bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anorectal manometry profile among elderly patients with chronic constipation in a tertiary health center
Authors: Kulkarni Harish Srikanth , Singh Prafulla Kumar , Katepally Saikrishna , Kumar P. Shravan
Published: September 2023

Background: Constipation is a common condition in elderly in India. High resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) is an essential tool in the evaluation. In this context, studies from south India are sparse regarding the motility data of elderly patients with functional constipation. We aimed at studying anorectal pressure patterns in this population of this part of the country.
Methods: Manometric data of 50 elderly patients (≥60 year), who underwent the procedure for chronic constipation (Rome IV), was retrospectively collected. Manometric parameters were compiled and observations tabulated.
Results: Among 50 patients, 35 were (70%) males and 15 (30%) females with mean age of 66.5±3.2 years. In HRAM study, the mean resting pressure was 90.2±27.5 mmHg (range 43-153 mmHg) and mean squeeze pressure was 136.9±39.76 mmHg (range 88-223 mmHg). In present study 23 patients had abnormal HRAM suggestive of dyssynergic defecation (46%).
Conclusions: The present study showed that 46% of the elderly constipation patients had defecation disorder. Defecation disorders are common in our population and there is a need to diagnose it as treatment perspectives differ from other causes of constipation.
Profile and outcomes of symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Addagarla Varun , Srikanth Kulkarni Harish , Katepally Sai Krishna , Kumar P. Shravan
Published: September 2023

Background: Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are seen in about 50% cases of pancreatitis. Most PFCs are usually asymptomatic and resolve spontaneously not requiring intervention. However, symptomatic and complicated PFCs require intervention. In this study we aimed at estimating clinical characteristics, demographics, modalities of treatment and their success rates.
Methods: 40 patients with symptomatic PFCs were included in this study. Clinical characteristics, type and location of PFC, indication for treatment, type of intervention, their success and complication rates were recorded.
Results: Among 40 patients, 29 were male and 11 females with mean age of 40.2±7.5 years. The most common PFC was pseudocyst (62.5%) followed by walled off necrosis (WON) (25%). The most common indication for intervention was abdominal pain (50%) followed by gastric outlet obstruction (25%), obstructive jaundice (15%) and sepsis (10%). The success rate of EUS guided transmural drainage was 95.6% for pseudocyst and 77.7% for WON. The rate of adverse events was 32% in pseudocysts and 40% in WON. DEN (direct endoscopic necrosectomy) was done in 3 cases of infected WON.
Conclusions: The most common PFC seen in practice is pseudocyst followed by WON. Endoscopic (EUS guided) transmural drainage has emerged as the first line intervention for symptomatic PFCs. The rate of complications and associated morbidity is much lesser with endoscopic procedures compared to surgery. The success rate of endoscopic intervention is higher in cases of pseudocyst but complications are higher in necrotic collections.
Bacteriological profile of patients with biliary obstruction in tertiary care center
Authors: Parappanavar Neelakanth U. , Suman Sumit Kumar , Katepally Sai Krishna , Kumar P. Shravan , Singh Prafulla Kumar
Published: September 2023

Background: Bile ducts are usually kept sterile by bacteriostatic and flushing effects of bile. Patients presenting with biliary obstruction especially due to benign etiology have either single or multiple bacterial organisms. Acute cholangitis carries significant morbidity with variable mortality rate. The serious presentation of such toxic patients signifies the requirement of appropriate antibiotic treatment.  Choledocholithiasis followed by neoplasm and benign biliary strictures are the common predisposing factors for obstruction. Widespread use of antibiotics over years lead to change in sensitivity pattern of organisms which necessitates change in empiric antibiotic usage.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in department of medical gastroenterology. We studied 50 patients with biliary obstruction (clinical and demographic data were recorded). The diagnosis of cholangitis was made according to TG2018. While undergoing therapeutic ERCP, bile aspirate was collected by biliary cannulation and sent for microbiological analysis. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern and rest of the data were analyzed by appropriate statistical tests.
Results: Mean age of the study group was 49 years. Majority were female in study (60%). Overall, 74% had benign etiology, 32% had cholangitis. Bile cultures were positive in 64% patients 75% of them had benign etiology (gallstone being most common; 56%) and 25% had malignant etiology. Bacterobilia in cholangitis patients was statistically significant in comparison to patients without cholangitis (p-0.01). Organisms grown are mainly aerobic gram negative, most common being E. coli, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas species. Patients having bacterobilia had mortality of 6.25% during hospital stay.
Conclusions: In this study we found higher sensitivity to colistin (90.6%), tigecycline (81.25%), amikacin (75%) and least sensitivity was noted for ampicillin (6.25%) followed by cefixime (12.5%). Sensitivity to previously commonly used ciprofloxacin antibiotic was 31.25%. Study confirms the significance of obtaining routine bile sample during ERCP in obstructed biliary system to prevent dreaded complications of cholangitis.
Medicinal plants used during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care in India: a systematic review
Authors: Sharma Pramod P. , Sharma Sakshi P.
Published: September 2023

