bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Physical Activity and Selected Games in Leisure Time on the Feeling of Loneliness, Self-Efficacy, and Life Expectancy of Elderly Women
Authors: OLADİ Ensiye , ESFAHANİ Mahdi , AZİMKHANİ Amin , ASAN Shabnam
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of physical activity and selected games in leisure time on the feeling of loneliness, self-efficacy, and life expectancy in elderly women. The research was a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest with a control group. The statistical population included elderly women aged over 60 years old in Mashhad's elderly homes. 50 available women were selected as participants. The subjects were divided into three groups: physical activity, game, and control. The subjects (physical activity and game groups) participated in the exercise program with 45 minutes per session and three sessions per week for 8 weeks. The instruments included a questionnaire of UCLA loneliness scale (Russell, 1996), self-efficacy scale (Sherer et al., 1982), and Life expectancy scale (Snyder, 2002). SPSS 24 was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that there is a significant difference between the results of the game group and the control group based on loneliness (P<0.05). Also, there is a significant difference between the results of the game and physical activity groups with the control group based on self-efficacy and life expectancy of elderly women (P<0.05). It can be said that playing games in leisure time have a more significant impact than physical activity on loneliness, self-efficacy, and life expectancy in elderly women.
Implementation of the National Land Information Management System (SIMTANAS) at the Kupang City Land Agency
Authors: KOAMESA Jemy , TODA Hendrik , NIGA Jacoba D , MAU Alfred Omri Ena
Published: June 2023

In an effort to change the pattern of serving the public, the National Land Agency, especially in the Kupang City Land Agency, has been providing computer-based services since 1997. Land Office Computerization (KKP) or Land Office Computerization (LOC) creates orderly land administration, improving the quality of land information. Case studies in the field, the informants in this study are employees who work in the Head of General Affairs and Personnel Affairs, Head of Land Measurement and Mapping Sub-section, Plan and Budget Compilation Officer, and Land Infrastructure Officer. Next, the researcher will carry out the stages of data collection according to Creswell as qualitative observation, qualitative interviews, qualitative documents search and qualitative audio and visual material and visual materials). The implementation model that researchers will use is the George Edward model to analyze the process of implementing the National Land Information and Management System (SIMTANAS) policy at the Kupang City Land Agency. On the side, the disposition found that SIMTANAS has only been running in its implementation in the survey, measurement and mapping sections. From the side of human resources, the budget has been fulfilled.
Competence Of Expertise, Experience, Auditor Professional Skepticism, And Audit Situation To The Relevance Of Providing Audit Opinion On an Entity's Financial Statements
Authors: RIYADI Padlah , NUR Erllycha Novian
Published: June 2023

This research examines and provides empirical evidence that the factor of expertise, experience, professional skepticism of auditors and audit situations has no effect or relevance to the provision of audit opinion on the entity's financial statements. This research was conducted using the sampling method, namely purposive sampling, with the type of quantitative research. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis models. Hypothesis testing is done to determine the extent of expertise, experience, and professional skepticism of auditors and audit situations that affect the relevance of audit opinion on the financial statements of entities either partially or simultaneously. Hypothesis testing is done to determine the extent of expertise, experience, and professional skepticism of auditors and audit situations that affect the relevance of audit opinion on the financial statements of entities either partially or simultaneously.
The Influence Of NPM, EPS, Tattoos On Stock Price Of Banking Companies Listed On The IDX For The 2020-2022 Period
Authors: RAHAYU Irana Liani , ADDINI Zahrian Faradiza , YUSRIYYAH Fauziah Nuur Nabilah
Published: June 2023

In today's business world, which is developing rapidly, many investors are interested in investing their funds in stocks because it promises higher returns, both from dividends and capital gains. Before investing, an investor must know and choose which stocks can provide optimal returns for the funds invested. The capital market is a place for buying and selling transactions of various long-term instruments, including stocks. This study aims to empirically test and prove the effect of NPM, EPS, and TATO on stock prices for the 2020-2022 period. The following research uses a quantitative approach and multiple linear regression analysis with data processing using the tools of the Stata 15 program. The sampling method uses a purposive sampling technique. The sample of this research consisted of 18 companies. The results of the study by conducting the t-test showed that the NPM and TATO variables did not have a significant effect on stock prices, with an NPM probability value of 0.224; TATO with a probability value of 0.807, while the EPS variable has a significant effect on stock prices, with a probability value of 0.034, meaning that this value when compared to the ???? value, which is 0.05, is less significant. The f test states that the NPM, EPS, and TATO variables simultaneously influence stock prices based on a probability value of 0.0058, which means it is smaller than ???? of 0.05.
Early Planet Formation in Embedded Disks (eDisk). IV. The Ringed and Warped Structure of the Disk around the Class I Protostar L1489 IRS
Authors: Yamato Yoshihide , Aikawa Yuri , Ohashi Nagayoshi , Tobin John J. , Jørgensen Jes K. , Takakuwa Shigehisa , Aso Yusuke , (Insa Choi) Jinshi Sai , Flores Christian , de Gregorio-Monsalvo Itziar , Hirano Shingo , Han Ilseung , Kido Miyu , Koch Patrick M. , Kwon Woojin , Lai Shih-Ping , Lee Chang Won , Lee Jeong-Eun , Li Zhi-Yun , Lin Zhe-Yu Daniel , Looney Leslie W. , Mori Shoji , Narayanan Suchitra , Phuong Nguyen Thi , Saigo Kazuya , Santamaría-Miranda Alejandro , Sharma Rajeeb , Thieme Travis J. , Tomida Kengo , van ’t Hoff Merel L. R. , Yen Hsi-Wei
Published: June 2023

