bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MODERN MICROWAVE INSTRUMENTS FOR MONITORING ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE STRATIFICATION: HINDSIGHT AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
Authors:   Central Aerological Observatory, KADYGROV E. N. , KNYAZEV A. N. ,   Central Aerological Observatory, SHAPOSHNIKOV A. N. ,   Central Aerological Observatory
Published: February 2023

Thermal stratification is a key parameter of atmospheric processes. This parameter has been used in environmental monitoring systems, for forecasting weather and severe weather events, for studying radio wave propagation in the atmosphere. The description of modern ground-based and satellite microwave instruments for atmospheric temperature stratification measurements is given, their short history and future development are demonstrated.
Multimodal data fusion of remote sensing and social media using machine learning for natural disaster detection and assessment
Authors:   , Jony Rabiul Islam
Published: February 2023

For more than a decade, social media has emerged as a potential platform to generate and spread information about a natural disasters. Alternatively, a common way of conducting research into natural disasters is via remote sensing. However, remote sensing data comes with few challenges, such as, unavailability due to long revisit time of the sensors, and obstruction due to cloud cover. This research develops a novel machine learning algorithm for the fusion of Social media images and text with Remote sensing multispectral satellite images to detect flooding. The fusion method is further extended to generate flood maps for assessment.
Utility of a Physical Fitness Score in Screening for Chronic Diseases
Authors: Sato Takaaki , Fujihara Kazuya , Yamada Mayuko Harada , Chou Kaori , Yaguchi Yuta , Kitazawa Masaru , Ishiguro Hajime , Osawa Taeko , Yamada Takaho , Kodama Satoru , Kato Kiminori , Sone Hirohito
Published: February 2023

We developed a new Physical Score (PS) consisting of comprehensive physical fitness indicators and elucidated the association between the resultant PS and metabolic diseases, i.e., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, fatty liver, and metabolic syndrome (MetS), among Japanese. Analyzed were 49,850 persons (30,039 men) aged 30 to 69 y who underwent physical fitness tests. Principal component analysis was performed on the correlation matrix of the physical fitness test results (relative grip strength, single-leg balance with eyes closed, and forward bending) according to sex and age. We defined the PS as the first principal component score. A formula was developed for various age groups comprised of men and women from 30 to 69 years of age from which the PS for each age and sex was calculated. The PS for both men and women was normally distributed with a value of 0 ± 1.15-1.16. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of metabolic diseases increased approximately 1.1-1.6 times per each 1-point reduction in the PS. The association between PS and MetS was particularly strong in that a 1-point reduction in the PS increased the risk of MetS by 1.54 times (95% confidence interval 1.46 to 1.62) in men and by 1.21 times (1.15 to 1.28) in women. The association between a lower PS and disease risk was stronger in younger men for fatty liver and in older men for MetS. Conversely, in women, the association between a lower PS and disease risk was stronger in older women for fatty liver and in younger women for MetS. For diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, the change in the impact of PS reductions across age groups was small. The PS is a useful and simple non-invasive tool for screening Japanese people for metabolic diseases.
El discurso metatelevisivo y la sitcom en la televisión estadounidense. Estudio de caso de la serie de televisión WandaVision (Schaeffer, 2021)
Authors: Higueras-Ruiz María José
Published: February 2023

En el siglo XXI la nueva comedia televisiva adquiere una mayor centralidad en los discursos mediáticos y académicos. Este es el caso de la serie de ficción producida por Marvel Studios y Walt Disney Company: WandaVision (Schaeffer, 2021). El objetivo de la investigación es determinar los parámetros audiovisuales de dicho proyecto en relación con la metatelevisión, y la representación de la sitcom. Se aplica una metodología cualitativa basada en la revisión bibliográfica y el análisis de las estrategias de producción, realización y narrativa de la serie. Los resultados revelan un ajuste de cada capítulo a las características del formato desde los años 50 hasta la actualidad. Para ello la narrativa acude a las herramientas de la metatelevisión y a las tramas del universo Marvel. Se concluye que WandaVision reformula los parámetros clásicos de la sitcom con una producción innovadora, atractiva para el público, y de interés académico y docente.
La dimensión medioambiental y los ODS en la comunicación estratégica de las empresas de triple impacto
Authors: Barroso María Belén , Castillo-Esparcia Antonio , Ruiz-Mora Isabel
Published: February 2023

Este trabajo analiza la dimensión ambiental y los ODS en la gestión de las relaciones públicas en las empresas de triple impacto en el contexto de la Covid19. Para ello, se ha realizado una investigación exploratoria-descriptiva mediante un cuestionario a 79 compañías catalogadas como empresas triple impacto de 27 países. Entre los resultados destacan que si bien la mayoría de los participantes identifican al medioambiente como stakeholder y consideran a la dimensión medioambiental como muy importante para la gestión de su comunicación; sólo 2 de cada 10 empresas consideran a los ODS entre los tres issues más relevantes relacionados con el desarrollo sostenible. A partir de estos datos, inferimos que aunque las empresas de triple impacto están trabajando para generar valor ambiental, en muchos casos no lo están identificando y comunicando de manera adecuada a sus grupos de interés.
Análisis del discurso parlamentario de VOX en la XIV Legislatura: crispación, polarización y nacionalpopulismo
Authors: Alcoceba Hernando José Antonio , Philippe Homont Louis Pierre , Hernández Fernández Coral
Published: February 2023

