bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Supervision Frameworks for Allied Health Professionals: A Systematic and Critical Review
Authors: Gardner Marcus , McKinstry Carol , Perrin Byron
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Clinical supervision is an important element of professional support for allied health professionals and contributes to the provision of safe, high quality patient care and health professional wellbeing. Structured clinical supervision frameworks have been recommended to improve access and effectiveness of clinical supervision for allied health professionals by providing practical guidance and increased consistency. However, there is limited evidence relating to the availability and quality of clinical supervision frameworks for allied health. Method: A systematic and critical review was conducted to identify and appraise clinical supervision frameworks for allied health. Included were peer-reviewed studies and grey literature documents, available in full text and written in English. Six databases and government and professional association websites were searched. The AGREE Health Systems Guidance (AGREE-HS) tool was used to appraise framework quality. Three researchers independently reviewed the frameworks and reached consensus on scores through discussion. AGREE-HS scores were analysed descriptively. Results: Twenty-six frameworks were appraised by the AGREE-HS including 7 peer-reviewed studies and 19 grey literature documents. Over half of all frameworks were from Australia, and the profession/s that they related to were most commonly allied health, social work, or psychology. The combined mean of the AGREE-HS final items scores for all studies/documents was 14.5 (SD = 4.0) out of a possible score of 35. Frameworks published in peer-reviewed studies used more robust methods to inform their development than frameworks sourced from the grey literature. In contrast, grey literature frameworks were often more clearly outlined, succinct, practical, and flexible for stakeholders to implement. Conclusions: There are limited published frameworks available for allied health professionals, and the frameworks that do exist are generally of low quality. As a result, many existing frameworks may not provide the practical guidance required to improve clinical supervision practice and optimise the benefits of clinical supervision. It is recommended that future policy relating clinical supervision needs to focus on the development of common, evidence-based allied health clinical supervision frameworks. Future frameworks should be practically orientated and use robust methods and evaluation to inform their development and implementation.
The Effects of Blood-flow Restriction Training on Muscle Hypertrophy, Strength, and Power in College-Age Adults
Authors: Rohde Meghan , Bacsalmasi Lauren , Erhard Quinton , Lung Tanner , Weinert Whitney
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Low load BFR (LLBFR) training can produce similar strength gains as high load resistance (HLR) training, especially in cases where persons may not have the ability to toelrate heavy loads. The purpose of this study was to compare changes in strength, power, and hypertrophy between HLR (70% 1RM) and LLBFR (30% 1RM). Methods: Sixteen healthy individuals, ages 23-21 (8 male, 8 female) were randomized into HLR and LLBFR groups. Obtained baseline measurements included 1-repetition maximum (1RM), thigh circumference, and vertical jump height. Each group performed back squat, Bulgarian split squat, barbell step ups, and lunges. The HL group trend 3x weekly at 3 x 8 repetitions with 2-3 minutes rest and the LLBFR trained 2x weekly for repetitions of 30-15-15-15 with 30 seconds rest between sets and 2-3 minutes rest between exercises. Results: Significant differences were found within groups for pre-post vertical jump height, left thigh circumference, and 1RM squat. No significant difference was found between LLBFR and HLR groups in measures of vertical jump height or 1RM squat. Conclusion: LLBFR using compound, closed kinetic chain exercises may be effective for strength training in persons who may not be able to tolerate higher loads.
Making it Work for Everyone: Developing Flexible Digital Clinical Communication Modules for Health Disciplines in an Australian Context
Authors: Cominos Nayia , Thoirs Kerry , Harper Rowena , Cross Giordana , Cooper Megan
Published: September 2021

