bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effectiveness of mindful self-compassion treatment on sleep quality, rumination and self-compassion in people with cardiovascular disease
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Foroughi Ali Akbar , Reisi Sajjad ,   MSc, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Montazeri Nafiseh ,   PhD, Cardiovascular Research Center, Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Naseri Motaleb ,   MSc, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in the world and psychological components play an important role in cardiovascular diseases. Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindful self-compassion treatment to sleep quality, rumination and self-compassion in people with cardiovascular diseases. Method: The study method was a clinical trial with a control group. The statistical population included all patients who had sought professional help in Imam Ali and Imam Reza hospitals in Kermanshah from October-December 2020. Using purposive sampling method, 20 people were randomly assigned to the two groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of mindful self-compassion treatment and the control group received a CD and a relaxation training manual. Participants completed a demographic data collection form and questionnaires on Sleep Quality, Ruminant Response Style and Self-Compassion. The data were analyzed using SPSS-22, the descriptive statistics and the repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of sleep quality based on time (P≤0.001) and intergroup differences (P<0.05). Also, based on time, time and group interaction, and intergroup differences in terms of rumination and self-compassion, there is a significant difference between the two groups (P≤0.001). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study this treatment affects the psychological and physical symptoms of heart patients. Therefore, it is suggested that this treatment be used to improve sleep quality, rumination and self-compassion in cardiovascular patients.
Predict psychological vulnerability based on the pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance of COVID-19 ward nurses
Authors:   MSc Student, Department of Clinical Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran, Karami Zeinab , Moradi Omid ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has challenged the global health system and put much psychological pressure on nurses who are responsible for providing primary health services. Aim: The present study aimed to predict psychological vulnerability based on the pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance of COVID-19 ward nurses. Method: The present research was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population consisted of 153 nurses working in the COVID-19 wards in Tohid, Kowsar, and Be’sat hospitals in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, within winter 2020 to spring 2021 using convenience sampling. The Psychological Vulnerability Scale, Pathological Personality Traits Scale and Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale were used to collect the data. Pearson correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the data using SPSS-22 software. Results: The results of correlation analysis showed that the psychological vulnerability variable was significantly associated with pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance in nurses (P<0.01). Additionally, based on the results of regression analysis, 59% of the variance of the psychological vulnerability variable was predictable with the help of predictor variables (i.e., pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance) (P<0.01). Conclusion: Pathological personality traits and uncertainty intolerance play an essential role in the psychological vulnerability of nurses during COVID-19. It is recommended to provide nurses with necessary psychological training to strengthen their positive emotions and improve uncertainty tolerance.
Investigating the Effect of Longitudinal Biomarkers on Hemodialysis Elderly Survival: A Single Central Study
Authors:   Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Asadollahidehkordi Behnoush , Biglariyan Akbar ,   Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Osareh Shahrzad ,   Faculty of Medicine, Hashminejad Hospital (Hemodialysis Department), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vahedi Mohsen ,   Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: October 2022

Objectives This study aims to identify the factors affecting the survival of hemodialysis patients using a two-stage survival/multivariate longitudinal modelling. Methods & Materials The is a retrospective cohort study on 395 patients aged > 60 years who underwent hemodialysis in Hasheminejad Hospital in Tehran, Iran. Data were collected over a 15-year period from 2004 to 2019. Phosphate, calcium, parathormone and creatinine variables were considered as longitudinal variables and mortality as a survival response. The two-stage survival and multivariate longitudinal modeling for long-term hemodialysis patients were fitted and the results were compared according to theirs likelihood function. Data analysis was performed in RStudio v. 3.4.3 and SAS v. 4.9 applications. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results The mean age of patients was 70.41±6.11 years. Of 395 patients, 249(63%) were male. Based on the log-likelihood function, the communication structure of the cumulative effect of longitudinal biomarkers and survival data was selected. Assuming that other variables were constant, the significance of values for mobility impairment, calcium level and parathormone level indicated that these variables were good predictors of the occurrence of death in hemodialysis patients over time. By each unit increase in each variables of mobility impairment, calcium level, and parathormone level, the risk of death increased by 1.391, 0.927, and 0.967, respectively. Conclusion By using a two-stage modelling, the variables of mobility impairment, calcium level and parathormone are found as factors affecting the risk of death in hemodialysis patients. Therefore, therapists should focus on changing health behaviors of these patients in consuming calcium and parathormone.
Relationship of Health Status and Micronutrients Level With Nutritional Status of the Elderly With Psychological Disorders
Authors:   Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Rezaei Omid , Fattah Moghaddam Ladan ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Banihashem Seyedshahab ,   Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Arab Ghahestany Davood ,   Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Akhavan Zanjani Hossein ,   University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mansouri Pantea ,   Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Rezaie Fereshte ,   Department of Gerontology, Educational Sciences and Social, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: October 2022