El artículo recoge los resultados del análisis de las intervenciones del presidente de VOX, Santiago Abascal, en el Congreso de los Diputados durante la XIV Legislatura. La investigación se centra en el estudio de las relaciones entre política e ideología en torno a la construcción del discurso parlamentario y persigue cumplir con objetivos: analizar la construcción del escenario político (1), examinar las estrategias de confrontación política (deslegitimación, resistencia, coerción, etc.) (2), y conocer el uso de las características del discurso populista (3). Los resultados muestran una retórica de polarización permanente entre los principios legitimantes de VOX y la desacreditación política del Gobierno mediante un lenguaje ofensivo que recurre a eslóganes, datos e información dudosa y sin contrastar. Las conclusiones apuntan al uso de estrategias emocionales de crítica y descrédito sobre temas de confrontación política, que conducen a una desensibilización del debate político, que normaliza los prejuicios y discursos de odio.
A Review on Synthetic Approaches and Activities of 1, 2, 4-Triazoles
Authors: Singh Mahavir , Sawarkar H. , Shrivastav Birendra , Bakal Bakal
Published: February 2023

1, 2, 4-Triazoles and their derivatives have a distinct place in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. These are used as lead compounds for the synthesis of numerous heterocyclic compounds which possess diverse biological activities and play pivotal roles. This review covers the latest literature and knowledge on the synthetic procedures for various triazoles derivatives, their activities and pharmacological applications. The synthetic routes of 1, 2, 4-triazole compounds as well as their pharmacological properties have been described. The review focuses intensively on two methods: cyclo-addition reaction in the syntheses of various 1, 5-dialky-1H-1, 2, 4-triazole derivatives from the reactive cumulenes with the nitrile precursors as well as the microwave irradiation method.
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: A Promising Novel Carrier
Authors: Panja Amica , Kumar Mishra Ashish , Dash Mahesh , Kumar Pandey Narendra , Kumar Singh Sachin , Kumar Bimlesh
Published: February 2023

Nanoparticles are solid colloidal particles which are having a size or dimensions ranging from 1-100nm.The word nano is derived from a Greek word ‘nanos’ which means extremely small, so nanoparticles are the particles that are extremely small in size. Colloidal particles are manufactured by either natural or synthetic polymers and are able to reduce toxicity, but due to certain limitation of these polymeric nanoparticles alternative carriers of lipid were formed. These alternative forms are known as Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). SLNs are the novel nanoparticulate systems consisting of colloidal carriers having a size 50-100nm. In these systems basically physiological lipids are dispersed in water or in any other surfactant solutions. SLNs are made up of a solid hydrophobic core which is coated with a monolayer of phospholipid. The drug is dissolved or dispersed in a solid hydrophobic core. SLNs are able to carry lipophillic drugs with them and are able to achieve sustained release of drug. SLNs can be given via different routes. SLNs can be prepared by different methods and are characterized using SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA etc. Now SLNs are used in different aspects like in cosmaceuticals, targeting, in antitubercular chemotherapy. SLNs have different advantages like they improve the stability of pharmaceuticals, have excellent bioavailability.
A Brief Review on Lysozyme’s Pharmacology and Drug-Carrying Capacity
Authors: Dilip Varma Punit , Deoprasad Shahu Yogita , Yende Subhash , Kishan Arora Sumit , Mishra Pranali , Jain Shailesh , Mishra Ankit
Published: February 2023

In recent years, the repurposing of drugs has been one of the exciting work areas for pharmaceutical scientists worldwide. We have prepared a review on Lysozyme, which will help scientists in this area review its properties. Lysozyme is an endogenous enzymatic peptide present in almost every living thing. It has wide therapeutic uses, including antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. It is showing prominent uses in various diseases, alone or along with other drugs. It is also used as a drug carrier for kidney targeting. It is categorized as generally referred to as safe by USFDA and EC. It is available on the market as oral formulations. Its traditional production by chicken egg is now a day swapped by recombinant production technologies, including transgenic animals. It has a great potential to be studied for various other activities. This review will help the researchers in selecting the medicament for further scientific evaluations.
Fatal gastric mucormycosis in a liver transplant recipient with thrombotic microangiopathy
Authors:   Jupiter Hospital, Pune, India., Gandhi Aashna
Published: February 2023

Gastric mucormycosis is a rare but an often fatal form of mucormycosis. Immunocompromised patients are at a risk of this form of mucormycosis. This is a case report of a 53 year old liver transplant patient who developed gastric mucormycosis, possibly due to tacrolimus related thrombotic microangiopathy which led to mucosal damage of the lining of the stomach.
CONTRIBUŢII LA STUDIUL NUMELOR DE FAMILIE DIN ROMÂNIA (IV)
Authors:   Institutul de Lingvistică şi Istorie Literară „Sextil Puşcariu” al Academia Române, Cluj-Napoca (România), LOŞONŢI Dumitru
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this article is to analyze, from an etymological perspective, a series of family names from Romania (family names starting with the letter F). The sources of these names are onomastics materials or works and (former) lists with telephone subscribers from several counties. The inventory of names and variants is generous, the author managing to establish etymologies, to correct many explanations provided so far, and to offer useful clarifications.
TIGER, LOUSE, COW, AND SO ON: ABOUT THE ANIMALISATION OF COVID-19
Authors:   MA, independent researcher, freelancer (Latvia), LIPARTE Evija
Published: February 2023

