A yang berjumlah 18 siswa dan kelas V B yang berjumlah 18 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini ada tiga yaitu, tes, angket, dan lembar observasi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Quasi Experimental, dimana kelas V A sebagai eksperimen yang akan diberi perlakuan dan kelas V B sebagai kelas kontrol yang tidak diberi perlakuan. Pada hasil pretest kelas kontrol mendapatkan rata-rata 53,3 dan kelas eksperimen 55,2. Kemudian kelas eksperimen diberi perlakuan model pembelajaran Practice Rehearsal Pairs berbantuan media Maket, sedangkan kelas kontrol tidak diberi perlakuan. Dan kelas kontrol  mendapatkan hasil nilai posttest dengan rata-rata kelas kontrol 80,2 dan kelas eksperimen mendapatkan nilai rata-rata posttest 88. Maka diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Practice Rehearsal Pairs berbantuan media Maket terjadi peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa pada tema 6 subtema 1 muatan IPA materi suhu dan kalor pada kelas V SDN 060857 Kec. Medan Tembung.
Pengaruh Pembelajaran Literasi Dengan Aplikasi Quizizz Terhadap Kemampuan Literasi Siswa di MI Miftahul Ulum Pandanarum
Authors: Astuti Awwaliyah , Agustyarini Yhasinta , Purwono Agung
Published: August 2023

Learning literacy with the quizizz application is considered fun and engaging for students at Islamic elementary school Miftahul Ulum Pandanarum, where the application can motivate students, and align with the opinion of the grade V teacher that the literacy learning implemented feels interesting and not boring. Therefore, one of the task of teachers is to improve student’s literacy skills, which can be done by using the quizizz application. This application enables the enhancement of student’s literacy skills.

The main objective of this research is to investigate the impact of literacy learning with the quizizz application on student’s literacy skills. Non equivalent control group design with a quantitative approach is used in this study, involving a population of 25 participants. The data sampling technique used in this research is a written test (questionnaire). Based on the data analysis conducted, the average score before implementing the literacy learning treatment with quizizz application was 42,52. Meanwhile, after the literacy learning treatment using quizizz application, the score obtained was 76,20. Therefore, it can be concluded that literacy learning with quizizz application has an effect on student’s literacy ability.
Objects generated by an arbitrary natural number. Part 4: New aspects
Authors:   Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Atanassov Krassimir
Published: August 2023

The set $\underline{SET}(n)$, generated by an arbitrary natural number $n$, was defined in [3]. There, and in [5,6], some arithmetic functions and arithmetic operators of a modal and topological types are defined over the elements of $\underline{SET}(n)$. Here, over the elements of $\underline{SET}(n)$ new arithmetic functions are defined and some of their basic properties are studied. Two standard modal topological structures over $\underline{SET}(n)$ are described. Perspectives for future research are discussed.
On special exponential Diophantine equations
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry, Technical University of Ostrava, Riemel Tomáš
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we will focus on the study of a special type of exponential Diophantine equations, including a proof. The main contribution of this article is the mentioned type of equations, which can only be solved by the methods of elementary mathematics.
The group determinants for ℤ_n × H
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Kansas State University, Paudel Bishnu , Pinner Chris ,   Department of Mathematics, Kansas State University
Published: August 2023

Let $\mathbb Z_n$ denote the cyclic group of order $n$. We show how the group determinant for $G= \mathbb Z_n \times H$ can be simply written in terms of the group determinant for $H$. We use this to get a complete description of the integer group determinants for $\mathbb Z_2 \times D_8$ where $D_8$ is the dihedral group of order $8$, and $\mathbb Z_2 \times Q_8$ where $Q_8$ is the quaternion group of order $8$.
Oral Appliance Therapy for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Shoji Yoshinobu , Mathew Thomas , Cohen Harold V.
Published: August 2023

In recent years, the medical profession has begun to recognize the role of sleep hygiene as it pertains to patient health. Types of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) include snoring, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea and a mix of obstructive and central apnea. OSA is the most common category of SDB. The apneas are now known affect cardiovascular health and neuro-behavioral issues. In recent years, the dental profession has become involved in managing snoring and certain OSA problems using oral appliance therapy (OAT). This treatment by dentists is now well accepted by the medical profession. This paper will review the basics of OSA, and how the dentist may be involved in providing OAT for these patients.
Use of Mass Spectrometric Approaches to Tackle Challenges in Drug Discovery: The Beta-Amyloid Paradigm
Authors: Tsarbopoulos Anthony
Published: August 2023

