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Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Nursing Education
Authors: C. Srilatha , N. Sucharitha , Kumar K. Sesha
Published: December 2022

PBL (Problem Based Learning) is an instructional student centered approach which uses carefully constructed clinical problems as a context to define their learning needs, conduct self-enquiry, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge and skills to develop a solution to a defined problem. It is the process of acquiring new knowledge based on recognition of a need to learn. The problem comes first without advance readings, lectures or preparation. Problems should be appropriate to the stage of the curriculum and the level of the students' understanding. Scenarios should have sufficient intrinsic interest for the students or relevance to future practice. Problem Based Learning is one of the advanced teaching strategy where the nurse teacher uses in implementation of students curricular/ academic activity with an aim to achieve sound result of students in solving a problem / scenarios. This may be different kind but it should be student oriented, ultimate goal is to improve the strength of students’ knowledge. Presently this type of strategies were practicing much in educational institution, service developments and research areas.
Pengaruh Penambahan Styrofoam pada Campuran AC-WC Menggunakan Batu Sungai Pattunuang Maros
Authors: Permasi Sukur Dian , Alpius  , Radjawane Louise Elizabeth
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini berfokus untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh penambahan Styrofoam sebagai bahan tambah Adiktif  pada campuran AC-WC dengan  menggunakan Batu Sungai Pattunuang Kabupaten Maros sebagai material, metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah serangkaian pengujian Marshall konvensional, Hasil penelitian dengan penambahan variasi kadar Styrofoam 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% dengan komposisi agregat kasar 36,90%, agregat halus 50%30, filler 5,8%, dengan kadar variasi aspal yang digunakan 5,5 % diperoleh karakteristik campuran AC-WC pada pengujian Marshall konvensional diperoleh Stabilitas, flow, VIM, VMA dan VFB memenuhi Spesifikasi Bina Marga 2018.
Karakteristik Campuran Laston BC Menggunakan Batu Sungai Cikkee Kecamatan Lalabata Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Lalembang Maryadi Anan , Alpius  , Boro Wona Grace
Published: December 2022

Jalan adalah infrastruktur penunjang perekonomian yang menghubungkan suatu kawasan dengan kawasan lainnya yang digunakan oleh masyarakat umum dan dilewati oleh berbagai macam kendaraan. Dengan bertambahnya jumlah penduduk maka terjadi pula peningkatan volume kendaraan dan beban yang melintas di atas struktur perkerasan jalan. Semakin berkembangnya teknologi di bidang lalu lintas dan perkerasan jalan sehingga dibutuhkan kualitas agregat yang baik dalam suatu campuran struktur perkerasan jalan yang memiliki daya tahan yang baik dan tidak mudah rusak. Maka dari itu harus dilakukan pengujian karakteristik agregat khususnya untuk Laston BC sebelum digunakan. Penelitian ini dirancang untuk menguji karakteristik campuran lapis aspal beton BC dengan penggunaan batu Sungai Cikkee Kecamatan Lalabata Kabupaten Soppeng dengan penggunaan variasi kadar aspal penambahan 0,50% yaitu rentang 5% sampai dengan 7% menggunakan tes Marshall Konvensional dan Immersion. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa nilai karakteristik campuran dengan menggunakan batu Sungai Cikee berupa stabilitas, flow, VIM, VMA dan VFB untuk hasil pengujian Marshall Konvensional memenuhi spesifikasi. Untuk pengujian Marshall Immersion diperoleh nilai Stabilitas Marshall Sisa (SMS) sebesar 93,7% dengan penggunaan kadar aspal optimum 6% memenuhi spesifikasi Bina Marga.
Penggunaan Serat Serabut Kelapa Sebagai Bahan Tambah Campuran AC-BC
Authors: Linggi Aldi Randa , Mangontan Robert , Alpius
Published: December 2022

Permasalahan kualitas campuran beraspal dan rongga yang besar menjadi hal yang perlu diperhatikan, sehingga dilakukan penelitian selanjutnya dengan menambahkan bahan tambah serat serabut kelapa pada campuran AC-BC, pemanfaatan serat serabut kelapa sebagai bahan tambah pada campuran Asphalt Concrete – Binder Course diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas campuran, kerena fungsi dari serat serabut kelapa yang dicampurkan kedalam campuran beraspal dapat meningkatkan kualitas daya ikat antar agregat dengan aspal  sehingga meningkatkan kinerja campuran khususnya stabilitas menjadi lebih kuat. Maksud penelitian ini untuk pengujian penggunaan serat serabut kelapa sebagai bahan tambah dalam campuran Asphalt Concrete – Binder Course. Metode yang digunakan yaitu merancang variasi kadar serat serabut kelapa kemudian pembuatan benda uji campuran Asphalt Concrete – Binder Course serta melakukan pengujian Marshall Konvensional. Hasil penelitian Marshall Konvensional diperoleh campuran Asphalt Concrete – Binder Course dengan kadar serat serabut kelapa yaitu 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, dengan kadar aspal 5 % memenuhi Spesifikasi Umum Bina Marga Tahun 2018. Penambahan serat serabut kelapa dapat meningkatkan kinerja campuran Laston AC-BC, mengakibatkan rongga pada campuran menjadi kecil dan mengakibatkan campuran kuat dan stabil tahan terhadap beban lalu lintas.
Selim Hilmi Özkan, Osmanlı Devleti ve Diplomasi, İdeal Kültür Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2017, 286 s. ISBN: 978-605-2101-00-1
Authors: DERİ Mehmet
Published: December 2022

