bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current Mirror Circuits with Improved Performance
Authors: Bansal Bajrang , Ranjan Prabhat , Kaushik Himanshu
Published: January 2021

Current mirrors are core structures for almost all analog mode circuits and are integral part of a signal processing elements like op amps. The performance of analog structures largely depends on their characteristics. In this paper we present some of the current mirror circuits and analyze their performances, so that one can choose a suitable current mirror for a particular application.
Design of Remote I/O data acquisition system with zigbee
Authors: Chandra K.vijay , Mamatha G.
Published: January 2021

In the field of modern wireless communication, There are mainly some technologies that provide solutions to the wireless data transmission network, such as: GSM, CDMA, 3 G, Wi-Fi. These solutions make network work with high efficiency and good quality, but still with high Cost. So it was difficulty in popularizing in with low cost and at the circumstance of infrastureless or Infrastructure destruction. According to this situation, in This paper, the key components of the Information Terminal and the wireless receiving modules on the data Collection and wireless transmission network were Designed with the principle of zigbee and 51 Series of single-chip computer as the core hardware, Besides, combining with the current technology on the Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, a short-rang wireless data Sampling and transmission network was putting up, Which provides a low-powered and high-performance? Wireless data communication system, works in the ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) Band. Then, an available Solution to the wireless data communications was put forward, and this solution was good at stronger real-time Response, higher reliability requirement and smaller data Amount. Through software and hardware debugging and Actual measuring, this system based on our solution had Work well, reached the expected goal and been already successfully applied to Wireless vehicle System.
Study of performance of Adiabatic Carry Look Ahead Adder Using Dynamic CMOS Logic
Authors: Tripathi G.S. , Arya Shiv Prakash , Mishra Rajan
Published: January 2021

Performance of adiabatic carry look ahead adder using dynamic CMOS are studied and compared with Adiabatic carry look ahead adder using Pass Transistor. adiabatic carry look ahead adder using pass transistor has higher delay and lower power consumption while adiabatic carry look ahead adder using dynamic cmos logic has lower power dissipation and higher speed. adiabatic carry look ahead adder using dynamic cmos are design using 180 nm cmos technology and compared power dissipation and delay with respect to supply voltage and frequency. simulation result show that power dissipation of carry look ahead adder using dynamic cmos has higher performance comparison adiabatic CLA using pass transistor. simulation result show that adiabatic CLA using dynamic cmos reduce the power consumption 45% and delay reduce to 70% comparison to adiabatic CLA using pass transistor.
Huffman Encoding using VLSI
Authors: Meshram Shilpa.K. , Hasamnis Meghana .A.
Published: January 2021

Huffman coding is entropy encoding algorithm used for lossless data compression. It basically uses variable length coding which is done using binary tree method. In our implementation of Huffman encoder, more frequent input data is encoded with less number of binary bits than the data with less frequency.This way of coding is used in JPEG and MPEG for image compression. Huffman coding uses a specific method for choosing the representation for each symbol, resulting in a prefix code. Prefix-free codes means the bit string representing some particular symbol is never a prefix of the bit string representing any other symbol.
CARBON MATERIALS FOR WASTE HEAT RECOVERY IN THE AUTOMOBILE ENGINE EXHAUST
Authors: S ARUN. , G KARTHIKEYAN.
Published: January 2021

The energy efficient technology in the automobile is the need of hour due to energy crisis as well as environmental problems. This paper deals and describes the feasibility of utilizing the dissipated waste heat energy from the exhaust manifold of an automobile engine .It involves the vibration of nano level thin carbon material. The waste heat energy is utilized to obtain thermo elastic vibration of required frequency. By using the piezoelectric principle, generated vibrations can be converted into Electromotive Force (EMF). This paper briefs about the various carbon based material for this application and performance comparison.
Design and Implementation of a Simplified Humanoid Robot with 8 DOF
Authors: R Hari Krishnan , L Vallikannu A.
Published: January 2021

This paper discusses a simplified design of Humanoid Robot with 8 DOF. The main objective is to analyze the theoretical and practical challenges involved in making it. The paper emphasis on bringing down the control complexity by reducing the number of actuators used . This in turn simplifies the entire design processes and reduces the production cost. It also describes the stability issues and different walking phases in detail. The proposed robot finds the place in between simple, miniaturized humanoids and the most advanced, sophisticated humanoids.
AN ALGORITHM TO ANALYZE STRENGTH OF CAPTCHA
Authors: PARBHANE AJINKYA KASHINATH , CHANDAVALE ANAJALI .A. , SAPKAL A.M.
Published: January 2021

CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing Tests to Tell Computers and Humans Apart. The CAPTCHAs have been widely used across the Internet to defend against undesirable and malicious bot programs. It was observed that an alarming number of CAPTCHAs could be broken by the technique of Image Processing and Artificial Neural Network. Many Researchers have tried to break a CAPTCHA so as to design robust CAPTCHA , but it is essential to generate a strong CAPTCHA that will resist bot attack. This paper has proposed algorithm to analyze the strength of CAPTCHAs using simple image processing techniques such as Preprocessing, Segmentation and Character recognition which in turn helps to improve the robustness and usability of CAPTCHA in Internet System. The experimental result shows the proposed algorithm gives 75 % accuracy to analyze the strength of CAPTCHA.
Advantage and disadvantage of laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision
Authors: Nguyễn Thanh Xuân
Published: January 2021

Tóm tắt
Đặt vấn đề: Đánh giá những thuận lợi và khó khăn trong phẫu thuật nội soi cắt nang ống mật chủ.
Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Gồm 70 người bệnh nang ống mật chủ được chẩn đoán và điều trị bằng phẫu thuật nội soi tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Huế từ tháng1/2012 đến tháng 12/2017.
Kết quả: Thuận lợi: Thời gian phẫu thuật trung bình (219,79 ± 64,88 phút) ngắn hơn so với thời gian phẫu thuật của nhiều nghiên cứu khác. Không có người bệnh tái khám sau mổ từ 10 ngày đến 3 tháng có đánh giá kết quả điều trị trung bình hoặc xấu. 94,1% người bệnh được rút dẫn lưu trong vòng 1 - 4 ngày sau mổ. 71,4% số người bệnh nằm viện sau mổ từ 5 - 10 ngày. Có 94,9% người bệnh hài lòng với kết quả điều trị sau mổ từ 10 ngày đến 3 tháng.
Khó khăn: Có 5 trường hợp dò mật sau mổ trong đó 3 trường hợp theo dõi sau 5 ngày người bệnh ổn định, 2 trường hợp dò mật kéo dài phải mổ lại để làm lại miệng nối. Có 2 người bệnh phải truyền máu do kích thước nang lớn, dính nhiều tổ chức xung quanh và thời gian phẫu thuật kéo dài.
Kết luận: Phẫu thuật nội soi trong điều trị cắt nang ống mật chủ là phương pháp an toàn, hiệu quả và khả thi ở các trung tâm y tế lớn, tuy nhiên đòi hỏi cao về kỹ năng của phẫu thuật viên, trình độ gây mê cũng như trang thiết bị phòng mổ.

Abstract
Introduction: Evaluating the advantage and disadvantage of the laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision.
Material and Methods: We analysed 70 patients who were treated at the Hue Central Hospital from January 2012 to December 2017 with statistical analysis of epidemiological data, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and postoperative outcome.
Results: Advantages: Average operation duration (219.79 ± 64.88 minutes) was shorter than typical intervention. Postoperative treatment results were evaluated from 10 days to 3 months after surgery: No average or bad result. 94.1% of patients were withdrawn drains within 1- 4 days after surgery. There were 71.4% of patients who hospitalized from 5 - 10 days postoperatively and 94.9% of patients were satisfied with the results. Disadvantages: 5 cases of postoperative biliary leakage were found, including 3 cases that were stabilized after 5 days of medical treatment and 2 cases requiring surgical intervention for prolonged anastomotic leakage. Blood transfusions were seen in 2 cases because the large size of the cyst, adherences to surrounding tissues and prolonged operation duration.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery for choledochal cyst resection is a safe and effective method. However, it requires a high level of anaesthesia and operating room equipment.

Keyword: Laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision, Advantage and disadvantage.
Initial outcomes of robotic assisted laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction – report of the first 7 cases
Authors: Đỗ Anh Toàn ,   Nguyễn Phúc Cẩm Hoàng,Nguyễn Văn Ân,Đỗ Vũ Phương, Lê Trọng Khôi,Đỗ Lệnh Hùng,Phạm Hữu Đoàn,Nguyễn Ngọc Thái,   Trần Vĩnh Hưng, Vũ Lê Chuyên
Published: January 2021

Tóm tắt
Đặt vấn đề: Đánh giá kết quả ban đầu phẫu thuật nội soi ổ bụng với Rô bốt hỗ trợ tạo hình đường tiết niệu trên tại Bệnh viện Bình Dân.Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Số liệu thu thập từ 07 trường hợp (TH) được phẫu thuật nội soi ổ bụng với Rô bốt hỗ trợ tạo hình đường niệu trên, gồm các trường hợp tạo hình khúc nối bể thận – niệu quản có hoặc không lấy sỏi bể thận, phẫu thuật cắt nối niệu quản tận- tận và cắm lại niệu quản vào bàng quang. Các TH này được tiến hành tại Bệnh viện Bình Dân, từ 11/ 2016 đến 3/2017. Kết quả chính bao gồm khả năng cải thiện triệu chứng lâm sàng cũng như trên hình ảnh học và ghi nhận tỷ lệ tai biến - biến chứng xảy ra.

