bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Tanaman Hias Bonsai Kelapa di Kelurahan Bukit Biru Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara
Authors: Karyati Karyati , Syafrudin Muhammad , Widiati Kusno Yuli , Karmini Karmini , Parapat Nurlia Valentina , Nuraisyiyah Riska Aulia Pertiwi
Published: March 2023

Bonsai kelapa merupakan salah satu upaya memanfaatkan hasil kebun kelapa sebagai tanaman hias. Pemanfaatan buah kelapa sebagai tanaman hias bonsai kelapa juga dapat menjadi sumber pendapatan baru bagi masyarakat desa. Tujuan penyuluhan adalah untuk memberikan informasi  dan keterampilan tentang teknik pembuatan  tanaman hias bonsai kelapa sebagai sumber pendapatan baru bagi masyarakat Kelurahan Bukit Biru, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara. Metode penyuluhan yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini meliputi tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat, tahap evaluasi, dan pelaporan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode wawancara dengan menggunakan daftar pertanyaan kepada 40 peserta penyuluhan yang dipilih sebagai responden. Data ditabulasi kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif kuantitatif. Sebanyak 70% peserta penyuluhan telah mempunyai pengetahuan tentang tanaman bonsai dan bonsai kelapa dan pembuatan tanaman hias bonsai kelapa dan manfaatnya telah dipahami  oleh 100% peserta penyuluhan. Sebagian besar peserta penyuluhan (90%) sangat antusias dan merencanakan untuk membuat tanaman hias bonsai kelapa sebagai sumber pendapatan baru.
Sistem Monitoring Ph dan Suhu Kolam pada Karamba Kelompok Tani Perikanan Kelurahan Gunung Elai Kota Bontang Berbasis IoT
Authors: Sri Handani Widiastuti  , Imansyah Nur , Tombilayuk Lapu
Published: March 2023

Bontang dengan segala kondisi perekonomian yang dinamis menuntut masyarakatnya untuk kreatif dalam berusaha memutar roda perekonomian. Demikian juga dengan para petani dengan lahan yang luasnya terbatas mereka berusaha memanfaatkan lahan tersebut menjadi lahan pertanian maupun lahan perikanan. Dengan kondisi maka terjadilah kelompok-kelompok usaha petanian dan perikanan, terutama usaha perikanan sedikit sekali dari kelompok-kelompok tersebut mengetahui parameter untuk membudidayakan ikan, Sebagian dari kelompok tidak sedikit yang gagal dalam berusaha dalam melakukan ternak ikan terutama ternak ikan dengan menggunakan media terpal sebagai kolamnya. beberapa hasil yang didapat dari peternakan ika hasilnya tidak sesuai dengan yang diharapkan antara lain jumlah ikan yang dipanen lebih sedikit dari jumlah yang ditanam, atau kondisi bobot ikan yang kecil tidak sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Parameter untuk mendapatkan ikan yang Panjang dengan bobot lebih besar dipengaruhi oleh kondisi suhu air, oksigen terlarut, pH dan amoniak. Sedangkan untuk melakukan pengawasan terhadap kondisi tersebut sangat kurang dilakukan karena terkendala oleh kegiatan lain yang dilakuka oleh para petani tambak ikan. Maka bertolak dari permasalahan maka dibangunlah model monitoring suhu dan pH air kolam dengan memanfaatkan teknologi IoT.
Sindh’s Participation in the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) in Pakistan (1981-1988)
Authors: Muhammad Aslam  , Saeed Ahmed Rid
Published: March 2023

In Pakistan’s history of political movements, the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) has a unique place. MRD was not only one of the strongest movements in Pakistan’s political history but also the only political movement which was launched at a time when the military dictator was at the peak of his rule. All the witnesses and research show MRD was most popular in the Sindh province and Sindh was at the forefront of this movement. But strangely so far very little academic research is done focusing on the role of Sindh in the MRD movement. This study focuses on how Sindh became the epicenter of the MRD movement and what kinds of sacrifices were made by the people of Sindh for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was surely one of the leading parties of MRD and her leading role in MRD movement is already well researched. With the help of vernacular sources this research unearths which other political parties and political activists of Sindh took active part in the MRD movement and played key role in making it a mass movement as far as the Sindh province is concerned
Perceptions of Sindhi Intelligentsia towards English Language learning
Authors: Rustamani Sanaullah , Umrani Tarique Hassan
Published: March 2023

This research work aims to explore out the perceptions of Sindhi intelligentsia related to English language learning. English in Pakistan is given much significance and considered as gateway to success. In the private sector schools, English is used as a medium of instruction from Nursery, KG and onwards. The widespread use of English in Pakistan is considered as linguistic imperialism and exploitation of the regional languages. Sindhi is believed to be one of the oldest languages. The British authorities during their reign in Sindh promoted Sindhi language and culture. In order to ease difficulties in Sindhi writing, the British government established a committee to design an appropriate Sindhi script, because previously, it was written in the different scripts. Above all, Sindhi was also designated as an official language of Sindh province. The data of this study was collected through semi- structured interviews. The findings of this study reveal that Sindhi intelligentsia is well- aware of the utilitarian value of English. They also believe that proficiency over English language can help promote their culture and literature across the globe.  This study further, reveals that Sindhi intelligentsia has positive attitude towards English language, but they also want to preserve their own language and cultural identity.
The Role of Parental Control in Dealing with Drug Addiction and Juvenile Delinquency among Adolescents in Sindh: Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Jokhio Farhat , Soomro Nagina Parveen
Published: March 2023

