bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Different Commercial Feeds on Growth Performance of Backcrossed Clarias gariepinus Hatchlings
Authors: Onyia LU , M Badamasi , KG Michael , SB Umaru
Published: December 2022

Different commercial feeds were fed to the hatchlings from the backcross of albino hybrid and parental Clarias gariepinus to improve their growth rate and percentage survival. The fish were fed with D1 Aqualis, D2 vital, D3 Skretting, D4 Coppens, and D5 Prime feeds. The results revealed an increase in weight and length gain of the hatchlings. However, the fish fed with Skrettings and Coppens gave the best growth rate. The weight gain was highest in Skretting D3 (18.500±0.042a), followed by Coppens D4 (18.18±0.52), then the Vital feed (17.767±0.07), Aqualis (17.466±0.13) and Prime had the least (17.200±0.20). In the length gain, Skretting and Vital had the same results (4.734±0.10), followed by Coppens (4.633±0.12), Prime (4.567±0.06) and the least was Aqualis (4.100±0.15). Prime had the highest percentage of survival 86%, this was followed by Coppens at 80%, Vital at 73.33%, Skretting at 66.67% and the least Aqualis at 53.33%. The Coppens had the best feed conversion ratio (0.007), while the rest of the treatments had 0.001. The research showed that both skretting and Coppens gave the best results. However, when considering the cost of the feeds skretting should be used since it is cheaper.
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination: Its Effects and Treatment Approaches – A Mini Review
Authors: Ismail HY
Published: December 2022

Petroleum hydrocarbons are among the major driving forces of advancement in the last Century. Some of the hydrocarbons are however of health and environmental significance, due to their recalcitrance and persistence leading to adverse effects on health and ecosystem stability. Environmental pollution with petroleum and petrochemical products has been recognized as a significant and serious problem. Most components of oil are toxic to humans and wildlife in general, as it is easily incorporated into the food chain. This fact has increased scientific interest in examining the distribution, fate and behaviour of oil and its derivatives in the environment. The potential danger which petroleum hydrocarbons pose to humans and the environment makes testing and treatment unavoidable. As a result, a number of investigations over several years have led to the discovery of treatment technologies including physical, chemical, thermal and biological processes. Attempts to present a concise review on the status of hydrocarbon contamination, its effects on microorganisms, plants, animals and the ecosystem have been made. Different treatment technologies with their advantages and setbacks are also presented. This would enlighten individuals and stakeholders on the dangers pose by the petroleum products especially that oil prospecting in the Northeastern Nigeria is been intensified
Toxicity and Health Effects of Heavy Metals in Soil, Water and Edible Plants in Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Waida J , Rilwan U , Yakubu Andrew , Ikpughul SI , El Taher Atef
Published: December 2022

The toxicity of heavy metal is obviously a major threat and has various health hazard related to it. This work unveils the accumulation of heavy metals in Jos South using XRF. The results of this study showed that the Geo-Accumulation Index (Igeo) of water for different metals is decreasing in order of Cd (0.15) > Cr and As (0.03) > Pb (-0.13) > Ni (-0.6). Heavy metals in soil decrease in the order of As and Cd (0.4) > Ni, Cr and Pb (0.2). The heavy metals in different plants is in decreasing order of Cd (0.512) > As (0.25) > Pb (0.23) > Ni (0.01) > Ni (-0.06). 26% of these points are uncontaminated, except few points which are found within the uncontaminated to moderately contaminate level. It can be concluded that the area falls within uncontaminated-moderately contamination which calls for regulation. Hence this study can be used as a reference data for regulatory bodies like NNRA and the rest.
Evaluasi Materi Pembelajaran Santri Taman Pendidikan Al Qur'an Malalui Ujian Munaqasyah BKPRMI
Authors: L. Syahrir
Published: January 2023

Munaqasyah adalah kegiatan untuk menguji dan mengevaluasi kemampuan santri yang telah melaksanakan Pendidikannya di tingkat Taman Pendidikan Al Qur’an. Dalam evalusi menjadi aspek penting dalam pelaksnaan pembelajaran. Karna pembelajaran setelah dievaluasi baru nampak hasilnya, maka perlu dilaksanakan secara berkelanjutan dalam jangka waktu tertentu untuk mencapai hasil berupa perubahan dan peningkatan yang didapatkan oleh santri.  Apabila proses terencana dengan baik maka hasil yang didapatkan akan baik juga. Selain daripada itu, evaluasi juga sangat memberikan manfaat bagi santri, guru ataupun lembaga itu sendiri. Materi yang menjadi bahan evaluasi dalam pelaksanaannya termasuk didalamnya qira’ah, dinul islam, bacaan shalat, hafalan surah pendek, hafalan ayat pilihan, dan khat beserta muatan lokal yang menjadi penilaian oleh taman Pendidikan Al Qur’an tempat santri belajar. Untuk menilai dan menganalisa kemampuan santri dibutuhkan sistem dan angka passing grade dalam menentukan kelulusan santri. Badan Komunikasi Pemuda Remaja Masjid Indonesia sebagai organisasi yang berkontribusi dalam mendukung perkembangan dan kemajuan lembaga pembinaan dan pengembangan Taman Pendidikan Al Qur’an. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif yang memberikan gambaran keadaaan lapangan dengan mengumpulkan data langsung kemudian selanjutnya dideskpsikan dan di analisapelaksanaan evaluasi materi pembelajaran santri dengan metode wawancara dan tes langsung, observasi lapangan disertai dengan dokumentasi.
Association of Early Ambulation and Duration of Hospital Stay in Neurological Indoor Patients
Authors: Husna Asma ul , Arshad Kanwal , Ismail Hira , Ahsan Fatima
Published: January 2023

