bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of Hydrodynamics of a Bedisperse Boiling Layer
Authors: Milovanov O. Yu. , Isyemin R. L. , Klimov D. V. , Kokh-Tatarenko V. S. , Larina O. M. , Buchilko E. K.
Published: December 2021

An experimental study of fluidization of two types of bidispersed layer with a pronounced bimodal particle size distribution has been carried out.
The possibility of using the equivalent diameter of the mixture particles, calculated from the weight average diameter of the particles constituting the mixture, is shown.
Simulation of the Distribution of Nanoplates in a Liquid
Authors: Al-Mashhadani A. M. R. , Pershin V. F.
Published: December 2021

The general regularities of exfoliation of layered crystals
are considered. A physical model based on the analogy of the spatial packing
of polydisperse spherical solid particles is proposed to simulate the distribution
of nanoplates in a liquid. Mathematical dependences have been obtained for calculating the critical concentration of aggregation of nanoplates, using graphene as an example. The verification of the adequacy of the mathematical model to the real process was carried out.
Spatial Orientation of Carbon Nanotubes
in a Light-Absorbing Coating Matrix
Authors: Bahaa E.
Published: December 2021

The inability to orient carbon nanotubes perpendicularly to the rays falling on them reduces the amount of light energy that the tubes absorb and convert into heat, which can lead to a decrease in the amount of energy absorbed by the light-absorbing layer. The process of orientation of carbon nanotubes in the coating matrix used in solar panels has been studied in order to obtain maximum absorption of this layer. The paper presents the design of a machine that uses magnetic force to orient carbon nanotubes, and a model that calculates the electric current and the time required to achieve the required orientation of carbon nanotubes.
Assessment of Electromagnetic Contamination in Modernization
of Cellular Communication Networks of Vladivostok
Authors: Statsenko L. G. , Bakhvalova A. A.
Published: December 2021

The results of modeling the boundaries of the distribution
of electromagnetic radiation at the maximum permissible levels in the city
of Vladivostok are presented using the example of the selected region.
The option of placing equipment before the introduction of 4G networks and taking into account the equipment of 4G networks was considered. It is shown how the field distribution changes with an increase in the power
of transmitting radio engineering objects. In the course of the calculations, the features of the relief and building of the city were taken into account.
An increase in the boundaries of the total distribution of electromagnetic radiation in a given area is revealed due to the mutual influence
of transmitting objects on each other.
Implementation of Standard ISO 10014 : 2006 “Quality Management. Guidelines for Implementing Financial and Economic Benefits”
in Company Performance
Authors: Zlobina N. V. , Filippova M. I.
Published: December 2021

The article deals with the problems of introducing quality standards into the activities of an enterprise. A step-by-step method for the implementation of ISO 10014 : 2006 “Quality Management. Guidelines for Realizing Financial and Economic Benefits” is proposed. It is shown that the introduction of the standard results in financial and economic benefits. This method is universal and can be applied in any enterprise, regardless
of the size and type of activity.
Assessment of the Financial Performance of PJSC “FosAgro”
Using the Methods of Financial Mathematics
Authors: Tregub A. V. , Krasnyanskiy A. M. , Livishin I. S.
Published: December 2021

The article deals with the aspects of assessing the financial performance of the company using the example of PJSC “PhosAgro”.
The analysis of balance sheet liquidity, financial stability of the company was carried out using a number of coefficients. The financial leverage ratio and profitability indicators were calculated. Using the methods of financial mathematics, conclusions were drawn about the financial position
and development prospects of the company.
Teaching Professional Communication in a Foreign Language
in the Post-COVID Space
Authors: Borodulina N. Yu. , Ilyina I. E. , Makeyeva M. N.
Published: December 2021

The paper discusses linguistic and pedagogical aspects
of integrating a new approach to teaching communication into the educational process of higher professional education in the post-COVID space in the context of “doctor - patient” online interaction. The possibility of using new pedagogical tools in the educational process is described using the example of Tambov State Technical University (Biomedical Engineering study program). It is shown that innovative technologies contributes to better acquisition of learning materials, corresponds to the development of competencies, ensuring the quality of educational activities.
Digital Didactics under Distance Learning Constraints
Authors: Puchkov N. P.
Published: December 2021

The article considers methodological approaches to the process of eliminating the problems of digitalization of education using
the example of the academic disciplines of mathematics and computer science. It is shown that the use of specially designed complex mathematical tasks provides a harmonious combination of analytical research inherent in classical mathematics and constantly progressing methods of numerical analysis and computer modeling. The substantive filling of educational tasks with elements of production situations from
the future profession of students or from the process of their training on the principles of a contextual approach has been substantiated. The essence
of the ongoing process of digitalization of education and its effective use
in the context of the limitations of contact work with students is considered from a constructive point of view.
The Formation of Technological Knowledge and Skills of Students through Information Technologies in the System of Lifelong Education
Authors: Shtakina O. V. , Cherkasov R. V. , Podvigina E. A.
Published: December 2021

The main issues of introducing digital educational platforms and e-learning into the practice of various educational organizations, from schools to universities, are considered and analyzed.
MICROBIOTA AWARENESS SCALE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY
Authors: KÜLCÜ Aydan , ÖNAL Özgür
Published: December 2021

Objective

This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable

measurement tool to determine the microbiota

awareness levels of individuals.