Kết quả: Tất cả 07 TH đều phẫu thuật thành công, dù thời gian mổ tương đối dài, trung bình là 222,8 phút (150 – 330 phút), không có trường hợp nào xảy ra tai biến - biến chứng. Sau rút thông JJ niệu quản 01 tháng, chưa ghi nhận trường hợp nào bị tái phát.

Kết luận: Qua 07 TH đầu tiên được phẫu thuật nội soi ổ bụng tạo hình đường tiết niệu trên với hỗ trợ Rô bốt cho thấy tuy thời gian mổ khá dài nhưng khả thi và an toàn, có thể thay thế mổ mở trong một số trường hợp phức tạp. Tuy nhiên, cần thực hiện với số lượng lớn hơn và theo dõi thêm để có thể đánh giá kết quả lâu dài của phương pháp này trong điều kiện thực tế hiện nay.

Abstract
Introduction: To evaluate the initial outcomes of robotic assisted laparoscopic (RAL) upper urinary tract (UUT) reconstruction at Binh Dan hospital.
Material and Methods: 07 patients underwent RAL UUT reconstruction including pyeloplasty with or without stone extraction, uretero-ureterostomy and ureteric reconstruction at Binh Dan hospital from November 2016 to March 2017. Primary outcomes were symptomatic and radiographic improvement of obstruction and complication rate.
Results: All 07 cases of RAL UUT reconstruction had good clinical and radiographic improvement without any significant complication (over grade I of Clavien Dindo classification). The mean operation time was 222,8 minutes (150 – 330 minutes).
Conclusion: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic UUT could be performed safely with good short-term results and be considered a reasonable alternative to the open procedure for robotic experienced surgeons in some complicated cases.

Keyword: Upper urinary tract reconstruction, robotic assisted laparoscopy.
Cardiac injury and COVID-19: A Review on available present-day literature
Authors: V Padma , B. Raja Rameez , Nair Abhilash B.
Published: January 2021

What started as a small cluster of viral pneumonia like cases in a province of China, in the early weeks of December, has blown out to be a full-fledged pandemic virtually affecting every continent. PubMed and Google search engines were used for literature search. The case fatality rate which is around 2.6% for corona virus disease (COVID-19) patient’s rise to nearly 10.6% in COVID-19 patients with prior cardio vascular disease. Common cardiac manifestations include heart failure and myocardial damage. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE2) plays an important part in the pathophysiology of heart function in hypertension and diabetes, two of the most common manifestations of heart failure and is the cellular entry point for the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus. Patients with cardio vascular disease are believed to have increased secretion of ACE2 compared to healthy individuals and thus are at higher risk. Patients on medications with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) /angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) have increased ACE2 levels and may be at an increased risk, however there is no statistically significant data to substantiate this claim.
Estimation of gestational age using foetal kidney length during second and third trimester in south Indian population
Authors: Ramachandran Kalpana , Gnaneshwar Arunthathy , Kumar Robert Dinesh , CR Parvathavarthine , V Sri Santhana Krishnan
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Gestational age assessment in women with indeterminate last menstrual period has always remained an enigma. Though multiple parameters have been found useful in providing an indirect age assessment, various studies have now shown that the ultrasonographic measurement of foetal kidney length during the second and third trimester of pregnancy is a viable alternative in foetal age assessment.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted among the antenatal women with singleton uncomplicated pregnancy during 18 to 40 weeks of gestation attending the outpatient department for routine ultrasound foetal biometry in a tertiary care referral institution in South India, during January 2019 to June 2019. A total of hundred and thirty-five antenatal mothers were included in this study. Data entry was done in Microsoft Excel and data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

Results: There was a strong positive correlation between GA and MKL. Regression model (Model 1) for Mean kidney length showed significant correlation and regression models (Model 2) for MKL and routine foetal biometric parameters like biparietal diameter, femur length and abdominal circumference were found to be significantly correlated.

Conclusion: Mean foetal kidney length can alone predict gestational age and by combining it with the other biometric indices to give a better estimation of gestational age.
Salivary biomarkers for diagnosing renal functions in patients with type 2 diabetes: A correlative study
Authors: Saritha Harish , Shantaram Manjula
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim:  One of the major complications of the diabetes is End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Thus, it is of utmost importance to conduct research on the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus (DM), as it is considered as a major public health issue. Both blood and urine samples are generally used in the diagnosis of DM. Though blood offers more advantages as a diagnostic tool in DM, there is a scope for the development of a non-invasive method for the regular monitoring of glucose and renal function test, since venipuncture induces psychological stress in the patients. The aim of the current study was to correlate blood and salivary renal biomarkers.

Materials and Methods: We classified the study subjects into three groups, healthy (Group 1), Type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients without nephropathy (Group 2) and T2D patients with nephropathy (Group 3). We carried out estimation of various parameters such as glucose and renal function tests in both blood and saliva of all the three groups.

Results: This study confirmed that many of the parameters studied in both blood and saliva showed good positive correlation. The changes in serum parameters are in agreement with that of the salivary parameters in healthy, T2D without nephropathy and T2D with nephropathy groups.

