bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimization of Particle Conveying and Their Transferring Capacity by Using Air Amplifier with Finite Element Method Analysis
Authors: Soleimani Seyed Soroush , Özdemir Okan
Published: September 2022

Mechanical and pneumatic systems are used to transfer solids (grains, particles, and the likes.). Although mechanical systems have been used for many years, they cause partial breakage, noise, and dust of the transferred products. Pneumatic systems are operated in two different ways: blowing and vacuum, allowing the grains to be transported more efficiently and without damage. In this study, conveying systems using compressed-air-operated vacuum generators (air amplifier) were investigated. Air Amplifiers are some energy converters that work based on Coanda and Venturi effects as an aerodynamic device. The Venturi effect is based on Bernoulli's theorem in the fluid flow, where a vacuum region is created from the conversion of a high-pressure fluid (gas or liquid) to a high-velocity flows. The Coanda effect actualizes the formation of a thin boundary layer of motive fluid along with a chambered surface. In this report, using the SolidWorks program, the whole system in general, and the fragment of air amplifier, in particular, are designed. Fluid flow analysis using the CFD package of Ansys CFX 14, and the Flow Simulation part of SolidWorks was performed to optimize the novel air amplifier. Clearance of the ring nozzle and the chamber's angel as the critical part of the air amplifiers were considered in this optimization. Various nozzle clearance as (d = 0.3mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.5 mm), chamber's angle as (α = 20º, 25º, 30º), under various inlet pressures (P = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 bars) well-considered. As a result, after optimizing air amplifiers, the material transfer system's performance is rising up to 60%, noise and the amount of dust generated in the environment are reduced significantly, and the grain is transferred safely without damage.
Significance of Sustainable Transportation in The Scope of Urban Adaptation to Climate Change
Authors: Gündel Hande , Boroomandrad Sid Mohammad , Önaç Ayşe Kalaycı
Published: September 2022

The rapid rise in population in cities causes ecological, psychological, sociological, and also economic problems. The increasing of urbanization has a negative impact on the natural and cultural landscape, in the progress of time; unhealthy environmental consequences have occurred. Especially, due to the rapid transportation, carbon level has increased and urban and rural areas started to transform negatively. Automobiles have dominated cities, and also; neighborhoods and streets began to fragment, so this situation resulted in adverse effects on citizens and the natural environment. In the scope of this study, low carbon transportation systems, low carbon life are scrutinized, and then case studies in the world are researched and finally, Izmir’s streets and World’s streets are compared to each other. As a result of the study, criteria on low carbon cities are determined. As one-third of carbon emissions are produced by transportation sector, it is important to consider sustainable transportation for urban design. In consequence, not only does it improve the air quality, but it also helps people to be healthier, owing to existence of active transportation. In this paper, there is a comparison between Izmir, Barcelona and Amsterdam. Izmir as the third populated city in Turkey is considered in this study and its municipality has proposed public transportation in place of private cars. Moreover, people are encouraged to use public transportation since it has a sufficient network all over the city. However, active transport is not paid enough attention. Cycling dedicated lanes are designed in different tourist areas such as Konak, Bostanlı and Karşıyaka Pier. However, there is not a holistic approach for this mode of transportation. As there is not dedicated cycling lanes, citizens do not feel safe enough to cycle on the normal streets. In consequence, they tend not to use is more frequently as an available transport option. On the other hand, in Amsterdam and Barcelona; cycling is considered as one of popular transportation choice.
MENGATASI STRESS DI MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Anggraini Novita
Published: September 2022

Covid-19 is a disease caused by the corona virus and was discovered in 2019 and then reported to the WHO. Covid-19 has spread to various countries in the world, including Indonesia. The outbreak of this epidemic has also increased the number of positive cases of Covid-19. As a result, the whole world, including Indonesia, is experiencing the impact of the health and economic crisis. People's lives seem to have stopped because of restrictions, including schools, work, health services, and so on. This can cause panic, fear and anxiety in the community. So, it is necessary to carry out activities for the community to manage stress during this pandemic. Purpose: to overcome stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, prevent the occurrence of risky behavior on health in RT 006 RW 002 residents