Objectives Elderly with psychological disorders are at risk of malnutrition. Investigating the nutritional status and identifying the effective factors among the preventive and control measures. This study aims to investigate the nutritional status and its relationship with health status and micronutrients level in older people with psychological disorders. Methods & Materials In this cross-sectional survey, 101 older people admitted to Razi Psychiatric Hospital in Tehran, Iran in 2018 participated. The data were collected after blood sampling and assessing body mass index (BMI) using a demographic form, the Mini Nutritional Assessment tool and a health status questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by the chi-square test, ANOVA and logistic regression analysis in SPSS v. 21. Results Almost three-quarters of the participants had an abnormal nutritional status. The results showed that the nutritional status of participants had a significant relationship with dental health status, physical activity, the serum levels of vitamin D and vitamin B12, and BMI (P<0.05). After logistic analysis, vitamin B12 level (OR=1.007, 95% CI: 1.002-1.012), physical activity (OR=8.539, 95%CI: 1.142-63.85) and dental health status (OR=23.119, 95%CI:1.401-38.788) were reported as the predictors of nutritional status. It was reported that 95% of the elderly had vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion Most of the elderly with psychological disorders are at risk of malnutrition or have malnutrition. The identified predictors of malnutrition for this group are modifiable. Therefore, regular screening and nutritional management should be strengthened for their therapeutic interventions.
A Comparison Study on the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Quality and Physiological Parameters in Older Adults
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Yasouj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj, Kohgilouye-Boboyrahmad Province, Iran., Mottaghi Reza , Maredpour Alireza ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Yasouj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj, Kohgilouye-Boboyrahmad Province, Iran., Karamin Shirali ,   Social Research Center of Factors Affecting Health, Yasouj University of Medical Sciences, Yasouj, Kohgiloueh and Boyerahmad Province, Iran.
Published: October 2022

Objectives Due to the high prevalence of insomnia and physiological problems in the elderly, this study aims to compare the effects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), sleep hygiene education (SHE) and their combination on sleep quality and physiological parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation in the blood) in the elderly. Methods & Materials This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test/follow-up design using a control group. The study population consists of the elderly members of Jahandidegan center in Shiraz, Iran in 2018. Using a convenience sampling method and based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 80 subjects were selected and randomly divided into four groups, three experimental groups (ACT, SHE, and ACT+SHE) and one control group. The SHE and ACT programs each were presented for four weeks. The control group was put on a waiting list. The subjects were assessed with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, a mercury sphygmomanometer, and a pulse oximeter. Data analyses were conducted in SPSS v. 23 using a two-way mixed analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of covariance. Results Participants had a mean age of 70.41±4.05 years. the changes in sleep quality, systole blood pressure, and oxygen saturation in three experimental groups were significant after intervention (P<0.001). The highest effect on sleep quality was related to the combined therapy (0.83), followed by SHE (0.67) and ACT (0.60). Conclusion All three treatment methods (ACT, SHE, and combined therapy) can improve the sleep quality and consequently systolic blood pressure and oxygen saturation in the blood of the elderly. Each of these methods are useful and can improve their psychological and physical health, where the combined therapy has superiority. Training and applying these methods are recommended for health care workers in elderly care.
Prevalence of Caregiver Abuse by the Elderly in Nursing Homes of Tehran and its Related Factors
Authors:   Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran., Pashazadeh Hakimeh , Abolfathi Momtaz Yadollah ,   Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran., Delbari Ahmad ,   Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, ‎Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: October 2022

Objectives Several studies have assessed elder abuse, while caregiver abuse by the elderly has been less addressed. The present study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of caregiver abuse by the elderly in nursing homes of Tehran, Iran. Methods & Materials This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 on 124 caregivers of the elderly who were selected using a convenience sampling method from 14 nursing homes in Tehran, Iran. The caregiver abuse was measured by the Survey of Violence Experienced by Staff (SOVES). The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS v. 24. Results The mean age of participants was 36.74±8.38 years, and 68.5% were female. The prevalence of caregiver abuse in the previous 12 months was 42.7%. Of these, 37.1% had experienced verbal abuse, 12.9% threats, and 24.2% physical abuse. The chi-square test results revealed a significant association between employment status and caregiver abuse, where full-time caregivers were four times more likely to experience abuse (χ2(1) =7.43, P=0.006, OR=4.03). The age, gender, work experience, direct contact, and receiving educational program had no significant association with caregiver abuse by the elderly. Conclusion There is a high prevalence of caregiver abuse by the elderly in nursing homes of Tehran. Policymakers should plan and take measures to protect the caregivers in nursing homes.
The Relationship Between the Use of Medicinal Plants and Medication Adherence in the Elderly with Chronic Diseases
Authors:   Medical Education Department, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran., Koohestani Hamid Reza , Baghcheghi Nayereh ,   Nursing Department, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran.
Published: October 2022

