bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of FNAC in the diagnosis of lymph node malignancies - An institutional experience
Authors: Gupta Chhavi , Gupta Rajat , Bhardwaj Subhash
Published: March 2023

Lymphadenopathy is a sign of underlying infection, primary or metastatic malignancy. Fine-needle aspiration is a simple and reliable tool for its initial investigation.

To analyse the cytomorphological features of malignant lymph node lesions and to determine the frequency of different lymph node malignancies.

It was an observational, retrospective study conducted in the cytology section of Department of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Jammu. It included lymph node aspirates that were reported as malignant. May-Grunwald-Giemsa (MGG) and Papanicolaou (PAP) stained smears were examined under light microscope and the cytological features were studied.

A total of 97 malignant lymph node aspirates were included in this study. Metastatic malignancy accounted for maximum number of cases (78, 80.4%) followed by lymphoma (19, 19.6%). Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common metastatic malignancy and also the most frequently diagnosed malignant lesion in our study (42, 43.3%). Cervical lymph nodes were the most commonly aspirated lymph nodes.

FNAC of lymph nodes is a simple and valuable tool in the diagnosis of lymph node malignancies.
A study on diagnostic and prognostic significance of laboratory parameters and its correlation with HRCT of lung in Covid-19 patients
Authors: Agarwal Lakshmi , Meena Radha Mohan , Saxena Rajeev , Agarwal Nidhi , Singh Sakshi
Published: March 2023

Coronaviruses had a wide range of symptoms from asymptomatic to severe illness and has caused significant morbidity and death among large population infected with this virus.

To correlate CT severity score with each blood parameter like (TLC counts, Absolute neutrophil count, Absolute lymphocyte count, neutrophilic/lymphocytic ratio, quantitative D-dimer, ferritin, CRP, IL-6 and LDH). To assess diagnostic and prognostic significance of each parameter in predicting severity of disease.

The present study was a 1-year prospective, a hospital-based study from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021 and included 100, COVID-19 confirmed cases. The clinical, radiological and laboratory reports were collected. The CT score were compared with different blood parameters. The results were analyzed statistically using correlation coefficient(r).

27 patients having a CT severity score 1-10 were graded in mild category. 27 patients having CT severity score 11-15 were graded in moderate category.34 patients having CT severity score 16- 20 were graded as severe.12 patients having CT severity score 21-25 were graded as very severe. The present study showed raised TLC count > 11000 / µl in 35% patients suffering from COVID -19. Absolute neutrophil count > 7000/µl was seen in 50 % patients. 65% patients showed Absolute lymphocyte count <1000> 3.5 was seen in 83% patients. Raised D-Dimer >500 ng/ml was observed in 74 % patients. 92 % subjects showed raised Serum ferritin >150ng/ml. IL-6 >10pg/ml was seen in 92 % patients. Q-CRP >10 mg/l was seen in 97 % patients.

HRCT chest severity score of patients with COVID-19 has positive correlation with various laboratory parameters and hence can be used as an indicator of disease severity. It can play a vital role in the management of COVID-19 and should be used for comprehensive evaluation.
Gliomatosis peritonei associated with mature cystic teratoma – A case report
Authors: Zambare Riya , Padmanabhan Anitha , Chaturvedi Madhu
Published: March 2023

The case report aims to highlight a rare entity called gliomatosis peritonei. We report a case of a 23-year-old female presenting with an ovarian mass along with multiple omental nodules. On histopathological examination, the ovarian mass was diagnosed as mature cystic teratoma and the omental nodules showed features of gliomatosis peritonei. Gliomatosis peritonei is a rare entity characterized by peritoneal or omental implants of mature glial tissue. GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein) was positive in the omental nodules. Gliomatosis peritonei is an exceptional finding and requires long term follow up of the patient.
Clear cell adenocarcinoma of posterior urethra- A rare histological subtype of female genitourinary cancer
Authors: Prachi  , Aiyer Hema Malini
Published: March 2023

Urethral Clear cell adenocarcinoma is a very rare variant of lower urinary tract malignancy. We present a 62-year old lady who complained of hematuria, obstructive urinary symptoms and pain abdomen. Her MRI pelvis revealed a mass in the posterior urethra measuring 30x20x15mm. Further she underwent total urethrectomy with regional lymph node dissection. Histology demonstrated features consistent with clear cell adenocarcinoma with 8/29 positive lymph nodes. Immunohistochemically cells were positive for CK7(+4), CD10(+4), HMWCK(+2) and PAX-8(+3). Whilst it was non- immunoreactive for GATA3, CK20, uroplakin and p-63. Subsequent PET scans have demonstrated lymphatic disease progression, and later on, the patient succumbed to disease after one year of diagnosis.
Unusual site of a common skin lesion - Seborrheic keratosis
Authors: Arnestina Sarah , Gupta Neelam , Uppal Sanjeev
Published: March 2023