The origin of many neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) lies in protein processing failures, which leads to protein aggregation and accumulation as amyloid fibrils. Abnormal accumulation and aggregation of beta amyloid peptide (Aβ) eventually lead to the formation and cerebral deposition of amyloid plaques, the major pathological hallmark in AD. Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42 are the predominant components of senile plaques formed in AD brain. The aggregation of Aβ is associated with neurodegeneration, loss of cognitive ability, and premature death. Understanding the aggregation mechanism and how to inhibit aggregate formation is therefore crucial. In light of the proposed link between oxidative stress, unregulated immune response and neurodegeneration, it is suggested that use of antioxidants may be beneficial for inhibiting Aβ fibrillogenesis. Therefore, endogenous and dietary antioxidants may offer a protective or even therapeutic alternative against amyloidosis. In this study, several compounds isolated from natural products are screened for the in vitro antiamyloidogenic activity. Novel electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry (MS)-based methodologies are employed to assess the noncovalent interactions between the Aβ and isolated components from natural products. The specificity and the stability of these noncovalent complexes were examined under different experimental conditions, whereas their relative binding strength was assessed. In addition, MS proteolytic mapping was employed to provide information on the noncovalent binding site of the bioactive molecule on the Aβ residues. This may shed some light into the mechanisms of AD pathology and provide insights into novel agents that can be employed towards prevention or even treatment of AD.
Evidence-Based Approach and Standardization of Nutraceuticals
Authors: Ochotny Misty N. , Partney Tiffany N. , Pathak Yashwant V.
Published: August 2023

Evidence-based approach for the use and selection of nutraceuticals are presented as well as the need and challenges to creating a method for the standardization of these products. A systematic review was completed to analyze the impact of evidence-based and standardization of nutraceuticals. Evidence-based approach for nutraceuticals allow for the evaluation of these products. This process involves utilizing current and best evidence to provide individualized care for patients. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are regulations enforced by the FDA to ensure that drug manufacturing processes meet basic standards. Under these practices, design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes are regulated. These practices can track and provide tools to prevent contamination of products available to consumers. Using evidence-based approach for nutraceutical can provide healthcare providers and consumers with evidence that is patient specific, for a given intervention and desired outcome. The global market for nutraceuticals is growing and all manufacturers should comply with cGMP to ensure safe, quality products for consumers. The goal is to have all nutraceutical manufacturers worldwide embrace cGMP in order to provide consumers with safe, effective and high quality products.
Three Vessel Disease with Left Main Involvement: A Rare Manifestation of Takayasu’s Arteritis
Authors: Cuenza Lucky R. , Grayda Jose Melanio , Natividad Therese Eileen L. , Catalan Francis Carl , Razon Tamara Louise J.
Published: August 2023

Background

Takayasu’s arteritis is a chronic vasculitis of unknown etiology affecting large vessels. Coronary involvement is rare and myocardial infarction as a presenting symptom has only been described in case reports.

Case

We report a case of a 19 year old female diagnosed with Takayasu’s arteritis 2 years prior who came in due to chest pain and heart failure symptoms. ECG showed diffuse ischemia with ST elevation of the inferior wall. Coronary angiogram showed 3 vessel disease with left main involvement. Patient was started on high dose steroids. She then developed an acute stroke in the right posterior cerebral artery territory. She improved with Methylprednisolone pulse therapy and oral methotrexate. She was discharged on Prednisone, Methotrexate and cardiac medications and is stable on follow up.

Diagnostics

Coronary angiogram showed ostioproximal stenosis of the distal left main segment, the proximal left anterior descending artery and the proximal left circumflex artery, with the right coronary artery being totally occluded. Two dimensional echocardiogram showed an ejection fraction of 38 percent with multisegmental wall motion abnormalities. CT aortogram showed segmental narrowing of the infrarenal abdominal aorta with multiple ostioproximal stenosis of several aortic branches with extensive collateral formation. MRI showed acute infarction in the right thalamus,right medial temporal and occipital lobes and right cerebellar hemisphere and vermis

Conclusion

Takayasu’s arteritis can present with a myriad of vascular complications. The reported incidence of coronary involvement is low. This case highlights the progressive and unpredictable nature of this disease. A high index of clinical suspicion, as well as a meticulous search for the extent of disease severity allows the clinician to individualize treatment options for these patients.
Study of Correlation of Raised Crp Levels in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Females with Hypothyroidism: Raised Crp Levels in Hypothyroidism
Authors: Varma Y. , Singh P.
Published: August 2023

Objective

To evaluate the correlation of raised CRP levels in premenopausal and postmenopausal females with hypothyroidism and to assess the future risk of adverse coronary events amongst them.

