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EFFECT OF COMBINATION OF SOME BIO- AND ABIOTIC AGENTS WITH COMPOST ON POTATO BROWN ROT DISEASE CAUSED BY RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM
Authors: Badr Ahmed Ali Yahya
Published: November 2022

Ten isolates of Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) were isolated and identified with the traditional and modern techniques from the diseased potato tubers and soil collected from the tested fields in Qalubia and Behara governorates, Egypt. All tested R. solanacearum isolates induced bacterial wilt disease symptoms on all inoculated potato plants compared with the non-inoculated control. The highest increase in infection % and disease severity were induced by the isolate of R. solanacearum (No.6) compared with other isolates. Treatment of infected soil by bio-agent (B. subtilis and Ps. fluorescents) with 10% mixed compost and spraying potato shoots (Cara cv.) by abiotic factors (salicylic acid and K2HPO4 at rate of 4.5 mM) reduced the brown rot disease symptoms expression on plants even after 45 days from infection of soil by pathogenic bacterium. Most treated treatments induced a marked increase in activities of peroxidase (PO), catalase (CL) and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) enzymes in the leaves of treated plants comparing to the untreated control plants. Total phenolic compounds content in the treated plants was higher than in the untreated plants. On the other hand, protein analysis of  the potato plant leaves treated with combination between of bioagents and abiotic factors show induced positive changes in protein against to brown rot disease. Some new proteins bands appeared when compared with the control. The appearance of new bands may be due to effect of the used treatments and the active defense of potato plants under the effects of the aforementioned treatments.

Key words: Potato, Brown rot, R. solanacearum, Disease control, Bioagents, Abiotic factors, Induced resistance, Oxidative enzymes, Phenolic compounds, Protein analysis.

الملخص

            في هذه الدراسة تم عزل وتعريف 10 عزلات من بكتيريا Ralstonia solanacearum المسببة لمرض العفن البني (الذبول ) على البطاطس من عينات الدرنات والتربة المجموعة من محافظتي القليوبية والبحيرة  وقد اظهر نتائج اختبار القدرة المرضية قدرة العزلات علي انتاج المرض وكانت العزلة R6 اكثر فعالية  من العزلات الأخرى. وقد أدى معاملة التربة ببعض العوامل الحيوية (B. subtilis    و P. fluorescens) والعوامل غير حيوية (حمض السليسليك , K2HPO4  في تركيز 4.5 مل مولر) في وجود 10% كومبوست الى خفض اعراض مرض العفن البني(الذبول) على نباتات البطاطس حتى بعد 45 يوما من المعاملة، كما أظهرت معظم المعاملات المختبرة زيادة ملحوظة في نشاط الانزيمات المؤكسدة  (بيروكسيداز , بولي فينول اكسيداز, كتاليز) والمركبات الفينولية الكلية في اوراق النباتات المعاملة مقارنة بغير المعاملة. كما اظهر نتائج  تحليل البروتينات باستخدام (SDS-PAGE) ملاحظة تكون بندات جديدة (412.86، 87.72،85.08 ،79.63، , 63.09 44,24، , 38.2 و 36.6 KDa) من البروتين  في مستخلصات اوراق نباتات البطاطس المعاملة كرد فعل من النباتات المعاملة لمقاومة المرض حيث لوحظ  ظهور البند الجديد  412.86 كيلو دالتون مع  المعاملة (حامض السليسليك+   K2HPO4في تركيز 45 مل مولر) حيث انخفضت نسبة الإصابة المرض الى 20% بينما لم يظهر في معاملة الكنترول في وجود المسبب المرض (نسبة الإصابة 80 % ).
DOUBLE SUMUDU-KAMAL TRANSFORM WITH APPLICATIONS
Authors: al-Aati Mona Hunaiber & Ali
Published: November 2022

In this paper, we introduce a new operator integral transform called double Sumudu-Kamal transform, some valuable properties for the transform are present. Furthermore, we use this transform for solving some linear partial differential equations and find some functions.
English for personal and career development and its importance for better employment opportunities
Authors: Akther Fatima
Published: November 2022

Improved English communication abilities can lead to greater social interactions as well as future work chances. Communication abilities are incredibly important, from job interviews to the professional world itself, and being good in English implies being able to speak simply and effectively. Our jobs and businesses are significantly impacted by the English language. English has taken over as the primary language of the global business community, regardless of regional, social, political, or religious differences. The goal of this research study is to examine the part that English language proficiency plays in an individual's professional development. Beginning with a basic assessment of English's function in emerging nations, this study focuses on four important roles that the language plays there. They are: English as a means of gaining global education; English as a means of obtaining international employment prospects; English as a means of promoting international communication. A thorough explanation of the research findings follows a description of the research report's methodology. A summary and conclusions round out the essay. The study adopted the descriptive cum analytical method to reach on conclusion.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors:   Clinic of Endourology and SWL Department of Urology and Nephrology Military Medical Academy of Sofia, Petkova Kremena , Hristoforov Stefan ,   Clinic of Endourology and SWL Department of Urology and Nephrology Military Medical Academy of Sofia, Petrov Petar ,   Clinic of Endourology and SWL Department of Urology and Nephrology Military Medical Academy of Sofia, Gatsev Ognyan ,   Clinic of Endourology and SWL Department of Urology and Nephrology Military Medical Academy of Sofia, Saltirov Iliya ,   Clinic of Endourology and SWL Department of Urology and Nephrology Military Medical Academy of Sofia
Published: November 2022

