bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mental health of hypertensive patients and its association with their blood pressure in a rural area of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Sundarrajan Indra B. , Muthukumar T. , Raja V. Pragadeesh , Thresa Sahaya S.
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

Chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, are often associated with psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, and somatization. Approximately, one-fourth of the adults were diagnosed with hypertension, and the proportion will reach about one-third by 2025. The prevalence of hypertension throughout India is 29.8% and the burden of hypertension in a rural area of Tamil Nadu is 25.2%. The compliance of drug intake depends on the mental health of the patient and this study intends to take care of patients with chronic illnesses. This study is designed to assess the mental health of hypertensive patients and its association with their blood pressure.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among hypertensive patients in the field practice of a tertiary care medical college in the Kancheepuram district for a period of 3 months using a semi-structured validated schedule after obtaining the informed consent. The depression anxiety stress scale (DASS) scale was used to assess the mental health of hypertensive patients. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0.

Results:

Most hypertensive patients were found in the age group of 40 to 60 years. About 53.4% of hypertensive patients with normal blood pressure were suffering from depression. In addition, about 44.6% of pre-hypertensive patients and 44.6% of stage II hypertensive patients were found to have severe depression.

Conclusion:

Overall, pre-hypertensive patients were suffering from depression when compared to other hypertensive patients. Family history and tobacco and alcohol intake were other factors associated with depression in hypertensive patients.
A review of the effect of COVID-19 on immune responses of the body
Authors: Hekmatnia Yasaman , Rahmani Faeze , Feili Zohreh , Ebrahimzadeh Farnoosh
Published: May 2022

After the world faced the epidemic of COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), novel clinical evidence and genetics related to this virus are emerging. This virus presents a broad range of clinical manifestations that mainly include various asymptomatic infections and severe pneumonia that are followed by multiple organ failures which could lead to death. The immune system has a critical role in the protection of the body against viruses and diseases and the production of antibodies against pathogens. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of COVID-19 on immune responses of the body. A comprehensive collection of related clinical trials and reviews on the issue of COVID-19 were searched. The main focus of the reviewed studies was on immune response in COVID-19. In this regard, various databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were reviewed and all related articles from 2010 to 2021 were investigated. All records were searched in the English language and finally records with the highest thematic relevance were included in the main criteria of the study. It is well-known that the immune system’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus involves all the components of the immune system that are responsible for viral elimination and recovery of the body. However, these immune system responses are involved in the progression of COVID-19 to a severe and lethal process. When the period of COVID-19 in the body increases, the regulation between protective and altered responses will be lost because of exacerbation of the inflammatory components. Therefore, all the responsible factors which affect immunity should be investigated just like that performed in this study.
Infectious rate of ocular discharges in patients with approved COVID-19 respiratory infection
Authors: Davarnia Behzad , Ojaghi Habib , Jeddi Farhad , Bagheri Masood , Najafi Amin
Published: May 2022

Background:

Since the relation between ocular manifestation and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been not elucidated well, thus this study was performed to assess the transmission to patients and healthcare providers via ocular secretions, and to decide if there is a link between ocular symptoms and COVID-19.

Methods:

A total of 101 patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 based on the clinical symptoms, radiological studies and confirmed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and hospitalized in Corona ward of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ardabil from April 15, 2020 to September 15, 2020. Ocular examination was done and patients’ demographical data and ocular symptoms were recorded. Also, ocular secretion specimens were obtained to evaluate the COVID-19 RT-PCR test to detect the virus in ocular secretion specimen.

Results:

In this study, we observed that 15.8% of patients had positive RT-PCR test for COVID-19 in their ocular secretion specimens. In addition, we showed that there is no difference between male and female as well as age in patients with positive RT-PCR and negative tests obtained from ocular secretion. In addition, we observed that 27 patients (26.7%) were symptomatic patients for ocular manifestations including conjunctivitis, epiphora, injection, discharge, etc., but only 2 patients (1.98%) had follicular conjunctivitis during examination. Besides, nonsymptomatic patients (for ocular manifestations) had significant lower rate of positive RT-PCR test from their ocular secretion.

Conclusion:

This study showed that ocular secretion might be a source of COVID-19 infection even in nonsymptomatic patients. Thus, self-protection from ocular secretion should be observed by ophthalmologists from all patients (even nonsymptomatic patients).
Expression of IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP in the serum of patients undergoing single-sitting and multiple-sitting root canal treatment
Authors: Agrawal Rohit , Bhardwaj Monika , Doley Bonita , Manas Abhigyan , Ismail Prabu Mahin Syed , Patil Prajakta B. , Singh Kishore K.
Published: May 2022

Background:

In recent times, single-sitting root canal therapy has gained momentum over multiple-sitting root canal therapy due to its superior clinical outcome and less time required for treating the patient. Aim: Thus, the aim of current study was to compare the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in the serum of patients undergoing single-sitting and multiple-sitting root canal treatment.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional experimental study was conducted on 300 subjects who were indicated for root canal treatment. Subjects were categorized into Group I (single visit) and Group II (multiple visits).Clinical data was obtained and serum samples were collected both before and after 1 week of treatment completion. Inclusion criteria were those patients (a) over 18 years of age, (b) without any disease of inflammatory etiology, and (c) who had not previously received endodontic treatment or any related therapeutic treatment. Exclusion criteria were those (a) without a complete clinical history, (b) with greater than one indicated tooth, (c) who did not complete their treatment, and (d) with any periodontal disease. Chi-square and Student’s t-test were applied.

