bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Covid-19 Infection, Pregnancy Outcomes and Maternal & Neonatal Complications
Authors: . Monika , Mari Ishrat Saba , Maheshwari Bharat Kumar , . Kulsoom , Maheshwari Monika , Syed Qararo  Shah
Published: August 2022

Background: Covid-19 infection potentially affects pregnancy, its outcomes and may lead to maternal and neonatal complications. Objective: To investigate and compare the pregnancy outcomes and feto-maternal complications among covid-19 infected and non-infected women. Study Design: Prospective study. Setting: Shaikh Zaid Women Hospital, Shaheed Mohatarma Benazeer Bhutto Medical University, Larkana. Duration: From August 2021 to February 2022. Material and Methods: A sample of 204 pregnant women of age 18-50 years was taken and sorted as either having covid-19 (n= 90) or without covid-19 (n= 114). They presented in 3rd trimester with single fetus. Exclusion criteria were having haemoglobinopathy, malpresentation, placental abruption or other pregnancy risks. The rt-PCR used to test infection status. Data collected through a pre-designed questionnaire and analyzed through SPSS Version-25. Results: The maternal age ranged between 28 to 39 years with a mean ± SD age of 30.3 ± 6.66 which did not differ in two groups. Lower gestational age was of the covid-19 infection group i-e; 34.75 ± 1.54 weeks then covid-19 negative (37.01 ± 2.14 weeks; p value < 0.001). Most common covid-19 symptoms were fever at admission (79%) dry persistent cough (51%), malaise (21%) and dyspnea (22%). More caesarean sections (52.22%; n = 47) in covid-19 +ve group noted than covid-19 negative (34.21%; n = 39). PIH, preeclampsia/ eclampsia, preterm labor, infections which needed antibiotics therapy and referral for higher dependency care (p values = 0.059, 0.003, 0.893, 0.179 and 0.002 respectively) and preterm birth, LBW, SGA, fetal distress, admission for neonatal rususciation/ ICU and fetal death (p values = 0.433, 0.136, 0.877, 0.79 0.436 and 0.428 respectively) were more frequent among covid-19 positive group. Conclusion: Pregnancy with convid-19 face relatively more unwanted outcomes, maternal and neonatal complications compared to the covid-19 negatives. Antenatal and full range of obstetric and medical care of such cases is highly recommended to achieve better outcomes. Keywords: Pregnancy, Covid-19, feto-maternal outcomes, preterm birth, caesarean section.
Ponseti Method in the Management of Clubfoot under the 4 Years of Age
Authors: Bakhsh Wahid , Ali Pervez , Jan Asad Ullah , Shafiq Muhammad , Iqbal Malik Naveed , Gul Naveed
Published: August 2022

Background: The number of children born in the United States with a congenital clubfoot rises steadily each year. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CTEV is spread once every 1,000 births. The vast majority of those infants are born in countries where they are mistreated or get insufficient care, resulting in a decrease in their overall life quality. CTEV has managed and been familiar to humanity since the dawn of time, and its surrounding disputes have existed similarly. Numerous studies have contributed to our understanding of patho-anatomy and therapy accountability for various illnesses. This study looked at how well a CTEV cast repair worked after a series of Ponseti cast repairs. Objective: Patients with a history of congenital talipesequinovarus who underwent serial cast repair using the Ponseti procedure were the focus of the study. Study Setting: Teaching Hospital Kech ;Turbat Pakistan Methods: The Ponseti method was used to treat 60 children between June 2017 and December 2019. A 1.5–2 year follow-up was undertaken in this study. Utilizing the goniometry and Pirani score, the researchers evaluated the deformity before and after therapy. Data was analysed with the SPSS programme. An average of five castings were necessary before the entire project could be completed. 85% of the feet were cast for a total of seven weeks of wear. Ninety-four patients (33%), requiring tenotomies, had a fully repaired achilles tendon. Pirani and goniometry scores differed significantly between the pre- and post-treatment periods. According to the optimistic prognosis, there were 66 cases of clubfoot, or 90.4%. For a moderate prognosis, the number was four, or 5.4%. In the event of a poor prognosis, the number of deformities was three, which corresponds to 4.1%. Conclusion: Regarding addressing clubfoot deformity, the Ponseti manipulation approach is effective, and plaster casting is also quite effective. It is fundamental in underdeveloped nations, and well-trained doctors and other healthcare professionals can successfully supervise cases through the use of casts and other control measures.
Study of Plasma Cholesterol in Adults with Phenylketonuria
Authors: Ali Ambreen , Sarwar Nayab , Butt Lala Naeem , Khattak Maria Tasneem , Bukhari Ashfaq Ahmad Shah , Wadood Umair
Published: August 2022

