bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sacralization Religion, Power Elite And Leadership: Female Regents In East Java
Authors: Azizah Nurul
Published: October 2022

The involvement of the local Islamic boarding school (Pesantren) elite in a regional head election in East Java becomes the winning determiner. In a direct local election, elite religious roles significantly influence the constituent's vote. The elite utilizes religious hegemony in increasing society's political participation during an election. The era of new religious movement changes the tendencies of the thinking paradigm that, for the first time, women emerge as regional heads. This paper was aimed to analyze the hegemony of the religious elite based on Pesantren in the postmodernism era in regional head elections, especially in East Java. This research used qualitative research with a descriptive perspective and content analysis of qualitative data, which revealed that there is hegemony and patron-client movement of Islamic boarding school (Pesantren)  among kyai, students, alumni, sympathizers, and Pesantren communities as a strategy to win regional head. The researcher used the elite theory approach and political participation theory—research data obtained from the library and document analysis from the affiliated institution. The formulation of this problem is how the religious elite hegemony the societies by increasing public participation and convincing voters to vote for women's candidates as governor. The analysis result remarks the hegemony of the religious elite becomes a tool to obtain power in a regional head election because there are significant influences of religious elite functioning giving dogmatize to society through religious routines ritual such as religion speech
Insights of 3D bioprinting and focusing the paradigm shift towards 4D printing for biomedical applications
Authors: Agarwal Kirti , Srinivasan Varadharajan , Lather Viney , Pandita Deepti , Vasanthan Kirthanashri S.
Published: October 2022

Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a versatile technique for biomedical applications, and includes organ printing, 3D disease model development, and drug delivery. The bioprintable materials combined with live cells have been utilized as bioinks in 3D bioprinter to fabricate versatile 3D printed structures. The 3D structures developed with smart and responsive materials can change their dimension, a technique similar to self-assembly, unfolding a new branch termed as four-dimensional (4D) printing. This manuscript reviews the details of various bioprintable materials and 3D printers, the application of 3D printing in biomedicine, smart materials, and stimulations for 4D printing. Further, this article also summarizes the regulatory issues and the limitations involved with the bioprinting. The advancements in 3D and 4D printing technology have significantly contributed to the medical field, and adequate research and amalgamation of engineering and science ideas will strengthen the application of this technology and bring solution for the existing problems.

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Synthesis, structure, and Mössbauer spectroscopic studies on the heat-induced solid-phase redox reactions of hexakis(urea-O)iron(III) peroxodisulfate
Authors: Béres Kende Attila , Homonnay Zoltán , Barta Holló Berta , Gracheva Maria , Petruševski Vladimir M. , Farkas Attila , Dürvanger Zsolt , Kótai László
Published: October 2022

Anhydrous hexakis(urea-O)iron(III)]peroxydisulfate ([Fe(urea-O)6]2(S2O8)3 (compound 1), and its deuterated form were prepared and characterized with single-crystal X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic (IR, Raman, UV, and Mössbauer) methods. Six crystallographically different urea ligands coordinate via their oxygen in a propeller-like arrangement to iron(III) forming a distorted octahedral complex cation. The octahedral arrangement of the complex cation and its packing with two crystallographically different persulfate anions is stabilized by extended intramolecular (N–H⋯O = C) and intermolecular (N–H⋯O–S) hydrogen bonds. The two types of peroxydisulfate anions form different kinds and numbers of hydrogen bonds with the neighboring [hexakis(urea-O)6iron(III)]3+ cations. There are spectroscopically six kinds of urea and three kinds (2 + 1) of persulfate ions in compound 1, thus to distinguish the overlapping bands belonging to internal and external vibrational modes, deuteration of compound 1 and low-temperature Raman measurements were also carried out, and the bands belonging to the vibrational modes of urea and persulfate ions have been assigned. The thermal decomposition of compound 1 was followed by TG-MS and DSC methods in oxidative and inert atmospheres as well. The decomposition starts at 130 °C in inert atmosphere with oxidation of a small part of urea (~ 1 molecule), which supports the heat demand of the transformation of the remaining urea into ammonia and biuret/isocyanate. The next step of decomposition is the oxidation of ammonia into N2 along with the formation of SO2 (from sulfite). The main solid product proved to be (NH4)3Fe(SO4)3 in air. In inert atmosphere, some iron(II) compound also formed. The thermal decomposition of (NH4)3Fe(SO4)3 via NH4Fe(SO4)2 formation resulted in α-Fe2O3. The decomposition pathway of NH4Fe(SO4)2, however, depends on the experimental conditions. NH4Fe(SO4)2 transforms into Fe2(SO4)3, N2, H2O, and SO2 at 400 °C, thus the precursor of α-Fe2O3 is Fe2(SO4)3. Above 400 °C (at isotherm heating), however, the reduction of iron(III) centers was also observed. FeSO4 formed in 27 and 75% at 420 and 490 °C, respectively. FeSO4 also turns into α-Fe2O3 and SO2 on further heating.

