bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Listen, act and support: An investigation into individual and organisational incivility management in veterinary practice.
Authors: Irwin Amy , Silver-MacMahon Helen , Santos Luiz , Mossop Liz
Published: June 2024

Background: This study investigates the impact of workplace and client incivility on veterinary staff well-being and job satisfaction, examining both individual responses and organisational support mechanisms Method: A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving a survey of 192 veterinary professionals from various roles and practice types collecting quantitative and qualitative data. The survey measured experiences of incivility, well-being indicators (anxiety, stress, burnout), satisfaction (job satisfaction, turnover intention), and organisational factors (organisational support, social support and civility climate).Results: Client incivility was a significant predictor of increased anxiety, burnout, and stress, while co-worker incivility was a significant predictor of increased anxiety. Organisational support and team civility were found to be significant predictors of job satisfaction and turnover intention, with organisational support mediating the impact of co-worker incivility on anxiety. Qualitative analysis highlighted the importance of listening to staff concerns and taking proactive measures to address incivility.Limitations: The data are cross-sectional and subjective. The sample is predominantly female.Conclusion: Effective management of incivility in veterinary practices requires robust organisational support and clear policies. Practices should prioritize listening to staff, fostering a supportive environment, and implementing training programs to mitigate the adverse effects of incivility on staff well-being and job satisfaction.
What‘s the Matter? Assessing Levels of Psychological Mattering and Extracurricular Involvement in Students at Dalhousie University
Authors: Sponagle Megan
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Mattering, defined as the extent to which an individual feels they are significant and important, is associated with well-being. The university setting provides emerging adults with the opportunity to develop their identity by exploring new experiences and interests, including by participating in extracurricular activities. In this study, we investigate whether there is a positive relationship between extracurricular participation and feelings of mattering.Methods: Undergraduate students (N = 384) at Dalhousie University completed an online survey measuring extracurricular involvement (using the Dalhousie Extracurricular Involvement Survey) and feelings of mattering. Most participants were women (78%), living off-campus with roommates (45%), and in their second-year of study (36%). The Dalhousie Extracurricular Involvement Survey asked students about the types of extracurriculars they were involved in, the number of hours of participation, and words to describe how they felt when being involved. Data were analyzed with Spearman's correlations and visualized using scatterplots.Results: 59% of participants were involved in extracurricular activities, with the highest proportion of the total sample involved in academic societies (21%). The results indicated weak but significant positive correlations between total hours involved in extracurricular activities, general and interpersonal mattering, and a moderate correlation between involvement and university mattering.Discussion: These results can be used to provide valuable information that universities can use to develop initiatives that reduce stress and promote well-being on campus, and investigate whether extracurricular involvement can be used as a potential intervention to improve mattering in university students.
Percepción de los servicios públicos: un análisis del Departamento de Recaudaciones del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado de Quevedo - Ecuador, 2018
Authors: Arguello Núñez León , Bucheli Espinoza Nelson , Purcachi Aguirre Walter , Pérez Arévalo Mario
Published: June 2024

El propósito de este artículo es realizar un análisis de la percepción que tiene la ciudadanía de Quevedo-Ecuador, acerca de la calidad de los servicios que ofrece el departamento de Recaudaciones del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado de este cantón, a través del modelo que mide esta percepción, denominado SERVQUAL. El método de investigación aplicado es el descriptivo con un enfoque cuantitativo. Se aplicaron encuestas con base a cuatro dimensiones: tangibilidad, fiabilidad, capacidad de respuesta, seguridad y empatía. El porcentaje obtenido en el análisis de Cronbach fue de 0,96, como índice de fiabilidad e indicador de la consistencia interna de los ítems. La percepción de la calidad resultó ser de 4,24 de un máximo de 7 puntos, es decir, el servicio recibido por los usuarios es indiferente. Sin embargo, se pronunciaron manifestando que existe una falta de empatía por parte de los funcionarios, por lo que se encuentran inconformes, siendo este pronunciamiento un motivo para revisar la calidad de atención a los ciudadanos.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1795
Aprendizaje organizacional y beneficios financieros en Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito. Caso cooperativas de la provincia de Tungurahua – Ecuador
Authors: López Gómez Andrés , Gómez Romo María , Silva Ajila Diana , López Solís Oscar
Published: June 2024