Constraining the physical and chemical structure of young embedded disks is crucial for understanding the earliest stages of planet formation. As part of the Early Planet Formation in Embedded Disks Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Large Program, we present high spatial resolution (∼0.″1 or ∼15 au) observations of the 1.3 mm continuum and 13CO J = 2–1, C18O J = 2–1, and SO J

N
= 65–54 molecular lines toward the disk around the Class I protostar L1489 IRS. The continuum emission shows a ring-like structure at 56 au from the central protostar and tenuous, optically thin emission extending beyond ∼300 au. The 13CO emission traces the warm disk surface, while the C18O emission originates from near the disk midplane. The coincidence of the radial emission peak of C18O with the dust ring may indicate a gap-ring structure in the gaseous disk as well. The SO emission shows a highly complex distribution, including a compact, prominent component at ≲30 au, which is likely to originate from thermally sublimated SO molecules. The compact SO emission also shows a velocity gradient along a direction tilted slightly (∼15°) with respect to the major axis of the dust disk, which we interpret as an inner warped disk in addition to the warp around ∼200 au suggested by previous work. These warped structures may be formed by a planet or companion with an inclined orbit, or by a gradual change in the angular momentum axis during gas infall.
Physics Beyond the Standard Model with Future X-Ray Observatories: Projected Constraints on Very-light Axion-like Particles with Athena and AXIS
Authors: Sisk-Reynés Júlia , Reynolds Christopher S. , Parker Michael L. , Matthews James H. , Marsh M. C. David
Published: June 2023

Axion-like particles (ALPs) are well-motivated extensions of the Standard Model of Particle Physics and a generic prediction of some string theories. X-ray observations of bright active galactic nuclei (AGNs) hosted by rich clusters of galaxies are excellent probes of very-light ALPs, with masses

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. We evaluate the potential of future X-ray observatories, particularly Athena and the proposed AXIS, to constrain ALPs via observations of cluster-hosted AGNs, taking NGC 1275 in the Perseus cluster as our exemplar. Assuming perfect knowledge of the instrument calibration, we show that a modest exposure (200 ks) of NGC 1275 by Athena permits us to exclude all photon–ALP couplings g
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> 6.3 × 10−14 GeV−1 at the 95% confidence level, as previously shown by Conlon et al., representing a factor of 10 improvement over current limits. We then proceed to assess the impact of realistic calibration uncertainties on the Athena projection by applying a standard Cash likelihood procedure, showing the projected constraints on g
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weaken by a factor of 10 (back to the current most sensitive constraints). However, we show how the use of a deep neural network can disentangle the energy-dependent features induced by instrumental miscalibration and those induced by photon–ALP mixing, allowing us to recover most of the sensitivity to the ALP physics. In our explicit demonstration, the machine learning applied allows us to exclude g
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> 2.0 × 10−13 GeV−1, complementing the projected constraints of next-generation ALP dark matter birefringent cavity searches for very-light ALPs. Finally, we show that a 200 ks AXIS/on-axis observation of NGC 1275 will tighten the current best constraints on very-light ALPs by a factor of 3.
Chemical Differentiation around Five Massive Protostars Revealed by ALMA: Carbon-chain Species and Oxygen/Nitrogen-bearing Complex Organic Molecules
Authors: Taniguchi Kotomi , Majumdar Liton , Caselli Paola , Takakuwa Shigehisa , Hsieh Tien-Hao , Saito Masao , Li Zhi-Yun , Dobashi Kazuhito , Shimoikura Tomomi , Nakamura Fumitaka , Tan Jonathan C. , Herbst Eric
Published: June 2023