"In spring 2020, the world was engulfed by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and its aroused disease COVID-19 pandemic, bringing in a variety of changes (including new realities and hitherto unprecedented restrictions) and initially causing a scare in people with how unexpected, wide-spread, unpredictable, and threatening it was. Different languages use a lot of similar metaphors for COVID-19, WAR being the most popular, and war, by definition, also implies an enemy. The conceptual metaphor of an ENEMY is often made more specific through the use of ANIMAL metaphors – in other words, through animalisation. COVID-19 is portrayed as a formidable enemy by comparing it to dry-land, aquatic, aerial predators (predator, tiger, lion, wolf, snake, eagle, shark, and so on), also by accentuating its claws, bite, devouring, or running wild; it is also often described by a pesky, omnipresent enemy that is hard to beat but is not necessarily so dangerous by using metaphors of insects (mosquito, louse, tick, wasp, cockroach, and so on). In turn, the fact that COVID-19 as an enemy has been beaten, subdued is evident in the use of metaphors of various domestic animals (dog, horse, cow, goldfish), as well as rabbit. Many of the conceptual metaphors of ANIMALS reviewed here are similar across most of the languages; however, some of them are ambivalent (in European languages, tiger signifies COVID-19 as an enemy, while in Indian comic books show a tigress as the Superwoman’s sidekick in her fight against the coronavirus; in many languages, the snake stands for COVID-19 as such, while a graphic example from memes to depict COVID-19 in Jordanian social media websites shows a snake (the symbol of medicine; a vaccine) defeating a bat – the symbol of the coronavirus)."
GESTURE CONTROL MENGGUNAKAN METODE COMPLEMENTARY FILTER
Authors: Magsyar Ahmad Fajar , Belutowe Yohanes Suban , Katemba Petrus
Published: February 2023

This study will discuss the use of the Complementary Filter method in hardware development that use gyroscope and accelerometer sensors, in order to see the ability of the sensor to read movement and assess how effective it is when used under movements with varying levels of aggressiveness. The complementary filter is a method that as the name suggests is to filter input data taken from the gyroscope and accelerometer sensors, this method is able to take data from both sensors and combine them into a single data that is more accurate by ignoring the shortcomings and using the advantages of each sensors The device that will be used is the MPU6050 GY521, this is a device that has both the two sensors on a single PCB so it is easier and more efficient to use, it has 3 axes meaning that this device can read motion in 3-dimensional space, the microcontroller used is a a variant of Arduino with an ATmega processor. After doing the test it was found that the use of the complementary filter method will greatly help the accuracy of the data because the filtered data contains very small noise with a significant difference when compared to raw data without using the filtering method, but because delay still can happens, wich cannot be helped by using this filtering method, this device can only be used with certain levels of movement
Monitoring Jadwal Kuliah pada iClass Melalui Notifikasi Bot Telegram
Authors: Bata Emanuel Safirman
Published: February 2023

iClass has been used at STIKOM Uyelindo Kupang in the 2020/2021 academic year. Because of its very young age, iClass certainly still has some shortcomings that must be corrected so that teaching and learning activities can run even better. During the period of use, there are several obstacles that are felt by students, namely when there is a change in the class schedule made by the lecturer in charge of the course, students do not get notification, causing students not to take part in lecture activities. This of course will affect the recap of the lecture attendance list because it will be considered absent without explanation. In accordance with the rules at STIKOM Uyelindo Kupang contained in the 2020 academic manual, if a student does not attend without a maximum of 20% information, the student will be declared a failure and must be reprogrammed. Based on these problems, Telegram's Instant Messaging (IM) information technology feature is needed which can help iClass to send instant messages (Instant Messaging) automatically to students via mobile devices. Instant Messaging (IM) Telegram is one of the IM applications that is widely used by people around the world. One of the advantages of IM Telegram is that there is a basis for using the Application Programming Interface (API) for the wider community. one of the advantages of Bots is the reliability to provide data to users which is not limited by time. The use of IM applications has increased dramatically from year to year, although the use of IM still cannot completely replace SMS, along with the increase in mobile device users, the demand for data also increases. Telegram application that can be downloaded for free on Google Playstore. Because it is not paid, Telegram application users also experience an increase.
ANALISIS PERENCANAAN STRATEGIS TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DENGAN PENDEKATAN SWOT PADA KOPERASI PROJAKOP
Authors: Payong Yohanes
Published: February 2023

