bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN PADA UPTD PUSKESMAS KABANJAHE KECAMATAN KABANJAHE KABUPATEN KARO
Authors: Tarigan Rendy Franata , Saragih Nawary
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality (tangible, empathy, reliability, responsiveness, and assurance) on patient satisfaction at the Regional Technical Implementation Unit of the Community Health Center (UPTD Puskesmas) Kabanjahe, Kabanjahe District, Karo Regency. Data obtained directly from respondents (patients). The number of samples with maximum error (error) obtained 96 people. The analysis technique used in this research is validity and reliability test, multiple linear regression, and hypothesis testing. The results of the study with the equation Y=2,074+0,087B+0,284E-0,007KH+0,116KT+0,400J+ e. This means that the quality of service (tangible, empathy, reliability, responsiveness and assurance) reflects that there is still a problem of patient dissatisfaction with the quality of services provided by the Health Center. The results of the F test, that the quality of service (tangible, empathy, reliability, responsiveness and assurance) simultaneously has a positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction. This can be seen from the significant value of 0.000 < 0.05 . The results of the t test, tangibles and responsiveness partially have a positive but not significant effect, and reliability have a negative and insignificant effect on patient satisfaction. While the results of the t test, empathy and assurance partially have a positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction. The value of the determinant coefficient (R Square) is 0.601, meaning that patient satisfaction can be explained by the quality of service (tangible, empathy, reliability, responsiveness, and assurance) of 60.1%, while another 39.9% is explained by other variables that are not explained. in this research, such as security, location, environment etc. Based on the results of the study that by looking at the results of the t test, tangibles and responsiveness partially have a positive but not significant effect, and reliability have a negative and insignificant effect on patient satisfaction. So it is suggested that the management of the Health Center needs improvement (officers who can provide health services reflect a high commitment to the principles of health services at the Kabanjahe Health Center in Karo Regency. The equipment provided is incomplete. The service is in accordance with the promises offered. The ability of the medical team to use assistive devices in the service process ) to increase patient satisfaction. Then by looking at the magnitude of other factors (39.9%) of patient dissatisfaction with the quality of service (tangible, empathy, reliability, responsiveness, and assurance), the management of this health center still needs to make improvements in many ways for service satisfaction to the community.
OSAMER Konuşmaları Serisinin İlk Halkası: “Mütevazı Bir İnsan, Mütebahhir Bir Alim: Mehmet Genç” Faaliyet Raporu
Authors: ERKAN Faik Mert
Published: September 2022

13 Mayıs 2022 günü Osmanlı Araştırmaları Merkezi tarafından vefatının sene-i devriyesi nedeniyle OSAMER Konuşmaları serisinin ilk bölümünde Mehmet Genç anıldı. Beşir Ayvazoğlu, A. Mesud Küçükkalay, Cengiz Aydoğdu ve İhsan Ayal’ın katılımıyla gerçekleşen etkinlikte, Mehmet Genç’in başta biyografisi olmak üzere Osmanlı iktisat tarihi çalışmalarında devrim niteliği taşıyan ekonomik modeli incelenerek, çok yönlü kişiliği konuşulmuştur.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Firm Size, Inflation, Interest Rate, and Exchange Rate on Stock Returns
Authors: Rochmayasari Yunita
Published: September 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of partially and simultaneously between corporate social responsibility, firm size, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates on stock returns. This research uses quantitative methods. The population in this study are all automotive and their components sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2018. The sample selection technique uses a purposive sampling method. The sample in this study was six automotive companies, and their components used quarterly data, so a total of 120 samples. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS software version 20. The partial analysis results show that corporate social responsibility and interest rates have a negative and not significant effect on stock returns. Firm size, inflation and exchange rates have a positive and not significant effect on stock returns. Simultaneously corporate social responsibility, firm size, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates do not affect stock returns.
Characterizing preferred terms for geographically distant simulations: distance, remote and telesimulation
Authors: Chang Todd P , Elkin Rachel , Boyle Tehnaz P , Nishisaki Akira , Walsh Barbara , Benary Doreen , Auerbach Marc , Camacho Cheryl , Calhoun Aaron , Stapleton Stephanie N , Whitfill Travis , Wood Trish , Fayyaz Jabeen , Gross Isabel T , Thomas Anita A
Published: September 2022

Simulationists lack standard terms to describe new practices accommodating pandemic restrictions. A standard language around these new simulation practices allows ease of communication among simulationists in various settings.

We explored consensus terminology for simulation accommodating geographic separation of participants, facilitators or equipment. We used an iterative process with participants of two simulation conferences, with small groups and survey ranking.