Objective: This study was designed to employ the NMR lipoprotein profiling technique to evaluate the spectrum of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol. The major aim of this research was to investigate the subclasses of lipoprotein to investigate the pathophysiology of brain damage in PKU cases. However, we were also concerned with the possible cardiovascular risks caused by abnormal lipoprotein profiles. Place and Duration: Pak International Medical College, Hayatabad, Peshawar(PIMC) From Jan 2021 to December 2021 Study type: Case control study Methodology: Patients were asked for an overnight fast to get their plasma samples in the morning. Samples were frozen at − 20 °C to perform analysis by using a 600 MHz Bruker AVANCE IVDr spectrometer. For the statistical analysis, SPSS version 24.0 was used. A student t-test was applied to measure the statistical difference. The significant statistical difference was set as 0.05. Results: In case group total cholesterol was reported as 179.4 while the control group had 200.9 mg/dL with a p value < 0.02. On the other hand, the LDL cholesterol was reported as 104.1 mg/dL in control while 79.5 mg/dL in the case group with p<0.003. Meanwhile, no statistical difference was observed between both groups when comparing triglycerides. No statistical difference was observed between subclasses of lipoprotein. Furthermore in current research correlation was observed between blood PHE levels andPHE control diet. Conclusion: In conclusion, NMR spectroscopy provides unique patterns of lipoprotein profile which were previously seen in patients consuming statins as their treatment Keywords: Plasma cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, phenylketonuria, PKU diet
Relationship of Family Support and Referral Procedures for Delays in Maternal Emergency Referral at Tamiang Layang Hospital, East Barito Regency
Authors: Yuniastutiningsih Hesti , Wardani Diadjeng Setya , Ariani Novida
Published: August 2022

The case of late referral is one of the main problems with maternal and infant mortality in Indonesia. The maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is at the highest position in Southeast Asia, at 305 per 100,000 live births. The concept of three models of procrastination is a determinant that has a considerable role in the occurrence of maternal death in society. These delays include being late in recognizing red flags and making decisions, being late in reaching health facilities, and being late in getting help. When a maternal emergency occurs, the rapid decision- making by the mother or family to decide on referral approval is a contributing factor to the success of medical interventions to prevent mortality. In addition, survival depends on the fast and appropriate initial management and implementation of referral procedures by the midwife or referring health center. This study aims to determine how the relationship between family support and referral procedures for delays in maternal emergency referrals with delays in decision making as intervening variables. This type of research is analytical with a cross- sectional design. A sample of 92 respondents was taken using accidental sampling techniques using inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were obtained by distributing family support questionnaires to referral patients and structured interviews for referring midwives to explore referral procedures. The data were analyzed using chi-squere tests and path analysis. Of the 92 referral cases, 57 respondents (61.9%) experienced delays in making decisions and 8 cases (8.7%) experienced delays in referrals. The results of statistical tests on predisposing factors were found to have no meaningful relationship with delays in maternal emergency referrals with a p value of > α 0.05. The results of the path analysis on 2 independent variables, namely family support and referral procedures for delays in decision making and their impact on referral delays showed varying results. There is a significant relationship in several pathways, namely: family support with late referrals, family support for late decision making, referral procedures with delays in decision making, delays in decision making with late referrals, referral procedures with delays in referrals, and family support and referral procedures for late referrals through delays in decision making with a value of p<0.05. Meanwhile, in several other pathways, no significant relationship (p>0.05) was obtained, namely: predisposing factors (age, education, income, parity, frequency of pregnancy examinations) to late referrals Keywords: Family Support Referral Procedures Emergency Referral Delays
Vascular Surgery of Limbs in Antananarivo: Indications and Outcomes
Authors: Zl. Randimbinirina , T. Rajaobelison , Hf Randrianandrianina , Ajc Rakotoarisoa
Published: August 2022

Background : The aim of this study was to describe the indications and outcomes for vascular surgery of limbs in Antananarivo. Methods: This was a retrospective and descriptive study for a period of 6 years (01 January 2015 to 31 December 2020), performed at Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona Teaching Hospital Antananarivo, including all patients underwent arterial procedures of limbs. Demographic data, surgical indications, cardiovascular risk factors and history of cardiovascular disease, reason of admission, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures and outcomes were analyzed. Results : One hundred eighty-nine patients were recorded, including 141 males (74.60%) and 48 women (25.39%). The average age was 48.27years old. The commonest indications of surgical vascular procedures were trauma (33.86%), diabetic peripheral arteriopathy (38.09%) and peripheral arterial disease (12.16%). The most common modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease were diabetes mellitus (53.43%), high blood pressure (51.85%), smoking (33.86%). Fourty-one patients (21.69%) had a history of cardiovascular disease. Gangrene (46.03%) and external bleeding (32.27%) were the commonest reason of admission. Surgical procedures were amputation (51.85%), arterial repair (32.80%), Fogarty thromboembolectomy (8.99%), ligation (13.15%) and popliteal cyst excision (3.17%). All revascularization procedures were performed by an open surgery. The overall limb salvage rate was 96.82%. Conclusion: Trauma and diabetic peripheral arteriopathy were the commonest indication of vascular surgery of limbs. Open repair surgery remain the surgical procedure to perform vascular surgery of limbs in our context. Keywords: Peripheral arterial. Trauma. Gangrene. Amputation. Revascularization. Surgery
Contrast Induced Nephropathy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Authors: Babar Shah Muhammad , Kazmi Khawar Abbas , Tai Javed Majid , Memon Faraz Farooq
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of contrast induced nephropathy in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Material & Methods: This study was conducted on all patients underwent percutaneous coronary intervention between the age of 20 years to 70 years at the Department of Cardiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed as per latest ESC guidelines and frequency of CIN was observed among all patients through comparing renal function test from baseline to post-procedure. Results: A total of 237 patients were included. 180 patients (75.9%) were males & 57 (24.1%) were females, with mean age of 58.94±11.49 years. The mean BMI was 26.76±5.40 kg/m2. 107 patients (45.1%) had DM, 153 (64.6%) were hypertensive and 100 (42.2%) had left ventricular dysfunction. 205 (86.1%) were in Killip class 1 and 33 (13.9%) were in Killip class 2. The mean pre PCI creatinine was 0.88±0.20 mg/dl. Type of contrast was non-ionic in 235 patients (99.2%). The mean volume of contrast was 201.18±79.15 ml. The mean post PCI (48 hours) creatinine was 0.95±0.27 mg/dl. Contrast induced nephropathy was seen in 5 patients (2.1%) Conclusion: The frequency of Contrast induced nephropathy in our study was much lower but measures should be taken to further minimize such complication in which patient's quality of life and may be compromised with subsequently higher mortality rates. Keywords: contrast induced nephropathy, acute coronary syndrome, Primary PCI
Effect of Pravastatin on Biomolecular Parameters of Preeclampsia in the Placenta of Wistar Rats
Authors: Rahardjo Bambang , Wildatil Jannah Fauqo , Rahmawati Anita Dwi , Dewi Kunawati Tungga , Endharti Agustina Tri , . Sutrisno , Andriani Anin
Published: August 2022