Background: Ambulation is important after surgery to make the patient walk freely. A patient may probably need help before being able to walk freely and reach their ambulation objective. It is critical to get the patient moving as soon as possible after surgery. Objective: To find out the association between early ambulation and duration of hospital stay in neurological indoor patients. Methods: Data was collected from 191 stroke patients aged between 30 to 60 years, both genders. It was a cross-sectional survey in which data was collected from the University of Lahore teaching hospital and the Ganga Ram hospital in Lahore. Pulse, temperature and body mass index were measured. Patients with severe cognitive impairment and cardiovascular disease were excluded from the study. Non-probability convenient sampling was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed by using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 to provide descriptive statistics. For categorical variables, percentages and frequencies were calculated. For quantitative variables, means and standard deviations were estimated. Results: The results regarding the length of stay day showed that the mean and standard deviation were found to be 22.54±1.679 while the curve was normally distributed. The results regarding pre-hospital activity level showed that there were 19.4% of patients were in the general ward, 56.0% were indoors, 16.2% were outdoor, 4.2% were on steps and stairs and 4.2% fell. The results regarding the reason for hospitalization showed that 30.9% of patients were due to high blood pressure, 23.6% were due to ischemic, 20.4% were due to transient ischemic attack and 25.1% were due to pain. Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that early ambulation has a direct impact on the early discharge of patients from the hospital. Moreover, the more distance patients were being ambulated, the speedier and better outcomes were coming in terms of patient’s stamina, respiratory rate, heart rate and early discharge.
Leadership Transformation in Changing Times
Authors: Maini Sunniya
Published: December 2022

Leadership plays a crucial role in facilitating a smooth transition for an organization. By making strategic decisions and shaping these shifts, transformational leaders help their organizations maintain competitive edge. While the principles at the heart of leadership transformation are timeless and present, the ways in which they are manifested in practice can vary widely from one culture to the next. This paper makes an initial investigation into the ways in which Leadership Transformation manifests itself in Indian society. Only the year 2020 has so starkly illustrated the benefits and drawbacks of leadership, as well as the need for its further development, as never before. Due to our obsession with leaders, the constant stream of leadership theory and practice rarely delves into the essence of leadership, leaving us unable to find long-term solutions to the problem of poor leadership. Instead, we tend to cling to tired, outmoded paradigms like smelly comfort blankets on a journey to the land of fairy tales, in the hopes that they will provide us with the security and insight we need to face the real, and often terrifying, challenges we face today. However, in order to bring about transformation, leadership and management must be rethought and recast. We need leader who leads, motivates and manages the individuals, a group, organization or any country towards shared goals. A leader should always lead by example. And leadership is all about taking risks and challenges. The top most qualities of a leader are its vision, inspiration, critical and strategic thinking, its effective communication, open mindedness, flexibility, and its responsibility.
Regardless of their own interests, leaders engage in leadership transformation when working with their teams or followers.
Identification of the necessary change facilitates the development of a vision to direct the transformation through inspiration, influence, and motivation.
Basically, it is the theory of change in the social ecosystem and individuals then transforming followers into leaders through so many mechanisms like influence, motivation, inspiration and morale support. A leader should be inspiring others, Challenging, taking ownership, working on their strengths and weaknesses and performance optimization. Qualities of Transformational Leader includes Able to encourage, Inspiring, Responsible, Supportive, Proactive, Genuine, Open minded, Adapting, helps others to communicate and participate, Listening skills, Adaptability, Authentic, Creative.
Investigating the Factors Affecting the Design Change In Construction Industry In UAE
Authors: A. A. Tomh Mohsen
Published: December 2022

The construction industry in Dubai is fundamental and influential to the economy of this emirate. In order to execute projects successfully, it is necessary to deploy and integrate a wide variety of resources, skills, and competencies. Because of this demand, the building industry in Dubai has developed into a prestigious but fragmented one. This is due to a large number of stakeholders in the construction industry in Dubai. This research is designed to investigate the factors that contribute to design change in the construction industry in Dubai, UAE.  A construction project is usually processed with a set of interrelated activities happening with the aim of ensuring the client’s requirements are met. These activities are usually classified in a set of stages and phases; one very critical and important phase is the design stage. The findings of the study will provide insight into the factors that cause delays in project completion in Dubai. Owner’s factors, mainly poor coordination among the involved parties appear to be the main factor from the ‘owners’ This finding will assist in identifying the areas, which may need more attention. Similarly, the findings will also help in gaining awareness of other important factors, which cause delays, thus helping decision-makers in effective planning and implementation.
WPŁYW SYSTEMU MONITORINGU NA BEZPIECZEŃSTWO NA PRZYKŁADZIE PLACÓWKI OŚWIATOWEJ
Authors: Różycki Radosław
Published: December 2022