Use of plant medicine during pregnancy, childbirth and in postpartum care has grown significantly worldwide and is remarkably well-known in different regions of India. Traditional plant medicine has the potential for treating various diseases/ailments and is evidenced by well-known pharmacopeia of India - Ayurveda. This paper reviews the research papers on plant medicine utilization during pregnancy, childbirth and for postpartum care based on information published from India. Total 206 uses of 146 medicinal plants belong to 69 families, of which 125 are herbs, 39 trees, 26 shrubs and 16 climbers. Plant parts used as medicine for treating various disorders during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum are 75 leaves, 48 roots, 23 seeds, 19 whole plants, 15 fruits, 11 barks, stem and flower 5 each, gum 2, latex 1, while in 24 cases part used is not specified. The use of plants for treating various disorder/ailments during pregnancy, of these most prevalent use is as a tonic (23 uses) which followed by vomiting (10), abdominal pain (9), to facilitate delivery (6) and so on. Use of plants during childbirth, maximum number of plants used to facilitate deliver (32 uses), for labor pain (15), and to induce labor (12). While use of plants for postpartum care, includes (37 uses) for lactation, (10) for haemorrhage, and 7 for abdominal pain.
Extensor indicis proprius to extensor pollicis longus tendon transfer with first dorsal interossei muscle flap cover for reconstruction of post traumatic thumb defect in an acute setting: a very rare case report
Authors: Bhat Tanveer Ahmad , Altamimi Abdulla  S. , Alsharari Musleh K. , Mirza Mohammed Y.
Published: September 2023

The thumb plays a vital role in the function of the hand and is indispensable part of gripping, pinching and other activities and therefore its reconstruction is a priority for every hand surgeon. Different flaps have been used in the soft tissue reconstruction of the thumb. Here we presented a 38 year male patient case of road traffic accident with trauma to the right upper limb having composite tissue defect involving the thumb with loss over the dorsum of the thumb with periosteal stripping and partial loss of the dorsal cortex of the metacarpal in which we have successfully performed thumb reconstruction in acute setting by doing extensor indicis proprius (EIP) to extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon transfer for the extensor tendon loss and soft tissue cover by using the ulnar head of first dorsal interossei muscle with overlying split thickness skin graft. EIP to EPL transfer is an efficient tendon transfer to restore the thumb extension in post-traumatic extensor loss of thumb without any functional donor site morbidity. First dorsal interossei muscle is a good and reliable reconstructive option for the small full thickness soft tissue defects over the first metacarpal first because of its axial blood supply. We recommend to divide the extensor indicis proprius tendon around half centimetre proximal to the extensor hood and suture this tendon remnant to the side by extensor digiti communis tendon  while maintaining the finger extension and for the first dorsal interossei muscle flap preferably use the ulnar head of muscle for thumb reconstruction to avoid functional donor site morbidities.
A case report of secondary syphilis with clinical features that should not be missed
Authors: Gani Abdul H. M. , Seyam Naheel I.
Published: September 2023

We present a clinical case of a 22-year-old man who had a sore throat for a month. Further examination and history revealed that he had secondary syphilis, which was confirmed by a positive laboratory test. This case emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough history and physical examination to avoid missed diagnoses.
A rare case of spinal hydatid cyst (echinococcosis) presenting with paraparesis
Authors: Rathi Tejas D. , Borlepowar Pooja , Sawadh Ritesh , Atkar Chandrshekhar M.
Published: September 2023

Spinal hydatid cysts, although rare, can lead to debilitating neurological deficits if not promptly diagnosed and managed. We present an intriguing case of a 60-year-old male who presented with sudden-onset paraplegia, an unusual manifestation of spinal hydatid disease. The clinical complexity of paraplegia prompted a comprehensive diagnostic journey involving clinical, and radiological evaluations. Imaging studies unveiled a large hydatid cyst within the spinal canal, with epidural extension compressing the spinal cord. Surgical intervention was undertaken, and the cyst was successfully excised, leading to partial neurological recovery. This case serves as a reminder of the diverse clinical presentations of hydatid cysts and highlights the significance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in endemic regions. Early diagnosis, tailored management, and heightened awareness are pivotal in averting irreversible neurological damage and enhancing patient outcomes in such challenging cases.
Rare presentation of ureteral duplication: stone localization in the upper moiety
Authors: Chatterjee Sunayana , Deshmukh Hrishikesh , Thorat Vaibhav
Published: September 2023

This case report describes a rare exception to the typical presentation of complete ureteral duplication, a relatively uncommon condition in comparison to single ureter or partial duplication. The patient presented with right flank pain and imaging revealed a duplex collecting system with a stone located in the upper moiety. Upper moiety complications, such as ectopic ureteric insertion and multicystic dysplastic moiety, are usually observed in duplex kidneys. Contrast-enhanced imaging and endoscopic treatment were utilized for accurate diagnosis and management. The case deviates from the expected pattern based on the Weigert-Meyer rule, emphasizing the importance of considering unique presentations in ureteral duplication cases.
Massive pulmonary embolism – what you may be missing?
Authors: Sam Karun S. , Gogia Atul , Batra Tanvi
Published: September 2023

