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REGULATION OF THE USE OF CCTV AS A CRIME PREVENTION TECHNIQUE
Authors: Shannon Hoctor
Published: September 2022

Having been used for a number of years as part of the security apparatus of banks and stores, closed circuit television (CCTV) is increasingly becoming more prevalent on the streets of South Africa. CCTV monitoring takes place in a number of cities, including Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Pietermaritzburg. (My own interest in this matter derives from my involvement in the Justice Monitoring Project (JUMP), the brainchild of Prof Michael Cowling, which tasked students in 2004 to inter alia monitor theuse of CCTV evidence obtained from the camera network which is run as a joint venture of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Business Against Crime in Pietermaritzburg.) Whilst it has been argued that CCTV cameras can make a meaningful contribution to enhancing the safety of our city streets, the question arises: at what cost? This paper seeks to examine this question in the context of a discussion of the use of CCTV as a law enforcement technique. The focus of the note will be on data collection rather than data collation, and the issue of admissibility of video evidence will not be dealt with. CCTV may be briefly described as a television system wherein signals are not publicly distributed and images are not broadcast. Instead, such images are transmitted from cameras to particular monitors serving a limited area. In the context of cameras located within a city, the images transmitted are primarily of pedestrians walking or transacting on the streets. As Froomkin has noted, whilst moving about in public is not truly anonymous, one at least enjoys the idea, largely consonant with reality in a city environment, of being able to move about with anonymity. This freedom is naturally threatened by privacy-destroying technology such as CCTV. It is evident that the use of such technology involves trying to balance the competing values of safety and privacy. As more cities make use of video surveillance, it appears as if privacy is on the losing side. Whilst this trend is understandable given the standard contradistinction between the tangible harms inherent in security concerns as opposed to the intangible harms occasioned by infringement on privacy, whether it is justifiable is another matter altogether. Spencer has raised a number of concerns about the tangible/intangible division as a framework for decision-making, namely (i) that the framework is incomplete and locks into short-term benefits and consequences rather than taking account of the long-term effects on privacy; (ii) that by embedding the decision in a concrete factual context the decision will inevitably be weighted in favour of preventing tangible harms; and (iii) that the tangible/intangible dichotomy is not as clear-cut as it may seem, since security proposals often serve intangible goals such as allaying fear, whilst privacy intrusions can have tangible consequences such as disrupting or inhibiting behaviour.
A review of microfluidic impedance sensors for pathogen detection
Authors: Chen Li , Mu Yuan , Zhian Li
Published: September 2022

The development of rapid, sensitive and specific methods for the detection of foodborne pathogens is important to ensure food safety. Currently, detection methods such as counting methods, immunoassays, and biosensors have been developed for detecting foodborne pathogenic bacteria, and impedance sensors combined with microfluidic technology have received extensive attention. This paper outlines the advances and applications of microfluidic impedance biosensors for the detection of foodborne pathogens. And reviews the current advances in microfluidic impedance sensors based on transducer materials and detection techniques, including detection technology based on interdigitated microarrays electrode, electrophoresis technology, nanotechnology, etc. Finally, the challenges and development trends of current microfluidic impedance sensors are discussed.
The effects of cognitive training in healthy community residing Thai elderly: a randomized controlled trial.092022 v1
Authors: Nimnuan Chaichana
Published: September 2022

Aim: Cognitive training intervention (CTI) in the elderly is associated with a risk reduction of dementia; however, the effects of interactive computerized-CTI in old ages have been inconclusive. The present study aimed to determine the effects of low-technology CTI in community-based populations. Methods: The study was a 2-arm parallel single-blinded randomized controlled intervention trial. The primary endpoint assessed the treatment effect by examination of global cognitive function, utilizing the Thai Mental State Examination (TMSE), at the 12th week (T1), while the secondary endpoint evaluated the carry-over effect at the 24th week (T2). Results: Eighty-six eligible participants were recruited from a senior society on the edge of Bangkok. At baseline (T0), the mean age and TMSE score among CTI (n=44) and wait-list (n=42) groups were similar (age; 66.66±5.52 and 67.52±6.46; TMSE; 28.84±1.38 and 28.83±1.12, respectively). For the CTI group, the mean number of cognitive training sessions was 14.82±7.62. By using intention-to-treat analysis at the primary endpoint, the mean difference score of TMSE in the CTI groups was significantly higher than the wait-list group (∆TMSEbetween group at T1-T0=0.57; 95%CI=0.07 to 1.08.; p = 0.026) while the effect size was 0.48. At the secondary endpoint, there was no significant difference observed between the CTI and wait-list groups (∆TMSEbetween group at T2-T0=0.33; 95%CI= -0.23 to 0.88; p = 0.248) while the effect size was 0.25. Conclusions: CTI showed a significant treatment effect for improvement in global cognitive function in healthy Thai elderly but did not demonstrate a carryover effect.
Perfusion-fixation procedure for adult rhesus monkeys v1
Authors: Smith Yoland
Published: September 2022