Purpose: This paper discusses an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to the development and evaluation of flexible, digital clinical communication learning resources to support students in twelve health disciplines to develop clinical communication skills in preparation for their clinical placements. Methods: A modified Delphi survey was sent to all stakeholders in the Division of Health Sciences to identify the most important communication skills from the list of 61 communication skills identified by Bachmann et al in 2013. Lecturers, clinical educators, clinicians, and students were invited to rate the importance of each skill. Results: A set of digital resources was created for teaching clinical communication to students across all years and disciplines and for use by clinical educators in the Division to prepare students for clinical placement. In addition, an effective methodology for course development, involving broad consultation and multi-disciplinary development teams comprised of clinicians and other educational experts, was developed. The resources were implemented in two disciplines, podiatry and midwifery, and evaluated pre- and post-placement using a qualitative and quantitative method developed with the course coordinators. Conclusions: There are identifiable clinical communication skills which are applicable across numerous health disciplines and as for other learnable skills, teaching can be enhanced by breaking them down into specific, demonstrable elements which students can observe and practice. Using the pedagogy and methods outlined in the paper, students demonstrated increased awareness of the importance of communication in the clinical context, and the capacity to evaluate their performance of those skills.
Emergency Preparedness in Dietetics during a Pandemic: Lessons Learned from an ICU Dietitian during Covid-19
Authors: Rothpletz-Puglia Pamela , Mena Michelle
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The incidence, prevalence, and chaos of the Covid-19 disease sequelae is an adverse event akin to a natural disaster or wartime creating a high degree of uncertainty and vulnerability for health care providers. This is an account of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s (RDN) experience on the frontlines during an epidemic providing care to patients with Covid-19. The purpose of the series of discussions was to create a live account of a frontline RDN’s experience during the pandemic to develop recommendations for emergency preparedness in dietetics during Covid-19. Methods: Since the Covid-19 pandemic is causing significant hardship, loss of life, and changes in health care provider roles, particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU), we conducted a real-time job analysis of an ICU RDN in New York during the height of the pandemic in that region. Critical Incident Technique (CIT) has been gradually refined and is used for curriculum development, performance evaluation, and for the creation of professional standards in health professions jobs. To gain an in-depth understanding of the job of an ICU RDN on the frontlines during Covid-19, CIT was used an information-gathering strategy in a series of 7, hour-long meetings via Zoom, an online meeting platform. These meetings occurred during the apex of the Covid-19 pandemic in NYC from March 2020 - June 2020. Results: Covid-19 resulted in RDN decision-making that involved circumstances with a high degree of variability and uncertainty. There were several mediators that enabled the RDN to be resilient and adapt to the adversity of Covid-19 in this hospital. Conclusions: The RDN’s account of her experience during Covid-19 resulted in several recommendations for ICU emergency preparedness. This account also elucidates the trauma and resilience experienced by a health care provider during Covid-19.
Are YouTube Videos in Turkish Useful as an Information Source for Dental Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Authors: Işık Gözde , Özden Yüce Meltem
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Since the start of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, patients with dental conditions find it difficult to consult their physicians and to preserve the continuity of dental treatment. All routine appointments were suspended and postponed indefinitely so that infection control procedures could be administered. This study aimed to assess the value of Turkish videos for patients seeking information on dental treatments during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: Videos on YouTube were screened using the following keywords: ‘Coronavirus, diş tedavileri’, ‘COVID-19, diş tedavileri’ and ‘SARS-Cov-2, diş tedavileri’. The search results were limited to the first 100 videos. Videos were analysed independently by two examiners and re-evaluated by an independent examiner. The scope was limited to videos in Turkish. Results: The keyword search resulted in an initial list of 919 videos, from which the first 100 videos were viewed. The final analysis included 39 videos that qualified the inclusion criteria. Of the 39 videos, only one had excellent quality, while 13 (33.3%) had poor quality. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that YouTube videos in the Turkish language were limited sources for patients seeking reliable information on dental treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further studies from other countries are needed to evaluate the available YouTube videos during and after the period of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Student Perceptions of Soft Skills Activities in Professional Level Athletic Training Programs
Authors: Davlin-Pater Christina , Rosencrum Elisabeth
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Educators should not assume that students will acquire the soft skills and professional behaviors that are valued without instruction and guided practice. Early establishment of a positive professional identity may empower and motivate students to work towards excellence. We sought to explore and describe student perceptions of online learning modules designed to promote soft skill development in professional level athletic training students early in their education program. Methods: A qualitative approach was used. We designed a course curriculum using a series of online learning modules to promote the development of soft skills and the appreciation of professional values. It was implemented at two universities with professional-level masters of athletic training programs. Students completed the curriculum in the first term in their respective programs. Participants included a convenience sample of 14 students enrolled in two masters-level professional athletic training programs. We invited students enrolled in two targeted programs to participate in the study by email and in person. We collected data in the form of survey and semi structured focus group interview responses as well as student artifacts from the courses. We analyzed the data in an ongoing, inductive, constant comparative manner, and the researchers used peer debriefing and member checking to enhance data trustworthiness. Results: Participants appreciated attention to professional behaviors in a modality that was time-efficient and through a scope relevant to their practice. Three main themes emerged from the data including the value of soft skills, interpersonal communication and collaboration, and personal growth. Conclusions: Athletic training educators should consider overt attention to teaching soft skills and professional behaviors. Educators should also consider doing so in a manner that is perceived as valuable to students.
Indoor Cooking Practices and Associated Health Factors Among Participants in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua: A Collaborative Study Between Respiratory Therapy Students and Comunidad Connect
Authors: Culbreth Rachel , Trawick Rachel , Thompson Jon , Gardenhire Douglas
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to determine factors associated with indoor cooking practices and specific vital signs across two middle-income countries, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. This study used data from Nicaragua (n=76) and Dominican Republic (n=62) (collected in 2018-2019). Multivariable linear regression was utilized to determine factors associated with carbon monoxide levels and systolic blood pressure. Among all participants (n=138), approximately half lived in Nicaragua (n=76, 55.1%) and half lived in Dominican Republic (n=62, 44.9%). The overall smoking prevalence in each country was low (9.2% in Nicaragua and 4.8% in Dominican Republic). Age was associated with higher carbon monoxide levels and higher systolic blood pressure measurements in each country. Future studies should examine a broader range of contextual and behavioral factors related to carbon monoxide and peak flow measurements in the two countries.
ANALISIS KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS ULASAN DENGAN METODE QUANTUM LEARNING BERBANTUKAN GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Authors: Yustiyawati Yustiyawati , Hasanudin Cahyo Hasanudin , Amin Ahmad Kholiqul Amin
Published: September 2021