Investment in information systems and information technology is quite expensive. The value of benefits obtained through investment in information systems and information technology must be measurable. Not a few organizations investing in information technology are not able to show the benefits of information systems and information technology both visible (tangible) and invisible (intangible). ProjakopMitra Sejahtera Cooperative as a producer cooperative places information technology as part of its business strategy. Information systems and information technology strategies at the Projakop Cooperative are needed to plan the use of technology and information systems that are in line with the cooperative's business objectives. Strategic planning of Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) uses one of the internal business analysis approaches and IS/IT is carried out using SWOT tools. The results of the SWOT analysis can identify potential weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, and threats. The results of the SWOT analysis show that strength is at the very high level of management and management. But on the same side, there are staff/employees who have a weakness in the lack of creativity in optimizing the existing IS/IT facilities. This can be seen in the activities of staff/employees who use social media more during working hours instead of working on the business activities of the Projakop Cooperative. The results of other SWOT analysis have four categories as indicators by having each SWOT matrix for information systems and information technology strategies, including governance, infrastructure, human resources, and applications.
Layanan Promosi Pariwisata Kabupaten Ende Berbasis Web
Authors: Wangge Rafael
Published: February 2023

Kabupaten Ende merupakan salah satu kabupaten di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur yang merupakan salah satu daerah di Indonesia yang memiliki sektor pariwisata dan budaya yang beragam. Tujuan pembuatan aplikasi layanan promosi pariwisata berbasis web untuk memudahkan Dinas Pariwisata dalam mempromosikan pariwisata di Kabupaten Ende. Minat wisatawan yang ingin berkunjung ke Kabupaten Ende masih sangat rendah hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya promosi yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kabupaten Ende. Selain itu belum adanya layanan informasi promosi tempat wisata di Kabupaten Ende. Dari uraian tersebut maka dilakukan penelitian dengan mengembangkan sistem berbasis Web dengan menggunakan metode waterfall. Dengan adanya layanan promosi berbasis web dapat membantu pemerintah Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Ende untuk mempromosikan tempat wisata alam, wisata bahari, wisata budaya, wisata religi. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa aplikasi yang dapat memberikan informasi tentang tempat wisata, fasilitas yang ada di tempat wisata dan juga video dalam mempromosikan pariwisata di Kabupaten Ende.
PENGELOMPOKAN PENYAKIT HIPERTENSI DI KOTA KUPANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE K-MEANS
Authors: Tedju Yunior
Published: February 2023

Hypertension is an event that causes a lot of data that has not been processed properly. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics of Kupang City, hypertension is in the top 10 with the highest number of sufferers in Kupang City. Through the official website, namely kupangkota.bps.go.id hypertension is in third place the number of diseases suffered by the community in 2018 with 28,701 cases and an increase of 6,935 in 2019 and of course it will increase in the following year. In this study clustering hypertension using the Data Mining method, namely k-Means clustering, the k-Means method can produce more accurate data in data grouping. The purpose of this study is to process and classify hypertension data so that it can help the government, especially the local Health Office, in classifying which areas have a large impact as swearing hypertension.
Learning from the Ethics of AI – A Research Proposal on Soft Law and
Ethics of AI
Authors: Rochel Johan
Published: February 2023

This contribution outlines a research proposal combining ethical guidelines on AI
and a law-as-data approach. Building upon the definitions of soft law discussed in legal
scholarship, it proposes a way of structuring the regulatory landscape on AI and of
addressing the question of what is included in the “soft law of AI” today. By adopting a
building-blocks approach (combining distinct definitional components of soft law), the
paper shows that the state of current soft law on AI depends on which position on
international law one defends. Concretely, the paper firstly offers a complete codebook
for identifying the different types of soft law. Secondly, it applies this codebook as a
proof-of-concept for the research proposal by analyzing 40+ ethical guidelines and by
clustering preliminary results according to the actor enacting the guidelines and the
legally relevant effects they could deploy. Four paradigmatic types of soft law emerge:
statist and international organization soft law, process-oriented soft law,
expertise-oriented soft law, and de facto relevant standards soft law. These results
illustrate the contributions which are to be expected from a law-as-data research
proposal.
To Determine Frequency and Outcome of Dyslipidemia in Diabetic Foot Patients
Authors: Khadim Farheen , Samin Kashif Ali , Baloch Amna , Yousaf Shahzia , Anjum Jahangir , Shafiq Saba
Published: February 2023

Background: After distal radius fractures, scaphoid fractures are the most prevalent kind of wrist fracture. Scaphoid fractures account for between 60 and 70 percent of all wrist fractures. Different treatment methods are used for their management. Objective: To determine the radiological outcome of percutaneous Herbert screw fixation in the treatment of delayed union and nonunion of the Scaphoid Methodology: The current study was descriptive study carried out at the orthopedic department, Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical College, Nowshera from November 2021 to November 2022. All the relevant laboratory and radiological investigations were carried out for the enrolled patients. Under general anesthesia all the surgeries were performed. All the patients were followed up until union occurs. IBM SPSS version 23 was employed for analysis of data. Results: In our study, totally 40 patients were included. The male participants in our study were 32 (80%) whereas female participants were 8 (20%). The mean age of the patients was 27 (±4.7) years. The radiological union was achieved in all of our patients in 15.2 (±3.15) weeks. In Delayed union of scaphoid fracture patients the radiological union was achieved in 11 (±3.17) weeks while in nonunion scaphoid fracture patients, it was achieved in 19 (±4.32) weeks. Functional level was achieved in all the patients in 17 (±2.4) weeks. Based on postoperative complications, wrist stiffness was observed in 10 (25%) patients while osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis was not reported in any of our patients. Conclusion: Our study concludes that scaphoid fractures are effectively and conveniently treated by using Percutaneous Herbert screw fixations, which provides satisfactory functional and radiological result with few complications. We suggest the adoption of the Herbert screw for the treatment of scaphoid fractures in our hospital, regardless of whether the fracture has delayed union or is non-union, in order to achieve better radiological and functional outcomes. Keywords: Radiological outcome; percutaneous Herbert screw fixation; delayed union; nonunion
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among Orthopedic Trauma Inpatients
Authors: Mehdi Muntazir , Ali Waleed , Qasim Muhammad Fahim , Saidullah Adil , Farooq Rizwan , Munir Abid
Published: February 2023

