bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Participatory communication in South African municipal government
Authors: Molale Tshepang Bright
Published: October 2022

The South African Municipal Systems Act (2000) directs South Africa’s municipalities to ensurethat it uses IDP processes as a form of public participation in its affairs. This qualitative study wasconducted in Jouberton Township in the Matlosana local municipality, North West Province, toassess the extent to which participatory communication takes place in municipal IDP processes.Using participant observation, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, thestudy found that community members were passive participators in municipal IDP processes inwhich their involvement was limited to being informed about what would happen or had alreadyhappened. Dialogue was facilitated through a top-down modernisation-based approach, andno evidence emerged of community empowerment in decision making regarding developmentprojects. The findings suggest a need for the application of bottom-up participatory communicationand “empowered” participation during municipal IDP processes. They also suggest a need forfurther research on how “participation as an end” can be theorised in line with participatorycommunication in a complex municipal system that already requires “participation as a means”to achieve certain goals.
Bell Pottinger And The Dark Art Of Public Relations
Authors: Verwey Sonja , Muir Clarissa
Published: October 2022

The spurious and unethical actions of the renowned global public relations (PR) firm Bell Pottinger in early 2017 cast a dark cloud over the PR industry in general. Aside from the economic and sociopolitical ramifications that emerged in the wake of this scandal, it has tainted the moral standing of all public relations professionals, including those in South Africa. There is little doubt that tactics such as offering to manipulate a client’s online reputation through the use of fake online accounts, newly created blog pages or fake online reviews are unethical, and take the industry back to a less glorious time in its history at a point when much emphasis is being placed on both ethics and values-based practice globally. Moral philosophy provides a basis for rationalising human motivation in decision making and action. However, it can be argued that there is potentially a mismatch between theories and moral frameworks created for individualistic cultures, and their application within communal cultures. Building social capital in any society begins with a commitment to support the collective interests of the community. Thus, any discussion of thevalue of ethical communication practice for society must begin with a concern for the nature and integrity of community. Against this background this article utilises the Bell Pottinger case study to examine the tensions that arise between individual values and communal PR practice, and to explore the moral implications of ethical PR practice in a communal context such as South Africa.
DETERMINATION OF THE DEFORMED STATE OF A FRAME-REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN EXTERNAL EXPLOSION
Authors: Теличко В. Г. , Куриен Н. С.
Published: October 2022

Значительный интерес для механики конструкций и их элементов представляет решение задачи об определении напряженно-деформированного состояния сооружений под действием кратковременных динамических воздействий в форме внешних взрывных воздействий и предотвращении их последствий в форме прогрессирующего разрушения. В работе рассмотрены основные параметры модели Karagozian & Case Concrete для высокоскоростного деформирования бетона. Представлен расчет каркасного здания из железобетона на прогрессирующее разрушение. Выполнены исследования в четырех различных постановках от линейного статического подхода на основе стержневой аналогии для каркаса здания до полностью нелинейного динамического расчета на основе метода конечных элементов. Были определены предельно допустимые нагрузки, максимальные перемещения в элементах каркаса, максимальные напряжения в арматуре. Сделаны выводы об эффективности различных подходов.

Explosive devices are getting smaller and more powerful. In this regard, of considerable interest for the mechanics of structures and their elements is the solution of the problem of determining the stress-strain state of buildings and structures under the action of short-term dynamic effects in the form of external explosive effects and preventing their consequences in the form of progressive destruction. The paper considers the main parameters of the Karagozian & Case Concrete model for high-speed concrete deformation. The article considers the calculation of a frame building made of reinforced concrete for progressive destruction. The studies were carried out in four different formulations from a linear static approach based on a rod analogy for a building frame to a fully nonlinear dynamic calculation based on the finite element method. Based on the results obtained, the maximum allowable loads, maximum displacements in the frame elements, and maximum stresses in the reinforcement were determined. Conclusions are drawn about the effectiveness of various approaches.
FORMULAS FOR CALCULATING DEFORMATIONS OF A PLANAR FRAME
Authors: Иваницкий А. Д.
Published: October 2022

Предложена схема плоской статически определимой плоской рамы с прямолинейными верхним и нижним поясами. Рама крепится на две опоры: подвижную и неподвижную. Анализируются зависимости прогиба фермы от количества панелей и вариантов нагрузки (нагружение по верхнему, а также нижнему поясам; сосредоточенная узловая нагрузка в середине пролета). На основании расчетов в символьной форме получены формулы для усилий в наиболее растянутых или сжатых стержнях. Для примера приведено распределение усилий по стержням конструкции. Чтобы получить аналитическое решение прогиба конструкции и изменения ее подвижной опоры, применяется метод обобщения частных решений на случай произвольного числа панелей. Прогиб рассчитан по формуле Максвелла-Мора. Построение системы уравнений равновесия узлов и преобразование результатов выполняются в системе компьютерной математики Maple.

