bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The nexus between blockchain distributed ledger technology and financial crimes
Authors:   Department of Accounting and Finance, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe, Chinyamunjiko Newton , Makudza Forbes ,   Department of Business Management, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Mutare, Zimbabwe, Mandongwe Lucia ,   Department of Accounting, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Mutare, Zimbabwe
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Purpose: The study sought to uncover the effect of blockchain digital ledger technology (BCDLT) on financial crimes. The study was driven by the need to promote blockchain technology in a bid to enhance financial sanity through elimination of financial delinquency. Research methodology: The study followed a quantitative paradigm using an explanatory research design. The study targeted financial executives, senior staff members at the Zimbabwe stock exchange, bankers and officials from the financial regulators. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Results: The study found out that of the four independent BCDLT antecedents, manual audit costs were insignificant, whereas the other three had strong positive associations with financial crime reduction. Limitations: The study targeted a specific group of financiers; hence the results may not be universal to other excluded categories Contribution: The study significantly guides policy formulation and laws in line with the adoption of the blockchain technology in the global financial system to guard against the possibility of new forms of financial crimes that could emanate from the use of technology. Keywords: 1. Blockchain digital ledger technology 2. Financial crime 3. Financial performance
Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Capsule Endoscopy: From Inception to Future
Authors:   Computer Science and Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221005, India., Jani* Kuntesh K. , Srivastava Subodh ,   Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Patna, India., Srivastava Rajeev ,   Computer Science and Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi.
Published: June 2022

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) tract abnormalities are most common across the world, and it is a significant threat to the health of human beings. Capsule endoscopy is a non-sedative, non-invasive and patient-friendly procedure for the diagnosis of GI tract abnormalities. However, it is very time consuming and tiresome task for physicians due to length of endoscopy videos. Thus computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) system is a must. Methods: This systematic review aims to investigate state-of-the-art CAD systems for automatic abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy by examining publications from scientific databases namely IEEE Xplore, Science Direct, Springer, and Scopus. Results: Based on defined search criteria and applied inclusion and exclusion criteria, 44 articles are included out of 187. This study presents the current status and analysis of CAD systems for capsule endoscopy. Conclusion: Publicly available larger dataset and a deep learning based CAD system may help to improve the efficiency of automated abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy.
Sistem Pakar Mendeteksi Kerusakan Komponen Kelistrikan Sepeda Motor Matic Injeksi Menggunakan Fuzzy Sugeno
Authors: Yuliyanto R. Mega , Darmansyah Darmansyah , Gunawan Rahmat , Trisnanda Trisnanda
Published: June 2022

Sepeda motor matic injeksi sebagai terobosan baru kendaraan roda dua dengan transmisi otomatis memberikan implikasi kepada sistem perawatannya. Mudahnya akses untuk mendapatkan sepeda motor saat ini membuat hampir seluru kalangan masyarakat sudah memiliki sepeda motor. Namun tentunya banyak kendala dalam perawatan motor itu sendiri. Minimnya pengetahuan akan kerusakan mesin mengakibatkan banyaknya pemilik memilih bengkel menjadi tujuan untuk mendeteksi kerusakan pada sepeda motor. Pengembangan sistem untuk mendeteksi kerusakan pada sepeda motor memang perlu difikirkan, sehingga mempermudah pemilik motor mengetahui kerusakan yang terjadi pada motor lebih dini. Sistem pakar mendeteksi kerusakan komponen kelistrikan sepeda motor matic injeksi ini merupakan suatu sistem untuk mempermudah pemilik motor mendeteksi kerusakan pada motor, sehingga pemilik dapat mengetahui lebih dini kerusakan pada sepeda motor dan dapat melakukan tindakan awal sebelum ditindak lanjuti oleh mekanik ataupun dapat menangani kerusakan-kerusakan ringan pada sepeda motor. Dalam penelitian ini selain memaparkan kajian teori yang digunakan sebagai dasar penyusunan, juga akan dibahas mengenai pembuatan sistem pakar dan implementasi sistem, cara untuk menangani ketidakpastian pada bidang sistem pakar dapat digunakan logika fuzzy, yang juga merupakan salah satu bidang kecerdasan buatan. Logika fuzzy memiliki toleransi terhadap data-data yang tidak tepat dan didasarkan pada bahasa alami. Dengan menggunakan mesin inferensi fuzzy, dapat dibuat aturan-aturan if-then fuzzy untuk menurunkan pernyataan yang bersifat linguistik.
Las OTRI en las universidades públicas andaluzas: políticas, planes y programas para fomentar la transferencia de conocimiento
Authors: Hijano del Río Manuel , Torres Sánchez Mónica
Published: June 2022

