bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ROLE OF IOT IN COVID-19
Authors: Anie Benny  , Chinchu R  , Reshma Rajesh  , Rose Mary Joseph  , Cina Mathew
Published: August 2022

The global pandemic known as covid-19 has spread. To create a vaccine, expand testing facilities,
and improve monitoring systems, scientists and engineers are working day and night. Applications
for smartphones and the web have already been created to track people's health using surveys. The
spread of covid-19 can be stopped via the Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet and physical devices
are connected through the "Internet of Things." Devices can monitor and respond in addition to detect
and record information. In this article, we evaluated the covid-19 literature that is currently accessible,
discussed monitoring approaches, and proposed an IoT based architecture that can be used to reduce
the spread of covid-19. Modern healthcare systems are being transformed by the IoT revolution by
embracing technological, economic, and social prospects. Health care systems are changing from
traditional to more individualised ones so that patients can be diagnosed, treated, and monitored more
simply. IoT technology is one of the pioneers in this field. Since the epidemic began, there has been
a rapid push in various research communities to use a wide array of technologies to tackle this global
menace.
Exploring Artistic Representations in Psychological Research: A Step-by-Step Guide for Using Found Poetry
Authors: Shashwati Sudha , Kansal Preksha , Sethi Deisha
Published: August 2022

This paper argues for engaging in unconventional/artistic representations in psychological research and presents step-by-step instructions to make use of a specific form of artistic representation, namely found poetry. Found poetry is a form of poetic inquiry that has been used in a variety of social science disciplines, primarily to amplify meaning making possibilities in qualitative research and to make research more accessible to the reader in various ways. Accessibility of research to the general public can be greatly enhanced by artful representations, particularly poetry, because of its immense socio-epistemic potential. The paper thus attempts to provide a guide on fashioning a found poem out of qualitative data. There are 5 steps in all, represented by the acronym BEST-M. These steps consist of the following: beginning data analysis, excavating evocative data nuggets, scooping out the data, tying the thread, and member checking. As an exemplar, an interview of a young adult participant and their experience of navigating lockdown imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic is used for demonstrating the implementation of the five steps that the paper puts forward.
Recent Bibliography, 2018–2021 (With Selected Academic Research)
Authors: Petrović Srećko
Published: August 2022

Among the recent research and publications published in 2018–2021, we have selected several as interesting for Nicholai studies. The list of this selected bibliography of works, which are dealing with or referring to the thought or contribution of Bishop Nicholai Velimirovich, to his heritage and impact — in a smaller or a larger extent — or to his associates and acquaintances, or to the context in which he lived and created, we tried to provide it in chronological order. The present list is a continuation of the bibliography published in Nicholai Studies, Vol. I, No. 2 (2021): 527–546, and it will be referencing first to the works and writings of Nicholai Velimirovich, then monographs, and finally the articles; additionally, it will mention selected academic research. This bibliography is partially briefly annotated — hopefully, a more completed and annotated bibliography of references interesting for Nicholai studies will be collected and prepared in the future. In the present bibliography, we paid special attention to the works of scholars who publish in Russian.
A matrix numerical methods comparative study in modular inverse computation with a symmetric cryptography perspective
Authors: Martínez-Martínez Alba-Nidia , Alarcón-Narváez Daniel , Jacques-García Fausto-Abraham , Lizama-Pérez Luis-Adrián
Published: August 2022

This document describes the analysis carried out in terms of execution time, processing and use of random access memory, to characterize the efficiency of two matrix numerical methods, which are Gauss-Jacques with implicit Euclidean modularization and Gauss-Jordan with explicit modularization. Both methods compute the modular inverse of any given matrix in Zn. The initial matrix is known as the Key in the context of symmetric cryptography. The tests carried out considered multiple matrix-size in order to allow us identify the behavior of each method, and the resources that each one uses in terms of processing and memory to determine which is the most efficient method in the computational context.
ROMANIA'S NATIONAL AND NATURAL PARKS AND THEIR ECOLOGICAL AND ECOTURISTIC IMPORTANCE
Authors: Mitrici Roxana
Published: August 2022

Ecotourism is essential to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage, to develop local communities socially and economically and to increase the environmental education. To conserve the biological diversity, Romania has established many protected natural areas (over 7% of the country's area or about 18% if Natura 2000 sites considered). Romania has 32 protected natural areas of national interest: the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, 13 national parks and 18 natural parks. Besides these major protected areas, there are 941 scientific reserves, nature monuments and nature reserves nationwide, exceeding 300,000 hectares. Although Romania has a significant ecotourism heritage with great potential for valuation and an adequate legislative framework, ecotourism is still a fairly narrow segment of tourism market, facing many problems, such as: poor local cooperation, modest national and international promotion, limited supply, poor diversification, poor development of ecotourism infrastructure in protected areas, labor migration, low level of training of those employed in the field. Using a proper management and infrastructure, these protected areas could receive more visitors, which would increase tourism revenue and improve the current precarious situation of financing protected areas.
Living Qur’an and Hadith in Cultivating Morals of Early Childhood: A Case Study of Nussa Animation Film Episode ‘Please and Thank You’
Authors: Rahatuningtyas Risma , Sopiah N. Siti , Anggara Muhamad Rafi , Setiadi Pidi Mohammad
Published: August 2022

