bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM SOLVING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR SOSIOLOGI SISWA KELAS XI IPS 2 SMA NEGERI 8 MALINAU
Authors: NURFITRIA NURFITRIA
Published: June 2023

This study aims to (1) increase student’s activities to earn civics and (2) improving student learning outcomes of the implementation of civic education learning model of problem solving in learning civics. The subjects were XI IPS 2 students of SMA Negeri 8 Malinau in the second semester of academic year 2022/2023, amounting to 23 with 10 men and 13 women. This research was conducted in two cycles of learning with the stages in each cycle includes planning, action, observation/avaluation, and reflection. The data were collected by the method of student motivation questionnaire and student learning outcomes data collected through charging student worksheets (LKS), tasks, quizzes, and a final test cycle. The collected data were then analyzed descriptively. Results showed (1) an increase in the average score of student learning activities at 87.80 on the first cycle and the second cycle increased to 92.74. (2) an increase in civics student learning outcomes in the firs cycle was 76.8 with comp;ete categories and on the second cycle increased to 80.7 with complete categories.

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) meningkatkan aktivitas belajar Sosiologi siswa dan (2) meningkatkan hasil belajar Sosiologi siswa terhadap implementasi model pembelajaran problem solving pada pembelajaran Sosiologi. Subjek peneliti ini adalah siswa kelas XI IPS 2 SMA Negeri 8 Malinau pada semester genap tahun pelajaran 2022/2023 yang berjumlah 23 orang dengan laki-laki 10 orang dan perempuan 13 orang. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua siklus meliputi perencanaa, tindakan, observasi/evaluasi dan refleksi. Data motivasi siswa dikumpulkan dengan metode kuisioner dan data hasil belajar siswa dikumpulkan melalui pengisian lembar kerja siswa (LKS). Tugas, kuis dan tes akhir siklus. Data yang telah yang terkumpul tersebut selanjutnya dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) terjadi peningkatakan rerata skokr aktivitasi belajar siswa pada siklus I sebesar 87,80 dan pada siklus II meninngkat menjadi 92,74. (2) terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar Sosiologi siswa pada siklus I sebesar 76,8 dengan kategori tuntas dan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 80,7 dengan kategori tuntas.
Mapping snow depth on Canadian sub-arctic lakes using ground-penetrating radar
Authors: Pouw Alicia F. , Kheyrollah Pour Homa , MacLean Alex
Published: June 2023

Abstract. Ice thickness across lake ice is mainly influenced by the presence of snow
and its distribution, which affects the rate of lake ice growth. The
distribution of snow depth over lake ice varies due to wind redistribution
and snowpack metamorphism, affecting the variability of lake ice thickness.
Accurate and consistent snow depth data on lake ice are sparse and
challenging to obtain. However, high spatial resolution lake snow depth
observations are necessary for the next generation of thermodynamic lake ice models to improve the understanding of how the varying distribution of snow depth influences lake ice formation and growth. This study was conducted using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) acquisitions with ∼9 cm sampling resolution along transects totalling ∼44 km to map
snow depth over four Canadian sub-arctic freshwater lakes. The lake snow
depth derived from GPR two-way travel time (TWT) resulted in an average relative error of under
10 % when compared to 2430 in situ snow depth observations for the early and late winter season. The snow depth derived from GPR TWTs for the early winter season was estimated with a root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.6 cm and a mean bias error of 0.01 cm, while the accuracy for the late winter season on a deeper snowpack was estimated with a RMSE of 2.9 cm and a mean bias error of 0.4 cm. The GPR-derived snow depths were interpolated to create 1 m spatial resolution snow depth maps. The findings showed improved lake snow depth retrieval accuracy and introduced a fast and efficient method to obtain high spatial resolution snow depth information. The results suggest that GPR acquisitions can be used to derive lake snow depth, providing a viable alternative to manual snow depth monitoring methods. The findings can lead to an improved understanding of snow and lake ice interactions, which is essential for northern communities' safety and wellbeing and the scientific modelling community.
Teletrabajo y productividad en pequeñas y medianas empresas ecuatorianas
Authors: Lalama-Franco Roma Amada , Borja Arévalo Angélica , Pin Miranda Xavier Marcos , Almeida Moncada Carlos
Published: June 2023

El 2020 y parte del 2021 fue golpeado por el COVID 19, restringiendo las actividades de los diferentes sectores de la economía, dando como resultado una severa contracción económica en muchos países, entre ellos Ecuador. Los negocios que pudieron salir adelante, tuvieron que implementar cambios drásticos ayudados de la tecnología; las tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC) se constituyeron en la clave para dar continuidad a la actividad empresarial. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar si el teletrabajo ayudó a mejorar la productividad en las Pymes en un sector de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Es una investigación cuantitativa, correlacional y transversal realizada en el período pos pandemia. Los resultados comprueban la hipótesis de que el teletrabajo contribuyó al desarrollo de las operaciones de la empresa y a mejorar su productividad, lo que es consistente con otros estudios realizados dentro y fuera del país; por tanto, se concluye que el teletrabajo puede constituirse en una modalidad de trabajo para ser implementado en el período pos pandemia, lo que aporta al desarrollo sostenible.
Inteligencia empresarial para mejorar la gestión del gasto en universidades públicas
Authors: Petrlik Ivan , Lezama Gonzales Pedro , Ogosi Auqui José Antonio
Published: June 2023