Our patient is a 68-year-old woman with no known comorbid illnesses, who presented with fever, cough and haemoptysis of 20-days duration. The fever was insidious in onset, intermittent, high grade and was associated with productive cough. There were intermittent episodes of scoughing up of blood-tinged sputum mixed with clots. She was evaluated at another centre and was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism based on a computed tomographic imaging of the thorax. When she presentation to us, she was hemodynamically stable and her systemic examination was within normal limits. Her computed tomography (CT) scan were reviewed and she was labelled to have an intermediate risk pulmonary embolism. She was initiated on Injection enoxaparin and was simultaneously evaluated for the aetiology of her illness wherein an USG guided supraclavicular lymph node biopsy lead to a diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. She was initiated on first line ATT and was discharged on the same. Anticoagulation was continued on discharge. She is currently doing well on follow up. Our objective is to shed light on the association between tuberculosis and pulmonary embolism and to emphasize the need for a thorough evaluation to identify an occult infective focus in patients presenting with venous thromboembolism.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: the supreme master of camouflage
Authors: Mandal Amit
Published: September 2023

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which there is an aberrant conduction pathway between the atria and ventricles, resulting in tachycardia. Most of the patients remain asymptomatic throughout their lives; however, approximately half of the patients with WPW syndrome experience symptoms secondary to tachyarrhythmias, like paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and, rarely, ventricular fibrillation and sudden death. Patients with WPW syndrome may present with a multitude of symptoms such as unexplained anxiety, palpitations, fatigue, light-headedness or dizziness, loss of consciousness, and shortness of breath and rarely with ischemic chest pain. We report a case of a 38-year-old male presented with various vague symptoms like feelings of constipations and anxiety accompanied by psychosocial stressors, lack of sleep with episodes of palpitations which was attributed to underlying anxiety and depressive disorder and stated on various antidepressive medication, but without any relief of symptoms. He was later diagnosed with WPW syndrome. Keeping cardiac dysrhythmia within the differentials would help in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis presenting with unilateral usual interstitial pneumonia in adulthood
Authors: Bhojwani Nisha D. , Mistry Dhruvin J. , Ghetiya Jay , Gandhi Palak
Published: September 2023

Unilateral interstitial lung disease secondary to unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis (UPAA) is a rare anomaly due to a malformation of the sixth aortic arch of the affected side during embryogenesis. While most of the patients present in neonatal period with either cardiac anomalies or respiratory symptoms some of them can remain asymptomatic and late diagnosis is possible when suspicious presentation is noted on chest radiography. We report a case of 32-year female with a history of recurrent respiratory tract infection, who presented with cough and expectoration and the diagnosis of unilateral interstitial lung disease secondary to ipsilateral pulmonary interruption was made.
Causal ambiguity: deciphering the etiology of secondary thrombotic microangiopathy with systemic lupus erythematosus and vivax malaria
Authors: Soni Jinal R. , Garg Ambuj , Aggarwal Pankaj , Gupta Anurag , Gupta Pallav
Published: September 2023

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) falls under the spectrum of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and thrombi in small vessels leading to end-organ damage. It's classified into typical HUS (caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli), atypical HUS (due to uncontrolled complement activation), and secondary HUS (sHUS) linked with coexisting conditions. We present a compelling case of a 21-year-old female with fever, jaundice, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and oliguric acute kidney injury (AKI), ultimately diagnosed with Plasmodium vivax malaria. Despite adequate antimalarial therapy, the patient's clinical trajectory remained intricate, characterized by sustained hematological abnormalities and renal dysfunction. A comprehensive assessment revealed Coombs-negative hemolytic anemia. Subsequently, a renal biopsy confirmed TMA. Considering the rarity of vivax malaria causing TMA, an autoimmune workup was conducted, suggesting systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Systemic autoimmune disease-associated HUS (SAID-HUS) is a rare entity that exhibits diverse clinical presentations, with SLE being best-described etiology in literature. SLE-associated HUS was considered and was managed with steroids and hydroxychloroquine resulting in significant renal and hematological improvement. This report underscores significance of assessing autoimmune factors in case of secondary TMA, while also shedding light on evolving understanding of vivax malaria's potential relationship with TMA.
A comprehensive review on the role of dopamine in the pathophysiology of tardive dyskinesia
Authors: Kandasamy Krishnaveni , Paramanandham Abinaya , Suthi Kumari Goshika Russel , Ramalingam Kameswaran
Published: September 2023

