bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Reliability and Test-Retest Stability of the Treatment Perception Questionnaire (TPQ) in the Oncology Field: A Pilot Study
Authors: Sancassiani Federica , Gambino Sara , Lindert Jutta , Sali Lapo , Pinna Irene , Origa Giulia , Cossu Giulia , Scartozzi Mario , Preti Antonio
Published: January 2022

Background:

Patients' satisfaction is an indicator of technical, instrumental, environmental, and interpersonal aspects of care. It shows how much the health service “as a whole organization” meets the patients’ psychosocial expectations and if the health professionals combine their technical competence with relational skills. The Treatment Perception Questionnaire (TPQ) is a brief instrument developed in the United Kingdom for research with substance abuse disorder populations. The present study aimed at evaluating the reliability and test-retest stability of the TPQ Italian translation in a sample of patients with solid and blood cancers.

Methods:

The TPQ was administered to 263 people with solid and blood cancers. Test-retest reliability was evaluated in a subgroup of 116 participants who completed the TPQ again after 3 months.

Results:

The reliability of TPQ was good. Cronbach’s alpha: 0.83 (95%CI: 0.79-0.86), 0.66 (0.59-0.72), 0.71 (0.65-0.769), respectively, in the total test, and in subscales on “staff perception”, and “program perception”. Test-retest reliability was 0.82 (0.77-0.87). The mean difference between the first and the second assessment was 1.0 (SD = 7.1; 95% CI -0.35 to 2.33). By plotting the differences and the means of the two assessments, 5/116 cases (4.3%) were outside the upper and lower limits of agreement.

Conclusions:

This study points out good reliability and test-retest stability of the TPQ in the oncology field. The TPQ can be used to assess variation over time about satisfaction with care in patients with oncological diseases, favoring the identification of unmet patients’ needs about the quality of the service.
Evaluation of Oxidation Process by Ozonation and Glucose Oxidase Enzyme on the Degradation of Benzoquinone in Wheat Flour
Authors: El-Desouky Tarek A. , Hussain Hassan B.H.
Published: January 2022

Background:

Wheat flour is an important food ingredient for humans, which is the basic ingredient of bread and other bakery products.

Objective:

This study aimed to assess the effect of adding Glucose Oxidase (GOX), and exposure to ozone gas on methyl-1, 4-benzoquinone (MBQ), and ethyl-1, 4-benzoquinone (EBQ) secreted by Tribolium castaneum in flour.

Methods:

The flour contaminated by MBQ and EBQ was treated with ozone gas at (10, 20, and 40 ppm) with exposure times (15, 30, and 45 min). Similarly, GOX was added to flour at (10, 15, and 20 ppm), leaving the dough for periods between 10 and 45 min after treatments. The MBQ and EBQ determined by HPLC, and the UV-Visible Spectrophotometer and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to describe the changes that occurred in the main structure of EBQ after ozonation at 40 ppm for 45 min.

Results:

The results indicated that adding GOX enzyme to the flour at level 20 ppm degrade the MBQ to 13.7, 20.23, and 39.6 after 15, 30, and 45 min from mixing time, respectively. On the other hnad, the EBQ degrades to 13.6, 18.9, and 35.9%. In contrast, the percentages of degradation of MBQ and EBQ increases after ozonation at 40 ppm for 45min were 84.1 and 78.8%, respectively. The results obtained by UV–vis spectroscopy and FTIR reflect that many oxidation products formed as aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.

Conclusion:

In general, ozonation was a reliable treatment for the degradation of benzoquinone in flour.
A Novel Approach to Information Security in Medical Sensor Networks
Authors: Karunakaran Kalaivani , Rajagopal Sivakumar
Published: January 2022

Objective:

Preservation of patient’s medical information in health care industries under Medical Sensor Networks (MSN).

Methods:

This paper proposes a novel key management technique known as k- secure with FBKM, which generates a robust key to allow communication between sensors present in the Body Sensor Units (BSU) and Body Central Unit (BCU). This proposed work strengthens the FBKM technique which is placed between BCU and the point accessible to medical experts at a remote place in the overall health care monitoring environment.

Results:

The FBKM technique has proved its success in authentication and security by improving genuine acceptance rate, false rejection rate, and declining false acceptance rate.

Conclusion:

The k- secure with FBKM scheme enhances the performance of the existing FBKM scheme in Medical Sensor Networks.
Neural Network Based Filtering Method for Cancer Detection
Authors: Jaya J. , Sasi A. , Paulchamy B. , Sabareesaan K.J. , Rajagopal Sivakumar , Balakrishnan Nagaraj
Published: January 2022

Objective:

The growth of anomalous cells in the human body in an uncontrolled manner is characterized as cancer. The detection of cancer is a multi-stage process in the clinical examination.

Methods:

It is mainly involved with the assistance of radiological imaging. The imaging technique is used to identify the spread of cancer in the human body. This imaging-based detection can be improved by incorporating the Image Processing methodologies. In image processing, the preprocessing is applied at the lower-level abstraction. It removes the unwanted noise pixel present in the image, which also distributes the pixel values based on the specific distribution method.

Results:

Neural Network is a learning and processing engine, which is mainly used to create cognitive intelligence in various domains. In this work, the Neural Network (NN) based filtering approach is developed to improve the preprocessing operation in the cancer detection process.