Mal-adaptive behavior problems of drug addiction and juvenile delinquency have reached at a very destructive and disturbing situation in Pakistan. The level of severity of the drug addiction and juvenile crime in Sindh-province of Pakistan requires the joint efforts and struggle from parents, social science researchers and members of society in order to recognize and eliminate such fatal behaviors among adolescents, which are building the blocks of any society. This is a theoretical study-designed to review the parental control, and analyze the impact of parental control with drug addiction and juvenile delinquency. Further, it also supposed that although there are the various families –related reasons behind drug addiction and juvenile delinquency among adolescents, family and parental attitude in general and parental control in a specific is highly responsible for such destructive and maladaptive behaviour among youth. For better understanding of the problem; this investigation reviewed extensively empirical research studies about parental control and both problem behaviors. The study found parental attitude and parental control specially related, greatly responsible for psycho-social problems of drug addiction and juvenile delinquency. The findings of this theoretical research highlighted the importance of parents ‘control and its relationship with children’s the overall behaviour. Further, the research task highlighted the importance of parents’ relationship with children and their control, and also monitoring of children as well adolescents. Thus, the research study concludes with some recommendations to address the problems of drug addiction and juvenile crime among adolescents.
Critical Analysis of Microfinance in Perspective of Empowerment of Women: A Case Study of District Matiari
Authors: Bhutto Nazia , Jariko Ghulam Ali , Mughal Shahabuddin
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to analyze out the role of microfinance in perspective of women empowerment in socio-economic aspects, and also reviewed some of the past studies relevant to the impact of microfinance in empowering the women. Microfinance is the basic tool to reduce poverty- provide a better livelihood to women and improve social, economic and personal lives of women. As women are always considered as a poor segment of society because mainly do not participate directly in income generating activities. This study has been conducted in the district Matiari. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection have been used, for sample selection; multistage random sampling method as employed for such the research task. The sample as selected from two microfinance institutions for instance; Sindh Agriculture Forestry Worker Cooperation (SAFWCO), and National Rural Support Program (NRSP), total 288 samples of women beneficiaries selected in this way. This study has concluded that micro finance has significant impact to empower rural women economically and socially by increasing income and sustain their improved livelihood in future. Further, it is recommended by this study that MFIs should arrange the training programs of small enterprises for women as they can get expertise and set of skills to run their own business.
The Contribution of Dr. Mumtaz Hussain Pathan in the History of Sindh
Authors: Khatti Deedar Hussain , Soomro Ghulam Rasool , Shah Saeedah
Published: March 2023

The present study compiles the contribution of Dr. Mumtaz Hussain Pathan in the history of Sindh. This research study utilizes the secondary data from different reliable sources, i.e., digital libraries, newspapers, books and so forth. Besides, the researcher contacted the relatives of Pathan and the historians for further knowledge related to Pathan. This study bestows the outcomes in literature and the history readers as well as the benefits follow the study roots in writing profiles of contributory personalities. The study finds out that Pathan has significantly contributed to the history of Sindh by pursuing a scientific research-based approach. The study touches the core of the cream contribution providing the genuine and original facts figures. It helps to eliminate factionalized hypotheses from the history of Sindh in light of Pathan’s contribution. The study would be helpful to research other aspects of Pathan with respect to the history of Sindh. The study also signifies to implicate the Sindh’s history, and the findings play the vital role in highlighting the contribution of Pathan. The research outcomes would further open the windows of future research in the different personality traits of Pathan.
Improved biological value of eggs due to the addition of pomegranate seed oil to laying-hen diets
Authors: Bölükbaşı Şaziye Canan , Dumlu Büşra , Yağanoğlu Aycan Mutlu
Published: March 2023