Seborrheic keratosis is common benign cutaneous tumour in the elderly which usually presents as pigmented lesion with stuck on appearance. It is seen on the head and neck region. Ear is an uncommon site for Seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis is associated with sun- exposure, HPV and mutations in the FGFR3 and PIK3CA gene, but the pathophysiology is still not very clearly understood. We present a case in 60 years old lady who presented with a dark brown pigmented, cerebriform growth in the concha near the external auditory canal associated with reduced hearing and discharge on and off. Clinical suspicion was keratoacanthoma but the histopathological examination showed irritated and pigmented variant of Seborrheic keratosis. Seborrheic keratosis seldom needs to be treated since most of the patients are asymptomatic and get treated for cosmetic purpose but in this present case the patient was symptomatic, hence the mass was excised.
Brown tumor of the rib associated with primary hyperparathyroidism misdiagnosed as metastatic deposit - A case report
Authors: Majumder Ankita , Gite Vandana , Dhakane Maruti A.
Published: March 2023

Brown tumor is a rare skeletal manifestation where multiple giant cell rich bony lesions, arise as a direct result of either primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism. It is caused by excess osteoclastic activity and hemosiderin deposition because of uncontrolled parathormone secretion. Brown tumors usually involve mandible, maxilla, clavicle, ribs, and pelvic bones. Our case report describes the case of a 42-year-old lady who consulted our hospital for multiple bony lesions in ribs suspicious of metastasis and summarizes our experience in diagnosis of similar cases that we might come across in the future.
Tuberculous osteomyelitis in body of mandible: A case report
Authors: Gupta Gaurav , Gupta D.K , Gupta Priyanka , Chandra Neeraj , Sankhla Devanshi , Rana Kuldeep Singh
Published: March 2023

Tuberculosis is chronic infectious disease and major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It can affect any part of body, including oral cavity. Oral lesions of tuberculosis, though uncommon, have been observed in both primary and secondary stages of disease. This article presents case of tuberculosis in oral mucosa and mandible in 45 years old female. Involvement of oral cavity in TB is quite rare. Oral lesions seem to occur as chronic ulcers, nodular or granular areas. Most extra-pulmonary lesions represent secondary infections of primary lung infectious focus; therefore, early and accurate diagnosis is required for planning of best treatment and strategies to control disease.
The social economy in the digital era: A perspective on community enterprises in a developing economy
Authors: Jangjarat Kris , Kraiwanit Tanpat , Satityapong Narest , Sonsuphap Rattaphong , Phaksipaeng Itsaree
Published: March 2023

Daily life is inextricably linked to the economy, especially when it comes to eating well and saving money, which can be seen as creating favourable economic conditions for both the individual and the household. The social economy is a critical engine for economic restructuring in the digital economy, as well as for increasing societal and economic resilience, fairness and sustainability. This study employed a quantitative approach to investigate the factors that influence the social economy in the community enterprise sector in developing countries. An online questionnaire was used to collect data from 619 participants in Thailand recruited through accidental sampling. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that the social economy can be influenced by demographic factors such as age, residence and technological readiness, as well as online communication platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and blogs. Career opportunities should be encouraged by helping groups of people, gathered based on common interests, to establish businesses that endorse community and social activities, thereby strengthening the community and beyond. People of diverse ages should be included to broaden the participation in activities.
Prenatal kisspeptin antagonist exposure prevents polycystic ovary syndrome development in prenatally-androgenized rats in adulthood: An experimental study
Authors: Bakhi Elahe Sadeghian , Roodbari Nasim Hayati , Anvari Morteza , Tehrani Fahimeh Ramezani
Published: March 2023

Background: Increased levels of kisspeptin are associated with hypothalamus-pituitary- ovary axis dysfunction. It may lead to the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Objective: We aimed to investigate the effect of prenatal kisspeptin antagonist exposure on the development of PCOS in prenatally androgenized rats in adulthood.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, pregnant rats were injected with free testosterone (T, 5 mg/day) or T+P271 (kisspeptin antagonist) on the 20th day of the pregnancy period (n = 5 in each group), while rats in the control group received solvent. Female offspring were examined in terms of anogenital distance (AGD), anovaginal distance (AVD), vaginal opening, serum total testosterone (TT) levels, ovarian follicles, and the regularity of estrous cycles in adulthood. AGD and AVD were measured using a vernier caliper. TT levels were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Ovaries were fixed in 10% formalin, tissue processing was done by a standard protocol, and then ovaries embedded in paraffin. 5 μmthickness ovarian sections mounted on a glass slide, deparaffinized, and stained using Harris’s Hematoxylin and Eosin Y.
Results: AGD, AVD (p < 0.001), TT levels (p = 0.02), and the numbers of preantral and antral follicles (p < 0.001) in the ovaries were significantly decreased in prenatally TP271- exposed rats compared to prenatally T-exposed rats. The age of vaginal opening was early in T-P271-exposed rats compared to prenatally T-exposed rats (p < 0.001). The number of corpora lutea was significantly increased in T-P271-exposed rats (p < 0.001). No cystic follicles were observed in the ovaries of prenatally T-P271-exposed rats. Prenatally T-P271-exposed rats had regular estrous cycles compared to prenatally T-exposed rats.
Conclusion: Prenatal exposure to kisspeptin antagonist can prevent PCOS development in prenatally androgenized rats in adulthood.
Key words: Androgen, Kisspeptin antagonist, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Rat.
Effects of glibenclamide and troxerutin on the sperm parameters and histopathological changes of testis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats: An experimental study
Authors: Shokri Aynaz , Pourheydar Bagher , Farjah Gholam Hossein , Krimipour Mojtaba , Pourheydar Maryam
Published: March 2023

