bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Molecular and pathological investigation of spirochaetosis in a commercial layer flock - case report
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Pathology, Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, India, Hedau Madhuri , Kaore Megha , Kolte Sunil W. , Kurkure Nitin V.
Published: May 2024

The present investigation was carried out of a natural outbreak of spirochaetosis in 46 weeks old layer birds. The most striking post-mortem lesion was an enlarged mottled spleen. Necrotic foci with thickening of the capillary walls in the spleen, severe fatty changes in the liver, and degenerative tubular epithelial cells with casts and lymphocytic infiltration in the kidney were evident histopathologically. PCR amplification of the extracted DNA from spleen tissue indicated 725 and 750 bp amplicon specific for the flagellin gene (flaB) of Borrelia anserina by respective primers. The strain causing the disease was phylogenetically closely related to the Iranian and Brazilian strains of B. anserina. This report describes the genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis of B. anserina from a field outbreak of spirochaetosis in layer chickens from India.
Investigation of the effects of p-Coumaric acid on MDA, some antioxidants and histopathological parameters in nephrotoxicity induced by bisphenol A in rats
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey, Laçin Burak Batuhan , Bolat Merve , Çınar Ali
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate p-Coumaric acid (PCA) as a protector in detecting oxidative and targeted damage in the elongation tissue of rats induced by bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is an environmental pollutant widely used in many areas. The widespread use of this substance increases its transmission to humans. BPA causes damage to many tissues and organs. One of the most frequently damaged organs is the kidney. In this study, fifty healthy male rats were used to determine the effects of BPA and PCA. A total of five experimental groups were formed with ten animals in each group. Group 1 was set as the Control, Group 2 as BPA, Group 3 as BPA+PCA50, Group 4 as BPA+PCA100, and Group 5 as PCA100. The experiment lasted 14 days. Hematoxylin eosin staining and ELISA analyses were performed on kidney tissues at the end of the experiment. Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and nitric oxide (NO) levels were determined in the kidney tissues by ELISA analysis. It was observed that kidney MDA and NO levels increased in the groups administered BPA while SOD and GSH levels decreased. Histopathologically, degeneration and necrosis in the tubular epithelium, glomerular atrophy, and hyperemia in the vessels were observed in the kidney tissues of the BPA groups. In the BPA+PCA groups it was seen that PCA prevented the negative effects of BPA in a dose-dependent manner, and helped in the maintenance of values close to the control group.
Products of commutators of unipotent matrices of index $2$ in $\mathrm{GL}_n(\mathbb H)$
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thai Ha , Toan Dao Trong
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper is to show that if $\mathbb{H}$ is the real quaternion division ring and $n$ is an integer greater than $1,$ then every matrix in the special linear group $\mathrm{SL}_n(\mathbb{H})$ can be expressed as a product of at most three commutators of unipotent matrices of index $2$.
From Classrooms to Economies: Examining the Educational Achievement-Economic Development Nexus
Authors: Tajuddin Sheikh Ahmad Faiz Sheikh Ahmad , Afthanorhan Wan Mohamad Asyraf Wan , Zain Fahru Azwa Mohd , Abdullah Hamdy , Haron Hazrin Izwan Che , Abidin Ahmad Firdhauz Zainul
Published: May 2024

Each states play pivotal roles in contributing to the economic performance of the nation. They have their own unique economic strengths, resources, and industries that contribute to the overall economic development. Terengganu, an east coast state in Malaysia has historically faced economic challenges, marked by a lag in development compared to other regions. The fundamental problem addressed is the potential correlation between educational attainment and the region’s economic growth, aiming to understand how advancements in education might serve as a catalyst for economic progress. The objective of this research is to empirically analyze the impact of educational achievement on the economic development in Terengganu. Utilizing secondary data sourced from the Department of Statistics Malaysia and Economy Planning Unit Terengganu spanning from 2006 to 2022, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model has been employed to estimate and understand the relationship between educational attainment and economic development. The findings suggested that educational achievement plays positive impact in heightening the economic development within the region. Education contributes to the development of human capital, fostering a skilled and knowledgeable populace capable of engaging in diverse economic activities. This, in turn, attracts investments and facilitates the emergence of industries and sectors that rely on a knowledgeable and skilled labour force. This study would provide valuable insights for policymakers and academicians to formulate targeted policies and initiatives, ultimately enhancing the economic development of the states, thus contribute to a prosperous Malaysia.
Effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy for mild stroke patients; systematic review
Authors: Alhamdan Qais , Ahmed Ines , Alajaji Reef , Al-Dosary Abdullah , Alaklobi Mohammed , Almohsen Danyah , Harthi Mohammed , Alhenaki Ghazlan , Alasiri Sara , Alamro Alwaleed
Published: May 2024

Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a safe and useful treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients with extensive ischemic regions, according to recent studies. This article aimed to perform a systematic review of randomized studies that contrasted medical therapy alone with EVT in the management of patients with ischemic stroke. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis standards were followed to conduct this systematic review. Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library were looked for articles that were published between 2020 and 2024. Ten full-text articles were included. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies that contrasted EVT with the most effective medicinal treatment were included. Three sets of research were created including the first group which comprised of patients who had suffered an ischemic stroke in the posterior cerebral artery (PCA); the second group assessed patients who had suffered from a large ischemic stroke; and the third group contained studies for patients who had suffered from a mild ischemic stroke. It was found that mechanical thrombectomy is a safe and effective treatment for PCA blockage and also improved the functional result for patients with major cerebral infarctions when compared to medical care alone. On the other hand, it was also discovered that endovascular therapy did not work effectively for patients with acute major artery blockage and small National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores. For instance, the patients fared better with endovascular therapy administered early after a large cerebral infarction than with medical management alone; however, there were still more intracranial hemorrhages and vascular issues.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Karyawan dengan Kepuasan Kerja sebagai Variabel Mediasi
Authors: Steven Steven , Yanuar Yanuar
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini membahas bagaimana kepemimpinan transformasional, lingkungan kerja, dan penghargaan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel mediasi di perusahaan XYZ. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah menemukan efek dari kepemimpinan transformasi, lingkungan kerja, dan penghargaan, serta kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel mediasi terhadap kinerja karyawan di perusahaan XYZ. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional dengan melibatkan 126 responden melalui GoogleForm. Hasil pengumpulan data diolah dengan menggunakan aplikasi SMART PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kepemimpinan transformasionalmemiliki pengaruh positif tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, lingkungan kerja memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, penghargaan memiliki pengaruh positif tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, kepuasan kerja memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, kepemimpinan transformasional memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja, lingkungan kerja memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja, penghargaan memiliki pengaruh positif tidak signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja di perusahaanXYZ. Kepuasan kerja dapat memediasi pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kepemimpinan transformasional, lingkungan kerja, dan penghargaanterhadap kinerja karyawan di perusahaan XYZ.
 

This research discusses how transformational leadership, work environment, and appreciation for employee performance with job satisfaction asmediating variables in XYZ company. The aim of the research is to find the effects of transformational leadership, work environment, and rewards, aswell as job satisfaction as mediating variables on employee performance at XYZ company. The method used in this research is a quantitative descriptiveapproach with a cross-sectional research design involving 126 respondents via Google Form. The results of data collection are processed using the SMART PLS application. The research results show that transformational leadership has an insignificant positive influence on employee performance, the work environment has a significant positive influence on employee performance, rewards have an insignificant positive influence on employeeperformance, job satisfaction has a significant positive influence on employee performance, transformational leadership has a significant positiveinfluence on job satisfaction, the work environment has a significant positive influence on job satisfaction, awards have an insignificant positiveinfluence on job satisfaction at XYZ company. Job satisfaction can mediate the positive and significant influence between transformational leadership,work environment, and rewards on employee performance at XYZ company.
Epidemiology and outcomes of drug-resistant tuberculosis cases notified in a low-resource district in Kerala, India 2017–2021 – A 5-year retrospective analysis
Authors: Vaman Raman Swathy , Kalyanasundaram Madhanraj , Amina T. P. , Murhekar Manoj V.
Published: May 2024

Objectives:

Kasaragod district reports the highest drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) case notification rates in Kerala. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Kasaragod to describe the DR-TB cases notified from January 2017 to December 2021 and to identify the factors associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes in DR-TB patients.

Materials and Methods:

We analyzed the programmatic data from the “Nikshay portal” (a web-based patient management information system for [TB] under the National TB Elimination Program), DR-TB treatment cards, and treatment registers available with the district TB center for all the DR-TB patients notified during the study period. We described the DR-TB cases by year, local self-government area (the local administrative setup), age, gender, income level, and treatment outcomes. We compared sociodemographic, anthropometric, and clinical factors among the DR-TB patients with favorable (cured and treatment completed) and unfavorable (died, lost to follow-up, and treatment failure) treatment outcomes.

Results:

From January 2017 to December 2021, 128 DR-TB cases were notified from Kasaragod. Annual notification rates varied from 1.4 to 3.4/100,000 population with the highest notification in 2019. The proportion of new TB cases notified tested for drug sensitivity rose from 22% in 2017 to 86% in 2021. Seven of 41 local self-government areas had not notified DR-TB cases during 2017–2021. The notification was higher in inter-state border areas and the coastal belt of the district. The notification of DR-TB cases was highest among the 45–59 age group (17/100,000), followed by the 60 above group (11/100,000). Males and those living below the poverty line had higher notification rates. Among the outcomes evaluated 118 DR-TB patients, 89 (75.4%) had favorable outcomes, whereas the remaining 24.6% had unfavorable outcomes (death 18 [15.3%], loss to follow-up 7 [6%], and treatment failure 4 [3.4%]). Age more than 45 years adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 3.1 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1–8.8), income category below the poverty line aOR 6 (95% CI 1.2–28.6), admitted at least twice during treatment aOR 9.2 (95% CI 2.8–30.3), and body mass index at diagnosis <18.5 kg/m2 aOR 3 (95% CI 1.1–10.3) were found to be significantly associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes.