 

 

who want to implement healthy and clean living behaviors. Method: provide counseling and discuss with residents of RT 006 RW 002 Sukajaya Palembang. In community service which was carried out on 30 people, before conducting counseling the community service team conducted oral interviews with participants. All participants (100%) who took part in the activity felt stressed because of the covid 19 pandemic, especially with the news related to covid 19 which was increasing every day being affected by covid 19, they were afraid of being affected too. The Community Service Team conducted counseling related to "Overcoming stress during the covid pandemic. 19". The counseling went smoothly, all participants followed the counseling until it was finished. After the counseling, the community service team conducted an oral evaluation of the participants regarding the topic. After the counseling, most of the 24 participants (80%) said they understood and understood how to deal with stress but were still afraid and worried about the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
Technique of Accurate Ranking Order (TARO): A novel multi criteria analysis approach in performance evaluation of industrial robots for material handling
Authors: Bairagi Bipradas
Published: September 2022

Rank reversal in decision making is a common phenomenon resulting in confusion and ambiguity in selection procedure especially while multiple multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) techniques are independently applied. To eradicate this confusion, this paper proposes a novel MCDM methodology namely Technique of Accurate Ranking Order (TARO). The TARO method is an extension of conventional MCDM approaches. The proposed method commences at the end of conventional methodologies with the final selection values. The proposed technique, using an advanced version of entropy weighting method, initially measures weights of the final selection values. Subsequently, based on the final section values and their computed weights, TARO measures accurate selection indices that determine the accurate ranking order of the alternatives. The proposed technique is illustrated by three real life examples on robot selection problems. The results obtained by TARO justify the validity, applicability and requirements of the proposed techniques for proper decision making under the MCDM environment.
Selection of optimum plant layout using AHP-TOPSIS and WASPAS approaches coupled with Entropy method
Authors: Shivade Anand S. , Sapkal Sagar U.
Published: September 2022

Layout design and selection often have notable effects on the performance of the manufacturing industry. This research investigates the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach to find out the optimum plant layout design. The proposed methodology is demonstrated through the real-life setting for the gearbox manufacturing industry. Manual and computerized layout generation approach is used efficiently and accordingly, six layout designs are generated. The approach takes into account qualitative as well as quantitative performance criteria for the selection of layout design. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is applied to obtain the weight of qualitative measures. Ranking of alternatives is obtained through the application of Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and Weighted Aggregated Sum-Product Assessment (WASPAS) both integrated with the Entropy method. Empirical findings indicate that the rank acquired using the TOPSIS method is perfectly parallel to those acquired through the WASPAS method, which confirms the applicability and potential of these methods. Also, the effect of the parameter λ in WASPAS method on performance score is stable. At the same time, this paper analyses the rank reversal phenomenon and proves that the ranking proposed by TOPSIS satisfies ranking stability.
Determinants of efficiency of Indonesian Islamic rural banks
Authors: Endri Endri , Fatmawatie Naning , Sugianto Sugianto , Humairoh Humairoh , Annas Mohammad , Wiwaha Arjuna
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of Islamic Rural Banks (BPRS) and analyze the factors that determine them using a two-stage approach to Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). DEA in this study focuses on the production, intermediation, and inefficiency causes. This research was done on BPRS across Indonesia. The data were taken from a financial report for the 2013-2021 period. The source of the data was a publication from the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia. The data were analyzed using the non-parametric approach with a two-stage DEA method. The input variables were personnel costs, fixed assets, and third-party funds. The result shows that Revenue Sharing, ROA, and Growth have a significant positive effect on DEA. BOPO and inflation have a positive but insignificant effect on DEA. While NPF and FDR have negative but insignificant effects on DEA. Then CAR has a negative and not significant effect on DEA. It also shows that the variables of Revenue Sharing, NPF, ROA, CAR, FDR, BOPO growth, and inflation have a simultaneous effect on DEA.
Evaluation of Nootropic activity of Bacopa monnieri and Convolvulus pluricaulis herbs extracts with Panchagavya ghrita
Authors: Jena Rasmita , Rath Diptirani , Rout Monalisa , Pattanaik Sovan , Madhab Kar Durga
Published: September 2022

