bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vaccine distribution for COVID-19 and equity issues in India
Authors: Thakur J. S. , Kaur Harmanjeet
Published: April 2023

India, being the biggest producer of drugs including vaccines, emerged as a major supplier of the coronavirus vaccines for most of the countries across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, were given emergency use authorization by India's drugs regulator during initial phases. Under the guidance of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19, India started its national vaccination program against SARS-CoV-2 on January 16, 2021. CoWIN (COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network) is playing a vital role in real-time monitoring of COVID-19 vaccination. Having a robust Universal Immunization Program and experience of the previous immunization campaigns are advantages for India's COVID-19 vaccination program. Under Vaccine Maitri initiative, India is providing vaccines to nations across the world to ensure vaccine equity. In India, vaccination is being done in a phased manner where priority is given to the health and other frontline workers, people with age >50 years and people with comorbidities and above 18 years. As per the current policy, center government is responsible for buying 75% of all vaccines made for use in India and will distribute it to states based on their populations, disease burdens, and number of people to be vaccinated. Remaining 25% vaccines are available to be procured by private hospitals. However, existing facilities seem to be unable to meet the increased demand, and the government is considering approval for other vaccines to be imported. The world, including India, is still fighting against COVID-19 and vaccine equity is very important to win against this pandemic.
Relationship between Frailty, Glycemic Control, and Nutritional Status among the Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus Residing in an Urban Community of Mysuru
Authors: Kulkarni Praveen , Babu Poorvika K. , Vanmathi A. , Ashwini A. , Murthy M. R. Narayana
Published: April 2023

Background:

In India, the elderly (aged 60 and above) constitute 8.2% of the total population and are expected to increase to 10% by the year 2020. Globally, around 450 million people are suffering from diabetes mellitus. Frailty is regarded as a predisability state and, therefore, if identified early, may avert many adverse health outcomes in the elderly. Diabetes and frailty are found to be close associates.

Materials and Methods:

This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 104 elderlies with diabetes mellitus residing in an urban slum situated in Mysuru for a period of 6 months. Pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect the information on sociodemographic characteristics and details of diabetes. The Tilburg’s Frailty Scale was used to assess frailty, and the Mini Nutritional Assessment Scale was used to assess the nutritional status.

Results:

The prevalence of frailty among the study population was 53.8%. 51% of the subjects were found to have their glycemic status under control, 16.3% were malnourished, and 70.2% were at risk of malnutrition (RMN). The majority of the subjects with malnourishment were frail (76.5%) followed by those at RMN, 36 (49.3%). Gender, marital status, engaging in occupation, socio economic status, poor glycemic control were found to be significantly associated with frailty.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of frailty is significantly higher among elderly diabetics. The poorer glycemic control is a significant factor associated with frailty, and malnourished elderlies are more at risk of developing frailty.
Thyroid Dysfunction
Authors: Usha S. M. R. , Bindu C. M. , Chandrika N.
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Perimenopause phase of a woman’s life is featured by decline in the ovarian activity, predisposing her to several health consequences. The signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders simulate those of menopausal features which may go unnoticed and can cause untoward complications in these women.

Aims and Objective:

The primary objective is to screen women of perimenopausal age for thyroid disorders. The secondary objective is to examine the variations in thyroid hormone levels in these women with advancing age.

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and forty-eight apparently healthy women between the age group of 46 and 55 years were study subjects. They were divided into, Group I which constituted women between 46 and 50 years and Group II consisted of women between 51 and 55 years. Thyroid profile comprising serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), serum total triiodothyronine (T3), and serum total thyroxine (T4) were estimated for all the women recruited in the study.

Results:

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and overt hypothyroidism (OH) were detected in 22 and 8 women who constituted 14.9% and 5.4%, respectively, of the total women populace. In Group I, it was noted that 17.1% and 1.8% of women were suffering from SCH and OH, respectively. In Group II, while 8.1% of the women had SCH, 16.2% of women had progressed to OH. TSH levels were significantly higher (P = 0.002) in women of Group II than in Group I, suggesting increase in TSH levels with advancing age.

Conclusion:

Screening of perimenopausal women for thyroid disorders will assure timely detection and proper management which will aid in reducing the morbidity and associated complications.
Elevated homocysteine and depression outcomes in patients with comorbid medical conditions in rural primary care
Authors: Srinivasan Krishnamachari , Salazar Luke Joshua , Heylen Elsa , Ekstrand Maria L.
Published: April 2023

We examined the association of elevated concentration of total homocysteine (tHcy) with the severity of depression in patients diagnosed with depression and comorbid chronic medical conditions in rural primary care settings in Karnataka. Participants were included from the control arm of a cluster-randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of using a collaborative care model to integrate screening and treatment of primary health center patients. tHcy was assayed at baseline, and depression severity scores were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) 6 months later. There was no difference in the mean PHQ-9 score between those with (mean PHQ = 7.4) and without (mean PHQ = 7.6) elevated tHcy levels (P = 0.67).
The impact of project diabetes with dignity intervention on knowledge and quality of life among adults with diabetes in a rural Indian setting
Authors: Nazar Gaurang P. , Arora Monika , Gupta Vinay Kumar , Rawal Tina , Chugh Aastha , Shrivastava Surbhi , Dhore Prasanna , Bhatt Anjali , Deshpande Shailesh R. , Unnikrishnan A. G.
Published: April 2023

Objective:

Inadequate knowledge about diabetes leads to its under-diagnosis and sub-optimal control. We studied the impact of project diabetes with dignity (DWD) intervention on knowledge and quality of life (QoL) among adults with diabetes in a rural Indian setting.