The etiology of preeclampsia consists of 2 stages, first, abnormal placentation which can increase ROS, and the inflammatory response then progresses to angiogenic imbalance. Pravastatin has a pleiotropic effect that can act as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic, which is expected to be a vasodilator for angiogenic balance and reduce proinflammatory cytokines. This study aimed to examine the effect of pravastatin on the expression of angiogenic factors (sFlt-1 and VEGF) and inflammatory response (TNF-α and IL-10) in the placenta of preeclamptic rat models. This study is an experimental study, only post- test with a control group design using the placenta of preeclamptic rat models (L-NAME induced) and given pravastatin in 3 doses, namely 2 mg, 4 mg, and 8 mg.
Stunting Incidence Determinants in Toddlers (24–59 Months) Born to Early Married Mothers
Authors: Andarini Anna Septina , Indrawan I Wayan Agung , . Ariani
Published: August 2022

In 2019, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia was 27.67 %. With a 23 % stunting rate, Kediri ranked top in East Java in 2020. This study aimed to determine the stunting determinants in toddlers (24-59 months) born to early married mothers in Mojoroto District, Kediri City. This research is a descriptive-analytic study employing a cross-sectional design. A total of 61 mothers who married at an early age in the Mojoroto District constituted the sample. Purposive sampling approach. The significance value is less than 0.05 (sig < 0.05) for the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable through the intervening variable, namely breast milk exclusion, education, nutritional status of pregnant women, and environmental sanitation, according to the results of multivariate research using the path test (path). The significance value for variables with no significant effect is more than 0.05 (sig > 0.05), including a history of infection, Nutrient Complementary Foods, socioeconomic status, occupation, age of delivery, low birth weight, and health services. Diverse sectors, particularly the health sector, pay close attention to women of reproductive age who marry early, focusing on their nutritional quality throughout pregnancy. Furthermore, efforts to discourage early marriage are enhanced. Keywords: Early Marriage, Stunting, Toddlers aged 24 – 59 month
Examine the Comparison of Efficacy Between Intracameral and Sub Conjuctival Dexamethasone for the Prevention of Postoperative Inflammation in Patients with Cataract Surgery
Authors: Khan Mohammad Aamir , Ahmad Fawad , Ahsen Muhammad , Anwar Faisal , Shahzad Muhammad Aamir , Bhatti Shahid Anwar
Published: August 2022

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intracameral and subconjunctival injections of dexamethasone in the prevention of postoperative inflammation in patients who are having cataract surgery. Study Design:Observational/comparative study Place and Duration: Conducted at Jinah International Hospital , Abbottabad, from February 2021 to August 2021. Methods: Total 90 patients of both sexes with ages 3-15 years were presented in this study. All the included patients underwent cataract surgery. After obtaining the permission from parents, we collected demographic data on all of the enrolled children, including their age, gender, and place of residence. 45 patients received intracameral in group A and sub-conjunctival dexamethasone provided to 45 patients of group B. Post-operatively slit lamp biomicroscopy was done to assess inflammation after 1st and 3rd day between both groups. SPSS 22.0 was used to analyze all data. Results: Among 90 patients, majority of the cases were males 57 (63.3%) and rest were females 33 (36.7%). The mean age of the patients in group A was 9.6±14.76 years and in group B mean age was 8.6± 8.52 years.25 (55.6%) patients in group A and 22 (48.9%) cases of group B had urban residency. Post-operative, we found higher frequency of inflammation in group B in 12 (26.7%) as compared to group A in 3 (6.7%) cases with p value <0.05. Conclusion:In children having cataract surgery, we came to the conclusion that an intracameral injection of dexamethasone is more successful than a sub-conjunctival injection of dexamethasone at preventing postoperative inflammation. Keywords: Post-operative Inflammation, Intracameral, Dexamethasone, Sub-conjunctival, Cataract surgery
Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Amim Noor Ul , Saeed Azhar , Shah Syed Mir Usman , Zainab Saadia , Huq Moeenul , Shuaib Muhammad
Published: August 2022