La inteligencia de negocios se ha fortalecido y aplicado en diferentes áreas debido a que utiliza la información recopilada de diversos procesos para procesarla, poder ser guía en la toma de decisiones, esta mejorará la eficiencia de una empresa proyectando una mejor visibilidad sobre el estado actual del sector o empresa del que se analiza. Este artículo tiene como objetivo hacer una aplicación de inteligencia de negocios sobre el gasto que se realiza en diversas universidades públicas del Perú. Para la búsqueda de respuesta y solución a los problemas planteados, se siguió las directrices metodológicas de trabajo, especificando que la investigación se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Lima, Perú, en el año 2022. El universo del estudio fueron las universidades nacionales del Perú, como unidad de análisis se seleccionó la Gestión del Gasto Público, considerando la Eficiencia y Eficacia. La definición de las medidas, métricas, e indicadores de eficiencia y eficacia del gasto en las universidades públicas, se realizó a través del análisis de documentos. Con base a los resultados obtenidos se puede determinar la viabilidad del control del gasto en las universidades públicas a través del Business intelligence, según el marco de autoevaluación institucional y las actividades y proyectos que afrontan las universidades.
Social Economy entities to support small-scale fishing: some important success cases in the context of Next Generation Funds
Authors: Sigüenza Tamayo Waleska , Arana-Landin Sofía , Ugalde Zabala Robert Ugalde Zabala
Published: June 2023

El año 2022 es el Año Internacional de la Pesca y la Acuicultura Artesanales. La elección de este momento pretende proporcionar un hito importante para evaluar el progreso hacia la meta de “apoyar la pesca a pequeña escala” y compartir buenas prácticas en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, la medición de esta meta puede resultar francamente difícil, por lo que conviene comenzar por reconocer la indudable importancia de este tipo de pesca y seleccionar los interlocutores válidos en la materia de cara a poder implementar un plan de acción válido. El momento resulta coincidente con las convocatorias en diversos países de la UE con cargo a Fondos Next Generation, que pueden contribuir a la modernización y transformación del sector, por lo que se analizan los PERTE más adecuados para el caso de España. Entre las buenas prácticas en Planificación Marina para el fomento de la pesca a pequeña escala, queremos destacar las derivadas de la aportación de entidades de Economía Social (ES), ya que pueden convertirse auténticamente en su eje central, ya que las entidades de ES han demostrado ser una forma exitosa de lograr diferentes objetivos relacionados con la creación de empleo, la reducción de la desigualdad, la promoción de la inversión local o la protección social y ambiental responsable en lo que respecta al apoyo a la pesca artesanal y a pequeña escala. Así, el propósito de este trabajo es precisamente compartir los casos de éxito de diferentes tipos de entidades de la ES en el caso de España (cofradías de pescadores, fundaciones, asociaciones y cooperativas) en la implementación de este último objetivo. Potenciar la pesca artesanal sostenible y a pequeña escala (SSF, por sus siglas en inglés) a través de políticas públicas hacia las entidades de ES puede ser fundamental para su logro. Además, en el contexto de los Fondos Next Generation, las diferentes formas de colaboración con este tipo de entes son un valioso punto de partida para proyectos de éxito.
Die Musikalien des Hamburger Organisten Valentin Pralle († 1565)
Authors: Huck Oliver
Published: June 2023

Even though the manuscript Ms. Hans. III,4 of the Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg has been missing since World War II, its descriptions by Johann Ludwig von Bouck and Hugo Leichsenring contribute valuable information about the music library of Valentin Pralle, organist at the Swedish court in 1542 and at St. Katharinen in Hamburg from 1542 until his death in 1565. The article identifies the intabulation sent in a letter by the organist Johan Kellner to Pralle in 1554 (one of the earliest manuscripts in “new” German organ tablature) as the five-part motet Respice in me et miserere mei deus by G. Domale, based either on the prints RISM 15511 or 155412. Furthermore, the antigraph of four Latin motets and ten French chansons, copied in partbooks by Pralle himself, can be identified as the Selectissimae necnon familiarissimae cantiones (RISM 15407). There was another set of partbooks with four hitherto unknown German songs for four and five voices of which at least the first (cited in a quodlibet by Melchior Franck first printed in RISM F 1651) is by Johann Stahel, of whom so far only one five-part secular song in the fifth volume of Georg Forster’s Frischen teutschen Liedlein has been known. The article furthermore discusses a fascicle with German and French songs with incipits of texts only, for which neither Bouk nor Leichsenring give any information concerning the notation. From a note by Otto Kade in his copy of Ludwig Senfl’s Wohl kumbt der Mai taken from RISM 153417, it is evident that Ms. Hans. III,4 contained monophonic versions of this and other songs of which some or at least their melodies are hitherto unknown.
Studies Leading to Phyto and Physico-chemical Evaluation of an important Polypharmaceutical preparation (Syrup) "Sharbat Toot Siyah"- A Drug of Choice
Authors: Mustafa Akhlaq , Hussain Umar , Iqbal Alvi Anas , Javed Ghazala , Ali Khan Asim
Published: June 2023