Methods:

DWD was a community-based, quasi-experimental trial conducted with 416 participants (30–70 years) with diabetes across two Primary Health Centers (one intervention; one control) in Western India, over a year. The intervention involved monthly home visits, patient/caregiver, and community-based awareness-raising activities by trained accredited social health activists (ASHAs) workers. Differences in changes in knowledge about: Diabetes, symptoms, management, and complications, and QoL between participants in the intervention versus control areas, from baseline to end-line, were assessed using a questionnaire and analyzed via mixed-effects regression models.

Results:

About 52% of patients belonged to the intervention group. There was a significant increase in knowledge about diagnosis/management among participants in intervention group (31.48% [95% confidence interval (CI) 24.52–38.43] to 59.55% [52.52–66.58]) versus a decline in the control group (40.73% [33.40–48.07] to 27.95% [19.40–34.50]) (P < 0.001). Similar improvements in intervention group were observed for knowledge about symptoms/complications of diabetes. For QoL, percentage of patients having some self-care problems showed a higher decline in intervention group (29.46% to 6.98%) versus control group (4.85% to 3.55%) (P = 0.005). Reduction in anxiety/depression was significant in the intervention versus control group (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

DWD was effective in improving QoL and diabetes knowledge which are key to prevent disease progression/complications in the intervention compared to the control group. Capacity-building of community health workers such as ASHAs, for the prevention and management of diabetes in rural settings, is recommended.
Adherence of chronic disease care during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Behera Surama Manjari , Pradhan Somen Kumar , Pati Sanghamitra , Behera Priyamadhaba , Kanungo Srikanta , Patro Binod Kumar
Published: April 2023

Background:

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have become even more critical as NCDs are major risk factors for patients with COVID-19. Therefore, this study was planned with the following objectives: (i) To assess adherence with chronic disease care among patients with NCDs. (ii) To determine the factors associated with adherence with chronic disease care among patients with NCDs during COVID-19 nationwide lockdown.

Materials and Methods:

This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted in the NCD prevention clinic of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, during July 2020–August 2020. A total of 210 patients were studied. Patients were interviewed both at the clinic and telephonically; those who had scheduled visits did not make it. Out of 210 patients, 105 participants were interviewed face to face in the hospital in the NCD prevention clinic. The other 105 patients were interviewed telephonically who did not attend the clinic during follow-up.

Results:

All the participants (210) had diabetes mellitus, and 44.8% of participants had accompanying hypertension. One-fourth of participants could not follow the dietary practices advised by the doctor during the lockdown. Similarly, 42% of participants could not maintain moderate-intensity physical activity (30 min) during the lockdown period. The period prevalence of nonadherence to prescribed drugs/medicines in our sample was 45.71% (95% confidence intervals [CI] 38.84–52.71). Participants with more than one NCDs had a 52% less chance to stop the drugs/medications during the national lockdown period than participants with one NCD (adjusted odds ratio 0.48, 95% CI 0.27–0.83).

Conclusions:

The continuum of chronic disease care of NCD patients has been affected by COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. Appropriate planning and provision of chronic disease care are essential during the lockdown and similar situations.
Punjab substance abuse prevention model
Authors: Thakur J. S. , Jaswal Nidhi
Published: April 2023

Background:

Extensive work has been done in the state of Punjab regarding the treatment of substance abuse, but focus on prevention was lacking. De-addiction services are being provided in almost each and every district of Punjab. A strong prevention and control component, i.e., prevention strategy along with de-addiction services, is crucial for desired impact. An attempt was made to develop a statewide prevention strategy against substance abuse in the state of Punjab, India, on the request of the state government.

Materials and Methods:

The plan of the prevention model was prepared based on the situation analysis, stakeholders' workshops, and consultative meetings with various key stakeholders from the state of Punjab.

Results:

One in seven (~15%) people in Punjab were currently dependent on any substance, including licit and illicit. This figure, when compared in a global context was much higher than expected. Overall substance use was predominant in men and significantly more common in rural areas. The prevention strategy in Punjab named 'Punjab Substance abuse Prevention Plan (P-SAP)' will have a holistic approach focusing on health promotion and continuum of care approach (Prevention-Treatment-Rehabilitation) targeting Supply-Demand-Harm reduction Measures. It is the first of its kind of inclusive multi-sectoral model that aims to prevent substance abuse at village, block, district and state level. Implementation requires political and administrative will with participation of all political parties and key stakeholders. Life skill education should be introduced in school education and should become part of curriculum. The state should ensure the institutional framework and mechanism for their participation and adequate resources for effective implementation.