Results:

It was found that in single-sitting root canal treatment, there was a statistically significant reduction in these inflammatory biomarkers, although no difference in clinical efficacy was observed.

Conclusion:

Single-visit root canal treatment is a better option for treatment of pulpitis compared to multiple-sitting treatment.
Oral health-related attitude and practices of transgender population in Puducherry UT, India---A cross-sectional questionnaire survey
Authors: Sathyanarayanan Usha , John Bindu M.
Published: May 2022

Background:

Oral health is apparently compromised among the transgenders and not enough data is available on the same, without which appropriate measures cannot be drafted and implemented.

Objective:

To determine oral health practices among transgender population of Puducherry UT, India.

Material and Methods:

A close-ended questionnaire was used to elicit responses on attitude and practices related to oral health. Self-identified transgenders were included in this study following a snowball sampling technique. Data on educational level, brushing habits, deleterious habits (tobacco and alcohol), visits to any dentist and sugar consumption was recorded. Data was analyzed for descriptive statistics.

Results:

More than 72% had education above high school, 86.1% used tooth brush to clean their teeth, 47% had never been to a dentist, more than 50% did not receive any oral care, 61% used associated products of tobacco, majority had a high sugar exposure and more than 55% consumed alcohol every day in varying quantities.

Conclusion:

Findings of this study suggests that efforts need to be increased to create awareness on oral hygiene among this socially stigmatized community to have a positive dental health attitude and behaviour.
Efficacy of intraoperative epidural dexamethasone and bupivacaine in reduction of pain and disability following lumbar discectomy
Authors: Saebi Reza , Shakeri Aidin , Mohammadi Alireza , Dalvandi Mohsen , Kamali Alireza
Published: May 2022

Background:

In lumbar disc herniation, although surgery can provide relief from pain in the low back and lower extremities, many drugs can provide more relief; thus, the aim was the evaluation of epidural dexamethasone and bupivacaine efficacy in lumbar disc herniation surgery.

Methods:

A total of 42 cases were evaluated in a triple-blind randomized clinical trial study. Patients were divided into intervention and control groups based on permuted block randomization. The patient’s condition was assessed based on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 3, 6, 12, and 24 h and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. In addition, the patient’s disability was assessed by Oswestry disability index (ODI) at 1 and 6 months after surgery.

Results:

Of the 42 evaluated cases, age (44.0 ± 12.4, P = 0.4) and hospitalization duration (1.9 ± 0.3 days, P = 0.02) had statistically significant difference between two groups. The severity of low back pain before surgery was 2.9 ± 1.9 (P = 0.74), and 3 hours after surgery was 4.9 ± 1.9 in the control group and 2.8 ± 1.3 in the intervention group (P = 0.03), and there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups. In addition, based on the repeated measure test, there was no significant difference between the two groups. ODI value was before surgery 31.7 ± 8.3 (P = 0.77), 5.2 ± 2.4 (P = 0.9) at 1 month after surgery, and 4.5 ± 1.8 (P = 0.6) at 6 months after surgery, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups.

Conclusion:

Dexamethasone and bupivacaine can be effective in post-operation pain control, although this difference between the two groups was not statistically significant.
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy for the Primary Site in a Patient with Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Authors: Katano Atsuto
Published: May 2022

There is accumulating evidence regarding the efficacy and feasibility of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for localized prostate cancer. We report a case of nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) that was treated with SABR applied to the prostate. A Japanese 83-year-old man was referred to our hospital for a consultation regarding treatment for castration-resistant prostate cancer with an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 13.5 ng/mL. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging revealed locally advanced cancer with seminal vesicle invasion. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography and bone scintigraphy showed neither nodal nor distant metastases. Consequently, he was diagnosed with nmCRPC. While receiving leuprolide in our hospital, his serum PSA level continued to increase to 16.6 ng/mL. He agreed to undergo SABR, which consisted of 5 fractions, 8 Gy per fraction, delivered every other day excluding weekends, to a total dose of 40 Gy. Six months after initiating SABR, the PSA level decreased to 0.79 ng/mL. Our report suggests that SABR contributes to the suppression of disease progression in patients with nmCRPC. Further studies are needed to determine the clinical benefit of SABR as a local therapy for nmCRPC.
Palliative Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Incurable Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients – 2-Year Follow-up Experience from a Tertiary Center from South India
Authors: Velarasan S. Kanmani , Ramasundaram Deivanayagam
Published: May 2022

Purpose:

The main aim of the study was to assess tumor response to hypofractionated (HYPO Trial schedule) course of radiotherapy in patients with incurable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in our patients.

Materials and Methods:

We retrospectively reviewed records of 23 patients treated between January 2019 and December 2019 with hypofractionated radiation therapy. These patients were given palliative radiation if they were deemed to be unsuitable for curative treatment due to poor general condition, comorbidities, advanced stage of disease, and/or advanced age. Radiation therapy schedule was 30 Gy in 5 fractions twice weekly and all the patients were treated with telecobalt machine. The assessment was done clinically. Records of tumor response, mucosal, and skin toxicity noted during radiation therapy and during follow-up were taken from patient records.