Conclusion: This study corroborated that the saliva can be a very potential indicative means to diagnose and manage diabetes and its complications. Therefore, saliva can be effectively used as a sample for measuring and controlling diabetes in near future.
Effect of Solanum lycopersicum leaf extracts against larvicidal activity of Aedes aegypti L.
Authors: B. R. Nityasree , R. K. Chalannavar , S. K. Ghosh , M. S. Divakar , K. Sowmyashree
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Aedes mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting various life-threatening diseases all over the world and created a burden to society. Control of mosquito vectors is the key challenge to avoid disease transmission. In this regard, the present work is focused to utilize the agronomical waste of Solanum lycopersicum leaf extracts and to evaluate the larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti.

Methods: The qualitative and quantitative screening of S. lycopersicum leaf extracts were carried out. The larvicidal activity of different concentrations were assessed against 3rd instar Ae. aegypti and to determine the morphological effects. The chemical constituents were analysed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy (GC-MS).

Results: The preliminary phytochemical screening of S. lycopersicum leaf extracts revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols and flavonoids. The methanol extract exhibited strong larvicidal activity at 48h treatment with an LC50 value of 20.323mg/ml. The morphological changes revealed that abnormal movement and coiling of treated larvae at 24h. Furthermore, severe damage was noticed in the digestive and respiratory tract of Ae. aegypti larvae at 48h, later on complete mortality was observed. The GC-MS analysis of methanol extract showed chemical constituents such as phytol acetate (42.66%), neophytadiene (29.38%) and other minor compounds.

Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that methanolic leaf extract of S. lycopersicum could be an alternative source to control mosquito vectors and further investigation is strongly suggested in order to utilise this source in many disease-endemic areas.
Clinicopathological profile of invasive ductal breast carcinoma in a government tertiary care center in eastern India
Authors: Pal Mrityunjay , Ray Saugata , Rani Priyanka , Prakash Gautam , Gupta Raju
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: There is an increasing incidence of breast cancer (BC) in our country. The study aimed to find out the demographic profile, clinical presentation, and management in patients treated for invasive ductal breast carcinoma (IDC) in a rural government teaching hospital and to study the association of sociodemographic factors with BC stage.

Materials and Methods: The study retrospectively analyzed 100 IDC females treated at Midnapore medical college, West Bengal, India from January 2017 to December 2019. The study included female patients of all ages diagnosed with IDC who had undergone surgery. Male BC, bilateral BC, other pathological types of BC were excluded.

Results: The mean age was 56.54±12.99 years. Sixty-seven cases were postmenopausal. Eighty-one cases were from rural areas. Seventy-three cases had education up to middle school. Eighty-six cases had a lower socioeconomic status. Ninety-eight cases had unilateral breast lump and only 2% had a nonpalpable breast lump. The left breast was more commonly involved. The mean tumour size was 4.33 cm. Ninety-eight cases underwent a modified radical mastectomy. Stage III was the most commonly observed BC and seen in 40 cases followed by stage II in 36 cases. Sixty-one cases had advanced BC. Liver metastasis was seen in 21cases. Sixty-nine cases had axillary node(ALN) positivity. Sixty-eight cases had lymphovascular emboli (LVE). High-grade tumour was seen in 77%. High-grade tumour was more common in young women. Seventy three cases of tumours were estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) while 66% progesterone receptor-positive (PR+). Eighteen cases were human epidermal growth factor 2 receptor-positive.

Conclusion: High incidence of advanced BC is found in rural areas due to a lack of awareness and health infrastructure.
Drug utilization pattern of antidiabetic drugs among indoor diabetic patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Jorhat
Authors: Sahu Gautam , Gohain Swapnanil , Brahma Angelene
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Diabetes is an opportunistic killer. Approximately 77 million people in India suffer from diabetes. A person develops diabetes due to genetic predisposition, family history, obesity, lack of physical activity, diet low in fruits and vegetables. Modification of life style and pharmacotherapy of diabetes are often indicated to control diabetes and emergence of complications. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the prescription pattern of antidiabetic drugs among indoor patient with adherence to WHO core prescribing indicator.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted for a period of six months and 140 case sheets of indoor diabetic patients admitted in Medicine department were collected from MRD office after prior approval from IEC. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics.

Results: The study showed male preponderance of 75.71% in comparison to female 24.29%. The pattern of antidiabetic prescribed showed highest prescription rate of various preparations of insulin (68.57%) with regular insulin most commonly prescribed preparation (64.58%). Among oral antidiabetic drugs metformin (42.86%) was most commonly used. The percentage of drug prescribed in generic name was 36.36% and the percentage of drugs prescribed from National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) was found to be 69.7%.

