bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Thyroid Disorders and Prolactin Hormone and Their Association with Obesity in Infertile Women in a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal
Authors: Maskey Suvana , Rijal Hima
Published: June 2021

Introduction Thyroid dysfunction has profound effects on menstrual function and female fertility. Hypothyroidism is often associated with increased prolactin level which again worsens the problem. This study was done to evaluate the prevalence of thyroid disorders in infertile women attending infertility outpatient department (OPD) in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) and to determine the association of hypothyroidism and hyperprolactenemia with obesity which is not well studied in our population.

MethodsA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in infertility OPD of TUTH reviewing women’s records who underwent infertility workup and relevant history, clinical finding and results of investigations including thyroid function test (TFT) and serum prolactin (PRL) level were documented. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to identify the prevalence and associations of predictors and outcome variables.

ResultsOut of 213 participants, the majority of the participants were obese (90; 42.3%) with mean (±SD) body mass index (BMI) being 24.8 ± 4.5 kg/m2. The prevalence of thyroid disorder was 18.4% including hypothyroidism 13.6% and hyperthyroidism 4.8%. There was no significant association of BMI and hyperprolactinemia with thyroid disorder as well as of BMI with hyperprolactinemia however the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) had significant positive correlation with prolactin (r=0.23, p<0.001).

ConclusionThyroid disorders and hyperprolactinemia are commonly observed in infertile women, so they should be routinely screened during initial evaluation of infertility. As majority of the study population were obese, despite no significant association of BMI with thyroid disorder and hyperprolactinemia, the effect of weight gain on infertility cannot be overlooked.
Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Low Back Pain to Out Patient Department of a Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Thapa Pradeep , Lakhey Rajesh B , Shrestha Binay L
Published: June 2021

Introduction Low back pain is experienced by most of the people at some point of life. In our setting, there are very limited data on low back pain. This study aims to elaborate demographic and clinical profile of patients presenting to outpatient department of Orthopedics, in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital with complaints of low back pain.

MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional observational study was carried out in 150 patients who presented with complaints of lower back pain in outpatient department of Orthopedics of TU Teaching Hospital from May to November 2019. The demographics including age, gender, occupation, and clinical data- duration of symptoms, body mass index, VAS score and radiculopathy along with Body Mass Index of each patient were recorded in a proforma separately.

ResultsOut of total 150 patients, male: female ratio was 1:1.9. The average age of patients was 42.1 years The average height, weight and body mass index of patients were 157 cm, 61.81kg and 24.83kg/m2 respectively. The mean visual analogue score of patients was 5.41. Occupationally, predominant number of patients were housewives (41.3%). Seventy nine patients (52.7%) had low back pain alone. Seventy one patients (47.3%) had low back pain associated with radicular symptoms, out of which 74.6% had unilateral radiculopathy.

ConclusionLow back pain is most commonly seen in fourth decade of life. More females as compared to males are affected with low back pain. The radiculopathy associated with low backache is mostly unilateral.
Plasma Fibrinogen Level in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Its Correlation with GOLD Severity Staging
Authors: Gyawali Achyut , Bam Niraj , Pant Pankaj , Das Santa K
Published: June 2021

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has great implications on global health accounting for significant morbidity and mortality. It is a state of chronic inflammation of airways. The aim of this study was to measure the plasma fibrinogen level in patient with COPD and find the relationship between plasma fibrinogen levels and severity of airflow obstruction.

MethodsThis observational study was conducted from September 2017 to October 2018, where 80 eligible patients with the diagnosis of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) were included in the study and their plasma fibrinogen level was measured at the time of discharge. Clinical information was obtained and pulmonary function test (PFT) was done.

ResultA total of 80 patients were enrolled. The mean age of the patient was 67.87±11.60 years. Plasma fibrinogen level was 159±12.72 mg/dl in mild COPD, 273.52±62.34 mg/dl in moderate COPD, 312.30±103.67 mg/dl in severe COPD, and 487±102.76 mg/dl in very severe COPD. The comparison between groups showed significant difference in plasma fibrinogen level (p<0.001). There was significant negative correlation between plasma fibrinogen level and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1%) predicted (r=-0.71, p=0.01).

ConclusionHigh plasma fibrinogen level on discharge was found in COPD patients with severe airflow obstruction, frequent exacerbations and severe level of dyspnoea during AECOPD.
A Case Report on Deliberate Self-poisoning with Imidacloprid in a Young Female - Overview of a Newer Insecticide Poisoning
Authors: Thapaliya Sabin , Basnet Bhupendra K , Das Santa K , Thapa Rakshya
Published: June 2021

Imidacloprid is a newer insecticide of the group Neonicotinoids. It is safer to humans and hence considered a better alternative to organophosphorus compounds, especially in areas like Nepal with higher incidence of deliberate self-poisoning. There has been an increase in the number of reported cases of imidacloprid poisoning from South-East Asian countries, but none from Nepal. We report a case admitted in Intensive Care Unit with neurological manifestations, respiratory failure and development of Acute Kidney Injury following acute imidacloprid poisoning.
Qualidade da água em sistemas de produção de hortaliças folhosas
Authors:   , Petrocelli Bianca Maria
Published: June 2021

