bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AS PREDICTOR OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR IN WOMEN
Authors:   Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Pakistan, Gul Asma , Atta Naheed ,   Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Pakistan
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted to find out adverse childhood experiences as predictor of depression and suicidal behavior in women, to find out relationship between adverse childhood experiences depression and suicidal behavior, explore that which Adverse Childhood Experience are more common in these women. A correlational research design was used. 300 women who had depression with suicidal attempts were taken from the psychiatry departments of different government hospitals of the Lahore. The age range of women was between 19 to 40 years. Both married and unmarried women were taken for the study. Demographic form, Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory were used. Results showed that Adverse Childhood Experiences predict depression and suicidal behavior, and it also indicated strong association between adverse childhood experiences, depression and suicidal behavior in women. Physical, emotional, verbal abuse and physical neglect were more common in women who had depression and suicidal attempts. Childhood adversities are predictors of depression in women with suicidal behavior and these adverse experiences are strongly associated with depression and suicidal attempts in Pakistani women. Parents do not give proper attention to their children. Majority of children had to face a variety of problems in their childhood. Proper mental health facilities are not available in Pakistan. It is required to give proper attention in this area to save our women from these problems. Keywords: Adverse, experiences, correlational, emotional abuse, physical neglect, suicidal behavior, mental health.
AN ANALYSIS OF READING HABITS OF STUDENTS
Authors:   Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Ramzan Muhammad , Perveen Fouzia ,   Department of Education Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan Pakistan, Altaf Sobia ,   Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan
Published: December 2022

The current study presents an analysis of the reading habits of students at the elementary school level in Tehsil Ahmadpur East District Bahawalpur, Punjab. The main objectives of the study were to examine the reading habits (styles) of students and to evaluate factors affecting their reading habits. This study was descriptive in nature. The population of the study consisted of all elementary school students in Tehsil Ahmadpur East. The sample size of the study was 540 students and 90 teachers. A questionnaire was the tool of this study on five point likert scale. The data of the study were analyzed by applying frequency, percentage, mean score, standard deviation, t-test and ANOVA. The findings revealed statistically significant differences in student reading habits based on class, gender, parental qualification, and school type. There was insignificant impact of locality on the reading habits of students. In teachers’ opinions, use of the internet, mobile devices and social media were the main problems for students. It is recommended for teachers to pay proper attention to developing positive reading attitudes to enhance effective reading habits among students. Moreover, students need to develop the habit of reading for pleasure and acquiring knowledge and not only to pass their exams and tests. Institutional heads should concentrate on providing the best reading sources in school libraries, including computers and internet facilities. Library staff should be given training to monitor students while working in libraries and train students to search for and utilize reading sources. Keywords: Students, Teachers, Schools, Libraries and Computer Labs.
PENYELESAIAN AKAD MURABAHAH BERMASALAH PADA PEMBIAYAAN KENDARAAN BERMOTOR DI PT BPRS TAMAN INDAH DARUSSALAM
Authors: Febriani Lisa , Khairani Khairani
Published: December 2022

Pasal 10 Akad Perjanjian Jual-Beli Murabahah pada PT BPRS Taman Indah Darussalam disebutkan bahwa nasabah akan melaksanakan semua kewajibannya terkait pembiayaan dengan baik. Namun pada kenyataannya masih ditemukan nasabah yang belum menjalankan kewajibannya sebagaimana yang diperjanjikan. Oleh karenanya artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk mengkaji pelaksanaan akad murabahah, faktor penyebab terjadinya pembiayaan bermasalah, dan upaya yang dilakukan dalam menyelesaikan pembiayaan kendaraan bermotor bermasalah. Artikel ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis empiris, yaitu mengkaji peraturan yang belaku denga apa yang sebenarnya terjadi di masyarakat. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan akad murabahah pada pembiayaan kendaraan bermotor pada PT BPRS Taman Indah Darussalam belum terlaksana sebagaimana yang diperjanjikan, masih ada nasabah yang melakukan wanprestasi. Adapun faktor penyebab terjadinya pembiayaan bermasalah yaitu kesalahan pihak nasabah yang menyalahgunakan pembiayaan, pindahnya kekuasaan  nasabah dan munculnya kejadian di luar nasabah. Selain itu ada pula kesalahan dari pihak bank yang tidak melakukan analisa secara baik terkait dengan kondisi nasabah. Upaya yang dilakukan dalam penyelesaian ialah melalui musyawarah, dan mengharuskan nasabah membayar denda keterlambatan angsuran sesuai pada Akad Perjanjian Jual-Beli Murabahah.
Ownership structure and audit fees: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Munisi Gibson
Published: December 2022

This study examines the factors affecting audit fees in firms listed primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa countries by focusing on the relationship between ownership structure and audit fees. The study uses an unbalanced panel dataset of 531 observations of non-financial firms collected from annual reports for the years 2005 to 2009. The findings show that audit fees vary with ownership structure. Particularly, the study shows managerial ownership and concentrated ownership are negatively related to audit fees, whereas foreign ownership is related positively to audit fees. This study provides valuable insights on effects of ownership structure on audit fees pricing. Specifically, the study emphasizes that decisions of pricing of audit fees should consider characteristics of the ownership structure of a firm. The study makes contributions to the literature that focuses on the nexus between corporate governance and audit fees. Particularly, the findings provide empirical evidence of impacts of ownership structure on audit fees in Sub-Saharan African context, which is characterized by less developed financial markets and a weak institutional environment relative to developed countries where most studies are conducted.
Accounting for goodwill: A literature review
Authors: Martínez Araceli Amorós , Rubio José Antonio Cavero , Morales Mónica Gonzáles
Published: December 2022

