bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cracking the Code of Geo-Identifiers: Harnessing Data-Based Decision-Making for the Public Good
Authors: Herzog Patricia Snell
Published: September 2022

The accessibility of official statistics to non-expert users could be aided by employing natural language processing and deep learning models to dataset lexicons. Specifically, the semantic structure of FIPS codes would offer a relatively standardized data dictionary of column names and string variable structure to identify: two-digits for states, followed by three-digits for counties. The technical, methodological contribution of this paper is a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications based on FIPS code analysis indicated that between 27,954 and 1,970,000 publications attend to this geo-identifier. Within a single dataset reporting national representative and longitudinal survey data, 141 publications utilize FIPS data. The high incidence shows the research impact. Yet, the low proportion of only 2.0 percent of all publications utilizing this dataset also shows a gap even among expert users. A data use case drawn from public health data implies that cracking the code of geo-identifiers could advance access by helping everyday users formulate data inquiries within intuitive language.
CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS ON MAIZE FLOUR BRANDS FOODS IN CENTRE BENIN
Authors: Morel TIOMON , Augustin AOUDJI , Anselme ADEGBIDI , Ella MAFORIKAN
Published: September 2022

The increasing of turnovers and earnings of maize flour brands food companies depends on how to suit offer on consumer’s expectation and location. This paper has assessed consumer expectations on attributes of maize flour food, and help to locate consumers on consumption chain. The study is based on data collected from 250 respondents in the city of Djidja, Benin. Descriptive statistics, vector error correction model (VECM), Likert scale (LS) and average propensity to consumption (APC) have been used in data analysis. Women were most (70%) involved in the flour consumption chain in the study area. The VECM revealed relevant attributes which were ranking with the LS from the most importance as availability, flour cleanness, price, storage time, and the dryness stage. The APC shows that wealthiest respondents were very exigents on attributes, refered to supermarkets as retail outlets and belonged to low consumption segment; while the low and intermediate income respondents were less exigents, purchased flour brands food in small retail shops, flour kiosks/vendors and road side outlets and were respectively identified on high and intermediate consumption segments. Findings contribute to improvement of marketing strategies including quality, supply level and appropriate policy of maize flour brands distribution for consumer expectation satisfaction.
The study of urban form in Brazil
Authors: Pereira Costa Staël de Alvarenga , Teixeira Maria Cristina Villefort
Published: September 2022

In exploring the multidisciplinary development of urban morphology as a field of knowledge in Brazil, this paper is an outgrowth from an earlier contribution to this journal. The main aspects considered are the antecedents of urban morphology in the colonial era and early decades of independence; the pioneering work of sociologists and historians in the inter-war period; the influence of modernist thinking; the contribution of urban design courses; and the significance of the ISUF Conference held in Ouro Preto in 2007. The main characteristics and methodological foundations of studies produced in the fields of geography, architecture and urbanism are considered. The breadth of urban morphology and the challenge of stimulating further research are underlined.
universidades católicas en America Latina
Authors: S. M.
Published: September 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 371, 1979: 815-816.
Modern scientific strategies of development
Authors:   Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Ukraine,   State Institution "Research Institute of Psychiatry of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine"
Published: September 2022

Interdisciplinary research of modern trends in science and its practical application
THE EFFECT OF DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT ON STOCK RETURN – A STUDY ON SELECT DAIRY COMPANIES LISTED ON BSE
Authors:   Amity Global Business School, Hyderabad, Kalyani Dr. P , Suchitra Rani Dr. T. , Agarwal Mr. Bhavesh
Published: September 2022

Empirical evidences on dividend policies support diversified thoughts on the impact of dividend pay-out on the share price of a company. Along with the dividend pay-outs, the reaction of markets to the announcement of dividend is an important factor driving the stock returns of a company. Previous research shows mixed results signalling the effect of dividend announcements on stock returns. The current study aims to examine the effect of dividend announcements on stock returns with reference to Indian Dairy companies. A sample of 30 final dividend announcements made by seven popular dairy food companies listed on BSE during a period of six years i.e, 2016-2021 are considered for the study. A paired sample t test was used to test whether there is significant difference in stock returns between the before and after dividend announcement periods. The results of the study have shown that that there was an increase in the average stock returns of all the seven selected companies in the post dividend announcement period. Further, it was also found that there was a significant impact of dividend announcement on the stock returns of the selected companies.
Addressing the Sticky Issue of How to Consolidate Rehabilitation Counseling Professional Associations
Authors: Landon Trenton J. , Phillips Brian N. , Kesselmayer Rachel F. , Bezyak Jill L. , Dunlap Paige N.
Published: September 2022

Although the idea of consolidation has seemed to enjoy relative unanimity, the questions of who and how to consolidate have always proved a greater challenge. In this article, we describe rehabilitation counseling professionals’ thoughts about these more challenging questions. More specifically, we sought greater understanding about whether private rehabilitation counseling providers and educators would like to see their specializations represented in a consolidated association. We also sought participant perspectives about how to consolidate through a combination of quantitative and qualitative inquiry. Results suggest that most participants desired to see a more inclusive consolidated association. Opinions were more mixed on how to consolidate the existing associations, with the greatest frequency of participants being undecided. Implications and recommendations grounded in the business and professionalization literature offer insights into how the discipline can proactively move forward in an effort to sustain our preeminence among human service providers in the provision of counseling and vocational services to people with disabilities.
Predicting Membership in a Consolidated Association: If We Build It, Will They Come?
Authors: Phillips Brian N. , Gerald Michael , Soldner James L. , Reyes Antonio , Anderson Catherine A. , Pitt-Parker Jenelle S.
Published: September 2022

