bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE IN MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MESENTERIC ISCHEMIA AND THE IMMEDIATE OUTCOME FOLLOWING SURGICAL SALVAGE
Authors: Ahmad Shabbir , Ahmad Naeem Akhtar  , Farooq Nazia , Farooq Ajmal , Farman Ali  , Qasim Farooq
Published: June 2021

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia is a rare condition with an incidence of 5/100,000. Occlusive subtype has the better outcome if early presentation and urgent surgical intervention is made.

The study was conducted at Lahore General Hospital, Lahore from Jan, 2016 to Jan, 2018. During this time period 12 patients were enrolled in the study fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Mean age was 58 years and all were male (range 45 - 75 years). All 12 patients were symptomatic at presentation with severe abdominal pain (94.3%), abdominal distension (63.6%) and vomiting (40.4%) alone or in combination. 7 patients (58.3%) presented within 24 hours from the onset of symptoms whereas 5 patients (41.6%) presented late. All patients who presented within 24 hours of onset of symptoms survived whereas all patients who presented after 24 hours from the onset of symptoms could not survive. The mortality rate for early presenters was zero % while for late presenters it was 100 %. On whole the mortality rate for our 12 patients with Acute Mesenteric Ischemia was 41.7 %.

Conclusion

Acute mesenteric ischemia patient presentation within 24 hours from the onset of symptoms with early diagnosis and surgical intervention had much better outcome.
Experiences and Practices of Contemporary Sufis in Pakistan
Authors: Saeed Bareera , Batool Syeda Shahida
Published: June 2021