Abstract. In this study, the effects of the addition of pomegranate seed oil (PSO) at different levels (0, 0.5, 1, and 1.5 mL kg−1) to laying-hen rations on
performance values, egg quality criteria, egg shelf life, some enzyme
activity, and the fatty acid composition of yolks were investigated. In the study, 96 Lohman
LSL laying hens at 64 weeks of age were used. The trial consisted of four groups, each containing 24 hens. Chickens were given feed and
water ad libitum during the 8-week experiment. The first group was the control group
and was fed with a basal diet, while the other groups were fed with feeds with
0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mL kg−1 PSO added to the basal feed, respectively. The lowest feed consumption and the highest egg weight were determined in
the 1 mL kg−1 PSO group. The highest feed conversion ratio, the lowest
eggshell weight, and the shell-breaking strength were determined in the 0.5 mL kg−1 PSO
group. It was determined that the egg yolk malondialdehyde (MDA) value in
the groups to which pomegranate seed oil was added was significantly lower
than the control group on the 28th day of storage. The lowest glutation
(GSH) and catalase values were found in the control group, and the highest
total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was found in the 1 mL kg−1 PSO group. It was
determined that the addition of PSO to the diet significantly increased the
rate of saturated fatty acids (SEFA), conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and
conjugated linolenic acids (CLnA) in yolk. The results showed that the addition of 1 mL kg−1
pomegranate seed oil to the feeds decreased feed consumption, increased egg weight, and positively affected the shelf life of the egg. In short,
the addition of PSO had a positive effect on shelf life, and it increased
punicic acid and CLA levels without reducing egg quality.
The dependence of aerosols' global and local precipitation impacts on the emitting region
Authors: Persad Geeta G.
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The influence of the geographic distribution of aerosol emissions on the
magnitude and spatial pattern of their precipitation impacts remains poorly
understood. In this study, the global climate model NCAR CESM1 (National Center for Atmospheric Research Community Earth System Model version 1.2) is used in
coupled atmosphere–slab ocean mode to simulate the global hydrological-cycle
response to a fixed amount and composition of aerosol emitted from eight key
source regions. The results indicate that the location of aerosol emissions
is a strong determinant of both the magnitude and spatial distribution of
the hydrological response. The global-mean precipitation response to aerosol
emissions is found to vary over a 6-fold range depending solely on source
location. Mid-latitude sources generate larger global-mean precipitation
responses than do tropical and sub-tropical sources, driven largely by the
former's stronger global-mean temperature influence. However, the spatial
distribution of precipitation responses to some (largely tropical and
sub-tropical) regional emissions is almost entirely localized within the
source region, while responses to other (primarily mid-latitude) regional
emissions are almost entirely remote. It is proposed that this diversity
arises from the differing strength with which each region's emissions
generate fast precipitation responses that remain largely localized. The
findings highlight that tropical regions are particularly susceptible to
hydrological-cycle change from either local or remote aerosol emissions,
encourage greater investigation of the processes controlling localization of
the precipitation response to regional aerosols, and demonstrate that the
geographic distribution of anthropogenic aerosol emissions must be
considered when estimating their hydrological impacts.
Boundary layer moisture variability at the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Eastern North Atlantic observatory during marine conditions
Authors: Cadeddu Maria P. , Ghate Virendra P. , Turner David D. , Surleta Thomas E.
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Boundary layer moisture variability at the Eastern North Atlantic
(ENA) site during marine conditions is examined at monthly and daily timescales using 5 years of ground-based observations and output from the European
Center for Medium range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) reanalysis model. The
annual cycle of the mixed-layer total water budgets is presented to estimate
the relative contribution of large-scale advection, local moisture tendency,
entrainment, and precipitation to balance the moistening due to surface
latent heat flux on monthly timescales. When marine conditions prevail,
advection of colder and dry air from the north acts as an important moisture
sink (∼ 50 % of the overall budget) during fall and winter
driving the seasonality of the budget. Entrainment and precipitation
contribute to the drying of the boundary layer (∼ 25 % and
∼ 15 % respectively), and the local change in moisture
contributes to a small residual part. On a daily temporal scale, moist and
dry mesoscale columns of vapor (∼ 10 km) are analyzed during
10 selected days of precipitating stratocumulus clouds. Adjacent moist and
dry columns present distinct mesoscale features that are strongly correlated
with clouds and precipitation. Dry columns adjacent to moist columns have
more frequent and stronger downdrafts immediately below the cloud base.
Moist columns have more frequent updrafts, stronger cloud-top cooling, and
higher liquid water path and precipitation compared to the dry columns. This
study highlights the complex interaction between large-scale and local
processes controlling the boundary layer moisture and the importance of
spatial distribution of vapor to support convection and precipitation.
Maximizing the potential of numerical weather prediction models: lessons learned from combining high-performance computing and cloud computing
Authors: Vourlioti Paraskevi , Kotsopoulos Stylianos , Mamouka Theano , Agrafiotis Apostolos , Nieto Francisco Javier , Sánchez Carlos Fernández , Llerena Cecilia Grela , García González Sergio
Published: March 2023

