bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Effect of Body Lossion of Rattus Norvegicus on Granulation Formulation of Chitosan Waste Shell of Placuna Placenta
Authors: Ariyanti Ariyanti , Masruriati Eni , Novitasari Ade , Wulandari Suzana
Published: February 2021

Weight loss Rattus norvegicus wistar strain can be done by a variety of chemical and traditional medicine. One of the traditional medicines used for weight loss is to use Placuna Placenta chitosan. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal concentration of Placuna Placuna Placenta granules as a weight loss agent for Rattus norvegicus. This study was an experimental study with 5 concentrations of 5%, 7.5% and 10% Placuna Placuna Placenta chitosan observed for 30 days. The positive control used weight loss drugs in the market, while the negative control used granule formulation without the addition of Placuna Placuna Placenta chitosan. The experimental research design posttest only control group design, treatment or intervention in the experimental group by comparing groups. Comparisons or differences were analyzed statistical tests using the ANOVA test. The optimal concentration of chitosan granule formulation of Placuna Placuna Placenta as a weight loss for Rattus norvegicus wistar strain was 10%.
La ciudadanía como herramienta de expansión de los derechos humanos de los Jóvenes
Authors: Gaspar Portillo Ana Eugenia , Pérez Mora  Ricardo
Published: February 2021

Este artículo es un acercamiento a los marcos de referencia de la juventud que permiten su redefinición conceptual y el acceso a las oportunidades de desarrollo retomando como concepto-eje: la ciudadanía. Con ello, se revisa el ejercicio de derechos humanos tales como: el derecho a la libre elección y la democracia (libertad de pensamiento, conciencia y religión, y libertad de expresión, reunión y asociación); y el derecho a la autodeterminación (a la identidad y personalidad propia). Se concluye con el análisis teórico de tres programas de Política Pública de México y España.
Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Melalui Diseminasi LSLC Di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Hasan Rusdi , Risnanosanti Risnanosanti , Irwandi Irwandi , Nopriyeni Nopriyeni
Published: February 2021