"Este capítulo se aproxima al contexto en el que surge la transferencia del conocimiento como tercera misión para analizar el papel que han desempeñado las Oficinas de Transferencia de Resultados de la Investigación (OTRI) en las universidades públicas andaluzas. Se analizan en esas páginas cuáles son las tareas que en estos momentos desempeñan las universidades públicas andaluzas en este sentido, descubriendo, por primera vez, cómo las OTRI desarrollan tareas que trascienden su papel como simples entes gestores de solicitudes a convocatorias. Además, se incluyen reflexiones a modo de propuestas para no solo seguir indagando sobre este asunto, sino también para abrir un debate para su mejora. Para abordar la investigación, se ha realizado una primera tarea descriptiva de los objetivos, funciones y actuaciones de las OTRI de las universidades públicas de Andalucía. Para ello, se ha consultado toda la información disponible de estas oficinas en las páginas web de las nueve universidades para obtener la información más actualizada posible de sus fines u objetivos. A partir de los datos extraídos, se adelanta una síntesis de todas, donde se incluyen tareas comunes y discrepancias o singularidades de todas ellas."
Historia de la Educación y transferencia social
Authors:   Universidad de Málaga, Sanchidrián Blanco Carmen , Grana Gil Isabel ,   Universidad de Málaga, Martín Zúñiga Francisco ,   Universidad de Málaga
Published: June 2022

"Este capítulo aborda la transferencia de la Historia de la Educación desde tres perspectivas exponiendo buenas prácticas que cumplen, además, con las misiones de la universidad: transferencia a través de museos pedagógicos; de documentales, películas y series, y la realizada a través de Internet. Se pone de manifiesto que los avances en los últimos diez años en las actividades de transferencia por parte de los historiadores de la educación han sido enormes, en gran parte vinculados a las posibilidades que Internet ofrece. Para esta labor de transferencia, ha sido decisiva la creación de labor de conservación y difusión del patrimonio histórico-educativo llevada a cabo por los museos pedagógicos y su difusión a través de sus propias webs y de las redes sociales. La realización de documentales y películas de tema educativo abre posibilidades a la transferencia, ya que tienen la doble vertiente de ser actuales en un momento y de ofrecer una visión histórica pasados unos años. Por último, la proliferación de blogs que se acercan a temas relacionados con la Historia de la Educación, por su enfoque y naturaleza diversos, mueven a la cautela, aunque constituyen una vía a explorar por los académicos."
Identity Politics and Conflict in Nigeria: A Criminological Focus on Oil and Oil Producing Communities in the Niger Delta
Authors: Brown Aniekan S. , Ediomo-Ubong Ekpo Nelson , Umontuen Emmanuel J.
Published: June 2022

This study explored identity mobilization and conflict among oil producing communities in the Niger Delta in Nigeria with an analysis of conflict involving Eket and Ibeno people in Akwa Ibom State. Fashioned after the survey tradition, primary data were obtained from key informant interviews while published materials provided secondary data. Inspired by the social disorganization theory, findings show how increasing recognition of the accumulative potentials of oil engendered violent conflict between the two ethnic groups as they struggled for greater access to oil benefits. Youths carried out the violent clashes, while local elites fueled the conflict by providing political coverage and arms. Identity mobilization through discourses of autochthony and locality played a central role in the conflict, as each group was organized in order to enhance competitive efficiency. The conflict shows the centrality of oil in Nigeria's political economy, and how it shapes both national political discourse and the broad rhythms of accumulation, rent-seeking disposition and social conflict, including conflict among oil producing communities.
ALIMENTACIÓN Y TURISMO: POTENCIALIDADES DE LA ELABORACIÓN DE QUESO EN ESPAÑA
Authors: Fusté-Forné Francesc
Published: June 2022

El turismo gastronómico se consolida como una tipología turística de primer orden: si bien la motivación por la gastronomía forma parte inherente de cualquier desplazamiento turístico, la presencia cada vez más dominante del turismo gastronómico como factor de motivación turística lo convierte en una tipología con un impacto transversal para el desarrollo regional. La vinculación entre territorio y gastronomía y entre las actividades agro ganaderas y el turismo convierten a los alimentos en general y al queso en particular en un recurso turístico vinculado a la autenticidad de lo local. El turismo del queso, aún poco estudiado desde el punto de vista académico, tiene entre sus intereses el descubrimiento de los procesos de elaboración de un producto íntimamente ligado al territorio donde se produce. En España, la producción de queso se extiende por la mayor parte del territorio, especialmente ligada a los entornos rurales y naturales. Este artículo crea un marco para el estudio de las potencialidades de los alimentos a partir del atractivo que genera la producción bajo Denominaciones de Origen Protegidas.
Joint Calibration and Tomographic Reconstruction for Time-of-Flight Sensor Systems
Authors: pathuri bhuvana venkata , Och Andreas , Schuster Stefan
Published: June 2022

A typical time-of-flight (ToF) tomography method requires accurate information about the system’s calibration parameters in order to reconstruct the features of interest  within a region of interest (RoI). This paper proposes a constrained joint calibration and tomography (CJCT) method based on a separable least squares (SLS) approach for ToF tomographic systems. Contrary to the existing offline and online calibration methods, the proposed method utilizes prior information about the calibration parameters in the form of constraints. The imposed constraints allow for an efficient search for the minimum of the inherent SLS cost function by reducing the system and measurement ambiguities. Thus, the proposed CJCT method can find the optimum values for both tomography and calibration parameters more efficiently compared to unconstrained methods. The general applicability of the proposed method is demonstrated by evaluating it on two applications: tomographic reconstruction of the permittivity distribution in a RoI using ToF measurements from a high resolution millimeter-wave radar system, and the  temperature distribution inside an industrial blast furnace using measured and simulated acoustic ToF values. The simulation and experimental results show that the proposed method performs significantly better in terms of tomographic reconstruction accuracy compared to unconstrained methods.
Global Stabilization of Polynomial Systems Using Equilibrium-Independent Dissipativity
Authors: Madeira Diego de S. , Lima Thiago Alves
Published: June 2022