Conclusion:

The performance of the proposed filtering method is compared with the existing linear and non-linear filters in terms of Mean Squared Error (MSE), Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Image Enhancement Factor (IEF).
Novel Multi-Modal Throat Inflammation and Chest Radiography based Early-Diagnosis and Mass-Screening of COVID-19
Authors: Ramwala Ojas A. , Dalal Poojan , Parikh Parima , Dalal Upena , Paunwala Mita C. , Paunwala Chirag. N.
Published: January 2022

Background:

The upsurge of COVID-19 has received significant international contemplation considering its life-threatening ramifications. To ensure that the susceptible patients can be quarantined to control the spread of the disease during the incubation period of the coronavirus, it becomes imperative to automatically and non-invasively mass screen patients. The diagnosis using RT-PCR is arduous and time-consuming. Currently, the non-invasive mass screening of susceptible cases is being performed by utilizing the thermal screening technique. However, with the consumption of paracetamol, the symptoms of fever can be suppressed.

Methods:

A novel multi-modal approach has been proposed. Throat inflammation-based mass screening and early prediction followed by Chest X-Ray based diagnosis have been proposed. Depth-wise separable convolutions have been utilized by fine-tuning Xception Net and Mobile Net architectures. NADAM optimizer has been leveraged to promote faster convergence.

Results:

The proposed method achieved 91% accuracy on the throat inflammation identification task and 96% accuracy on chest radiography conducted on the dataset.

Conclusion:

Evaluation of the proposed method indicates promising results and henceforth validates its clinical reliability. The future direction could be working on a larger dataset in close collaboration with the medical fraternity.
High Flow Nasal Cannula as Support in Immunocompromised Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Giugliano-Jaramillo Claudia , León Josefina , Enriquez Cristobal , Keymer Juan E. , Pérez-Araos Rodrigo
Published: January 2022

Introduction:

High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) is a novel technique for respiratory support that improves oxygenation. In some patients, it may reduce the work of breathing. In immunocompromised patients with Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF), Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) is the main support recommended strategy, since invasive mechanical ventilation could increase mortality rates. NIV used for more than 48 hours may be associated with increased in-hospital mortality and hospital length of stay. Therefore HFNC seems like a respiratory support alternative.

Objective:

To describe clinical outcomes of immunocompromised patients with ARF HFNC-supported.

Methods:

Retrospective study in patients admitted with ARF and HFNC-supported. 25 adult patients were included, 21 pharmacologically and 4 non- pharmacologically immunosuppressed. Median age of the patients was 64 [60-76] years, APACHE II 15 [11-19], and PaO2:FiO2 218 [165-248]. Demographic information, origin of immunosuppression, Respiratory Rate (RR), Heart Rate (HR), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), oxygen saturation (SpO2) and PaO2:FiO2 ratio were extracted from clinical records of our HFNC local protocol. Data acquisition was performed before and after the first 24 hours of connection. In addition, the need for greater ventilatory support after HFNC, orotracheal intubation, in-hospital mortality and 90 days out-patients’ mortality was recorded.

Results:

Mean RR before the connection was 25±22 breaths/min and 22±4 breaths/min after the first 24 hours of HFNC use (95% CI; p=0.02). HR mean before connection to HFNC was 96±22 beats/min, and after, it was 86±15 beats/min (95%CI; p=0.008). Previous mean MAP was 86±15 mmHg, and after HFNC, it was 80±12 mmHg (95%CI; p=0.09); mean SpO2 after was 93±5% and before it was 95±4% (95% CI; p=0.13); and previous PaO2:FiO2 mean was 219±66, and after it was 324±110 (95%CI; p=0.52). In-hospital mortality was 28% and 90 days out-patients’ mortality was 32%.

Conclusion:

HFNC in immunosuppressed ARF subjects significantly decreases HR and RR, being apparently an effective alternative to decrease work of breathing. In-hospital mortality in ARF immunosuppressed patients was high even though respiratory support was used. Better studies are needed to define the role of HFNC-support in ARF.
Is There a Rendezvous for SARS-CoV-2 and Agmatine?
Authors: Kotagale Nandkishor , Taksande Brijesh , Inamdar Nazma
Published: January 2022

The catastrophe of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The respiratory system appears to be ground zero
in the majority of the patients. However, many other organs can get infected by cytokines,
chemokines and other mediators released in response to the presence of the virus. The neurotropism
by the SARS-CoV-2 is established beyond doubt. In addition to non-specific symptoms,
the symptoms specific to central and/or peripheral nervous system diseases as well as neuromuscular
diseases have been observed in numerous clinical cases. These observations and the experiences
with other coronavirus infections earlier and flu pandemics raise concerns not only about the neurological
effects in active disease but also about the long-term effects generated by the infection, immune
and inflammatory functions. The knowledge of biological actions of agmatine in the backdrop
of physiological events instigated by invading SARS-CoV-2 and host’s response, especially
in neural events, focuses on the possible overlaps of biomolecular pathways at a number of instances.
This is not surprising since the factors stimulated during SARS-CoV-2 infection are the disease-
generating neuroinflammatory components altered by agmatine. Hence, we hypothesize the
possible beneficial role of agmatine in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Based on a narrative review of the
literature, agmatine can be proposed as a plausible beneficial candidate for supporting treatment of
SARS-CoV-2 infection and for addressing post-infection neurological complications.
Antimicrobial Activities and Molecular Signature of Endophytic Fungi of Opuntia ficus-Indica Cacti and the Cactus-Like Plant Aloe vera
Authors: Alghamdi Afaf S.
Published: January 2022