Bacopa monnieri and Convolvulus pluricaulis with the Panchagavya ghrita are expected to have better nootropic activity than the combination of Bacopa monnieri and Convolvulus pluricaulis. These marshy herbs are found throughout India having various medicinal importances like treatment of ulcer, epilepsy, memory improvement. The present study was focused on the exploration and assessment of memory and learning activity from the aqueous and methanol extract of Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Convolvulus pluricaulis (Sankhapuspi) leaves with and without the Panchagavya ghrita (PGG) by performing different pharmacological screening models. The study of nootropic activity was performed by using different screening methods such as; phenobarbitone sodium-induced sleeping time, elevated plus maze, radial arm maze, actophotometer. Both methanol and aqueous extracts of Brahmi, Sankhapuspi with the combinations of Panchagavya ghrita showed a significant increase in memory and learning activity as compared to solvent control group where methanol extract containing combination exhibited better enhancement of memory learning activity in all experimental models as compared to aqueous extract. However, it is confirmed that herbs are having excellent activities in learning and memory when combined with Panchagavya ghrita.
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Solanum Lycopersicum L. - Catalytic effect in Decolorisation of Bromocresol green and Congo Red
Authors: Santa Horta Sandra , Arul John N. Agnel , Kanchana S. Parijatham
Published: September 2022

Plant-mediated metal nanoparticle synthesis is gaining popularity due to its simplicity, pace of nanoparticle synthesis, and environmental friendliness. The green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has paved the way to improve and protect the environment by decreasing toxic chemicals usage and eliminating biological risks in biomedical applications. Use of plant extract or fruit extract is more advantageous than use of microbes for it does not require the tedious process of culturing the cells. Biological methods using plant extract have proved to be an easy, cost effective and ecofriendly alternative to traditional physical and chemical procedures for degradation of dyes. The present study focused on green synthesis of nanoparticles and their efficacy in decolorisation of certain dyes used by textile industry. Tomato extract was used to reduce Silver nitrate to metallic silver in the form of nano particles. Change in the color of reaction mixture from colorless to brown indicated the formation of nanoparticles which was further confirmed by UV-VIS spectroscopy. The UV-visible absorption spectra of the silver samples exhibited distinct band centered around 420nm. Nanoparticles were characterized by XRD and FTIR. Further details of nanoparticles were provided by SEM. Silver nanoparticles were observed to be excellent catalysts to degrade synthetic dyes which was confirmed by decrease in absorbance values.
Determinación del nivel de riesgo ocupacional por exposición a la radiación ultravioleta de origen solar en oficinas - estudio de caso en Pasto Colombia
Authors: Martínez Ricardo Ignacio Pereira , ORTEGA DIEGO JAVIER PEREZ , Velazco Carlos Alonso Ramírez , Alomia Fabio Andrés Bolaños , Paredes Edgar Dario Obando , Medina Jesús David Coral
Published: September 2022