Introduction and objective: Urolithiasis can impair renal function by obstruction, infection, its association with comorbidities, high recurrence rate and need for multiple surgical interventions. Treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be challenging due to the increased risk for intra- and postoperative complications, higher ASA score and association with comorbidities. The objective of this study is to compare the preoperative characteristics, efficacy and safety of PCNL in patients with normal or mildly impaired renal function and patients with chronic kidney disease. Material and methods: Prospectively collected data on 1656 PCNL procedures, performed in the Department of Urology and Nephrology at Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria between 2011 and 2021 was analyzed. Patients were divided in 2 groups: Group 1 (1244 patients with normal or mildly impaired renal function, eGFR > 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 ) and Group 2 (412 patients with moderately impaired renal function and end stage renal disease, eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 ) Results: Patients with CKD were more likely to be older, be female, with higher incidence of comorbidities and higher preoperative ASA score, higher rate of recurrent stones, solitary kidney and staghorn stones. PCNL efficacy after single procedure and at 3rd postoperative month was lower for CKD patients (respectively 79,6% vs 83,4%, р=0.086, and 85,9% vs 90,1%, р=0.018). There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative hemoglobin drop (14,0±10,2 vs 14,2±10,4, р=0.772) and overall complications rate (14,6% vs 12,1%, р=0.793) between the two groups. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that PCNL is an effective and safe procedure in patients with chronic kidney disease. Although, CKD patients had larger and more complex stones, higher comorbidity rate, and higher incidence of recurrent stones and infection, these factors had no negative impact on PCNL outcomes compared to patients with normal or mildly impaired renal function.
Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection – a Cohort Study
Authors:   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Lukanova Tsonka , Takorov Ivelin ,   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Simeonovski Stefan ,   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Vulcheva Dimitriya ,   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Dimitrov Dimitar ,   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Arnaudov Stefan ,   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Stanimirov Tsvetan ,   First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Abrasheva Mariya ,   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Military Medical Academy, Sofia
Published: November 2022

Introduction and objective: Concerning SARS-CoV-2 pandemic strict restrictions were introduced in Bulgaria comparable to other coutries worlwide in terms of elective surgical care with cancellation of all but emergency surgery. The aim of this study is to report results of COVID-19-positive patients in terms of postoperative morbidity and mortality following elective and emergency surgery. Material and methods: We performed a prospective cohort study of patients who underwent elective or emergency surgery at First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia between November 11, 2020 and January 11, 2021. For the same period the clinic was remodeled to a combined surgical and therapeutic unit for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Results: Twenty-five patients with SARS-CoV-2 underwent surgery or were postoperatively treated between November 11, 2020 and January 11, 2021 at First Clinic of Abdominal Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Sofia – 15 male and 10 female, median age of 66.2 years (43-95). There were 5 (20%) elective oncological operations and 20 (80%) emergency procedures. Pulmonary complications were registered in 18/25 (72%) of the patients and cardio-vascular – at 3/25 (12%). Postoperative morbidity was 16% - postoperative hemorrhage (n=2), surgical site infection (n=1) and postoperative pancreatic fistula type B (n=1). Eleven patients were admitted to intensive care unit. Early postoperative mortality was 24%. Median age of deceased was 69.5 years (55- 82), 83.33 % males. There was comorbidity in 100 % of lethal cases. The main cause of mortality was COVID-19 associated. Conclusions: A SARS-CoV-2 positive status increases postoperative morbidity and mortality rates in patients undergoing general and oncological operative care. If possible, elective abdominal surgery in COVID-19 patients should be postponed for 4-7 weeks in order to optimize postoperative outcomes. Key words: COVID-19 surgery, morbidity, mortality
Refractive results after cataract surgery in patients calculated with Barrett Universal II formula
Authors:   Department of “Ophtalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Oral Surgery” Clinic of Ophthalmology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Kirova Tanislava , Kalaydzhiev Atanas ,   Department of “Ophtalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Oral Surgery” Clinic of Ophthalmology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Voynov Lachezar ,   Department of “Ophtalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Oral Surgery” Clinic of Ophthalmology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The aim of the study is to analyze postoperative, refractive results and to evaluate effectiveness of the applied surgical procedure in calculating optical power of the IOL with formula of IVth generation- Barrett Universal II. Matherial and Methods: The study is retrospective and was performed for a period of 2 years(2018-2020y) in clinic of Ophthalmology MMA-Sofia. We used clinical, surgical and statistical methods of the study. A complete ophthalmological examination was performed in the clinical methods. Surgical methods include performing uncomplicated phacoemulsification with intracapsular impantation of the IOL in all patients. Statistical analyze of the data were processed with IBM SPSS v.19. Statistics. Results: Effectiveness of the applied surgical procedure is determined by the implementation of the intended postoperative result(Target) and achieved postoperative uncorection visual acuity(UCDVA). A month after operation in 49 eyes (85,1%) is registered UCDVA>0,8, which is very good postoperative result. Conclusion: The results show slightly better postoperative visual acuity in patients with toric implant compared to spherical implant. As regards to accuracy of the formula which is used for eyes with different axial length, our results confirm other studies and shows that BU-II formula is most correct for emetropic eyes, less accurate for hypermetropic eyes and least for myopic eyes. Key words: Cataract, Barrett Universal II formula, intraocular lenses
Growing Edible Cities and Towns: A Survey of the Victorian Urban Agriculture Sector
Authors:   William Angliss Institute, Donati Kelly , Rose Nick
Published: November 2022