We present Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Band 3 data toward five massive young stellar objects (MYSOs), and investigate relationships between unsaturated carbon-chain species and saturated complex organic molecules (COMs). An HC5N (J = 35–34) line has been detected from three MYSOs, where nitrogen (N)-bearing COMs (CH2CHCN and CH3CH2CN) have been detected. The HC5N spatial distributions show compact features and match with a methanol (CH3OH) line with an upper-state energy around 300 K, which should trace hot cores. The hot regions are more extended around the MYSOs where N-bearing COMs and HC5N have been detected compared to two MYSOs without these molecular lines, while there are no clear differences in the bolometric luminosity and temperature. We run chemical simulations of hot-core models with a warm-up stage, and compare with the observational results. The observed abundances of HC5N and COMs show good agreements with the model at the hot-core stage with temperatures above 160 K. These results indicate that carbon-chain chemistry around the MYSOs cannot be reproduced by warm carbon-chain chemistry, and a new type of carbon-chain chemistry occurs in hot regions around MYSOs.
Histoire des entreprises et économie circulaire : pour une nécessaire clarification
Authors: Marty Nicolas , Druelle-Korn Clotilde
Published: June 2023

L’économie circulaire est un concept devenu hégémonique à la suite des décisions de grands ensembles régionaux et de nombreux États de l’intégrer dans leur régulation de l’économie. Il apparaît néanmoins nécessaire de le discuter sans naïveté excessive pour valider sa capacité heuristique. L’article pointe ainsi les risques de confusion qu’il fait naître, tout en mettant au point un état de l’art sur la notion, de plus en plus mobilisée en sciences sociales, et nettement moins dans le champ de l’histoire des entreprises. Il propose enfin des clefs de compréhension de la structuration de ce numéro d’ Entreprises et Histoire , ainsi que quelques pistes de recherches pour le futur.
L’évolution de la responsabilité élargie du producteur : de la fin de vie des produits à l’économie circulaire
Authors: Micheaux Helen
Published: June 2023

Le principe de Responsabilité Élargie du Producteur (REP) a émergé dans les années 1990 dans un contexte où la quantité de déchets a explosé et où les collectivités, jusque-là en charge de leur gestion, se sont vu dépassées par cette masse ainsi que par la complexité croissante de certains déchets à traiter. En réponse, la REP est un mode d’action qui vise à faire assumer par les producteurs la responsabilité du traitement ou l’élimination des produits en aval de la consommation. Un double objectif est visé : d’une part, il s’agissait de répondre au souci de financement de la gestion de la fin de vie de certains types de produits. D’autre part, en faisant contribuer financièrement les producteurs à cette gestion, il s’agissait de créer une incitation à concevoir les produits de manière à ce qu’ils soient plus facilement recyclables, c’est-à-dire à faire de l’éco-conception. Dans cet article, nous exposons la manière dont a été mis en place le principe de REP en France qui révèle un système de co-régulation entre acteurs publics et privés, articulant responsabilités collective et individuelle, et régulièrement révisé. Il s’agit alors de montrer comment le principe de REP a évolué au-delà des enjeux de la fin de vie des produits pour intégrer de plus en plus les enjeux de prévention et d’économie circulaire.
Certain new iteration of hybrid operators with contractive $ M $ -dynamic relations
Authors: Ali Amjad , Arshad Muhammad , Ameer Eskandar , Asiri Asim
Published: June 2023

This article investigates Wardowski's contraction in the setting of extended distance spaces known as $ M $-metric spaces using hybrid operators based an $ M $ -dynamic iterative process. The main purpose is to observe new set-valued Chatterjea type common fixed point theorems for hybrid operators with respect to an $ M $-dynamic iterative process, i.e., $ \check{D}(\Psi _{1}, \Psi _{2}, s_{0}) $. We realize an application: the existence of a solution for a multistage system and integral equation. Also, we give a graphical interpretation of our obtained theorems. The main results are explicated with the help of a relevant example. Some important corollaries are extracted from the main theorems as well.
Burnout Prevalence in Special Education Teachers, and the Positive Role of ICTs
Authors: Stathopoulou Agathi , Spinou Despina , Driga Anna-Maria
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate special education teacher`s level of burnout. In particular, it sought to examine the role their personal characteristics play in the occurrence of the syndrome.  A quantitative research design was used to describe the association between the variables The data was collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Education  (M.B.I.-E.S.)  consisted of three dimensions: Emotional exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal accomplishment. The sample consisted of 202 Special Education (S.E) teachers who completed the M.B.I.-E.S.  The results of this research showed that: a) the sample experiences burnout and special attention is required for the scale of emotional exhaustion b) age, school settings , specialty, and the total previous service with or without students with special educational needs (S.E.N.) were significantly correlated and  affected burnout dimensions
Survey on Cognitive Rehabilitation
Authors: Das Sima
Published: June 2023

Cognitive rehabilitation refers to a range of interventions designed to improve or restore cognitive functioning in individuals who have suffered from neurological injury or disease. This type of rehabilitation typically involves a combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies aimed at enhancing specific cognitive abilities such as attention, memory, language, and problem-solving skills. The process of cognitive rehabilitation begins with a comprehensive assessment of the individual's cognitive abilities, followed by the development of an individualized treatment plan.
Survey on Cardiac Rehabilitation
Authors: Sahu Rabindranath
Published: June 2023