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurological syndrome characterized by involuntary, repetitive, and unusual movements that primarily impact the orofacial region while also extending to other body parts, encompassing chorea, dystonia, tics, buccolingual stereotypy, and akathisia. This condition stems from iatrogenic factors, particularly the chronic administration of medications that obstruct dopamine receptors. Predominantly implicated are antipsychotic drugs, utilized primarily for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder treatment. These drugs modulate dopamine levels, yet prolonged usage can induce alterations in dopamine receptor sensitivity and disruptions in dopaminergic pathways, consequently fostering TD. Dopamine, a pivotal neurotransmitter governing motor control, motivation, reward processing, and emotional regulation, exerts its effects through distinct dopamine receptor types, of which the D2 subtype assumes particular significance in TD development. The persistent blockade of D2 receptors by antipsychotics prompts a compensatory surge in receptor numbers and sensitivity, ultimately contributing to TD's emergence. In essence, TD reflects a complex interplay between medical intervention and neurological intricacies. The protracted influence of antipsychotics on dopamine receptors highlights the delicate equilibrium essential for optimal brain function. The unconventional movements characterizing TD underscore the intricate role of dopamine and its receptors in orchestrating neural equilibrium.
Role and safety of prokinetic drugs in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal motility disorders: an Indian perspective
Authors: Chaudhuri Sujit
Published: September 2023

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders such as functional dyspepsia (FD), gastroesophageal reflux disease, and gastroparesis are associated with symptoms such as acid reflux, regurgitation, bloating, and heartburn. This review summarizes the prevalence, diagnosis and management of upper GI motility disorders in clinical practice in India, with focus on the use of prokinetics. Lifestyle and dietary modifications, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy form the armamentarium for management of motility disorders. Among pharmacotherapies, prokinetics increase gastric emptying and provide symptomatic relief. However, neurological and cardiovascular safety issues are associated with commonly prescribed prokinetics making it important to judiciously select an appropriate drug after weighing out its risk-benefit profile. While metoclopramide, domperidone, and levosulpiride are widely prescribed prokinetics in Indian clinical practice, they are associated with adverse effects such as extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and cardiovascular side effects. Itopride, which is a prokinetic with dual mechanism of action, has been found to have equivalent efficacy to other prokinetics and has shown significant improvement in quality of life and symptoms in randomized controlled trials in patients with FD. It acts as a D2 receptor antagonist and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Both these actions cause increase in acetylcholine levels, which increases gastric motility. Itopride also has negligible cardiac and neurological safety concerns. Thus, it is a relatively safer molecule compared with other prokinetics, with no EPS or cardiotoxicity concerns and can be used for the long-term management of upper GI motility disorders in a wide pool of patient groups either alone or in combination with other drug classes.
Estimation of the shape factor (m) in Wiebe function at different operating conditions for a SI engine
Authors: DOĞAN Hüseyin Emre , DEMİRCİ Abdurrahman , KUTLAR Akın
Published: September 2023

The burning process is one of the most important periods, which affects thermal efficiency and exhaust gas emissions, in internal combustion engines. The combustion process in internal combustion engines is modeled with one-dimensional or multi-dimensional software because it is cheaper, faster, and more practical than experiment. One of these methods, which is used to model the combustion period, is the Wiebe function. The Wiebe equation is an approach used in calculating the mass fraction burned and the heat release rate. The selection of Wiebe parameters is one of the most important factors affecting the accuracy of the mass fraction burned. In this study, the measured cylinder pressure of a spark ignition engine was directly used to calculate the heat released rate. The experiments were conducted at different brake mean effective pressures, engine speeds and relative air/fuel ratios, which were called independent variables. The shape factor (m) was determined by fitting the Wiebe equation to the heat release rate curves, which were extracted from the experimental results. The relationship between determined shape factor and independent variables was analyzed with a statistical approach. Eventually, a linear regression model, which explains 80% of the change in the shape factor, was created.
Analysis and optimization of interior permanent magnet synchronous motor for electric vehicle applications using ANSYS Motor-CAD
Authors: AYHAN Doğukan
Published: September 2023

The Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) has the capability to high torque to current ratio, high power to weight ratio, high efficiency and stability. Due to the above positive points, PMSM is extensively employed in recent variable speed AC drives, particularly in electric vehicle applications. The electric vehicle is convenient for the city traffic without toxic gas emissions with low noise. PMSM became at the top of AC motor types due to the positive features written in the previous lines. However, it has two major drawbacks i.e. high cost and small speed range but it can be controlled and exceed to the small speed range with some control methods. A radial flux inner rotor PMSM architecture for electric vehicle application is presented in the project. The Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) of the electric vehicle Leaf model, which was first produced by Nissan company in 2012, will be analyzed with ANSYS Motor-CAD and then the analysis results will be compared with the theoretical results and finally will be optimized in the project. The paper will provide insights about various change of parameters and their effects to the other parameters.
A novel design of heating system using phase change material for passenger car cabin in cold starting conditions
Authors: GÜRBÜZ Habib , ATEŞ Durukan , AKÇAY Hüsameddin
Published: September 2023