Osmanlı Devleti’nde Diplomasi üzerine yapılan nitelikli ve akademik çalışmaların sayısı son yıllarda giderek artmaktadır. Bu çalışmalardan biri de Prof. Dr. Selim Hilmi Özkan’ın kaleme aldığı “Osmanlı Devleti ve Diplomasi” başlıklı çalışmasıdır.
Selçuklu mirası üzerine kurulan fakat Roma’nın hâkimiyet alanı üzerinde de hak iddia eden Osmanlı Devleti’nin başarılarını sadece askerî alandaki başarısıyla açıklamak mümkün değildir. Çünkü Osmanlı Devleti, tarih boyunca kurulmuş ve tarihe büyük ölçüde yön vermiş önemli ve güçlü devletlerin en başında gelenidir. Osmanlı Devleti’nin farklı dinden, dilden, kültürden ve medeniyetten olan toplumları yüzyıllarca bir arada tutmasının arka planında başarıyla uyguladığı diplomatik siyaseti vardır.
Osmanlı Devleti; ilk Türk-İslam devletlerinin diplomasi geleneklerini devralmış, Kuruluş ve Yükselme dönemlerinde ad hoc (geçici) diplomasiyi kullanmış, Batılı ya da diğer devletlerle karşılıklı, sürekli denilebilecek nitelikte diplomatik ilişkilere girmemiştir. Osmanlı Devleti’nin siyasî, askerî ve ekonomik gücünün zamanla zayıflamasıyla birlikte, özellikle de 1606 Zitvatorok Anlaşması ve sonrası dönemde devlet, ad hoc diplomasisini yavaş yavaş terk etmiştir. 17. yüzyılın başından itibaren Osmanlı’da elçi ve elçilik faaliyetlerine yönelik çalışmalar yapılmaya başlanmıştır. Osmanlı’da diplomasinin kurumsallaşmasını bir gereklilik haline getiren asıl gelişmeler 19. yüzyılda yaşansa da diplomaside kurumsallaşmanın ilk adımları 18. yüzyılın sonlarından itibaren 3. Selim tarafından atılmıştır. 3. Selim, devleti çöküntüden kurtarmanın yolu olarak Batılı ülkelerin yakından takip edilebilmesi için Londra, Paris, Viyana ve Berlin gibi başkentlerde daimi elçilikler açtırmıştır. Osmanlı Devleti, Gerileme ve Dağılma dönemlerinde, devletlerarası ilişkilerde denge politikasını kullanmış, denge politikasının en büyük aracı olarak da diplomasiye büyük önem vermiştir.
Çalışmada; ağırlıklı olarak Osmanlı Devleti’nde diplomasiyi belirleyen organlar; Kuruluş Döneminde Osmanlı’da Diplomasi ve diplomasinin gelişimi; Yükselme ve Zirve Döneminde Osmanlı Diplomasisi; Osmanlı Devleti’nin Avrupalı Devletlere uyguladığı diplomasi anlayışı, Osmanlı Devleti’nde protokol; Osmanlı Diplomasisinde değişim ve sürekli diplomasiye geçiş; sürekli diplomasiye geçiş sürecinde dış faktörler; Hariciye Nezaretinin Kurulması gibi konular akademik bir perspektiften ele alınmaktadır.
Erken Çocukluk Çağında Çocuğu Olan Ebeveynlerin, Çocuklarına Medya Kullandırmadaki Aracılıkları ve Dijital Ebeveynlik Farkındalıklarının İncelenmesi
Authors: BOSTANCI Seyhan , ÇAKIR Recep
Published: December 2022

çalışmanın amacı, erken çocukluk çağında çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin çocuklarına medya kullandırmadaki aracılıklarını ve dijital ebeveynlik farkındalıklarını belirlemektir. Araştırmaya okulöncesi dönemde çocuğu olan 457 ebeveyn katılmıştır. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda veriler; kişisel bilgi formu, erken çocukluk ebeveyn medya aracılık ve dijital ebeveynlik farkındalık ölçekleri ile toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler SPSS istatistik programı ile betimsel analizler, bağımsız örneklem t testi, ANOVA, korelasyon ve regresyon testleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre erken çocukluk çağında çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin, çocuklarına medya kullandırmadaki aracılık davranışları ve dijital ebeveynlik farkındalık düzeyleri ortalamanın biraz üzerindedir. Erken çocukluk çağında çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin, dijital ebeveynlik farkındalıklarında ve çocuklarına medya kullandırmadaki aracılık davranışlarında cinsiyete, yaşa ve ebeveynlerin günlük internet kullanım sürelerine göre anlamlı farklılıklar bulunurken eğitim durumuna göre anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır. Ebeveynlerin medya aracılık davranışları ile dijital ebeveynlik farkındalıkları arasında pozitif yönde bir ilişki olduğu ve bu ilişkinin istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı olduğu görülmüştür. İlişkinin yordanmasına yönelik yapılan regresyon analiz sonuçlarına göre ebeveyn medya aracılığının dijital ebeveyn farkındalığına anlamlı bir etkisinin olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Uzaktan Eğitimle Gerçekleştirilen Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Dersine İlişkin Görüşlerin İncelenmesi: Öğretmen Adayı Perspektifi
Authors: KORAY Abdullah , PEKBAY Canay
Published: December 2022