Conclusion: The study provided substantial information about the prescribing practices of physicians and also paved a way to formulate prescribing policies at our institution.
Probable antioxidant therapy of Saffron Crocin in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Ami Ahmadi Sara , Kazemi Azin , Sabahi Mohammadmahdi , Razipour Shahab , Salehipour Arash , Ghiasian Masoud , Ghasemi Hadi , Ranjbar Akram
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Multiple Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition  might emerge as a result ofcomplex combination of genetic risk factors with environmental triggers, including oxidative stress. in this study we aimed to evaluate the effects of oral Crocin on oxidative stress in patients with MS. 

Materials and Methods: Adjunct to standard treatment, the Crocin group (20 patients) received 30-mg/day (15 mg twice daily) dose of Crocin and placebo group (20 patients) received for 4 weeks. Saliva and urine samples were collected to determine the levels of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase activity (CAT), total thiol groups (TTG), lipid peroxidation (LPO), were measured at baseline and the end of the study.

 

Results: At baseline, there were no significant differences of LPO, TAC, CAT, and TTG of urine between the control and case groups. However, a significant difference was found after 4 weeks of Crocin-therapy in TTG,TAC and LPO (p<0.05) except in CAT activity (P>0.05). We found no deffrence in urinary TTG level and CAT activity in control group at the end of intervention (P>0.05), while TAC and LPO level were significantly different at the end of the study as compared with the beginning (P<0.05). Althugh, we found no significant difference in saliva LPO, TTG and TAC levels and the activity of CAT in case and control groups at first (p>0.05), Crocin administration have resulted in a significant increase in saliva TTG and TAC levels as well as CAT activity and markedly decrease in LPO level (p<0.05).

Conclusion: According to the results of this study, Crocin can significantly reduce the several oxidative stress factors in MS patients and may contributes to attenuates the oxidative damages.
Prevalence of nomophobia and its association with stress, anxiety and depression among students
Authors: V. Sureka , S Abeetha , S. Suma , Subramanian Sadhana , S. Brinda , N. Bhagyashree , K. Ramya , M. Ganesh
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: The change in human behaviour has created a social phobia wherein a human use either computers or any other electronic gadgets to defend himself from social contact. Nomophobia is fear of not having mobile phones and the stress associated with it. Increased use of mobile phones among students  has changed the scenario and it is no more a luxury but a necessity. Social interaction has decreased and electronic gadgets have become the master. This has led to development of neuropsychological issues. The purpose of the study is to find out the prevalence of nomophobia among college students and to explore the association between nomophobia and stress, anxiety and depression. 

Materials and Methods: Randomly selected 167 medical and dental students were given questionnaires to assess the prevalence of nomophobia. Separate questionnaires were given to assess stress, anxiety and depression.

Results: Results showed a wide prevalence of nomophobia (59%) among students. 14%, 29%, 8% of students were seen having severe/ extreme depression, anxiety and stress respectively.

Conclusion: Nomophobia was significantly associated with stress and depression (P ?0.05). Students have to be periodically screened to identify stress, anxiety and depression and counselled about the constructive usage of mobile phones.
Hamstring tightness causing low back pain among college going students - a cross-sectional study
Authors: M. Kamalakannan, , P. Hemamalini , T. Divya
Published: January 2021

Introduction and aim:  Posterior thigh muscles are also called the Hamstring group of muscles. Its major action is knee flexion and minor action in hip extensor. It is one of the two joint muscles that involve the hip joint and knee joint. When these muscles are shortened or become tight the movement in the hip and knee is affected or reduced. This shortened muscle causes a posterior pelvic tilt that leads to a flat back. Prolonged tightness causes low back pain. Tightness is mainly due to inadequate physical activity results in stiffness, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to find whether tight hamstring causes low back pain in college-going students.

Materials and methods: The method used to measure the hamstring length in this study is the Active Knee Extension Test. The knee angle is measure using universal goniometry. The knee angle should be between 80-90 degrees. If the range is below 80 degrees, then that subject has a tight hamstring.

Results: Mean hamstring tightness in males is calculated and found that the left is more affected than the right. The mean hamstring tightness in the female is calculated and found that the right side is more affected than the left side. Both males and females having tightness at the range of 30-40 degrees are more.

Conclusion: This study shows that most of the colleges going students have knee range below 80 degrees. And investigation reveals that 2/4th of the total experienced low back pain in their life. This pain experience is present in all age group that comes under this study. Some students who involve in sports activities have tight hamstring. But some do not have because of stretching muscles before and after the sports activity. By this, it is concluded that prevalence is more among college-going, students.
Effect of aerobic exercise training on anxiety in children with developmental coordination disorder
Authors: B. Sujatha , Alagesan Jagatheesan , Akahaya R. , Rajameena R. , Brite Saghaya Rayna A.
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim:  Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by de?cits in both ?ne and gross motor coordination which has a signi?cant impact on a child’s activities of daily living or school productivity. So, the study aims to find the effect of aerobic exercise training on anxiety in children with developmental coordination disorder. Only very few studies have so far examined the psychological benefits of aerobic exercise in children with DCD who are already at a higher risk for anxiety problems.