A scheme of a planar statically definable planar truss with rectilinear upper and lower belts is proposed. The truss is attached by two supports: one movable, the other fixed. The dependences of the deflection of the truss on the number of panels and load options (loading along the upper and lower belts; concentrated nodal load in the middle of the span) are analyzed. Based on calculations in symbolic form, formulas for the forces in the most stretched or compressed rods are obtained. For example, the distribution of forces on the rods of the structure is given. In order to obtain an analytical solution of the deflection of the structure and the change of its movable support, a method of generalization of partial solutions for the case of an arbitrary number of panels is used. The deflection is calculated according to the Maxwell-Mohr formula. The construction of a system of node equilibrium equations and the transformation of the results are performed in the Maple computer mathematics system.
Insurance Agent’s Liability in Actions of Churning on Insurance Contracts
Authors: Pradana Fiko Agung , Aufa Muhammad Fikri
Published: October 2022

Perbuatan churning adalah perbuatan yang merugikan tertanggung dari segi penerimaan manfaat dan perbuatan tersebut dilarang oleh Asosiasi Asuransi Jiwa Indonesia maupun perusahaan asuransi seperti PT.Prudential Life Assurance. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui akibat hukum jika agen asuransi melakukan perbuatan melawan hukum (churning) dan bentuk tanggung jawab dari agen asuransi terhadap perbuatan melawan hukum di dalam asuransi. Adapun metode yang digunakan oleh penulis dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian normatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa, tanggung jawab agen asuransi terhadap churning adalah memberikan kerugian yang diterima oleh tertanggung biasanya berbentuk kerugian materiil berupa uang dari premi yang dibeli untuk polis baru atau dari premi selama masa aktif dari polis lama sebelum membeli polis baru, dan agen asuransi wajib mengganti kerugian berupa uang kepada tertanggung sesuai dengan nilai premi yang dibayarkan. Perbuatan melawan hukum (churning) yang dilakukan agen asuransi mendapatkan suatu akibat hukum berupa sanksi pencabutan sertifikasi keagenan dan dimasukkan ke dalam Daftar Agen Bermasalah menurut Asosiasi Asuransi Jiwa Indonesia sebagaimana diatur pada Bab III Pasal 3 huruf e Keputusan RAT AAJI No. 03/AAJI/2012 tentang standar kode etik keagenan serta tidak mendapatkan komisi, penghargaan dan jabatan yang diberikan perusahaan sesuai ketentuan Lampiran III poin VII dari perjanjian keganenan pada perusahaan PT.Prudential Life Assurance.

Kata kunci - Agen Asuransi, Churning, Hukum Asuransi, Pernjanjian Asuransi.
Neuroticism Extroversion Openness Personality Inventory: Translation and Validation in Pakistani Students
Authors: Dr. Shagufta Perveen  , Zainab Noor  , Sidra Tul Muntaha
Published: October 2022

In the present study, the neuroticism extroversion openness personality inventory (IPIP NEO-PI) short form (Goldberg, 1992) was adapted and translated for the evaluation of personality dynamics of Madrassah students in Pakistan. Through factor analysis and back-translation technique, the IPIP-NEO personality inventory was validated and translated into Urdu. Further, on the sample of bilingual adolescents’ linguistic equivalence of the scale was also determined. Madrassah students with the age ranging from 16 to 28 years (N = 350; Mage = 12.98 years), with 175 males (Mage = 12.98 years) and 175 females (Mage = 12.97 years) evaluated themselves on the Urdu NEO personality inventory. Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were performed. To confirm the authors’ model and findings of previous research, one, two, three, four, and five-factor models were analysed. In addition, the gender and education system of the participants were also investigated with their IPIP-NEO personality inventory scores. The IPIP-NEO personality inventory scores exhibited significant differences for these variables. It was revealed that males and females belonging to different education systems scored differently on IPIP-NEO sub-scales. The reported alpha coefficients for the Urdu IPIP-NEO personality inventory subscales ranging from .79 to .93. Exploratory Factor analysis generated a five-factor solution for the Urdu IPIP-NEO personality inventory.
Implementasi EOQ (Economic Orger Quantity) Untuk Perencanaan Dan Persediaan Pipa HDPE di PDAM Tirta Mayang Kota Jambi
Authors: Subekti Agus Topo
Published: October 2022

The problem in this research is how to forecast HDPE pipe supply orders at PDAM Tirta Mayang Jambi using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method ?. The purpose of this study was to determine the Forecasting of HDPE Pipe Supply Orders at PDAM Tirta Mayang Jambi using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method. The research method used in this research is descriptive method. According to Nazir (2011), "The descriptive research method is a method of examining the status of a group of people, an object, a condition, a system of thinking, or a class of events in the present". The research objective is used to describe or explain accurately, systematically the facts in the phenomenon under study. Through this descriptive research, the researcher aims to obtain and describe how to apply the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) inventory method in addition to the inventory method applied by PDAM Tirta Mayang Jambi City.