El aprendizaje en el campo de las organizaciones es definido como el proceso dinámico e innovador, a través del cual, las personas contribuyen a incrementar el desempeño de una organización. Se investigó el aprendizaje organizacional y los beneficios financieros en 24 Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito de los segmentos 1, 2 y 3 de la provincia de Tungurahua, en virtud de que esta provincia es la segunda de mayor concentración de cooperativas a nivel nacional. La investigación fue de tipo descriptivo-correlacional y de corte transversal.  Para este propósito se aplicó a los directivos, una encuesta estructurada por 36 ítems en seis dimensiones del aprendizaje organizacional. La información financiera fue extraída de la Superintendencia de Economía Popular y Solidaria. Mediante el análisis estadístico de datos se obtuvo los valores de los estadísticos descriptivos de las dimensiones del aprendizaje organizacional y de los indicadores financieros. Se estableció la existencia de correlaciones significativas entre las dimensiones del aprendizaje organizacional y una correlación significativa moderada de carácter positivo entre el aprendizaje organizacional y los beneficios financieros.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1796
Análisis histórico del impacto del liberalismo en las finanzas públicas del Ecuador periodo 1895-1925
Authors: Aguilar Bazarán Byron , Arauz Gómez Cristhian , Ordoñez Pacheco Ángel , Sánchez Cañar Henry
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación se centra en analizar las finanzas públicas en el Ecuador liberal (1895-1925). Bajo este contexto, es preciso señalar que la crisis económica, social y política sometió al Ecuador a un cambio negativo en su estructura financiera y en los procesos de ejecución de decisiones del Estado, creando así un proceso de total inestabilidad y un mal manejo de los recursos públicos. Tras la Revolución Juliana se suprime el sistema liberal y se da fin a la bancocracia, dando comienzo a una nueva etapa en busca de un régimen que promulgue el desarrollo del país y que mejore los intereses nacionales. Para validar este estudio, se realizó una investigación de tipo documental que fundamenta el proceso investigativo, además, se aplicó el análisis documental para la validación de los hechos ya planteados bajo un enfoque cuantitativo. Se concluye que este periodo dejo una marca en la historia de la nación ecuatoriana por la ineficiencia del sistema financiero que se manejaba y por la mala intervención estatal, lo que produjo un golpe de Estado para minimizar el conflicto interno que se vivía y sentar nuevas bases en el sistema político y financiero.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1850
Estrategia institucional y aprendizaje en línea de estudiantes universitarios en México durante pandemia por Covid-19
Authors: Aguilar Cruz Conrado , Montesinos González Salvador , Vázquez Cid de León Carlos , Flores Castillo Lilia
Published: June 2024

La estrategia educativa a nivel superior durante distanciamiento social por Covid-19 confirmó barreras de comunicación agudizadas por la calidad de conectividad a internet, especialmente, en zonas rurales. El objetivo es analizar la interacción entre capacidad de respuesta, tecnologías educativas, calidad de conectividad y experiencia de aprendizaje desde las propias condiciones sociales, culturales e infraestructura. Mediante enfoque fenomenológico orientamos nuestra comprensión sobre experiencias y prácticas de aprendizaje. Los resultados se inscriben en el mismo sentido que señala la literatura para el caso de América Latina y el Caribe, región que durante la pandemia evidenció rezagos en los servicios de conectividad a internet. El déficit en infraestructura de telecomunicaciones en zonas rurales del Sureste de México se tradujo en una creciente insatisfacción de los estudiantes por las constantes interrupciones durante las clases, lo que se tradujo en un bajo aprovechamiento durante sus cursos en línea. Se concluye que, a pesar de una correcta estrategia institucional basada en la capacidad de gestión y el uso de tecnologías aplicadas a la educación, la experiencia educativa que aportan las clases presenciales se coloca por encima de la experiencia virtual.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/1852
Computed Tomography Findings in Acute Stroke Patients in a Tertiary center
Authors: Agrahari Mahendra Kumar , Singh Ranjita , Shah Kamlesh Kumar , Shrestha Joon Kumar , Kadel Bibek
Published: June 2024

Background: Stroke, or "cerebrovascular accident," is a medical disorder in which the brain's cells die due to insufficient blood flow. Successful stroke treatment varies according to the type of stroke, whether an infarct or a bleed, and it can be lethal without brain damage. The study aim was to compare clinical stroke diagnosis with computed tomography (CT) scan findings to determine stroke type (hemorrhagic or Ischemic).
Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional type of study conducted at the Department of Radiology & Imaging in a diagnostic center at central Nepal from December 2023 to February 2024. A total of 120 patients from the inclusion criteria were taken for the study purpose. Data of clinical diagnosis were compared individually with CT findings.
Results: Out of 120 patients, 76 were males and 44 were females and they were in the age range of 40 to >70 years. Clinically 59 patients were suspected to have Inermediate (hemorrhagic) infarct, 44 acute cerebral infarct and 17 Intra cerebral hemorrhage. CT scan of the brain showed 58 acute cerebral infarct, 36 Hemorrhagic infarct, 15 Intra cerebral hemorrhage and 7 Space occupying lesion.
Conclusion: The study found that CT should be the first thing to do when a person has a stroke because it's easy, quick, and accurate at figuring out infarct and hemorrhage which decides the treatment at a glance.
Prevalence of Systemic Hypertension and Hypertensive Crises among Adult Outpatients in a Cardiac Hospital in Central Nepal
Authors: Laudari Shankar , Gupta Madhu , Dhakal Abiona , Yadav Raghuvendar , Upadhyay Hari Prasad
Published: June 2024