Results:

The most common primary site was oral cavity (48%) followed by oropharynx (31%). Most of the patients presented in Stage IVA (52%) followed by Stage III (31%) at diagnosis. Grades 2 and 3 mucositides were reported in 14 (64%) and 8 (36%), respectively. Eighty percent of the patients had partial response in primary and 65% of the patients had partial response in node. Twenty-seven percent of our patients had stable diseases. Partial response was seen in highest in patients with primary in oral cavity (80%) patients followed by hypopharynx (75%).

Conclusion:

This regimen offers better symptom palliation, acceptable treatment toxicity and appears practical in centers having a significant proportion of incurable head-and-neck cancer patients.
Basal cell carcinosarcoma of the eyelid with osteosarcomatous transformation
Authors: Heathcote John G. , Moss Phillip , Walsh Noreen M. , Archibald Curtis W.
Published: May 2022

A carcinosarcoma is a neoplasm with malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components. It is thought to arise by mesenchymal transformation of the epithelial elements. The cutaneous form of carcinosarcoma is rare and is associated with sun exposure; most cases arise in the head and neck. The epithelial component may be a basal cell carcinoma, a squamous cell carcinoma, or an adnexal carcinoma. The mesenchymal component may be an osteosarcoma, a pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma, or another type of sarcoma. Only a few cases of cutaneous carcinosarcoma have been described in the periocular skin. We present a case of basal cell carcinosarcoma with osteosarcoma and pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma arising in the lower eyelid of an elderly man.
Plasma cell IgG4 positivity in orbital biopsies of non-IgG4-related conditions
Authors: Cruz Antonio A.V. , Camacho Maria A.B. , Cunha Barbara S. , Alkatan Hind M. , Xavier Naiara F.
Published: May 2022

The IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic condition defined as a fibro-inflammatory disorder, characterized by the occurrence of tumor-like lesions in multiple organs including the eye adnexa. The main diagnostic criterion is based on histopathological findings, especially on the IgG4+/IgG+ plasma cell ratio. In this article, we reviewed the literature of non-IgG4-RD orbital conditions with IgG4 positivity. There were 20 reports of inflammatory non-IgG4-RD orbital lesions and 14 reports of orbital lymphoid proliferations with significant IgG4 positivity. The role of plasma cells IgG4 in the pathogenesis of non-IgG4-RD is not clear. Considering the large spectrum of diseases caused by a variety of different etiopathogenic mechanisms, we think that the common denominator of IgG4+ in these conditions might be related to the peculiar properties of down regulation of immune response of the IgG4 and not to a specific link to IgG4-RD.
Oncocytic lesions of the ocular adnexa
Authors: Heathcote John G. , Archibald Curtis W. , Valenzuela Alejandra A.
Published: May 2022

Oncocytic lesions may be metaplastic, hyperplastic, or neoplastic and occur in a variety of tissues, including those of the ocular adnexa. Oncocytes are enlarged epithelial cells with abundant eosinophilic granules in the cytoplasm, which represent large mitochondria with distorted cristae. The causes of oncocytic lesions remain uncertain, although in some sites such as the lacrimal sac, chronic inflammation may be a factor. Oncocytic neoplasms in all adnexal sites are generally benign (oncocytoma/oncocytic adenoma) and oncocytic adenocarcinomas are uncommon. Research into oncocytic neoplasms, particularly of the kidney and thyroid, has shed some light on the complicated genomic and metabolic changes that are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in such neoplasms. The major driver event is mutation of mitochondrial DNA-encoding subunits of complex I in the respiratory chain. The subsequent metabolic events may promote tumorigenesis and inhibit malignant transformation. This review discusses the histopathology and histogenesis of two examples of oncocytoma in the ocular adnexa and presents a simplified synopsis of the genomic and metabolic changes that are significant in the pathogenesis of these neoplasms.
Point-wise variability of threshold sensitivity of 24-2 and 10-2 visual fields
Authors: Rao Aparna , Rao Harsha L. , Padhy Debananda
Published: May 2022

PURPOSE:

To evaluate point-wise variability of threshold sensitivity at different test locations on 24-2 and 10-2 visual field (VF).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Electronic medical records of patients seen at a tertiary eye care center were screened to include those with at least 3 reliable VF with glaucomatous defects involving fixation on 24-2 and confirmed on 10-2 test strategy. Ninety eyes of 90 patients were categorized into 3 severity groups based on mean deviation (MD on 24-2) test strategy; MD<-6 dB and >-12 dB, <-12 dB and >-20 dB and <-20 dB and >-30 dB. Variability of threshold sensitivity at all topographical test locations in central (ring 1), mid-peripheral (ring 2), peripheral rings on 24-2 VF test strategy (ring 3), and central (ring 4) and paracentral (ring 5) on 10-2 VF test along with variability of visual field index and central field index were calculated by multilevel mixed effects model.

RESULTS:

Central ring1 on 24-2 and ring 4 on 10-2 showed higher variability (>10 dB) than peripheral ring 2, 3, and 5. Seventy-three eyes were adjudged as stable and 17 as progressing in this cohort. The average ring and point-wise variability was higher in stable eyes (2-6 dB) across all glaucoma severities. Across severity, variability was seen to decrease with increasing severity with minimal variability in point-wise threshold sensitivity beyond MD <-20 dB.