Materials and Methods

This methodological study was conducted on people

who applied to the family health center of Egirdir

District of Isparta Province between September

2019 and September 2020. Three hundred one

people participated in the research, and the majority

(61.5%) were women. The draft scale form, created

by scanning the literature, was then presented to

the expert opinion on the subject for content validity.

As a result of the content validity, explanatory and

confirmatory factor analysis was applied to the data of

the scale applied to the participants.

Results

As a result of the explanatory factor analysis, a

structure with 4 factors and 20 items was obtained.

Afterward, confirmatory factor analysis was

performed on the scale, and it was determined that

the scale showed good fit values. The Cronbach

Alpha coefficient calculated for the scale's reliability

was found to be 0.852 and is at a reasonable level.

Conclusion

As a result of the study, it has been determined that the

microbiota awareness scale is a valid measurement

tool for measuring the scope and a reliable

measurement tool in terms of application methodology.

It is recommended to use the scale without separating

it into factors.
Эффективность использования технологий виртуальной реальности в методиках лечения дентофобии для облегчения психофизиологического состояния пациентов стоматолога
Authors:   Университет ИТМО, Туликов Н.А. , Смолин А.А. ,   Университет ИТМО
Published: December 2021

Виртуальная реальность — актуальное направление в сфере современных компьютерных технологий, которое широко используется во многих сферах, особенно в медицине. Целью данной работы является проверка и оценка эффективности использования технологий виртуальной реальности в методиках лечения дентофобии путём погружения пациента, страдающего дентофобией, в виртуальную среду, имитирующую операционный кабинет врача-стоматолога. Вследствие того, что многие пациенты испытывают страх перед операциями, было принято решение использовать технологии виртуальной реальности в предоперационной подготовке. В процессе работы было разработано приложение виртуальной реальности для гарнитуры Samsung Gear VR, изучены способы применения виртуальной реальности и методы взаимодействия с ней, психологические терапевтические теории, проведён анализ ПО для разработки приложения.
Бенджамин Йориссен. Структурная этнография виртуальных миров (перевод с немецкого)
Authors:   Институт философии РАН, Липов А.Н.
Published: December 2021

Перевод выполнен по изданию: Benjamin Jörissen. Strukturale Ethnografie Virtueller Welten // Grell P., Marotzki W., Schelhowe H. (eds). Neue digitale Kultur- und Bildungsräume. 2010. Berlin. Springer Nature. P. 119-143. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-531-91917-1_8 Существование так называемых «виртуальных миров» широко известно со времен серии публикаций в СМИ о виртуальной цифровой платформе «Вторая жизнь» («Second Life»). В настоящей публикации, представляющей собой перевод с немецкого языка научной статьи, предпринимается попытка анализа механизмов создания, распространения, функционирования и развития в культуре, онлайн-сообществах, виртуальных цифровых пространствах новейших цифровых технологий, позволяющих проектировать высокотехнологические виртуальные среды и программные продукты с последующим их внедрением и асимиляцией в общественную среду, создания новой карты социальных миров, гибридной виртуально-реальной экономики и виртуально-социальных арен «реальной жизни».
Конференция «Интернет и современное общество» в новых условиях
Authors:   Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет, Прокудин Д.Е. ,   Университет ИТМО, Чугунов А.В. ,   Университет ИТМО
Published: December 2021

В 2020 году в Санкт-Петербурге традиционно прошла Неделя технологий информационного общества. Базовым мероприятием Недели является Международная объединённая конференция «Интернет и современное общество», которая состоялась уже в двадцать третий раз. В условиях непростой эпидемиологической обстановки она проводилась в онлайн формате с применением информационно-коммуникационных технологий. Конференция, как и все мероприятия Недели технологий информационного общества прошла на высоком научном уровне. По итогам выступлений участников изданы сборники статей и тезисов, как на русском, так и на английском языках. Сборник статей на английском языке проиндексирован в реферативной наукометрической базе Scopus.
Socio-Economic Predictors of Prejudice: Psychological Perspective
Authors: Prusova I.S. , Agadullina E.R.
Published: December 2021

Objective. To analyze and summarize the results obtained in various social sciences regarding the emergence and spread of prejudice. Background. Prejudice is a complex issue, which is represented in different spheres of social science. In psychology, researchers analyze individual or group-based factors, while in economics and sociology they investigate objective indicators of the socioeconomic development at the country-level. Today the data in the mentioned fields are not integrated. Conclusions. Previous studies showed that GDP might indicate a significant factor in reducing bias, but only in countries with low social inequality or stable economic growth. Moreover, people with lower socioeconomic status are more vulnerable to the consequences of economic and socio-political changes. Psychological factors, in particularly, the perceived inequality or intergroup threat defined additional perspective in the explanation of the relationship between objective socio-economic indicators and the level of prejudice. In addition, the ideological attitudes (e.g., system justification) also influence the perceived inequality or threat, and bias. These findings are used to define future directions for research related to integration of objective socio-economic indicators and psychological variables to analyze the nature of prejudices.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the New Edition of Chapter 49.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation
Authors: Chernykh N. V.
Published: December 2021