Abstract. To promote cloud and HPC computing, GRAPEVINE* project objectives include using these tools along with open data sources to provide a reusable IT service. In this service a predictive model based on Machine learning (ML) techniques is created with the aim of preventing and
controlling grape vine diseases in the wine cultivation sector. Aside from
the predictive ML, meteorological forecasts are crucial input to train the
ML models and on a second step to be used as input for the operational
prediction of grapevine diseases. To this end, the Weather and Research
Forecasting model (WRF) has been deployed in CESGA's HPC infrastructure to
produce medium-range and sub-seasonal forecasts for the targeted pilot areas (Greece and Spain). The data assimilation component of WRF – WRFDA – has been also introduced for improving the initial conditions of the WRF model by assimilating observations from weather stations and satellite
precipitation products (Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrieval for GPM – IMERG). This methodology for assimilation was developed during STARGATE* project, allowing the testing of the methodology in the operational service of GRAPEVINE. The operational production of the forecasts is achieved by the cloudify orchestrator on a Kubernetes cluster. The connections between the Kubernetes cluster and the HPC infrastructure, where the model resides, is achieved with the croupier plugin of cloudify. Blueprints that encapsule the workflows of the meteorological model and its dependencies were created. The instances of the blueprints (deployments) were created automatically to produce operationally weather forecasts and they were made available to the ML models via a THREDDS server. Valuable lessons were learned with regards the automation of the process and the coupling with the HPC in terms of reservations and operational production.
Plume–ridge interactions: ridgeward versus plate-drag plume flow
Authors: Pang Fengping , Liao Jie , Ballmer Maxim D. , Li Lun
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The analysis of mid-ocean ridges and hotspots that are sourced by
deep-rooted mantle plumes allows us to get a glimpse of mantle structure and
dynamics. Dynamical interaction between ridge and plume processes have been
widely proposed and studied, particularly in terms of ridgeward plume flow.
However, the effects of plate drag on plume–lithosphere and plume–ridge
interaction remain poorly understood. In particular, the mechanisms that
control plume flow towards vs. away from the ridge have not yet been
systematically studied. Here, we use 2D thermomechanical numerical models of
plume–ridge interaction to systematically explore the effects of (i) ridge-spreading rate, (ii) initial plume head radius and (iii) plume–ridge
distance. Our numerical experiments suggest two different geodynamic
regimes: (1) plume flow towards the ridge is favored by strong buoyant
mantle plumes, slow spreading rates and small plume–ridge distances; (2) plume drag away from the ridge is in turn promoted by fast ridge spreading
for small-to-intermediate plumes and large plume–ridge distances. We find
that the pressure gradient between the buoyant plume and spreading ridge at
first drives ridgeward flow, but eventually the competition between plate
drag and the gravitational force of plume flow along the base of the sloping
lithosphere controls the fate of plume (spreading towards vs. away from the
ridge). Our results highlight that fast-spreading ridges exert strong plate-dragging force, which sheds new light on natural observations of largely
absent plume–lithosphere interaction along fast-spreading ridges, such as
the East Pacific Rise.
ON THE NEW FAMILY OF KIES BURR XII DISTRIBUTION
Authors: Bhatti Fiaz Ahmad , Hamedani G.G. , Ali Azeem , Ahmad Munir
Published: March 2023

: We propose a new lifetime model derived from the T-X generator called the new family of Kies Burr XII (NFKBXII) distribution. The NFKBXII density function is symmetrical, right-skewed, left-skewed, J, reverse-J, U and exponential shaped. The NFKBXII model failure rates can be monotone and non-monotone in shapes depending on the selection
of the parameters. To show the importance of the NFKBXII distribution, we establish various mathematical properties such as random number generator, moments, density functions of record values, reliability and characterizations. We address the maximum likelihood estimates (MLE) for the NFKBXII parameters. We estimate the precision of the maximum likelihood estimators via a simulation study. We consider an application
to serum-reversal times to clarify the potentiality and utility of the NFKBXII model along with NKBXII, KMBXII, KBXII, NKL, KL, MBXII, MBIII, Weibull and inverse Weibull distributions. We apply goodness of fit statistics (GOFs), various model selection criteria, and graphical tools to examine the adequacy of the NFKBXII distribution.
Chromatic Index and Line graphs of Neighbourly Irregular Fuzzy Chemical Graphs(GNIF C ) among s-block and p-block elements
Authors: Anjalmose S. , Aruldoss J. Arockia
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we have worked on fuzzy vertex coloring and fuzzy edge coloring for neighbourly irregular chemical graph GNIC and its complement graph ~G
NIC: Also derived line graphs L(GNIC) of neighbourly irregular chemical graph and line graph of complement neighbourly irregular chemical graph (L(~G
NIC)): Using fuzzy edge coloring, we have find chromatic index for »(GNIFC); irregular chromatic index »ir(GNIFC) also for »irL(GNIFC) and »irL(~G
NIFC): We have given the required propositions with the required examples for each. And we fund strength of the »L(GNIFC) = (N;W); and the colors.
Review of a series of clinical observations of the use of "Cell culture for substitution therapy"
Authors: Wasielewski V. V. , Zakharova Yu. A. , Bakharev A. A. , Fedotova O. S. , Ostapchuk A. V.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The necessity to develop new substitutional medical technologies is associated with a high demand for rehabilitative measures of traumatological, surgical, and dental patients and persons with burn disease. The existing clinical practice of using allogeneic and autogenous cells, previously used for these purposes, has not yet been standardized. The aim of the study was to summarize scientific literature data on the clinical effectiveness of cell-based medical biotechnologies for regenerative medicine. Materials and methods. The authors reviewed 29 published scientific sources on the results of clinical trials of the preparation "Cell culture for substitution therapy" in 12 medical institutions of the Ural and Siberian regions of the Russian Federation during the period from 1998 to 2012. Results and discussion. Developed and effectively tested on the basis of medical institutions of Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk, Tyumen, Kemerovo regions, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug immunobiological preparation "Cell culture for replacement therapy" had high clinical effectiveness in pathological conditions associated with tissue damage in patients with burns, surgery, trauma and dental profile. The studies demonstrated the key activity of allogeneic fibroblasts in the lesion nidus while reducing the time of extracellular matrix formation during active tissue regeneration. The use of the drug prevented the development of generalized infectious-inflammatory complications, reduced the risk of secondary infections, reduced the period of hospitalization and rehabilitation of patients. Conclusion. Analysis of the literature data on the high efficiency of immunobiological agents for substitution therapy on the example of using the preparation on the basis of allogeneic human fibroblasts, based on modern medical standardization and ethical norms, sets the actual task of their replacement by xenogenic and autologous preparations, which will increase the efficiency and safety of the presented method of treatment, improve the quality, life expectancy and demographic indicators in Russia.
Risk factors for adverse outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Authors: Zharikov Yu. O. , Gurtsiev M. Kh. , Samsonova M. D. , Ter-Akopyan K. A. , Yartsev P. A.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Presently, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is considered to be the operation of choice when long-term enteral feeding in dysphagia syndrome is required. The technique is characterized by low incidence of early and long-term complications due to low traumatic access and operation time. Aim of the work was to assess the risk predictors of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy complications and their significance for the postoperative period. Materials and methods. We searched publications and analyzed literature sources using PubMed and MedLine databases and Cochrane Library and elibrary.ru scientific libraries mainly for the last ten years. The search was performed using a set of key words: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, dysphagia syndrome, postoperative complications, risk factors. Results and discussion. The leading and most studied predictors of early and long-term postoperative period complications after gastrostomy are hypoalbuminemia, uncompensated diabetes mellitus, thrombocytopenia, elevated levels of C-reactive protein, Charlson's comorbidity index (4 points or higher), antiaggregant and anticoagulant therapy, morphoconstitutional features of patients. Conclusion. Data analysis has shown that percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy at high patient flow and gastropectomy supplementation with gastropexy is practically safe and effective if the selection criteria for the operation are observed taking into account the general condition, risk factors and exclusion of absolute contraindications.
The relationship of serum 25-hydroxycalciferol levels with the severity of the new COVID-19 coronavirus infection in pregnant women
Authors: Khaidukova Yu. V. , Voropaeva E. E. , Kazachkova E. A. , Ishchenko L. S. , Kazachkov E. L. , Aliyeva A. A. , Voropaev D. D. , Voropaeva A. I. , Ishchenko Yu. S.
Published: March 2023