Conclusion:

DR-TB notifications have increased in the Kasaragod district from 2017 to 2021, with a high burden among males aged 45 years and above. The favorable treatment outcome is better than the national and state average. Regular monitoring and follow-up of multidrug-resistant patients with low incomes, above 45 years, and underweight may improve the final treatment outcomes.
Agminated Pyogenic Granuloma - De novo Presentation
Authors: Qayoom Misbah , Reyaz Saika , Sultan Sheikh Javeed
Published: May 2024

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) (lobular capillary haemangioma) is a relatively common benign vascular tumour of unknown aetiology afflicting the skin and mucous membranes. It often occurs in the setting of acquired vascular deformities, traumatic injury or pregnancy. While PGs are common, they rarely arise as agminated lesions. Multiple or ‘agminated’, PGs have been reported in the setting of pre-existing congenital arteriovenous malformations or port-wine stains due to increased local blood flow and angiogenesis as well as in areas of preceding scald burns. Herein, we describe a case of agminated PG that developed de novo without any underlying vascular malformation.
Clinical Progression and Load Management For Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy In A Long-Distance Runner: A Case Report
Authors: Campos-Villegas Cristina , Ortega-Pérez de Villar Lucía , Gámez-Payá Javier , Alarcón-Jiménez Jorge , de Bernardo Nieves
Published: May 2024

Background and Purpose

The characteristics of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT) include deep, localized pain in the region of the ischial tuberosity. Chronic lesions are often found in long-distance runners. Compression of the tendon and shear force at its insertion at the ischial tuberosity during hip flexion/adduction is a key etiologic factor. The aim of this case report is to analyze the effectiveness of an exercise protocol with progression of tendon loading in PHT in an amateur runner, by assessing pain and functional capacity.

Case Description

The subject was a 30-year-old male runner. After participating in a 10km race, he experienced an insidious onset of deep buttock pain in the right ischial tuberosity. His pain was aggravated by running on sloped roads and prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, particularly while driving. The visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the Puranen-Orave test (PO), the Bent-Knee stretch test (BK stretch), the supine plank test, the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-proximal hamstring tendons (VISA-H) questionnaire, and the sciatic nerve mobility (via the Slump test) were assessed. The intervention involved a 12-week progressive loading exercise program divided into four phases.

Outcomes

The initial pain was reduced at 6 weeks of intervention and further decreased at 12 weeks (VAS from 7, to 5 and to 1). Function increased at 6 weeks and at 12 weeks (VISA-H from 23, to 53, to 80). Sciatic nerve mobility was normal.

Conclusion

The progression of training in a subject with PHT tendon injury based on isometric exercise, concentric/eccentric, energy storage, progressively increasing hip flexion was beneficial, increasing function and decreasing pain. Studies with a larger sample size and a more precise methodological design would be necessary to support this type of intervention in clinical practice.

Level of Evidence

5
Management of High Ankle Sprains Utilizing the Tightrope Surgical Procedure – A Novel Approach for a Rapid Return to Play
Authors: Voight Michael L. , Norman Connor , Wilk Kevin E. , Lucas Matthew , Wolfe Chris
Published: May 2024

The distal tibiofibular joint is described as a syndesmosis. The syndesmosis is important to the structural integrity of the ankle joint by maintaining the proximity of the tibia, fibula, and talus. Syndesmotic or high ankle sprains, involving the syndesmotic ligaments, pose a significant rehabilitative challenge due to their intricate anatomy, prolonged recovery periods following injury, and high susceptibility to persistent disability. Traditional management strategies have often been conservative, marked by lengthy periods of immobilization and a gradual return to activity. Severe syndesmotic injuries with diastasis have been treated surgically with screw fixation which may require a second intervention to remove the hardware and carries an inherent risk of breaking the screw during rehabilitation. Another fixation technique, the Tightrope™, has gained popularity in treating ankle syndesmosis injuries. The TightRope™ involves inserting Fiberwire® through the tibia and fibula, which allows for stabilization of the ankle mortise and normal range of motion. The accelerated rehabilitation protocol promotes early weight-bearing and has been shown to expedite the return to sport. This emerging strategy has shown promise in reducing recovery time as it is now possible to return to sport in less than 2 months after a tightrope repair and accelerated rehabilitation, compared with 3–6 months post screw fixation. This clinical commentary delves into this novel approach, highlighting the procedure, rehabilitation protocols, and the implications for physical therapy practice.

Level of Evidence

V
REGIONAL PRODUCTION PROFILE AND SUSTAINABILITY: CASE STUDY OF PORTUGAL
Authors: Sequeira Teresa
Published: May 2024

Objective: The study of Portugal's productive profile, at the level of the NUT III regions and on an evolutionary basis, in order to obtain a picture of the country at two different times 20 years apart. We also sought to establish a relationship between these profiles and productivity.
 