The paper analyzes the novels of Ch. 49.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation introduced on January 1, 2021. It highlights advantages and disadvantages of new approaches of the legislator to the regulation of remote work, describes preliminary results regarding the application of new rules. The merits of the new edition of Ch. 49.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation include the emergence of the opportunity to combine work “in the office” with a remote work in accordance with the employment contract, the cancellation of Article 312.5 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation that contains the right to establish additional grounds for terminating an employment contract with a remote worker, and the simplification of the procedure for signing an employment contract and other documents required for registration of employment of a remote worker. As shortcomings, the author enumerates the absence in the new edition of Ch. 49.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation of norms concerning the peculiarities of implementation by teleworkers of the right to join trade unions to protect their rights, the peculiarities of investigating an industrial accident or occupational disease of a teleworker, the absence of norms on the “right to be offline” beyond working hours for a teleworker, imperfection of the legal technique associated with the introduction into the legal field of two new grounds for terminating an employment contract with a remote worker. The author predicts possible violations of the newly introduced provision on the wages preservation in full when the employee performs his labor function remotely, which is linked to the incentive payments in the wage structure, awarding which is considered as a right, rather than an obligation of the employer. Among the disadvantages the paper names the lack of conflict-of-laws rules in the case of remote work carried out by both foreign workers and citizens of the Russian Federation outside its borders. In general, the author gives positive assessment of amendments introduced in Ch. 49.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, as expanding the possibilities of the parties to the employment contract for a more active application of the rules on distance work. The shortcomings noted in the paper should be regarded as material for theoretical comprehension and discussion with the aim of further improvement of the legal regulation of remote workers’ labor.
National and Ethnic Enclaves in the Modern World: Nature, Regulatory Instruments (Public Law Aspect). Part 2
Authors: Irkhin I. V.
Published: December 2021

As part of the study, the author has carried out the analysis of the problems of the risks of emergence of enclaves and defined the immanent threats, including enclavization (the phenomenon of “proto-enclave”) of the territories of some of the largest Russian urban agglomerations. The paper explores actual public law approaches to preventing the formation of national-ethnic enclaves in the Russian Federation (at national and regional levels of legal regulation) and suggests proposals for optimizing relevant approaches. The author substantiates the necessity of developing a comprehensive federal strategy of a framework nature covering the issues of spatial development, economy, social sphere, migration, demography, interethnic, interfaith, cultural policy. In order to implement a dispersed method of national-ethnic groups resettlement, based on the study of the experience of Sweden and Denmark, a position is argued about the rationality of expanding the scope of powers of local governments in the field of registration of migrants, normative fixation of the possibility of migrants living within specific municipalities (several specific municipalities). The author proposes to create unified centers for the distribution (location) of migrants, authorized to issue referrals to work in specific municipalities, taking into account their requests (needs) for a given workforce and reasons for the impossibility of attracting citizens of the Russian Federation living within specific municipalities to the relevant vacancies. Attention is drawn to the need to develop an integrated information resource on vacancies for migrants and on housing options available to them. The author emphasizes the importance of raising the qualification (competence) requirements for the profession and education of migrants, their relationship with integration of migrants into the host community, minimizing the risks of radicalization of the socio-cultural environment of migrant groups.
Administrative Punishments: Theoretical and Legal Characteristics and Some Problems of Their Inﬂiction
Authors: Meshcheryakova A. F.
Published: December 2021

The paper examines some aspects of theoretical views on administrative punishment. The author analyzes the concept of administrative punishment as a measure of responsibility for an administrative offense, its essence and objectives. The study highlights a number of topical problems in the field of legal regulation of the system of administrative punishments that cause difficulties in the correct choice and appointment of administrative punishments. Attention is drawn to the lack of a unified approach for the legislator to establish a system of administrative penalties in terms of their alternative or non-alternative nature. It is shown that some sanctions are incompatible with the nature of the offense; there is a significant gap between the lower and upper limits of penalties in alternative sanctions, a significant difference exists in the sanctions applied to different subjects of the same offense. As a result, the commission of a more socially dangerous act in practice entails infliction of a less severe punishment, which does not meet the goals of prevention. It is noted that in some cases, when deciding on the infliction of an administrative penalty, jurisdictional authorities do not take into account mitigating or aggravating circumstances. Some proposals are made to improve the current legislation on administrative offenses. In particular, the author suggests that it is necessary to correlate all administrative offenses with each other according to the degree of public danger and, on this basis, introduce a system of punishment for administrative offences. It is also proposed to toughen the liability in relation to individuals, since the amount of the fine in relation to individuals and legal entities in some cases differs 50 times. At the same time, the author substantiates the necessity of involving the population in the development of legislative initiatives in this area.
The Concept of “Judicial Doctrine” in Russian Jurisprudence (General Notes)
Authors: Anufrieva L. P.
Published: December 2021