Objective:Prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis in patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Study Design:A Cross-sectional Study Place and Duration:The study was conducted at Gastroenterology department of DHQ Teaching Hospital, Timargarafor six months from August 2021 to January 2022. Methods: There were 300 patients of both genders presented in this study. Individuals who agreed to participate, their personal information such as age, gender, height and weight was recorded with their informed permission. Included patients were had gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Esophageal biopsies of all the patients were underwentesophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis was recorded among all cases. SPSS 23.0 was used to analyze all data. Results: The mean age of the patients was 41.9±8.21 years and had mean BMI 25.7±6.31 kg/m2. Majority of the patients were males 190 (63.3%) and 110 (36.7%) were females. We found that frequency of eosinophilic esophagitis among all cases were 27 (9%). Among 27 cases of EoE, males were higher in number 19 (70.4%) than females 8 (29.6%). Among these cases, heartburn was the most common symptom found in 10 (37.03%) cases, followed by dysphagia in 6 (22.2%), epigastric pain in 5 (18.5%). Lower esophagus found in 12 (44.4%) cases and mid in 15 (55.6%) cases. Mean eosinophils was 24.4±7.29 per HPF. As per histological findings,eosinophilicmicroabscess was found in 20 (70.1%) cases. Conclusion:Patients with refractory GERD are at risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis, which can be life-threatening. Dysphagia, heartburn, and food impaction are all possible symptoms. The EoE screening of elderly patients with prolonged GERD, atopy, and non-response to stomach acid inhibitors must be evaluated. Keywords: Refractory GERD, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Dysphagia, Heartburn
Biosynthesis of Antimicrobial Silver Nanoparticles against Gram-Negative and Gram-positive Bacteria by the Entophytic Fungus Aspergillus Fumigatus
Authors: Khan Suleman , Alsugoor Mahdi H. , Bantun Farkad , Alghamdi Saad , Alsuhaymi Naif , Dablool Anas S. , Alhindi Zain , Salman Muhammad , Aman Komal
Published: August 2022

Multi drug resistance is increasing day by day due to misuse of antibiotics. Several potent metabolites are produced by fungi. Synthesis of silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) Due to its simple, harmless, time-saving, and cost-effective characteristics, it has acquired great popularity in recent years. A variety of analytical techniques were used to synthesize AgNPs from Aspergillus fumigatus extracts, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The effect of synthesis AgNPs and crude extract noted against different bacterial pathogens. Maximum antibacterial activity were noticed against tested bacteria by both fungal crude extract and (AgNPs) Maximum antibacterial activity of Ethyl acetate crude extract at 50µl concentration (12mg/1ml DMSO) showed (15mm) zone of inhibition against E.coli. While minimum antibacterial activity of Ethyl crude extract at 50µl concentration was observed against S.typhi (12mm). Highest antibacterial activity of Ethyl acetate crude extract at 100µl was noted against E.coli which showed (20mm) zone of inhibition. While (17mm) zone of inhibition was observed against S.typhi at 100µl concentration Ethyl acetate crude extract and AgNPs (25mm) zone of inhibition was observed against E.coli at 100µl concentration Ethyl acetate crude extract and AgNPs respectively. During UV-visible spectroscopy, surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) was observed at 432 nm, which confirmed the synthesis of AgNPs. The SEM micrograph demonstrated the spherical shape of AgNPs. The results of FTIR research revealed that phenolic, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups played a crucial role in the reduction of Ag+ ions into AgNPs, while amide linkage and amino acids stabilized AgNPs. AgNPs synthesized were XRD peaks that revealed phase purity, size, internal crystalline structure, and nature. In the pharmaceutical and medical fields, AgNPs synthesized from Aspergillus fumigatus extract could be of great importance. While, the combination of AgNPs and crude extract Aspergillus fumigatus enhances their antimicrobial effect which increase their importance in future studies Keywords: Fungal secondary metabolites, silver nanoparticles, crude extract, MDR pathogen bacteria , SEM, TEM, UV, FTIR, XRD.
A rare phenomenon of spontaneous subclavian artery aneurysm rupture: A care report
Authors: Abdul Waheed
Published: August 2022

Subclavian artery aneurysm (SAA) only occurs in approximately 0.1% of all atherosclerosis aneurysms. Spontaneous rupture of subclavian artery is an extremely rare phenomenon which can lead to mediastinal hematoma and subsequent cardiac death from multiple complications. Proximal and mid clavicular SAAs have higher incidence of rupture. Thrombo-embolic phenomenon is mostly correlated with distal SAA, but it also occurs in <9% of proximal SAA as well. Therapeutic options of SAA repair are open surgical repair or endovascular treatment. We present a case of spontaneous rupture of subclavian artery aneurysm rupture leading to mediastinal hematoma with hypovolemic shock and death.
Съвременни европейски тенденции в методиката за развитие на личностни компетентности в областта на правата
Authors: Chavdarova-Kostova Siyka
Published: August 2022