Theoretical Framework: Review of the literature on productive specialisation and development, as well as other empirical work already carried out.
 
Method: Construction of location indicators for productive activities, regional specialisation and relational analysis with productivity indicators. The data used, namely GVA and Employment relating to 10 activity branches/25 NUT III, has been made available by STATISTICS PORTUGAL through request.
 
Results and Discussion: The results show a profile of Portugal in which the primary sector predominates in the interior of northern Portugal and in Alentejo, the secondary sector in the north coast and in the centre, and the tertiary sector is strongly represented in Lisbon and Porto. This profile is associated with different productivities and in evolutive terms there are signs of some changes, but still not significant.
 
Research Implications: The sustainability of regions depends, among others, on their productive profile. As a matter of fact it is the productive sector that generates income and employment, the key variables in the socioeconomic components of sustainability. The way in which economic activities are concentrated and in which agglomeration economies can be generated are factors that can influence this development.
 
Originality/Value: Knowledge of the evolution of a country's productive profile and how activities with different productivities fit in could contribute to a more efficient policy of intelligent specialisation and guarantee a path to sustainable development.
CONVERSION INTO FULL-FLEDGE ISLAMIC BANKS AND IT’S IMPACT ON ASSET: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIAN ISLAMIC BANKING INDUSTRY
Authors: Rahmawati Yuke , Ihsan Dwi Nuraini , Amelia Erika , Al Arif Mohammad Nur Rianto
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study aims to analyze whether the number of assets differs before and after conversion to an Islamic bank.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework provides relevant information on Islamic banking and market structure, which forms the basis for the development of hypothesis.
 
Method: Using regression analysis with dummy variables, the study found differences in assets between the pre and post-conversion periods.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings suggest that conversion could be a recommended approach for the Islamic banking industry in Indonesia to accelerate asset growth. Additionally, it offers an optimal solution for smaller-sized conventional banks as an alternative to spin-offs or mergers.
 
Research Implications: This research provides significant contributions to the study of Islamic banking. This research has the implication that conversion can be an alternative strategy for small parent banks.
 
Originality/Value: Several conventional banks in Indonesia have chosen full conversion into Islamic banks as an exit strategy. This decision is in addition to the spin-off option. Bank of Aceh, Bank of NTB and Bank of Riau Kepri completed the full conversion in 2016, 2018 and 2022, respectively. However, research on Islamic bank conversion is still limited.
Innovation in Christchurch Church Architecture
Authors: Wilson John
Published: May 2024

Several church buildings erected in Christchurch in the 1960s signalled significant departures in the city's established traditions of church architecture. They included three Roman Catholic parish churches – St Matthew's Bryndwr, Our Lady of Victories, Sockburn, and St Anne's, Woolston. This paper focuses on the most innovative and striking of these three churches, Our Lady of Victories, Sockburn. It sets the building in the broader context of post-war church architecture in Christchurch. Innovation in Christchurch church architecture had begun in the 1950s with a number of brick churches, but significant departures from established church building forms did not occur until the 1960s. Our Lady of Victories reflected with particular drama the impact on church architecture of the changes in Roman Catholic liturgy associated with the Second Vatican Council. The paper describes the process through which the radically new design emerged, paying particular attention to the interaction between the architect, C.R. Thomas, and the new Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, Brian Ashby. The paper also sets the design of the church in the context of New Zealand, and international, architectural trends in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Inequality Beyond the Wall: The Effects of Incarceration on Long-Term Earnings and Employment
Authors:   , Myles Phoebe
Published: May 2024

This thesis examines the relationship between socioeconomic inequalities and incarceration in Aotearoa New Zealand through an analysis of long-term earnings and employment status among formerly incarcerated people. Previous literature has established that the New Zealand prison population reflects existing inequalities through the disproportionate incarceration of Māori and people with lower socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the role of incarceration in generating new patterns of inequality is not well understood. This thesis addresses this gap in the literature, adopting a quantitative methodology to measure the systemic effects of incarceration in Aotearoa New Zealand. The study draws on administrative data from the Integrated Data Infrastructure, examining economic outcomes for a cohort of people who received a first-time prison sentence during young adulthood. Propensity score matching identified a group sharing similar characteristics, but without experiences of incarceration, in order to make comparisons between the outcomes of these two groups. Linear mixed effects models were then used to estimate the effect of incarceration on earnings from ages 25 to 40, spanning the early and mid-career stages. This is supplemented by an analysis of employment rates within both groups. The research adopts an intersectional approach to examine economic outcomes across social groups, with a focus on the interactions between race and gender. The key finding of the research is an average annual wage penalty of around NZ$13,400 attributed to the effect of incarceration. This penalty increases over time, resulting in an average NZ$236,000 in lost wages for a formerly incarcerated individual across the 15-year span of the study. Additionally, when comparing across gender and racial sub-groups, Māori and Pacific people are more greatly impacted than their Pākehā/European counterparts and, over the span of the study, formerly incarcerated Māori women experienced the greatest proportional loss of wages. The findings demonstrate that incarceration exerts a strong negative influence on subsequent economic opportunities in the form of a significant wage penalty. Furthermore, already marginalised groups experience the greatest impacts of incarceration, which exacerbates existing racial and gender wage gaps. This thesis argues that incarceration embeds existing patterns of inequality in Aotearoa New Zealand through the compounding effects of hyperincarceration and reduced economic opportunities amongst marginalised communities.
Couple Social Comparisons and Relationship Quality: A Path Analysis Model
Authors: Petrilli Sara , Parise Miriam , Carlo Ripamonti Silvio , Donato Silvia
Published: May 2024

Aim/Purpose: This study offers an important contribution to the literature on couple social comparisons by showing how different aspects of comparisons are related to relationship quality.