Celem artykułu jest określenie wpływu systemu monitoringu na bezpieczeństwo wybranej placówki
oświatowej. W pierwszej kolejności scharakteryzowano rodzaje systemów monitoringu,
a następnie sporządzono wykaz odpowiednich rozwiązań technicznych. W dalszej części artykułu
dokonano analizy producentów systemów monitorowania oraz przedstawiono diagram Gantta
dla wdrożenia systemu monitorowania w placówce oświatowej. W konkluzjach odniesiono się do
efektywności funkcjonowania systemu monitorowania, a także zwrócono uwagę na ryzyka.
SLOVAK AND GERMAN NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN LABOR RELATIONS
Authors: Rogozińska - Mitrut Joanna
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is a comprehensive and contextual description of the principle of discrimination in labor relations in the historical and human rights context, as well as in the reality of the current situation in labor relations, taking into account current and future trends in Slovak and German labor law. Summarizing the considerations, the theses were indicated, which made it possible to formulate de lege ferenda conclusions.
Innovations in the courier services
Authors: Cywiński Marcin
Published: December 2022

Logistics is the most important element on market and courier services is a significant part of it. Every company is looking for a way to save money and innovations is the best way to do this. Expanding knowledge in this area allows for a broad look beyond the basic framework of the market. The basis for innovative solutions are IT systems, but there are several organizational solutions that improve the market and make savings. The article presents the impact of innovation on the courier services market, resulting in savings and improved efficiency.
KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT FOR INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY
Authors: Cywiński Marcin
Published: December 2022

Knowledge is decide about development of modern economy. every entrepreneur who can use resources create more added value than competitors. Many of as, mostly economists, know about special role of innovation as a key factor building the competitive position of enterprises. An obstacle in introducing innovation, either in terms of technology or products is most of all high cost of developing and implementing them. Lack of developed legal and institutional infrastructure which favors the implementation of new ideas causes that investing in new services and creating new innovations is risky. The article attempts to make people realize how important it is to develop knowledge in innovative activities.
Consumer Legal Protection from the Decoy Effect Through Digital Literacy
Authors: Cahyani Afrilia , Fitriyanti Fadia , Ahmad Jamaluddin , Ramlan Pratiwi
Published: December 2022

The millennial and generation Z tend to experience the negative impact of the decoy effect, so a consumer protection law is required. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the negative impact of the decoy effect and the importance of consumer protection through digital literacy. A quantitative descriptive approach was used with millennial and generation Z research subjects who were given a choice of products using bait items. According to the study's findings, respondents are susceptible to the decoy effect, so consumers have the right to know before making a decision. The findings of this study contribute to the public's understanding and provision of suggestions or criticism, as well as to the government's formulation of consumer protection policies, particularly for the millennial and generation Z generations. The implication is that existing consumer protection laws must be flexible, rational, and based on digital literacy. Legal certainty as a form of consumer legal protection to achieve equality in an engagement as a concept for those who make transaction.
الأثر اللغوي في كتاب تحفة الأريب لأبي حيان الأندلسي
Authors: Tekin Selim , Hatib İsra
Published: December 2022

