bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Innovative Breathable Nasal Packs With BIPP Gauze Packs in Nasal Septum Surgery
Authors: Akbar Raana Amir , Javaid Waqas , Naeem Muhammad , Sarwar Mirza Muhammad , Fatima Maryam , Andleeb Hira
Published: April 2022

Background: One of the major consequences of nasal septum surgery is bleeding so bilateral nasal packing is extensively done following nasal surgery to control this postoperative bleeding. This therapeutic blockage of nasal cavity results in discomfort associated with nasal obstruction while pack is in place. Patients also experience varying degrees of discomfort while pack is removed. Aim: To compare the outcome of using innovative breathable nasal packs with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste soaked gauze packs. Setting: Department of Otorhinolaryngology Unit II Sir Ganga Raam Hospital, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore. Duration: Six months from July 2021 to December 2021. Study design: Randomized Controlled Trial Methods: A total of 112 patients undergoing intranasal septal surgery, due to deviated nasal septum, under general anaesthesia were randomly allocated into two groups. Group A was consisted of patients who were postoperatively packed bilaterally with innovative breathable nasal packs and group B patients were packed bilaterally with conventional bismuth iodoform paraffin paste soaked gauze packs. All the packs were removed after 24 hours. Visual analogue scale was used to record outcome measures. All the information was recorded on proforma. Results: The average age of the patients was 29.60±9.18 years. Mean nasal blockage and sleep disturbance was significantly low in group A than group B [41.79±17.17 vs. 51.07 ± 22.86; p=0.017] and [51.61±14.74 vs. 61.79 ± 24.05; p=0.008]. Conclusion: Innovative breathable nasal packs are a good option for nasal packing as it causes less discomfort to the patient as compared to conventional nasal packs in terms of nasal blockage and sleep distrubance. Keywords: - Nasal septum surgery, Innovative breathable nasal packs, bismuth iodoform paraffin paste soaked gauze packs.
Comparative Study of Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography Vs Histopathology in patients Undergoing Hysterectomy due to Uterine Pathologies
Authors: Shah Syed Joun Hussain , Murrium Syeda Khadija-Tul-Sughra , Naveed Fatima , Fatima Mehreen , Gilani Syed Amir , Babar Roma
Published: April 2022

Background: Accurate diagnosis of uterine pathologies has become a core part when referring patients for hysterectomy. A variety of modalities can be used for the diagnosis of uterine abnormalities. Aims: To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosing various uterine pathologies and to compare histopathological findings with ultrasonographical findings. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 80 females who met the inclusion criteria at Department of Gynaecology, University of Lahore Teaching Hospitalover a period of 9 months from November 2020 to August 2021. The study was started after the approval of ethical committee at the University of Lahore. All the patients were enrolled in this study after signing the informed consent form. Patients preop ultra-sonographic findings and post-operative histopathology reports of the hysterectomy was analyzed and sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for uterine pathologies was calculated. Results: Majority of the patients were in 40’s age group. Most common sonographical indication for hysterectomy was fibroids, followed byadenomyosis and endometrial hyperplasia. The overall sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy values for ultrasonography in the diagnosis of uterine abnormality was satisfactory. The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in detection of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis was 96.25% and 98.75%. Conclusion: Histo-pathological analysis correlates well with the pre-operative sonographical diagnosis. The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detecting intrauterine pathology urges us to utilize ultrasonography as a first-line investigation in gynaecological patients. It is a valuable adjunctive to histopatholoogy with high accuracy for identification and characterization of uterine pathologies. Keywords: Ultrasound, Menorrhagia, Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Endometrial hyperplasia.
Effectiveness of Intramuscular Diclofenac Sodium Injection versus Diclofenac Suppositories in Post- Operative pain management in Inguinal Hernia
Authors: Aleem Sidra , Sarwar Naeem , Naseem Sajida , Abbas Muhammad Arshad , Hameed Sohail , Aleem Asra
Published: April 2022

Background: This study was conducted to compare the route of administration of diclofenac intramuscular and suppository to see which one of these has more effectiveness. Aim: To compare intramuscular diclofenac sodium Injection with diclofenac suppositories in post operative pain management in patients with Inguinal Hernia. Study design: Randomized controlled trial and non probability consecutive sampling Methods: In this study 150 male cases accompanying age range of 18 to 60 age bearing unintended inguinal split were contained. They were detached into two equal groups and were trained accompanying subcutaneous injection of diclofenac sodium and those camp accompanying diclofenac suppositories. Post functioning pain was evaluated at 6, 12 and 24 hours on optic parallel scale (VAS). Results: In this study there were about up to 150 patients, 75 in each bunch and all were male. The average age in gather A and B was 43.50±5.72 vs 44.16±5.31 a long time individually. There were 47(62.67%) proficient in bunch A and 50(66.67%) in gather B. There were 58 cases each in both bunches having history of smoking. Require for protect absence of pain in bunch A was seen in 28 (37.33%) and in gather B in 19(25.33%) cases. Mean torment score on VAS at 6 hours was 2.39±0.84 vs 2.20±0.90 with p=0.64, at 12 hours it was 2.33±0.89 vs 2.11±0.94 with p= 0.94 and at 24 hours it was 2.03±0.71 vs 1.85±0.89 with p= 0.001. Conclusion: Post operative pain is one of the major concerns and Diclofenac suppositories have shown significantly better results at 24 hours as compared to intramuscular injections; though no statistical difference was observed at 6 and 12 hours. And this difference is also significant in terms of all the study variables at 24 hours in suppository group. Keywords: Inguinal Hernia, Diclofenac Sodium, Intramuscular, Suppository.
THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND TAX HOLIDAY POLICY ON DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN INDONESIA
Authors: Nunung Nuryani  , Tumpal J.R. Sitinjak  , Zhafirah Lavinia
Published: April 2022

