bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Increasing bowel cancer screening using SMS in general practice: the SMARTscreen cluster randomised trial
Authors: McIntosh Jennifer G , Jenkins Mark , Wood Anna , Chondros Patty , Campbell Tina , Wenkart Edweana , O’Reilly Clare , Dixon Ian , Toner Julie , Martinez-Gutierrez Javiera , Govan Linda , Emery Jon D
Published: December 2023

Background

Australia has one of the highest incidences of colorectal cancer (CRC) worldwide. The Australian National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) is a best-practice, organised screening programme, but uptake is low (40.9%) and increasing participation could reduce morbidity and mortality associated with CRC. Endorsement by GPs is strongly associated with increasing screening uptake.

Aim

This study (SMARTscreen) aimed to test whether a multi-intervention short message service (SMS) sent by general practices to 50–60-year-old patients who were due to receive the NBCSP kit would increase NBCSP uptake, by comparing it with usual care.

Design and setting

A stratified cluster randomised controlled trial was undertaken, involving 21 Australian general practices in Western Victoria, Australia.

Method

For intervention practices, people due to receive the NBCSP kit within a 6-month study period were sent an SMS just before receiving the kit. The SMS included a personalised message from the person’s general practice endorsing the kit, a motivational narrative video, an instructional video, and a link to more information. Control practices continued with usual care, comprising at-home testing with a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) through the NBCSP. The primary outcome was the between-arm percentage difference in uptake of FIT screening within 12 months from randomisation, which was estimated using generalised linear model regression.

Results

In total, 39.2% (1143/2914) of people in 11 intervention practices and 23.0% (583/2537) of people in 10 control practices had a FIT result in their electronic health records — a difference of 16.5% (95% confidence interval = 2.02 to 30.9).

Conclusion

The SMS intervention increased NBCSP kit return in 50–60-year-old patients in general practice. This finding informed a larger trial — SMARTERscreen — to test this intervention in a broader Australian population.
Evaluation of the Efficiency of Four Different Scoring Systems in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Authors: YILMAZ Mustafa , AYTEKİN Alper , YILMAZ Latif , BULUT Aziz
Published: December 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of four commonly used scoring systems (Alvarado, Lintula, RIPASA, Tzanakis) in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in patients to be operated for acute appendicitis.

Materials and Methods: We compared the results and efficacy of the scoring systems with the results of patients with an accurate histopathologic diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Results: A total number of 115 patients were included in the study (62 male and 53 female). For Alvarado, Lintula, RIPASA and Tzanakis scoring systems, sensitivity was 93.6%, 91.4%, 93.6%, 55.3%, specificity was 71.4%, 90.4%, 81%, 76%, Positive Predictive Value (PPV) was 93.6%, 97.7%, 95.7%, 91.2%, Negative Predictive Value (NPV) was 71.4%, 70.3%, 74%, 27.6%, respectively.

Conclusion: Our findings show that among the four scoring systems, Alvarado, Lintula and RIPASA scoring systems are more effective scoring systems in diagnosing acute appendicitis whereas Tzanakis scoring system had a low diagnostic efficiency. Since ultrasonography findings have a high impact on Tzanakis scoring system, by working with an experienced radiology clinic, Tzanakis scoring system could be also a powerful scoring system at the diagnostic stage. None of the four scoring systems has 100% predictive accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and all scoring systems have some shortcomings. Nevertheless, we believe that the most important criteria in the diagnostic process are the clinic where the patients are admitted, the examination findings and the experience of the clinician. Scoring systems seem to support the diagnosis and guide the clinician.
Nursing Students’ Views on the Roles of Lecturers in Distance Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey: A Qualitative Study
Authors: AKÇİN ŞENYUVA Emine , ÇALIŞKAN Figen
Published: December 2023

Aim: In the research, it was aimed to determine the views of nursing students on the changing roles of lecturers in distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic process.

Material and Methods: The research is in a mixed research design. The research was conducted with 50 nursing students who agreed to participate in the research. In determining the research sample, maximum variation sampling method was used. In the analysis of the quantitative data, frequency/percentage, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation values were calculated. In the analysis of qualitative data, "content analysis technique" was used.

Results: Students feel that instructors have not yet fulfilled their role in distance education to the desired level, and are fulfilling these roles more efficiently and effectively in face-to-face education than in distance education. Students’ views on the role of lecturers in distance education are defined under seven themes: classroom management, student motivation, communication with the student, active participation of the student, teaching method, teaching material, and technology use.

Conclusion: In accordance with these results: examining the readiness of lecturers for distance education may be suggested to ensure that lecturers participate in the training of trainers and in-service training activities to improve their roles and competencies in distance education.
Reasons and Frequency of Orogastric Tube Change in Preterm Infants by Nurses Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Authors: MERTER Özlem Selime , DERTLİ Semiha , KOÇ Özlem
Published: December 2023

Objective: Among nutritional support methods for preterm infants, enteral feeding via orogastric tube is widely used clinically. This study aims to determine the causes and frequency of orogastric tube replacement in preterm infants.

Materials and Methods: The descriptive study was conducted with 154 nurses working in NICUs. 'Descriptive Information Form' for nurses and an 'Orogastric Tube Evaluation Form' developed with expert opinion were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.