From the analysis carried out on the HDPE pipe supply control at PDAM Tirta Mayang, Jambi City, it can be seen: (1) To forecast the need for HDPE pipe for new connections using the linear regression method. So that the total estimated number of HDPE pipes needed during 2020 is 23766 meters of pipe for one year needs. (2) The EOQ method is used to determine the number of economic orders that a company must place at 3256 meters / Order. (3) For the total cost that must be incurred by the company using EOQ is Rp. 45,448,450, while using the conventional method the company has to pay a higher cost of Rp. 88,768,650. so that it can be seen that there is a very large difference between using the EOQ method and the conventional amounting to Rp. 43,320,200, -.
Rancang Bangun Mesin Pemotong Karet Gelang
Authors: Sepriyanto Sepriyanto
Published: October 2022

Tanaman karet merupakan salah satu tanaman potensial, hasil produksi lateks dari tanaman karet digunakan sebagai bahan baku untuk pembuatan karet gelang, dan proses pemotongan diperlukan mesin pemotong karet gelang. Tujuan dari analisis kinerja pemotong karet gelang ini adalah mengetahui hasil potongan / menit dari mesin ini dan mesin tersebut mengunakan motor listrik 1,5 HP dengan perbandingan reducer 10:1 dan mendapatkan hasil 110 Potongan / menit dan dari hasil pengambilan data  dengan menggunakan pisau pemotong setebal 5 mm rata-rata mesin ini dapat mencetak butiran dengan ketebalan 2 mm., adapun mesin ini nantinya akan dijual dengan harga yang lebih ekonomis dan menggunakan tingkat konsumsi daya listrik tidak boros dibandingkan dengan mesin yang sudah ada dipasaran.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Consumer Spending in Flea Markets Evidence in Thailand
Authors: Amornpinyo Sup
Published: October 2022

The current COVID-19 pandemic affects all segments of the economic system. In many countries, the governments have announced a country-wide shut down and adopted various COVID-19 preventive measures to control the spread. The public health and economic crisis change consumer behaviour. People reduce shopping frequency and shift to stores closer to their homes. This directly affects the business sector. The goal of this research is to examine factors influencing the purchase decision of flea-market consumers. This research implements a mixed-method vendor survey to study the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the purchase decision based on four factors in the marketing mix, which consists of product, price, promotion and place. For flea markets in Thailand, the place has no statistical significance. Understanding consumer behaviour can increase selling channels for vendors. In addition, online selling is not only an option that helps vendors to increase their sales, but also a way to survive in the COVID-19 crisis.
Adoption of Children by Foreigners According to the Family Legislation Applicable on Ukrainian Lands during the 10th–21st Centuries
Authors: SOLOVEI Albina
Published: October 2022

In the scientific article the author conducts a scientific study of the development of the legal regulation of the adoption of children by foreign citizens according to the legislation that was in force in Ukrainian lands starting from the provisions of canonical and customary law of the Rus period to the norms of the Marriage and Family Code of the Ukrainian SSR of 1969 year. On the basis of the conducted research the author comes to the conclusion that adoption as a family legal institution arose only in the second half of the 18th century, before that it was not regulated by acts of family legislation (with the existence at the same time of the institution of guardianship of orphans and children deprived of parental care). At the same time, the possibility of adoption was foreseen by the norms of canon law, and in customary family practice, adoption was carried out through the reception of a child into the family with the rights of an adoptee in accordance with the family’s own decision regarding an orphan child or a child deprived of parental care, an reception agreement between adoptive parents and natural parents of a child; the relevant legal facts were confirmed both by the adoptive parents themselves in the respective applications and in the wills of these persons, according to which the property belonging to them was transferred to the adopted child. For the first time, the procedure and legal consequences of adoption were regulated by the provisions of «The Laws by Which the Malorussian People are Judged» and later — by the provisions of the Code of Laws of the Russian Empire, the Galician Civil Code and the Austrian Civil Code. These legal acts did not directly provide for the possibility of adoption by foreigners, although they did not prohibit it. The exception was the provisions of the Code of Laws, according to which the conditions for the adoption of a child by foreigners were stipulated — the parents of such a child are unknown, the child must be brought up in the traditions of the Orthodox faith and baptized accordingly. In the future, the adoption of children by foreigners was provided for by the provisions of the 1969 Marriage and Family Code, respectively, provided for the adoption of children by citizens of the USSR (the family codes of the Soviet political entities, adopted in 1919 and 1926, did not contain regulations on the adoption of children by foreigners). At the same time, a special procedure for the adoption of a child by a foreigner was provided for only in 1996. In particular, priority was given to the adoption of a child by a citizen of Ukraine before adoption by a foreigner; the need for a foreigner to be registered for a year, to provide the adopted child with the minimum amount of rights provided for by the family legislation of Ukraine and to supervise the adopted child.
Efficiency of Alcohol Salivary Strip Test in ‘Comparison to Breath Alcohol Analyser as Forensic Screening Tools for Blood Alcohol Analysis - A Comparative Study
Authors: Akhil Soman  , Prathima Sreenivasan  , Vijay Silvester
Published: October 2022

