bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UTILITY OF VIDEO ASSISTED THORACOSCOPIC SURGERY (VATS) IN RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Authors: Charandas Gedam Manik , Kumar Gorle Suresh
Published: April 2021

Background: VATS has diverse application from diagnostic usage to therapeutic measures. Hence the present study was undertaken to study the
utility of VATS in respiratory diseases in our tertiary care centre.
Methods: A total of 30 patients underwent VATS. Demographic data and peri operative details were noted. Surgical outcome, conversion rate,
length of hospital stay and complications were noted.
Results: Majority of study subject's age range was from (20 -40) years. (63.3%). The male: female ratio was 1.5:1. Commonest indication was
Empyema( TB/Parapneumonic ) (53.33%) followed by Post thoracis trauma (6.6%) , Cystic Disease /Bulle/Pneumothorax (6.6%), Fungal
Aspergilloma (6.6% ), Pleural Biopsy (6.6%) , Pulmonary Hydatid Disease (6.6%), Lung Abscess ( 6.6%) , Ca Oesophagus for VATS
Esophagectomy (3.3%) and Suspicious malignant Pleural Effusion ( 3.3%).Therapeutic indication was (76.6%), diagnostic indications were
(6.6%) and both were (16.6%). Diagnostic accuracy was (93.3 %). Conversion rate was (20 %). Complications were seen in (30%). Average
hospital was found to be 12.59 +/- 5. 41 days (7-34 day) and chest tube drainage was 8.7 days +/- 3.0 days.
Conclusions: VATS enables diagnostic accuracy for better therapeutic management. Our experience suggests that VATS is an alternative means of
treatment and an excellent initial approach to various respiratory diseases.
A CASE OF MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY INFARCT FOLLOWING UNEVENTFUL CLIPPING OF ANTERIOR COMMUNICATING ARTERY ANEURYSM
Authors: Vasan T S , Vyas Rahul , Mathur Karan
Published: April 2021

Background: Aneurysms of the anterior communicating artery are the most frequently encountered intracerebral aneurysms in routine
neurosurgical practice. Management of intracerebral aneurysm involves aneurysm clipping or endovascular coil aneurysm embolisation.
However, to the best of our knowledge, there is no reported case of an isolated ipsilateral middle cerebral artery infarction following clipping of
anterior communicating artery aneurysm.
Case Description: A 65-year-old female with hypertension presented with a history of giddiness, fall and altered sensorium. The patient had a
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 12, and further investigation of the magnetic resonance imaging on suspicion of stroke revealed subarachnoid
haemorrhage in the bilateral parietal sulcus, left Sylvain ssure, left ambient and quadrigeminal cisterns with intra-ventricular extension. The
patient was subsequently referred for neurosurgery consultation. Computed tomography (CT) angiogram conrmed the presence of a ruptured
anterior communicating artery aneurysm. The neurological assessment showed reduced responsiveness to verbal commands, with a Hunt and Hess
score of 3. The patient underwent uneventful clipping of the aneurysm. Postoperatively, the patient did not wake up from anaesthesia and had
persistently elevated blood pressure and right-sided hemiplegia. On the third day of postoperative care, a CT head scan revealed a left middle
cerebral artery infarction with a midline shift. Decompressive craniotomy was performed, and following this procedure, the patient improved in
sensorium with residual right-sided hemiplegia
Conclusion: This case report presents an undetected new micro embolism or postoperative cerebral vasospasm as possible causes for the
development of cerebral infarct in patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage following an aneurysm rupture.
COMPARISON OF MIFEPRISTONE (200mg) FOLLOWED BY MISOPROSTOL (800µg) 6 HRS LATER WITH 24 HRS LATER IN EARLY PREGNANCY FAILURE
Authors: Charan Ray Hari , Nayek Himadri , Mandal Amit Kumar , Nath Mitra Sankar
Published: April 2021

INTRODUCTION: Early pregnancy failure (EPF) is an inclusive term that comprises incomplete, complete, or inevitable spontaneous abortion;
anembryonic gestation (blighted ovum); and embryonic demise (missed abortion) at less than 14 weeks 1. It is one of the most common
complications of pregnancy, accounting for approximately 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies 1,2. Many EPFs occur before
pregnancies have been clinically recognized (that is, women mistake them for “late cycles”).
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To compare the efcacy between mifepristone 200mg orally followed by misoprostol 800µg vaginally 6 hrs later with
mifepristone 200mg orally followed by misoprostol 800µg vaginally 24 hrs later in early pregnancy failure for termination up to 9 weeks of
gestation. To reduce unusual blood loss. To reduce surgical intervention in case of early pregnancy failure.
MATERIALS & METHODS: Hospital based Prospective randomiSe comparative single centre study. Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology Midnapore Medical College and Hospital. One year from January 2019 to February 2020 for data collection and six month for data
analysis. Mother attended the Gynae OPD clinic and Obstetrics emergency with features of early pregnancy failure. The sample size was 50, with
25 patients in each group.
RESULTS:We found that the table 4 shows the distribution according to gestational age. The main indication for which medical abortion was done
in our study is early pregnancy failure (Blighted ovum) and missed abortion. Majority of patients were in the gestational age between 8-9 weeks
with 48 % of women who underwent 6 hour interval regimen and 40% of women who underwent 24 hour interval regimen. P value documented is
0.849 which is not signicant. There was no signicant difference between two groups regarding gestational age (p value=0.849).
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Vaginal Misoprostol can be safely administered 6 hours following Mifepristone instead of waiting for 24
hours. Efcacy in achieving complete abortion rate is almost equal to 24 hours regimen and most acceptable from patient's side also. Additionally,
women are less likely to experience side effects the earlier the misoprostol is used. Women can now have more exibility when using mifepristone
and vaginal misoprostol for medical abortion
RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF COMPARISON OF COMPLICATIONS OF PAEDIATRIC CATARACT SURGERY WITH CHANGE IN TECHNIQUE OF SURGERY DURING PAST 3 YEARS IN NMCH PATNA
Authors: Prasad Dhananjay , Kumar Anand Atul , Kumar Tiwary Rajesh
Published: April 2021