Small groups (n = 121) and survey ranking (n = 54) were used with

This research has deepened our understanding of how simulationists interpret this terminology, including the derived themes: (1) physical distance/separation, (2) overarching nature of the term and (3) implications from existing terms. We further deepen the conceptual discussion on healthcare simulation aligned with the search of the terminologies. We propose there are nuances that prevent an early consensus recommendation. A taxonomy of descriptors specifying the conduct of
Productivity and quality of sunflower seeds in different rotation crop rotations of the Forest-steppe zone according to the organo-mineral intensification system
Authors: Tsymbal Ya.S. , Boiko P.I. , Martyniuk I.V. , Kalchun T.R. , Yakymenko L.P.
Published: September 2022

Aim. To determine the influence of the structure, selection and placement of field crops in different crop rotations on the general productivity, yield and quality of sunflower seeds in particular. Methods. The research was carried out in the subzone of unstable moisture of the Left Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine on typical low-humus chernozem of the Panfil Research Station of the Institute of Agriculture of the National Academy of Sciences. The technology of growing agricultural crops in the experiment is generally accepted and recommended for the research area. Chemical plant protection agents were used to produce competitive commercial sunflower products. Results. Research was conducted in a long-term stationary field experiment, which was established in 2001, to study crop rotations on typical chernozems of unstable moisture in the Left Bank Forest Steppe, convincingly show that during the 2016–2020 research period, a 7-field crop rotation turned out to be the most rational in this zone saturated with sunflower by 14.3% (winter rape – winter wheat – sunflower – spring wheat – soybean – winter wheat – spring barley) under the organo-mineral intensification system (predecessor by-products + N90P60K90). Conclusion. The yield of sunflower seeds, which was grown after winter wheat, as a predecessor, with the saturation of crop rotations from 12.5 % to 20 % and the corresponding set of crop rotations, was in the range of: 3.91–4.44 t/ha, while the oil content in of sunflower seeds was at the level of 45.4–45.7 %.The economic efficiency of sunflower cultivation in the structure of multi-rotational crop rotations is: conditionally net profit – 24.93–30.14 thousand UAH/ha with a high level of profitability – 176–211%. .
Diverse Applications of the Case Markers: Urdu Ko and Punjabi Nun
Authors: Shahzadi Komal
Published: September 2022

All the Indo-Aryan languages including Urdu and Punjabi use case markers to express the multiple semantic usages of the languages. The present study investigates the variant semantic functions of Urdu ko and Punjabi nun. It aims at the description as well as the analysis of the study samples that show the differing application of Urdu ko and Punjabi nun. Qualitative methodology is used to state the spatial as well as non -spatial usages of the case markers. The results show that the case marker ko and nun mark the accusative as well as dative. These are also used to show a few other temporal and spatial applications..
Detección de la señalización de tránsito vertical con redes neuronales convolucionales basadas en bloques residuales
Authors: Alarcon Vargas Adrian Javier
Published: September 2022

The objective of the present work is to train a neural network capable of detecting vertical traffic signaling and classify it using residual blocks, as they allow deeper neural networks. The methodology used for the development of the neural network comprises four phases: neural network definition, training, utilization, and maintenance of the neural network. For the development of theneural network there are two datasets, the first is of German origin, consists of 50,000 images and is widely used for the  classification of traffic signs; and the second of Bolivian origin, which has 9,548 road images. The percentage of efficiency of theneural network no. 1 with the GTSRB dataset is high, obtaining a value of 94.36%, it also includes high values in the classification report, otherwise, it happens with the Bolivia dataset because the dataset is unbalanced.
Ele ficará ou partirá? como as variáveis monetárias e as não monetárias influenciam a tomada de decisões de agentes livres da NBA
Authors: Trevisol Muller Victor , Borba José Alonso , Minatto Fábio
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Diferentes fatores influenciam os jogadores da National Basketball Association (NBA) que decidem assinar um contrato durante a free agency. Os melhores jogadores têm mais poder de escolha durante este período e espera-se que tenham mais opções para escolher. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a relação entre as variáveis monetárias e não monetárias na decisão dos agentes livres da NBA, de acordo com seu salário.Metodologia: Nossa amostra é composta por 595 jogadores que assinaram um contrato com qualquer uma das 30 franquias da NBA entre o início da temporada 2015/16 e o início da temporada 2019/20. Utilizamos a estatística descritiva dividindo os jogadores por quartis salariais e análise de correspondência. Originalidade/Relevância: Analisamos a relação entre as variáveis de dentro e fora da quadra para as transferências dos agentes livres da NBA, que identificamos como uma lacuna na literatura.Principais Resultados: Os resultados indicaram que não há uma variável predominante que dite onde um jogador irá jogar. Os resultados também indicaram uma tendência de os melhores jogadores levarem mais em consideração as variáveis fora da quadra do que as variáveis dentro da quadra. No entanto, não há vantagem de variáveis monetárias ou não monetárias nas decisões dos jogadores.Contribuições Teóricas/Metodológicas: Os resultados sugerem que jogadores com salários mais altos têm mais poder de decidir em qual time vai jogar nas próximas temporadas e que isso diminui à medida que o salário reduz. Ademais, jogadores com salários mais altos têm maior chance de permanecer em seus times do que jogadores com salários mais baixos.
Cross-Coupled Line Bandpass Filter Based on Modified Parallel-Coupled Line Structure
Authors: Darwis Fajri , Rahayu Enjel Al Birr , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Madiawati Hanny , Taufiqqurrachman Taufiqqurrachman , Setiawan Arie , Kurniawan Erry Dwi , Wijayanto Yusuf Nur
Published: September 2022