Bu araştırmada, Fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının pandemi döneminde uzaktan eğitimle gerçekleştirilen Öğretmenlik Uygulaması dersine ilişkin görüşlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verileri, 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim gören son sınıf 8 fen bilimleri öğretmen adayından toplanmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Öğretmen adayları ile yapılan görüşmeler doğrultusunda elde edilen veriler, nitel veri analiz tekniklerinden içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre; öğretmen adayları uzaktan eğitim sürecinin teknolojiyi kullanmalarına, ders planı hazırlamaya ve ders anlatımlarına fırsat vermesi bakımından sürecin katkısı olarak görürlerken, uzaktan eğitim sürecinde mekândan ve zamandan bağımsız olmayı da sürecin olumlu yönü olarak belirtmişlerdir. Öğretmen adayları öğretmenlik uygulamasının uzaktan eğitimle gerçekleştirilmesine yönelik genel olarak olumsuz görüş bildirirken; süreçte iletişim, öğretim süreci ve teknik donanım ile ilgili zorluklar yaşadıklarını ifade etmişlerdir. Bu zorluklara bağlı olarak öğrencileri derse katmada, gözlem ve değerlendirme yapmada, deney uygulamaları gerçekleştirmede sorunlarla karşılaştıklarını ifade etmişlerdir.
Pelaksanaan Eksekusi Barang Rampasan Perkara Tindak Pidana Umum Dengan Cara Penjualan Langsung Pada Kejaksaan Negeri Palangka Raya
Authors: Ronaldi Ronaldi , Zahro Yolanda Leorenza
Published: December 2022

Abstract:

TThis article aims to find out and understand the implementation of the execution of the booty as well as the obstacles faced by the Executor Prosecutor in carrying out the execution of the booty in general criminal cases by direct selling of court decisions that have obtained permanent legal force (inkracht) at the Palangka Raya District Attorney. The research method uses empirical juridical research methods, namely research that examines the implementation or implementation of positive legal provisions and what happens in people's lives. The results of the research are, 1. The execution of booty in general criminal cases by way of direct sales of court decisions that have obtained permanent legal force (inkracht) at the Palangka Raya District Attorney is in accordance with the Republic of Indonesia Prosecutor's Regulation Number 10 of 2019, but in its implementation it is constrained for buyers in direct sales in the form of motorized vehicles when they want to apply for the registration process of motorized vehicles resulting from direct sales which are rejected by the local police. 2. Obstacles faced by the Executing Prosecutor in carrying out the execution of the confiscation of general criminal cases by means of direct sales of court decisions that have obtained permanent legal force (inkracht) at the Palangka Raya District Attorney's Office there are technical obstacles, namely, related to the completeness of the case file and legal obstacles. namely, the regulations of the Prosecutor's Office and the Police regarding the registration requirements of motorized vehicles resulting from direct sales are contradictory.

Keywords : Implementation Excution, Booty, Palangka Raya District Attorney
Contingency and Institutional Approaches to Conceptualizing Organizational Performance in Non-Profit Sector
Authors: Gowon Muhammad , Popoola Oluwatoyin Muse Johnson , Amir Amri , Junaidi Junaidi
Published: December 2022

The conceptualization of organizational performance has received considerable attention in both the management accounting and nonprofit (NFP) literature. However, it is difficult to reach consensus on what constitutes "organizational performance." The unique nature of NFP, as well as the considerable size and influential impact of this sector in the Western economy, leads us to better understand the nature of performance of such organizations. Some argue that NFPs benefit from taking the same perspective on organizational performance as their commercial counterparts, while others argue that NFPs are so unique that the concept of the commercial sector is inappropriate or very difficult to implement. The paper argues that the seemingly conflicting views of how to conceptualize organizational performance in the NRP sector can be adjusted. The conclusions presented can guide researchers and practitioners in considering the nature of performance in this important sector.
Schwannoma intraóseo mandibular. Reporte de un caso clínico
Authors: Zamar Facundo , Garola Federico , Funes Nahuel , Fiol Andrés , Arienza Fernando
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: El schwannoma es un tumor neuroectodérmico benigno de la vaina nerviosa o vaina de mielina formada por células de Schwann. Aproximadamente entre el 25 y el 48% de los casos presentan localización en el territorio cervicofacial, especialmente en los tejidos blandos de esta región. Se los puede clasificar como schwannomas periféricos o intraóseos, éstos últimos también denominados centrales. Los schwannomas intraóseos son poco comunes, constituyen menos del 1% de los schwannomas presentes en la región en cuestión y menos del 0,2% de todos los tumores primarios óseos. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo reportar un caso clínico de un schwannoma intraóseo mandibular, revisando aspectos clínicos, radiográficos y anatomopatológicos. El schwannoma intraóseo es una entidad poco común, o al menos se encuentra en una condición de subregistro en Argentina, por lo que este caso constituye una rareza. Caso clínico: Se presentó a la consulta una paciente de 30 años de edad, derivada al servicio de Cirugía y Traumatología Bucomaxilofacial del Hospital “Parmenio Piñero” de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires por su odontólogo de cabecera, a raíz de un hallazgo radiográfico durante un control de rutina. Se planificó realizar una biopsia incisional, cuyo resultado anatomopatológico fue compatible con el diagnóstico de schwannoma intraóseo. Se procedió a realizar la enucleación completa. Finalmente, la paciente evolucionó sin complicaciones. Palabras clave: Intraóseo, nervioso, neurilenoma, schwannoma, tumor.
Cloud computing for healthcare systems in covid19 era
Authors: Saurabh Chhabra  , Hanie Amiri  , Mona Rastegar  , Ataollah Dashti
Published: December 2022