Objectives Many older patients use medicinal plants, assuming that they are safe and without side effects. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between the use of medicinal plants and medication adherence in the elderly patients with chronic diseases. Methods & Materials In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 358 patients aged ≥60 years with chronic diseases were selected by a convenience sampling method. Data collection instrument was a three-part questionnaire assessing demographic information, history of using medicinal plants, and medication adherence using the Morisky medication adherence scale (MMAS). The data were entered into SPSS v.21 and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, Chi-square test, independent t-test and logistic regression. Results The mean age of participants was 69.44±8.13 years and 52.23% were female. The majority of them were married (87.68%) with a junior high school education (71.64%).The overall mean score of MMAS was 5.48 (poor adherence). The percentage of patients with a history of taking medicinal plants in the last year with the prescription of physician was 41.34% (n=148) while the percentage of those used medicinal plants without the physician’ prescription was 27.3% (n=98). The mean of MMAS score in the groups who used medicinal plants was lower than in the group with no history of using medicinal plants (P=0.001). The number of used medicinal plants, the frequency of using medicinal plants, and the duration of chronic disease had a statistically significant relationship with the medication adherence (P <0.05). Conclusion Due to the high consumption of medicinal plants in the elderly with chronic diseases and its relationship with poor medication adherence, it is necessary to educate them about the correct use of medicinal plants, their side effects, herb-drug interactions, the need to inform the doctor about use of medicinal plants, and adherence to medication.
The perceptions of South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Management on occupational fraud risk, economic sustainability and key employee characteristics: What are the relationships
Authors: Bruwer Juan-Pierré , Petersen Ashwin
Published: October 2022

Purpose: To ascertain whether there are relationships among
occupational fraud risk evident in fast-moving-consumer-goods
South African SMMEs, these business entities’ economic
sustainability and the key characteristics of employees.
Methodology: Empirical and exploratory research, complemented
by survey research. A quantitative research methodology was used
to collect and analyse data from 120 members of management of
South African SMMEs who had to adhere to relevant delineation
criteria.
Findings: Statistically significant relationships were found to exist
between the economic sustainability of SMMEs and key employee
characteristics; between occupational fraud risks. In addition, some
variables were found to predict others.
Originality/Value: The study provides new perspectives on
phenomena which can be tested through empirical research.
Audit Quality and Earnings Management by Listed Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Chituru Alu N. A. , Alice Shiyanbola A. , Oluwatoyosi Olurin T. , Grace Moses A.
Published: October 2022

Purpose: We herein investigate the effect of quality of audit on
management of earnings in Nigerian listed firms by (i) ascertaining
the effect of audit quality on discretionary accruals, (ii) determining
the effect of audit quality on earnings smoothing, as well as (iii)
establishing the effect of audit quality on earnings per share.
Methodology: The study follows an ex-post facto research design. It
draws data from the annual reports of 10 firms. These consisted of
five financial and five non-financial firms, purposively selected for a
period of 10 years (2010-2019). Descriptive and inferential analyses
were employed in data analyses.
Findings: The findings indicate that audit quality significantly
affected earnings smoothing. Moreover, audit quality did not
significantly affect discretionary accruals and earnings per share.
Furthermore, it is recommended that management of firms should
put in place policies for predicting earnings (in profit) to help
forecast future earnings, which can be achieved by audit quality
Originality/Value: This study is meant to raise awareness on the
need to improve the financial statement/reporting practices of
publicly listed companies with respect to earnings management;
discretionary accrual, earnings smoothing and earnings per share. It
is hoped that the forwarded recommendations support the
competent authorities in addressing the identified existing issues,
thus enabling them to enhance the financial reporting practices and
render them improved vehicles for development in publicly listed
companies.
Memória do I Simpósio de Plantas Medicinais do Brasil
Authors: Carlini E. L. A. , Siani A. C.
Published: October 2022