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Religiosity and Social Support as Predictors for Subjective Well-Being of Overseas Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hikmawati Fenti , Santika Hermia , Hermawati Nisa
Published: October 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic, which led to the wide use of online services to conduct lectures and other academic-related services, negatively impacted the well-being of overseas students. Therefore, it is necessary to have predictors that can increase their subjective well-being (SWB). The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of religiosity and social support on SWB of overseas students during the pandemic. A quantitative correlational study was employed with data collected from 100 people aged 18-25 through a purposive sampling technique. The SWB of the respondents were measured to determine their religiosity, social support, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), as well as Life Satisfaction scales. The multiple linear regression analysis results showed that religiosity and social support simultaneously significantly affected students' SWB during the pandemic, while social support partially affected SWB.
Anonimato como ferramenta de combate ao crime organizado: Proteção à testemunha frente ao direito do contraditório e a ampla defesa no processo penal
Authors: Furtado Marjorie Lemos de Oliveira
Published: October 2022

O processo penal é embasado nas provas obtidas durante o inquérito policial e no depoimento de testemunhas. Quando tratamos do crime organizado estamos diante de características peculiares, a obtenção de provas, mais especificamente a prova testemunhal fica comprometida diante do poder de intimidação. O presente ensaio tem como objetivo provocar o leitor a se questionar sobre a efetividade do atual processo penal frente ao crime organizado tendo em vista que são frequentes nos depoimentos supostos lapsos de memória, sumiço das testemunhas, e até mesmo as versões contraditórias. O anonimato da testemunha parece a melhor solução, entretanto estaríamos diante de violação dos princípios e das garantias fundamentais. Com a análise doutrinária, ao final do presente ensaio o leitor conseguirá identificar quais os problemas que envolvem o anonimato testemunhal no processo penal, embora esse ensaio não tenha o condão de determinar o que é certo ou errado, o leitor poderá tirar suas próprias conclusões sobre a viabilidade ou não do anonimato como ferramenta do combate ao crime organizado
Sentido de coherencia en universitarios: recurso para el cuidado en tiempos de pandemia
Authors:   Universidad de Caldas, Betancurth Loaiza Diana Paola , Sanchez Palacio Natalia , Vélez Álvarez Consuelo
Published: October 2022

Introducción: El constructo Sentido de Coherencia derivado del modelo salutogénico, permite afrontar factores estresantes a través de activos para mantener una buena salud. Objetivo: Describir el Sentido de Coherencia (SOC-29) en estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Manizales como recurso de cuidado en tiempos de pandemia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo con una fase asociativa y comparativa, con 566 estudiantes matriculados en universidades públicas y privadas de la ciudad de Manizales, Caldas (Colombia), durante el primer período académico del 2021. La técnica de recolección fue la encuesta online. Para el análisis univariado se realizó distribución de frecuencias, medidas de tendencia central y dispersión, y para el bivariado U de Mann Whitney, H de Kruskal-Wallis y Chi-cuadrado. Resultados: El valor del Sentido de Coherencia osciló entre 58 y 185 puntos, promedio 133.6 ± 24,4 puntos, un 27% de los participantes informó la pandemia afectó negativamente su vida, se encontró asociación estadísticamente significativa p<0,05 entre el cambio en las condiciones de vida y todos los ítems de la escala. Conclusión: La consolidación del Sentido de Coherencia como parte integral de la salud mental de los universitarios los prepara para afrontar cambios en sus condiciones de vida y hace factible direccionar acciones de cuidado en el contexto social, familiar y académico.
Differential Expression in Endometriosis Tissue versus Endometrium of the Uterine Adenogenesis Factors PRL-R, GH, IGF1, and IGF2
Authors: Signorile Pietro G. , Viceconte Rosa , Vincenzi Bruno , Baldi Alfonso
Published: October 2022

Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial glandular and stromal structures outside the uterine cavity. It is an inflammatory estrogen dependent disease characterized by gene polymorphisms. This is a very frequent pathology and represents one of the most important causes of infertility, as well as having an important level of morbidity in patients. Recently, an alteration of the processes of organogenesis of the uterus has been proposed as a pathogenetic mechanism of endometriosis. In this article we have compared the expression in deep endometriotic lesions and in normal endometrial tissue of some of the molecular factors known to be involved in the embryonic development of the uterine glands. In detail, we found by immunohistochemistry a significant higher expression both for epithelium and stroma in the controls respect to the endometriosis samples for insulin growth factor 1 (IGF1) and IGF2, whereas for the prolactin receptor (PRL-R), this result was detected only for the epithelium. On the other hand, we found for growth hormone (GH) a significant higher expression in the epithelium of endometriosis samples respect to the controls. The correlation data generated can give indications on some of the molecular mechanisms responsible for the adenogenesis and survival of endometriosis structures outside of the uterus.
AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION TO PREDICT OPTIMUM CHARGE OF A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
Authors: Afshari Faraz , Khanlari Ataollah , Tuncer Azim Doğuş , Sözen Adnan
Published: October 2022