Results: The mean age of the nurses in the study was 30.97±5.79, the mean number of years working in the profession was 8.57±6.21, and the mean number of years working in the NICU was 5.94±4.63 years. It was found that 95.5% of the nurses were female, 73.4% had an undergraduate degree, 90.9% worked in a 3rd level NICU and 82.5% had NICU training. The most common reason for orogastric tube replacement was the infant pulling out the orogastric tube (98.1%). The frequency of orogastric tube replacement was higher in the night shift. However, the frequency of orogastric tube replacement was 2 or more times (71.4%) especially in infants followed up with CPAP. It was observed that the frequency of changing the orogastric tube was higher in the prone position (27.9%) and the frequency of changing the orogastric tube (73.4%) was higher in preterm infants fed 12*1.

Conclusion: It was concluded that problems related to OGT fixation were the most common reasons for orogastric tube replacement.
Melhoria contínua de serviços prestados por academia de musculação em município da região do Vale do Aço-MG
Authors: E Moura Murilo Rocha , Dos Santos Nayara Teixeira , Longhini Tatielle Menolli
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho visa melhorar a qualidade do serviço prestado por uma academia localizada na região do Vale do Aço.  Atualmente, as academias de ginástica oferecem não somente o serviço, mas também a possibilidade de uma boa qualidade de vida aos seus alunos. Portanto, é cada vez mais necessário ter a opinião deles com o intuito de aprimorar o que é oferecido para fidelizar esses clientes. Para isso, é comum o uso do modelo SERVQUAL para avaliar as expectativas e a realidade dos serviços prestados. A partir dele, são comparadas expectativas e percepções dos clientes em relação às cinco dimensões da qualidade: tangibilidade, responsabilidade, confiabilidade, empatia e garantia, realizada por meio de um questionário, gerando um gap de satisfação entre os respondentes. A pesquisa foi realizada com 60 clientes, com o auxílio do software Excel. Foram disponibilizados gaps individuais e as dimensões apresentadas individualmente estão em ordem decrescente: Responsabilidade (-0,64), Segurança e Empatia (-0,57), Aspectos Tangíveis (-0,56) e Confiabilidade (-0,55). Assim, destaca-se que cinco dimensões apresentam lacunas negativas, merecem atenção porque eles representam oportunidades para melhorar a prestação de serviços. Após a análise dos dados coletados e o diagnóstico dos pontos de insatisfação dos clientes, foram desenvolvidos planos de melhorias com o auxílio da ferramenta 5W2H para aumentar a satisfação dos visitantes do local.
A marketing model to analyse disruptive growth- the case of Patanjali
Authors: Chandra Harsh , Aakash Abhinav
Published: December 2023

Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. conceived itself as an ayurvedic medicinal firm. However, over time it grew diversifying itself into an FMCG firm that started disrupting the consumer space. With increasing sales, it has surpassed FMCG locals like Emami and Jyothy Laboratories (producers of Ujaala) who took decades to set their feet in the FMCG sector. A look into the marketing strategies adopted by Patanjali reveals its unique features and the latent opportunities it exploited when it had its chance. Though it is claimed there is no business model at play, the firm ‘thinks’ and acts in such a way that even market analysts are amazed by its rapid growth.
IMPLIKASI PERILAKU TIDAK ETIS DALAM BISNIS: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Amien Akmal Aldino , Ismail Iriani
Published: December 2023

This research is a literature review that presents a holistic picture of the impact of unethical behavior in a business context. The impact of unethical behavior includes implications for companies, employees, consumers and society in general. This literature review analyzes the consequences of unethical actions, explores ethical frameworks that can assist in addressing unethical behavior, and presents relevant business ethics principles and ethical theories. Professional ethics, business law, and the development of business ethics theory are also the focus of this research. Apart from that, this research also covers other topics such as ethical leadership, transparency practices, accountability, and implementing clear policies in business. Literature studies show that business ethics plays an important role in overcoming unethical behavior such as corruption, discrimination, and neglect of environmental protection. Apart from that, this research also covers the application of artificial intelligence in information systems, the challenges of non-utilitarian ethics, as well as an analysis of challenges and opportunities in the development of economic globalization in business law in Indonesia.

Keywords: Business ethics, leaders, employees.
Analysis of Information Security Culture at FMIPA Halu Oleo University Using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling Method
Authors: Julfiana Elsa , Ransi Natalis , Rahman Gusti Arviana
Published: December 2023

This research aims to analyze the information security culture at FMIPA Halu Oleo University. The results of the analysis show that exogenous latent variables, such as information security awareness, the role of faculty leaders, and information security policies, have a significant positive impact on information security culture. The research results show that the security awareness variable has a positive effect (0.221) on the Information Security Culture variable. Apart from that, the top management variable also has a positive effect (0.185) on the Information Security Culture variable. Likewise, the security policy variable has a significant positive influence (0.233) on the Information Security Culture variable. These findings provide an in-depth understanding of the factors that influence the culture of information security in the FMIPA Halu Oleo University environment, which can be the basis for recommending improvements in increasing information system security at the faculty.
Kraniostenosen – angeborene Fehlbildungen mit kontinuierlich weiterentwickelter chirurgischer Korrektur
Authors: Messerer Mahmoud , Niederhauser Camille , Harel Ethan
Published: December 2023