A poluição gerada pelas atividades humanas, como a produção agrícola e a falta de saneamento básico adequado alterou à qualidade dos recursos hídricos levando a degradação de muitas fontes de águas. A agricultura é uma das principais responsáveis pela poluição de mananciais devido ao uso de agrotóxicos e fertilizantes. O despejo de efluentes não tratados e o uso de adubos de origem animal também são responsáveis pela degradação ambiental e podem provocar problemas de saúde pública, já que água contaminada quando utilizada para irrigação de hortaliças se torna um veículo de transmissão de doenças. A qualidade da água em relação ao cultivo de hortaliças apresenta duas vertentes, uma é a qualidade da água para este fim, já que muitas das hortaliças são ingeridas cruas e a questão da segurança do alimento é fundamental em termos de saúde pública. Por outro lado hortaliças são culturas extremamente dependentes de irrigação e água contendo agrotóxicos, fertilizantes e adubo orgânico pode contaminar águas superficiais e subterrâneas.
Traduction et réception du concept de bien-être en Chine : étude autour de l’œuvre de John Stuart Mill
Authors: Hongtu Li
Published: June 2021

En 1859, le penseur anglais John Stuart Mill publie De la liberté. En faisant de l’individualité un élément essentiel du bien-être humain, il se distingue alors d’un autre grand philosophe politique du XIXᵉ siècle, Alexis de Tocqueville. En 1903, lorsque deux penseurs chinois, Ma Junwu et Yan Fu, entreprennent de traduire l’ouvrage de Mill, de nouvelles compréhensions de la notion de bien-être ( well-being) naissent de leur interprétation et aboutissent à une scission du concept en Chine. 幸福 (x ingfu) et 福祉 ( fuzhi) portent des connotations et des orientations différentes de la notion de bien-être. Ainsi, l’examen de ces déplacements conceptuels, en particulier dans le contexte chinois, constitue un sujet digne d’intérêt pour la recherche à un double titre : il nous permet non seulement de mieux comprendre les définitions possibles du bonheur, mais aussi les différents moyens de l’atteindre.
Consommation marchande, bien-être et différenciation sociale
Authors: Langlois Simon
Published: June 2021

Les ménages obtiennent les biens et services nécessaires au bien-être de leurs membres en bonne partie dans la sphère marchande. La marchandisation des biens et des services est désormais largement étendue, bien que le bien-être ne se réduise pas à la consommation marchande. Depuis 1969, les enquêtes budgétaires canadiennes permettent d’évaluer les comportements de consommation ainsi que la structure des besoins des ménages (régression du poids de l’alimentation et hausse du poids des postes transports, logement, loisirs et culture, protection et dépenses diverses). L’analyse de la différenciation transversale et temporelle des comportements de consommation entre classes socioéconomiques révèle que les ménages aisés accroissent leurs efforts budgétaires plus rapidement que les ménages pauvres et de classes moyennes inférieures pour les dépenses discrétionnaires et afin de satisfaire de nouveaux besoins. Quand un poste de consommation augmente rapidement lorsque le revenu des ménages s’accroît sur une longue période, il est plus différencié socialement, tel qu’illustré par l’évolution des dépenses pour le logement ou les transports.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE CONDUTIVIDADE ELÉTRICA E DESEMPENHO FISIOLÓGIO DE SEMENTES DE ARROZ
Authors: Ascoli Carla Aparecida , Silva Andréa Carvalho da
Published: June 2021

Estudando genótipos de arroz (Oryza sativa L.), ANa 8001, 9005 CL e 9027, determinou-se o potencial fisiológico das sementes, sendo o mesmo correlacionado com índices de condutividade elétrica. O experimento foi conduzido nas safras 2017/18 em Sinop-MT, na determinação dos índices de condutividade elétrica foram avaliados dois fatores de luminosidade e 9 períodos de embebição. Adotou-se o delineamento inteiramente casualizado com comparação de médias pelo Teste de Tukey (5%), quando necessário, os dados foram transformados por raiz quadrada. Os resultados destacaram a cultivar ANa 9027 com o pior desempenho fisiológico, vigor de 69%, e para as demais cultivares ANa 8001 (79,54%) e ANa 9005 CL (84,41%). O teor de água absorvido pelas sementes do início do processo de hidratação até o final, é afetada pela qualidade fisiológica, sementes menos vigorosas apresentam menor velocidade de hidratação e umidade final. Constatou-se também, que o teste de condutividade elétrica é eficiente para determinar a viabilidade de sementes de arroz e a melhor resposta foi obtida na ausência de luz, além disso é possível a redução do período de imersão para 8 h com o intuito de diferenciar o potencial fisiológico das sementes de arroz acima de 80% de vigor, daquelas abaixo desse padrão.
Palavras-chave: qualidade fisiológica; Oryza sativa; vigor de sementes; germinação.
 