Endophytes are fungi that colonize the internal tissues of plants without causing immediate adverse effects. Saudi Arabia (SA) is rich in Opuntia ficus-indica cacti and the cactus-like plant Aloe vera, which grow in the southern and western areas of SA. This study aimed to isolate and identify endophytic fungi from cacti and cactus-like plants in the Jeddah, Taif, and Al Baha regions KSA and then determine their effects on pathogenic fungal and bacterial growth. The isolates were groupedAloe Vera; Opuntia Ficus-Indica; Endophytic Fungi; Antimicrobial Activities; Pathogenic Bacteria. into 16 distinct operational taxonomic units based on the sequence of the internal transcribed spacer in the rDNA gene with the primers ITS1 and ITS4. Mucor circinelloides was the endophytic fungus found most frequently, with a relative frequency of 20.43%, followed by Talaromyces funiculosus, with a relative frequency of 16.12% when isolated from Opuntia ficus-indica and Aloe vera. Nine out of sixteen endophytic fungi exhibited strong antifungal activity against all the tested pathogens. P. funiculosum, Aspergillus versicolor, Penicillium janthinellum, and Fusarium oxysporum showed vigorous antimicrobial activities against the human pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli, Shigella sp., and Salmonella typhimurium.
Исследование межфазного натяжения на границе воды и раствора асфальтенов в толуоле
Authors: Зиннатуллин Р.Р. , Искандаров А.И. , Ковалева Л.А.
Published: January 2022

The dynamics of the interfacial tension coefficient at the interface between water and model solutions of asphaltenes of different concentrations in toluene has been studied. It has been shown that, over time, the interfacial tension decreases due to the adsorption of asphaltene molecules at the interface. With an increase in the concentration of asphaltenes in the solution, the decrease in interfacial tension occurs more intensively. The results of a study of the elongation of a water drop in a solution under the influence of an electric field are presented. It is shown that after the formation of an adsorption film, a higher stress must be applied to stretch the droplet, and the relative elongation depends nonlinearly on the applied stress. The studies were carried out using the suspended drop method.
Влияние морфологии буферного слоя AlN на структурное качество полуполярного слоя GaN, выращенного на подложке Si(001), по данным просвечивающей электронной микроскопии
Authors: Кириленко Д.А. , Мясоедов А.В. , Калмыков А.Е. , Сорокин Л.М.
Published: January 2022

Structural features of the interface between semipolar gallium nitride layer and buffer layer of aluminum nitride grown on a SiC/Si(001) template misoriented by an angle of 7° were studied by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The effect of interface morphology on the structural quality of the gallium nitride layer is revealed: faceted structure the surface of the buffer layer reduces the threading dislocations density.
MEASURING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING ANESTHESIA STAFF WORKLOAD at AL-NOOR SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA, MARCH 2021 (Preprint)
Authors: anesthesia Ali
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Workload on health sector workers has increased dramatically in recent years. In this research we studied anesthesia staff in terms of teaching and non-teaching workload at AL Noor Specialist hospital and the extent of its impact on performance and vigilance. Decreased workload improves the performance and vigilance of anesthesia staff.

OBJECTIVE

To determine the difference between the workload of teaching and non-teaching anesthesia staff.
2. To measure the workload of anesthesia staff in teaching and non-teaching cases.
3. To identify the definition, component, and effect of workload.
4. To explain the importance of the work of anesthesia staff.

METHODS

This is a cross-sectional study carried out using a Google form survey conducted among anesthesia staff at Al-Noor specialist Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The target of the study included anesthesia staff (Anesthesia Technologist, Anesthesia Specialist, Anesthesia Consultant).

RESULTS

The workload density graph shows that the induction period in teaching cases was slightly higher compared to non-teaching cases. during the maintenance period and recovery period, workload density was slightly higher in teaching cases compared to the induction period.
The degree of agreement with the statement, “stress and pressure increase during surgery (teaching cases)”, was mostly in the normal range.
The degree of agreement with the statement, “increased workload will reduce your performance level and vigilance during the surgery”, was mostly in the strongly agree range.
The degree of agreement with the statement, “increasing the workload reduces patient safety”, was mostly in the strongly agree range.

CONCLUSIONS

There is only a slight difference in workload between teaching and non-teaching cases, but this slight change may stand between the life or death of a patient in an area of fine margins, such as anesthesia. We recommend further study to include all hospitals in Makkah. We recommend that difficult cases, especially patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 3 or above, do not have students because that may jeopardize the safety of the patient and inhibit the vigilance and performance of anesthesia providers.
Determinantes de la jefatura femenina en los hogares mexicanos: modelos Logit y Probit (2008-2020)
Authors: Sosa Castro Magnolia Miriam , Castro Olivares Jorge Eduardo
Published: January 2022