Rehabilitation counseling professional associations have experienced decades of declining membership. Efforts to increase the value of membership, to this point, have not reversed these trends. Some have argued for the consolidation of rehabilitation counseling associations as a strategy for increasing membership numbers, but no empirical studies have been conducted to assess whether consolidation could have a positive impact on membership. The purpose of this current study is to use net promotor scores to predict how membership numbers would be affected by consolidating to a single association. Net promoter scores from rehabilitation counseling professionals were used to assess the likelihood of recommending association membership for the current rehabilitation counseling associations and a hypothetical consolidated association. Results indicate that consolidation to a single rehabilitation counseling association would be accompanied by a substantial increase in its initial promotion compared to the promotion of current associations. Although not guaranteed, this data suggests that consolidating rehabilitation counseling professional associations would produce an initial increase in membership that could strengthen the position of the discipline.
EVALUASI PENGUKURAN TOPOGRAFI PADA PROYEK JALAN MANADO OUTER RINGROAD III
Authors: Uguy Richard , Pangalila Lorenzo
Published: September 2022

Dalam perencanaan teknik jalan raya, survei topografi bermaksud untuk pengukuran rute yang bertujuan memindahkan kondisi permukaan bumi dari lokasi atau wilayah yang diukur pada kertas yang berupa peta topografi. Peta ini digunakan sebagai peta dasar untuk perencanaan geometri jalan raya, dalam hal ini pada perencanaan alinyemen horizontal. Kegiatan pengukuran penampang juga termasuk pada pengukuran rute. Pengukuran rute yang dilakukan sepanjang trase jalan rencana dengan menganggap sumbu jalan rencana sebagai garis kerangka poligon utama. Pengukuran rute sendiri merupakan pengukuran detail yang dilaksanakan pada rute hasil survei pendahuluan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tata cara pembuatan peta topografi dari data hasil survei dan menghitung volume galian dan timbunan sesuai dengan alinyemen yang direncanakan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada proyek jalan Manado Outer RingRoad III. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian hanya diperoleh total galian 30448.45 m3 dan total timbunan 17185.26 m3 dari sta 10+500 sampai sta 11+000.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Combination Therapy with Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter Type 2 Inhibitor (SGLT2i) and Dipeptidase-4 Inhibitor (DPP4i) in Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Innocent David Chinaecherem , Vasavada Advait , Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie
Published: September 2022

Background: The management and treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) remain difficult and complex, despite the wide range of pharmacotherapies available for glycemic control. As a result, researchers continue to look for new therapeutic molecules with modes of action that might fill in the gaps left by currently existing medications.The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter type2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP4i) in combination for treatment and management of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods: EMBASE, MEDLINE, PUBMED and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were subjected to literature search. RCTs comparing SGLT2i plus DPP4i (SGLT2i/DPP4i) to DPP4iplacebo or SGLT2iplacebo were eligible if they were published in English and compared SGLT2i plus DPP4i (SGLT2i/DPP4i) to DPP4iplacebo or SGLT2iplacebo. The change in HbA1c from baseline was the primary endpoint.
Results: The study comprised of eight RCTs comparing SGLT2i/DPP4i and DPP4ionly, five RCTs comparing SGLT2i/DPP4i and SGLT2ionly, and three RCTs involving both comparisons. The combination of both inhibitors resulted in a greater average HbA1c reduction [WMD: 0.62 percent] than DPP4i alone, which resulted in a much lesser reduction (WMD: -0.35 percent) than SGLT2i alone. Furthermore, only SGLT2i/DPP4i vs. DPP4i revealed notable differences in body weight loss from baseline, but not SGLT2i.The risk of hypoglycemia was modest and consistent across treatment groups. Any reduction by SGLT2i/DPP4i in relation to DPP4i was proportionate to baseline HbA1c levels when patients were stratified based on baseline HbA1c levels. However, despite of baseline HbA1c, HbA1c reductions with combination were minor when compared to SGLT2i alone.
Conclusion: Combination of these two inhibitors is found to be safe and effective. A significant extra glucose-lowering impact is observed when SGLT2i is used with or added to DPP4i, but not the other way around. The extra hypoglycemic effects of SGLT2i in combination with DPP4i were assessed by baseline HbA1c.