Relationship between electrical conductivity and physiological performance of rice seeds
 
ABSTRACT: Studying genotypes of rice (Oryza sativa L.), ANa 8001, 9005 CL and 9027, the physiological potential of the seeds was determined, being the same correlated with electrical conductivity indices. The experiment was conducted in the 2017/18 harvests in Sinop-MT, in determining the electrical conductivity indices, two luminosity factors and 9 imbibition periods were evaluated. It was adopted a completely randomized design with comparison of means by the Tukey test (5%), when necessary, the data were transformed by square root. The results highlighted the cultivar ANa 9027 with the worst physiological performance, 69% vigor, and for the other cultivars ANa 8001 (79.54%) and ANa 9005 CL (84.41%). The water content absorbed by the seeds from the beginning of the hydration process to the end, is affected by the physiological quality, less vigorous seeds have a lower rate of hydration and final moisture. It was also found that the electrical conductivity test is efficient to determine the viability of rice seeds and the best response was obtained in the absence of light, in addition it is possible to reduce the immersion period to 8 h in order to differentiate the physiological potential of rice seeds above 80% vigor, those below this standard.
Keywords: physiological quality; Oryza sativa; seed vigor; germination.
Respuesta a Delgado-López-Cózar et al.: Factor de impacto: muchas declaraciones y pocos resultados. Letter
Authors: Aguillo Isidro F.
Published: June 2021

This umpteenth statement, although doubtlessly brilliant, arrives late and badly, since it not only insists on a strategy that has not worked but also avoids building the consensus that is necessary in the Spanish-speaking bibliometric community, a community that may not be mustered in this way to the extent that it remains far from a unanimous position. There will be conflicting interests, academic debate, and various publications, but action must finally occur via powerful lobbies, direct interviews with those responsible, and alternative, practical approaches. This letter, beyond its correct evaluations, does not propose real or viable scenarios, and not even short- or medium-term transitions, much less strategies that would be sustainable over time.

Resumen
Una enésima declaración, brillante sin duda, pero que llega tarde y mal, pues no solo incide en una estrategia que no ha dado resultado, sino que evita construir un necesario consenso en la comunidad bibliométrica hispanohablante. Comunidad que puede que no sea convocada en la medida de que está lejos de tener una posición unánime. Habrá intereses contrapuestos, debate académico, publicaciones varias, pero al final la acción debe pasar por lobbies potentes, entrevistas directas con responsables y planteamientos prácticos alternativos. La carta, más allá de sus correctas apreciaciones, no propone escenarios reales y viables, ni siquiera transiciones a corto o medio plazo y mucho menos estrategias sostenibles en el tiempo.
A Patient Developing Both Myocardial Infarction and Stroke after COVID-19 Pneumonia
Authors: Hasta Felicia
Published: June 2021

We herein report an unusual case of a patient developing both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular sequelae to COVID-19 pneumonia. While COVID patients have been reported to experience one or the other, there has been little discussion of the presentation and pathophysiology of a patient presenting with injury to both organ systems. This article will consider the pathophysiology common to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular injury in the setting of COVID as well mechanisms that affect each system separately. It also discusses useful investigations which may assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting as such.
The Content of Vitamin C and E on Seaweed Porridge Eucheuma cottonii and Turbinaria conoides
Authors: Yanuarti Rini , Nurjanah Nurjanah , Anwar Effionora , Pratama Ginanjar
Published: June 2021

Seaweed was a source of vitamin C and E. They were an antioxidant contained in seaweed. The objective of this study was to determine of vitamins (C and E) in the seaweed porridge of E. cottonii and T. conoides were thought to have potential as raw material for making sunscreen cream. The methods were included total microbial analysis, vitamin C and E analysis on seaweed porridge. The results of a total microbial assay on E. cottonii was 8,7x103 colony/g while on T. conoides was 3,5x104 colony/g. They were the safe category of microbial test. The content of vitamin C on E. cottonii and T. conoides (1: 1) on seaweed porridge was 0,07 mg/100 gram, while vitamin E content obtained is 10 mg/100 gram.
Étude de l’activité anti-inflammatoire et antihémolytique des graines de Lepidium sativum L. (cresson alénois)
Authors: Moumen O. , Habibi Y. , Zaagane Z. , Ouldali O.
Published: June 2021

L’évaluation des propriétés phytothérapeutiques, voire antioxydantes, antimicrobiennes et anti-inflammatoires, demeure une tâche très utile, une piste intéressante à explorer. De ce fait, la médecine actuelle remet de plus en plus à l’honneur les plantes médicinales. Les extraits bruts des plantes et des épices commencent à avoir beaucoup d’intérêt vu leur composition en molécules bioactives. Ce travail est une contribution pour évaluer les propriétés antihémolytiques et anti-inflammatoires des graines de Lepidium sativum L. « cresson alénois », une plante médicinale de la famille des Brassicaceae, largement utilisée en médecine traditionnelle à l’échelle du monde arabe grâce à sa richesse en constituants chimiques. L’extraction hydrométhanolique et aqueuse nous a permis de récupérer deux extraits avec des rendements variables. Le taux le plus élevé était enregistré par macération avec 16,43 %. L’analyse de l’effet anti-inflammatoire in vitro des deux extraits a prouvé une activité de stabilisation des protéines contre la dénaturation thermique avec une efficacité comparable à celle de l’anti-inflammatoire standard diclofénac (IC50 = 0,84 mg/ml). IC50 = 1,26 mg/ml macération et IC50 = 2,17 mg/ml pour l’extrait aqueux. Les résultats de l’activité antihémolytique réalisée in vitro indiquent que l’extrait hydrométhanolique de ces graines possède une capacité importante vis-à-vis l’inhibition de l’hémolyse des érythrocytes de 72,18 % (1 000 μg/ml).
The Unrealized Potential of Body-Reflexive Practices
Authors: Garlick Steve
Published: June 2021