This paper presents a study of a narrow bandwidth of the bandpass filter with a cross-coupled line structure. This structure was designed to have a good filter selectivity with the transmission zeros and a simple design. Since the structure has a cross shape, cross-coupling between the resonators consequently occurs. This interferes with the passband of the filter. Optimization in the size of the coupled lines and transmission lines was done to minimize the interference. Rogers RT/duroid 5880 was used as a substrate to fabricate the bandpass filter to verify the proposed design. As a result, the fabricated cross-coupled line bandpass filter has an 80 MHz of 3 dB bandwidth with operating frequency ranges from 2.97 GHz to 3.05 GHz. The bandwidth is reduced by 20 % from the specification.It shows that the cross-coupled line structure can yield a narrow bandwidth. Based on the 3 dB bandwidth, the center frequency is shifted 0.33 % above the specification. Meanwhile, the return loss and insertion loss of the proposed bandpass filter successfully comply with the required specifications. In conclusion, the proposed bandpass filter can be applied to S-Band applications that require narrow bandwidth.
RESPONSIBLE MUSEUM? (ON THE EXAMPLE
OF THE TOY MUSEUM IN CRACOW)
Authors: Jagodzińska Katarzyna
Published: September 2022

The contemporary museum debate developing
in the context of the need to change the museum
definition carried out in ICOM is a debate on the role and
responsibility of museums. Museums with a burden of tradition
are faced with the challenge to meet contemporary
contexts and expectations, while newly-established museums
can enter the stage fully aware of the historical contexts,
with an agenda reflecting contemporary tasks, and
they can chart new perspectives from the very beginning.
The case study in the paper focuses on a museum which
begins its operation at the time of a heated debate on the
new tasks of museums in social life: the Toy Museum in
Cracow. The paper tackles several motifs of a very extensive
issue, namely museums’ responsibility: who and what
should museums show responsibility to? Does responsibility
mean presence in the public debate and museum activism?
The operation formula of the Toy Museum shows
the possible way for private collectors: instead of aspiring
to create a traditional place for the collection presentation,
they can see how to activate the collection where the
supreme goal is not just making the collection available
to the public, but making it impact the museum’s environment,
which could be caused by that presentation and
other programmatic actions connected with the collection.
An intelligent platform for effective policing
Authors:   UCD Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation, University College Dublin, Genoe Ray
Published: September 2022

Evidence gathered from digital devices plays an important role in modern criminal investigations, yet it is not always easy to gather and analyse relevant data. Researchers in the INSPECTr project are developing intuitive, easy to use tools and an intelligent platform that will help law enforcement agencies combat crime more effectively, as Dr Ray Genoe explains.
Waking up to a new era in antibiotics?
Authors:   Institute of Organic Chemistry, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Jessen Henning
Published: September 2022

Bacteria can effectively hibernate during antibiotic treatment through a mechanism called persistence, and when they ‘wake up’ they can be as infectious as they were beforehand. Researchers in the PP-MAGIC project are investigating how bacteria become persisters, which could lead to the development of more effective antibiotics, as Professor Henning Jessen explains.
The ticking of the biological clock
Authors:   University of Leicester, Kyriacou Charalambos
Published: September 2022

Biological rhythms have evolved so that organisms can anticipate both daily and seasonal changes in their environment and then adapt their behaviour accordingly. Researchers in the CINCHRON project are investigating the clock in a range of different insects, work that has relevance for understanding daily rhythms in humans, as Professor Charalambos Kyriacou explains.
Creating paths for clinician-scientists
Authors:   IDIBAPS, Campo Elías
Published: September 2022

Clinician-scientists combine clinical expertise with a background in research, and so are ideally placed to both treat disease and understand the underlying mechanisms. With the numbers of clinician-scientists in decline, the BITRECS programme has been established to help train the next generation and foster the scientific leaders of the future, as Elías Campo explains.
SUBVERSION OF DOMINANT SOCIO-CULTURAL CONSTRUCTS IN KING HENRY IV: A POSTMODERNIST-DECONSTRUCTIONIST STUDY
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Ayub Jajja
Published: September 2022