This article examines the living Qur'an and hadith in cultivating early childhood morals, especially in the Nussa animation film episode Please and Thank You. This study aims to determine the role of the Nussa animation film on the character and morals of early childhood in the era of globalization. This research used a quantitative approach through cluster sampling data collection methods as many as 30 respondents conducted at SDN 1 Sukaraja and SDN 2 Cinangka with age criteria 7-8 years. The results found that correlation between the Nussa animation film against early childhood morals was 34% and has an effect of 11.6%. The transmission process presented in the Nussa animation film occurs through Umma's character as a parent and a quote at the end of the story. The wisdom contained in the Nussa animation film is in accordance with the hadith narrated by Al-Baihaqi, namely that the Messenger of Allah was sent to improve human morals and the Qur'an Surah Ali-Imran verse 110 which explains the importance of good behavior towards others as a reflection of the behavior of a Muslim and the best of the people. Umma’s character convey messages from the content of the Hadith of Al-Baihaqi and the Qur'an Surah Ali-Imran verse 110 history which is explained implicitly. So, it can be concluded that the morals of students at SDN 1 Sukaraja and SDN 2 Cinangka are not influenced by the viewing of the Nussa animation film.
Islam and Natural Resources Technology
Authors: Syah Achmad Fachruddin , Amhar Fahmi
Published: August 2022

This paper aims to understand the Islamic view of advanced technology and also presents examples of technology and its application in natural resource management.This paper uses secondary data from reference books, proceedings, national and international journals.The emphasis of the analysis is qualitative descriptive.The results of the analysis showed that Islam is a religion that does not reject the existence of modernity.Even Islam strongly encourages its people to master science and technology.One of these advanced technologies is remote sensing technology.The integration of remote sensing technology and geographic information systems has many benefits and uses for human life, such as for detect potential fish distribution area, mapping habitat benthic in small island, forest landcover change,large scale topographic mapping,and others.Science and technology developed in the order of the Islamic system will provide mercy for the whole world.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Sebagai Media Promosi Serta Penyebaran Informasi di Desa Dalang
Authors: Saputra I Made Arya Budhi , Gautama I Made Bhaskara , Pramitaresthi I Gusti Ayu , Setyaningrum K. Putri , Widyawati Kadek Ayu , Trinadi Ni Komang Ayu , Devi Ni Luh Putu Satya , Putra Putu Muliana , Bramanta I Gusti Ngurah Alit Bayu , Meilyanjani Ni Putu Gita , Adhityasaputra I Komang Wira , ADH IGKG Puritan Wijaya , Arsa I Gusti Ngurah Wikranta
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 has had a major impact on all sectors of society, starting from health, the economy, and tourism. The outbreak of the spread of this disease causes a lack of public awareness of the importance of clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS). PHBS is an effort that can be made by the community to improve the quality of health through individuals, groups, or society at large. As well as the restrictions on community activities, especially in the economic sector, the people's purchasing power decreases for MSME products, precisely in Dalang Village. Therefore, in this community service, UKM KSR-PMI Unit ITB STIKOM Bali held community service in the form of health socialization and socialization of the use of technology. Broadly speaking, this activity is divided into health socialization which aims to increase public awareness of the importance of maintaining a Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS) and socialization of the use of social media technology and e-commerce which aims to improve and help the economy and MSMEs in Dalang Village. . This activity that has been carried out by UKM KSR-PMI Unit ITB STIKOM Bali has a fairly large and good impact on people's understanding which can be seen from the results of the percentage of questionnaires. From this activity 88% showed that participants had understood the socialization material that had been given directly.
Edukasi Masyarakat Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Keluhan Low Back Pain (LBP) di Puskesmas Balung
Authors: Agustin Aisyiyah Alviana
Published: August 2022

Low back pain is pain that can be localized that occurs between the costal margins to the inferior gluteal folds that occurs for more than one day and can cause leg pain or numbness. 7.6% to 37% of the Indonesian population has experienced lower back pain. Low back pain can be caused by several risk factors, including age, body mass index (BMI), years of service, work chair, sitting position and exercise habits. Understanding low back pain and living a healthy life is one of the keys to success in preventing and solving low back pain problems. So it is important for the community at the Balung Health Center to understand about low back pain and live a healthy life. Therefore, it is necessary to increase knowledge and understanding in the community about low back pain and healthy living through education and distribution of leaflets at the Mahoni 41, 45 and 93 Integrated Health Centers in Balung, Jember Regency. This community service was carried out in May-June 2022. Patients were checked for height, weight, abdominal circumference, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Based on the evaluation results through the pre test and post test, there were 32 people (76.1%) on Mahogany 41, 40 people (80%) on Mahogany 45 and 32 people (72.9%). This shows that there is an increase in understanding of low back pain. So it is hoped that with this knowledge, the community can apply it in daily life for a healthy lifestyle so as not to experience complaints of low back.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Inisiasi Menyusui Dini (IMD) Untuk Keberhasilan Memberikan ASI Eksklusif di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Selviyanti Erna , Kartika Ria Chandra , Umbaran Dessya Puti Ayu , Fitriyah Dina , Yuanta Yohan
Published: August 2022