Penerapan lesson study yang telah dilaksanakan oleh banyak sekolah dan perguruan tinggi di Indonesia dan banyak negara lain dengan dampak yang relevan terhadap peningkatan profesionalisme guru dan kualitas pembelajaran siswa. Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu dirasakan dapat meningkatkan kualitas perkuliahan. Oleh karena itu Direktorat Pembinaan SMP Kemendikbud menjadikan LSLC sebagai salah satu program yang telah diinisiasi di delapan kota di Indonesia, salah satunya Kota Bengkulu pada tahun 2019. Hal tersebut mendorong tim lesson study FKIP UMB untuk memperluas kegiatan lesson study di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu. Lesson study ini dilakukan pada kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dengan tujuan untuk mendiseminasikan kegiatan lesson study kepada seluruh guru di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu sehingga memperoleh pengetahuan dan pemahaman yang baik dan panduan yang jelas dalam implementasi LSLC di kelas. Metode yang digunakan dengan menghadirkan narasumber untuk memaparkan materi dan praktek langsung kegiatan LSLC. Hasil  Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Melalui Diseminasi LSLC Di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu mampu 1) Meningkatkan pemahaman guru di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Bengkulu mengenai konsep, prinsip, dan praktek LSLC 2)Meningkatkan sifat kolegial dalam memecahkan masalah dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, perbaikan materi pembelajaran, proses pembelajaran, interaksi guru-siswa, interaksi siswa-siswa, media pembelajaran yang menarik, dan peningkatan budaya belajar di kalangan siswa.
Commitment of the Elderly People in Bulgaria to their Own Health
Authors: Kyuchukova Silviya , Andonova Albena , Nikolova Mima , Penkova-Raditcheva Mariana
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND: In the context of health education, the lifestyle of each individual includes social and behavioral factors that are potentially manageable and preventable in general. A health-educated person adheres to healthy lifestyle, which is characterized by the presence of: active attitude to his own health, positive health motivation, skills for health protection and strengthening, and useful health habits. Stimulating one of them is the systematic monitoring and registration of the main vital indicators, as a good prerequisite for active monitoring of the health condition. As of December 31, 2019 the population of Bulgaria is 6,951,482 people, and the people, aged 65 and over are 1,504,088, or 21.6% of the country’s population.
AIM: The objective of this study was to establish the degree of personal commitment and responsibility for their health of people over 65-year-old, living in Bulgaria. Tasks: (a) To make a questionnaire, (b) Processing of the received information and analysis of results, (c) Formulation of conclusions regarding awareness, health motivation and lifestyle of the respondents, (d) Reporting the degree of responsibility for their health of the respondents.
METHODS: Mathematical-statistical – dispersion, comparative analysis, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient/p/;desk research; interview. Contingent: 113 people; average age – approx. 68.168 ± 8.80 years. Time: 2019.
RESULTS: (1) A statistically significant relationship was found: p = 0.001 and x2 = 21.886. The respondents with two chronic diseases – 40.5% are well aware of the normal values of the measured indicators. (2) Two thirds of the respondents/74.3%/are well informed about the normal and pathological values of the main vital indicators, which they can measure and register themselves. (3) 76% of the respondents have received the necessary health information from the medical team/partnership model. (4) Only half of the older respondents in the study/51.4%/follow a diet complied with their health status.
CONCLUSION: In our professional medical care for the elderly people in Bulgaria, we must place emphasis on their preventive and prophylactic commitment to their own health. The useful and practical combination of properly received and internalized medical information from the elderly people is an important prerequisite for their informed commitment to their own health.
Epidemiology and Knowledge of First Aid Treatment Related to Burn Injury in the Rural Region of Kulon Progo, Indonesia
Authors: Ramli Rianto Noviady , Prawoto Almas , Riasa Nyoman Putu , Saputro Iswinarno Doso , Mas'ud Ahmad Fawzy
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND: We investigated the epidemiology and the knowledge of first aid regarding to burns in the rural area of Kulon Progo, located in Indonesia. Although 44% of Indonesia’s population resides in rural areas, data of burn in Indonesia are very limited to national referral centers located in Indonesia’s largest cities. We also surveyed the patients and families of these burn patients to try to understand their knowledge on the first aid of burns.
AIM: We wanted to explore and discover what myths and misperceptions existed in rural communities.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study analyzing the medical records of patients with burns admitted to two of Kulon Progo’s largest referral hospitals between January 2018 and December 2019. A survey was distributed to the patients and their families regarding their knowledge on the first aid of burns. We wanted to analyze if certain groups of the population were more at risk for specific types of burn etiologies, the correlation between burn etiology and length of stay, the correlation between total body surface area (TBSA) of burns and length of stay in the hospital, and the correlation between education level of survey participants’ and their knowledge of first aid of burns.
RESULTS: A total of 115 patients were reviewed in this study. The highest proportion of total burn injuries occurred in the age group of 1–14 years old (38%). The major etiology of all burn cases were caused by scald (54%). Housewives and children were at a higher risk for scalds and laborers were at a higher risk for electrical and chemical burns (p = 0.001). There was no significant correlation between etiology and length of stay (p = 0.29). There was a statistically significant correlation between the TBSA and the length of hospital stay (p = 0.0001). The majority of survey respondents (66%) had poor knowledge on the first aid of burns. There was no significant correlation between education level and knowledge of first aid of burns (p = 0.07547).
CONCLUSIONS: Children, laborers, and housewives have a significant risk of suffering from a burn injury. A majority of people still have poor knowledge on the first aid of burns. There was no correlation between education levels and knowledge of first aid burns.
Skeletal Muscles Injury Related to SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report
Authors: Laksmidewi Anak Agung Ayu Putri , Gabur Maria Oktaviany , Indah Carolin Tiara Lestari
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease related to coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which is categorized as Nidovirales order, family beta-coronaviridae. Coronavirus infects mainly the lung as well as other organs out of the lung. Extrapulmonary infection includes neurological infection such as the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and musculoskeletal with various symptoms. Recent study reported that 30% of patients had COVID-19-associated skeletal muscle injury.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 78-year-old male with a history of stroke and Type 2 diabetes mellitus came to the emergency department with fever, shortness of breath, decrease of consciousness, joints, and muscles pain. Chest X-ray showed a consolidation in the mid-lower of the lung bilaterally, with prominent bronchovascular markings, polymerase chain reaction COVID-19 result comes out with positive 2 times with 10 days interval. The patient is treated with antibiotics, Avigan, azithromycin, and high-dose intravenous Vitamin C. In the 3rd ward day, the patient still has short of breathiness. However, fever and consciousness improve, but still complaining of pain in the shoulder joint, arm muscles, and knee joint. On the 11th inpatient day, the patient obtains full consciousness; dyspnea improved, no fever, however, the patient still complains of muscle and joint pain. At the end of the inpatient period fever, dyspnea and consciousness seem to be improved; however, the patient still complains of pain in the shoulder joint, arm muscles, and knee joint that not improved with an analgesic. The patient comes back to his home in good condition.
CONCLUSION: COVID-19 patients may develop musculoskeletal symptoms such as skeletal injury or myalgia, and this is our first case of COVID-19 infection complicated with skeletal muscle injury.
Determinants of Fertility among Women of Childbearing Age in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Solang Sesca D. , Maitimo Brigitte Inez , Winokan Jeanny J. , Pratiwi Dian , Bohari Bohari
Published: February 2021