The “seeming” “color” of the dominant narrative in Shakespeare’s play, King Henry IV is to strengthen and reinforce the conventional socio-cultural constructs like duty, honor, glory, nobility, war, peace and patriotism as absolutes, but this apparent dominant narrative is subverted and undermined by the existence of alternative micro-narratives, which challenge and expose the reality of these absolutes as socio-cultural constructs invented by the status quo and the dominant ideology. These alternative micro-narratives highlight the inherent contradictions involving these socio-cultural constructs and human subjectivities, thereby showing them as split and dispersed, their alleged unification, as merely a pack of myths and lies. The current study means to show that the text of the play manifests postmodernist and deconstructionist perspectivism, pluralism and multiplicity. This applies both to the text and the subjectivities of the characters. The study is to be undertaken in the light of postmodernist and deconstructionist theoretical framework.
HEALTH CARE MEDIA CAMPAIGNS IN PAKISTAN: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF MOTHERS REGARDING POLIO IMMUNIZATION
Authors: Dr. Faiza Latif  , Dr. Malik Adnan  , Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad
Published: September 2022

Pakistan is faced by a number of health care challenges and battle against polio is still continued. Media can play an effective role through health care campaigns in creating awareness and educating the masses about the perilous and life threatening consequences of diseases, polio in particular. The efficacy of such campaigns is based on widespread mass media outreach. The study aims to identify the media that was the most effective in educating the mothers regarding the infectious disease polio and its immunization in Lahore, Pakistan. It also aims to find out the impact of media on the socio-demographic variables of the respondents. As many as 200 mothers residing in Lahore were surveyed to measure their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards polio immunization. The results of the study show that television channels were the most effective source of information about polio campaigns and immunization as compared to other sources of mass media. The study also determined that literate mothers from urban areas were more vigilant as compared to others with low literacy rate. Moreover, younger mothers had poor knowledge about polio immunization as compared to elderly mothers. Therefore, it is concluded that print, electronic, digital, social, outdoor media and interpersonal communication channels should join hands in hands to eradicate polio and make Pakistan a polio-free country
E-COMMENTS IN BUSINESS
Authors: Muhammad Rashid  , Ali Sukru Cetinkaya
Published: September 2022

Internet and social media have dramatically changed the pattern of the business environment. People use several social media applications (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc.) to share their personal experiences by e-comments about products and services of the organizations. E-comments create radical effects on business management practices because it can reach millions of people within a short time. Therefore, customers prefer to review e-comments as a reference before making any purchasing decisions. That’s why business practitioners are interested in online e-comments’ review to identify the behavior and intentions of their customers. Indeed, organizations also use such type of social media platforms to promote their products and services. However, there is limited research on the impact of e-comments on business management practices. Therefore, this theoretical study aimed to investigate and discuss the impacts of e-comments on business management practices
Assessment of Serum Cystatin C Level and Neuroprotection Under Levetiracetam Monotherapy in Patients with Epilepsy
Authors: ŞİMŞEK Fatma , AŞKIN Seda
Published: September 2022

Aim: Cystatin C is a cysteine protease inhibitor that has been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial and neuroprotective efficacy. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of levetiracetam monotherapy on serum cystatin C levels and the neuroprotective efficacy thereof in patients with epilepsy.
Material and Methods: 30 patients, who were diagnosed with epilepsy for the first time and subsequently started on levetiracetam monotherapy, were included in the study as the study group, whereas 30 healthy volunteers were included in the study as the control group. Serum cystatin C and creatinine levels of patients were measured twice, once before they were started on the levetiracetam treatment and once after the completion of six months of treatment levetiracetam, whereas the serum cystatin C and creatinine levels of the healthy control subjects were measured once.
Results: Both the pre-treatment and post-treatment creatinine levels of epilepsy patients were found to be statistically significantly higher compared to the creatinine levels of the healthy control subjects. The pre-treatment and post-treatment serum cystatin C levels of epilepsy patients were found to be lower compared to the serum cystatin C levels of the healthy control subjects, albeit not statistically significantly. Additionally, serum cystatin C levels of epilepsy patients were found to have increased after the completion of the levetiracetam treatment, even though not statistically significantly.
Conclusion: The increase observed in the cystatin C levels, which is a neuroprotective agent, in epilepsy patients following the completion of the levetiracetam treatment indicates that levetiracetam has neuroprotective activity.
Strategy for successful urine sample preparation for LC-MS/MS device at drug verification laboratory
Authors: EREN Esin , GÖNCÜ SÜRÜ Asuman , YILMAZ Necat , ÖZ Cemile
Published: September 2022

Objectives

The use of liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) device has increased significantly in toxicology validation laboratories in recent years. The maintenance cost of this expensive equipment is high as well as the cost of consumables. Reduction of the matrix effect and preparation more clear samples are very important for the validation of methods in clinical laboratories.

The primary goal is to create a cleaner urine sample preparation technique to reduce the cost of maintenance of the LC-MS/MS device without affecting test results.

Methods

We prepared the patients’ urine in two different ways; routine urine preparation method and used our centrifuged method (14000 rpm, 10 minutes) for routine illicit substance use. The standard material used to determine whether there was a statistical difference in the urine sample with both different methods was added to both urine samples.