O presente artigo é uma transcrição crítica da memória do I Simpósio de Plantas Medicinais do Brasil, que ocorreu em meados do ano de 1967, sob os auspícios da Sociedade Brasileira de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental. O principal objetivo do encontro foi promover uma discussão entre os principais cientistas líderes da época sobre as dificuldades encontradas para estudo científico das plantas medicinais. O resultado deste encontro foi originalmente publicado nos Arquivos do Instituto Biológico,v. 35, fasc. 2, 1968, Supl. I, p. 2-6.
Corn Processing with Design of Flaters Machinery and Diversification of Corn Processing with Andaliman Flavor (Zanthoxylum Acanthopodium) in Parsaoran Village, Sibisa, Toba Samosir Regency
Authors: Purba Sukarman , Rahmi Ana , Harahap Khairunnisa
Published: October 2022

The objectives to be achieved in PKM activities; developing corn farmers' businesses in Parsaoran Sibisa Village to become economically independent businesses through processing andaliman flavored corn chips, designing and building corn flattening machines, training on corn chips production, business management training and packaging. The specific target to be achieved through a corn flattening machine is to increase the effectiveness of the abundant corn production into andaliman corn chips, savory, sweet, spicy, able to manage business and packaging. The approach method used is the method of education, production training, business management training, design and assistance. The results of this service activity by providing knowledge, technology and business management, corn farmers are expected to be able to take advantage of their agricultural products which are processed into high-value corn chips products. Corn chips are a food diversification product that can support the development of rural agro-industry and increase the income value of corn farmers whose raw materials are easily available in Parsaoran Sibisa Village, Toba Samosir Regency.
Increasing Product Distribution Capacity and Financial Management Of “Kampung” Chicken Egg Business at Lau Dendang Traditional Chicken Farm
Authors: Sianipar Aryanti Sariartha , Adika Fajar Putra  , Fauziah Kumalasari
Published: October 2022

There are several types of chicken farms with various production models. In the production process, partners start by purchasing chicken seeds and providing vitamins and then raising them by providing natural animal feed in the form of vegetables and fruits from traditional markets, so they do not use manufactured animal feed such as pellets and the like. Then, the enlargement process takes 3-5 months. In the husbandry principle, partners use the cage-free principle. However, in the production process, partners still use natural equipment due to limited capital. In addition, partners' knowledge of product marketing management is still minimal, even though the concept of organic production can be a potential brand that differentiates compared to competing products. On the financial management side, the business still combines personal and business finances, there is no clear cash flow report periodically. This causes the business to have no clear profit/loss and relatively slow to develop. Through this program, the implementation team offered solutions in the form of providing machines to facilitate the distribution of goods and increase the capacity of livestock land, providing branding concepts through brands and counseling on simple business financial management principles. The targeted outputs are increased egg production capacity, reduced feed distribution and transportation costs, added value in the form of brands, and simple business financial reports.
Development of Tourism Villages Based on Local Culture to Increase Community Income at Dokan, Karo North Sumatera
Authors: Revida Erika , Badaruddin
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the community service of the professors serving scheme in 2021 is to increase the understanding, knowledge and commitment of the community in the Dokan tourist village, Karo, North Sumatra to the importance of developing tourism village based on local culture to increase people's income. This community service of the serving professor is carried out by lecture and question and answer methods, namely socialization by communication, information, and education (KIE) about the need to develop a tourism village based on local culture, namely Karo culture, so that it is attractive to tourists, both local and foreign tourists. The results of community service activities, professors serving scheme in 2021 which were carried out in the tourist village of Dokan, Karo, North Sumatra went well and smoothly without significant obstacles even though in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic by implementing strict health protocols and the number of participants was limited to 25 people only. Participants were very enthusiastic about asking questions and providing information and statements about how to develop a tourism village based on local culture, namely the Karo traditional house. The community service team of professors serving scheme Universitas Sumatera Utara provides solutions so that mutual cooperation is carried out at least every Saturday to maintain the Karo Traditional house in the tourist village of Dokan, Karo, North Sumatra and proposes a proposal for the maintenance of the Karo traditional house to the local government and central government and related interest groups.
Application of Critical Literacy to Anticipate the Spread of Fake News by Residents of Karang Taruna Medan Amplas
Authors: Zulfan  , Rangkuti Rahmadsyah
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this community service activity is to anticipate the spread of false news and acts of hate speech committed by youth members of the Medan Amplas District, Medan City. Spreading false news and acts of hate speech is a crime that has recently become increasingly widespread and has been in the spotlight of various groups. This is due to the inevitability that Indonesia is a developing democratic country. Moreover, this country is a country whose population is a multicultural society, and is very vulnerable to the threat of social conflict caused by the act of spreading false news and acts of hate speech. As a multicultural country, the reality of diversity is a potential that has two sides. It can be positive or negative, depending on how it is managed. To manage socio-cultural diversity, it can be done by avoiding the spread of fake news and acts of hate speech. Prevention of these two things can be done by utilizing critical reading strategies. Therefore, specifically, this service activity is targeted to contribute to partners' knowledge and understanding of critical language awareness to prevent the spread of false news and hate speech. This method of community service is carried out in the form of field counseling through lectures on the use of reading strategies and critical literacy to prevent the spread of false news. The results of this service activity show that the residents of Karang Taruna, Medan Amplas Sub-district, already know about the problems of multicultural society in Indonesia and have succeeded in applying critical literacy strategies.
Effect of Dormancy Treatment on Germination of Arabica Coffee ( Coffea arabica L.)
Authors: Sitanggang Antonio Razzoli S , T. Irmansyah  , Irsal
Published: October 2022