Keywords: Efficacy, safety, DPP4i, SGLT2i, Treatment, Type 2 Diabetes
QUALITY OF LIFE, LEGAL AWARENESS OF EUTHANASIA AND DISABILITY
Authors:   Department of Kinesitherspy, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University-Varna, Bulgaria., Mancheva Paraskeva , Nenova Gergana ,   Department of Kinesitherspy, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University-Varna, Bulgaria.
Published: September 2022

Introduction: a central problem in medical practice is the resumption of good quality of life in chronically ill patients with disability. The unresolved health problems of chronically ill patients with disability inevitably lead to increased consumption of health services and create a risk of a euthanistic predisposition. Aim: to study the relation between quality of life and legal awareness of euthanasia in chronically ill patients with disability. Material and methods: Material: The study includes 173 polymorbid patients with disability, evaluated by the Territorial Expert Medical Commission (TEMC) in the Varna region. The research was conducted during the time period of July-December 2021. Methods: sociological methods - individual and group examinations and statistical methods - analysis (χ2), variance analysis, correlation analysis (r), regression analysis (β). Results and discussion: we establish a predominant influence of the "Environment" and "Physical health" domains while assessing the legal awareness of euthanasia in this vulnerable group in society. Pain and low quality of life, determined by the lack of social support, are important factors in deciding on euthanasia. Conclusion: the low quality of life of chronically ill patients with a disability requires more adequate opportunities, ensuring optimal disease management. Bulgarian society suffers a significant insufficiency of palliative/hospice care, which makes legalizing euthanasia at the moment a premature decision.
Consequências da seca no Oeste Catarinense para a cultura dos citros na safra 2020/21
Authors: Brugnara Eduardo Cesar , Castilhos Rodolfo Vargas , Sabião Rafael Roveri
Published: September 2022

O ciclo produtivo dos citros na safra 2020/2021 foi afetado por períodos de deficiência hídrica com magnitudes pouco comuns para o Oeste Catarinense, especialmente de setembro a novembro de 2020. Com a estiagem, as plantas sofreram murcha, redução de crescimento, abortamento excessivo de frutos da ﬂorada de inverno e, com o retorno das chuvas, ﬂoração intensa em dezembro. Isso causou uma safra temporã de dimensão atípica em diversos cultivares e locais. Também foram observados redução do tamanho dos frutos e aumento populacional da cochonilha-verde com consequente desenvolvimento intenso de fumagina. Essas consequências da estiagem nos pomares de citros na região sugerem a necessidade de maximizar o armazenamento de água no solo e monitorar a ocorrência de pragas.
Mapeamento da soja por meio de imagens Landsat e Sentinel-2 nos municípios de Lages e Capão Alto em Santa Catarina
Authors: Dalla Betta Marina Marly , Trabaquini Kleber , Tavares Elias Haroldo , Silva Murilo Schramm da
Published: September 2022

A soja é uma cultura cujo aumento da oferta mundial dobrou nos últimos anos, impulsionado pelo maior consumo humano e animal. O objetivo deste trabalho foi mapear as áreas plantadas com soja nos municípios de Lages e Capão Alto por meio de técnicas de Sensoriamento Remoto nas safras 2012/2013 e 2020/2021. Utilizaram-se imagens dos satélites Landsat-7, Landsat-8 e Sentinel-2 e a identificação das áreas foi feita por meio de interpretação visual das imagens submetidas a uma composição colorida que destacou as lavouras de soja. Os resultados foram comparados com dados oficiais da Epagri/Cepa, mostrando 23% e 6% de diferença entre os métodos para as safras 2012/2013 e 2020/2021, respectivamente. Foi constatado aumento de área de 13 mil ha entre as safras e que a conversão tem ocorrido, principalmente, sobre campos nativos. A análise com dados altimétricos indicou que a expansão foi mais frequente em áreas mais altas e se manteve na classe de relevo suave-ondulado.
Community relationships and sustainable university food procurement: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Real Food Challenge
Authors: Cline Katelyn , Huber-Disla Alexandria , Cooke Amy , Havice Elizabeth
Published: September 2022

Many universities are working toward more sustainable campus dining food systems. Third-party standards that offer definitions of sustainable food and outline procurement goals are one tool universities can use to drive food system transformations. We seek to understand how campus community stakeholders influence campus sustainability commitments and what effects third-party certifications have on food purchasing and the campus dining community. We explore these questions by examining the circumstances surrounding, and outcomes of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)’s 2010 engagement with the Real Food Calculator/Real Food Challenge (RFC), a third-party standard for sustainable campus dining. Our analysis is based on reports from the past 10 years that document UNC’s progress with RFC, along with participant observations, stakeholder interviews, and a student survey. Our findings reveal that new and developing relationships emerge as third-party goals become institutionalized: at UNC, a small, vocal group of student stakeholders pushing campus administrators for third-party certification evolved into a sustained collaboration between students and campus dining administrators centered on maintaining and advancing purchasing toward more sustainable options. Over time, the RFC commitment was formalized into the foodservice contract at UNC. These findings suggest that community relationships at universities are central in sustainable food transitions: the relationships shape, and are shaped by, efforts to move toward more sustainable campus procurement practices.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Fetal Transverse Cerebellar Diameter (TCD) Measurement as an Individual Parameter for Prediction of Gestational Age in Pregnant Ladies
Authors: Laique Kanwal , Ali Syed Mubarak , Irfani Ishrat , Hameed Marya , . Shariqullah , Aijaz Asma
Published: September 2022