Raewyn Connell’s work foregrounds bodies in a way that challenges the social-constructionist orientation that has dominated much of the critical research on masculinities. Yet, her concept of “body-reflexive practices” is one of the least explored aspects of her work. In this commentary, I argue that body-reflexive practices, as the concept is developed inThe Men and the Boys, points in the direction of a potentially productive convergence between masculinity studies and new materialist theories. In its engagement with the nature of bodies underlying the cultural construction of gender, Connell’s work maintains a relevance that has been largely unappreciated. This is especially the case for boys and young men as they develop masculinities in negotiation with their corporeal capacities.
An Analysis of Errors of Present Tense in the Written English of BS Students
Authors: Mahnoor  , Rahman Abdul , Nadeem Mubashar
Published: June 2021

This analytical study was conducted through a mixed-method approach, and a test related to present tenses' active and passive was taken from the BS students. Through open-ended questionnaires, their experiences and problems faced in the learning of present tenses were taken. The analysis of students' errors was conducted using Corder's (1981) conceptual framework, and test results were calculated and analyzed using Dulay, Burt, and Krashen's (1982) surface structure taxonomy, which reflects that students still face issues in their writings skills and make errors related to present tenses as statistical analysis of present tenses' test manifests that students make errors of omission and misinformation related to lexical and auxiliary verbs, subjects, pronouns, subjectverb agreement etc. The percentage of errors of addition and disordering was not high as compared to other errors (omission and misinformation), and the causes of such intralingual errors were ignorance of rules restriction and false concept hypothesis.
Connoting 'Reconciliation' in History: A Multimodal Analysis of Indo-Pakistani Visual Narrative
Authors: Danish Malik Haqnawaz
Published: June 2021

Entangled in history awash with events of war and conflict, both India and Pakistan have ensured the representation of national narratives in their respective media. Being apprehensive neighbours since the day of partition, the sensation of patriotism has led these nations towards three major wars and numerous skirmishes on the borders, claiming lives of the peoples on both sides of the border. The mutual derision for the 'other' has secured the text, both written and visual. Besides endeavours to justify stances of conflicts, these narratives of history have also created space for standoffs. An attempt to such reconciliation and shatter the image of 'other' is investigated in Indian movies, Border and Bajrangi Bhai Jan, through grammatology of image. The signification in the image is explored by applying Multimodal introduced by Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen. The multimodal by the theorists have been appropriated by utilizing Halliday's theoretical Systemic Functional Grammar. Both of the movies have been selected to compare the occasions depicted the historical backdrop of war and fear-based oppression and occasionally delineated attempts of reconciliation.
L1 Use in English Courses 'a Facilitating Tool or a Language Barrier' in L2 Teaching/Learning at Graduation Level
Authors: Ahsan Muhammad , Asif Muhammad , Hussain Zahoor
Published: June 2021

The purpose of the current study was to explore either L1 use in L2 courses teaching/learning is a facilitating tool or a language barrier. This research design was qualitative in nature. The outcomes of the present study directed that the teachers and learners of both genders disclosed exceedingly positive views and perceptions regarding the use of L1 in L2 classroom. The majority of the respondents preferred using L1 in certain situations for specific reasons such as while learning about grammar and its usage in the L2 classroom, discussing course policies, attendance, and other administrative information, explaining some difficult concepts, to give directions about exams and in introducing the aim of the lesson, to discuss tests, quizzes, and other assignments appropriately. Similarly, they were highly motivated to use L1 while teaching and comprehending summaries and short questions, letter writing and paraphrasing the text of L2 courses. However, most of the learners and their teachers revealed a lot of mutual understanding on various points and situations.
Unveiling Women Marginalization in Our Lady of Alice Bhatti by Mohammed Hanif
Authors: Siraj Saira , Anjum Muhammad Tahir , Samad Abdus
Published: June 2021

The present study pursues the primaeval customs of patriarchy and its tormenting effects happening in the lives of women in Pakistan. The purpose of this research is to explore how patriarchal traditions, class differences, and their triple marginalization in the novel played chaos in the lives of females. Though the existing status of women is traditionally much better than that of women in the West but still they are not empowered and are deprived of basic rights. GC Spivak provides the theoretical foundations for this research through her theory, can the subaltern speak (1988). This research is based on qualitative textual analysis. The present study explores the status of women in Pakistan through the characterization of various female characters in the novel. This study concludes that they are portrayed as compliant and deserted beings deprived of every kind of individualism.
Impact of Music on Vocally Expressed Emotions and Moods in Nostalgia
Authors: Iqbal Ashraf , Gul Umia , Nasir Noorulain
Published: June 2021

The impetus of this research work is to study the impact of musical therapy and songs to excite the human emotion with respect to the past memory. At the primitive music history, music was the tool of entertainment and was in the access of elite class only. But now a day it is in the access of every hand in the form of mobile music player. This will figure out the role of music in our life with respect to its role in emotion driving ability. Considering the influence and the role of music in controlling our psychology, it is much important that it should be used as positive emotion driver. This research will help us to explore the use of music in our routine life and endeavours to determine its value to our emotions. Private school teachers will be asked to share their experience about Nostalgia remembering their past
Projection of Blasphemy Cases in Pakistani Media
Authors: Khalid Aemen , Saeed Muhammad Arif , Ahmad Mian Saeed
Published: June 2021

