bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnostico y caracterización de las unidades de producción familiar en Atocutla, Ayutla de los Libres, Guerrero
Authors: Enríquez García Fabián , Amaro Yepez Adilene , Juárez Lucas Placido , Berdeja Arbeu Raúl , Romero Rosales Teolincacihuatl
Published: January 2024

En el 2022 se llevó a cabo un estudio en el cual se describen características geográficas y edafoclimáticas, así como agricultura, formas de organización sociales y deficiencias de Atocutla. Los resultados mostraron que los productores cuentan con recursos naturales y humanos, pero presentan escasa escolaridad; solo dedican unas horas de su tiempo a la producción agrícola. Dentro de las ventajas poseen tierras de cultivo y disponibilidad de agua.
Prefactibilidad de comercio electrónico de productos agropecuarios en tres municipios de la región norte de Guerrero
Authors: Martínez Núñez Gustavo Adolfo , Romero Rosales Teolincacihuatl , Hernández Pólito Antonio , Segura Pacheco Héctor Ramón , González Hurtado Pedro Enrique
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la pertinencia de un modelo de negocio para la comercialización de productos agropecuarios por medio de comercio electrónico a través de la utilización de una plataforma digital (app), como una alternativa a los esquemas tradicionales mayoristas, a fin de reducir la intermediación y generar mayores beneficios económicos a los productores en 3 municipios de la región norte del Estado de Guerrero. Se diseñó un muestreo no probabilístico, designado por cuotas y empleando el método denominado “bola de nieve”, en donde se pidió a los actores identificados, su apoyo para dispersar la encuesta entre sus compañeros participantes en la oferta y demanda de productos del sector agropecuario. Los resultados mostraron que, preponderantemente, tanto productores como consumidores, consideran importante y muestran interés para la utilización de plataformas digitales (App) para la comercialización y acceso a productos agropecuarios.
Sustancias nutritivas en plántulas de pepino (cucumis sativus l.) en el norte de Sinaloa
Authors: Buelna Tarín Salomón , Romero Félix Celia Selene , Lugo García Gabriel Antonio , Bojórquez Ramos Cosme , Sánchez Soto Bardo Heleodoro
Published: January 2024

Se investigó el efecto de sustancias nutritivas en el crecimiento de plántulas de pepino (Cucumis sativus L.) en condiciones bajo invernadero. Bajo un diseño completamente al azar (DCA) con arreglo factorial se evaluó la solución nutritiva Steiner (NPK), solución NPK 40-200-370 (ppm), solución NPK 250-50-250 (ppm), MaxiRoot (5 ml.L-1) y ENRAIZA Plus (10 ml.L-1) en plántulas de pepino Paraíso, Alcázar y Primavera (Enza Zaden). Las variables fueron longitud de raíz (LR, cm), longitud de tallo (LT, cm), peso seco de raíz (PSR, mg), peso seco de tallo (PST, mg), y peso seco de hoja (PSH, mg). Los análisis de varianza de una vía o Kruskal-Wallis se emplearon, según el cumplimiento o no de normalidad de los datos, para demostrar las diferencias estadísticas entre tratamientos y la separación de medias fue con Tukey o Wilcoxon (p< 0.05), respectivamente, con el programa SAS. Las plántulas con las mejores características se consiguieron con solución Steiner (NPK), ya que aportó la mayor longitud de raíz (10.94 cm), PSR (95.0 mg), PSH (221.4 mg) y LT (13.13 cm). Primavera exhibió las plántulas de mayor calidad con 9.26 cm de LR, 11.56 cm de LT, 79.4 mg de PSR, 103.2 mg de PST y 255.0 mg de PSH. La solución Steiner (NPK) seguido por NPK 250-50-250 (ppm), estimularon el crecimiento proporcional entre raíz, tallo y hoja, debido a su balance nutrimental entre NPK, por lo que se recomienda su aplicación durante la producción de plántulas de pepino en invernadero.
СОВРЕМЕННОЕ ИСКУССТВО В META-ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ
Authors: Мусабекова Лаура , Еспенова Айгерим
Published: January 2024