Background and aim: Orthopedic trauma patients experience anxiety and depression, both of which are undesirable psychological issues. The present study aimed was to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 188 orthopedic trauma patients in Orthopaedics Department of Federal Govt. Polyclinic Hospital (FGPC) Islamabad and Wah Medical College / POF hospital Wah Cantt from October 2020 to September 2022. Prior to study conduction, ethical approval from research and ethical committee was taken. Informed written consent was obtained from each individual. Social characteristics, demographic details, and clinical examination were recorded. Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) was used for the assessment of patient’s anxiety and depression. SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis. Results: Of the total 188 patients, there were 112 (60%) male and 76 (40%) females. The overall mean age was 46.82 ± 12.94 years with an age range (15-75 years). Age-wise distribution of patients was as follows: 56 (29.8%) in 15-30 years, 44 (23.4%) in 31-45 years, 38 (20.2%) in 46-60 year, and 50 (26.6%) in 61-75 years. Out of 188 orthopedic trauma patients, the incidence of road traffic accident (RTA) and ground fall was 96 (51.1%) and 92 (48.9%) respectively. The incidence of anxiety and depression before and after orthopedic surgery was 22 (11.7%) and 32 (17%) and 36 (19.1%) and 46 (24.5%) respectively. Anxiety and depression on HADS was 4.12 and 5.21 before surgery and increased substantially to 4.62 and 5.81 after surgery. The incidence of single, double, and triple fracture was 162 (85.2%), 24 (12.8%), and 2 (1.1%) respectively. Conclusion: The present study found that orthopedic trauma in the elderly often leads to emotional disorders. Anxiety and depression levels were low before surgery and increased after surgery in orthopedic trauma patients. However, age, poverty, and gender are directly related to anxiety and depression. Patients with geriatric disorders should be monitored closely by clinicians. Keywords: Orthopedic trauma, Psychological problems, anxiety, depression
Immunological Study of Gastroduodenal Disorders Patients Infected with H. Pylori in Basrah Province-Iraq
Authors: Hilfi Ahmed W. Al- , Alsaimary Ihsan E. , Hilfi Ali D. Al-
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the immunological finding of the most important Helicobacter pylori virulence factors CagA, VacA, DupA, HopQ, and IceA genotypes in gastric biopsies of gastroduodenal diseases patients infected with H. pylori, and to determine the concentrations of CagA, VacA, DupA, HopQ, and IceA in the sera of the patients infected with H. pylori in Iraq-Basrah, by using ELISA technique, to give acknowledge about the role of these virulence factors in patients with the gastroduodenal disorder. A case-control study included 112 confirmed gastroduodenal patients and 112 healthy individuals as a control group. Data about age, gender, smoking, alcohol abuse, family history, occupation, residence, and clinical findings for all study populations were collected. Blood samples have been gathered from each patient as well as the control group. Each individual in this study was examined under the supervision of a gastroenterologist and was subjected to a urea breath test (UBT) for definitive confirmation of H. pylori infection. The finding of this study show a significant effect of these factors with an increased risk of gastroduodenal disorder. Conclusion: The study show a significant effect of the studied virulence factors (CagA, VacA, DupA, HopQ, and IceA) with an increased risk of gastroduodenal disorder of Iraqi population in Basrah province. Keywords: Immunological factors, gastroduodenal disorder, Helicobacter pylori, ELISA, CagA, VacA, DupA, HopQ, and IceA.
Upper Extremity Function Following Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results of the ARCUS Trail
Authors: Khan Muhammad Ijaz , Shah Shireen , Ashfaq Hamza , Rafiq Muhammad Kashif
Published: February 2023