Working principles of heat pumps is an important matter from a thermodynamic point of view that has been researched from various aspects. In this study, undercharged, optimum charged, and overcharged conditions of a heat pump were investigated using R134a refrigerant. Variations in temperature, pressure, and the coefficient of performance have been evaluated and it was aimed to find out the optimum charge condition considering different parameters. According to the experimentally obtained findings, the coefficient of performance was increased by more than three times when the refrigerant amount increased from 2000 g to ~ 7300 g. The general outcomes of the present study indicated that optimum refrigerant charge amount can notably affect the performance of heat pump apparatus. It was shown that the P-h diagram of all heat pump systems depends on the working conditions and the refrigerant charge is a very important criterion that can make significant changes in the P-h diagram. It was found that, by increasing refrigerant charge, after the downtrend starts in the compressor inlet temperature, 20% refrigerant can be added to achieve the maximum COP value. Additionally, the critical point in expansion valve outlet temperature was used to find the optimum charge. It was revealed that if 140% refrigerant is added to the given refrigerant at critical point, the optimum COP value can be achieved.
Application of a linked model to simulate catchment water quality in complex land-use area
Authors: Jung Kwang-Wook , Jeong Yong-Hoon , Jung In-Kyun , Kang Su-Man , Yoon Seung-Hyun , Kwak Dong-Heui
Published: October 2022

Owing to the recent developments in computer technology and nationally accumulated hydrology, land use, soil characteristics and flow and water quality monitoring data, high-level modelling results are required. However, as most catchments have a mixture of urban and rural areas, it is challenging to apply one effective model. This study applied a hydrological simulation program to a storm water management model for the Jeonju catchment, South Korea, which has complex land-use characteristics, to determine the hydrological cycle of the catchment, analyse the river water quality and examine the structure of discharge pollutants. The linked model includes an analysis of the sewer pipes, which are the main path of hydrology and pollution loads in urban areas, a low-impact development application, a water circulation improvement technique and an initial storm water treatment facility installation project. This linked model will be very useful for guiding future urban water quality policy.
Periodo de transmisibilidad de Covid19
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Vargas Saquicela Sandra Paola , Álvarez Urgilés Adrián Nicolás ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Guaraca Ordóñez Jorge Sebastián ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Vásquez Bustamante René Sebastián ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Published: October 2022

El covid19 es una enfermedad producida por un nuevo coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), inicialmente se pensaba que el virus se trasmitía de persona a persona por diversos mecanismos tales como: secreciones respiratorias, fómites, orina, heces, sangre, y de forma vertical, pero con la ejecución de diversos experimentos e investigaciones, se determinó que las principales formas de transmisión son por vía respiratoria y por contacto con superficies contaminadas. Es de suma importancia comprender el mecanismo de transmisión para tomar las medidas necesarias y así evitar contraer la infección, con ello preservaremos nuestra salud y la de las personas que nos rodean.
Coinfecciones en pacientes con Sars Cov 2. Revisión sistemática
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Sampedro Luna Shirley Elizabeth , Heredia Cabrera Gina Catalina ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Torres Criollo Larry Miguel ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Devia Solis Nury Lissie ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Amoroso Castro Gabriela Elizabeth ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Bravo Salinas Sara Elizabeth ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Published: October 2022

La infección conjunta de SARS-CoV-2 y otros agentes como son bacterias, virus, hongos, es considerada un aspecto importante que puede alterar la manifestación clínica, el diagnóstico, abordaje y pronóstico de la enfermedad de Covid 19.
HERMES: un modelo pedagógico para iluminar nuevas búsquedas
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Montero Cádiz Manuel Medardo , Bustos Cáceres Erika , Correa Parra Silvia Juliana , Nieves Tavera Marlén María , Téllez Fajardo Alicia , Castro Neira Jairo , Duarte Pabón Nancy
Published: October 2022

El modelo pedagógico HERMES (horizontes de espera en el reconocimiento multiconceptual en estudios sociales cooperativos) fue construido participativamente por profesores de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, sede Bucaramanga, por medio de la investigación y aportes constantes durante los debates propiciados entre los años 2002 y 2008. Este modelo pedagógico trata de dar respuesta a las necesidades que existían en el campo de la educación en esos años, especialmente, en lo que se refiere a la formación de maestros en Colombia. En esta ocasión, esta obra comparte una versión contextualizada, resultado de un proyecto de investigación realizado entre el 2019 y 2022, hecha por profesores y estudiantes de esta facultad. El modelo destaca el compromiso social que tiene la institución de brindar una educación calificada, basada en procesos pedagógicos de carácter dialógico y que ofrece herramientas que le permitan al profesor y el estudiante utilizar en la solución de problemas de su cotidianidad. El escrito presenta los fundamentos teóricos del modelo (basados en autores como Habermas, Vygotsky, Freire, entre otros) y las estrategias a través de las cuales se pone en práctica: el enfoque por competencias, la metodología interdisciplinaria centrada en equipos de aprendizaje (MICEA), la estrategia de capacitación “El Seminario alemán” y los proyectos formativos de nivel. En especial, las dos últimas estrategias fueron rediseñadas con la participación de estudiantes y profesores.
A Comparative Analysis of the Approach to the Conformity of a Supporting Statement Calling for Payment Under Demand Guarantees
Authors: Chivizhe Tinaye
Published: October 2022