The paper aims to address the totality of individual terms based on the generic concept of “doctrine”: “legal doctrine”, “scientific doctrine”, “judicial doctrine” the way they are interpreted in modern Russian legal science. Substantially and conceptually, the work anticipates an approach to another subject that is an integral part of the Russian judicial doctrine and the process of its formation, namely the application of the principles and norms of international law in the administration of justice. The paper focuses on some ambiguous interpretations of the understanding of the phenomena that are combined with each other due to the interweaving of the above concepts found in modern domestic and foreign literature, sometimes mixing their external and internal sides, proposed corresponding original solutions or paradoxical qualifications. Two extremes are emphasized in the course of revealing the essence of the analyzed concepts: either an almost arbitrary — mechanical — connection of all the elements present in one case or another into a kind of artificial “complex”, or a declination in favor of only one component as a central (or supporting) component while ignoring the others. Analyzing the legal doctrine as a concept the author differentiates between a category of science and judicial doctrine, and assumes that it is worth avoiding hyperbolization of differentiation between them. On the other hand, it would be fruitless to draw direct lines of their influence on each other. At the same time, when using the term “judicial doctrine”, it is impossible to abstract from the concept of “doctrine” in the general scientific sense. Their mutual intersection with each other, “penetration” into each other are objective. Formulating the conclusions on the problems of the concepts of legal, scientific and judicial doctrine, the author advocates greater caution in making proposals and, at the same time, greater criticism in assessing the already existing conclusions of legal theorists and practitioners.
On the Question of the Legality of Concluding an Arbitration Agreement with the Participation of Consumers
Authors: Ilichev P. A.
Published: December 2021

The paper is devoted to the analysis of the issue of arbitrability of disputes involving consumers, which does not find an unambiguous solution either in law or in judicial practice. The author examines the positions of the highest judicial instances, as well as courts of general jurisdiction and arbitration courts on this issue, which are contradictory in nature. Having conducted a systematic analysis of legislation, legal science and judicial practice, given the special legal situation of the consumer, the author concludes that it is possible to have an arbitration agreement between the consumer and a person engaged in entrepreneurial activity, subject to certain conditions, in particular, the presence of the free will of the consumer to consider the dispute in the arbitration court and the absence of infringement of his rights in arbitration proceedings in comparison with the consideration of the dispute in the state court. The question is raised about the need for the administration of this category of disputes by permanent arbitration institutions. According to the results of the scientific research, changes in the norms of the legislation of the Russian Federation regulating the relations under consideration are proposed. Thus, it is proposed to word paragraph 1 of Article 17 of the Law of the Russian Federation “On Consumer Rights Protection” as follows: “Consumer rights protection is carried out by a court or an arbitration court”. It is also proposed to supplement Article 17 of this Law with paragraph 4: “Disputes involving consumers can be submitted to an arbitration court if all guarantees provided by law for the arbitration party are met for the consumer, provided that the following conditions are met: 1) the dispute must be considered during the administration of a permanent arbitration institution; 2) the consumer must be exempt from paying the costs associated with resolving the dispute in arbitration; 3) the place of arbitration must be determined within the subject of the Russian Federation in which the consumer resides.”
The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency And CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score in Chronic Coronary Syndrome
Authors: TÜRKOĞLU Caner , GENC Omer
Published: December 2021

Objective: To assess the relationship between Vitamin D level and CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS).

Methods:A total of 147 participants with CCS who underwent coronary angiography and had critical coronary artery stenosis were retrospectively enrolled in the study. Patients’ CHA2DS2-VASc scores were measured. Laboratory parameters including vitamin D and echocardiographic findings were recorded. Participants were divided into two groups according to CHA2DS2-VASc score, CHA2DS2-VASc score
Orak Hücre Anemili Hastalarda Osteoporoz ile İlişkili Biyokimyasal Markerlerin Tanıdaki Yeri
Authors: KORKMAZ Meryem , KUŞ Berna , DİRİCAN Emre , ARPACI Abdullah
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Orak hücreli anemi (OHA)’de osteopeni ve osteoporoz riski net olarak ortaya konmamıştır. Bu çalışmada OHA-osteoporoz ilişkisini araştırmak amacıyla kemik yapım/yıkım belirteçleri bir arada değerlendirilerek aralarındaki korelasyonun incelenmesi amaçlandı.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmanın hasta grubu 33 orak hücreli birey ve kontrol grubu ise 34 sağlıklı bireyden oluşturuldu. Kemik yapım belirteçlerinden Tip 1 kollajen N-terminal propeptit (P1NP), Tip 1 kollajen C-terminal propeptit (P1CP), Kemik Alkalen Fosfataz (BALP) ve Osteokalsin (OC), kemik yıkım belirteçlerinden ise, Tip 1 kollajen karboksiterminal bağlı telopeptit (CTX), Pridinolin (PYD) ve Deoksipridinolin (DPD) ve Hidroksiprolin (HYP) analiz edildi. Ayrıca grupların 25(OH)D düzeyleri ölçüldü.