In the contemporary world, we cannot underestimate the importance of spirituality in the field of Psychology. Spirituality contributes in psychotherapeutic practice and healing process. Sufism is a subjective science of spirituality that is based on the reparation of the soul and the heart and connects the Sufi to the absolute reality, i.e., God Almighty. The purpose of this study was to explore spiritual and social experiences and practices of contemporary Sufis in Pakistan. For this investigation, a qualitative approach was employed. Based on previous research and theoretical models of Sufism, a semi-structured interview schedule was developed. A purposive sampling strategy was used to collect data from ten Sufis. The information obtained from the Sufis was in the form of audio recordings that were later transcribed. Sufis’ views and experiences were interpreted by using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Five super-ordinate themes that emerged from the data were: inclination towards Sufism, spiritual journey, practicing Sufism, social experiences, and self-actualization. These themes were interpreted in the context of given sub-ordinate themes and verbatim of the participants.
H-TFIDF: What makes areas specific over time in the massive flow of tweets related to the covid pandemic?
Authors: Decoupes Rémy , Kafando Rodrique , Roche Mathieu , Teisseire Maguelonne
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Data produced by social networks may contain weak signals of possible epidemic outbreaks. In this paper, we focus on Twitter data during the waiting period before the appearance of COVID-19 first cases outside China. Among the huge flow of tweets that reflects a global growing concern in all countries, we propose to analyze such data with an adaptation of the TF-IDF measure. It allows the users to extract the discriminant vocabularies used across time and space. The results are then discussed to show how the specific spatio-temporal anchoring of the extracted terms make it possible to follow the crisis dynamics on different scales of time and space.
Assessing shop completeness in OpenStreetMap for two federal states in Germany
Authors: Brückner Josephine , Schott Moritz , Zipf Alexander , Lautenbach Sven
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The completeness of the number of Open- StreetMap (OSM) retail stores was estimated for two federal states of Germany at district level. An intrinsic measurement was applied that fits saturation models on the cumulative curve of the number of OSM retail stores over time. Even though the mean completeness of retail stores was estimated high in both states, the values within the states varied between 42 % and 100 %. The question therefore arises in which areas retail stores are well represented in OSM and whether economically weaker regions are possibly also digitally disadvantaged on the map. We investigated the influence of the urban-rural gradient as well as the influence of socioeconomic factors (gross domestic product, the unemployment rate, the proportion of academics) on the estimated completeness by means of a generalized linear model. Our results indicate that average big cities with low unemployment rate are better mapped with respect to retail stores.
Investigating drivers’ geospatial abilities in unfamiliar environments
Authors: Karkasina Dafni , Kokla Margarita , Tomai Eleni
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The prominence of landmarks in aiding pedestrian navigation has been highlighted in various studies; people rely strongly on visual landmarks, especially when navigating in unfamiliar environments. The paper describes the design and implementation of a study for assessing drivers’ spatial abilities, when navigating in an unfamiliar environment. Two types of route directions based on references to either landmarks or street names were given to two groups of participants. Three geospatial learning tasks are used to evaluate these abilities: map sketching, distance, and direction estimation. The findings showed that landmark-based route instructions help drivers develop a better cognitive map of the route. On the other hand, instructions either based on landmarks or on street information do not have an effect on distance or direction estimates. Nonetheless, qualitative analysis of directions and distances estimations gave interesting results. Findings associated with self-assessment of environmental spatial abilities using the Santa Barbara Sense of Direction Scale (SBSOD) seem to support prediction of at least one of the drivers’ abilities among those assessed in this study.
Flood Impact Assessment on Road Network and Healthcare Access at the example of Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Klipper Isabell G. , Zipf Alexander , Lautenbach Sven
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Climate change leads to an increasing number of flood events that poses threats to a large share of the global population. In addition to direct effects, flooding leads to indirect effect due to damages of the road infrastructure that might limit accessibility of health sites. For disaster preparedness it is important to know how flood events impact accessibility in that respect. We analyzed this at the example of the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta based on the flood event of 2013. The analysis was based on information about the road network and health sites from OpenStreetMap. We assessed impacts of the flood event by comparing centrality indicators of the road network as well as by an accessibility analysis of health sites before and during the event. The flooded areas were home to 2.75 million inhabitants and hosted 79 clinics and hospitals. The flood split the road network into several subgraphs. The city center maintained its importance for time-efficient routing as well as for easily accessible healthcare but might be prone to traffic congestion after such an event. Indirect effects via interrupted road traffic through flooded areas affected around 1.5 million inhabitants and led to an increase of travel time to the nearest hospital by five minutes based on normal traffic conditions.
A Research Data Infrastructure Component for the Automated Metadata and Data Quality Extraction to Foster the Provision of FAIR Data in Earth System Sciences
Authors: Wagner Michael , Henzen Christin , Müller-Pfefferkorn Ralph
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Metadata management is core to support discovery and reuse of data products, and to allow for reproducibility of the research data in Earth System Sciences (ESS). Thus, ensuring acquisition and provision of meaningful and quality assured metadata should become an integral part of data-driven ESS projects.We propose an open-source tool for the automated metadata and data quality extraction to foster the provision of FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable Reusable). By enabling researchers to automatically extract and reuse structured and standardized ESS-specific metadata, in particular quality information, in several components of a research data infrastructure, we support researchers along the research data life cycle.
Simulation model of pedestrian flow based on multi-agent system and Bayesian Nash equilibrium
Authors: Wang Yiyu , Ge Jiaqi , Comber Alexis
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Computer-based simulation is a means of exploring complex systems and has become the mainstream method of pedestrian research. In this research, a multi-agent simulation model of pedestrian flow will be established using a multi-agent system (MAS) and Bayesian Nash equilibrium. MAS is used to simulate the crowd movement and the interaction between pedestrians, and Bayesian Nash equilibrium is adopted to analyze the decision-making process of pedestrians. In contrast to previous pedestrian flow simulation modeling methods, this study adopts multi-agent modeling to realize the complete heterogeneity of pedestrians, so as to achieve more accurate simulation and make the research conclusions closer to reality. To be specific, we attempt to determine the cell side length and simulation time step of an initial model parameterized using a dataset of actual pedestrian movements. It allows more than one pedestrian to be in the same cell and stipulates that the utility of pedestrians decreases with the growing number of pedestrians in the cell. The Bayesian Nash equilibrium is applied to analyze the decision-making process of pedestrians and collision avoidance rules and interaction rules of agents are also formulated. A number of areas of further research are discussed.
Does drought advance the onset of autumn leaf senescence in temperate deciduous forest trees?
Authors: Mariën Bertold , Dox Inge , De Boeck Hans J. , Willems Patrick , Leys Sebastien , Papadimitriou Dimitri , Campioli Matteo
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Severe droughts are expected to become more frequent and persistent.
However, their effect on autumn leaf senescence, a key process for deciduous
trees and ecosystem functioning, is currently unclear. We hypothesized that
(I) severe drought advances the onset of autumn leaf senescence in temperate
deciduous trees and (II) tree species show different dynamics of autumn
leaf senescence under drought. We tested these hypotheses using a manipulative experiment on beech saplings
and 3 years of monitoring mature beech, birch and oak trees in Belgium.
The autumn leaf senescence was derived from the seasonal pattern of the
chlorophyll content index and the loss of canopy greenness using generalized
additive models and piecewise linear regressions. Drought and associated heat stress and increased atmospheric aridity did not
affect the onset of autumn leaf senescence in both saplings and mature
trees, even if the saplings showed a high mortality and the mature trees an
advanced loss of canopy greenness. We did not observe major differences
among species. To synthesize, the timing of autumn leaf senescence appears conservative across
years and species and even independent of drought, heat and increased
atmospheric aridity. Therefore, to study autumn senescence and avoid
confusion among studies, seasonal chlorophyll dynamics and loss of canopy
greenness should be considered separately.
Recent above-ground biomass changes in central Chukotka (Russian Far East) using field sampling and Landsat satellite data
Authors: Shevtsova Iuliia , Herzschuh Ulrike , Heim Birgit , Schulte Luise , Stünzi Simone , Pestryakova Luidmila A. , Zakharov Evgeniy S. , Kruse Stefan
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Upscaling plant biomass distribution and dynamics is
essential for estimating carbon stocks and carbon balance. In this respect,
the Russian Far East is among the least investigated sub-Arctic regions
despite its known vegetation sensitivity to ongoing warming. We
representatively harvested above-ground biomass (AGB; separated by dominant
taxa) at 40 sampling plots in central Chukotka. We used ordination to relate
field-based taxa projective cover and Landsat-derived vegetation indices. A
general additive model was used to link the ordination scores to AGB. We
then mapped AGB for paired Landsat-derived time slices (i.e. 2000/2001/2002
and 2016/2017), in four study regions covering a wide vegetation gradient
from closed-canopy larch forests to barren alpine tundra. We provide AGB
estimates and changes in AGB that were previously lacking for central
Chukotka at a high spatial resolution and a detailed description of
taxonomical contributions. Generally, AGB in the study region ranges from 0
to 16 kg m−2, with Cajander larch providing the highest contribution.
Comparison of changes in AGB within the investigated period shows that the
greatest changes (up to 1.25 kg m−2 yr−1) occurred in the northern
taiga and in areas where land cover changed to larch closed-canopy forest.
As well as the notable changes, increases in AGB also occur within the land-cover classes. Our estimations indicate a general increase in total AGB
throughout the investigated tundra–taiga and northern taiga, whereas the
tundra showed no evidence of change in AGB.
A new Lagrangian-based short-term prediction methodology for high-frequency (HF) radar currents
Authors: Solabarrieta Lohitzune , Hernández-Carrasco Ismael , Rubio Anna , Campbell Michael , Esnaola Ganix , Mader Julien , Jones Burton H. , Orfila Alejandro
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The use of high-frequency radar (HFR) data is increasing worldwide for
different applications in the field of operational oceanography and data
assimilation, as it provides real-time coastal surface currents at high
temporal and spatial resolution. In this work, a Lagrangian-based, empirical,
real-time, short-term prediction (L-STP) system is presented in order to
provide short-term forecasts of up to 48 h of ocean currents. The method
is based on finding historical analogs of Lagrangian trajectories obtained
from HFR surface currents. Then, assuming that the present state will follow
the same temporal evolution as the historical analog, we perform the
forecast. The method is applied to two HFR systems covering two areas with
different dynamical characteristics: the southeast Bay of Biscay and the
central Red Sea. A comparison of the L-STP methodology with predictions
based on persistence and reference fields is performed in order to quantify
the error introduced by this approach. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis
has been conducted to determine the limit of applicability of the
methodology regarding the temporal horizon of Lagrangian prediction. A
real-time skill score has been developed using the results of this analysis,
which allows for the identification of periods when the short-term prediction performance
is more likely to be low, and persistence can be used as a better predictor
for the future currents.
A Literature Approach of The Story in the Qur'an (Study About Muhammad Ahmad Khalafullah’s Interpretation on the Story of Ashab Al-Kahf )
Authors: Hadi Fatkhul
Published: June 2021