The core requirement of a demand guarantee is to receive payment through the delivery of documents or a call for payment that meets the requirements of the demand guarantee. The call for payment may be accompanied by a declaration alleging a breach of the underlying agreement or a statement with full particulars of the breach. However, the extent to which the data in the supporting statement or statement of breach must comply with the guarantee requirements is not always entirely clear. Over the years, a strict standard of compliance of the statement with the terms of the guarantee has been employed. This has threatened the commercial use of demand guarantees due to demands for payment being rejected. This article draws upon the approach in resolving the problems related to the conformity of a statement accompanying the call for payment through an analysis of international instruments applicable to demand guarantees (the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG758); the International Standby Practices (ISP98); the United Nations Convention on Independent Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (UNCITRAL Convention); the Supreme Court of the People's Republic of China Letter of Credit Rules (Chinese LC Rules); the Provisions of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China on Several Issues Concerning the Trial of Disputes Over Independent Guarantees (Chinese IGP), the recently issued International Standard Demand Guarantees Practice (ISDGP) and international case law in an attempt to find the most feasible approach for South African law. A supporting statement accompanying a call for payment is conforming if it indicates the event triggering the guarantor's obligation to pay as specified in the demand guarantee. Furthermore, in ascertaining whether a supporting statement is compliant, a technical interpretation of the terms of the guarantee should be avoided in favour of one that advances the common intention and purpose of the guarantee.
The Sanctions Debate in the Work of the United Nations Since the 2000 Working Paper
Authors: Strydom Hennie
Published: October 2022

In recent years the lawfulness of certain types of sanctions and the question about the usefulness of sanctions in general have become topical and widely discussed issues. Of special significance is the expanding use by powerful states of unilateral coercive measures without Security Council authorisation, or beyond Security Council authorisation, to illustrate their displeasure with the domestic or foreign policies of certain members of the international community. Over time the nature of these measures has taken on diverse forms and their encroachment on human rights and freedoms has become a matter of international concern. This contribution examines the developments that have taken place in this context since the 2000 report of the Working Group on the negative impact of sanctions by focussing on the interventions by key United Nations bodies.
International Commercial Law Emerging in Africa
Authors: Neels Jan L
Published: October 2022

This article provides an overview of the history of international commercial law in Africa with reference to instruments of the three sister organisations of private international law (in a wide sense): UNCITRAL (the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law), UNIDROIT (the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law) and the HCCH (the Hague Conference on Private International Law). The adoption of UNIDROIT's Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment of 2001 is identified as a possible watershed moment in respect of the future development of international commercial law in Africa. Following the creation of an African Continental Free Trade Area by member countries of the African Union, it is suggested that participating states reconsider joining the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods (1980) (CISG) and incorporating the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (1985/2006), which are in a certain sense the two founding documents of the modern lex mercatoria. Another priority, the author suggests, is that Africa needs a supporting instrument on the private international law of contract. The first draft of the African Principles on the Law Applicable to International Commercial Contracts is then discussed with an emphasis on the role of substantive law instruments, in particular the CISG
Tax Planning Using Interest – An Organised Chaos for Those Interested
Authors: Legwaila Thabo
Published: October 2022

Taxation of interest is one of the most complex areas of tax in South Africa. Various provisions apply to interest, with some regulating the inclusion of interest in gross income, others allowing for the deductibility of interest incurred, others limiting the amount of interest that is deductible and yet others providing for anti-avoidance tax measures using interest. This makes tax planning using interest to be a technically intense exercise, time consuming and often costly. This article critically analyses the provisions applicable to interest and highlights the circumstances in which they apply as well as the results of their application. It also illustrates instances of the overlaps in the application of these provisions.
Issues and Essence of Distribution Law in Germany: A Contribution in Honour of Professor Charl Hugo
Authors: Martinek Michael
Published: October 2022

The focus of this article is on the law of contractual distribution systems which has evolved from the law of sales agents, mainly by way of judicial interpretation and intervention. The article explores the realm of distribution law – mainly – from a German perspective. The law of distribution relates to the contractual, commercial, and competition law aspects concerning the distribution of goods and services. The area comprises forms of indirect distribution through contractual distribution systems by means inter alia of commercial sales agents, licensed distributors and franchisees. However, direct distribution (such as e-commerce through internet sales) plays an important role too and thus requires the consideration of consumer protection law issues. Subject matters of distribution law of wider interest, for example vertical integration systems and the regulatory task of distribution competition and distribution contract law, will be explored. Subsequently, the article highlights current challenges in the field of distribution law, among them the digitalisation and internationalisation of distribution activities.
Special SFSA Plenary Debate: ‘The future of transdisciplinarity: How do we relearn to be human in new ways?’
Authors: Ramphele Mamphela , Vogel Coleen , Reddy Daya
Published: October 2022

This Structured Conversation took place among Dr Mamphela Ramphele, Prof. Coleen Vogel and Prof. Daya Reddy. Dr Ramphele was invited to deliver a Plenary address at the Science Forum South Africa 2020. Her address was followed by a response from Prof. Vogel, and the discussion was moderated by Prof. Reddy.
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Temporalities of race and translational memory
Authors: Lalu Premesh , Bhabha Homi
Published: October 2022