This work presents a proof that the existence of a sum of squares (SOS) decomposition for a closed-loop (asymptotic) stability condition valid around the origin is equivalent, for input-affine polynomial systems, to the existence of an SOS certificate for a strict dissipation inequality subject to a certain equality constraint. In addition, a new sufficient condition for feedback asymptotic stabilization of nonlinear systems around nonzero equilibria is proposed using the notion of equilibrium-independent dissipativity (EID). Then, this new condition is applied to polynomial systems, specifically. It is proved in this article that the aforementioned SOS certificate for strict dissipativity exists, with a strongly convex energy function, if  and only if a certain equilibrium-independent strict dissipativity (EISD) condition also has an SOS decomposition. Consequently, not only the origin, but any assignable equilibrium point can be globally stabilized by an appropriate state feedback. As the systems considered are polynomial, semidefinite programming (SDP) can be used to solve this global stabilization problem. A numerical example provides further evidence on the usefulness of the proposed strategy.
Deeply Supervised Practical Implementation of Violence Detection from Videos for Maximizing Performance
Authors: Baskar Ashwath , P Vigneshwar , K Kanishkar
Published: June 2022

 The purpose of violence detection is to determine whether or not a  violent action has occurred. This topic grew in popularity due to the need to develop appropriate and automatic violence detection systems that investigated visual data obtained from security cameras positioned in various regions. To classify the videos into four different crime categories or non-violent, we downloaded 200 videos from multiple sources such as news channel recordings, YouTube, and online posted videos on all other social networking sites. We created four different classes, such as arrest, assault, arson, and abuse, with each class containing 50 videos. This work used pre-trained deep neural networks to provide a low-complexity strategy for detecting violence. 
MOEMS-based Lens-Assisted Beam Steering for Free-Space Optical Communications
Authors: Goldman Daniel , Serra Paul , Kacker Shreeyam , Benney Lucas , Vresilovic Daniel , Spector Steven , Cahoy Kerri , Wachs Jordan
Published: June 2022

Free-space optical communication (FSOC) systems require precise pointing, acquisition, and tracking to send and receive optical beams for effective operation. In a lens-assisted beam steering (LABS) system, light is steered by controlling the emission location in a focal plane. The emitted light is directed into the scene by a lens, like a camera but operating in reverse. In this paper, we demonstrate a novel free-space optical communications link using a micro-opto-electro-mechanical-system (MOEMS) based photonic integrated circuit (PIC) for LABS between multiple receive locations. The MOEMS PIC operates via selective electrical actuation of an array of small grating switches (30 μm x 30 μm footprint, 100 μm pitch). Data rates up to 10 Gbps and a 3 dB optical bandwidth covering the infrared C and L bands (1530 nm to 1625 nm) are measured over a 1 m free-space link distance. Eye diagrams indicate a quality communications link for data rates up to 10 Gbps and bit-error-rates < 10-10 are measured for on-off keying (OOK) modulation. A measured beam profile is propagated into the far-field via simulation, and used to calculate link budgets for example CubeSat crosslink and downlink scenarios. Link budget calculations indicate potential > 1 Gbps CubeSat FSOC crosslinks for link lengths > 1000 km and 1 W of input optical power, using identical 90 mm transmit and receive apertures and a commercially-available fiber-coupled InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) receive detector.
A Wireless Implantable Microsystem for Real-Time Bladder Volume Monitoring
Authors: Mandal Soumyajit , Dehghanzadeh Parisa , Zamani Hossein , Shaik Sameer
Published: June 2022

This paper describes an implantable wireless microsystem for making embedded ultrasound distance measurements and its applications in real-time bladder volume (BV) estimation. A tuned inductive link at 125 kHz is used for both power transfer and bidirectional data telemetry with the implanted unit. Implant power consumption is minimized by using a single-bit correlation receiver to estimate ultrasound time-of-flight (ToF) from A-mode data acquired by an on-board piezoelectric transducer. In vitro tests of the device (external diameter =30 mm including coil) in saline solution show a maximum operating depth of 3.2 cm from a 10 cm diameter external coil operated at +/-18 V. Wireless BV measurements using both spherical and non-spherical bladder phantoms show estimation errors < 15\% for volumes in the 50-300 mL range.
Gibbon all’italiana
Authors: Casalena Maria Pia
Published: June 2022

This article deals with the various forms of manipulation that the Italian edition of Gibbon's masterpiece demanded in the frame of Restoration Italy. The first edition of the Italian translation from Tuscany is considered too, in order to display how Italian translators and publishers succeed in the huge censorship examination. At the same moment, the article deals with the Catholic former response to Gibbon, in a comparison with the British reactions edited by Womersley. Finally, the Italian edition of Gibbon is focused in an enlarged outcast of the translation of history during the first decays of 19th century Italy.
The Visualization of Knowledge in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
Authors: Cattaneo Angelo
Published: June 2022

Review of

Marcia Kupfer, Adam Cohen, and J. H. Chajes, eds, The Visualization of Knowledge in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

(Turnhout: Brepols publisher, 2020)
Studying Trade and Local Economies in Early Islamicate Societies
Authors: Palombo Cecilia
Published: June 2022