Kraniostenosen sind seltene angeborene Fehlbildungen, die in nichtsyndromale und syndromale Formen unterteilt werden. Die Diagnose erfolgt klinisch und kann gegebenenfalls durch ergänzende Abklärungen bestätigt werden, beispielsweise anhand einer CT-Untersuchung des Gehirns bei den einfachen Formen oder durch Gentests bei den syndromalen Formen. Die Behandlung stützt sich im Wesentlichen auf die chirurgische Korrektur, die Gesamtbetreuung erfolgt jedoch multidisziplinär. Der vorliegende Artikel befasst sich mit den wichtigsten Elementen für die klinische Diagnose, den anatomischen und pathologischen Grundlagen sowie der chirurgischen Behandlung im Rahmen unserem ERAS®-Protokolls.
ÖZGÜRLÜK VE GÜVENLİK İLİŞKİSİ AÇISINDAN METAVERSE: DİJİTAL YAŞAMIN YENİLİK PERSPEKTİFİ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Kürkcü Sinan
Published: December 2023

Makalede dijital yaşamın gelişmekte olan bir unsuru olan metaverse’ün özgürlük ve güvenlik pratiklerini nasıl etkileyebileceği, bunların ilişkisi üzerine ne yönde bir değişim getirebileceği konu edilmektedir. Bu bakımdan özgürlük pratiklerinin dijital yaşamın üzerinde biçimlendiği bilimsel ve teknolojik olanaklar sayesinde uğradığı yenilenmeye ve söz konusu olanakların güvenlik pratiklerini de yenilemesine değinilmektedir. Dolayısıyla bir araştırma problemi olarak metaverse’ün bilimin ve teknolojinin değişmekte olan koşulları bağlamında nasıl bir dönüşüm yaratabileceği sorusu ele alınmıştır. İnsanların ve nesnelerin dijital temsillerinin yer aldığı metaverse, birçok teknolojik ve toplumsal unsurun birlikte işlemesiyle yoluyla bir dönüşüm potansiyeli taşımaktadır. Bu dönüşüm potansiyelinin teorik olarak incelenmesi suretiyle çalışmanın amacı, özgürlük ve güvenlik ilişkisi açısından metaverse’ün üretmekte olduğu yenilik perspektifini anlamaktır. Bu bağlamda metaverse’ü henüz başlangıç aşamasında korkunun değil özgürlüğün inşa edeceği güvenlik unsurlarıyla oluşturabilmek bir hedef olarak belirtilebilir. Çalışmada yöntemsel olarak içeriğe dair literatür taraması yoluyla bir inceleme yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, birlikte işlemeye başlayan teknolojik ve toplumsal unsurlar, biyopolitik hareketliliğin dijital dönem açısından oluşan problemlerini aşabildiği takdirde söz konusu hedefe yaklaşmak mümkün olabilecektir.
A NEW APPROACH OF LOCALISATION IN THE TRANSLATION OF MUSICOLOGY TEXTS
Authors: Misievici Cristina
Published: December 2023

In this article we propose a new perspective of the concept of localisation that may be envisaged as a stage in the process of translating musicology texts. While most scholars have approached the concept and employed the term within the GILT paradigm [2] [3] [10], we believe this new perspective of localisation does not conflict with or diminish its current status. On the contrary, a potential semantic broadening may even help to distinguish it from other terms such as �adaptation� or �translation� [2] [8]. Thus, we view localisation as a practical stage in the process of translation with Nord�s [7] tripartite model applied to musicology texts, whereby the translation of musicology texts is seen as a complex process that begins with the translation brief (cf. [5] [6]) and ends with the production of (potentially multiple) target texts that fit both a �locale� and a skopos [11] [12]. By analogy with Mazur�s [2] view, localisation may be performed not only at the level of cultural norms and conventions, but also at the linguistic and even the technical levels. If the translator disregards this stage, the resulting target text will very likely not fulfil its purpose [11] [12], which is why we view it as an obligatory step in the process of translating musicology texts.
PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATURE: SOME PSYCHOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS ABOUT EVELYNE BY JOYCE
Authors: Tomassoni Rosella , Spilabotte Francesco , Lungu Monica Alina
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to conduct a careful psychological investigation into the thought of one of the most important 20th century Irish writers, James Joyce (1882- 1941). The main focus of the analysis consists of some of the short stories contained in one of Joyce�s most famous works, Dubliners, with particular reference to Evelyne and at the same time examining some of the themes present and recurring in the Irish writer�s books. This work aims to demonstrate how in Joyce there is a strong interest in the realisation and psychological analysis of his complex characters present in the work as well as in Evelyne and who will be examined as expressions and fulfilments of his creativity. The study was conducted through the discipline of the Psychology of Art and Literature. Some of the themes and characteristics of the characters in the stories will be presented, in which the individual, with his inner conflicts, emotions, feelings and sensations will come to the fore, with particular attention to the central theme of the work, namely paralysis in which he sees the city and its inhabitants immersed. Paralysis and escape are the central elements of Dubliners. One will understand how the city and the characters are seen by Joyce as the centre of the historical, social and psychological �paralysis� that conditions the lives of its inhabitants and does not allow them to grow as human beings.
EKSISTENSI CALON TUNGGAL DALAM PEMILIHAN KEPALA DAERAH PASCA PUTUSAN MAHKAMAH KONSTITUSI
Authors: Lia Nurhasanah
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi ketidaktuntasan mengatasi masalah yang ditimbulkan setelah Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 100/PUU-XII/2015. Pasalnya, putusan ini menimbulkan banyak persoalan, terutama mengenai maraknya calon tunggal yang bermunculan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implikasi putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 100/PUU-XIII/2015 terhadap pilkada. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif dengan menggunakan bahan hukum primer dan sekunder. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan (library research) yang dilakukan terhadap berbagai data yang memiliki relevansi dengan implikasi putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 100/PUU-XIII/2015 terhadap pilkada. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan undang-undang (statute approach), dan pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa das sein dan das sollen belum sinkron, karena pasca putusan tersebut hanya menimbulkan fenomena baru yang dinilai meruntuhkan nilai demokrasi. Meski begitu, pada kenyataannya dalam PKPU pelaksanaan pilkada calon tunggal dan kotak kosong memang ada aturannya. Tapi belum pasti regulasi mengenai mekanisme penyelenggaraan pilkada dengan calon tunggal apabila persoalan di dalamnya buntu.
Empatía y funciones psicológicas de atención y memoria en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios
Authors:   Corporación Universitaria Empresarial Alexander Von Humboldt, Camacho Betancourt Daniela , Giraldo Giraldo Angélica Johana ,   Corporación Universitaria Empresarial Alexander Von Humboldt, Calle Sandoval Diego Alejandro ,   Universidad del Valle, Berrío García Nathaly ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El objetivo del estudio fue estimar la relación entre la empatía y las funciones psicológicas de atención y memoria en una muestra de estudiantes de último año de la carrera de Medicina pertenecientes a una universidad privada de la ciudad de Pereira. Metodología: se aplicó el Test de Empatía Cognitiva y Afectiva (TECA) a 82 participantes, de los cuales 21 diligenciaron la batería Neuropsi de Atención y Memoria. Resultados: Existen relaciones significativas entre las subvariables de empatía, subvariable adopción de perspectivas de la empatía y el total de atención y memoria, en los estudiantes universitarios de medicina. Sin embargo, es necesario profundizar y realizar otras investigaciones con dichas variables.
Quantum-enhanced Hybrid Convolution Regression Model for Sample Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Wang Haoyu , Stobaugh Landon , Stobaugh William
Published: December 2023