Conclusion:

This model should be implemented in the state and can be tried and adapted in other states of India and low- and middle-income countries.
Roth spots, a case report of anemic retinopathy due to Epstein–Barr virus
Authors: Londoño Alejandro , Dussán Vargas María Paula , Pachón Olmos Juliana Andrea , Espinosa Andrés Amaya
Published: April 2023

Roth spots can occur as ophthalmological manifestations of systemic pathologies that compromise the retinal capillary endothelium. A case report of retinopathy due to hemolytic anemia secondary to Epstein–Barr virus is presented. Given the clinical picture, several differential diagnoses were initially considered causing Roth spots that is why a brief review of the literature is carried out to raise awareness of the diverse pathologies that can be associated with the presence of Roth spots to provide timely referrals.
Compliance with face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a community observational study in Singapore
Authors: Ong Sean Wei Xiang , Tang Ying Wei , Linn Kyaw Zaw , Huan Xiao Wei , Lim Allie , Poon Chu Ying , Tan Danielle Hui Ru , Hamed Nur Hafizah Binte , Syed Husen Sharifah Farhanah Binte , Ong Clara Chong Hui , Chan Monica , Vasoo Shawn , Leo Yee-Sin , Ng Oon-Tek , Marimuthu Kalisvar
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Widespread mask use is an important intervention for control of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. However, data on the factors affecting mask use are lacking. In this observational study, we evaluated the proportion of and factors influencing face mask use and related hygiene practices.

Methods:

We observed randomly selected members from the public in 367 venues across Singapore, and recorded the proportion of individuals with full compliance with mask use and mask hygiene (hand hygiene before and after touching the mask or face). Logistic regression analyses were used to determine variables associated with mask and hand hygiene compliance.

Results:

We made 3,821 observations — 2,149 (56.2%) females, 3,569 (93.4%) adults (≥21 years), 212 (5.5%) children (6–20 years) and 40 (1.0%) children (2–5 years). The overall full compliance rate (correct mask use), poor compliance rate (incorrect mask use) and absent mask use were 84.5%, 12.9% and 2.6%, respectively. The factors — male gender, fabric mask usage and crowded indoor venues — were associated with lower mask compliance. Face or mask touching behaviour was observed in 10.7% and 13.7% of individuals observed, respectively. Only one individual performed hand hygiene before and after touching the mask.

Conclusion:

The rate of mask compliance was high, probably due to legislation mandating mask usage. However, specific factors and crowded indoor venues associated with lower mask compliance were identified. We also noted an issue with the absence of hand hygiene before and after face or mask touching. These issues may benefit from targeted public health messaging.
Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma: Experience from the pediatric ophthalmology referral center in Malaysia with literature review
Authors: Wai Yong Zheng , Radhakrishnan Dhanya Menon , Lingam Ganeshwara , Hamzah Norhafizah , Rahmat Jamalia
Published: April 2023

PURPOSE:

We aimed to analyze our 4-year experience of intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) for retinoblastoma (RB) and to examine the tumor response, globe salvage, mortality, and safety profile of IAC in the Malaysian profile.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was a retrospective, interventional case series. A total of 22 eyes of 20 patients with RB who underwent IAC using melphalan and topotecan from January 2018 to December 2021 in Hospital Kuala Lumpur were retrospectively reviewed. Tumor response, globe salvage, mortality, and safety profile of IAC were compared based on the International Classification of Retinoblastoma.

RESULTS:

The mean patient age at IAC was 21.3 months. An overall globe salvage rate of 63.6% was observed: more specifically, 100% for Group A, 75% for Groups B and C, 66.7% for Group D, and 42.9% for Group E. Poor tumor response after IAC was significantly associated with a lesser chance of globe salvage (P = 0.045). The overall rate of good tumor response following IAC was 77.3%. Specifically, rates of good tumor response in each group were 100%, 75%, 75%, 83.3% and 71.4% in group A, B, C, D and E, respectively. The mortality rate was 5%. Complications (per-catheterization) included cerebral infarct (2.2%), oxygen desaturation (2.2%), vomiting (26.1%), periorbital edema (8.8%), ptosis (6.5%), fever, femoral hematoma, and hyperpigmentation over lid (4.4% each).