The allegation of blasphemy in our society faces violent reactions by the masses and it is generally due to a lack of knowledge about legislation concerning blasphemy in the country. In Pakistan since the introduction of blasphemy law in the country from 1986 to 2010, over 1274 individuals were charged with blasphemy allegation and alarmingly over 51 were killed either before the completion of their trial or pronouncement of conviction. This study explores the role of media in blasphemy cases in Pakistan. Researcher has used the triangulation method. The researcher analyzes the content of two mainstream newspapers using the content analysis technique. For this purpose, 100 faculty members and students of mass media from different universities of Lahore were approached. Result reveals that value relation is significant for creating awareness in people who are exposed to media for more time. Result shows that more than 50% of respondents think that media fails to perform its duty as a watchdog of society. The relation between exposure to media and level of educating people on legislation is also significant.
Securitization of Islam and Muslims Through Social Media: A Content Analysis of Stopislam in Twitter
Authors: Khan Raja Arslan Ahmad , Shah Mudassar Hussain , Ahmad Noor ul Bashar
Published: June 2021

The main objective of this paper is to examine the securitization of Islam and Muslims on Twitter. Therefore, whether and to what extent securitized images of Islam and Muslims have been produced on Twitter and to analyze the dominant securitized themes and their sub-dimensions. The methodology used for this purpose consisted of quantitative and qualitative analysis and analyzed hashtags #stopislam trending on Twitter. It was found that #stopislam produced securitized images of Islam and Muslims. Totalitarianism as a sub-dimension of ideological threat in the context of Securitization of Islam is dominating than Sharia Law and Jihadism while no evidence has been found in Whahabism Category. Similarly, in the existential threat category in the securitization of Muslims sub-dimension, general Muslims are dominating than Women's, immigrants and refugees on #stopislam. #stopislm produced less neutral and favoring Muslims Tweets evident that hashtag produced securitized images of Islam and Muslims.
Covering China - Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): How ‘The News' and 'People's Daily' Develop Social Media Discourse Since Its' Inception
Authors: Shah Mudassar Hussain , Asif Sadaf , Khan Raja Arslan Ahmad
Published: June 2021

The present study explores how 'CPEC' is covered and treated by the two eminent English newspapers The News (Pakistani Newspaper) and the People's daily (Chinese Newspaper) through their Facebook's official pages through the keyword search “China – Pakistan Economic Corridor” from the year 2015-19. The broader aspects, categories are formed; as development, economy, political, social, strategic and other, examined the treatment on their frequency and semantic network analysis on positive, negative and neutral frames through coding sheet. For this purpose, the quantitative content analysis is conducted to examine that how 'CPEC' is covered, framed and treated by the said newspaper at their official Facebook pages. The findings of the study reveal that 'China – Pakistan Economic Corridor' is projected significantly more strategic than economic on the posts appeared on the Chinese and Pakistani newspaper. The coverage appeared on The News is varied from positive, neutral and negative.
Printed Versus Electronic Books: Uses and Preference of Mass Media Students in Lahore
Authors: Toor Shazia Ismail , Ashfaq Ayesha , Ilyas Muqaddas
Published: June 2021

This study is an exertion to determine the preference of university students regarding the usage of electronic books. Postulates of displacement theory were applied to find out the reasons behind students’ adoption of online mode of reading and its effects on learning outcome. The study has examined that if the printed books will be totally replaced by the electronic version or not. A sample of 150 university students studying in the Mass Communication department was selected. Survey methodology was employed to find answers to the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that students preferred using electronic books to printed books. The e-books are considered cost-friendly, easy to access and portable. With the help of findings, it was concluded that e-books had become part and parcel of the life of students, but at the same time, there would be a preference for reading printed books.
Feasibility and safety of partial resection of the anterior insular cortex for microsurgical treatment of middle cerebral artery aneurysms located in the limen recess: patient series
Authors: Akamatsu Yosuke , Kashimura Hiroshi , Fujiwara Shunrou , Kubo Yoshitaka , Ogasawara Kuniaki
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND

When performing clip ligation of superior projecting aneurysms of the proximal (M1) segment of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), meticulous sylvian fissure dissection alone may be inadequate for safe clip application, especially in cases in which the aneurysm is buried in the limen recess, since the limen insulae may be positioned lateral to the aneurysm. In the present patient series, the authors present their surgical technique for clip ligation of aneurysms located in the limen recess, with partial resection of the limen insulae.

OBSERVATIONS

A retrospective analysis of patients who had undergone clip ligation of MCA aneurysms located at the limen recess at a single institute was performed. Patients with angiographic and clinical follow-up data were considered eligible. A total of 11 aneurysms (4 ruptured and 7 unruptured aneurysms) in 11 patients were evaluated. Postoperative ischemic lesions were observed on images obtained within 1 week after surgery in 5 (45.5%) patients who had undergone partial resection of the limen insulae, although none of them presented with neurological deterioration.