Materials and Methods: The school going children in Chennai district will be selected by convenient sampling method from the above-mentioned study setting based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria after a clear explanation about the study to the parents and teachers of the child with the inform consent an ascent will be obtained. Then the parents of the children are subjected to DCD-O7 questionnaire for the data collection.

Results: Statistical Analysis made with quantitative data revealed statistically significant difference between pre and post-test values. Results of this current study provide support for the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on reducing anxiety in children population.

Conclusion: From the Result it has been concluded that the aerobic exercise showed the better result for reducing the increased level of anxiety in children with developmental coordination disorder. Hence this technique can be used for reducing anxiety of the DCD children and also to improve their quality of life, academic outcomes and physical activity. This study is the first study which has attempted to explore the relationship between aerobic exercise and anxiety in DCD Children.
Cardio respiratory fitness in children with developmental coordination disorder
Authors: Sujatha B. , Alagesan Jagatheesan , Seemathan Priyanga , Sadhasivam Sangeetha
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition in children, with motor coordination disabilities. Children with DCD not only exhibit poor motor coordination, but also experience poor performance in physical activities and are found to have poor physical fitness. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardio respiratory fitness in children with developmental coordination disorder.

Materials and Methods: The materials used for the study were DCDQ’07 questionnaire, (Bruinink’s- Oseretsky Test-ed 2) BOT2 tool, (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ed-5) DSM-V diagnostic criteria, cones, 2 wooden blocks, measuring tape, stop watch. Twenty-six individuals were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria out of which only 24 children participated in the study. DCD children were screened using DCDQ’07questionnaire, BOT2 tool, DSM-V diagnostic criteria and the cardio respiratory fitness is evaluated using 20 m shuttle run test. Comparison of Cardio respiratory fitness was done between the children with DCD and children without DCD.

Results:  The results were determined by statistical analysis, following 20m shuttle run test. Our findings indicate, cardio-respiratory fitness in children with DCD was significantly less than their peers of same age without DCD and are more likely to be in a high-risk group.

Conclusion: The current study supports lower cardio vascular fitness in children with DCD when compared to children without DCD, moreover no study has so far compared the Cardio respiratory fitness among DCD children and their normal peers.
Lesions of pinna in a tertiary care hospital in Dakshina Kannada
Authors: Deviprasad D. , Khadilkar Meera N. , Anand Kini U. , Sreedharan Suja , Vijendra Shenoy S.
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Most of the lesions affecting pinna are cutaneous conditions. Those arising from the cartilage are extremely rare, whereas those from the soft tissue like vascular, stromal and adnexal components are relatively common. The present study aims at analysing the proportion, types, and categories of lesions affecting the pinna.

Methods: Following institutional ethics committee approval, a retrospective analysis of medical records of 40 patients who underwent surgical excision of pinna lesions from 2006 to 2018 was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Dakshina Kannada, India. Lesions were grouped as benign adnexal, benign soft tissue, malignant lesions, and infection/inflammation.

Results: Median age was 47.5 years and mode was 59 years. There were thirty (75%) males and ten (25%) females. The commonest lesions included epidermal cyst (25%), followed by seborrhoeic keratosis (17.5%), and squamous cell carcinoma (10%).

Conclusion: A wide spectrum of entities affecting the pinna were encountered in the present study. Superficial cystic lesions are the most frequent type found in pinna and are amenable to simple excision. Benign neoplasms require surgical intervention; malignancy is also to be kept in mind while making a clinical diagnosis, necessitating wide clearance with or without neck dissection. Early intervention and confirmation of diagnosis by histopathological examination helps not only in successful management but also in preventing disfigurement and psychosocial complications.
A case report of a pregnant woman with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and her live-born infant
Authors: Zhumabekova Altynai , Tagaev Tugolbai , Yethindra Vityala , Zhumabaeva Shirin , Ysabaeva Datka , Imankulova Baktygul
Published: January 2021

In December 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurred in Wuhan, China. The disease, which is now a global pandemic, is reportedly associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this study, we report a case of COVID-19 in a 31-year-old pregnant woman who showed symptoms that included fever, a four-day history of dry cough, and myalgia. Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction analysis of naso- and oropharyngeal samples was positive for the SARS-CoV-2. A cesarean section was performed during the acute phase of COVID-19; the full-term infant was isolated from his mother and underwent formula feeding. He was healthy and negative for the SARS-CoV-2. This report describes the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of the mother’s illness and its effects on her live-born infant.
An accidental finding of FAHR’s syndrome during computed tomography of skull – A case report
Authors: Rajasundaram Archana , Waghray Nitya , Johnson W.M.S.
Published: January 2021