Background: Oxidative stress is a major contributor to diabetes mellitus (DM), which leads to testicular damage and infertility. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of glibenclamide (GL) as a chemical medicine and troxerutin (TR) as an herbal agent on sperm parameters and histopathological changes of testis in diabetic male rats.
Materials and Methods: Forty male Wistar rats (230-260 gr) were randomly divided into 5 groups (n = 8/each), including control, diabetic (D), GL, TR, and GL+TR. DM was induced by the administration of 60 mg/kg streptozotocin intraperitoneally. The groups were treated with 5 mg/kg/day of GL or 150 mg/kg/day of TR via oral gavage for 4 wk. In the final stage of the treatment, blood sampling was done for biochemical analysis. The rats were then sacrificed and their left testis and epididymis were dissected for sperm analysis, histopathology, and morphometric assessment.
Results: A significant decrease in the number, motility, viability, maturity, and chromatin quality of sperm was found in diabetic rats compared to control group. (p < 0.001). DM also increased the malondialdehyde level and decreased the level of the serum’s total antioxidant capacity compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, we observed a significant difference in seminiferous tubule diameter, germinal epithelium height, and testicular histological abnormalities in diabetic rats compared to control group (p < 0.001). Administration of GL, TR, and their combination improved the abovementioned parameters, and treatment with TR provided a higher improvement (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: According to these findings, it can be concluded that TR plays a more influential role than GL to treat diabetic-induced infertility.
Key words: Diabetes, Glibenclamide, Sperm, Testis, Troxerutin.
Hyperhomocysteinemia and pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A case-control study
Authors: Asanidze Elene , Kristesashvili Jenaro , Parunashvili Nino , Urjumelashvili Manana , Tsetskhladze Zurab , Asanidze Aleksandre
Published: March 2023

Background: One of the reproductive medicine challenges is to determine the role of hyperhomocysteinemia in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), especially in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).
Objective: Determine the correlation between hyperhomocysteinemia and pregnancy outcome in women with PCOS. Materials and Methods: This case-control study involved 245 women (20-30 yr) and was conducted in Georgia, Tbilisi from 2019-2022. Of these, 175 were women with PCOS (study group) and 70 were healthy women (control group). Women with PCOS were divided into group I with RPL (n = 90), and group II with live births (n = 85). Group I was divided into subgroups A and B with and without insulin resistance. The investigation measured homocysteine (Hcy), follicle-stimulating, luteinizing, anti-Mullerian hormones, total and free testosterone were determined. To determine the ovarian volume and antral follicle count, participants also underwent an ultrasound examination.
Results: In women with PCOS, the average Hcy level was significantly higher than in the controls, p < 0.05. In group I, the average Hcy level was significantly higher than in group II and controls, p < 0.05. There was no significant difference in average Hcy level between group II and controls. The average Hcy level in group I, subgroup A was significantly higher than in subgroup B, p < 0.05. The average total, free testosterone levels, and homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance levels (HOMA-IR) in group I was significantly higher than in group II and controls. HOMA-IR in group II and controls did not differ significantly. The average anti-Mullerian hormone levels in women with PCOS were significantly higher than controls, p < 0.05. No significant difference was observed in average anti-Mullerian hormone level, ovarian volume, antral follicle count, and body mass index between the comparison groups of PCOS. In group I, a positive correlation between Hcy with HOMA-IR was detected.
Conclusion: Serum Hcy levels are elevated in women with PCOS and RPL, which correlates with their insulin resistance status.
Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Recurrent abortion, Insulin resistance.
Mechanisms of expression, trafficking and biophysical activity regulation of voltage-gated cardiac sodium channels
Authors: Zaytseva A. K. , Kostareva A. A.
Published: March 2023

Genetic variants in the SCN5A gene, encoding the cardiac isoform of the NaV1.5 voltage-gated sodium channel, were observed in patients with various hereditary heart diseases. Actual problems of modern electrophysiology covers the search for mechanisms of the disease development and the search for approaches to correct sodium current dysfunction in pathological conditions.

In recent decades, significant progress has been achieved in understanding the life cycle of NaV1.5 and the distribution of channels in various microdomains of the plasma membrane.

NaV1.5 is regulated at all possible levels from SCN5A expression to control of ubiquitin-dependent degradation. Depending on the microdomain of the plasma membrane, NaV1.5 is part of various macromolecular complexes. Thus, in the lateral membrane, NaV1.5 is co-localized with the dystrophin-syntrophin complex, and in the region of the intercalated disc, sodium channels are surrounded by desmosomal proteins, G-ankyrin, and gap junction proteins. This review systematizes knowledge about NaV1.5 protein partners in different regions of the cardiomyocyte membrane, as well as about post-translational modifications of NaV1.5. Special attention is paid to potential clinical applications. Therapy strategies targeting SCN5A synthesis, NaV1.5 transport, and late sodium current are considered. Thus, the study of the mechanisms regulating the functioning of α-NaV1.5 in the future will play an important role not only in understanding the biology and pathophysiology of NaV1.5, but also in the search for new promising methods of therapy.
Intra-arterial regional chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer (review)
Authors: Kaprin D. A.
Published: March 2023

Pancreatic cancer, despite its low prevalence, is the fourth most common cause of cancer death, with a 5-year survival rate of no more than 10 %. Experts predict that by 2030, pancreatic cancer will become the second most common cause of death from malignant neoplasms, surpassing colorectal and breast cancers. Thus, pancreatic cancer is characterized by very unfavorable prognosis, primarily due to the chemoresistant nature of the tumor.