This paper critically reviews the main empirical research on goodwill accounting with the purpose of informing and contributing to current debates: the application of a systematic amortisation plus an impairment when required (amortisation model) or an annual impairment-only test (impairment model). Using the main databases (ABI inform, ProQuest Central, Emerald, Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar), this critical review highlights the difficulty to resolve doubts at this stage. Arguments for and against the amortisation and impairment models are found. Nevertheless, going back to a systematic amortisation does not seem to be the solution but the impairment test model is eliminated. We also note that there is more room for improvement of the impairment model. Thus, we provide some guidelines and recommendations to improve it. Finally, we find that further investigation can be carried out to fill the gaps identified in the literature and we make recommendations for future research projects.
The effects of profit volatility, income smoothing, good corporate governance and non-performing financing on profit quality of sharia commercial banks
Authors: Kurniasari Amy , Adam Mohamad , Hamdan Umar
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of profit volatility (X1), income smoothing (X2), corporate governance (X3), and non-performing financing (X4) on profit quality (Y) of sharia banks in Indonesia. The samples of this study were 10 sharia commercial banks in the period of 2012-2018 with 66 panel data that had been tested for outliers and normality. This study used a purposive sampling method, and it used the classical assumption tests, namely multicollinearity, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, and normality tests. This study used panel data regression analysis. The results of the study showed that profit volatility was detrimental to profit quality as evidenced by a beta coefficient of 0.0929 and the significance level of 0.1100, income smoothing was detrimental to profit quality as evidenced by a beta coefficient of -0.015 and the significance level of 0.1009, corporate governance had a negative influence on profit quality as evidenced by a beta coefficient of 0.0468 and the significance level of 0.293, non-performing financing was detrimental to profit quality as evidenced by a beta coefficient of -0.0096 and the significance level of 0.9139. The predictive ability of the four variables on profit quality was 16.34% while the remaining 83.66% was influenced by other factors not included in the research model.
PhD student seminar
Authors: students LALS PhD
Published: December 2022

In this final seminar for 2022 we hear from our wonderful PhD students in LALS. Come along to hear about the breadth of research they are undertaking in the School. This informal and celebratory seminar is a fitting way to round off what has been a rich and engaging seminar programme this year!
Strong and Weak Solutions of a Stochastic General Linear-Quadratic Diffusion Model
Authors: Burg John van der
Published: December 2022

This paper is concerned with a one-dimensional general linear-quadratic diffusion model (LQD model) consisting of a linear drift term and a quadratic diffusion term. A strong solution is found, conditioned on two dependent Wiener processes, using the fundamental solution proposed by Shaw and Schofield (2015, p. 982) where the LQD is decomposed into the sum of two underlying dependent processes: a gBm and an aBm. The strong solution embodies the sum of (i) a gBm, (ii) a time-integral of a gBm, and (iii) a standard Wiener process. An approximative weak solution is inspired by Ioffe and Nishnianidze (2020). Three distinctive cases of the LQD model are expressed as canonical equations with a unity diffusion function. Subsequently, they are turned into corresponding Schrödinger diffusion equations. A set of intertwining relationships produces accurate approximations related to the heat equation. Known solutions for each case are then transformed back into probability density functions in the original state-variable. The result constitutes the product of three case-specific components: (i) a stationary solution associated with one of the three fundamental Pearson distributions, (ii) a time-dependent density numerically approximated by an orthogonal polynomial series expansion (Legendre, Laguerre, or Hermite), and (iii) a time-dependent log-normal distribution function.

Keywords: linear-quadratic stochastic model, Fokker–Planck equation, Lamperti transform, Schrödinger diffusion equation, heat equation, supersymmetry intertwining operators, Pearson family of probability distributions, classical orthogonal polynomial series expansion.

Presentation [here](https://web.tresorit.com/l/noonE#BdHMXaDmOQRltEPGhhSA-g)

Paper [here](https://web.tresorit.com/l/3gKiV#mhSpRlwf_UJSmHRwoqLnyw)
EFFECT OF PLANTING DENSITY, DEPTH OF PLANTING AND CHEMICAL FERTILIZATION ON GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF Iris hollandica
Authors: A. AlSheikhly Abdulrahman
Published: December 2022