Teks ulasan merupakan salah satu teks yang memuat tentang penilaian sebuah karya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk struktur teks ulasan (orientasi, tafsiran, evaluasi, dan rangkuman) yang telah ditulis siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitan deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan study kasus. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 16 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi,tes, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa kelas VIII SMP Katolik St. Louis Cepu dapat menulis teks ulasan pada bagain 1) orientasi dikategorikan baik, 2) tafsiran dikategorikan baik, 3) evaluasi dikategorikan baik, dan 4) rangkuman dikategorikan baik. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah pengguna metode quantum learning berbantukan google classroom dapat membuat siswa menulis teks ulasan lebih baik.
Analisis Lama Penggunaan Komputer Pada Mahasiswa Universitas ABC Dengan Metode Algoritma C4.5
Authors: Sucihermayanti Wida Pesah , Saputro Daniel Tunggono , Herald Grace Gabriella , Saragi Yeremia Chris
Published: September 2021

Nowadays computers are a very important technology and widely used, almost in all sectors of the field, one of which is in the field of education. In ABC University we know that every student must have or even used a computer often. For this reason, the authors make research on the duration of computer use in students and anything that can affect the duration of students in using computers. Using the C4.5 Algorithm the author created a decision tree where the decision tree is made from datasets that have been collected from several students who filled out the questioner. Then the dataset calculation results will provide a rule or scheme where students can be said to have used a computer for a long time or not. For example, students in the last semester or semester 8 can be said to be using a computer for a long time.
Insights on the First 29 Long-term Climate Strategies Submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Authors: Ross Katie , Schumer Clea , Fransen Taryn , Wang Shiying , Elliott Cynthia
Published: September 2021

This paper provides key insights into the 29 long-term climate strategies formally communicated to the United Nations as of June 2021, identifying common trends and the major transformations that countries envisage across all sectors of their economies. It finds that countries generally demonstrate a significant commitment to reaching the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. However, more many nations need to submit their strategies, as well as regularly review and revise them over time.
Infecções em vasculites sistêmicas
Authors: Souza Alexandre Wagner Silva de
Published: September 2021

Agentes infecciosos têm papel relevante na patogênese de vasculites sistêmicas “primárias” e podem funcionar como gatilhos para recidivas de doença. Porém, em algumas situações, como na poliarterite nodosa e na vasculite crioglobulinêmica, agentes infecciosos são agentes etiológicos que participam diretamente no desenvolvimento da vasculite e requerem tratamento específico para que o processo vasculítico seja completamente controlado. Agentes infecciosos também podem invadir diretamente a parede do vaso sanguíneo e levar a alterações arteriais que simulam vasculites primárias. Neste artigo, revisaremos as principais formas de vasculites associadas a agentes infecciosos e aquelas causadas diretamente pela invasão da parede do vaso por patógenos.

Unitermos: Infecção. Vasculites sistêmicas. Vasculite crioglobulinêmica. Poliarterite nodosa. Vasculite cutânea. Vírus da hepatite C. Vírus da hepatite B. Vírus da imunodeficiência humana.
Dor nociplástica
Authors: Silva Lucas Brandão Araújo da , Domiciano Diogo Souza
Published: September 2021

A dor nociplástica é ligada à sensibilização central (SC) da dor, que é a amplificação da sinalização dos neurônios nociceptivos no sistema nervoso central à entrada somatossensorial aferente. Ocorre por alterações neuroplásticas associadas à atividade nervosa espontânea, campos receptivos expandidos e aumento da resposta neural na medula espinhal. Do ponto de vista neurobiológico, há um desequilíbrio entre neurotransmissores nociceptivos (substância P, glutamato) e antinociceptivos (serotonina, noradrenalina). Estudos funcionais de imagem cerebral demonstram atividade cerebral aumentada em áreas envolvidas na percepção da dor (ínsula, córtex cingulado anterior e córtex pré-frontal) e regiões não relacionadas à dor (núcleos do tronco cerebral, córtex frontal dorsolateral e córtex parietal). As principais características das síndromes nociplásticas são: predominância no sexo feminino, agregação familiar, longo tempo de evolução de dor multifocal, hiperalgesia, alodinia, coexistência de várias condições de dor crônica, alta frequência de comorbidades, presença de sensibilizadores psicológicos e pouca ou nenhuma resposta a tratamentos com ação periférica (anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais, glicocorticoides, injeções e cirurgias). Três aspectos clínicos são importantes na discriminação da dor centralizada: acometimento difuso, sem território neuroanatômico específico; intensidade desproporcional à natureza da lesão ou doença; e hipersensibilidade dos sentidos não relacionada ao sistema musculoesquelético. Entretanto, a presença de estímulo nociceptivo persistente, como pontos-gatilho miofascial ou doença que causa dor crônica como osteoartrite e artrite reumatoide, bem como existência de lesão neuropática, podem perpetuar o mecanismo de sensibilização central. O tratamento inclui medidas não farmacológicas (exercícios físicos, terapia cognitivo-comportamental, acupuntura) e farmacológicas (inibidores da recaptação de serotonina/noradrenalina, gabapentinoides, antidepressivos tricíclicos, tramadol, naltrexona).