AIM: This study aims to determine the determinants associated with the productivity of women of childbearing age in North Sulawesi Province.
METHODS: The research design used is an analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. This research uses the raw data of the North Sulawesi Province Program Performance and Accountability Survey (SKAP) of 2019. The sample of this study was all women of childbearing age (15–49 years), married and unmarried in North Sulawesi Province based on the SKAP raw data of 2019, totaling 1454 women of childbearing age. The variables in this study consisted of independent and dependent variables. The independent variables in this study were age, education, marital status, the ideal number of children, decision using contraception, age at first sexual intercourse, and contraceptive use in women of childbearing age.
RESULTS: Fertility with >2 children is 349 people (24.01%). There is a significant relationship between age, education, marital status, ideal number of children, the decision to use contraception, age at first sexual intercourse, and use of contraception on fertility with p < 0.05. The multivariate test showed that ideal children (odds ratio [OR] 5.555), age (OR 5.619), age at first sexual intercourse (OR 9,486), and use of contraception (OR 0.450).
CONCLUSION: The age of sexual intercourse had the most significant influence on the fertility of women of childbearing age with an OR of 9.486. This indicates that the age at sexual intercourse in women of childbearing age will affect fertility 10 times compared to other variables, namely, the ideal number of children, age, and use of family planning.
Nutritional Status of School-aged Children with Intestinal Parasite Infection in South Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Sari Ika Puspa , Audindra Sacha , Zhafira Aqila S. , Rahma Arin A. , Syarira Cut V. , Wahdini Sri
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection still high in Indonesia and lead to nutritional disorder, especially in the school-aged children.
AIM: This research conducted to find the association of intestinal parasitic infection to the nutritional status of the children.
METHODS: This was a cross sectional study, conducted in January 2016 in one primary school in South Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, by collecting the children’s stool from 1st to 5th grade. Direct examination of the stool was conducted in the Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, by Lugol and eosin staining. Nutritional status categorized using BMI chart. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Statistical Product, and Service Solutions version 20.
RESULTS: From the total 157 stool examined in the laboratory, there were 60 (38.2%) children positively infected with various kinds of intestinal parasites. Mostly the infection is caused by Blastocystis hominis, which infects 44 children (69.4%). The other infection is caused by Giardia lamblia (15.3%), Trichuris trichiura (1.4%), and hookworm (1.4%), and mixed infection of B. hominis and Escherichia coli (4.2%) and B. hominis with G. lamblia (4.2%). From the total of infected children, 17 children (28.3%) have BMI below 5th percentile, and it was considered as malnourished. Moreover, 67 uninfected children have normal nutritional status. Statistically, there is an association between intestinal parasitic infection and nutritional status in school-aged children in South Jakarta (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: The incidence of intestinal parasitic infection in school-aged children is 38.2%. Moreover, 28.3% of the infected children were malnourished and it is suggested that children with intestinal parasite infection have low nutritional status.
Charles Nodier et la tour de Babel des sciences
Authors: Sukiennicka Marta
Published: February 2021

Tout au long de sa carrière de naturaliste et de journaliste scientifique, Charles Nodier développe une réflexion sur le langage des sciences du vivant qui se révolutionnent au début du xixe siècle. D’un fervent partisan du langage technique des sciences – qu’il appelle « l’algèbre des méthodes naturelles » –, Nodier évolue vers une position beaucoup plus critique envers les nomenclatures scientifiques qu’il accuse de bâtir une nouvelle tour de Babel. À partir des années 1820, inspiré par son maître à penser Charles Bonnet, Nodier se met à célébrer les harmonies pittoresques de la nature et il abandonne le style scientifique au profit d’une écriture poétique du monde des insectes et des fleurs. Cette nouvelle poétique des merveilles de la nature déteint sur son œuvre de prosateur, notamment sur sa Trilogie écossaise.
Écrire l’histoire naturelle au xixe siècle : le style de Félix-Archimède Pouchet
Authors: Percheron Bénédicte
Published: February 2021

Célèbre opposant de Louis Pasteur dans la controverse sur les générations spontanées, Félix-Archimède Pouchet a laissé une importante bibliographie, comprenant une centaine de titres. Doté d’un véritable goût pour l’écriture, il manie une rhétorique hyperbolique pour défendre ses idées ; la science n’étant considérée que comme un espace à défendre. S’il assure sa légitimité scientifique sur l’expérimentation, c’est bien par la rhétorique qu’il les interprète et les justifie. Cet article souhaite souligner les caractéristiques styliques des écrits de ce naturaliste, tant du point de vue formel qu’esthétique, et tente d’en évaluer leurs impacts sur la société, en général, et sur sa pratique de la science, en particulier.
Romans d’anticipation et vulgarisation scientifique. Les enjeux du dialogue éditorial Verne-Hetzel
Authors: Husti Carmen
Published: February 2021