Commercial demands for products of Artificial Intelligence are
undeniably at its golden age in the modern world. Advances in physical
hardware have provided enough computation capacity to train large
machine-learning models for decent accuracy. Commercial products such as
autonomous vehicles are demanding the growing specificity and complexity
of machine learning models, trading off increasing model size for high
accuracy and low loss to produce intelligent models. Meanwhile, Quantum
Computing has recently advanced into the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-scale
Quantum) era, offering a solid foundation for the potential of improving
modern computation tasks with quantum algorithms. Previous quantum
algorithms harness the random nature of quantum mechanics to preserve
quantum information and construct the basis for Variational Quantum
Circuits (VQC). In this paper, we produce three convolution regression
models to predict robot directions for a simplified autonomous-driving
task and demonstrate a quantum advantage in our quantum-enhanced hybrid
approach as compared to two classical models. Our results in this
minimal example reflect the near-term feasibility of hybrid quantum
models to enhance modern AI industries, which provides a promising
vision to incorporate quantum computing in commercial products.
Error of the Heretic, Error of the Controversialist. Error and Deception in Sixteenth-Century Religious Polemics
Authors: Caravale Giorgio
Published: December 2023

In a confessional age in which Catholics and Protestants accused each other (and for a long time) of misinterpreting the Holy Scriptures and deceiving the faithful, some churchmen made religious controversy their life’s mission. One of the most famous among them was Ambrogio Catarino Politi, a Dominican polemist from Siena who lived in the first half of the sixteenth century. His entire existence revolved around the concept of error: errors of which he accused Luther and his Italian followers in some of the most effective pamphlets of the time; errors of which he himself was repeatedly accused by his Dominican adversaries before and during the Council of Trent; but also errors of which Politi accused himself in some revealing and at time merciless autobiographical reconstructions. Through the figure of the Sienese controversialist, this essay highlights all the semantic nuances assumed by the idea of error in sixteenth-century confessional controversy: from presumption to credulity, from delusion to deception.
Analisa Terhadap Penghentian Penyidikan Berdasarkan Keadilan Restoratif Pada Kasus Penculikan
Authors: Calista Gabriella , Firmansyah Hery
Published: December 2023

Tindak Pidana merupakan pelanggaran terhadap hukum yang diatur oleh negara. Dasar hukum yang digunakan di Indonesia mengacu pada Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana dan Undang-Undang No. 8 Tahun 1981 yang selanjutnya disebut KUHAP. Bahwa tindak pidana berfokus pada hukuman bagi pelaku yang melakukan pelanggaran terhadap apa yang dicantumkan dalam Hukum Pidana dengan penegakkan hukum yang dilakukan oleh kepolisian, kejaksaan, dan hakim. Dalam tindak pidana terdapat merupakan delik aduan seperti penganiayaan, pencurian, dan penculikan dibutuhkan kesaksian dari korban dalam mengusut perkara. Dalam proses pemidanaan, akan dilakukan penyidikan oleh kepolisian. Dengan menerapkan Restorative Justice sebagai pembaharuan dalam sistem peradilan pidana dengan adanya Peraturan Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia Nomor 8 Tahun 2021 tentang Penanganan Tindak Pidana berdasarkan Keadilan Restoratif memberikan banyak solusi baru bagi sitem peradilan pidana di Indonesia dengan berorientasi bagi pemulihan korban yang dirugikan dan memberikan reparasi terhadap tindak pidana itu. Secara tidak langsung, perkara tidak perlu dilanjutkan karena sudah adanya kesepakatan antara korban dan pelaku, maka tidak memakan waktu untuk dilanjutkan ke pengadilan. Bahwa penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian normatif guna memahami sepenuhnya penerapan Perkapolri Nomor 8 tahun 2021 dalam perkara yang diancam dengan pidana penjara diatas 5 tahun. Bahwa dalam praktek dan penerapannya, hal itu dapat dilakukan apabila memenuhi syarat normatif yang terdapat dalam Perkapolri Nomor 8 tahun 2021 dan memberikan kepuasan dari masyarakat. Bahwa kepolisian sebagai mediator menempatkan kepentingan para pihak dengan penyelesaian yang dilakukan sesuai dengan prosedur yang terdapat dalam Perkapolri Nomor 8 tahun 2021. Maka keadilan dapat dirasakan bagi para pihak baik secara prosedur normatif maupun secara substansi.
Mechanisms of microbial interactions between probiotic microorganisms
and Helicobacter pylori
Authors: Isaeva Guzel Sh. , Isaeva R.A.
Published: December 2023