This protocol details Perfusion-fixation procedure for adult rhesus monkeys.
The Impact of Board Gender Diversity on Bank Credit Risk
Authors: Setiawan Rahmat , Khoirotunnisa Fani
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Credit risk is the most important risk to consider because it is the biggest risk faced by banks. To control these risks, banks make various efforts such as implementing good corporate governance. One of the GCG strategies undertaken by banks is to diversify the company's board members. This research aims to examine the effect of board gender diversity on credit risk. The sample was determined using purposive sampling with data analysis techniques using linear regression. Research data using Stata 14. Using a sample of 41 Indonesian banks over a period from 2012 to 2018, this research finds that board gender diversity has a significant negative effect on bank credit risk. This study concludes that the greater the proportion of women on the bank's board, the less credit risk the bank has.
The Effect of Sales Distribution Channels and Promotion Policies on Consumer Buying Behavior and Its Impact on Sales Volume
Authors: Ikbal Muh , Saragi Sahat , Sitanggang Maura Linda
Published: September 2022

Distribution is an important part of the sales business which influences the customer's decision to buy a product which in turn increases sales volume. The purpose of study to determine and analyze the effect of sales distribution channels and promotional policies on consumer buying behavior and its impact on sales volume. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) SPSS 25 and AMOS 24 programs. The results showed that distribution channel has a positive and significant effect on sales volume with p-value = 0.002 with a coefficient of 0.559. Sales force has a positive and significant effect on sales volume with p-value = 0.48 and a coefficient of 0.268. Promotion policy has no effect on sales volume p-value = 0.652 (0.05) and the coefficient is 0.112. Consumer behavior has a positive and significant effect on sales volume with p-value = 0.001 with a coefficient of 0.691. Promotion policy is the weakest part in an effort to increase sales so that serious efforts are needed to fix: it is necessary to increase above the line and below the line promotional activities so that the word of mouth effect is quickly achieved;  making material design changes regarding citrex products to make it easier to understand and understand;  and conduct diverting advertisements by an increase in the promotional budget.
Sustainability of Waqf Muhammadiyah: A Historical Study from Past to Present
Authors: Junarti Junarti , Alhabshi Syed Musa , Mardika Isnan Hari , Anwar Saiful
Published: September 2022

Waqf has an essential role in the successful development of the Persyarikatan Muhammadiyah. In addition to religious services, the Muhammadiyah Persyarikatan attempt to use waqf land for social and educational establishments. Report of the Councils of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah 2010- 2015 (PP-Muhammadiyah, 2015) on the development of Muhammadiyah's charitable efforts, particularly in education, health, and public welfare economic, and da'wah. Furthermore, there are around 3,717 ha of waqf assets and fix managed by the Muhammadiyah organization. Muhammadiyah movement succeeds to manage Waqf for social welfare. However, many people are not familiar with the basic ideas of Waqf for the charitable effort by KH. Ahmad Dahlan. The study of this scientific paper uses a qualitative paradigm with reviews literature to examine the history and phenomena of Waqf Muhammadiyah from aspects of personality and thoughts and ideas of KH. Ahmad Dahlan revealed the external acts (words and deeds) in developing Muhammadiyah in Indonesia. Furthermore, it provides descriptive data to present the condition of waqf Muhammadiyah from history until the present. Lastly, this study concludes that the community's trust for Waqf in Muhammadiyah is still very high. The future of Waqf Muhammadiyah is the chain of the past and the present.
The Effect of Earnings Management, Board Characteristics, and Firm Size to Firm Performance on Manufacturing Companies
Authors: Dewi Sari , Wijaya Vieri
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This study aims to examine the effect of earnings management, board characteristics, and firm size on firm performance by measuring Tobin's Q (TQ). In this study, we examine the effect of earnings management using accrual-based earnings management and real earnings management, the effect of board characteristics using the variable the board of directors size and board of commissioners size, and also examine the effect of firm size by means of the natural log of firm assets. The results of this study indicate that accrual-based earnings management and firm size have a significant positive impact on firm performance while for real earnings management variables, the board of directors size, and the board of commissioners size are not significant on firm performance in this research topic.
Competitive Strategies for Womenpreneurs in Tasikmalaya City During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nurfitriya Mira , Koeswandi Tika Annisa , Rachmani Nizza Nadya , Widyawati Retno Febriyastuti
Published: September 2022