In 2013, there were 18 provinces whose coverage of early breastfeeding was below the national figure, one of which was East Java. Mother's knowledge from pregnancy to childbirth about IMD is very decisive for the success of exclusive breastfeeding and avoiding the baby from being malnourished. The counseling activity for early breastfeeding initiation at Posyandu Catleya 19 was attended by 22 prospective mothers, 7 pregnant women and 6 breastfeeding mothers. Participants were given a pretest to determine the level of knowledge about early breastfeeding initiation. The activity continued with the presentation of material about early breastfeeding initiation to participants. The community service team also provided modules to participants in easy-to-understand language, followed by discussion and question and answer sessions. The topics that were used as questions by the participants were related to family support in breastfeeding, the fear of pregnant women about breast milk that did not come out when giving birth to a baby and equalizing perceptions regarding the importance of breastfeeding for babies starting with early initiation of breastfeeding for newborns. Based on the evaluation results, there were 20 prospective mothers, 7 pregnant women and 4 breastfeeding mothers with a post test score higher than the pretest score or a total of 88.57%. This shows that there is an increase in knowledge about the importance of early breastfeeding initiation for the success of exclusive breastfeeding to infants.
Proposed New Product Feature Development of Video Communication Platform in PT. XYZ Using Six Sigma DMADV
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No 10, Bandung, 40132, West Java, Indonesia, Sekarwardani Nadhia
Published: August 2022

Over time, technology has developed quite rapidly. The development of technology is also motivated by the Covid19 pandemic. One of the things affected by the pandemic is the face-to-face habit which is starting to be replaced by using video communication platforms. As a company engaged in the digital industry in Indonesia, PT. XYZ needs to be adaptive in accordance with the values held within the organization. This is done by providing a video communication platform that can help the Indonesian people. Not only providing, but organizations also need to adjust whether the products offered are in accordance with the wishes and needs of users. find out what factors influence the number of clients who register and what product features are desired by the user. Problem analysis is carried out using the Six Sigma DMADV method, which is a method in developing new products or processes within an organization. After identifying the problem and analyzing the root cause of the problem, it was found that so far there has been no clear document guide related to the products offered, causing confusion for all teams, especially the developer team and design team. There must be some guides or documents, and new products that are in accordance with the wishes and needs of stakeholders. It was found that customer desire can be answered by developing new products, such as: Automization Quality Assurance and Dashboard Admin. In developing the product, the organization needs to ensure 3 things for this plan to be successful. 3 things that need to be considered are: cycle time, resource capabilities, and the costs required to develop the product.
Dış ticaret ile küreselleşme ilişkisinin Türkiye’nin dış ticareti ve KOF küreselleşme indeksleri çerçevesinde analizi
Authors: Polat Çetin , Peker Kadir Özgür
Published: August 2022

Nüfus artışı ve teknolojik gelişmelere bağlı olarak ihtiyaçlar sürekli artmakta ve çeşitlenmektedir. Bu ihtiyaçları karşılamak üzere ulusal kaynakları yeterli olmayan ülkeler yabancı kaynaklara yönelerek ithalat yapmaktadırlar. Bununla birlikte ülkeler büyüme ve kalkınmalarını sağlamak ve ülke refahını artırmak için ihracat da yapmaktadırlar. Hatta bu üretimlerini doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımlarıyla farklı ülke sınırları içerisinde gerçekleştirerek daha uygun koşullarda üretim ve satış yapabilmektedirler. Tüm bu faaliyetler teknolojik gelişmelerinde etkisiyle her geçen zaman ekonomik, politik, sosyal ve kültürel olarak ülkeleri birbirine yaklaştırmaktadır. Bu süreç aslında çeşitli yaklaşımlarla farklı şekillerde tanımlanan küreselleşmeyi ifade etmektedir. Dış ticaret, küreselleşmenin gelişmesine ve yaygınlaşmasına önemli katkılar sağlarken, küreselleşme de dış ticaretin daha kolay ve etkin bir şekilde işlemesine katkı sağlamıştır. Kısacası dış ticaret ve küreselleşme bir etkileşim içinde birbirlerinin gelişmelerine katkı sağlamaktadırlar. Bu çalışmada da bu etkileşim, Türkiye’nin dış ticaret ve KOF Küreselleşme İndeksi değerleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiş ve “Basit ve Çoklu Korelasyon” ile “Basit Doğrusal ve İkili Polinomiyal Regresyon” analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda küreselleşme ile dış ticaret arasında yüksek ve önemli düzeyde bir ilişkinin olduğu belirlenmiştir.
METÁFORAS DEL BICENTENARIO: DEL SUEÑO DE BOLÍVAR A LA PESADILLA LATINOAMERICANA EN LA CARTA DE JAMAICA
Authors: Moscoso Reinoso Pierina Roxana
Published: August 2022

La Carta de Jamaica, escrita por Simón Bolívar, es un documento fundamental en la bibliografía latinoamericana del siglo XIX. Dicho texto plantea uno de los primeros proyectos político-sociales para las repúblicas del Nuevo Mundo. Su influencia fue decisiva en las luchas de independencia y la organización de los nuevos estados. La interrogante central que busca despejar el presente trabajo es: ¿Qué discursos incuba la Carta de Jamaica? El artículo tiene como propósito develar los relatos que el texto articula. A partir de los estudios de la subjetividad y la noción de identidad, se propone que el documento construye al “sujeto criollo” como el protagonista y agente de los proyectos nacionales de las nuevas repúblicas; este “sujeto criollo” deslinda su lugar frente al español peninsular y de indios, esclavos y “pardos” quienes son catalogados de poseer “carácter tan apacible” o que “vegeta[n] abandonado[s] en las haciendas”; hecho que los hace incapaces de conducir el destino de las naciones emergentes.
Lo apolíneo y dionisíaco en dos personajes del Auto Sacramental El Divino Narciso de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Authors: Hernández Rascón Adriana
Published: August 2022