The history of trade has been used in many studies comparing different economic and political trajectories, based on the theory of a long-in-the-making "divergence" between the Middle East and the West, and tying together historical and political analyses of growth and development. Recent responses raised from within scholarship on early Islamic history contribute to upsetting the theory's premises. In recent years scholars have produced new studies on early Islamicate documents, social practices, and economies, creating the premises for more complex comparisons between late-antique and medieval institutions on a global yet interconnected scale. The debate has pushed some historians to explore different kinds of connections, for example, by focusing more on local contexts and regional trade patterns. These specialised studies, in turn, may help historians in other fields to better situate the history of Islamic institutions into discrete political and geographic contexts when assessing questions of continuity and rupture.
Emotion, Diplomacy and Gift Exchanging Practices in the Ottoman Context
Authors: D'Amora Rosita
Published: June 2022

In recent years, an increasing number of studies on diplomatic gifts in the Ottoman context have emphasised, through different approaches, the central role played by gifts in the performance of diplomatic interactions. The articles by Hedda Reindl-Kiel, Michał Wasiucionek and Rosita D'Amora that make up this thematic section, Emotion, Diplomacy and Gift Exchanging Practices in the Ottoman Context, take a step in a new direction by posing challenging questions regarding the emotional implications of the processes of exchanging gifts in the framework of Ottoman diplomatic encounters.
Study the Relationship between Omega-3 Dietary Intake and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Elfagi Salima , bushofa Esra , Nouh Faiza , Elkarghali Nairouz , Shaheen Hanan , Alhonli Aya , Omar Mariam , Eltuhami Ashmisa
Published: June 2022

Problem and background: with low prevalence of RA as its affect only 1% of adult population worldwide most physicians and patients do not have adequate knowledge and experience about nutritious role in managing the disease activity, the aim is to study the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid intake and rheumatoid arthritis. Method: In this cross sectional study conducted in 2020 included a sample of 100 RA patients we trying to prove the role of omega-3 anti-inflammatory properties in RA disease activity also to study patient’s knowledge of omega3 and their dietary attitude. Result: Chi square test was used to indicate the relationship of omega-3 intake and symptoms of RA. There was significant statistic difference in these symptoms: {morning stiffness P = 0.000, standing and sitting pain P = 0.000, getting heavy things P = 0.000, up stair pain P = 0.02, bending down hardness P = 0.000, household hardness P = 0.000}. Also indicate significant statistical difference between educated level and omega-3 knowledge P = 0.000. however, there was no statistical difference between family income and omega-3 intake P = 0.1, “Chi-square test” also indicate significant statistic difference between the kind of treatment used and these symptoms (morning stiffness, standing and sitting pain, getting heavy things, house hold hardness, praying on a chair). Conclusion: Our study found that omega3 rich diet is associated with decrease RA disease activity.
Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Following Elective Adult Valve Replacement Incidence, Predictors Factors and Early Outcome
Authors: Moutaoukil M. , Elmoqaddem A. , Kechna H. , Bensghir M.
Published: June 2022

Context: Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is associated with poor outcomes in the short and long term with major economic impact. Aims: This study aimed to determine the incidence, predictors and early outcome of PMV after adult elective valve replacement (EVR) under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Settings and Design: This is single center retrospective study. Methods and Material: Adult patients undergoing EVR under CPB were included. Patients died within 24 hours of surgery were excluded. PMV was defined as a total of mechanical ventilation time ≥ 24 hours. In the case of re-intubation, the cumulative duration of intubation was taken into account. The anesthesia was performed according to standardized protocols and the surgery was performed by the same team. Results: During the Study Period, 328 patients were enrolled. 9.1% (30/328) of patients required PMV. Independent risk factors of PMV included preoperative renal dysfunction (OR: 11.073, (2.680–45.748); p: 0.001), use of Intra aortic counter-pulsation balloon (OR: 52.013, (2.169-1247.02); p: 0.015), and number of inotropic and vasoactive drugs (OR: 3.531, (1.335–9.337); p: 0.011). PMV was associated with a long stay in both intensive care unit (168 hours vs. 48 hours; p: <0.001) and hospital ward (23.50 days vs. 13 days; p: <0.001) and increased hospital mortality (94.1% vs. 5.9%; p: <0.001). Conclusions: The identification of risk factors of PMV after EVR is crucial as it is the first step for a preventive approach to avoid this complication and improve outcome after valve surgery.
Acute Subdural Hematoma Post Spinal Anesthesia: Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Lahmar Mourad , Boutarouret Nour Elhouda , Bataiche Abderraouf
Published: June 2022

Most cases of subdural hematoma occurring in the course of or after spinal anesthesia are related to the use of large gauge needles. Acute subdural hematomas associated with spinal anesthesia and which have been reported in the literature is rare. The pathophysiology of this complication can be explained by the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid and its persistence during the following days, which leads to ventricular collapse, which then results in a separation of the brain from the dura which is suspended. by bridging veins, the rupture of which would be the cause of the formation of the subdural hematoma. This is the case of our 36-year-old patient, with no particular history, who was cesarized under spinal anesthesia, who was admitted in the emergency setting for a coma just after her cesarean delivery. Exploration by brain scanner objectified the diagnosis of subdural hematoma.
Emergency Thyroidectomy Due to Obstruction of the Trachea- A Case Report
Authors: Stefanou Stefanos K , Koulas Spyridon G , Stefanou Christos K , Loridas Georgios , Mousafiri Ourania , Mpakas Konstantinos , Paxinos Apostolos , Tepelenis Kostas , Vlachos Konstantinos
Published: June 2022