This research is motivated by the current dual role of women, both as housewives and career women who seek income and are tested for their resilience and competitiveness in the face of the current global COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the pre-research data we obtained, women make a significant contribution to the economy of the City of Tasikmalaya, where more than 50% of MSME actors in the City of Tasikmalaya are female. This research itself aims to provide a general description of the opportunities faced by womenpreneurs in the City of Tasikmalaya, as well as to study further about what challenges are faced by womenpreneurs in the City of Tasikmalaya. The object of the research is womenpreneurs SMEs located in the city of Tasikmalaya. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, where the analytical tool used for the data obtained is the SWOT analysis. The technique of collecting data is by using observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and literature studies. The results of this study are based on the Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) and External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrices, the position of Womenpreneur in Tasikmalaya City [IFE 3.101, EFE 3.037] is in Quadrant I.
Creating Student Loyalty Through Reputation of Higher Education: An Empirical Study of Polytechnic in Bandung
Authors: Sugiharto Nur Aziz , Hurriyati Ratih , Gaffar Vanessa
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This study aims to determine whether the loyalty of Polytechnic students can be formed through the reputation of Higher Education. Because student loyalty has an important role in realizing the competitive advantage of Higher Education. This research was conducted with a quantitative approach and data obtained through surveys using an online questionnaire with a sample of 200 Polytechnic students in the city of Bandung. Measurement of data and relationships between variables is done by using SEM-PLS statistical tools. The results show that student loyalty can be built through the reputation of higher education institutions with student satisfaction as interventing variable and various variables as forming the reputation of higher educationKey words. student loyalty; reputation; higher education; student satisfaction
Analysis of The Role Of E-Philantrophy Through Digital Platform and Social Media During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Human Resources Development Perspective
Authors: Rahmi Nur
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The development of e-philanthropy, namely philanthropic activities through digital platforms both in the form of applications and social media, found its best momentum when the Covid-19 outbreak entered Indonesia and became a pandemic that had a huge impact on the Indonesian economy. The implementation of social distancing or physical distancing policies  causes economic activities to be hampered and causes a decrease in people's income. In an effort to synergize with the government to continued to maximized human development activities according to the Indonesian human development paradigm as a whole, namely Indonesian people who are physically healthy and fulfilled the needs of clothing, food and housing and have a healthy and strong mentality, the wider community as one of the stakeholders development can implemented its role. Through philanthropic activities. E-philanthropy through social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and WhatApp, as well as Digital Platforms or applications such as Kitabisa,Com, Amal Sholeh.Com, etc are quite important in this regard. Some of the identified forms of e-philanthropy included; (1) Family Philanthropy (18 institutions), (2) Corporate Philanthropy (17 institutions), (3) Religious Philanthropy (30 institutions), (4) Independent Philanthropy (37 institutions), and (5) Media Philanthropy (4 institutions) .As for the role of e-philanthropy in the development of human resources physically and as well as mentally/spiritually, it can be identified based on the e-philanthropy cluster formed based on the principle of the use of funds and their used. The philanthropic clusters are: (1) E-Philanthropy For The Zakat Cluster on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), (2) E-Philanthropy  Cluster For Indonesian Education, (3) Cluster E-Philanthropy For Residential Urban Areas, (4) E-Philanthropy  Cluster Philanthropy For Food   Nutrition Security, (5) Cluster E-Philanthropy For Health, (6) Cluster E-Philanthropy For Environment Conservation and also (7) Cluster E-Philanthropy For Arts Culture.Keyword : E-Filantrofi, Development, Socia Media, Platform Digital
Family Ownership in Indonesia, Good or Bad?
Authors: Junia Annisa Aghniarahma
Published: September 2022

Indonesia is one of the countries that adopt the two-tier system, where there are separation functions between directors and commissioners. Indonesia is also dominated by family firms. In relation to the agency problem, the concentration of ownership by the family in the company and the existence of independent directors in the company's board of directors are two things that are importantly considered as corporate governance practices. This study aims to find out how family ownership in Indonesia influences the demands of corporate governance practices and examines how independent directors moderate those relationships. The study used 69 companies listed in the ASEAN Corporate governance Scorecard with a four-year study period from 2012 to 2015. Using the regression method of panel data, this study found that the greater the family ownership of firms in Indonesia, the smaller the company's demands to good corporate governance practices. While the independence of directors and the size of the board moderate the relationship positively.Keywords: Corporate governance, Family firms, Independent director, Agency theory
The Effect of Pentoxifylline Treatment on Diabetic Nephropathy Progression
Authors: ONAN Engin , PAYDAS Saime , BALAL Mustafa , TAKTAKOĞLU Onur , KARA Ertan
Published: September 2022