Se determinó el nivel de riesgo laboral causado por la exposición a la radiación solar tipo UVA y UVB, se seleccionaron las oficinas con mayor riesgo y se determinaron los medios correctivos para mitigar el riesgo en las estaciones de trabajo del campus Pasto de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia. Para ello se realizaron mediciones diarias de energía radiativa incidente ultravioleta de origen solar en 29 secciones con 84 trabajadores, durante los periodos comprendidos entre el 1 de febrero y el 14 de marzo de 2017 y entre el 7 de marzo y el 2 de abril de 2018, obteniendo valores máximos con los que se calculó la dosis eritémica mínima y el índice máximo de radiación ultravioleta IUV, valores a partir de los cuales se determinó la probabilidad de ocurrencia del riesgo, sus posibles consecuencias y el nivel de riesgo conforme la metodología de la GTC-45:2012; finalmente se estableció que el 31% de las oficinas observadas están expuestas a un nivel de riesgo tipo I y II extremadamente alto con condición crítica no aceptable que requiere intervención urgente.
Knowledge of first aid measures and associated factors among governmental primary school teachers in Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia
Authors:   School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Ethiopia., Tadesse Fikru , Jemebere Wegene ,   School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
Published: September 2022

Background: Most of the time primary school children experience minor injuries and they always need first aid care to prevent conditions become worse and school teachers are the nearest ones to manage their minor injuries. Lack of knowledge and skills of their teachers may lead to serious health consequences. Acquiring the basic knowledge and skills of first aid can be vital for teachers to be able to provide proper emergency pre-hospital care in the event of an accident to save life and prevent avoidable consequences. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge on first aid measure and its associated factors among governmental primary school teachers in Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted from February 4-22, 2021. Data were obtained from 213 primary school teachers selected by simple random sampling technique from eight schools using a self-administered questionnaire. Epi Info 3.5.4 was a data entry software and SPSS version 20.0 was selected for analysis. Associations among variables were assessed by binary logistic regression. Result: A small proportion of 52 (23.2%) of teachers were knowledgeable (95% CI 17.9-28.6) about first aid measures. Only 57 (21.4%) teachers had received first aid training previously. One-fourth of 56 (25%) of the respondents gave accurate responses for the need for priority for obstructed airway and only nine (4%) teachers knew the 7 essential step of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Level of education AOR = 2.866 (95% CI 1.386, 5.925) and previous first aid training AOR = 7.216 (95% CI 3.437, 15.153) were statistically significant protective associated factors with teachers’ knowledge on first aid measures. Conclusion: A great proportion of 172 (76.8%) of primary school teachers were unknowledgeable about first aid measures which were higher compared to reports from several studies. This needs exceptional attention to train teachers periodically on first aid procedures to equip them to perform effective first aid measures to treat the common emergencies of children at school. Keywords: First aid; School children; Teachers; Knowledge; Associated factors; Ethiopia.
A SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY: PATIENT PRIVACY SCALE
Authors: ESKİCİ Vesile , YAYLA Ayşegül , KARAMAN ÖZLÜ Zeynep
Published: September 2022

Objective: This study was carried out to develop a patient privacy scale to determine patients' thoughts on protection of their privacy at the hospital.

Method: The study is a methodological study. This study was carried out between January and August 2020 with patients hospitalized in except pediatric clincs, the surgical and internal medicine clinics in a university hospital in an eastern province in Turkey. The “patient privacy draft scale” (HPS) was used as a data collection tool. The study was conducted with a total of 318 patients hospitalized in 150 surgical wards and 168 in internal wards.

Results: The draft scale consisting of 33 items and 4 sub-dimensions (perception of privacy, protection of privacy, environment privacy and privacy awareness) prepared by the researchers in line with the literature was submitted for evaluation by experts through providing their opinions, and as a result of the evaluation, one item Content Validity Index (CVI) less than 0.30 was removed from the scale, and the draft scale was reduced to 32 items. According to the expert opinions, the CVI of the scale was 0.90. The value of Cronbach's Alpha was 0.915. An explanatory factor analysis was performed for construct validity; the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value of the scale was 0.914, and the Bartlett test's result was χ2=2636.728 (p=0.000). The four-factor scale structure, which was designed by explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis in line with validity and reliability studies, was verified. Items with a factor load value below 0.30 were removed from the scale, and according to the analysis results obtained, the patient privacy scale took its final form with 18 items and 4 subdimensions (perception of privacy, protection of privacy, environmental privacy, and privacy awareness).