Background: The prevalence of systemic hypertension is a significant global health concern, affecting a large population worldwide. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of systemic hypertension and hypertensive crises among adult outpatients in a cardiac hospital in central Nepal.
Methods: This is a hospital based cross-sectional observational study conducted at outpatient department of Cardiology in central Nepal. Consecutive 487 patients were included in the study. All the patients had undergone proper blood pressure measurements as per the standard protocol with Aneroid Sphygmomanometer.
Results: Out of 487 participants in the study, 199 were diagnosed as hypertensives. The prevalence of hypertension was 40.86%, out of whom 56.28% were males and 43.72% were females with male: female ratio of 1:1.28. Mean age of the patients was 54.97 years with SD(±14.18 years). The highest number of patients with hypertension was in 51 to 60 years (25.6%) followed by 41-50 years (21.60%), 31(15.60%) of the patients presented with Hypertensive crises.
Conclusion: The prevalence of systemic hypertension was considerably high in our study. Newer and multifaceted approaches along with other effective preventive strategies have to be implemented to raise awareness among the publics regarding risk factors for systemic hypertension and its control. Early detection and proper management of Hypertension including therapeutic lifestyle modifications is the key to success.
Coronary Artery Protection with Chimney Stent in High-Risk Case of Coronary Occlusion in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Authors: Adhikari Chandra Mani , Bogati Amrit , Timalsena Birat , Safi Sajjad , Khanal Sushant , Thapa Pratik , Ghimire Vijay , Yadav Rahul , Prajapati Dipanker
Published: June 2024

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has rapidly evolved in the last decade to become the treatment of choice for most patients with severe aortic stenosis. Acute coronary occlusion during TAVI is a rare and life-threatening complication with high morbidity and mortality rates. If coronary occlusion is considered highly likely to occur, a risk reassessment could favor surgical aortic valve replacement. An excessive surgical risk that mandates continuing with the transcatheter strategy requires coronary protection techniques. Coronary protection techniques include; Coronary wire protection, Chimney/snorkel stent technique, “Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction,” (BASILICA) technique, Splitting devices, and UNICORN procedure. In this case report we present our first experience of the “Chimney/Snorkel stent technique” for coronary protection in a case where coronary occlusion risk was high due to low coronary height, small sinus of Valsalva, and use of balloon-expandable valve.
Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and its Impact on Morbidity Among Patients Admitted to the Department of Medicine
Authors: Gautam Mani Prasad , Khatiwada Prakash , Thapaliya Narad , Kandel Gobinda , Paudel Pramod , Agraharil Mahendra , Paudel Sophiya
Published: June 2024

Background: Alcohol consumption is a prevalent societal issue with significant implications for public health. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of alcohol consumption and its impact on morbidity and outcomes among patients admitted to medicine department.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted using a proforma containing demographic and clinical data. Data of four hundred subjects admitted to Bharatpur Hospital in the department of medicine over the year 2023 were randomly collected. Data on alcohol consumption, demographic characteristics, medical history, and morbidity outcomes were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.
Results: Among the study subjects (n=400), 22% reported alcohol consumption. The prevalence of alcohol consumption varied across demographic groups, with higher rates (30.9% and 33.1%) observed among males and middle age groups (36 - 55 years) respectively. Patients with a history of alcohol consumption had a significantly higher incidence of morbidity outcomes, including longer hospital stays (8.2 vs 5.1 days, p <0.0001)), increased need for intensive care or referrals (10.71% vs 5.2%, p <0.05), and higher mortality rates (8.03% vs 3.1%, p <0.05) compared to non-drinkers.
Conclusion: This study highlights the relatively high prevalence of alcohol consumption among patients admitted to medical wards and its association with adverse morbidity outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions and comprehensive healthcare strategies aimed at addressing alcohol-related morbidity in hospitalized patients.
Deep Vein Thrombosis While Still on NOAC
Authors: Barakoti Murari Prasad
Published: June 2024

Novel oral anticoagulation treatment has been extensively used for thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation and other clinical conditions because of predicable pharmacokinetic profile and safety. However, rarely plasma drug level variation can occur that can lead to thrombotic and bleeding events. We describe a case of deep vein thrombosis in a compliant patient still on apixaban. Anticoagulation failure with NOAC is concerning and obviously there is growing need of assay in these subsets showing the activity of NOAC. Till the availability of such methods, switching back to conventional therapy with Vitamin K antagonist with accurate monitoring could be appropriate strategy.
Primary Spinal PNET: A Rare Case with Aggressive Progression.
Authors: Gupta Vijay Kumar , Carvalho Ajay Sebastin , Shekhawat Nagendra Singh , Vyas Yelda , Gupta Ekata
Published: June 2024

PNET of spine are extremely rare, it represent less than 1% of spinal tumors. They are highly invasive and malignant, rapidly growing with grave prognosis. In this case report a 34 yrs lady presented clinically as back ache, urinary symptomps and progressive weakness & spasticty of both lower limbs.
After workup patient underwent laminectomy & microscopic gross total excision of tumor, following surgery she improved symptomatically. After confirmation of HPE and IHC she underwent radiotherapy, but she not tolerated chemotherapy and later on tumor recurred and patient succumbed to the disease.
Atypical Antipsychotics and Lithium Induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome associated with Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report
Authors: Shah Riya S. , Akhani Sachin K. , Gupta Sapna D. , Malhotra Supriya D.
Published: June 2024