Objective: To determine a relation between fetal transverse cerebellar diameter (TCD) and gestational age from 14 to 36 weeks in pregnant ladies including local population of Karachi from different areas. Methodology: One hundred and seventeen pregnant women were included. The sample size was determined via Online WHO EPI sample size calculator considering the previous study (21) via correlation (r=0.94) with confidence interval 95% and power of test 90%. Booked cases of pregnant women age ranging between 18-40 years with singleton pregnancies of any parity seeking ultrasound for antenatal care were included. Pregnant women with known case of hypertension, diabetes mellitus or diagnosed case of pregnancy induced hypertension or gestational diabetes &fetal structural anomalies were excluded. Demographics and obstetrical data including name, age, parity and relevant records of gestational age from early dating sonographic scan were recorded. Under supervision of expert radiologist in addition to regular biometry parameters T.C.D was also recorded for determination of gestational age. Recorded data was analyzed electronically via SPSS version 22. Results: A quantitative analysis of 117 patients For determination of a correlation between transverse cerebellar diameter (TCD) and gestational age of fetus revealed that out of total 117 pregnant women 29 were primiparous, six were grand multiparous (>5 parity) and the rest were multiparous. Mean ± SD of maternal age was 26.4±4.7 years with minimum 18 and maximum 40 years. Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed that a strong and linear correlation was found among fetal transverse cerebellar diameter & the gestational age i.e. (r=0.99) P<0.005. Conclusion: Between Transverse cerebellar diameter and the gestational age of the fetus between 15 to 36 weeks, a linear correlation was noted. Hence, it can be utilized as a reliable predictor of gestational age. Keywords: Fetal Transverse Cerebellar Diameter, Ultrasound, Gestational Age.
Frequency of Urological Injuries in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Surgery at Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Pansota Mudassar Saeed , Pansota Mubasher Saeed , Nazar Shagufta , Tariq Hafiz Muhammad , Saleem, Muhammad Shahzad , Rasool Mumtaz
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Due to the anatomical proximity of the urogenital organs, reproductive and obstetrical procedures have been intrinsically linked to urological damage. The connection of the genital and urine tracts anatomically and during embryologic development makes the urinary system particularly vulnerable to damage during surgical procedures in the female. Urinary bladder and ureter injuries are a common post-gynecological or obstetrical surgery complication. Objectives: To determine the frequency of urological injuries in obstetrical and gynaecological surgery. Materials & Methods: A total of 142 women who are undergoing obstetric and gynecologic surgeries, 25 to 55 years of age were included. Patients having urological injury from other than obstetric and gynecologic surgeries were excluded. In this study all patients were included who are fulfilling inclusion criteria undergoing obstetric (cessarean section) & gynaecologic (laprotomies & hysterectomies) were enrolled after taking written informed consent. Risk factors for urological injuries were assessed in terms of indication (risk for surgery), site of ureteric injury, location of bladder injury was noticed. Results: Age range in this study was from 25 to 55 years with mean age of 40.20 ± 6.92 years. Majority of the patients 77 (54.23%) were between 41 to 55 years of age. Mean duration of surgery was 62.16 ± 14.52 minutes. Mean time interval after surgery was 37.51 ± 13.89 hours. In this study, frequency of ureteral injury, urinary bladder injury and mixed injury in obstetrical and gynaecological surgery was found in 20 (14.08%), 14 (9.86%) and 07 (4.93%) patients. Conclusion: This study concluded that understanding pelvic anatomy, detailed dissection, and patience in challenging cases are the essential elements to predict and reduce damage. Keywords: obstetrical and gynaecological surgery, ureteric injury, bladder injury.
Frequency of Left Ventricular Failure after Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Tariq Omaira , Abdullah Hassan Abbas , Iqbal Usman Javed , Anjum Noor , Liaqat Rajia , Hamid Saba
Published: September 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of left ventricular failure after Non-ST elevation myocardial Infarction. Patients and Methods: This was a cross sectional study that was conducted in Cardiology department, Gulab Devi Hospital, Lahore.100 Patients presented in medical O.P.D of either gender with pre diagnosed NSTEMI (as per operational definition), NSTEMI confirmed clinically and by laboratory investigations were selected for study. Thorough history and written consent regarding study was signed by patients as well as the attendants. All the patients of LVF were labeled as per operational definition. Results: Out of 100 patients, 25 were in age group of 30-40 years whereas 75 were in age group of 41-54 years, mean age was calculated 44.06±5.63 years. There were 77% male whereas 23% of the subjects were females. Frequency of left ventricular failure was 37% after Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Conclusion: In this new study, we found that 37% of patients went into left ventricular failure after Non ST elevation Myocardial Infarction. The major associations of left ventricular failure were age, gender, BMI, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and dyslipidemia. Keywords: Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure
Outcome of Dynamic Hip Screw Fixation in Patients with Fractures Related to Intertrochanteric Femur
Authors: Momin Agha , Shahani Mehtab Ali , Noor Fraz , Saeed Kamran , Mughal Naeem Mehmood , Soomro Zulfiqar Ali
Published: September 2022

Objective: To assess the outcome of dynamic hip screw fixation in intertrochanteric femur fractures. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthopaedics, Pak Red Crescent Medical & Dental College, Dina Nath from 1st October 2020 to 31st March 2022. Methodology: Fifty Patients suffering from intertrochanteric femur fractures were enrolled. The operational time as well as incision length, measurement of blood loss during surgery was recorded. The chance of re operating on a patient and post-operative infection was also observed and documented. A complete follow up for assessing the outcomes of dynamic hip screws were continued until 18 months. Results: The mean age of the patients was 58.05±7.58 year. There were 64% males in this study while only 36% females. The ASA grade presented 32% cases within grade II while grade I and IV had equal number of cases in it. The Harris hip score presented outcome scores at 1 then 2 followed by 12 then 15 and 18 months as mean 75.37, 85.40, 88.25, 88.76 and 87.53 respectively. Conclusion: Dynamic hip screw fixation is reliable surgical procedure for treating intertrochanteric femur fractures with decreased complication rate and improved Harris hip scoring. Keywords: Proximal femoral nail technique, Distal hip, Hip fracture
Elective Induction of Labor and Postpartum Hemorrhage in Females Presenting for Normal Vaginal Delivery at Term
Authors: Soomro Shabana Bano , Mahar Fahmida , Akhtar Tanweer , . Sania , Unar Fozia , Begum Fouzia
Published: September 2022