This report presents findings from a survey of urban agriculture practitioners in greater Melbourne (including green wedge areas), Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong. The findings provide baseline data regarding the composition, activities, market channels, challenges, needs and aspirations of the urban agriculture sector, as well as opportunities for its support and growth. The report also proposes a roadmap for addressing critical challenges that face the sector and for building on the strength of its social and environmental commitments, informed by the survey findings and relevant academic literature on urban agriculture. This report’s findings and recommendations are of relevance to policymakers at all levels of government, especially as food security, climate change, human and ecological health and urban sustainability emerge as key interconnected priorities in this challenging decade.
Process Intensification in the Customized Flow Reactors
Authors: Basavaraju Girish , Ashwin Y. , Naini Prathyusha , Rajanna Ravishankar
Published: November 2022

The development and intensification of flow reactors are emerging as a new niche area in the pharmaceutical process development. However, development without adequate knowledge of chemistry, kinetics, mass and heat transfer, equipment design, residence time and residence time distribution (RTD) aspects could be difficult to realize the true potential of flow processing development. Understanding these aspects would enable the experimenter to explore options, troubleshoot, and find insights into a wide array of possibilities for continuous flow chemistry development and scaleup. The study provides a systematic approach for flow process development, insights to characterize the equipment, optimize the conditions, and derive meaningful conclusions. The results are presented through appropriate tables and charts to understand the concepts and apply them for various processes. As a case study, a well-known saponification reaction was subjected to represent the performance of the batch versus the flow process (packed bed reactor and tubular reactor) and listed advantages.
Helicobacter pylori Gastric Infection: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management
Authors: Bisht Neha , P. Garg Amar
Published: November 2022

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects approximately 50% of the world population, and currently, no treatment is satisfactory for its management. Understanding the pathophysiology and pathogenesis mechanisms of H. pylori has increased over the years. Proper adherence and colonization of H. pylori induce genetic alterations, express numerous virulence factors, and trigger diverse adaptive mechanisms, making possible the colonization of an organ with a highly acidic lumen. The mode for the transmission of infection can be oral-oral or fecal-oral. Various effector proteins or toxins are released by the organism for successful colonization and infection. For the virulence and pathogenicity of H. pylori, the virulence factors, host, and environmental factors interplay a very important role. Virulence factors for H. pylori enhanced the pathogenicity of cytotoxin-associated antigen A, vacuolating cytotoxin, duodenal ulcer promoting gene A protein, outer inflammatory proteins, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase. The host immune system through Th1-polarized response plays a crucial role in the course of infection. The most common symptoms in H. pylori-positive individuals are peptic ulcers, gastric adenocarcinomas, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomas, whereas some positive individuals remain asymptomatic. Detection of H. pylori infection can be through invasive and noninvasive diagnostic methods. We critically reflect on the infection of H. pylori and the virulence and pathogenesis mechanisms of H. pylori.
Perspective Chapter: The Impact of Human Capital Investment on Economic Growth – Arab Countries Evidence from 2001 to 2021
Authors: Badwan Nemer
Published: November 2022

The study aimed to measure the impact of investment in human capital on economic growth in a group of Arab countries during the period (2001 to 2021) using static panel models. We used a set of independent variables to express the investment variable in human capital for Arab countries represented in the enrollment ratio in the primary stage, secondary school enrollment ratio, higher education enrollment ratio, life expectancy rate, and education expenditure. Also, we used per capita GDP as a variable representing economic growth. The study found a set of results, the most important of which is the absence of the impact of the enrollment rate in primary and secondary education on the per capita share of GDP. The study also found the presence of a significant and negative impact of the enrollment rate in higher education on the per capita share of GDP and in addition to a positive morale effect on spending on employment and education, life expectancy on per capita GDP.
Perspective Chapter: Applications of Novel Ionic Liquids as Catalyst
Authors: Kilivelu Ganesan
Published: November 2022

Ionic liquids have much interesting attention in the area of biomedical and it’s an alternative to traditional organic solvents owing to their unique chemical, physical properties and environmentally eco-friendly catalytic responses. Ionic liquids have distinct properties like tunability that allows their physical and chemical behaviors to be changed as desired by changing the organic cations with inorganic anions or inorganic cations with organic anions or both cation and anion from organic moieties. Most of the organic reactions are carried out with assistance of catalyst, usually commercially available catalyst are very expensive, more hydroscopic in nature, thermally unstable and very difficult to recycle them but ionic liquids are acted as potential Lewis acidic behaviors, thermally stable, easily recycle inexpensive compared to commercial catalyst and easy to prepare electrically neutral organic cation which are loosely bind with inorganic anions, and organic (pyridinium/imidazolium/piperidinium) cation could be easily accelerate (or) activate the functional group for most of the organic reactions. Hence, ionic liquids plays a vital role in modern organic synthetic field and may be inevitable in future research.
Perspective Chapter: Simulation in Complex Laparoscopic Digestive Surgery
Authors: Gihan Nanayakkara Asanga , Chao Phillip , B. Koea Jonathan , Srinivasa Sanket
Published: November 2022