Conclusion: This scale is a valid and reliable tool that can be used in the assessment of patient privacy in a hospital.
Can family and friends improve probation and parole outcomes? A quantitative evaluation of Triple-S: Social Supports in Supervision
Authors: Schaefer Lacey , Townsley Michael
Published: September 2022

This study details the results of a quantitative evaluation of a new model of probation and parole called Triple-S: Social Supports in Supervision. The pilot project positioned community corrections staff as ‘super controllers’ who incorporate the parents, partners or peers of probationers and parolees into each client’s order to serve in the roles of offender handlers, target guardians and place managers. The findings demonstrated Triple-S had inconsistent effects on reoffending, as reductions were not always significant or sustained; however, some promising results showed a reduction of recidivism frequency and severity. Program fidelity (the slippage between expected versus observed Triple-S sessions) was influential, with greater model adherence resulting in lower rates of reoffending.
Analysis of determinant stunting primary school students in remote areas of southeast Aceh District
Authors: Nasrul Zaman  , Fahrun Nur Rosyid  , Atik Ba’diah
Published: September 2022

Southeast Aceh District has always been in the top five of the highest stunting rate in Aceh from 2013-2021, so it is necessary to know the contributing factors through children born in 2013-2015. This study aims to determine the prevalence and determinants of stunting in primary school students in grades I-II in Leuser Sub-district, Southeast Aceh. The study used a case control study design with a sample of 30 stunted children and a control of 60 children who were not stunted. This was carried out by purposive sampling with the criteria of stunting children, poor families and living in that location. Data on father/mother's education and knowledge, socioeconomic status, history of maternal pregnancy, history of child infectious diseases, child care patterns and early childhood food supplements were obtained through interviews. Measurement of student height was carried out using microtoise and then processed using WHO Anthro Plus software to determine stunting/not stunting. Statistical analysis using Odds Ratio test and Logistic Regression. The prevalence of stunting in Leuser is 32.1%. The determinants of stunting were exclusive breastfeeding OR = 8.73, knowledge of maternal health OR = 98.95, completeness of immunizations OR = 34.78, father's work factor as a unskilled laborers OR = 22.89, the incidence of diarrhoea OR = 17.9, and low birth weight OR = 0, 78. There are 1 in 3 children who are stunted in Southeast Aceh Regency and the main factors that trigger stunting in these children in the family are the mother's low level of knowledge about health, incomplete immunization of children, fathers who work as unskilled laborers, children do not receive exclusive breastfeeding and frequent children experience diarrhoea in childhood, while the condition of sanitation and drinking water consumed by the family has no effect on stunting. Children who are stunted are more common in mothers with a history of giving birth <21 years and >36 years.
The Relationship between Sustainable Growth and Renewable Energy in Turkey's Perspective
Authors: ÇETİN Guldenur
Published: September 2022

The goal of sustainable growth and development has been the main agenda of both developed and developing countries in recent years. In this regard, developed countries have started to include the concept of sustainability both in planning and in practice much earlier than developing countries. In particular, they focus on renewable energy and resource sustainability in achieving the goal of sustainable growth and development, with the use of resources, urbanization, investment, production and sustainability in many other areas. In this study, the relationship between sustainable growth and renewable energy for Turkey was examined with 1998-2018 data. The concept of sustainability and the place of sustainable growth in industry and development plans, which are important road maps in reaching the given target, and its position within the targets have been examined. Data were obtained from the World Bank website.
Analysis to Calculate Mortality and Adverse Outcomes Among Health Workers and General Population with Covid-19
Authors: Naz Raisa , Anjum Rubina , Shah Syed Abdul Rauf , Ali Amanat , Baig Imran Mehboob , Azeem Abdul
Published: September 2022