CONCLUSION:

Central test points/ring on 24-2 and 10-2 with greater threshold variability suggests that status of the eye, severity and topographical location of test points should be incorporated into conventional progression algorithms to predict true glaucoma progression.
Sustainable Smart Parking Solution in a Campus Environment
Authors: Remelhe Elsa , Cerqueira Marcelo , Faria Pedro Miguel , Paiva Sara
Published: May 2022

INTRODUCTION: With the continuous growth of cities and its demography, the number of vehicles has also increased in the cities which contributes to a greater difficulty in finding parking spaces. The time it takes for a citizen to find a free space in a car park can be tiring and contributes negatively to the level of air pollution. Smart Parking solutions intend to address this issue by proposing systems that, in many cases, include sensors and/or cameras with the purpose of facilitating the search for available parking spots.OBJECTIVES: In this paper, a crowdsourcing-based approach that makes use of a mobile app for facilitating the search for a parking space in the Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo is presented.METHODS: The solutions intend to lower the time to park and, therefore, the amount of CO2 produced by vehicles of the academic community. Some gamification techniques were used to motivate users to be engaged with the mobile app.RESULTS: A survey was used to evaluate the solution and the app usability. It showed that the use of the app can contribute to reduce the time spent to find a parking space in approximately 50.75%, and consequently reducing the CO2 by the same amount, and it was also verified that the users enjoyed using the mobile app.CONCLUSION: The developed solution shows the efficient use of mobile applications, crowdsourcing and gamification approaches and their role to contribute to a more sustainable mobility.
Gas exchange, growth and quality of guava seedlings under salt stress and salicylic acid
Authors: Xavier Adnelba Vitória Oliveira , Lima Geovani Soares de , Gheyi Hans Raj , Silva André Alisson Rodrigues da , Soares Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos , Lacerda Cassiano Nogueira de
Published: May 2022

Guava is a popular Brazilian fruit that is widely produced in Northeastern Brazil, a region with water sources that commonly have high concentrations of salts. Thus, searching for techniques that allow the management of these waters is extremely important for the expansion of irrigated agriculture. In this context, salicylic acid is a phytohormone that can contribute to reducing the effects of salt stress on plants. Given the above, this study evaluated the effect of foliar application of salicylic acid at different concentrations in the mitigation of salt stress on gas exchange, growth, and quality of 'Paluma' guava seedlings. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, in Campina Grande - PB, Brazil, using a randomized block design in a 5 × 5 factorial arrangement, corresponding to five levels of electrical conductivity of water (0.6, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3, and 4.2 dS m-1) and five concentrations of salicylic acid (0 - Control; 0.8, 1.6, 2.4, and 3.2 mM), with four replicates and two plants per plot. Foliar application of salicylic acid at a concentration of up to 1.4 mM reduced the deleterious effects of salt stress on the instantaneous water use efficiency of 'Paluma' guava seedlings at 180 days after sowing. The concentrations of salicylic acid applied via foliar did not mitigate the harmful effects of irrigation water salinity on the growth and quality of 'Paluma' guava seedlings.

Keywords: Abiotic stress, Psidium guajava L., water scarcity.
Risk Reduction Is in the Nature of Pharmacists
Authors: Alderman Chris
Published: May 2022

When pharmacists are dealing with complex medication regimens used for older people, it seems almost inescapable that a degree of danger and risk is indeed fundamental to the nature of these treatments. Pharmacists need to assess the nature of the relationship between the benefits associated with medications and the inherent risk with their use. At times, it is discernible that the nature and the extent of risk involved are so great that it would appear inadvisable to expose an older person to the serious problems that might be expected if the drug is prescribed. At other times, the likelihood of harm is less easy to quantify, but the likelihood of adverse consequences, if treatment is not deployed, seems greater.
Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Platforms Among Undergraduates in Private Universities in Nigeria During Covid-19 Era
Authors: Bolaji Hameed Olalekan
Published: May 2022

The current pandemic of COVID-19 has affected every activities of the world with educational institutions not exempted. The lockdown has also halted instructional activities in the four walls of classroom around the world. Hence, many educational institutions have resulted to embracing technology-enhanced learning (TEL) platform to sustain academic session and continue to engage in teaching-learning activities through WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Schoology and Zoom Video Conferencing tool. This study examined the awareness, access and reaction toward TEL. It is descriptive research of the survey methods and the instrument is a researcher-designed questionnaire validated by four lecturers in Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. The questionnaire was pilot tested and the data collected was subjected to a reliability test of Cronbach Alpha which yielded 0.89. Five research questions and two hypotheses guided the conduct of this study. All research questions were answered through frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation while hypotheses raised were test using chi-square. The findings revealed that the undergraduate student of private universities possess a high rate of awareness and can access leaning content in TEL platforms which justify the positive reaction. Hence, it is recommended that TEL should be embraced to bridge the gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown across the world.
Gender Sensitivity in Textbooks in Secondary Education in Bhutan
Authors: Yuden Yuden , Chuki Sonam , Tshewang Dorji
Published: May 2022