PURPOSE: To study the comparative pattern of postoperative complications following cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
in pediatric eyes with different technique of surgery done during past 3 years. This study helps reducing the complication and improves the visual
outcome and economic burden of patient.
Objectives: To study the comparative pattern of postoperative complications following cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
in pediatric eyes with different technique of surgery done during past 3 years. This study helps reducing the complication and improves the visual
outcome and economical burden of patient.
An Efficient Approach for SIMO Systems using Adaptive Fuzzy Hierarchical Sliding Mode Control
Authors: Nguyen Linh
Published: April 2021

The paper addresses the problem of efficiently controlling a class of single input multiple output (SIMO) underactuated robotic systems such as a two dimensional inverted pendulum cart or a two dimensional overhead crane. It is first proposed to employ the hierarchical sliding mode control approach to design a control law, which guarantees stability and anti-swing of the vehicle when it is driven on a predefined trajectory. More importantly, the unknown and uncertain parameters of the system caused by its actuator nonlinearity and external disturbances are adaptively estimated and inferred by the proposed fuzzy logic mechanism, which results in the efficient operation of the SIMO under-actuated system in real time. The proposed algorithm was then implemented in the synthetic environment, where the obtained results demonstrate its effectiveness.
On a Top-Quality Humanity Scholar
Authors: Ярков А.П. , Алтухова С.А.
Published: April 2021

Рецензируется книга, посвященная доктору исторических наук, профессору Андрею Марковичу Сагалаеву, выдающемуся российскому этнографу, педагогу, общественному деятелю. Коллективный сборник, авторами которого стали коллеги, ученики и близкие друзья Андрея Марковича, содержит научные статьи, полевые и архивные материалы, переводы, так или иначе связанные с темами мифологии, фольклора, культовых практик народов Сибири и Дальнего Востока. Вторую часть книги составили материалы, которые можно отнести к эпистолярному жанру (воспоминания, письма и газетная публицистика) и которые в более полной мере позволили раскрыть разносторонность научных интересов Андрея Марковича Сагалаева и грани его неординарной личности.

The reviewed book describes the life and research work of Andrey Sagalaev (1953–2002), a famous Russian ethnographer, doctor of historical sciences, professor, public figure. Colleagues, students and friends of Andrey Sagalaev became the authors of the collective monograph. The first part of the book contains scholarly articles, field and archival materials, and translations related to the themes of the mythology, folklore, cult practices of the peoples of Siberia and the Far East. Culture is viewed as a synthetic phenomenon that goes beyond the narrow framework of evolutionary theory in these works. Culture does not have universals given “initially”. There are no absolutely identical plots. Accordingly, each of the cultures (“large” and “small”) is unique. Andrey Sagalaev believed that an archaic culture and an archaic society are a unique way of development, and the only possible one in the harsh environmental conditions of Siberia, the North, or the Far East, and this way requires understanding. He viewed Siberian shamanism as a special form of the natural philosophy of nature with its unique complex of ideas, ceremonial-ritual and cult components. The authors of the monograph developed these ideas in their research included in the book. They examine the themes of shamanism, the genesis of mythologems, the identification of the general and the special in the mythological plots of different ethnic groups, the search for borrowings and sources of origin of certain mythical (cultural) heroes and plots, the description of cult and ritual elements. The second part of the book contains materials that can be attributed to the epistolary genre: memoirs, letters, and newspaper journalism. These issues made it possible to more fully reveal the versatility of Andrey Sagalaev's research interests and the facets of his extraordinary personality.
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome in children, associated with diarrhea (literature review)
Authors: Gunkova E. V. , Vyalkova A. A. , Zorin I. V.
Published: April 2021

Typical hemolytic-uremic syndrome (tGUS) is an acute disease in which non-immune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and acute renal damage develop against the background of infection-related diarrhea in the prodromal period. Hemolytic-uremic syndrome is the main cause of acute kidney injury in children under 5 years of age. Hemolytic-uremic syndrome is one of the causes of the progression of renal dysfunction in children with the formation of chronic kidney disease. The clinical picture of hemolytic-uremic syndrome is characterized by multi-organ manifestations with symptoms of acute renal damage, damage to the gastrointestinal tract, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory systems and hemostasis. The article presents the data of modern literature on the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis and clinical picture of HUS in children, own scientific results on the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of a typical hemolytic-uremic syndrome in children of the Orenburg region.
Prenatal renal oligohydramnion and renal function in newborns and infants with cystic kidney diseases
Authors: Andreeva E. F. , Savenkova N. D.
Published: April 2021