Foreign investment has an important influence on a country's economy, it is also considered to be more resilient to crises because investors generally have a long-term perspective when investing in a country. However, the economic crisis in Indonesia caused the inflow of foreign direct investment to experience a drastic decline which led to a slowdown in economic growth in Indonesia. To increase interest in foreign investment in Indonesia again, it is necessary to have an incentive policy in order to attract foreign investors. Therefore, this study aims to examine whether the corporate income tax rate set by the government and the tax holiday policy determine foreign direct investment. Based on purposive sampling, a sample of 38 foreign direct investment inflows from 1981-2018 was obtained. The results show that the corporate income tax rate has a significant negative effect on foreign direct investment, but the tax holiday is not proven to have an effect on foreign direct investment. The results of this study indicate that in determining tax rules and policies, especially corporate income tax rates, it is necessary to consider the interests of foreign investors in order to attract more foreign direct investment to Indonesia.
NASIB SENIMAN MURAL DAN PROGRAM MERDEKA BELAJAR KAMPUS MERDEKA DI KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Wa Ode Sifatu
Published: April 2022

Salah satu kesibukan masyarakat pembelajar di Indonesia saat ini  adalah  menjalankan  Gerakan  Nasional “Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka” dari Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi dan Pendidikan Tinggi. Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka  adalah sebuah Gerakan nasional di mana dosen sebagai motor penggeraknya agar terjadi perubahan mindset di masyarakat. Dahulu, kampus merupakan tempat belajat bagi mahasiswa dan  juga dosen dengan tatap muka langsung,  saat ini, dosen dibebaskan dari birokrasi yang berbelit  dan mahasiswa diberikan kebebasan untuk memilih bidang ilmu yang mereka sukai. Mahasiswa bebas memilih ilmu  yang dapat menjaminnya nanti dalam memasuki dunia kerja.  Kampus merdeka pada dasarnya merupakan konsep baru.  Mahasiswa belajar di luar kelas tetap dibimbing oleh dosen dari program studinya agar substansi  program studi yang telah dimasuki mahasiswa tetap terjaga.  Mahasiswa  bersosialisasi dengan lingkungan di luar kelas untuk belajar cara hidup sesuai dengan yang dicita-citakan. Untuk itu, dosen sebagai motor penggerak mempersiapkan semua bidang  mata pencaharian  untuk mahasiswa, termasuk berbisnis tanaman hias.

Menurut Wikipedia bahwa tanaman hias adalah tanaman yang mencakup semua tumbuhan, baik berbentuk ternak, temak, merambat, semak, perdu, ataupun pohon yang sengaja ditanam di kebun rumah, penghias ruangan, upacara komponen riasan atau busana  atau berbagai komponen riasan dan busana atau berbagai komponen karangan bunga. Bunga potong pun dapat dimasukkan sebagai tanaman hias dan menarik untuk dibisniskan.

Berbisnis adalag salah satu aktivitas ekonomi manusia. Tokoh bisnis dalam antropologi adalah Malinowski (1922)  yang melukiskan sistem perdagangan kula    pada penduduk di Kepulauan Trobrian. Malinowski menjelaskan tentang hubungan terkait antara lingkungan alam dan berbagai unsur kebudayaan  dalam  sistem kula, Tulisan ini menyajikan bisnis tanaman hias berdasarkan suku bangsa pada masa pandemik di Kota Kendari. Kota Kendari merupakan salah satu kota yang  penduduknya majemuk dari segi suku bangsa. Pemaparan bisnis tanaman hias di Kota Kendari berdasarkan suku bangsa penting dipaparkan agar menjadi bacaan yang bermanfaat bagi masyarakat.
Changing trends in orthodontic arch wire
Authors: Kaur Sukhpal , Soni Sanjeev , Kaur Ripujit , Kumari Pooja , Singh Riponjot
Published: April 2022

Orthodontic wires are integral part of fixed mechanotherapy in orthodontics which are used to facilitate tooth movement. A wide range of materials available that are used to manufacture orthodontic archwires. Selection of suitable wire material increase patient comfort, efficiency of orthodontic mechanics and reduce chair side time. Nowadays esthetic wire materials are available that can be used in esthetically conscious patients. This article discusses the changing trend in wire materials.
Prosthodontic rehabilitation using broadrick flag
Authors: Pal Bhupinder , Goyal Priyanka , Bajwa Avrinder
Published: April 2022