In recent times, cloud computing services have appeared as a promising technology in the medical care sector, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic. In this epidemic, the size of the data developed from different resources is expanding, which requires advanced technology for the storage of the data. Cloud computing appears to be a poorly appreciated sector when it comes to healthcare because of its ability to provide new services at a reasonable cost. In addition, cloud computing gives a suitable environment for promoting collaboration among health workers, sick individuals, and other parties involved. It might be used to solve many issues in the medical sector, including storage capacity, affordability, and reforming resources. Cloud computing is also linked to enhanced accessibility, transfer, and recovery of health data, as well as quick availability of health records. In regard to decreasing the transmission of coronavirus 2, the utilization of cloud computing is regarded as an effective possible solution because the demand for online facilities has been expanding consequently. Nevertheless, cloud computing applications may have a continuous challenge in the area of security, as well as the accessibility of cloud applications, specifically for a medical care system that records and processes medical data. This paper will give an overview of cloud computing, its role in the medical care system by focusing on the coronavirus 2 pandemic, and its challenges in the medical care sector.
Frequency of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Presenting with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Its Relationship with In-Hospital Mortality
Authors: Ali Shabahat , Umar Rana Muhammad , Pannu Furqan Yaqub , Ali Faryad , Saboor Qazi Abdul , Ahmed Bilal
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of acute kidney injury in patients presenting with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction and to compare the frequency of in-hospital mortality between patients presenting with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction with versus without acute kidney injury at a tertiary care hospital. Design: It was a descriptive case series. Study Settings: Department of Cardiology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore-Pakistan over a period of 6 months from January 2021 to June 2021. Material and Methods: A total of 128 patients of both genders aged between 18-70 years presenting with in first 12 hours of acute STEMI at emergency ward of cardiology department were included in this descriptive case series study. An informed written consent was taken from all the participants. All these patients were managed as per standard departmental protocols. Renal function was assessed within 30 minutes of presentation and then after 72 hours of admission and acute kidney injury was labelled if there was ≥0.5 mg/dl increase in serum creatinine level from baseline. These patients were followed till discharge and death of the patient during hospital stay was noted. It was then compared between patients with versus without acute kidney injury. Results: The patients had mean age of 53.8±11.3 years. There were 86 (67.2%) males and 42 (32.8%) females with a male to female ratio of 2.1:1. 97 (75.8%) patients were obese, 65 (50.8%) patients were diabetic and 87 (68.0%) patients were hypertensive. 72 (56.3%) patients were active smokers. 25 (19.5%) patients with acute STEMI developed acute kidney injury while 10 (7.8%) patients died during hospital stay. The frequency of in-hospital mortality was significantly higher in acute STEMI patients with AKI as compared to those without AKI (24.0% vs. 3.9%; p-value=0.004). When compared similar difference was noted in in-hospital mortality between acute STEMI patients with versus without AKI across various subgroups based on age, gender, BMI, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, ASA status, thrombolysis and need for PCI. Conclusion: A substantial proportion of patients presenting with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction developed acute kidney injury that was associated with increased frequency of mortality among such patients which warrants routine monitoring of renal function among patients presenting with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and consideration of cases positive of AKI at higher risk of mortality so that risk stratification and anticipated management may improve the outcome of such patients in future practice. Keywords: Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Acute Kidney Injury, In-Hospital Mortality.
Formulation of in-Vivo Experimental Model of Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Wistar Rat
Authors: Piracha Muhammad Umair , Ejaz Iqra , Chaudhry Saima , Ghafoor Sarah
Published: December 2022

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic, fibrotic and crippling disease that affects the oral mucosa. It leads to progressive fibrosis that mainly involves the buccal mucosa but other parts of the oral cavity such as the tongue and palate can also be affected. There is a general consensus that areca nut and its constituents are mainly responsible for the pathogenesis of the disease. On histological examination of a biopsy taken from the human oral mucosa, OSMF presents with atrophic epithelium and juxta-epithelial deposition of a vast amount of collagen. Material and Methods:12 healthy male Wistar rats (age 5-6 weeks) were divided into two groups: group A (control) and group B (experimental) after ethical approval. Bleomycin is an anti-cancer drug that is used to create various animal models of fibrosis. In this study, bleomycin was injected into the buccal mucosa of Wistar rat at a concentration of 1mg/mL dissolved in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) for 4-8 weeks daily. The control group was treated with normal saline. Body weight and mouth openings were recorded. A macroscopic examination was done along with a microscopic analysis of histopathological features and an immunohistochemical analysis of α-SMA expression. Masson’s trichrome stain was used to visualize the collagenous deposition in sub-epithelial tissue. Results: Clinically buccal mucosa showed lesions that mimicked OSMF. Changes in epithelium and lamina propria were observed in the experimental group as compared to the control group. At week 4, stratified squamous epithelium of buccal mucosa showed shortening of rete ridges and lamina propria showed deposition of thick separate collagen. At week 8, epithelium became flat, and atrophic with loss of rete ridges and lamina propria showed juxta-epithelial deposition of collagen which was completely hyalinized and α-SMA expression increased in myofibroblasts. Conclusion: The results from our study suggested that Wistar rats are a reproducible and sustainable model for OSMF. Keywords: Oral submucous fibrosis, animal model, bleomycin, fibrosis, alpha-smooth muscle actin
Cholera: An Outbreak Causing Diarrhoea; A Serious Threat to Population
Authors: Ishfaq Romah , Naqvi S. M. Abbas , Javeed Mehvish , Zulfiqar Atif , Khan Hubza Ruatt , Mirbahar Ahsanullah M
Published: December 2022