Cardiac rehabilitation increases quality of life, cardiovascular fitness, and improves cardiac event risk. Despite cardiac rehabilitation's advantages, many eligible people don't enroll. Increased cardiac rehabilitation involvement demands greater access. Thorough cardiac rehabilitation helps cardiovascular disease patients. Cardiovascular disease counselling, exercise training, and healthy lifestyle instruction are typical. Personalize aerobic, resistance, and flexibility activities. Healthy living instruction includes food, smoking cessation, and stress management. Counseling may help with anxiety, depression, and other cardiovascular disease-related feelings.
Cloud Computing Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities
Authors: Ouali Sami
Published: June 2023

Cloud computing has become an integral part of modern business operations, with organizations of all sizes and in all industries turning to the cloud to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase flexibility. However, the adoption of cloud computing has also introduced a range of new security challenges, as sensitive data and critical systems are moved to cloud-based infrastructure that may be managed by third parties. This chapter discusses the various types of cyber threats that can occur in the cloud, including data breaches, malware, and cloud-based attacks, as well as the measures that organizations can take to protect themselves against these threats on their data, infrastructure, and applications. This chapter examines also the role of cloud providers in securing data in the cloud, and the importance of implementing strong security measures to protect against these threats. By understanding the nature of these threats and the steps that can be taken to mitigate them, organizations and individuals can more effectively protect themselves and their sensitive data in the cloud.
The Critical Analysis of E-Commerce Web Application Vulnerabilities
Authors: Yasmeen Gausiya , Afaq Syed Adnan
Published: June 2023

Large-scale deployments of web applications occur continuously. The failure to validate or sanitize form inputs, improperly configured web servers, and application design flaws are the main causes of security vulnerabilities that continue to infect web applications, allowing hackers to access sensitive data and using legitimate websites as a breeding ground for malware. These vulnerabilities can be used to compromise the security of the application. The largest problem that enterprises face is how to create a web application that satisfies their needs for safe processes, E-Commerce, and the transmission of sensitive data. OWASP updates and releases a list of the top 10 web application vulnerabilities every few years. Along with the OWASP Top 10 Threats, this chapter also discusses each vulnerability's possible effects and how to avoid them. According to the OWSP (Open Online Application Security Project) Top Ten, this document analyses the most serious web vulnerabilities, their causes, and their impacts.
Artificial Intelligence Retrofitting for Smart City Strategies in the Context of India's Growing Population
Authors: Singh Pushpam , Yadav Madhuri , Baral Sukanta Kumar
Published: June 2023

Artificial intelligence has gained momentum by assimilating into almost every aspect of the country's development, and smart city innovation is one aspect among them. It is a possible solution for issues related to rapid urban growth. This chapter addresses the top five smart city countries: Singapore, Zurich, Oslo, Taipei City, and Lausanne, implementing artificial intelligence in their smart city strategies. The study analyzed how those strategies can be applied to India's smart city by retrofitting artificial intelligence. The study used quantitative data from secondary sources such as government websites, journals, articles, and online books. R programming was applied to show the statistical performance of those five countries and area-based developmental projects of India. The study's findings will be beneficial for assisting decision-makers, professionals, and academicians in making more informed choices by providing insight into potential opportunities associated with the widespread implementation of artificial intelligence.
Achieving a Picturesque Global Green Economy by Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP)
Authors: Khandelwal Ayush , Chawla Yukta , Saxena Harshit
Published: June 2023

The necessity for investments or financing of sustainable consumption and production is highlighted by the green economy. However, unsustainable patterns of consumption and production are the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. SCP system aims to build recovery plans and improve production and consumption patterns toward a sustainable future. Now, SCP is accelerating opportunities in green jobs, managing resources that are scarce and valuable, expanding the market for more sustainable products and increasing the contribution of economic activities, and also contributing substantially to poverty alleviation and the transition towards low-carbon and greener economies. Hence, this chapter gives insights into promoting eco-friendly resources, efficient energy utilization, and approaches for achieving global sustainable economic growth.
Supply Chain Practices, Dynamic Capabilities, and Performance
Authors: Zhang Xiaoyi , He Xinying , Du Xiaomin , Zhang Ao , Dong Yueqi
Published: June 2023

The integration of big data analytics with effective supply chain practices based on dynamic capability theory is an emerging topic, and the relationship that exists between big data analytics and supply chain dynamic capabilities and supply chain practices, and their impact on supply chain performance, requires further research. This article examines the relationship between three supply chain practices and supply chain performance. The information provided by managers of 415 companies in China was used as a sample and the data collected was empirically tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings show that different supply chain practices have a positive impact on supply chain dynamic capability and supply chain performance, that supply chain dynamic capability has an indirect mediating effect, and that big data analysis has a positive moderating effect on the relationship between supply chain practices and supply chain performance.
Screen addiction among children and adolescents and the self-efficacy of mothers in screen use management during the COVID-19 lockdown in Sri Lanka
Authors: Baminiwatta A. , Nanayakkara T. D. , Fernando A. , Wijethunga S.
Published: June 2023