В последнее время современном мире нарастает интерес к концепции мета-вселенной и мета-пространства. Это обусловлена быстрым развитием современных технологий,глобализационными процессами и проблемой монетизации искусства. «Meta-вселенная»представляет собой согласованную групповую галлюцинацию, которая охватывает реальныйи цифровой миры, где участники беспрепятственно взаимодействуют с окружающей средой,данными и другими формами жизни, не привязанными к физическому, локальному и линейномувремени.Искусство meta-вселенной относится к произведениям искусства, созданным и просматриваемымв цифровой среде. Интересно, что meta-вселенная, виртуальный мир, также произвели революциюв мире искусства. В meta-вселенной, люди могут взаимодействовать независимо от их физическогоместонахождения. Это означает, что вы можете посетить свою любимую художественную галереюmeta-вселенной или музей meta-вселенной из любой точки мира. Полученные результатыисследования позволяют сделать выводы о том, что приведенные в работах таких авторов какМэтью Болл, Айжан Утеулина факты о наступлении эры современных технологий, способных квоспроизведению утопической идеи мета-вселенной, уже находятся на стадии разработок. Вопросмонетизации предметов с помощью «meta-пространства», изученный в работе Татьяны Алабиной,нашел отражение в примерах успешной реализации проектов в сфере искусства.В масштабе искусства создание метавселенной позволит исследовать произведения искусствапосетив метастудию или метавыставку. Одним словом, создание метапространства позволит заглянуть в будущее, не выходя за пределы страны, города или помещения. Автор дает обобщенную характеристику разработок в этом направлении и делает прогноз тенденции развития данной отрасли. Также в работе приведен анализ взглядов исследователей на вопроснеобходимости создания «meta-вселенной» и ее положительную (отрицательную) роль в развитии творчества. Обосновывается мысль о необходимости развития искусства в тандеме с современными технологиями и приводится ряд неоспоримых фактов в пользу использования возможностей технологии виртуальной реальности.
FEATURES OF INTERMEDIALITY IN THE PREPARATION OF A POP ARTIST
Authors: Kurmanbayeva Zarina , Kasimova Zulfiya
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The article examines the main functions of intermediality in the preparation of a pop performer in the context of modern trends in the development of popular music in Kazakhstan. The concept of “intermediality” in popular culture, which correlates with the synthesis of arts, is analyzed in terms of its use in Soviet, Russian and Western European science. Through comparative research, the differences in this concept in different national cultures are revealed. The intermedial approach, which is directly related to the issue of improving the process of training pop vocalists in higher educational institutions of culture and art and is relevant in connection with the requirements of the era of cultural globalization, is presented as an important part in the formation of educational programs in pop art. Thus, in order to prepare a pop performer who is competitive in the context of global processes of pop culture development, it is necessary to include disciplines related to plastic arts as an integral part of the educational program, and acting skills must be associated with the development of the student’s emotionality. Because a modern pop performer, with the help of vocals and choreography, must demonstrate the mastery of artistry - perform (vocally, choreographically, acting) a role. At the same time, the importance of vocal presentation of the material cannot be excluded, but only needs to be enriched and deepened with the help of other types of performing arts, as well as technical visual elements and electronic musical technologies. Since the term in question is not yet used in Kazakhstan, especially in the aspect of popular music, the scientific development of the problems of finding new forms of training pop stage artists in accordance with global demands also becomes significant and needs in-depth study. For this purpose, both art historical and pedagogical research methods are involved, that is, musical theoretical and performance analysis, as well as pedagogical experiment, which is important for establishing the idea of ​​​​the need to create an innovative approach to training popular musicians.
Workplace Stressors, Levels of Burnout Among Faculty in Educational Institutions – A Case Study
Authors: N. T. Vineetha , D’Souza Linus Benedicta
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The study aims to assess the prevalence and severity of burnout among faculty in educational institutions, identify specific stressors contributing to it, and develop targeted interventions and support systems to mitigate burnout and improve well-being. The findings highlight the prevalence of work stress among faculty, varying in intensity and frequency, emphasizing the need for effective interventions and support systems to alleviate stress. The study recommends implementing stress management programs and providing support for faculty in educational institutions to effectively address work-related stress.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study investigates workplace stressors and the levels of burnout among faculty members in educational institutions. Using a well-structured questionnaire, data was collected from 40 faculty members working in undergraduate colleges located in Mangalore City, Karnataka State. The questionnaire consisted of two sections: a) Socio-Demographic Information, and b) Level of Occupational Burnout. A representative sample of faculty members from different educational institutions was selected. The determination of the sample size is guided by statistical power calculations, aiming to guarantee sufficient representation and applicability of the study's findings.
Findings: The overall findings indicate that work stress is prevalent among faculty members in educational institutions. The survey reveals that a significant number of respondents frequently or sometimes feel physically exhausted, find it difficult to meet work schedules, and perceive their job as tedious. Additionally, a considerable proportion of participants experience anxiety related to their work. On the positive side, the majority of respondents reported receiving cooperation from their colleagues and feeling enthusiastic at work. However, a notable portion of faculty members expressed dissatisfaction with their returns. The results imply a necessity for implementing interventions and support mechanisms to effectively tackle work-related stress and promote job satisfaction among faculty in educational institutions.
Originality/Value: The originality of this study lies in its examination of workplace stressors and burnout specifically among faculty members in educational institutions. While previous research has explored burnout in various professions, this study focuses on the unique context of educational faculty. Furthermore, the study contributes to the field by identifying specific stressors that contribute to burnout in this specific population and proposing targeted interventions and support systems tailored to the needs of faculty in educational institutions. Overall, the study's originality lies in its contribution to the understanding of burnout in the educational setting and its potential impact on faculty well-being.
Paper Type: Case Study.
An Empirical Review of the Importance of Private Labels for E-retailers in India
Authors: Megha  , Ganesha H. R.
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Online shopping has become a piece of hot cake in the market today which is high in demand and currently trending. The benefits of online purchases have led to an economically beneficial shopping experience for customers. E-retailers have developed various strategies to retain their customer base and one such is the introduction of their private labels in the marketplace. This study aims to find out the importance of such private labels and their impact on the sales performance of e-retailers in India.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The interpretivism approach is used to reach the research objective and derive conclusions without any bias through content analysis.
Finding/Result: The competitive edge created by the private labels has been successful in grabbing the attention of customers for differentiated products and a range of prices against the other brands. Private labels have become major sales contributors for e-retailers.
Originality/Value: Various researchers trying to find out the changes in the retailing sector and the economic growth of e-retailers, this paper focuses on identifying what are the factual contributors to success and their prominence.
Paper Type: This paper is a content analysis of the data collected from various sources.
Exploring Quality in Higher Education: An Introduction and Theoretical Framework
Authors: Aithal P. S. , Maiya Adithya Kumar
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This paper aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the diverse dimensions that contribute to educational excellence, encompassing factors like teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment practices, and institutional culture. This exploration establishes a foundational framework for evaluating, enhancing, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality education, guiding institutions toward continuous improvement, and meeting the evolving needs of students and society.
Methodology: Exploratory research involves the collection of information as per the keywords identified using various websites and search engines like Google, Google Scholar, and AI-based GPTs using original, review, and AI-generated focus group information this relevant information are analysed as per the research framework used and suggestions are derived.
Results/Outcome: A concise summary of the paper's objectives, methodologies, key findings, and implications regarding quality in higher education are presented. This includes an exploratory analysis of the introduction and theoretical frameworks in quality in higher education. This includes the importance of quality in higher education within the contemporary educational landscape, the significance of exploring quality theories and frameworks in enhancing educational outcomes and institutional effectiveness, and definitions & interpretations of quality in higher education from scholarly perspectives.
Originality/Values: Several issues like various Dimensions of Quality, Principles, and applications of Total Quality Management (TQM) in HEIs, Quality Assurance and Accreditation, Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement, Challenges in Implementing Quality Measures, and Some of the potential strategies and recommendations for addressing the challenges and advancing quality in higher education.
Type of Paper: Exploratory Research.
Influence of varietal characteristics of winter wheat and weather conditions on lodging resistance and productivity
Authors: Korkhova Margaryta , Smirnova Iryna , Panfilova Antonina , Mykolaichuk Vira
Published: January 2024