Objective: To evaluate the association of Vibrio cholera infection with age and gender. To develop the antibiotic sensitivity pattern for Vibrio cholera against commercially available preparations in market. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional Place and duration: Study was conducted at department of Pathology, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital Multan, in the months from April to September, 2022. Methodology: Total 191 Stool samples were sent to Microbiology laboratory, Pathology department of hospital which was included in this study. These samples were from Nishtar Hospital various wards and from CEO office. After successful isolation of bacteria the antibiotic sensitivity were tested by Kirby-Baur Disc Diffusion Method. Results: During the outbreak of Vibrio cholera in our area, 10.99% cases were detected in whole diseased population. Mean age of patients who developed Vibrio cholera was 7.68 + 0.66 years. Gender showed no discrimination as both males and females were almost equally affected. Age and gender were not found statistically significant (p=0.740 and p=0.329). The sensitivity was measured for three antibiotic drugs (Ampicillin, Erythromycin and Tetracycline). Among them only Ampicillin showed 50% sensitivity whiles other two antibiotics were 100% sensitive. Conclusion: Unhygienic environment especially in pediatrics group has showed to be the main risk factor in the outbreaks of cholera. Proper disposal of waste, especially from infected persons, to keep it segregated from drinking water along with awareness programs are the need of hour to prevent further outbreaks. Keywords: Kirby-Baur Disc Diffusion Method, Vibrio cholera, Outbreak, Pediatrics, Ampicillin, Erythromycin and Tetracycline
Frequency of Correct Fetal Weight Estimation by Clinical and Ultrasound Methods in Pregnant Women
Authors: Anum Inbisaat , Zahra Syeda Sahar , Kumari Sapna , Wahid Anum , Tahir Umber Arooj , Qureshi Asim Iqbal
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of correct fetal weight estimation by clinical and ultrasound methods in pregnant women. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nishtar Hospital Multan, From February 2021 to July 2022. Methodology: A total of 383 women with singleton pregnancy, gestational age between 37 to 40 weeks and who underwent labor induction or elective cesarean section were included. Fetal weight estimation was done by clinical and ultrasound methods in pregnant women. Following delivery, “actual birth weight” of neonate was measured and data recorded in the shape of correct fetal weight estimation by both studied methods. Results: In a total of 383 women, the mean age was 29.50±2.22 years ranging between 18-35 years while the mean gestational age was 38.09±0.91 weeks. The mean mother’s weight was 70.19±10.56 kg, mean clinical weight estimation 3127.03±561.38 grams, mean ultrasound weight estimation 3137.25±658.05 grams and mean actual weight was 3157.63±648.33 grams. Correct clinical weight estimation was reported in 49.6% cases while correct ultrasound weight estimation was noted in 80.9%. Practical Implications: Accuracy in fetal weight estimation can be achieved by applying Dare’s method in the clinical setting. Conclusion: Fetal weight estimation adopting Dare's formula was found to be comparable to ultrasound estimation for the prediction of actual birth weight within 10%. Keywords: Fetal weight, gestational age, singleton, ultrasound.
Importance of Blood Glucose Monitoring in Pregnant Females
Authors: Ghafoor Maria , Qayyum Aisha , Ghazi Asifa , Khalid Summaiya , Aftab Misbah , Shahid Afshan
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant females. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and department of Pathology, Dow University of health sciences, From February 2021 to January 2022. Methodology: Five hundred pregnant ladies with gestational age between 24-28 weeks with any parity were included. These women were challenged with 75 grams of oral glucose solution and blood glucose levels were estimated at one-hour post-prandial. The cut-off limit was set to 140 mg/dl and women with more than this value were subjected to a 2 hr 75 grams oral glucose tolerance test to confirm the diagnosis of GDM. Results: Out of a total of 500 pregnant women, the mean age, gestational age and BMI were 26.4±4.3 years, 27.0±10.2 weeks and 27.6±4.3 kg/m2. There were 59 (11.8%) women who were found to have a positive glucose challenge test (GCT) while the remaining 441 (88.2%) had plasma glucose below 140 mg/dl. Furthermore, 59 OGTT results showed that 43 (8.6%) women had GDM. Women with GDM had significantly higher age (p<0.0001), higher BMI (p=0.0064) and multigravidity (0.0191) Practical Implications: Oral glucose challenge test can be administered in all pregnant women particularly in high risk individuals. Conclusion: The frequency of GDM was high. Pregnant ladies should be screened for GDM in time to prevent further complications during and after pregnancy. Keywords: Blood glucose, gestational diabetes mellitus, post-prandial.
Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a Marker for Dyslipidemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Khalid Henna , Riaz Mariam , Khadija Abbasi, Momina , Haseeb Abdul
Published: December 2022

Objective: The purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of HbA1c as a predictor of dyslipidemia in patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. Study Design: Cross-sectional Place and Duration: Department of Pathology; Women Medical & Dental College Abbottabad in collaboration with Jinnah International Hospital, Abbottabad; April 2022 – September 2022 Methods: After obtaining their agreement, a total of 110 people with Type-2 diabetes mellitus were included in the research. Statistics and background information were recorded. Fasting lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and cholesterol/HDL), HbA1c, creatinine, and electrocardiogram were conducted as part of the comprehensive systemic examination to detect the presence of complications or co-morbidities. Mean, frequency, and correlation analyses are performed in SPSS 22.0. When doing a correlation analysis, the Pearson Chi-square test was typically utilized. Results: Twenty-two patients (20%) had an HbA1c below 7%, whereas eighty-eight patients (80%) had a HbA1c beyond 7%. Dyslipidemia was seen in 62 individuals (56.4%). Direct connections were found between HbA1c and BMI, cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), while an inverse correlation was found between HbA1c and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). When comparing female and male patients, females were shown to have considerably greater TG levels. HbA1c levels were also significantly correlated with the presence of metabolic syndrome, particularly among women (P0.003). Conclusion: According to the findings of our research, HbA1c is not only useful as a biomarker of long-term glycaemic control, but it is also an excellent predictor of lipid profile. Keywords: Lipid Profile, Dyslipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, HbA1c
Rüzgar Enerji Santrallerinin Elektrik Şebekesine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: AMAL Emine , YILMAZ Kadir , ÖZDEMİR Engin
Published: December 2022