Background: The prevalence of problematic screen use (PSU) or “screen addiction” among children and adolescents may have escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The self-efficacy of the mothers in managing screen use in their children may play an important preventive role in children developing PSU.
Aims: This study aimed to assess PSU among children aged 4-18 years during the lockdown period imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore the association between PSU and self-efficacy of mothers in managing screen use.
Methods: An online survey was conducted using social media groups among mothers of children aged 4-18 years. The PSU in their children was measured using the Problematic Media Use Measure (PMUM), and maternal self-efficacy in managing screen use was assessed using the Parental Screen Use Management Scale (PSUMS). The two questionnaires were translated and validated into Sinhala prior to this study.
Results: A total of 320 mothers responded to the survey. Based on the PMUM cut-off score, 25.3% of the children were found to have PSU. PSU was inversely correlated with maternal self-efficacy in managing screen use (r=-0.63, p<0.001). All three subscales of the PSUMS; reactive management (r=-0.56, p<0.001), proactive management (r=-52, p<0.001), and monitoring (r =-45, p<0.001), were significantly correlated with PSU. Younger age at screen use onset showed a marginal correlation (rho=-0.11, p=0.05) with PSU. The child’s age, gender and the educational level of the mother were not associated with PSU.
Conclusion: Maternal self-efficacy in managing screen use among children was associated with lower PSU in children.
A life skills intervention for developing psychological capital among college students in India
Authors: Kaur J. , Singh D.
Published: June 2023

Background: Life skills programmes focus on teaching individuals how to make responsible decisions and healthy choices in life. However, in the current Indian context, importance and priority are given mainly to the academic achievement of young people rather than developing both hard and soft skills.
Aims: The current study aimed to look into the impact of a life skills intervention programme on psychological capital and its components namely resilience, optimism, self-efficacy, and hope among college students in Punjab, India.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the study on a sample of thousand first-year college students. The study was conducted among consenting first-year students attending the constituent colleges of Punjabi University, Patiala, India. The experimental and control groups comprised 498 and 502 college students respectively. The Punjabi version of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire was used to assess psychological capital in four dimensions; resilience, hope, self-efficacy, and optimism.
Results: The results of the analysis of covariance revealed that life skills training plays a significant role in developing psychological capital and its dimensions among college students.
Conclusions: The results of this study point towards the need to integrate life skills programmes into the higher education curriculum for ensuring positive youth development.
Trauma-induced distress and behavioural problems among children and adolescents in Kashmir: a descriptive study
Authors: Dar D. R. , Lakshmana G. , Paul F. A. , Mahanta R.
Published: June 2023

Background: Research show that the youth of Kashmir have mental health issues secondary to being exposed to political conflicts and violence. However, this area is under-researched among school children and adolescents living in this region.
Aims:  The study aimed to examine and understand the psychological distress and behavioural problems among school children aged between 10 to 18 years living in conflict-affected areas in Kashmir, India.
Methods:  A mixed model was used to collect the required data. Quantitative information was obtained using a semi-structured interview and the DASS- 21 questionnaire. The qualitative information was obtained by conducting interviews with randomly selected participants from the group.
Results:  Of the 112 children and adolescents, 73.2% were males and 47.3% were from the age group of 10-12 years. Out of the total, 85.7%, 76.8%, and 54.9% had some level of depression, anxiety, and stress respectively as per the DASS- 21.
Conclusion: Trauma, and stress, increased the risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioural problems among children and adolescents in complex ways. Our findings highlight the importance of examining trauma and distress at early life cycle stages across age cohorts of children and adolescents in school populations.
Effectiveness of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Enteric Fever in Children
Authors: Rajamanickam Ramya , Jayaraman Aparna , Sivathanu Shobhana
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

A probiotic used as an adjunct in Salmonella typhi infection along with antibiotic is postulated to interfere with the virulence and growth of Salmonella. To determine the effectiveness of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), as an adjunct with intravenous ceftriaxone, compared with a placebo in defervescence and toxemia resolution in children with enteric fever.

Settings and Design:

This hospital-based randomized double-blinded controlled trial was conducted among 56 study participants who were children below the age of 12 years, admitted as inpatients with fever and whose blood culture grew S. typhi.

Materials and Methods:

Study participants were equally allocated into intervention or control group by simple randomization. The intervention group received injection ceftriaxone and oral LGG (probiotic) for 7 days while the control group received an injection ceftriaxone and oral placebo for 7 days.

Statistical Analysis:

Kaplan–Meier curves and mantel cox log-rank test were used to compare the duration for defervescence and toxemia resolution after treatment initiation.