Le but de cet article est d’étudier quelques manifestations du dialogue éditorial Hetzel-Verne qui porte aussi bien sur le fond que sur la forme de l’écriture et de voir quelle a été l’issue d’un bras de fer stylistique dans la construction de deux personnages de L’Île mystérieuse – Ayrton et Jup. Notre hypothèse est que cette tension dans la construction de ces deux personnages est révélatrice du fonctionnement général de la relation éditoriale et prouve que l’ouvre finale est le fruit d’une négociation permanente entre deux façons de concevoir le style de la vulgarisation scientifique.
Factors Associated With Concussion Nondisclosure in Collegiate Student-Athletes
Authors: Anderson Morgan , Petit Kyle M. , Wallace Jessica , Covassin Tracey , Beidler Erica
Published: February 2021

Context

Mandated concussion education has aimed to improve student-athlete knowledge; however, some collegiate student-athletes continue to not disclose concussion. Concussion knowledge may not be the only factor influencing reporting, as student-athlete sex, sport, and pressure from external stakeholders (eg, coaches, teammates, fans, parents or family) have all been documented as influencing collegiate concussion-reporting behavior.

Objective

To examine factors associated with concussion nondisclosure in collegiate student-athletes.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Four National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and two Division II universities.

Patients or Other Participants

A total of 1125 collegiate student-athletes completed the survey, and 741 provided viable responses and were included for data analysis.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

We used a 10- to 15-minute electronic or paper-and-pencil survey that asked about personal and sport demographics, diagnosed concussions and nondisclosed concussion history, concussion knowledge, and level of agreement regarding pressure to play after a head impact experienced during collegiate sport participation. Significant univariable factors were entered into a multivariable logistic regression analysis.

Results

Sex (P = .005), sport-risk type (P < .001), diagnosed concussion history (P < .001), concussion knowledge (P = .017), and pressure from coaches (P < .001), teammates (P < .001), fans (P = .024), and parents or family (P = .003) were factors associated with concussion nondisclosure in individual univariable logistic regressions. After we conducted multivariable analyses, male sex (P = .001), high concussion-risk sport participation (P = .048), diagnosed concussion history (P < .001), increased concussion knowledge (P = .013), and experiencing pressure from coaches to continue playing after sustaining a hit to the head (P = .002) were factors associated with concussion nondisclosure in collegiate student-athletes.

Conclusions

Our results suggest that concussion-education programs should go beyond the identification of signs and symptoms to include the dangers of continuing to play, long-term consequences, and transparency about concussion protocols. Comprehensive concussion-education programs should involve coaches and athletes to improve the reporting culture.
Atrioventricular Synchrony with a Leadless Pacemaker
Authors: Iskandar Marc R. , Brady Peter A.
Published: February 2021

Leadless pacemakers are more frequently used today. One of their latest advances is their ability to provide atrioventricular synchrony via a single-chamber device. Our aim is to give an example of the function of this type of pacemaker and the patients likely to benefit from it.
A renal unit saving approach to IgG4 related periureteral mass mimicking malignant ureteral tumor
Authors: Tyagi Ankit , Tyagi Vipin , Jain Neeraj
Published: February 2021

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare disease with few cases mimicking ureteral tumour identified after the ablative surgery. We report a case of IgG4-RD that presented as a ureteral mass which was diagnosed prior to surgery and managed conservatively. A 63-year-old man presented with prior diagnosis of the right ureteric tumour but a radiological review suspected it could be something else. The patient underwent laparoscopic biopsy from the periureteric mass. Biopsy reported to be IgG-4 disease and managed conservatively. This case highlights the rare possibility of IgG4-disease mimicking ureter tumour and if diagnosed prior to extirpative surgery can result in salvage of the kidney.
COVID vaccines
Authors: Kakar Atul , Gogia Atul , Sipani Shrayhans , Gulati Shipra , Batra Tanvi , Jain Kamal , Jain Siddhant , Tripathi Shikhar
Published: February 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased morbidity, mortality and economic loss globally. In the absence of definitive treatment, the only way to develop herd immunity and to curtail the spread of infection is through an effective vaccination programme. Under normal circumstances, a vaccine development would have taken 8–12 years; however, in case of COVID vaccine, this process has been reduced to 10 months. Since the lockdown, multiple countries have used various platforms to develop COVID vaccines at a war footing and recently close to five vaccines that have been approved for emergency use. This has lead to confusion, controversy and debate among the medical fraternity about the safety and efficacy of these vaccines. This articles gives an overview of the vaccines present, various trial results and adverse effects seen till now.
Clinical Practice Patterns in the Identification, Diagnosis, and Management of Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Bedi V S , Dhall Anil , Dargad Ramesh
Published: February 2021

Background:

We conducted a physician-based survey to understand the management and clinical practicing patterns of venous thromboembolism (VTE) by physicians in India.

Methods:

This was an observational, physician-based clinical survey. A set of 22 questions on diagnosis, prophylaxis, duration of treatment, and risk factors of VTE was formulated along with nine patient case-studies. Seventy-six consulting physicians across India responded to the survey questionnaire. An expert panel comprising vascular surgeon, cardiac surgeon, and senior physicians provided recommendations on the recorded survey responses.