THE AIM:to describe the causes, pathogenesis, clinical course and outcome of Potter sequence in children with cystic kidney disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:the follow-up study of 23 newborns with cystic kidney disease was studied, in which renal oligohydramnios (ROH) was confirmed prenatally by ultrasound (US). RESULTS:Of the 155 children with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), 8 (5,2 %) prenatal after 30 weeks of gestation established ROH, at 26-32 weeks of gestation – cyst in the kidney by US, in 2 of them ROH confirmed simultaneously with the detection of cysts in kidneys of a fetus, 6 – late detection of kidney cysts. Of the 8 newborns with a very early onset ADPKD, prenatal developed in ROH conditions, in 2 (25 %) in the neonatal period diagnosed the Potter phenotype. Of the 20 children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), 12 (60 %) prenatally revealed ROH after 18 weeks of gestation prenatally, of these, 8 (67 %) in the neonatal period diagnosed the Potter phenotype. Of the 12 newborns with ARPKD, that developed in ROH conditions, in 5 (42 %) kidney cysts were detected prenatally by US at 32-37 weeks of gestation, in 7 (58 %) in the neonatal period. ROH and the Potter phenotype are more common with ARPKD in the fetus than with ADPKD. Among children with ARPKD and ADPKD undergoing ROH, no statistically significant differences in the frequency of deaths in the neonatal and infancy. The characteristics of course and outcome of the Potter sequence in the neonatal and infant periods in a boy with deletion of 12p and cystic kidney disease are described. ROH in 2 children with cystic kidneys and coloboma of the optic nerve disc did not lead to the formation of the Potter phenotype. In 15 children with multicystic kidney prenatal US showed no ROH. CONCLUSION: the results of a follow-up study of children after ROH and the course of the Potter sequence for different cystic kidney disease in children are presented.
A Taxonomical Review of Multiplexer Designs for Electronic Circuits & Devices
Authors: Bansal Malti , Singh Harmandeep , Sharma Gaurav
Published: April 2021

This research paper reviews and briefly discusses about the multiplexers and demultiplexers. This research paper aims to explore the history of multiplexers, types of multiplexers, applications and the real-time use cases of multiplexers. Furthermore, it also includes a brief introduction on the different multiplexing techniques employed in analog and digital electronics, ongoing research studies and future research scope for multiplexers.
KNOWLEDGE ON SELF- MEDICATION AND ITS HEALTH IMPACTS AMONG ADULTS
Authors: Santhi. P  , Santhiya. C  , Saranya. R  , Shamili.  R  , Sindhuja. P  , Sivagami. V  , Sivarajkumar. R  , Sneka.N
Published: April 2021

Today’s is very different from that of the past years with many inventions. Many things are inverted that make a lot of people to live in luxury. But along with these, in term of the health of the people nowadays, there are certain diseases that are quite making a name in the statistical data of health department. People are now suffering from the certain diseases throughout the world and many are practicing self medication to relieve symptoms of their health problems. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge on self medication and its health impacts among adults. Methodology: The Research Design adopted for the present study was nonexperimental descriptive design. This study was carried out in selected rural area Serumavilangai, Karaikal District. A total of 100 adults between 18-45 years of age were selected by using Purposive sampling technique for the present study. Self structured interview schedule was used to collect data from each participant. Result: The finding of present study showed that the maximum 68 % of adults had moderate knowledge on self medication and its impact, 29% of adults had inadequate knowledge and only 3% of adults had adequate knowledge on the self medication and its health impacts. The results indicated that there is a greater need to impart knowledge on ill effects of self medication to the public in order to reduce its health impacts. Conclusions: The present study concluded that educating with multiple audiovisual aids is required to arouse awareness among adults on ill effects of self medication on their health and to prevent development of complications like renal diseases, metabolic disorders, addition of drugs, anxiety, stress, etc.
KEY WORDS: Assess, Knowledge, Self Medication, Health Impacts, Adult
THE ECONOMIC HUMAN MODEL AND ITS ROLE IN STUDYING MODERN SOCIAL PROCESSES
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy, Professor of Economics, Professor of the Faculty of Global Processes, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, NAUMENKO T. V.
Published: April 2021