Only a few treatment options for pancreatic cancer are currently available, with low response rates, short progression-free survival and short overall survival, and severe toxicity. In order to improve clinical outcomes, a number of studies on the use of regional chemotherapy as a treatment option for pancreatic cancer have demonstrated dose-dependent tumor sensitivity. Chemotherapy by intra-arterial perfusion of the pancreas made it possible to increase local concentrations of chemotherapeutic agents with minimal effect on healthy tissues and a lower incidence of side effects compared to systemic chemotherapy. This therapeutic approach has demonstrated a good therapeutic effect in the treatment of malignant neoplasms of other localizations. This review summarizes clinical approaches to chemotherapeutic administration by intra-pancreatic intra-arterial perfusion in terms of methods, pharmacokinetics, and clinical outcomes.
Okul Müdürleri İçin Ahenk Yaratan Liderlik Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: KELEŞ Sevda , CÖMERT Melike
Published: March 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, Estabrooks, Squires, Cummings, Birdsell ve Norton (2009) tarafından geliştirilen Alberta Context Tool ölçeğinin alt ölçeği olan Ahenk Yaratan Liderlik (Resonant Leadership) ölçeğini Türkçeye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yapmaktır. Araştırmanın ilk safhasında ölçek İngilizceden Türkçeye çevrilmiş ve dilsel geçerliliği uzman görüşleri ile doğrulanmıştır. Ölçeğin dilsel eşdeğerliğini sınamak için 50 İngilizce öğretmeninden iki hafta arayla ölçeğin İngilizce ve Türkçe formunu doldurmaları istenmiştir. Ölçeklerin analizi sonucunda; her iki ölçekteki toplam puanlar ve ölçeklerdeki aynı numaralı maddeler arasında yüksek düzeyde pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğuna ulaşılmıştır. Ölçek Malatya, Battalgazi ilçesinde görev yapan basit seçkisiz örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilmiş 247 öğretmene uygulanarak geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması yapılmıştır. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliğini saptamak için açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi yapılmış; güvenirlik çalışması ise Cronbach Alpha katsayısı ile incelenmiştir. Açımlayıcı faktör analizinde özgün formundakine benzer şekilde ölçek 10 maddeden oluşan tek boyutlu bir yapı göstermekte ve veriler değerlendirildiğinde toplam varyansın %60,26’sını açıklamaktadır. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizinde ulaşılan uyum iyiliği değerleri, iyi ve kabul edilebilir uyum düzeyinde çıkmış ve ölçeğin tek faktörlü yapısını doğrulanmıştır. Ayrıca, standartlaştırılmış yükler, t ve R2 değerlerinin “,05” düzeyinde anlamlı olduğu ve ölçek maddelerine ilişkin faktör yüklerinin kabul edilebilir düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır. Ölçeğin güvenirlik analizinde ise Cronbach Alpha iç tutarlılık katsayısı 0,93 olarak bulunmuştur. Ahenk Yaratan Liderlik ölçeği, öğretmen algılarına göre okul müdürlerinin ahenk yaratan liderlik becerilerini ölçmek için eğitim örgütlerinde kullanılabilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu söylenilebilir.
Waste-to-energy technologies as the future of internal combustion engines
Authors: Hamid Mohamad , Wesołowski Mateusz
Published: March 2023

Syngas has a promising future as alternative to petroleum products and as a fuel for combustion engines. This study provides an overview on the feasibility of using syngas to power internal combustion engines. It presents technological process solutions for producing syngas toward minimizing the formation of tars as the most undesirable component for engine applications.. The combustion process characteristic of syngas composition has been tackled including critical criteria such as the flammability limit, ignition delay, laminar velocity, turbulent velocity, and the subsequent challenges in determining a numerical methods that best matches the exprimental datas. The syngas usage as alternative resource, while tackling the uncertainty issue of its composition, for Compression Ignition (CI) and Spark Ignition (SI) with the emission and performance effectiveness has been studied as well. The results of the review showed that syngas can be a viable alternative for some stationary applications, such as advanced integrated systems (ICCG), but its application is, however, relatively limited, for example as a secondary fuel in engines (CI) for automotive applications. However, significant discrepancies between numerical (simulation) and experimental results have been noted. This suggests that there are many scientific and experimental challenges in the area of syngas combustion processes in internal combustion engines. However, given the potential of this group of fuels, especially in the face of the energy crisis, this research is highly desirable and has a significant application perspective.
Pretest questionnaire for anti-ageing cosmetic claims substantiation: a description of validation of efficacy and sensory perception questionnaires
Authors: Massufero Vergilio Mariane , Ricci Leonardi Gislaine , Moretti Aiello Laura , Anselmo Tamiris
Published: March 2023