This study was carried out to understand gender stereotype in the curriculum framework and textbooks which form the main curricular materials in schools in Bhutan. The curriculum framework for Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History and English were reviewed by the researchers. Except for science curriculum framework which states that science curriculum should be gender-sensitive in terms of materials used, language used and ensuring the equal participation of boys and girls in activities, other frameworks were all silent on gender. Textbook reviews were carried out by teachers (22 female and 54 male) teaching classes IX to XII in the form of clustered workshops using the Blumberg model of textbook analysis which was employed to analyse gender biases in Vietnamese primary school textbooks. The findings revealed a presence of imbalance of gender among the authors, reviewers, editors and designer as well as the presence of gender biases, gender stereotyping in the content, illustrations and student activity. It calls for curriculum developers and textbooks authors to integrate gender in the curriculum framework which will then guide the development of gender-sensitive textbooks.
Medication adherence and quality of life among asthmatic patients in primary care in Indonesia
Authors: Nugraheni Gesnita , Santoso Ayu N. A. , Puspitasari Dian , Setiawan Catur D. , Nita Yunita
Published: May 2022

Background: Asthma is a chronic disease that occurs in various ages, either in developed or developing countries, causing the disturbance in daily life. The absence of asthma symptoms before an attack potentially leads to medication non-adherence behaviour.             
Objectives: This study aimed to assess medication adherence of asthmatic patients and analyse the relationship with quality of life. The asthmatic patients who were smokers were also identified.             
Methods: A cross-sectional study using the survey method was conducted. Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS-A) was used to measure adherence, and The Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) was used for measuring the quality of life.           
Results: 80 asthmatic patients from ten primary health care centers in Surabaya participated in this survey, predominantly female (56, 70.0%) and 45-  54 years of age (27, 33.8%). There were eight (10.0%) participants who were smokers. Most asthmatic patients were categorised to have intermittent asthma (41, 51.2%) and mostly received oral short-acting beta2-agonist (56, 41.0%). Fully adherence behaviour was only detected in 12 patients (15.0%). Most patients had a moderate quality of life (66, 82.5%). There was a low and positive relationship between adherence and quality of life (r = 0.296, p = 0.008).            
Conclusions: Because medication adherence is linked to quality of life, health care providers should encourage adherence among asthmatic patients. The quality of life of asthmatic patients in primary care should be improved by further research. Also, there were asthmatic patients who were smokers who needed more help quitting.
OECD ÜLKELERİNİN ENDÜSTRİ 4.0 DÜZEYLERİNİN CRITIC VE CODAS YÖNTEMLERİ İLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: EŞİYOK Sevgi , DEMİRCİOĞLU Mert
Published: May 2022

Endüstri 4.0, tüm dünya ülkeleri için sürdürebilir ekonomik büyüme için büyük bir önem arz etmektedir. Özellikle de Türkiye gibi gelişmekte olan ülkeler açısından gelişmiş ülkelerle rekabet edebilme yeteneğine sahip olma açısından kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu nedenle, ülkeler bu dönüşüm için gerekli tüm yönetim şekli, altyapı, süreç ve teknolojilere uyum sağlamak zorundadır. B

Amaç: Araştırmada, ülkelerin 2019 yılına ait Endüstri 4.0 ve dijital dönüşüm göstergelerinin çok kriterli karar verme teknikleri ile değerlendirilmesi ve ülke performanslarının belirlenip karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Bu araştırmada ülke performansları değerlendirilirken patent başvuruları, Ar-Ge’ye yapılan gayri safi yurtiçi harcamalar (GSYİH'nın yüzdesi), toplam araştırmacı sayısı, sabit geniş bant abonelikleri, güvenli internet sunucuları, bilgisayar, iletişim ve diğer hizmetler (ticari hizmet ihracatının yüzdesi), imalat endüstrisinde robot yoğunluğu, küresel rekabet endeksi, kişi başına GSYİH, iş yapma kolaylığı, küresel inovasyon endeksi, hükümet yapay zekâ hazırlık endeksi, ağ hazırlığı endeksi, UNCTAD B2C E-Ticaret endeksi gibi birçok farklı kriter kullanılmıştır. Her ülkenin Endüstri 4.0 ve dijitalleşme ile ilişkili kriterlerinin ağırlıklandırılması çok kriterli karar verme tekniklerinden CRITIC yöntemi ile, ülkelerin sıralaması ise CODAS yöntemi ile yapılmıştır.

Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda ekonomik ve teknolojik olarak gelişmiş olan ülkelerden ABD, Japonya, Güney Kore ve Almanya gibi ülkeler Endüstri 4.0 ve dijitalleşme göstergelerine göre üst sıralarda yer almıştır. Danimarka, İsveç, Fransa, İsviçre, Finlandiya, İngiltere gibi Avrupa’nın önde gelen ülkeleri ise ortalama seviyelerde yer almışlardır. Sıralamada 20 ülke arasında Slovenya, İspanya, Slovakya, Türkiye ve Meksika son sıralarda yer almıştır.