CONCLUSION:

Four-year experience showed that IAC is a safe and effective method for RB management. Patients with a poor response after IAC may have a lower chance of globe salvage. Careful patient selection is of utmost importance to achieve the best outcome in a setting of limited health-care resources.
Irrational braided generalized near-groups
Authors: Schopieray Andrew
Published: April 2023

We classify braided generalized near-group fusion categories whose global dimension is not an integer; there are exactly two up to Grothendieck equivalence and taking products with braided pointed fusion categories.
The Polish topology of the isometry group of the infinite dimensional hyperbolic space
Authors: Duchesne Bruno
Published: April 2023

We consider the isometry group of the infinite-dimensional separable hyperbolic space with its Polish topology. This topology is given by pointwise convergence. For non-locally compact Polish groups, some striking phenomena like automatic continuity or extreme amenability may happen. Our leading idea is to compare this topological group with usual Lie groups on one side and with non-Archimedean infinite-dimensional groups like

\mathcal{S}_\infty

, the group of all permutations of a countable set on the other side. Our main results are

All along the text, we lead a parallel study with the sibling group

\mathrm{Isom}(\mathcal{H})

, where

\mathcal{H}

is a separable Hilbert space.
Тонкие исключительные множества проблем Варинга-Гольдбаха для квадратов и кубов простых чисел
Authors: Han Xue , Liu Huafeng
Published: April 2023

Пусть $p_{1},p_{2},…,p_{6}$ - простые числа. Показано, что все четные натуральные числа, не превосходящие $N$, за исключением не более $O(N^{1/12+\varepsilon})$ из них, могут быть представлены в виде $p_{1}^{2}+p_{2}^{2}+p_{3}^{3}+p_{4}^{3}+p_{5}^{3}+p_{6}^ {3}$, что улучшает предыдущий результат $O(N^{1/4+\varepsilon})$, полученный Ю. Х. Лю. Также доказано, что все четные натуральные числа, не превосходящие $N$, за исключением не более $O(N^{5/12+\varepsilon})$ из них, могут быть представлены в виде $p_{1}^{2}+p_{2}^{3}+p_{3}^{3}+p_{4}^{3}+p_{5}^{3}+p_{6}^{3} $.
Библиография: 21 название.
Комбинаторный инвариант градиентно-подобных потоков на связной сумме $\mathbb{S}^{n-1}\times \mathbb{S}^1$
Authors: Grines Vyacheslav Zigmuntovich , Gurevich Elena Yakovlevna
Published: April 2023

Получены необходимые и достаточные условия топологической эквивалентности градиентно-подобных потоков без гетероклинических пересечений, заданных на связной сумме конечного числа многообразий, гомеоморфных $\mathbb{S}^{n-1}\times \mathbb{S}^1$, $n\geqslant 3$. Для случая $n>3$ этот результат существенно расширяет класс многообразий, для которых известна топологическая классификация заданных на них структурно устойчивых систем.
Библиография: 36 названий.
Теоремы типа Левинсона и проблемы Е. М. Дынькина
Authors: Gaisin Ahtyar Magazovich , Gaisin Rashit Akhtyarovich
Published: April 2023

Исследуются вопросы, связанные с теоремами типа Левинсона-Шeберга-Волфа в комплексном и гармоническом анализе. Обсуждаются известная проблема Е. М. Дынькина об эффективной оценке мажоранты роста аналитической функции вблизи множества особенностей и двойственная в некотором смысле проблема о скорости стремления к нулю экстремальной функции в неквазианалитическом классе Карлемана в окрестности точки, где все производные функций из этого класса обращаются в нуль.
Первая проблема решена В. Мацаевым и М. Содиным. В настоящей статье получено полное решение второй проблемы Е. М. Дынькина, восходящей к Бангу. Как применение получена точная асимптотическая оценка расстояния от мнимых экспонент до алгебраических полиномов в весовом пространстве непрерывных функций на вещественной прямой.
Библиография: 24 названия.
О некоторых классах почти эрмитовых структур, реализующихся на $S^6$
Authors: Daurtseva Nataliya Aleksandrovna
Published: April 2023

Изучаются структуры кооднородности 1 на $S^6$. Построены примеры косимплектических
и квазикэлеровых структур. Исследованы вопросы существования некоторых других классов почти эрмитовых структур кооднородности 1 на круглой сфере.
Библиография: 14 названий.
Food Allergy Knowledge and Attitudes of Owners and Managers of Independently Owned Restaurants in Metro Orlando, Florida
Authors:   Iowa State University, Naig Anirudh
Published: April 2023

Owners and managers (n = 102) of independently owned restaurants in Metro Orlando, FL, completed a web-based questionnaire that assessed food allergy knowledge and attitudes. Participants were confident in their knowledge of food allergens (4.28 ± 0.63). The attitude item with the lowest mean score was “not all restaurants needed to comply with food allergy policies” (2.70 ± 1.26), suggesting participants believed compliance with food allergy policies was critical in all restaurants. Eighty (78.4%) participants correctly answered all 10 knowledge questions. The mean knowledge score was 7.7 of 10 possible points. Florida requires foodservice workers to be knowledgeable about food allergies but does not mandate food allergy training or certification. It is in the best interest of foodservice establishments to train workers on food allergies to safeguard customer health.
GÜVENLİK PERSONELİ VARDİYA ÇİZELGELEMESİNDE ÇOK KRİTERLİ KARAR VERME YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: TABANSIZ Gülveren , MERİÇ Aran , ÇAVDUR Fatih
Published: April 2023