We report a case of a 69- year- old man, who came to the emergency department with reported shortness of breath and syncope. A 69-year-old man came to the emergency department with reported shortness of breath and syncope. His condition was deteriorating, and intubation was considered necessary. The axial neck and chest revealed a giant thyroid goitre, not posterior, which exerts pressure on the trachea, and concomitant pneumonia. Following a surgical assessment, a thyroidectomy was considered necessary. Subtotal thyroidectomy is a safe treatment choice for possible recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, in an emergency operation. Complete preoperative assessment of each case is necessary for a safer outcome. Thyroid function testing, imaging of the neck structures, suspicion and possible confirmation of the existence of anaplastic carcinoma, and neurostimulation, if possible, will determine the type of surgery, total thyroidectomy or superficial thyroidectomy.We report a case of a 69- year- old man, who came to the emergency department with reported shortness of breath and syncope. A 69-year-old man came to the emergency department with reported shortness of breath and syncope. His condition was deteriorating, and intubation was considered necessary. The axial neck and chest revealed a giant thyroid goitre, not posterior, which exerts pressure on the trachea, and concomitant pneumonia. Following a surgical assessment, a thyroidectomy was considered necessary. Subtotal thyroidectomy is a safe treatment choice for possible recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, in an emergency operation. Complete preoperative assessment of each case is necessary for a safer outcome. Thyroid function testing, imaging of the neck structures, suspicion and possible confirmation of the existence of anaplastic carcinoma, and neurostimulation, if possible, will determine the type of surgery, total thyroidectomy or superficial thyroidectomy.
Study the Impact of COVID 19 and Lockdown on Paediatric Surgical Service in a Tertiary Hospital
Authors: S Dr. Shahaji , Gupta Dr. Abhaya , Oak Dr. Sanjay N. , Kothari Dr. Paras R.
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 (SARS CoV. 2) Pandemic has brought substantial challenges to the healthcare sector. At present, there are over 141 million cases of COVID19 in the world of which over 80.4 million cases have recovered whilst Covid 19 has caused over 3.01 million deaths in the world. None of the surgical specialties has been spared of covid 19 influence. There has been a steep decline in operating elective procedures. As well as there are new protocols and guidelines for operating emergency cases. This article reviews the impact of COVID19 on the workload in the Department of Paediatric surgery in a tertiary care hospital.
Thymic Hyperplasia after Remission of T Lymphoma is Not Always Associated with a Relapse
Authors: Bouaouad Majdouline , Haidouri Soukaina , Khibri Hajar , Guerrouj Hasna El , Berrahou Fatima , Ammouri Wafa , Maamare Mouna , Harmouche Hicham , Adnaoui Mohammed , Mezalek Zoubida Tazi-
Published: June 2022

We suspect a mediastinal relapse of the cancerous pathology when a thymic hyperplasia occurs in patients with complete remission post chemotherapy. In this article, we report the case of a thymic hyperplasia that appeared six months after the end of chemotherapy in a 31-years-old patient followed for stage IV T-cell lymphoma treated with CHOEP chemotherapy. The PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) objectified a complete metabolic remission with the disappearance of the thymic hyperplasia
Surgical Outcome of Closed Bi-Malleolar Fracture in adult, Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: Haque Dr. Ataul , Rahman Dr. Md. Munzur , Awal Dr. Abdul , Sarkar Dr. Md. Munzur Rahman , Mahfuzzaman Dr. Md. , Maruf Dr. Md. Abdullah Al
Published: June 2022