El auto sacramental El Divino Narciso es un ejemplo literario del fenómeno cultural que era evidente durante el siglo XVII en la Nueva España, es decir, el diálogo entre cosmovisiones y lenguajes que convergen armoniosamente, propiciando la construcción de una perspectiva
Un relato entre lo verídico y lo verosímil: Canción de tumba
Authors: Chávez Palacios Erika
Published: August 2022

Julián Herbert es un escritor, músico, profesor y promotor cultural mexicano nacido en la ciudad de Acapulco, Guerrero en el año de 1971. Tras una infancia errante debido al oficio de su madre como prostituta y una adolescencia marcada por las drogas, Herbert se traslada en 1989 a la ciudad de Saltillo en donde estudió literatura española en la Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila.
Tlalhuicole: la construcción subjetiva del personaje histórico
Authors: Ramírez Rojo Daniel Alejandro
Published: August 2022

Tlalhuicole es un personaje representativo en la historia de la región tlaxcalteca. Un guerrero que fue capturado por el imperio mexica y después sacrificado. El trabajo que se presenta a continuación propone demostrar la importancia que adquiere este personaje en la creación escrita, para ello se estudian dos crónicas novohispanas: Descripción de la ciudad y provincia de Tlaxcala de Diego Muñoz Camargo y Crónica Mexicana de Hernando Alvarado Tezozómoc. Se busca señalar la importancia del regionalismo en la perspectiva del personaje histórico. A partir de la perspectiva regional desde la cual se construye el discurso que describe a Tlalhuicole se establece una variable sobre el valor que posee este personaje en la historia previa a la Conquista. Para demostrar la carga significativa que adquiere Tlalhuicole en el discurso se recupera el concepto de alteridad propuesto por Mijail Bajtín, la relación que se establece entre un yo en oposición al otro. También sirve la reflexión sobre alteridad para analizar el sentido político contenido en las dos crónicas novohispanas, ya que se considera la importancia que puede adquirir un héroe histórico en la cultura de una comunidad. Finalmente se aborda el aporte literario de la construcción de Tlalhucole en las dos crónicas que son objeto de nuestro estudio.
Americanismo, paisaje y mestizaje en la obra ensayística de la escritora-poeta chilena Gabriela Mistral
Authors: Rodríguez Colón Jeanette
Published: August 2022

Los ensayos de Mistral se destacan por presentar una preocupación americanista y por incorporar la imagen del indio. Se estudiarán las figuras que inspiraron la preocupación americanista en Gabriela Mistral; asimismo, cómo visualizaba a José Martí y a Simón Bolívar en sus ensayos. Se analizarán el americanismo, el paisaje, el mestizaje y el indio en la obra en prosa de esta importante escritora. Estudiaremos dos textos de Mistral; el primero es una conferencia titulada: “La lengua de Martí”, y el segundo es un artículo que apareció publicado en la revista Puerto Rico Ilustrado, este se titula: “La ambición de Bolívar”.
Modelos para estimativa do tempo de resolução de issues no GitHub utilizando atributos textuais e temporais
Authors:   , Coelho Neto Luiz Eugênio
Published: August 2022

Estimar o tempo de resolução de issues tem relevância comprovada no contexto dos proces- sos de manutenção de software. No entanto, dentre os modelos de estimativa encontrados na literatura, poucos se referem ao ambiente de issue tracking do GitHub. Apesar da popularidade dessa plataforma, especialmente no contexto Open Source, seu sistema de issue tracking é pouco burocrático e as issues são deﬁnidas de forma simpliﬁcada, o que torna o processo de construção de modelos preditivos ainda mais desaﬁador. O objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver modelos de aprendizado de máquina para estimar o tempo de resolução de issues no GitHub, com intuito de auxiliar tarefas como deﬁnição de prazos. A ﬁm de suprir a escassez de dados, são propostos atributos textuais, responsáveis por capturar características sobre o texto das issues; e temporais, responsáveis por fornecer informações sobre o momento em que ocorreram eventos relacionados a elas. Redes neu- rais (MLP) também são aplicadas para classiﬁcação e provam serem mais adequadas para resolução do problema. Para ﬁns de validação, os modelos propostos são comparados com uma referência encontrada na literatura, revelando resultados positivos por meio de diver- sas métricas, destacando-se uma melhora signiﬁcativa na acurácia. Por ﬁm, são realizados testes após a adição das categorias de atributos propostas (textuais e temporais) a ﬁm de avaliar o impacto causado por elas na qualidade das estimativas. Palavras-chave: Rastreamento de problemas. Estimativa do tempo de resolução. Apren- dizado de máquina. Redes neurais. GitHub.
A novel way of quantifying bone defect in primary total knee replacements using plain radiographs
Authors: Ahmad Irfan , Mumraiz Naqshband  , Aliza Nadeem  , Danial Ilahi Chaudhry  , Muhammad Akhtar  , Rana Dilawaiz Nadeem  , Admin
Published: August 2022