Bulgular: OC düzeyi hasta grubunda kontrol grubuna kıyasla anlamlı derecede yüksekti. (p=0.016). 25(OH)D düzeyi hasta grubunda kontrol grubuna kıyasla önemli ölçüde düşüktü. (p=0.01). Gruplar arasında diğer yapım ve yıkım belirteçlerinde (PINP, PICP, PYD, DPD, BALP, CTX, HYP) istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmadı.

Sonuç: OHA’nın kemik metabolizmasına etkisinin anlaşılmasında kemik döngüsü belirteçlerinin de değerlendirilmesinin tanıya daha fazla katkıda bulunacağı öngörülmüştür.
Da'wa Model Based on Brand Community Value: Qaryah Thayibah Implementation for Villages Fostered by 'Aisyiyah Ponorogo
Authors: Istiqomah Imroatul , Ulfa Maria
Published: December 2021

Islamic da'wa's performance is highly influenced by the techniques and tactics used in conjunction with the preaching object. 'Aisyiyah applies a Qoryah Thayyibah group-based da’wa model that is expected to become the Brand Community Value. Each Regional Leader must enforce this program with a minimum of three supported villages. The purpose of Qoryah Thayyibah, in general, is to establish an advanced and dignified Islamic society. This study aimed to identify the implementation of the Qoryah Thayyibah program and the obstacles faced by 'Aisyiyah Ponorogo. The qualitative literary approach was used in this analysis. Accordingly, the data collection was through documentation (identification of documents), observation, and interviews. The inductive reasoning was also used in the analysis to see how the Qoryah Thayyibah program is implemented, and the conclusion was taken from the general statement to a particular statement. The primary sources were the results of interviews with the management of 'Aisyiyah Ponorogo, interviews with Qoryah Thayyibah PW East Java and PDA Ponorogo, the results of Tanwir relevant to Qoryah Thayyibah and supported by other sources, such as articles, documents or writings on the official PDA website of ‘Aisyiyah Ponorogo. 'Aisyiyah Ponorogo has successfully applied the Qoryah Thayyibah in five of the eight intended fields. They faced obstacles in several fields, including spirituality, education, economics, and health.
LAZIZMU Philanthropy Potential in The Empowerment of Mustahiq’s Economic and Welfare (A Case Study in Probolinggo, Jember, and Pasuruan)
Authors: Prasetiya Benny , Halili Heri Rifhan , Syahrin M. ALfi , Arifin Muhammad
Published: December 2021

Indonesia has a large zakat potential and has not been widely used for economic empowerment for the poor. Lazismu, as part of the national zakat institution, develops to provide solutions in zakat management in the form of economic empowerment for the poor to turn mustahiq into muzakki. This study was field research, and the data were obtained directly from the field and research objects. The research applied a normative sociological approach. This research was descriptive-analytic and clearly and in detail described the phenomena as the main problem without doing hypotheses or statistical calculations. Specifically, this research intended to describe in general the management of zakat conducted by Lazismu in Probolinggo, Jember and Pasuruan, then systematically reviewed them to achieve Lazismu’s Role strategy in poverty alleviation for the people of Probolinggo, Jember and Pasuruan, so that it was easier to understand and conclude. The results showed that the three Regional Lazismu in this study carried out the empowerment of mustahik to become muzakki with economic empowerment. Early empowerment is carried out by providing training and assistance to Mustahiq in managing productive economic businesses that are carried out sustainably. Economic empowerment for mustahiq has the potential to improve the economy to be more independent in running their business.
Character Education Concepts and Values in The Teaching of Gratitude (A Critical Analysis of Major Qur’anic Exegesis Texts)
Authors: Khilmiyah Akif , Setiawan Wahid
Published: December 2021

This paper aimed to explore and find the concept and content of character values of being grateful. This research was library research using qualitative data types. The primary sources were Tafsr al-Qurān al-'Aẓῑm, Tafsr al-Fakhri ar-Rāzi, Tafsr al-Maraghi, at-Tafsῑr al-Munῑr, Tafsr al-Karῑm ar-Raḥmān fā Tafsῑr Kalām, and Tafsir al-Azhar. At the same time, secondary sources were books or journals related to the concept of gratitude and the value of character education. Data from sources were collected using documentation, then analyzed using subjective thematic interpretation methods and objective hermeneutics. The results showed that the concept of character education in the teaching of gratitude in QS. Ibrahim (14): 7 is both targῑb (motivation) and tarhῑb (threat). This concept will make humans remain in the circle of goodness, who is always patient and grateful to Allah SWT. There are nine values of character education in the teaching of gratitude: trustworthiness, qanā'ah, creativity, hard work, trustworthiness, optimism, caring for others, tawaduk, and istiqamah. These values will be attached to someone who makes gratitude a habit that can be both a motivation and a threat (targῑb wa tarhῑb). These nine character values will have implications for increasing devotion to Allah SWT and increasing compassion for fellow creatures.
Determinan Efisiensi Investasi dengan Risiko Litigasi sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Fathmaningrum Erni Suryandari , Dewi Dinda Rintania
Published: December 2021