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare but serious adverse reaction to antipsychotic medications. This case report presents a 56-year-old male with bipolar disorder on a regimen of Olanzapine, Clozapine and Lithium carbonate, who developed typical NMS. He had muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis which led to acute kidney injury. Prompt withdrawal of psychotropic medications and administration of supportive therapies was done, yet the patient's condition deteriorated, leading to Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) and eventually mortality. This case shows the complexity of managing NMS in the context of polypharmacy emphasizing the need for vigilance when prescribing antipsychotic combinations and the challenges faced in treating NMS, especially when there are associated complications.
Factors affecting facial nerve outcome in vestibular Schwannoma surgery
Authors: Jha Rajiv , Shrestha Rajendra , Rajbhandari Binod , Bhattarai Sushil Mohan , Aryal Sameer , Gautam Sindhu , Jha Binit , Karki Anuj Jung
Published: June 2024

Background: Preservation of facial nerve injury is a key important factor in vestibular schwannoma surgery as facial paralysis has devastating functional and psychological consequences for patients.
Objective: To correlate different factors resulting in facial nerve preservation in vestibular schwannoma surgery by retro mastoid retro sigmoid approach.
Method: This is a retrospective analysis of facial nerve status of 212 cases of vestibular schwannoma microsurgery through Retrosigmoid Retromastoid (RSRM) approach. This study was carried out in National Neurosurgical Referral Center(NNRC), National Academy Of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir hospital between January 2016 to December 2022.Preoperative and post operative details of facial nerve function status compared according to House and Brackmann (H and B) grading system, and factors influencing outcome in facial nerve preservation were analyzed. Recurrent and residual tumors were excluded.
Results: A total of 212 cases of vestibular schwannoma were operated during the study period. The average age of presentation was 47 years. Most common affected age group was 51-60 years. Female to male ratio was 3:2.5. The most common clinical symptoms for vestibular schwannoma were sensorineural hearing loss followed by headache and difficulty in limb coordination. Tumor size and consistency was most important indicator of facial nerve function outcome.
Conclusion: The incidence of post operative facial palsy is found to be correlated to tumor size and consistency. Improvement of the facial nerve outcome is detected in patients undergone simultaneous intraoperative monitoring (IONM).
Fostering Student Success: A Prevailing Provision for Dyscalculia and Dyslexia in the School Curriculum and Strategies for Support
Authors: Kunwar Rajendra
Published: June 2024

This article examines the impact of dyscalculia and dyslexia on students' mathematics learning and proposes strategies for supporting learners with these learning disabilities. It provides a concise overview of dyscalculia and dyslexia, emphasizing their distinct characteristics and prevalence rates within the Nepalese context. The study explores the challenges faced by students with dyscalculia and dyslexia in mathematics education and discusses the importance of inclusive education. It also provides an overview of the school-level curriculum in Nepal, highlighting the effects of dyscalculia and dyslexia on mathematics learning and the specific challenges experienced by students with these disabilities. The article uncovers areas within the school-level curriculum in Nepal that require attention and offers practical ways to support learners with dyscalculia and dyslexia. Overall, this article provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by students with dyscalculia and dyslexia in learning mathematics and offers practical recommendations for developing an inclusive curriculum that caters to the specific needs of the dyscalculic and dyslexic learners.
Perspectives on Health and Health Education
Authors: Bhurtel Khem Kumar , Magar Keshar Jung
Published: June 2024

This study highlights different perspectives on health education. The naturalistic/bio-medical, functionalist, post-modernist, and Marxist perspectives on health and health education were all looked at in this study. The analysis is based on both published and unpublished materials, including online sources. Desk inquiry is the method used for analyzing the literature. Based on biological function and statistical normality, the naturalistic/bio-medical perspective regards health as belonging to a medical origin. By using an organismic illustration, the functionalist perspective emphasizes protecting social equilibrium and stability in order to explain human societies and social phenomena. While pursuing health and health education, the post-modernist perspective emphasizes the multiple realities of human health and class struggle. Each perspective offers a unique lens for understanding health and health education, emphasizing the importance of considering individual and societal contexts.
Impact of Neoliberalism on Language Educational Policies
Authors: Karki Tek Mani
Published: June 2024