The application of questionnaires for the assessment and collection of data on target audiences and new products is a very common practice in the field of cosmetics. However, to obtain reliable results, it is essential to pretest the instrument to detect possible problems and inconsistencies. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the entire pre-testing process of two questionnaires used in the cosmetic claims substantiation area; a skin self-assessment questionnaire and a sensory analysis questionnaire for cosmetic formulations. According to the pretest protocol analysis, 15 women were interviewed for each questionnaire. All difficulties were recorded, categorized, and analyzed. Subsequently, the inconsistencies found were corrected in the final version of the instrument. During the validation of the questionnaires, the biggest problem faced was related to the application of scales and technical concepts within the questions. This difficulty means that respondents are unable to represent their real perception of the evaluated product. This problem can be solved by adding detailed explanations in the footer or within the wording of each question. In conclusion, learning and applying the pre-test in questionnaires can ensure greater reliability and clarity in research results in the cosmetic area. Keywords: Questionnaires, cosmetics, substantiation of claims, self-efficacy, sensory attributes
STRUKTUR TATA KELOLA EKONOMI LOKAL DALAM SEKTOR KERAJINAN GERABAH
Authors: Safitri Iskandar , Purnami Safitri
Published: March 2023

The declining export value of pottery in West Nusa Tenggara Province became a trend since 2006-2007. There are atleast two basic reasons of this significant decreasing, first the lessening numbers of export caused by global economic crisis, second the lack of competitiveness of the sector. The article questions about the structure of governance of the industry. Focusing on the issue will bring explanation what caused the industry has a quite low competitiveness in global market. The research itself is a qualitative research with global value chain approach. The study shows that there are two types of governance structure in the industry. The buyer-driven type of governance is built between local producer and global buyer in international trade context, while a more equal structure established in local market between local producer dan local buyer, or called as producer-driven with arms-length character. Meanwhile, the lack of competitiveness is also caused by the upgrading capacity, which tends to be a more static upgrading. The lack of upgrading capacity happened due to rents drain, where the rents that once existed in the community are getting dim due to the role of the government in building synergy and rents is considered small.
Honeys from the Argentine Phytogeographic Provinces Chaqueña and Monte in Catamarca and La Rioja
Authors: Poliero Aimará Ayelen , Aubone Inés , Enghelmayer Marisa Amadei , Rosso Valeria Soledad , Fuselli Sandra Rosa , Alonso-Salces Rosa Maria
Published: March 2023

The characterization of the Argentinean honeys from the vegetation units (VU) of the Phytogeographical Provinces located in Catamarca and La Rioja was performed by the analysis used for honey quality control: sugar profile, free acidity, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), color and contents of moisture, ash, total soluble solids and hydroxymethylfurfural. Honeys were authentic and traceable, and complied with the specifications of national and/or international standards, verifying their blossom origin, high quality, good maturity and freshness. Honeys from VU-9 and VU-23 presented significantly distinctive physicochemical parameters, evidencing the influence of the flora and pedoclimatic conditions of these VUs. Honeys from VU-23 presented significantly higher contents of glucose and total reducing sugars (F+G), and lower EC, ash contents, fructose/glucose ratio, and concentrations of turanose and maltose than those from VU-9. Honeys from VU-23 in La Rioja also exhibited characteristic lighter colors and lower pH and ºBrix values and turanose amounts, and honeys from VU-9 in La Rioja showed the highest pH values. Catamarca honeys were characterized by high free acidity and amounts of turanose regardless of the VUs. The contents of sugars and total soluble solids, moisture, pH, EC and color of honeys from Catamarca and La Rioja are published here for the first time. This study contributes to the typification of honeys from these provinces, which will provide them an added value and allow them to access to new markets.
Hubungan antara Usia dengan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Tonsilitis Kronik
Authors: Asabella Prihandini Tissa , Kandhi Putu Wijaya
Published: March 2023

Pendahuluan: Salah satu kejadian ISPA yang sering ditemui di masyarakat adalah tonsilitis. Prevalensi kasus tonsilitis kronik menurut data epidemiologi penyakit THT di tujuh provinsi tahun 2012 menempati posisi tertinggi kedua (3.8%). Tonsilitis kronik dapat menurunkan kualitas hidup penderita. Tonsilitis dapat ditemukan di segala usia, namun paling sering dialami oleh usia anak-anak sehingga sering menjadi subjek penelitian, sedangkan untuk usia dewasa masih cukup terbatas dan belum ada perbandingannya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara usia dengan kualitas hidup penderita tonsilitis kronik.
Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi observasional analitik dengan desain cross-sectional. Besar sampel penelitian sebanyak 30 sampel penderita tonsilitis kronik berusia 5-35 tahun dengan consecutive sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner SF-36 dilakukan di Poliklinik THT RSUD Dr. Moewardi Surakarta, Rumah Sakit UNS, dan RSUD Pandan Arang Boyolali pada bulan Juli sampai September 2022. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji korelasi Pearson.
Hasil: Variabel usia dan kualitas hidup penderita tonsilitis kronik memiliki hubungan yang negatif dengan kekuatan hubungan yang lemah (r=-0.278). Semakin bertambahnya usia maka kualitas hidup semakin menurun. Namun secara statistik, kedua variabel tidak memiliki hubungan yang bermakna (p value=0.137).
Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan antara usia dengan kualitas hidup penderita tonsilitis kronik.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Ibu tentang Diare dengan Kejadian Diare pada Balita di Wilayah Kecamatan Jebres Surakarta
Authors: Yulistya Hani  , Evi Rokhayati  , David Anggara Putra
Published: March 2023

Pendahuluan : Informasi faktor risiko, etiologi, dan efek diare, khususnya di negara berkembang, dibutuhkan sebagai usaha menurunkan dampak kejadian diare. Studi terkait hubungan pengetahuan orang tua tentang diare dengan kejadian diare masih sedikit dan tidak spesifik kepada ibu. Selain itu, teori terkait hubungan yang signifikan antara kedua hal tersebut masih kontroverisal karena tidak semua penelitian mendapatkan hasil penelitian yang sama. Oleh karena itu, perlu penelitian lebih lanjut untuk mengetahui bagaimana hubungan pengetahuan orang tua khususnya ibu tentang diare terhadap angka kejadian diare pada balita.

Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Wilayah Kecamatan Jebres Surakarta. Subjek penelitian merupakan balita dan ibu balita yang masuk dalam kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Setelah itu dilakukan analisis bivariat dengan uji rank spearman.

Hasil: Responden pada penelitian ini berjumlah 51 orang. Didapatkan nilai p-value 0,516 pada analisis data yang menunjukkan hubungan kedua variabel tidak signifikan.

Kesimpulan: tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan secara statistik antara pengetahuan ibu tentang diare dengan kejadian diare pada balita di Wilayah Kecamatan Jebres Surakarta.
Identifikasi Ragam Modifikasi Gigi pada Jenazah Tidak Dikenal dan Rangka Manusia Forensik
Authors: Suriyanto Rusyad Adi
Published: March 2023

Latar Belakang: Ragam modifikasi gigi sebagai produk budaya sudah dikenal penduduk Indonesia sejak zaman kuno. Ragam modifikasi gigi ini masih dipratekkan oleh beberapa kelompok etnis di Indonesia sampai sekarang. Jadi ragam modifikasi gigi ini dapat menunjukkan kelompok kultural si empunya. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan beragam modifikasi gigi yang dapat menyumbangan suatu indikator untuk mengetahui identitas kultural jenazah tidak dikenal atau jenazah skeletonisasi. 
Metode: Penduduk Indonesia telah mengenal beragam modifikasi gigi. Seluruh informasi mengenai modifikasi gigi ini dikumpulkan dari hasil-hasil riset yang telah dipublikasikan. Hasil-hasil riset itu menunjukkan bahwa modifikasi gigi yang paling umum adalah pangur gigi. Modifikasi gigi telah dilakukan sejak zaman kuno di Indonesia. Saat ini hanya etnis tertentu yang masih mempratekkan modifikasi gigi. Modifikasi gigi sebagai konstruksi budaya dari masing-masing kelompok etnis yang memiliki tradisi tersebut mempunyai kekhasannya sendiri. Dari aspek forensik informasi ini sangat membantu dalam proses individualisasi.
Hasil dan Diskusi: Beberapa kelompok etnis di Indonesia masih mempratekkan beragam modifikasi gigi walaupun sudah tidak seintensif di masa lalu. Modifikasi gigi sebagai mode kultural itu senantiasa berubah. Di sini pemahaman beragam modifikasi gigi dapat menyumbangkan suatu indikator untuk mengetahui identitas kultural jenazah tidak dikenal atau jenazah skeletonisasi, khususnya di Indonesia. Identitas kultural jenazah tidak dikenal atau jenazah skeletonisasi itu yang terkait dengan jejak mode kulturalnya juga senantiasa dinamis.
Kesimpulan: Pemahaman beragam modifikasi gigi masih dapat menyumbangkan suatu indikator untuk mengetahui identitas kultural jenazah tidak dikenal atau jenazah skeletonisasi, khususnya di Indonesia.
Self-disclosure (Keterbukaan Diri) dan Quarter-life Crisis (Krisis Seperempat Abad) Mahasiswa Psikologi
Authors: Afifah Ulva Zein  , Yuliadi Istar , Subandono Jarot , Septiawan Debree
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Quarter-life crisis is an individual who enters the period of emerging adulthood without stopping questioning the future, confused in dealing with problems, and reflecting a lot on the past to see whether his life up to now is in accordance with the life he dreamed of. This crisis is most intense in their twenties and often occurs in someone who is in the transition phase from education to the next career level, for example, a final year student. Therefore, it is necessary to find a way to reduce the negative impacts that arise, which is by knowing more about the situation that being experienced by self disclosure. This study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between self-disclosure and quarter-life crisis in final year students.
Methods:This research was observasional analytics with cross-sectional design. Subject in this research was psychology student at UNS in year 2018, amounted to 46 people who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sampling was done by pusposive sampling technique. The level of self-disclosure was measured by filling out the Self-disclosure questionnaire, while the degree of quarter-life crisis was measured by the Quarter-life Crisis questionnaire. The data obtained were then analyzed by spearman rank correlation test.
Results: This study showed a significant and negative relationship between the level of self-disclosure with quarter-life crisis (sig f=0,049)
Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, there was a moderate relationship between the level of self-disclosure and quarter-life crisis on psychology students Universitas Sebelas Maret year 2018, where the higher level of self-disclosure, the lower level of quarter-life crisis.
Hubungan Resiliensi Diri dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Pasien Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Authors: An'nurihza Zidhan Azhara  , I Gusti Bagus Indro Nugroho  , Bulan Kakanita Hermasari
Published: March 2023