Al-manhaj al-adabi that is used by Khalafullah implies that the stories in the Qur'an not only is purely historical data, but it is also a narrative that could be included in literature that is loaded with the message contained in it. This literary method, according to him, is very appropriate to be used as a knife of analysis in uncovering the stories of the Qur'an. He said that the mistakes of the commentators so far lie in the methods that they use. They have involuntarily forgotten knowing the sociological and religious aspects of the message in the stories of the Qur’an. In his research, he emphasizes the psychological aspect, according to him, a story has a psychological impact due to it can explain the meaning of universal gloom and touch in the soul of his audience.

In the story of Ashab al-Kahf Khalafullah proves that the stories in the Qur’an are not merely historical data. Because this story historical elements such as characters, places and times tend to be eliminated. The Qur'an does not clearly state the number of young Ashab al-Kahf and the time they lived in the cave. The narrative of the story of Ashab al-Kahf which is meant to prove Muhammad's apostolate and as an answer to some of the questions of the polytheists of Mecca to Muhammad when testing the truth of his apostleship and teachings. Such narrative has a psychological impact on the listeners so that it can reveal the messages stored in it.
Religion and Social Construction: The Study of Suwuk and Azimat in the Perspective of Modern Society
Authors: Ishmah Nihayatul , A'yun Qurrotul
Published: June 2021

Public belief regarding suwuk treatment and the use of azimat is ingrained even before it is scientifically proven . Several practices of suwuk and the use of azimat in society show a connection with the belief in Islam. This phenomenon becomes a social construction of suwuk and azimat which are considered to have many benefits from various times. The aim of this research literature to decrypt how to link the religion of Islam against suwuk and fetish practices and highlight the social construction suwuk and azimat in the view of modern society. The results of this study are suwuk and azimat are related to Islam because they use prayers that come from the verses of the Al-Qur’an. This is what makes suwuk and azimat still trusted and practiced in society, besides that the existence of scientific evidence about suwuk by researchers also makes suwuk easily accepted in modern society.
Transformation Islamic Education In Indonesia
Authors: Syahid Nur
Published: June 2021

Islamic boarding school in its dynamic is regarded to have its own identity which is termed with subculture by KH. Abdurrahman Wahid. Honestly, it must be admitted that there is a certain tradition that grows and thrives in Islamic boarding school society. However, it is not a reality outside of  Islamic boarding school society. Undeniably, when the outside environment begins incessant with modernization issues, the “uniqueness” in Islamic boarding school environment makes Islamic boarding school tradition more lively and interesting to be discussed. Environment Islamic boarding schools implication in modern time is less known and marginal, which slowly change to be something interesting among scientists and academics. One of its pieces of evidence is the emergence of an idea from part of the Islamic education observers with an educational modern system to present alternative education discourse. It is in line with Islamic boarding schools whose progress is identical with Islamic education that experiences a transformation along with changes of accompanying situation.
perbedaan perilaku pencegahan kanker serviks pada remaja putri yang tidak melakukan dan yang melakukan vaksinasi HPV di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Denpasar Barat
Authors: Darmayanti Putu Ayu Ratna
Published: June 2021