The article presents main aspects of leading European trends from the first two decades of the 21st century in the field of methodology of teaching competencies aimed at the development of personal qualities related to children’s right. Knowledge of these trends is key for any teacher/educator/youth worker who organizes activities aimed at acquiring knowledge, developing skills and forming opiniuons about children's rights in both formal and non-formal education. The dynamics in the development of the methodology in this area shows a variety of approaches and techniques, consistent with the needs and interests of children in the 21st century and the society of the 21st century, which must be taken into account to achieve efficiency in the formation of a legal culture.
The Relationship‘ Emotional Identification – Individual Social Behavior’ in Hearing Impaired Children Integrated into a General Education Environment
Authors:   Trakia University – Stara Zagora, Georgieva Diyana
Published: August 2022

The article focuses on the relationship between emotional identification and individual social behavior in children with hearing impairment who are integrated into a general educational environment. This suggests a study of the specific characteristics of emotional identification and strategies of individual social behavior in children with hearing impairment and their hearing peers. The study involved 32 children of preschool age (N=32, 5 – 7 years of age), educated in general kindergartens. The experimental group included 14 children (heterogeneous group according to auditory status), and the control group – 18 hearing children. The following methods were used: Emotional Faces and Individual Social Behavior. The results showed that the hearing children did better in terms of basic assessment of other people’s emotions than the children with hearing impairment. It was found that negative emotions were better identified by children with hearing experience compared to their deaf peers. Moreover, the hearing impaired children, compared to the control group, are more likely to seek a peers’ attention, follow them in their activities, join their play and express positive emotions towards them. The relationship between the characteristics of emotional identification and the categories of individual social behavior was confirmed. Differences were found in the structure of the relationship between the characteristics of emotional identification and the categories of social behavior in hearing impaired and hearing children.
Alimentos alergênicos na infância: revisão de literatura
Authors: Serafim Ana Carolina Costa , Almeida Ariane Ferreira de , Soares Bárbara Emanuelle Alves Silva , Messias Cristhiane Maria Bazílio de Omena
Published: August 2022

Esta revisão tem como objetivo compilar estudos voltados aos principais alimentos alergênicos manifestados em crianças, podendo, desta forma, contribuir com a rápida identificação destes alimentos para os estudiosos da área. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa, com busca na base de dados na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online e na Public/Publish Medline no mês de março de 2022, em português, espanhol e inglês, publicados entre os anos de 2017 a 2022. Os descritores utilizados para a busca dos artigos foram “Food Allergy AND Infant” e “Food hypersensitivity AND Infant”. Dentre eles, os alimentos alergênicos que mais se destacaram foram amendoim e ovo de galinha. A seguir, leite de vaca, peixes e frutos do mar. Os estudos apontam que a maioria das crianças apresentam alergia ao leite de vaca, ovo, trigo, amendoim e frutos do mar, sendo o tratamento mais eficaz a exclusão do alimento da dieta. A hipersensibilidade alimentar pode desaparecer com a idade, mesmo nos casos de reações graves, e sua prevalência sofre variações de acordo com a região e seus hábitos alimentares.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MINOR CHARACTER IN ROWLING’S HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
Authors: Kindangen Mela Rauna , Mogea Tini , Maukar Merlin
Published: August 2022

Literary works is a form of someone’s creation that has meaning or has a purpose by the author. Literary as a result of human creation will never be separated from language which is the main medium in literary works. This research aims to analyze the minor character, Luna Lovegood using qualitative research method based on the theory of Robert Stanton. Stanton said that there are four ways to analyze a character: character’s words, character’s behavior, conversations between character, and character’s action. The writer uses an intrinsic approach to analyze the character of Luna Lovegood. The data taken from the novel by J.K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. After conducting research on the novel Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the findings obtained by the writer regarding the character of Luna Lovegood are, Luna has characters such as appreciation of beauty and excellence which is obtained based on character’s words. Kindness obtained based on character’s behavior. Bravery, curiosity and humility obtained based on the conversations between character. And kindness, bravery too also found based on character’s action
Aproximación a la relación entre la escena metalera chilena y los pueblos originarios Mapuche, Selk’nam y Kawésqar
Authors: Koplow Villavicencio Jan
Published: August 2022

El metal es un género musical transnacional que ha sido incorporado en distintas partes del mundo mediante la inclusión de rasgos locales de cada territorio. En Latinoamérica, esto se ha traducido, entre otras cosas, en la presencia de las culturas indígenas como elemento distintivo en la producción musical metalera. Dicha presencia adquiere gran relevancia debido a la creciente visibilización de los pueblos originarios en la esfera pública, lo cual ha desencadenado una sensibilización frente a los actos de discriminación, invisibilización y genocidio que estas culturas han sufrido a lo largo de su historia, y una interiorización respecto a sus demandas y reivindicaciones. Por lo mismo, este trabajo se propone desarrollar un análisis de contenido para reflexionar sobre cómo una parte de la escena metalera chilena, en este caso las bandas de este género, ha adoptado un mayor compromiso con la historia y situación actual de los pueblos originarios, y cuáles han sido las consecuencias, tanto en lo musical como en lo social, que dicho compromiso ha conllevado. La metodología empleada fue el análisis sonoro, discursivo, iconográfico y audiovisual de las propuestas musicales, en conjunto con la revisión de aspectos históricos y sociales de las culturas indígenas Mapuche, Selk’nam y Kawésqar.
Barras y Métricas / Freestyle Revolution
Authors: Rodríguez Vega Nelson
Published: August 2022