Growing technologies and variety selection are crucial for increasing yields and improving the quality of winter wheat grain. The area under winter wheat is the largest in Ukraine, which is associated with the production of high-quality grain. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of weather conditions and variety characteristics on winter wheat plant height, internode length, lodging resistance, productivity factor and yield during the years under study. In the course of the study, the following generally accepted methods were used: systematic approach, system analysis approach, analytical synthesis approach, field approach and statistical approach. The article presents data on the results of research with 20 varieties of soft winter wheat in the conditions of the Training and Practical Centre of Mykolaiv National Agrarian University from 2017 to 2023. Agricultural technology for growing winter wheat varieties is widespread in the steppes of southern Ukraine. The influence of weather conditions and varietal characteristics on lodging resistance and productivity of winter wheat was investigated. The results showed that the optimum plant height of winter wheat varieties ranged from 82.1 to 84.5 cm, and the highest yield was 6.32 t/ha in Staleva and 6.68 t/ha in Duma Odeska. A significant effect of varietal traits on stem length, second and last internode, number of stems formed per 1 m2 , grain weight in the ear and lodging resistance of winter bread wheat was established. Plants of the tested winter soft wheat varieties Staleva, Dyvo, Katarina, Felix, Ozerna, PONTICUS, Faust, Glaucus have a very high (9.0 points) resistance to lodging regardless of the weather conditions of the year. Ukrainian varieties Duma Odeska (6.68 t/ha) and Staleva (6.32 t/ha) achieved higher productivity. The obtained scientific results of the research contribute to the widespread use of the studied winter wheat varieties of this reasonably climatic zone and contribute to further improvement of grain production
Analysis of cassava farming efficiency as a supporter of post-COVID-19 rural economic changes in wonogiri regency
Authors: Siti Rahayu Endang , Widadie Fanny , SETYOWATI ARUM
Published: January 2024

Cassava farming, as an important commodity in agriculture in Wonogiri Regency, is necessary for structural changes in the rural economy of Wonogiri Regency in postCOVID-19 conditions. This study aims to determine the level of efficiency and analyse the elasticity of cassava farming. The Data Envelopment Analysis is used in analysing the efficiency of cassava farming, while multiple linear regression analysis is used in analysing production elasticity. The results of Data Envelopment Analysis with an inputoriented model in the study show that farmers have a level of technical efficiency of 64.6%, allocative efficiency of 47.1%, and economic efficiency of 30%. Farmers who are not efficient can increase their efficiency value by using cassava farming inputs. The elasticity of the production of seedlings, manure, SP36 fertilizer, Phonska fertilizer, urea fertilizer, pesticides, and labour is positive. The scale of business results show that farming is in a condition of increasing returns to scale. The addition of production factors has a positive effect on cassava production. However, if production factors are not considered, it will result in additional inputs, decreasing yields. Optimal use of inputs can increase the production scale of cassava farming and increase efficiency. This study can be helpful for the farmers to increase the efficiency level through the efficient use of inputs. They can be helpful for the government in the formulation of rural development plans with farming development and implementing policies to increase the efficiency
Assessment of barley varieties by the level of genotypic variability of quantitative traits
Authors: Tokhetova Laura , Makhmadjanov Sabir , Baimbetova Gulsim , Shermagambetov Kamaldin , Bitikov Berik
Published: January 2024