Background: Making social comparisons is a daily tendency of human beings that does not only occur on an individual level but also in the context of romantic relationships. This phenomenon is widespread among couples, though partners differ in terms of their propensity to make couple social comparisons. The literature has shown that all these facets of couple social comparison play an important role in relationship functioning.

Methodology: In the current study of 104 young adults in a heterosexual relationship, we investigated the association of couple social comparison propensity, explicit couple social comparisons, and implicit couple social comparisons with couple relationship quality in terms of commitment and relationship satisfaction.

Contribution: So far, studies have not tested all these aspects in predicting partners’ relationship quality.

Findings: Results showed that commitment was negatively predicted by relationship social comparison propensity and positively predicted by implicit couple social comparisons, while relationship satisfaction was positively predicted by both implicit and explicit couple social comparisons.

Recommendation for Researchers: Our results have implications for couple interventions. In preventive interventions, sustaining a positive view of one’s relationship may promote relationship satisfaction and commitment.

Future Research: Future research should adopt a dyadic design to investigate cross-partner associations.
Association between drug dependence and anemia in Pakistani Patients
Authors: Hashmi Zahid , Dogar Imtiaz Ahmad , Sulheri Muhammad Anwar , Ali Muhammad Sohail
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: There has been a substantial increase in the number of drug dependence patients in Pakistan over the past years. Drug abuse and its sequalae affect health of the abuser in multiple ways, and one of the most commonly observed physical complications of drug dependence is anemia. OBJECTIVES: This project aimed to study the association between anemia and drug dependence,  the type and pattern of severity of anemia in these patients, the correlation of anemia with other variables e.g. demographic variables, drug abuse variables etc, and to compare our findings with other research carried out on the subject. Methodology: The study was carried out in the Model Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre at District Headquarters Hospital Faisalabad. The study group consisted of 64 drug dependence patients admitted in the unit from 1st July 2000 to 31st December 2000. The study was descriptive and cross sectional, and a consecutive. RESULTS: Of the study group, 84% were young adults between the ages of 21 to 40 years, 51.5% were married. 62.5% were from urban areas and 62.5% were multiple drug users. 89% cases had anemia out of sampling    method    was utilized.   The diagnosis of drug dependence was made using DSM-lV criteria, and anemia was assessed according to WHO criteria. SPSS-10 was used for data analysis  which 8% had severe anemia, 61% cases had moderate anemia, and 20% had mild anemia, 47% had been using addictive drugs for 2 to 5 years, and 58% cases also had physical or psychiatric complications, other than anemia. Iron deficiency anemia was the most common type of anemia seen. Conclusion: Anemia is an aspect that should be kept in mind during the treatment and rehabilitation of these patients. This study serves the purpose of highlighting an issue that is very important, highly prevalent, and largely unstudied by researchers in.
Life Events and Depression
Authors: Rashid Tariq , Haider Ijaz
Published: May 2024

A sample of 200 depressed patients (100, males, 100 females was matched on socio demographic variable with an equal number of control subjects. The frequency of occurrence of life events in the 12 months immediately prior to onset of depression was compared with a compared with a comparable twelve-month period in control population. Results of this controlled comparison indicated a general excess of life events prior to the onset of depression. Analysis of different categories of events showed that event involving finances affects patients more which is 61%in case of males, 73% in females, next event hit more our patients is job problems which is 37% in males and 4% in females. Third life event is relationship   difficulties,  which  are  more  in females 54%, and 26% is males. Illness life event affected 14% males and 21% females. The legal issues affected 13% males and 5% in females. The last life event separations/ deaths affected more females which is 23% and 6% males; these findings supports the importance of life events in genesis of depression. The methodological limitations of life events research like measurement difficulties, reliability of the measures, selective recalls while reporting and selection of events in questionnaire or interviews also need consideration. Field needs to more towards exploration of underlying mechanism and interaction with other factors.
Normal Conjunctival Flora
Authors: Javed Ejaz Ahmad , Sultan Muhammad , Mehmood Rana Qaisar
Published: May 2024