Background: Alcohol induced intoxication is responsible for altered behavior in individuals. Blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) has been the key toxicology test, which is considered as the gold standard in medico- legalevidence. BAC can be assessed by determining blood ethanol or methanol concentration. It is expensive and timeconsumingprocedure and so, it cannot be considered as primary choice for screening of alcohol consumption. Atpresent breath analysis is the most common and accepted screening procedure but there are certain limitations tothis procedure and hence assessment of other procedures for screening is also important.Aim and Objective: The primary aim of the study is to assess efficiency of salivary strip test vs breath alcoholanalyzer in screening for alcohol consumption among the individuals who are suspected for drunken driving bythe city traffic police of Kannur district.Setting and Design: It’s a Prospective case control study were samples are collected from Traffic aid post inKannur district of Kerala for screening of suspected drunken driving.Materials and Method: Individuals suspected of drunken driving by the city traffic police of Kannur district wereincluded in the study. Subjects were screened by using alcohol breath alcohol analyzer and Alcohol salivary strip.Statistical Analysis: It was performed using SPSS 20.0. Chi square test was used for association between variables.Results: The result shows that both salivary alcohol strip test is as effective as breath alcohol analysis.Conclusion: Salivary alcohol test strip is rapid, economically feasible and can easily be performed. The resultgiven by strip is easy to interpret and can easily indicate different BAC level as it is very much sensitive even at aBAC value of 0.02%.
Profile of Autopsy Cases at District Hospital, South India in Pandemic Year 2020
Authors: Chandru K  , Rudramurthy
Published: October 2022

Autopsy profile is one of the essential inputs for National Statistics. It gives an insight into the prevailing unnatural causes of death in the vicinity and subsequently helps stake holders take appropriate measures to prevent the same. The present study was conducted in district hospital, South India in the pandemic year, 2020. A total of 808 medico legal autopsies were conducted in Government District Hospital, Tumkur which is high in spite of pandemic and lockdown in place. Among them majority of victims were male constituting 78.85% and females attributing to 21.15% of total cases. Manner of death was analysed and accidental deaths formed the major chunk of cases comprising of 351 cases (43.44%). Suicidal deaths comprised of 35.87 % of cases and homicide deaths accounted for 3.71% of cases. Among males maximum number of cases was recorded in fourth decade with 147 cases. While in females maximum cases fell in third decade of life with 51 cases. Road traffic accident was the prime most cause of death with 241 cases comprising of 30% of total cases. Second most common cause was hanging with 137 cases comprising 17% of total cases. Surprisingly natural deaths constituted third most common cause with 125 cases comprising of 15% of the cases. Majority of cases were reported in middle age group 21-50 years which form the bread winner group. With adequate safety precautions and counselling these unnatural deaths could be prevented.
An Accidental Overspill: A Case Report of Fatal Paraquat Poisoning by Dermal Absorption
Authors: Karan Pramod  , Ravdeep Singh  , Malvika Lal  , Rajiv Joshi  , Ashwini Kumar
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Paraquat dichloride is a widely used, highly toxic herbicide which is sold as a brownish concentrated liquid of 10–30% strength. Due to easy availability and no specific antidote, numerous fatal cases of paraquat poisoning by ingestion have been reported accidently or with a suicidal intent.Case description: A 30 year old alcoholic man who unintentionally consumed poison in an inebriated state leading to spillage over the unhealed skin lesions over neck and chest area, who presented to hospital emergency 5 days after the exposure with complaints of breathlessness and reddish skin lesions and subsequently died over the course of treatment. Discussion: The findings of this case highlight fatal systemic effects caused by accidental spillage over dermal lesions leading to respiratory and renal failure. This signifies the magnitude of dermal absorption and the measures to avoid a minimal exposure turning into a hazardous event
Variants of the COVID Virus before the Onset of Omicron
Authors: Aanchal Anand  , Ukshan Shah  , Samar Hossain
Published: October 2022

COVID-19 belongs to a group of Coronavirus diseases that SARS-CoV-2 causes. The virus spreads from one person to another via the respiratory droplets from an infected individual produced when such an individual coughs, talks, or sneezes. The symptoms of the diseases range from mild to severe, and individuals at age extremities, that are, very old (from 65 years of age), are highly exposed to severe complications. The symptoms manifest from the second day, fourteen days after exposure to the virus. COVID strains keep on changing as a result of mutations in the viral genomic composition. Different variants of COVID-19 exist; these variants vary in severity, as reported by the World Health Organization. There are thousands of variants of COVID in the world; the virus mutates all the time, making the changes inconsequential. Some of the mutations make the virus more infectious, and some mutated viral strains tend to be dominant. Variants of concern include those that have the most potentially concerning changes. India is among the nations where the virus strains have been reported to dominate and spread to other nations. The virus is claiming the lives of many individuals, with every strain spreading from one country to another. The article will address the research review on types of COVID variants and COVID-19 epidemiology in the world
Patterns of Cardiac Rupture in Blunt Cardiac Injuries and Coronary Artery Disease: A Retrospective Autopsy Study
Authors: M.N. Rajamani Bheem Rao  , A. Gokulakrishnan  , K. Rajesh
Published: October 2022