El freestyle, una práctica musical basada en duelos de improvisación de rimas y que se vincula estéticamente a la cultura del hip-hop, resuena hoy en día con fuerza en la esfera de la música popular urbana. Su vigor puede ser comprobado en el impacto mediático y de asistencia de público a muchos de sus eventos, con encuentros que colman grandes recintos y cuentan con una alta circulación en medios de comunicación y espacios virtuales. El comienzo de la década del 2000 marcó el inicio de la popularidad del freestyle o “batallas de gallos”, que fueron fomentadas en primera instancia por la película 8 Mile —titulada La calle de las ilusiones en Hispanoamérica— que abordaba los comienzos como freestyler de la estrella mundial del rap, Eminem (Cobb 2007: 72). De este modo el freestyle ha concitado la atención de muchos adolescentes y jóvenes, quienes son cautivados por esta renovada forma de hacer y consumir el hip-hop (Rodríguez 2020).

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Incidence and outcome of mucormycosis in diabetic patients with COVID-19
Authors: Melvindominic Melvindominic , Senthil M , Sudhan C. Hari Hara , Syed Abthahir S , Chanjal K S
Published: August 2022

Aims and objectives: Diabetes Mellitus predisposes patients to invasive fungal infections. Aim of this study is to find out the incidence and outcome of Mucormycosis in diabetic patients with COVID-19. Materials and Methodology: A Retrospective study of 150 patients with COVID-19 who were admitted in VMKVMCH COVID-19 Ward, Salem from May 2021 to July 2021 was included in the study. Results: Among 150 hospitalized patients with COVID 19 infection, 32 patients had CAM with an incidence of 3.36%. In patients with CAM, 87.5% had Diabetes Mellitus as the most common co-morbidity. The majority of the patients had poor glycemic control with a mean HbA1c of 9.06%. Out of the total study population, 93% had prior exposure to high dose corticosteroids. During the study period, 12.5% patients of CAM did not survive. Conclusion: Mucormycosis is an angioinvasive fungal infection with high mortality. The disease has surged in COVID 19 pandemic due to uncontrolled diabetes and improper corticosteroid use.
Enhanced solubility and bioavailability of ranolazine by solid dispersion method in vitro and in vivo evaluation
Authors: Bhairam Monika , Pandey Ravindra Kumar , Shukla Shiv Shankar , Gidwani Beena
Published: August 2022

Objective: This study aims to formulate solid dispersions incorporating ranolazine to enhance its aqueous solubility. Methodology: The poor aqueous solubility and permeability of BCS class II drug hamper their bioavailability when orally or topically administered. The present research study focused on formulating amorphous solid dispersions of ranolazine. The hydrophilic polymeric carriers like, HPMC, PEG 6000 and PVPK 30K, Soluplus were used in different ratio. Solid dispersions were prepared by employing modified solvent evaporation method. The prepared physical mixtures and solid dispersions were physico-chemically characterized using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, powder x-ray diffractometry, drug content estimation by UV-spectrophotometric method. Result: Functional evaluation of ranolazine solid dispersions was carried out by solubility analysis, in-vitro dissolution studies and pharmacokinetics study. According to solubility studies, Soluplus showed the highest solubility profile among the polymers tested. An optimized ranolazine containing solid dispersions formulation composed of Soluplus at 1:2.5 ratio had 10 fold (41.21 ± 0.35μg/mL) higher solubility and dissolution over that of pure ranolazine (~ 3.92 ± 0.06μg/mL) and physical mixture (~ 4.51 ± 0.32μg/mL). In-vitro dissolution studies revealed that there was increase in solubility of drug and enhanced dissolution rate in solid dispersions compared to physical mixtures respectively.
Enhanced recovery protocol in early recovery of patients undergoing abdominal surgery
Authors: Prajapati Manish , Gore Raju W , Kakde Mrunal M , Deshpande Amol. V.
Published: August 2022

Background : Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme is designed to reduce perioperative and intraoperative stress responses, and to support the recovery of organ function aiming to help patients getting better sooner after surgery.There is paucity in literature regading successful application of Enhanced recovery after surgery  (ERAS) protocol in India. Material and Methods : 100 patients underwent abdominal colorectal surgery. Fifty patients underwent enhanced recovery after surgery protocol while other half were observed under conventional protocol. Time for 1st flatus , 1st defecation , time to tolerance of diet , time to normal routine  ,Hospital stay , complications , readmission within 30 days and hospital cost were compared as study outcome variables. Result : Patients underwent ERAS protocol were found  to have statistically significant shorter time for 1st flatus , 1st defecation , time to tolerance of diet , time to normal routine  and hospital stay  than compared to conventional group(p<0.001). The readmission after 30 days and complications were also non significantly lesser than conventional group. Hospital cost was significantly minimizes using ERAS protocol.
Social support as a predictor of psychological well-being of transfusion dependent thalassemics
Authors: Parimal B. S. , Goel Anshul , Gupta Kavita
Published: August 2022