Abstract:  To analyze differences in cervical cancer prevention behavior in non-performing female adolescents and who perform HPV vaccinations. A comparative descriptive design of two samples with a cross sectional approach. Respondents are as many as 140 young women. Sampling techniques use comparison group surveys. Statistical analysis uses Chi Square. The results showed there were significant differences in cervical cancer prevention behavior in non-performing female adolescents and who performed HPV vaccination (p-value 0.001). It is suggested female adolescents apply cervical cancer prevention behaviors other than HPV vaccination, as HPV vaccination alone does not guarantee a person protected from cervical cancer.
dengan,terhadap,pada PENGARUH METODE BERMAIN PERAN DENGAN MEDIA BONEKA TANGAN TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA PADA SISWA TK (4-5 tahun) Budhiyasa Sangsit
Authors: Ridayanti Putu Windi , Marleni Kadek Devy , Sintya Dewi Ni Nyoman Laras
Published: June 2021

Pendahuluan: Media boneka tangan merupakan boneka yang dijadikan media atau alat bantu yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Jenis boneka yang biasanya digunakan adalah boneka tangan yang terbuat dari potongan kain. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode bermain peran dengan media boneka tangan terhadap kemampuan berbicara pada siswa TK (4-5 tahun) Budhiyasa Sangsit . Metode: Desain penelitian menggunakan pra-eksperimental dengan rancangan one group pre-post test design. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa TK (4-5 tahun) Budhiyasa Sangsit. Besar sampel yang digunakan adalah 30 responden yang telah dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik sampling total sampling. Pengukuran kemampuan berbicara dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan lembar observasi yang berpedoman pada tugas-tugas menurut usia di Denver II. Penelitian ini menggunakan statistik parametrik menggunakan uji Paired Sample T-test dengan taraf signifikan α=0,05. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata (mean) pre-test adalah 56,00 dan rata-rata (mean) post-test adalah 68,33. Hasil uji statistik parametrik menggunakan uji Paired Sample T-test didapatkan hasil pre dan post (0,000) <α (0,05), yang berarti H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Kesimpulan: Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat Pengaruh Metode Bermain Peran denagan Media Boneka Tangan terhadap Kemampuan Berbicara pada Siswa TK (4-5 tahun) Budhiyasa Sangsit.
AKTIVITAS LARVASIDA EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN KEMUNING (Murraya paniculata JACK) TERHADAP LARVA Aedes aegypti
Authors: Siswidiasari Arifani , Erawan Dewa Putu Agus Wahyu
Published: June 2021

Introduction: A research had been carried out to analyze the larvicidal activity of the ethanol extract of kemuning leaves (Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.) against Aedes aegypti L. larvae. Method: The research began with extracting yellow leaves (Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.) With a modified maceration method using 80% ethanol solvent until a thick extract is obtained, then a preliminary test is carried out to obtain LC5 and LC95 so that 5 concentrations of yellow leaf extract (Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.) can be obtained which can be used as a real larvicide test. The actual larvicide test was carried out with 7 treatments, namely 1 negative control using Tween 80, 5 test treatments namely 1000 bpj yellow leaf extract, 3000 bpj, 5000 ppm, 7000 ppm and 9000 ppm and 1 positive control using Temephos 2 bpj. Observation of the test results was carried out after 24 hours by counting the number of larvae deaths in each treatment group. Result: The data obtained were analyzed by using probit analysis and obtained LC90 of yellow leaf extract (Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.) which is 8330,291 bpj. The results showed that the yellow leaf extract (Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.) was effective as a larvicidal activity with LC5 of 1000 bpj and LC95 of 9000 bpj.
Violencia cristiana en Pamplona durante el pontificado de Inocencio IV. Formas de (re)construir lo violento a partir de un conjunto de documentos papales
Authors: Castillo Paula
Published: June 2021

El 15 de octubre de 1246, Inocencio IV dirigió una carta al obispo de Zaragoza en donde relató una serie de eventos de extrema conflictividad que habrían protagonizado los frailes de la Orden de los Menores de la ciudad de Pamplona y el prior y archidiácono de la misma ciudad. Dicha carta forma parte de un conjunto de bulas que el pontífice dirigió a diferentes actores, tanto del ambiente eclesiástico como del secular, con el objetivo de frenar los litigios entre los integrantes de la mencionada comunidad. La problemática no se resolvería hasta dos años después, cuando el 2 de septiembre de 1247, el propio Inocencio confirmó una conciliación realizada entre las partes por un prelado que él mismo había enviado. El propósito de este trabajo es reconstruir los hechos desde la perspectiva de la conflictividad y los comportamientos violentos a partir del análisis de las cartas de intervención papal.
Regulación y control del juego de azar en la Corona de Castilla durante la Baja Edad Media
Authors: López Villalba José Miguel
Published: June 2021