This Structured Conversation between Professor Premesh Lalu and Professor Homi Bhabha – one of the most important figures in contemporary post-colonial studies – is on the future of subaltern thought and humanities. This conversation, moderated by Professor Jean Baxen, was included in the Conversations with Global Thinkers series of Science Forum South Africa 2020.
OT-2 Protocol to transfer volume from several plates to a single plate v1
Authors: Mariya Anhel Ana
Published: October 2022

This protocol is meant to transfer samples from different plates to a single plate. The output of running this script will be the final plate(s) and the corresponding map(s) with the original identities of the samples. This protocol uses a python script for an Opentrons 2 robot and a .csv file containing the required variables to set the number of samples, volumes of transfer, type of plates, etc... In our laboratory, this protocol has been used as part of the "High-throughput workflow for the genotypic characterization of transposon library variants" also available in protocols.io
OT-2 Media dispensing and culture inoculation protocol v1
Authors: Mariya Anhel Ana
Published: October 2022

This protocol is meant to distribute reactive(s) into well plates with a single channel pipette, and then transfer culture samples from a source plate to these plates with a multi channel pipette. This protocol uses a python script for an Opentrons 2 robot and a .csv file containing the required variables to set the number of samples, volumes of transfer, type of plates, etc... In our laboratory, this protocol has been used as part of the "High-throughput workflow for the genotypic characterization of transposon library variants" also available in protocols.io to prepare cultures plates to perform a subsequent counter-selection
In situ defect detection and feedback control with three-dimensional extrusion-based bioprinter-associated optical coherence tomography
Authors: Yang Shanshan , Chen Qi , Wang Ling , Xu Mingen
Published: October 2022

Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is one of the most common methods used for tissue fabrication and is the most widely used additive manufacturing technique in all industries. In extrusion-based bioprinting, printing defects related to material deposition errors lead to a significant deviation from shape to function between the printed construct and design model. Using 3D extrusion-based bioprinter-associated optical coherence tomography (3D P-OCT), an in situ defect detection and feedback system was presented based on the accurate defect analysis and location, and a pre-built feedback mechanism. Using 3D P-OCT, multi-parameter quantification of the material deposition was carried out in real time, including the filament size, layer thickness, and layer fidelity. The material deposition errors under different paths were quantified and located specifically, including the start-stop points, straight-line path, and turnarounds. The pre-built feedback mechanism involving the control inputs, such as printing path, pressure, and velocity, provided the basis for in situ defect detection and real-time feedback control. In particular, the second printing repair can be performed after the broken filament defect is detected and located. After printing, fidelity can be quantitatively analyzed based on the point cloud registration between the 3D P-OCT result and the design model. In conclusion, 3D P-OCT enables in situ defect detection and feedback control, broken filament repair, and 3D fidelity analysis to achieve high-fidelity printing from shape to function.
İŞ TATMİNİ VE ÖRGÜTSEL ÖZDEŞLEŞME ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN META ANALİZ YÖNTEMİYLE İNCELENMESİ: TÜRKİYE BAĞLAMINDA BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ACUNER Taner , ATALAY Mustafa Özgün , AYDEMİR Pınar
Published: October 2022

Bu meta analiz çalışmasının amacı, iş tatmini ve örgütsel özdeşleşme arasındaki ilişki düzeyinin belirlenmesi ile birlikte, iş tatmini ile örgütsel özdeşleşme arasındaki ilişkide sektör değişkeninin anlamlı etkisinin olup olmadığını tespit etmektir. Bu bağlamda, 2017-2022 yılları arasında, iş tatmini ve örgütsel özdeşleşme arasındaki ilişkileri ele alan, korelasyon katsayısı ve örneklem büyüklüğü verilerini içeren ve araştırmanın seçim kriterine uygun olan 22 çalışma mevcut meta analiz çalışmasına dahil edilmiştir. İş tatmini ve örgütsel özdeşleşme arasındaki etki büyüklüğünün belirlenmesinde rastgele etkiler modeli kullanılmış olup bu değerin hesaplanmasında “Fisher Z” katsayısı kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verileri Comprehensive Meta Analysis 3.0. istatistik programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre, iş tatmini ve örgütsel özdeşleşme arasındaki genel etki büyüklüğünün yüksek düzeyde ve pozitif yönde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, iş tatmini ve örgütsel özdeşleşme arasındaki ilişkide sektör değişkeninin düzenleyici etkisinin olduğu görülmüştür.
AŞIRI GÜVEN EĞİLİMİ İLE YATIRIM PERFORMANSI ARASINDA RİSK EĞİLİMİNİN ARACILIK ROLÜ: BORSA İSTANBUL’DA BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: AYDIN Salih , GÜNEYSU Yusuf
Published: October 2022