Cardiac rupture is the most severe form of blunt chest injury and coronary artery disease and that leads to a devasting medical emergency, Becker and colleagues identified three types of myocardial rupture, in Govt Stanley medical college and hospital, 2017-2019 cases with the postmortem findings and hospital records suggestive of cardiac rupture, were studied retrospectively and the Information were collected and analyzed. In the retrospective study population 426 cases had blunt chest trauma in that cardiac rupture seen in 28 cases amongst Becker type I rupture seen in 26 cases and type II rupture seen in 2 cases. Amongst 792 cases of coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction 13 cases had cardiac rupture in that Beckers type I rupture noted in 5 cases and type II were noted in 8 cases. Beckers type III rupture cases were not presented in the retrospective study population. Male cases were predominantly seen in both blunt chest injuries and in coronary artery disease and most of the cases were in the age group of 31-60 years. Among blunt chest injury traffic accidents were most common cause for cardiac rupture and in coronary artery disease left anterior descending artery occlusion was the most common cause for cardiac rupture, In the present study it has been proved that a diseased heart is more susceptible to traumatic injury than a normal one. The diseased heart is more likely to rupture at the fragile myocardium sites ,The presence of fatal cardiac trauma in head on collision cases emphasizes the utility of safety belts while driving. The present study is undertaken to identify the exact pathophysiology and bio mechanism of cardiac rupture
Fatal Injuries Associated with Road Traffic Accidents: An Autopsy Based Retrospective Observational Study on Brought Dead Cases in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Authors: Ravi Kant Saini  , Sumanta Dutta  , Narendra Sisodia  , Priyank Gupta
Published: October 2022

Background and Objectives: the vast majority of trauma centers OPD is a result of RTA. Understanding and dealing with varied patterns of fatal injury in road traffic accident cases is critical to a trauma center’s effectiveness. Road traffic crashes claim the lives of approximately 1.3 million individuals each year1. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists made up about half of the total2. The primary goal of this research is to examine the patterns of fatal injuries and to assess the needs and approaches at trauma centers.Methods: The current study was conducted at the forensic medicine department of SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, among brought dead road traffic accident cases brought to SMS MC Trauma centre. This cross-sectional study was conducted to shed light on various fatal bodily injuries that cause a person to die so quickly. In this study, The study included cases from January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021. All information gathered from postmortem reports, panchnamma, and record register.Results: 369 cases were brought dead RTA cases at trauma centre which involved in this study. Male victims accounted for 85.90 percent of instances (n=317), while female victims accounted for 14.9 percent (n=52). The majority of the victims were between the ages of 21 and 40. 20.86 percent (n= 77) of instances occurred between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., followed by 20.05 percent (n= 74) of cases occurring between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., 70.46 percent (n=260) of the victims were two-wheeler drivers or passengers. RTA was somewhat more common on the highway (52.3%) (n= 192) than in the city (47.96%). (177). Coma was the most common cause of death, accounting for 57.18 percent of all deaths (n= 211). The most common postmortem findings were bone fracture 85.90 percent (n=317) and injury to a key organ 88.88 percent (n=328). Conclusions: The study reveals the distribution of fatal injuries, which gives us an indication of the necessity for advanced trauma centre facilities. This study will assist us in gaining a better understanding of the fatality rate of various bodily traumas. It could be a step forward in helping us preserve a precious life by indicating the focus of attention during the assessment of badly traumatized RTA patients
Autopsy Study of Renal Lesions in Snake Bite Cases
Authors: Vijay Balaji R  , T. Selvaraj
Published: October 2022

Background: Snake bite is the significant health problem in India, particularly in many rural regions. In general, the bites of snakes are due to the lower epidemiological profile and they are caused by non-poisonous snake bites, dry bites and envenomation. Venom is the saliva of snake ejected during the act of biting from the modified parotid glands. It can be neurotoxic, vasculotoxic in action. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 107 patients conducted at Madurai Medical College & Hospital, Madurai from the period of April 2017 to march 2018. Out of 107 patients proportionate samples was selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings: Out of the 107 patients, 49 (45%) were males and 58 (54.3%) were females. Similarly, deaths were reported to the hospital, who failed to receive ASV and with those patients who reported late to the hospital with a mortality rate, 81%. Other findings like local findings like pain and swelling 76 (43%), cellulitis, 76 (43%), gross findings and histopathological findings were recorded. Conclusion: The rationalisation of anti- snake venom therapy can be done to prevent ASV related to kidney injury. Incidence of renal lesions in neurotoxic snake bites suggests a strict monitoring of renal parameters and timely intervention of treatment measures such as dialysis even in neurotoxic snake bite
Prevalence of Acute Pancreatitis and Hyperamylasemia in Acute Organophosphorus poisoning in Kashmir valley (North India)
Authors: Wani Abdul Ahad  , Naik Muzaffar  , Jawhar ul Islam  , Aamir Shafi  , Manzoor Ahmad  , Bhat Tari  , Naqash Mubarak
Published: October 2022