The adoption of laparoscopic techniques for complex digestive surgical procedures, such as hepatectomy and pancreatectomy, has been slow in comparison to other areas of surgery. Laparoscopy presents the surgeon with several challenges including ergonomics, lack of haptic feedback, altered fields of vision, and teamwork meaning that there is a significant learning curve for complex laparoscopic digestive surgery, even for the surgeon experienced in open procedures. Simulation is a useful method to train surgeons in complex procedures and has been suggested as a potential mechanism to decrease the duration of the surgeon learning curve in laparoscopic surgery. This chapter will explore current concepts in simulation for complex laparoscopic digestive surgery. Readers will develop an understanding of the role of simulation in surgical procedural training and evidence-based techniques that may be implemented in their own institution.
Air Pollution Dispersion Using Coupled AERMOD-WRF Modeling System and Generation of Gridded Emission Inventory of NOX over Nagpur
Authors: Boadh Rahul , Kumar Rajoria Yogendra , Ramachandra Prasad Vallampati
Published: November 2022

This study, a work used to distinguish the dispersion patterns of air pollutants, is designs particularly NOX because of vehicular and modern sources over a quickly creating metropolitan city, Nagpur (21.15° N, 79.09° E), India, during winter and summer representative months, that is, January and April respectively in 2009. Utilizing the emission variables of industry and various vehicles, 1 km x 1 km high-resolution Gridded Emission Inventory (GEI) has produced over Nagpur city. Here, two PBL schemes form WRF model viz., local (MYJ) and non-local (YSU) schemes considered for obtaining the PBL as well as meteorological parameters. Both the schemes MYJ and YSU representing the boundary layer parameters are reasonably well and measured for generating the input parameter for AERMOD model. During the winter and summer month’s fundamentally unique scattering patterns of NOX have been observed. After carefully examining the NOX concentration from the AERMOD model, the reasonable well-by integrated YSU schemes of WRF were found to be superior to the other schemes. The current review advocates the utility of the created GEI of NOX with coupled AERMOD-WRF offline model for air quality appraisal over Nagpur.
In Situ and Ex Situ Agricultural Waste Management System
Authors: Muzamil Mohd , Rasool Sehreen , H. Masoodi Ummyiah
Published: November 2022

The transformation of agricultural wastes, either in situ or ex situ manner can help to ensure nutrient recycling, energy generation, preparation of animal feed, medicines, packaging material, substrate for mushroom cultivation, biofuel production and product formulations. The in situ methods of waste management are prioritized as the problems of collection and transportation from the source can be avoided. The in situ methods are slow and require land and labour. The conversion of agricultural waste into fuel and useful value-added products is gaining traction and demands utilization of appropriate technology. In this context, the technological dependence on ex situ methods is higher than in situ methods. The selection of the particular method depends on the type of waste, process employed and final product required. The remedial measures can lead towards a sustainable future in terms of Safeguarding of human health, protection of soil, conservation of aquatic ecosystem and beneficial soil microbes and pave the way towards a cleaner, healthier and eco-friendly environment and ambience.
Revolutionary Plastic Mechanical Recycling Process: Regeneration of Mechanical Properties and Lamellar Structures
Authors: Phanthong Patchiya , Yao Shigeru
Published: November 2022

Plastic recycling is one method that can reduce the amount of waste plastics in the environment. Especially in the mechanical recycling process, the waste plastics are reprocessed by mechanical approaches and reproduced as recycled products. Based on the life cycle assessment studies, mechanical recycling shows lower emissions than other approaches which is the most suitable method for environments. However, the mechanical properties of recycled products are much more degraded than virgin plastics. In this chapter, revolutionary plastic mechanical recycling is introduced. The new type of twin-screw extruder with the addition of molten resin reservoir unit is applied with various extrusion conditions. As a result, the mechanical properties of recycled products were recovered than its original materials. The relationship between recycling process condition, mechanical properties, and mesoscale lamellar structure are also discussed. It can be found that steady shear which is a conventional process affected the degradation of mechanical properties. In another way, re-extrusion by using a new type of twin-screw extrusion with a suitable processing condition is related to the regeneration of mechanical properties and lamellar structures similar to virgin plastics. This chapter is expected to introduce the recent advances in plastic mechanical recycling process and propose the future prospects of plastic recycling technology.
Racial Disparities in Opioid Analgesia Administration Among Adult Emergency Department Patients with Abdominal Pain
Authors: Jarman Angela , Hwang Alexander , Schleimer Julia , Fontenette Roderick , Mumma Bryn
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Racial disparities in pain management have been reported among emergency department (ED) patients. In this study we evaluated the association between patients’ self-identified race/ethnicity and the administration of opioid analgesia among ED patients with abdominal pain, the most common chief complaint for ED presentations in the United States.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of adult (age ≥18 years) patients who presented to the ED of a single center with abdominal pain from January 1, 2019–December 31, 2020. We collected demographic and clinical information, including patients’ race and ethnicity, from the electronic health record. The primary outcome was the ED administration of any opioid analgesic (binary). Secondary outcomes included the administration of non-opioid analgesia (binary) and administration of any analgesia (binary). We used logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios (OR) of the association between a patient’s race/ethnicity and analgesia administration. Covariates included age, sex, initial pain score, Emergency Severity Index, and ED visits in the prior 30 days. Subgroup analyses were performed in non-pregnant patients, those who underwent any imaging study, were admitted to the hospital, and who underwent surgery within 24 hours of ED arrival.