The problem of the model of an economic person in modern scientific theory occupies an essential place. Post-nonclassical science, focusing its attention on the subject of scientific research, puts at the center of research the influence of a person on all processes of society, including economic ones. The influence of the human factor and the factor of culture on the economy is studied by many modern economists in order to identify the most general patterns of functioning of national cultures and national economies. The article proposes a culturological interpretation of the model of an economic person on the basis of ethnometric parameters developed by the Dutch sociologist G. Hofstede, provides evidence of the need to build new models of a person in the economy, taking into account the culturally specific characteristics of nations, and also substantiates the thesis existing in modern humanities about the influence of culture on the economy. The homo economicus model of man is one of the most widespread and most debated. At the same time, in the scientific space, the model of the economic person is assigned a crucial role for achieving the prosperity of nations. At the same time, the thesis that in economics culture has a meaning that has a great influence on the study of models of an economic person from the standpoint of culturological science and sociology becomes important. Ethnometric indices developed by G. Hofstede allow for a correlation analysis between such cultural indicators as a high level of individualism, dominance of masculine values, and a long-term period of life planning and satisfaction of one's desires, combined with a low power distance and lack of fear of change, help to achieve a high economic development of the nation. Despite the belief of many sociologists and economists that the possession of these characteristics leads to the prosperity of the nation, none of the developed European countries, based on the results of their development, confirms the conclusion about such a correspondence. In this regard, it seems correct to abandon the construction of a universal model of a person in the economy and focus on the culturally specific characteristics of individual nations with their potential for economic development. The toolkit developed by G. Hofstede undoubtedly has a high heuristic potential in the study of the relationship and interdependence of culture and economy, but it is also obvious that the universalization of the model of an economic person is possible only in theory, and in the case of practical application, it deviates to some extent from the ideal model. due to the peculiarities of national cultures, which have a significant impact on the economic prosperity of nations.
ANALYSIS OF EFFICIENCY OF USE OF FIXED ASSETS OF THE COMPANY
Authors:   Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Finance and Credit, Associate Professor of Department of Economics and Management, Leninogorsk branch, Kazan National Research Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev–KAI, Leninogorsk, Russia, POLYUSHKO Yu. N.
Published: April 2021

The scientific article substantiates the importance of analyzing the indicators of the efficiency of using the fixed assets of the enterprise. Based on the results of the analysis of indicators, the author proposed ways to improve the use of fixed assets of the enterprise. The object of the research is LLC "V", the name of which is abbreviated in order to preserve commercial secrets. The subject of the research is the fixed assets of the named enterprise. The empirical base of the research is the data of a modern enterprise.
ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE
Authors:   Bachelor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, DABIZHA E.
Published: April 2021

The article provides an assessment of the factors that determine the successful transition to digital technologies in the social sphere, their impact on the development of the state.
HUMAN CAPITAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES AND REGIONS
Authors:   Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Innovation, Honored Economist of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan Cooperative Institute (branch), Russian University of Cooperation, Kazan, Russia, KHVALYOVA N. V. , KHVALYOV K. S. ,   Post-Graduate Student, Kazan Cooperative Institute (branch), Russian University of Cooperation, Kazan, Russia
Published: April 2021

The article examines regulations, scientific literature on human capital in business with the aim of economic growth of both enterprises and regions. It is proposed to supplement the existing indicators of the economic development of enterprises and regions with a generalized indicator “personnel productivity” and to consider the added value as the main indicator of financial and economic activity.
On the uniform convergence of a q-series
Authors:   BABES-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE KOGALNICEANU 1, 400084 CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA E-mail address: agratini@math.ubbcluj.ro, AGRATINI OCTAVIAN , GUPTA VIJAY ,   SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES NETAJI SUBHAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NEW DELHI, INDIA E-mail address: vijaygupta2001@hotmail.com
Published: April 2021

The paper deals with a class of linear positive operators expressed by q-series. By using modulus of smoothness an upper bound of approximation error is determined. We identify functions for which these operators provide uniform approximation over noncompact intervals. A particular case is delivered.
Rings in which nilpotents form a subring
Authors:   UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASKERCEVA  6, 1000 LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA E-mail address: janez.ster@fs.uni-lj.si, STER JANEZ
Published: April 2021

Let R be a ring with the set of nilpotents Nil(R). We prove that the following are equivalent: (i) Nil(R) is additively closed, (ii) Nil(R) is multiplicatively closed and R satisfies Köthe’s conjecture, (iii) Nil(R) is closed under the operation x ◦ y = x + y − xy, (iv) Nil(R) is a subring of R. Some applications and examples of rings with this property are given, with an emphasis on certain classes of exchange and clean rings.
Error estimates for approximating best proximity points for cyclic contractive maps
Authors:   PLOVDIV UNIVERSITY PAISII HILENDARSKI FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS TSAR ASSEN NO. 24, 4000 PLOVDIV, BULGARIA E-mail address: bzlatanov@gmail.com, ZLATANOV BOYAN
Published: April 2021

We find a priori and a posteriori error estimates of the best proximity point for the Picard iteration associated to a cyclic contraction map, which is defined on a uniformly convex Banach space with modulus of convexity of power type.
On the approximation of fixed points for a new class of generalized Berinde mappings
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE KING SAUD UNIVERSITY P. O. BOX 2455, RIYADH 11451, SAUDI ARABIA E-mail address: bsamet@ksu.edu.sa, SAMET BESSEM
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we introduce a new class of operators, for which a fixed point theorem is proven. This class of mappings is very large and unifies several classes of contractive type operators from the literature, including Berinde mappings. Such fact is proven via a comparison with various metrical contractive type mappings.
Coloring Problems on Bipartite Graphs of Small Diameter
Authors: Campos Victor A. , Gomes Guilherme C.M. , Ibiapina Allen , Lopes Raul , Sau Ignasi , Silva Ana
Published: April 2021

We investigate a number of coloring problems restricted to bipartite graphs with bounded diameter. First, we investigate the $k$-List Coloring, $k$-Coloring, and $k$-Precoloring Extension problems on bipartite graphs with diameter at most $d$, proving $\textsf{NP}$-completeness in most cases, and leaving open only the List $3$-Coloring and $3$-Precoloring Extension problems when $d=3$.