Objective: The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the mortality rates from coronavirus infection among healthcare workers against those in the general population. Study Design: Comparative/Retrospective study Place and Duration: Medical Unit Ward and Emergency Department, Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, July, 2021 to Dec, 2021. Methods: 190 coronavirus-infected patients of both sexes participated. 20-65-year-old patients were enrolled. All cases gave written consent for age, sex, BMI, socioeconomic status, and domicile. Patients were symptomatic and asymptomatic. Group A had 95 cases of general population and in group B 95 were health workers. In coronavirus ward patients were observed for recovery. Outcomes were ICU hospitalization, need of ventilation, and mortality rates were compared. We analyzed data with SPSS 20.0. Results: We found that majority of the patients among both groups were asymptomatic 55 (57.9%) in group A and 59 (62.1%) in group B. Most common comorbidities were HTN, DM and IHD. Use of preventive measures in group A 35 (36.8%) was lower as compared to group B 70 (73.75) with p value <0.003. We found that number of ICU admission 17 (17.9%), ventilation requirement 20 (21.05%) and mortality 13 (13.9%) in group A was significantly higher with p value 0.005 as compared to group B 5 (5.3%), 6 (6.3%) and 3 (3.2%). Conclusion: In this study, we found that the incidence of mortality, admissions to the intensive care unit, and the use of invasive ventilation were all much greater in the general population than they were in the health care professional group. Keywords: Ventilation, General Population, COVID-19, Mortality, ICU, Health workers
Association of Body Mass Index with Orexin- A Levels in Reproductive Age Group Women
Authors: Khan Munazza , Din Zafarud , Iqbal Shama , Hasan Fareeha , Mastoor Maryam
Published: September 2022

Background and Aim: Orexin-A are hypothalamic neuropeptides contributing to regularization of neuroendocrine homeostasis, feeding behavior and sleep-wakefulness rhythm. Blood pressure, sympathetic activation, blood glucose level, and metabolic status is controlled by neuropeptide. The present study aimed to evaluate the association of body mass index with Orexin-A levels in reproductive age group women. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 120 healthy reproductive age group women at the Department of Physiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from November 2020 to April 2021. Prior to study conduction, ethical approval was taken from the institute ethical committee. Informed written consent was obtained from each individual. All the healthy women of reproductive age group with age range from 18 years to 40 years were enrolled. Women with obstetrical problems and had pregnancy were excluded from the study. A pro-designed proforma was used for taking medical history and complications of each participant. All the participants underwent standardized questionnaire based interview regarding medical history, menstrual history, and obstetrical history. Anthropometric parameters of each participant was measured. Orexin-A/hypocretin-enzyme immunoassay kit was utilized for the measurement of fasting serum orexin levels. For data analysis and descriptive statistics, SPSS version 25 was used. Results: Of the total 120 reproductive age group women, about 66 (53%) were in age group 18 to 25 years followed by 25 (20.8%) between 26 and 30 years, 17 (14.2%) in 31 to 35 years, and 12 (10%) in 35 to 40 years. Based on different age group women, the mean serum orexin-A levels ranged from 47.26±16.48 pgm/ml for women aged above 35 years to 51.31±13.89 pgm/ml for 26 to 30 years. However, no significant association were revealed in both group with statistically significant of P=0.781. A positive correlation was found between women BMI with serum orexin levels r=0.172, p=0.05 and weight of the women with orexin serum levels r=-.179, p=0.41. Conclusion: The current study concluded that mean orexin-A levels was significantly associated with BMI. But no statistical significant association between women age and mean serum orexin level has been reported. Keywords: Body mass index, Orexin-A levels, Reproductive age group women.
Menstrual Pattern and Common Menstrual Disorders among Adolescent Girls
Authors: Abbasi Sughra , Naz Samina , Khalid Sumiyya , Bukhari Amina
Published: September 2022