AbstractObjective: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is an important cause of end stage renal disease. It has been suggested that pentoxifylline, which is used for the treatment of vascular diseases, has anti-inflammatory properties and may have positive effects on diabetic nephropathy. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of pentoxifylline treatment on renal functions and proteinuria levels in patients with DN.Material and Methods: Thirty-six DN patients treated with 1200 mg/day pentoxifylline were screened retrospectively. Twenty-four-hour proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) values were recorded at 3rd and 6th months before starting treatment and at 3rd, 6th and 12th months of pentoxifylline treatment.Results: The average age was 51.9±12.3 years. In this patient cohort, 12 were male and 16 were using angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB). Twenty-three patients used pentoxifylline for less than 6 months (group A) and 13 patients used it for more than 6 months (group B). There was no difference between groups A and B regarding the amount of 24-hour proteinuria (Group A: 3.76±2.49 g/day, Group B: 4.72±3.20 g/day, p=0.423) and loss of eGFR (Group A: 37.98±31.2 ml/min, Group B: 34.00±29.99 ml/min, p=0.846).Conclusion: In this study, the effect of pentoxifylline on proteinuria and eGFR loss was not observed in patients with diabetic nephropathy during 1-year follow-up.
Evaluation of physical and vital signs and the effect of carnosine in experimental hyperthyroidism
Authors: DAĞLI Fatma , GUNTURK Inayet , SEYDEL Gönül Şeyda , YAZICI Cevat
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of experimental hyperthyroidism and carnosine which is known to have antioxidant properties on physical and vital findings in rats, and to determine the relationship between these parameters and free T3 (FT3) levels. Materials and Methods: Rats were analyzed in 7 groups (each containing 12 animals); control (CONT), hyperthyroidism-1 (T:10-day L-thyroxine (L-T4) administration), hyperthyroidism-2 (T-T: 20-day L-T4 administration), Carnosine (10 day carnosine administration), Hyperthyroidism-1 + Carnosine (T-C), Hyperthyroidism-2 + Carnosine (T-TC), and Carnosine + Hyperthyroidism-1 (C-T). In order to create a hyperthyroidism model, L-thyroxine (L-T4) doses of 300 µg/kg rat weight/day and carnosine doses of 300 µg/kg rat weight/ day were intraperitoneally (ip) administered to the rats. Results: After 10 and 20 days of thyroxine administration, FT3 levels (T:3.640.51pg/mL, T-T: 4.060.91pg/mL) and body temperature (T:37.10.3oC, T-T: 37.60.3oC), significantly increased while body weight decreased (T:240.722.0g, T-T:263.028.7g). Carnosine administration only prevented the increase of FT3 levels, but had no effect on other parameters. Conclusion: The increased FT3 levels observed with L-T4 administration were consistent with the physical and vital findings, but carnosine administration did not reflect the expected effects on the physical findings observed in the hyperthyroid condition.
DNA damage and inflammation in COVID-19 cases
Authors: GÜLBAY Gonca , SAVRUN Atakan
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study is to see oxidative DNA damage (8-OHdG), its relationship with inflammatory mediators (IL6 and TNFA), and its reflections on laboratory findings in patients who had COVID-19 infection at different intensities.

Materials and Methods: Serum interleukin-6 (IL6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFA), and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels were measured using kits based on the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) principle.

Results: In COVID-19 positive patients treated in intensive care 8-OHdG marker level is at the highest level and statistically significant. In patients receiving inpatient treatment in the hospitalized, the 8-OHdG marker level is higher than the control and outpatient groups. IL6 values were at the highest level in the patient group treated in the intensive care unit and were higher than the outpatient and control groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the control and patient groups in terms of TNFA values. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was lower in the control group than in all patient groups. C-reactive protein (CRP) is higher in hospitalized patients than in the control group. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was found to be statistically significantly higher in hospitalized patients than outpatients.

Conclusion: As the severity of COVID-19 increases, serum 8-OHdG and IL6 levels also increase. These parameters can guide the diagnosis of COVID-19 patients in the early stages of the disease course.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the breast cancer diagnosis process
Authors: ALTINTAŞ Süleyman , BAYRAK Mehmet
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The primary aim of thşis study was to evaluate difference in the number of patients with tru-cut biopsies to diagnose breast lesions between non-pandemic and pandemic periods.

Materials and Methods: In this study, the nonpandemic period and the pandemic period were compared, the periods for the pandemic times, between March 1, 2018, and 29 February 2020, and for the nonpandemic period, 1 March 2020 to 12 March 2022 to 12 March 2022. In each period, we have included all the tru-cut biopsies for suspected breast cancer. During the pandemic and non-pandemic period, the number of tru-cut biopsies BI-RADS and histopathological findings of the patients who experienced tru-cut biopsies were compared.

Results: The number of tru-cut biopsies performed during the nonpandemic and pandemic period was similar (1596, 1599). In the pandemic period, tru-cut biopsy histopathologic reports revealed that benign and high-risk cases decreased statistically, while invasive carcinoma cases increased by 1.9 (95% CI 1.6-2.2) times. During the pandemic period, US-guided BI-RADS 3 and BI-RADS 4a cases decreased statistically significantly, BBI-RADS 4b cases increased 1.4 (95% CI 1.1-2.2) times, BI-RADS 4c cases 1.7 (95% CI 1.2-2.2), BI-RADS 5 cases increased 2.1 (95% CI 1.4-3.1) times

Conclusion: There was no significant change in tru-cut biopsy numbers compared to the period of the pandemic and the non-pandemic period. However, the stage of the cancers captured during the period of the pandemic was higher.
Effectiveness of melatonin in preventing vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity: an experimental study
Authors: ÖZ GERGİN Özlem , CENGİZ MAT Özge , BOLAT Demet , KABADAYI Merve , PEHLİVAN Sibel Seçkin , COŞKUN Gülfidan
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The aim of the study explores probable toxic effects of vancomycin on kidney and analysis of the probable protective effects of melatonin.