أنزل الله تعالى القرآن الكريم باللغة العربية، وقد اشتهر العرب باهتمامهم بلغتهم وتقديسهم لها، بعد نزول القرآن بدأ العلماء بدراسة اللغة العربية بشكل منظم أكثر وبدأوا بوضع التصانيف لفنونها، ولا شك في أن القرآن الكريم جاء ليغني هذه اللغة من جميع النواحي ويعجز العرب من ناحية البيان، ومع الفتوحات واتساع رقعة الإسلام واختلاط اللسان العربي بغيره، وجد الناس الحاجة لتفسير وتوضيح بعض المعاني المبهمة في القرآن الكريم، وهكذا نشأ ما يسمى بغريب القرآن، ومن اللغويين الذين اهتموا بهذا العلم وتركوا أثراً فيه كان أبو حيان الأندلسي الذي اشتهر بسعة علمه في اللغة إلى جانب علوم التفسير والحديث والأدب، وألف في هذا المجال كتاباً سماه "تحفة الاريب بما في القرآن من غريب"، حيث قام أبو حيان في هذا الكتاب بشرح الألفاظ الغريبة المذكورة في القرآن الكريم من خلال استخدام الدلالة المعجمية محاولا إظهار أهمية الأثر اللغوي في شرحه و يهدف هذا البحث إلى الكشف عن المنهج اللغوي الذي استخدمه أبو حيان وبيان دوره وتأثيره في شرح المعاني الغريبة في القران الكريم.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA PT. FRISIAN FLAG
Authors: Emita Isyana , Siregar Otto , Sugeng Irwin Sukrisno
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kompensasi terhadap loyalitas Kinerka Karyawanmelalui kepuasan Kerja sebagai variabel mediasi pada PT. Frisian Flag. Jenis penelitian ini adalahexplanatory research yang menjelaskan hubungan kausal antara variabel-variabelnya melalui pengujianhipotesis. Sampel responden dalam penelitian diambil menggunakan teknik non-probability samplingdengan metode purposive sampling. Dalam penelitian ini, responden berjumlah 120 orang yang merupakankarywan bagian quality control. Uji instrumen penelitian meliputi uji outer model, uji inner model, dan ujihipotesis. Uji hipotesis langsung menggunakan t-test sedangkan hipotesis tidak langsung menggunakan ujisobel. Analisis ini menggunakan alat uji PLS dengan software Smart PLS 3.0. Hasil analisis yang didapatdalam penelitian ini adalah Kompensasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan karyawan,Kompensasi juga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja karyawan, dan kepuasan kerjaberpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Sedangkan untuk pengaruh tidak langsungKompensasi terhadap Kinerja karyawn melalui kepuasan kerja menunjukan hasil yang positif dansignifikan. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kepuasan kerja memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan dalammenjembatani Kompensasi terhadap Kinerja karyawan.
Educación y alfabetización en medios y tecnologías de información y comunicación: su dimensión instrumental y cognitiva
Authors: Herrera-Aguilar Miriam
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo discutir teórica y conceptualmente las diferentes propuestas de educación y alfabetización que se han hecho alrededor de los medios y las tecnologías digitales de la información y de la comunicación (TDIC, también denominadas TIC) para abonar a la construcción del estado del arte correspondiente. La perspectiva teórica es interdisciplinar, principalmente desde las Ciencias de la Educación y las Ciencias de la Información y de la Comunicación. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, documental, con una metodología heurístico-hermenéutica. El análisis de los textos objeto de estudio arroja como resultado que la educación para los medios tiene una larga trayectoria, paralela al desarrollo de los mismos. Aunado a lo anterior, a lo largo de las últimas décadas, ha habido una multiplicidad de propuestas y denominaciones de alfabetización alrededor de los medios y las TDIC. Sin embargo, las más respaldadas son la alfabetización mediática, la informacional y la digital. Estas propuestas varían al privilegiar, ya sea una dimensión estrictamente instrumental u otra instrumental-cognitiva –incluida una actitud crítica frente a los viejos y nuevos medios– desde sus primeras expresiones. El reto es poner en práctica una educación formal, no formal e informal que atienda tales propuestas para encaminarse a su concreción integral.
Video Game Fictions: A Dual-Work View
Authors: Nader Karim
Published: December 2022

Video games fictions are interactive: some of the content is set by the game designer and some is set by the player. However, philosophers disagree over how this interaction is reflected within the fictional content of video games. First, I will show that games and playthroughs are two distinct works of fiction with their associated fictional content. Second, I argue that players engage with both fictional works when playing a video game. They imagine the fictional truths associated with the game and those associated with their playthrough. Thus, I defend what I will call a Dual-Work View of our engagement with video game fictions. To do so, I show that games have accessible fictional content, that games are distinctively incomplete fictions, and that players engage with this distinctive incompleteness. My goal is to offer a clear account of the fictional content of video games.
Mencermati Kisah Dipilihnya Matias Dari Spritualitas Kaum Pentakostal
Authors: Manurung Kosma
Published: December 2022

Both in organizations and in social life, the existence of a leader is absolutely necessary to ensure the maintenance of order and peace in life. The Bible gives various descriptions of the election of a person to become a leader, for example Joseph who was chosen as a leader because he was able to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh or Saul who became king of Israel by lot. This article intends to reinterpret the story of the choice of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot in Acts 1:15-26 from the Pentecostal spirituality frame. By using descriptive research methods and support from literature studies, it is hoped that this research will be able to provide a strong explanation of the variety of leadership choices in the biblical picture, the story of the election of Matthias, and the meaning of the Pentecostals related to this story. It was found that for the Pentecostals, the story of the election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot was a decision of God whose election was carried out in God's way. This story is also interpreted as God's answer to restore the elect. 
 
Abstrak
Baik dalam organisasi maupun dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat keberadaan pemimpin mutlak perlu untuk memastikan terjaganya ketertiban dan kedamaian hidup. Alkitab memberikan berbagai gambaran terpilihnya seseorang menjadi pemimpin, seumpama Yusuf yang terpilih jadi pemimpin karena mampu menafsirkan mimpi Firaun ataupun Saul yang menjadi raja Israel lewat undian. Artikel ini bermaksud memaknai ulang kisah dipilihnya Matias mengantikan Yudas Iskariot dalam Kisah Para Rasul 1:15-26 dari bingkai spritualitas Pentakostal. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskripsi dan dukungan dari kajian literatur, penelitian ini dirahapkan mampu memberikan penjelasan yang kuat tentang ragam pemilihan pemimpin dalam gambaran Alkitab, kisah pemilihan Matias, dan pemaknaan kaum Pentakostal terkait kisah ini. Didapati bahwa bagi kaum Pentakostal, kisah dipilihnya Matias mengantikan Yudas Iskariot ini merupakan keputusan Allah yang pemilihannya dilakukan dengan cara Allah. Kisah ini juga dimaknai sebagai jawaban Allah untuk memulihkan umat pilihan.
Tinjauan Historis – Teologis Terhadap Potrait Yesus Menurut Perjanjian Baru Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Teologi Perjanjian Baru
Authors: Zebua Kasieli , Hura Melianus
Published: December 2022

The Gospel is the Good News from God to mankind. The Gospel is God's eternal plan in His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, revealed in His incarnation, ministry, suffering, death, resurrection until His coming. Jesus This is the basis and centrality in the Christian faith. Regarding Jesus Christ, many stories have been "fabricated" by His early followers, so that Christians in this century are "victims" of fictional or mere stories. Through a qualitative approach with descriptive analytical methods, namely historical - theological and Biblical texts, this scientific work attempts to describe credible and authentic thoughts and understandings based on the analysis of Christian orthodox (true) beliefs, which are believed throughout the history of Christian faith. The story of Jesus Christ (4 Gospels) is a historical fact. The death and resurrection of Jesus, which are often doubted stories by many, are the central story of worship and the foundation of all Christian thought, the sudden resurrection of an event that falls within the framework of Judeo-Christian history.
 