In this paper, the use of exhaust waste heat energy stored in a latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) system for cabin heating of a passenger car at cold climate conditions was investigated by experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). A liquid circulation system was installed for this purpose, consisting of two heat exchangers, one in the passenger car's rear compartment and the other in which the phase change material (PCM) in the LHTES system was stored. Commercial RT55 paraffin wax was used as PCM, and tap water was used as heat transfer fluid (HTF). Experimental and CFD analysis studies, which started at 283 K cabin interior temperature, were continued for 1500 sec (25 min). Before the experiments, the cabin interior of the passenger car was cooled up to 283 K with the air conditioning system, and the air conditioning system was kept on at a setting where the cabin interior temperature would remain constant at 283 K during the experiments. Thus, real cold climate conditions were provided for the experimental study. As a result, it has been observed that with the new cabin heating system, thermal comfort conditions for people are provided after the first five minutes, and this temperature can be maintained throughout the experiment. So much so that the cabin temperature increased from 283 K to 295 K in five minutes and reached approximately 297 K at the end of the experiment with a slow rate of increase. Furthermore, the difference in RT55 temperatures between the experimental and CFD analysis results is less than 3% during the cabin interior heating period.
Los mamíferos del Quindío, Colombia. II. Patrones de diversidad y lista anotada de especies
Authors: Mantilla-Meluk Hugo , Vásquez-Palacios Sebastián , Vargas-Arboleda Andrés F. , Sánchez-Alzate Leidy Johanna , O. Montilla Sebastián , Botero-Botero Álvaro , Ramírez-Chaves Héctor , Muñoz-Garay Javier , González Naranjo Aníbal , Mosquera-Guerra Federico , Zamora - Vélez Alejandro , Cuadrado-Ríos Sebastián
Published: September 2023

El departamento del Quindío ocupa menos del 1 % del territorio continental de Colombia. Está ubicado en el corazón de los Andes centrales, uno de los puntos calientes de biodiversidad del planeta, y su territorio hace parte, además, del “Paisaje Cultural Cafetero”, declarado como patrimonio de la humanidad por la UNESCO. A pesar de ser considerado un departamento con gran diversidad de mamíferos, son pocos los esfuerzos compilatorios de la información sobre la mastofauna del Quindío. En este trabajo se analizan, i) la cobertura geográfica del muestreo de mamíferos en el territorio quindiano; ii) los patrones espaciales de diversidad alfa, beta y filogenética de este grupo, y iii) el estatus de conservación de las especies de mamíferos del departamento. Producto de nuestra revisión se presenta una lista de 120  especies de mamíferos distribuidos en 12 órdenes, 30 familias y 75 géneros, todas respaldadas por evidencia museológica. Estas cifras ubican al Quindío como el departamento con la mayor diversidad de mamíferos por unidad de área en Colombia, y una de las divisiones administrativas de primer orden (estados, departamentos, provincias) con mayor diversidad en este grupo taxonómico a nivel global.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WAYS OF COPING DURING THE TIME OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Authors: Bukhari Syeda Razia , Tabassum Shafia , Waqas Muhammad , Khatoon Tayyaba , Kiran
Published: September 2023

Objectives: The study was conducted to find out the relationship between mental health and ways of coping of university students during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Methodology: The study design was cross-sectional and the data was analyzed using correlation method. Data for the study was collected via online Google Forms. The online questionnaire was based on two scales, the Mental Health Inventory in which the mental health characteristics were anxiety, depression, behavior control, positive affect, and the ways of coping (revised) scale.

Findings: The sample size of this study consisted of 400 university students of which 206were male and 194 were female. The outcomes of this study showed that during the outbreak of COVID-19, a significant relationship was found between mental health and ways of coping in university students. The relationship of overall mental health scores with Painful problem-solving, seeking social support, and Positive reappraisal was significant but no significant relationship was found with other subscales of ways of coping.

Applications of the study:  From the student viewpoint, universities should be aware of the students' changing emotional responses from positive to negative during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that the impact of COVID-19 would probably induce more negative emotional states, universities should offer more support for emotional management and coping. This should encourage students to talk about their concerns, worries, and anxiety toward COVID-19 and to help them de stigmatize the fear of COVID-19 on their studies and future. This support should not be a one-time-event, but ongoing. With positive emotions and coping, students are more capable to counterbalance the perceived negative impact of COVID-19 on their degree completion and job prospects by effectively using different resources to reduce resource loss.