Treating of ankle injuries is challenging due to swelling, risk of infection and skin necrosis in the postoperative period. After subside of swelling closed displaced bi-malleolar fracture in adult. Above the age of 18 years are treating with a one-third tubular plate for lateral malleolus and distal threated cancellous screw or tension band wiring for medial malleolar fracture, which can be evaluated clinically and radiologically. This multicenter, nonrandomized, experimental comparative study has been carried out in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi and Sador Hospitals Joypurhat in Bangladesh. From June 2017 to December 2020 in this study. Total 30 patients were split into two groups: 'A,' consists of a one-third tubular plate and distal threaded cancellous screw and another group 'B' ORIF with Small DCP or one-third tubular plat with tension band wiring for medial malleolus. The mean surgery injury interval was 11.6 days. The mean hospital stay was 4.2 days. We have an assessed all patients with The Olerud C and Molander H functional score system. There were excellent practical results in 11 cases in the partially threaded vice with one-third tubular plate (73.3 percent), In 3 cases good (20%), in one case fair (6,7%) good. There were also very good functional results in 6 cases (40%), good (5%), fair in 4 cases in tension bowing wiring with one-third tubular plate (26.7 percent). The p-values were >0.05. We have classified all patients with the Danis-Weber classification system, operated Type A, B, and C categorized patients. We have used a syndesmotic screw in10 patients that have been removed at the end of 12 weeks. All implants were removed within 2.5 years in both groups. Both the operational techniques used in the study produce excellent union rates and functional results. The study was limited in samples small and lacked long-term follow-ups in both groups.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Case Series of 8 Patients with Literature Review
Authors: Zniber Kenza , Gabsi Mayssem , Yasmina Benchekroun , Dania Srifi , Sofia Kaddaf , Fellat Nadia
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndromes, affecting a mainly female population with few cardiovascular risk factors, with an incidence of 0.07–0.2% of all angiograms and 2–4% of angiograms performed for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) .It is defined by a spontaneous, non-traumatic and non-iatrogenic separation of the coronary wall, in the absence of an associated atheromatous lesion. The pathophysiology is heterogeneous, including hormonal influences, arteriopathies, and precipitating intense physical or emotional stressors. Methods and results: Between 2018 and 2020, 8 cases of SCAD were collected from a database our cardiology unit. The mean age was 46 years with a female exclusive and 47% of patients were under 50 years old. Three patients (37.5%) had no cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF). One patient had SCAD in a peripartum setting with a personal and a family history of fibromuscular dysplasia. All our patients were admitted for ACS, the half of them presented a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), and the other half presented non-STEMI. In all de cases the diagnosis was confirmed by angiography alone. All patients were managed with conservative approach in the early and late phases. The anterior interventricular artery (AIV) was most frequently involved in 62.5% of cases. No endocoronary imaging was required; 37.5% were classified as Type 1, 37.5% as Type 2 and 50% as type 4. No lesions were classified as Type 3. The cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) control was performed in 62.5% between 1 and 6 months. The extracoronary workup was performed in 37.5% of the cases and revealed lesions in 66% of the cases. Conclusion: The data from this study are consistent with the literature, and involvement of the left coronary artery and left main coronary artery were highly prevalent. Clinicians must be aware of angiographic appearances of SCAD for prompt diagnosis and management......
Pulmonary Nocardiosis in an Immunocompetent Patient: - A Rare Case Report from A Tertiary Care Hospital in Tripura
Authors: Banik Dr. Ashmita , Majumdar Dr. Tapan
Published: June 2022

Nocardiosis has become a recent emerging pathogen in the backdrop of increasing number of immuno-compromised patients, but it’s diagnosis cannot be overlooked in immunocompetent patients. We represented a case of 67 year old non diabetic non hypertensive female who was suffering from fever with chills, cough, exertional dyspnea, loss of weight for 2 months who was misdiagnosed as a case of presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with Cat-I anti-TB drugs. Later when symptoms worsen, a thorough microbiological investigation was done for both aerobic, anaerobic bacteria and multidrug resistant mycobacteria and Nocerdia spp was diagnosed.
Perspektif Destination Branding Kampung Kreatif Pempek Tanggo Rajo Cindo Sebagai Wisata Kuliner di Kota Palembang
Authors: Rifanni Regita Dita , Kevinandai Aldo , Misnawati Desy
Published: June 2022

Kampung Kreatif Pempek Tanggo Rajo Cindo 7 Ulu merupakan destinasi wisata kuliner pempek di kota Palembang yang resmi didirikan Dinas Pariwisata pada tahun 2021. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana cara destinasi branding wisata tersebut dalam mengkomunikasikan identitas unik dari tempat ini agar menjadi tujuan wisatawan untuk berwisata yang berbeda dari kompetitornya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif .Teori yang digunakan Destination branding (morgan and picrhard 2004:69).Proses membangun Destination branding memerlukan beberapa tahapan yang tepat agar dapat menghasilkan citra yang baik dan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan serta berdampak baik bagi daerah tersebut dari segi ekonomi maupun pariwisata yang menjadikan daerah tersebut lebih berkembang. Hasil penelitian ini pengurus telah mengimplementasikan tahapan destination branding dalam pengelolaan Kampung Kreatif Pempek Tanggo Rajo Cindo 7 Ulu melalui lima tahapan yakni mulai dari market investigation, analysis and srategic recommendation, brand identity development, brand launch and introduction: communicating the vision, brand implementation dan monitoring evaluation and review yang dapat dikatakan berhasil ditandai dengan meningkatnya jumlah pengunjung serta kualitas destinasi wisata sebagai tujuan berwisata kuliner di kota Palembang.
Populisme Marianus Sae Sebagai Strategi Politik dalam Pilkada Kabupaten Ngada Tahun 2015
Authors: Seda Asterius Bata
Published: June 2022