Calcification of basal ganglia is known as FAHR’s syndrome or FAHR’s disease.  It’s a rare phenomenon which generally affects the young to middle aged adults. A 39-year-old female was sent to the radiology department of Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai for computed tomography (CT) as she had a fall and injured her forehead. An axial plain CT scan without contrast was advised and performed. The CT study revealed mild frontal peri cranial swelling and calcification of dentate nucleus, basal ganglia, central semiovale and frontoparietal subcortical white matter was observed. On examination, however patient did not present with any other movement disorders.
NEW TRENDS OF INTELLIGENT E-MARKETING AND CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR: A STUDY OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Babalola Haorayau Bolaji , Lateef Saheed Ademola , Abu Zekeri Abu
Published: January 2021

Understanding the attitude and behavior of customers is essential for every company where consumers differ in attitudes towards product/service. The consumer buying behavior in today's information-saturated world is based on how a product/service is marketed. However, the rapid diffusion of technology anchored growth and challenges on e-marketing trends. For instance, despite the widespread and large-scale adoption of e-marketing around the world, one does not see this trend happening on a big scale in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examines the influence of e-marketing factors on consumer buying behavior in the Nigerian context with particular reference to the University students participating in online business. The study employed the quantitative method, where primary data were collected via online distribution of the questionnaires among 233 customers, specifically students of the Osun state Universities in Nigeria. Also, structural equation modeling using AMOS software was employed to examine the relationship and hypothesis testing. The findings of this study revealed that e-marketing is positively and significantly influence consumer buying behavior in the area of e-mail marketing, mobile marketing, and e-advertising factors. The study asserted that firms must engage the consumers using technology that are more likely acceptable by consumers in the present digital and customer-oriented era. Also, knowing fully the emerging technologies may furnish valuable insights for various stakeholders to work well in Nigeria. Finally, the new trends in e-marketing are recommended from a strategic and operational level in which different techniques ease the buying behavior of consumers.
Examining the dominance of Comprehensive Income to Net Income as a Measure of Firm Performance
Authors: Kanwal Rani Shaista
Published: January 2021

In this study, we examine the relative ability of comprehensive income and net income to summarize firm performance as reflected in stock returns. We also examine which comprehensive income adjustments get better the aptitude of income to summarize firm performance. We also examine this claim that income measured on a comprehensive basis is a better measure of firm performance than other summary income measures. The results do not show that comprehensive income is superior to net income for evaluating firm performance on the basis of stock return and price. Except for investment industrial group, In Tehran Stock Exchange, we found no evidence that comprehensive income for firm performance evaluation on the basis of cash flows prediction is superior to net income. While, we found the better results for the state companies (only in other companies group), i.e., firm performance evaluation on the basis of cash flows prediction using comprehensive income is superior to net income. Collectively, our results provide some weak evidence that show comprehensive income adjustments improve the ability of income for reflecting firm performance.
Pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) dan Karakteristik Pemerintah Daerah terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten/Kota Propinsi Papua
Authors: Siregar Mercy Irene Christine
Published: January 2021

This study aims (1) to identify and analyze the definition of corruption, (2) to identify and analyze the causes of corruption, (3) to the impact of corruption, (4) to prevent and eradicate corruption. The benefits of research are (1) the theoretical use of developing and expressing objectively in overcoming existing problems, especially those related to aspects of corruption, (2) providing insight into information for the public, law enforcement agencies and other parties on the performance of the local government of the regency / city of Jayapura.
EVALUASI RENCANA PEMBANGUNAN JANGKA MENENGAH DESA (STUDI KASUS DI DESA LUBUK SULI KECAMATAN DEPATI VII KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: SE., M.Pd AFRIANTI,
Published: January 2021

Development is a process of social change with broad participation a society that is intended to achieve social and material progress (including increasing the amount of justice, freedom and other valued qualities) for the majority of the people through the greater control they have over their environment.

To plan development is not to build ideas and future strategies only without considering the social, cultural, and community adoption ability to change, so a lot of planning has been successful in stimulating economic growth in the short term but failed in building social cohesion, resisting vulnerability and reinforcing the cultural value.

In relation to this, the village development planning should be put in a comprehensive manner to bridge the development needs of the region, strengthening the sector and harmonization of development actors.This study aims to see how the results of the evaluation of the Middle-Term Development Plan of the village of LubukSuli, DepatiTujuh District, Kerinci 2018 district. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive approach. Sources of data in this study using interviews and documentation. the general aspects of planning and implementation are good enough.
PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA BANJIR DI SUNGAI BATANG MERAO PADA BADAN PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA DAERAH KOTA SUNGAI PENUH
Authors: MANDASARI, S.IP., M.Si NANIK
Published: January 2021