La historiografía española no se ha mostrado muy propensa al estudio de la compleja relación entre la práctica de los juegos de azar y las estructuras del poder en la baja edad media castellana. La Corona, y con posterioridad los concejos, regularon dichas actividades que, basadas en la suerte y en las apuestas económicas, siempre se percibieron como un desdoro hacia la conducta social instituida. La variada casuística presentada, propia de las diversas poblaciones estudiadas, permite observar conductas peculiares en la imposición de la norma.
Livro didático de português: valorização do sujeito negro ou embranquecimento social?
Authors: Da Silva Silvio Ribeiro , Lopes Benassi Fabiana
Published: June 2021

Neste artigo, analisa-se, com base nos procedimentos da pesquisa em Linguística Aplicada, se uma coleção de livro didático de Português (LDP) trabalha em prol da valorização do sujeito negro, ou se favorece o embranquecimento social. A análise foi feita na coleção Para Viver Juntos – Português, a qual teve um índice de adoção muito alto nas escolas públicas de Jataí-GO. Segundo os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais, é parte integrante da História o registro da dificuldade em se tratar da temática do preconceito e da discriminação étnica. O referencial coloca que, na escola, ocorrem manifestações de racismo, discriminação social e étnica por parte de professores, alunos e equipe escolar, por mais que isso ocorra de maneira involuntária ou inconsciente. Sendo o livro didático um importante instrumento pedagógico usado na escola sistematicamente, ele pode criar referências para o aluno. Ele é o material mais usado pelo professor, além de ser, segundo alguns autores, a principal fonte de informação impressa utilizada por grande parte de alunos. Os dados indicaram que a ideologia veiculada pela coleção analisada leva em consideração uma sociedade branca, já que inexistem discussões temáticas que valorizem os aspectos étnicos, sociais e culturais do indivíduo negro, o mesmo ocorrendo em relação a fotografias, imagens e ilustrações, prevalecendo o indivíduo branco na maioria absoluta das vezes.
Clinico-Mycological Study of Superficial Mycoses in a Tertiary Health Care Centre of Southern Assam
Authors: Bhattacharjee Barnamoy , Chakravarty Atanu , Dhar Chanda Debadatta
Published: June 2021

Background-Superficial Mycosis, which is the most common fungal infection affecting human beings, includes Dermatophytosis and Dermatomycoses, which are the infections of superficial keratinized layer of skin, nail & hair by Dermatophytes and non Dermatophytic moulds or yeasts respectively. This clinical entity is very common in hot, humid tropical climate of India with prevalence ranging from 30-60% but its precise case magnitude and epidemiology in North eastern India cannot be stated as there are only few studies conducted. So, this study is undertaken to 1) Find the prevalence of Superficial Mycosis in a tertiary health care centre of Southern Assam. 2) Study the clinical profile of the cases 3) Isolate and identify the causative agents of Superficial mycosis.
Materials & Method- The study has been conducted on 250 samples from clinically suspected and untreated cases of superficial mycosis from Aug 2017 to Dec 2018. 2 separate sets of samples from edge of skin lesion/nail /hair were collected, of which 1 sample was subjected to direct microscopy with (10-40) % KOH and the other part was subjected to 2 sets of fungal culture in SDA tubes at 25°C and 37°C & followed for 3 weeks. In Culture positive cases, fungal identification was based on colony morphology, pigment production & LPCB mount. For confirmation of isolates, Slide Culture and biochemical tests were done.
Result-Out of total 250 samples,115 samples (46%) showed presence of fungal elements in KOH examination, of which 73 were culture positive and of the KOH negative samples 10 samples were culture positive, thus making the prevalence 33.2% (83/250). Clinically, Tinea corporis was the most common form of both superficial mycosis & Dermatophytosis and Pityriasis Versicolor has been found the most common Dermatomycosis. Males(21-50yrs) were affected by superficial mycosis more than Females(16-30yr). Trichophyton mentagrophyte was the mostly isolated agent causing superficial mycosis.

Keywords: Superficial mycoses, prevalence, Assam, Slide Culture, Urease.
Laboratory Assessment of Molluscicidal and Cercaricidal Activities of Balanites aegyptiaca against Vectors of Schistosomiasis (Biomphalaria pfeifferi)
Authors: Isa Muhammad
Published: June 2021

Studies were conducted on assessment of molluscicidal and cercaricidal activities of leaves, fruits and endocarp of Balanite aegyptiaca Del against adult vectors of schistosomiasis (Biomphlaria Pfeifeferi) using standard methods. Preliminary phytochemical screening was conducted, where alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids were found present in leaves, fruits, and endocarp. Molluscicidal and cercaricidal activity test were also conducted. Snail mortalities were compared between each plant part and snail specie as well as LC50 of the plant parts were also recorded. The result obtained revealed that leaves extract was more susceptible to the death of the snail species. Comparing LC50, the leaves extract shows 0.0726 considered as the highest cercaricidal while fruits and endocarp showed highest LC50of 0.0531 and 0.0426 respectively.