Results:

Mean duration for defervescence in the intervention and control groups was 3.87 (1.57) days and 3.35 (1.19) days, respectively. The mean time taken for the resolution of toxemia was 3.00 (1.15) days in the intervention group and 2.64 (0.87) days in the control group.

Conclusions:

The addition of oral LGG at a dose of 3 × 109 colony-forming units for 7 days to the standard antibiotic therapy for enteric fever did not show a significant reduction in the time taken for defervescence (P = 0.099) or resolution of toxemia (P = 0.148).
Medical Record Keeping for Quality Patient Care
Authors: Rudresh S. A. , Mathew Sherry P
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

Effective management of medical records is essential for delivering high-quality treatment. The location, architecture, and personnel of a medical records department (MRD) can considerably impact its operational efficiency. This study seeks to examine hospital MRD and establishes whether its current configuration is suitable for effective medical record management.

Materials and Methods:

The descriptive method was utilized to evaluate the MRD of the hospital. The review analyzed the department's physical layout, personnel, workload, training programs, and available equipment. The study also evaluated the influence of government and business restrictions on MRDs operations.

Results:

It was determined that the MRD of the hospital had an appropriate physical layout, with divisions positioned in optimal locations. The department's personnel levels were adequate, with twenty employees managing the patient population's workload. The analysis determined that the department required extra photocopiers and scanners to boost operational efficiency. In addition, the study underlined the significance of adhering to policies, protocols, and established processes in ensuring efficient workflow.

Conclusion:

The analysis concludes that the hospital MRD has an adequate physical layout, staffing levels, and task management. However, the present equipment could be enhanced to increase operational efficiency. The study also emphasizes the importance of adhering to policies, protocols, and written processes to ensure the department's efficient workflow. The outcomes of this study may inform future decisions on MRD management in other health-care organizations, especially those subject to comparable government and commercial regulations.
Effect of Feeding Pattern and Salivary Level of Growth Hormone on the Stage of Primary Tooth Eruption
Authors: Hassan Dhay Haider Mohamed , Al-joranii Shahbaa Munther
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

We aimed to evaluate the effect of feeding pattern and salivary level of growth hormone on the stage of primary tooth eruption among infants aged 6 to 18 months.

Methods:

The sample size of this analytical cross-sectional study was 300 healthy infants from Karbala, Iraq. Feeding pattern answered by the parents, stage of dental eruption assessed according to criteria described by Damodar P. Swami, and level of salivary growth hormone determined using an ELISA assay. Data were analyzed via a linear regression model using R software.

Results:

The model (adjusted R
2: 0.668) showed the feeding pattern (beast, bottle, or mix), gender, and salivary level of growth hormone were not significant predicators for the stage of primary tooth eruption (p > 0.05). Yet, age was a significant predicator (p < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The infant’s feeding pattern and salivary level of growth hormone did not affect the timing of the eruption of primary teeth.
Effects of Hypericum perforatum extract on 6-hydroxydopamine neurotoxicity in differentiated SH-SY5Y cells
Authors: Bitmez Baris , Gultekin Seda K. , Albayrak Irem G. , Deveci Yigit , Sicak Yusuf , Akalin Emine , Pirhan Adami F. , Gurer Ulas , Arslan Belkis A.
Published: June 2023

Background and objective

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. In our study, PD model was created as a result of exposure to 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) in SH-SY5Y cells, which is a human neuroblastoma cell line. The protective effect of Hypericum perforatum on PD was investigated.

Materials and methods

Phytochemical analysis of H. perforatum extract was performed. Then, SH-SY5Y cells were differentiated using retinoic acid and then administered 6-OHDA neurotoxin. To determine the protective effects of H. perforatum extract, we investigated the changes in the mRNA expression level of caspase-3, total oxidant status, and antioxidant levels in differentiated SH-SY5Y.

Results and conclusion

According to our results, H. perforatum extract contains glycosides, tannins, flavonoids, and carbohydrates as the major secondary metabolites. H. perforatum extract significantly reduced caspase-3 gene expression against 6-OHDA toxicity in differentiated SH-SY5Y cells. It was found that total oxidant status level increased significantly in the 6-OHDA experimental group compared with the control and H. perforatum experimental groups. It was found that H. perforatum extract has an inhibitory effect on caspase-3 gene expression, which plays an important role in apoptosis. Therfore, H. perforatum extract has been shown to have a therapeutic potential against 6-OHDA toxicity.
Atorvastatin calcium formulation development followed by pharmacokinetic with in vitro and in vivo correlation (IVIVC) with employing soluplus and hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose with optimization
Authors: Ramarao Ch Taraka , Pavani Palepu
Published: June 2023

Objectives

The goal of this study was to evaluate different proportions of solid dispersions and formulations by employing various carriers in order to improve solubility of poorly soluble atorvastatin calcium.