Bone defect assessment in primary advanced knee arthritis can present a challenge for the surgeon and lead to unfavourable outcomes if not adequately determined during preoperative planning. The aim of this study was to introduce a new, simple and quick way to assess and quantify bone defect using short film radiographs and utilising it to choose the total knee prosthesis. This is a prospective case series of patients who underwent TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty) using various types of prostheses. Three different angles—Tibiofemoral angle, MPTA (medial proximal tibial angle), and JLCA (joint line convergence angle)—were measured preoperatively to evaluate limb alignment, placement of the tibial, and femoral components of total knee prosthesis. Postoperatively roentgenographic index introduced by Lotke et al was used to assess our preoperative methodology.
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Association of C-262 polymorphism in catalase gene with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Tayyab Yusra , Amir Rashid  , Muhammad Javad Yousaf  , Asifa Majeed  , Muhammad Adnan Manzar  , Admin
Published: August 2022

Objectives: To evaluate the association of C-262 polymorphism in Catalase gene (CAT) with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Method: The comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, in collaboration with the Rheumatology Department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January to December 2020, and comprised Deoxyribonucleic acid extraction of samples. Samples in group I belonged to diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients of either gender aged 30-60 years who were on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs.  Group II had an equal number of healthy controls. The promoter region of the CAT gene having the polymorphic segment was amplified through polymerase chain reaction, and its products were then subjected to restriction fragment length polymorphism for the analysis of polymorphic region of the CAT gene. Genotypic frequency equilibrium and the association of polymorphism with rheumatoid arthritis was checked. Also, association between fasting lipid profile and haemoglobin was assessed. Data was analysed using SPSSS 22.
Results: Of the 60 samples, 30(50%) belonged to each of the two groups. The mean age was 44.90±10.50 years (range: 30-60 years). Overall, there were 34(56.7%) males and 26(43.3%) were females.  Two alleles and three genotypes of the polymorphism was detected. The frequency of CC genotype was higher in group I 23(76.6%), but no association of any of the genotype of polymorphism was found significant (p 0.05). Haemoglobin and lipid profile levels were significantly different in the two groups (p 0.05).
Conclusion: There was no significant association found between C-262 polymorphism in CAT gene and rheumatoid arthritis.
Key Words: Rheumatoid arthritis, CAT gene, C-262T polymorphism, Restriction fragment length polymorphism.
A comparative study on the effect of propolis and dentine bonding agent in treating dentine hypersensitivity
Authors: Ather Akber  , Shahbaz Ahmed  , Syed Muhammad Umer Hasan  , Admin
Published: August 2022

Objective: To find out if there is a difference in the efficacy of propolis and seventh-generation dentine bonding agent in reducing dentine hypersensitivity.
Method: The randomised, single-blind study was conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, from December 2018 to November 2019, and comprised patients with complaint of dentine hypersensitivity who were divided in group A which received 30% ethanolic extract of propolis, and group B which received dentine bonding agent. Recordings of dentine hypersensitivity were obtained at baseline, before and after the application of experimental agents, and on days 7, 15 and 30. The response was measured using the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.
Results: Of the 52 patients, 19 (36.5%) were males and 33 (63.5%) were females. The overall mean age was 29.9 ± 6.5 years. Majority of the subjects were students i.e. 16 (30.8%) and housewives i.e. 11 (21.2%), while drivers, teachers, businessmen etc. constituted of 25 subjects (48%). Significant reduction of dentine hypersensitivity was observed in both groups (p<0.05). Intergroup comparison showed non-significant differences (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Propolis and dentine bonding agent had significant effect in reducing dentine hypersensitivity. The difference between the two was not significant.
Key Words: Dentine hypersensitivity, DH, Propolis, Dentine bonding agent, Schiff cold air sensitivity scale.
Biological composition, efficacy, and primary efficacy endpoint of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines; a special communication
Authors: Imran Ishaque  , Muhammad Muhib  , Omer Bin Khalid Jamil  , Admin
Published: August 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was first reported in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019 and rapidly spread out globally, affecting 130 million individuals and starting a global pandemic. An efficacious vaccine is considered an essential tool to reduce mortality and morbidity rate related to the pandemic. Nine different vaccine candidates announced the efficacy results of their respective phase 3 trial testing up till January 2021. By the end of June 2021, the administration of seven different vaccines started under the supervision of the World Health Organisation. The current article was planned to discuss the biological composition, efficacy and primary efficacy endpoint described in literature, and to identify the factors that could affect vaccine efficacy and vaccine coverage.
Key Words: SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, Efficacy, Vaccine coverage, Efficacy endpoint, Factors.
Spectrum of hollow visceral injury due to isolated blunt trauma abdomen presented in tertiary care trauma hospital of Pakistan
Authors: Ammar Ahmed Siddique , Hadi Ali , Anwar Umbreen , Nawaz Hassan , Batool Sana , Naqi Syed Asghar , Admin
Published: August 2022