Geleneksel finans teorileri yatırımcıların rasyonel olduğu ve olası alternatiflerden kendisine en yüksek faydayı sağlayacak olanı seçtiği varsayımına dayanmaktadır. Bununla birlikte davranışsal finans, yatırımcıların tamamen rasyonel olmadığını ve karar verme süreçlerinin çeşitli davranışsal faktörlerden etkilendiğini ifade etmektedir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı, Borsa İstanbul (BIST)’da işlem yapan bireysel yatırımcıların aşırı güven eğilimleri ile yatırım performansı arasındaki ilişkide risk eğiliminin aracılık rolünü incelemektir. Veri toplama aracı olarak anket yöntemi seçilmiş ve elde edilen veriler Lineer Regresyon modeli ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda aşırı güven eğiliminin yatırım performansı üzerinde, aşırı güven eğiliminin risk eğilimi üzerinde ve risk eğiliminin yatırım performansı üzerinde pozitif yönlü anlamlı ilişkiler tespit edilmiştir. Aynı zamanda aşırı güven eğilimi ile yatırım performansı arasındaki ilişkide risk eğiliminin kısmi aracılık etkisinin varlığı da kanıtlanmıştır. Bu sonuca göre çalışmanın, bireysel yatırımcıların davranışsal önyargılar konusundaki farkındalığının artmasına ve böylece daha iyi yatırım kararları almalarına katkı sağlayacağı söylenebilir.
Effect of addition of antispasmodic to local and systemic analgesics on pain perception during hysterosalpingography: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Kiridi Enefia Kelvin , Oriji Peter Chibuzor , Ubom Akaninyene Eseme , Ugwoegbu Johnpatrick Uchenna , Ojanerohan Addah Abegnigo , Abasi Isaac Joel , Panebi Bosrotsi , Daniel Adesina Adedotun
Published: October 2022

Background: Tubal factor is responsible for most of the causes of infertility, especially in our environment, and hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the investigation of choice for assessing tubal patency. Objective of current study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of intramuscular hyoscine-N-butyl bromide (HBB) to local and systemic analgesics on pain perception during hysterosalpingography.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the radiology departments and infertility clinics of four health institutions in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, from January 2020 to April 2022. One thousand and forty infertile women undergoing hysterosalpingography were randomized into four groups, and each group administered four different pain relief methods. Pain scores at different steps of the procedure were recorded. Data were analysed using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions for Windows®, version 25. Student’s t-test was used to compare sample means, while the chi-square test was used to compare the proportion of women in the two study groups, who expressed pain during the procedure.

Results: The Paracervical block+HBB appeared to the most effective agent for pain relief in the study as women receiving this medication indicated the least pain intensity scores at all levels of the procedure except at the insertion of the speculum. The differences observed in the indicated pain intensity scores were also statistically significant (p<0.05).

Conclusions: Our study revealed that adding HBB, an antispasmodic agent, to diclofenac and paracervical block significantly reduces pain perception during HSG compared to using diclofenac and paracervical block alone.
Technology and its interventional value in patient-reported outcomes in cancer research, what is next?
Authors: Mendoza Luis
Published: October 2022

For cancer patients, health-related quality of life (QOL) is a critical aspect of care management decision-making. In some cases, clinicians have even prioritized QOL over survival in patients with advanced cancer. Over time, patient-reported outcomes (PRO) have gained prominence in cancer research to capture aspects of a patient's health condition, reported directly by the patient through a questionnaire through scales validated in different moments. PROs are currently used as a research tool in clinical trials for cancer drug development to monitor and assess the psychological and cognitive well-being of patients and detect significant symptoms. In addition to QOL, several studies have suggested that PROs also improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Retrospective analyses have shown that QOL and its early palliative care are a prognostic factor for survival in cancer patients. Although, such results were not confirmed by others who have reported after a systematic review of 24 controlled trials a limited statistically significant impact of PRO, and that the effect sizes of interventional PROs were small to moderate.
Experience on the surgical management of biliary stones in Sokoto, North West Nigeria
Authors: Muktar Umar , Bashir Bello M. , Sani Hamza , Bello Usman Mohammed
Published: October 2022

Background: Cholelithiasis are relatively rare in Nigeria and Africa at large. However, recently the incidence has been reported to be on the rise. We present a ten-year review of our experience in managing gallstones to highlight the recent trends in our practice.Methods: This is a 10-year retrospective study on patients who were managed for gall bladder disease in the Usmanu Danfodiyo university teaching hospital Sokoto from August 2011 to July 2021. The biographic data, clinical features, radiologic, operative findings, histologic findings and outcome of treatment were analyzed with IBM SPSS 25.Results: There were 82 patients over the period of the study comprising of 18 (22%) males and 64 females (78%). Their ages range was 17 to 60 years with a mean of 37.59 years ±11.02. All patients had right upper quadrant pain as the main complaint with 24 patients (29.3%) having associated epigastric pain and 14 patients (17.1%) presented with jaundice. Preoperative ultrasound (USS) diagnosis was in keeping with intraoperative diagnosis in 97.6%. All patients had cholecystectomy out of which 62 patients (75.6%) had open cholecystectomy while 20 patients (24.4%) had laparoscopic cholecystectomy. There was no hospital mortality, the average hospital stay was 8.2 days following open cholecystectomy however this was shorter, 4.5 days for laparoscopic procedure.Conclusions: The prevalence of gallstones is still comparatively low when compared to the western world. Ultrasonography is very sensitive imaging modality. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and superior to open surgery in our environment.
A palpable depression
Authors: Goutama Ivany Lestari , Hendsun Hendsun , Lestari Eva
Published: October 2022