In procedures involving fixed prosthodontics, when it has been established that restoration of some or all of the posterior teeth is necessary, the use of the Broadrick occlusal plane analyzer has proven to be an easy, predictable and practical method to determine an occlusal plane that will fulfill functional and esthetic occlusal requirements. Unfortunately, most semi adjustable articulator manufacturers do not offer any such occlusal plane analyzers which could be used with these instruments. This article is an attempt to highlight the use of a customized Broadrick Occlusal Plane Analyzer using the Hanau H2 semi adjustable articulator to establish and determine the correct Curve of Spee for the given occlusal plane.
An overview of class II division 2 malocclusion
Authors: Jain Navisha , Soni Sanjeev
Published: April 2022

Class II malocclusion is the condition in which the mandibular first molars occlude distal to the normal relationship with the maxillary first molar. The etiology of class II malocclusion varied between skeletal, soft tissues, dental factors and habits. Skeletal class II could be because of protrusion of maxilla, retrusion of mandible and combination of both. The treatment modalities of any skeletal problem include growth modification, dental camouflage and orthognathic surgery. This article elaborates the etiology, clinical features, treatment objectives, orthodontic corrections, retention for class II division 2 maloclussion.
Oxidized low density lipoprotein and paraoxonase activity in coronary artery disease
Authors: Varadhan Sowmya , Venkatachalam Ramesh , Ramasamy Jawahar , Ayyamkulamkara Supriya Simon
Published: April 2022

Background: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) has a reverse relation with incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Paraoxonase (PON) is an HDL associated enzyme responsible for antioxidant capacity of HDL. Oxidative modification of LDL results in formation of oxLDL. This can be reduced by Paraoxonase, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant function. Aim: To evaluate and compare the level of HDL, oxLDL and Paraoxonase (PON) activity in Coronary Artery Disease patients with controls. Effort was also made to correlate HDL with PON, also to correlate OxLDL with PON and HDL. Materials and Method: 60 clinically proven CAD patients within the age group of 35 to 70 were selected from OPD of Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Kerala. 60 controls within the same age group without any history of CAD was selected from subjects coming for Health Checkup. Results: HDL and PON were significantly lowered in CAD patients than in controls (P<0.05). OxLDL, Total Cholesterol, Triglyceride, LDL and VLDL were significantly higher in CAD patients than in controls (P<0.05). Correlation Analysis showed a positive correlation of HDL and PON. Statistically significant negative correlation was observed in case of oxLDL with PON and HDL.
Policy analysis building sports achievement in Serang City
Authors: Sujoko Imam , Apriyani Apriyani , Saputra Rudy , Aprilianto Muna , Widyawati Apri Candra
Published: April 2022

The research objective is to find out (1). Policy determinants, (2). Policy substance (3). Impactxpolicy. The method uses qualitative research to describe the phenomena that occur. Data collection techniques: (1). Field survey (2). In-depth interview (3). Documentation study to complement the previous data. The results of the study indicate that formal policies use written decisions and are approved by the Regent, DPR, and related agencies. Serang City has a policy direction in the development of sports, human resource development and infrastructure to increase achievement. Policy development in the field of sports through coaching and development programs with a system to stimulate growth in order to improve regional achievements. Policy documents are adequate and meet the requirements to become public policy documents. As a policy document for the development of sports achievements, the City of Serang already has an achievement target every year. There is a need for additional program implementation guidelines and performance guidelines.
A Systematic review of management of Dadru (Tinea) as per Ayurveda
Authors: Kulkarni Shreyas S. , Misar Sadhana , Ade Vinod N.
Published: April 2022

Background-Dadruis one of the type of Kustharogas. It is a disease of Raktavahastrotas(channel). The Dosha predominance in Dadru is Kapha-Pitta. It exhibits clinical features of Kandu, Raga, Pidika ,Utsanna Mandala. On basis of clinical features Dadruis similated with Tinea by many scholars. Tinea is superficial fungal infection in which the fungi colonises dead keratinized epidermal tissues of skin, hair and nails and produces annular lesions over skin surface.It can managed by specific Shodhan(purification) and Shaman(conservative) therapy which form pillars of Ayurveda treatment. Fungal infections occupy a major component among skin diseases , and currently up to 21% of the world’s population may be infected by Ringworm alone. Therefore it is necessary to find a solution for it through Ayurveda. Thus the aim of the study is to review and discuss various measures for Ayurvedic management of Dadrukushtha (Tinea). Material and Methods- The classical texts of Ayurveda and modern medicine, Journals and Research articles from Google scholar, Pubmed, etc were selected for study. Conclusion- Dadrucan be managened effectively by Lepachikitsa that is local application of various medicated herbs. It is a relapsing disease and long term therapy is required.
Customers’ preference towards e-pharmacies in Chennai City
Authors: Priya J. , Subbulakshmi S.
Published: April 2022