Results

Our findings showed that there was no statistical difference between the results of both methods for detection of illicit substance use. There was no difference between the high and low quantities of the 14 illicit substances measured and the centrifuged method and routine urine preparation methods (p
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND LARVICIDAL ACTIVITY OF VOLATILE OIL FROM Solenostemon monostachyus (P Beauv.) Briq. AGAINST Anopheles gambiae
Authors: R. ATIKO, , , A. KWAJI , , A. A. MUSA
Published: September 2022

Synthetic larvicides have been used to control malarial vector. However, increasing resistance of mosquito larvae to the synthetic larvicides poses great problem in the vector control. Natural control with plant essential oil may serve as an alternative. This study investigates the chemical constituents and larvicidal activity of volatile oil obtained from Solenostemon monostachyusagainst the larvae of Anopheles gambiae. The volatile oils were extracted using hydro-distillation in a Clevenger type apparatus and analyzed using GC-MS. The larvicidal assay was carried out against Anopheles gambiae larvae at concentration range of 12.5- 400 μg/mL. The analysis of the volatile oil showed that the major constituents of the oil were Caryophyllene oxide (21.6%), β-Caryophyllene (19.6%), β-Pinene (9.8%) and Germacrene D (7.3%). Results showed that larval mortality increases with increasing exposure period to the volatile oils from S. monostachyus. The larvicidal activity demonstrated that the mosquito larvae were susceptible to the volatile oil with LC50 of 23.44 μg/mL. The results suggest that S. monostachyus essential oil has potentials for the control of Anopheles gambiae. Therefore the plant may serve as a potential source of raw material for a new and eco-friendly larvicide.
ASSESSMENT OF SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND CONSTRAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH GROUNDNUT PRODUCTION AND POST-HARVEST VALUEADDITION AMONG FARMERS IN GOMBE STATE
Authors: G. ERASMUS , M. E. SULAI
Published: September 2022

The study was conducted to assess sources of information and constraints associated with groundnut production and post-harvest value-addition among farmers in Gombe State, Nigeria. Multistage, purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample size of 159 respondents. Data collected using a structured questionnaire were analyzed. Descriptiveand inferential statistical tools like frequency, percentages and logistic regression were used for analysis. The result showed that 43.4% of the respondents had Grade 11/ Secondary education About 43% had household size of 5 -10 persons and 34.6% had farming experience of 6 -10 years. About 71% of the respondents had annual income of less than ₦100,000 from sales of groundnut and its products per annum. Result on skills acquired on value-addition of groundnut production and processing shows that 30.2% of the respondents acquired skills on toasting peanut. Result on products obtained from processing groundnut shows that 61.6% obtained oil as their product. The study concludes that if farmers’ level of education and experience areincrease there will be increase in value-addition. Based on the findings, it is recommended that skills on groundnut value –chain should be taught to the farmers by the extension agents and government agencies.
EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY OF Eugenia aromatica (L. bali) AND Myristrica fragrans (L.) AGAINST THE GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH DANDRUFF (Malassezia restricta AND Propionibacterium acne)
Authors: I. I., HAMMA , I. A. MAIGARI , MAIRO MUSA MARYAM , A. M GIMBA , ALHAJI UMAR INUWA
Published: September 2022

This work was aimed at assessing the antimicrobial activities of Eugenia aromaticum and Myristic fragrans buds and seeds extracts on Propionibacterium acne and Malassezia restricta causing dandruff infection. The microbial strains were obtained from the Microbiology Laboratory of the Federal teaching hospital, Gombe. The phytochemical constituents of the plant extracts and antimicrobial testing of the extracts on bacterial and fungal strains were carried out using agar well diffusion method. The determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extracts were carried out using broth dilution method. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test was used to analyze the data obtained to determine if there was significant difference between the aqueous, n-hexane and chloroform extracts used. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, steroids and glycosides in both plant extracts. The result showed that all the extracts were efficient against the growth of M. restricta and P. acne at all concentration. Aqueous plant extract shows highest zone of inhibition against the tested bacterial and fungal isolate. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of M. fragrans extracts; aqueous, n-hexane and chloroform against M. restricta was determined at 0.5mg/ml, 5mg/ml, and 50mg/ml concentration respectively and thatof P. acne was determined at 5mg/ml for all the plants extracts. The MIC of E. aromaticum plant extracts were at 0.5mg/ml, 5mg/ml and 50mg/ml for aqueous, n-Hexane and chloroform extracts respectively against M. restricta and P. acne. The extract of M. fragrans and E. aromaticum inhibits the growth of M. restricta and P. acne to a certain extent. Hence have antimicrobialpotential which may be helpful in the management of dandruff infection.
Rosmarinus officinalis Might be Exploited as a Natural Antifouling Agent: A Potentially Promising Strategy for Curbing Membrane Biofouling
Authors: Salisu Abdulkadir Rabiu , Umar Shamsuddeen , Kawo Abdullahi Hassan , Sekelwa Cosa
Published: September 2022