Some of these results are obtained $\textsc{through}$ a proof that the Surjective $C_6$-Homomorphism problem is $\textsf{NP}$-complete on bipartite graphs with diameter at most four. Although the latter result has been already proved [Vikas, 2017], we present ours as an alternative simpler one. As a byproduct, we also get that $3$-Biclique Partition is $\textsf{NP}$-complete. An attempt to prove this result was presented in [Fleischner, Mujuni, Paulusma, and Szeider, 2009], but there was a flaw in their proof, which we identify and discuss here.

Finally, we prove that the $3$-Fall Coloring problem is $\textsf{NP}$-complete on bipartite graphs with diameter at most four, and prove that $\textsf{NP}$-completeness for diameter three would also imply $\textsf{NP}$-completeness of $3$-Precoloring Extension on diameter three, thus closing the previously mentioned open cases. This would also answer a question posed in [Kratochvíl, Tuza, and Voigt, 2002].
Ramsey Theory for Layered Semigroups
Authors: Barrett Jordan Mitchell
Published: April 2021

We further develop the theory of layered semigroups, as introduced by Farah, Hindman and McLeod, providing a general framework to prove Ramsey statements about such a semigroup $S$. By nonstandard and topological arguments, we show Ramsey statements on $S$ are implied by the existence of coherent sequences in $S$. This framework allows us to formalise and prove many results in Ramsey theory, including Gowers' $\mathrm{FIN}_k$ theorem, the Graham–Rothschild theorem, and Hindman's finite sums theorem. Other highlights include: a simple nonstandard proof of the Graham–Rothschild theorem for strong variable words; a nonstandard proof of Bergelson–Blass–Hindman's partition theorem for located variable words, using a result of Carlson, Hindman and Strauss; and a common generalisation of the latter result and Gowers' theorem, which can be proven in our framework.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Audio Visual Digital terhadap Penguasaan Keterampilan Servis Pendek Backhand dalam Pembelajaran Bulutangkis
Authors: Widaningsih Sri , Prananda Ruslan
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan mengetahui dampak audio visual terhadap hasil belajar teknik servis pendek backhand dalam bulutangkis. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Populasi peneilitin ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Gununghalu Kab. Bandung Barat berjumlah 95 siswa. Sampel yang dipilih sebanyak 30 orang dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes keterampilan pukulan servis pendek backhand. Perhitungan statistik dalam menguji hipotesis menggunakan bantuan SPSS 23 melalui uji-t berpasangan Paired sampel t test. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa audio visual memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar teknik servis pendek backhand siswa dengan nilai Sig. 2-tailed 0,003< 0, 05. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan dan analisis data, maka dapat disimpulkan media audio visual memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap hasil belajar teknik servis pendek backhand dalam bulutangkis.
Pengaruh gaya mengajar dan kemampuan motorik terhadap hasil belajar forehand drive tenis meja
Authors: Hasmarita Sony , Kurnia Dedi
Published: April 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperoleh informasi tentang pengaruh gaya mengajar dan kemampuan motorik  terhadap hasil belajar forehand drive tenis meja di SMP Negeri 1 Saguling. Metode penelitian ini adalah eksperimen,  Populasi siswa kelas VIII SMPN 1 Saguling berjumlah 75siswa, sampel yang digunakan adalah 40 orang , dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan pengambilan purporsif sampling dari keseluruhan populasi penelitian 100%. Dari total populasi kemudian diukur sebanyak 27% kelompok atas dan bawah sebagai pengelompokkan kemampuan motorik tinggi dan rendah. Data perhitungannya mengacu pada Ferducci.Teknik analisis variansi(ANAVA)dua jalur, dilanjutkan dengan Uji Tukey pada taraf signifikansi α = 0,05. Diperoleh : (1)Hasil belajar forehand drive yang latihan dengan menggunakan gaya mengajar latihan(X̅=3.60) lebih baik dari hasil belajar forehand drive  dengan gaya mengajar resiprokal  (X̅ = 3.35 ). (2)Terdapat interaksi antara gaya mengajar dengan kemampuan motorik terhadap hasil belajar forehand drive  diperoleh harga Fhitung interaksi(FAB) = 17,48 dan Ftabel = 4,35,  Fhitung  > Ftabel sehingga  (Ho) ditolak dan (Hi) diterima. (3)Siswa yang memiliki kemampuan motorik tinggi menggunakan gaya mengajar latihan dengan (X̅=4.30) lebih baik dengan gaya mengajar resiprokal (X̅ = 3,10).(4) Siswa yang memiliki kemampuan motorik rendah menggunakan gaya mengajar resiprokal(X̅ = 3,60)  lebih baik dari pada yang diajar dengan gaya mengajar latihan(X̅ = 2,90).
Oil Degrading Bacteria: Remediation of Environmental Pollution Resulting from Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Authors: Agrawal Ishita
Published: April 2021