Materials and Methods: In this study, rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: the control group; the melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) group; the vancomycin-treated (200 mg/kg) group; and the vancomycin (200 mg/kg) + melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) group. Rats in the treatment group were given two doses of vancomycin a day with an interval of seven consecutive days and melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) once daily for seven consecutive days. The experiment was continued for 15 days. In each group, seven rats were grouped together. 15 days after the experiment, the rats were sacrificed under anesthesia and among all groups. Kidney tissues were collected and processed for further TNF- expression analysis, as well as histological analyses such as hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), Masson's tricrom, and Periodic acid schiff (PAS) staining to assess pathological severity. In addition, a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay was performed to evaluate apoptosis.

Results: While vancomycin upregulated TNF-α expression, melatonin reduced levels of TNF-α immunoreactivity intensity and clearly improved pathological severity in rat kidneys. Further, melatonin significantly inhibited vancomycin-induced TUNEL-positive cell numbers.

Conclusion: Melatonin has protective activity against vancomycin-induced pro-inflammatory and proapoptotic effects in kidneys during organ preservation time and improves kidney function.
Modified-release methylphenidate-induced Raynaud’s phenomenon in an adolescent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: GÜLCÜ ÜSTÜN Nur Seda , KARAYAĞMURLU Ali
Published: September 2022

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commencing before the age of 12 years and characterized by developmentally inappropriate inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity symptoms. Stimulants such as methylphenidate (MPH) are used as first-line therapy for children with ADHD. Psychostimulants may be associated with vascular problems. Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a peripheral vasculopathy potentially associated with connective tissue diseases characterized by recurring reversible vasospasm attacks triggered by cold and emotional stress. Several cases have been published involving RP observed with MPH. The present report discusses a 14-year-old girl with ADHD who experienced RP with the addition of 10 mg modified-release MPH during 27 mg osmotic release (OROS)-MPH therapy, but not during 36 mg OROS-MPH therapy.
Comparison of emotional-behavioral problems, parental attitude characteristics, parental stress level, and related factors between children diagnosed with a communication disorder and healthy controls
Authors: GÜLLER Barış , YAYLACI Ferhat
Published: September 2022

Purpose: We aimed to compare emotional and behavioral problems, parental attitude characteristics, and the risk of parental anxiety and depression between children diagnosed with a communication disorder and healthy controls.

Materials and Methods: A total of 117 children diagnosed with a communication disorder in the psychiatric evaluation according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and their parents were included in the communication disorder group, whereas 105 children who presented to the outpatient clinics other than child psychiatry and were not diagnosed with a communication disorder, and their parents formed the control group. Sociodemographic Data Form, Child Adjustment and Parent Efficacy Scale (CAPES-TR), The Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire-Short Form (PSDQSF), and Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) were filled in by the parents.

Results: Psychiatric comorbidity was found in 27.3% of the children in the communication disorder group, with the most common diagnoses being Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (n=17, 15.5%) and Conduct disorder (n=4, 3.6%). CAPES-TR child adjustment total difficulty score and the mean scores of emotional problems and behavioral problems were higher in the communication disorder group. The mean CAPES-TR parental self-efficacy score was lower in the communication disorder group. In the communication disorder group, democratic parenting attitudes were lower , whereas authoritarian and permissive parenting attitudes were higher. HAD-D mean score was higher in the communication disorder group.

Conclusion: Our study provides essential information such as an increase in emotional and behavioral problems, more authoritarian or permissive parenting attitudes, a decrease in parental self-efficacy, an increased risk of depression in parents in the presence of communication disorder, and studies that deal with these areas together are limited in the literature. Our findings will contribute to the literature regarding the assessment and planning of appropriate intervention programs for factors that are not only child-focused but also related to parental mental health and parenting skills in the presence of communication disorders.
Post-COVID corticosteroid use and pulmonary fibrosis: 1 year follow-up
Authors: GÜZEL Efraim , BAYDAR TOPRAK Oya
Published: September 2022

Purpose: Depending on the prevalence and severity of COVID-19 disease, pulmonary sequelae and fibrotic lung disease continue to pose significant problems for patients in the post-COVID period. In our study, we aimed to determine the risk factors for pulmonary sequelae and fibrosis with post-COVID patient management.

Materials and Methods: The study comprised 67 post-COVID patients who were released from the hospital after receiving low-dose corticosteroids (0.5 mg/kg daily methylprednisolone) as a result of COVID-19. Socio-demographic data, radiological and laboratory findings of the patients were recorded. All patients were followed up at 3, 6, and 12 months after discharge, and the diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis was made according to high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings, by evaluating with detailed biochemical blood tests and HRCT.

Results: Thirtyfour (50.7%) of the 67 patients were male and the mean age was 57±16.33 (min.19–max.90). At 3 months, there were 59 patients (88.1%) with aberrant thoracic computed tomography (CT) findings, 28 (41.8%) at 6 months, and 21 (31.3%) at 12 months. In the 12th month follow-up, pulmonary fibrosis was detected in a total of 9 (13.4%) patients according to thorax CT findings.