The germination process of arabica coffee bean takes a fairly longtime, due to semi-permeable skin against water. Dormancy treatment needs to improve germination rate of coffee beans before planting. The research was conducted at The Compost Centre of Agriculture Faculty, University of Sumatera Utara from July – September 2018 using a Randomized Complex Design (RCD) non-factorial with 5 treatments, i.e. P0 (Control), P1 (Stripping Bark Horn), P2 (Soaking in KNO3 0,5% 24 hours), P3 (Soaking in Sitokinin 1,5 ml/lt 24 hours), P4 (Soaking in Coconut water5days). The parameters observed were potential to grow, germination rate, vigor rate, germination speed index, normal sprout percentage, and death percentage. The result showed that stripping coffee beans had statistically significant increase on potential to grow, germination rate, vigor rate, germination speed index, normal sprout percentage and decrease on death percentage.
Astaxanthin effect on apoptotic biomarkers in methotrexate-induced liver injury
Authors: Sarah Saad Hamdan  , Yassir Mustafa Kamal  , Huda Jaber Waheed
Published: October 2022

Methotrexate is used in the treatment of cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and several other disorders. It has a hepatotoxic potential side effect. Patients who have no access to alternative medications face a serious

 

challenge as a result. The current study aimed to assess the apoptotic potential of methotrexate on liver cells and evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of the potent antioxidant astaxanthin, by downregulation of apoptotic biomarkers caspase 9 and caspase 3.

A model of methotrexate-induced liver toxicity was employed on male rats. Thirty-six rats were divided into six groups; a negative control group, methotrexate induction group given (20 mg/kg) on day 13, three groups pretreated with astaxanthin in ascending doses (50, 75 and 100 mg/kg) for 14 days before methotrexate, and a conventional therapy group pretreated with silymarin (200mg/kg).

The use of methotrexate significantly increased liver tissue caspase 9 and caspase 3 compared to the negative control. On the other side, astaxanthin used in all three doses significantly normalized these biomarkers. This study revealed that since astaxanthin significantly decreased caspase 9 and caspase 3 that are involved in the apoptotic pathway, it could be used as pretreatment in patients treated with methotrexate to alleviate its hepatotoxicity.
Karbi Women and Environmental Conservation
Authors:   Department of History, Gauhati University, Jalukbari - 781014, Assam, India.  Email: laxmihansepi94@gmail.com, Hansepi Laxmi , Laisram Rena ,   Department of History, Gauhati University, Jalukbari - 781014, Assam, India.  Email: laisram@gauhati.ac.in
Published: October 2022

Women in traditional societies have a close connection with the environment through their roles as farmers, collectors of water and firewood, caregivers to livestock and, sometimes, as priestesses and healers. The gender roles assigned in traditional societies bring women into direct contact with the natural resources for management of their daily household chores. Therefore, any loss of biodiversity has a direct impact on the lives of women, families and society at large. In the context of the Karbis, a major ethnic group of Assam, India, forests are central to their worldview and all aspects of their socio-cultural life. It is important to note that the Karbi belief system gives reverence to nature worship and the forest deities are called Longri Arnam. As such, sacred groves are among one of the best practices of biodiversity conservation that are also associated with traditional knowledge systems in different ecological zones. They are preserved mainly through observance of taboos and animistic rituals. In recent times, forest degradation has become a major concern and it is necessary to understand the role of traditional knowledge systems vis-a-vis their relation to ecological heritage and conservation. This paper examines the ways in which women in Karbi society have directly or indirectly acted as agents of environmental conservation. Using historical methodology, the study attempts to analyze interface between women and environment in the society with special reference to women’s contribution to the society in combating climate change.
THE NATIONAL IDEA OF GOODNESS AND GENERAL UNION AS A POSSIBLE OPTION OF THE STATE IDEOLOGY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: ВОРОНКОВ Кирилл Ильич , ИСМАГИЛОВ Рашид Фаатович , САЛЬНИКОВ Михаил Викторович
Published: October 2022