Novelty/Originality of the study:  It is necessary for university institutions to focus their efforts on quality attention to students, in order to establish fluid communication with them and to adapt to their better well-being with good way of coping and fulfill their   academic and personal needs.
The Effects of Good University Governance on the Public Services Quality of State Islamic University
Authors: Mubarok Abdul , Achmad Tarmizi , Yuwono Teguh , Sudjono Teguh , Sihombing Robinson
Published: September 2023

This article aims to determine whether good university governance affects the public service quality of State Islamic Institutes. Public services quality indicators used in this research adopt the criterion proposed by Parasuraman. The study occurred in one of the State Islamic Institutes (IAIN), Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia. The population and samples were taken from Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty of IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon students. The research employed a quantitative method by developing a valid and reliable questionnaire survey to collect empirical data. A 1 to 5 Likert scale measured the constructs, and the scale represents the rank of strongly disagree to agree strongly.
Furthermore, the data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) tool based on the variant and Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show that implementing sound university governance principles significantly and directly affected public service quality. As the implementation of the research results, it is highly recommended to improve the application of the principles of Good University Governance: transparency, accountability (especially to stakeholders), responsiveness (participation), independence (in opinion and decision-making), fairness, assurance of quality and relevance, effectiveness and efficiency, and non-profit; to improve public service quality based on the principles of tangibles, and process-oriented: reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy.
İstanbul’da Unutulmaya Yüz Tutmuş Bir Osmanlı Tekkesi: Maktûl Mustafa Paşa Tekkesi
Authors: SERTER GÖKÇEK Zehra
Published: September 2023

Tekkeler, tasavvuf âdâb ve erkânının öğretildiği ve tarikata ait merasimlerin yapıldığı yerlerdir. İlk tekkeler, 8. yüzyılda kurulmaya başlamıştır. Bu tarihi müteakiben hızla İslam dünyasındaki şehir ve kırsal alanlara yayılmışlardır. Tekkelerde öncelikle bireylerin mânevî olarak gelişimi amaçlanmakla birlikte şeyh ve dervişler, çoğu defa yaşadıkları devrin iç ve dış meselelerinden uzak bir hayat sürmemişlerdir. Bazen dışarıdan yapılan düşman saldırılarına karşı ülkelerini müdafaa etmek için savaşırlarken bazen de gayrimüslim devletlere karşı yürütülen gaza hareketlerine katılmışlardır. Böylece birçok şeyh ve derviş, vatanlarının korunmasına ve ülke topraklarının genişletilmesine katkı sağlamıştır. Osmanlı Devleti’nin kuruluş döneminde uç bölgelerinde kurulan tekke ve zâviyeler, bulundukları yerlerin imar ve iskânında mühim roller üstlenmişlerdir. Burada yaşayan şeyh ve dervişler, boş toprakları ziraata açmak suretiyle üretime katkıda bulunmuşlardır. Ayrıca yaşadıkları bölgelerin güvenliğini de sağlamışlardır. Böylece ıssız olan bu yerleri mamur hale getirerek muhacirlerin iskânına hazırlamışlardır. Tekke şeyhleri Osmanlı Devleti’nin kuruluş döneminden itibaren maddî ve mânevî nüfuzlarıyla padişahların yanlarında yer alarak onlara destek olmuşlardır. Osmanlı devlet adamlarının sûfî çevrelerle olan müspet ilişkileri, devletin yıkılışına kadar devam etmiştir. Hatta Kurtuluş Savaşı’nın kazanılmasında da birçok tekkenin ciddi düzeyde katkıları olmuştur. Bazı tekkeler işgal altında bulunan İstanbul ile Millî Mücadele’nin yürütüldüğü Ankara arasında gizli bir lojistik üs olarak hizmet etmişlerdir. Kurtuluş Savaşı’na katılmak isteyen kadroların ve muharip kuvvetlere lazım olan silahların el altından Anadolu’ya sevk edilmesinde takdire şayan bir hizmette bulunmuşlardır. Bu çalışmada Osmanlı sadrazamlarından Köse Mustafa Paşa tarafından 1753 tarihinde İstanbul surlarının dışındaki Otakçılar mevkiinde yaptırılan Maktûl Mustafa Paşa Tekkesi ele alınacaktır. Günümüzde adeta unutulmaya yüz tutmuş olan Maktûl Mustafa Paşa Tekkesi, dönemin kaynakları ve araştırma eserlerinden hareketle incelenecektir. Maktûl Mustafa Paşa Tekkesi’nin mimarî yapısı, görevlileri ve hizmet sahası hakkında bilgi verilecektir. Tekkenin toplumun mânevî hayatı üzerindeki etkisine ilaveten burada kurulan matbaa sayesinde Osmanlı bilim ve kültürüne katkısı üzerinde de durulacaktır.
Toplumsal Cinsiyetçi Roller ve Ataerkil Söylem: Ian McEwan’ın Yabancı Kucak (The Comfort of Strangers) Romanı
Authors: DOĞAN Çağlayan
Published: September 2023