It is widely known that petroleum hydrocarbons constitute one of the most hazardous pollutants that affect human and environmental health. The ongoing research on bioremediation with petroleum hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria has shown tremendous promise of the technology due to its advantages of high efficiency and eco-friendly nature. To this end, studies have been carried out to identify a large amount of bacterial species with petroleum hydrocarbon-degrading ability for applications in bioremediation. Here, we present a brief perspective of some of the notable advances in oil degrading bacteria and the remedial actions for decontamination of water and soil along with recovering the spilled materials at oil sites.
Obtaining Astrophysical S-Factors and Half-Experimental Cross-Section Values for 121Sb (α, n) 124I Reaction
Authors: Yildiz E
Published: April 2021

In this study, 121Sb (α, n) 124I reaction, which is one of the production reactions of the 124I radioisotope, which has an important use in nuclear medicine, was investigated. Experimental value EXFOR was obtained and theoretical data was obtained using TALYS 1.8 and NON-SMOKER half-experimental cross section values were calculated using theoretical data and experimental values. In addition, the Astrophysical S-factor was calculated. The obtained results were compared with EXFOR data.
The Biochemical Variations and Isozyme Characterization in Species of Two Genera (Clibanarius, Diogenes) of Hermit Crabs Found Along the Coast of Pakistan
Authors: Hussain Altaf
Published: April 2021

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First Barcode of Ryphila cancellus (Crustacea: Decapoda: Leucosiidea) from the Coast of Pakistan
Authors: Aziz Uroj
Published: April 2021

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Marine Autonomous Systems: What Lies Beneath
Authors: Naeem Wasif
Published: April 2021

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Development and performance analysis of a PCM based cooling fan for hot climate of Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Md. Anowar , Mahbubul I. M. , Aziz Md. Abdul , Afroz Hasan Mohammad Mostofa , Islam Md. Rashedul , Islam Md. Johirul
Published: April 2021

In hot climatic regions, some kind of cooling system is necessary to avoid warmth and humidity. Many of the available cooling systems are not economic and sustainable. In this study, sustainable and feasible space/room cooling systems have been experimentally analyzed. A solar operated cooling system with two options have been designed and their performances are compared. Phase Change Material (PCM) is proposed to store thermal energy instead of a costly battery. A 1200-watt compressor and fin-type condenser are used to construct the vapor compression system. When the incoming air is passed through the cooling coil, it gets cool. For this cooling coil, 50 feet copper tube is used. The front side copper tube diameter of the fan is 3/8 inch and the backside tube diameter is 1/2 inch. It took about 35 minutes and 5 minutes to minimize the room temperature at the desired level in the case of the stand fan and duct fan, respectively. Furthermore, the stand fan and duct fan systems reduced 3 ℃ and 6 ℃ of the outside temperature, respectively.
Venus Observations at 40 and 90 GHz with CLASS
Authors: Dahal Sumit , Brewer Michael K. , Appel John W. , Ali Aamir , Bennett Charles L. , Bustos Ricardo , Chan Manwei , Chuss David T. , Cleary Joseph , Couto Jullianna D. , Datta Rahul , Denis Kevin L. , Eimer Joseph , Espinoza Francisco , Essinger-Hileman Thomas , Gothe Dominik , Harrington Kathleen , Iuliano Jeffrey , Karakla John , Marriage Tobias A. , Novack Sasha , Núñez Carolina , Padilla Ivan L. , Parker Lucas , Petroff Matthew A. , Reeves Rodrigo , Rhoades Gary , Rostem Karwan , Valle Deniz A. N. , Watts Duncan J. , Weiland Janet L. , Wollack Edward J. , Xu 徐 Zhilei 智 磊
Published: April 2021

Using the Cosmology Large Angular Scale Surveyor, we measure the disk-averaged absolute Venus brightness temperature to be 432.3 ± 2.8 K and 355.6 ± 1.3 K in the Q and W frequency bands centered at 38.8 and 93.7 GHz, respectively. At both frequency bands, these are the most precise measurements to date. Furthermore, we observe no phase dependence of the measured temperature in either band. Our measurements are consistent with a CO2-dominant atmospheric model that includes trace amounts of additional absorbers like SO2 and H2SO4.
Cloning and physical localization of male-biased repetitive DNA sequences in Spinacia oleracea (Amaranthaceae)
Authors: Zhou Jian , Wang Shaojing , Yu Li'ang , Li Ning , Li Shufen , Zhang Yulan , Qin Ruiyun , Gao Wujun , Deng Chuanliang
Published: April 2021