Membrane biofouling is the coverage of membrane surfaces due to undesirable development of biofilms causing a decrease and subsequent loss of productivity in water treatment settings. Continuous use of synthetic chemicals against biofouling is inept as it leads to the emergence of multi-antibiotic resistance. Application of natural products such as plants can be apt in curbing biofouling while checking the resistance challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Rosmarinus officinalis in the control of membrane biofouling. Bacteria from biofouling environments were subjected to a biofilm confirmation test and identified at cultural, morphological, biochemical and molecular levels. Leaves of R.officinalis were extracted in solvents of varying polarity and activities. These extracts were evaluated against bacterial biofilm formation via minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC), minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) and mesocosm bioassays. Biofilm formation was confirmed in 68% of the isolates identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. The methanol and ethyl acetate extracts of R.officinalis indicated the least MICs (0.313mg/L and 1.25mg/L) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Both extracts recorded the highest MBIC (50.00%) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The peak MBEC (57.88%) was obtained from the methanol extract against Staphylococcus aureus and this same extract inhibited 56.23% density of bacterial biofilms on glass slides.The methanol and ethyl acetate crude extracts of R. officinalis appreciably reduced bacterial biofilms; hence, this plant can be exploited as a natural antifouling agent, with reduced toxicity and low risk of resistance.
Impact of late sowing on morphological and yield traits in 40s bread wheat
Authors: Adnan Muhammad , Khan Abdullah , Mohammad Fida , Ali Fawad , Hussain Quaid
Published: September 2022

The unpredictability and large fluctuation of the climatic conditions in rainfed regions influences spring wheat yield and grain quality. These variations offer the opportunity for the production of better quality wheat. The effect of late sowing on wheat morphology and grain yield was studied in different 40s bread wheat at the research farm of PBG, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan during 2013-14. Forty wheat genotypes were tested under normal and late sowing in 5 × 8 alpha lattice design with three replicates. Combined analysis of variance exhibited significant genotype by environment interactions for days to heading, flag leaf area, days to maturity, plant height, spikes m-2, grains spike-1,1000-grain weight, biomass yield, grain yield and harvest index.  Days to emergence, headings, maturity ranged from 9 to 12, 111 to 121 and 155 to 164 days under normal while under late planting it ranged from 25 to 29, 95 to107 and 137 to 143 days. Mean data under normal planting ranged between 77 to 125cm; 25 to 41cm2; 99 to 199; 10 to 13 cm 32 to 49; 52 to 88g; 8533 to 13667 kg, 1869 to 4681 kg; 21 to 35% whereas under late planting its range was 63 to 91 cm, 18 to 37 cm2, 57 to 137, 8 to 12 cm, 22 to 52, 36 to 75g, 2400 to 7933 kg, 540 to 2739 kg and 20 to 42% for plant height, flag leaf area, spikes m-2, spike length, grains spike-1, 1000-grain weight, biomass, grain yield and harvest index, respectively. Wheat genotypes planted at late condition took maximum days to emergence, while less number of days were reacquired for wheat genotypes planted at normal sowing date to get mature. Late planting negatively affected all yield contributing traits like; spikes m-2 (29%), grains spike-1 (18%) 1000-grain weight (29 %), biomass (55%) and grain yield (50 %). On the basis of the current exploration, it is obtained that genotype SRN 19111 was identified superior for 1000-grain weight, biomass yield and grain yield under normal planting, while genotype PR-107 exhibited higher grain yield under late planting. Therefore, these genotypes are recommended for further extensive testing.
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets. What the orthopedic surgeon needs to know
Authors: De Cicco Annalisa , Toro Giuseppe , Grandone Anna , Braile Adriano , Landi Giovanni , Iolascon Giovanni , Miraglia Del Giudice Emanuele , Schiavone Panni Alfredo
Published: September 2022