The experiment was conducted at a nursery in the city of Baghdad, during the time 2013/2014 season. The objective of the experiment was to study the effects of four planting density (1, 2, 3 and 4 bulbs pot-1 ), three depth of planting (3, 6, and 9 cm) and two levels of NPK fertilization (0 and 100 mg L -1) on growth and flowering of Iris hollandica cv. Prof. Blaauw. The studied parameters included number of days to flowering, plant height, flower diameter, flowering stem diameter, flowering stem fresh weight, vase life, fresh weight of new bulbs and fresh weight of bulblets. Plant density at (one bulb pot-1 ) produced the highest plant, largest flower, best stem diameter and heaviest fresh weight of flowering stem, while it gave the lowest fresh weight of bulbs and bulblets per pot. Depth of planting had a significant effects in increasing the number of days to flowering and fresh weight of the new bulbs, while it significantly decreased the fresh weight of the flowering stem. Fertilization significantly increased stem diameter, fresh weight of flowering stem and fresh weight of bulblets, while it significantly decreased the number of days to flowering. Interaction between depth of planting and fertilization and between plant density and fertilization had a significant effect on number of days for flowering and fresh weight of flowering stem respectively.
BIOMASS CHARACTERISTICS OF HENBANE Hyoscyamus albus L. UNDER WATER STRESS AS EFFECTED AMINO ACID (Ornithine) AND HUMIC ACIDS
Authors: Shaker Al-duhami Ahmed , Meayan Rabie Kareem
Published: December 2022

A Plastic house experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture - University of Baghdad, and applied according to Randomized Complete Block Design (R.C.B.D) using split- split plot design. The experiment included three factors. The water stress factor represents the main plots (50% and 100% of the field capacity) and are symbolized by W1 and W2. The sub-plots include Humic Fertilizer (Disper Humic) with four levels (0, 40, 80, 120 kg.h-1), which is characterized by (H1, H2, H3, H4), and sub-sub-plots include the amino acid (Ornithine), with three concentrations (0, 200, 250 mg L -1) and are symbolized (O1, O2, O3). Results indicated the triple-interaction between the studied factors (250 mg L-1 Ornithine and 120 kg.h-1 humus fertilizer and irrigation level of 100%) significantly gave the highest main stem lenght, stem diameter, number of branches, leaf area, the percentage of relative water content in the leaves, total chlorophyll content of leaves, dry weight of vegetative growth and root at flowering and fruiting stage (43 cm, 121.3 dis2 plant-1 , 193.7 mg 100g-1 , Fresh weight, 66.25 g plant-1 , and 29.79 g plant-1 , 86.98% respectively).
MONITORING THE DETERIORATION OF THE VEGETATION COVER IN THE KANAAN AREA USING REMOTE SENSIN AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
Authors: Bahjat Khalaf Ahmed
Published: December 2022

This study was conducted on the floor covering in the Kanaan area of Diyala province, central Iraq, between latitudes 44 ° 39 '21.29''- 45º 03' 19.99' and 33º 28 '34.79'- 33º 42'37.5'and an area of 882.508 km2 . To study the deterioration of the vegetation cover, the field survey was based on the identification of ground control points. We also used the first satellite data for the Landsat 7 sensor ETM + (row 37 and path 168) captured on 25/4/2000 and the second satellite Landsat 7 sensor ETM + (row 37 and path 168), which was taken on 18/4/2009. The unsupervised classification on the satellite data. The results of this classification showed that the study obtained 5 categories, namely vegetation cover including forest trees and orchards, unexploited agricultural land, exploited agricultural land, buildings and constructions and barren land. They were identified and compared with the 50 Land control points. The total accuracy of the classification was 85% and 81% for 2000 and 2009, respectively. The statistical scale Kappa was also used to calculate accuracy was 0.81 and 0.82% for 2000 and 2009, respectively, as well as reached a clear deterioration of the vegetation cover by 40.65%, equivalent to an area of 31.182 km2.
Paciencia con el Señor en San Agustín
Authors: De Luis Vizcaíno Pío
Published: December 2022

Ha sido el libro Paciencia con Dios. Cerca de los lejanos del escritor checo Tomas Halík el que suscitó nuestro interés por estudiar el tema en san Agustín. Como el sintagma «paciencia con Dios» no aparece explícitamente en la obra agustiniana, la primera parte del estudio, de naturaleza filológica, nos ha permitido advertir la idea encubierta bajo la recomendación sustine Dominum del Sal 26/27,14. A partir de ahí, el estudio se centra en los once textos en que el predicador de Hipona comenta o simplemente recurre a ese versículo del salmo. La paciencia con Dios la recomienda concretamente a dos categorías de personas: los amantes y los sufridos, que, por distintos motivos, soportan el peso de la impaciencia. Luego, en sendos apartados, se analizan las respectivas causas de impaciencia y las razones que justifica la invitación a ser pacientes con el Señor, aducidas por el santo. En una breve conclusión, se señalan convergencias y divergencias entre el planteamiento del obispo de Hipona y el del autor checo.
Hans Küng, teólogo del siglo XX
Authors: Somavilla Rodríguez Enrique
Published: December 2022

En el año1962 fue nombrado oficialmente teólogo conciliar por el papa san Juan XXIII y participó activamente como perito del Concilio Vaticano II. Colega de grandes teólogos de esta época, como Karl Rahner, Yves Congar, Edward Schillebeeckx, Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar y Joseph Ratzinger. En 1979 la Santa Sede le retiró la licencia al profesor Hans Küng para enseñar teología católica, por cuestionar el dogma de la infalibilidad del papa. La Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe le había citado en 1975 pero Küng nunca acudió. Su actitud crítica frente al papa san Juan Pablo II, le convirtió en uno de los principales teólogos críticos. El papa Benedicto XVI lo recibió en 2005 y hubo un diálogo cordial entre ambos. Hans Küng alabó la labor del Santo Padre y Benedicto XVI reconoció su trabajo en el estudio de las religiones y su propuesta de la ética mundial. Küng recibió una carta del papa Francisco fechada el Domingo de Ramos, día 20 de marzo de 2016. Así san Juan XXIII lo invitó, san Pablo VI lo comprendió y Benedicto XVI le reconoció. ¿Le rehabilitará Francisco?
Fe privatizada y mística de la ortopraxis comunitaria
Authors: Ibarra Fray Orlando
Published: December 2022