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea Linnaeus, 1753) is an ideal material for studying molecular mechanisms of early-stage sex chromosome evolution in dioecious plants. Degenerate oligonucleotide-primed polymerase chain reaction (DOP-PCR) technique facilitates the retrotransposon-relevant studies by enriching specific repetitive DNA sequences from a micro-dissected single chromosome. We conducted genomic subtractive hybridization to screen sex-biased DNA sequences by using the DOP-PCR amplification products of micro-dissected spinach Y chromosome. The screening yielded 55 male-biased DNA sequences with 30 576 bp in length, of which, 32 DNA sequences (12 049 bp) contained repeat DNA sequences, including LTR/Copia, LTR/Gypsy, simple repeats, and DNA/CMC-EnSpm. Among these repetitive DNA sequences, four DNA sequences that contained a fragment of Ty3-gypsy retrotransposons (SP73, SP75, SP76, and SP77) were selected as fluorescence probes to hybridization on male and female spinach karyotypes. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) signals of SP73 and SP75 were captured mostly on the centromeres and their surrounding area for each homolog. Hybridization signals primarily appeared near the putative centromeres for each homologous chromosome pair by using SP76 and SP77 probes for FISH, and sporadic signals existed on the long arms. Results can be served as a basis to study the function of repetitive DNA sequences in sex chromosome evolution in spinach.
Why Do Nurses Come to Continuing Education Programs?
Authors: Dolphin Nancy Wentworth
Published: April 2021

This study ivas constructed to measure the variations and intensities of attendance motivations of registered nurses in continuing education programs with a nursing focus. Data analysis revealed that there were multiple attendance motivation factors and that most participants ranked more than one factor as being of highest importance to them. In descending order of importance the factors were: increased job competence, document growth, peer learning, learning, employer requirements, community improvement, community service/interaction, employee benefits, sociability, and peer pressure. There was significant interaction between the factors and demographic variables.
Applying Andragogy in Nursing Continuing Education
Authors: Nielsen Beverly B
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Andragogy, a philsophical orientation for adult education, receives little attention in the nursing continuing education literature. Yet, the tenets of andragogy form the organizing framework for programming. This article defines andragogy and provides selected results of a research study designed to test andragogical concepts in long-term oncology nursing continuing education programs. The results of the study suggest a new way of viewing the goals of nursing continuing education activities.
Research-Related Learning Needs of Ohio Nurses
Authors: Miller Elaine Tilka , Edwards-Beckon Joy , Mikolaj Eda , Bower Dolores , Pontius Carolyn
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Barriers to research utilization continue to obstruct nursing's goal of research-based practice. A survey was conducted to explore the diverse research-related learning needs of Ohio nurses. The survey results suggest at least two distinct nursing practice groups. One nursing group cited an educational need for basic, general research information that included how to utilize research in practice and teaching; the second group was most concerned with the actual performance of research. In order to maximize nursing research utilization in the 1990s, nurse educators must address the profession's diverse research-focused learning needs.
Nursing Documentation: A Program to Promote and Sustain Improvement
Authors: Bernick Laurie , Richards Pat
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Pertinent, timely, and accurate nursing documentation promotes consistency in client care and effective communication among nurses and other health team members. Alternative documentation systems, continuing education efforts, and ongoing quality management activities are necessary to ensure that standards of record keeping are maintained. A pilot project using such methods was conducted on two hospital units to promote adherence to a specific documentation system. Education was integrated with peer auditing and follow-up over a 6-month period. The nursing staff significantly improved the quality of their documentation and sustained this improvement over time. Staff's knowledge about documentation improved significantly. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant decrease in documentation errors. The integration of peer auditing and continuing education enabled nurses to attain and maintain specific documentation standards.
RN to BS in Nursing: Historical Review Leads to Articulation Agreement
Authors: Stecchi Janice M , Pearce Carole , Tyra Patricia A , Gelser Louisa , Durkin Mary Ann S , Rogers Helen
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Historically, registered nurses who have graduated from associate degree or diploma programs and who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing have been required to pass challenge examinations to obtain credit for their previous nursing knowledge. A review of this university's policy regarding challenge examinations convinced faculty to establish a transition course and to actively pursue articulation agreements with local community colleges. Through these agreements, RN students would be granted 29 credits and bypass the junior year. This article is written to encourage others to review their policies to facilitate educational mobility for the RN/BS student.
Videotape Intervention: Producing Videotapes for Use in Nursing Practice and Education
Authors: Chang Betty L , Hirsch Maureen
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to describe the process utilized to produce nursing-specific videotapes for application in clinical or educational settings. The three phases, pre-production, production and post-production, are exemplified with the description of the process used by the authors as they developed the Nurseline Video-Assisted Modeling Program (NuVAMP), a video intervention for caregivers of people with dementia that helps them to shape family members' behaviors in activities of daily living. The practical aspects of video production are emphasized, including script writing, budget development, and the video editing process.
Exploring the Learner's World: Critical Incident Methodology
Authors: Rosenal Lorraine
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Critical incident tools are data collection instruments that can reveal the world view and experiences of the nurses who write them. The methodology is drawn from the phenomenological research tradition. Brookfield (1990b) describes critical incidents as situations or events that are vividly remembered and hold special significance for the writer. Using Brookfield's recommendations, nurse educators at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada have developed a successful critical incident tool that has allowed them to gain a richer understanding of staff nurses' issues, needs, and concerns. This paper will describe the tool in detail, the situations in which it has been used, and the value of the technique in general to nurse educators in the workplace.
Assessing Registered Nurses' Reasons for Participating in Continuing Education
Authors: DeSilets Lynore D
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Registered nurses (RNs) attending a national conference were surveyed to find out what motivated their participation in continuing professional education. Eight hundred sixty-six RNs completed the Participation Reasons Scale (PRS) and the Respondent Information Form (RIF). Five factors emerged from a factor analysis and several significant relationships were found between person-related and profession-related variables. These findings indicate that nurses are concerned with professional competence and participate in continuing education for complex reasons. This study can serve as the basis for further research and should be useful to those who teach or plan continuing education activities, promote them, select instructional techniques, and evaluate learning experiences. If, as current research indicates, continuing education contributes to quality practice, then reasons that influence participation take on an increasingly greater significance for the entire nursing profession.
Enhancing Nurses' Reliance on Patients' Perceptions of Pain During Pain Assessment: A Comparison of Two Educational Methods
Authors: Dols Cynthia , Forker Judith , Lumm Margaret , Huff Ingrid , Johnson Marigold , Morrell Carole , Prunty Nancy , Riehl Kathy , Sabey Mary , Vail Myrna
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine if an educational program on pain assessment that includes both knowledge and attitude domains is more effective than a didactic educational offering in encouraging nurses' reliance on patients' self-reports of pain during assessment for pain. Twenty-two registered nurses and seven licensed practical nurses at the Tucson Veterans Affairs Medical Center participated. Group A received a lecture and watched a videotape. Group B received a lecture, watched a videotape, and participated in a group discussion on attitudes. Participants in both groups completed the Pain Management Questionnaire developed by Ferrell, Eberts, McCaffery & Grant (1991). No significant differences were found between groups with respect to results on the pain management questionnaire.
The Impact of a Hospital-Wide Experiential Learning Educational Program on Staff's Knowledge and Misconceptions About Aging
Authors: Karner Karen J , Rheinheimer David C , DeLisi Anne Marie , Due Celestina
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