Purpose: X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) is a rare genetic disease characterized by an increase in fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) expression. The skeleton is one of the systems most affected and deformities of the lower limbs are one of the first reasons for consulting an orthopedic surgeon. The aim of the present study was to offer practical advice for a comprehensive orthopedic approach to XLH. Materials: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, a freely available and cost-effective database. The articles included in the study were discussed by a research group with specific expertise in bone metabolism and pediatric deformities, in order to answer three fundamental questions and thus provide the orthopedic specialist with guidance on XLH: (1) How should the physician complete the diagnosis of XLH?; (2) When might a surgical procedure be recommended?; (3) What kind of surgical procedure should be performed? Results: Sixty-three articles were included and discussed by the research group. Conclusions: A correct and timely diagnosis of XLH is essential to appropriately manage affected patients. To complete this diagnosis a detailed medical history of the patient, a comprehensive clinical and radiographic evaluation, and specific biochemical tests are needed. Pharmacological treatment is based on supplementation of both phosphate and vitamin D, however, a monoclonal antibody that inactivates FGF23 (burosumab), has recently been introduced with promising results. Orthopedic surgery is needed in cases of moderate or severe deformities, to allow physiological growth and prevent early osteoarthritis and gait alterations. Surgical options are osteotomies and hemiepiphysiodesis, which is preferred whenever possible. Three different devices for temporary hemiepiphysiodesis are available (staples, transphyseal screws and tension band plates). Obviously, surgical procedures need an appropriate medical therapy to be effective. In conclusion, the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of XLH require a multidisciplinary approach and a comprehensive evaluation of anamnestic, clinical and radiographic data.
Aphid on Almond and Peach in Tunisia: Species, Bioecology, Natural Enemies and Control Methods
Authors: Mdellel Lassaad , Adouani Rihem , Ben Halima Kamel Monia
Published: September 2022

Aphids are among the most obnoxious pests of almond and peach in Tunisia. Accurate control of these insect pests requires the determination of their major species as well as the thorough understanding of the biology and identification of their major natural enemies. The scope of this chapter is to identify the main aphid species infesting almond and peach in Tunisia, to describe their biology, to determine their natural enemies and to study their efficiency as biological agents. A field survey was carried out during 2007–2016 period at Almond and Peach orchards in Tunisia. Results demonstrated the presence of Hyalopterus pruni Geoffroy, Hyalopterus amygdali Blanchard, Brachycaudus amygdalinus Schouteden, Myzus persicae Sulzer, Brachycaudus schzartwi Borner and Pterochloroides persicae Cholodkovsky. Biological study of recorded species demonstrated the presence of holocyclic and anholocyclic life cycle depending on host trees and aphid species. For predators, four families (Coccinellidae, Syrphidae, Chrysopidae, Cecidomyiidae) and one parasitoid and two entomopathogenic fungi species were identified. For control of Pterochloroides persicae, results showed that Pauesia antennata Mukergi was more efficacy than Coccinella algerica Kovar. This parasitoid should be reared and used in future integrated pest management program in almond and peach orchard in Tunisia.
Perspective Chapter: Magnetoliposomes - A Recent Development as Recent Advances in the Field of Controlled Release Drug Delivery
Authors: Maroń Edyta , Krysiński Paweł , Chudy Michał
Published: September 2022

The authors of this chapter point out that, although liposomal vesicles are widely used in cancer drug delivery systems, their limitations are also known. Therefore, more recently, new developments in modifications of liposomes have rapidly appeared to improve their parameters, including the maintenance of drugs in their structure, accumulation in target sites, and the active mechanism of drug release. Research on the effectiveness of existing liposomal carriers through their functionalization, allowed to propose a promising candidate for multifunctional nanoplatform based on liposomes and magnetic nanoparticles called magnetoliposomes. The presence of magnetic nanoparticles makes it possible to magnetically direct the liposomal carrier to the specific site, and appropriate magnetic field parameters can lead to controlled disintegration of the vesicle and release of the drug. The increasing variety of suggested platforms constantly provides new variants in the structure and mechanism of drug release, which enable the adjustment of the carrier’s characteristics to the specific needs of cancer therapy.
Operative Techniques and Outcomes in Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
Authors: R. Sharma Amit
Published: September 2022

Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy (LRN) is one of the commonest minimal access urological surgical procedures for renal malignancies. The procedure involves the complete removal of the affected kidney, together with the adrenal gland and surrounding Gerota’s fascia along with the ureter as distal as possible. Advantages of LRN includes decreased intra-operative blood loss, decreased post operative pain, speedy recovery and decreased duration of hospital stay. This chapter aims to describe all the operative steps in an illustrated manner and also to highlight the difficulties which may be encountered by beginners and how to troubleshoot the various difficulties and complications during the procedure.
IR Spectroscopy in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Othman Nabeel
Published: September 2022

The infrared technique is one of the oldest techniques; it deals with the frequencies of bond vibration in a molecule. The main uses of this technique are to identify and determine components in various organic or inorganic compounds. In this technique, a part of the incident infrared radiation is absorbed by the molecules of the sample and the other is transmitted. The favorite method of infrared spectroscopy is FTIR (Fourier transform infrared). There have been many developments in using IR technique in qualitative and quantitative analyses, including the first and second derivatives of the infrared spectrum. IR rays do not damage the exposed skin like other rays such as ultraviolet light. It must be mentioned that the IR technique was used in hyphenated techniques (instead of the detector in chromatographic device), for example, after separation by gas chromatography detected by IR. Also, this chapter contains essential information about Raman spectroscopy. Infrared spectroscopy is a technique that has acceptable accuracy and sensitivity to be one of the most important analytical techniques used in the qualitative analysis, and also, it is used in the quantitative estimation of compounds through measuring the transmitted or absorption intensity of the active groups.
Role of Human Factors in Preventing Aviation Accidents: An Insight
Authors: Mathavara Kamaleshaiah , Ramachandran Guruprasad
Published: September 2022