Unani system of medicines classifies its formulation into several classes e. g. Huboob, Sufoof, Qurs, Sufoofs, Majoon, Arq, Roughan, Kushta etc. Among the various dosage forms of Unani system of medicine Sharbat Toot Siyah is one of the renowned formulations whichis widely used for the number of ailments e.g. Pharyngeal pain and sore throat. The drug Sharbat Toot Siyah was in-house manufactured in three batches of different volumes of 500, 600 and 700ml following the SOP guidelines and underwent for the evaluation of secondary metabolite constituents Profile with Physico-chemical Standardization of this important poly-herbal formulation. The present work contributes to the development of standardization parameters of herbal drugs used in Indian system of medicine like morphological properties, viscosity, pH values, ash values, extractive values, alcohol soluble matter, specific gravity at 25ºC, refractive index, sugar quantity e. g. total sugar, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugar, qualitative and quantitative inorganic elements, phyto-constituents and thin layer chromatography. In preliminary phytochemical investigation, analysis showed the presence of organic constituent’s amino acids, tannins, phyto-sterols, flavanoids and glycosides in the extract while in the elemental analysis, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous etc. were found to be present. The study also includes quality control parameters e. g. aflatoxins, microbial load, pesticide residue and detection of heavy metals which are helpful to ensure the purity, safety and efficacy of herbal formulation. The results so obtained for the various Physico-chemical tests may be taken as standard values for future reference.
A Short Review on Misuse of Over-the-Counter Drugs
Authors: D. Chaudhari Dhananjay , M. Boarse Darshana , A Patil Paresh , R Jaiswal Neha
Published: June 2023

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help people manage their symptoms on their own. However, addiction and harm are increasingly recognized, and some OTC medications can be used. This review describes the current knowledge and understanding of OTC drug abuse. Practicing self-care and self-healing is an important part of a health care regimen System. Using over-the-counter (OTC) medications is part of the self-medication process. The popularity of OTC medications among patients may increase OTC abuse Drug. Because it is available as a prescription drug, it is often the first choice for patients and has the potential to educate and advise patients on OTCs. Drug use. The presence of a pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of OTC drugs. Pharmacists may interact with other health professionals in managing self-care practices Patients. However, pharmacists are not usually employed in this role. This article provides A brief overview of OTC drugs with abuse potential and the impact of self-medication on OTC Drug. This review further explains the challenges faced by pharmacists in managing the use of OTC medications, given the new potential for OTC-prescription diversion. Year. In addition, the drug’s potential to improve the patient’s pharmacology Interactions are discussed. Current reviews support the positive role played by pharmacists Management of OTC drug abuse. This review contributes to the knowledge base of barriers Confronts the pharmacy to prevent the use of OTC drugs by developing appropriate intervention strategies.
Pharmacognostical Study and Phytochemical Evaluation of Pterisvittata L.
Authors: Kanta Kanthal Lakshmi , Pattanayak Suman , Mondal Rimi , Roy Susmita , Das Somnath , Guria Dibyendu , Khatua Ujjwal , Bera Surajit
Published: June 2023

Objective: To evaluate the Pharmacognostical Study and Phytochemical screening of Pterisvittata L. Methods: Physicochemical and pharmacognostical standardization parameters for C. bonplandianum was developed as per the methods provided in World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Quantitative estimation of flavonoid total phenolics, tannins and total saponines contents were estimated by UV–spectrophotometry. Total alkaloids content was estimated by gravimetric analysis. Results: Morphological observations revealed that leaves of C. bonplandianum are simple, petiolate, alternate, 3–5cm long, oval to lanceolate in shape, serrated margin with acute apex. The stem is cylindrical, branched, woody, light brown in color, odourless and bitter in taste. Roots are small, dark brown to black in color, cylindrical, odourless and bitter in taste. Histological observations revealed the presence of discontinuous layer of lignified sclerenchymatous cells (stone cells), paracytic stomata, stellate trichomes, xylem with scalariform thickenings and libriformfibres. Qualitative and quantitative study of phytoconstituents revealed the presence of flavonoids (0.57% w/w, equivalent to rutin), phenolics (4.25% w/w, equivalent to tannic acid) tannins (2.15% w/w, equivalent tannic acid) and saponins (7.4% w/w, equivalent to diosgenin) and gravimetric estimation of alkaloids content was found to be 2.5% w/w. Conclusion: The pharmacognostical and phytochemical parameters studied in the present investigation will aid in the identification and will be helpful in maintaining the standard profile of C. Bonplandianum. Methods: Pharmacognostical& Phytochemical screening parameters for Pterisvittata L. Results: Morphological observations of P.vittatarevealed that leaflet comprises mesophyll, epidermis and the vascular bundle. Sclerenchymatous strips are found both in adaxial and abaxial sides in the hypodermal regions of the midrib. Epidermis is covered with thick cuticles and is single-layered with quadrangular cells. Phytochemical screening revealed thepresence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, tannins and saponins. Different pharmacognostical studies were performed like Fluorescence analysis, extractive values, ash value, loss on drying, foaming index & swelling index. Conclusion: The pharmacognosticaland phytochemical parameters showed in the present investigation will aid in the scientific research will be helpful in maintaining the standard profile of Pterisvittata L.
Quantitative Estimation of Roxithromycin and Ambroxol in Bulk and Tablet Dosage Forms by RP-HPLC Method
Authors: Umadevi K. , Hoque Mohibul , Sri. S Ramya
Published: June 2023

A Rapid and Precise Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatographic method has been developed for the validated of Roxithromycin and Ambroxol, in its pure form as well as in tablet dosage form. Chromatography was carried out on Altima C18 (4.6 x 150mm, 5µm) column using a mixture of ACN, Methanol and Phosphate buffer pH4.6 (10:25:65 v/v) as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0ml/min, the detection was carried out at 215nm. The retention time of the Roxithromycin and Ambroxol was 2.344, 3.286±0.02min respectively. The method produce linear responses in the concentration range of 10-50mg/ml of Roxithromycin and 2.5-12.5mg/ml of Ambroxol. The method precision for the determination of assay was below 2.0 %RSD. The method is useful in the quality control of bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
Enzymatic Methods to Produce Residue Free Sago for High Gel Foods and Process Thereof
Authors: Marimuthu Chandramohan , Murugan Jayaganesh , Sukumar Sruthi , Rajendran Priya
Published: June 2023