This article scrutinizes the pervasive influence of neoliberalism on education, language education policies, and language of instruction. Employing a content analysis design informed by established principles of qualitative research, the study explores the juncture of neoliberal ideologies with educational practices. Neoliberalism’s emphasis on deregulation, privatization, and market-driven approaches shapes educational systems globally, with reflective implications for language education. Scholars note the transformation of education into a commodity, driven by the prioritization of economic growth and individual competitiveness. Within this framework, English proficiency emerges as a key determinant of access to economic opportunities, leading to the proliferation of English language teaching institutions. Moreover, neoliberal policies influence language of instruction decisions, with governments adopting market-oriented strategies such as English medium instruction. The article underscores the need for critical examination of neoliberalism’s impact on education, highlighting the tensions between market-driven principles and educational equity. By elucidating the complexities of neoliberalism’s effects on language education, the study contributes to a nuanced understanding of contemporary educational practices and calls for the preservation of inclusive and accessible education for all.
Enhancing Employee Performance: Insights from Training and Evaluation in Bhojpur District Government Offices
Authors: Katuwal Chandan
Published: June 2024

Employees are the lifeblood of any company. The effectiveness of the company's workforce determines whether it succeeds or fails. The article offers a concise assessment of the literature on the benefits of training and evaluation insights for enhancing employee performance. This paper examined how training and evaluation criteria and practices affect the employee performance of the government employees of Bhojpur district headquarters and offered recommendations for how government offices might boost employee performance through efficient training initiatives and prudent performance evaluation practices. The study's methodology is in line with mixed research designed with a descriptive-analytical approach examining the literature and several empirical studies on the efficacy of training and performance evaluation in enhancing employee performance, as well as the rigorous analysis of the surveyed data on the employees of government offices in Bhojpur District. The findings highlight the need for organizations to develop training programs that address key areas for improvement, while also ensuring accessibility and relevancy. Moreover, organizations should strive to establish effective evaluation systems that provide regular feedback, clear criteria, and a balance between subjective and objective measures. The paper offers suggestions for the bureaucrats to assess employee performance and find out the true causes of the performance problem so the problem can be solved in time by incorporating desired training programs and flexible yet modern performance evaluation practices.
Effect of purified Calotropis gigantea latex protease on the cheese quality
Authors: Shrestha Nabindra Kumar , Maskey Bunty
Published: June 2024

Cheesemaking has been relying solely on chymosin for so long. But factors like increased cheese production, diminishing supply of chymosin as well as religious and dietary limitations have been hindering the demand-production balance of cheese in the world. Hence, the primary objective of this study was to utilize the three-phase partitioning (TPP) purified Calotropis gigantea latex protease in cheesemaking. The cheese prepared using purified protease was compared with chymosin cheese for physicochemical, sensorial, textural, and microbiological evaluation. The optimum conditions for purified protease from response surface methodology (RSM) analysis were 6.25 milk pH and 45℃ milk temperature. The physicochemical parameters (moisture content, protein, ash, calcium, salt content, and pH) of cheeses prepared from latex protease and chymosin were significantly different (p<0.05). The yield of latex protease cheese was significantly higher (p<0.05) than chymosin cheese. In terms of texture and aftertaste, the cheese made with latex protease had significantly lower (p<0.05) mean scores than chymosin cheese. Compared to chymosin cheese, the latex protease cheese had a generally inferior textural character, with significantly (p<0.05) lower values for hardness, chewiness, gumminess, cohesiveness, and resilience. The total viable count and Lactobacilli count of the cheeses produced with chymosin and  latex protease showed a significant (p<0.05) difference. Hence, this study highlighted that the TPP purified C. gigantea latex protease could be used as a plant coagulant for cheesemaking.
Plants Used in the preparation of Amylolytic Starters for Cereal-based Alcoholic Fermentation: A Mini-review
Authors: Limbu Dil Kumar , Rai Sangen Ruma
Published: June 2024

The use of herbs for preparing cereal-based alcoholic beverages probably dates back to ancient times. Although the database of such plants is still far from complete, literatures show that this practice prevails in South Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the neighboring countries in particular. These plants (hereinafter called starter-plants) are used for the preparation of amylolytic starters, which in turn are used for the preparation of a range of traditional alcoholic beverages (both distilled and undistilled) and are also sold in the market as means of livelihood. Based on reports by different authors, the present review lists species of starter-plants from some 36 genera. The starter-plants serve as sources of essential microorganisms (yeasts, molds, and bacteria) for fermentation. However, except for articles written by few authors, work on isolation and identification of microbial flora from starter plants is virtually non-existent. Both starter plants and amylolytic starters have significant socio-economic contributions in the lives of ethnic people of South Asia. Some starter plants fetch very high price on selling and this has led to, at least in some places, their rapid dwindle. For instance, Polygala arillata has become commercially threatened and Inula sp. has become rare.
Fungicides-late blight interaction in the synthesis of phenolic compounds and defense enzyme activity in tomato
Authors: Enciso-Maldonado Guillermo A. , Lozoya-Saldaña Hector , Colinas-León María Teresa , Díaz-García Gabriela , Montoya-García Cesar Omar
Published: June 2024