LESSONS

Partial resection of limen insulae may be feasible to avoid severe ischemic complications following clip ligation of M1 aneurysms embedded in the limen recess.
Management of giant prolactinoma causing craniocervical instability: illustrative case
Authors: Chugh Arunit J. S. , Patel Mohit , Chua Lorayne , Arafah Baha , Bambakidis Nicholas C. , Ray Abhishek
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND

Giant prolactinomas (>4 cm) are a rare entity, constituting less than 1% of all pituitary tumors. Diagnosis can usually be achieved through endocrinological analysis, but biopsy may be considered when trying to differentiate between invasive nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas and primary clival tumors such as chordomas.

OBSERVATIONS

The authors presented a rare case of a giant prolactinoma causing significant clival and occipital condyle erosion, which led to craniocervical instability. They provided a review of the multimodal management. Management involved medical therapy with dopamine agonists, and surgery was reserved for acute neural compression or dopamine agonist resistance, with the caveat that surgery was extremely unlikely to lead to normalization of serum prolactin in dopamine agonist–resistant tumors.

LESSONS

Adjunctive surgical therapy may be necessary in cases of skull base erosion, particularly when erosion or pathological fractures involve the occipital condyles. Modern posterior occipital-cervical fusion techniques have high rates of arthrodesis and can lead to symptomatic improvement. This procedure should be considered early in the multimodal approach to giant prolactinomas because of the often dramatic response to medical therapy and potential for further craniocervical instability.
Feminisation of Sin : A Cultural Challenge on Womanhood
Authors: Ijeoma Sokwaibe Queen , Anikelechi Ijeoma Genevieve , Thobejane T.D.
Published: June 2021

In Genesis 2-3, the story of Eve in the Garden of Eden has served as a major tool in the justification of women as evil, seductive, temptress, and the subordination of women. This paper explores the concept of creation and fall (sin) of humanity both in the biblical and some African creation myths. It also underscores the prevalent belief of all subsequent women as daughters of Eve and thus, responsible for bringing evil and death into the world. This perception of women and Eve has endured with remarkable tenacity and persists today as a major stumbling block in attempts by women to correct gender-based inequalities. The paper argues that the downgraded status of women stemmed from the patriarchal society of the Hebrews and the African cultural worldview at large. It examines the African biblical interpretation method which is a biblical interpretation that analysis the biblical text from the perspective of African worldview and culture and has set out to examine the perceived role of Eve and subsequent women in the introduction of original sin both biblical and at the African cultural level. This paper explores this methodology in order to re-appraise ancient biblical tradition, African cultural worldview and life experience with the purpose of correcting the effect of the negative cultural ideological conditioning to which women have been subjected. This paper advocates for a feminist reconsideration along with the existing traditional interpretation of the fall of man in the biblical book of Genesis 2-3 and in African myths on the origin of sin.
Socio-legal Implication of Legalising Same-Sex Marriage in Cultural Yoruba Society, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeoluwa Adewumi Samson
Published: June 2021

Previous studies on same-sex marriage have only examined the discourse of same-sex marriage through the lens of religion, morality and philosophy. Others include political and human rights perspective in Nigeria with paucity of research on socio-legal dimension. Therefore, this paper assesses the socio-legal consequences that are plausible with the legalisation of same-sex marriage in cultural Yoruba society. The exploratory design was employed with a total of 20 respondents (community and traditional leaders and law enforcement officers) recruited through purposive and convenience recruitment strategies. The semistructure interview approach was used for data collection and the NVivo (v. 12) qualitative software was employed in identifying themes from the transcripts interview. The study reveals a range of perception about same-sex marriage including exposure to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as well as HIV/AIDS, and the challenge of procreation which remains a sacrosanct need of marriage. Social implication reveals a taboo to existing cultural tradition, norms, values and customs of the Yoruba cultural society and a blasphemy to religion which can trigger societal unrest. The legal implication uncovered include that same sex exudes a danger to public morality, with 14 years imprisonments for offenders and 10 years for accomplices. The analysis takes the position of the constitution of gender ministry by the Osun State government where issues of same-sex marriage can be effectively addressed for the sanity of the cultural Yoruba.
The Role of Women in Improving Access to Food at the Household Level in Mandeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Thabisile Mpanza Nondumiso , Wiseman Mbatha Mfaniseni
Published: June 2021

This paper censoriously assesses the role of women in improving access to food at the household level. The role of women is essential in the production of food as caretakers of household food security. However, their role is not well recognised, more especially in policymaking and resource allocation. This study was conducted through a qualitative approach with an exploratory research design. The participants were sampled with convenience sampling and interviewed with semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was employed as a tool for data analysis. The study adopted feminisation of poverty as a primary theory of this paper. Certain aspects of the study reveal that women have been struggling to access food from the diversity of retail vents that are obtainable in town because of low income and limitations of transport service. This is a constraint to women who depend on the off-farm sources of income because their household’s livelihood depends on purchasing food from retail vents. Those who rely on home gardens were experiencing low productivity and the unsustainability of their gardens. This has been caused by water scarcity and climate change. Therefore, women must be provided with training that seeks to develop their skills on how to make effective use of home gardens so that food security can be ensured.
Pendampingan Potensi Eco Tourism Di Desa Junrejo Kecamatan Junrejo Kota Batu
Authors: Robbie R. Iqbal , Praharjo Ardik
Published: June 2021