La participación de las mujeres como jefas del hogar en México ha aumentado en los últimos años. Las mujeres están en situaciones desventajosas por: menor participación económica, violencia estructural y directa, entre otros.  La jefatura femenina expone a dichos hogares a una gran vulnerabilidad respecto a la incidencia en pobreza. El presente trabajo analiza descriptiva y econométricamente el impacto que tienen variables como la edad, el nivel de educación, ingreso e integrantes menores de once años, en la probabilidad de que la jefatura del hogar corresponda a una mujer, mediante un modelo probabilístico de respuesta binaria en el periodo (2008-2018).
The effect of Centella asiatica L. Urban. and Curcuma longa L. extracts combination in improving memory performance in stroke model rats and its acute toxicity
Authors: Gofir Abdul , Ar Rochmah Mawaddah , Wibowo Samekto , Hakimi Mohammad , Mustofa
Published: January 2022

Post-stroke cognitive impairment involves memory, visuoconstructional, and
spatial dysfunctions. Centella asiatica L. Urban. and Curcuma longa L. are both
well-known herbs in South and South-East Asia countries that are believed to
possess neuroprotective properties as memory enhancers. This study aimed to
investigate the effects of C. asiatica L. Urban. and C. longa L. extracts combination
in improving memory performance in stroke model rats and its acute toxicity.
Twenty-five Wistar rats underwent transient bilateral common carotid artery
occlusion. Y-maze pre-test was performed 24 h after the occlusion. The rats were
then divided into five groups i.e. Group 1 received NaCMC dilution, Group 2
received donepezil 0. 7 mg/kg BW/day, and Groups 3, 4, and 5 received the extracts
combination with dose of 59; 118; and 236 mg/kg BW/day, respectively. Y-maze
post-test was performed 24 h after the last dose had been given. Spontaneous
alternation behavior was used as the indicator of working memory measurement.
The fixed-dose method according to OECD Guideline was used to estimate the
LD50 in acute toxicity testing on Wistar rats. There was a significant difference
in the delta spontaneous alternation percentage among groups tested (p<0. 05).
Group 1 had significant difference with any other group (compared to Groups
2 to 5; p<0.05). No significant difference could be found between groups of the
extracts combination and donepezil group suggesting that the effect is not more
inferior nor dose-dependent in improving memory performance. The extracts
combination at a single dose of 2000 mg/kg BW did not show related signs of
toxicity or mortality in any of the rats during the 14-day observation period. In
conclusion, the C. asiatica L. Urban. and C. longa L. extracts combination can
improve performance of memory on stroke model animal. According to Globally
Harmonized Classification System, the extracts combination can be classified as
Category 5/unclassified.
Relasi Kuasa Negara dan Adat dalam Mengembangkan Pariwisata Budaya Melayu Kabupaten Siak
Authors: Wazni  , Harirah MS Zulfa
Published: January 2022

Tulisan ini berangkat dari ketertarikan untuk melihat relasi kuasa yang terjalin antara Negara dan institusi adat dalam pengembangan pariwisata budaya melayu yang ada di Kabupaten Siak. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lanjutan dari temuan sebelumnya yang menunjukkan bahwa lembaga adat melayu kabupaten Siak tidak lagi dilibatkan dalam pengembangan pariwisata berbasis kearifan lokal. Padahal kita ketahui bahwa Siak mengusung “Siak the Truly Malay” sehingga idealnya LAM Kabupaten Siak akan menjadi salah satu leading sector yang akan menjaga dan menuntun nilai-nilai budaya melayu dalam setiap event kepariwisataan. Sehingga menjadi penting untuk mengupas lebih jauh seperti apa relasi kuasa yang terbangun antara Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Siak dan Lembaga Adat Melayu Kabupaten Siak dalam pengembangan pariwisata berbasis budaya melayu. Metode yang digunakan adalah melalui pendekatan kualitatif, sehingga data-data di lapangan akan diperoleh melalui proses wawancara dan dokumentasi. Kemudian berbagai data dan infromasi tersebut dianalisis hingga diperoleh kesimpulan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan relasi yang justru terjadi adalah layaknya “perang dingin”. Kedua belah pihak tidak terlibat konflik secara langsung, namun bersikap saling diam. Hal ini dikarenakan adanya relasi yang tidak seimbang. Lembaga Adat Melayu Kabupaten Siak seolah-olah tak bisa berbuat apa-apa ketika tidak dilibatkan dalam setiap program pengembangan Pariwisata Kabupaten Siak.
The Failure on Our Governance: Reaksi Masyarakat Sipil terhadap Kebijakan Publik di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Friska Dianing Puspa Felisitas , Kriswinara Astanujati Nicolas
Published: January 2022

Tulisan ini berusaha memberikan elaborasi mengenai faktor-faktor apa saja yang berperan dalam kegagalan pemerintah atas kebijakannya di masa pandemi hingga memunculkan reaksi dari masyarakat sipil. Mulai dari minimnya preparedness, perbedaan sense of urgency, broken linkage, hingga rendahnya sense of belonging menjadi bahasan yang disajikan secara lebih lanjut dalam tulisan ini. Bagaimana pemerintah akhirnya mengakomodasi hadirnya komunitas sebagai bentuk resistensi yang mewujudkan terciptanya self-governing community. Yang mana keberadaannya juga mendorong berjalannya suatu demokratisasi. Melihat bahwa pergerakan dan polarisasi perlawanan sipil yang semakin tumbuh menjamur sebagai bentuk gerak komunal di masa pandemi. Indonesia menjadi salah satu negara yang turut meningkatkan resistensi. Melalui realita serta sumber-sumber sekunder, tulisan ini menjelaskan apa yang menyebabkan pemerintah gagap dalam penanganan pandemi hingga memicu kemunculan masyarakat sipil. Hingga akhirnya, civil society menjadi solusi (mobilizing for action) dalam tata kelola pemerintahan.