Objective: To evaluate the spectrum of isolated hollow visceral perforations in patients presenting with abdominal blunt trauma.
Method: The observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted at the surgical ward of Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan from July 1, 2020, to June 31, 2021, and comprised patients who presented in the emergency department after blunt trauma to abdomen without any open wound. Findings of hollow visceral injury were confirmed on exploration laparotomy. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.
Results: Of the 216 patients, 173(80.9%) were male and 43(19.9%) were female. The overall mean age was 42±9.7 years. Most of the blunt trauma abdomen cases were caused by motor vehicle accidents 59(27.3%). The most common hollow viscus affected was jejunum 42(19.4%), followed by transverse colon 29(13.4%). The most common type of injury observed was single complete disruption of hollow viscus 74(34.2%).
Conclusion: The most common hollow organ affected by blunt trauma to the abdomen was jejunum, followed by transverse colon, and motor vehicle accidents were the major cause of these injuries.
Key Words: Blunt trauma abdomen, Hollow viscera, Perforation, Motor vehicles, Peritonitis, Tertiary care hospital.
Autism spectrum disorder related to unwarranted paracetamol use in pregnancy: letter to the editor
Authors: Asmat Zehra  , Gul-e-Zehra  , Hina Altaf  , Admin
Published: August 2022

Dear Editor,
There has been a rapid increase in self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, mostly paracetamol, by pregnant women lately. [1,2] Its rampant use is due to easy availability and cost-effectiveness. Pregnant women mostly self-medicate for nausea, vomiting, backache and fever. [A study from Pakistan reported OTC drug use by 37.9% of pregnant women, whereas 77.4% of them were unaware of its indications, dosages and potential hazards. Their use of OTC drugs was based on the experience or recommendations of relatives and pharmacists. [1] This unchecked use of paracetamol can be dangerous in pregnancy because its metabolites cross the placenta and blood-brain barrier of the fetus readily and pose significant risk to the normal neurodevelopment of the fetus, by interfering with the immunologic development of the brain. [2]
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Safety and immunogenicity of homologous versus heterologous boosters and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Is there any link?
Authors: Yusra Mashkoor  , Faryal Rafique  , Admin
Published: August 2022

Madam, the catastrophic death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reached above six million as of April,2022. It has become a global challenge to put an end to this pandemic and hence the exacerbated loss but disparities in international vaccine availability. Ongoing anti-vaccine movements both online, and on-site and the surging mistrust among the masses are the major impediments in achieving substantial international herd immunity., The lack of which causes emergence of new COVID-19 variants/  Primary vaccination against COVID-19 may decrease over time especially against new SARS-COV-2 strains requiring booster dose administration. However, this has led to the development of growing misbelief among the population that the primary vaccination was not efficacious enough and so will be the booster shots, thus, fostering ambiguity and, therefore, vaccine hesitancy in the general population and healthcare workers.1 Concern is being raised about the safety and efficacy of booster doses, particularly of the heterologous regimen, in the context of emerging Covid-19 variants.
The shifting trend from homologous vaccination regimen to heterologous vaccination is being increasingly investigated at several study sites across the globe. Studies suggest that the serum antibodies against COVID-19 have increased in the booster dose recipients compared to the non-recipients.2 and higher titer of antibodies are formed in heterologous booster recipients.3 The booster vaccination is well-tolerated among all the recipients irrespective of the booster regimen.
The awareness campaigns running in Pakistan seem not to yield a significant response in eliminating the widespread apathy for booster shots. The rampant dissemination of misinformation4, lack of impactful counselling for people and multi-brand vaccination have led to many doubts about vaccine development programs. People ponder over receiving a vaccine that would be effective against multiple COVID-19 variants so that they would not be required to receive any more booster doses. Overcoming the vaccine hesitancy would require the public health professionals to have interactive online and physical awareness sessions with the public, which the collaboration of influential personalities may aid  through various electronic and social media platforms.5 This milestone can also be nailed by propagating the authentic hospital records of comparative post-vaccination robustness in immune responses and differences in hospitalization rates, in an manageable easy and comprehensible way, through the print and mass media.
An Economic study on Vietnam Koifarming in some selected areas of Muktagacha Upazila in Mymensingh district
Authors: Mohona RH  , Nishat NI  , Hossain M
Published: August 2022

Vietnam Koihas opened up a new horizon of pond culture in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, the importance of this fish in meeting the protein needs of the growing population is enormous.Farmers prefer it as a business because of its strong growth and productivity. It wasnecessary to do an economic analysis on Vietnam Koiaquaculture in order to do so. The cost, returns, and profitability of Vietnam Koiproduction were estimated in this study, as well as the major variables influencing the gross return on Vietnam Koifarming. For this, 40 farmers were selected randomly from three villages namely Polsha, Sayedgram and Baniakazi at Muktagacha Upazila under Mymensingh district. Both tabular and functional analyses were done to address the objectives of the study. The average total cost of Vietnam Koiproduction per hectare was calculated Tk.12,90,498.19. The total return of Vietnam Koiper hectare was estimated as Tk.19,92,413.50. Gross margin and net return per hectare were estimated as Tk.7,84,238.11 andTk.7,01,915.31respectively. In the research area, the production of Vietnam Koiwas determined to be profitable. Cobb-Douglas production function was used to estimate the specific effect of factors on gross return. Most of the factors included in the model were considerably effective on the production of Vietnam Koi, according to the Cobb-Douglas production function model. So there is a positive effect of key factors in the gross return of Vietnam Koi. Out of nine variables, five of them (human labor, fingerling, feed, fertilizer and pesticide) had significant effect on returns of Vietnam Koiproduction. In conclusion, the study found that Vietnam Koifish farming was profitable in the research area
Konsep Sukuk dan Aplikasinya di Indonesia
Authors: Khoiriaturrahmah Miftah , Wardanah Iga Dwi , Batubara Maryam
Published: August 2022