In modern conditions, no state can exist without a national idea, which determines the main directions of its development and is expressed in the state ideology. The purpose of this article is to determine the national idea underlying the Russian sovereign state law ideology, which is due to the modern policy of the leaders of the Russian state, which should be adequate to the challenges of today's global processes. Methods: the authors apply such methods as dialectical logic, description, system and structural analysis, comparison and generalization. Results: an attempt is made to substantiate the necessity of the national idea of goodness and general union. Proposals for its consideration as a possible variant of the state law ideology are formulated. It is established that the philosophy of law of F.M. Dostoevsky proceeded from the principles of human unity, humanism. The general conclusion is made about the need to consolidate the national idea and sovereign state law ideology in the legislation of the Russian Federation.
THE NATIONAL IDEA OF GOODNESS AND GENERAL UNION AS A POSSIBLE OPTION OF THE STATE IDEOLOGY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: ИГНАТЬЕВА Светлана Викторовна , ВАШКОВИЧ Наталья Юрьевна , ГАЛИЕВ Фарит Хатипович
Published: October 2022

In modern conditions, the theoretical aspects of bringing officials to legal responsibility are especially updated. The article is devoted to the study of those features of bringing officials to legal responsibility, which are not associated with the imposition of criminal or administrative measures, but are mediated by the official’s legal position. Purpose: to analyze the conditions for obtaining a position imposed on officials of state bodies, comparative characteristics of such legal categories as «prohibitions», «restrictions» and «duties», the wording of their definitions. Methods: the authors use such methods as dialectical logic, descriptions, system and structural analysis, comparisons and generalizations. Results: classifying the immoral acts that give rise to disciplinary measures against an official, determining a range of acts incompatible with the position, the commission of which may be sanctioned by its loss.
ISSUES OF CREATING THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST AS A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT IN THE DIGITALIZATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Authors: ХИМЧЕНКО Алексей Игоревич
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to the study of legal aspects of the digital environment of trust, identifying trends and problems related to the peculiarities of its formation in the context of digitalization of public administration. The emerging trend of increasing the role of remote communication requires a scientific understanding of the existing problems in order to create the digital environment of trust. In the process of digital transformation of public administration, there is a modification of forms and mechanisms of implementation, formation of new tools of interaction. The emerging trend of increasing the role of remote communication requires a scientific understanding of the problems in order to create the digital environment of trust. Purpose: to analyze the mechanisms for the implementation of trusted communications, to form proposals to stimulate the digital environment of trust. Research methods: analysis, systemic, abstraction, hypotheses, idealization, legal modeling, comparative legal. Results: the article identifies the development vectors of trusted communication mechanisms, analyzes the current situation and problematic issues and formulates proposals for the formation of the digital environment of trust.
ON THE ISSUE OF IMPROVING THE MECHANISM FOR IDENTIFYING AND ACCOUNTING FOR ESCHEATED REAL ESTATE
Authors: ГИБАДУЛЛИНА Алия Аслямовна , ГАЙМАЛЕЕВА Айсылу Тагировна , КОРОЛЁВА Дарья Владимировна
Published: October 2022

The procedure for the inheritance and accounting for escheated property transferred by law to the ownership of the Russian Federation, as well as the procedure for its transfer to the ownership of constituent entities of the Russian Federation or to the ownership of municipalities, shall be determined by law, as specified in paragraph 3 of Article 1151 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. However, since the entry into force of the third part of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, that is, more than twenty years, there has been no civil law regulation of legal relations related to escheated property. The new coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), which began in 2020, has added urgency to the issues of identifying and accounting for escheated property. On the one hand, the relevance is linked to the social consequences of the pandemic in terms of increased mortality, as a result of which the number of escheated property increased, on the other hand, it is linked to the digitization of interdepartmental interaction between public law entities, digitization of large volumes of data held by public law entities, provision of state and municipal services in electronic form, which can be used when identifying and accounting for escheated property. Purpose: to analyze the issues of improving the mechanism for identifying and accounting for escheated property. In particular, escheated real estate is of particular interest as one of the things of value for civil turnover. Methods: empirical methods of comparison, description, interpretation, analysis and synthesis; specific scientific methods: legal-dogmatic and interpretation of legal norms. Results: the study allows the authors to identify two vectors for accounting and identifying of escheated real estate. One of the vectors is aimed at the development and application of model provisions by local self-government bodies on the example of the regulations on the accounting and identification of escheated real estate in Moscow. The second vector is aimed at digitalizing interaction between notary bodies and civil registration bodies, as well as between rights registration bodies and local self-government bodies in order to identify and account for escheated real estate with the use of digital technologies. These vectors undoubtedly have as their premise the establishment of legality, law and order, balance in private and public interests in the Russian Federation.
On couple countertransference: thoughts about the therapist’s experience in psychoanalytic work with couples
Authors: Monzo Robert
Published: October 2022