The investigation of the genetic variability of barley varieties is particularly important in the context of a changing climate and the need to ensure agricultural productivity in the face of environmental challenges. The purpose of the study was to assess the tolerance of barley varieties to soil salinity in order to identify the most productive and adapted varieties. To achieve this goal, the salt tolerance of barley varieties was diagnosed and varieties that showed high resistance to salinity were identified. As a result of a study of 45 varieties of barley, it was found that 37 of them showed salt tolerance, but as they grew, some of them could not cope with salinization and stopped their development. Of these 37 varieties, 13 genotypes were selected, which had real salt tolerance and continued to grow and develop under stressful conditions, having the ability to give a satisfactory yield in comparison with the standard variety. These varieties are successfully used as testers in hybrid crosses and have a combination of useful characteristics, which makes them valuable for agricultural practice. The study also showed that different characteristics have different degrees of genetic variability. Thus, according to the data obtained, the number of grains in the ear and the weight of 1000 grains have high genetic variability, indicating the importance of genetic factors in their formation. These characteristics play a key role in the selection of plants to increase the yield and quality of grain. The results obtained are of practical importance for agricultural producers, as they can more accurately choose barley varieties that are most suitable for local conditions. This contributes to an increase in yield and product quality, which is important for ensuring food security and economic efficiency of agriculture
The bioindicative characteristics of the Betula pendula Roth species in the dendrocenoses of the solid household waste landfill’s influence zone
Authors: Fedonyuk Tetiana , Pazych Viktor , Korzh Zoya , Melnyk Natalia , Pitsil Andrii
Published: January 2024

Due to the constant inflow of toxic substances into the air, soil, and groundwater, landfills not only physically occupy huge expanses of land but also have an increasing negative impact on the ecosystem and its constituent parts. As such, the research relevance is determined by the problem of landfill expansion as well as the size in Ukraine getting worse by the minute. An example of morphometric alterations in leaf indicators of the species Betula pendula Roth is used to assess the effects of the municipal solid waste landfill in Zhytomyr on the nearby dendrocenoses. The most revealing morphometric indications were identified by examining the dimensions and characteristics of the venation of leaf plates at various distances from the dump up to a radius of one kilometre. Moreover, the length of the leaf’s second vein of the second order was determined as the most stable parameter, while the difference in the lengths between the bases of the first and second veins of the second order was the most sensitive. Based on the data collected on the varying asymmetry of the leaf plates, it is concluded that variations exist in the morphometric indicators over the entire distance under investigation. These variations enable the determination of the environment within the range of “polluted” to “excessively polluted”. These findings can serve as a quick way to gauge how much of an influence landfills have on the ecosystems around them when sanitary protection strips are established, municipal waste dumps are built and outfitted, etc
PRIMER REGISTRO DE POLLUELOS DE CHORLO DE WILSON (Charadrius wilsonia) EN EL PARQUE NACIONAL SARIGUA, PROVINCIA DE HERRERA, PANAMÁ
Authors: Torres H. Christian I. , López Ch. Oscar G. , Carty V. Esther S. , Miró R. Rosabel R. , Díaz W. Yenifer L.
Published: January 2024

En esta nota se registra la primera observación de polluelos de Chorlos de Wilson (Charadrius wilsonia) en el Parque Nacional Sarigua, ubicado en la provincia de Herrera, Panamá. Las observaciones se realizaron el 7 de julio de 2021 cerca de las camaroneras del parque, registrando tres polluelos juntos con sus padres. También se avistaron crías de Cigüeñuelas Cuellinegras (Himantopus mexicanus). Durante esta visita, se registraron eventos de disturbios antropogénicos por el ingreso de carros al área. Es importante aumentar el esfuerzo de muestreo en el parque con el fin de conocer el período de nidificación de esta especie y de otras, además de establecer parámetros de acceso a las personas, especialmente la restricción de vehículos sobre el área durante los meses de anidación de las especies, que actualmente enfrentan a nivel mundial amenazas por alteraciones de sus hábitats.
MALTRATO AL ADULTO MAYOR INSTITUCIONALIZADO. UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Vichel Cruz Berlín del Carmen , Priego Álvarez Heberto Romeo
Published: January 2024

Los derechos humanos de los adultos mayores se ven minimizados cuando son violentados y se silencia su voz en un ambiente de larga estancia. El objetivo de este trabajo fue describir el panorama de la violencia institucional en el adulto mayor e identificar los tipos de maltratos. Mediante los criterios de la metodología PRISMA para revisiones sistemáticas se consultaron las bases de datos Dialnet, Lilacs y Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, lográndose obtener 127 resultados, de los cuáles tres estudios fueron seleccionados. Se encontró que el maltrato puede existir previo a la institucionalización. Entre los tipos de maltrato, de acuerdo con el orden de prevalencia, son: económico, psicológico, negligencia, maltrato físico y sexual. Además, los factores de riesgo identificados fueron el ser mujer, tener bajo nivel socioeconómico, bajo apoyo social, dependencia física, económica y emocional, entre otras.El maltrato a las personas debe ser abordado desde diversos ámbitos: la propia percepción de maltrato, la formación del personal a cargo de sus cuidados y la correcta ejecución de los derechos de las personas adultas mayores.
Volume 21, Number 5
Authors: Emergency Management Journal of
Published: January 2024