The theme of this research is The Role of Sukuk Theory and Implementation in that it is one of the most innovative products in the contemporary Islamic development of the financial system. The development of Sukuk in Indonesia and market absorption of them is very encouraging. One of the most populous Muslim countries in the world, there is great interest from the public for Sukuk as an important instrument of Islamic finance. Researchers in this case use descriptive qualitative methods. Research which means collecting data from various sources and then doing a series of analyzes which will later be shown in the form of stories and pictures because it is not allowed to show numbers in this study. Which will be very helpful in understanding the phenomenon that occurs. The purpose of this research is to make sure that readers can know more about what Sukuk is, and how it is implemented, and finally can add insight and knowledge for readers.

 

Keywords: Sukuk Concept and Sukuk Application

 

ABSTRAK

 

Penelitian ini bertema Peran Teori dan Implementasi Sukuk dakam hal ini merupakan salah satu produk yang paling inovatif dalam perkembangan islam kontemporer sistem keuangan. Perkembangan Sukuk di Indonesia serta penyerapan pasar terhadapnya sangat menggembirakan. Salah satu dari negara yang berpenduduk muslim di dunia, adapun minat dari masyarakat yang sangat besar untuk Sukuk sebagai instrumen penting dari keuangan Islam. Peneliti dalam hal ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Penelitian yang artinya dilakukannya pengumpulan data dari berbagai sumber lalu kemudian dilakukannya serangkaian analisis yang nantinya akan ditunjukkan dalam wujud cerita dan gambar karena tidak diperkenankannya menunjukkan angka-angka dalam penelitian ini. Yang hal tersebut nantinya akan sangat membantu untuk memahami fenomena yang terjadi. Adapun tujuan dalam penelitian yang dilakukan ini yaitu agar pembaca pastinya bisa lebih mengetahui apa itu Sukuk, dan bagaimana Implementasinya, dan akhirnya dapat menambah wawasan serta pengetahuan untuk pembaca.

 Kata Kunci : Konsep Sukuk dan Aplikasi Sukuk
Pengaruh Likuiditas, Solvabilitas, dan Profitabilitas terhadap Harga Saham pada Perusahaan Sub Sektor Perdagangan Eceran yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Putri Retno Anggita , Suwaidi R.A.
Published: August 2022

This research was a purpose to provide empiricial evident about liquidity, solvability, and profitability on stock prices. Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Return on Equity are the independent variables in this variable, while stock price is the dependent variable. Retail trading sub-sector companies that are active, traded, and listed in BEI 2015 to 2019 are the subjects of this study. Purposive sampling was used, which meant that the sampling was done based on a set of criteria. A quantitative technique was applied in the investigation. Secondary data was used, which included information from firm annual reports, observations, and paperwork. Multiple linear regression was employed to analyze the data. The findings of this study show that liquidity gains and solvency ratios have no impact on stock prices, however profitability ratios have an impact on stock prices in BEI's retail trade sub-sector enterprises.
Analisis Pengaruh Kinerja Keuangan Terhadap Zakat Perusahaan Asuransi Syariah
Authors: Rahma Tri Inda Fadhila , Radianti Ami
Published: August 2022

Sharia insurance is an effort to protect and help each other among policyholders which is carried out through the collection and management of tabarru funds that provide a pattern of returns to face certain risks through contracts that are in accordance with sharia principles. The aims of this study are (1) to understand the financial performance of Islamic insurance companies, (2) to understand the company's zakat, (3) to understand the effect of financial performance on Islamic insurance companies' zakat, and (4) to understand ROE and ROA. The research used in this research is quantitative deskriptive. The data is taken from secondary data, namely secondary financial statements. Hypothesis testing in this study uses regression analysis. In this study using the company's performance by using the ratio of ROE and ROA. The results of this study indicate that the company's performance using the ROE and ROA methods on the calculation of company zakat has a positive influence on company zakat, but all the results of the calculation can be concluded that insurance company zakat is influenced by the company's operational performance but not fully influenced by ROA and ROE, however. This could be a factor that influences the company in issuing its obligation to pay zakat.

Keywords: Financial Performance, Corporate Zakat, Sharia Insurance
Sistem Pembiayaan Mitraguna Berkah pada PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Medan Setia Budi
Authors: Tbn Sisca Pratiwi
Published: August 2022

Financing and activity of a sharia bank in disbursing funds to parties other than banks based on sharia principles. Raise the money What the World Bank has to offer helps meet people's needs. Fund distribution in the form of financing is carried out in good faith. Transferred from the owner of the funds to the user. One of them is Doctor And retirement. The purpose of this discussion is to find out how the system works. Mitraguna Berkah Financing Funding, further requirements for Submission of Mitraguna Blessing Financing, and Constraints and solutions in the financing process Mitraguna Berkah. Syariah Indonesia is Mitraguna Berkah with components - Cooperation agreements and components to conclude my agreement to take action at Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp. Medan Setia Budi Namely with Bank Syariah Indonesia The process of distributing funds to companies or agencies, then to employees. Furthermore, there are requirements for the financing system of Bank Syariah Indonesia Mitraguna Berkah.