Desde la teología espiritual agustiniana, el artículo propone que la interioridad cristiana tiene el potencial de constituir un elemento de discernimiento, que involucra al creyente en la mística de lo comunitario y procura los valores del bien común, como antagónico a una fe privatizada. El análisis busca, a partir de la experiencia espiritual de San Agustín, aportar cohesión sistemática a la complejidad de las realidades espirituales actuales latinoamericanas que, desde la perspectiva de Peter Brown, pueden ser un verdadero rompecabezas teológico, de contundente incidencia o mordaz indiferencia en la apropiación y la encarnación de la historia humana.
Creativity, art, mystagogy: Logos as and in the end of waiting from the origin, hoping toward the originary
Authors: Ofilada Mena Macario
Published: December 2022

This essay is an attempt to differentiate and correlate Aesthetics, Art, Artworks and Creativity.  With metaphysical reflections against the backdrop of history, we underscore in view of the aforementioned key concepts the transition from waiting and hoping and use the same transition to differentiate existence from life, all within a metaphysical and spiritual framework that informs all the conceptual exposition.  The open-ended result calls for more essays, in the name of Humanity, especially aided by works of art, specifically by some contemporary American poems, that seek to go beyond the wording of artworks by means of the creative response to the vocation of homing by means of art.
Convergencias y divergencias entre el epicureísmo y el cristianismo primitivo
Authors: Antolín Sánchez Javier
Published: December 2022

El objetivo de este trabajo es estudiar las convergencias y las divergencias entre el epicureísmo y el cristianismo primitivo, ya que participan del mismo mundo cultural helenístico. Nuestra pretensión es circunscribirnos al cristianismo del siglo I, más en concreto, a los escritos de San Pablo. Sin embargo, como el epicureísmo se extiende desde el siglo IV a. C. hasta el siglo III d. C., tendremos que hacer inevitablemente varias referencias a los Padres de la Iglesia de los siglos II y III d. C., que de manera directa se refieren al epicureísmo. En un primer momento, estudiaremos las divergencias entre el epicureísmo y el cristianismo, pues hay aspectos de las enseñanzas epicúreas inaceptables para el cristianismo. A continuación, analizaremos las semejanzas del epicureísmo con el cristianismo primitivo. Y veremos que algunos aspectos de las enseñanzas epicúreas tienen elementos comunes con el cristianismo o que se pueden encontrar ciertas afinidades. Nos concentraremos en este aspecto que tal vez debido a la propaganda antiepicúrea se haya ignorado o haya quedado más obscurecido a lo largo de la historia.
Efficacy of 2% Kojic Acid Containing Formulation vs Picosecond Laser for Treatment of Melasma
Authors: . Naseemullah , Khan Abdul Qayum , Khan Farooq Azam , Awan Shahzad Rashid , Khan Sarah Riaz
Published: December 2022

Background: Melasma is a frequently observed dermatological condition. The conventional therapies for melasma improvement established to date are mainly categorized into chemical peeling, topical agents and laser therapy. A new technique to reduce discomfort and post-laser discoloration induced by heat effects is the picosecond laser system. Objective: To find out efficacy of 2% kojic acid containing formulation vs picosecond laser for treatment of melasma Methodology: This was comparative randomized controlled study carried out at the department of dermatology Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex Nowshera and alshifa clinic and skin aesthetic, Nowshera for duration of one year from July 2020 to July 2021. Totally, 300 patients were included in the study. Each picosecond laser and kojic acid group comprise of 150 patients. All the information was recorded at the baseline and each following visit. Severity Index (MASI) score was calculated and color photographs were taken of all patients. Results: At baseline, the mean MASI scores for picosecond laser and kojic acid group was 10.5±3.5 and 11.2±4.1 respectively (p=0.31). In both the group significant improvement occur in the MASI scores at weeks 12 and week 20. In picosecond laser group, the most remarkable improvement rate (62%) was noted while in kojic acid containing formulation group the rate of improvement was 41.96%. Conclusion: Our study concludes that picosecond Laser device is an efficient and well-tolerated therapeutic option for melasma as compared to kojic acid containing formulation. Keywords: Efficacy; Kojic acid; Picosecond laser; Melasma
Prevalence and Pattern of Congenital Malformations among Neonates in the Neonatal Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Naibzai Zabit Khan , , Buzdar Abeera Afzal , Khalid Maham , Fatima Najma , Khalid Nimra , Khan Zarmast
Published: December 2022