Due to the significant impact of late blight (LB) (Phytophthora infestans [Mont.]) on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), we investigated the interaction between fungicides and this disease to understand how some plant defense mechanisms are affected over time. Following a randomized design, we evaluated the synthesis of phenolic compounds (PHE) and the activity of phenylalanine ammonium lyase (PAL), peroxidases (POX) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). The experiment involved the application of fosetyl-Al and fluoxastrobin (fungicides with dual modes of action) on healthy and infected tomato plants. LB severity was assessed weekly and leaf samples were collected at various intervals for biochemical analysis. The Kruskal-Wallis test (α = 0.05) analyzed main effects of infection, fungicide, and time on response variables, followed by Bonferroni post hoc for significant group differences and regression models to evaluate variable effects over time. The application of fungicides had no effect on enzymatic activity or PHE accumulation. While PAL and SOD activities were not significantly affected by infection, POX activity was significantly higher in healthy plants (4793.8 U g-1 fresh weight) compared to infected plants (1858.1 U g-1 fresh weight). A complex interaction between PHE accumulation in relation to LB severity and time was observed, with a notable increase in PHE levels at 50 days after transplant when disease severity was between 25 and 50%. Future studies should consider including a broader range of genotypes and isolates of P. infestans, a more extensive set of biochemical responses, and evaluations of the overexpression of genes related to plant defense.
Analysis of the Relationship Between Diet Compliance with Consumption Levels (Protein, Sodium, Potassium and Fluids) of Chronic Kidney Failure Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at RSUD Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Almay Salsabilla Happy Nor , Sutjiati Endang , Rahman Nur
Published: June 2024

Latar Belakang: Gagal ginjal kronis menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat global dengan prevalensi dan insidensi gagal ginjal yang meningkat, prognosis yang buruk dan biaya yang tinggi. Pasien ginjal kronis memerlukan terapi hemodialisis untuk menggantikan fungsi ginjal dalam membersihkan darah dan mengeluarkan cairan berlebih yang tidak bisa dikeluarkan melalui urine. Selain hemodialisis sebagai terapi medis, pasien gagal ginjal kronis juga sangat memperlukan perhatian khusus terkait dengan pengaturan dietnya. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kepatuhan diet dan hubungannya dengan tingkat konsumsi (protein, natrium, kalium dan cairan) pasien gagal ginjal kronis yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUD Kabupaten Kediri. Metode: Desain penelitian yang digunakan bersifat deskriptif menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 20 rang pasien yang menjalani hemodialisis rawat jalan. Pengumpulan data kepatuhan diet menggunakan recall 24 jam, kuesioner dan data tingkat konsumsi menggunakan food record selama enam hari. Hasil: Hasil penelitian dengan uji spearman-rho didapatkan hasil nilai ?-value 0,043 maka nilai p (0,043) < ? (0.05) yang artinya terdapat hubungan antara kepatuhan diet dengan tingkat konsumsi pasien yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUD Kabupaten Kediri. Simpulan: Pasien yang patuh menjalankan diet sesuai anjuran memiliki tingkat konsumsi yang mendekati kebutuhan dibandingkan dengan pasien yang tidak patuh dalam menjalankan diet.
Kata Kunci: Gagal Ginjal Kronik, Hemodialisis, Kepatuhan Diet, Tingkat Konsumsi
The Level of Community Participation in Village Fund Management
Authors: Harefa Emon Wirawan
Published: June 2024

Community participation is vital for village development, especially in managing village funds. However, in Klapanunggal Village, the implementation of fund management still struggles to meet community needs due to insufficient involvement. This study aims to explore community participation in fund management and identify factors affecting it. Qualitative research methods were used, highlighting the importance of community involvement in public policy decisions. Despite government efforts to enhance participation, it remains low. While the community acknowledges the importance of involvement, their participation in implementation, evaluation, and benefit-taking processes remains limited, with minimal impact on daily life
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 7th March Speech: An Analysis Through Performance Study Lens
Authors: Islam Md Rafiqul
Published: June 2024

This paper critically examines Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s 7th March speech from a performance studies perspective. It argues that the speech, delivered at a crucial juncture in the Bangladesh Liberation War, utilized performative language and embodied performance techniques to galvanize the Bengali population. This paper analyzes how Mujib's rhetoric transformed social realities and mobilized a nation towards independence by applying theories from performance studies, including those of J.L. Austin, Judith Butler, Erving Goffman, and Richard Schechner. The findings suggest that Mujib’s strategic use of pronouns, emotive expressions, rhetorical questions, and repetitive phrases, along with his dynamic body language, created a powerful performative act that effectively united and motivated the audience. Concluding comments emphasize the enduring impact of Mujib's speech on the formation of Bangladeshi national identity. Research implications highlight the importance of viewing political speeches through the lens of performance studies to understand their broader social and cultural impacts. Limitations of the study include the reliance on textual analysis without incorporating audience reception data, which could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the speech's impact.
Hungry Faces Beyond the Battlefield—Examining Global Food Security in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict in a Low- to Middle-Income Population in West Bengal: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Biswas Saifuddin
Published: June 2024