Analysis of Flood Disaster Management in Batang Merao River at Sungai Penuh Regional Disaster Management Agency. Flooding is an event where land which is usually dry (not swampy areas) becomes inundated by water, this is caused by high rainfall and topographic conditions in the form of lowlands to sunken areas. In addition, the occurrence of flooding can also be caused by runoff which overflows and its volume exceeds the drainage capacity of the drainage system or river flow system. The occurrence of flood disasters is also caused by the low ability of soil infiltration, so that the soil is no longer able to absorb water. Flooding can occur due to rising water levels due to rainfall above normal, changes in temperature, embankments / dams that break, fast melting snow, obstructed water flow in other places. The purpose of this research is to find out how the Flood Disaster Management in Batang Merao River in Sungai Penuh City Regional Disaster Management Agency. This study uses a qualitative approach that examines an object of research by studying in its entirety and in depth rather than looking at the relationship of two or more variables, where the results of the study will be processed based on the interpretive researcher and described in a descriptive form. Data obtained through field interviews with 7 informants namely 1 key informant and 6 ordinary informants. Flood mitigation consists of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, emergency response and rehabilitation and reconstruction. Based on the existing work program, all activities have been carried out by the Sungai Penuh City Regional Disaster Management Agency in flood mitigation in Sungai Merao River Sungai Penuh which is guided by Law Number 24 Year 2007.
STUDENTS’ PERSEPTIONS ON THEIR LEARNING STYLES ON ENGLISH CLASS AT STIA NUSANTARA SAKTI KERINCI, JAMBI
Authors: S.Pd., M.Pd NURFITRI,
Published: January 2021

This study aims to find out what kind of learning styles that each students have in learning English, as well as their perceptions on it . There are three major kinds of learning styles, they are: Visual learning style, Auditory learning style, and Kinesthetic learning style. After figuring out the types of students learning styles, their perceptions are also studied in order to figure out the students’ needs to learn English, so that it will be helpful for the English lecturer to determine any kinds of materials and teaching media that could facilitate the students’ learning styles. The design of the research was descriptive qualitative. The population of the research was the second semester students of STIA Nusa Kerinci, with one class is chosen as the sample of the research by using cluster sampling method. Based on the analysis, it is found that from twenty five students, 13 students are the visual learners and 10 students are auditory learners, and the rest (2) students are kinesthetic learners. Therefore, from interview, it is found that for the visual students they need to learn more by using pictures, videos, and any visual media. For the auditory students, they need more video media with interesting topics. And for the kinesthetic learners, they said that they need more interesting, challenging and interactive media to study English.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN, PENGAWASAN, DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP DISIPLIN KERJA PEGAWAI BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DAERAH (BKPSDMD) KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: AFANDI MOHD
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The object of this research is the Staff of the Regional Human Resources and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDMD) of Kerinci Regency. The number of samples in this study were 65 respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results obtained by the partial test (t test) obtained: (a) There is a positive and significant influence of leadership on work discipline. (b) There is a positive and significant influence of supervision on work discipline. c) There is a positive and significant effect of compensation on work discipline. The results of the study simultaneously showed that leadership, supervision and compensation had a positive and significant effect on work discipline. And based on the Determination coefficient test (R2) the value was 0.658 or 65.8%. This indicated that the percentage contribution of the independent variable was leadership, supervision and compensation of the variables dependent Work Discipline of 0.658 or 65.8%. While the remaining 34.2% is influenced by other variables outside this study.
PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA, EMPOWERMENT DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KECAMATAN SITINJAU LAUT DAN KECAMATAN DANAU KERINCI KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: OKTAVIA NOVA
Published: January 2021

Human resources are part of a progress in science, development and technology. In order to achieve the objectives of an organization within the government environment, good employee performance is needed. A performance can be said to be good if in doing a job get results in accordance with the objectives, both in quality, quantity and time in accordance with predetermined targets and in accordance with established performance standards. This study aims to determine the effect of work discipline, empowerment and job satisfaction on employee performance. The sample used in this study were 68 respondents who were in the office of the district head of Sitinjau Laut and the office of Danau Kerinci. The analytical method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that work discipline has an effect on and significant on employee performance, empowerment has an effect on and significant on employee performance, job satisfaction has a significant effect on employee performance, work discipline, empowerment and job satisfaction jointly has a significant and significant effect on the performance of employees in the office of the district head of Sitinjau Laut and the office of Danau Kerinci.
Survey of Fish Fauna from Five Stations in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Authors: Mizory Firas
Published: January 2021

A survey of fish species was carried out from five stations in Duhok province during the period from August 2016 to September 2017. A total of 517 freshwater fishes, belong to 19 species, namely: Acanthobrama marmid, Arabibarbus grypus, Capoeta damascina, C. trutta, Carasobarbus luteus, Carassius carassius, Chondrostoma regium, Cyprinion kais, C. macrostomum, Cyprinus carpio, Garra rufa, Leuciscus vorax, Luciobarbus barbulus, L. esocinus, L. xanthopterus, Mastacembelus mastacembelus, Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi, Planiliza abu and Silurus triostegus were recorded. The survey showed that the abundant fish at all five stations was C. carassius which is one of the nuisance fish species while the little abundance was recorded for C. luteus.