The main objective of the study discuss about the production of chemical free sago processed by using starch, protein and fiber hydrolyzing enzymes to produce residue free sago with improved softness and gelling properties. This study describes about the application of enzymes for the conversion of the Tapioca starch in to processed soft and transparent sago balls used in food preparations. The process involved treating 45% slurry of defibred sago at 27°C with 0.01% raw starch hydrolyzing Aminoglucosidase (Ag1 and Ag2), Neutral protease and Amylopectinase enzyme for viscosity reduction process from 1500 to 750 cps and reducing sugar discharge from 5 to 10mg/g for soft to produce the chemical free residue pregelatinized sago starch balls. The retro-gradation is arrested with the elevated temperature in processing the enzyme treated sago under steam under pressure at 70°C at 0.6 bar pressures for 60 minutes.
General Study on Metformin
Authors: Vaishnavi D Charmal , Mayuri B Gaikwad , Dipak D. Nalawade
Published: June 2023

Metformin was rediscover during the hunt for an antimalarial drug. The French physician Jean Sterne, who first reported the use of metformin to treat diabetes in 1957. Aim: Over View of Metformin. The commonly used medication metformin has definite advantages in terms of issues related to diabetes and glucose metabolism.
Solanum nigram - A Potential Medicinal Herb
Authors: D. Mahajan Vikas , S. Shaikh Habeeba
Published: June 2023

This plant commonly referred to as "Black nightshade," Solanum nigrum Linn. (Solanaceae) it is widely used in traditional medicine in India and other parts of the world to treat liver conditions, chronic skin conditions (such as psoriasis and ringworm), inflammatory conditions, painful periods, fevers, diarrhoea, eye diseases, hydrophobia, etc. It has been discovered that Solanum nigrum contains compounds with anti-tumor action, such as total alkaloids, steroid alkaloids, steroidal saponins, and glycoprotein. The herb is utilised as a hepatoprotective in Indian traditional medicine. This plant have potential role as a multipurpose medicinal agent, we have investigated the phyto-pharmacological properties of the plant and compiled its comprehensive pharmacological uses in this review paper.
On Kinetics of Upgrading Reactions by Supercritical Water Technology of Highly Sour Qayara Crude Oil over an Activated Carbon-Based Catalyst
Authors: Gheni Saba A. , Mohammed Mohammed H. , Hamad Khaleel I. , Hmood Hassan M.
Published: June 2023

Currently clean energy and zero emission fuel is a priority as there is a growing level of pollutants in air, sea and soil. Also, the conventional Iraqi crude oil is going to deplete according to the statistical analysis. Thus, methods of upgrading should attract attention in Iraqi fuel sector. The method of supercritical fluids (SCF) is one of the advanced approaches to upgrade the unconventional crude oil and removal of high levels of sulfur compounds. The present work aims at developing a kinetic model for upgrading reactions by supercritical water technology of a sour Iraqi crude oil. This aim was achieved via conducting sets of experiments in a hydrothermal autoclave reactor over a cobalt/activated carbon catalyst. The AC was used as a support for Co as an active metal. A set of upgrading kinetics experiments were applied at different temperatures (290-350 °C) and reaction times (0-45 min). Upon evaluation of the prepared catalysts for kinetics of upgrading by supercritical water technology, it was found that the process flows pseudo first order mechanism. Also, the activation energy of the chemical reaction was found to be 204.1 kJ/mol which is much less compared to previous studies
Evaluación del endomarketing en los alcances de la política de sostenibilidad y ambiente saludable de Supermercados Peruanos S.A.
Authors: Mendoza Aparco Juan Carlos
Published: June 2023

Environmental health and sustainability are closely related concepts that imply the harmonization of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development. In this context, the influence of endomarketing on the achievements of the sustainability and healthy environment policy of Supermercados Peruanos S.A. (SPSA), a leading chain in the retail sector in Peru, is analyzed. SPSA communicates and involves its employees in the incorporation of environmental practices that guarantee the development and well-being of current and future generations, such as: reducing energy consumption through the efficient use of equipment and LED lighting, integrated management of solid waste through segregation, recycling and recovery, reducing water consumption through saving systems and installation of own plants, voluntary compensation for emissions through certified forestry projects, and promoting responsible consumption through educational campaigns and green offers, among others. The results indicate that the respondents have a positive perception of the internal communication, continuous training and participation and integration that is fostered in SPSA to promote the environmental culture, but a less favorable perception of the recognition and incentives that SPSA provides for the environmental performance of its employees. These results suggest that endomarketing has contributed to inform, train and unite employees around the environmental policy, but could improve in the valuation and reward of environmental achievements.
COVID-19 and Pennsylvania farmers: Financial impacts, relief programs, and resiliency strategies during the 2020 growing season
Authors: Murakami Christopher , Seidel Miriam , Tsai Chia-Lin , Pope Jasmine
Published: June 2023