Objective: To determine the prevalence of normal conjunctival flora and its types. Study Design: An observational study. Place And Duration of Study: At Ophtha-lmological Department, DHQ/Allied Hospital, PMC, Faisalabad, from November 2006 to February 2007. Patients And Methods: This study was performed on 500 patients, aged form 20 years to 70 years with normal looking eyes. The samples of sterile stuart’s swab were made on conjunctiva of patients, without touching eyelashes or lid margins. The swabs were touched with conjunctiva of both eyes and placed in stuart’s transparent media to shift to microbiological laboratory. Results: Out of 500 swabs 412 (82.4%) showed no growth while 78 (15.6%) showed microbial growth. Out of these 78 swabs, there were 44 (56.41%) having normal flora, while 34 (43.59%) had other pathogens. Conclusion: The normal looking eyes harbour different types of the organisms. Any trauma, accidental hurt or elective surgical procedure is not free from risk of conjunctival infection, keratits or endophthalmitis etc.
Simplified Convolutional Neural Network Model for Automatic Classification of Retinal Diseases from Optical Coherence Tomography Images
Authors: Khalaf Noor B. , K. Aljobouri Hadeel , Najim Mohammed S. , Çankaya Ilyas
Published: May 2024

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) allows for direct and immediate imaging of the morphology of retinal tissue. It has become a crucial imaging modality for diagnosing eye problems in ophthalmology. One of the most significant morphological characteristics of the retina is the structure of the retinal layers, which provides important evidence for diagnostic purposes and is related to a variety of retinal diseases.
In this paper, a convolutional neural network (CNN) model is proposed that can identify the difference between a normal retina and three common macular diseases: Diabetic macular edema (DME), Drusen, and Choroidal neovascularization (CNV). This proposed model was trained and tested on an open source dataset of OCT images also with professional disease classifications such as DME, CNV, Drusen, and Normal. The suggested model has achieved 98.3% overall classification accuracy, with only 7 wrong classifications out of 368 test samples. The suggested model significantly outperforms other models that made use of the identical dataset. The final results show that the suggested model is particularly adapted to the detection of retinal disorders in ophthalmology centers.
Studying the Impact of Soil Stabilization Techniques on Rigid Pavement Joints Across Various Axle Loads
Authors: Thamir Ibraheem Asma , M. Alddin Hassan M. Mahdi
Published: May 2024

Rigid pavement slabs are erected on a prepared subgrade or foundation layer, providing a hard and continuous surface. Transverse joints made of dowel bars connect them, and longitudinal joints made of tie bars join them longitudinally. This study is an investigation of the impact of soil strength and concrete parameters on the effectiveness of dowel bars in rigid pavements. Moreover, three parameters were examined; California Bearing Ratio (CBR), concrete compressive strength and slab thickness. The analysis was conducted using the Ever FE program and focused on several axle configurations applied to the joint. The results indicate inverse association between the pavement slab thickness and the concrete strength, under the assumption of consistent soil strength. Moreover, an assortment of reduced shear forces on the dowel bars is seen when the soil strength values increase. It indicates that soil strength has a greater impact on the shear load of dowel bars compared to the qualities of concrete. Additionally, the type of axles used and the magnitude of soil strength were shown to have a significant effect on the shear load.
Assessing the invasive potential of parthenogenetic marbled crayfish Procambarus virginalis Lyko, 2017 (Decapoda, Astacidea) in the water bolies of the temperate zone of Europe
Authors: Golubev A. P. , Ulashchyk E. A. , Bodilovskaya O. A. , Giginjak Yu. G.
Published: May 2024

The experiment examined the effect of temperature on the parameters of reproduction and growth in female marbled crayfish. At temperatures close to 20 °C, females began to reproduce at 10–11 months with a body weight of 0.84–1.20 g, but up to 80 % of their egg clutches were nonviable. The duration of egg embryogenesis with an increase in temperature from 16–17 to 26–27 °C decreased from 66–69 days to 21–24 days with a lower temperature development threshold equal to 13.1 °C. A similar molting value that determined the growth rate of individuals in juveniles weighing up to 0.34 g was 13–14 °C, but in sexually mature females it decreased to 5 °C. In water bodies of the temperate zone with a short growing season, females were able to reach sexual maturity only in the third summer of life and produced no more than two clutches of eggs during their life cycle. Hence, the invasive potential of marbled crayfish in the temperate zone of Europe is very limited.
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS DALAM PENGELOLAAN BUKU BESAR PEMBANTU UNTUK GURU SMA/SMK DI WILAYAH BREGASLANG (BREBES, TEGAL, SLAWI DAN PEMALANG)
Authors: Priatna Yeni , Kartika Dewi , Krisdiawati Krisdiawati , Yasmin Arifia , Nurkhasanah Ayu , Mayasari Dhea Windhi
Published: May 2024