Results: We studied 7,367 patients: 45% (3,314) were non-Hispanic (NH) White; 28% (2,092) were Hispanic/Latinx; 19% (1,384) were NH Black, and 8% (577) were Asian. Overall, 44% (3,207) of patients received opioid analgesia. In multivariable regression models, non-White patients were less likely to receive opioid analgesia compared with White patients (OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.65-0.83 for Hispanic/Latinx patients; OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.54-0.72 for Black patients; and OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.52-0.78 for Asian patients). Black patients were also less likely to receive non-opioid analgesia, and Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients were less likely than White patients to receive any analgesia. The associations were similar across subgroups; however, the association was attenuated among patients who underwent surgery within 24 hours of ED arrival.

Conclusion: Hispanic/Latinx, Black, and Asian patients were significantly less likely to receive opioid analgesia than White patients when presenting to the ED with abdominal pain. Black patients were also less likely than White patients to receive non-opioid analgesia.
Family Roles in the Risk of Serious Mental Illness Among Youth with Substance Misuse: A Systematic Review
Authors: Zafar Mubashir
Published: November 2022

Context: Psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are common among young people with substance misuse. Preventive strategies can diminish the negative impact on the society, especially family function. Objectives: The objective of this study was to systematically review the family functions in the risk of serious mental illness among youth with substance misuse. Methods: The main databases Web of Science, PubMed, and SCOPUS were searched for studies published during January 2018-December 202. “Prevention”, “anxiety”, “coping”, “family”, “parents”, “patients care plan”, “adjustment”, “community”, “youth”, and “drug addiction” were the keywords searched in the databases. The present review was conducted in 2022. Results: After the screening of articles based on the exclusion criteria, we selected seven studies. The studies were classified as affianced, patience, pulling out, social support, and emotional stability actions. Society and parents, who are the core family members, feel anxious following the drug misuse of the youth. The youngsters felt that these substances were harmful for their health, especially reproductive health. The parents felt very secluded from family and friends. There are different preventive strategies to overcome this behavior. Conclusions: Results of different evaluated studies showed that using emotional strategy is the common tool to prevent substance abuse. Social status and cultural perspective are effective in preventing this issue.
Versión argentina del cuestionario “Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation”: Traducción, adaptación transcultural y evaluación de propiedades psicométricas
Authors: Salomon Luciana Yamila , Rodriguez Daniel Alejandro , Fuertes Laura Elisa , Brondo Cecilia Elisabeth , Lopez Enrique , Frías Bárbara Soledad , Valdivieso Gisela Evelina , Peso Florencia Laura , Stanicio Mara Belen , Ciaponi Ludmila , Curia Julieta , Ruiz Aldo , Deveikis Ignacio , Santilli Elizabeth , Seery Elisabeth
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: Realizar la traducción, adaptación transcultural y evaluación de las propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) para ser utilizado en la población argentina con diagnóstico de fractura de radio distal (FRD).

Materiales y método: El proceso de traducción y adaptación transcultural se basó en las guías descritas por Beaton et al. A continuación se realizó la evaluación de las siguientes propiedades psicométricas: efecto techo-suelo, consistencia interna, validez de constructo y sensibilidad al cambio. Para analizar la validez de constructo se plantearon seis hipótesis correlacionando el PRWE y sus dominios dolor y función con la escala de valoración numérica de dolor (NPRS) y el cuestionario Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand.

Resultados: La versión argentina final se administró en una muestra de 30 sujetos con FRD y demostró ser comprendida y estar adaptada culturalmente. En la fase de evaluación de las propiedades psicométricas la PRWE no presentó efecto techo-suelo (4,5%) y demostró aceptable consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach: 0,95). En el análisis de la validez de constructo se comprobaron el 50% de las hipótesis planteadas. Se observaron valores >0,8 en la magnitud del efecto y en la respuesta media estandarizada, indicando ser sensible al cambio.

Conclusión: Se realizó con éxito el proceso de traducción, adaptación transcultural y evaluación de propiedades psicométricas del PRWE para su uso en la población argentina con diagnóstico de FRD.
Evaluación protocolizada de la falla en la desvinculación de la ventilación mecánica prolongada
Authors: Matesa Maria Amelia , Rossi Damian , Villalba Darío Salvador , Scrigna Mariana , Collins Jessica , Planells Fernando
Published: November 2022

Introducción: Los avances en cuidados intensivos permitieron la sobrevida de un gran número de pacientes a la etapa aguda de la enfermedad crítica. Sin embargo, los pacientes críticos crónicos requieren soporte vital continuo. El objetivo de este caso clínico es describir la evaluación protocolizada y exhaustiva propuesta y vincular las alteraciones encontradas con las posibles causas del fracaso de la desvinculación.

Presentación del caso: Paciente de sexo femenino, de 82 años, que ingresó al CDVMR para iniciar el proceso de desvinculación de la VM secundario a weaning prolongado por neumonía grave de la comunidad. Se utilizó una estrategia de evaluación basada en el trabajo de Heunks y Hoeven. Según lo evaluado, la alteración del parénquima pulmonar y la respuesta anómala del centro respiratorio a la hipercapnia inducida podrían explicar la dependencia a la VM.