Latar Belakang:Pada tahun 2020, BPS menyatakan laju pertumbuhan PDB sektor manufaktur mengalami penuruan sebesar -2,93 dibanding tahun 2019 yaitu sebesar 3,80. Penurunan laju pertumbuhan PDB yang dialami perusahaan sektor manufaktur merupakan dampak dari Covid-19 yang sedang melanda dunia. Penurunan laju pertumbuhan PDB perusahaan sektor manufatur berpengaruh terhadap tingkat efisiensi investasi yang dilakukan perusahaan.Tujuan:Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kualitas laporan keuangan, konservatisme, debt maturity dan sustainability reporting terhadap efisiensi investasi dengan risiko litigasi sebagai variable moderasi.Metode Penelitian:Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data yaitu Regresi Linear Berganda dan Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA).Hasil Penelitian:Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas laporan keuangan, konservatisme, dan debt marurity berpengaruh positif terhadap efisiensi investasi. Sementara sustainability reporting tidak berpengaruh terhadap efisiensi investasi. Hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa risiko litigasi memperkuat pengaruh positif kualitas laporan keuangan dan debt maturity terhadap efisiensi investasi.Keterbatasan Penelitian:Penelitian ini memiliki keterbatasan hanya berfokus pada perusahaan sektor manufaktur saja dan hanya menguji pengaruh kualitas laporan keuangan, konservatisme, debt maturity, dan sustainability reporting terhadap efisiensi investasiKeaslian/Novetly Penelitian:Penelitian ini memiliki pembaharuan yaitu menambahkan risiko litigasi sebagai variabel moderasi. Hal ini dikarenakan hasil penilitian yang tidak konsisten memungkinkan terdapat faktor lain yang mempengaruhi efisiensi investasi.
Comparing the effect of statins on hepatic fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride in Wistar rats
Authors: Dhavaleshwar Anupama , Chogtu Bharti , Nayak Deepak , S. E. Praveen Kumar
Published: December 2021

Background: The clinical studies have shown contrary results regarding hepatoprotective effect of statins. However, antifibrotic properties of statins in in vitro and in vivo experimental models have been demonstrated. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the effect of statins on serum liver enzymes and their antifibrotic effects.Methods: Forty two rats were divided into 7 groups (I to VII) (n=6). Liver toxicity was induced by injecting carbon tetrachloride (1 ml/kg). Control groups received corn oil (0.1 ml/100 gm) and carboxy methyl cellulose (0.50%) respectively. Group III to VII received carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) for 6 weeks and then groups IV, V, VI and VII received simvastatin (10 mg/kg), atorvastatin (15 mg/kg), rosuvastatin (2 mg/kg) and silymarin (50 mg/kg) for another 8 weeks respectively. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels were estimated in all the groups at baseline, 6 weeks and 14 weeks. At 14 weeks, histopathology of liver was done in all groups.Results: At 14 weeks, all the test groups (IV, V and VI) showed a significant decrease in serum ALT, AST and ALP levels as compared to control (p<0.05) and group III (p<0.05). On intergroup comparison, liver enzymes in rats in group VI (rosuvastatin) and group V (atorvastatin) were decreased more in comparison to group IV (simvastatin) but the difference was not statistically significant except for AST levels where the difference was significant between the statins. There was decrease in hepatic fibrosis by statins with rosuvastatin being superior followed by atorvastatin and simvastatin.Conclusions: In the present study statins decreased the serum AST, ALT and ALP levels and histopathological changes were reversed by statins in CCl4 induced hepatotoxic models.
Adverse drug reactions to first line anti-tuberculosis drugs in newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients
Authors: Kolanchinathan Elakkya , Harichandran Dhanya Thirookaran , Balakrishnan Sujatha Mangattuvalappil , Balakumaran Sanal Kumar Kondarappassery
Published: December 2021

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be an important public health problem throughout much of the world. Drug treatment is the only effective treatment method, but adverse drug events (ADEs) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can affect medical adherence. As the number of drug resistant TB patients and the number of anti-TB drugs have increased, it is necessary to explore the risk factors for ADEs/ADRs to reduce their occurrence. Here we reported three different cases of ADRs due to first line anti-tubercular drugs.
Correlation between neutrophil lymphocyte count ratio and outcomes of severe traumatic head injury
Authors: Ghosh Tamajyoti , Dey Subir
Published: December 2021