Methodology

This was a prospective,observational,cross-sectional,analytical study,conducted in department of cardiology and medicine,Gandhi medical college,Hamidia hospital,Bhopal from October 2013 to October 2014.Patients having hypothyroidism were subjected to this study. Age matched controls were selected randomly. Purpose of this study was explained and informed consent was obtained.

Results

Percentage of raised CRP levels in hypothyroid premenopausal females was 13.3% and in hypothyroid postmenopausal females was 24.4%. CRP levels were raised only in 3.3% of premenopausal control group and in 10% of postmenopausal control group.

Conclusion

This study showed that there is strong association of raised CRP levels with hypothyroidism in both premenopausal and postmenopausal females.
The Use of Religious Symbols in American Military Press Releases
Authors: Strahle Ann
Published: August 2023

This work crosses historical and critical cultural traditions and examines the status of religion in militaristic iconography and ritual and examines two main questions. What happens when collective goals are in opposition to the individual’s personal morals and ethics? Is religion used to justify military acts or attitudes by the individual in order to come to terms with their service?

This project will examine press releases on the National Guard website within a three month period. The goal is to look for meaning on how they support (or not support) the use of religion by the military and the American civil religion. It is interested in the cultural work of religion, or what religion is being used to do. A comparison will also be done against press releases that concern religious issues in the military at the time of a news event.

Historically, the study will trace the uses of religious practices and rituals within the military. Historians such as Jonathan Ebel, Jolyon Mitchell, and Martha Nussbaum will inform this discussion
Excessive Game-Playing and Children's Academic Performance in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Osuagwu Titilayo
Published: August 2023

People are uncertain about the role of excessive electronic game-playing on children's academic performance. It is on this premise that this study examines the effects of excessive electronic game-playing on children's academic performance in Port Harcourt. The study use survey and quasi-experiment to sample 371 students of Junior Secondary school 1-3 who are within the age brackets of 10-12. Based on the problem and objectives of the study, research questions were formulated. Research question one to know the extent of excessive game-playing among the children, while research question two sought ascertain the relationship between excessive game-playing and the academic performance of children. A null hypothesis was also formulated and tested with the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient with the level of significance tested at 0.5 level of significance. The findings showed that a proportion of the sampled population met the criterion of addiction and the majority of the children were still non-frequent gamers. The result also showed that there is a negative correlation between excessive game-playing and academic performance as the majority of the very high scorers in tests administered on the children were from the category labelled as non-frequent and low frequent gamers. The null hypothesis that said 'there is no significant relationship between extent of excessive play and academic performance was rejected, as the r-value was -0.27. Based on these findings, it was recommended that parents should monitor their children's gaming habits and that governments should control the importation of entertainment games and encourage more of educational games.
Old Practice in a New Era: Rasa as the Basis of Self-Censorship in Kompas Daily Newspaper
Authors: Wijayanto
Published: August 2023

Rasa as an element of self-censorship has never been adequately discussed within the study of Indonesian media. This paper will show that for Kompas, the biggest national newspaper in Indonesia, rasa – a central element in Javanese value, has been the basis of their self-censorship. Whereas other media use “universal” standard journalism as a basis for news selection and news production, Kompas elaborates rasa in their day-to-day practice of news making process. While presenting how rasa has been brought into practice within Kompas newsroom in the recent times, this article also argues that this kind of journalism practice can be traced back to the authoritarian period of the New Order regime. This paper argues that even though rasa is a cultural entity, underlying its manifestation into practice is actually picturing the hidden political and economic interest of Kompas journalists as minority group in Indonesia. This study bridges the gap within Indonesian media theories, which separate the political economy factors and the cultural factors as the main forces influencing media operation.
Digital divide: A Gap in interpersonal communication amongst nigerian family relationship
Authors: Ngunan Achakpa-Ikyo Patience , Regina Ogaba-Egba
Published: August 2023

The study Digital Divide: A Gap In Interpersonal Communication Amongst Family Relationships seeks to find out how technology has affected the willingness of family members to engage in interpersonal communication in the family. The survey research design was adopted for the research and the structured questionnaire was employed as instrument of data collection. The study found that technology has created a gap in interpersonal communication amongst family relationships and that people lose interest in communicating interpersonally with family members due to constant engagement in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The study recommends that families should make concerted effort at adopting and integrating ICTs that will help enhance interpersonal communication in family relationships rather than engage with ICTS that will erode interpersonal communication amongst family relationships. Also, family centered activities that provide opportunities for family members to communicate interpersonally without the interruption or interference of any technology should be encouraged.
Urban youth in Botswana and their habitual practice of texting
Authors: Lesitaokana William O
Published: August 2023