Infection caused by Helicobacter pylori is currently one of the most common infection in the world, but the clinical picture can vary from asymptomatic manifestations to the development of stomach cancer. In order to eradicate the pathogen various regimens of antibacterial therapy have been proposed, but recent studies indicate a decrease in efficiency of this therapy due to the increasing rate of H. pylori resistance to antibiotics, the appearance of side effects, including the development of dysbiosis. One of the perspective directions of an alternative approach to the treatment of helicobacteriosis is probiotic therapy. The usage of probiotic therapy of H. pylori infection has two main directions. The first one is associated with the usage of probiotics to reduce the frequency of undesirable effects from the gastrointestinal tract during H. pylori antimicrobial therapy and the second one is the potentiation of the eradication effect due to the antagonistic effect on H. pylori. The purpose of this review was to summarize the latest data about the mechanisms of microbial interactions between probiotic microorganisms and H. pylori. The review examines the influence of H. pylori on the gastrointestinal microbiota, interspecific interactions of microorganisms in microbial consortia, mechanisms of antagonistic action of probiotic cultures on H. pylori, as well as the analysis of experience of using probiotics in the treatment of helicobacteriosis. At the same time, there will be many unresolved questions about the choice of the specific composition of the probiotic cocktail, dosage, duration of therapy, mechanisms of antimicrobial action of probiotics, as well as possible negative sides of this therapy, which requires further research.
TRASTORNO DE PERSONALIDADE BORDERLINE E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES NA VIDA SOCIAL
Authors: Cunha Ítalo Íris Boiba Rodrigues da , Chaves Fabiola Gondim Medeiros , Oliveira Luciano Coimbra de , Amorim Aline Maria de Melo , Figueiredo Kaísa Lindomara dos Santos , Macedo Amanda de Souza Chaves , Norões Sabrina de Vasconcelos , Melo Ana Beatriz Oliveira de , Nascimento Maria Eduarda Bezerra do , Castro Gisele Franco de , Lopes Bruna Karen Diniz , Coimbra Thaís Moura Fernandes
Published: December 2023

O transtorno personalidade Bordeline (TPD) é caracterizada por relacionamentos instáveis ​​e hipersensíveis, uma autoimagem instável, alterações extremas de humor e impulsividade. Objetivo: Análise das características do transtorno de personalidade borderline. Uma revisão da literatura é utilizada para estabelecer evidências para uma melhor compreensão do TPB e suas mais diversas características, sintomas e tratamentos, bem como o diagnóstico desses pacientes. Embora a literatura citada apresente o borderline como um transtorno de personalidade complexo, difícil de diagnosticar e tratar, existem estratégias eficazes disponíveis, incluindo medicação psicotrópica, terapia cognitivo-comportamental (TCC), terapia de grupo e, em alguns casos, hospitalização. Pode-se concluir que os profissionais de saúde devem estar preparados para apoiar esses pacientes, que muitas vezes acabam não recebendo tratamento adequado devido à incompreensão da doença, o que dificulta a evolução do paciente. O transtorno de personalidade limítrofe é geralmente complexo, desde os sintomas até o diagnóstico, e muitas vezes é confundido com outras condições.
"PRESSÃO INTRA-ABDOMINAL NA PROFILAXIA": REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Nascimento Thiago Ruam , Prado Mariana Vilas Boas do , Ribeiro Isabella Rodrigues , Oliveira Ana Júlia Zanéla de , Baleeiro Ana Clara Neri Ávila , Silva Wellen Lima da , Almeida Maria Eduarda Marquez
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Fornecer conhecimentos clínicos e científicos sobre hipertensão intra-abdominal e síndrome compartimental abdominal necessários à tomada de decisão e intervenção. Métodos: Revisão integrativa realizada na base de dados: PubMED. Cielo; Medline e Lilux. Inclui trabalhos de março de 2013 a julho de 2021. No entanto, pesquisas pediátricas, modelos animais, artigos secundários, dissertações e dissertações não estão incluídas. Resultados: foram encontrados 142 artigos, dos quais 20 foram selecionados para a amostra final. Os resultados foram divididos em 4 níveis: conhecimento do pessoal médico sobre pressão intra-abdominal; e enfatiza fatores de risco, diagnóstico e tratamento. Considerações Finais: A hipertensão abdominal é importante na terapia intensiva e pode evoluir para síndroma da doença celíaca. Estas são condições recorrentes e preditores independentes de morte. O diagnóstico precoce ajuda a prevenir muitas complicações. Aprender a diagnosticar e identificar fatores de risco é fundamental para otimizar o tratamento dessas doenças.
Dukungan Tenaga Kesehatan dalam Pemberian ASI Eksklusif
Authors: Mustary Musliha , Samiun Zulfia , Aslinda Aslinda , Hasnidar Hasnidar
Published: December 2023