Background and Aim: The adolescent is the time period between puberty and psychophysical maturity where endocrinological, metabolic and somatic changes occur, the most frequent menstrual disorders during adolescent are; polymenorrhe, oligomenorrhea, dysmenorrhea. The present study aimed to assess the menstrual pattern and common menstrual disorders among adolescent girls. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 75 adolescent girls in the Department of Gynecology, Sindh Government hospital Landhi from August-2021 to January 2022. All the adolescent girls with minimum and maximum menarche age of 9 years and 16 years respectively were enrolled in this study. Girls with chronic disease and hormonal use were excluded. Only already menstruating girls were asked to participate. Informed consent was taken from each participant. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to gather information such as socioeconomic status, demographic details, contraceptive pills usage, smoking habits, and anthropometrics. The girl’s menstrual pattern was associated with menarche age, average bleeding days, weight, recent menstrual intervals, and complications such as amenorrhea, secondary amenorrhea, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual syndrome. SPSS version 25 was used for data analysis. Results: Mean age at menarche was 11.82±2.10 years with a range from 9 to 16 years. The menstrual cycles mean length was 31.6±5.8 days. The incidence of irregular menstruation, prolonged menstrual bleeding, and dysmenorrhea were 69.3% (n=52), 8% (n=6), and 22.6% (n=17) respectively. Of the total 52 irregular menstrual cycles, the prevalence of amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polymenorrhea was 5.3% (n=4), 42.7% (n=32), and 21.3% (n=16) respectively. There were no significant associations found between menstrual irregularities and other factors such as age at menarche, BMI, physical activity, age, fat intake, and nutritional status. Out of 6 prolong menstrual bleeding; the incidence of medical disease, anemia, and ovarian cysts was three, two, and one case respectively. Conclusion: Our study found that irregular menstrual cycle and dysmenorrhea has higher prevalence among adolescent girls. Oligomenorrhea was the prevalent irregular menstrual problem. Irregular menstruation has no significant association with age, BMI, age at menarche, nutritional status, and physical activities. Prolong bleeding cycle was due to medical disease, anemia, and ovary cyst. Educational program and proper health information promotion should be arranged to minimize the possible consequences and complications caused by menstruation of adolescent’s girls. Also, adolescent girls should record their menstrual frequency and regular prospective after menarche to minimize these sequelae. Keywords: Menstrual Pattern, Adolescent girls, Dysmenorrhea,
A Cross-Sectional Survey or Patients Perception and Knowledge Regarding Dental Implants in Pakistan
Authors: Saeed Ayesha Mehak , Ahmed Saba , Irshad Khadija , Haroon Mahnoor , Khan Maria Naseer , Malik Shaban Ahmad
Published: September 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the perception and knowledge regarding dental implants among patients admitted to hospital. Study Design: Cross-sectional/ Descriptive study Place and Duration: Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad and Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad for the duration of six months from September 2021 to February 2022. Methods: There were 160 patients of both genders were included in this survey. Presented patients had age between 18-70 years. After obtaining informed written consent, detailed demographics of each patient were recorded. Standardized self-explanatory questionnaires were given to patients during regular dental visits to assess their knowledge, source of information, and attitude about dental implants. SPSS 22.0 was used to analyze all data. Results: Among 160 cases, majority of the cases 90 (56.3%) were females and 70 (43.7%) were males. 27 (16.9%) were aged between 18-28 years, 25 (15.6%) had 29-38 years, 45 (28.1%) had age 39-48 years, 20 (12.5%) had age 49-60years and 43 (26.3%) had age >60 years. 42 (26.3%) had dental implants among all cases. There were 65 (40.6%) cases those were aware from the dental implants, among these dentists, friends and family members provided awareness. Dental implant therapy was most often described as being expensive, advance, and scary. Several of the individuals thought implants were painful and unsafe, although these perceptions were significantly less prevalent. Positive feedback was also received from patients in whom perception was high esthetic, improved mastication, no failures and high success rate. Conclusion: Most study respondents lacked dental implant competence. High cost prevents many from choosing dental implants. In developing nations like Pakistan, reducing costs would make dental implants more affordable for poor people. Keywords: Expensive, Dental Implants, Scary, Poor-socioeconomic status, Dental failures
Evaluation of the Remdesivir Treatment of Non-Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Hanan Fazal , Haq Mohsina , Ahmed Ashfaq , Biland Bakht , Haq Ihteshamul , Munir Said , Ullah Habib
Published: September 2022