Background and Aim: Globally, congenital anomalies (CA) are a major contributing factor for neonate’s admission in NICU causing neonatal morbidity and mortality particularly in developing countries. Congenital anomalies generally indicate the morphogenesis defect in an early neonate’s life. The leading cause for perinatal mortality is congenital anomalies that arise with advancement of delivery and care for newborn babies. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of congenital anomalies among neonates admitted to neonatal unit. Methodology: This retrospective study was carried out on 1620 neonates (newborns to age 28 days) admitted to the neonatal unit of Services Hospital, Lahore from April 2020 to March 2022. The incidence, risk factors, and pattern of congenital anomalies were measured. Detailed examinations such as radiological, laboratory, ultrasonography, and echocardiography were recorded. Different outcomes such as hospital stay, morbidity, and mortality were determined with 95% confidence intervals. SPSS version 25 was used for data analysis. Results: Of the total 1620 admitted neonates, the prevalence of neonates with congenital anomalies were 112 (6.9%). Out of 112 neonates diagnosed with congenital anomalies, 64 (57.1%) were male and 48 (42.9%) were females. The incidence of cesarean and other modes of delivery were 74 (66%) and 38 (34%) respectively. Cardiovascular system malformation was the most prevalent affected system in 36 (31.9%) neonates followed by central nerve system 28 (25%), genitourinary system 19 (17%), musculoskeletal system 16 (14.3%), gastrointestinal tract 6 (5.4%), digestive system 4 (3.6%), and syndromes and skin 3 (2.7%). Congenital anomalies were significantly increasing over time. The incidence of discharged, referred to higher centers for intervention, and expired babies were 77 (68.8%), 19 (16.7%), and 16 (14.3%) respectively. Conclusion: The present study found that the prevalence of congenital anomalies was 6.9%. Cardiovascular system malformation was the most prevalent congenital anomaly followed by the central nerve system. The overall mortality rate was 14.3% caused by congenital anomalies. A better health care strategies and management must be developed in terms of early detection, supplementation facilitation, decreasing drug usage, and better antenatal care to prevent the impacts of congenital anomalies on neonates. Keywords: Prevalence, Pattern, Congenital anomalies, neonates
Prevalence of Hemorrhoids Signs and Symptoms among Pregnancies at Maternity Teaching Hospitals in Mosul City
Authors: Jasim Rana Mohammed
Published: December 2022

Objective: Estimate to the prevalence of hemorrhoids Signs and Symptoms among pregnancies in maternity teaching hospitals in Mosul city. Material: Descriptive study was conducted in maternity teaching hospital 20to30 September 2022 . A purposive sample that consists of (64) patients , chosen according to the criteria . Their age ranges between (15-44) years. A questionnaire was developed for purposive of study & included 3 parts is consist of part one demographic data and part three is composed of (7) items . The overall questions included (28) items. Results: The age groups is between(20-24) years and constituted Prevalence (29.7%), In addition the age groups is between (25-29) years and constituted (29.7%) Most of samples were females constitute of Prevalence (60%) of the total samples. In regard with residence city Prevalence (76.6%) .In regard with levels of education elementary Prevalence (20.3%) .In regard with occupation housewife Prevalence (65.6%) high percentage. Conclusion: This study concluded that the Age, Residence, occupation a variables are the most socio- demographic variables that were associated prevalence of hemorrhoids Signs and Symptoms among pregnancies and the level of education variable.High percent from total sample were in residence city it constitute of Prevalence (76,6%). With regard to the occupation housewife were living urban areas and constitutes Prevalence (65,6%) and there are many high associations among some variables prevalence of hemorrhoids Signs and Symptoms among pregnancies and the age significant. Keywords: Prevalence, Hemorrhoids, Pregnancies.
Comparison of Clinical and Biological/ Laboratory Findings of Malaria and Dengue Infection in Karachi. A Cross Sectional Survey
Authors: Iqbal Zafar , Memon Shaima Sultana , Maheshwari Jai Dev , Zafar Urooj , Lathiya Nida , Khalid Syed Saqib
Published: December 2022

Background: Malaria and dengue fever are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in tropical countries, with an approximated 219 and 50 million cases in the world, respectively. The proposed study sought to identify distinguishing clinical and biological variable of falciparum malaria and dengue. Methodology: Between September and October 2021, a cross-sectional questionnaire survey was distributed to participants in Karachi via Google form. The closed ended, self-administered questionnaire assessed symptoms of malaria, and dengue fever. Results: Of the 100 patients 67 tested positive for dengue, while 33 tested positive for falciparum malaria. Dengue positive patients had skin rash, arthralgia, retro-orbital pain, mild bleeding, thrombocytopenia and leucopenia whereas malaria positive patients had fever with chills along with splenomegaly. Other symptoms such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, myalgia, and dizziness did not differ significantly. Conclusion: In conclusion, it is possible to distinguish between dengue and malaria infections using clinical and laboratory data. These findings must be confirmed through additional study across a range of geographic locations and time periods. Keywords: Dengue, Malaria, Mild Bleeding, Retro-orbital pain, Thrombocytopenia, Leucopenia
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Screening: A Clinical Audit
Authors: Khan Amir Hamza , Nisar Amarah , Mabood Jawad , Ullah Hidayat
Published: December 2022