Introduction Novel coronavirus infection (NCI) COVID-19 in women during pregnancy has a different course – from asymptomatic to severe and extremely severe. Associations between the severity of NCI COVID-19 and the serum level of 25-hydroxycalciferol (25(OH)D), which is an active metabolite of vitamin D, are currently being studied. There are few data on the association of vitamin D deficiency with severe NCI in the general population, even less data reflecting the level of 25(OH)D in the blood serum of pregnant women suffering from NCI of varying degrees of severity. Purpose of research was to conduct clinical laboratory comparisons, including the level of the active metabolite of vitamin D 25-hydroxycalciferol in the blood serum of pregnant women with COVID-19 NCI of varying degrees of severity. Materials and methods. Under observation there were 29 pregnant women living in Chelyabinsk and Chelyabinsk region, who were admitted to the maternity obstetric service of the infectious hospital for patients with NCI COVID-19 during the 3rd–4th wave of the pandemic. Group 1 consisted of 16 pregnant women with severe NCI COVID-19. Group 2 included 13 pregnant women with mild NCI COVID-19. Serum 25(OH)D levels in these patients were determined by chemiluminescent immunoassay. Results. The patients with severe NCI COVID-19 are statistically more likely to be deficient in vitamin D, while adequate levels of the latter are not recorded. Discussion. Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to a more prominent systemic response with the development of a cytokine storm and cause a severe course of NCI COVID-19. Conclusions. The conducted research demonstrated the relationship of vitamin D deficiency with the severity of NCI COVID-19 in pregnant women. We suggest that vitamin D deficiency can be considered as a predictor of the severe course of NCI COVID-19.
Comparative analysis of pain levels, preoperative anxiety, depression and laboratory parameters during uterine surgery
Authors: Popov M. O. , Davidova N. S. , Sobetova G. V. , Berdnikova A. A. , Voronova L. N.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Studies show a low efficiency of postoperative pain relief, especially in gynecological patients. The psychogenic component is of no small importance in the formation of postoperative pain syndrome. Purpose of the study was to determine the factors influencing the development of uncontrolled pain syndrome in patients who underwent uterine surgery. Materials and methods. We examined 30 patients who underwent elective surgery for hysterectomy, conservative myomectomy by laparoscopic or laparotomy access or in combination with perineal plastic surgery. Patients of the study subgroups did not differ in age, BMI, and somatic status. Epidural analgesia with 0.2 % ropivacaine solution was performed. We studied preoperative anxiety and depression scores (HADS scale), the dynamics of C-reactive protein level, glucose, lactate, acid-base status, hemostasis, and pain level initially and in the postoperative period, postoperative recovery rate of the patients and satisfaction with anesthesia. Results. The greatest number of reliable differences in the subgroups was obtained when dividing by the level of preoperative anxiety. Patients with an elevated level of preoperative anxiety were less active in the postoperative period and had three times higher levels of C-reactive protein on the day of discharge. Patients with depression had significantly higher glucose levels compared to the subgroup without signs of preoperative depression on the third postoperative day, and C-reactive protein levels on the second day. The data of regression analysis show the relationship between the level of preoperative anxiety and uncontrolled pain in the postoperative period in gynecological patients. Discussion. The dynamics of the laboratory indices testify in favor of adequate anesthesia and pain control in the study group. The protocol of pain control during uterine surgery that we use allows us to reduce the level of postoperative pain to acceptable values and increase patients' satisfaction with the recommended analgesia. The impact of anxiety and depression on the severity of pain and the course of the postoperative period among gynecological patients necessitates the use of the HADS scale in the preoperative period. Patients with symptoms of clinically pronounced preoperative anxiety should be prescribed counseling by a psychotherapist and anxiolytics at the preoperative examination stage. Conclusions. Prehospital anxiety level is a significant factor influencing the development of uncontrolled pain syndrome. The HADS scale identifies a "high risk" group for the development of uncontrolled pain in the postoperative period in patients awaiting uterine surgery and is a screening test.
Progressive detachment of the normally located placenta: the clinical case of failed maternal death in massive blood loss
Authors: Milyaeva N. M. , Kovalev V. V. , Kulikov A. V. , Bagiyants V. A.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Despite the global achievements of obstetric science and practice, massive bleeding with premature progressive detachment of the normally located placenta, as well as in placenta previa and ingrowth, hypotonic bleeding, occupy one of the leading positions in the structure of obstetric bleeding and are associated with high rates of nearly dead women (near miss), with maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The purpose of the study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of organizational methodology of emergency care in a 24-hour hospital using the clinical example of PPCR with atypical clinical picture, massive obstetric hemorrhage, and favorable outcome for the patient. Materials and methods. Material for the analysis of the clinical case was an exchange and notification card of a pregnant woman and a parturient and a labor history. Methods: anamnestic data analysis based on the study of official documentation of pregnancy and its outcome, peculiarities of delivery and labor outcome. Results. The analysis demonstrates the possibility of a rapid diagnosis of PPDNLP, which proceeded without the classical triad of symptoms, with a severe course, massive obstetric hemorrhage and timely specialized care, which led to a favorable outcome for the patient. Discussion. The speed of care on admission to the hospital, the timeliness of the correct diagnosis even in the absence of the classical clinical picture of PPDNLP, the equipment of the maternity hospital, the timely and adequate obstetric tactics allowed to avoid maternal mortality in massive blood loss and the presence of the disseminated internal coagulation (DIC) syndrome, complicating PPDNLP. Further study of mechanisms of formation, determination of the most significant predictors and triggers of PPDNLP, improvement of organization of care and planned trainings should make a certain contribution to the improvement of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Conclusion. In the maternal mortality rate reduction vector, an effective organizational technology of care is demonstrated in a case of PPONR with an atypical clinical picture, the presence of massive obstetric hemorrhage, which ended favorably for the patient.
Digitalization and green supply chain integration to build supply chain resilience toward better firm competitive advantage
Authors: Setiawan Hendry Sugianto , Tarigan Zeplin Jiwa Husada , Siagian Hotlan
Published: March 2023