Abstrak
Injil adalah Kabar Baik dari Allah untuk umat manusia. Injil merupakan rencana kekal Allah dalam Putra Tunggal-Nya, Yesus Kristus, yang dinyatakan dalam inkarnasi-Nya, pelayanan, penderitaan, kematian, kebangkitan hingga kedatangan-Nya kembali. Yesus Inilah yang menjadi dasar dan sentralitas dalam iman Kristen. Mengenai Yesus Kristus, banyak kisah yang telah “direkayasa” oleh para pengikut-Nya mula-mula, sehingga umat  Kristen pada abad ini merupakan “korban” dari kisah fiktif atau khayalan semata. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif analitis, yakni analisis historis - teologis dan teks Alkitab, karya ilmiah ini berupaya mendeskripsikan pemikiran dan pemahaman yang kredibel dan autentik berdasarkan keyakinan kekristenan ortodoks (benar), yang diyakini disepanjang sejarah iman kekristenan. Kisah tentang Yesus  Kristus (4 kitab Injil) merupakan fakta sejarah. Kematian dan kebangkitan Yesus Kristus, yang merupakan kisah yang seringkali diragukan oleh banyak orang, ini adalah kisah sentral dalam ibadah dan dasar dari semua pemikiran Kristen, kebangkitan bukanlah sekedar insiden melainkan sebuah peristiwa yang berada dalam kerangka sejarah Yudeo – Kristen.
PROBLEMS IN RESEARCH RAISING OUT OF ILLUSION
Authors: Dr Sumaira Shafee  , Dr Rubina Yasmeen
Published: January 2023

Research plays an important role in our life. In research, speaking the truth is a difficult task but it is a requirement of research. The search for truth is called research. There are many difficulties in the way of research. But some problems are caused by convenience and haste and carelessness. Ambiguity (Iltibas) also arises as a result of this haste. Ambiguity (Iltibas) means doubting one thing over another. If there are two authors of the same name, the probability increases and the situation becomes like the author of a “Nairang-e-Khiyal”. Identifying these errors make new ways for researchers.
Telemetry Practices Among Physicians and Nurses at an Academic Tertiary Medical Center
Authors: Liu Brian , Khawaja Hussain
Published: December 2022

Background

Cardiac telemetry is an integral part of inpatient medicine, although it is also costly, labor-intensive, and a limited resource. In this quality improvement initiative, we surveyed nurses, residents, and attending physicians regarding their knowledge and application of the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for telemetry usage.

Methods

Our study included developing and implementing a survey among nurses, residents, and attendings in a major academic teaching hospital. Participants’ application of the AHA guidelines was also evaluated using a 7-question sample of hypothetical patient scenarios. A total of 73 physicians and 64 nurses were surveyed. Results were analyzed using chi-square test analysis, and a p-value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

Physicians reported being more comfortable than nurses in discontinuing telemetry (p<0.001) although nurses reported being more comfortable with the AHA guidelines compared to physicians (p<0.001). 81% of physicians somewhat or strongly agreed that cardiac telemetry was overused versus 48% of nurses (p<0.001). Attending physicians were more comfortable than resident physicians with the AHA guidelines, discontinuing telemetry, and daily review of telemetry orders. In four out of seven hypothetical scenarios, nurses reported being more likely to use telemetry compared to physicians when telemetry was not indicated.

Conclusion

There is a notable difference in knowledge and attitudes toward utilization and indications of cardiac telemetry among nurses, resident and attending physicians. An educational program is warranted detailing the AHA cardiac telemetry guidelines and their clinical application.
Hypertensive Emergency In UMOD-Related Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
Authors: Chaudhry Talha , Sapru Sunil
Published: December 2022

Hypertensive emergency is characterized by an acute elevation in blood pressure with evidence of impending or progressive acute target organ damage. Management relies mainly on intravenous medications guided by the type of target-organ damage, but there is considerable variability in practice regarding the choice of medications and optimal therapy. Such variables include the choice of agent and the blood pressure goal, but also underlying medical conditions. We report a case of hypertensive emergency in a 39-year-old-male with a rare genetic condition, UMOD-related autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease which gave rise to adolescent gout, worsening kidney function over decades and treatment-resistant hypertension.
Unilateral Pneumonitis and Hydropneumothorax Following Pembrolizumab
Authors: Sanchez Andrew , Kahn Peter , Minerowicz Christine , Kluger Harriet
Published: December 2022

A man in his 80s with metastatic melanoma presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion and dry cough after 7 cycles of pembrolizumab monotherapy. He was initially treated with antibiotics for community acquired pneumonia; however, his symptoms recurred after 2 weeks, and he developed hydropneumothorax. Pleural fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and transbronchial biopsy results were all negative for infection, and he was diagnosed with unilateral immune checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis, highlighting that the radiographic findings of immune checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis can be unpredictable and include hydropneumothorax.
Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: Risk Factors for Isolation Among Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Kobaidze Ketevan , Jacob Jesse , Leong Traci , Flanders W Dana
Published: December 2022

Background

Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is an important healthcare-associated pathogen. This study aimed to identify factors associated with CRKP isolation among hospitalized patients, describe molecular epidemiology, and mortality associated with CRKP isolation.