Pendahuluan: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) merupakan penyakit inflamasi kronis yang memengaruhi banyak organ yang dapat menimbulkan masalah psikologis berupa kecemasan. Dalam mengatasi tekanan psikis seseorang memiliki kemampuan bertahan dan menguasai tekanan yang ada atau resiliensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan resiliensi diri dengan tingkat kecemasan pasien Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Subjek penelitian adalah pasien Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) di Yayasan Tittari Surakarta. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Variabel bebas dalam penelitian ini adalah resiliensi diri yang dinilai dengan kuesioner CD-RISC 10 (Connor Davidson Resilience Scale) dan variabel terikat berupa tingkat kecemasan yang dinilai dengan kuesioner TMAS (Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale). Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji Spearman Rank.
Hasil: Sebanyak 42 orang (82.4%) mengalami cemas. Hasil terbanyak subjek memiliki tingkat resiliensi diri sedang sebanyak 31 orang (60.8%). Hasil uji korelasi mendapatkan nilai p=0,005 (p<0,05) dengan nilai r -0,389 menunjukkan kedua variabel memiliki sifat hubungan yang negatif.
Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara resiliensi diri dengan tingkat kecemasan pasien Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
The Sidoarjo District Government's Concrete Road Development Policy from the Perspective of Financiers and the Environment
Authors: Muharram Fajar
Published: March 2023

Development planning in developing countries still has a major role as a tool to encourage and control the development process more quickly and purposefully. The 2005-2024 RPJP states that one of the development missions is to realize a beautiful and sustainable Indonesia, and infrastructure development will lead to the concept of improving services for improving environmental quality in the future. In supporting economic and social activities in Sidoarjo Regency, it is necessary to improve good infrastructure facilities. The Sidoarjo district government made a policy for how access roads between villages and sub-districts are made with concrete road patterns. Concrete roads connecting villages and sub-districts can facilitate the flow of goods and people (increase mobility) by implementing efficient patterns of distribution services that can reach growth nodes. In this study using a qualitative research approach, with data analysis methods used to answer the first and second objectives used qualitative descriptive analysis.
Analysis Of Sharia Laundry Marketing Strategy In Mamuju District
Authors: Acha Hamzar , Sibgatullah Muhammad , Furqan Furqan , Kurnia Kurnia , Febriandika Nur Rizki
Published: March 2023

Awareness of carrying out religious law is escalating daily among the Indonesian people, most of whom are Muslims. This outlook is not only seen in worship that is directly related to God, but it has penetrated into economic activities. This study aims to ascertain the marketing strategy for Sharia Laundry in Mamuju Regency. This exploration employs a phenomenological qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, documentation and observation techniques, then the data are analysed descriptively. The profound results indicate that Sharia Laundry marketing prioritises the sharia washing system, purity, cleanliness, friendliness, close distance, delivery system, promotions on social media and special promos. The primary difference between this sharia laundry enterprise and other laundry services is that before washing, the garments are rinsed using running water to remove impurities. After that, they are put into the washing machine with a one-machine system for only one customer by distinguishing male and female clothes according to the explanation or desire. The weakness of Sharia Laundry is that launderers and owners dispose of laundry liquid waste in flowing water (ditch) which contains phosphates (toxic substances), thereby polluting surroundings and harming aquatic creatures, and they do not yield more particular discounts for mosque worship equipment as charity.
Role of MGNREGA on Women Empowerment: A Socio-economic Study in Medinipur District, West Bengal
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Subarnarekha Mahavidyalaya, Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, Ghosal Abhijit , Das Ashim ,   Research Investigator, Cultural Research Institute, Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal, Ghosh Jyoti Ratan ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal – 731235, India
Published: March 2023

One of the most pressing concerns on a global scale is getting more power into the hands of women. In India, there is an illustrious history of realising the significance of giving women more agency over the course of several centuries. One of the primary goals of India's 9th Five Year Plan is to advance women's rights, which the Indian government has declared a priority. The process of enabling women to realise their identities, individualities, and strengths throughout all aspects of life is referred to as empowering women. The government has developed a number of different plans and programmes in the hope of rescuing more women from impoverishment and the dangers of everyday life. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which was passed into law in 2005, is an example of one of these programmes. The MGNREGA is an extremely important institution that helps fulfil both the tactical and the strategic requirements for women's participation. It has been a ray of hope for rural women's empowerment and contributed significantly to the improved living standards and economic situations by establishing equal remuneration for male and female workers. Additionally, it has become a glimmer of hope for rural women's empowerment. In the current study, an attempt was made to investigate women's empowerment in a hamlet located in the Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal by using the MGNERGA programme.
Politics and Differently Abled Persons in India in the 21st Century
Authors:   Ph.D Scholar, Department of Education, University of Gour Banga Malda 732103, West Bengal, India., Bhawal Dipmala
Published: March 2023