Unitermos: Dor nociplástica. Sensibilização central, somatossensorial. Dor crônica. Fibromialgia.
Cannabis sativa intoxication in a dog – a case report
Authors: Barroso Félix Juliana , L. dos Santos Lúcia de Fátima , Correia Costa Paula Priscila , Pinto Coutinho Bruna , Borga Daniela Brízida
Published: September 2021

Marijuana consists of a mixture of dried leaves and flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa. Animals are usually poisoned by accidental ingestion. The effects of the plant are associated with cannabinoids, which are not found in other plant species. An increase in poisoning cases in dogs was observed in some states of the USA. In Brazil, reports are scarce. The objective of this study is to report a case of a dog intoxicated by marijuana. The animal was admitted to the hospital with incoordination, depression, mydriasis, decreased pupillary reflex, horizontal nystagmus, opisthotonos, bradycardia, and obnubilation. The patient was hospitalized and subjected to supportive treatment, since there is no antidote for this kind of poisoning. Patient recovery took approximately 36 hours.
A restrospective study of cutaneous melanomas in dogs
Authors: Cioato da Silva Cristine , Normanton Guim Thomas , Gevehr Fernandes Cristina , Vitor Barboza Daniele , Brum Cleff Marlete
Published: September 2021

We performed a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma in the Veterinary Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Pelotas between 2011 and 2015, which covered epidemiological, diagnostic and prognostic aspects. All data were retrieved from patient charts. Seventeen dogs were diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma and treated surgically in this period. Most of them were female mongrels with a mean age of 10.5 years. Staging was performed in 11 animals; patients in more advanced stages had worse prognoses. Surgical excision was effective in controlling the disease. The dogs that presented small tumors and no metastases at diagnosis had a higher survival rate, and therefore a better prognosis.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a dog – a case report
Authors: Limeira Rodrigues Laís , Parra Machado Luis Felipe , Limeira Rodrigues Rafael , Rangel de Oliveira Andrea D. B. , Ferraz Raats Eliane , Pereira Mesquita Leonardo
Published: September 2021

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare in the canine species. The aim of this study was to describe a case of GIST in a ten-year-old female Beagle with appetite loss, hypodipsia and hematochezia. Clinically, a mass within the lumen of an intestinal loop was detected through ultrasonography. An intraluminal nodule within the jejunum was surgically resected. Microscopically, this nodule was composed by interlacing bundles of spindle-shaped neoplastic cells of mesenchymal origin. Neoplastic cells were immunopositive for KIT, s-100 and vimentin and were negative for desmin and muscle actin, which are markers for tumors arising from smooth muscle. Histological findings and specially the immunolabeling for KIT helped establish the diagnosis of GIST.
MODERN HYDROMORPHOLOGICAL, HYDROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STATE OF FISH POPULATIONS OF LAKE GALICHSKOYE AND LAKE CHUKHLOMSKOYE IN KOSTROMA REGION
Authors: Minin A. , Kataev R. , Loginov V. , Minina L. , Vodeneeva E. , Lavrova T. , Frolova E. , Krivdina T.
Published: September 2021

Hydrochemical, hydrobiological and ichthyological studies of the two largest lakes in the Kostroma region - Galichskoye and Chukhlomskoye for the period 2005–19 were carried out. Current state of the fish population in comparison with previous periods was analysed. Area of water bodies was updated according to geographic information systems data for 2017–19. The collection and processing of hydrochemical and hydrobiological samples were carried out according to standard methods. The collection of ichthyological materials was carried out by conventional methods using fry drag, small-mesh seines and fixed nets. The boundaries of the lakes were digitized using Landsat satellite images. The hydrochemical indicators of both lakes are within the limits of fishery standards. The hydrochemical regime of Lake Galichskoye is stable. The rise in the water level of Lake Chukhlomskoye had a positive effect on its hydrochemical regime. It has been established that both investigated lakes are currently, as before, highly productive water bodies. According to the concentration of chlorophyll “a” they have a β-eutrophic status, according to quantitative indicators of phytoplankton development they correspond to a high eutrophic level. According to the quantitative indicators of zooplankton, Lake Galichskoye is a low-forage water body (0.37 g/m3), and Chukhlomskoye is a medium-forage water body (2.12 g/m3). Lake Galichskoye is medium-fodder, and Lake Chukhlomskoye is high-forage lakes for benthofagous fish. According to indicator species of zoobenthos, the water of both lakes is classified as an α-mesosaprobic zone, polluted (quality class IV).