Güvenlik hizmetlerinin doğası gereği, 7 gün-24 saat aralıksız bir şekilde devam eden çalışma düzeni nedeniyle bu hizmetlerin çizelgelenmesinde vardiya sistemine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Buna ek olarak, güvenlik hizmetlerinin insani koşulları ve iş kanunu ile zorunlu kılınan kısıtlar gibi diğer bazı problem kısıtlarını da dikkate alacak şekilde yerine getirilebilmesi çeşitli kriterlerin dikkate alınmasını gerektirmektedir. Bu çalışmada, benzer bir güvenlik personeli çizelgeleme problemi için ilgili iş kanunu da dikkate alınarak personellerin birbirleri ile eşit koşullarda çalışmalarını sağlayacak adil bir çizelge oluşturulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında ayrıca, kıdem, cinsiyet ve medeni durum gibi kriterlere bağlı olarak güvenlik personellerinin hafta sonu çalışma maliyetlerinin farklılık gösterdiği bir kurgu için minimum maliyetli çizelgenin oluşturulması amaçlanmıştır. Problemin çözümü için 0-1 tamsayılı programlama formülasyonu oluşturulmuştur. Önerilen formülasyona maliyet girdisi oluşturmak amacıyla, yukarıda bahsedilen üç farklı kriterin dikkate alındığı AHP-WASPAS temelli bir yaklaşım kullanılarak güvenlik personellerinin hafta sonu çizelgelenme maliyetleri belirlenmiştir. Buna ek olarak, önerilen formülasyonun çalışmasının gösterimi için gerçekçi boyutlarda örnek bir problem oluşturularak, problemin optimal çözümü elde edilmiştir. Örnek probleme ek olarak, modelin performansını gösterebilmek amacıyla, daha büyük boyutlarda oluşturulmuş olan problemler için de optimal çözümler elde edilmiş ve farklı çalışma maliyetlerine sahip alternatif kurgular için çözüm süreleri kıyaslanmıştır.
Pakistani Drama And Critical Analyses On Gendered Display Of Culture
Authors: Shabbir Taha , Farooqui Yasmeen Sultana , Shaikh Shazia
Published: April 2023

The research looked into how media stereotypes and the people's hold of gender concerning drama on TV shows can change how people perceive each other. It relies a lot on specific and detailed data on a data set consisting of most Pakistani university students in national and private institutions. A questionnaire was created with specific attributes in mind as the critical input; these were given significant consideration in selecting and compiling the data. As discussed by the data group, the social variety in Pakistani cultures, such as the inclusion of two different educational institutions, must be regarded as a variable in this research. For most people, daily exposure to Gender-Stereotyping in traditional media has adverse effects on how they perceive social identities, most notably women.
A Psychological Study Of Traumatic Effects Of White Beauty On Female Characters In Morrison’s Novels
Authors: Ismail Asma , Qasim Zarina , Qasim Asifa
Published: April 2023

The study is based on the psychoanalytical exploration of the female characters in Morrison’s two celebrated novels Jazz and The Bluest Eye. The study focuses on exploring how the myth of white beauty is a traumatic experience for the black women and how do the issues of white beauty and gender discrimination contribute to the wretchedness of black women and cast depreciating effects on their psyche. The conceptual framework employed in the study is Freud’s psychoanalytical theory of repressed unconscious which resultantly cultivates psychological problems in individuals. The theory has been applied on the texts to throw light on the effects of unconsciously suppressed memories and emotions on the psyche of Pecola and Dorcas. This study concludes by highlighting the anxious existence of the black women in the white community.
Development of Marketing Thoughts in the Light of Islamic Concept of Marketing (Case Study of Female Buying Behaviour towards Islamic Concept of Marketing)
Authors: Khan Muhammad Mubashir Qadir , Mubashir Shariq
Published: April 2023

In this paper, theories of marketing thoughts, historical development, economic development and marketing philosophy have been discussed. Specifically, the role of the female consumer with reference to the buying behaviour in society in the light of the Islamic concept of marketing. The objective of the study is to investigate female buying behaviour in relation to social and religious values, the other objective of the study is to enlighten that the ICM is more effective in comparison to other thoughts of marketing. The objective of the study is to determine and investigate female buying behaviour in relation to social and religious values, it is also and theoretical development of various concepts of marketing developed within the last two hundred years, the other objective of the study is to enlighten that the ICM in more effective in comparison other thoughts of marketing and it is the oldest style and strategically marketing concept. The population in the methodology is used as a general population of the city and the sample is developed on 400 females the method of sampling is used in convenience, random sampling is used just to obtain the results to find out the inclination of the female consumer towards the concept of Islamic marketing.
Women Empowerment Vis-A-Vis Social Development in Globalized World
Authors: Houth Dr. Muneera , Hashmi Dr. Syed Shahabuddin , Zarar Dr. Rukshanda
Published: April 2023