September/October 2023
Volume 21, Number 6
Authors: Emergency Management Journal of
Published: January 2024

November/December 2023
Surgical prescription opioid trajectories among state Medicaid enrollees
Authors: McCauley Jenna L. , Ward Ralph C. , Taber David J. , Basco, Jr William T. , Gebregziabher Mulugeta , Reitman Charles , Moran William P. , Cina Robert A. , Lockett Mark A. , Ball Sarah J.
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate opioid use trajectories among a sample of 10,138 Medicaid patients receiving one of six index surgeries: lumbar spine, total knee arthroplasty, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colon resection, and tonsillectomy.

Design: Retrospective cohort.

Setting: Administrative claims data.

Patients and participants: Patients, aged 13 years and older, with 15-month continuous Medicaid eligibility surrounding index surgery, were selected from single-state Medicaid medical and pharmacy claims data for surgeries performed between 2014 and 2017.

Interventions: None.

Main outcome measures: Baseline comorbidities and presurgery opioid use were assessed in the 6 months prior to admission, and patients' opioid use was followed for 9 months post-discharge. Generalized linear model with log link and Poisson distribution was used to determine risk of chronic opioid use for all risk factors. Group-based trajectory models identified groups of patients with similar opioid use trajectories over the 15-month study period.

Results: More than one in three (37.7 percent) patients were post-surgery chronic opioid users, defined as the dichotomous outcome of filling an opioid prescription 90 or more days after surgery. Key variables associated with chronic post-surgery opioid use include presurgery opioid use, 30-day post-surgery opioid use, and comorbidities. Latent trajectory modeling grouped patients into six distinct opioid use trajectories. Associates of trajectory group membership are reported.

Conclusions: Findings support the importance of surgeons setting realistic patient expectations for post-surgical opioid use, as well as the importance of coordination of post-surgical care among patients failing to fully taper off opioids within 1-3 months of surgery.
Opioid use disorder and motivational interviewing: Training physician assistants for the epidemic
Authors: Peacock Brian B. , Shull Catherine N. , Hildebrandt Carol A. , Bodner Gayle B. , Lindaman Kristin J. , Gillette Chris
Published: January 2024

Objectives: (1) To evaluate the effectiveness of a curriculum on physician assistant (PA) students’ knowledge about opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment and management and (2) present student satisfaction with the curriculum.

Methods: Three cohorts of PA students completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires about their knowledge of motivational interviewing (MI) for OUD. One cohort of students completed the 11-item questionnaire without exposure to the intervention (control group). Students’ satisfaction with the curriculum was assessed as was their pre- and post-intervention knowledge about using MI for OUD. Bivariate statistical tests were used to analyze the quantitative data.

Results: Three hundred complete and usable responses were obtained from the four cohorts of PA students (n = 300, 87.7 percent response rate). The intervention groups answered a higher number of items correctly (median = 7) than the control group (median = 6, Wilcoxon sign test M = 31, p < 0.0001). Among the intervention group, there was not a statistically significant between cohort difference on: (1) the number of identical pre- and post-intervention questionnaire items answered correctly (Chi-square = 3.77, DF = 2, p = 0.15), and (2) the total number of items answered correctly on the post-intervention questionnaire (Chi-square = 0.32, DF = 2, p = 0.85). Student comments suggest students were supportive of the curriculum, with improvements noted on how to deliver the material.

Conclusions: An educational intervention using MI for PA students was found to be valuable, and students who completed the intervention had greater knowledge about using MI with OUD patients than those who did not complete the training. The size of the effect was small, and more research on the curriculum is necessary prior to widespread adoption.
Patterns of opioid use among Texas dental practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Jeske Arthur H. , Anderson Aimee , Do Kim-Anh , Ning Jing , Ma Junsheng , Bruera Eduardo
Published: January 2024

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess factors that influence opioid prescribing by dentists and the role of these factors in the practice of dental pain control.

Design: A 25-question survey instrument was distributed to the study population for anonymous responses, covering dentist and practice demographics and opioid prescribing characteristics.

Setting: Private solo and group practice settings, including general practitioners and dental specialists.

Participants: Potential participants included all active members of a large state dental professional association.

Main outcome measures: They were practitioner and practice demographic traits, types of opioids prescribed, and statistical correlations. Outcome variables included practice type, practitioner gender, practice location, practice model, and years in practice. Categorical covariates were summarized statistically by frequencies and percentages, and continuous covariates were summarized by means, medians, ranges, and standard deviations.

Results: Strongest correlations with opioid prescribing included general practitioner (vs specialist) and male gender. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was confirmed as having exerted a significant impact on opioid prescribing among the survey respondents.