Organizations rely on information technology to integrate internally and externally to create process efficiency in increasing competitiveness. Information technology can support digitalization in companies to maintain green supply chain management. Manufacturing companies are required to be able to pay attention to the environment by maintaining the balance of nature. The object of this research is manufacturing companies located in East Java. Data were collected from respondents through questionnaires which were distributed using Google form. The results of the questionnaire distribution were obtained from a total of 108 companies analyzed using the partial least squares method. The analysis shows that digitalization affects supply chain integration, green supply chain, and resilience. Digitalization in the supply chain can form a strong integration, energy efficiency, and effectiveness to survive. Supply chain integration affects the green supply chain and supply chain resilience. Integration in the supply chain system, able to overcome environmental problems and optimize resources. A green supply chain affects supply chain resilience. Supply chain integration, green supply chain, and supply chain resilience affect a firm competitive advantage. Practical research contributions for management to allocate budgets with the needs of application development and supply chain systems within the company. Supply chain digitization is a solid foundation for companies to have a competitive advantage against competitors.
The effect of green supply chain on the export performance of the Jordanian pharmaceutical industry
Authors: AlBrakat Nour Salem Ahmad , Al-Hawary Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash , Muflih Suhaib Mohammad
Published: March 2023

This research came to examine the influence of green supply chain practices on export performance. The research population consists of the decision-makers in pharmaceutical companies in Jordan. The Jordanian pharmaceutical industry is considered one of the oldest industrial sectors in the Arab region. Accordingly, the research took a purposive sampling method to collect primary data. The questionnaire was designed electronically via Google Forms and distributed to the study sample via e-mail. Data were analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) by version 24 of AMOS software. The study results showed that green supply chain dimensions have influenced export performance of the pharmaceutical industry in Jordan. Based on the study results, the researchers recommend managers and decision makers of the pharmaceutical organizations to create a policy outlining the organization's commitment to sustainability and outlining its aims and objectives for decreasing its environmental effect.
Green supply chain practices and their effects on operational performance: An experimental study in Jordanian private hospitals
Authors: AlBrakat Nour Salem Ahmad , Al-Hawary Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash , Muflih Suhaib Mohammad
Published: March 2023