In this article, I consider mobile phone consumption among urban youth in Botswana, focusing specifically on texting. During the course of this article, I demonstrate that due to the continuous need to connect with other people, as well as the inexpensive nature of texting on mobile phones, urban youth in Botswana have developed a penchant to texting on mobile phones. In particular, youth use text messaging on their devices to re-ensconce their traditional obligations of connecting with family, relatives and associates; and to link-up with their peers and other users through sms, chats, emails and online social networks. Despite this, much texting when other people are around is considered an ill-mannered activity among youth in Botswana. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that much texting, which is common among youth in Botswana is an indication that there is a close relationship between mobile phone use and the socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, poverty and rural to urban migration and that users of these devices face.
Delusional Content in Patients with Schizophrenia- A Case Series
Authors: Tyagi Arti , Kumar Vivek , Rehman Zebaish
Published: August 2023

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects more than 21 million people worldwide. It is characterised by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behaviour. Common experiences include hallucinations, mostly involving hearing voices or seeing things that are not there, and delusions, which involve having fixed, false beliefs. This case series presents three patients with schizophrenia who came to the Department of Psychiatry with peculiar delusions. One patient, a 65-year-old, complained of an inability to walk due to the fear of being electrocuted. The second patient, a 25-year-old female, reported the ability to communicate with people in America without the use of any technology. The third patient, aged 20 years, presented with nihilistic delusions. These patients were managed with psychotropics, along with symptomatic treatment for their physical problems. They improved with the interventions and rehabilitation provided to them.
Association Between Cycle Threshold Value of Cartridge-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test and Clinical Severity of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sahana N , Jain S Rajesh Kumar , Manjunath M
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health problem caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) emphasises early diagnosis and treatment of TB cases. The Cartridge-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) is a semi-automated molecular assay that rapidly detects MTB Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Rifampicin (RIF) resistance-associated mutations using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). Aim: This cross-sectional study aims to assess the association between the Cycle Threshold (Ct) value of CBNAAT and the clinical severity of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre-Raichur, from January 2020 to July 2021. A sample size of 106 participants, aged ≥18 years and meeting the NTEP guidelines for presumptive PTB cases, were enrolled. Participants underwent chest radiography, sputum smear microscopy for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB), and CBNAAT testing. Clinical severity of PTB was categorised as mild, moderate, or severe using the Bandim TB score. Data was entered into Microsoft Excel 2017, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics, frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were calculated, and the chi-square test was utilised to assess associations between qualitative variables. Results: Among the participants, the majority (55.7%, n=59) had moderate clinical severity. Of these, 12.3% (n=13) had high CBNAAT Ct values, 20.8% (n=22) had medium Ct values, 11.3% (n=12) had low Ct values, and 11.3% (n=12) had very low Ct values. A total of 31.1% (n=33) had severe clinical severity, with 13.2% (n=6) having high Ct values, 12.3% (n=13) having medium Ct values, and 6.6% (n=7) each having low and very low Ct values. Additionally, 13.2% (n=14) had mild clinical severity, with 0.9% (n=1) having high Ct values, 3.8% (n=4) having medium Ct values, 5.7% (n=6) having low Ct values, and 2.8% (n=3) having very low Ct values. The chi-square value was 4.697, with a p-value of 0.58. Conclusion: There is no association between the Ct value of CBNAAT and the clinical severity of PTB.
EFMR Syndrome: Epilepsy and Mental Retardation Restricted to Females in Childhood
Authors: Bittmann Stefan , Luchter Elisabeth , Moschüring-Alieva Elena , Bittmann Lara , Shirinova Aysel
Published: August 2023

Epilepsy with intelligence impairment, restricted to the female sex, is a rare X-linked epilepsy syndrome. It is characterized by febrile or afebrile seizures, mainly tonic-clonic, but also absence, myoclonic, and atonic beginning in the first years of life. In most cases, developmental delay and intelligence impairment of varying severity is present. Behavioral disorders, autistic traits, hyperactivity, and aggressiveness are commonly associated. This disease exclusively affects females. Male carriers are not affected despite an X-linked inheritance.
Common Perioperative Concerns in Pediatric Anesthesia: A Literature Review
Authors: Mohamed Wael Waheed
Published: August 2023

There are several disorders that require children to be anesthetized. Sometimes, it is due to the non-cooperation of the children that requires them to be put under sedation for a procedure that is necessary for them, while at other times, it is because of any indicated surgical procedure that they have to go through, that they are put under anesthesia. However, unlike adults, children particularly the pediatric populations have particular demands and requirements that make them special candidates for receiving the required anesthesia. In children, nearly all parameters are different anatomically, physiologically, pharmacologically, and psychologically.