Özgünlük: Bu çalışmada ülkelerin Endüstri 4.0 ve dijitalleşme performansları çok kriterleri karar verme yöntemi ile sıralanmıştır. Araştırma ile ilgili literatür geniş çaplı irdelenmiş ve ülkelerin Endüstri 4.0 performanslarının araştırıldığı çalışmaların özellikle Türkiye’de oldukça az olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Performans ölçümünde kullanılan kriterler bu çalışmalar doğrultusunda belirlenmiştir. Bu sayede kriterlerin çeşitliliği açısından bu alanda yapılan en kapsamlı çalışmalardan biridir.
Hygienic Analysis of Micronutrients Consumption Degree in Daily Diet of the Pupils that Live in Rural Conditions of Fergana Valley
Authors:   Doctoral student, Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health, Nasridinov M.
Published: May 2022

The research involves 481 (61,3%) male and 303 (38,7%) female pupils in the hygienic assessment of daily consumption of micronutrients by the children and teenagers that live in rural areas of the Fergana region. The research assesses the conformity of the diet of pupils with the San NandR 0007-2020 requirements of “The average daily diet norms for providing a healthy diet for age, gender and professional groups of the population of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. During winter-spring and summer-autumn seasons, pupil’s consumption degree of bakery products tends to be 133,7-115,6%, their consumption of mung bean, phaseolus, and cicer of legume products is 2,3 times less in the winter-spring season and 2,1 times less in the summer-autumn season, and their consumption of rice and porridge is 56,6-43,3% in relation with the norm. Moreover, there are not enough fish, dairy, and meat products in their diet. However, sugar, confectionery, and margarine exceed the norm 1,7 times in the winter-spring season and 1,3 times in the summer-autumn season. In the consumption of micronutrients, retinol reaches 79,8-93,8% and 81,1-91,8%, tocopherol reaches 63,8-73,5%, and other vitamins also don’t conform with the physiologic norm and hypovitaminosis causes difficulties in pupils’ growth and development.
Successful Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A Case Report
Authors:   YPV trainer and Arhatic practitioner, Yoga Prana Vidya Foundation, Sri Ramana Trust, Thally-635118, Tamilnadu, Saluja Reet Kaur
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder in which human gut becomes more sensitive and the muscles of the digestive system have abnormal contractions that affect bowel movements. Though IBS cannot be cured as per the main stream medical science, it can be managed through an integrative and holistic approach such as Yoga Prana Vidya System, to minimize the effect IBS has on our overall health and quality of life, as observed in the case presented in this paper. Methods: This paper uses a full depth case study method going through patient’s medical history and records before and after healing, and also taking the feedback from the patient, and evaluating the present health status. Results: Within 10 days of healing and following suggested Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) guidelines , the patient is able to do all the daily home activities, cook food, go for a walk, travel, better breathing, and practicing forgiveness sadhana which has become an important part of the routine. Her sleep cycle, energy levels are better now. She no longer has episodes of vomiting. The patient is able to eat food well and also has gained some weight which she lost earlier. Conclusions: As an integrative and holistic system of treatment and healing, Yoga Prana Vidya System offers tools and techniques easy to follow and practice, for curing illnesses, and improving overall health and immunity. There is scope for more research to conduct with targeted studies to gain more knowledge about this type of gastrointestinal disorders.
Disaster preparedness communication and perception of foreign residents in Kansai, Japan: a socio-cultural study
Authors: Petraroli Irene , Baars Roger C.
Published: May 2022

There is a misconception that Japan is a monocultural and homogeneous country. The variety of social classes and the increasing rate of foreigners, repatriates and students living in Japan defies this assumption. However, disaster preparedness and communication strategies tend to simplify the problem of multicultural communication in disaster as a purely linguistic issue. This research examines the assumption by Japanese policymakers and media that all residents in the Japanese archipelago are equally equipped with the cultural background and basic knowledge of the ‘average Japanese’. The research questions were: ‘how do foreign residents living in Japan perceive disaster preparedness and communication strategies?’ and ‘what are the factors affecting their perceptions?’. Research findings suggest that the challenges faced by foreign residents go well beyond linguistic barriers and include cultural and social aspects that occur in their daily lives. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the perceived risks for foreign residents in Japan and suggests improvements in preparedness and communication strategies to minimise the vulnerabilities of communities in Japan.
Typification of volcanogenic deposits of the Carboniferous complex of the Mindyak graben-syncline of the Voznesensko-Prisakmarskaya structural-formational zone of the Southern Urals
Authors: MINKIN Konstantin
Published: May 2022

The results of the studies show that the volcanogenic deposits of the Carboniferous complex of the Mindyak graben-syncline in the Southern Urals were formed as a result of successively manifested synsedimentary volcanism: early moderately alkaline basaltoid fissure type and subsequent moderately alkaline basalt-basalt-andesite-dacitic type, more extensive in the area.
According to the conditions of localization, composition and petrochemical characteristics, the considered volcanic rocks are comparable with typical for the Ural-Tien Shan region volcanogenic deposits of the Varissky rift structures of deep fault zones (Magnitogorsk-Bogdanovskaya in the Southern Urals and Boztau-Kokpatasskaya in the Southwestern Tien Shan). Together they can serve as indicators for the riftogenic settings of the Late Paleozoic early orogenic (early collisional) tectonic-magmatic activation of this region.
The obtained data can be used to refine the geological structure and metallogeny of the Southern Urals.
Pillanatkép a gazdasági felsőoktatás intézményi mentálhigiénés támogatórendszeréről
Authors: Vágány Judit Bernadett
Published: May 2022