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan politik populisme Marianus Sae sebagai strategi politik pertahanan kekuasaan dalam Pilkada Kabupaten Ngada tahun 2015. Sejatinya eksekusi kebijakan yang sifatnya populis oleh pemimpin politik memberikan dampak elektoral yang positif dalam proses pemilihan kepala daerah/Pilkada. Kebijakan populis yang ditawarkan dapat dilihat sebagai instrumen strategi politik dalam upaya memperoleh dukungan politik serentak sebagai upaya mempertahankan kekuasaan. Berkaitan dengan itu, artikel ini berupaya membedah keterkaitan antara kebijakan populis terhadap strategi politik pertahanan kekuasaan. Dalam menjelaskan hal ini, peneliti memanfaatkan elaborasi populisme menurut Gidron, dan Bonikowski (2014) sebagai pisau analisis, serta menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Dalam memperoleh data penelitian, peneliti memanfaatkan metode wawancara mendalam dan dilengkapi dengan studi kepustakaan terhadap laporan, pemberitaan media dan surat kabar berkaitan dengan obyek penelitian. Adapun hasil yang ditemukan dalam penelitian ini ialah bahwa keberhasilan Marianus Sae terpilih kembali menjadi Bupati dalam Pilkada Ngada tahun 2015, dengan persentase suara yang signifikan tidak lepas dari kuatnya figuritas dan citra Marianus Sae sebagai pemimpin populis, serta keberhasilannya menjalankan serentak mempropagandakan berbagai kebijakan dan program populis yang ditawarkan kepada masyarakat kabupaten Ngada, diantarnya; program PERAK (Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Rakyat), program JKMN (Jaminan Kesehatan Masyarakat Ngada), serta program beasiswa pendidikan. Dalam bingkai kekuasaan, eksekusi dan propaganda kebijakan populis demikian tidak lain merupakan bagian dari upaya membangun legitimasi publik sebagai bagian dari strategi politik untuk memperoleh dukungan elektoral dalam rangka mempertahankan kekuasaan.
Surrogacy and Parenthood: A European Saga of Genetic Essentialism and Gender Discrimination
Authors: Levy Mélanie
Published: June 2022

This paper tells a story of shifting normativities, from tradition to modernity and back, regarding the recognition of legal parenthood in non-traditional families created through crossborder surrogacy. The cross-border nature of the surrogacy is often forced as most domestic legal frameworks in Europe still restrict the creation of non-traditional families through assisted reproductive technologies. Once back home, these families struggle to have birth certificates recognized and establish legal parenthood. The disjuncture between social reality and domestic law creates a situation of legal limbo. In its recent case law, the European Court of Human Rights has pushed for domestic authorities to rectify this situation but, at the same time, has filled the legal limbo with genetic essentialism and allowed for gender discrimination when recognizing legal parenthood. While giving full effect to a genetic father’s foreign birth certificate based on identity and best interests arguments, the Court accepts that a genetic mother must adopt to establish a legal parent-child relationship. The paper critically addresses this intriguing imbalance. It deconstructs the Court’s genetic essentialism encouraging a biologically determined view of parenting, which sidelines the social (i.e., non-genetically related) parent and contradicts the purpose of assisted reproduction to overcome biological barriers. The paper concludes by rejecting the gender-discriminatory element of power and control over legal motherhood imposed by the procedural step of adoption.
Pre-Service English Teacher’s Perception and Understanding Toward TPACK Framework During Microteaching Course
Authors: Mariette Komang Shinta
Published: June 2022

TPACK become a euphoria in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to investigate the pre-service teachers’ perceptions and understanding of technological pedagogical content and knowledge during their microteaching class in EFL context. This study was framed within the descriptive qualitative design. The study employed a TPACK questionnaire and an interview guide. The study was distributed to 100 pre-service English teachers at English Language Education. The data were collected through online survey and were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The result shows pre-service teachers have very positive perceptions towards TPACK. It was found that the pre-service teachers also already have a good knowledge in implementing TPACK. However, there are some aspects, like class room management that need to be improved.
Students’ Perception of The Use of Mind Mapping as a Visual Learning Tool
Authors: Sentyawati Kadek Anggun
Published: June 2022

Senior high school is the grade where young learners face the most complex lesson. The complex lesson leads students to have learning tools that could help them in the learning process. Mind mapping is one of creative visual learning tool that make the lesson becomes clearer. This study is aim to find the students’ perception of the use of mind mapping as visual learning tool at SMA Negeri 1 Singaraja. The study used qualitative research method design. The data of this study were collected by open-ended questionnaire and interview. The subjects of this study were 16 students of twelve grade students of SMA N 1 Singaraja which selected randomly. The result of the study showed that the students have positive perception towards the use of mind mapping as a visual learning tool. The majority of the students agreed that mind mapping can really help them in making summary and taking notes, giving them opportunity to be more creative, and helping them in developing their ideas.
Implementation of Hypertension Surveillance at Majalengka District Health Office in 2021
Authors: Nisa Hoirun , Syadidurahmah Fidah , Hermawan Mumu
Published: June 2022

Hipertensi merupakan kejadian yang dapat meningkatkan risiko dari berbagai penyakit tidak menular. Dinas Kesehatan sebagai pelaksana otonomi daerah di bidang kesehatan memiliki tugas dan fungsi dalam pencegahan dan pengendalian penyakit, termasuk hipertensi yang didasarkan pada bukti ilmiah. Oleh karena itu, pelaksanaan surveilans kesehatan perlu dijamin ketersediaan dan kualitasnya untuk mendukung pelaksanaan program kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pelaksanaan surveilans hipertensi di Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Majalengka Tahun 2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan cara wawancara mendalam, observasi serta telaah dokumen. Informan merupakan staf Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Majalengka, seksi P2PTM dan Keswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pelaksanaan surveilans hipertensi di Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Majalengka terdiri dari pengumpulan data, pengolahan dan analisis data, interpretasi data serta diseminasi informasi. Data yang dikelola merupakan data faktor risiko dan data kasus. Pelaksanaan surveilans hipertensi di Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Majalengka telah sesuai dengan standar pedoman surveilans PTM dari pusat. Namun masih terdapat beberapa kendala sepeti jejaring surveilans yang belum optimal yang menyebabkan pelayanan hipertensi masih cukup rendah.
Overview of Economic Status, Household Food Security, Intake and Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in Pekanbaru City
Authors: Erowati Dewi , Rahayu Dewi , Yolahumaroh Yolahumaroh
Published: June 2022