Results:

About 63.16% of physicians considered clinical examination of VTE based on signs and symptoms, whereas 23.68% used deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) scores (Wells score) to assess patients' risk. Recent surgery was considered a risk factor for developing DVT or pulmonary embolism by 86.84% of physicians; 82.89% preferred performing duplex ultrasonography test, and on positive results, treated patients for DVT. Dabigatran was the preferred choice of treatment by the participants. VTE prophylaxis with oral anticoagulants was considered by 80.3% of physicians during major orthopedic surgery. Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) with bridging therapy was preferred by 44.74% of physicians and 77.63% felt that DOACs will lead to a better quality of life for VTE patients. For patients with permanent risk factors of DVT, 76.32% of physicians preferred the indefinite duration of anticoagulation therapy.

Conclusions:

VTE remains a growing area of concern that needs to be managed in line with the clinical guidelines. These insights may aid in developing strategies for diagnostic accuracy and treatment of DVT.
A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate Utility of USG (Ultrasound)-Guided Arteriovenous Fistuloplasty in our Institute
Authors: Ghanwat Shrikant Pandurang , Yeramsetti Svrkrishna , Sahu Tapish , Sheorain Virender , Grover Tarun , Parakh Rajiv
Published: February 2021

Introduction:

In chronic kidney disease patients, arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is now increasingly and widely accepted as a vascular access for long-term hemodialysis, so their surveillance and maintenance is of paramount importance. In endovascular procedures, fistulogram and fistuloplasty are being most commonly used for the treatment of malfunctioning AVFs, however, Ultrasound-guided fistuloplasty also now has been established, so here we had evaluated its utility in our institute.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective, observational study of 67 patients who underwent? USG (ultrasound)-guided fistuloplasty in failing AVF was conducted from April 2019 to April 2020. The outcome of USG-guided fistuloplasty was assessed in terms of technical success rate using Doppler-derived volume flow (VF) criteria, complications, and primary patency at the end of 6 months.

Observation and Results:

Post fistuloplasty, all our cases showed a 100% procedural and clinical success rate with a significant increase in VF. Mean preprocedure volume flow (VF) was 160 ml / min +/- 47 standard deviation (SD) increased to mean post procedue VF of 399 ml/min +/- 102 SD. The most common complication noted was fistuloplasty site hematoma. Complications were fewer and managed using ultrasound. The primary patency at the end of 1, 3, and 6 months was 100%, 88.1%, and 77.6%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Ultrasound-guided fistuloplasty is a safe and effective treatment option with low morbidity rates for the treatment of failing AVF. This technique is safe, feasible, and reliable as it facilitates to reduce intervention time and achieve better results so should be used more frequently and effectively. Doppler-derived VF is a very useful and remarkable criterion to assess technical outcome.
Prospective Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Singh Roop , Kaur Kiranpreet , Mittal Ankit , Sen Jyotsna
Published: February 2021

Introduction:

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the precarious complications of spinal cord injury (SCI). The present study was aimed to determine the incidence of DVT in acute traumatic SCI in the Indian population, factors associated with DVT, and to evaluate the role of D-dimer and color Doppler in establishing the diagnosis.

Patients and Methods:

Fifty patients with acute SCI presenting to a tertiary care center within 48 h of injury were clinically evaluated for the level, extent, and severity of SCI according to the ASIA standards. The local examination for the assessment of DVT was conducted. D-dimer test and color Doppler for DVT were performed at initial presentation, on day 7 and 14, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.

Results:

Three patients developed DVT between 14 days to 1 month. Overall DVT incidence was found to be 6%. Neurological level (P < 0.05) and the severity of the deficit (P < 0.001) were found to be associated with DVT. Patients with DVT had significantly more thigh and calf circumference at 1 month. Significantly higher levels of D-dimer were observed right from initial presentations to 6 months. Color Doppler was positive in all the three cases of DVT.

Conclusions:

The incidence of DVT is low in SCI patients in India, but it is not a rare complication. The occurrence of DVT has a significant correlation with factors such as the level and severity of injury. Frequent clinical examinations including the thigh and calf circumference along with D-dimer level estimation are good screening indicators, and color Doppler is an effective tool for establishing a definitive diagnosis of DVT in SCI patients.
Iatrogenic Arteriovenous Fistula Involving the Radial Artery and Cephalic Vein of the Right Upper Limb
Authors: Paul Saptarshi
Published: February 2021

Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is defined as an anomalous communication between an artery and a vein. Iatrogenic AVFs are a rare clinical finding compared to the congenital type. They are most commonly secondary to penetrating and blunt trauma, iatrogenic complications of invasive procedures, and operations. Although still rare, iatrogenic AVFs are more commonly reported now due to the increased use of percutaneous diagnostic and interventional endovascular procedures. Here, we present the case report of a 22-year-old female, who had undergone intravenous (IV) cannulation in the right forearm volar aspect, for IV antibiotics, as a treatment of typhoid fever. Five years after the procedure, she developed an aneurysmal swelling in the volar aspect of the right forearm, which on computed tomography revealed two aneurysms lying next to each other with a communication akin to a fistula. The dual aneurysms were completely resected.
Accidental Carotid Artery Cannulation During Internal Jugular Vein Access for Hemodialysis
Authors: Gunawardena Thilina , Cassim Rezni , Wijeyaratne Mandika
Published: February 2021

Temporary central venous catheters are frequently used for vascular access in patients who require renal replacement therapy. The right internal jugular vein is the preferred central vein in such occasions. Accidental cannulation of the carotid artery is a potential complication of catheter placement in the internal jugular vein. This can lead to serious consequences such as stroke, life threatening hemorrhage and airway obstruction. Surgical removal is the management option of choice if a catheter is inadvertently placed in the carotid artery.
Effect of Organizational Culture on the Knowledge Management Practices in Private Sector Universities of Pakistan: Mediating Role of Trust
Authors:   Bahria University, Karachi, Alam Sadaf
Published: February 2021

The  research  intended  to  study  the  effect  of  organizational  culture  on  knowledge  management practices  in  private  universities  of  Pakistan  and  to  identify  the  role  of  trust  in  mediating  the association among organizational culture and knowledge management. The study is an explanatory study  and  followed  quantitative  design. A  closed-ended  questionnaire  was  used  as  research  instrument using 5-points Likert scale.  Organizational Culture was measured using Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) and knowledge management was measured by means of the Knowledge Management Assessment Instrument (KMAI) built on the theoretical model of the Competing Value Framework (CVF). From this study of organizational culture towards knowledge management,  all  outcomes  show  that  supportive  culture  has  significant  impact  on  knowledge management in organizations. In this regard employees trust has also found significant in mediating the association among organizational culture and knowledge management. Organizations should create the atmosphere of trust and learning which facilitates the knowledge management process. University  management  should  pay  attention  towards  employee  management  relationships  and  technology aggradations in literature they are found as few forms of trust employee pay attention to.
Muslim consumer response towards CSR focused companies with special reference of financial impact on the stock value of the companies
Authors:   Sindh Higher Education Commission, Q.Khan M. Mubashir
Published: February 2021

Social and societal marketing are the ways through which the company markets their product as per the consumer needs and demands and on the other hand spreads the message of their interest. On  the  other  hand  corporate  social  responsibility  (CSR)  is  a  business  approach  that  contributes  to  sustainable  development  by  delivering economic,  social  and  environmental  benefits  for  all stakeholders. The organizations set their budget to spend on the social & societal causes. In this research paper the concept of social and societal marketing is provided along with the concept of CSR linked with Quran verses and Ahadith in favor of charity. It is emphasized in the paper that Muslim consumers are responsive towards the companies which keenly participates in the public welfare work through CSR.
ОПЫТ ЗАМЕНЫ РЫБНОЙ МУКИ И РЫБЬЕГО ЖИРА НА РАСТИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ПРОТЕИН И МАСЛО В СТАРТОВЫХ КОРМАХ ДЛЯ СИГОВЫХ РЫБ
Authors: Лютиков Анатолий Анатольевич , Шумилина Алла Константиновна , Вылка Максим Михайлович
Published: February 2021

Результаты выращивания личинок муксуна с начала питания до 130 мг на экспериментальных стартовых искусственных кормах указывают на возможность культивирования этого вида на диетах, в которых рыбная мука и рыбий жир ча-стично или полностью могут быть заменены на компоненты растительного про-исхождения – соевый кормовой концентрат и льняное масло. После 38 сут иссле-дования молодь, получавшая экспериментальные корма, имела схожую выживае-мость и среднюю индивидуальную массу с контрольной группой 81–82 % против 79 % и 136–142 мг против 133 мг (коэффициент вариации 21 %) соответственно. Биохимические и гематологические показатели всей выращенной в эксперименте молоди в большинстве случаев имели близкие значения и укладывались в норму, что говорит о физиологической полноценности личинок. Анализ жирнокислотно-го состава корма показал, что замена половины рыбной муки на соевый белок су-щественным образом не отразилась на составе липидов искусственной диеты, ко-торый был сопоставим с составом контрольного корма. Полное замещение рыб-ной муки соевым кормовым концентратом, а рыбьего жира – льняным маслом значительно изменило содержание жирных кислот, снизив концентрацию n-3 в опытном корме до 1 %. Несмотря на это выращенная молодь характеризовалась близким (или выше) содержанием незаменимых жирных кислот с контрольной молодью. Так, количество линоленовой кислоты в опытных личинках относи-тельно контрольных равнялось 2,7 против 1,2 %, эйкозапентаеновой – 0,94 против 1,4 %, докозагексаеновой – 5,0 против 3,2 %, линолевой – 19,2 против 18,5 %, арахидоновой – 2,2 против 1,1 % соответственно. Таким образом, относительно высокие значения незаменимых кислот семейства n-3 и n-6 в липидах молоди муксуна, подрощенной на бедном этими кислотами корме, указывают на способность личинок сиговых к преобразованию высоконенасыщенных жирных кислот.
Role of Non-government Organizations in Escalation of Educational Projects and Community Development in Balochistan: a Case of Balochistan Rural Development & Research Society
Authors: Abbasi Saif-ur-Rehman Saif , Kakar Ihtram , Raza Hassan , Habib Nazneen
Published: February 2021