Egy hallgató, a felsőoktatásban töltött évei során, az ébrenléti óráinak közel felét az egyetemen vagy főiskolán tölti. Ez alatt az idő alatt gyakorlatokon vesz részt, előadásokat hallgat, egyéni- és csoportmunkákban tevékenykedik. A felsőoktatásban töltött évek nem csak a hallgatók tudására gyakorol jelentős hatást, de befolyásolja az önértékelésüket és énképüket egyaránt. E mellett az élettel való elégedettségükre és boldogságukra is hatással lehet. A tanulmányban egy átfogó kutatás részeredménye kerül bemutatásra, mely 17 gazdasági képzést folytató felsőoktatási intézmény honlapjának vizsgálata alapján tárja fel az intézményekben folyó életvezetési-, mentálhigiénés- vagy pszichológiai tanácsadói tevékenységet.
Fire and Water in the Western United States
Authors: Dahl Kristina , Phillips Carly
Published: May 2022

Escalating wildfires across the Western United States threaten water resources for millions of people. By altering how precipitation and water move through ecosystems, wildfires can increase the risk of erosion and landslides and disrupt water quality and availability. Climate change is expected to further worsen wildfires, but local, state, and federal actions can help protect against the threats these fires pose to water resources. Reductions in heat- trapping emissions, active forest management, and investments in climate-resilient water infrastructure would limit the risks wildfires pose to the region’s already limited water resources.
Climatogenic changes in meadow ecosystems in the Central Caucasus on the example of specially protected natural areas
Authors:   Tembotov Institute of Ecology of Mountain Territories of Russian Academy of Science, Chadaeva V. A. , Tsepkova N. L. ,   Tembotov Institute of Ecology of Mountain Territories of Russian Academy of Science, Pshegusov R. H. ,   Tembotov Institute of Ecology of Mountain Territories of Russian Academy of Science
Published: May 2022

The basic trends of vegetation dynamics in meadow ecosystems of the Central Caucasus under the impact of current climatic changes were revealed on the example of sub-alpine meadows of the National Park <> and Sukan plot of the Kabardino-Balkarian State High-Mountain Reserve. In the past 20 years, in the mountains of the Central Caucasus, during the period of active vegetation, the temperature increased by 0,46~С and precipitation by 16,24 mm, respectively. Humid subalpine meadows, which are indicators of climatic changes, are therewith more susceptible to climatic changes. Significant changes were registered in the following geobotanical and ecological parameters per 6--7 years. Mesophytous subalpine meadows are less susceptible. Steppe subalpine meadows are insignificantly responsive to current climatic changes.
To the question about semantic discharges of introductory words and combinations of words in the ingush language
Authors:   Ingush State University, Tarieva L. U.
Published: May 2022

The article presents a classification of introductory words and word combinations with the aim of their most complete presentation. In some of the categories of introductory words or word combinations, components have been added that have significantly expanded the series of introductory elements. Introductory words and word combinations that are functional for the modern vocabulary of the Ingush language, which were not previously taken into account, from the point of view of their structural and semantic organization, should take their place in the language system of this area of knowledge. The added layer of introductory words and word combinations, formally complicating the statement, introduces <> information (the meaning of subjective modality and other background connotations) into the sentence.
Effects of Smartphone Usage on Health and Education of School Students
Authors: Kaur Sarvjeet , Bhatt Preeti , Upadhyay Pooja , Gurung Sudipa , Rai Indu , Varghese Deuny Susan
Published: May 2022

In this cross-sectional study on 80 students, of classes 9 to 12, it was revealed that excessive use of smart phone had ill effects on mental and physical health of users. Only a suitable intervention by school nurse by way of counselling to students, parents and teachers appears to be an appropriate measure to restrain the smart phone usage by students.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPUASAN PENUMPANG TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN PELABUHAN FERY JUANGA
Authors: Darwis Fitro , Resti Mulya Elfira , Hariyanto Bambang
Published: May 2022

Pelabuhan Fery di Kabupaten Pulau Morotai satu-satunya berada di Desa Juanga Kecamatan Morotai Selatan. Pelabuhan Fery Desa Juanga merupakan akses satu-satunya transportasi orang/barang ke Kabupaten Halmahera Utara. Pelayanan Kapal Fery Desa Juanga hanya melayani Rute Morotai –Tobelo. Dalam aspek kepuasan pengguna sarana prasarana transportasi laut Pelabuhan Fery masih dinilai cukup karena masih dilakukan pembenahan-pembenahan dari infrastruktur terminal meskipun cenderung terlambat. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui dan mengevaluasi tingkat kepuasan penumpang kapal terhadap pelayanan pelabuhan fery desa juanga. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode survey. Dimana data yang didapat berupa data hasil observasi lapangan dan juga wawancara. Responden merupakan populasi penumpang kapal di pelabuhan fery desa juanga. Jumlah penumpang kapal fery dalam satu bulan diakumulasi cukup banyak sehinga untuk keefektifan pengambilan data  penentuan jumlah responden menggunakan teknik sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan data uji validitas, sebanyak 23 pernyataan dinyatakan valid dari 102 orang responden. Uji reliabilitas dilakukan dengan melihat hasil nilai croncbach’s alpha > 0,6. Hasil pengujian menunjukan bahwa dengan variabel tersebut nilai alpha 0,741. Sehingga semua variabel dinyatakan reliable atau tingkat reliable sangat tinggi. Tingkat pelayanan pelabuhan ferry Desa Juanga ditinjau berdasarkan persepsi penumpang dengan beberapa kategori penilaian yang dijadikan variabel diantaranya keandalan (reliability), daya tanggap (responsiveness), jaminan (assurance), kepedulian (emphaty), dan bukti fisik (tangible). Dari 5 variabel pelayanan, secara menyeluruh kepuasan penumpang lebih besar pada variabel kepedulian (emphaty) dimana kecenderungan variabel berada pada kategori sangat tinggi sebanyak 78,43%.
ANALISIS KUALITAS AIR SUMUR DI SEPUTARAN PERTAMBANGAN PT. NUSA HALMAHERA MINERALS (STUDI KASUS DESA BERINGI KECAMATAN MALIFUT)
Authors: Abd. Rahman Irfan Hi. , Kusman M. Reza , Kharie Hariyani , Aja M. Fahmi
Published: May 2022