Materials and methods

Solid dispersions can be created using the Solvent Evaporation technique. In comparison to pure drug, (Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose) HPMC (1:1) indicated as (Solid dispersion) SD1, HPMC E5 (1:2), HPMC E5 (1:4), HPMC (1:1.5) designated as SD2, SD3, SD4, drug caffeine (1:0.5) and caffeine (1:1), denoted as SD5, SD6. The Design Expert software used to 2 level factorial design, the three independent components of X1: are ratios of solid dispersion equivalent (drug:HPMC:soluplus), X2:Superdisintegrant (Primellose), and X3:Surfactant (Sodium lauryl sulphate) was used to do analysis of variance (ANOVA), 3D surface plots, counter plots, optimization, and desirability. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate drug-excipient compatibility. Marketed tablets (uncoated tablets manufactured by ‘Revat Laboratories limited) with optimized tablet composition were used in the comparative trials (A2) and Pharmacokinetics.

Results and discussion

The solid dispersion approach greatly increased the amount of atorvastatin calcium released. The values of f1 and f2 were determined to be 1.89 and 77.78, respectively, and the dissolution profiles of the optimized formulation (A2) and the market tablet were found to be significance. The optimized formula did better on the desirability level (0.975), indicating that it was a good fit. To determine dose bioavailability and to see if there is an in-vitro-in-vivo link.

Conclusion

The formulations were successfully developed using factorial design, and can be further used for oral delivery of antilipidemic agents is atorvastatin calcium. The model’s predictability and validity were demonstrated when the experimental values matched the expected values. The in vitro-in vivo correlation was good in pharmacokinetic experiments, indicating a significant improvement.
A Narrative Review of Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia in Organ Donation and Transplantation: Current Evidence and Implications
Authors: Kute Vivek B. , Chauhan Sanshriti , Prasad Narayan , Meshram Hari Shankar
Published: June 2023

Vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) has been recently linked with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines. It becomes crucial for the transplant communities to have a rigorous approach for accepting VITT donors, as the reports of such transplantation have been associated with thrombotic complications, graft loss, and deaths. The magnitude of facing a VITT donor in transplantation practices is unknown and also the management protocol. However, as per the limited data, it is better to avoid such transplants, and in the case of emergency transplants, the risk-benefit ratio should be weighed. All transplantation from VITT donors should be appropriately counseled before procurement. The organs should undergo deliberate examination for functionality by clinical, laboratory, and radiological parameters. In doubtful cases, a preimplantation biopsy is mandated to rule out any thrombosis. VITT donors are suggested to be treated with newer oral anti-coagulation and intravenous immunoglobulin. Platelet transfusion is best avoided in a VITT donor. There is no established protocol for any modification in surgical procedure, anesthesia, or immunosuppressive medicines in the recipients. The recipients should undergo extensive clinical and laboratory monitoring for any possible complications. No prophylactic therapy is recommended at present but candidates with a history of any COVID-19 vaccine within 30 days, should be avoided. In summary, the evidence for diagnosis and management of VITT donors is based only on a few reports, but with current knowledge, it is advisable to take a multidisciplinary approach to assess all benefits and risks before accepting or discarding organs.
Renal Transplant Biopsies: Recommended Guidelines on Minimum Dataset Reporting
Authors: Gupta Pallav , Gowrishankar Swarnalata
Published: June 2023

Renal allograft biopsies are essential in posttransplant setting to be able to accurately diagnose graft pathologic changes and help in guiding patient management. Banff schema has been long providing guidance to transplant pathologists to accurately diagnose and score the severity of rejections in allograft biopsies. However, there is no standardized minimal data set to report renal transplant biopsies, thereby making it difficult for renal physicians to understand changes in transplant biopsies to adequately manage patients. The present brief review article shall provide guidelines on minimal data set reporting for renal transplant biopsies to bring uniformity in reporting in the whole country.
Management of Women with Alcohol use Disorder during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Series from Southern India
Authors: Dhagudu Naveen Kumar , Tripati Richa
Published: June 2023

The gender influence on alcohol use trajectory in women is poorly understood. Culture is one of the determinant factors along with other psychobiological variances. A case series of two female alcohol use cases to understand its trajectory through cultural critical analysis. Case-wise discussion on culture as a critical pathological risk and protective aspects amid COVID-pandemic related restricted alcohol availability was done. We have highlighted the cultural factor considerations in understanding the gender differential phenomenon and its gender-specific comprehensive treatment services.
School Climate and its Determinant Factors of Well-Being in a Residential School Community
Authors: Santhosh J S , Flower F X Lovelina Little
Published: June 2023

Background:

Research has made it increasingly clear that school climate, defined as “the quality and character of school life,” profoundly has effects on the school community. A safe and caring school environment is one in which the school community feels positively connected to others, respected, meaningful work, and boosting their confidence. School climate is a group phenomenon that reflects the school community’s norms, goals, and values, and it emerges based on ways in which students, parents, and school staff experience school life.