The Russo-Ukrainian conflict has garnered global attention for its geopolitical ramifications, but its impact on food security in regions far from the battlefield remains underexplored. This qualitative study delves into the repercussions of the conflict on food security within a low- to middle-income population in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Employing semi-structured interviews and Likert scale assessments, we sought to understand the nuanced experiences and perceptions of individuals affected by the conflict-induced disruptions in global food markets. Our findings reveal profound challenges to food security, with 68% of respondents reporting increased difficulty in accessing affordable and nutritious food since the onset of the conflict. Moreover, 52% expressed heightened concerns about future food availability and affordability, indicating a pervasive sense of uncertainty and anxiety. Importantly, qualitative analysis uncovered multifaceted impacts, including disruptions in supply chains, inflationary pressures, and shifts in dietary patterns towards less nutritious options. This study highlights the interconnectedness of geopolitical conflicts and local food security, shedding light on the often-overlooked consequences faced by vulnerable populations thousands of miles away from the conflict zone. Such insights underscore the imperative for coordinated international efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of conflicts on food security and safeguard the well-being of communities worldwide. These findings contribute to a growing body of literature on the complex interplay between global geopolitics and local livelihoods, urging policymakers to adopt holistic approaches to address the multifaceted challenges of food insecurity in conflict-affected regions and beyond.
Antecedents and Consequences of Eco-Friendly Practices in Indian Textile Sector: SEM Analytical Framework
Authors: Gautam Sanjay Kumar , Mathur Disha , Dadhich Manish , Joshi Chandani
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the antecedents and consequences of eco-friendly practices in the Indian textile sector using an analytical framework based on structural equation modeling. A sample of 230 participants was gathered through convenient sampling via a Google form survey. The study examines five hypotheses related to the influence of environmental factors, circular economy principles, regulatory compliance, Industry 5.0 technologies, and social responsibility initiatives on eco-friendly practices within the industry. The findings reveal significant positive relationships between environmental factors, regulatory norms, Industry 5.0 technologies, social responsibility initiatives, and eco-friendly practices, while circular economy principles showed a statistically insignificant relationship. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of environmental regulations, technological advancements, and social responsibility in driving sustainability within the Indian textile sector. Policymakers and industry stakeholders can leverage these insights to develop targeted strategies and interventions to promote environmental stewardship and foster sustainable development in the industry.
Students Attitudes towards Electric Vehicles: Analyzing the factors influencing Adoption
Authors: Naresh Babu E.M. , Venkata sai Teja T. , Hemalatha D.
Published: June 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a key element of this paradigm shift, providing not only a means of reducing emissions but also serving as a catalyst for a fundamental re-evaluation of the transportation system and modes of transportation. There are different types of Electric Vehicles which encourage the people to shift from traditional vehicles to the former case. The advantages associated with the Electric vehicles are cost saving, easy maintenance, energy efficiency, style, government policies and in some cases the environmental concern.  Many researchers focus on the reasons and perceptions of shifting from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles.  The present research focuses on the perception of management students of south India towards the electric vehicles and it is found that age, gender and educational qualification don’t have any impact on the adoption process of electric vehicles in their transportation.  Only the case of willingness to purchase the electric vehicle and recommendation of electric vehicle have differences with respect to educational qualification and age factors.  Cost saving is the first and foremost aspect of shift from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles.
Delays in treatment initiation for posttraumatic stress disorder in the Canadian Armed Forces: A scoping review
Authors: Baillie Taylor , Gardner Pauli , Church Heather
Published: June 2024

LAY SUMMARY

Significant delays in treatment initiation are problematic for the military population. Only 20.6% of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans released after 2015 have received treatment for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A scoping review was conducted to summarize what is known about the potential factors contributing to delayed treatment initiation for combat-related PTSD among service members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. The review included a total of 12 publications. It is recommended that further research be conducted to learn how to mitigate these factors and decrease the time between returning from combat and initiating treatment for a combat-related mental health condition, including PTSD.
Klim Samgin and an encyclopaedic genius of the era. On Gorky’s God-building pursuit
Authors: Borisova L. M.
Published: June 2024

Gorky’s severe and sometimes unfair criticisms (‘empty soul’) aimed at the hero of his last novel are revealed to be reflections of the writer’s adherence to empiriomonism, a philosophy that demands that an individual submit themselves to a collective genius and systemic knowledge. The article explores the precursors to the Samgin theme in Gorky’s works and the reasons the writer became attracted to A. Bogdanov’s ideas, also detailing differences in their views. The author considers the attitude of the novel’s characters to Bogdanov’s theory and the protagonist’s engagement with the dispute between ‘vperyodovtsy’ (members of the ‘Vperyod’ group, a subfaction of the Bolsheviks) and ‘vekhisty’ (followers of the ideas expressed in Landmarks [Vekhi], a collection of works by Russian liberally minded intellectuals). Gorky creates a belittling image of an individualistically-minded intellectual, portraying Samgin as a follower of the Kantian theory of genius, dismissed as obsolete by empiriomonists. The author suggests that Bogdanov’s character traits, biography and appearance make him a real-life prototype of Dmitry Samgin. A personality crisis in Gorky’s novel is also regarded in the context of the contemporary socio-cultural situation.
Nayman, A. (2023). Russian Long Poem. Moscow: Alpina non-fiction. (In Russ.)
Authors: Botvinova E. D.
Published: June 2024