Para guru baik di SMA/SMK saat ini perlu mempersiapkan diri untuk menghadapi tantangan serta perkembangan teknologi dengan melakukan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan, untuk menguji tingkat kompetensi dapat dibuktikan dengan  sertifikat kompetensi. Sertifikat kualifikasi merupakan  pengakuan atas keterampilan dan pengetahuan  seseorang, serta sikap kerja yang sesuai dengan standar keterampilan kerja yang dipersyaratkan. Politeknik Harapan Bersama merupakan perguruan tinggi yang melaksanakan pendidikan vokasi dimana salah satu program studinya adalah Diploma III Akuntansi. Program Studi DIII Akuntansi melaksanakan program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) dalam rangka mempersiapkan kompetensi guru serta meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam rangka uji kompetensi klaster Pengelolaan Buku Besar Pembantu bagi para guru jurusan akuntansi di wilayah Bregaslang (Brebes, Tegal, Slawi, dan Pemalang).
Kata kunci: Buku besar pembantu,  peningkatan ketrampilan dan kompetensi guru.
MENANGKIS STIGMA NEGATIF DISABILITAS DENGAN PROGRAM DIGDAYA
Authors: Marlina Maria Asumpta Evi , Santoso Eko Budi , Sunjoto Margareth , Sylvia Aurelia Agatha , Sugiharto Agus
Published: May 2024

Keberadaan penyandang disabilitas masih mendapatkan stigma negatif. Mereka dianggap tidak mampu mandiri untuk hidup layak dan sejahtera. Tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Program Studi Akuntansi Universitas Ciputra Surabaya dan Program Studi Pendidikan Khusus Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya berupaya untuk membantu penyandang disabilitas dalam menangkis stigma negatif tersebut. Tim pelaksana bekerja sama dengan LPPM Universitas Ciputra dan kelompok Sahabat Masyarakat Berdaya untuk menyiapkan starter kit, modal kerja dan serangkaian pelatihan kewirausahaan bagi penyandang disabilitas yang tergabung dalam Persatuan Sepakbola Amputasi (PERSAS) dan Disabilitas Motor Club (DMC). Selanjutnya, melalui serangkaian pelatihan, anggota PERSAS dan DMC mendeklarasikan program Disabilitas Giat Berdaya (DIGDAYA) Batch 1. Deklarasi tersebut dimaksudkan untuk menggugah semangat peserta agar menjadi lebih mendiri dan mampu menjadi sejahtera hingga terlepas dari stigma negatif disabilitas.
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Authors: Siregar Sri Hilma , Syahbella Olif , Ramadhanti Aulia Rizki
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas batu bata yang memiliki campuran serbuk kayu dengan variasi yang berbeda–beda dan telah dilakukan tiga jenis pengujian dan dua karakterisasi. Proses pembuatan batu bata dengan tambahan serbuk kayu dilakukan dengan mencampurkan bentonit dan serbuk kayu hingga homogen, dengan persentase campuran antara serbuk kayu dan bentonit sebesar 0% (sebagai kontrol), 10%, 20%, 30% dan 50%, lalu dikeringkan dan dibakar. Kemudian batu bata diuji tiga parameter yaitu uji kuat tekan, uji akustik dan uji daya serap air. Setelah itu dikarakterisasi SEM dan FTIR. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian, diperoleh masing-masing uji parameternya yaitu nilai kuat tekan secara minimum 43,75 kg/cm2 dan maksimumnya 82,57 kg/cm2, dimana variasi 1 dan 2 memenuhi syarat kualitas (sesuai kategori kelas III menurut SNI 15-2094-2000). Hasil uji akustik diperoleh hasil terbaik pada semua variasi pada pengujian kedua dan ketiga saat Ls (Level malam) dan nilai daya serap air diperoleh secara minimum 11,16 % dan maksimum 60,98 %, dimana variasi 1 memenuhi syarat kualitas (sesuai standar SNI 15–2094–2000).
Pengembangan Sistem Evaluasi OSCE Berbasis Aplikasi Ponsel untuk Mahasiswa Kedokteran di Indonesia
Authors: Rafiq Azhar , Dirja Bayu Tirta , Kadriyan Hamsu , Rohadi Rohadi
Published: May 2024

Evaluation of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is required to assess medical students’ skills in order to meet the Indonesian medical doctor competency standards. This study presents an innovative method for developing a mobile app-based OSCE evaluation system in Med Stud Games (MSG) and explores its condition. To evaluate MSG, we use the focus group discussion (FGD) method. We use a purposeful sampling approach, consisting of a content expert, medical education expert and medical students. The result of an experience in using MSG for two OSCE training was discussed in FGD. Data was analyzed using in vivo coding and divided into categories to advantages, problems, content, interface, and future improvements. The FGD results in 19 codes. Advantages are categorized as easy to use, fast, practical, and automation timer and scoring. Problems categorized in distraction potential of incoming calls and notifications and online only. Content results in the validity of score and checklist quality. Interface results in font size and layout. Future improvement results in saving and sharing data, open feedback and text, and user-generated content. MSG improve assessment and feedback qualities for medical students. Further observational studies are needed to assess OSCE validation to be used in exam settings
Managemen Gagal Jantung Akut di Instalasi Gawat Darurat: Sebuah Tinjauan Pustaka
Authors: Laksono Sidhi , Oktaverina Danisa , Kusharsamita Hillary
Published: May 2024