Conclusion: In our study, the most important risk factors for the development of post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis were intensive care unit (ICU) follow-up, lymphocyte count
Epigenetic Perspective in Schizophrenia: DNA Methylation Patterns
Authors: KARAASLAN Ezgi , KARTALCI Şükrü , ACAR Ceren
Published: September 2022

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations and various behavioral disorders. Affecting approximately 1% of the world's population, schizophrenia not only affects patients, but also other members of the society. Genetic and environmental factors play roles in the etiology of the disorder.Genetics, neurodevelopmental disorder, drug use, urban life, alone or together can be counted as the factors that cause the disorder. Despite increasing studies in recent years, the factors causing the formation of schizophrenia have not been fully clarified and more research is needed. Although genetic factors are risk factors for schizophrenia, it is thought that some environmental factors affect the emergence of the disorder. Epigenetic mechanisms regulate gene functions without changing the nucleotide sequence of DNA. DNA methylation is associated with schizophrenia, and methylation status studies have been conducted in many schizophrenia candidate genes. Examination of DNA methylation states will contribute significantly to psychiatric research.In this review, data published in global databases obtained from DNA methylation studies related with schizophrenia are summarized and their importance in schizophrenia is briefly discussed.
Role of fibula in healing of closed diaphyseal tibial fractures treated with intramedullary interlocking nail
Authors: Rajan Aswin Deepak , Borgohain Munin , Sonowal Kiran , Abraham Daniel , Sharma Madhujya , Deb Mandar
Published: September 2022

Isolated tibial shaft fractures with intact fibula are a fairly common injury. Hospital records often fail to mention the intact fibula in such injuries. Many studies blame that with an intact fibula, tibiofibular length discrepancy develops resulting complications associated with the management of tibia fractures like delayed union, non-union, and malunion. 

A prospective study in 59 patients of tibial shaft fractures with 33 having fibula fracture (FF) and 26 patients with an intact fibula(IF) were treated by closed intramedullary interlocking nail between June 2019 to July 2020. Radiological follow up were at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months. The final functional evaluation was done with Johner and Wruh’s criteria at the end of 6 months.

The mean duration of surgery in group IF was 106.62 minutes wherein group FF was 97.91 minutes The radiological union was early with a mean union rate of 19.09 weeks in group FF compared to group IF where the mean was 22.23 weeks. The percentage of nonunion was 3.85% in group IF. 4 patients had a deformity where the level of tibia fracture was lower 1/3 diaphyseal with fibula fracture at the same level. At the final follow up the functional score had no significance. 

The union of a tibial shaft fracture was slower in patients with an intact fibula compared to those with a fractured fibula. Although the intact fibula was more proven for the delayed union, non-union, it prevents malalignment.
A comparative study of one day versus three days peri-operative use of prophylactic antibiotics in orthopedic surgery
Authors: Dhaniwala Nareshkumar Satyanarayan , Dhaniwala Mukund Naresh , Bukhari Rameez , Shah Parth S
Published: September 2022

Prophylactic systemic antibiotics is the standard practice to prevent surgical site infections in orthopedic surgery including arthroplasty. There is enough evidence showing its utility in preventing or reducing surgical site infection. Timing of administration, antibiotics to be used and duration of antibiotics are controversial points regarding this practice. The present study using Ceftriaxone 1 gram intravenously 3 doses during 24 hours peri-operative period (group 1 n =58) versus 3 days (group 2 n= 57) has been carried out on planned orthopedic surgeries with specific exclusion and followed up for 1 year. None of the cases of either group developed any infection. The study demonstrates the utility of antibiotics prophylaxis and is a step in deciding guidelines about antibiotics use in our country.
Humerus nail for tibial reconstruction in adolescent with osteogenesis imperfecta – A rare surgical case report
Authors: Ravikumar A S  , Pradeep H  , Pillai Appu G
Published: September 2022

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare connective tissue disorder known for excessive bone fragility caused by collagen mutations. The common orthopaedic problems related to bone fragility include frequent multiple bone fractures, progressive deformity of long bones leading to impaired ambulation. Surgical correction of long bone deformities in OI is conventionally done using distraction osteogenesis (illizarov fixator), elastic intramedullary nailing, rigid extramedullary fixation using plates, after osteotomy. Intramedullary fixation appears to be an ideal choice for correction of recurrent deformity in the long bone and the devices used previously include telescoping rods, single or dual non-elongating nails (rush nail, TENS). Recently in a case report of 3 individual patients, a humerus nail has been used to reconstruct femur in adolescents with OI. We report a case of humerus nailing for reconstruction of tibia in an adolescent OI male with excellent outcomes which is first of its kind and not reported previously by any other authors.
COVID-19 and the labor market in the absence of lockdowns:evidence from Nicaragua
Authors: Higa Minoru , Huang Zhen , Silva Porto María Teresa
Published: September 2022

What is the effect of Covid-19 on labor markets when there is no lockdown? We answer this question using individual-level survey data for Nicaragua from January 2019 to May 2021. We find a negative impact of Covid-19 on the labor force participation right after the pandemic, particularly for young females, but also a quick recovery. We find that female labor force participation is strongly related to school attendance. Using high-frequency smartphone data we find that visits to school areas dropped sharply by 50%, but they recovered soon as with the female labor force participation.
Print Book Circulation Longevity Dropping at a Small Canadian University Library
Authors: Patterson Jordan
Published: September 2022