ASI memiliki nilai nutrisi yang sangat komprehensif dan penting bagi pertumbuhan serta perkembangan optimal bayi, mencukupi kebutuhan gizi hingga usia 6 bulan. Tindakan untuk memberikan dukungan pada peningkatan pemberian ASI eksklusif  tergambar dari berbagai pernyataan resmi atau kesepakatan, baik pada tingkat global maupun nasional, yang bertujuan untuk melindungi, mempromosikan, dan mendukung praktik pemberian ASI. Penelitian ini mengenai  dukungan  tenaga kesehatan  dalam  pemberian ASI  eksklusif di dusun Bonti-Bonti desa Mattoangin Kecamatan Bantimurung Kabupaten Maros. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah analisis kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional, Sampel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 26 individu, yaitu seluruh Ibu yang sedang menyusui yang tercatat di Pusat Kesehatan Desa (Pustu) Mattoangin, lebih tepatnya di Dusun Bonti-Bonti, Desa Mattoanging Kecamatan Bantimurung, Kabupaten Maros pada tahun 2020. Dukungan yang diberikan oleh tenaga kesehatan sudah memadai meski hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada hubungan antara dukungan tenaga kesehatan dengan pemberian ASI. Dalam hal ini ibu-ibu lebih banyak berdiskusi dan mengandalkan dukungan dari keluarga mereka dalam konteks pemberian ASI eksklusif.  Tidak ada hubungan antara dukungan tenaga kesehatan dengan pemberian ASI di Wilayah Kerja Dusun Bonti-Bonti Desa Mattoanging Kecamatan Bantimurung Kabupaten Maros (p=Value=0.069) berdasarkan uji statistik p-value > 0,05
Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Suntik 3 Bulan dengan Kejadian Amenorea pada Akseptor Keluarga Berencana
Authors: Husaidah Siti , Novia Resi , Yanita Fitri , Heroyanto Heroyanto
Published: December 2023

Kandungan progesterone yang ada dalam KB suntik dapat membuat lapisan rahim menjadi tipis sehingga menyebabkan amenorea, amenorea merupakan salah satu gangguan menstruasi yang disebabkan oleh kontrasepsi 3 bulan. Kontrasepsi 3 bulan mengandung hormone sehingga dapat menyebabkan gangguan keseimbangan reproduksi akibat penambahan kadar hormone dalam tubuh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan dengan kejadian amenorea pada akseptor KB. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah cross sectional study dengan mengambil sampel menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling yang digunakan pada 54 responden di TPMB Rohana Batu Aji Kota Batam tahun 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa uji statistik Chi Square penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan dengan kejadian amenorea pada akseptor KB, diperoleh nilai p 0,00 dengan (? = 0.05). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan dengan kejadian amenorea pada akseptor KB. Diharapkan ibu calon akseptor harus menambah informasi dan pengetahuan tentang alat kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan karena alat kontrasepsi 3 bulan mengandung hormonal yang dapat menganggu keseimbangan hormon di dalam tubuh ibu.
Impact of IUD Counseling Educational Video on Third Trimester Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Readiness to Use Intrauterine Contraceptives
Authors: Harnaningsih Harnaningsih , Bahar Burhanuddin , Jusuf Elizabet C. , Bahrum Sri Wahyuni
Published: December 2023