Keywords: financing , sharia ban. sharia principles
Pengaruh Fraud Pentagon terhadap Fraudulent Financial Statement dengan Komite Audit sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Ayem Sri , Wardani Dewi Kusuma , Mas’adah Lu’lu’ul
Published: August 2022

This study aims to examine the factors which can affect the existence of a fraudulent financial statement that adds back the audit committee as a moderating variable in the study. The factors that will be tested in this study are the theory of fraud pentagon which consists of pressure, opportunity, rationalization, competence and arrogance. The research sample used is the infrastructure sector listed on the Indonesia stock exchange for the 2016-2020 period. The sample selection methodused purposive sampling method and produced 25 companies with 125 annual reports that were processed. In this study, the hypothesis used is logistic regression. The results of this study are empirically that pressure effect on fraudulent financial statement, opportunity, rationalization, competence and arrogance have on fraudulent financial statement. the audit committee cannot moderate the influence of pressure, opportunity, rationalization, competence and arrogance on fraudulent financial statements.

Keywords: fraud pentagon, fraudulent financial statement
Analisis Proses Pengajuan Klaim Nilai Tunai Penuh Melalui Sistem Asuransi Syariah pada PT Asuransi Jiwa Syariah Bumiputera Cabang Medan
Authors: Aderafika Sani Sri , Yusrizal Yusrizal
Published: August 2022

PT Asuransi Jiwa Syariah Bumiputera is one of the companies engaged in insurance by adhering to sharia principles. Claiming is the process of asking for guarantees or rights for losses suffered by the insured to the insurance company. This reseaarch is a research wiith qualitative method. The purposse of thiis study is to explaine how the procedure for submitting Full Cash Value at PT Asuransi Jiwa Syariah Bumiputera Medan Branch. From the result’s of the study, it is known thaat the procedure for submitting Full Cash Value at PT Asuransi Jiwa Syariah Bumiputera is quite simple, if the customer who submits a claim has submitted a complete claim application and submitted the documents required by PT Asuransi Jiwa Syariah Bumiputera, the claim will be approved. PT Asuransi Jiwa Syariah Bumiputera Medan Branc already has an informatiion system to manages data and transaction for submitting existing Full Cash Value Claims. However, the implementation is efficient, because there are still submissions made manually and using the media.

Keywords: Application Process, Claim, Insurance
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Komite Audit, Ukuran Perusahaan, dan Komisaris Independen terhadap Corporate Sustainability Performance
Authors: Katoppo Yudhistira , Nustini Yuni
Published: August 2022

This research aims to find out the influence of profitability, audit committee, size of company, independent commissioner on corporate sustainability performance. The population in this study was a non financial company registered with the IDX. While the sample in this study was determined using purposive sampling techniques. Data collection techniques use documentation using secondary data in the form of annual reports and non financial company sustainability reports in IDX during the period 2017-2020. Data testing is done using Eviews version 9. The data analysis conducted on this study consists of model estimation tests, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing with multiple regression tests using the Eviews statistical application. The results of the study based on data showed that profitability and the size of the company negatively and insignificantly affect corporate sustainability performance. The audit committee has a positive and significant effect on corporate sustainability performance. While independent commissioners have a positive influence but no significant effect on corporate sustainability performance.

Keywords: Corporate sustainability performance, profitability, audit committee, size of company, independent commissioner.
Pemanfaatan Informasi Ekonomi terhadap Perkembangan Usaha Kecil dan Menengah di Koperasi 212 Kota Tebing Tinggi Tahun 2017-2020
Authors: Daulay Khopipah Indah , Irham Mawaddah
Published: August 2022

Usaha mikro kecil dan menengah adalah kegiatan usaha atau bisnis yang dijalankan oleh individu, rumah tangga, maupun badan usaha kecil.Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah selalu digambarkan sebagai sektor yang memegang peranan sangat penting dalam pembangunan Indonesia yang dibuktikan dengan kontribusi Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah terhadap lapangan kerja, pemerataan, pendapatan, pembangunan ekonomi pedesaan dan sebagai mesin ekspor. Manfaat informasi Akuntansi bagi pelaku bisnis adalah untuk menentukan kebijakan atau pengambilan keputusan perusahaan dalam rangka mencapai tujuannya.Kemampuan laporan keuangan untuk memberikan informasi akuntansi yang bermanfaat. Tebing Tinggi adalah salah satu kota yang terdapat Kabupaten Mandailing Natal Provinsi Sumatera Utara yang memiliki Dinas Koperasi Usaha Kecil dan Menengah  yang diberi nama Koperasi Syariah 212. Tujuan terbentuknya koperasi mewujudkan dan mengembangkan perekonomian nasional yang merupakan usaha bersama atas assa kekeluargaan dan demokrasi ekonomi. Tata cara yang di gunakan disini adalah tata cara kualitatif, dalam pengumpulan informasi serta mengunpulkannya di jalani dengan metode 1). Observasi 2). Tanya jawab. Kesimpulan dari hasil informasi yang dikumpulkan adalah jumlah UKM yang berkembang di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal di bidang sektor perdagangan dan jumlah UKM paling rendah terdapat di sektor aneka jasa.