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) have been considered as the key player in the provision of services to address the economic, environmental and socio-cultural developmental issues. United Nations global sustainable development goals (SDGs) focused the role of partnerships between different sectors in addressing sustainable development issues. The study focuses on the role of NGOs especially the local organization called as Balochistan Rural Development & Research Society (BRDRS) in empowering community in Balochistan. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in two districts of Balochistan province to investigate role of NGOs among beneficiaries of BRDRS education projects and programs in focused communities by following the quantitative research approach. By using proportionate random sampling technique, 400 respondents were selected out of the total beneficiaries. The results indicated significant associations between BRDRS educational projects (i.e. Arranging Students Exposure Visits, Conducted Speech Competitions, Arranging Enrollment Campaigns, Renovation of the Schools, and Follow-up Mechanism to Schools) and level of satisfaction among the beneficiaries. The study recommends that government should also be involved to improve the policy and make a supportive and conducive environment through partnerships in the education sector with NGOs for the sustainable community development.
Achieving Bilateral, Regional and Global Peace and Sustainability Through Common Grounds
Authors: Khan Mumtaz M. , Khurram Sobia , Tahir Asma
Published: February 2021

The opening of Kartarpur Corridor brings forward common ground between the two countries for bilateral, regional and global peace and sustainability. The gains of one are considered losses to the other with incidents like, lock down in Indian Kashmir, Indian Citizenship Law, atrocities along the Line of Control (LOC), Pulwama incident, and surgical strike. We propose that peace and sustainability process between the two countries with its roots in Kartarpur corridor as a common ground may help in developing future global directions. Spatial, social, spiritual, economics and strategic (SSSES) tourism dynamics of Kartarpur Corridor is our active area of focus in this study. Expanding common grounds is a formula for regional and global peace. The data from (384 Pakistanis and 384 non-Pakistani Sikh yatrees) is collected. The analysis and the results support the hypotheses of the study and the recommendations help working in line for development of tourism for SSSES.
Digital transformation of retail business: trends and technologies
Authors: Paskova A. A.
Published: February 2021

Digital transformation penetrates into all spheres and industries, starting with finance, banking, media, education, manufacturing, healthcare, etc. Transition to digital technologies covers such aspects as organization of processes within a company, work with personnel, external communication. The term «digital transformation» in retail encompasses a range of business opportunities that go beyond mere focus on one technology or hidden strategy such as e-commerce or click-and-pick. Retail digital transformation strategy refers to the trend of creating new and innovative business models that blur the physical and digital worlds by retailers. Traditionally retailing has been among the leading industries in the field of innovation. The pandemic has accelerated the transformation process. Companies with scalable digital capabilities and infrastructure have adapted relatively well to the existing situation, while those who did not have them are forced to try not only to take immediate action, but also to develop their strategies for change. The pandemic has forced retailers to rethink their models digitally. The purpose of the research is to study the features of digital transformation of retail trade, to analyze its main trends. The article discusses current trends in retail digitalization, its key drivers and main problems. The technologies used have been analyzed: data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things; examples of their application have been given. Possible ways of introducing digital processes in retail trade enterprises have been proposed.
Banking ecosystems and marketplaces: digitalization trends
Authors: Prigoda L. V. , Alikaeva M. V. , Cekerevac Z.
Published: February 2021

The article considers peculiarities of the activities of the main participants in the financial market, in particular banking in the context of digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence tools. At present, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have a significant impact on human life, both in the process of instant transfers and in conversational interfaces. This affects the financial services sector, and its members are the most active in introducing disruptive AI innovations. Therefore, in order to increase the level of competitiveness, modern banks should act as locomotives in addressing issues of implementation, use of digital technologies and acceleration of methods of remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic has made its own adjustments to the concept of interaction of financial institutions with customers, for most of whom remote services have become an integral part of everyday life. The increasing demand for telecommuting services of financial institutions stimulates the creation of digital platforms that take into account both the processes of global digitalization and the changed demands of consumers in the context of a pandemic. This article provides an analytical overview of trends, obstacles and prospects for the integration of financial ecosystems and marketplaces in the Russian market. The necessity of using an integrated approach in developing the rules for the functioning of financial ecosystems in the formation of an adequate development strategy, which will ensure the creation of a fair competitive environment in the financial market, has been substantiated. The aim of the research is to identify the main trends and patterns in the financial services market, as well as to determine the vector for further development of financial ecosystems formed using artificial intelligence tools. To achieve this goal such general scientific methods as theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, comparative analysis, systems approach, etc. have been used.
Assessment of the sustainability of organization development in the process of strategic controlling
Authors: Khachemizov A. R. , Zarubin V. I. , Dorgushaova A. K.
Published: February 2021