This article reports the findings of a multimethod study of the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Pennsylvania (PA) farmers during the 2020 growing season. Previous research on resili­ency and the food system has encouraged explor­ing ways to describe the agency and adaptability of farmers as they respond to changing conditions. Further, the research has documented the ways that governments intervene to maintain the overall structure of the food system. This study utilized a three-part framework that focused on (a) under­standing the impact of the pandemic on PA farm­ers, (b) describing farmer adaptation strategies and direct-to-consumer marketing practices, and (c) documenting federal relief program participation. The project included an anonymous survey of more than 300 farmers and semi-structured interviews with a subset of 16 farmers. Based on the findings from the survey, under half (42%) of farmers reported a loss of revenue, while over half reported either no change or an increase in revenue in 2020. We also found that vegetable farmers fared slightly better than livestock/dairy farmers; those with a higher pre-COVID revenue did better than those with a lower pre-COVID revenue; and farms that were able to increase direct-to-consumer sales maintained or increased their total revenues. About half of the farmers surveyed participated in federal aid programs, yet a portion of small farms indicated they did not know whether they qualified for this funding. We discuss the unprecedented scale of federal aid to farmers in 2020 and the remaining access gaps for smaller farmers. Addi­tionally, we discuss the potentially protective role of direct-to-consumer sales for enhancing the resilience of regional food systems.
Journey to Love: William Carlos Williams in the Pacific Northwest
Authors: Craft Kevin
Published: June 2023

This article explores the legacy of William Carlos Williams among poets living and working in the Pacific Northwest. It takes up the question of a “regional poetics” that often surfaces in discussions of the Northwest, favoring an expansive definition of place as “elsewhere” in the twenty-first century American experience. In the Northwest, wilderness is the substantive elsewhere that informs regional identity. Examining the consequential relationship Williams had with Theodore Roethke and others such Denise Levertov, and his influence among subsequent generations of poets such as Rae Armantrout and Heather McHugh, I argue for a poetics of regeneration commensurate with wilderness values to preserve the vitality of land and language alike.
“What stayed with me”: Art, Conviviality, and Culture in William Carlos Williams and Gary Snyder
Authors: Long Mark C.
Published: June 2023

This article traces the development of a poetics of local experience, knowledge, and speech in William Carlos Williams and Gary Snyder. Reading Williams’s essays alongside Snyder’s journals, letters, interviews, and prose essays, I argue that Snyder’s ideas about language and place are deeply and intricately related to Williams’s modernist dedication to the problem of living together in place—of cultivating through creative work a convivial local culture. This communal orientation, while implicit in Williams’s ideas about the generosity of art, is developed in Snyder’s ecological reckoning with the loss of biological and cultural diversity and his embrace of what I call a poetics of conviviality and care.
Comparison between Sublay & Onlay Mesh hernioplasty in Ventral Wall Abdominal Hernia Repair
Authors: Samee Muhammad Umair , Sharif Muhammad Furqan , Abdullah Tahir Hafiz Muhammad , Sikandar Mirza Zeeshan , Khan Fahad Ahmad , Ashfaq Hassan
Published: June 2023

Background & Aim: Onlay and sublay repairs are the two surgical methods most commonly employed in ventral hernia patients. The repair of a ventral hernia is one of the most common surgical procedures performed globally. The results of simple ventral hernia onlay and sublay mesh repair methods were compared in this study to compare the results of onlay and sublay mesh ventral incisional hernia repair procedures. To investigate the frequency of seroma, wound infection, and wound disruption in patients with ventral abdominal hernias who had onlay and sublay mesh plasty. Incisional hernia (IH) is a very common surgical complication. Study design: Prospective Randomized Control Trial Place and duration of study: This study was done in department of General surgery at Central Park teaching Hospital, Lahore during a period of 4 months that span from October 2021 till January 2022. Methodology: This prospective research included 100 adults with primary or secondary uncomplicated ventral hernias. The onlay mesh repair procedure was used in both groups B (n = 50) and A (n = 50). We randomly assigned participants to one of two therapy groups using a computer-generated randomization process. The procedure's length, the length of the drain, the duration of any wound infections, the length of the post-op hospital stay, and any short-term recurrence were all noted. Results: When compared to the sublay group, the onlay group had a substantially shorter median operational time (52 vs. 91 min., respectively). However, in terms of wound complications and postoperative pain, the sublay group beat the control group significantly. Disease recurrence occurred in 8% and 3% of patients in groups A and B, respectively. Practical Implication: Sublay mesh repair, which is an alternative to onlay mesh repair, can be used to treat all types of ventral hernias. Conclusion: Sublay mesh repair, which is an alternative to onlay mesh repair, can be used to treat all types of ventral hernias. Mesh-related issues are associated with long drainage times, seroma development, wound infection, and recurrence. In terms of postoperative discomfort and wound complications, sublay mesh repair is preferred than onlay mesh repair for treating incisional hernias. The recurrence rates of the two procedures are comparable. Keywords: Ventral Hernia, Onlay Mesh Repair, Sublay Mesh Repair
Association of Upper Crossed Syndrome with Neck Pain in Lactating Women
Authors: Shafeeq Shumayam , Noreen Asma , Nasrullah Zainab , Masood Aleena , Hassan Waqar ul , Ahmad Shoaib , Hashim Adnan
Published: June 2023