Background: Regardless of the recent rise in the number of articles published on transradial access (TRA) for diagnostic coronary intervention and complications of the upper extremity may be underestimated. The aim of this study to investigate the prevalence of upper extremity disorder by comparing the transradial and transfemoral artery percutaneous coronary intervention (TR-PCI). Study Design: This was cross-sectional study and conducted in the Ayub teaching hospital Abbotabad, for six months July 2022 to December 2022. Materials and Methods: The total participants were 250 which included 200 TRA and 50 TFA participants and involving any type of cerdiointervention, thrombectomies for acute ischemic stroke, and carotid artery stents. The participants were selected by sampling technique were interviewed in the Khyber teaching hospital Peshawar. We analyzed dependent and independent variables. Data analysis statistically by SPSS 22 version. The upper extremity scores were analyzed using Chi-squared test. Results: There were total 250 participants which include 80%TRA and 20% TFA in this research. The majority of the participants in TRA were in the age group (59.2±6.7) years and in TFA group (55.5±7.1) years. The baseline characteristics of the total participants was no significant difference between transradial artery (TRA) and transradial femoral artery (TFA). During follow-up, Cochran's Q-test revealed a significant increase in UED in the intervention extremity of the TRA group p=0.003 and in the TFA group's right upper extremity (p=0.001). During follow-up, 1% TRA participants had RAO, which recanalized over time. Three weeks after the procedure, 10% of participants in the TRA group were referred to a hand specialist then TFA participants. Conclusion: Transradial arterial access (TRA) for percutaneous coronary artery intervention has been linked to lower access site complication rates and higher patient satisfaction when compared to transfemoral access (TFA) after 3 weeks follow up. Keywords: Transradial artery (TRA), Transfemoral artery (TFA), Rotational acetabular osteotomy (RAO).
Frequency of Perceived Fear of Vitamin D Deficiency among Female Medical Students and its Relationship with Dietary Practices
Authors: Noor Sana , Shahid Noor , Azhar Uzair , Arif Faryal , Azhar Suhla , Ravail Aneeqa
Published: February 2023

Objectives: To determine the precautionary measures and determinants leading to the fear of vitamin D deficiency among female medical students in Lahore. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among medical students in Lahore from December 2021 to March 2022. The data was collected from 383 female medical students using the non-probability convenience sampling technique. The data was collected from a self-designed questionnaire to collect information about the vitamin D deficiency. Results: The average age of the participants was 21.21±1.40 SD. Most of the participants were unmarried. Nearly 31 (8.1%) were married. The knowledge of Vitamin D deficiency was statistically insignificantly different among different socio-economic class and smoking status (p-value = 0.30, p-value = 0.68). Conclusion: The fear of Vitamin D deficiency was significantly associated with past family history of bone disorder. Most of the participants who had feared of Vitamin D deficiency reported that they do not have any kidney and liver disorder. Polycystic ovary disorder was statistically significantly related with fear of Vitamin D deficiency. Gastrointestinal disorder was significantly associated with Vitamin D deficiency fear. Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency, Physical Inactivity, Diet
EVALUATION OF THE NURSING CARE ADMINISTERED TO PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE DEPENDENT PATIENTS MATHARI HOSPITAL IN NAIROBI- KENYA
Authors: Mwenda Catherine S Mutunga , Fatuma Affey
Published: February 2023

Different nursing care approaches have been used in the care of psychoactive substance dependent patients as shown by literature.  Nurses form a core component of many healthcare systems so their role in responding to problems related to psychoactive substance use is crucial (Murray & Andrews, 2002).  The aim of the study was to evaluate the nursing Care approach administered to Psychoactive Substance Dependent Patients admitted in substance dependence rehabilitation unit at Mathari hospital in Nairobi. This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted in November 2010.  22 nurses taking care of psychoactive substance depedend patients were purposively included. Pretest was done in Asumbi rehabilitation centre in Nairobi. Data analysis methods included use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings were presented using charts, tables, and narrative form. Results indicated that 45% manage withdrawal symptoms, while 41% do routine nursing care to the psychoactive substance dependent patient.  The nurses could not identify exactly their role in the care of psychoactive substance dependent patients after detoxification period. Therefore it was recommended that psychoactive substance dependent patients and their relatives should be actively involved in the plan of care.
LA CALIDAD DE VIDA RELACIONADA CON LA SALUD EN LAS MUJERES QUE CONSUMEN DROGAS QUALITY OF LIFE RELATED TO HEALTH IN WOMEN WHO USE DRUGS
Authors: García Ortiz Lidia , Casique Casique Leticia , Ernesto Rodríguez Loreto Y José
Published: February 2023

There is scientific evidence that indicates an association between violence and drug use in women and that drug consumption only generates physical, mental and social health problems and does not solve any problems, but if they increase the risks to health status and have an impact on quality Of Life-Related Health, hence the importance of measuring quality of life, since health measurement goes beyond the usual indicators of morbidity and mortality, life expectancy and potentially lost life years.

Quality of life is an estimate of the physical, mental, and social effects in daily life and the impact of these effects on levels of subjective well-being, satisfaction, and selfesteem. Therefore, the objective of this work is to contextualize the binomial of the phenomenon of couple violence and the state of the art that keeps drug consumption and its repercussions on the health of women, for the health professional knowledge of the quality of Life takes on great importance to deepen the care needs that women require and to design effective interventions that contribute to enhance the quality of life.
COVER, KATA PENGANTAR, DAFTAR ISI
Authors: Cover Cover , Pengantar Kata , Isi Daftar
Published: February 2023

Cover, Kata Pengantar, Daftar Isi
Opportunity Assessment to Strengthen Collective Land Tenure Rights in FCPF Countries
Authors:   The World Bank
Published: February 2023