Acute heart failure is a disease that is often found in the emergency department and is defined as the rapid onset of new signs or worsening of a symptom of heart failure. Identifying symptoms and determining initial therapy and resuscitation (if needed) is an importantskillforphysicians in theemergencydepartment. Patientswith acuteheartfailure have high in-hospital mortality and high 1-year mortality, making AHF a global health problem. This literature review uses search engine PubMed dan Google Scholar to find articles discussing acute heart failure management, using keywords â€œAcute Heart Failureâ€, â€œManagementâ€, and â€œEmergency Departmentâ€. A patient with AHF may present with several distinct symptoms. When a patient comes with cardiogenic shock, rapid resuscitation using inotropes and identifying cause of shock is crucial. A patient presenting with APE may need immediate NIV, administration of loop diuretics (furosemide), and vasodilators. In stablepatients, other thanchoosing the right therapy, stratifying riskfactors to determine if further observation is needed or if patientmay go home safely is paramount.
Diversity Biological Food in the Yards of the Skouw Village Community Muara Tami District
Authors: Lainsamputty Judith , Antoh Alfred A. , Rumahorbo Basa T.
Published: May 2024

This research aims to analyze the value of the diversity of plant types in the yards of the people of Skouw Sae village, Muara Tami District, Jayapura City. Research data collection was carried out by surveying and analyzing yard plant vegetation. Biodiversity data were analyzed using PAST (Paleontological Statistics) software version 4.09. Analysis of yard plant vegetation in the people of Skouw Sae village, Muara Tami District, Jayapura City was obtained from 20 house yards and obtained 27 plant species which were distributed at almost all stations or planted in people's houses. There are 5 strata of food plant vegetation in people's yards with varying numbers of individuals. The first stratum consisted of 895 individuals, the second stratum 32 individuals, the third stratum 122 individuals, the fourth stratum 281 individuals, and the fifth stratum 570 individuals. If we look at the number of strata species, it is found that the first stratum consists of 12 species, the second stratum is 5 species, the third stratum is 10 species, the fourth stratum is 11 species, and the fifth stratum is 9 species. Overall, the diversity of food plants found in the yards of the people of Skouw Sae village can be categorized as moderate (H'= 1.49).
Education Through Video Animation to Improve HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Ship’s Crew
Authors: Verra Karame  , Haryanto Wiwit Ciptaningsih , Manurip Siska Olvie
Published: May 2024

Education can be achieved by many tools, including animation video. Health education about HIV/AIDS might be effective in improving the knowledge of ship’s crew who are at risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of animation videos to improve HIV/AIDS knowledge. The sample of this study was derived from total sampling which was 25 crews. The knowledge was derived from several questions. The analysis was done using paired t-tests using SPSS. The result revealed that showing animation videos effectively improves HIV/AIDS knowledge. Animation video can be good educational technology to address and deliver information as well as good tools for the education sector. There is a need to collaborate with other sectors to successfully prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS among ship’s crew. In the education sector, using animation videos can be good tools that effectively deliver the information
A cena teatral da Ouro Preto do século XXI: Perspectivas para a dinamização de um novo cenário cultural e integrado
Authors: Santos Carlos Renato dos , Santos Carlos Renato dos
Published: May 2024

O setor teatral, como atividade econômica, é pouco afeito a temas ligados ao consumo e mercado, o que tem causado restrições na manutenção da atividade.

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Business inteligente e suas características
Authors: Lacerda Rafael Naves
Published: May 2024

O Business Intelligence (BI) é uma disciplina essencial no mundo dos negócios contemporâneo, oferecendo uma ampla gama de características e aplicações que impulsionam a eficiência operacional, a tomada de decisões estratégicas e a vantagem competitiva das organizações. Este trabalho examina de perto as características fundamentais e as principais aplicações do Business Intelligence. A metodologia escolhida neste estudo foi uma revisão de literatura, que permite expandir um entendimento técnico sobre o objeto analisado, por meio de investigações em livros e artigos científicos que abordam os conceitos, características e aplicações do Business Intelligence.
On the Triple Connections between Morality and Politics: An Inquiry of Western and Chinese Political Philosophy
Authors: Li Shi
Published: May 2024

Morality determines the stability of political order in three aspects: first, moral theory is the basis for justifying political order. In Chinese and Western political philosophy, scholars of different schools try to justify political order in different ways. In western political philosophy, the most important are social contract theory and utilitarianism. In Chinese political philosophy, the most typical is the Confucian theory of “benevolent government”. Secondly, whether the words and deeds of political leaders conform to the moral principles is a sign of the legitimacy of the relevant political order. It is for this reason that the Chinese political thought emphasized “rule of morality” at the beginning of its birth, especially the Confucian doctrine, which has become the official ideology in two thousand years, and developed the thought of “internal saints and external kings ” after repeated writings of several generations of Confucian scholars. Thirdly, the people within the political regime must have some civic virtues for them to maintain the political order. Of course, morality is not the whole of politics. Politics must be based on the monopoly of force to maintain stable order. Keywords: politics, morality, justification, citizenship