Aim: The objective of the present study was to assess the relationship between interpersonal social support and psychological well-being of the Thalassaemic Major patients in the age range of 18-32 years. Method: A descriptive survey was conducted and a sample of 67 transfusion dependent thalassaemic majors from all over Gujarat (male-53, female-14) was drawn through purposive and snowball sampling method. Two tools were employed for data collection, namely Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) and Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL). Both these tools were translated to Gujarati language for facilitating the responses. The data were collected through a google form and analysed employing Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and t-test. Results: Interpersonal social support has been found to be significantly positively correlated with psychological well-being of the patients establishing the predictivity of psychological well-being of the thalassaemic on the basis of interpersonal social support. No significant mean difference has been found between the males and females on both the interpersonal social support and psychological well-being. Also, no significant mean difference has been found between the two age groups of 18-25 and 25-32 years on both the interpersonal social support and psychological well-being.
GIS-based groundwater quality assessment for domestic and irrigation purposes in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Akinluyi F. O. , Adeyeye J. A. , Agbo S.
Published: August 2022

Groundwater is germane to human existence. The study assessed the physicochemical attributes of groundwater for domestic and irrigation applications. This was conducted by collecting and subjecting thirty (30) groundwater samples to physicochemical analysis. Thirteen parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, magnesium, calcium, sodium, iron, fluoride, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, and phosphate were used to compute water quality index (WQI). While chloride, electrical conductivity, magnesium adsorption ratio (MAR) and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) were used to characterise the groundwater for irrigation purposes. Inverse distance weighted (IDW) interpolation method was used to develop spatial variation maps for both the WQI and the irrigation indices. Except for iron and fluoride, the results of the physicochemical parameters were within the WHO permissible limits. The WQI values for the boreholes range between 23.53 and 393.72 with a mean value of 108.69. The WQI was classified into excellent water (7.89%), good water (40.00%), poor water (43.34%), very poor water (5.44%) and unsuitable water (3.33%). The results for irrigation indices show that chloride and EC fall within the suitable groundwater status, MAR classified into suitable (46.67%) and unsuitable (53.33%), and SAR delineate the groundwater status into suitable (43.33%) and marginally suitable (56.67%).
PERFIL DOS PACIENTES ATENDIDOS EM UMA UNIDADE DE TRATAMENTO INTEGRAL DE FERIDA
Authors: Buck de Oliveira Ruiz Paula , Antonia Aparecida Poletti Nadia , Fernandes Costa Lima Antônio
Published: August 2022

Objective: to analyze the demographic, clinical and therapeutic profiles of the patients treated in a Comprehensive Wound Care Unit. Method: a quantitative and retrospective study that analyzed management reports and medical records of patients with chronic wounds treated at a Comprehensive Wound Care Unit in Vitória da Conquista-Bahia, Brazil. The data, collected in February 2020, were submitted to descriptive and inferential analysis, and the Chi-square test with p-value<0.05 was used for the association between variables. Results: the mean age among the 176 patients was 71.4 years old (SD±16.5). There was a statistical association between fecal incontinence and stage two Pressure Injury (p=0.018); Diabetes Mellitus and stage three Pressure Injury (p<0.001); Alzheimer’s disease and medical device-related injury (p=0.028); Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Ulcer (p<0.001); and between vascular insufficiency and Venous Ulcer (p<0.001). Conclusion: knowledge about the profiles provides the basis for the comprehensive assistance provided by a non-hospital unit specialized in wounds.
Commentary: Shooting on an Arrow, and the Downplay of Regulatory Economics
Authors: Barry Todd J
Published: August 2022

This brief review discussion raises additional regulatory ideas to those offered by 2017 Nobel Prize winning economist Richard Thaler, and philosophically and pragmatically argues that his winning of the award was more political than economic, especially in terms of the legislation offered that followed. The article then uses work from other economists, such as Coase, and Friedman, and Arrow, to theorize that in total there are at least four different categories of regulation currently identified. And, humans have yet to invent or recognize all possible avenues for using “libertarian paternalism,” Thaler’s neologism for social regulation. The article offers a number of real world, contemporary examples falling under such a philosophical umbrella, while discussing their possible benefits and short-comings. The paper overall argues that human society on the whole has been slow to create more solutions for unwanted or incentivized economic behavior, in the application of such philosophical theories to policies by regulators.
Overview of Steel Industry - Challenges and Strengths of RINL, VSP
Authors: Rath Pradosh Kumar , B. Mohan Venkata Ram
Published: August 2022