Methods

We performed a case-control study at two university-affiliated teaching hospitals. We included 150 patients (30 cases and 120 controls). Each patient with CRKP, a case-patient, was matched with four controls by admission facility, admission date, age, and sex. Controls, patients without CRKP, were randomly selected from a computerized list of inpatients whose admission date was the same as that of the case, within 48 hours of the date of the initial positive culture. We calculated the risk of in-hospital death as the number of deaths divided by the number of cases and evaluated the risk of mortality associated with the site of positive culture. Molecular epidemiology investigation using comparison of restricted DNA patterns of CRKP by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) was conducted.

Results

A greater proportion of cases than controls had undergone an invasive procedure, including use of a central vein catheter, or mechanical nutrition by tube feeding. Pre-admission treatment within two months with the following antibiotic classes was associated with CRKP isolation: carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, anti-pseudomonal penicillins, and cephalosporins. The molecular analysis indicated that over 90% of isolates shared similar PFGE patterns. CRKP isolation was associated with significantly higher in-hospital mortality in comparison to controls. Positive cultures from sites other than urine were associated with substantially higher mortality than was a positive urine culture (RR= 4.0).

Conclusions

The use of multiple broad-spectrum antibiotics, multiple comorbid conditions and poor performance status are important risk factors for developing CRKP in a hospitalized population.
Subacute Epiglottitis Causing Polypoid Laryngeal and Glottic Masses
Authors: Lopez Tiboni Juan , Idami Celyn , Rehr Michael
Published: December 2022

72-year-old woman with history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco use presented to hospital with a one-month history of progressive shortness of breath with dysphagia and a one day history of stridor requiring intubation for airway obstruction. Direct laryngoscopy revealed obstructive well-circumscribed glottic mass with supraglottic edema and a polypoid laryngeal mass. Biopsy of mass demonstrated only acute inflammation tissue with no tumor. She became febrile with blood and sputum cultures positive for group G Streptococcus and was started on antibiotic treatment. After one week of antimicrobial therapy, repeat laryngoscopy showed complete resolution of glottic mass leading to clinical diagnosis of bacterial epiglottitis due to group G Streptococcus. The patient was ultimately extubated with a full recovery.
Inpatient Physician and Nurse Experience During the COVID-19 Crisis at a Public Safety Net Hospital
Authors: Nayak Satyam , Waters Ami , Warsi Maryam , Hegde Anita , Chu Eugene S.
Published: December 2022

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with front line health care provider burnout, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. We sought to better understand how nurses and physicians of differing genders may have been affected differently by the COVID-19 crisis.

Methods

Between July 17, 2020, and October 31, 2020, we surveyed nurses and physicians caring for COVID-19 patients at a large, academic, public safety net hospital in the southern United States. Survey questions were adapted from validated questionnaires used to determine quality of life, assess levels of anxiety, and determine how COVID-19 may have affected our nurses’ and physicians’ work, home and social lives.

Results

Overall, 120 (41.7%) providers responded, including 39 (50%) physicians and 81 (38.6%) nurses. 69.3% reported disruption to their home/family, 76.3% to their social lives, and 29.8% worried about financial strain. More nurses than physicians worried about being excluded from social gatherings (59.7% v 35.1%, p=0.01). Similarly, 70.1% of nurses and 46.0% of physicians expressed concern of exposing others to COVID-19 (p=0.01). Nurses also expressed greater concern about being treated differently by others when compared to physicians (64.5% v 37.8%, p= 0.01). Female physicians reported greater difficulty separating their personal lives from their professional lives than male physicians and either male or female nurses (84.6%% vs 35% vs 33.3% vs 35.9%, p <0.05). Most physicians (89.7%) and nurses (93.8%) reported some level of anxiety, with 31.5% of respondents experiencing moderate or severe anxiety.