Background: Raised peripheral neutrophil lymphocyte ratio is associated with poorer outcomes in conditions such as severe brain injury, ICH, cardiovascular conditions, cancer.Methods: Retrospective analysis of 96 severe Traumatic Brain injury data treated at our institute over a period of 1 year. The patients were followed up for a period of at least 1 month. The primary outcome of the study was 1 month GOS and the various variables which may be associated with the poor GOS at 1 month follow up. Model based analysis was done for NLCR <24 hrs at 48 hrs and GCS at the time of presentation and discriminative ability of the models were studied by the Area under the curve.Results: Univariate analysis were done of 96 patients of severe traumatic brain injury for various variables such as age, sex, mode of head injury, type of head injury, presenting GCS and NLCR at 24 hrs and 48 hrs to that of GOS at 1 month follow up. Initial GCS <7 (p=0.0138) with AUC=0.6689 and peak NLCR (<24 hr) of > 9.6 (AUC=0.931) with a p value of <0.001 with sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 79.27% and peak NLCR (48 hrs) of >12.4 (AUC= 0.973) with a p value of <0.001 with sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 89.02% were associated with unfavourable outcome.Conclusions: High NLCR and initial poor GCS are independent unfavourable prognostic factors in 1 month GOS following severe traumatic head injury.
Colorectal cancer in younger adults (<50 years); a retrospective study on its clinicopathological characteristics
Authors: Kannan J. , George Deepak , Mohanty Srigopal , Ingersal N. , Saklani Amit
Published: December 2021

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cancer worldwide with significant geographical variation in its incidence. CRC among young adults is not well reported in Indian patients.Methods: A retrospective study was performed to determine the burden and to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of newly diagnosed CRC among younger adults (<50 years). Chi-square method was used to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics. P≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: CRC among younger adults comprised 40.3% of total patients median age of 40 years at diagnosis, was associated with predominantly male patients with male: female ratio of 1.8:1, positive family history, lesser co-morbidities (p=0.000), majority left sided primary tumor with left: right ratio of 4.6:1, more frequent high grade histology compared to older age group (p=0.000), advanced primary tumor and nodal metastasis. Approximately one third patients had distant metastasis at diagnosis compared to in one fourth patients in older patients. Peritoneal metastasis was significantly higher among younger adults compared to older patients (p=0.000). Significantly greater proportion of patients among younger adults initially presented with bowel obstruction (p=0.034), for which upfront emergency surgical procedures was performed in significantly higher proportion of patients compared to the older age group (p=0.007).Conclusions: Advanced stage and aggressive disease biology of CRC in younger adult warrants inclusion of one decade younger age group into present screening recommendation.
Pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of Landry Guillain Barre syndrome after dengue infection: a case report
Authors: Sehgal Vineet , Bhalla Lucky , Bansal Priyanshu , Arora Shaifali
Published: December 2021

Dengue is a common mosquito-borne infection in India. We reported a rare Pharyngeal cervical brachial (PCB) variant of Landry Guillain Barre syndrome (LGBS) associated with the dengue virus infection. The pathogenesis seems to be molecular mimicry between gangliosides and microbial lipo-oligosaccharides. PCB usually presents with oropharyngeal or cervicobrachial weakness. Therefore, it must be recognised early and distinguished from conditions presenting with cephalocaudal progressing weakness, such as Myasthenia Gravis, Miller-Fisher syndrome, botulism, diphtheria, porphyria or brain stem stroke. The aim of the study was to add to the limited literature on the PCB variant of LGBS after dengue infection and shed some light on presentation and management options for this rare entity.
Cyclic loading; its impact on the orthodontic tooth movement in growing patients: in vivo study
Authors: Sharma Tanushree , Gupta Ankita , Sharma Aseem , Vaid Pulkit , Singh Kamlesh , Puri Chahat
Published: December 2021

Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of vibratory stimulation on the orthodontic tooth movement rate in growing patients and to compare the orthodontic tooth movement rate in experimental and control sides.

Methods: Split-mouth design study was done on 30 growing fixed appliance therapy orthodontic cases with bilateral first premolar extractions in maxillary arch. Individual canine retractions were performed in all the subjects with type-1 active tiebacks. Oral-B powered toothbrushes (125 Hz) were used to provide vibratory stimulation for 15 minutes per day (splits into 5 minutes thrice a day). The tooth movement was measured with calibrated digital vernier caliper clinically at various time intervals (T0, T1 and T2). OPG were taken at regular mentioned time intervals and grid method was used to calculate the tooth movement on OPGs.

Results: Results were evaluated statistically and the p-value revealed significantly increased rate of tooth movement on experimental side as compared to control side.

Conclusions: The high-frequency vibratory stimulation along with fixed orthodontic appliance can reduce treatment time expeditiously in growing patients. Powered toothbrushes can use successfully for providing vibrations to enhance the rate of tooth movement.
Authentication and identification markers for medicinal plants: I Aristolochia bracteolata
Authors: Khandhar Dharam B. , Bhatt Pritesh P. , Thaker Vrinda S.
Published: December 2021

Background: Aristolochiaceae is a unique plant family that contains aristolochic acids (AAs), with around 600 species.

Methods: The entire chloroplast genome of Aristolochia bracteolata was sequenced in this work, and fourteen chloroplast (cp) genomes were retrieved from the NCBI database.  

Results: We also analyzed six types of microsatellite markers among these species and found some different markers for each species. A molecular phylogeny based on 7 barcode regions i.e. matK, atpF to atpH, psbK to psbI, rbcL, rpoB, rpoC2 and rpoC1 is proposed for Aristolochia and 16 species from Piperales, Arabidopsis thaliana is taken as an outgroup. Phylogenetic relationships using concatenated protein-coding genes from Chloroplast genomes of Piperales using the maximum likelihood method is also discussed.