Kata kunci: civil society, broken linkage, network governance, self-governing community, civil resistance, social contract
Tras las huellas de los humillados: una exploración cuantitativa sobre avergonzamiento en Argentina
Authors: Seid Gonzalo
Published: January 2022

En este artículo se propone explorar algunas condiciones en las que tiene lugar la experiencia de haberse sentido avergonzado o humillado. Se analiza información de la Encuesta Nacional de Estructura Social llevada a cabo en el año 2015 por el Programa de Investigación sobre la Sociedad Argentina Contemporánea (pisac). Se trató de una muestra probabilística, estratificada y polietápica en la que se relevaron 8,265 hogares de localidades de más de 2,000 habitantes de todo el país.  En uno de los bloques del cuestionario se incluyeron preguntas acerca de si en el último año alguien en el hogar había padecido distintas situaciones, entre ellas la de haber sido menospreciado, avergonzado o humillado. A lo largo de este escrito, se analizan las respuestas a esta pregunta del cuestionario en relación con otras variables. La exploración de las condiciones que hacen más probable la experiencia de la humillación permite identificar los perfiles de las subpoblaciones más expuestas y generar hipótesis mediante razonamientos abductivos.
Fundamentos teóricos de la Economía de la Salud
Authors: Pensado Aguilar Marianna V.
Published: January 2022

Es indiscutible y cada vez más aceptada la relación que existe entre la salud y la economía. A su vez, la importancia de esta última incide tanto en la prestación de servicios médicos como en el impacto social relacionado con el bienestar colectivo como motor de crecimiento y desarrollo, la disminución de la pobreza, el aumento de la esperanza de vida y la calidad de ésta. La Economía de la Salud es una disciplina relativamente nueva que comienza a surgir en la década de 1970, donde Kenneth Arrow sienta las bases con su conocido artículo “La incertidumbre y el análisis de bienestar de las prestaciones médicas” donde analiza las características que hacen que el mercado de servicios de salud se inserte dentro de los mercados llamados “imperfectos”. La Economía de la Salud busca ganancias en salud atendiendo a dos premisas: eficacia y eficiencia en la asignación de los recursos.
La reducción del IVA en la zona fronteriza: efectos financieros negativos para personas físicas y morales
Authors: Gallardo Cervantes Juan
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de este documento es el de resaltar, mediante el análisis de dos alternativas, que contrario a lo que establece el Decreto sobre la reducción de ocho puntos porcentuales al Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) en la Zona Fronteriza, tal reajuste sólo beneficiará a los consumidores finales, pero tanto los negocios en operación (de personas físicas y morales) como los nuevos proyectos verán mermados sus márgenes de maniobra, así como sus utilidades en un porcentaje similar o un poco menor a la disminución porcentual del IVA.
Percepción de la vejez y el envejecimiento en enfermería y estudiantes de enfermería. Una revisión narrativa.
Authors: Mendoza-Robles Kira Vanessa , Flores-Bello Cristina
Published: January 2022

Introducción. Los prejuicios y estereotipos negativos sobre la vejez, envejecimiento y personas mayores, que tienen muchos estudiantes y profesionales del campo de la enfermería influyen en el tipo y la calidad de atención que brindan durante el cuidado de la salud de los pacientes de mayor edad, fectando el trato digno e igualitario. Objetivo. Presentar el estado del arte del conocimiento sobre la percepción de la vejez y el envejecimiento de los estudiantes y profesionistas de enfermería. Desarrollo. Se analizó cómo el viejismo institucional e individual puede repercutir en la salud de las personas de mayor edad. También se encontró que tanto los estudiantes como profesionistas de enfermería tienen estereotipos positivos y negativos, principalmente relacionados con el área de la salud. Conclusiones. Los estudiantes y profesionales de enfermería tienen prejuicios y estereotipos tanto positivos como negativos que afectan el tipo y calidad de la atención. Su percepción se modifica con base a la escolaridad, los conocimientos adquiridos y la práctica desarrollada con adultos mayores.
Efflux-Mediated bile Resistance in Gram-Positive Pathogens
Authors: Alsultan Amjed , Alsallami Dhama
Published: January 2022