Prevention and control of nutritional problems of pregnant women is important for fetal growth and development during the womb and after birth. Pregnant women with low economic status and food security in food insecure households will be at risk of being born with low birth weight. The purpose of the study was to describe the economic status, household food security, intake, and nutritional status of pregnant women in Pekanbaru City. This type of research is using a cross sectional survey approach design. Data collection was carried out using the Cluster Random Sampling Technique which was carried out at 12 Puskesmas in Pekanbaru City with a sample size of 221 pregnant women. Measurements were made with interviews related to the identity of the respondents, economic status and household food security; 2x24 hour recall to assess intake, and anthropometry to assess the nutritional status of pregnant women. The results showed that there were 25.2% of pregnant women in the poor category; 19.0% are food insecure without hunger; 64.7% of pregnant women have less energy intake, 56.6% of pregnant women have more nutritional status.
Climate change vulnerability assessments in the National Park Service: An integrated review for infrastructure, natural resources, and cultural resources
Authors: McDowell Peek Katie , Tormey Blair , Thompson Holli , Ellsworth Allan , Hawkins Hoffman Cat
Published: June 2022

Climate changes are affecting virtually all National Park Service units and resources, and an assessment of climate vulnerabilities is important for developing proactive management plans to respond appropriately to these changes and threats. Vulnerability assessments typically evaluate exposure and sensitivity of the assessment targets and evaluate adaptive capacity for living resources. Chapters in this report review and evaluate climate vulnerability assessments of National Park Service units and resources including infrastructure, natural resources, and cultural resources. Striking results were the diversity of approaches to conducting vulnerability assessments, the small number of vulnerability assessments for National Park Service cultural resources, and the large differences in the “state of the science” of conducting assessments among the three resource groups. Vulnerability assessment methodologies are well established for evaluating infrastructure and natural resources, albeit with very different techniques, but far less is known or available for designing and/or conducting cultural resources assessments. Challenges consistently identified in the vulnerability assessments, or the chapters were: Limited capacity of park staff to fully engage in the design and/or execution of the vulnerability assessments. Most park staff are fully engaged in on-going duties. Inconsistent use of terms, definitions, and protocols, sometimes resulting in confusion or inefficiencies. Discovering and acquiring National Park Service vulnerability assessments because results were inconsistently archived. Aligning results with park needs due to differences in level of detail, scope, and/or resolution, or format(s) for reporting results. Best practices and recommendations identified in multiple chapters were: Ensure that vulnerability assessments are designed to match parks’ needs, and that results are reported in ways that inform identified management decisions. Prioritize resources to be thoroughly assessed so effort is directed to the most important threats and resources. Evaluate all components of vulnerability (not just exposure). Explicitly and systematically address uncertainty, recognizing the range of climate projections and our understanding of potential responses. Identify and, where possible, focus on key vulnerabilities that most threaten conservation or management goals. Embrace partnerships and engage others with necessary expertise. Good vulnerability assessments usually require expertise in a broad range of subject areas.
Tanggung Jawab Notaris terhadap Pendirian Badan Usaha Milik Desa Berbadan Hukum Perkumpulan dalam Perspektif Peraturan Perundang-undangan
Authors: Syahputra Didi , Satoto Sukamto , Suryahartati Dwi
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengkritisi substansi akta pendirian Badan Usaha Milik Desa dengan perkumpulan oleh notaris dan tanggung jawab notaris terhadap pendirian Badan Usaha Milik Desa berbadan hukum perkumpulan dalam perspektif Peraturan Perundang-undangan. Penelitian ini tergolong ke dalam penelitian yuridis normatif dengan dua pendekatan pokok yaitu pendekatan konsep (conceptual approach) dan pendekatan perundang-undangan (normative approach). Penelitian ini menggunakan teori kepastian hukum, teori badan hukum, teori kewenangan dan teori tanggung jawab. Sifat penelitiannya deskriptif analitis. Jenis penelitiannya menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder dan bahan hukum tertier. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terhadap substansi akta pendirian BUMDes dengan perkumpulan oleh notaris terdapat banyak sekali ketidaksinkronan antara substansi akta BUMDes berbadan hukum perkumpulan dengan Undang-Undang Desa dan PP BUMDes. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari pendiriannya yang tidak berpedoman pada Peraturan Desa, berbentuk perkumpulan dan secara teknis BUMDes perkumpulan memiliki tujuan yang berfokus pada sosial kemasyarakatan saja. Untuk memperoleh status badan hukum, BUMDes perkumpulan melakukan pendaftaran langsung melalui SABH dan besaran nominal penyertaan modalnya pun tidak dinyatakan secara jelas dalam anggaran dasar dan dalam hal akta pendirian BUMDes berbadan perkumpulan yang telah dibuatnya notaris bertanggung jawab memberi arahan kepada para pihak yang menghadap untuk mengaktakan BUMDes-nya dengan status badan hukum perkumpulan sebelumnya yang didaftarkan ke Kementerian Hukum dan Hak Asasi Manusia melalui SABH disesuaikan melalui SID.