Ian McEwan İngiliz çağdaş yazınında birçok farklı konuda kaleme aldığı romanlarıyla öne çıkan bir yazardır. Eserlerinde toplumsal sorunlara, kadın erkek ilişkilerine, psikolojik olgulara, çevresel meselelere sıklıkla temas eden yazar, İngiliz Milletler Topluluğu ülkeleri için en prestijli ödüllerden olan Man Booker sahibidir. Yazarın eserleri birçok dile çevrilmiştir. Ayrıca feminizm ve kadın hareketleri ile ilgili karşıt görüşler ortaya koyan eserde sert bir ataerkillik vurgulanmaktadır. Yazar birçok eserinde benzer konuları kurgulayarak kadın ve erkeğin çağdaş toplumdaki pozisyonlarını irdeler ve sorgular. Yazarın böylelikle geçmişin toplumsal konularını ve sorunlarını bugünün bağlamında okurlarıyla buluşturduğu ve söz konusu olguları şiddet sarmalı içerisine soktuğu görülmektedir. Bu çalışmaya konu olan yazarın Yabancı Kucak isimli romanı genel olarak adı belli olmayan bir şehirde iki İngiliz turistin başından geçen ilginç olayları resmetmektedir. Colin ve Mary adındaki çift yemek yiyecek bir yer ararken karşılaştıkları bir adamla tanışmalarından sonra bir dizi esrarengiz ve olumsuz olay yaşar. Yabancı Kucak genel olarak toplumsal sorunlar, ataerkillik, kadın erkek ilişkileri, psikolojik sapkınlıklar ve şiddet temsilleri gibi temaları barındıran bir romandır. Bu bağlamda, McEvan’ın söz konusu eseri birçok farklı temayı içermesinin yanı sıra, bunların birbirleriyle olan iç içe geçmiş ilişkilerini de ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışmada yazarın Yabancı Kucak isimli romanı toplumsal cinsiyetçi roller ve ataerkilliğin temsili bakımından incelenecektir.
Evaluation of Physiological and Biochemical Traits in Relation to Sodicity Tolerance in Selected Rice Genotypes under Different Sodicity Levels
Authors: Surya M. , Baskar M. , Meena S. , Janaki D. , Geethanjali S. , Sundar M.
Published: September 2023

Background: Soil sodicity is becoming a serious problem which is increasing every year has a negative impact the physical and nutritional qualities of the soil and plant which has an immense adverse effect on crop growth. Sodicity tolerance includes the manifestation of biochemical and physiological variations. Understanding these physiological and biochemical mechanism in rice is one of the biological solution for increasing the yield of crops through increased tolerance mechanism. Methods: A field experiment was conducted at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu to evaluate the performance of different rice varieties i.e., TRY 1, CO 43, TRY 2, CSR 27, TRY 3, white ponni (WP) with particular reference to Exchangeable Sodium Percentage (ESP) at various levels viz., ESP 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 and its impact on physiological and biochemical components. Plant samples were collected at flowering stage was analyzed for chlorophyll, sugars and proline content. Grain and straw yield of the crop was recorded. Result: The Chlorophyll and non-reducing sugars showed decreasing trend with increasing ESP levels but proline, reducing sugar and total sugar showed an increasing trend with increasing sodicity levels. The variation in biochemical and physiological components had significantly affected the growth and yield of rice crop. Among different rice varieties TRY 3 was found to be superior at increasing sodicity levels..
Talinum fruticosum: A Potential Multi-value Plant: A Review
Authors: Manikandan K. , Balaji T. , Dhanushkodi V.
Published: September 2023

Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss. is an underutilized plant which is distributed across world. It survives under varying soil types such as deep fertile soil, shallow rocky soil, salt affected soils, etc. Waterleaf occurs from sea level to 1000 m above MSL. Tolerance to drought is added advantage but, yield decreases with increasing water stress. It moderately tolerates salinity and sodicity of both soil and water. This plant can be exploited as plant for phytoremediation as it is capable to accumulate heavy metals, pollutants and minerals. It has significant potential to use it as fodder for cattle considering green biomass and nutritional composition. This plant can also be used as feed to chickens, rabbits and cattle. It is considered as palatable, leafy vegetable owing to nutritional and medicinal properties though it possess lesser amount of anti-nutritious components such saponin, oxalates and tannins. In view of above facts, waterleaf have the potential to be utilized as leafy vegetable for semiarid and humid conditions, quality green fodder for cattle, feed for rabbits and chicken, remediating polluted soils, reclamation and sustainable utilization of salt affected lands, tolerant plant for poor quality water, suitable to shallow soils besides using it as ornamental plant.
Sosialisasi Pembuatan Yoghurt Kacang Tanah sebagai Pemberdayaan Masyarakat untuk Peningkatan Ekonomi Di Desa Landungsari Kecamatan Dau Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Ma'unatin Anik , Jannah Akyunul , Sulhan Muhammad
Published: September 2023

The increase in public awareness of health during the Covid 19 pandemic was accompanied by an increasing need for functional food including probiotic drinks. One of the efforts to diversify yogurt is by using peanuts as a substitute for cow's milk. The production of peanuts which is quite a lot in Malang allows it to be processed into Plant-based yogurt. As an effort to increase independence in the field of entrepreneurship in peanut-producing area in  Desa Landungsari Kecamatan Dau Malang, it was necessary to provide socialization on making peanut yogurt and business development through the digital economy by the program team serving Qaryah Thayyibah UIN Maulana Maliki Ibrahim Malang.
Quality Planning and Project Success in Electricity Supply Infrastructure Projects in Kenya; A Case of Transmission Infrastructure Projects
Authors: Okombe Lee Alubala , Gichuhi Kimani , Njuguna Jane Nyokabi , Obunga Fredrick
Published: September 2023