Background: Labor induction is the process or treatment that stimulates childbirth and delivery. Induction of labor without a medical indication is termed elective induction of labor and appears to be increasing even more rapidly than induction of labor as a whole. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) leads to prominent causes of maternal death. Uterine massage is a simple first line treatment as it helps the uterus to contract to reduce bleeding. Objectives: To determine the frequency of elective induction of labor in females undergoing normal vaginal delivery at term and to compare the frequency of postpartum hemorrhage with spontaneous versus elective induced labor in females presenting for normal vaginal delivery at term. Study Design: Descriptive case series study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Shaikh Zayed Women Hospital, Larkana from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. Methodology: Two hundred females were enrolled. They were divided in two groups; elective induction or spontaneous delivery. Females who had active labour without oxytocin with no membrane rupture before labour, labeled as having spontaneous labour otherwise. Results: The induced delivery was noted in 35(17.50%) females and spontaneous type of delivery was noted in 165(82.50%) females, the postpartum hemorrhage was noted among 23(11.50%) females. The postpartum hemorrhage is not associated with type of delivery (p=0.249). Conclusion: The elective induction of labor in females undergoing normal vaginal delivery at term was 17.50% patients and postpartum hemorrhage was 11.50% patients. Keywords: Postpartum hemorrhage, Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), Spontaneous, Induced, Labour, Delivery
Outcome of Patients in Term of Range of Motion after Total Knee Arthroplasty with all Poly Implants
Authors: Noor Fraz , Saeed Kamran , Momin Agha , Mughal Naeem Mehmood , Soomro Zulfiqar Ali , Shahani Mehtab Ali
Published: September 2022

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of patients in term of range of motion after total knee arthroplasty with all poly implants. Study Design: Retrospective study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthopaedics, Sahara Medical College, Narowal from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. Methodology: Sixty various patients who came for total knee arthroplasty were selected on the basis of their conditions. Patients were divided into two inserts groups for understanding the better outcome results in terms of range of motion (ROM). Thirty patients having fixed bearing and other 30 patients having mobile bearing inserts will all poly implants. A standardized medial-parapatellar approach was taken for surgical procedure and resection of primary tibia was done. Pain function and evaluation was performed through knee society scoring (KSS) as well as VAS score and goniometer was used for analyzing range of motion which was defined as degree of flexion of knee subtracting from number of extension-defect. Results: There was no significant difference in either the gender or ages of both implants selected patients However the mobile bearing group patients has a better BMI value than the fixed bearing implant patients. In term of range of motion mobile bearing group patients had a higher ROM value than the fixed bearing operated patients in case of overall change in range of motion analysis. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) Index, score showed a significant change with an increased value observed in mobile bearing implant patients. Conclusion: Visual analogue pain score show significant difference in mobile and fixed bearing group. In terms of range of motion, mobile implants show better outcome in contrast to fixed bearing group. Keywords: Knee implants, Mobile, Fixed bearing, Outcomes, Osteolysis
Effect of Estrogen on Bronchiolar Smooth Muscle and Peri-Bronchial Lymphocytic Infiltration in Adult Male Mice
Authors: Shafiq Mamoona , Faruqi Amna , Zia Quratulain , Afaq Erum , Mubarak Sadia , Zafar Tooba
Published: September 2022

Objective: To study the effect of estrogen on lungs of adult male mice by assessing and comparing the following histological parameters including bronchiolar smooth muscle size and peri-bronchial lymphocytic Infiltration. Study Design: Randomized control trial Place and Duration of Study: National institute of Health sciences, Islamabad from 1st October 2018 to 31st July 2019. Methodology: Ninety BALB/c mice divided into 2 groups (n=30 per group) were enrolled. The control (male) group received only distilled water, while the interventional groups received pills (estradiol valerate) mixed in distal water according to body weight of the mice for (60) day. Results: 10% of the total mice had nil, 60% had mild, 30% of the total showed moderate while no severe peri-bronchiolar lymphocytic infiltration in response to estrogen. The results also showed that estrogen produced marked hyperplasia of bronchial smooth muscle cells. Conclusion: Estrogen is the sexual hormones which modulate inflammatory processes in the lungs producing pulmonary inflammatory responses leading to asthma and causes hyperplasia of the bronchiolar smooth muscles. Keywords: Estrogen, Asthma, Bronchiolar smooth muscle, Peri-bronchial lymphocytic infiltration, BALB/c mice
Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody in Diagnosis of Pediatric Celiac Disease
Authors: Bashir Bela , Soomro Tufail Ahmed , Qureshi Rizwana , Zaki Muhammad , Chandio Bashir Ahmed , Bouk Mansoor Ahmed
Published: September 2022