Ecotourismadalah daerah alami kawasan konservasi sebagai obyek daya tarik wisata dapat berupa Taman Nasional, Taman Hutan Raya, Cagar Alam, Suaka Margasatwa, Taman Wisata dan Taman Buru. Tetapi Kawasan hutan yang lain seperti hutan lindung dan hutan produksi bila memiliki obyek alam sebagai daya tarik Ecotourism dapat dipergunakan pula untuk pengembangan Ecotourism. Desa Junrejo memiliki area alami suatu ekosistem sungai, danau, rawa, gambut, di daerah hulu atau muara sungai dapat dipergunakan untuk Ecotourism. Pendekatan yang harus dilaksanakan adalah tetap menjaga area tersebut tetap lestari sebagai areal alam.Didukung oleh program Pemerintah Kota Batu yang berupaya meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dengan melakukan berbagai banyak program untuk meningkatkan perekonomiannya seperti pembangunan fisik dan lain-lain. Pada prakteknya pemerintah desa juga tidak bisa berjalan sendiri dan membutuhkan bantuan banyak pihak salah satunya pihak akademisi. Pada observasi awal yang dilakukan oleh tim pengabdian ini mendapatkan beberapa permasalahan utama yang dihadapi mitra adalah : pertama, kurangnya pengetahuan tentang Ecotourism yang pada daerah tersebut. Kedua, permasalahan lainnya yaitu SDM dan perangkat desa yang masih belum optimal untuk melakukan optimasi ecotourism. Adapun tujuan yang diharapkan dari program pendampingan potensi ecotourism ini adalah: a) Meningkatnya pola pikir SDM perangkat desa Junrejo. b) Meningkatnya kemampuan manajemen desa terutama dalam pemasaran c)Menghasilkan konsep desa wisata yang komprehensif bagi wisatawan. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah, bahwa mitra kerja merasakan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat meningkatkan dan mengembangkan potensi ecotourism Desa Junrejo
Pelatihan Kewirausahaan dengan Memanfaatkan Potensi Lokal di DesaBabadan Kecamatan Ngancar Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Astuti Rini , Nadhiroh Umi , Niam M Alfa
Published: June 2021

Kegiatan PKMinibertujuan untuk menciptakan peluang menjadi enterpreneuryang berbasis pengolahan hasil potensi daerah untuk meningkatkan pendapatan bagi wanita penganggurandan setengah menganggurmelalui pelatihan pengolahan susu sapi dan nanas menjadi makanan dan minuman yang bernilai ekonomis tinggi dan dapat dijual dipasaran. Dengan adanya kegiatan pelatihan ini, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan danketrampilan bagi Perempuan dan purna TKWdi Desa Babadan Kecamatan Ngancar Kabupaten Kediridalam mengembangkan hasil peternakan dan pertanian menjadi usaha yang dapat bersaing di pasaran. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) yaitu, pendidikan dan pelatihan. Sedangkan prosedur kegiatannya adalah memberikan pelatihan secara intensif untuk pengolahan hasil susu dan nanas. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah produk olahan makanan dan minuman dari susu sapi dan nanas di Desa Babadan. Hasil kegiatan PKM ini secara garis besar mencakup beberapa komponen sebagai berikut: 1) Keberhasilanmemenuhitarget jumlah peserta pelatihan, 2) Ketercapaian tujuan pelatihan, 3) Ketercapaian target materi yang telah direncanakan, 4)Kemampuan peserta dalam penguasaan materi. Ketercapaian tujuan pelatihan secara umum sangat lancar danbaik, semua materi dapat disampaikan secara detaildan mudah dipahami . Hasil dari pelatihan para peserta diharapkan dapatmemunculkan ide –ide olahan makanan dan minuman berbahan potensi lokal yaitu susu sapi dan nanas.
Pengaruh Tingkat Inflasi, Modal Kerja, Dan Loan To Deposit Ratio Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Perusahaan Perbankan Yang Terdaftar Di Bei Periode 2015 - 2019
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Rialdy Novien
Published: June 2021