Women empowerment means a woman has enough power to decide her good or bad, and with this, a woman has her own decision in her all matters. According to some estimates, the population of women is nearly half or in some way or other more than the population of men in this world. In this way, the empowerment of women has always been a topic of great importance in social research. Women empowerment has some benefits in the globalized world and then these benefits and advantages are also transcended to the societal level. The research is a qualitative analysis with the incorporation of a little factual knowledge related to the under-discussed theme. It has been observed that whenever women are empowered in any part of this globalized world they contribute to the development, whether it is social development or economic development. Depending upon the availability of chances they were given, they always prove themselves as productive as a male member of any society.
Women’s Portrayal In Pakistani Print Advertisements: A Comparative Study Based On Semiotics
Authors: Maheen Fatima  , Moin Maimoona
Published: April 2023

This study investigates how Pakistani still advertisements portray women and construct certain ideology. This qualitative research employs semiotic method to analyze the content. With stratified sampling technique, six advertisements have been selected all together that appeared in different magazines and in social media campaign of different products during the year 2019 taken mainly from Duniya Sunday Magazine, Weekly Akhbar-e-Jahan and social media pages of particular products. The selected advertisements analyzed the representation of Pakistani women in given time period with the help of semiotic analysis, whereas, the psychological lens is used to unveil the meaning and message constructed by specific signs within the advertisements. This study has examined the advertisers’ practice in depicting and constituting female identity in Pakistan, where most of the advertisements reveal Pakistani women as independent, confident and modern beings. This study will develop inferential and critical comprehension among masses regarding science of signs; also it would be significant for experts and policy makers who can retrieve Pakistani cultural elements while executing advertisements in future.
Gender Earning Difference between Public and Private Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Ali Dr. Asghar , Saeed Dr. Noman , Javed Mr. Sohail
Published: April 2023

The study is an attempt to observe the earning differences between male and female of the public and private sector in Pakistan by employing nationally representative Pakistan Labor Force Survey (PLFS) data for the period 2006 - 2021. In order to perform a detailed comparative analysis of the earning difference, the private sector is further segregated into formal and informal sectors. Empirical evidences acquired by employing Pseudo panel technique, ascertain that earning differences in the public sector are low compared to the private sector. Public sector is performing a fair role in reducing gender earning difference in Pakistan. It is concluded that the female employees of informal sector are more exploited compared to the formal sector in both public and private sector because of the female vulnerability. Migration from rural to urban areas contributes significantly in reducing wage differential across genders.
Analysis of the Socio-Economic Conditions and Living Arrangements of Aged Widows of Rural Sindh
Authors: Mugheri Mr. Ali Raza , Khushik Dr. Ali Gul , Qadeer Zareen
Published: April 2023

Abstract   This paper presents outcomes of a study that was conducted to assess myriad problems faced by old widows in rural areas of second largest province of Pakistan, Sindh. As already, there is inadequate data on the social, economic and living arrangements of aged widows of Rural Sindh. Through this research survey, gap of information on social, economic, and living arrangements of Sindhi rural aged widows is filled by primary survey data. The sample of 384 Respondents of age 60 and above was chosen by infinite population formula and respondents for collecting data were selected by using convenience sampling technique from the six rural districts of Sindh. Descriptive statistics were applied to analyze data. The results suggest that there is strong preference of son and who is considered as old age protection for aged widows, and even today residing with son is regarded as popular cultural practice in Rural Sindh. The high number of aged widows was economically dependent on their sons. Absence of old age pension, no parallel remuneration and lack of skills in aged widows are some factors which are strongly influencing and creating very severe socio-economic consequences for widows in later age. Also, because of urbanization, the extended family culture is transforming to nuclear family drastically and ultimately, it is affecting largely on the living arrangements of aged widows.
The Impact of Serial Controllable FACTS Devices on Voltage Stability
Authors: Sujeeth Kumara K. , Sathwikab J , Sruthic B , Pravachand R , Vijay kumare B
Published: April 2023

As the world's population continues to grow, the demand for electricity is also increasing rapidly. Ensuring the quality of power supply, voltage stability, unity power factor, and minimizing power losses is essential for delivering power to every user end. In order to achieve this, compensation techniques are needed. This project focuses on Serial controllable Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices, such as Controllable Series Compensator (CSC) and Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC), which have a significant impact on the voltage and power stability of an electric power system (EPS). The mathematical derivation of the voltage dependency of CSC and SSSC is extracted for the single-load infinitive-bus model (SLIB). New analytical equations are developed to compare the impact of CSC and SSSC on voltage stability in a five-bus system. The results of the analysis are expected to reveal that CSC has a crucial role to play in enhancing voltage stability, and its impact is greater than that of SSSC when considering equal CSC and SSSC MVA ratings. When it comes to voltage controllability, SSSC (Static synchronous series compensator) is superior to CSC (Controllable Series Compensator), especially in situations where there are having low voltages or having low loads.
PENGARUH MEDIA INTERNET TERHADAP PRESTASI SISWA-SISWI DI SMA NEGERI 17 MEDAN
Authors: Simamora Prietsaweny Riris T
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted by using quantitative correlational method which tests certain theories of methods. This study aims at examining the extent to which variations in a factor are related to others. it was conducted to find whether there is influence between variables and if there are, how close the relationship is close and whether the relationship is meaningful or not. technique in getting the sampling in this study is by total sampling technique in which all the members of population are taken as sampling. In collecting data, researchers used a questionnaire as a data collection tool in this study. Data collected was analyzed using small table analysis, cross table and hypothesis testing using rank spearman. The results show that the influence of internet media on student achievement, this influence was a significant relationship, obtained based on the guilford scale is on a scale that shows a significant relationship. Thus it can be seen that the influence of internet media on student behavior and student achievement is very significant.
THE ANALYSIS OF LAKE TOBA POTENTIAL AS MICE TOURISM DESTINATIONS FOR INCENTIVE FIELD IN NORTH SUMATERA
Authors: Dalimunthe Asmah Kartika
Published: April 2023