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an immune mediated enteropathy that is caused by intolerance to gluten storage protein of wheat bartey and rice. Early diagnosis of celiac disease is highly imperative to institute early intervention in order to prevent profound macronutrient deficiencies as well as long term complications. Diagnostic investigation for celiac disease, the matter of controversy, with endoscopic duodenal biopsy remaining the gold standard but invasive, costly, painful, needing expertise and carrying risks of endoscopy, while serologic tests although noninvasive, cheap, easily available but with disputed specificity and sensitivity. Objective: To find the accuracy and importance of anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody in celiac disease diagnosis and determination in pediatric patients. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pediatrics, GMMMC Hospital Sukkur from 1st June 2019 to 30th November 2019. Methodology: One hundred and fifty children were suspected celiac diseases were enrolled. Demographic data including age, gender was noted. Duodenal biopsy and upper GI endoscopy of all patients with positive anti-tTG was performed. At least 6 biopsy specimens were taken from first and second part of duodenum and duodenal bulb. Results: Mean age of the children was 8.72±1.92 years. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of tTG-IgA in evaluating celiac disease was 86.9%, 84.8%, 88%, 83.6% and 86% respectively. Conclusion: Tissue transglutamianse (TTG) is an excellent screening test for celiac disease in high risk Paediatric population having diagnostic accuracy of 86%. Therefore, it can be safely recommended that patients having even fewer clinical features should be screened by TTG to detect celiac disease patients with minimal signs and symptoms. Keywords: Celiac disease, IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase, Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Prevalence of SARS-COV-2 Antibodies in Dental Healthcare Providers
Authors: Iqbal Shawana , Adil Shahab , Haq Najeeb-Ul- , Haq Mohsina , Syed Kawish , Sumbal Naila , Ishfaq Madiha
Published: September 2022

Background: Occupational hazards and risks are a common public health issue, especially when healthcare workers safety is concerned; they are on high risk of catching infections such like COVID-19. The possibility of cross-infection between dental practitioners and patients is significantly higher due to the close exposure of dental staff to patient oral environment. Aim: To assess the prevalence of SARS-COV-2 antibodies in dental workers working in the Peshawar Dental College and Hospital, Peshawar. Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthodontics, Peshawar Dental College & Hospital, Peshawar from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. Methodology: One hundred and thirty three dental workers were enrolled. The investigation was run to detect immunoglobulin G and M antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2-2. The aspirated aerosol and air was evacuated and dissipated into the atmosphere. Results: Mean age was 29.4±1.4 years and males were dominant 74 (55.6%) and male workers found greater with positive antibodies. The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was 33.0%. Proportionately dental assistants (20.5% vs 16.9%) and ancillary staff (20.5% vs 10.1%) had higher prevalence. Sore throat and body aches were more common in positive antibodies cases while travel history was found significantly associated with it (40.9% vs 25.0%, p-value, 0.05). Conclusion: High frequency of SARS-COV-2 antibodies was found in dental workers showing a high infection rate of COVID-19 in healthcare workers in local settings. Keywords: Dental workers, COVID-19 infection, Antibodies, SARS-COV-2
Exogenous Progesterone Produces Significant Histomorphological Changes in the Lungs of Experimental BALB/c Mice
Authors: Shafiq Mamoona , Afaq Erum , Zafar Tooba , Qamar Mehwish , Qureshi Saima , Faruqi Amna
Published: September 2022

Background: Progesterone is used in combined oral contraceptive pills and also has its effect on the respective receptors which are responsible for sexual development. Bronchial asthma emerges to be a major health issue in Pakistan with estimated prevalence is about 5% of the total population. Epidemiological studies highlight that one of the considerable risk factor for morbidity and mortality in inflammatory lung diseases is female gender. This suggests that sex-related hormones might play an imperative role in asthma disease progression. Understanding the biological role of sex hormones in regulating airway inflammation is crucial given the rising prevalence of chronic diseases among women worldwide. Aim: To determine the effect of progesterone on lungs of adult male mice by assessing and comparing the histological parameters e.g. bronchiolar smooth muscle size and peri-bronchial lymphocytic infiltration. Study Design: Randomized control trial Place and Duration of Study: Department of Physiology, Islamabad Medical & Dental College Islamabad in collaboration with National Institute of Health Islamabad from 1st October 2018 to 31st July 2019. Methodology: Sixty BALB/c mice were divided into 2 groups and each group comprised 30 mice. Group I (control group) received only distilled water and group 2 (norethisterone BP group) received pills mixed in distal water according to body weight of the mice respectively for 60 days. Results: In response to progesterone, 30% of the total mice had nil, 40% had mild, 26.7% of the total who showed moderate while severe PBLI was observed in 3.3% of the mice. Different frequencies of Bronchiolar Smooth Muscle Hyperplasia were observed when compared to Control group. Mild to moderate hyperplasia was produced by progesterone (norethisterone BP) group. Conclusion: Progesterone is the sexual hormone which modulates inflammatory processes in the lungs producing pulmonary inflammatory responses leading to asthma and also causes hyperplasia of the bronchiolar smooth muscles. Keywords: Progesterone, Asthma, Bronchiolar smooth muscle, Peri-bronchial lymphocytic Infiltration, BALB/c mice
Preoperative Survey of Patient’s, Understanding of Anaesthesia and the Role of Anaesthesiologists, Undergoing Elective Surgery, at an Urban Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Zaid Muhammad , Siddiqui Muhammad Saeed , Ayub Hannan , Javed Sana
Published: September 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of patients having adequate knowledge regarding anaesthesia and the role of anaesthesiologists. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, The Indus Hospital Karachi, Pakistan from 1stJanuary 2017 to 31stMarch 2018. Methodology: Patients presented to the preoperative anaesthesia clinic and or admitted in the hospital for elective surgeries. A pre-coded performa in national language (Urdu) was used for the evaluation of information regarding anaesthesia. Results: 95.1% had correct knowledge about general anaesthesia, 40.6% about local anaesthesia and 43.6% about regional anaesthesia. 71.8% replied that surgeon will determine whether patient is fit for surgery or not. 53% of the patients responded that surgeon will be responsible for the wellbeing of patients during surgery as compare to 36.1% according to whom anaesthetist is responsible for this. Conclusion: Poor understanding of anaesthesiologist’s role both inside and outside the operating room. Educational efforts should be continued, with the goal of alleviating general public’s knowledge regarding this life saving specialty. Keywords: Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiologist, Adequate knowledge
The students' difficulties in understanding the authentic news items materials in the listening class
Authors: Allvian I. F. Susanto
Published: September 2022