Across the world, about 1.6 billion people are estimated to live in and depend on forest landscapes for their livelihoods. Yet less than half of the lands and territories claimed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities are formally recognized by governments. Research shows that Indigenous Peoples and local communities are among the most effective groups are conserving and sustainably managing the land and forests that they live and depend on. If we know this, the question becomes how do we expand their rights to natural resources? What opportunities exist to strengthen their land and forest tenure rights? After more than a decade of engaging with Indigenous Peoples and local communities through REDD+ readiness and implementation efforts, participant countries of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) have gained insights into what is needed to strengthen communal and collective land forest tenure. This comprehensive report provides an assessment of countries affiliated with the FCPF’s Carbon Fund and lays out cross-cutting challenges as well as opportunities to advance Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ land rights.
FREQUENCY OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SITE OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC LESIONS
Authors: NIAZI GZK , ADNAN F , BUKHARI SN , AHMED A
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of diabetes mellitus in coronary artery disease patients and its association with the site of the atherosclerotic lesion. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of cardiology, CPE Institute of Cardiology,  Multan, from 20 August 2019 to 19 February 2020. A totalof 234 CAD patients referred for coronary angiography were selected for the study by non-probability consecutive sampling. All patients underwent coronary angiography. Diagnosis of proximal and distal atherosclerotic lesions and diabetes mellitus. All the data were analyzed by SPSS version 23. Diabetes was found in 77 (49%) patients with proximal lesions and 19 (20.90%) patients with mid to distal lesions. This difference was statistically significant with a p-value of <0.001. Of having age 53-70 years, 74 were found in proximal lesions, and 49 patients had mid todistal site lesions with a statistically insignificant p-value of 0.308. In females, 62 patients had proximal lesions, and 16 had mid to distal lesions. This difference was statistically significant with a p-value of <0.001. Stratification was also performed based on BMI, duration of CAD, hypertension, smoking, and family history of CAD. No significant association was found between these variables and the site of the lesion. Diabetes mellitus is significantly associatedwith the higher frequency of proximal lesions in coronary artery disease cases.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Analogi terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Siswa Kelas III
Authors: Afifah Lailatul , Umam Nanang Khoirul
Published: February 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh pembelajaran analogi terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode quasi eksperimen dengan desain two-group pretest and posttest design. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari semua siswa kelas III MI Miftahul Ulum Gresik. Sampel penelitian diambil dengan menggunakan random sampling yang terdiri dari dua kelas. Kelas eksperimen diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran analogi, sedangkan kelas kontrol diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran konvensional. Materi penelitian diperoleh melalui tes pilihan ganda dengan 20 soal, wawancara dan observasi di kelas. Berdasarkan hasil uji r square didapatkan hasil 70,5%. Hasil tersebut menunjukan bahwa adanya perbedaan keterampilan berpikir kreatif siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan model pembelajaran analogi dengan siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Dilanjutkan dengan menghitung rata-rata kelas eksperimen 97,50 lebih besar dibandingkan dengan rata-rata kelas kontrol 65,67. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa keterampilan berpikir siswa yang diajarkan dengan analogi lebih baik daripada siswa yang diajarkan dengan model konvensional. Model pembelajaran Analogi juga mengajarkan siswa untuk lebih aktif dan turut serta dalam pembelajaran.
Importance of solar radiation and the need for improved respect to Sun by Agrometeorologists
Authors: MANNAVA SIVAKUMAR
Published: February 2023

Solar radiation refers to energy produced by the Sun, some of which reaches the Earth. This is the primary energy source for most processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Solar radiation is of crucial importance inproviding the energy source for photosynthesis.  During 1973 to 1977, when I did my Ph.D. in Agroclimatology in the Iowa State University, USA, I conducted the field experiments during 1975 and 1976 on soil-plant-water relations, growth and nutrient uptake patterns of field grown soybeans under water stress at the Western Iowa Experimental Farm, Castana.  During these experiments, the solar radiation was measured with a pyranometer sensor mounted on an anodized aluminimum base. Daily solar radiation values were obtained from an LI-500 integrator attached to the pyranometer sensor.  The attenuation of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and net radiation (NRAD) in the soybean canopy was determined during the growing season by using vertical profiles of radiation and leaf-area-index values.  Once I received my Ph.D., I worked at the Headquarters of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad from 1977 to 1983 and at the ICRISAT Sahelian Center, Niamey, Niger from 1984 to 1996.  In several field experiments in ICRISAT, the hourly values of net radiation were obtained through net radiometers mounted above the crop canopies.  The growth and interception of PAR in a maize/pigeonpea intercrop and sole maize and sole pigeonpea crops grown in large plots were compared.  The productivity of maize, sorghum, pigeonpea and a maize/pigeonpea intercrop in the operational research watersheds was measured in relation to the interception of PAR.  In another study, it was shown that different shading ability of the crop canopies was one of the factors which determined the crop/weed competition balance and thus contributed to differential crop productivity observed in different cropping systems.  Afterwards, when I worked at the World Meteorological Organization from 1996 to 2016 as the Chief of the Agricultural Meteorology Department, as the Director of the Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch and as the Acting Secretary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a lot of work was done on Solar Radiation.  Given all the above work on Solar Radiation, I emphasized the need for improved respect to Sun Bhagawan by Agrometeorologists at the end of this article.
Examining the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Nurses and Midwives in Lahore, Pakistan for Immediate Newborn Care in Labour Rooms
Authors: Riaz Sumaira , Begum Rubina , Munir Adil , Ghaffar Tahira , Bibi Samina
Published: February 2023