Untuk mengetahui kualitas air maka yang dilakukan adalah melalui pengujian terhadap air tersebut. Pengujian dilakukan biasanya pada uji Fisik, Kimia, Biologi dan juga uji terhadap bau dan warna. Tujuan dari pengujian tersebut adalah untuk menjamin keamanan dan kelestarian pada saat digunakan Setiap parameter kualitas air yang terukur memiliki kadar yang berbeda- beda tergantung pada daerah dan aktivitas manusia yang terdapat dilingkungan tersebut. Selain itu kualitas air ditentukan oleh kandungan sedimen yang tersuspensi dan bahan kimia yang terlarut didalam air.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kualitas yang diseputaran pertambangan PT NHM. Dari hasil penelitian menujukan bahwa kualitas air sumur gali di seputaran PT NHM  memenuhi syarat untuk dijadikan sebagai sumber air bersih  berdasarkan peraturan menteri kesehatan no 492 tentang persyaratan kualitas air minum untuk variabel pH, Variabel Turbidity dan Variabel Warna
Penanggulangan Sampah Kota Palangka Raya Dengan Menggunakan Model Jaring Perangkap Sampah (Floating Litter Trap) Pada Saluran Drainase
Authors: Sari Cici Indah , Marlina Sari , Tawakal Gusti Iqbal
Published: May 2022

Jumlah penduduk yang semakin meningkat setiap tahunnya berpengaruh terhadap timbulan sampah. Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK) mengakui bahwa pada tahun 2020 total produksi sampah nasional mencapai 67,8 juta ton pertahun. Kota Palangka Raya yang memiliki beberapa titik lokasi yang di mana drainase dipenuhi oleh timbulan sampah terutama di daerah yang kawasan pemukiman padat penduduk di Jalan Yos Sudarso km 5,6 sehingga dalam penelitian ini mengangkat dari permasalahan yang ada di Kota Palangka Raya yang masih belum memiliki penanganan sampah yang terdapat pada saluran air atau drainase, yaitu dengan membuat model jaring perangkap sampah (Floating Litter Trap). Metode penelitian ini ialah menggunakan metode deskriftif kuantitatif menghitung timbulan sampah dan komposisi sampah kemudian membuat kesimpulan dari pembahasan tersebut. Jaring perangkap sampah efektif dalam penanggulangan dan meminimalisir sampah pada saluran drainase. Jumlah timbulan sampah yang di dapat selama 15 hari yaitu 55,77 kg dengan persentase sampah organik sebesar organik 67,3% dan anorganik 32,7%. Komposisi sampah yang di dapat untuk sampah organik yaitu sayur, buah-buahan, kayu dan ranting pohon adapun sampah anorganik yaitu aluminium, botol plastik, kantong plastik dan styrofoam.
ANALISIS DINAMIKA ATMOSFER DAN IDENTIFIKASI SEBARAN AWAN KONVEKTIF MENGGUNAKAN METODE RGB PADA CITRA SATELIT HIMAWARI-8 TERKAIT BANJIR DI KAB. JAYAWIJAYA, WAMENA (STUDI KASUS: PERIODE 9 MARET 2021)
Authors: Fadhilah Mawar Jihan , Mulya Aditya
Published: May 2022

Telah terjadi banjir di sejumlah wilayah Wamena, Kabupaten Jayawijaya pada tanggal 9 Maret 2021. Banjir tersebut terjadi dalam waktu yang cukup lama hingga 10 Maret 2021 dimana diakibatkan oleh hujan lebat yang terjadi. Berdasarkan rekapitulasi curah hujan harian pada 9 maret 2021 terukur sebesar 25,5 mm/hari yang mengindikasikan curah hujan termasuk kategori sedang di Stasiun Meterorologi Wamena. Analisa dinamika atmosfer diperlukan untuk mengetahui pertumbuhan awan konvektif. Kemudian, hasil analisis kondisi medan angin terdapat daerah konvergensi dan belokan angin (sheraline) di wilayah lokasi penelitian. Analisis citra satelit menampilkan distribusi pola awan untuk mengetahui suhu puncak awan dimana pada tanggal 9 Maret 2021 memiliki suhu puncak awan terendah mencapai -65.6 °C pada pukul 16:00 UTC. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode RGB (Red Green Blue) pada citra satelit Himawari-8. Terdapat metode RGB yang mendukung pada penelitian kali ini, yaitu metode (Night Microphysics) digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi mikrofisi atmosfer pada malam hari, sebaran massa udara (Air Mass) yang menampilkan mikrofisis awan yang terjadi serta aliran massa udara penyebab hujan yang menyebabkan banjir di lokasi penelitian.