Rüzgar enerjisinin elektrik üretiminde kullanımının küresel çapta artmasına paralel olarak Türkiye’de de son yıllarda rüzgardan elde edilen elektrik enerjisi oldukça artmıştır. Türkiye’de rüzgar enerjisi santrallerinin elektrik üretimindeki payı (2021 ilk yarısından itibari ile rüzgar gücü 10,585 MW ile) tüm ihtiyacın %9,22’sini karşılar hale gelmiştir. Ülkemizde son dönemde Rüzgar Elektrik Santralleri (RES) lisans başvurularında önemli artışlar yaşanmış olup, bu santrallerin enterkonnekte sisteme bağlantı kriterleri ve sistem işletmeciliği üzerindeki etkileri daha büyük önem kazanmıştır. Rüzgar türbinlerinin zaman içinde ürettiği güç, birincil enerji kaynaklarının öngörülemeyen doğası nedeniyle karakteristik olarak dengesizdir. Bu durum, yalnızca çok sayıda rüzgar türbininin elektrik güç şebekesine entegrasyonundaki sorunları artırarak, katkılarının yönetilmesini oldukça zorlaştırmaktadır. Önceleri dağıtım sistemine bağlanan RES’lerde sadece gerilim kalitesi ilk aranan durumken şimdiki değişen yönetmeliğe göre RES’lerden güç sisteminin dengesi konusunda katkı yapması beklenmektedir. RES’lerin arıza sonrası sisteme katkısı, gerilim, frekans etkileri ve aktif güç kontrolü özellikleri belirlenerek Elektrik Piyasası Şebeke Yönetmeliğinde gerekli düzenlemelere gidilmiştir. Bu makale, rüzgar enerjisinin güç sistemlerine entegrasyonu ile ilgili temel teknik zorlukları ve önerilen çözüm metodolojilerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu zorluklar arasında güç kalitesi sorunları, güç dengesizlikleri (şebeke kararlılığı), reaktif güç desteği, arızadan kurtulma yeteneği gözden geçirilmiştir ve tüm zorluklar tartışılmıştır. Rüzgar enerji santrallerinin artan güçlerle enerji sistemine entegrasyonu Türkiye Elektrik İletim Sistemine etkileri ve bağlanma kriterleri gözden geçirilmiştir. Entegrasyon zorluklarını azaltmak için enerji depolama sistemleri, şebeke kodları ve yenilebilir enerji politikaları önemine değinilmiştir. Böylece, politika yapıcılar ve araştırmacılar bu çalışmayı gelecekteki enerji stratejilerini geliştirmede ve rüzgar enerjisi entegrasyon zorluklarının tam anlamıyla görmelerine yardımcı olacaktır.
Mulberry and Non-mulberry Silkworm Pupae as an Animal Feed
Authors: Hazarika Abhyarthana , Saikia Monimala
Published: December 2022

The animal requires certain essential nutrients in their diet in order to achieve the desired growth and development which leads to income generation. The dietary feed which are available in the market for fishes and monogastric animals such as poultry, pig etc. are quite expensive and are not easily available. Silkworm pupae meal, which is a waste of the sericultural industry, is a highly nutritious and cost-effective product that can fulfil the dietary requirement and successfully utilized as a feed for these organisms. The present review displays the utilization of silkworm (both mulberry as well as non-mulberry) pupae as an alternate source of protein in fish, poultry, and pig feeding.
Marketing Pattern of Tea Enterprise in Meghalaya State: with Special Reference to White Tea Cultivation
Authors: Sawian K.D. , Sharma Amod , Kumar Sujay
Published: December 2022

The present research work was carried out to analyze the marketing pattern and post harvest management of tea enterprise with the help of primary data pertained to the year 2018-20 of tea enterprise in both district viz; Ri-Bhoi and West Garo hill. As it is well known fact and universally accepted concept that the organic agriculture has triggered a controversial debate in the past two decades; which is most important because it shed light on the darker sides of chemical-intensive conventional farming by offering an alternative due to the dumping off huge quantity of fertilizer and chemical used for enhancing the production and productivity to maximize the profit too. The data were collected from both the selected districts purposively due to the highest production and productivity as compared to the other districts of the Meghalaya state and a multi-stage simple random sampling technique was adopted due to the rationality sample plan of the respondents. Even the statistical frame-work and tabulation was adopted to fulfill the specific objectives of the study.
Efficacy of Prohexadione calcium and Paclobutrazol on Storage Life of Clapp’s Favorite Pear
Authors: Lal Manmohan , Mir M.M. , Iqbal Umar , Kumar Amit , Hassan G I , Basu Umer
Published: December 2022