The increased use of health care services by older adults has prompted an interest in preparing health care workers to better deal with the special needs of older adults. Aging education is one method of sensitizing health care personnel to these special needs, but the effectiveness of such educational programs needs to be established.

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact on the knowledge and attitudes of hospital personnel of their participation in an experiential learning educational program concerning older adults. Each of nine groups of hospital employees attended a 2-hour workshop. Each group completed a pretest and posttest using Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz. A significant increase in scores was found in all groups after the workshop experience, and some groups had a greater increase in scores than others.
Nursing On-Line for Continuing Education Credit
Authors: Plank Rosemary K
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Background: The Internet was evaluated as a source of continuing education credit for RNs.

Method: Using the search engines Alta Vista, Excite, Magellan, and Infoseek, 600 World Wide Web sites were reviewed for on-line programs that would lead to the receipt of a continuing education (CE) certificate of completion for a varying number of CE hours.

Results: Five sites provided CE programs online and one site used e-mail to deliver the program to personal computers. All sites offered certificates and were approved to offer continuing nursing education credit through a state board of nursing or through the agency sponsoring the Internet site. The CE hours were also approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Conclusion: The findings indicate the Internet is a source of CE units (hours) for nurses that may be used to satisfy requirements of state boards of nursing. The sites are easily accessible and eliminate travel and great expenses. The Internet is a rich source of current health-related information not approved for CE units but pertinent to health care professionals.
Attitudes of Upper Division Nursing Students Toward Organ Donation
Authors: Jones-Riffell Amanda J , Stoeckle Mary L
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT

Background: Attitudes of 28 upper division BSN students toward organ donation were explored in this pilot study.

Method: The Organ Donor Attitude Questionnaire II-Student Version was distributed to a convenience sample of 56 BSN students, with 28 completed questionnaires returned.

Results: Ninety-six percent (n = 27) of participants "agree" to "strongly agree" with the basic concept of organ donation. A significant negative correlation (r^sub pb^(26) = -.60, p = .0007) was found between attitude toward organ donation and having signed the organ donation portion of one's driver's license. Increased knowledge of the subject was believed to be a major influence by slightly more than two thirds (67.8%; ? = 19) of those surveyed. Although students demonstrated a lack of knowledge regarding organ donation (mean = 62.5, range 0 to 100), no significant correlation was found between knowledge level and selected variables or attitude.

Conclusion: The results indicate that educational programs addressing donor identification and management would be beneficial if included in nursing education curricula and new graduate orientation.
EVANS REPAIR OF LATERAL INSTABILITY OF THE ANKLE
Authors: Silver Caroll M , Deutsch Stephan D
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT: The Evans operation for lateral instability of the ankle is a simple procedure technically. The peroneus brevis tendon is passed through a drill hole in the distal fibula and fastened under tension, producing a strong autogenous lateral ligament of the ankle. In a series of five patients followed an average of 21A years postoperatively, the Evans operation has resulted in a stable ankle in each instance, with the patients able to carry out athletic activities as desired. A loss of inversion of the ankle ranging from 10° to 30° was noted in each patient.