Aim:

The study explores factors of the well-being of the school community that influences school climate in a residential set-up and prescribes recommendations for actions.

Methods:

To understand the complex phenomenon of well-being within a residential school community, qualitative study methods were adopted to explore various influential factors of school well-being. Interactive meetings with teachers, focus group discussion (FGD) with students, and in-depth interviews with school authorities were conducted with self-prepared interview schedules and FGD protocols.

Results:

The study identifies the physiological, social, psychological, and managerial factors of the school community having an impact on overall well-being and school climate that manifests in the form of boarding activities and schedules, students’ social and interpersonal relationships, high academic demands/pressure from parents and school authorities, teachers’ distress and managements’ partiality toward students.

Conclusions:

Recommendations are prescribed for intervention at various levels and thrust areas of research are identified for future directions.
Resilience Building for Adolescents in Institutions
Authors: Prabhu Sphoorthi
Published: June 2023

Mental health promotion programs are commonly delivered to adolescents as a part of school mental health programs. Among the various mental health promotion programs, resilience-building programs are also gaining popularity in India. The resilience-building programs will be undoubtedly useful to various adolescent groups. Adolescents in difficult circumstances, such as those residing in institutions, will be the most benefitted by the resilience-building programs. However, the components of resilience-building programs are of utmost importance. While most of the existing programs focus on enhancing the personality characteristics that contribute to resilience, a few other determinants should also be the focus. This article gives an outline of the components that can be included in building resilience in adolescents residing in institutions in India.
Impact of Social Media on Forming Individual’s Prosocial Behavior and Related Challenges among Youths in College
Authors: Bhadra Subhasis , Kumar Shashank
Published: June 2023

Background:

The Internet has given birth to the virtual community; further, social media occupied a major chunk of computer mediated communication where virtual life considerably influences reality. For youths, social media became part of their existence and identity. Internet has widened the doors of opportunities for seeking knowledge and also has some challenges.

Aim and Objectives:

To study the impact of social media in forming prosocial behavior among youths in an institute of higher education. The objectives were, (a) to explore, the role of social media in forming pro-social behavior among youths (b) to understand the pro-social behavior exhibited by the youths in social media, (c) to understand the challenges in formation of pro-social behavior in social media.

Methodology:

Through a series of focused group discussions (FGD), various aspects of social media usage and engagements were explored. Five FDGs were conducted with 58 participants. Further, points are categorized and subcategorized to develop and standardize the questionnaire (self reporting) to assess the impact of social media in the formation of prosocial behavior and related challenges. A total of 100 youths, with equal distribution of gender, filled the self reporting questionnaire.

Result:

Social media plays an important role in strengthening prosocial behavior than the challenges it has for the users. Social media often facilitated seeking information, and transaction of ideas that helped in identity formation, aspiration development, and peer engagement. Further, youths encounter challenges in social media that can impose hindrances in promoting prosocial behavior.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, social media play an important role in the formation of prosocial behavior. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media platforms became an essential source of information and extending support. Thus, it is important to facilitate adequate programs and policies to strengthen the prosocial usage of social media.
Mental Health Effects of Past and Current Pandemics on Health-Care Professionals: A Narrative Review
Authors: Sadh Kamaldeep , Khadse Pawan Arun , Murthy Pratima
Published: June 2023

During the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) crisis, health-care workers (HCWs) across the world are facing a high risk of infection and increased workload. This makes them vulnerable to the psychological effects of the pandemic. This review attempts to gather insights into the psychological impact of the past and current infective outbreaks reported on HCWs. A PubMed search was conducted to identify relevant published articles on the effects of major infective outbreaks that occurred in the last two decades on the mental health of HCWs. After a critical review of 47 selected articles, a narrative synthesis was undertaken. The outbreaks included in this review were related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, H1N1 influenza, Ebola virus disease, and COVID-19. The studies were reported from 14 different countries. Except for four cohort studies, all other studies were cross-sectional in design. It was found that HCWs across the studies were at high risk of the development of various psychiatric morbidities, including stress-related, anxiety-related, and affective disorders. Certain groups of HCWs were at a relatively higher risk, like those posted in high exposure settings, nurses, those with a history of psychiatric illness, and those who have been quarantined. The organizational and social supports were important factors in reducing the negative mental health impact of the outbreak. HCWs deserve special attention concerning their mental health during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. Adequate preparedness at the organizational and individual levels is an essential measure to prevent the negative psychological effects of an infective outbreak on HCWs.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Stigma and Vice Versa: Implications and Potential Responses from a Mental Health Perspective
Authors: Christy Jayakumar , Nikketha Bala Shanthi , Manikappa Sanjeev Kumar , Sadh Kamaldeep , Dinakaran Damodharan
Published: June 2023

This manuscript reports the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on social stigma; verbatims demonstrating this impact on society and the potential responses or measures that can be taken as individuals and mental health professionals to combat stigma.