The species richness of fish on Lake Galich – 16 species, on Lake Chukhloma – 12 species, ichthyomass – 221.9 and 176.5 kg/ha, respectively. It was noted that in the reservoirs over the past two decades, serious changes have occurred in the structure of the fish population. In both lakes, perch fish were replaced by cyprinids, which is associated with the process of eutrophication. In Galichskoye Lake, after a sharp decrease in fishing load since 2005, there has been a significant increase in the number of small-sized fish species caused a corresponding increase in stocks of predatory species (pike and pike perch). In the Lake Chukhlomskoye, the ecological niche of the crucian was occupied by the bream, which was acclimatized in the reservoir almost a century ago. It was determined that during the growing season the average area of Lake Galichskoye is 7124.3 ± 57.5 hectares, of Lake Chukhlomskoye – 4862.7 ± 14.7 hectares.
MACROPHYTE-ASSOCIATED MACROINVERTEBRATES OF HETEROGENEOUS WATER BODIES OF THE VOLOGDA REGION, RUSSIA
Authors: Ivicheva K. , Komarova A. , Ugryumova E. , Filonenko I.
Published: September 2021

In august 2018, fauna of aquatic macroinvertabrates from Persicaria amphibia (L.) Delarbre, Butomus umbellatus L. and Potamogeton perfoliatus L. was studied in Kubenskoe Lake as well as in Vozhe Lake and Mologa River in order to compare the phytophilic and bottom fauna of heterogeneous water bodies. Macrophyte-associated invertebrates and samples of zoobenthos in thickens (in total 37 samples were analyzed) were collected. 68 species of aquatic invertebrates were recorded, including 49 species from Kubenskoe Lake, 41 from Mologa River, and 31 from Vozhe Lake. In the thickets of three macrophyte species, less than a third of all macroinvertebrate richness from the investigated water bodies is recorded. The most abundant species were Endochironomus albipennis Meig., Glyptotendipes gripekoveni Kief., Cricotopus gr. sylvestris. By using cluster analysis, the fauna of all biotopes was divided into macrophyte-associated and bottom-associated. The abundance and biomass of invertebrates in zoophytos in most cases is 3–15 times higher than in zoobenthos. In lakes, species diversity in zoophytos is 1.5–5 times lower than in soil. In the Mologa River the species diversity of zoophytos, on the contrary, is slightly higher. In lakes in the trophic structure, filter-collectors predominate. In the Vozhe Lake a high proportion of predators in the biomass is also recorded. In the Mologa River the trophic structure is more various: along with the collector-filterers, scrapers, shredders and predators are represented. In comparison with research of the 1970s, community structure of macrophyte-associated invertebrates in Vozhe Lake has not practically changed. The dominance of E. albipennis was detected in the Kubenskoe Lake and that was not previously indicated for this reservoir. The species composition and abundance of aquatic macroinvertebrates is determined by the type of substrate (soil or plant), while the structure of communities depends primarily on a type of reservoir, and not on a type of thicket.
An Analysis of Inter-Relationship among Commodities, Stock and Economic Indices
Authors: Gupta Sahil , Sethi Madhvi
Published: September 2021

This research will concentrate primarily on commodity relationships, mainly, prices of oil (OP) and gold (GP), US stock market (S&P500), consumer confidence index (CCI), the US Dollar index (USDX), and the industrial production (IP). The purpose of the analysis is to study the dynamic interconnection between OP, USDX, CCI, GP, IP, and S&P500, by estimating the Vector Auto Regression (VAR) model. OP, CCI, GP, USDX, S&P500, and IP are the different variables used in this paper. Using monthly data from January 1971 to May 2020, this study applies the Granger causality test, Variance Decomposition (VDC) analysis, and Impulse Response Function (IRF). It can be inferred from the results that USDX has a significant relationship with GP and has a causal impact on GP. Industrial Production has also shown a significant relationship with S&P500 and has a causal impact on S&P500. The result also suggested that CCI and S&P500 share a unidirectional relationship; the volatility in CCI in the short run is due to the S&P500. Also, the variables do not have any other significant relationship. The findings also highlighted that USDX directly affected GP negatively. Industrial production directly impacted S&P500 in the short run, while a positive relationship is shared between CCI and S&P 500.
Blockchain in Stock Market Transformation: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Noble Deona , Patil Kanchan
Published: September 2021