Family planning initiatives can improve the health of women by reducing the number of unintended or high-risk pregnancies. Look into potential locations: Generally speaking, the analyst at the Paccerakkang Community Wellness Center must examine the influence of educational counseling videos on the availability of information and the use of IUDs in third-trimester pregnant women. Thirty pregnant women in their third trimester made up the population in this study. The Whole Examining process was used to choose the inquiry exam. The measuring tool/instrument in this study was a survey about IUD counseling, educational videos about information and status of the use of IUDs in third-trimester pregnant women.  This investigation used univariate and bivariate tests, including the Mann Whitney autonomous test t test, which initially attempted to determine if the data was ordinarily distributed. The results of assessing knowledge both before and after receiving instruction within the framework of recordings produced a statistically significant value of 0,003 (p-value<0,05), while the results of assessing the availability of research subjects both before and after instruction produced a statistically significant value of 0,000 (p-value<0,05).  The findings of these two study tests indicate that IUD counseling training in the form of videos has an effect on third trimester pregnant women's knowledge and decision to use IUDs. The Paccerakkang Makassar Community Wellbeing Center's third trimester pregnant women's knowledge and availability to use IUDs are impacted by educational counseling videos, according to the center's findings.
Transformation of Media and Entertainment Industry: Identification of Most Important Factors in OTT Consumption
Authors: - Roopa Johri , - Rajeshwari Malik , - Sonia
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The main goal of this study is to gain insights into the OTT (over the top) landscape within the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, with a focus on uncovering the factors that influence consumer engagement. Additionally, the aim is to compile interconnected elements that affect the mindset of OTT consumers. There is fierce competition in the dynamic Indian market of OTT platforms, and dearth of studies focussed on understanding the factors that drive the membership subscriptions, customer’s long-term association and creation of life-time value and involvement in word of mouth. This can help in formulation of right kind of strategies for seeking and retention of customers.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A questionnaire-based survey was undertaken to comprehend patterns of consumer engagement. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to investigate the connections between variables, deliberately avoiding a predetermined fixed number of factors.
Findings: The study gave us three complex factors which can guide us to design the right marketing strategies.
Practical Implications: The primary objective of this study is to pinpoint the combined factors that influence media consumption via OTT platforms. This identification aims to assist stakeholders in tailoring content and marketing strategies in alignment with customer engagement trends.
A Study on Impact of Customer Satisfaction on Brand Loyalty
Authors: - Dr. Prakash Vadavadagi
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Customer satisfaction and brand loyalty is an emerging phenomenon and it is considering a vital issue for which the business firms are very sensitive. In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, building a strong and loyal customer base is a top priority for companies in all industries. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of customer satisfaction and Brand loyalty. A convenient random sampling survey of 100 respondents was used for the research. The results illustrate that customer satisfaction significantly affects brand loyalty. Also, the factors of product quality and service quality affect Brand loyalty. Customer perception of product quality and service quality are almost equally to build up the satisfaction. We suggest that managers should consider product quality and service quality as foundations to build up customer satisfaction, Brand loyalty and, also to improve brand image as an added on value for customers.
Comparison of Platelet Counts Estimated by Peripheral Blood Smear Examination and Automated Haematology Analyzer
Authors: - Ajeet Kumar Prajapati
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Platelet count estimation is one of the common as well as important investigations in clinical practice to diagnose many diseases like dengue, malaria, etc. Different methods for platelet estimations are available. These methods are manual counting semi-automated and automated hematology analyzer counting, platelet count estimation by peripheral blood smear (PBS) method, etc. Semi-automated or automated analyzers may produce erroneous results in the presence of particles or light scatter like giant platelets, fragmented red blood cells, and platelet clumps, so alternative methods like PBS examination can be used for validation.
Aim: To compare platelet count estimation performed by the automated cell counter method and the PBS examination method.
Objective: Peripheral Blood smear examination acts as a good quality control tool to validate the results produced by the automated cell counter.
Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out in the Department of Pathology, Akshaya Health Centre, Urban Bangalore. The study included 100 random blood samples collected into ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) vacutainers over 3 months. These were analyzed by both peripheral blood smear and automated cell counter for platelet estimation. The statistical analysis was done for test performances and their comparisons by using the coefficient of variation (CV), linear regression, and mean differences with SPSS software.
Results: No significant difference (p = 0.06635) was observed between the manual peripheral blood smear (PBS) method (platelets average per 100x, multiplied by 15000/ µl) of platelet estimation (207.13 ±15.898 x 1000/ µl) and that of automated cell counter platelet value (206.53 ±16.278 x 1000/ µl). A significant positive correlation was observed between the results of both methods (r=0.9995, p < 0.001) when analyzed by the Pearson correlation test.
Conclusion: The peripheral blood smear platelet estimation results are comparable with automated analyzer results. Hence, the PBS examination serves as a quality control tool in assessing the results of the automated cell counters.
Impact of Sufi Movement on Socio-religious Life During the Medieval Period: Rise and Spread of Sufism Movement in India
Authors: - Dr. Vivek Pathak
Published: December 2023

Sufism develops the esoteric and exoteric dimensions of spiritual practice to establish deep devotion, love as passion; Instead of Namaz, Hajj and celibacy, poetry, song and dance, worship and turning away from God are the norm. Like the Bhakti movement, the Sufi movement also came into its effective form in the medieval period, although its background can be seen only in the seventh-eighth century. Similarly, like the Bhakti movement, the Sufi movement was not an attempt to establish any new religion but was a peaceful campaign of Islam.
Maternity Benefit under Social Security Code
Authors: - Dharanya V
Published: December 2023

Maternity Benefit Act,1961 safeguards employment and provides other benefits during the pregnancy. Numerous obstacles must be overcome in order to implement the Social Security Code. This chapter discusses the modifications made to the Maternity Benefit Act as well as its analytical perspective.
Design and Implementation of a Software Result Processing and Transcript Generation
Authors: - Umar Adamu Bello , - Mohammed Mukhtar Magaji , - Ahmad Zainab Jibril , - Dr. Khalid Haruna
Published: December 2023

Result processing can be seen as a continuous process of converting data (scores, grade points, credit units etc.) into a definite and meaningful information (statement of result, transcripts etc.). These results are used to check the performance of each student in various courses. These results when processed manually leads to many problems such as error during computation, insecurity of results, untidy results after changes must have been affected and work load on the exam officer(s) etc. However, designing and implementing, as well as the computerization of result processing and transcript generation system will reduce these problems to the barest minimum. Providing password can do this, which grants access to only authorized user(s). Corrections or changes are affected without making the work untidy. Also stress on exam officer(s) is or are reduced. The design and implementation will be developed using the structured system analysis and design methodology (SSADM). The new system was designed using Visual Basic and MS Access. This language was chosen because of its easy syntax and features for developing web applications.
Design and Development of a Lipid-Based Self-Nano Emulsifying Drug Delivery System of Rosuvastatin Calcium
Authors: - Kethavath Bhagya , - M. Sunitha Reddy
Published: December 2023