This objective of the research is to identify the difficulties faced by the students in understanding the authentic listening materials of the news item. The participants of the research are the second-semester undergraduate Students of the English Education Department (EED) in Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang 2020/2021. The research method applied in this research setting is the descriptive method. Six students are participating in this research. To collect the data of the research, a questionnaire was used. The data collected was analyzed descriptively by identifying the responses of the questionnaire to identify further the difficulties faced by the research participants. The result of the research shows that the participants, majorly, face difficulties in understanding each part of the authentic news item materials. The difficulties faced by participants are caused by the rate or speed of the native speakers’ talk, the participants’ vocabulary unfamiliarity, lack of vocabulary mastery, and listening strategy.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MINYAK GORENG BERULANG TERHADAP PENYERAPAN MINYAK, BILANGAN PEROKSIDA DAN ASAM LEMAK BEBAS PADA AYAM GORENG
Authors: Dwiloka Bambang , B. E. Setiani  , D. Karuniasih
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi keamanan pangan ditinjau dari pengaruh penggunaan minyakgoreng berulang terhadap penyerapan minyak, bilangan peroksida, dan asam lemak bebas pada paha ayam goreng.Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuanpenelitian yaitu penggorengan paha ayam dengan minyak segar (T1), penggorengan paha ayam dengan minyak bekaspenggorengan ke 1 (T2), penggorengan paha ayam dengan minyak bekas penggorengan ke 2 (T3), penggorengan pahaayam dengan minyak bekas penggorengan ke 3 (T4), penggorengan paha ayam dengan minyak bekas penggorengan ke 4(T5). Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan analisis sidik ragam pada taraf 1% dan apabila terdapat pengaruh nyatadilanjutkan dengan Uji Wilayah Ganda Duncan. Data hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan sangat nyata(signifikan) terhadap penyerapan minyak, bilangan peroksida, dan asam lemak bebas pada ayam goreng (P<0,01).Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggorengan dengan minyak berulang berpengaruh meningkatkanserapan minyak, bilangan peroksida, dan asam lemak bebas pada ayam goreng secara signifikan. Semakin lama minyakdigunakan, maka penyerapan minyak pada ayam semakin meningkat. Bilangan peroksida ayam goreng semakin meningkatseiring dengan bertambahnya waktu penyimpanan. Kandungan asam lemak bebas semakin meningkat dan melampauistandar pada penggorengan ketiga.
POTENSI RUMPUT LAUT INDONESIA SEBAGAI SUMBER SERAT PANGAN ALAMI
Authors: Arum W. Prita  , R. S. Bayu Mangkurat  , Anggara Mahardika
Published: September 2022

Serat pangan merupakan komponen penting yang dalam mencukupi kebutuhan gizi sehari - hari. Buah dan sayur merupakan sumber serat pada makanan. Perkemabangan jaman telah merubah tingat aktivitasmanusia yang menyebabkan perubahan pola dan jenis makanan. Saat ini makanan cepat saji dan prakts lebihbanyak dipili menjadi konsumsi makanan sehari – hari. Makanan cepat saji memiliki kandungan gizi yang tdakseimbang termasuk kandunganserat yang rendah. Rendahnya asupan serat pada makanan menyebabkan berbagaipermasalahan kesehatan seperti obesitas, penyakit jantung, diabetes, dan bahkan kanker. Pada revew ini, rumputlaut ditawarkan sebagai sumber serat pada pangan. Produk turunan rumput laut banyak diaplikasikan ke dalamberbagai produk pangan. Indonesia merupakan negara yang berkontribusi besar terhadap hasil rumput lautdunia. Sampai saat ini setidaknya sekitar seribu jenis rumput laut telah ditemukan di Indonesia. Namunpengelolan budidaya dan teknologi paska panen rumput laut masih sangat perlu ditingkatkan.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI SAFETY STOCK DI P.T PELITA BIRU MENGGUNAKAN JAVA
Authors: Cristeddy Asa Bakti  , Hermawan Honggo Widagdo  , Ahmad Nugroho  , Tranhuji Gumbara
Published: September 2022