A Review of:
Belvadi, M. (2021). Longevity of print book use at a small public university: A 30-year longitudinal study. Insights, 34(1), 26. http://doi.org/10.1629/uksg.562
Abstract
Objective – To inform future collecting decisions by ascertaining the circulation longevity of print books within an academic library.
Design – Longitudinal data analysis of two circulation datasets.
Setting – Library catalogue of a small public university in Canada.
Subjects – 10,002 print books acquired between 1991 and 1996 with a first circulation year between 1991 and 2000 (part 1); 4,060 print books acquired and with a first circulation year between 2008 and 2011 (part 2A); 35,860 print books acquired since 1991 with a first circulation year between 2008 and 2011 (parts 2B).
Methods – The researcher established two datasets by selecting books with viable circulation data from the institution’s holdings. Using each book’s Library of Congress classification number, the researcher mapped each book to three other categorization schemes. The first scheme, Becher-Biglan typology, categorizes books as belonging to either applied or hard and pure or soft fields of study. The second scheme, called in the paper “major subjects,” uses a traditional broad subject categorization (e.g. arts, sciences, health, etc.), and the third scheme categorizes books by the academic programs at the researcher’s institution. The researcher then analyzed the circulation data through the lens of these three categorization schemes.
Main Results – Part 1, which considered the collection’s older circulated books, found that books had an average circulation longevity of 10 years. About 14% of books circulated for only one year, and about 24% of books circulated for less than five years. Among the newer books considered in Part 2, 37% circulated for just one year and 64% had a circulation longevity of four years.
Conclusion – Books in applied and hard fields generally have greater longevity compared to pure and soft fields. Books in professional and STEM fields generally have greater longevity than books in the humanities and arts, contrary to conventional library wisdom. Print book circulation longevity appears to be dropping. Subscription and on-demand acquisitions options may prove to be a more efficacious use of resources than ‘just-in-case’ print collecting.
A Case of 52 Years Old Female Patient with Gastroesophageal Malignancy: Successful Healing Treatment Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) System Protocols As Complementary Medicine
Authors: Satyanarayana Nanduri Venkata , Nathani Parul
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Esophageal malignancy is among cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, and multidisciplinary team care and treatment approaches are used in treating gastric cancer. This paper presents a case of 52 years old house wife diagnosed with esophageal cancer who had undergone chemotherapy and used YPV healings as complementary medicine to recover speedily, and reduce pain and other side effects.
Methods: Case study method is used in this paper by going through the detailed medical records of the patient, healer’s record of healings rendered and feedback from the patient and her family.
Results: After 2 months of healings, the PETCT scan reports revealed normal and positive condition with no sign of cancer. After that, further radiation treatment was given by the doctor during March 2022, and accordingly the YPV healings were continued for one more month. A follow up after two months revealed that the patient was found in normal good health and feeling confident. She regained lost body weight as she was able to take normal diet. There was no pain or repulsiveness.
Conclusions:  There is immense scope for further research using appropriate sample size and research methodology to establish the results on a wider scale for helping people with less-expensive and effective treatment process of YPV. It is recommended that a working knowledge of YPV healings will be highly beneficial for medical personnel such as doctors and nurses and other frontline healthcare workers to holistically treat patients, and also include it effectively in disease prevention protocols.
Kalp nakil olan hastaların hayatta kalması ile ilgili faktörler
Authors: KESKİN Suzan , AKGÜN Arzu , SEZGİN Atilla , MÜDERRİSOĞLU Haldun
Published: September 2022

Aim: Heart transplantation is currently considered the optimal surgical approach for the treatment of refractory heart failure, as it offers a higher likelihood of survival as well as significant improvements to quality of life. We aim to identify factors that relate to post-transplantation survival among patients who received a cardiac transplantation. Material and Methods: We retrospectively included all cardiac transplant recipients who underwent cardiac transplant operations at the Başkent University Faculty of Medicine between February 1, 2003 and December 1, 2019. We examined various demographic and clinical factors. This study was approved by the Başkent University Medical and Health Sciences Research Board (Project no KA20 / 326) and supported by the Başkent University Research Fund. The principles of the Declaration of Helsinki were complied with during the study. Results: A total of 99 patients were involved in the study. The mean age was 41.65 ± 14.89 years. The underlying cardiac condition for cardiac transplantation was ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy in 20 patients (20.2%),non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy in 66 patients (66.7%),restrictive cardiomyopathy in five patients (5.1%),myocarditis in one patient (1.0%),and another cause in seven patients (7.1%). Binary logistic regression analysis indicates that transplant rejection was the sole independent predictor of mortality. Conclusion: The survival of cardiac transplant recipients is significantly correlated to transplant rejection and patient age. However, we observed a significant correlation between survival status and hyperlipoproteinemia. Furthermore, the mortality rates among patients with cellular, humoral, and cellular-humoral diseases were found to be lower than the mortality rate of patients without rejection. KEYWORDS: heart transplantation; transplantation; graft rejection; survival; heart failure; mortality
Case Study: Literary Tourism in Vrhnika Inspired by Heritage of Ivan Cankar
Authors: Boršo David , Potočnik Topler Jasna
Published: September 2022