Electricity access is a challenge facing many countries in the world more so the developing ones. This challenge is more pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa, where about 597 million people (43%) lack access to electricity. To address the challenge many countries are investing in electricity supply infrastructure projects such as transmission and distribution lines and power plants. Implementation of such projects is however faced with various challenges resulting in failure to achieve the intended objectives. Scholars have proposed solutions to address these challenges but available literature indicates the issue of quality planning in projects has not been exhaustively addressed. The main objective of this study was to assess the influence of quality planning on project success among electricity supply infrastructure projects in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Deming cycle and the Iron Triangle theories. A descriptive study design was employed in this research.  The study population was drawn from the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company staff, which implements electricity transmission projects in Kenya. A stratified sampling method coupled with Yamane’s formula was employed to identify the sample size of 80 among the staff. 63 responses from the surveyed staff were obtained and used for the analysis translating to a 78.75% response rate. The findings showed that the study accepted the alternative hypothesis and concluded that there is a significant and positive influence of quality planning on project success. This study concludes that quality planning is a critical factor that enhances project success in electricity infrastructure projects.
VIH/sida, Dévoilement du Statut Sérologique et Résilience au Traitement Antirétroviral chez les Adolescents d’Adzopé
Authors: Bilé Wadja Jean
Published: September 2023

En Côte d’Ivoire, le vécu de l’annonce du statut sérologique des adolescents vivant avec le VIH acquis en période périnatale se décline en plusieurs types de trajectoires. Le présent article explore l’influence du dévoilement de l’infection à VIH chez les adolescents d’Adzopé sur la résilience au traitement antirétroviral. A partir d’une étude qualitative, du 1er septembre au 31 décembre 2022, le Centre Hospitalier Régional d’Adzopé dans le Sud-Est de la Côte d’Ivoire a servi d’espace social de la production d’entretiens autobiographiques et semi-directifs recueillis auprès de quarante (40) personnes réparties comme suit : vingt (20) adolescents vivant avec le VIH/sida, huit (8) acteurs médicaux, cinq (5) parents, cinq (5) tuteurs, un dépositaire de la tradition et une autorité administrative. De la mise en sens de ces entretiens, il apparaît une mobilisation de stratégies par les parents/tuteurs dans la dissimulation de l’annonce du diagnostic aux adolescents. Outre ce fait, les résonnances émotionnelles vont succéder à la divulgation de la maladie en termes d’enjeux émotifs (colère, tristesse, choc). Pour surmonter ces écueils, diverses catégories d’acteurs (parents, tuteurs et les professionnels de santé) vont constituer une bouée de sauvetage pour les adolescents grâce au dévoilement du statut sérologique. Cela va légitimer une résilience au traitement antirétroviral.

 

In Côte d'Ivoire, the experience of the announcement of the serological status of adolescents living with HIV acquired during the perinatal period is divided into several types of trajectories. This article explores the influence of disclosure of HIV infection among adolescents in Adzopé on resilience to antiretroviral treatment. Based on a qualitative study, from September 1 to December 31, 2022, the Adzopé Regional Hospital Center in the South-East of Côte d'Ivoire served as a social space for the production of autobiographical and semi-autobiographical interviews. guidelines collected from forty (40) people distributed as follows: twenty (20) adolescents living with HIV/AIDS, eight (8) medical actors, five (5) parents, five (5) guardians, a custodian of tradition, and an administrative authority. From the meaning of these interviews, it appears a mobilization of strategies by the parents/guardians in the dissimulation of the announcement of the diagnosis to the adolescents. In addition to this fact, emotional resonances will follow the disclosure of the illness in terms of emotional issues (anger, sadness, shock). To overcome these pitfalls, various categories of actors (parents, guardians, and health professionals) will constitute a lifeline for adolescents by disclosing their HIV status. This will legitimize resilience to antiretroviral treatment.
Housing System, Challenges, and Perspectives The Case of Georgia
Authors: Barnabishvili Sophio
Published: September 2023

Expired or Dilapidated multi-apartment buildings are one of the main problems in post-Soviet countries. Although different countries have periodically developed different ways to solve the problem, it has not been possible to solve it until new reform, because the analysis of the current practice shows that the only way to solve the problem is to dismantle the dilapidated multi-apartment residential buildings and build new ones instead. 

The present article discusses the history of the development of the housing system in Georgia, the preconditions of the housing crisis, the existing social programs in Tbilisi Municipality, and the reform aimed at the gradual replacement of dilapidated houses. The article focuses on the international experience related to housing fund management, including in the countries of the post-Soviet space. The scope of powers of the state, municipality, and owners, prerequisites for the replacement of damaged residential houses, and decision-making procedure are discussed. The replacement process, the general characteristics of the multi-unit residential buildings subject to replacement, and the challenges the social program faces are described.