In the COVID-19 pandemic era, the e-pharmacy sector has been a boon to the community at large and evolved as a revolution in the digital marketplace in India. Through e-CRM software and AI tools, the e-pharmacy web portal evolves as a blockchain technology by binding up customers’ service on one side and the admin back-office system on the other side. E-pharmacies fulfilled customers’ needs such as essentials and medicines at the customers’ doorstep. Its ease of access using a smartphone, contactless delivery at the pandemic made people purchase medicines and essentials via web platforms. The transformation to e-pharmacies over conventional pharmacies created competition in the pharma industry and brought up more startups into this field. Therefore, this paper aims to study the customers’ preference towards e-pharmacies in the pandemic era and to identify the factors influencing customers’ buying intention towards e-pharmacies for online medicine purchases in Chennai city. The primary data were collected from 100 respondents using the convenience sampling technique. The data collected through a questionnaire were analysed using Weighted average method, factor analysis and chi-square test. The findings showcase the e-pharmacy customers’ viewpoints towards the existing services and preference towards e-pharmacy health line.
Educational program for Sudanese population in Algazira state regarding the cardiac rehabilitation
Authors: Ebrahim Elturabi Elsayed
Published: April 2022

Background:  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the main causes of death or disability in world. Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) have the highest mortality and morbidity rate of countries. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduced cardiovascular mortality and the number of acute hospitalizations, while improved functional capacity and perceived quality of life. Rehabilitation is importance and The World Health Organization was developed a package of rehabilitation interventions to implement as part of the entire continuum of universal health care. It consists of five parts, namely nutritional counseling, risk factor modification, psychosocial management, patient education, and exercise training. Cardiac rehabilitation is custom designed to patient. Cardiac rehabilitation indicates for all patient with cardiovascular illnesses including ischemic coronary heart disease, coronary heart failure, myocardial infarctions, or sufferers who've passed through cardiovascular interventions including coronary angioplasty or coronary artery skip grafting. Cardiac rehabilitation packages purpose to restriction the mental and physiological stresses related to cardiovascular disease, lessen the chance of related mortality, and enhance cardiovascular feature to assist sufferers optimize their excellent of life.
An empirical study on women entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility for sustainable economic development
Authors: Sundararajan Shanmugam , Senthilkumar S.
Published: April 2022

In this era worldwide businesses have recognized the impact of their business activities on society. Organizations have realized that economic advantage alone will not help them to stay in business market for a longer run. They have realized the need to implement sustainable strategies like corporate social responsibility into their core business activities. Business sustainability can be achieved only by integrating unique corporate social responsibility practices in core business strategies which ensures economic development realizing the enterprises objectives as well. There is a myth that CSR hones are for the most part embraced by multinational undertakings, but the part of SMEs isn't irrelevant considering their economical part and their essential relationship with the local communities. There is a belief among SMEs that practicing or adopting social responsibility initiatives may impact their profit as CSR will increase the cost and thus reduce profit. In reality enterprises adopted social initiatives gets benefited profit sustainability.
association between body mass index and all-cause mortality
Authors: Duarsa Artha Budi Susila , Widiyanto Aris , Putri Santy Irene , Anulus Ayu , Atmojo Joko Tri , Fajriah Asruria Sani
Published: April 2022

Associations between body mass index (BMI) and mortality can help to estimate the public health impact, including mortality by all-cause. However, the association between BMI and all-cause mortality is still unclear. This study aimed to review the association between body mass index with all-cause mortality. Articles that reported hazard ratio (HR) for all-cause mortality using standard BMI categories of general populations of adults were selected from the following databases including PubMed, ProQuest, Springer link, Science direct, and Google scholar for English language articles published from 2000 until 2021. Twelve studies were included in this study. Random-effects summary all-cause mortality HRs were 1.83 (95% CI, 1.60-2.10) for underweight, 0.81 (95% CI 0.74-0.88) for overweight, and 1.09 (95% CI, 0.89-1.34) for obesity. Being overweight may decrease the risk for all-cause mortality while being underweight suggests increased risk. There is no association between obesity and the risk of all-cause mortality.
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomitting in patients cancer running breasts _ chemotherapy at hospital
Authors: Rebon Robertus , Makiyah Nurul
Published: April 2022

Background: Breast cancer is a malignant tumor formed from breast cells that grow and develop uncontrollably so that it can spread between tissues or organs near the breast or to other parts of the body. The treatment that is the main alternative and is often used to treat cancer in hospitals is chemotherapy. Chemotherapy provides various side effects, one of which is nausea and vomiting. Purpose: For knowing how is the experience of CINV (Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomitting) on patients cancer breasts that undergo chemotherapy at hospital. Methods: Literature sources, national and international databases from 2016-2021: PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar with keywords _ breast cancer, chemotherapy, CINV and Experience. Literature that meets the inclusion criteria with use protocol review via PRISMA gideline. Stages through screening criteria inclusion and exclusion, quality assessment and data extraction. Assessment quality article this using JBI (the Joanna Briggs Institute). Result: Literature found _ from a database of 636 articles.
Impact of talent management practices on the motivation of academic employees in selected private universities in Haryana, India
Authors: Ahuja Komal , Ranga Priyanka
Published: April 2022