Conclusion

Healthcare workers on the frontline of COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of profession, reported increased anxiety that extended beyond the hospital into their homes and social lives. Physicians and nurses, as well as men and women, reported different sources and degrees of stress and disruption to their work, home and social lives.
Verificación sobre la COVID-19 en Facebook. ¿Qué temas interesan a los seguidores de los fact-checkers?
Authors: Abuín-Penas Javier , Míguez-González María Isabel , Dafonte-Gómez Alberto
Published: December 2022

La desinformación se ha convertido en un problema de gran magnitud en los últimos años. Además, la COVID-19 provocó una infodemia donde la que las organizaciones de fact-checking se dedicaron a verificar todo tipo de contenidos, especialmente sobre el virus. Por ello, este estudio pretende profundizar en las características temáticas, el engagement y la evolución cronológica de las publicaciones realizadas en Facebook, durante el año 2020, por los 16 fact-checkers iberoamericanos ligados a la IFCN. Utilizando una metodología mixta con un análisis de contenido, tanto cuantitativo como cualitativo, los resultados muestran que los contenidos sobre la pandemia han ocupado un lugar protagonista en la comunicación de los verificadores, especialmente los relacionados con la situación de cada país, los tratamientos o las características del virus. Asimismo, se observa la influencia de la evolución de la pandemia, tanto en las publicaciones de los fact-checkers como en la respuesta de la audiencia.
PESTICIDE CONCERNS IN PAKISTAN AND STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE PESTICIDE RESIDUAL EFFECTS
Authors: Shamun Noel
Published: December 2022

Unrestrained pesticide usage has a negative impact on the ecosystem and also harms the health of other organisms, threatening biodiversity. The organophosphates and organochlorine cause convulsions, irritability and tumours which compel us to remove them from the ecosystem for the sustainability of life. The process of cleaning up pesticide-polluted regions is difficult and requires innovative eco-friendly strategies i.e. bioremediation, bio-stimulation and natural attenuation. Bioremediation is the method that biologically degrades the organic wastes under controlled conditions to the levels of less concentration of organic materials. The current study intends to investigate effective and environmentally acceptable ways for removing pesticide contamination and residues from our ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on bioremediation processes including bacteria, fungus, and other forms of life.
Epidemiological findings of Lumpy skin disease outbreak investigations carried out in Cattle Colony Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Irshad Hamid , Ahsan Aitezaz , Hussain Munib , Usman Zaheer Muhammad , Farooq Umer , Latif Asma , Asadullah Agha , Wasee Ullah Riasat , Hussain Kalhoro Nazeer , Hassan Andrabi Syed Murtaza , Akram Muhammad
Published: December 2022

The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological findings of Lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreak in Cattle Colony Karachi. In total nine LSD affected farms were visited. Blood (n=7), skin scabs (n=2) and nasal swabs (n=6) were collected from LSD suspected cattle and data was obtained on pre-designed proforma. The samples were analysed for LSD using PCR. The most commonly observed clinical signs were nodules on the skin, fever, lachrymation, nasal discharge and reduction in milk production. The clinical signs of LSD were only observed in cattle in affected farms. The overall morbidity and mortality rates were 15.3% and 6.8% respectively. Of 15 samples collected from suspected LSD cases two (13.3%) were found positive for LSD using PCR. This is the first study describing epidemiological features of LSD outbreak in Cattle Colony Karachi, Pakistan. This study provides baseline information for further epidemiological studies and establishment of LSD control strategy in Pakistan.
CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM CAUSING BACTERIAL WILT OF TOMATO
Authors: Atiq Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Bacterial wilt is an important disease of tomato caused by  Ralstonia solanacearum, which causes 90% yield losses. The present research was done to evaluate the effect of different chemicals against bacterial wilt of tomato. By using inhibition zone technique, five chemicals (Oxyrich, Forum top, Electus Super, Cabriotop and Kocide) at three different concentrations (250, 300 and 350 ppm) along with control were evaluated against R. solanacearum under lab conditions with Complete Randomized Design (CRD). Among all the treatments, maximum inhibition zone was expressed by Oxyrich (20.687mm). Under field conditions using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), Oxyrich and kocide were evaluated alone and in combination at three different concentrations (2, 2.5 and 3%) along with control. Among these treatments, maximum reduction in disease incidence was expressed by combination of Oxyrich + Kocide (18.38%). Difference among treatments was observed using least significant difference (LSD) at probability level of 0.05%. It is concluded that identification of different chemicals will be helpful in future studies for the management of bacterial wilt disease of tomato.
EFFICACY OF BOTANICAL PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST LEAF HOPPER (Amrasca spp.) ON OKRA Abelmoschus esculentus CROP
Authors: Ali Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Okra is a vegetable crop belonging to Malvaceae family which is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the globe. Many insect pests cause losses in the yield of okra crop, however; the leaf hopper (Amrasca specie) is considered as the most damaging sucking insect pest of okra crop. Jassid can reduce yield up to 50% leading to significant economic losses. A field experiment was conducted at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab Lahore during rabi season 2021-2022. This study was carried to figure out the insecticidal properties of five different plants extracts viz., Botanicals used in the form of extracts, that includes Garlic (Allium sativum L.), Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.), Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Red chilli (capsicum annum L.), and Red chilli + Garlic (capsicum annum + Allium sativum).. The experiment was laid out following RCBD having three replications of each treatment. Each treatment was used at 20% v/v concentration. The data was recorded on the per leaf infestation of jassids after 24, 48, 72, 168, 240 hours of exposure period. Among the trialed botanical extracts, the extracts of Garlic + red chilli extract were found the most effective against leaf hopper while red chilli was found least effective. Among the tested plant products, the extracts of Garlic and Garlic + red chilli extract were found most effective against plant hopper at seven days after treatment and resulted into minimum per leaf population of the tested insect. It is recommended that the extracts of Garlic + red chilli should be used as an effective control measure against the leaf hopper
DETERMINATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL POTENCY OF DIFFERENT CHEMICALS TOWARDS BACTERIAL CANKER OF TOMATO CAUSED BY CLAVIBACTER MICHIGANENSIS SUBSP. MICHIGANENSIS.
Authors: Atiq Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Tomato is an imperative fruit/vegetable crop and a treasure trove of active natural metabolites. It is cultivated across the globe but both biotic and abiotic factors have been implicated in decreasing its production. Among all the constraints faced by tomato crop in Pakistan, bacterial canker of tomato caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (Cmm is one of the most ravaging biotic stss to tomato crop. Present study was designed to evaluate antibacterial potential of different chemicals (Cabrio Top, Oxyrich, Kocide, Electus super, and Forum top) against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis under vitro and vivo conditions at three different concentrations. In vitro condition, efficacy of these chemicals was determined at (250ppm, 500ppm,750pp) concentrations out of which Electus super showed maximum inhibition zone at 750ppm concentration. In field condition, kocide and electus super were applied separately and in combination and in combination significant result was expressed with minimum disease incidence. The current investigations pave the way for fruitful disease management through certain chemicals because of their easy availability, fast action and cost effectiveness.
Molecular Ecology of Freshwater Turtles and Future directions
Authors: Mushtaq Iqra Mushtaq
Published: December 2022