Knowledge is the fundamental aspect of every health care organization. to devotion to necessary of immediate newborn care. Objective: To assess the information, attitude, and practices of nurses and midwifery staff  in two maternity hospitals in Lahore regarding abrupt newborn care. Methods: Data were collected from 200 participants using a structured questionnaire. The results indicated that while the study population had fair knowledge, their performance level in terms of practices towards immediate newborn care was poor. Results: The findings suggest a significant need for training and education for nurses and midwives in this area. The participants had high levels of knowledge and practice, but their attitudes were highly skewed to the right, indicating a potentially problematic distribution. Conclusion: The  information of nurses’ midwives regarding instant care of the newborn in labour room was reasonable 53% performance of the participants were poor. Worldwide precautions are not fallowed properly in these two mentioned hospital. Overall, this study highlights the importance of ongoing education for healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for newborns.
PLANTAS ESPONTÂNEAS DA BAIXADA MARANHENSE E PRÁTICAS AGROECOLÓGICAS PARA CONTROLE
Authors: Amorim Camila Souza , Penha José da Conceição Aguiar , Nunes Mayara Silva , Aroucha-Neto João de Deus , De Souza Rafaella Cristine , Saraiva Raysa Valéria Carvalho
Published: February 2023

As plantas espontâneas ou ervas daninhas ocasionam danos às culturas agrícolas. O uso de práticas de base agroecológica para controle do crescimento dessas plantas pode ser uma alternativa ao uso de herbicidas. O inventário das plantas espontâneas é fundamental para o delineamento dessas práticas. Objetivou-se realizar levantamento de plantas espontâneas para a Baixada Maranhense (BM), microrregião conhecida pela expressiva atividade dos agricultores familiares e elencar práticas agroecológicas para controle. Para a listagem de plantas espontâneas foi elaborada revisão bibliográfica de dados contidos em produções acadêmicas com área experimental na BM a partir de 2006. O mesmo método foi utilizado para listar plantas espontâneas com provável ocorrência na BM. Verificou-se quais espécies eram mais frequentes, origem e cultivos onde ocorrem. Uma terceira revisão foi realizada para a proposição de práticas para controle com aplicação em cultivos da BM, tais como milho, arroz e feijão. Foram listadas 26 famílias, sendo Poaceae e Cyperaceae as mais representativas. Foram listados 54 gêneros, 79 espécies, 56,96% (N=45) nativas, 29,11% (N=23) exóticas e 13,92% (N=11) indeterminadas quanto à origem. Os gêneros mais representativos foram Cyperus, Digitaria e Alternanthera. As exóticas, Cyperus rotundus L. e Digitaria ciliaris (Retz). Koeler. foram as mais frequentes. As práticas agroecológicas recomendadas são o uso de adubo verde e cobertura morta, que apresentam aplicações simples e baratas. É recomendado o uso do calopogônio (Calopogonium mucunoides Desv.) como adubo verde. Conclui-se que o uso de práticas agroecológicas de combate ao crescimento de plantas espontâneas deve considerar peculiaridades morfológicas e fisiológicas de cada espécie.
IDENTIFICAÇÃO DO RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR EM PACIENTES DE UMA UNIDADE DE SAÚDE, PR
Authors: Lourenço Geovane Menezes , Stefanello Sabrina , Schemberger Gustavo Keller , De Ramos Rosiele Karoline Borges , Silva Taline de Sousa
Published: February 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: As doenças cardiovasculares são as principais causas de morte no Brasil e no mundo. A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica e o Diabetes Mellitus constituem um grave problema de saúde pública e são os principais fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento das doenças cardiovasculares. OBJETIVO: Buscou-se identificar o risco cardiovascular em baixo, médio ou alto, seguindo o Escore de Risco de Framingham (ERF). conforme o caderno de atenção primária do Ministério da Saúde. METODOLOGIA: Estudo documental, por amostra aleatória em 400 prontuários, de pessoas com hipertensão (HAS) e diabetes (DM) cadastradas e atendidas em uma unidade básica de saúde composta por duas equipes de saúde da família no município de Ponta Grossa-PR. No período de junho/2013 a agosto/2014. fizeram parte da amostra 200 pessoas com DM e HAS. Critério de inclusão foi considerado exame laboratorial atualizado, sexo masculino e feminino e idade maior ou igual a 20 anos. RESULTADOS: Dessa população 129 (64,5%) sendo sexo feminino e 71 (35,5%) sexo masculino. As alterações do LDL apresentaram percentual mais significativo de 63 (31,5%) quando comparadas com as alterações de HDL que foram de 52 (26%), 33 (16,5%) pessoas foram identificadas como tabagistas, dos pacientes classificados no alto risco que correspondeu 12 (25,5%) pacientes, 94 (47%), estavam com pressão alterada, 69 (34,5%) eram diabéticos, e 81 (40,5%), apresentavam glicemia de jejum alterada. CONCLUSÃO: observou-se a importância quanto à estratificação do risco cardiovascular e a necessidade do trabalho interprofissional com foco na educação em saúde.