Gram-positive pathogens are causing many serious infections that affect humans and result in mild to severe diseases worldwide. In order to survive and initiate infection, enteric pathogens must resist the physiochemical defence factors in the human intestinal tract. One of these defence factors is bile, a potent antibacterial like compound in the intestine. Efflux pumps are the important mechanism by which bacteria resist antibacterial agents such as bile. Efflux of antimicrobial substances outside the bacterial cell is considered as a key factor for intestinal colonization and virulence of enteric pathogens. This paper will review the research conducted on efflux–mediated bile resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Enterococcus faecalis and Clostridium perfringens. These bacteria colonize in the human & animal gastrointestinal tract and they have a multiple mechanism to resist the innate defences in the gut and antibacterial activity of bile. However, bile resistance in these bacteria is not fully understood. The evidence from this review suggests that Gram-positive pathogens have the ability to active transport of bile. Further research is needed to know how these pathogens sense bile and how bile regulates its virulence factor. In general, therefore, it seems that understanding the specific mechanism of bile resistance in enteric bacteria including gram-positive pathogens may involve in the development of novel strategies to control and treatment of gastrointestinal infections.
Profitable Algorithmic Trading Strategy
Authors: S Prince Nathan
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Cryptocurrency has drastically increased its growth in recent years and Bitcoin (BTC) is a very popular type of currency among all the other types of cryptocurrencies which is been used in most of the sectors nowadays for trading, transactions, bookings, etc. In this paper, we aim to predict the change in bitcoin prices by using machine learning techniques on data from Investing.com. We interpret the output and accuracy rate using various machine learning models. To see whether to buy or sell the bitcoin we created exploratory data analysis from a year of data set and predict the next 5 days change using machine learning models like logistic Regression, Logistic Regression with PCA (Principal Component Analysis), and Neural network. Keywords: Data Science, Machine Learning, Regression, PCA, Neural Network, Data Analysis
Study on Different Type of Irrigation System Suitable for South Region of Maharashtra
Authors: Nandurkar Ms. Vaishnavi
Published: January 2022

Abstract: To study on different type of irrigation system suitable for south region of Maharashtra. We are attempting to find an irrigation system which would require less water and will be economical with higher yield of the crops for which it is installed. Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil through various systems of tubes, pumps, and sprays. Irrigation is usually used in areas where rainfall is irregular or dry times or drought is expected. There are many types of irrigation systems, in which water is supplied to the entire field uniformly Study of various types of irrigation method's such as surface irrigation, subsurface irrigation, drip irrigation and smart irrigation. We discussed about the different types of irrigation systems, there are several types of irrigation systems such as surface irrigation, sub-surface irrigation, drip irrigation, IOT, smart irrigation, sensor based irrigation in combination of traditional and modern type of irrigation. From above study we came to know the difference between automated irrigation system and manual irrigation system. We will know that automated irrigation system gives higher yield of crops using less amount of water as compared to manual irrigation system in accordance to automated and manual. Our study is to compare our system with other irrigation systems in terms of economy and optimum water usage to provide maximum results. Keywords: Surface irrigation, Drip irrigation, Manual Irrigation system, automated irrigation system
A Study on Impact of Environment Friendly Product Attributes on Consumer Purchase Decisions
Authors: Singhal Prof. (Dr) Shashi
Published: January 2022

Abstract: The study aims to find out the influence of environment friendly attributes on the willingness of consumers to purchase the product. It also aims to determine the type of emotions elicited by these kinds of consumer products. It was hypothesized that buying eco products can elicit different kinds of emotions in consumers. These emotions are usually positive that cause attraction to consumers and eventually the actual purchase of the product. An exploratory pre-purchase affect survey was conducted through field and online survey to determine what shoppers feel while looking for eco products to buy. Results revealed that participants significantly experience more positive feelings/emotions than negative feelings/ emotions when buying eco-products while participants are indifferent in experiencing positive and negative feelings/emotions when buying non-eco products. This study provided information on the importance of incorporating ecological attributes to the design of consumer products. As of now, not all companies offer eco-friendly products because it is not known if consumers are willing to pay more for the “environment friendly” attribute. This study hopes to shift the paradigm of companies as it will try to establish the emotional attachment of consumers to product attributes related to the environment.
Terapi rasional-emotif perilaku untuk menurunkan tingkat depresi pada wanita
Authors: Faradilla Andita
Published: January 2022

The subject is a college student woman who has changes in functionality in everyday life. Subject has a bad view of herself and tend to like to compare herself with others, especially physical problems. As a result, subject tend to be easily sad, lose interest, often feel tired and sometimes bring up suicidal thoughts. The assessment methods used were clinical interview, observation, and psychological tests, namely the Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale, graphics, Thematic Apperception Test, the Beck Depression Inventory II scale and WHODAS. Subject was diagnosed with major depressive disorder with moderate level of functioning. The intervention used was rational-emotive behavior therapy which was composed of five sessions. This therapy is used with the aim of reducing depression levels through changing irrational beliefs to become more rational. The results of the intervention showed a decrease in the subject's level of depression as indicated by changes in the scores obtained before and after the intervention was given.
Developing learning supplement book of Cell Mitotic Division material for Junior High School students
Authors: Syawalinda Intan Putri , Hindun Iin , Fatmawati Diani
Published: January 2022

Cell division is an abstract material for middle school students in which learning resources and supporting learning media are compulsory to use. This research and development aimed at developing learning supplement book of mitotic cell material for IX graders which eases them to identify cell division, particularly in mitotic phase. This study was developed based on ADDIE model which comprised of four stages (i.e. Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The validation test was conducted by teaching and learning material experts. The two stage tests were conducted in small and large trial groups. The qualitative and quantitative data gained were analyzed using percentage. The results showed that the percentage values were 86.2% (very feasible) for teaching material, 99.4% (very feasible) for learning material. The small-scale trial gained 87.8% (very feasible), meanwhile the large-scale test gained 88.3% (very feasible). In conclusion, the mitotic learning supplement book of cell division material for junior high school can be used as teaching material in classroom learning activities.
Digital comics learning media for high school on the human excretory system concept
Authors: Agustini Intan Nur , Sa'adah Sumiyati , Paujiah Epa
Published: January 2022