The aim of this paper is to explore the effects that various talent management factors can create on employees’ motivation in the context of Indian higher education in. In this study, at the first phase, a structured questionnaire was developed by using Likert 5 scale and applied on 250 respondents, who are currently working as faculty in higher education institutes of India. In the second phase, structural equation modeling has been applied on the collected data. The study revealed that all the factors sificantly create impact employees’ motivation. This study can significantly contribute to the recruiters of human resources in education sector, especially higher education institutes, as it clearly demonstrates how positive contribution can be derived from the employees using appropriate strategies.
Estimation de la surface des terres et territoires des peuples autochtones, des communautés locales et des Afro-descendants dont les droits n’ont pas été reconnus
Authors:   Rights and Resources Initiative
Published: April 2022

L’étude, qui couvre 64 pays comprenant 82% des terres du globe, montre que les communautés détiennent légalement 10% de cette surface et qu’elles sont titulaires de droits désignés sur 8%. Pourtant, certaines études suggèrent que la surface totale sous gestion communautaire est bien plus grande. En effet, les responsables des organisations autochtones, communautaires ou d’Afro-descendants ainsi que les experts estiment depuis longtemps que les communautés disposent de droits coutumiers sur bien plus de la moitié de la surface terrestre mondiale hors Antarctique.
Community’s Involvement and Support for Tourism Development: The Case of Asik-Asik Waterfalls in North Cotabato, Philippines
Authors: Galleto, Jr. Fredelino , De Leon Frediezel
Published: April 2022

With the expansion of the tourism industry globally, growing interest in exploring its impacts through the viewpoints of the host community has emerged. Extant literatures in this topic primarily depict findings from developed countries, whereas there is paucity of studies focusing on locals’ insights in developing nations, especially in the Philippine context. Asik-Asik Waterfalls remained hidden from the public eye until its photo went viral on the Internet. This study was conducted to evaluate the community’s attitude and support levels of tourism in Asik-Asik Waterfalls, North Cotabato, Philippines. Data were collected using questionnaires from 75 respondents randomly sampled. Collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and tests of mean differences. Results revealed that tourism has created positive effects in terms of employment, business generation, and improvement in income. Residents’ attitudes towards tourism impacts were affirmative, but variations exist across different sociodemographic factors. Findings substantiate the social exchange theory, in which individuals gaining benefits from tourism are more positively disposed and supportive of its development. The results reveal that residents recognize tourism as an important economic propeller, and majority strongly agreed that tourism has been indispensable in providing jobs and business prospects for the local community
Projeto de qualidade de vida contribuindo para a permanência dos estudantes na Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná câmpus Medianeira
Authors: Gómez Magela Reny Fonticiella , Torres Julio Cesar , Jones Kess
Published: April 2022

O Projeto Qualidade de Vida Estudantil visou contribuir para a construção de um ambiente saudável na promoção da saúde e da qualidade de vida do estudante, ou seja, voltado exclusivamente à comunidade estudantil, por meio de ações diversificadas promotoras do bem-estar, bem como fortalecer a autonomia e estimular a cultura política democrática da população alvo, os estudantes universitários, constatado pelo alto índice de evasão. Realizaram-se projetos, campanhas na área da saúde, palestras e várias atividades esportivas e culturais, envolvendo todos os alunos. A metodologia aplicada baseou-se em buscar profissionais das áreas afins dispostos a realizar as atividades propostas para os acadêmicos. Definidos os profissionais foram agendadas as datas para as atividades. De forma geral o desenvolvimento do projeto ganhou forma e força dentro da universidade, se tornando referência no meio acadêmico, fazendo perceber a sua importância no âmbito da universidade, trazendo um contraponto à rotina de estudos, promovendo a interação entre grupos de estudantes, complementando as atividades acadêmicas, ampliando a capacidade dos acadêmicos na evolução dos trabalhos e rotina em sala de aula, consequentemente estimulando a permanência na instituição. No período final do projeto e nas atividades desenvolvidas os objetivos foram atingidos, proporcionando assim momentos de reflexão, sensibilização aos acadêmicos para a motivação necessária na conclusão dos seus estudos.
Psychological Safety in the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Single Centre Survey Study
Authors: Lateef Fatimah
Published: April 2022