Present investigation was carried out to study the efficacy of growth retardants viz., prohexadione calcium and paclobutrazol on storage life of pear cv. ‘Clapp’s Favourite’ during the year 2015-2016. The experiment was laid out with thirteen treatments replicated thrice on 12-year-old-pear tree with uniform vigor and health under uniform cultural practices. The treatment comprises of single and double spray of growth retardants, i.e., prohexadione calcium (100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300 ppm) and paclobutrazol (100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300 ppm). The orchard soil was moderately deep with good fertility status. Data was recorded on storage life of the pear at (7, 14, 21 and 28) day’s interval and results revealed that both the growth retardants prohexadione calcium and paclobutrazol had showed a significant influence on total sugars, TSS, acidity and physiological loss in weight. After 28 days of storage minimum physiological loss in weight (14.17 %) and acidity (0.20 %) was recorded with the application of prohexadione calcium @ 200 ppm sprayed twice closely followed by prohexadione calcium @ 200 ppm sprayed twice. Application of prohexadione calcium @ 200 ppm and paclobutrazol @ 200 ppm had also showed a significant influence on TSS (15.31 % and 15.17 %, respectively) and total sugars (13.48 % and 13.40 %). Minimum values for all the characters were observed in control. Results revealed that application of prohexadione calcium @ 200 ppm and 300 ppm sprayed twice will enhance the shelf life of Clapp’s Favourite pear.
The structural performance of concrete containing crushed rock dust and fly ash with the addition of coir fibre
Authors: Kumar Amit , Kumar Sharma Pushpendra
Published: December 2022

The present research work has been carried out by using crushed rock dust and fly ash as cement replacement in combined proportion of 20% CRD and 0% fly ash mix together with the gradual increase of 2.5% fly ash and simultaneously gradual decrease of 2.5 % of CRD with the addition of 0.5% coir fibre by weight of cement. Last proportion taken was 10% CRD and 10% fly ash. Use of this material in concrete not only improves the strength of concrete but also leads to the proper disposal of these materials, reducing the impact of these materials on environment. In this research the compressive and flexural strength of concrete with replacement of ordinary Portland cement by crushed rock dust (CRD) and fly ash with the addition of 0.5% coirfiber are studied. Eleven concrete mixes are prepared and compared with the nominal mix (with 0% CRD, fly ash and fiber). Test results for compressive and flexural strength show higher gain in strength for mixes using CRD, fly ash and fiber as compare to nominal mix. It was observed that cement replace with 12.5% CRD and 7.5% fly ash with 0.5% coir fiber gave the highest strength value. Property workability also studied for different concrete mixes. The addition of coir fiber gives slight more variation in the workability as compare to concrete made by using CRD and fly ash. The fiber into fresh concrete can increase the ductility of the concrete and also acts as a crack arrester.
Biofuel Generation by Macro and Micro Algae as a Renewable Energy Source: A Systematic Review
Authors: M. Pore Smita , R. Sutkar Pankaj , S. Walekar Laxman , P. Dhulap Vinayak
Published: December 2022

Recently, the fossil fuel consumption is increasing owed to industrial revolution which leads to serious human health and environmental problems. For sustainable energy generation and survival of human life and earth planet biofuel is an alternative source of energy. Non-renewable energy causes environmental effects which results in environmental degradation, to overcome these problems biofuel is the best environmental friendly option. Biofuel can be generated from different types of biomass, among these algae have potential to produce considerable amount of biofuel. But it is very difficult task to produce algal biofuel from specific type of algae. The present review compares and discusses the different types of feedstock, methods of oil production and improvement of method for biodiesel production and their utilization. This review mainly focuses on the cultivation and methodology for biofuel generation and recovery from algae for sustainable development.
Influence of prohexadione-calcium on temperate fruit crops – A Review
Authors: Lal Manmohan , Sood Yachna , Singh Harvinder , Kumar Amit , Wani Ab Waheed , Kumar Sanjay
Published: December 2022

Plant growth retardants have great potential to maintain a balance between vegetative and reproductive growth of the plants. Prohexadione-calcium is reported as a novel plant growth retardant that inhibits late stages of gibberellins (GAs) biosynthesis in plants. It is emerged as one of an important management tool that an orchardist has available to control vegetative growth in plants and can enhance flowering and fruit quality. Currently, prohexadione-calcium is considered as a reduced risk compound, since it exhibits negligible toxicological effects and has been reported to degrade in higher plants with a halflife of a few weeks and in soil with a halflife of less than a week. The available literature on the effect of prohexadionecalcium on vegetative growth, fruit set, fruit yield, fruit quality and return bloom have been reviewed in this paper.
Ethnobotanical Study of Plant Resources and Identification of Reasons for Degradation of Vegetation by using Matrix Ranking and Paired Matrix Comparison on Lamdeng Forest Area under Langol Reserve Forest, Manipur, India
Authors: Ch Sadananda , Lulloo, P  , Devdutta, P  , Premkumar, K  , Imotomba, R.K  , R.K Amarjit , Monica, M.  , Jamjuri, P  , Chinkheinganba,L  , Lungcham, M.
Published: December 2022

Lamdeng Forest in Imphal West District, Manipur, India had severely degraded due to overexploitation. At present, the forest is rejuvenated with constant efforts to revive it by the joint approach of the State forest department and the nearby inhabitants of the forest. A paired comparison matrix study was undertaken to identify the possible reason for the loss of the vegetation in which setting fire on the forest for hunting wildlife emerged as the top reason. There were other five reasons which contributed to the loss of vegetation in the past. The study also documented 37 important trees, bamboo, and shrub species by using the matrix ranking method on the basis of 6 identified utilities provided by them. Among all the plant species, the highest point was assigned to Castanopsis hystrix with 273 points attributed by the 20 respondents. From the utility points, it had also 5 numbers of applications. Other important species were Lannea grandis, Mesua ferrea, Meyna spinosa, and Vitex negundo.
Diversity and abundance of Spider population (Arachnida: Araneae) in some selected localities in and around Madurai city, India
Authors: Gayathri Thirukonda Ravindhran , Rajagopal Thangavel , Ponmanickam Ponnirul
Published: December 2022