Objective: We aimed to audit venous thromboembolism in surgical patients at risk of VTE presented to surgical department in 2021 using the caprini risk assessment model. Methodology: This clinical audit was conducted in surgical D unit department of Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from July 2021 to December 2021. A total of 150 patients each for the audit group and the re-audit group were selected through non-probability consecutive sampling for both genders. A predesigned proforma according to caprini risk assessment model was used to assess the patient’s individual risk for DVT and provision of appropriate prophylaxis. Data was entered into Microsoft excel, analyzed through SPSS version 23 and results were presented in the form of descriptive writing and tables. Results: The mean age of the study population was 50.47 with relatively equal selection from both genders. None of the patients in the audit group were properly grouped for their risk of DVT and management needed as mentioned in the caprini RAM guidelines. In the re-audit group, 100% of the patients were accurately categorized into groups and the VTE risk assessment percentage significantly improved from 0% to 80.8%. Conclusion: The audit showed noticeable deficiencies in record keeping and clinical assessment of VTE risk in the management of hospital patients. However, through appropriate measures this insufficiency can be amended with appreciable results.
Effects of Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame and Sucralose on the Size of Hepatocytes in Rat Liver
Authors: Haq Nadia , Saqib Sadia , Tafweez Raafea , Ali Irfan , Syami Ahmad Fawad
Published: December 2022

Background: The use of artificial sweeteners in excess these days to lose weight and to remain fit without knowing its effects on our health, gave me a thought to conduct this study to see whether they are safe or not for liver health. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to see the effects of Aspartame and Sucralose (Artificial sweeteners) on rat hepatocytes and also to compare their effects to choose relatively safe artificial sweetener for routine use. Method: 50 adult Wistar albino rats were used in this study. Animals were divided into five groups by random lottery method. Control group I animals were given distilled water by oral gavage. The group II and III animals were given 40mg and 1000mg/kg body weight of Aspartame respectively. Whereas animals of group IV and V were given 5mg and 1000mg/kg body weight of Sucralose respectively. Doses to experimental animals were given by oral gavage once daily for a total duration of eight weeks. At the end of the experiment rats were sacrificed, livers were dissected out and after specimen preservation the tissue was passed through stages of slide preparation and later H and E staining was performed. Results: Light microscopic examination of liver slides revealed that largest sizes of hepatocytes were observed in high dose groups of Aspartame and Sucralose. Conclusion: The increase in the size of hepatocytes was observed in high dose groups of Aspartame and Sucralose whereas changes seen in low dose groups were not significant. Keywords: Artificial sweeteners, Histology of rat liver, Size of hepatocytes.
Frequency of Congenital Heart Disease in Children with Heart Murmur at Teriary Care Hospital
Authors: Ullah Inam , Imran Abid , Rehman Sijad-Ur- , Bibi Romana , Ishaq Muhammad , Idrees Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Purpose: To determine the frequency of congenital heart disease in children of age 2 months to 5 years with heart murmur. Methods: This Descriptive Cross Sectional was conducted in Pediatrics Unit, MTI-Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar from February-August 2019. After ethical approval detailed clinical examination was performed with the help of a stethoscope. Auscultation was also be performed by a Pediatrician. For confirmation of congenital heart disease echocardiography, color doppler ultrasound and echocardiography were performed. Results: A number of congenital heart diseases were recorded in patients presented with heart murmur. Mean age of patients was 4.1+1.3 years, weight was 14.2+2.5 kg and for duration 1.2+0.6 years. 130(49.42%) patients were recorded in 2 months to 3 years age group whereas 133(50.57%) patients were recorded in 4 to 5 years age group. 196(74.52%) patients were male while 67(25.5%) patients were female. 29(11.02%) were diagnosed with PDA, 21(7.9%) patients were recorded with VSD, 18(6.84%) patients were recorded with ASD, 21(7.9%) patients were diagnosed for PFO while 33(12.5%) patients were having TGA. P-value of congenital heart disease with the duration of symptoms were calculated using chi-square test were PDA (p=0.716), VSD (p=0.816), ASD (p=0.762), PFO (p=0.603), TGA (p=0.557). Practical Implication: The practical implication of our study is to recommend proper evaluation, early management of children with heart murmur for CHDs in our local population. Conclusion: Children with CHD are more likely to have heart murmur as we recorded high prevalence of congenital heart diseases in children presented with heart murmur Keywords: Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetics: Comparison of Patients Coming to Specialized Clinics vs General Clinics for Diabetes
Authors: Qureshi Khawar Hussain , Danish Syed Hasan , Ahmed Farah
Published: December 2022