The Emergency Department represents a complex healthcare setting for delivery of acute and emergent care, 24 hours a day. We set out to measure the level of psychological safety among emergency department staff during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. We have employed Clark TR’s definition of psychological safety, which comes in four stages namely: Inclusivity, Learning Safety, Contributory Safety and Challenger Safety to carry this out through the use of a series of questions. Our team also decided to innovate and add another domain known as Behavioural Safety. This was thus considered as the fifth stage of psychological safety in our survey. As this is the first such survey on psychological safety conducted in our ED, we intended to view these parameters and domains as a baseline, for future studies as well as interventions. Moreover, having been through the Covid-19 pandemic, we do realise there may be some new perspectives, feelings and behaviours, which may have become inculcated by the experience of the staff. We thus felt this would be beneficial in gauging the current state of psychological safety as well as the future directions and trajectory we can plan for our survey results showed that across all the stages of psychological safety in the emergency department, doctors demonstrated a higher level of psychological safety as compared to nurses; with inclusion safety, learning safety and behaviour safety being the highest, whilst challenger safety was the lowest. In addition, there were no significant differences during subgroup analysis on gender and seniority and its impact on psychological safety.
“I Feel Good When I Sing It Right”: Singing Agency in Children
Authors: Hogle Lauri A.
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain insight into learner perceptions of their singing agency (their belief in their capacity to sing aloud) in their elementary school music class. Guiding research questions focused on children's ideas about learning experiences that might foster or hinder singing agency. Data included field notes from classroom observations, video recordings of class sessions, semistructured interviews with 93 individual learners and the music teacher, and written responses from 175 children ages 8–11. Data analysis revealed four emergent themes: Participants ages 8–11 linked perceptions of singing agency with both (a) vocal skill and (b) musical understanding. At around age 9, (c) pervasive characteristics of perfectionism emerged, relating to perceived mistakes or quality of performance, hindering singing agency, and (d) participatory, authentically meaningful singing experiences enhance singing agency, despite psychological phenomena developmentally occurring at age 9. Implications for music education practice and further research are discussed.
Educational Research for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Music Education
Authors: Draper Amanda R.
Published: April 2022

While a significant body of literature is available offering recommendations for teaching music to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is a lack of supporting empirical research. The purpose of this literature review was to examine empirical research conducted between 2013–2019 that studied best practices for teaching students with ASD in general education settings and how this research could inform future lines of inquiry in the field of music education. These findings are examined using the tenets of Disability Studies in Education. I reviewed 47 publications from general education that provided empirical support for best practices for teaching students with ASD. Findings are organized in four sections: “Teacher-Directed Approaches to Instruction,” “Intervention Tools,” “Peer-Mediated Instruction,” and “The Autistic Voice.” Examining this literature provides insights into unique research methods pertaining to data collection with students with ASD and future research related to instruction and support for students with ASD in music contexts.
The Experiences of First-Time Honor Band Clinicians: A Multiple Case Study
Authors: Warnet Victoria
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the honor band experiences of first-time honor band clinicians. I used intensity sampling to select two participants who had both served as an honor band clinician for the first time in 2019. Using Glaser's (1996) three-stage theory of expertise as a theoretical framework, I conducted individual semistructured interviews to investigate participants’ honor band experiences. In the first stage of external support, both participants used various means of obtaining information and advice, such as calling mentors and doing research online. The second stage of transitional mentorship was mentioned least by the participants, perhaps because this is not very common for honor band clinicians. Both participants seemed to spend the majority of their first honor band experience in Glaser's third self-regulatory stage, with less-than-adequate preparation from the previous stages. They both mentioned making quick adjustments to solve problems throughout their time as an honor band clinician. I suggest creating more training experiences and resources for first-time honor band clinicians in order to make honor band events more beneficial for students and clinicians.
Soft Hands: A Mid-Career Percussion Teacher's Professional Development Journey
Authors: Vogler Andrea , Habron John
Published: April 2022

Professional development is an important part of any teaching career. Although it has been investigated within the field of music education, there is limited research on the experiences of mid-career music teachers from a first-person perspective, especially within a conservatory context. In this collaborative self-study, the authors analyze the professional development journey that one of them undertook as she followed a series of snare drum lessons to enhance her practice as a mid-career percussion teacher. Over a period of a year, the first author kept a research journal, working dialogically with a researcher to understand and extend these reflections. Using self-study as a systematic means of inquiry into practice, this article reveals the development of the first author's practical knowledge and subjective educational theory. Five themes encapsulate the findings: (i) although a learner by nature, going back to basics was a challenge; (ii) reflecting on learning prompted reflection on teaching; (iii) the importance of placing learning in a historical context and wider framework; (iv) taking care of students; and (v) with fresh eyes comes the need to keep focused. In presenting evocative accounts of lived experience, reflective and reflexive commentary, and critical reflection informed by literature, the results and discussion read as a through-composed narrative. This research offers insights to mid-career music teachers and their employers regarding the impact and design of professional development opportunities. It also demonstrates an approach to self-study that might be useful to others who want to undertake similar investigations of their practice.
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Authors: Petrosyan L.
Published: April 2022