According to some recent studies, it has also been noted that there are significant adverse events that are linked with the induction of anesthesia in the pediatric population, that are bound to arise if care is not taken during or after the anesthesia. These problems could arise in lieu of several factors such as the choice of anesthetic, the mode of anesthesia, airway management, and the reversal of anesthesia. In all cases, it is better to avoid the risk of complications and adverse events by making sure that only the most competent and expert of all staff are involved in the anesthesia team. With proper care and management of anesthesia, it is obvious that the risk of any critical events would be comparatively much less and that the children could be operated on easily.

This review aims to deal with certain problems that arise in the background of anesthesia induction in the pediatric population. The age group that is referred to here belongs neonates to up to thirteen years of age. This review will explore the causes that result from the induction of anesthesia in such populations.
Effects of Spacing and Nipping on Yield Attributes and Yield of Chickpea
Authors: Makwana N. D. , Kacha H. L. , Bhabhor G. K. , Bhalani R. B.
Published: August 2023

The experiment was laid out during years 2018-19 to 2020-21 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Anand Agricultural University, Muvaliya Farm, Dahod, Gujarat. A filed experiment was conducted in RBD (Factorial concept) design with four replications. The treatments comprised of three treatments of nipping viz., no nipping (N1), nipping at 25 DAS (N2) and nipping at 35 DAS (N3) and plant to plant spacing viz., 10 cm (S1) and 20 cm (S2) in sub plot. The tested variety was Gujarat Junagadh Gram 3. The results of the experiment indicated that significantly maximum number of pods per plant (51.04), number of grains per pod (1.75), 100-grain weight (23.12 g), seed yield (1300 kg/ha) as well as straw yield (2194 kg/ha) were recorded in nipping performed at 35 DAS (N3) over the control treatment. Where is incase of plant spacing showed that significantly maximum number of pods per plant (48.51), number of grains per pod (1.70), 100-grain weight (22.98 g), grain yield (1258 kg/ha) as well as straw yield (2194 kg/ha) were observed with plant to plant spacing of 20 cm (S2) over the control treatment. The data were depicted on the pooled basis of three years.
Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc on Fodder Yield and Quality of Leguminous Fodder: Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.)
Authors: Samanta Sourav , Kumar Sourabh , Rajeev  , Kumar Rakesh , Maity Narayan , Sharma Shailja , Fayaz Suhail , Bhaumik Sudip
Published: August 2023

The contribution of the livestock sector to the Indian Economy is 4.11% of its total GDP and it is nearly 25.6% for total agricultural GDP. Small and marginal farmers are mainly attached to the mixed farming of field crops and dairy animals. Farmers get regular income from their dairy unit and also use dairy animals as economic security. Though India comes under the highest livestock populated countries, the production of milk is lower than expected because of improper feeding quality. Through the last two decades, the demand and price of milk both increase gradually, and farmers are not getting that much profit because of their dependency on ready cattle food. The gross profit after the selling of milk is nearly equal to the feeding expenditure. For the use of paddy straw as dry fodder, the quality and quantity of milk production are decreased. So, green fodder is the best option for livestock as it contains adequate nutrients as well as crude fibre. Among the fodder and forage crops, berseem is the second maximum cultivated fodder crop which possesses a 2 million ha area of fodder crops in India. There are several advantages of berseem as a fodder crop such as a short-duration crop, multi-cut nature, the capability of higher biomass production, the presence of a good amount of crude protein, cellulose, total digestible nutrients and succulent nature. Though Phosphorus and zinc play an antagonistic effect on each other, both are required for the growth and development of berseem crops. From cellular respiration to enzymatic reactions, phosphorus is essential for completing several metabolic activities. Zinc is related to yield and fodder quality by completing plant metabolisms like carbohydrates and auxin production. Adequate management practice is required to maintain the concentration of both nutrients at an optimum level. In Indian soil, zinc is deficient and phosphorus is mostly present in organic form. So, the use of biofertilizers will be effective to convert those complex nutrients form into simple and available for the plant.
Traditionally used Botanicals: The Potential Source of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) Management
Authors: Kumar Awaneesh , Devee Anjumoni , Singh N. Ajitkumar , Yadav Abhinandan
Published: August 2023