This study aims to find out and analyze the potential of MICE tourism in the incentive field at Lake Toba Samosir, North Sumatra. This research uses descriptive qualitative method; it is included in survey research. The results of the discussion of the research that has been carried out are: (1) Increasing facilities and infrastructure to support tourist activities (2) There are not many tourist activities so that tourists are likely to only have 1 to 2 days so that MICE tourism in the incentive sector can increase even more. (3) The Government has carried out MICE Tourism activities by carrying out annual activities such as the 2014 Lake Toba Party that can increase tourist visits to the Toba Samosir area so that MICE Tourism can be carried out well. (4) The hotel is ready to face MICE Tourism but hotel managers still need training and socialization for MICE Tourism so that hotel managers and tourism players can promote hotels to increase occupancy rates. Recommendations for increasing MICE tourism potential are: (1) Quality improvement of facilities and supporting infrastructure (2) Tourists activities ,ust be mopre diversified so the guests do not feel bored and immediately return home or immediately continue their visit to other areas, (3) The role of the government has been very good for advancing MICE Tourism in the Toba Samosir area, it would be even better if it could create an annual activity agenda such as a Sports Tournament, motorcycle crossing, mountain bike, trekking, 10 km marathon run, music concert, Batak Opera and National Culture others from various regions, proficiency shows, entertainment programs, people's harvest parties, and others. (4) To advance MICE tourism, tour operators and hotel managers still need training and dissemination of MICE implementation
The Effect of Outsourcing on Product Quality Dimensions
Authors:   Middle Technical University -Technical Administration Institute Department of Materials Management -Baghdad, Iraq, A. K. AL-Sabbagh Dr. Azzam Abdulwahhab. , Shanawa Inaam Diab ,   Middle Technical University -Technical Administration Institute Department of Materials Management -Baghdad, Iraq
Published: April 2023

This study aims mainly to show whether outsourcing (manufacturing by others) affects the quality of products. It also shows the most important advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing (manufacturing by others). For this reason, the study was conducted in a number of Iraqi industrial companies. Where the study followed the descriptive analytical approach, the data related to the study was collected through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of department and division managers in those companies, in addition to the work data recorded in the records of the researched companies. For the purpose of obtaining the results, the data obtained through the SPSS program were analyzed and the results were used to determine the quality of the relationship between outsourcing (Manufacturing by others) and the dimensions of product quality in the study sample companies.
Understandability of Financial Reporting Requires Comprehensive Explanations and Not Mere References to Accounting Standards or Reports Attached to Financial Reporting
Authors:   Full Professor in Business Administration, Management Department- Ca’Foscari Venezia S. Giobbe – Cannaregio 873- 30121 Venezia (Italy), Silvia Avi Maria
Published: April 2023

The understandability of Financial reporting requires that the profit and loss, the balance sheet, the notes, the cash flow statement and all the reports that, although not part of the Financial Reporting, constitute the company's communication to the outside world be intelligible and understandable by anyone reading a portion or all of the Financial reporting. And it should be noted that the person who has to understand everything set out in the financial reporting must, necessarily, have an even minimal basis of the concepts set out in the Financial reporting because it is impossible to draft a Financial report without using accounting terms or techniques that may be clear to a person who does not have the even minimal basis in accounting and financial reporting itself point. Understandability is achieved by applying national or international accounting standards, depending on the type of company in question, as well as civil law for companies obliged to do so, and by implementing the advice that the board of statutory auditors or auditors highlight in their documents and reports that they draw up during the audits that are periodically carried out in the company and that are drafted especially during the period of preparation of financial reporting. However, this article points out that merely referring to an accounting standard or a report by the board of auditors in which findings are highlighted and the consequent assertion that the accounting standard has been duly applied and all conclusions made by the auditors have been slavishly observed does not ensure the understandability of financial reporting. A particular analytical method must specify the accounting standard used and its involvement in financial reporting. In the presence of auditors' reports with findings, the findings made by the board of auditors must be explicit. It must be explained unambiguously in what manner and according to what accounting method the recommendations in the report in which the findings are highlighted in the accounting and corporate field were implemented.
Effect of Net Working Capital Management on the Profitability of Energy Business Companies Listed on the Stock Market of Vietnam
Authors:   Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Nhat Quoc
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of net working capital management (NWCM) on profitability for 29 energy companies listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) and Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), using panel data for six years from 2016 to 2021. The author conducts regression analysis with panel data; Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) method is subsequently undertaken to deal with the phenomena of heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation. Regression results from the FGLS method show that four components of working capital, including Days payable outstanding (DPO), Days sales outstanding (DSO), have statistically significant negative effects on profit figures (using ROS metric), Cash conversion cycle (CCC) has a statistically significant positive impact on profitable (ROS). But the research results show that there has no relationship between the number of days of inventory outstanding (DIO), Current Ratio (CR), the profitability (ROS). Based on the results, the author reconfirms the relationship between net working capital management and profitability, as well as provides energy trading companies in Vietnam with solutions to NWCM effectively in order to enhance firms’ value, especially in such an uncertain economic condition that is easily vulnerable to war or pandemic.
Increasing self-care of patients with type-2 diabetes through implementation of nursing agency based on the health promotion model
Authors: Purwanto Cucuk Rahmadi , Sukartini Tintin , Bakar Abu , Devy Shrimarti Rukmini
Published: April 2023