Couple countertransference, the therapist’s experience in psychoanalytic work with couples, is explored. Its close connection with the concept of a couple’s shared unconscious phantasy is elaborated. Couple countertransference is seen to include therapist experiences such as feelings, thoughts, conscious images, dreams, associations, and bodily sensations, accompanied by a feeling of pressure to react. These derivatives (feelings, thoughts etc.) are shaped by the impact on the therapist of the couple’s split off and projected aspects of their shared inner world. If sufficiently processed couple countertransference leads to a conjecture about a shared unconscious phantasy of the couple regarding the nature of relating. Corroboration of this phantasy can then add shape to the therapist’s interpretations. A detailed case example illustrates the gathering and processing of couple countertransference, leading to a conjectured shared unconscious phantasy. In describing the process of corroborating this conjectured phantasy, attention is also paid to the therapist’s thoughts about how to respond, called response proclivities.
Efficacy of Epidural Analgesia During Labour
Authors: Chowdhury Shahnaj Jahan , Siddique Shamima , Nessa Kamrun , Datta Pranay Kumur , Akter Shahena , Billah KM Baki , Meher Subrina
Published: October 2022

Although labour is considered as a normal physiological process, it can produce significant pain, requiring appropriate pain management. A painful labour also had detrimental effects on the mother and fetus. Ideal labour analgesia technique should dramatically reduce the pain of labour, while allowing the parturient to actively participate in birthing experience and have minimal adverse effects on the fetus and progress of labour. Epidural analgesia and opioids are often used for management of labour pain. Epidural analgesia is an effective method for managing labour pain. Studies have indicated that the procedure has few contraindications and few side-effects. The study was done to see the efficacy and safety of epidural analgesia with conventional analgesia (Inj. Pethidine and phenergan) during labour. In this study, pregnant women with active labour (Cervical dilation 4cm) were grouped into two A & B. Group A received epidural analgesia (0.125% Bupivacaine & 50 microgram Fentanyl) & group B received conventional analgesia (Inj. Pethidine & phenergan). Then the subjects were followed up and outcomes were recorded in a preformed data collection sheet. All data were analyzed by computer based software SPSS version 15. The study demonstrated a significantly earlier onset of effective analgesia in epidural group than that in the conventional group. The pain score at onset of analgesia and at different time intervals following induction and at the time of delivery were appreciably lower in women receiving epidural analgesia than those receiving conventional analgesia (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between epidural and conventional groups in terms of complications like nausea and/or vomiting (p=0.431), prolonged 2nd stage of labour (p=0.127), mode of delivery (Normal / Instrumental / Cesarean) (p=0.455). Neonatal outcome was evaluated in terms of APGAR score at 1& 5 minutes of birth in both groups which showed no significant differences (p=0.401and p=0.536 respectively). So, epidural analgesia is an effective analgesia during labour.

JCMCTA 2016 ; 27 (2) : 12 - 17
Serum Magnesium Level in Eclamptic Patients In a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Yasmin Farida , Akhtar Rowshan , Sultana Nargis , Akter Shahana , Banu Nasreen
Published: October 2022

Magnesium deficiency during pregnancy has been reported to be associated with eclampsia. This descriptive cross sectional study carried out in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Chittagong Medical College Hospital from September 2013 to August 2014. The objective of the study was to estimate the serum magnesium level in eclamptic patients. Serum magnesium level of 80 eclamptic patients and 80 healthy pregnant women (Age and gestational age matched) were measured and compared to evaluate the association between hypomagnesaemia and eclampsia. All the necessary information and clinical data were recorded in predesigned questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. t-Test and Chi-square test were used for comparison of quantitative and qualitative data respectively. For analytical test the level of significance was 0.05 (‘p’ value <0.05 was considered significant). Serum magnesium level was found below normal (<1.9mg/dl) in 93.75% eclamptic patients whereas in case of healthy pregnant women 73.75% had serum magnesium level within normal range (1.9-2.5mg/dl). The mean serum magnesium level (1.05±0.29mg/dl) was significantly (p<0.05) lower than the mean serum magnesium level of healthy pregnant women (2.19±0.35mg/dl). Significant difference of serum magnesium level between eclamptic patients and healthy pregnant women recommends that there may have some relationship between hypomagnesemia and development of eclampsia.