In the “History of Armenia” by Movses Khorenatsi, reforms in the army are attributed to Tigran Yervandyan (6th century BC). In fact, these reforms took place during the reign of Tigran II the Great (95 - 55 BC). The goal of the Armenian king was to create light cavalry alongside with the army's heavy cavalry. He did this thanks to the developed horse breeding of Armenia, turning some of the infantrymen into horsemen. Among them were “naked” archers - մերկեր (“merker” is the Armenian translation of the Greek term “gyumnetai” – naked), or սրիկա (“srika” is the syrian translation of the Greek “gyumnetai”)./Մովսես Խորենացու «Հայոց պատմության» մեջ Տիգրան Երվանդյանին է վերագրված բանակի բարեփոխումը։ Իրականում դա տեղի է ունեցել Տիգրան II Մեծի (մ.թ.ա. 95-55թթ.) օրոք։ Հայոց արքայի նպատակը եղել է բանակի ծանրազեն հեծելազորի կողքին թեթևազեն հեծելազորի ստեղծումը։ Նա դա արեց շնորհիվ Հայաստանի զարգացած ձիաբուծության և հետևակի մի մասին հեծյալներ դարձնելով։ Սրանց մեջ էին նաև ինչպես հայերեն մերկեր (հունարեն գյումնետայ-ից թարգմանված), այնպես էլ ասորերեն սրիկա համարժեք բառերով կոչված հետևակ աղեղնավորները։
Science Development of Psychology and Economics in Business - A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   School Of Life And Wellness,Spain, Garcia Ochoa-Mora Alejandra , Bawono Suryaning
Published: April 2022

This study aims to investigate the relationship between psychology and economics.This study uses a qualitative systematic literature review method by using the snowball technique in finding the truth using a literature review that is collected systematically.We found that the development of economics and psychology develops to form a slice of scientific discipline in the fields of economics and psychology. The development of economic research is colored by the study of psychology so that many branches of slices and theories develop that involve the psychology side in studying economic phenomena and understanding economic phenomena so that economic studies develops with psychology as a color for understanding economic phenomena that occur by paying attention to humans as economic actors. and pay attention to humans as humans who have the soul and motivation to take economic actions that cannot be explained in a materialistic approach but require a humanist approach and an understanding of the human spirit
Mutation of rpsL Gene in Streptomycin-Resistant Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae Biovar 3 Strains Isolated from Korea
Authors: Lee Young Sun , Kim Gyoung Hee , Koh Young Jin , Jung Jae Sung
Published: April 2022

Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) is the causal agent responsible for the bacterial canker disease of kiwifruit plants. Psa strains are divided into five different biovars based on genetic and biochemical characteristics. Among them, biovar 2 and 3 strains of Psa were isolated and have been causing widespread damages in Korea. One of the most effective ways to control Psa is to use an antibiotic such as streptomycin. However, Psa strains resistant to this antibiotic were isolated in Korea, and an earlier study revealed that the resistance in the biovar 2 is associated with strA-strB genes. This study aimed to determine the molecular resistance mechanism of Psa biovar 3 strains to streptomycin. Sequencing the rpsL gene encoding ribosomal protein S12 from three streptomycin-resistant strains screened in the laboratory revealed that a spontaneous mutation occurred either at codon 43 or 88. Meanwhile, in four streptomycin-resistant strains of Psa biovar 3 isolated from two kiwifruit orchards, a single nucleotide in codon 43 of the rpsL, which is AAA in streptomycin-sensitive strain, was substituted for AGA causing an amino acid change from lysine to arginine. The resistant mechanism in all biovar 3 strains obtained in Korea was identified as a mutation of the rpsL gene.
Presidenti Wilson, Shqipëria dhe Konferenca e Paqes së Parisit në revistën “Yll’i Mëngjezit”
Authors: Salliu Bertina
Published: April 2022

Me anë të këtij artikulli dëshirojmë të paraqesim një tablo analitike të tre komponentëve kryesorë që trajtohen specifikisht në revistën “Yll’i Mëngjezit”: Presidentin Wilson, Shqipërinë dhe Konferencën e Paqes së Parisit. Përzgjedhja e kësaj teme nuk është e rastësishme, pasi jemi pikërisht në një kohë që na dikton realizimin e një punimi të tillë: 100-vjetori i Konferencës së Paqes së Parisit. Çështja shqiptare u trajtua në këtë konferencë në kuadër të Çështjes së Adriatikut dhe pati një mbështetje dhe interes të veçantë nga ana e Presidentit Wilson për Shqipërinë. Një delegacion i veçantë shqiptar u dërgua si përfaqësues në këtë konferencë. Në këtë mënyrë dëshirojmë që të theksojmë dhe ripohojmë që edhe pse një shtet i vogël në dukje, Shqipëria arriti të përfaqësohej në këtë konferencë dhe të parashtrohej çështja e saj edhe pse në kuadër të problematikave të tjera të përgjithshme që u prezantuan në konferencë.