Tujuan diadakannya penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh tingkat inflasi, modal kerja dan Loan to Depsoit Ratio terhadap profitabilitas pada perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2015-2019. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah tingkat inflasi, modal kerja dan LDR sedangkan variabel dependen adalah profitabilitas. Profitabilitas yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Return On Assets. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian tersebut adalah yang berhubungan dengan tingkat inflasi, modal kerja, LDR dan profitabilitas. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif, jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif, sifat penelitian adalah bersifat eksplanasi, jenis data sekunder. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan perbankan yang berjumlah 42 perusahaan, dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling didapat sampel sebanyak 24 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan secara simultan, tingkat inflasi, modal kerja LDR berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas pada perusahaan perbankan di BEI periode 2015-2019. Hasil Uji Koefisien Determinasi diketahui sebesar 0,343 artinya dari variabel-variabel dependen profitabilitas yang dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel independen tingkat inflasi, modal kerja dan LDR sedangkan sisanya dijelaskan oleh variabel-variabel lain di luar dari variabel yang diteliti. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah secara parsial inflasi, modal kerja dan LDR berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas pada perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2015-2019.
Pengaruh ROA, ROE, NPM Terhadap Pertumbuhan Laba (Studi Empiris Perusahaan Sektor Perbankan Tahun 2017-2019)
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Handayani Fitri , Hakim Mohamad Zulman ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Abbas Dirvi Surya ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Published: June 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara simultan maupun parsial variabel Return on Assets, Return on Equity dan Net Profit Margin terhadap pertumbuhan laba. Periode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu tahun 2017-2019. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah laporan keuangan perusahaan yang tergabung dalam subsektor Perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia sebanyak 44 perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling sehingga diperoleh 26 sampel perusahaan, dengan menggunakan data sekunder berupa data laporan keuangan tahunan perusahaan subsektor Perbankan periode 2017-2019. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan bantuan Eviews. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan Return on Assets dan Return on Equity tidak berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan laba sedangkan Net Profit Margin berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan laba pada perusahaan subsektor Perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia.
Determinan Profitablitas: Risiko Pembiayaan, Capital Adequacy Ratio Dan Operational Efficiency Ratio (Studi Empiris Pada Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Syariah di Provinsi Banten Yang Terdaftar di OJK Periode Januari 2017 – September 2019)
Authors:   Universitas Serang Raya, Firmansyah Arief Rahman , Maulita Dian ,   Universitas Serang Raya
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh risiko pembiayaan, capital adequacy ratio dan operational efficiency ratio terhadap profitabilitas. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Desain penelitian ini adalah asosiatif jenis kausal (hubungan sebab akibat). Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Syariah di Provinsi Banten yang terdaftar di OJK pada periode Januari 2017 – September 2019. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh yang menghasilkan 88 sampel penelitian. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan triwulan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka dimana peneliti menghimpun informasi relevan yang berkaitan dengan topik atau masalah yang akan atau sedang diteliti. Analisis data yang digunakan pada peneilitian ini melalui Uji Statistik Deskriptif, Uji Asumsi Klasik, Regresi Berganda, Uji t tabel, Uji F tabel dan Uji Koefisien Determinasi yang diolah melalui SPSS Versi 25. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa: 1) tidak terdapat pengaruh Non Performing Finance terhadap Return On Assets, 2) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan Capital Adequacy Ratio terhadap Return On Assets, 3) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan Operational Efficiency Ratio terhadap Return On Assets, dan 4) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan Non Performing Finance, Capital Adequacy Ratio, dan Operational Efficiency Ratio terhadap Return On Assets
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Leverage, Dan Pertumbuhan Perusahaan Terhadap Kebijakan Dividen (Pada Sektor Industri Barang Konsumsi Periode 2016-2019)
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Miranti Erviana , Hakim Mohamad Zulman ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Abbas Dirvi Surya ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari tahu pengaruh profitabilitas, leverage, dan pertumbuhan perusahaan terhadap kebijakan dividen pada Perusahaan Sektor Industri Barang Konsumsi di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2016-2019. Populasi penelitian ini meliputi perusahaan sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2016-2019. Teknik pengambilan sampel ditentukan menggunakan metode purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh 76 sampel dari 19 perusahaan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan analisis Regresi Data Panel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh variabel profitabilitas dan pertumbuhan perusahaan berpengaruh positif terhadap kebijakan dividen. Sedangkan variabel leverage berpengaruh negative terhadap kebijakan dividen.
Pengaruh Brand Experience Dan Keterlibatan Merek Terhadap Loyalitas Merek Melalui Kepercayaan Dan Komitmen Merek Pada E-Commerce Sociolla
Authors:   Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Pramushinta Antonia Dewanti Adiningtyas , Junaedi Sheellyana ,   Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Brand Experience dan Keterlibatan Merek terhadap Loyalitas Merek dengan Kepercayaan Merek dan Komitmen Merek sebagai variabel pemediasi pada objek beauty e-commerce Sociolla. Pada penelitian ini disebarkan kuesioner secara online untuk jumlah sampel 331 responden dengan kriteria wanita yang pernah melakukan pembelian melalui aplikasi beauty e-commerce SOCO by Sociolla minimal 2 kali dalam 1 tahun terakhir. Penelitian ini bersifat tidak acak yaitu purposive sampling. Pembagian kuesioner dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi Google Forms. Lalu, link kuesioner disebarkan secara online melalui berbagai media sosial seperti Whatsapp, Line, Instagram, LinkedIn dan Twitter. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), dengan bantuan software Partial Least Square (PLS).Pada hasil pertama penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Brand Experience dan Keterlibatan Merek berpengaruh secara langsung dan signifikan terhadap Kepercayaan Merek. Hasil kedua penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Kepercayaan Merek berpengaruh secara langsung dan signifikan terhadap Komitmen Merek. Hasil ketiga penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Komitmen Merek berpengaruh secara langsung dan signifikan terhadap Loyalitas Merek. Hasil keempat penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Kepercayaan Merek memediasi pengaruh Brand Experience dan Keterlibatan Merek terhadap Komitmen Merek menunjukkan pengaruh yang signifikan. Hasil kelima penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Komitmen Merek memediasi pengaruh Keterlibatan Merek dan Kepercayaan Merek terhadap Loyalitas Merek menunjukkan pengaruh yang signifikan, namun Komitmen Merek tidak memediasi pengaruh Brand Experience terhadap Loyalitas Merek yang menunjukkan tidak adanya pengaruh yang signifikan.