Organophosphorus poisoning is soaring due to easy availability in rural settings of developing countries. There are many reports of Acute Pancreatitis associated with OP poisoningand a casual relationship has been demonstrated in animal models. This study was therefore designed to determine the prevalence of hyperamylasemia and acute pancreatitis in organophospate poisoning in our setup and to reduce mortality and hospital stay by its early detection. This is a cross sectional hospital based study carried out in SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, J&K which is tertiary care facility. All patients included were above 18 years of age with a recent history of organophosphate ingestion, cutaneous absorption or inhalation with clinical signs and symptoms of organophosphate poisoning. Confounding factors like drugs causing pancreatitis, ERCP within 24 hrs, previous history of pancreatitis, cholelithiasis and or any other local pathology were excluded. Serum Amylase and Lipase were measured. Imaging like ultrasonography and CT scan Abdomen was ordered. BISAP scoring was used to assess severity of acute pancreatitis. 50 patients with ingestion of organophosphates were evaluated. 23 patients developed abdominal pain, among which 11 patients had hyperamylasemia while 7 developed Clinical acute pancreatitis with high lipase and imaging findings. 2/3 of patients who developed pancreatitis had mild severity while other 1/3 had severe severity. Pancreatitis in Organophosphorus is not uncommon and needs high clinical suspicion for early diagnosis and management.
Determinant Factors Related to the Unmet-Need of Family Planning Program among Married Women in Indonesia
Authors: Apriyani Puji Hastuti  , Hanim Mufarokhah  , Ardhiles Wahyu Kurniawan  , Evita Muslima Isnanda Putri
Published: October 2022

Unmet family planning is one of the common causes of low contraceptive prevalence rates in developing countries, including Indonesia. Contraceptive in family planning is used to monitor family planning. Globally, the unmet for family planning remains high. The population growth rate is due to birth (fertility), death (mortality), and population. The high population growth is one of the problems in Indonesia and other developing countries. One of the population growth efforts is carrying out a family planning program to control fertility because it is critical for managing population growth, especially in Indonesia[1]. Program from the Indonesian government contains population growth, including the Family Planning Program, Reproductive Health, Prosperous family, and family empowerment. Based on the Indonesian Demographic Health Survey, it is evident that the proportion of unmet needs for family planning in 2012 was 11.4%, and in 2017 10.6%. This study aims to factors associated with the family planning program used by married women. Thus, this study is designed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of unmet needs of family planning programs.This study uses secondary data from 2017 IDHS carried out in 34 provinces in Indonesia. The total sample was 34.086 of 49,627 mother’s aged 15-49 years. The dependent variable was the family planning program. The independent variables consisted of socio-demographic and socioeconomic factors, knowledge, discussion with husband, and access to health services. Data analysis was performed through a binary logistic regression test to obtain the adjusted odds ratio of each factor. Data analysis using binary logistic regression STATA. The results showed that determinant factors related to the unmet- need of family planning program were the use of contraception (p=0.000), maternal age (p=0.000), mother’s education (p=0.000), number of children’s ownership (p=0.000), history of child death (p=0.000) 0.000), wealth index (p=0.011), province of residence (p=0.000), knowledge about contraceptive use (p=0.000) and ever used anything to delay getting pregnant (p=0.000). The proportion of unmet needs in this analysis was 61% with p- value= 0.000 OR= 2.49 (95% CI= 2.43- 2.56).The proportion of unmet needs in Indonesia is still high. Programs intervention should be targeted at women to decrease associated factors, especially in the productive period
Study of Lopinavir/Ritonavir in Severe COVID-19 Patients with Comorbid Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Didik Hasmono  , Ruth Marcelyna Ndoen  , Risa Septinia  , Arina Dery Puspitasar  , Ruddy Hartono  , Mohammad Subkhan
Published: October 2022

Background: Lopinavir/ritonavir is an antiviral studied for its effectiveness in healing severe COVID-19 infection; however, it remains debated. This study determined the efficacy and evaluated the side effects of lopinavir/ritonavir on severe COVID-19 patients with comorbid hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Methods: Retrospective data collection was conducted from June to December 2020. The data were then analyzed descriptively. Severe COVID-19 patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus who received lopinavir/ritonavir were grouped into groups A, B, C, D and observed based on other pharmaceutical therapies (antibiotics, corticosteroids, anticoagulants, multivitamins and supplements, comorbid therapy, and symptomatic therapy) obtained. The efficacy of lopinavir/ritonavir was identifiable through RT-PCR, oxygenation saturation, and chest X-ray. The side effects of lopinavir/ritonavir were also be evaluated. Results: Only 21 total sample met the inclusion criteria. The oral administration of lopinavir/ritonavir (2 x 400/100 mg) was effective in groups A, B, C, and D whose negative RT-PCR results were respectively 10%, 48%, 5%, and 14%; normal oxygen saturation with the administration of oxygen therapy was 10%, 33%, 5%, and 5%, respectively; and chest X-ray improvement was 10%, 29%, 5%, and 14%, respectively. Lopinavir/ritonavir could increase SGOT (46%), SGPT (27%), as well as a QT interval prolongation (5%). Conclusion: The administration of lopinavir/ritonavir is effective to rule out negative RTPCR results, improve chest X-ray imaging and oxygen saturation. Monitoring side effects merits more attention to avoid those potential side effects of the therapies
Quick Response (QR) Codes In Dentistry: A Review
Authors: Durbakula Karteek  , Shakil Moidin  , Spoorti Kulkarni
Published: October 2022