Conclusión: En el caso presentado, la aplicación de una estrategia de evaluación minuciosa permitió identificar alteraciones de la mecánica respiratoria y del centro respiratorio como posibles explicaciones a la falla de la desvinculación de la VM. Contar con algoritmos de evaluación podría beneficiar a la población de pacientes en ventilación mecánica prolongada.
Evolución del estado de conciencia en sujetos con traumatismo encéfalo-craneano grave tratados en la sala de estimulación multisensorial de un centro de rehabilitación
Authors: Cardillo Nicolás , Cragno María Cecilia , Morelli Leandro , Nunes Ana Carla , Tornabene Daniel Rubén
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: Describir la evolución de la alteración del estado de conciencia en sujetos con traumatismo encéfalo-craneano (TEC) grave, tratados en la sala de estimulación multisensorial (SEM) de un centro de rehabilitación en Argentina.

Materiales y método: Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo. Se incluyeron sujetos mayores de 17 años, que ingresaron a la SEM del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Psicofísica del Sur (INaRePS), entre abril de 2016 y enero de 2019, con TEC y alteración de la conciencia, definida como un puntaje <21 en la escala de recuperación de coma revisada (CRS-R).

Resultados: De un total de 17 sujetos analizados, trece (76,5%) mejoraron al menos una categoría según la CRS-R. La mediana del tiempo de tratamiento en la SEM fue de 6 (RIQ 3,5 - 9) meses. La CRS-R final fue de 15 (RIQ 12,5 - 22) puntos y la mediana de cambio en el puntaje de la CRS-R pre-post tratamiento fue de 8 (RIQ 4 - 12) puntos. Seis (35,3%) sujetos alcanzaron valores ≥ 21 puntos en la CRS-R al final del tratamiento.

Conclusión: En esta muestra de sujetos con TEC y alteración de la conciencia, trece mejoraron al menos una categoría luego de realizar tratamiento multisensorial. Por otra parte, seis lograron puntajes ≥ 21 en la CRS-R y egresaron de la SEM.
Uso de la hiperinsuflación manual como terapia coadyuvante en el tratamiento de niños con atelectasia. Serie de Casos.
Authors: Ortuondo María Mercedes , Bellizio Gabriela Soledad , Aguado Daniela Natalia , Iglesias María Ximena , Franco Cintia Romina , Litardo Camila , Ametrano María Agustina , Aquino Gisela , Niemann Elizabeth , Russo Federico Sebastián , Bragagnolo Ramiro , Orlando Adrián , Patrinós Camila Melisa
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: Describir el uso de la hiperinsuflación manual (HM) como terapia coadyuvante en el tratamiento de niños con atelectasia.

Materiales y método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo, de tipo serie de casos. Se incluyeron sujetos entre 28 días de vida y 14 años de edad con diagnóstico de atelectasia, internados en la Sala pediátrica del Hospital Zonal General de Agudos Mariano y Luciano de la Vega, en el período comprendido entre julio de 2017 y marzo de 2019. Los sujetos recibieron HM como parte del tratamiento.

Resultados: Veinte sujetos fueron incluidos en el estudio, de los cuales cuatro fueron eliminados. Se resolvió la atelectasia en el 56,2% de la muestra (9 sujetos).

Conclusión: Nueve de los dieciséis niños con diagnóstico de ATL, lograron resolver la misma tras la aplicación del tratamiento de fisioterapia respiratoria, utilizando HM como terapia coadyuvante. Hasta el momento, éste es el primer estudio que describe los resultados de dicha implementación.
APLIKASI PELACAK KARIR ALUMNI BERBASIS WEB (STUDI KASUS STMIK INSAN PEMBANGUNAN)
Authors: . Budi Haryanto , . Jimy . , . Nurasiah . , . Yayah Yulia
Published: November 2022

ABSTRAKData alumni sangat penting bagi perguruan tinggi selain untuk kebutuhan akreditasi program studi yang ada di jurusan, data alumni juga berguna untuk mengukur keberhasilan pembelajaran di kampus dimana data ini dapat dijadikan masukan atau informasi pengambilan keputusan, komunikasi dengan alumni sangat dibutuhkan oleh pihak kampus karena bisa berbagi peluang lowongan pekerjaan, pemagangan, dan event informasi.Untuk memperoleh data alumni dibutuhkan sebuah penelusuran informasi alumni melalui beberapa daftar pertanyaan, seperti lama tunggu mendapat pekerjaan setelah lulus, persentase lulusan yang sudah bekerja, kesesuaian program studi yang diambil dengan posisi kerja yang didapat, dan lain sebagainya.Penelitian ini akan dibuat sebuah sarana untuk mendapatkan data lulusan dengan menggunakan website. Selain kemudahan dalam mengakses website oleh semua kalangan, sistem informasi yang akan dibangun juga dapat dipergunakan bagi alumni dan mahasiswa untuk berbagi informasi tentang lowongan perkerjaan yang ada dan tentunya sesuai dengan jurusan yang diambil.Kata kunci: Alumni, Pelacak Karir, Web
APLIKASI PEMESANAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PROTOTYPE (STUDI KASUS ROTI BAKAR 88)
Authors: Rachmat Imam Fauzy Muldani
Published: November 2022