Politics is a major and integral part of society. Every individual who is physically impaired is also involved and affects the political process. The concept of a disabled person has modified into a differently abled person as disability depends upon the almighty’s decision or not in our hand so it’s never be neglected. India is a democratic and developing country; differently-abled people are also a part of the people. Without their political inclusion and participation, we cannot imagine the development of a democratic state. People possessing the nationality of a country are called citizens. All citizens have the right to say about, regulate, or access their own country’s progress and prosperity. The main motto of this presentation is to identify the Political Rights of Indian citizens. It also identifies the Political Rights of differently-abled persons in the 21st century. As Article 29 of UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) said, all people with disabilities have the same right to take part in politics as other citizens. Convention says that governments must be confirmed about the accessibility of differently-abled persons in the election process. This means: Making sure that the ways of voting and the voting papers are easy to use and understand. Being assured differently-abled people can vote secretly as other citizens can. During the vote, every Govt. can allow an assistant with each differently abled person to express their own choice or to elect easily. This study describes the Electoral Rights of physically and sensory disabled persons and related to this it examines the effectiveness of “The Right to Vote for All” in India. Numerous discrimination differently-abled people have witnessed as they are considered ‘inferior’ and ‘abnormal’ and received uneven treatment. Although the Disability Rights Movement in the 1970s said about equality, the differently abled still faces discrimination to take part in elections. In our country, the exclusion of differently-abled people from political participation takes place at all levels in different ways. The present investigation finds out the issues of differently abled person’s political participation and explores how to cope up with this for political and electoral inclusion.
Falla primaria de la erupción: características oclusales y dentoalveolares en dentición mixta y permanente. Un estudio con TCHC.
Authors:   , Avalos Hernández Rocío Esther
Published: March 2023

Introducción: El objetivo principal de este estudio fue describir las características dentoalveolares y oclusales en sujetos con falla primaria de la erupción (FPE) sobre tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (TCHC) y compararlas con un grupo control sin la anomalía. Metodología: Este estudio comparativo y retrospectivo, evaluó imágenes de TCHC de 80 molares permanentes, los cuales fueron divididos en 2 grupos de 40 molares cada uno, los cuáles presentaban o no características de FPE. Un ortodoncista calibrado realizó en ellas 23 mediciones relacionadas a las distancias de las cúspides al plano oclusal, palatino y mandibular. También fueron medidos los anchos vestíbulo palatino, mesiodistal de las coronas molares y sus longitudes radiculares. Se utilizaron las pruebas T de student independiente o U de Mann-Whitney para comparar las características oclusales y dentoalevolares entre los grupos de acuerdo a la normalidad de los datos. P<0.05. Resultados: Los molares afectados con FPE son más pequeños en sus dimensiones coronales, (ancho vestíbulo palatino 12.21±1.09mm (grupo sin FPE), y 11.60 ± 0.95mm (grupo con FPE) (P=0.010) y el ancho mesiodistal 11.84±1.32mm (grupo sin FPE) y 10.81± 1.07mm (grupo con FPE) (p<0 .001). Las longitudes radiculares distal y mesial fueron aproximadamente 2mm más pequeñas en el grupo con FPE (p<0 .001). En cuanto a su posición tridimensional ósea, son más convergentes con respecto al plano palatino, es decir, su corona se inclina más hacia palatino y hacia distal que aquellos sin FPE. Conclusiones: Los molares afectados con FPE presentan anchos coronales buco palatino, mesio distal y longitudes radiculares mesiales y distales más pequeñas que sus pares sin FPE. Así mismo, en estos dientes las coronas se inclinan más hacia palatino y distal en molares superiores. Estas características específicas podrían ser patognomónicas de la FPE y deberían considerarse por los clínicos al momento de evaluar...
Grid de coordenadas no compositor de impressão do QGIS
Authors: Rizzatti Maurício
Published: March 2023

A inserção do grid de coordenadas nos mapas tende a ser um dos elementos que, normalmente, torna-se uma problemática para diversos usuários. Ao preencher o intervalo de X e Y, e não aparecer os meridianos e/ou paralelos no mapa, isso está atrelado, normalmente, a diversos equívocos conceituais. Assim, esse trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar subsídios teóricos e práticos de como inserir adequadamente as coordenadas nos mapas, no software QGIS. Para isso, organizou-se uma breve fundamentação teórica sobre formas da Terra e sistemas de coordenadas angulares e projetados, tendo em vista seus conceitos e concepções. A segunda parte do trabalho consiste em apresentar como inserir as coordenadas geográficas e planas do sistema Universal Transversa de Mercator (UTM) nos mapas. Além de ser explicada no decorrer do texto, utilizando ilustrações, contou, também, com a organização de um vídeo-tutorial que demonstra, na prática, os procedimentos que devem ser tomados ao manusear o compositor de impressão do QGIS para a inserção de coordenadas.
Preparation and corrosion resistance of graphite/titanium oxide composite coating
Authors: meng xiangfeng , Hou Lihuan , Jin Hong , Li Wenjuan , Wang Shaoqi , Wang Zhiping , An Junwei , Wen Chen , Ji Guojun , Xu Xiuqing , Zhou Dan
Published: March 2023

Graphite/titanium oxide composite anti-corrosion coating was applied on the surface of aluminum alloy. The surface morphology and composition of the coating were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The electrochemical properties of the coatings with different graphite additions were tested by potentiodynamic polarization curves and AC impedance. The coatings with five graphite content were prepared. The phases in the coatings are stable before and after corrosion, avoiding the volume change caused by structural transformation, so that these coatings have good adhesion and are not easy to fall off from the metal surface. As a filler, the graphite dispersed in the coatings extends the penetration path of the corrosive medium. The electrochemical analysis showed that the physical barrier effect of the coating was enhanced with the increase of graphite content, and the optimal addition amount was 2.5%. When the content of graphite exceeds this value, the barrier effect of the coating on the corrosion medium will be weakened due to particle agglomeration.