Quick Response (QR) codes are the two dimensional barcodes which store a large amount of data in the form of black square modules (dots). They connect physical objects with digital world by providing links to videos, websites and maps. Use of QR codes saves time, energy, paper and enhances the learning process. The purpose of this review is to provide information about structure, types and applications of QR codes in dentistry
Acceptance of Covid 19 Vaccine in Terms of Perception and Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Evita Muslima Isnanda Putri  , Rahmawati Rahmawati  , Diana Rachmania  , Apriyani Puji Hastuti  , Fidrotin Azizah
Published: October 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on various sectors. One of the efforts to prevent the spread of the virus on a large scale is the Covid-19 vaccine. This study aimed to investigate people’s knowledge and perception of acceptance regarding Covid-19 vaccines. Quantitative data were collected using an online survey (n = 299) with accidental sampling. This survey was conducted from March-May 2021 and distributed through social media. Data were collected using questionnaires. The result shows that almost all respondents (93.3%) accept the Covid-19 vaccine with good knowledge (63.2%), sufficient knowledge (6.7%), and a lack of knowledge (13.4%). The OR value (3.78, p = 0.026) means people with good knowledge will receive three times more vaccines than people with less knowledge. Perception of knowledge about the Covid-19 vaccination program led to 13.7 times of acceptance Covid-19 vaccine compared to those who did not know this program (OR 13.7, p=0.01). Knowledge and perception about the Covid-19 vaccine will affect accepting the Covid-19 vaccine. This study recommended This study is expected to be a reference or literature review for determining government policies to implement the Covid-19 Vaccine program in the community.
Study of the Medicolegal aspect of Trauma, Cases came to Emergency Department at Beni-Suef University Hospital “Egypt”
Authors: Fadwa A. Elroby  , Sherien S. Ghaleb  , Dina A. Hussein  , Mostafa A. Yousef
Published: October 2022

Trauma is the 6th leading cause of death worldwide resulting in 5 million of all deaths. It is the 5th leading cause of significant disability. In Egypt, injuries the fifth leading cause of death and the most common cause of hospitalization and account for at least 1/4 of all inpatients. The aim is to identify the medico-legal importance of different causes of orthopedic trauma to patient admitted at Beni-Suef university hospital and identify their relation with different demographic data of the patient. Data of 207 patients with orthopedic trauma admitted at Beni-Suef university hospital period from September 2016 to December 2016. Age, sex, residence, cause, site, number of trauma, type of fracture, investigation done, treatment and also associated other injuries are reported. The most common cause of trauma is motorcycle accidents (25.6%) followed by fall on ground (25.1%). Lower extremities are the most common site of trauma (44.9%). Most of cases have single fracture (71.5%) with simple type (50.3%). X-ray is the most common investigation done to patients (71%). (68.1%) of cases need operative treatment. (84%) of cases came with orthopedic trauma only not associated with other injury. While the most common associated injury is wounds over skin (5.4%). Limb injuries are a common problem among the physically active, and such injuries may result in diminished performance, reduced participation, and in the longer term loss of function, chronic joint disease, and disability. Limb injuries represent the commonest form of injury involved in road traffic accidents
Detecting Cypermethrin Pesticide as Analyte by Capillary Action on Adsorbent Phase of Silica Gel G by Thin Layer Chromatography: A Reinstate Method for Complex and Costly techniques
Authors: Jeremiah Justus  , Kapil Dev  , Om Dubey  , Atul Kumar Mittal
Published: October 2022

Pesticide poisoning is one of the most common instances of poisoning deaths in every agriculture-dependent country may it be in form of suicidal or homicidal cases. Traditional classes of pesticides like the Organophosphates, Organochlorides and Carbamates have given way to the newer class of pesticides known as synthetic Pyrethroids. Some of the synthetic Pyrethroids like Cypermethrin, Deltamethrin and Fenavalerate are increasingly being encountered as routinely used poisons in rural India. In the instance of poisoning detecting the class of Pyrethroids uses a complex and costly instruments which is not very user friendly and also expensive. In the present article Thin Layer chromatography which is classical method of seperation science has been used as tool to identify the class of Pyrethroids, identification of Cypermethrin pesticide is analyzed using different solvent system for qualitative analysis with suitable spray reagent to identify the movement of the spot
COVID -19 Vaccine Awareness among Dental Students: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: K.Sheela  , Ashika. A2  , Elakiya. S  , Malleswari  , Sanjana Reghu  , Ponsekar Abraham
Published: October 2022

Background: Dental professionals are frequently exposed to environments with high levels of occupational hazards by performing duties in close contact with the oral cavity prone for COVID 19 disease transmission. Further, as healthcare providers, dentists are assigned with providing health care support and encouraging their patients, and community in various activities to prevent the spread of diseases including vaccinations especially during this COVID19 pandemic.Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the awareness of an individual towards COVID19 vaccination.Methodology: A cross sectional online-survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires, through Google forms among dental students of Thai Moogambigai dental college and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.Results: Majority of the dental students were aware of the COVID19 Vaccines currently available. Among which 78.85% considered COVID-19 vaccines should be made mandatory for all the health care professionals. 75% felt vaccination is not recommended immediately following covid-19 infection or recovered recently. About half of the participants were unaware of vaccination protocols for patients with diabetes, immuno-compromised disease or any bleeding disorder. Conclusion: Most of the dental students were aware of vaccines available for the COVID 19 infection however show very low vaccination rate. Thus immediate implementation of epidemiology education associated with infectious diseases and vaccination developments should be incorporated by organizing awareness programs
A Cross Sectional Study of Pattern of Mechanical Trauma Cases at Tertiary Care Institute of Central Gujarat
Authors: Kalpesh Zanzrukiya  , Dushyantkumar Barot  , Lavlesh Kumar
Published: October 2022