Objective: To analyze the difference of glycemic control (Mean HBA1c) between patients consulting at specialized Diabetic clinic and those coming to usual general practices. Study Design: Quasi Experimental study Place and Duration: OPDs of general Practice clinics and Outpatient department of a specialized diabetes clinic at Sialkot for 3 months. Methodology: Total n=250 patients were inducted using consecutive sampling technique carried for 3 months. The sample was divided into two groups “Diabetes Specialist clinics” (n=125) and with traditional setup without a team approach as “general practice clinics” (n=125).In this study patients included were of both gender with age group comprising > 40 years and history of T2Dm for at least one year. Type1 dm, gestational diabetes and those without signing consent were excluded. Data was collected using structured questionnaire by primary investigator after informed consent and at the end of three months the difference of means of HBa1c of two different groups. Analysis was done on SPSS version 22 using independent sample t-test. Mean and standard deviation were taken for numerical data, while for categorical data, percentages and frequency were taken out. Statistically significant p value was viewed as < 0.05. Results: When Independent T Test was applied, in specialist clinic HBA1c was 8.51±1.23 whereas in General practice clinic it was 9.57±1.62 with statistically significant difference (p value 0.000). When ANOVA applied to see differences in HBA1c among those with primary, secondary, Intermediate and graduate level education, statistically insignificant results were found (p value 0.373). Likewise, when compared by duration of diabetes, statistically insignificant results were found (p value 0.379). Results were statistically insignificant (p value 0.95), when compared based on rural and urban residence. Conclusion: The study shows statistically significant difference in glycemic control (HBA1c) levels between those coming to general practice clinics and those consulting at specialized diabetic clinics. Keywords: Diabetes, Diabetes Specialist clinic, HbA1C
Frequency of HCV induced thrombocytopenia in Southern Punjab
Authors: Ur Rehman Muhammad Usama , , Afzal Alisha , Mumtaz Mariam , Zubair Muhammad , Bhutta Nouman , Iqbal Jalil
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of HCV induced thrombocytopenia in Southern Punjab Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration: Department of Medicine, Sir Sadiq Khan Abbasi Hospital (Civil Hospital) Bahawalpur. Six months (September 2021 to March 2022) Methodology: Total 264 patients of hepatitis C, both male and female having age 20-70 years were recruited. History was taken and clinical examination was done. Blood sample was taken and send to hospital laboratory for platelet count. Results: Mean age was 40.88 ± 12.94 years. Among 264 patients of HCV, thrombocytopenia was found in 75 (28%) patients. Total 75 (28%) patients were hypertensive and 189 (72%) patients were non-hypertensive. Diabetics were 67 (25%) and non-diabetics were 197 (75%). In age group 20-45 years, thrombocytopenia was noted in 53 (29.61%) patients while 22 (25.88%) patients of age group 46-70 years were found with thrombocytopenia. Statistically insignificant association between thrombocytopenia and age group was detected (P = 0.530). Thrombocytopenia was noted in 45 (29.41%) males and 30 (27.03%) females. Association of Thrombocytopenia with gender was not significant with p value 0.671. Conclusion: Present study showed a higher proportion of thrombocytopenia in cases of hepatitis C. Most of the infected patients were males and higher number of patients related to age group 20-45 years. No association of development of thrombocytopenia with age group, gender and diabetes mellitus was detected. Keywords: Liver cirrhosis, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis C, hepatocellular carcinoma
The multiple biological effects of new resveratrol derivatives
Authors: Prates João Lucas , Dos Santos Jean
Published: December 2022

The development of new drugs is a long-term and expensive process. Among the strategies to find out new drugs, natural products have an important role in providing new drugs and prototypes. However, physicochemical and pharmacokinetics properties demand chemical optimization for many natural products to improve their safety and efficacy. Molecular modifications (MM) represent a successful approach to optimising such properties. Here, we describe the use of MM to enhance the properties of resveratrol. Thus, we described some strategies to find new resveratrol derivatives useful as sunscreen and treat sickle cell disease. Some examples are described, showing the role of MM in discovering new bioactive compounds.
Latent Heterogeneity in High School Academic Growth: A Comparison of the Performance of Growth Mixture Model, Structural Equation Modeling Tree, and Forest
Authors: Alhadabi Amal
Published: December 2022

The Growth Mixture Model (GMM) is associated with several class enumeration issues. The contemporary advancement of automated algorithms presents two promising alternatives that merge confirmatory Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with exploratory data-mining algorithms: SEM Tree and SEM Forest. This study investigated the performance of the aforementioned three methods (i.e., the GMM, SEM Tree, and SEM Forest) to detect latent heterogeneity in academic growth across four high school grades using an illustrative subsample of the Longitudinal Study of High School of 2009. The findings showed remarkable differences in detecting latent heterogeneity across the three methods as indicated by a parsimonious number of classes, with more unique growth trajectories, capturing the latent heterogeneity in the growth factors. In contrast, SEM Tree and SEM Forest were better at tracking the influences of covariates in the model parameters’ heterogeneity, as indicated by providing more accurate measures of covariate importance and a detailed description of the role of covariates at each level of the tree or the forest. These findings imply the complementary use of these methods to obtain a clear separation between growth trajectories, as estimated by GMM; and the inclusion of most influential covariates, as identified by SEM Tree and Forest (208 words).
A HIPOMINERALIZAÇÃO MOLAR-INCISIVO – UM RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Paim e Silva Tereza Cristina , Veronesi Stephanie , Parisotto Thais Manzono , Tognetti Valdineia Maria
Published: December 2022