Background and Introduction: Physiotherapy benefits women both in the antenatal and postnatal periods. Postnatal education is essential for guiding women about correct breastfeeding positioning. However, studies on the efficacy of this approach in developing countries like Pakistan are limited in the literature. This study is aimed to assess the association of upper crossed syndrome in lactating women. Methods: Descriptive study design was used for this cross-sectional study in which the following inclusion criteria interviewed 141 lactating women of Age 15-47 years. All these women were inpatients in Gynecology Ward at District Head Quarters Hospital, Sheikhupura. The neck disability index, Reedco posture assessment, and Numeric pain rating scale were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. The Reedco scale assessed the posture alignment of the head, shoulders, and spine. Results: 53% of the participants were from the 15-25 age group, and the rest were from different age groups ranging from 26-47 years.79.4% had a cesarean section for the birth of their child.80.9% had 1-3 children.58.9% belong to the lower socioeconomic status. When the chi-square test was applied to check the association between all variables, it was evident that the patient's age is significantly associated with Reedco posture assessment and Neck disability index, Mode of delivery with Neck disability index. Still, there is no significant association between age and the Numeric pain rating scale, Birth history with the Numeric pain scale, and Reedco posture assessment. In the end, it was also revealed that Upper crossed syndrome and Neck pain had a statistically significant association of 0.033.(p-value<0.05). This study has potential benefits for the community as it sheds light on an important issue that affects lactating women. By identifying a possible association between upper crossed syndrome and neck pain in lactating women, healthcare professionals can develop more effective treatment plans to alleviate the discomfort experienced by these women. This can lead to an improvement in their overall quality of life and mental health. Conclusion: This study found an association between upper-crossed syndrome and neck pain. It was found that the lactating mothers with upper crossed syndrome were somehow related to bad Posture and suffered from musculoskeletal pain, especially neck pain. A lack of knowledge and awareness about correct positioning during breastfeeding is evidenced in this study. Women were unaware of the importance of physical therapy and the role of it during and after pregnancy. Keywords: Lactation, Neck pain, Kyphosis, Lordosis, over inhibition, Antenatal, Postnatal, Winging of scapula, Posture
Coagulopathies among Patients of Diabetes Mellitus in Gujrat, Pakistan
Authors: Fatima Noor , Maryam Hannana , Ali Abid , Fatima Mahnoor
Published: June 2023

Objective: To evaluate the behavior of coagulation-related tests like prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) in chronic diabetic patients. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Hematology, Aziz Bhatti Hospital, Gujrat, Pakistan from 1st July 2022 to 31stDecember 2022. Methodology: One hundred and seventy nine patients were enrolled. Prothrombin time and activated partial Thromboplastin time were performed from the patient’s samples. Results: Forty four patients were with good glycemic control and 135 were with poor glycemic control. It was revealed that patients with type 2 diabetes with poor glycemic control had lower levels of PT concentration 10.95±1.67 and prothrombin time was 11.50±1.331 in good glycemic control patients (P=0.04).APTT result was insignificant with 33.40±2.889 in poor glycemic control patients and while in good glycemic control APTT 34.08±1.348 (p=0.389). Conclusion: Prothrombin time was low if diabetes is uncontrolled. Early detection of lower PT may indicate that micro or macrovascular coagulopathies are in progress. APTT analysis shows insignificant results in diabetic patients and did not find a special role in coagulopathies disorders. Keywords: Coagulopathies, Prothrombin time, Activated partial thromboplastin time, Chronic diabetic patients
Spoyler Tasarımı ve Kullanılan ABS ve Karbon Fiber Malzemelerin Analizi
Authors: ÇAKMAKKAYA Mehmet , SOYLU Furkan
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmada, binek araçlarda oldukça yaygın kullanılan spoylerin arac üzerindeki aerodinamik etkileri ve bunlarda kullanılan malzemerin mekanik özelikleri analiz edilmiştir. Günümüz imalat süreçlerinde yeni ürünlerin optimum tasarım kriterlerinin belirlenmesinde özellikle otomotiv gövde ve parçalarında sonlu elemanlar yöntemi yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Analizde elde edilen tasarım kriterleri imalat sürcinde anahtar rol oynar. Spoylerin fonksiyonu aracın aerodinamiği bununla birlikte yüksek hızlarda stabiliteye sahip olması otomobil için önemlidir. Spoylerin uyguladığı tersine basma kuvveti aracın hızlanması sonucunda oluşur ve bu etki aracın yere daha iyi basmasını sağlar. Bu durum aracı yüksek hızlarda daha güvenli hale getirir. Araç ağırlıkları da dikkate alındığında bunların oldukça hafif ve yüksek dayanıma sahip karbon fiber malzemelden imal edilmesi önemli tercih sebeplerindendir. Bu çalışmada çelikten çok daha hafif ve dayanmı yüksek olan karbon fiber malzeme araştırılmıştır. ABS plastik ile karbon fiber malzemeden spoyler tasarımı yapılarak tasarım analizleri ANSYS yazılımı kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Sonlu elemanlar yöntemi ile çekme, basma ve burulma analiz verileri nümerik olarak hesaplanmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda karbon fiber malzemeden üretilmiş spoylerin daha üstün özelliklerde olduğu tesbit edilmiştir.
Binaların Dış Duvarlarında Uygulanacak Yalıtımın Gömülü Enerjisine Bağlı Kalınlığı ve Isıl Atalet İndeksi
Authors: KON Okan
Published: June 2023