This study aims to identify the level of Green Supply Chain practices and their Impact on Operational Performance of the Jordanian Private Hospitals. The Jordanian private hospital sector consists of 71 private hospitals comprising the study population. The convenience sample was used by distributing the research tool to 280 of the subjects in the study in Jordanian private hospitals. The responses received were 257 responses. Moreover, the analyses related to the research were performed using version 24 of SPSS and AMOS software, and test hypotheses structural equation modeling (SEM) was used. The results indicated that green supply chain practices have an impact on operational performance. Based on the study results, the researchers recommend managers to increase operational efficiency by Integrate sustainability parameters into product design requirements and assess them throughout the design process.
The antecedents and consequence of brand coolness: A case of millennial consumers toward fashion clothing brands
Authors: Napalai Jaruwan , Khamwon Anon
Published: March 2023

This research aimed to study the antecedents and consequences of brand coolness for fashion clothing brands in the millennial consumer context. The data was collected through an online questionnaire on 380 consumers who used to buy brand-name fashion clothing. The data were analyzed using the structural equation model. The results showed that the antecedents of brand coolness consisted of brand experience and brand identification, both of which positively influence brand coolness. Brand coolness (i.e., reference, singular, personal, esthetic, functional, energetic, and high status) was the key driver that creates brand equity. The research results were able to explain 94% of the variance in brand coolness and 81% of the variance in brand equity. This research is empirical support that helps expand the perspective on brand coolness and presents a dimension to measure brand coolness in a more transparent and complete method. The research result also complements the marketing knowledge that can guide academics and practitioners in creating substantial brand equity in the customers' hearts.
Consumer identification in cigarette industry: Brand authenticity, brand identification, brand experience, brand loyalty and brand love
Authors: Harjadi Dikdik , Fatmasari Dewi , Hidayat Abas
Published: March 2023

The cigarette industry faces market competition, and the pressure that suppresses its existence stems from ambiguous policies. The ambiguous policy is because the government still expects cigarette excise income as a significant source, but also that the government is faced with the demands of the anti-smoking community who establish cigarettes as a sunset industry. This condition does not make cigarette business actors give up, given that the cigarette industry still contributes to employment, state income, and market demand is still there. This study aimed to determine the effect of brand authenticity, brand identification, brand experience, brand loyalty, and brand love. The relationship between the five brand theories is examined using the Structural Equation Model. The sample for this study was 200 cigarette consumers, using a non-probability sampling technique. The result shows that: 1) Brand experience significantly and positively impacts brand identification among cigarette industry consumers; 2) Brand identification significantly and positively impacts brand love among cigarette industry consumers; 3) Brand authenticity significantly and positively impacts brand love among cigarette industry consumers; 4) Brand identification significantly and positively impacts brand loyalty among cigarette industry consumers; 5) Brand love significantly and positively impacts brand loyalty among cigarette industry consumers. The product marketing strategy component must take five branding theories. The product's market strengthens with the value of five brand components.
Çocuk Gelişimi Programı Öğrencilerinin Covid-19 Sürecinde İnsan İhtiyaçlarındaki Değişime Yönelik Görüşlerinin Maslow’un İhtiyaçlar Hiyerarşisi Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AVCI Alperen , KAYIRAN Derya
Published: March 2023

Kasım 2019’da Çin’in Wuhan kentinde ortaya çıkan ve günümüze kadar etkilerini sürdüren Covid-19 insan hayatında birçok değişiklik meydana getirmiştir. Covid-19 hayatımıza girene kadar var olan alışkanlıklarımız ve ihtiyaçlarımız bu süreçte değişime uğramıştır. Çocuk gelişimi ön liasns program öğrencilerinin Covid-19 sürecinde insan ihtiyaçlarındaki değişime yönelik görüşlerini incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden olgu bilim deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Doğu Anadolu Bölgesinde bir devlet üniversitesinde önlisans öğrenimlerine devam eden 30 çocuk gelişimi öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama süreci sonunda elde edilen veriler "içerik analizi" tekniği ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda çocuk gelişimi ön lisans programı öğrencilerinin görüşlerine göre Covid-19 sürecinde insanların güvenlik ihtiyaçlarının ön plana çıkmasıyla birlikte virüsün bulaşma riski sebebiyle birbirlerine sevgilerini göstermede yetersiz kaldıklarını ifade etmişler ve bu durum insanların sevgi ihtiyacının Covid-19 sürecinde ttam olarak karşılanamadığını göstermiştir.
Psychosocial working conditions and sickness absence among younger employees in Denmark: a register-based cohort study using job exposure matrices
Authors: Sørensen Jeppe K , Pedersen Jacob , Burr Hermann , Holm Anders , Lallukka Tea , Lund Thomas , Melchior Maria , Rod Naja H , Rugulies Reiner , Sivertsen Børge , Stansfeld Stephen , Christensen Karl B , Madsen Ida Elisabeth Huitfeldt
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE: Previous literature has established associations between psychosocial working conditions and sickness absence (SA), but only few studies have examined associations among younger employees. This study aimed to investigate associations between psychosocial working conditions and SA among employees, aged 15–30 years, who entered the labor market in Denmark between 2010 and 2018.