Keywords: Balanites Aegyptiaca, Molluscicidal, Cercaricidal Activities, Schistosomiasis (Biomphalaria pfeifferi).
Getting Whey-Hearted: A Review Responding to Myths about Protein, Specifically Whey
Authors: Manoj Sachin , Shabaraya A. R.
Published: June 2021

Whey protein is the number one supplement being used by body builders and athletes today to reach their fitness goals. Whey protein is gaining its popularity even if there are some myths regarding whey protein. Whey is a milk protein that has become extremely popular in recent years. One of the main reasons for its popularity is the fact that whey protein has been linked to muscle building and increased strength. Most body builders do associate real gains with whey protein supplements. Even though the benefits of using whey protein are pretty clear, there still exist some myths about this supplement. Whey protein is the best-selling product in sports nutrition. It sets the standards for other products in this category and is, therefore, worth examining. Whey protein supplements were once considered just an alternative for bodybuilders to help them get that ripped body. However, the scenario has changed over the years as more and more research shows that this is not only a useful supplement for those trying to shed unwanted fat in a shorter period, but also for your overall health, if you are already living a healthy lifestyle. Safety is the major concern of people when they look into the whey protein supplements. They want to know the possible adverse effects of this supplement, especially in relation to health issues. Whey protein supplements contain the same amino acids that are found in meat, including leucine, isoleucine and valine. Whey is a by-product of cheese that is extracted from milk. It’s kind of like candy to body builders since it provides body mass and muscle gain. It looks like slimy, white blobs. It tastes like chalk. And that’s just what’s left in the cup once you’ve scooped out the liquid gold that is whey protein.

Keywords: Whey, Supplements, Protein, Myth.
Hémiptères Pentatomoidea des collections du muséum Henri-Lecoq de Clermont-Ferrand
Authors: Bélenguier Luc
Published: June 2021

L’inventaire des hémiptères Pentatomoidea des collections du muséum Henri-Lecoq a été réalisé en 2019. Six collections de naturalistes auvergnats rassemblant 210 spécimens ont été inventoriées. Cinq familles parmi les Pentatomoidea sont étudiées. Les données originales figurant sur les étiquettes et les identifications de 2019 sont présentées afin de valoriser cette connaissance historique et naturaliste. Les spécimens sont majoritairement originaires d’Auvergne mais concernent douze départements français métropolitains au total. La période couverte par les collectes s’étend de 1900 à 2005. Certains spécimens apportent des informations utiles sur la répartition des espèces au regard des connaissances actuelles.
SurVegE-logiciel pour le suivi de la végétation en parcelles permanentes
Authors: Roux Camille , Thébaud Gilles
Published: June 2021

UniVegE, Université Clermont Auvergne, conduit des recherches qui ont trait à la caractérisation des habitats naturels et anthropisés, à partir des bio-indicateurs végétaux, dans une finalité de gestion et de conservation. Depuis 2005, ces travaux ont été complétés par des recherches et expertises portant sur le diagnostic et le suivi d’espaces naturels sur des parcelles permanentes et le long de transects, pour le compte de partenaires de l’environnement : Parcs naturels régionaux, Espaces Naturels Sensibles du département 63, Clermont-Auvergne métropole… Dans ce cadre 51 parcelles permanentes ont été mises en place dans des espaces naturels du Massif central, territoires de collectivités territoriales et/ou aires protégées. Cette expérience a permis de tester de nouvelles méthodes de suivi pour répondre concrètement aux questionnements des gestionnaires et déboucher sur l’élaboration du logiciel SurVegE.SurVegE (SURveillance VÉGétation Écologie) est un logiciel d’assistance à l’opérateur gestionnaire d’espaces naturels. Il permet, à partir de relevés floristiques effectués sur des parcelles permanentes bornées et géoréférencées, de caractériser les changements floristiques et écologiques intervenus entre plusieurs années. L’analyse des données, intégrée dans le logiciel et basée sur des valeurs d’indices de référence affectés aux espèces végétales, fournit directement les résultats comparatifs chiffrés et illustrés, sous forme de diagrammes, figures et tableaux.Nous allons présenter ici certaines fonctionnalités du logiciel en prenant comme exemple des cas concrets d’études menées sur le terrain. Les sites sélectionnés correspondent à différents types d’habitats et ont fait l’objet soit d’états initiaux, soit d’analyses diachroniques comparatives.
The empirical evidence of the effect of company size, leverage and profitability on income smoothing
Authors: Rosdini Dini , Mita Aria Farah , Setyaningrum Dyah
Published: June 2021

Income smoothing is basically a management strategy to reduce fluctuating income levels. This study aims to determine the effect of company size, leverage and profitability on income smoothing in companies listed on the LQ45 Index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2019 period. It was carried out on companies listed on the LQ45 Index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. Sampling was conducted by utilizing purposive sampling and obtained 11 companies, from which 33 data were collected. The analysis technique used was multiple linear regression analysis. Results showed that company size, leverage and profitability simultaneously can affect income smoothing of a company. Company size and profitability partially have a positive effect on income smoothing, while leverage has a negative effect on income smoothing.
Investment decisions as mediating of fundamental and technical factors on firm value
Authors: Romamti Fedy , Wiksuana I Gusti Bagus , Purbawangsa Ida Bagus Anom , Sedana Ida Bagus Panji
Published: June 2021