Perusahaan yang mempunyai barang banyak biasanya memiliki gudang lebih dari satu. Gudang tersebut bisa berupagudang pengecer, gudang distribusi, dan gudang pokok. Oleh karena itu diperlukan kemampuan untuk mengelolabarang banyak di gudang yang tidak sedikit pula. Pengelolaan yang dimaksud adalah kapan akan memesan barang dankapan akan mengeluarkannya. Hal ini dilakukan untuk menjaga arus perputaran barang dan menjaga pemenuhanpermintaan pasar. Pengelolaan yang baik tahu kapan harus mengisi gudang yang stoknya hampir habis karenapermintaan pasar yang tinggi, oleh karenanya perlu dirancang perangkat lunak yang bertujuan membantu perusahaanuntuk mengelola barang banyak dan tersimpan di banyak gudang. Penelitian ini menghasilkan rancang bangunpenyediaan informasi menggunakan metode safety stock untuk memperoleh nilai suatu barang memanfaatkan Java sebagai bahasa pemrograman dan MySQL sebagai basis datanya. IDE yang digunakan adalah netbeans karena mudahdalam pengaturan antarmuka pengguna. Perangkat lunak jasperReport digunakan untuk membuat dan menyetaklaporan. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian yang telah dilakukan diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa aplikasi ini dapat berjalan baikdan sesuai dengan yang direncanalkan. Sebuah jFrame diperlukan sebagai frame utama dan sedangkan untukpenambahan frame menggunakan internal frame atau jDialog sehingga aplikasi menjadi lebih efisien.
Identifikasi Cemaran Mikroplastik pada Biota Air Tawar Konsumsi dari Rawa Pening, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Dhanang Puspita  , Pulung Nugroho  , Rio Asysam Faisal
Published: September 2022

Rawa pening potensial terpapar cemaran mikroplastik, dimana ada 9 sungai yang berkontribusi mengirimkan polutannya. Cemaran mikroplastik juga akan mengancam biota air tawar di Rawa Pening. Permasalahan muncul ketika biota air tawar tersebut ditangkap untuk bahan konsumsi, yang nantinya bisa berpotensi mengganggu kesehatan manusia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi cemaran mikroplastik pada biota air tawar di Rawa Pening. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitain kuantitatif deskriptif, dimana sampel di ambil di Rawa Pening kemudian dianalisis kandungan mikroplastiknya dengan teknik pengapungan dan pengamatan dilakukan dengan mikroskop dengan perbesaran 40×. Hasil penelitian menunjukan, air rawa pening dan lumpur mengandung mikroplastik begitu juga dengan biotanya. Sumber mikroplastik diperkirakan dari limbah yang dibawa oleh 9 sungai dan masuk ke perairan Rawa Pening. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini, lingkungan dan biota di Rawa Pening tercemar mikroplastik dan perlu upaya untuk menimalisir potensi translokasi mikroplastik ke tubuh manusia.
MODEL EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SIMULASI DAN KOMUNIKASI DIGITAL DI SMK
Authors: Mamonto, Luckie Sojow, Djami Olii Rilan H S
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar simulasi dan komunikasi digital siswa kelas X  multimedia SMK N 1 Kotamobagu melalui model explicit instruction. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas X Multimedia. Sampel dibagi menjadi 2 kelas yaitu kelas X Multimedia 2 sebanyak 30 siswa sebagai kelompok eksperimen, dan kelas X Multimedia 4 sebanyak 30 siswa sebagai kelompok kontrol. Pada analisis deskriptif rata-rata hasil belajar siswa pada pada kelas eksperimen yang mengunakan model explicit instruction adalah 76,5, sedangkan rata-rata hasil belajar siswa pada kelas kontrol yang menggunakan model konvensioanal yaitu 69,5. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji perbedaan dua rata-rata (uji-t) dengan nilai thitung > ttabel = 3,82 > 1,671553. Hal ini berarti bahwa nilai hasil statistik uji-t tersebut jatuh dalam wilayah kritik atau dengan kata lain H0 ditolak. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan menggunakan model explicit instruction lebih tinggi dari pada hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran konvensional
study of the immunological and biochemical changes of COVID-19 patients and the gene expression of their Nrf2 gene in southren Iraq
Authors: Qassim Zahraa Weaim , Çanli Murat
Published: September 2022

This study was to determine the effect of the Coronavirus in samples (blood and serum) and its association with biochemical and immunological parameters and some factors including age, gender, clinical symptoms, and chronic diseases. 100 samples of COVID-19 patients (male and female) were collected in southern Iraq for 3 months (March 1 - 1 June). The results of this study showed (84% severe state and 16% critical state). High levels of ferritin in the severe case of COVID-19 patients, while D-dimer high levels in the critical cases of COVID-19 patients. CRP and WBC are at high levels in critical cases for COVID-19 patients. While the platelet levels of COVID-19 patients were low in critical cases.RT-PCR examined NRF2 gene expression to determine gene expression levels 5'- A/GTGACNNNGC, its relationship with COVID-19, and biochemical and immunological parameters. High levels of gene expression in severe cases and we did not find any effect of gender or age on gene expression levels NRF2. Parameter levels were not affected by the gender of the patient when infected with COVID-19. While platelet levels were high in females, due to some physiological factors.