Based on the preliminary analysis, one of the things needed in learning is a learning media that describes the material clearly, briefly, easily understood, and fulfills offline and online learning. This research aims to develop a digital comic learning media on the concept of the human excretory system. This study uses the R&D (Research and Development) method with the ADDIE model. The instruments in this study include a validation questionnaire, practicality test sheets, readability questionnaire, and student response questionnaire sheets to the developed digital comic learning media. The research data were analyzed quantitatively by calculating the percentage. The results showed that the digital comics learning media was valid and feasible to be used as learning media (combined average of 83%). The results of the student response test showed a very good response to the digital comic learning media with a percentage of 84%
Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccination; Sinopharm and Pfizer-BioNTech
Authors: Mohammad Ameen M , Sgery Azri S H
Published: January 2022

This short communication and highlights is the first one talking about receiving two different Anti-COVID-19  vaccines in full doses. In a small group of almost medical personals in Duhok city, Kurdistan region of Iraq, for the first time in the world 15 doctors who were vaccinated with two doses of Sinopharm at early March were revaccinated with two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech after approximately 5-6 months. They were developed a good immune response without serious side effects so far. This will direct us toward potential safety protocol of mixing full doses of different vaccines at least in the short term. No serious side effects in the short term had been registered in this new combination. Such policy might open ways for further larger studies for taking different Anti-COVID-19  vaccines in full doses.
Latvis „Dabartinės lietuvių kalbos tekstyno“ pasaulėvaizdyje
Authors:   Lietuvių kalbos institutas, Vaičiulytė-Semėnienė Loreta
Published: January 2022

Straipsnyje analizuojama, koks latvio koncepto fragmentas susidėlioja iš iliustracinių sakinių, kur minimas skirtingų formų daiktavardis latvis. Medžiaga tyrimui rinkta iš Kauno Vytauto Didžiojo universiteto Kompiuterinės lingvistikos centre sudaryto „Dabartinės lietuvių kalbos tekstyno“ publicistikos. Ištyrus empirinę medžiagą semantinės analizės, interpretaciniu ir aprašomuoju metodais, paaiškėjo, kad apie latvį pasakoma biologiniu, (psicho)socialiniu, psichologiniu, buitiniu, fiziniu, lokaliniu, religiniu aspektu. Labiausiai atsiskleidžia pirmieji trys latvio aspektai.
Factors Affecting Collateral Valuation Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Evidence from Islamic Bank in Indonesia
Authors: Purnama Riansyah Rainal , Jahroh Siti , Santoso Moch. Hadi , Ahmad Rifai Ahmad Rifai
Published: January 2022

This study aims to analyze the performance of collateral appraisers during the Covid-19 pandemic by using the variables of competence, motivation, and work stress as exogenous variables and through satisfaction as a mediating variable. Data for this study was collected through an online questionnaire from an Islamic bank in Indonesia. It involved 96 respondents, determined by the census sampling technique. Structural Equation Modeling with PLS version 3.0 was employed as an analysis tool. The results showed that competence, motivation, and satisfaction positively and significantly affected performance. In contrast, job stress had a negative and significant effect on the satisfaction and performance of collateral appraisers. The managerial implications that can be applied in the company are maintaining and increasing competence and motivation, increasing satisfaction, and quickly resolving sources of work stress.==========================================================================================================ABSTRAK – Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Penilai Agunan pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19: Kajian pada Bank Syariah di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja penilai agunan selama masa pandemi Covid 19 dengan menggunakan variabel kompetensi, motivasi dan stres kerja sebagai variabel eksogen dan variabel kepuasan sebagai variabel mediasi. Data penelitian diperoleh dari penyebaran kuesioner pada sebuah bank syariah di Indonesia. Responden penelitian ini berjumlah 96 orang yang didapat berdasarkan teknik census sampling. Analisis dilakukan dengan Structural Equation Modeling dengan PLS versi 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi, motivasi dan kepuasan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja, sedangkan stres kerja berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan dan kinerja agunan penilai. Implikasi manajerial yang dapat diterapkan di perusahaan adalah mempertahankan dan meningkatkan kompetensi dan motivasi, meningkatkan kepuasan, dan cepat menyelesaikan sumber stres kerja.
Removing the Cog in the Waqf Wheels: A Policy Formulation for Nigeria
Authors: Saidu Oluwaseun Sulaiman , Cizakca Murat , Wilson Rodney
Published: January 2022