Flight is one of the safest modes of travel even today. However, nearly 75 percent of civil and military aviation accidents around the globe have been attributed to human errors at various levels such as design, drawing, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and flight operations. This paper traces the civil aviation accidents that have occurred during the last eight decades and brings out the vital factors leading to the disaster by considering a few representative cases. The concept of human factors is introduced, and the various models that have been in use to understand the root causes leading to aviation accidents are presented. An example of the application of human factors analysis and classification system (HFACS) framework is narrated. It is found that majority of recent civil aviation accidents have occurred during the landing and approach phases, and it is possible to minimize the accidents by suitably maintaining situational awareness. Considering the growth of air traffic that is expected to double in the next 10–15 years, the role of human factors in preventing aviation accidents is even more relevant. A new model for human factors is proposed. Way forward to even safer skies is presented.
Income convergence of the Western Balkan states on their path to accession to the European Union
Authors: Milutinović Sonja , Stanišić Tanja , Radivojević Vladimir
Published: September 2022

The common and main strategic goal of all Western Balkan States is integration into the European Union. Therefore, the transition of the Western Balkan region, as in the case with other Central European transition countries, must be seen as a part of the European integration process. The aim of this research is to tests whether income convergence exists between Western Balkan States and the developed European Union countries, with a comparison with New Member States. In order to test this assumption, regression analysis is used. The results did not confirm that income convergence existed from 1995 to 2019. However, the results indicate a strong impact of the Global Economic Crisis on income convergence, so it existed in the years before and after the Global Economic Crisis. Results also showed faster growth of the New Member States than the Western Balkan States.
Remark on the upper bounds for arithmetic-geometric topological index of graphs
Authors: Stankov S.D. , Matejić M.M. , Milovanović E.I. , Milovanović Ž.I.
Published: September 2022

In this paper two new inequalities involving upper bounds for arithmetic-geometric topological index are obtained.
The Holy and Great Council in the context of synodality of the church-canonical and ecumenical perspective
Authors: Đukić Dalibor , Kisić Rade
Published: September 2022

Preparations for the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church, which was held in Crete in 2016, represent a modern expression of the institution of synodality. The authors made a comparative review of canonical and ecumenical perspectives of this institution with the aim of identifying similarities and differences in the conciliar consciousness of the Church. The first part of the paper points out the exceptional flexibility of this institution, which easily adapts to different church needs and social circumstances, as well as the fact that the conciliarity is the basic institution that forms the church organization from the parish to the universal level. The second part of the paper presents the preconciliar conferences and the issues they faced. The general conclusion of the paper is that the institution of synodality in the Orthodox Church has surpassed its canonical significance, which will always be unquestionable, and that it has gained its ecumenical perspective, thus becoming a factor of modern inter-church and inter-religious relations.
Do we need more precise methodological rules for writing regulations?
Authors: Ćorić Dragana
Published: September 2022

In order for language to be fully accepted as a goal of communication, it is necessary that "participants have the same code, ie. a system of signs or symbols on the basis of which they compose messages. "Communication flows smoothly when all parties in the process know equally well the code that is used in communication. Sometimes, the code used in the preparation of messages differ from the code known to other participants on the other side of the communication process. Communication becomes fuzzy and one-way and must be brought to a state of unambiguous code used for both preparing and receiving messages. In the process of writing regulations, different language codes are used: the one known to everyone, that is, mostly known to everyone, and the other, which is composed of professional terms and terms from foreign languages. The terms from this second code must necessarily be explained by the terms from the first code, that is better known and more frequently used code, since the regulations are also written for a wider circle of people, not only for lawyers who know the second code better. Due to linguistic, but also structural and logical challenges that arise in the process of writing regulations, in 2010 the Unified Methodological Rules for Writing Regulations were adopted. This act regulated in the most precise way, the way of writing regulations so far, their internal structure, and also insisted on determining a unique writing style and terminology that will be used when writing legal acts because of the variety of addressees to which the regulations refer. In our paper, we consider the possible need for change, ie even greater linguistic specification of some provisions of this regulation, in the context of the role and significance of language in law. All our proposals stem from the well explained challenges that modern legislation has been facing lately in the process of its creation and self-application.
Modern technology as a tool for the prevention of domestic violence
Authors: Dimovski Darko
Published: September 2022

Regardless of the fact that there is an appropriate normative framework for sanctioning the commission of the criminal offense of domestic violence, in practice there are numerous problems for proving it before the competent court. Therefore, the author, citing examples from practice, identified problems in proving domestic violence. At the end of the paper, the author will, listing the existing mobile applications and their shortcomings, present ways to overcome these problems by using a newly created application that will have a dual function - prevention of domestic violence and its easier proof.