Development of an enterprise in a market environment is a complex process of interaction and mutual influence of multidirectional factors. This requires effective control, which allows not only to determine the operational state of an enterprise, but also to assess its strategic stability in the future. In this regard, the relevance of the search for effective tools for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise in the process of strategic control increases. The purpose of the research is to develop guidelines for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise based on an analysis of existing theoretical approaches. The methodological basis of the research is a structural and functional approach, which provides for taking into account not only functional, but also structural aspects in the methodology for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise. To achieve the goal of the research the following methods were used: theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, system approach, comparative and structural analysis. The system of indicators for the development of an economic entity, which makes it possible to assess the stability of an enterprise in quantitative, qualitative and structural components, which contributes to an increase in the level of validity of decisions, as well as an algorithm for an integral assessment of the development of an enterprise, which makes it possible to implement strategic controlling of enterprise stability have become the results of the research. The scientific novelty of the proposed materials lies in the development of theoretical and methodological approaches to assessing the sustainability of enterprise development in the process of strategic controlling. Theoretical significance of the research lies in the development of methodological foundations for the formation of an effective system of strategic controlling at an enterprise. The practical significance lies in the substantiation of tools for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise in a strategic perspective. The results can be used in strategic enterprise management. Formation of an adequate, reliable and objective information base for assessing the sustainability of its development is a prerequisite for effective strategic controlling. On this basis further analysis is carried out and measures are developed to improve the management process. Assessment of development sustainability is an important part of controlling the functioning of an enterprise.
Computer model and complete set of a functional non-alcoholic beverage production line
Authors: Gnetko L. V. , Udychak M. M. , Siyukhova B. B. , Gisheva S. A.
Published: February 2021

Production of functional products using local raw materials with a high content of biologically active substances is the main trend in the production of non-alcoholic beverages. In this regard, creation of a technological line that ensures not only the quality of the finished product, but also the safety of the functional properties of the feedstock is of great interest. A computer model of a functional soft drink production line, developed using the MasterSCADA 4D software created by a leading domestic company has been. The model emulates the entire production process including the stage of filling the finished product. It is possible to control a real production line provided that communication with an industrial controller, sensors and actuators is installed and configured. A set of technological equipment has been selected for each production stage, from processing raw materials and on down to functional soft drink packaging. Recommendations have been given for water treatment, including a number of technological processes, such as rough water purification and disinfection. There are instructions for preparing sugar syrup using hot method. The characteristics of the recommended plant for hydrodynamic extraction from plant raw materials has been presented. A factor intensifying the extraction process, in the pulsating action of the extractant between the solid and liquid phases. Production of a functional drink implies using of water as an extractant, so additional methods of intensifying mass transfer processes have been considered in order to increase the percentage of extraction of target components. The use of the effect of ultrasonic, electric, pulse and discrete-pulse fields on raw materials is considered to be the most promising method for the extraction process intensification.
Herbal medicine as an alternative method to treat and prevent COVID-19
Authors: Al-Doori Ahmed , Ahmed Dina , Kadhom Mohammed , Yousif Emad
Published: February 2021

The current outbreak of serious respiratory syndrome (aka COVID-19) has resulted from a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This infectious disease was classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) because it threatens public health and life worldwide. Recently, restrictions in many countries are applied to detect the infected individuals, isolate them, and attempt to find appropriate treatments that can help decrease the disease’s severe symptoms. Regardless of the conducted efforts, the number of reported cases of coronavirus infections is still growing up. Yet, no medication or vaccine was approved to prevent and treat people from this coronavirus, though many research and medication companies are still developing medicines. This review aims to summarize the possible herbs and plants as natural herbal medicine along with western medicine, which could assist treat or protect people from COVID-19. Compounds of andrographolide, quercetin, baicalin, curcumin, glycyrrhizic acid, emodin, patchouli alcohol, luteolin, and myricetin are found in different plants and were found to be good health remedies. Understanding the infection rules, clarifying the pathogenic mechanisms, and detecting the appropriate medication treatment could improve the development of the essential treatment and prevention methods. Since the finally-approved drug for this virus is still absent, and a sharp increase in infection numbers is taking place, it becomes urgent to present possible alternatives, such as the Chinese herbal medicines, in an attempt to cure SARS-CoV-2.