Çalışmada, yalıtım malzemesinin farklı gömülü enerjisine (üretim enerjisine) bağlı farklı yalıtımsız duvar ısıl direncine bağlı yalıtım kalınlığı hesaplanmıştır. Son yıllarda binalarda kullanılan, yapı ve yalıtım malzemelerinin başlangıçtan, ham madde halinden ve kullanımına kadar olan tüm enerjileri kapsayan, gömülü veya üretim enerjileri bina enerji tüketim incelemelerinde önemli ölçüde dikkate alınmaya başlanmıştır. Isıl atalet indeksi yapı kabuğu yalıtım kalınlığının ile birlikte bina enerji tasarrufu analizlerinde dikkate alınması gerekli önemli parametrelerdendir. Çalışmada ek olarak, yalıtım malzemesinin kalınlığına ve farklı zaman dilimleri için ısıl atalet indeksi değerleri tespit edilmiştir. Isıtma sisteminde doğal gaz ve kömür kullanıldığı kabul edilmiştir. Yalıtım malzemesi olarak poliüretan alınmıştır. En yüksek yalıtım kalınlığı, 250 ısıtma günde 2.0 m2.K/W ısıl dirençte 30 MJ/kg gömülü enerjide, 0.064 m olarak hesaplanmıştır. En düşük yalıtım kalınlığı ise 100 ısıtma günde 2.0 m2.K/W ısıl dirençte 150 MJ/kg gömülü enerjide, 0.006 m olarak bulunmuştur.
Informative value of laboratory markers in assessing the stage of liver fibrosis in children with type 1 autoimmune hepatitis
Authors: Kurbatova O. V. , Movsisyan G. B. , Petrichuk S. V. , Parakhina D. V. , Demyanov D. S. , Kuptsova D. G. , Radygina T. V. , Semikina E. L. , Potapov A. S. , Freidlin E. V.
Published: June 2023

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Effect Of Vanillin On Cell Viability, Morphological Characteristics, Apoptosis And Mitochondrial Potential Of Human Oral Cancer Cell Line Kb: An In-Vitro Study
Authors: Naseer Insha , Elanchezhiyan Chakkaravarthy , Ahmad Dar Khursheed , Hassan Towseef
Published: June 2023

Vanillin is utilized as a flavour ingredient in food, fragrance and pharmaceutical sectors.. It has been linked to a varietyof biological effects and has shown antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-sickling, anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic properties in a variety of in vitro models. This research investigated the anticancer potential of vanillin against KB, ahuman oral cancer cell line. Cell viability assays, acridine orange (AO)-ethidium bromide (EB) double staining, as well as other assays being used, intracellularreactiveoxygenspecieslevelbyusingdichloro-dihydro-fluoresceindiacetate (DCFH-DA) assay and the laser dye Rh-123 mitochondrial potential (MMP) assay. Vanillin also has higher cytolytic or cytostatic effect on malignantKB cells than on normal cells.With increase in concentration of drug,the cell viability decreased. The IC50 for KBcell lines were 400 μg/ml. Results showed that apoptosis wasinduced by vanillin. Disturbance and loss of mitochondrial potential was detected by green fluorescence imaging ascompared to control for vanillin treatments. In our study, intracellular ROS generation was increased in KB cells. Inconclusionvanillincouldbeahelpfuloralcancerpreventingagent.
Rancang Bangun Absensi Karyawan Verifikasi Foto Selfie Dengan Global Positioning System (GPS) Menggunakan Metode Prototype
Authors: Pamudi Pamudi , Kristyawan Yudi , Hasan Arif Nur , Suhartoyo Hengki , Riza Mochammad Syaiful
Published: June 2023

Absensi karyawan merupakan proses pendataan kehadiran yang menjadi salah satu penilaian kinerja yang penting bagi sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang software dan konsultan teknologi informasi. Perusahaan yang masih menggunakan absensi manualTentu sangat disayangkan jika di era digital ini tidak memanfaatkan teknologi yang semakin canggih. Dalam hal ini, banyak karyawan yang terus memalsukan data absensi manual yang merugikan perusahaan dan menghambat kemajuannya. Menggunakan sistem absensi manual juga memiliki banyak resiko dan membutuhkan banyak waktu karena harus mencatat kehadiran setiap karyawan.. Oleh karena itu, penulis membuat suatu sistem absensi karyawan foto selfie dengan GPS yang bisa mendeteksi apakah karyawan yang melakukan absensi tersebut sedang berada di wilayah kantor atau tidak dengan radius 200meter dari titik kantor. Dengan adanya aplikasi absensi karyawan dapat membantu perusahaan dalam tidak terkontrolnya waktu kerja karyawan dan membantu manager untuk mengetahui mana saja karyawan yang melakukan absensi di kantor dan tidak dalam setiap harinya. Penilaian responden terhadap uji penerimaan aplikasi absensi karyawan didapatkan persentase kategori penilaian SB sebesar 34%, B sebesar 48%, C sebesar 14%, dan K sebesar 4%. Dari penilaian tersebut dapat disimpulkan aplikasi yang dibuat dapat diterima oleh para responden dan aplikasi tersebut dapat membantu karyawan dan direktur perusahaan untuk absensi karyawan berdasarkan foto selfie dengan radius 
Penerapan Adaptive Mean Thresholding dan Bounding Box Pada Foto Sapi Untuk Perhitungan Perkiraan Bobot Sapi Menggunakan Formula Lambourne
Authors: Rahmawati Endra
Published: June 2023

Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkiraan bobot sapi berdasarkan dataset 23 citra/foto sapi yang diambil langsung pada salah satu Peternakan Sapi di Kota Mojokerto. Pada umumnya, pengukuran bobot sapi dilakukan secara langsung menggunakan alat timbangan digital dengan perolehan hasil akurasi yang tinggi. Namun, karena harganya yang sangat mahal, cara ini menjadi tidak praktis diterapkan pada peternakan dengan skala kecil. Hal ini memberikan pilihan lain pada peternak untuk menduga bobot sapi yang akan dijual dengan menaksir bobot sapi. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut, diperlukan sebuah sistem yang dapat memperkirakan bobot sapi berdasarkan foto sapi yang diambil, kemudian diolah menggunakan Adaptive Mean Thresholding untuk segmentasi citra badan sapi. Dari proses tersebut didapatkan hasil segmentasi tubuh sapi dan diambil titik terluar menggunakan Bounding Box. Setelah itu, perolehan angka Lingkar Dada dan Panjang Badan Sapi akan dihitung menggunakan formula Lambourne. Perbandingan perkiraan hasil bobot menggunakan pengolahan citra dan hasil timbangan aktualnya terdapat perbedaan 8.45%. Perkiraan ini dapat dikatakan telah mendekati bobot aslinya, sehingga dapat membantu peternak meminimalkan kecurangan yang terjadi saat proses jual beli ternak sapi.
Retailers Perception towards Channel Partner Services with Reference to Adithya Marketing
Authors: Viswanathan Kanimozhi , Srinivasan Manimekalai Hariharan
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the perception of retailers towards channel partner services, with a sample size of 368 retailers. The aim of the research is to gain insights into retailers' beliefs, attitudes, and opinions regarding the quality, effectiveness, and value of the services provided by their channel partner. The study employs a quantitative research approach, utilizing surveys as the primary data collection method. The survey questionnaire includes measures related to service quality, reliability, responsiveness, communication, which are key dimensions of retailers' perception towards channel partner services. The sample size of 368 retailers ensures a sufficiently diverse representation of different retail sectors, store sizes, and geographical locations. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, such as means, frequencies, and percentages, to provide an overview of retailers' perceptions. Additionally, inferential statistics, such as correlation and regression analysis, is conducted to identify any relationships between retailers' perception and variables such as delay in delivery, Customer service issues, credit facilities. The findings of this study will contribute to the understanding of retailers' perception towards channel partner services and provide valuable insights for both retailers and channel partners. Retailers can use the findings to evaluate their existing partnerships, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions regarding collaboration. Channel partners, on the other hand, can gain insights into retailer’s expectations and tailor their services to better meet retailers' needs, thereby enhancing their value proposition and fostering stronger partnerships.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN FLEXIBLE BUDGET SEBAGAI ALAT BANTU PENGENDALIAN BIAYA PRODUKSI (Studi Kasus Pada UKM Anyamandiri)
Authors: Fauziah Nurul , Razak Linda Arisanty
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penggunaan Flexible Budget sebagai alat bantu pengendalian biaya produksi pada UKM Anyamandiri. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis varians biaya bahan baku, varians biaya tenaga kerja, varians biaya overhead pabrik. Berdasarkan perbandingan atara anggaran statis dengan anggaran fleksibel (flexible budget), anggaran fleksibel (flexible budget) belum efisien sebagai alat bantu pengendalian biaya produksi di UKM Anyamandiri karena berdasarkan hasil analisis varians biaya produksi, anggaran fleksibel menunjukan selisih yang unfavorable (merugikan) sebesar Rp.248.340.000. Dari hasil analisis varians biaya produksi dalam penyusunan anggaran biaya bahan baku langsung, yang menunjukkan bahwa penerapan anggaran belum dilakukan secara efisien, karena kurangnya pengawasan dan pengendalian biaya bahan baku langsung. Begitu pula dengan anggaran biaya tenaga kerja langsung menunjukkan bahwa penerapan anggarannya belum dilakukan secara efisien. Untuk anggaran biaya overhead pabrik mengalami kerugian, dikarenakan keterlambatan teknis.
Pengaruh Alokasi Dana Desa Dan Pendapatan Asli Desa Terhadap Belanja Desa Pada Desa Buhung Bundang Kecamatan Bontotiro Kabupaten Bulukumba
Authors: Hajri Rahmat , Razak Linda Arisanty
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Alokasi Dana Desa (ADD) dan pendapatan asli desa terhadap belanja desa di Desa Buhung Bundang. Secara spesifik, penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh Alokasi Dana Desa (ADD) dan pendapatan asli desa, sebagai komponen dalam Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Desa (APBDes), terhadap belanja desa. Variabel independen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah alokasi dana desa dan pendapatan asli desa, sedangkan variabel dependennya adalah belanja desa. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder berupa Laporan Realisasi APBDes anggaran 2018-2020. Penelitian menggunakan regresi linier berganda untuk analisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Pengelolaan alokasi dana desa terhadap belanja desa pada desa Buhung Bundang dilakukan mulai dari tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pertanggungjawaban, penatausahaan, pelaporan ADD, 2) alokasi dana desa dan pendapatan asli desa berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap belanja desa pada desa Buhung Bundang.
PENGARUH KESADARAN WAJIB PAJAK, PELAYANAN PERPAJAKAN DAN KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK TERHADAP PENERIMAAN PAJAK
Authors: Renaldi Muhammad Reza , Lalo Annas , Ishak Ishak
Published: June 2023

Tujuan dari studi kasus ini (Studi Kasus Wajib Retribusi Orang Pribadi yang terdaftar di Istansi Administrasi Retribusi Pratama Makassar Barat ) adalah untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis dampak kemauan wajib retribusi, administrasi retribusi, dan ketaatan terhadap penerimaan retribusi. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 116.396 wajib retribusi orang pribadi terdaftar di KPP Pratama Makassar Barat. Rumus Slovin digunakan untuk pengambilan sampel penelitian ini karena untuk menghasilkan hasil penelitian, ukuran sampel harus representatif. Hasil pengujian model pengukuran outer model dan model struktural atau disebut inner model pada data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Teknik pemeriksaan informasi menggunakan fractional least squares (PLS). Konsekuensi dari tinjauan tersebut menunjukkan bahwa sampai batas tertentu kemauan warga, administrasi pungutan dan konsistensi warga memhubungani pendapatan pungutan.