The work aimed at design and development of a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system to increase the solubility and further to evaluate pharmacokinetic parameters of Rosuvastatin calcium (SNEDDS).A unique High Performance Liquid Chromatography technique was used to measure drug concentration in albino rat blood plasma, optimized Self-Nano emulsified formulation had greater absorption than the drug suspension. Lab solutions software were used to analyse the plasma drug concentration data.
Thalassemia (Beta-Thalassemia)
Authors: - Tathe Pratiksha Annasaheb , - Gosavi Pratiksha Pramod , - Dr.Gajanan sanap
Published: December 2023

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by less oxygen carrying protein (Haemoglobin) and fever red blood cells in the body than normal. There are mainly two types of thalassemia i.e. Alpha and Beta thalassemia about 1-5% of the global population 80-90 million people are the carrier of ß thalassemia which is major concern. In this review article fundamental aspects about thalassemia, it’s history is discussed. This review also focuses upon the types of ß thalassemia, pathophysiology, mechanism of transmission, diagnosis of ß thalassemia . Finally various treatment strategies and future aspects are addressed.
Regression Anaylsis for the Experimental Study on the Pullout Strength of Steel Fiber Self- Compacting Concrete
Authors: - S Pallavi Charitha , - S Vijaya Kumar
Published: December 2023

This article describes experimental research of the interfacial adhesion of triple blended steel fibre self-compacting concrete (TBSFSCC) and it varies depending on the percentage of steel fibre. In self-compacting concrete, mineral admixtures such as condensed silica fume and flyash are utilised as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).the percentage of replacement of cement by condensed silica fume at 10 where as flyash at 20 respectively, to meet the SCC criteria stipulated by ACI. The embedment length of a steel bar with a diameter of 12mm was chosen to be 100mm in all of the standard specimens. Fe-415 steel rod is used in this research. The pull-out test in the universal testing machine is used to evaluate the bond strength of this triple blended Self-Compacting Concrete (TBSCC). Ordinary steel fibres are then added to the concrete volume at various percentages, such as 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8. The bond strength, slip, and the method of failure of each rebar were all noted in the test results. The comparison of these results clearly shows that the percentage of steel fibre contributes to the TBSCC bond strength, and conclusions are generated.
To Assess Azadirachta Indica's Neuroprotective Potential in an Animal Model of Paclitaxel-induced Neuropathy
Authors: - Mrs. Pooja Vaibhav Bombale , - Dr. Rupali A. Patil
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Azadirachta indica (family: Maleaceae), commonly known as Neem, is the most useful traditional medicinal plant in India. Each part of plant has some medicinal properties. Neuropathic pain caused by lesions in the peripheral or central nervous system, comes in many forms. Paclitaxel is an anticancer drug used widely in treatment of lung and breast cancer. But repeated administration of Paclitaxel is responsible for development of neuropathic pain.
Aim and objective: In this study, we investigated the effect of aqueous extract of leaves of Azadirachta indica (AEAI) in paclitaxel Induced neuropathic pain.
Material and methods: Effect of AEAI (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) for8 days evaluated on acetic acid induced-writhing and latency for withdrawal of tail in tail immersion method. Effect of AEAI (100, 200 and 400mg/kg, p.o) was studied on Paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain after sciatic nerve ligation using cold allodynia and hot plate method.
Result: Oral administration of AEAI (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) for8 days significantly reverses acetic acid induced-writhings and latency for withdrawl of tail in tail immersion method. Oral administration of AEAI for 21 days significantly reverses pain in Paclitaxel treated Wistar rats after sciatic nerve ligation in cold allodynia and hot plate method.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate usefulness of AEAI in treatment of Paclitaxel induced neuropathic pain.
Study of Frequency of Occurrence of Cor-pulmonale among COPD Patients
Authors: - Pulkit Gupta , - Navin Mishra , - Smriti Khari
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Aim: To study the frequency of occurrence of cor-pulmonale among COPD patients. Methods: This was a single centre case control cross-sectional observational study design including 50 cases and 50 controls. COPD patients more than 40 years of age, having acute exacerbation and presenting to SS Hospital, Varanasi were included in the study after screening. Proper history and physical examination was done and CBC, LFT, RFT, ABG, hsCRP, Spirometry, ECG, ECHO was performed and data was collected and recorded for analysis. Results: 38 % (n=19 out of 50) of patients with COPD developed pulmonary hypertension class 3 i.e. secondary to chronic lung diseases leading to dilated Right Atrium and Right Ventricle (cor-pulmonale). Conclusion: This study showed that the frequency of cor-pulmonale among COPD patient was 38%.
Views of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Environmental Issues
Authors: - Manjusha Nikale
Published: December 2023

Environmental issues are increasing day by day. Climate change and global warming are the major causes of environmental destruction. It also includes issues like depletion of ozone layer, rise in temperature, melting of snow, cloud burst, rise in sea water level, abrupt changes in seasons, increase of endangered species, indiscriminate deforestation, increase in nondegradable waste etc.
To minimise the environmental issues, everyone has to go for sustainable development. To achieve this, we have to create a benchmark and work on the sustainable goals dealing with environmental problems.
The present study deals with the views and articles of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on environmental issues and equal rights to all human beings to access the environment.