Steel may be the most widely used input material in manufacturing sector. This is mainly due to its excellent mechanical properties, resistance to corrosion and low cost. It is used in many industries and varied applications. In general, the demand of steel is cyclic in nature. When the economy is in upward trend, steel demand increases and drops down during economic down turn. Towards the end of 2014, China started oversupply of steel and this caused the steel price drop to the lowest ever. Global steel scenario analysis from 2016-17 to 2019-20 along with Indian Economy and status of Indian Steel Industry as well as strategies adopted by RINL for success during the period from 2016-17 to 2019-20 were analysed and described in detail in this paper. In this paper authors made an effort to present the overview of global Steel Industry, the status of Indian Steel Industry during 2016-17 to 2019-20. The paper also highlights the strategies adopted by RINL, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to face the challenges during the said period.
Assessment study on the Challenges of Project Management Knowledge Areas
Authors: Kebede Nahom
Published: August 2022

This study was conducted to identify the most challenging PMKAs in the external funded agricultural research projects of EIAR. The qualitative research approach with descriptive research designs was implemented. Both primary and secondary data collection methods were used. Respondents were purposively identified. Based on this technique 124 respondents were identified. Respondents were working in 30 projects. Interviewees were also organized for 30 key informants from each project. The collected data were analysed through SPSS. The Cronbach’s Alpha test result of the questionnaire is 0.85. The result shows that, challenges related with organizational environment, project risk management, project time management, project cost management, and project quality management are the most challenging knowledge areas whereas the other PMKAs are moderately challenging.
The possibility of North Eastern States to lead the growth story of India: A viability study
Authors: Priyadarshini Susmita
Published: August 2022

In recent years, growing concern has been noticed among Indian leaders and policy makers regarding the North East’s potentialities of growth. They have said that NE states can lead the growth story of India. Though, rich in natural resources, NE states have failed to take place among the developed states of the country. This paper deals with the question of possibility of NE states leading the growth story of India. It is based on secondary data collected from reports of the government and international organisations.
Numerical simulations of internal flow fields in a nozzle with liquid fertilizer deep machinery
Authors: Yang Jihua , Kong Fanke
Published: August 2022

Fertilizing with water jet is a non-contact fertilization technique that uses high pressure water jet for hole-caving and fertilizing. In this article, an automatic liquid fertilizer deep machinery is proposed. The influences of three typical nozzles on the liquid fertilizer deep machinery were investigated via numerical simulations. The feasible water jet nozzle structures were obtained based on analysis and optimization of the main flaws of the four nozzles. A three-dimensional mathematical model of internal flow field in a high-pressure nozzle was established using the ANSYS software. Using the standard k-ε turbulent model, the internal flow field in the nozzle was simulated and the influences of nozzle parameters on the flow rate isogram and axial flow rate at the outlet of the flow field were studied. The results revealed that the axial flow rate at the outlet increased and then decreased as the convergence angle increased. The effects of cylinder section length on the axial flow rate at the outlet were negligible within a certain range. As the outlet diameter increased, the axial flow rate at the outlet decreased.
Wine Type Classification Using Random Forest Model
Authors: Cao Yiyang , Chen Haoyu , Lin Bochun
Published: August 2022

Wine Type Classification indicates that its indexes can ascertain the wine category. Therefore, it can be applied in modern industrial wine production and identification to reduce the rates of inferior products or to terminate the sale of homemade hooch or watered-down cheap alcohol. This paper explores Random Forest to classify wine. Since there are null values in the data, we first input the wine quality dataset and drop out the null values. Standard scaling is ignored because it expands the differences of data and the original datas are special for its distribution to deviation. Then, principal components analysis (PCA) is applied to reduce the dimensions of variable attributes. Finally, we perform random forest to the dataset to see the precision and F1 scores. We compare our methods with logistic regression, SVM, and naive Bayes model. The accuracies of these methods are 0.884375, 0.88125, and 0.884375, respectively. Our result shows that the random forest strategy generates promising accuracy of wine classification. Therefore, Random Forest can predict the industrial product quality and even can recognize the wine type with a high precision rate.
2022 International Conference on Software, Data Processing and Information Technology (SDPIT 2022)
Authors: Liu Huajun , Sonmerfield Ingrid
Published: August 2022

The 2022 International Conference on Software, Data Processing and Information Technology (SDPIT 2022) is a leading conference held at Shenyang, China from May 14 to 15, 2022. It encourages communication and collaboration, hoping to provide an international platform for its participants to present, share, and learn the latest advance and development of software engineering, data processing, cloud computation, mathematical modeling and information technology. Academics, researchers, and students from across the world are all welcomed to exchange findings and ideas to draw further inspirations in these research fields. It's a great opportunity to deepen your understanding in the related topics.

Under the influence of COVID-19, the on-site conference was regretfully cancelled and SDPIT 2022 was held online. For the safety concern of all participants, we decided to hold a virtual conference which is also effective and convenient for academic exchange and communication. Everyone interested in these fields were welcomed to join the online conference on our channel and to give comments and raise questions to the speeches and presentations. We are hoping we could see each other next year.

SDPIT 2022 received more than 90 submissions in the area and each submission was reviewed by at least two program committee members. The committee decided to accept less than 60 papers that are included in the proceedings.

We would like to thank the program committee members and external reviewers for their hard work in reviewing and selecting papers. Hopefully, all participants and other interested readers can benefit scientifically from the proceedings and find it rewarding in the process.

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Shenyang, China