Anatoly Nayman’s Russian Long Poem is devoted to six landmark works of Russian literature: opening with a discussion of I. Bogdanovich’s Dushenka, A. Pushkin’s The Bronze Horseman [Medniy vsadnik], and N. Nekrasov’s Red-Nosed Frost [Moroz, Krasniy nos], the book goes on to analyze 20th-c. experimental long poems, including V. Mayakovsky’s A Cloud in Trousers [Oblako v shtanakh], A. Blok’s Dvenadtsat [The Twelve], and A. Akhmatova’s Poem without a Hero [Poema bez geroya]. The author proposes a new angle for viewing the poems, shifting the reader’s focus from preconceived interpretations to the poetics of the texts, which function primarily as a cultural rather than historical fact. Nayman’s book shows accurate appreciation of the uninterrupted tradition passed down among the poems and points out their ties with a common European context, such as C. Baudelaire’s poetry or Dante’s Divine Comedy. The author details the development of poetic writing, its form and meaning determined by cultural and historical circumstances.
Wartime living of Salomėja Nėris. Lithuanian writers in Penza in 1941
Authors: Yakupova D. V.
Published: June 2024

The article uses recently discovered memoirs to portray the everyday life of writers evacuated to Penza, including Salomėja Nėris, whose character and biographical events related to the early war period are the focus of this study. The poet’s daily life, view of current events, as well as her literary activities and family affairs are reconstructed based on the reminiscences of her husband P. Veržbilauskas. The article details the locals’ perception of the phenomenon of evacuees arriving from various Soviet republics, quoting common people as well as party bureaucrats. It investigates the creative crisis faced by the evacuated intelligentsia and their dealing with this through consolidating their writers’ community. The relevance of the study stems from the fact that the testimonies by members of artistic intelligentsia have considerable cognitive potential for reconstruction of Penza’s everyday life culture during the Great Patriotic War. The article introduces a body of archived sources subjected to scholarly analysis for the first time.
A importância da terapia nutricional para pacientes internados em unidade de terapia intensiva: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Colla Rafaela Munarini , Spinelli Roseana Baggio , Sturmer Jaqueline , Zanardo Vivian Polachini Skzypek
Published: June 2024

A Terapia Nutricional é o conjunto de procedimentos terapêuticos para manutenção ou recuperação do estado nutricional. O objetivo do presente estudo foi compreender a importância da terapia nutricional em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva através de uma revisão bibliográfica. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Foram selecionados artigos originais que estudaram a terapia nutricional nos pacientes da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, no período de 2012 a 2023. Os estudos evidenciaram que a desnutrição foi frequente em pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Diante disso, profissionais e instituições de saúde têm aumentado sua busca por protocolos em Terapia Nutricional, que visam a padronizar as ações e reduzir os fatores que impedem os pacientes de atingirem suas metas energético proteicas via nutrição enteral. Dessa maneira, o trabalho do profissional nutricionista se faz necessário, a fim de promover a melhora do paciente em Terapia de Nutrição Enteral, preservando o estado nutricional, prescrevendo a dieta, realizando a avaliação e adequação com base nas metas nutricionais e nos protocolos técnicos estabelecidos durante a internação.
Desnutrição em pacientes em tratamento oncológico em uma Clínica de Oncologia do Norte do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Melo Maeli Juliana Kechner de , Sturmer Jaqueline , Martinazzo Janine , Polachini Skzypek Zanardo Vivian
Published: June 2024

O objetivo da pesquisa foi verificar a prevalência de desnutrição de pacientes em tratamento oncológico de uma clínica ao norte do Rio Grande do Sul. Estudo de cunho transversal, de caráter exploratório, do tipo qualitativo e quantitativo, realizado de março a maio de 2023, com 30 pacientes oncológicos selecionados por conveniência. Os dados socioeconômicos, tratamento, condições e hábitos de vida, além da alimentação, foram coletados através de entrevista individual. O estado nutricional foi verificado por antropometria e composição corporal incluindo peso atual, estatura, circunferência do braço, pregas cutâneas (tricipital, bicipital, subescapular e supra ilíaca) e força de preensão palmar. Para investigar sintomas relacionados ao tratamento foi utilizada a Avaliação Subjetiva Global Produzida pelo Paciente. Observou-se predomínio do tratamento exclusivo de quimioterapia, câncer de mama e trato gastrointestinal, sendo encontrado diagnóstico de desnutrição para os diversos parâmetros avaliados e em diferentes frequências, com predominância para magreza (30%) conforme índice de massa corporal, depleção para circunferência do braço (40%), desnutrição para prega cutânea tricipital (66,6%). Entre os sintomas, observou-se maior frequência para xerostomia (50%). Sendo assim, a avaliação nutricional deve ser realizada o mais precocemente possível, com o objetivo de auxiliar na intervenção nutricional individualizada, visando a promoção da saúde e da qualidade de vida.