Në revistën “Yll’i Mëngjezit” të cilën e kemi marrë në shqyrtim, i kushtohet një rëndësi e veçantë kësaj konference dhe Shqipërisë. Gjithashtu, një vëmendje i kushtohet edhe figurës së Presidentit Wilson për kontributin e tij në konferencë dhe interesin e shfaqur për çështjen shqiptare. Këtyre tematikave i kushtohet një hapësirë e veçantë në të tri vëllimet e revistës. Studimi i kësaj reviste është me shumë vlerë për të kuptuar raportin e shqiptarëve me amerikanët, sidomos vlerësimin e tyre për figurën e Wilsonit nga komuniteti përfaqësues i shqiptarëve që jetonin në Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës.
The Role of Communication for Business Growth: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kumar Verma Amresh , Ansari Shagufta N , Bagaria Anil , Jain Vipin
Published: April 2022

Communication abilities are the abilities or skills to offer and accept several kinds of information’s. Through this study the author needs to propose the benefits of communication for growth in any business relations. Whereas these skills may be prevalent in your day-to-day job, the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and efficiently is a distinctive and valued skill. The goal of this study is to highlight and explain the importance of good communication in the management of business growth. The benefits of effective communication in terms of enhanced staff efforts to develop and implement change strategies are also emphasized. The objectives and communication requirements for each step of the change process are also defined in this article. Also covered are the numerous motivations and advantages of business growth communication, Furthermore in this paper discussed about the effect of business communication, communication in business organization as well as the various types of business communication. Within a company, communication is critical to the building of trust. The future prospects of this study is, through this study peoples get more attractive and attentive on importance of communication and how it leads helps to develop any kinds of business through effective communication.
Role of Communication Skills: A Review
Authors: Saxena Shalini , Rastogi Prachi , Gupta Sh Sachin , Nesamony Sam Raj
Published: April 2022

The word “Communication” may be defined as the data by which anyone could share their views, data, emotions of any other person, place, etc. Nowadays, in many organizations, people are facing problems communicating (cannot share their views with others due to lack of communication skills.). In any field, one should be expressive so that they can share their views, data, emotions, etc., with others. This study was carried out to find out the elements that contribute to students' low performance and find solutions to improve teaching and learning of communications at the University of Education in Winneba. The purpose of the review was to highlight suggestions and recommendations on how the communication skills training might be improved. To this end, the investigator has employed interviews, observations, and documents to collect information to answer questions to be answered by this research. The study focused on all the students of the second year and communications professionals as their entire population but used the objectives. In this paper, the author discussed communication as many people cannot share their views with others due to lack of communication. The future scope of communication is wide as it is used for making others understand. It is effective, flexible anyone can understand and it is important for the functioning of any organization.
Good and Evil: A Study of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Kant’s Religion inside Limitations of Plain Reason
Authors: Arya Satyendra , Sharma Meenakshi , Nesamony Sam Raj , Saxena Shalini
Published: April 2022

Good and evil run as threads through society in varying forms, from the moral issues of one society to the taboo nature of what is believed to be on the wrong side of the law in another. Many people make judgements about good and evil based on expectations of human culture and conscience. But the real issue is whether people consider good and evil to be dynamic forces or simply the 'must do - mustn't do' preferences that human lives are ruled by. The author of this paper intends to outline the nature of good and evil as forces that reside within the human experience rather than external protagonists, as in reality anything in creation can ultimately be deemed destructive except from a short-term viewpoint. Negative effects are not possible in a creative universe; otherwise creation would not have occurred. Good and evil are polar concepts that provide psychological tools to respond to the chaotic nature of life experience, yet they make it impossible to reflect on the longer-term implications of individual actions.
Understanding Teamwork Affects Ingenuity in Creative Initiatives
Authors: Choudhary Manisha , Kumar Sushil , . Subhash , Sharma Madhavi
Published: April 2022

Representatives that are able to think independently and beyond the box are more likely to come up with unique and novel solutions to problems. This desire to solve problems might lead to new ways of doing things, better outcomes, and more efficient performance. In today's dynamic and changing economic environment, companies in any sector, including manufacturers, might certainly tolerate acting selfishly in their operations or the means by which they deliver products and services. As international markets and technological innovation continue to expose the manufacturing sector, businesses are being pushed to become more inventive in order to meet client needs and engage on a worldwide basis. As technology and innovation professionals prepare for future leadership roles in their firms, it's vital that they understand creativity and how to foster it among their peers. Employees are encouraged to cooperate when they are given the chance to be creative, according to the key contribution of this article. They solicit feedback from their co-workers when they have new ideas. The most intriguing component of offering a place for creation and invention was the creative process's design to foster collaboration and coordination. Several undergraduate engineering schools are gaining traction and integrating creativity into their curriculum, recognizing the realities of the corporate world and the necessity for creative problem-solving skills development. Creativity may be taught and people can be encouraged to come up with fresh ideas. On the other hand, teamwork and team teaching provide a lot of advantages. The current research will educate students about creativity and innovation, as well as how to foster it among their co-workers, in order to prepare them for future supervisory roles. Furthermore, the study's findings will benefit in the development of individualistic thinking abilities.