ABSTRAKRestoran Roti Bakar 88 merupakan restoran kuliner yang berlokasi di Tangerang. Restoran tersebut tidak hanya menyajikan menu roti bakar melainkan beraneka ragam makanan dan minuman lainnya. Restoran tersebut pada transaksi pemesanannya masih menggunakan manual yang dicatat diselembar kertas oleh customer yang nantinya diinput ke komputer oleh pegawai, selain itu seringkali pelayan tersebut kewalahan ketika pemesanan ramai karena harus menginput ulang menu makanan dan minuman yang dipesan oleh customer ke komputer. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun aplikasi pemesanan makanan dan minuman yang mendukung fitur QRcode sehingga memudahkan dalam pemesanan makanan dan minuman. Model pengembangan sistem menggunakan model prototype yang terdiri dari tahapan pengumpulan kebutuhan, desain model dan membangun protipe, evaluasi prototype, mengkodekan sistem, menguji sistem, evaluasi sistem, menggunakan sistem. Hasil penelitian ini menghasilkan aplikasi pemesanan makanan dan minuman berbasis web dengan fitur login, scan QRcode, daftar makanan minuman, proses pesanan, mengelola master produk dan user serta laporan. Pengujian aplikasi menggunakan metode blackbox testing dengan kesimpulan secara kseluruhan valid.Kata Kunci: Prototype, Aplikasi Pemesanan, QRcode, Roti Bakar
ANALISA DAN PERANCANGAN SISTEM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PENGELOLAAN KONTRAK KERJA KARYAWAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING (SAW) PT. CIPTA TEKNINDO PRAMUDIRA
Authors: Jainuri Jainuri
Published: November 2022

Sistem penilaian dan kriterian penilaian tidak jelas dan masih banyak yang bersifat subjektif, dapat mengakibatkan keputusan yang kurang tepat, sehingga menurunnya kinerja karyawan dalam memajukan perusahaan. Untuk menyelesaian masalah kontrak kerja karyawan di PT Cipta teknindo Pramudira, perlu dibuat suatu sistem pengambilan keputusan (SPK) pengelolaan kontrak kerja karyawan dengan menggunakan metode SAW (Simple Additive Weighting). Metode pengembangan sistem menggunakan waterfall, dan aplikasi dalam SPK menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP serta menggunakan database MySQL. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, studi pustaka, dan wawancara terhadap sampel yang dipilih dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Pengujian sistem menggunakan blacbox testing Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan (SPK) nantinya dapat dimanfaatkan oleh manajemen perusahaan PT. Cipta Teknindo Pramudira khususnya departemen HRD dalam dalam mengelola kontrak kerja karyawan, Target selanjutnya adalah dengan adanya sistem ini proses pengelolaan kontrak kerja lebih adil dan menghasilkan keputusan yang tepat, informasi yang cepat dan akurat serta dapat menjawab dari permasalahan yang terjadi saat ini.Kata kunci : Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan, Simple Additive Wighting, Kontrak Kerja, Waterfall
PERANCANGAN MARKETING INFORMATION SYSTEM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENJUALAN PRODUK SEPATU TOMKINS BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: . Riyanto , Aman Mustar
Published: November 2022

PT. Primarindo Asia Infrastructure, Tbk merupakan Perusahaan multinasional yang bergerak dibidang manufaturing alas kaki. Produk yang dihasilkan oleh Perusahaan tersebut berupa sepatu, sandal, kaus kaki, tas dan beberapa apharel. Salah satu produk yang dihasilkan dan sangat populer di masyarakat Indonesia adalah Tomkins. Tomkins menjadi merk lokal yang sangat diperhitungkan diantara kompetitornya karena produknya memiliki kualitas dan desain yang sangat  bervariasi serta menggunakan material lokal yang tidak kalah dengan dengan Merk populer Internasional lainnya.Penjualan produknya dilakukan melalui 3 metode, yaitu Direct Selling, Consignment dan Penjualan Online. Penjualan Online menggunakan 2 line, yaitu menggunakan line web Perusahaan sendiri dan bekerjasama dengan beberapa Online store yang ada di Indonesia. Sistem perekaman data penjualan menggunakan sms gateway yang terintegrasi dengan server Perusahaan, yang dalam implementasinya sering terjadi kesalahan pengiriman format dan layanan operator yang sering error. Masalah tersebut mengakibatkan keterlambatan dalam pengolahan data dan pembuatan laporan dalam mendukung strategi peningkatan penjualan. Berdasarkan hasil analisa yang dilakukan di PT. Primarindo Asia Infrastructure, Tbk terutama pada Divisi Marketing, maka penulis simpulkan bahwa terjadi permasalahan pada pengolahan data penjualan sehingga berpengaruh terhadap strategi peningkatan penjualan yang berdampak pada penurunan profit.Penelitian ini bertujuan membuat suatu sistem yang mampu merekam data secara cepat dan akurat untuk pembuatan laporan penjualan serta mampu menyajikan informasi stok secara up to date sehingga peningkatan penjualan dapat dicapai. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa aplikasi front end berbasis Android yang akan diinstall pada handphone sales yang ada di semua store di Seluruh Indonesia sehingga meminimalisir kesalah format pengiriman pelaporan dan keterlambatan dalam perekaman data penjualan.Kata kunci: System, Marketing, Information, Android
OVERVIEW PERBANDINGAN JUMLAH USER FINTECH (PEER-TO-PEER LENDING) DENGAN JUMLAH PENGGUNA INTERNET DI INDONESIA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Stefanny Vanessa , Tiara Beby
Published: November 2022