Several studies have shown that patients with depression, anxiety and stress have a higher ratio in developing atrial fibrillation (AF), with higher proportion occurring in patients with recurrent episodes of AF which are related to severity of disease and increased mortality ratio. We aim to discuss the case of AF caused by mental disorder to examine its relationship and impact in patient’s clinical outcomes. A 70 years-old-man came to clinic with palpitation five days before admission. He often cries and has not been able to sleep since his wife died three months prior. He admits to have neither hope nor desire to do his usual activities or even start new activities. Vital signs show BP 140/90 mmHg, pulse 150x/m, RR 20x/m, SpO2 98%. Cardiopulmonary examination revealed irregular S1-S2. ECG shows premature atrial contraction which evolved to asinus rhythm with HR 150x/minute, AF and incomplete right bundle branch block a months after the first ECG was examined. Depression-Anxiety-stress scoring-42 (DASS-42) was conducted in this patient. Results shows the patient has very severe depression, intermediate anxiety and severe stress. Mental disorders lead to increased etiology of cardiac remodeling factors due to degeneration and sympathetic stimulation, which then induced the AF. Further research is needed to examine whether psychiatric treatment can prevent AF in improving quality of life, healthy behavior and awareness for managing mental health.
An interesting case of dermatomyositis with classical presentation
Authors: Dadu Fahad Mohammedamin , Rajasekhar Sadhana , Bathena Arun Kumar , Kumar Ram , Kumar Magesh
Published: October 2022

Dermatomyositis, a connective tissue disorder, is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterised by skin manifestation. The diagnosis of dermatomyositis is based on rashes on the skin, progressive muscle weakness, elevated serum muscle enzymes, abnormal electromyogram, and abnormal findings on muscle biopsy. Hereby presenting this rare case of a 57-year-old female with dermatomyositis with all the typical clinical findings with interstitial lung disease.
A case of long-term hypothyroidism converted to hyperthyroidism secondary to an autoimmune trigger
Authors: R. Shreenidhi , Sivasamy Manoj , S. Prasanna Karthik , Bathena Arun Kumar , . Nishaanth
Published: October 2022

Primary hypothyroidism is a common endocrine condition that is encountered. Graves disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are the most common autoimmune conditions in which conversion of hyperthyroidism to hypothyroidism is seen. Chances of conversion of hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism is extremely rare. This case highlights that there should be a high index of suspicion for a possible conversion of hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism. The etiology being an autoimmune switch by an external stimulus in genetically susceptible individuals. Hereby, presenting a case of 53-years female, who is a known case of type II diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome diagnosed with minimal change disease who presented with a hormonal profile showing hyperthyroidism. She had a history of hypothyroidism in the past for 12-years and was treated with levothyroxine and was off treatment for the past 2 years. Further evaluation showed presence of primary Sjogren’s syndrome which has let to this conversion.
The abortion ban and mifepristone’s threatening rise
Authors: Ali Mirha , Alvares Jenelle , Muhammad Ayesha
Published: October 2022

The recent imposition and overrule of the Roe V. Wade abortion law by the US government has created havoc in the state, predicting an alarming rise in mifepristone’s self-usage. This abortion pill is a safer alternative than other methods of abortion which can lead to a rise in its overseas mailing. The potential threat of abuse and unsupervised ingestion of this abortion pill can cause detrimental complications, the emergency treatment of which has been stopped by health care providers. Additionally, the controversial debate on the overlap of post-abortion health care and legal investigations has generated fear among women to receive post-abortion care (PAC), if there is any complication, due to the fright of being prosecuted. This portrays a future threat of an increase in maternal mortality. Although, mifepristone’s use in other diseases is beneficial, instead of banning it, the main focus should be on providing safe post-abortion emergency care if needed.
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the palate: a rare case report
Authors: Kajai Soufiyane , Rizkou Fatima Ezzahra , Benhoummad Othmane , Rochdi Youssef , Raji Abdelaziz
Published: October 2022

The salivary glands home of several tumoral pathologies, diversified by their locations and their histological types. Described as a rare malignant tumor of the accessory salivary glands, more so in the palatine bone; the diagnosis of Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CME) remains difficult to evoke due to the uncommonness of the clinical signs and the insidious evolution. The purpose of this case report is to discuss the clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and the follow-up plan of this case. A 39-year-old patient, with no prior pathological history, presents with a painless swelling on the palate evolving for 4 years causing swallowing difficulties without any other signs, several clinical, radiographic and histopathological investigations were carried out for excision of the lesion. Biopsy of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis as mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the palate, following which wide surgical excision with adjacent free margins was performed, the additional surgical treatment consisted of bilateral functional lymph node dissection of groups I, II and III. The follow-up of the patient shows a good improvement in the local condition in the 18 months, after 36 radiotherapy sessions and without signs of recurrence. On the control CT scan with placement of an obturator palatal prosthesis to improve the quality of life awaiting a palatal flap. This case report highlights the need for diagnosis and of an appropriate treatment plan in cases of malignant tumors, as this can lead to morbidity and mortality.
Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (Type 2) with solitary neurological presentation due to PRF1 gene mutation
Authors: Sravanthi Namburu , Kavthekar Saiprasad Onkareshwar , Kamble Priti Bhimrao , Kurane Anil Bapurao , Naidu Rupali , Jadhav Vilas Maruti
Published: October 2022

Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHLH) clinically manifest with fever, hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia, hyperferritenemia, hypofibrinogenemia and/or neurological signs. We report a case of solitary neurological presentation and absence of systemic signs of inflammation which was initially thought to be genetic leukodystrophy but latter turn out to be FHLH type 2 due to mutation in PRF1 gene. Pediatricians should keep FHLH as a differential diagnosis in a patient with solitary neurological presentation due to neuroinflammation even if no signs of systemic inflammation or abnormal laboratory parameters.
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) technology towards pain management during initial fixed orthodontic procedures: A case-control study
Authors: Kamboj Ashish , Bindhani Bikash Ranjan , Mohanty Pritam , Seth Subhas , Mohanty Debapreeti , Samir PV
Published: October 2022

The goal of this research is to see how effective virtual reality (VR) is in reducing discomfort during early fixed orthodontic operations.

The research comprised 70 individuals, all of whom were between the ages of 15 to 18 years randomly divided into two groups- research group (n=35) and the control group (n=35). Patients in the experimental group received a virtual reality headset and watched interesting movies during orthodontic procedures, while those in the control group received regular care. The VR headgear was placed over the patient's eyes as the dental procedure began in the study group, whereas the controls group's eyes were kept open as they viewed the clinic and dental procedures going on around them.

After adopting virtual reality movies before and after dental treatments, there was a statistically significant difference in pain levels between the control and study groups. The mean pain ratings during orthodontic treatment were 8.6 and 6.3 in the control and study groups, respectively. Following orthodontic treatment, the control and study groups reported mean pain levels of 7.4 and 6.7, respectively.

VR is found to be an effective method in pain alleviation during initial fixed orthodontic procedures.
Post orthodontic periodontal evaluation of patients with different removable retainers: Hawleys Vs Essix
Authors: Kumar Rathin , Misra Vaibhav , Joshi Divya , Yadav Ashish , Attri Sonal , Johnson Steffi
Published: October 2022

Prevention of unwanted post-treatment changes remains one of the biggest challenges in orthodontics. Retention using removable appliance is important, which can alter the oral hygiene and oral microbial flora, overall increase in the Streptococcus mutans can lead to caries formation which can lead to a missing tooth that can spoil the overall appearance of the patient.

24 post orthodontic subjects were divided in to two groups and group I was given Essix retainer and Group II was given Hawleys Retainer, Supra gingival plaque collected and bacterial colony count done using digital colony counter OHI-S and PI are recorded at T0 (start of treatment) T1 (30 days) T2 (60 days).

Essix group has a significant increase in the streptococcus mutans count OHI-S and PI scores are higher for hawleys retainer group.

This study advocates the use of a better appliance which along with aesthetics can also ensure better oral hygiene Care should be taken to provide detailed hygiene instructions for both appliance and teeth.
3D biomechanical intrusion effects of infra zygomatic bone screws and temporary anchorage device on total maxillary dentition in treatment of vertical maxillary excess: A FEM study
Authors: Kumar Avinash , Karanam Sudheer , Baba Fareeduddin MD
Published: October 2022

Many studies have reported on the application and clinical efﬁciency of full arch maxillary dentition intrusion mechanics; however, studies about biomechanical effects such as stress, strain, and displacements on the teeth and the surrounding tissues are limited. The objectives of study was to evaluate and compare the stress distribution and displacement of total maxillary dentition under intrusion mechanics using a three-dimensional finite element analysis

A three-dimensional finite element model was constructed based on computed tomography scan data, and it served basic model. The geometric model was converted to finite element model using Altair HyperMesh software. Model A with pre-adjusted edgewise appliance (PEA) setup and Model B with occlusal Splint setup was evaluated and compared for von mises stress distribution and displacement of total (full arch) maxillary dentition by using three dimensional finite element analysis; with force delivered from infrazygomatic screws and miniscrew. Force levels for Model A and Model B includes a total of 300grams of intrusive force (each side) on maxillary posterior segment from IZC bone screw and 100grams of intrusive force on anterior segment from miniscrew.

In the model A; with PEA setup reinforced with two trans-palatal arches, highest von Mises stress of 0.970 Mpa was produced on second molar roots followed by molar roots and premolars and central and lateral incisors roots. In the Model A, maximum intrusive values was seen on crown tip of central and lateral incisors (8.671µm), and lowest displacement values on second molars (2.230µm). Similar pattern of von Mises stress distribution and displacement was observed in the Model B.

Model A and Model B provided an effective en masse vertical control of the full arch maxillary dentition. Higher intrusion displacement values were seen in anterior segment than the posterior segments