Conclusions: In the present study we are providing some unique markers and phylogenetic relationships among Piperales members which will help in identification, authentication, to prevent adulteration and further investigation of these medicinal plants.
Perceptions of men on community and their uptake of health services on experiencing domestic violence; a cross sectional study from Kisumu County, Western Kenya
Authors: Odemba Elizabeth A.
Published: December 2021

Background: The quality of life can be impacted negatively by domestic violence among partners. The community plays a major role in what they perceive could motivate or harbor health seeking services by men on experiencing domestic violence. Little is however known of men’s perceptions on community in relation to men’s health seeking. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the men’s perceptions on community and their uptake of health services on experiencing domestic violence in Kisumu.

Methods: A cross sectional study design of 438 participants was used. The study was conducted from July 2019 to September 2019 using self-administered questionnaires. Basic socio-demographic characteristics were collected and participants’ community perceptions and their uptake of health services on experiencing domestic violence were investigated. Descriptive statistics were computed to characterize the study population with frequency distribution tables used to show distribution of respondents by key variables, expressed as counts and corresponding percentages.

Results: Respondents who participated in the study were 398 (90.8%). Descriptive statistics analysis showed that 58.3% of the respondents perceived shame, fear and embarrassment from the communities as barriers to seeking health services.

Conclusions: Health services offered to men should be target oriented with interventions in place to ensure men are well managed and advised on the importance of health seeking in the face of domestic violence. The results from this study calls for advocacy on the importance of community awareness in relation to health seeking especially by men on experiencing domestic violence to aid in improving their life.
Vibratory stimulation in non-growing patients and its effect on the orthodontic tooth movement
Authors: Sharma Tanushree , Gupta Ankita , Sharma Aseem , Vaid Pulkit , Singh Kamlesh
Published: December 2021

Background: Objectives of the study were to determine the impact of vibratory stimulation in non-growing patients on the orthodontic tooth movement rate and to differentiate the orthodontic tooth movement rate in both experimental and control sides.

Methods: 30 non-growing patients were selected for a split-mouth study with fixed appliance therapy orthodontic treatment undergoing bilateral first premolar extractions in maxillary arch. Type 1 active tiebacks were used to perform single canine retraction in all the patients. Vibratory stimulation was provided for 15 minutes daily with the help of Oral-B battery powered toothbrushes of 125 Hz frequency. Measurement was taken with calibrated digital vernier caliper clinically and OPG were taken at regular time intervals using grid method for the tooth movement calculation.

Results: P value obtained by statistical calculation shows non-significant results in both experimental and control sides in non-growing patients.

Conclusions: Cyclic loading in non-growing patients with fixed orthodontic appliance shows no change in orthodontic tooth movement in experimental and control group.
Functional status of COVID-19 patients at discharge from acute care
Authors: B. Geete Dipti , V. Jaimala Shetye , D. Gawade Krutika
Published: December 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a multisystem illness that can affect a person's mental and physical health exhibiting various physiological and behavioural symptoms. The long-term consequence of COVID -19 affects the quality of life of these patients. The quality of life depends on the status of the physical function. Hence the need to focus on post-COVID rehabilitation in addition to already existing acute care Physiotherapy. This case series, describes functional status of 5 patients at the time of discharge from the Tertiary Care Hospital. The evaluation is done on the day of discharge of each patient using six outcomes, namely Breath Holding Time, 1 Minute Sit to Stand Test, 6 Minute Walk test, Heel Raise Test, 4 Meter Gait Speed Test and muscle strength, to study the functional status. All the patients showed impairment in musculoskeletal capacity (one MSTS, manual muscle test, Heel raise test), functional capacity (6 MWT), lung capacity (BHT) and gait speed as compared to their normal values.This case series brings out the reduced functional status of COVID-19 patients in all domains of fitness at discharge. Thus, there is a dire need for Physiotherapy based holistic pulmonary rehabilitation even after discharge to prevent or delay the possible late manifestation of the disease.
Does gestational diabetes mellitus affect the hearing of the baby?
Authors: S. Gangadhara K. , Bhat Amrutha V. , M. Nagaraj
Published: December 2021

Background: Hearing screening results of babies born to mothers with and without gestational diabetes mellitus done within 24-48 hours of delivery using otoacoustic emissions was compared. Babies who failed the screening were recalled for further testing.

Methods: A prospective institutional based study was conducted between December 2018 and May 2020. All the babies were screened for hearing impairment using handheld OAE apparatus within 24-48 hours of delivery. History of gestational diabetes mellitus in the mother was enquired. Any baby with a “refer” result in the OAE study was recalled for a repeat OAE testing after a month. This was repeated two more times if the baby failed the test every time. In case of failing the test for the third time, the baby was sent for brainstem evoked response audiometry for confirmation of hearing loss.

Results: Screening was done for 14226 babies. Among them, 44 babies were born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus. The hearing screening results did not show a significant association between gestational diabetes mellitus and hearing impairment in the baby.

Conclusions: Gestational diabetes is considered as one of the risk factors for deafness in the baby. This study could not establish such a relationship.