Introduction: As per current changing trends in India, non communicable diseases and traumatic injuries cases are uprising in compare to infectious diseases. Mechanical trauma cases are increasing worldwide. Among trauma cases, road traffic accident injuries are one of major causes to produce disability & mortality in younger population Objectives:This study was conducted with aim to study the pattern of mechanical trauma cases at tertiary care institure of central Gujarat, India and to identify the factors related to the trauma. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study conducted among mechanical trauma patients visiting at Dhiraj Hospital, SBKSMIRC, SVDU, Vadodara between September to December 2021. Total 50 patients were studied as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was collected in pre-tested semi-structured proforma which included pattern of mechanical trauma cases and the factors related with. The data was compiled and statistically analyzed. Observations and Results: Out of total 1084 indoor patients at Dhiraj Hospital during the study period, 50 cases were of having various mechanical trauma. Among them, 34 cases were of Road Traffic Accident injuries, 9 cases were of fall from height, 4 cases were of Thermal injuries, 3 cases were of other mechanical trauma. Lower limbs were most commonly involved(42%) body part followed by upper limb (32%). Most common factor for causing the road accident (38%) was wrong side driving or overspeeding. Maximum accident cases were noted in evening times(between4pm to 8pm). 54% cases had minor injuries while 32 cases had major bodily injuries. Conslusion: Burden of mechanical trauma cases was 5% of all indoor cases of Surgery and allied departments. Maximum cases (88%) were of hard and blunt type of mechanical injuries and we have not noted anychemical and radiation injuries.In maximum cases, the mode of injury was RTA.Main factor causing road traffic accident was over speeding and wrong side driving.Most of the causative factors for the incident are rectifiable by use of vehicle safety measures and awareness of road traffic regulations among community
Comparative Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potentiality of Onion, Garlic and Ginger
Authors: Km Renu Singh  , Sanjita Das  , Shivani Shrivastava  , Shruti Dhasman  , Irfan Khan
Published: October 2022

Objective: The aim of the research is to investigate the antimicrobial and wound healing activities of onion (Allium cepa) bulbs, garlic (Allium sativum) cloves, and ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizomes.Method: After extraction of onion, garlic and ginger with ethanol, their antimicrobial activity was observed following disc diffusion method. The creams of the nanoemulsion of the dried extracts were prepared and subjected to evaluate their wound healing potentiality against both the excision and incision models. Result: The present study showed the significant (*p<0.001) wound healing activity of the onion, garlic, ginger and combination of onion garlic and ginger creams in the excision and incision wound model. In excision (*p<0.001) and incision (*p<0.001) model ginger showed maximum potential. The antibacterial efficacy of onion bulb, garlic clove, and ginger rhizome extracts was tested against gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial strains. The highest inhibitory zone against Escherichia coli appeared to be ginger (17 mm).Conclusion: The extracts of onion, garlic, and ginger have antibacterial action against bacterial pathogens and can be used to treat microbial infections. According to the findings of this study, all the extracts had a positive effect on the excision and incision models, where ginger was observed to be the most effective among them.
Zygosity Test of Twin Pairs Using 26 STR Loci in the Indonesian Population
Authors: Lobredia Zarasade  , David S Perdanakusuma  , Harianto Notopuro  , Vira Saamia  , Abdul Hadi Furqoni
Published: October 2022

Background: Twin research can play an important role in understanding the interplay between genes and environment. Classifying twins as monozygotic (identical) or dizygotic (fraternal) is an essential first step in conducting research that will yield valid and replicable findings. Identical twins (theoretically) share 100% of their genes, while fraternal twins share, on average, 50% of their genes.1 This study aims to determine zygosity in 12 twins with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate (NSCLP) discordant, concordant, and non-NSCLP.Material and Methods: Blood samples from 12 twin pairs, which include of 8 twins Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate (NSCLP) discordant, 2 twins NSCLP concordant, and 2 twins non-cleft (normal). DNA extraction was using Promega Kit and quantified was using Nano drops. DNA amplification was by PCR with 26 loci, which was packaged in Powerplex Fusion 6C Kit. PCR products were sequenced using ABI3500 and the visualization can be seen using Genemapper TM ID-X 1.6 software.Results: The results show that each pair of 11 twins have a similar alleles in 26 STR loci, which means they are monozygotic twins. Only 1 twin has a different alleles in 10 STR loci, which means they are dizygote.Conclusion: Zygosity tests on MZ twins using STR loci has high similarity and sensitivity. This test would be more accurate by analyzing a higher number of STR loci.