Objective: To analyse the effect of nursing agency model on fasting and 2-hour postprandial glucose levels in type 2 diabetics.
Method: The quasi-experimental study was conducted from October to December 2021 in Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia, after approval from the ethics review committee of the University of Muhammadiyah, Lamongan, Indonesia. The sample comprised of type 2 diabetics of either gender aged 19-65 years who were able to move independently. The sample was divided into experimental group A, which was given nursing agency model training for six weeks, and control group B, which was only given diabetes treatment without any training. Patient self-care level was assessed using the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities tool, while other variables were measured through fasting and
2-hour postprandial glucose levels. Data were analysed using a one-way covariance analysis test
Results: Of the 256 individuals assessed, 42(16.4%) met the inclusion criteria, and, of them, 30(71.4%) comprised the final sample; 10(33.3%) males and 20(66.6%) females. Overall, 19(63.3%) patients were aged >50 years, and duration of diabetes was 5-10 years in 23(76.7%) cases. There were 15(50%) patients in each of the two groups. There was significant difference in the mean scores of all dimensions of self-care behaviour between the groups, and it increased significantly in group A post-intervention (p=0.05). There was a significant decrease in fasting and 2-hour postprandial glucose levels in group A compared to group B post-intervention (p=0.001).
Conclusion: The application of the nursing agency model was found to be effective in increasing self-care ability and in reducing fasting and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose levels.
Keywords: Blood glucose, Fasting, Diabetes mellitus, Self-care, Nursing.
Fostering a growth mindset in higher education for inclusive learning for all
Authors: Kolyda Frantzeska
Published: April 2023

This article aims to encourage educators and universities to explore interventions and practices that cultivate a growth mindset to reduce inequality in the academic success of students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnic or other minorities, especially in STEM. Universities invest significantly in closing the achievement gap, particularly for such students. Disadvantaged students who have excelled academically are often labelled ‘gifted’. However, this label may emphasise the importance of students’ innate abilities over cognitive ones. Furthermore, it may foster fear of failure and lead to avoidance of challenges and lack of efforts, concealing the lack of understanding to retain the ‘gifted’ image, and create significant barriers to learning. As student diversity increases, pedagogical approaches must evolve accordingly. This article investigates ways to inspire students to remain motivated about their STEM subject and discusses ways to cultivate a growth mindset, factors influencing students’ mindsets, recent criticisms of the growth mindset approach, and the role of learning development in fostering a growth mindset. When faculty and students embrace the idea that intellectual abilities can grow through diligence, determination, and correct strategies, they can transform how educators approach learning and help shift the focus away from content delivery to active and transformative learning.
Designing for student wellbeing: challenging assumptions about where our students learn
Authors: Holley Debbie , Biggins David
Published: April 2023

Student wellbeing has been foregrounded during the recent Covid-19 pandemic but this is broad brush and contested with different models being followed across the sector. One aspect of concern is the extent to which access to the technology institutions require students to use contributes to additional stress. A student survey (n=30) in one UK HEI revealed the ‘hidden spaces’ where students learn, and the findings indicate that the formal institutional Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with its sophisticated learning analytics, did not fully capture the student experience. This work was followed up with a digital wellbeing survey (n=172) and, by drawing together the two datasets, we report on a more nuanced student experience. Initial findings indicate a schism between formal and informal spaces where students learn, especially within our institutional reporting of students working online. Examples include students using their own preferred tools such as WhatsApp, Trello, and Slack to communicate outside the formal channels; these behaviours thereby devalue the validity of the VLE datasets that student-facing staff are encouraged to use for decision-making. This paper offers insights into accessing and interpreting data in ways that are more useful for academics, learning developers, and learning designers, and suggests ways in which we can effectively frame student support by putting the ‘real’ student experience at the centre of our practice.