Conclusions: Further research is warranted to assess post-pandemic opioid prescribing patterns, and additional educational strategies regarding limitations of opioid prescriptions should be applied to general, rather than specialty, dental practitioners.
Erector spinae plane block for radiofrequency ablation of hepatic focal lesions: Randomized controlled trial
Authors: Elghamry Mona Raafat , Lotfy Mohamed Ahmed , Ramadan Kareem Mohammed , Abduallah Mohammad Ali
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study evaluated the opioid sparing and pain relief effect of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatic focal lesions under conscious sedation.

Design: A randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Tanta University Hospitals.

Patients: Fifty patients aged 30-60 years old and eligible for RFA of hepatic focal lesions were included.

Interventions: Patients randomized to receive either local anesthetic infiltration (group I) or ESPB (group II). Both groups received sedation by propofol infusion.

Main outcome measure(s): The primary outcome was total fentanyl consumption. Secondary outcomes were nonverbal pain score (NVPS), time to first analgesic request post-procedure, radiologist's satisfaction, and complications.

Results: In group I, NVPS was significantly increased at 10, 15, 25, and 30 minutes during RFA compared to group II (p = 0.008, <0.001, 0.018, and 0.001, respectively) with no significant differences on arrival to post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and after 1 hour. Total fentanyl consumption during the procedure was significantly increased in group I compared to group II (160.9 ± 38.2 and 76 ± 21 μg, respectively; p < 0.001) with prolonged time to first analgesia request post-procedure in group II compared to group I (392.7 ± 38.8 and 101.1 ± 13.6 minutes, respectively; p < 0.001). The level of radiologist's satisfaction was significantly increased in the group II (p = 0.010). Three patients in group I and one patient in group II needed general anesthesia. Lower incidence of complications in group II occurred with statistical insignificance.

Conclusions: The ESPB provided adequate analgesia and reduced opioids consumption during the hepatic RFA, with high radiologist's satisfaction.
Volume 19, Number 6
Authors: Opioid Management Journal of
Published: January 2024

November/December 2023
Pemantauan dan Pencegahan Stunting bersama Pemerintah Desa Jatikalang Kecamatan Prambon Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Agustini Nuril Ivada Layly , Oktavian Satria Rievy , Utomo Budi , Majid Dian
Published: January 2024

Stunting adalah masalah gizi kronis yang ditandai dengan pertumbuhan fisik anak yang tidak sesuai dengan standar pertumbuhan anak seusianya. Terdapat berbagai faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap meningkatnya prevalensi stunting, antara lain: kurangnya pengetahuan bagi calon pengantin dan ibu hamil tentang pentingnya asupan gizi yang baik dan ketersediaan makanan serta minuman berkualitas dan jumlah yang memadai bagi masyarakat. Salah satu kendala utama dalam mengatasi stunting adalah keterbatasan dukungan dari pemerintah, baik dari segi pengetahuan maupun dana. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian masyarakat ini dirancang untuk mendukung upaya pemerintah desa dalam mencegah stunting. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dengan aparatur desa, terungkap adanya kebutuhan signifikan atas bantuan dari pemerintah pusat. Dalam program ini, metode yang digunakan meliputi sosialisasi mengenai stunting melalui pertemuan tatap muka dan diskusi yang berfokus pada topik-topik krusial terkait stunting, yang kemudian disajikan kepada perwakilan pemerintah desa yang hadir
Tinjauan Fotografi Dan Grafis Dalam Gambar-Gambar Terpilih Dari Akun Instagram Dekranasda Sleman (Mei 2021—Juli 2022)
Authors: Achmad Fauzi Reno Octa
Published: January 2024

Aspek visual adalah aspek yang besar dalam pemasaran, namun tidak semua Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki kemampuan yang cukup untuk membangun aspek visual pada pemasarannya, maupun pemasaran pada umumnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan utnuk mengidentifikasi dan menjelaskan kualitas foto produk serta desain komunikasi visual dalam beberapa gambar yang diunggah melalui akun Instagram @dekranasda.sleman untuk mempromosikan beragam UMKM. Dari semua gambar pada akun tersebut, dipilih beberapa gambar yang bisa dipakai sebagai objek penelitian, dan objek-objek penelitian tersebut dinilai dan dihitung secara kuantitatif. Dari penelitian tersebut, ditemukan lima gambar terbaik dan lima gambar terburuk untuk kemudian masing-masing dijelaskan tenang aspek-aspek visualnya.
Language Development and Building Character Early Children through Role Playing Method
Authors: Novalina Sesti , Anwar Khairul , Maharani Ria , Suryani Dewi , Sari Diana , Hariandi Rizki
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to explain the role-playing method in the process of language development and building children's character from an early age. Role playing is expected to be able to have an effect on the early childhood education process so that it contributes to the control of early childhood education in Indonesia. References are obtained through literature review in order to obtain sources related to the data needed for analysis and then conclusions. Role playing is able to develop language and build character, through the roles played by children it is easier to interact and have the opportunity to play various kinds of characters so as to provide appropriate learning to build character so that they are able to directly differentiate between good and bad roles. The rampant actions of children against parents, teachers and bullying and the lack of maximum implementation of character education values in children is the background for research and is a special concern and must be immediately taken seriously by educators.