Blockchain, which is the core technology for Bit coin and other digital currencies, is a disruptive technology, especially in the Stock Exchange Market. Although blockchain has much potential in transforming the traditional stock exchange market, blockchain research in this field is still in its infancy. Business scholars began publishing studies related to blockchain in the Stock market transformation in 2015. In this research, we did a PRISMA guided systematic literature review of blockchain in the Stock market transformation from 2015 to 2019. The results show that even though there is an increase in studies, more empirical research is required to utilize the potential of blockchain technology fully. The findings also provide important insights into the current state of a blockchain scholarly study, including its top advantages and legal obstacles, the risk associated with implementing this technology, and the identification of various promising blockchain models currently being proposed in the stock market. We find that blockchain transforms the stock market remains in an early-stage research domain in terms of theoretical basis, methodological diversity, and empirically grounded work. Hence, this research identifies the research gaps and highlights areas where we need a further study that researchers can utilize.
A Study of the Perception of Indian Employees on Organizational Structure
Authors: Vashisth Akanksha , Sharma Lavina
Published: September 2021

This paper examines the perception of Indian employees on the role of organizational structure; it also aims to assess the impact of culture on the views of Indian employees regarding their choice of work environment and the feasibility of self-management practices in India. Despite widespread acknowledgment of the challenges presented by flat structures and hierarchical structures, little is known about today's Indian workforce's think and needs. The relationships between various factors on the employees’ orientation of the preferred organizational structure and its effect on their motivation are studied in this paper. The results reveal no great disparity in the views and choices of the employees who have an experience of flat structure and those who do not. However, it does indicate various other relationships between the factors that impact the organizational structure like Control and Capability, Reward-Systems and Organizational Levels, Culture and Reward Systems, Tendency to Explore and Reward Systems, Organizational levels and Motivation and lastly, Organizational Level and Culture. The results also suggest that Indian employees do want to have autonomy and responsibility in their work. However, they do believe that the different organizational levels have their role in managing the organization.
Emphasizing Health Insurance as Social Security System of Unorganized Sector in Maharashtra: The Case of the Ragpickers
Authors: Jadhav Daniyal , Gurpur Shashikala , Vyakranam Lasya
Published: September 2021

The Indian economy is categorized into two sectors, namely: organized and unorganized sectors. The unorganized sector consists of a pivotal part of the Indian economy. Ragpickers are that class of employees who can be considered as an organized-unorganized labor class. Ragpicking business entails collecting, sorting, and selling various waste materials, mainly plastics or metals. After doing all this work, they sell recyclable material to the junkyard dealers at very petty prices, making them economically poor. Ragpickers are a major contributor to the Indian economy, as they are involved in recycling. Ragpickers mostly work without being equipped with any protective gear and are exposed to many health hazards while doing their role. They suffer from occupational risks and are often found hospitalized paying their bills from their pockets. There are times when they even do not go to hospitals because of hospital expenses. The paper primarily focuses on analyzing the different health insurance schemes, which are provided as social security by the Maharashtra Government and tries to find out the possible loopholes in health insurance policies because of which the ragpickers are not able to utilize or avail the benefits of the policies for which they are eligible. For developing a better understanding of the subject, the researcher has conducted an empirical survey on the ragpickers of Pune. Based on this, the researcher has recommended some policy changes, which can prove beneficial for the welfare of the Ragpickers.
Online Sensory Marketing: Developing Five-Dimensional Multi-Sensory Brand Experiences and its Effectiveness
Authors: Kaushik Shreya , Gokhale Nilesh
Published: September 2021

The online environment has long been a sensory interaction between a brand or product and its consumers through visual imagery and sonic elements. While newer technologies have developed that cater to a customer's more psychological need for haptics (touch), gestation, and olfaction, brands have not explored its true potential. Immersions and other forms of Human-Computer interaction have vastly developed and present scope for more than just a single sense for online consumers. While brands are employing these multisensory interfaces (vs. single-sensory) in certain product categories, it remains to be seen whether customers who unknowingly experience sensations online want to adapt to it. Several product categories could find multisensory elements beneficial. This study aims to delve deeper and understand the motivations of such behavior and identify the need for a customer to engage all its senses beyond the traditional visuals and sound while interacting with brands virtually for a more holistic experience. While external environmental factors such as pandemics have resulted in the inevitable loss of physical touchpoints, the aim is to determine whether sensory elements beyond images and sounds will benefit customer engagement.
To Analyze the Level and Factors of Job Satisfaction Across Different Generations in India
Authors: sha Ami , Coelho Philip , Bhattacharya Sanjay
Published: September 2021