Wheat is widely used as a staple food in the world including India. But storage conditions of wheat grains are infected by several coleopteran pests. Tribolium castaneum Herbst is a ubiquitous and pestiferous pest among all. Adult and larvae both are harmful to wheat storage which often demolishes stored grains. The present study attempted at Entomology laboratory, Assam Agricultural University-Jorhat, to manage Dry powders of A. indica, C. roseus, C. heptaphylla, D. stramonium, E. tereticornis, M. struthiopteris, and V. negundo were used against T. castaneum to get rid of problematic local medicinal plants. During probit analysis the highest LD50 value was found in A. indica (1.49%) followed by D. stramonium (1.52%) and E. tereticornis (2.02%) and the lowest LD50 in Matteuccia struthiopteris (11.72%). In the repellency test, the highest rate of repellency was observed in A. indica (82.21%) followed by D. stramonium (72.59%), E. tereticornis (70.36%), and the lowest in Matteuccia struthiopteris (32.58%). Based on LD50 and mean repellency, the three botanicals (A. indica, D. stramonium, E. tereticornis) were selected for further work e.g., mortality and weight loss. A mortality study recorded 100% mortality after 35 days of treatment in the case of A. indica, D. stramonium, E. tereticornis. During the trial in 2018, A. indica (5.76%) had the lowest grain weight loss, followed by D. stramonium (12.05%) and E. tereticornis (12.05). The highest grain weight loss was observed in control with 62.33 per cent. Give your one line conclusion on these research.
Integrated Effect of Inorganic Fertilizers and Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.)
Authors: Singh Shivendra , Singh Peeyush Kant , Dixit Pooshpendra Singh , Singh R. B. , Pyare Ram , Bhayankar  , Ranjan A. R.
Published: August 2023

The present investigation was carried out during winter of 2018-2019 at the Horticulture Farm of Post Graduate College, Ghazipur. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. Ten treatment combinations viz. T1-Control (100% Recommended dose of NPK), T2-75% NPK + 25% Azotobactor, T3-50% NPK + 50% Azotobactor, T4-25% NPK + 75% Azotobactor, T5-75% NPK + 25% PSB, T6-50% NPK + 50% PSB, T7- 25% NPK + 75% PSB, T8-75% NPK + 25% Azotobactor + 25% PSB, T9-50% NPK + 50% Azotobactor + 50% PSB and T10-25% NPK + 75% Azotobactor + 75% PSB. It can be concluded that the maximum growth attributes, yield parameter and yield of onion may be obtained by the application of 75% NPK + 25% Azotobactor + 25%PSBtreatment (T8), while, the treatment T7, i.e. application of 25% NPK + 75% PSB was also found to be good for growth and yield parameter  of onion.  It was observed that the combination of inorganic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers influence the growth and yield attributes. . Therefore, from the present investigation, it can be concluded that the onion variety  N-53 performed economically well by the application of 75% NPK + 25%   Azotobacter+25% PSB as compared to rest treatment.
Influence of Nano Urea on Growth and Microbial Population in Paddy Ecosystem
Authors: Dhayalan S. Aanoor , Davamani V. , Maheswari M. , Maragatham S. , Rahale C. Sharmila
Published: August 2023

Chemical fertilizer usage has been a long-drawn criticism because of its harmful effects on the environment and on the quality of agricultural produce. Researchers are continually looking for more productive, better solutions while retaining societal wellbeing. Effective use of nano fertilizers in place of chemical fertilizers is essential in reducing fertilizer overuse and also contribute in lowering the pollution and leaching which in turn increase the effectiveness of nutrient consumption and also increase the yield of the crop. An experiment was carried out in paddy to study the influence of Nano urea applications on growth and microbial populations in soil. The field trial used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatment combinations and three replications. Results showed that application of STCR based N as Urea (50%) and Nano Urea (2 sprays) and Recommended dosage of N as Urea (50%) and Nano Urea (2 sprays) recorded higher plant height, Leaf Area Index (LAI), Dry matter accumulation in paddy. In addition, applications of Nano urea increased the microbial population including bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes. Combining recommended dosage of fertilisers with nano urea spray at critical stages of paddy crop increases the crop growth and microbial activity.