One of the rural towns in Slovenia that is deeply characterised by literature is Vrhnika. This is where Ivan Cankar, the famous Slovenian author, spent his childhood. Nowadays, his legacy is present throughout Vrhnika, even in small things such as coffee, and the monument that is dedicated to him in the town centre. Vrhnika is also included in the Slovenian Writers’ Trail. This chapter presents a case study researching literary tourism in Vrhnika and literary tourism products related to one of the greatest Slovenian authors.
Interpolation Property on Visser's Formal Propositional Logic
Authors: Alizadeh Majid , Memarzadeh Masoud
Published: September 2022

In this paper by using a model-theoretic approach, we prove Craig interpolation property for Formal Propositional Logic, FPL, Basic propositional logic, BPL and the uniform left-interpolation property for FPL. We also show that there are countably infinite extensions of FPL with the uniform interpolation property.
“Palaea Historica”. The Second Slavonic Translation: Commentary and Text
Authors: Skowronek Małgorzata
Published: September 2022

The so-called Byzantine “Palaea Historica” is a text that functioned in the literature and culture of the Byzantine-Slavic commonwealth. As a collection of stories on “Old Testament” themes, which are basically of biblical origin, it preserves some pre-Christian narrations coming from the Hebrew tradition, as well as some Early Christian apocrypha. Moreover, it represents different interpretations of the Bible. An important component of the “Palaea Historica” are the poetic fragments – excerpts from the “Book of Psalms” and from some liturgical poetry by St. John of Damascus, St. Cosmas of Maiuma, and St. Andrew of Crete. Although firstly thought to be a part of a bigger whole, the edition of the source text accepted the form of an independent title. In this volume, the presented critical edition of the second Slavonic translation of the “Palaea Historica” is preceded by an introduction, which discusses the origins and characteristics of the literary relic as well as the history of its reception amongst the Slavs.
​Comparative Evaluation of Dietary Raw and Solid-state Fermented Sesbania Leaf Meal in Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822)
Authors: Raman Sudhanshu , Deo Ashutosh Dharmendra , Aklakur Md. , Sahu Narottam Prasad , Jayant Manish , Varghese Tincy
Published: September 2022

Background: Sesbania aculeata leaf are rich in nutrients which makes it a potential ingredient in fish feed preparation. Solid-state fermentation (SSF) process of leaf enhanced nutrient content and reduced antinutritional factors. This experiment was conducted to optimize inclusion of raw and fermented S. aculeata leaf meal (RSLM and FSLM) in the diet of Labeo rohita at fingerling stage at different level. Methods: Nine isonitrogenous (30% CP) diet for rohu fingerlings were prepared using RSLM and FSLM. SSF of the leaf meals were carried out using Bacillus subtilis. Feeding trail was conducted for 60 days at RSLM inclusion level of 10, 20, 30 and 40% (T1, T2, T3, T4) and FSLM (T5, T6, T7, T8) in triplicate treatments with 0% inclusion as control (C). Result: The fish fed with FSLM based diet had higher weight gain (%), SGR (%) and lower FCR when compared to RSLM and Control. S. aculeata can be incorporated in rohu fingerling’s diet upto 20% RSLM and 40% FSLM level without any adverse effect on the growth of the fish.
Genetic Analysis of Green Pod Yield in Table Pea [Pisum sativum var. hortense]
Authors: Kuswaha Chandramani , Singh H.C. , Singh K.P. , Lal Bankey , Singh Pranjal , Upadhyay Ashutosh
Published: September 2022

Background: Garden pea (Pisum sativum L. var. hortense) belongs to family leguminosae is an important legume vegetable grown throughout the world during cool season. It is self pollinated pulse crop with chromosome number 2n = 2x = 14. Based on genetic diversity its primary centre of origin is Mediterranean region. It is used as fresh vegetable and processed frozen vegetable in India and abroad. It is good source of vegetarian protein (6.8%-7.2%) which is consumed as green seed. The experiment was carried out to estimate the GCA effect of parents and SCA effect of 28 hybrids for green pod yield and its related traits using eight parents in crossing programme. Methods: In this experiment crosses was made in 2018-2019 using diallel mating design (excluding reciprocal crosses) and the data investigated in 2019-2020 at Vegetable Research Farm of C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technolgy, Kanpur. Result: In our investigation combining ability analysis revealed significant GCA and SCA for all characters. On the basis of gca effect of parents AP1, KS111, KS282 were good general combiners. Based on SCA effect crosses KS282 x Kashi Nandani, KS280 x Kashi Nandani, AP3 x KS282 were good specific combination for pod yield per plant. Such crosses could be further exploited to obtain transgressive segregants in future breeding programme.