JCMCTA 2016 ; 27 (2) : 18 - 23
Professionalism in Medicine
Authors: Siddiqua Shamima
Published: October 2022

Abstract not available

JCMCTA 2017 ; 28 (1) : 1 - 2
Study of Waist Circumference With Fasting Serum Triglyceride and Fasting Insulin Levels Among School-Going Obese Children in Chittagong City
Authors: Khan Md Jahangir , Haque Mahmudul , Islam Hafizul , Sharif Sekh Mohammad Shalauddin , Barua Prasun
Published: October 2022

Background : Waist circumference were determined and its relation with fasting serum TG and insulin were scored among the school going children in Chittagong. Materials and methods : The study population were divided into two groups- Group A, cases (with increased waist circumference for age) and Group B, controls (With normal waist circumference for age). Results : Mean waist circumference in cases and controls were 90.19 ± 6.05 cm and 72.44 ± 5.15 cm respectively. In the same way fasting serum TG and serum insulin were 178 ± 6.11 mg/dL & 20.2 ± 6.90 IU/mL in cases and 111.35 ± 4.23 mg/dL & 10.34 ± 3.91 IU/mL in controls respectively. The differences were highly significant (p < 0.001) and fasting serum TG and insulin levels was well-correlated with waist circumference. Conclusion : This observation may suggest the waist circumference as a measure of central obesity and may be used in an attempt to score the risks of future cardiometabolic complications in children.

JCMCTA 2017 ; 28 (1) : 17 - 20
When is a Knight a Knight?
Authors: Zimmermann Claudia
Published: October 2022

The Middle Welsh Ystoryaeu Seint Greal, the ‘Stories of the Holy Grail’, are a late fourteenth-century translation of two thirteenth-century Old French Arthurian texts—La Queste del Saint Graal and Le Haut Livre du Graal (Perlesvaus). Statistical analysis shows evidence of a sophisticated and so far unique system for the use of the adjective urdaỼl (Mod. Welsh urddol) ‘ordained’ in qualifying the status of otherwise unknown knights.
HUBUNGAN KESETABILAN EMOSI DENGAN PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN KARIR SISWA SMA NEGERI KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Ahmad Hariadi
Published: October 2022

Siswa dapat memilih karirnya secara tepat apabila ada dukungan dari faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tetapi apabila faktor tersebut tidak mendukung maka ketepatan pemilihan karir siswa tersebut akan terhambat tidak dapat berkembang sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Kestabilan emosi adalah keaadaan individu yang memiliki emosi yang matang ketika mendapatkan rangsangan dari luar tidak menimbulkan gangguan emosional, memiliki keseimbangan yang baik dan mampu menghadapi segala sesuatu dengan kondisi emosi yang tetap. Pengambilan keputusan karir adalah suatu proses seleksi atau pemilihan dari beberapa alternatif pilihan karir yang ada, berdasarkan hasil pemahaman diri dan pemahaman karir serta perilaku. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 378 siswa. Metode dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan metode angket sebagai metode pokok, observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara sebagai metode pelengkap. Analisis data menggunakan rumus product moment. Bedasarkan hasil analisis data dengan taraf signifikan 5% maka diperoleh hasil penelitian yaitu nilai rxy lebih besar dari nilai r product moment (rxy 0.339 > r product moment 0,235) kenyataan ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai rxy yang diperoleh dari hasil analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa: Ada Hubungan Kesetabilan Emosi terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Karir Siswa SMA Kota Mataram dengan demikian dalam penelitian ini dinyatakan Signifikan.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INQUIRI DENGAN BIMBINGAN INDIIVIDUAL SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR PENJASORKES SISWA KELAS IV SEMESTER I SD NEGERI 46 CAKRANEGARA
Authors: Jumaini Jumaini
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri 46 Cakranegara di Kelas IV Semester I yang kemampuan siswanya untuk mata pelajaran Penjasorkes masih di bawah KKM. Tujuan penelitian tindakan kelas ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah model pembelajaran Inquiri dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa. Metode pengumpulan datanya adalah tes prestasi belajar. Metode analisis datanya adalah deskriptif. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran Inquiri dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa. Ini terbukti dari hasil yang diperoleh pada awalnya 79, pada siklus I menjadi 86,09 dan pada siklus II menjadi 88,62. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran Inquiri dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar penjasorkes siswa Kelas IV Semester I SD Negeri 46 Cakranegara.