Penggunaan internet telah menjadi salah satu kebutuhan hampir di setiap aspek kehidupan masyarakat. Hal ini didukung oleh semakin berkembang pesatnya bidang kehidupan yang memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi saat ini. Pada masa Pandemi COVID-19 kebutuhan akan penggunaan internet juga semakin tinggi, munculnya aplikasi-aplikasi terbaru yang membantu salah satunya di bidang keuangan. Fintech sebagai salah satu solusi teknologi di bidang keuangan mulai berkembang, banyak jenis fintech yang dijelaskan, untuk overview ini fintech yang dibahas adalah Peer to Peer Lending (peminjamana online). Overview ini dihasilkan dengan membandingkan data jumlah pengguna internet dengan jumlah akun borrower yang terdaftar di platform fintech yang diakui oleh OJK tahun 2019 dan tahun 2020.Hasil perbandingan menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan jumlah pengguna internet tidak selalu berbanding lurus dengan pertumbuhan jumlah pengguna/user platform fintech, dalam hal ini diwakili dengan jumlah akun borrower (peminjam). Untuk daerah di Jawa, DKI Jakarta menempati posisi tertinggi untuk persentase perbandingan antara jumlah pengguna internet dengan jumlah pengguna fintech sebesar 189,92% berbeda jauh dengan daerah luar jawa dimana persentase perbandingan tertinggi ada di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara sebesar 15,42%. Perbedaan persentase yang jauh tersebut bisa menjadi topik analisa perusahaan penyelenggara fintech ataupun peneliti berikutnya terkait fintech berdasarkan hasil overview ini.Kata Kunci : Fintech, Peer to Peer, Lending, Internet, COVID-19, borrower
“Avivo no teu rosto, o rosto que me deste”: espelhos da identidade nacional no Diário de Miguel Torga
Authors: Gago Dora Nunes
Published: November 2022

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Incommensurability and Communication: To the Communicative Turn in the Philosophy of Science
Authors: Antonovski Alexander Yu. ,   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2022

The article shows that Kuhn's concept of incommensurability emphasizes mainly the objective dimension of communication. To the thesis about the incommensurability of the meanings of scientific concepts in competing paradigms, we oppose the idea of a three-dimensional space of communicative dimensions. We supplement the objective dimension of communication, within which the environmental evolutionary selection of the best knowledge is carried out, with equal social and temporal horizons.
Popper and His Popular Critics: Thomas Kuhn, Paul Feyerabend and Imre Lakatos: Appendix
Authors: Agassi Joseph ,   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2022

Popper’s popular critics – Kuhn, Feyerabend, and Lakatos – replace his older, Wittgenstein-style critics, now defunct. His new critics played with the idea of criticism as beneficial, in vain search of variants of these that could better appeal to the public. Some of their criticism of Popper is valid but marginal for the dispute about rationality. He was Fallibilist; they hedged about it. He viewed learning from experience as learning from error; they were unclear about it. His view resembles Freud’s reality principle; they hedged about this too, as they defended the stupid idea of constructive criticism (namely, hold on to your faith in a refuted theory until you can replace it). He stressed his criticism of the view of science as inductive; they endorsed it. They differed from him significantly regarding their intended readers: he had addressed those who readily admit criticism and his popular critics addressed those who find it hard to admit openly that criticism upsets them somewhat. Current popular criticism of Popper’s ideas shows yet again the logical relation between the critical attitude and liberalism: liberalism without critically mindedness is permissible, scarcely the other way around. Hence, we better read the objection that Popper’s popular critics have launched against him not as criticism proper, but as somewhat reasonable protest against his use of the highest standards in his relentless advocacy of liberalism and of criticism in his valuation of science and of democracy as joint.
Dare to Care: The Art of Confrontation in Philosophical Counseling
Authors: Tiurean Anca‐Cornelia ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2022

The article addresses a common difficulty of counselors in confronting clients with the problems in their thinking and behavior in a way that they could start benefiting from a constructive self-reflective state in the long run, a state that would replace the common tendency to hide oneself, to blame, to victimize or to repress aspects of their humanity connoted as negative in order to maintain a positive self image. The highlight is on the main characteristics of efficient confrontations with oneself and others, so as to engender reasoning competence training without an unnecessary loss in the quality of the consultative relationship. Working in psychotherapy and having progressively integrated more philosophical work into this professional practice, the author puts together a few concepts and ideas that are likely to facilitate the processes in the psychotherapeutic and the philosophical approaches to intrapsychic and interpersonal dialogue.
The Artificial Philosophical Counselor
Authors: Nutas Andrei ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2022

Till date most people still believe that compute grows exponentially in accordance with Moore’s law, meaning that computational capacity doubles approximately every 18 months. This, however, does not hold for Machine Learning. Since 2012, the computational capacity of Machine Learning has doubled every 3.4 months.1 Given this incredible growth rate we need to start considering whether Artificial Intelligence through the practice of Machine Learning will be able to automate the philosophical counseling profession. I will begin by giving an overview of AI and of GPT3 the AI model used in the experiments run for this paper. Next, I will define a job description for the philosophical counselor. Using GPT3 I will reveal that a surprising number of activities that are performed by philosophical counselors already fall under the purview of AI. I will also dedicate a segment to reflecting on the limits of the AIs capabilities and how with a bit of fine tuning some of these limitations can be overcome. Finally, I will present those limitations which I doubt that the current version of GPT3 can overcome.