A study of spider species diversity was conducted in some selected localities of in and around Madurai city from October 2019 to March 2020. A total of 29 species of spiders belonging to 22 genera from 6 families were identified from the study sites. Araneidae and Salticidae were found to be the most dominant family with species from 6 and 7 genera respectively. Based on guild structure analysis, Orb-web builders and stalkers were the most dominant feeding guilds. There were considerable disparities in spider species diversity and distribution across all study sites during the study period, with Vadipatti (23 species) having the highest spider species diversity and Kelavasal (7 species) having the lowest diversity. Spider species diversity (Shannon’s index), richness (Margalef’s index) and evenness (Pielou’s index) indices were higher on Vattipatti (2.23; 3.37; 0.46), and least in the Kelavasal (1.11; 1.06; 0.23). Among 29 species, Argiope anasuja, Cyrtophara cicatrosa, Cyrtophora citricola, Gasteracantha geminata and Myrmarachne bengalensis were the most dominant species in Vatipatti and Arasakulam due to the existence of their prey and diverse range of plants, which influenced that these species were more dominant. The present study revealed that spider diversity was higher in rural areas (Vatipatti and Arasakulam) with superior ecological settings, but lower in urban areas (Thiagarajar College campus and Kelavasal) with the most intact ecological environment
Study of Heterosis for Grain Yield and its Components Traits in Single Cross Derivatives of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Indu  , Dadheech Amit , Dubey R.B. , Jain H.K. , Jain Devendra , Kaushik M.K.
Published: December 2022

The 45 F1 hybrids obtained by crossing in line x tester fashion were evaluated in three different environments along with parents and checks for grain yield traits and its component to harness the heterotic information over better parent and standard check. the number of hybrids depicted significant positive heterobeltiosis and relative heterosis on pooled basis were 38 and 40 respectively, for grain yield per plant. The estimates of standard heterosis for grain yield and its attributing traits showed that hybrid L14×T3 exhibited maximum estimates of significant positive standard heterosis suggesting that hybrid may be exploited before commercial release for confirmation of its superiority.
Physico-chemical investigation of groundwater of Pisangan region of Ajmer (Rajasthan) with special reference to fluoride and nitrate
Authors: Jagariya Ranjeet
Published: December 2022

This research is based on physicochemical investigation of groundwater with special reference to fluoride and nitrate to evaluate the quality of groundwater of Pisangan region of Ajmer district (Rajasthan). Pisangan is a tehsil block of Ajmer district (Rajasthan) and located 35.2 km from Ajmer district headquarter. The groundwater resources of Pisangan region (Ajmer) has greatly been affected by the overexploitation and geochemical changes. This research work was investigated the physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater of Pisangan and its surrounding villages. For the physico-chemical investigation, sixteen groundwater specimens were bottled from Pisangan and its surrounding villages during postmonsoon of 2021 and investigated for various groundwater quality parameters with special reference to fluoride (F– ) and nitrate (NO3 – ). It was perceived that the physico-chemical investigation of groundwater of Pisangan and its surrounding villages shown an uneven contamination of both fluoride (F– ) and nitrate (NO3 – ), and most of the groundwater specimens were not as per the drinking water standards of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The groundwater of Pisangan region is found unsuitable for drinking purposes due to presence of fluoride (F– ) and nitrate (NO3 – ) beyond the maximum agreeable limit of drinking water standards of BIS.
Diversity and Nutritional analysis of genus Alternanthera Forssk. in the area of Western Ghats, Karnataka, India
Authors: A.M. Sathisha , H. U. Abhijit , K.M. Kalleshappa.
Published: December 2022

resent communication provides the diversity of Alternanthera genus of family Amarantheceae by conducting extensive and intensive field survey from July 2018- July 2021, in the different parts of Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. A total of 6 species were documented and their nutritive values were determined.
Agronomic Practices Enhancing the Productivity of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) – A Review
Authors: Basha S. Jaffar , Nayak S Balaji , Ahammed S. Khayum
Published: December 2022

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is grown in rabi (post-rainy season) following kharif (rainy season) crop or kharif fallow. Late sowing (December-January) should be avoided as the late-sown crop may experience moisture stress and high temperatures at the critical stage of pod-filling, leading to reduced yield and seed quality. A pre-sowing irrigation may be needed, if the available soil moisture is not adequate for germination. Kabuli chickpea should never be irrigated immediately after sowing, particularly in deep black soils. Desi varieties are sown at plant geometry of 30 cm x 10 cm whereas wider row spacing (45–60 cm) can be used in large seeded kabuli chickpea and irrigated crops (both desi and kabuli types). Total quantities of N, P and K should be given as a basal dose. Foliar spray of 2% urea at flowering has been found beneficial in rainfed crops. Pre-emergence application of Pendimethalin 30% EC @ 0.75 – 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1 and one hand weeding or interculture operations at 25-30 days after sowing is economical. Two irrigations (30 mm each), one each at branching and pod filling stages, are recommended for higher yield. Machine harvesting of chickpea will reduce production cost. Tall and non spreading plant varieties are available with suitable mechanization package.