The Nigerian state is the most populous African nation with a sizeable number of Muslims. While other countries with a significantly fewer number of Muslims benefit from the visible dividends of a thriving waqf institution, the same cannot be said of Nigeria. The institution of waqfs in the country is almost non-existent or, at best, described as comatose. Therefore, this study attempts to formulate workable prescriptions for waqf development in Nigeria. Data were gathered from relevant documents, such as related local regulations and the result of previous studies. Considering the normative characteristics for the functionality of waqf institution, the data were analysed using documentary enquiry, legal reasoning, descriptions, narratives, and critical studies on the waqf system in Nigeria. The findings indicate a dire need for dedicated legislation for waqf operations in the country that will expedite establishing a sound and well-functioning waqf system. This future law should incorporate the policy briefs contained in this paper.==================================================================================================== ABSTRAK – Menghilangkan Hambatan Perputaran Wakaf: Formulasi Kebijakan untuk Nigeria. Nigeria adalah negara di Afrika yang terpadat dengan jumlah Muslim yang cukup besar. Tidak seperti negara-negara lain yang bahkan jumlah penduduk Muslimnya jauh lebih sedikit, Nigeria hampir tidak bisa mendapatkan keuntungan apapun dari adanya sistem wakaf dalam Islam. Eksistensi lembaga wakaf hampir tidak terlihat di negara ini, atau, dapat dikatakan sedang mati suri. Oleh karena itu, kajian ini berupaya untuk menghilangkan hambatan-hambatan operasionalisasi wakaf dengan merumuskan formulasi yang dapat diimplementasikan untuk Nigeria. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dari studi dokumentasi seperti undang-undang dan peraturan terkait serta hasil-hasil kajian yang relevan. Dengan pertimbangan karakteristik normatif fungsi lembaga wakaf, analisis dokumen dilakukan dengan penalaran hukum, telaah deskriptif, naratif, dan studi kritis terhadap fungsi wakaf di Nigeria. Hasil kajian menyimpulkan bahwa ada kebutuhan mendesak bagi Nigeria untuk membentuk undang-undang khusus wakaf yang dapat mempercepat pembentukan sistem wakaf yang sehat dan fungsional. Formulasi policy brief dari kajian ini dapat digunakan sebagai bahan pembentukan aturan dimaksud.
How Do Sharia Supervisory Board and Good Corporate Governance Relate to Islamic Banks Performance?
Authors: Hanafi Rustam , Rohman Abdul , Ratmono Dwi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to investigate the relationship between the characteristics of the Sharia Supervisory Board (SSB) and Good Corporate Governance (GCG) on the performance of Islamic Banks (IBs). Data were collected from 14 IBs listed on the Financial Services Authority (OJK) during 2013–2019. The multiple regression results empirically show that SSB with the academic position as professor shows a significant positive relationship on IBs performance. Meanwhile, SSB with doctoral education has no positive relationship with IBs performance. Although it is not positively correlated, doctoral education is still needed but with a background in law or sharia education, economics including finance or accounting, and muamalah. Educational background is proven to have a significant positive relationship with IBs' performance. Meanwhile, SSB, which only has a finance or accounting background, does not positively affect IBs' performance. In addition, GCG shows a very significant positive relationship with the IBs' performance. It indicates that effective and efficient governance by the Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners, and SSB through implementing better GCG and sharia principles will improve IBs performance.==========================================================================================================ABSTRAK – Bagaimana Kaitan Dewan Pengawas Syariah dan Good Corporate Governance dengan Kinerja Bank Syariah? Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara karakteristik Dewan Pengawas Syariah (DPS) dan Good Corporate Governance (GCG) terhadap kinerja Bank Syariah (BS) di Indonesia. Data dikumpulkan dari 14 BS yang terdaftar di OJK selama periode 2013-2019. Berdasarkan hasil regresi berganda secara empiris menunjukkan bahwa DPS yang memiliki jabatan akademik sebagai profesor menunjukkan hubungan positif yang signifikan dengan kinerja BS. Sedangkan DPS dengan pendidikan doktor tidak memiliki hubungan positif dengan kinerja BS. Walaupun tidak berkorelasi positif, pendidikan doktor tetap diperlukan tetapi dengan latar belakang pendidikan hukum atau syariah, ekonomi termasuk keuangan atau akuntansi, dan muamalah. Karena latar belakang pendidikan tersebut terbukti memiliki hubungan positif yang signifikan dengan kinerja BS. Sedangkan DPS yang hanya berlatar belakang keuangan atau akuntansi tidak menunjukkan hubungan positif dengan kinerja BS. Selain itu, GCG menunjukkan hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan dengan kinerja BS. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa tata kelola yang efektif dan efisien oleh Dewan Direksi, Dewan Komisaris, dan DPS melalui penerapan prinsip-prinsip GCG dan syariah yang lebih baik akan meningkatkan kinerja BS.
Editorial Notes: Issues in Islamic Economics, Banking and Financial Institutions during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ibrahim Azharsyah
Published: January 2022

In this second issue of the 2021 edition, we mostly received manuscripts discussing the challenges of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions (IBFIs) within the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, they discuss various topics within the field, such as institutional and employees' performances,  financial stability, waqf institutions, the trend of Islamic economics research, and the relevance of Islamic economics and finance essential components to the modern economy. Approaching the publication deadline, only ten were accepted out of the dozen manuscripts that were reviewed. Nine were ready for publication, while the rest still needed quality improvements. As for the process, each manuscript will have to pass an initial review from our editor(s) before forwarding it to suitable reviewers. Some manuscripts would have to go through several rounds before being accepted. The reviewers' feedback was taken into consideration to provide the final decisions. Following that, the manuscripts would have to pass the editing stages, including proof-reading and layout, where our editor(s) will intensely communicate with the authors if needed. It is to ensure that each published manuscript has undergone a quality check. Interestingly, of the published articles, five of them discuss the performance issues in Islamic financial institutions, whilst the rest discuss Islamic economics and financial matters in other topics ranging from waqf institutions, the trend of Islamic economics research, to the relevance of Islamic economics and finance essential components to the modern economy. Please check the PDF file for detailed information.