Keywords: Language Development, Role Playing Method, Building Character Children
Pemanfaatan Sampah Menjadi Produk Yang Bernilai di Lingkungan Desa Kemantren
Authors: Mohammad Yasin  , Moh. Mofid  , Mohammad Yusuf Wijaya
Published: January 2024

Permasalahan tentang sampah adalah masalah yang terus berkelanjutan dan berulang bahkan tidak ada habisnya. Hal ini terjadi karena kehidupan manusia sehari-hari selalu menghasilkan sampah terutama dalam sampah rumahtangga. Jumlah sampah akan meningkat seiring dengan meningkatnya jumlah manusia di bumi. Sampah merupakan hal yang cukup mengganggu karena identik dengan bau yang sangat menyengat, dapat berdampak bagi kesehatan dan dapat menyebabkan masalah lain seperti banjir. Adapun tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan dalam rangka meningkatkan ketrampilan dalam hal pengelolaan limbah plastik menjadi kerajinan yang bernilai. Kegiatan ini dimulai dari persiapan desain, pembuatan bentuk, hingga proses akhir pemasaran untuk warga Desa Kemantren. Alasan memilih warga di daerah setempat sebagai objek pelatihan adalah karena sebelumnya mereka juga beberapa responden dalam objek penelitian. Studi Kelayakan Pendirian Bank Sampah dan sesuai hasil wawancara dengan peserta diperoleh informasi bahwa sebagian besar peserta adalah ibu rumah tangga. Metode atau proses yang diimplementasikan pada kegiatan ini yaitu pelatihan (training) dan praktek secara langsung. Dalam pelatihan ini diberikan beberapa kegiatan yang meliputi penyajian materi, dan praktik pembuatan karya seni sampah plastik oleh para instruktur yang berpengalaman dalam bidangnya. Output dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat tentang pelatihan ketrampilan seni menggunakan limbah sampah plastik menjadi produk atau karya yang yang memiliki nilai jual diharapkan menjadi wadah dan modal ketrampilan bagi warga desa kemantren.
Alfred Delp, S. J.
Authors: Sobrino Jon
Published: January 2024

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 37, No. 109, 2020: 39-48.
ROLE OF EMBLICA OFFICINALIS IN COPPER INDUCED LIVER TOXICITY IN ADULT ALBINO RATS
Authors: Zulfiqar Hadia , Sitwat Amna  , Muhammad Suhail  , Tayyaba Muzaffar  , Iqbal Javaid , Amjad Saba
Published: January 2024

Background: Copper (Cu) is an important heavy metal used widely in all industries. However, its toxicity on various organs is established. Emblica officinalis, commonly known as Amla, is a potential antioxidant and can prevent Cu induced hepatotoxicity.                                             

Objective: To evaluate the effects of Emblica officinalis extract on liver histology and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) levels after Cu induced toxicity on adult albino rats.

Methods: This was an experimental study of 28 days duration. 36 adult male albino rats were divided into three groups of twelve animals each. Group A was control group in which rats were given 1.5 ml normal saline while group B rats were given CuSO4 200mg/kg b.w./day. Rats in Group C were given both CuSO4 (200mg/kg b.w/day) and Emblica officinalis fruit extract (300mg/kg bw/day). The agents were fed via orogastric tube for four weeks and rats were sacrificed 24 hours after administration of last dose.

Results: Cu treated rats showed necrosis of hepatocytes and Increased serum ALT levels. Emblica officinalis co-treatment attenuated Cu-induced hepatic necrosis and variation in ALT levels. The difference among the groups was statistically significant with p-value <0.05.

Conclusion: Emblica officinalis fruit extract improves liver function in Cu induced hepatotoxicity by limiting oxidative damage.
SALINE INFUSION SONOGRAPHY: A VALID TOOL FOR DETECTION OF INTRAUTERINE PATHOLOGY IN WOMEN WITH ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
Authors: Fatima Umber , Anees Fatima  , Iffat Imran  , Humaira Zafar  , Mubashra Naz  , Shakeela Irfan
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT:

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and saline infusion sonography for the detection of intra-cavity lesions of uterus using histopathology on hysterectomy specimens as the gold standard.

STUDY DESIGN:

Cross-sectional (validation) study.

Place & duration of study:

Department of obstetrics & gynecology, Madina Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad from January 18, 2022 to September 30, 2022.

METHODOLOGY:

Sixty patients with abnormal uterine bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding were included in the study. All participants were evaluated by transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and saline infusion sonography (SIS) to detect uterine cavity pathologies. The findings at TVS and SIS were compared with the findings of histopathology on hysterectomy specimens. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and diagnostic accuracy were calculated.

RESULTS:

Mean age was 49.68±5.9 years. Polyps, proliferative endometrium, endometrial hyperplasia and sub mucous fibroid are noted in 32 (53.3%), 16 (26.7%), 3 (5%) and 9 (15%) patients,  Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and diagnostic accuracy of TVS are 61.36%, 100%, 100%, 48.48% and 71.67% and for SIS are 88.64%, 100%, 100%, 76.19% and 91.67% respectively.