O esmalte dental é um tecido mineralizado que reveste e protege o elemento dentário e pode sofrer várias alterações em sua formação. As anomalias de esmalte acontecem em diferentes estágios da amelogênese, e podem ser classificadas em hipoplasias e hipomineralizações. No presente TCC abordamos a Hipomineralização de Molar Incisivo (HMI) que é uma alteração no desenvolvimento qualitativo do esmalte, que pode ser observada desde a infância (fase de dentição mista) e que aumenta a perspectiva de ocorrência de cárie dental. O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar e descrever um caso clínico de um indivíduo que foi diagnosticado com HMI, com alteração na coloração dos molares e incisivos, e modificação aparente na estrutura do esmalte. No relato, iremos abordar métodos de diagnóstico, características clinicas e tratamento realizado.
Comparison of hardaliye produced by different starters: Back-slopping and kombucha
Authors: PEKCAN Ayşenur , ÇOŞKUN Fatma , ÖKSÜZ Ömer
Published: December 2022

During traditional hardaliye production by fermentation from grape juice, mustard seeds are insufficient to inhibit yeast activities and alcohol formation. Chemical preservatives are used for the production of hardaliye of standard quality in traditional and industrial production. Today, consumers prefer natural products that do not contain chemical preservatives and additives. For this reason, in this study, considering that different production techniques should be tried in order to prevent alcohol formation, hardaliye production was carried out with two different methods as back-slopping (BH) and addition of kombucha mushrooms (KH). These methods were tried for the first time on hardaliye. Fermentation continued for 7 days (d) and storage for 14 d. During fermentation, pH and reducing sugar, L* and a* values of samples decreased, while phenolic compounds’ concentration, viscosity, and b* values increased. The pH continued to drop during storage. No significant changes were observed in reducing sugar contents. During storage, phenolic content of KH sample decreased and viscosity and L* values increased. The titratable acidity increase was greater in BH sample compared to the KH sample. While 5.5% alcohol formation was observed in the BH sample on the 7th day of fermentation, no alcohol formation was detected in the KH sample At the end of fermentation and storage, Total mesophilic aerobic bacteria (TMAB), yeast, Lactobacillus spp. and lactic streptococci numbers were found to be higher in BH sample than in KH sample. According to the results of the research, thanks to the metabolic activities of the kombucha mushroom microorganisms and their symbiotic association, natural fermentation takes place without any preservative chemicals in KH and more durable hardaliye production is provided compared to BH.
Outcome evaluation of proximal humerus fractures management by proximal humeral internal locking plates- A clinico- radiological study
Authors: Patil Harshal , Deshmukh Shantanu , Sawarkar Ameya , Publishing Pranav Suradkar , Barick Devashis
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Proximal humerus fractures are amongst the most common upper extremity fractures that are found in elderly as well as young age groups. Although majority of them are treated conservatively, due to the demand for early return to the daily activities and problems of late collapse/ displacement with conservative measures there arise a need for plate ostesynthesis. Amongst the various methods of fixation, Proximal humerus intrlocking plates designs promise an opportunity to minimize the common complicsations. However, a gap still exists between in vitro results and clinical outcomes. Addressing to the limitations and need to evaluate the efficacy of the currently available proximal humerual interlocking plates, the purpose of this study will be to evaluate the short and medium term functional resultys with fixation of proximal humerus fracture and review the common complications associated. Materials and methods: In this prospective observational study, conducted at a tertiary care centre, patients from 18-85 age group were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
El positivismo Vs la crítica social: Una discusión de su incidencia en la evolución del pensamiento contable
Authors: Guao Royman
Published: December 2022

Tradicionalmente las investigaciones en contabilidad se han fundamentado en el enfoque positivista. El mismo, por su carácter objetivo, así como por el excesivo énfasis en la cuantificación y medición del objeto de estudio, no ha contribuido con la evolución del pensamiento contable; aspecto que ha sustentado la adopción de enfoques alternativos como la teoría crítica, cuyos lineamientos favorecen la comprensión del hecho contable en los términos de un fenómeno social. Este estudio, analiza la incidencia de los enfoques positivista y crítico social en la evolución del pensamiento contable. Metodológicamente, la investigación tiene un carácter teórico fundamentado en la revisión de literatura especializada en la línea de investigación relacionada con los enfoques epistemológicos empleados en la ciencia contable, con especial énfasis en el positivismo y en la teoría crítica. Las conclusiones del estudio, muestran las limitaciones del positivismo y los aportes del enfoque crítico social para la evolución del pensamiento contable.
Transformación digital del contador público en Venezuela
Authors: López Dorys
Published: December 2022

La presente investigación se concentra en el análisis del impacto que genera el desarrollo de competencias TIC para el empoderamiento del contador público en Venezuela. Se analiza como el uso de las TIC se transforma en el pilar fundamental para el crecimiento de la profesión, convirtiendo al contador público en un apoyo para la transformación digital de las organizaciones. Este trabajo se enfoca bajo la perspectiva de la construcción social y se ha tratado como una investigación cualitativa documental no experimental; se ha observado diferentes fuentes de investigación para realizar el análisis crítico que permita validar el impacto que representa las TIC en la cualificación del contador público venezolano. Esta monografía se desarrolla bajo tres aspectos: El primero, la descripción del desarrollo de las competencias del contador público ante la revolución 4.0; el segundo, el análisis de las TIC en el contexto del ejercicio profesional y el tercero, el empoderamiento del contador público venezolano bajo el paradigma de la información. Se concluye que las TIC permiten empoderar al profesional y su impacto es intersubjetivo ya que se convierte en una forma de conocimiento automatizado y de cambio continuo bajo los fundamentos de un constructo social.