METHOD: We followed 301 185 younger employees in registers for on average 2.6 years. Using job exposure matrices, we assessed job insecurity, quantitative demands, decision authority, job strain, emotional demands, and work-related physical violence. Adjusted rate ratios of SA spells of any length were estimated for women and men separately with Poisson models.

RESULTS: Among women, employment in occupations with high quantitative demands, low decision authority, high job strain, high emotional demands, or high work-related physical violence was associated with higher rates of SA. Being employed in occupations with high versus low emotional demands showed the strongest association with SA, with a rate ratio of 1.44 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.41–1.47]. Among men, being employed in occupations with low decision authority showed the strongest association with SA (1.34, 95% CI 1.31–1.37), whereas occupations with high quantitative demands, high job strain, and high emotional demands were associated with lower rates of SA.

CONCLUSION: We found that several psychosocial working conditions were associated with SA spells of any length. Associations with SA spells of any length resemble associations with long-term SA, suggesting that results from previous studies on long-term SA may be generalizable to all lengths of SA among younger employees.
SAĞLIKTA ŞİDDETİN BEYAZ KOD VERİLERİ İLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: KIRKLARELİ İLİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: GÜVEN Oya , KURT Bedriye Feyza
Published: March 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada Kırklareli ilindeki sağlık kuruluşlarında verilen beyaz kod verileri incelenmeye çalışıldı. Yöntem: Retrospektif ve çok merkezli yapılan bu çalışmada 1 Ocak 2017-30 Haziran 2022 tarihlerinde, Kırklareli ilindeki tüm sağlık birimlerinde şiddet görmüş sağlık personelinin bildirim yaptığı beyaz kod verileri incelendi. Mağdur sağlıkçının demografik verileri, vasfı, çalıştığı sağlık kurumu ve birimi ayrıca şiddeti uygulayan kişinin hasta ile yakınlığı, şiddetin uygulandığı zaman ve sebebi not edildi ve tanımlayıcı istatistik ile analiz edildi. Bulgular: Çalışma aralığındaki 360 ‘beyaz kod olay bildirim formu’ incelendiğinde; mağdur sağlıkçıların çoğunun (%51.1) kadın olduğu görüldü. En fazla oranda hastanelerde (%66.9) ve poliklinik kısmında (%41.1) şiddet yaşandığı tespit edildi. Hekimlerin (%60.0) diğer sağlık personellerine göre yüksek oranda sözel şiddet (%84.4) şeklinde ve en fazla oranda mesai saatleri içinde (%59.7) şiddet yaşadığı gözlendi. Sonuç: Maalesef ilimizdeki beyaz kod bildirim sayısı da literatürle uyumlu olarak yüksek oranda tespit edildi. Sağlıkta şiddetin arttığı bu günlerde tüm sağlık çalışanlarının motivasyonunun bozulduğu görülmektedir. Bu konu, sağlıkta şiddetin yaşanmadığı tespit edilene kadar sürekli gündemde tutulmalı, sağlık personeline şiddeti engelleyecek yaptırımlar planlanmalıdır.
Two novel models evaluating the determinants of resting metabolic rate in Indian children
Authors: Areekal Sandra Aravind , Khadilkar Anuradha , Kajale Neha , Kinare Arun S. , Goel Pranay
Published: March 2023

Background: Resting metabolic rate (RMR) quantifies the minimal energy required to sustain vital body functions and is a crucial component of childhood development. Mean RMR per unit body mass (RMR/BM) has very accurately been modelled in references for Caucasian adolescents.Objectives: Here we address the extent to which such a model can be adapted to explain RMR/BM in Indian children.Subjects and Methods: The multicenter study (MCS) is a cross-sectional dataset on 495 children (235 girls and 260 boys) aged 9 to 19 years with anthropometric, body composition, and RMR measurements. The RMR-ultrasonography study (RMR-USG) consists of anthropometric data, RMR, and liver and kidney volume measured through ultrasonography in nine girls and nine boys aged 6 to 8 years.Results: The mean RMR/BM in Indian children is significantly lower compared to their Caucasian counterparts, except in boys in the age group 9–13 years. We present two novel phenomenological models that describe the mean RMR/BM stratified by age in Indian children and adolescents. The first is a modified Wang model in which the relative masses of four major organs are assumed to be uniformly lowered for Indian children. Theoretical predictions of liver size are not uniformly borne out in a pilot validation study; however, the relative mass of the kidney is found to be significantly lower. The second model demonstrates that changes in body composition alone can also explain the Indian data.Conclusion: A modified Wang model in which the relative masses of four major organs are assumed to be uniformly lower in Indian children and differences in body composition can be used to estimate mean RMR/BM by age in Indian children; however, understanding the mechanistic basis of variation in RMR/BM remains an open problem.