CONCLUSION:

SIS is highly sensitive and specific investigation to detect intra-cavity abnormalities of uterus. SIS can be used as an alternative investigation tool in low resource settings whenever hysteroscopy in not readily available.

KEY WORDS: Uterine cavity lesions, sensitivity, specificity, saline infusion sonography
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EXPRESSION OF THYMIDYLATE SYNTHASE IN DIFFERENT GRADES OF COLORECTAL CARCINOMA
Authors: Umber Irshad Butt  , Munazza Hassan  , Afia Sarwar  , Atiya Begum  , Uzma Nabi  , Sadaf Zahid
Published: January 2024

Objective: To Evaluate the Immunohistochemical Expression of Thymidylate Synthase in different grades and histological types of Colorectal Carcinoma.

Study Design: Cross sectional, Descriptive study

Place and duration of study: This study was conducted from June 2019 to November 2020 in the Department of Pathology at Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore / Lahore General Hospital.                                                                                           

Methodology: Forty resected gut specimens diagnosed on light microscopy as Colorectal adenocarcinoma were included on the basis of non-probability, consecutive sampling technique. Cases were reviewed and histological typing and grading was done separately by two competent Histopathologists. Immunohistochemical staining for Thymidylate Synthase was performed. Results of Thymidylate Synthase immunostaining were interpreted by the two observers based on the cytoplasmic staining of tumor cells. Thymidylate Synthase expression was quantified through a visual grading system depending upon the staining intensity and percentage of stained cells.                                                                            

Results:  Out of 40 cases of adenocarcinoma, majority of the patients (45%) belong to the age range of 51-60 years. There were 31(77.5%) male patients while 9(22.5%) were females. 28 (22%) cases were classified as low grade while 12 (11%) cases were reported as high-grade carcinomas. Amongst these Thymidylate Synthase expression was seen in 78.6% of low-grade carcinoma and 91.6% of high-grade carcinomas. Regarding histological subtyping, 23(57.5 %) cases were identified as non-mucinous adenocarcinomas, (9)22.5% as mucinous adenocarcinoma and (8) 20% as signet ring adenocarcinoma. Thymidylate Synthase expression was found to be similar i.e., 78% in non- mucinous as well as mucinous carcinomas however, 100% positivity was noticed in signet ring carcinomas. The overall positivity for Thymidylate Synthase was found to be 82.5%.                                               

Conclusion: Colorectal carcinoma was prevalent among males of 51-60 years of age. 82.5% cases of colorectal carcinoma expressed Thymidylate synthase receptors and its expression was found to be higher in high grade tumors.
EXPLORING PERSPECTIVES OF MEDICAL FACULTY AND UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS ON CHATGPT IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
Authors: Javed Kainat , Arooj Mahwish
Published: January 2024

Background and Objective: There is considerable interest in the likely application of AI-based tools like ChatGPT in medical education, considering the rapid growth of AI technologies. However, there is limited research, notably in Pakistan, on the perspectives and experiences of educators and learners with ChatGPT.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether teachers and students at UCMD university college of Medicine and Dentistry were aware of the potential advantages, perceived drawbacks, issues, and limitations of using ChatGPT in medical education.

Methods: Focused group discussions with medical faculty and students who had varied levels of ChatGPT experience took place as part of a qualitative study. The main themes and subthemes that emerged from the discussions were identified using a thematic analysis.

Results: Participants showed a thorough understanding of ChatGPT and its features. The main aspects covered in this study were comprehension and perception of ChatGPT. The gathering and summarizing of data as well as the work and timesaving’s were among the recognized advantages. The probable lack of critical thinking in the facts laid out, the ambiguity of the references, the ability to access limitations, dependence on Chat GPT's output, and the ethical issues were among the primary reasons of concerns and restrictions.

Conclusions: This study offers significant details about how medical teachers and students view and interact with ChatGPT in medical education. Although Chat GPT's advantages were acknowledged, participants also expressed concerns and limitations that needed further study for its successful integration into medical education. This research ought to explore Chat GPT's effects on learning outcomes, student and faculty satisfaction, and the development of critical thinking skills.

Keyword: ChatGPT, Medical Education, Medical faculty, Educational technology
La tarea de ser niñas y niños: Reflexiones sobre la Identidad social en la infancia
Authors: Camelo Moreno Adriana Carolina , Forero Londoño Oscar Fernando
Published: January 2024

Este artículo reflexiona sobre la intrincada «tarea de ser niñas y niños» en la formación de la identidad social durante la infancia. Desde la perspectiva de la microsociología, se explora cómo los niños dramatizan y representan su identidad, un proceso marcado significativamente por las directrices y expectativas sociales. Esta representación, lejos de ser solo una adaptación superficial, refleja su profundo proceso de introspección. Mediante el examen de sus expresiones artísticas y conductuales, se descubre que los infantes asumen y adaptan diversos roles, navegando entre la conformidad a las expectativas y su genuina individualidad. El análisis resalta tres pilares en su desempeño: la interpretación de roles, la negociación de expectativas y el hallazgo de su individualidad. Este planteamiento subraya el valor de la etapa infantil como un periodo crucial en el desarrollo humano, imperativo para una interpretación holística de la sociedad y la emergencia del individuo en su contexto social.