This study aims to analyze the impact of fundamental and technical factors on firm value with investment decisions as a mediating variable. The samples were 12 companies at agricultural sector in the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results show that leverage had a negative and significant effect on investment decisions and firm value. Profitability and trading volume had a positive and significant effect on investment decisions and firm value. Previous stock prices did not have any significant effect on investment decisions but a positive and significant effect on firm value. Investment decisions had a positive and significant effect on firm value. Leverage had a negative and significant effect on firm value through investment decisions. Profitability and stock trading volume had a positive and significant effect on firm value through investment decisions. Previous stock prices did not have any significant effect on firm value through investment decisions.
The effects of corporate social responsibility and practices on the performance of SMEs in Vietnam
Authors: Oanh Thai Thi Kim , Thang Đao Quang , Cuc Nguyen Thi Thu , Cuong Đang Thanh , Anh Ho Thi Dieu
Published: June 2021

Corporate social responsibilities (CSR) have gained the attention of regulators and recent studies due to their comprehensive influence on the firm performance. Thus, the present study examines the impact of CSR practices such as social welfare, human rights and physical environment on SMEs performance in Vietnam. This research also investigates the mediating role of organizational support among the links of social welfare, human rights, the physical environment and SMEs performance in Vietnam. This study has followed the primary data collection methods such as survey questionnaires to collect the data from respondents and also executed the smart-PLS for analysis. The results indicated the social welfare, human rights and physical environment have a positive association with SMEs performance in Vietnam. The results also exposed that organizational support positively mediates among the links of social welfare, human rights, the physical environment and SMEs performance in Vietnam. This study guided the regulators while developing the regulations related to CSR and firm performance.
Predictive autoregressive models using macroeconomic variables: the role of oil prices in the Russian stock market
Authors: Bagautdinova N. G. , Kadochnikova E.I , Bakirova A.N.
Published: June 2021

This article evaluates the relationship of macroeconomic variables of the domestic market with the stock index on the Moscow exchange and selects forecast specifications based on an integrated autoregressive model - the moving average. The methods used are included in an integrated autoregressive-moving average model with exogenous variables and seasonal component, Box and Jenkins approach, auto.arima in R function, Hyndman and Athanasopoulos approach, and maximum likelihood method. The results demonstrate that the inclusion of external regressors in the one-dimensional ARIMAX model improves its predictive characteristics. Time series of macro-indicators of the domestic market – the consumer price index, the index of output of goods and services for basic activities are not interrelated with the index of the Moscow exchange, with the exception of the dollar exchange rate. The positive correlation between the Moscow exchange index and macro indicators of the world economy - the S&P stock index, the price of Brent oil, was confirmed. In models with minimal AIC, a rare presence of the MA component was found, which shows that the prevailing dependence of the stock market yield on previous values of the yield (AR component) and thus, better predictability of the yield. It has shown that for stock market forecasting, "manual" selection of the ARIMA model type can give better results (minimum AIC and minimum RMSE) than the built-in auto.arima algorithm in R. It is shown that from a practical point of view, when selecting forecast models, the RMSE criterion is more useful for investors, which measures the standard error of the forecast in points of the stock index. For the scientific novelty, using Russian financial data for the period from March 2000 to March 2018 to measure the connection of macro indicators of domestic and global markets with the Moscow exchange stock index, considering seasonality can be noticed. The comparison of the forecast model’s accuracy of the ARIMA type obtained by automatic and "manual “selection by AIC and RMSE is performed in favor of "manual" selection. It could be noted that the main conclusions of the article can be used in scientific and practical activities in the stock markets as a practical significance.
The effect of public governance, human resource quality, characteristics of the government internal su-pervisory apparatus, and the government internal supervisory system on the quality of local government financial report
Authors: Sahabuddin Sahabuddin , Sutrisno T. , Subekti Imam , Andayani Wuryan
Published: June 2021

The objective of this research is to study and analyze the direct effect of public governance, human resource competence, characteristics of Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus, and Government Internal Supervisory System on the quality of Local Government Financial Report and the indirect effect of public governance, human resource competence, and characteristics of Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus on the quality of Local Government Financial Report with the mediation of Government Internal Supervisory System. The samples are 148 local government agencies’ financial administration officials, selected according to certain criteria. As SEM-PLS was used for hypothesis testing, this study finds that public governance, human resource competence, characteristics of Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus, and Government Internal Supervisory System directly have positive effects on the quality of Local Government Financial Report. Furthermore, the Government Internal Supervisory System fully mediates the effect of human resource competence on the quality of the Local Government Financial Report and partially mediates the effects of public governance and characteristics of Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus on Local Government Financial Report.
PERAN KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL DAN MOTIVASI KERJA DALAM MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. XYZ
Authors: Satria Budi
Published: June 2021