The distribution and diversity of turtles now reflect the lengthy and complex evolution of the taxonomy, which represents an old group of tetrapod vertebrates in terms of evolutionary history. Freshwater turtles represent the majority of the 365 species, and they mostly live in tropical and subtropical regions. Emydidae diversity hotspots can be found in Southeast North America, as can Geoemydidae and Trionychidae in the Indo-Malayan area. While Pelomedusidae are mostly found in Africa, Chelidae are primarily found in the Neotropics and Australia. Most species of the genus are endemic to a particular region or even to a single location. The majority of freshwater turtles suffer varied degrees of threat, mostly from habitat changes and collection. With the use of morphological and molecular data, the majority of phylogenetic trees for different turtle species have been generated using DNA techniques and procedures. The complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), dehydrogenase subunit 4 (ND4), cytochrome b (Cyt b), carapacial ridge (CR), and cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (CO I) genes of freshwater turtles were sequenced by using universal PCR and long-PCR methods. Along with CR sequences of freshwater turtles, the composition and structure of the control region of diverse species were compared and analysed. Functional domains in the regulatory area, as well as their conserved sequences, were determined based on sequence similarities to other turtles. The mitochondrial regulatory regions and flanking sequences of diverse freshwater turtle species were recovered using Long-PCR and gene-specific primers. To clarify the genetic links between the fresh water turtle species that share the same habitat type, a tree was created based on Cytochrome b sequencing data and the PCR- Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) pattern.
Keywords: Complex evolution, Phylogenetics, Phylogenomics, Tetrapod vertebrates
BIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF THE HEPATIC AND KIDNEY FUNCTIONS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT THE BAFOUSSAM REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CAMEROON
Authors: HUBERT DONFACK JEAN , MARINE KOM TCHATE XAVIERA , FAUSTIN ATEMKENG TSATEDEM , NADINE HYUGUE MARIE PAULE , FLORENCE NGUEGUIM TSOFACK
Published: December 2022

Background: Nowadays, one of the main ways to manage HIV infection is the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Despite the benefit associated with the use of antiretrovirals, these could have side effects on certain vital body functions such as the liver and kidneys.

Aim of the Study: The main objective of this study was to assess the liver and kidney functions of people living with HIV (PLWHIV) and undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Bafoussam Regional Hospital (BRH).

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted for three months on 100 HIV-positive patients undergoing HAART at the Regional Hospital of Bafoussam. Sociodemographic, clinical and biological data were recorded for each subject and then analyzed using standard procedures. Liver function was explored by the following biochemical parameters: alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, albumin, total and direct bilirubin. The renal function was explored by measuring the creatinine and the serum uric acid levels. Results: Among the 100 patients who participated in the study, 83 were women (83 %) and 17 patients were men (17 %). The most represented age group was between 41 and 50 years old (37 %). The mean age was 47.66 ± 10.2 years. For the liver function assessment, 6 % had elevated alanine aminotransferase activity (greater than 42 IU/L), 8 % had an increase in the aspartate aminotransferase activity (greater than 38 IU/L) and 17% of patients had hypoalbuminemia (below 35 g/L). In addition, 14% of the patients had a high total bilirubin level (greater than 1 mg/dL) and 62% of the patients had a high direct bilirubin level (greater than 0.3 mg/dL). Patients presenting simultaneously an abnormal level of direct and total bilirubin were following the Zidovudine-Lamivudine-Atazan avir-Ritonavir (ZLAR) second line regimen. For the evaluation of renal function, 18% had a high creatinine level (greater than 14 mg/L) and 24% of patients had an abnormal level of uric acid (greater than 60 mg/L), this variation was not associated with antiretroviral treatment (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: No significant association was found between the regimen and the variations of certain biochemical parameters. However, compared to ZLAR, Tenofovir-Lamivudine-Dolutegravir (TLD) was the regimen that recorded the largest number of patients with abnormal variations of biochemical parameters involved in this study.