Firstly, the motive behind this research is to know about the factors that lead to Job Satisfaction; secondly, the most authoritative factor of Job Satisfaction; thirdly, to find out which generation is the most satisfied with their current job across different generations of people. The study provides a descriptive and comparative analysis of working professionals from all domains, industries, gender, age, and sectors across India selected based on random sampling using quantitative research methods. It aims to analyze the results on SPSS based on a survey in a close-ended and Likert-scale based questionnaire. Baby boomers are the most satisfied with their job. Generation X is satisfied but lesser than Baby Boomers. Generation Y and Generation Z are not satisfied. Still, Millennials are more satisfied than Generation Z. Their dominant factor for job satisfaction is Job Security, Work Culture, Equality, and Career Growth Opportunities. Not much research has been done on Gen Z by researchers, as they are young and will be entering the market. This study focuses on Gen Z. The findings will help analyze people of different ages to their work and participation levels. The HR could formulate their policies and practices according to the findings generated, which will help reshape their reward structure, decide how they can manage talent, control bad attrition, and a basis for further research, if anyone wants to study particularly about one factor.
Employer Branding-An Employer Attractiveness Tool, Attractiveness Factors for Millennial
Authors: Jaswal Pankhuri , Bhattacharya Sonali
Published: September 2021

Purpose: In a VUCA world and growing competition within organizations to attract the right talent, it is of extreme importance for the organizations to build employer branding strategies. Organizations need to know these strategies should be based on what factors. This study aims to understand how employer branding can be used as a tool to promote employer attractiveness. The study specifically explores the preferences of Millennial when they are looking for an employer. The study was done on MBA and BBA students, with and without work experience to know perspectives of both fresher’s who without having any experience aspire and wish their organizations to be of a certain kind and students with work experience who tend to eliminate difficulties they faced in previous organizations and prefer for certain values in their new organizations. 200 students took the survey. This study shows what factors the organizations or brand-building vendors should work on to target the right talent pool.
A Review: Shed Light on Ayurvedic Description of Menopause
Authors: Kshama Kulkarni  , Rakesh Mishra  , I.B. Kotturshetti
Published: September 2021

Menarche and Menopause are the two important landmarks of reproductive life cycle of woman's life. Menopause is the most significant event that brings physical and mental transformation in the body. It is a natural phenomenon occurs at the age 45-55 years. This phase is associated with manifestation of aging process along with other symptoms such as irregular menstruation, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary problems, changes in appearance, GIT related problems, mood swings, sleep disturbances, palpitations, changes in sexual desire, osteoporosis, heart disease. The group of signs and symptoms associated with the menopausal phase are termed as menopausal syndrome. In Ayurvedic classics, Menopause is the termed as ‘Rajonivrutti’ and menopausal syndrome as ‘Rajonivrutti anubandhaja vyadhies’. Acharyas described as it is normal physiological state. In Ayurveda, Menopausal symptoms are regarded as imbalance of the Tridosha, Dhatukshaya and disturbance in Agni which occurs naturally as consequence of aging process. Modern medicine treat this condition with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which results in various complications, but it is effective therapy for a short term use. Considering the limitations of treatment with modern medicine, Ayurveda provides excellent solution & effective medicament for transition period i.e. menopause. Ayurvedic treatment for menopause involves correcting hormonal imbalance with proper diet, lifestyle modification, Shamana, Shodhan chikitsa, Rasayan therapy.
Clinical Efficacy of Unani Drug in the Management of Tabkheer-I-Meda (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Authors: Najmus Sehar  , Khan Mohammad Nafees  , Salam Mahboob  , Naeem Mohd  , Akhtar Jamal
Published: September 2021

Tabkheer-i-meda has been described as reflux of acid from stomach in the Unani classical literatures. This disease is characterized by various symptoms like indigestion, pain in abdomen, suppression of thrust, burning sensation in the epigastrium, anorexia, nausea and acid reflux etc. In modern medicine, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus or beyond, into the oral cavity (including larynx) or lungs. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Safoof-i-Tabkheer on the patients suffering with associated symptoms of Tabkheer-i-Meda (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease). Patients were advised orally 5grams of Safoof-i-Tabkheer with water twice daily after the meal. It was observed that after the treatment, all associated symptoms of Tabkheer-i-Meda/ GRED including retrosternal burning, epigastric pain acidic brash and anorexia were significantly (p<0.05) reduced. The percentage reduction in retrosternal burning, acidicbrash, epigastric pain and anorexia were 53.89%, 51.56%, 48.53% and 40.65% respectively as compared to base line. No adverse effect of drug was found. Highly significant improvements (p<0.001, paired t test) in all associated symptom of the disease suggest that the results are really due to the therapy. On the ground of above observation, it can be concluded that the Unani pharamacopieal formulation ‘Safoof-i-Tabkheer’ is very effective and safe in the treatment of Tabkheer-i-Meda.
Management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease/Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOD/PCOS), Fatty Liver and Cholelithiasis in Female Patient by Using Ayurvedic Interventions: A Case Report
Authors: Avira Gautam  , Manish Grover  , Ajeet Pratap Singh
Published: September 2021

Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and cholelithiasis are the major female health issues in the modern times having significant potential to increase the chances of infertility. The allopathic treatment of these conditions relies on suppressing the symptoms only and are also not afforded by all. But in Ayurveda a holistic approach to disease is followed. An effective management of all three conditions with Ayurveda is well described with the present case study. A 40 years old Hindu non-smoking, non-alcoholic female residing Noida presented to the OPD of Shuddhi Ayurveda Clinic, Jeena Sikho Lifecare Pvt. Ltd. Noida on 12 September, 2020. The patient was presented with her previous ultasonographic reports which indicated the worst condition of her liver along with polycystic ovary and gall bladder stone. After Ayurvedic treatment for the duration of almost 10 months, a remarkable change in the liver was observed with reduced values of liver parameters. The ultrasonic reports of after treatment showed negligible presence of ovarian cyst and bladder stone showing effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in the management of these diseases without any side effect.
XPS Study for Chemical Basis of Silver Based Bhasmas
Authors: Dhamal Sonali
Published: September 2021

This review concerns the appropriate study of X-ray Photo-electron Spectroscopy to analyze oxidation states in the herbo-mineral drugs. It describes multivalent forms of silver and silver based drugs. Silver exhibits multivalent forms with various phases like AgO, Ag2O and Ag2O3 etc. Silver Bhasma is one of the potent Ayurvedic drug from herbo-metallic combinations. This traditional preparation is used for treating various ailments such as disorders related to eye and nerve, brain functioning and tuberculosis etc. Mixture of silver metal and herbal ingredients passes through Bhasmikarana method and then gets converted into organo-metallic complex i.e. silver Bhasma. The preparation method of Bhasmas aims at removing injurious substances which are foreign to the body from metals. The process of Bhasmikarana transferred the material from its inorganic state to the organic; therefore the assimilation of the substances for their therapeutic use will be easier in the human body. Silver Bhasma plays an essential role in Ayurvedic therapeutics due to its versatile qualities. Therefore, if a Bhasma is to be considered as a standard one, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy should be one of the essential methods. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique was used to detect morphology of silver based Bhasmas and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) detected elemental analysis. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is the useful platform to detect important chemical constituents as per their required oxidation states which are essential part in therapeutic use.
A Critical Analysis of Rajonivriti Lakshanas and Their Pathogenesis
Authors: Varinder Kaur  , Janu Manohar  , Sakshi
Published: September 2021

Today in the era of information and technology the whole scenario has been changed. Women have a multidimensional attitude and enjoy special place in the society by reaching all kinds of heights by their spectacular physical and mental performance in almost all possible fields. Problems of different age group of women are still present and the most suffering age group is forty plus due to change in reproductive life by cessation of menstruation causing untoward physical and mental agonies called menopause. Every woman faces various physiological and psychological changes during this change as part of hormonal de arrangement. The presence of regular menstruation indicates the starting of reproductive life of women and menopause indicates the declining fertility rate of female. Rajonivritti word is made up of two different words viz., ‘Rajah and Nivritti Rajah denoted as Aartava (menstrual blood) Nivritti as Uprama (cessation). In Ayurveda this phenomenon taken in different way not as a serious health problem. As Sushruta mentioned that menopause deals with Jarapakvya avastha of the body. Sometimes such disturbances attain the stage of disease or syndrome called Menopausal Syndromes accompanied by various vasomotor, psychological, genital, locomoter and G.I.T related symptoms.
The history of the F. Erisman Institute of Public Health and its directions of activity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Briko N. I. , Mindlina A. Ya. , Polibin R. V. , Lopukhov P. D.
Published: September 2021

In 2020, exactly 90 years have passed since the first sanitary faculty in the history of medical education (F. ErismannInstitute of Public Health, nowadays) was found in the 1st Moscow Medical Institute (Sechenov University, nowadays).The history of the faculty unites the names of prominent scientists in the field of preventive medicine: F. Erismann, N.A. Semashko, A.V. Molkov, A.N. Sysin, E.M. Tareev and many, many others. New challenges to public health continueto appear in our time. The direction of “preventive medicine” has become more important than ever in the context of a pandemic of infection caused by the novel coronavirus (COronaVIrus Disease-19, COVID-19). The issues of epidemiologyand hygiene have become extremely relevant for doctors of any profile, not only for preventive ones (epidemiologists and hygienists). The strategic task today is to increase the “preventive medicine” specialty’s authority. It is also important to preserve and enhance the domestic experience of studying the disciplines of preventive medicine, harmonizing the content of educational programs with the world community. Research work at the Institute is carried out in 4 main areas of preventive medicine and public health: epidemiology, public health, microbiology, and hygiene.

This review presents the main historical milestones in the development of teaching the specialty “preventive medicine” at the Sechenov University, the current state, and prospects for further development.