Kinerja adalah hasil kerja secara kualitas dan kuantitas yang dicapai oleh seseorang karyawan dalam kemampuan melaksanakan tugas-tugas sesuai dengan tanggung jawab yang diberikan oleh atasan kepadanya Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Peran Kepemimpinan Transformasional Dan Motivasi Kerja dalam mempengaruhi Kinerja Karyawan PT. XYZ. Penelitian ini dilakukan 100 responden dengan menggunakan desktriptif kuantitatif. Karena itu analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik dalam bentuk uji regresi linear  berganda.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan Kepemimpinan Transformasional tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Karyawan, sedangkan Motivasi Kerja mampu berperang dalam mempengaruhi  Kinerja Karyawan PT. XYZ.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA DAN INSENTIF TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. TOPINDO LUCKY SPORTS
Authors: Dhyan Parashakti Ryani
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh, motivasi kerja, insentif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Objek penelitian ini adalah karyawan PT. Tapindo Lucky Spotrs. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap 54 responden dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif. Oleh karna itu, analisis data yang di gunakan adalah analisis startistik dalam bentuk uji regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara parsial dan simultan, motivasi kerja variable dan efek insentif terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. Tapindo Lucky Sports. Hasil ini dibuktikan dengan hasil uji simultan (uji F) yang menunjukan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan dari motivasi kerja dan insentif terdahap kinerja karyawan PT. Tapindo Lucky Sports. Sedangkan hasil uji parsial (uji t ) juga menunjukan bahwa motivasi kerja berpengaruh terhadap  kinerja karyawan, dan pengaruh insentif secara signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Motivasi kerja insentif secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Karyawan.
A view from the dark side… “How to… persuade a grumpy radiologist to help in the investigation of your acute patient”
Authors:   Department of Radiology, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, Crean A
Published: June 2021

The pressure of acute admissions continues to place a great strain on those staff fighting on the front line. I stand in awe of those with enthusiasm for the battle but am occasionally aware of grumbles directed at compatriots with more comfortable lives, in the shelter of the Radiology department. How many of you have approached your friendly radiologist with a request slip in hand to be greeted with “no”, “I’m busy”, “it’s a waste of time anyway”, “is that all you can tell me about the patient”; or worse, not greeted at all, but ignored for the next ten minutes whilst Dr Grumpy FRCR finishes his ultrasound scan/report/cup of coffee? Isn’t it sad that, as intelligent professionals, with the patients’ wellbeing as our common goal, we sometimes interact so poorly.
Atrial fibrillation: management following an acute presentation
Authors:   Cardiology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, Satchithananda DK , Macnab A ,   Accident and Emergency Department, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend Hospital, Bridgend, S. Wales, Page AJF ,   Cardiology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich
Published: June 2021

The treatment of atrial fibrillation is perceived to be complex due to its varied clinical presentations and numerous potential therapeutic options. Our article aims to provide the physician with a framework of basic principles with which to assess and treat patients with atrial fibrillation who present acutely.
An unusual cause for PUO
Authors:   Salisbury and District Hospital Salisbury, Miller L , White Gayle ,   Southampton General Hospital, Southampton SO166YD
Published: June 2021

A 22 year old woman presented with a seven week history of arthralgia, intermittent fever, fatigue, and sore throat. In the week prior to hospital referral she had become more unwell, with painful swelling of her left knee and a non-pruritic, erythematous rash over her forearms. Prior to this illness she had been fit and well with no previous medical or drug history.
Benefits of an Emergency Assessment Area Medical Review Clinic: prospective evaluation
Authors:   Birmingham Heartlands Hospital NHS Trust, MacDonald D , Dyer Philip ,   Acute Medical Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, Ellis C ,   Birmingham Heartlands Hospital NHS Trust
Published: June 2021

Following the establishment of a medical review clinic in an Emergency Assessment Area (EAA) the reasons for and the appropriateness of referral of patients after initial visit were prospectively analysed in 167 patients. An attempt was also made to establish the number of patients who would have been admitted if the clinic were not in place and thus the potential saving of bed-days from this new initiative. Three main reasons for referral were the uncertainty about diagnosis, uncertainty about management and the review of outstanding investigations. Fifteen per cent of patients were judged to have been inappropriately referred. In 22% of patients the presence of the clinic prevented hospital admission and it was also felt that in a further group of patients the clinic provided a useful role in reassuring the patient, reinforcing and reviewing management plans. The clinic also acted as an educational tool for junior doctors. Thus the development of an early review clinic in an Acute Medical Unit / EAA setting is a useful adjunct to the delivery of high quality ambulatory patient care.
Cardiac Arrhythmias – Part I: Bradycardia
Authors:   St. Mary’s Hospital NHS Trust, London W2 1NY United Kingdom, O’Neill MD , Davies D Wyn ,   St. Mary’s Hospital NHS Trust, London W2 1NY United Kingdom
Published: June 2021

Symptomatic bradycardia is a common reason for presentation to Emergency Departments in the UK. Nevertheless, the acute management of bradycardia remains a cause for unnecessary anxiety and confusion among admitting physicians. This article reviews the aetiology, electrocardiographic appearances and management of the common defects of cardiac conduction which may manifest clinically as bradycardia. Particular attention is paid to bradycardia in the context of acute myocardial infarction and the role of temporary cardiac pacing.