Novel corona virus 2019 has resulted in a pandemic which killed over five million people worldwide. It causes acute respiratory syndrome and is reported to affect multi-organ system. Various variant of corona virus (COVID-19) has been emerged in various regions of the world as a result of mutation in original strains. The Purpose of the Current Study to evaluate the effect of Remdesivir for treating non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19 at the Department of Medicine PIMS Hospital from 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021. In the Current Research One hundred patients were enrolled and divided into group A and group B within the age of 24-70 years. Group A was receiving Remdesivir while group B is not receiving Remdesivir. The clinical variables, BMI, Comorbidities, duration of disease severity and viral load were determined. RT-PCR was conducted to determine viral load. The mean age of study participants was 50±15 years with greater number of males. Diabetes was the major comorbidity. The time duration was decreased in group A upto 5 days and 8 days in group B. The viral load was decreased by mean value 6.32±1.76 to 6.2±1.78 in group B then group A respectively and result show that Remdesivir is effective in COVID-19 treatment. Keywords: Remdesivir, COVID-19, Viral load
Effectiveness of Vitamin C for Iron Supplementation in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Authors: Kumar Aneel , Kousar Madam Yasmin , Khan Asad Mahmood
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is insufficient to meet physiologic needs; it is caused by many conditions, particularly iron deficiency. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the effectiveness of vitamin C for iron supplementation in patients with iron deficiency anemia. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana during February, 20220 to March 2021 with the permission of ethical committee of hospital. Data were collected from 100 patients suffering from iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Participants were selected through randomly sampling technique. Results: The data was collected from 100 patients and mean age was 45.67±5.81 years. The only factors which emerged as statistically significant from the adjusted logistic regression analysis model were insufficient intakes of iron (OR = 7.39; 95% CI: 1.45-37.57) and vitamin C (OR = 6.14; 95% CI: 1.34-28.27), frequent (≥2 times per week) tea consumption (OR = 0.01; 95% CI: 0.01-0.08), infrequent (≤2 times per week) red meat consumption (OR = 3.71; 95% CI: 1.01-13.61), and the possession of a personal history of IDA (OR = 6.00; 95% CI: 1.45-24.76). Conclusion: It is concluded that main risk factors in relation to contracting anemia were inadequate intakes of iron and vitamin C, frequent tea consumption, infrequent red meat consumption, and a past personal history of IDA. Keywords: Patients, Anemia, Hb, Iron
Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Treatment on the Psychological Disorders of Individuals with Chronic Medical Problems
Authors: Salam Abdus , Butt Mehwish , Khan Allina , Zulfiqar Sumaiya , Ehsan Kashifa , Fazal Naveed
Published: September 2022

Aim: The goal of this research would have been to look at the impact of mindfulness-based stress decrease on despair, stress, in addition emotional stress in individuals having various chronic medical conditions. Methods: To investigate the benefits of MBSR on depression, anxiety, and emotional stress, a review and meta-analysis were conducted. The impact of study quality on possessions of MBSR remained investigated. Results: Ten researches randomized control trials have been included. The total impact size on sadness was 0.28, showing that MBSR had little effect on mental health. Anxiety had an effective dose of 0.48. The validity of the research, however, was shown to reduce this impact magnitude. When low-quality research was eliminated, an effect size of 0.26 on stress was discovered. Emotional trauma also had a minor impact size (0.35). Conclusion: It is possible to infer that MBSR has only a minor impact on despair, concern, also psychological discomfort in individuals through chronic somatic conditions. The use of MBSR in behavioral treatment can increase effectiveness of mindfulness-grounded therapies. Keywords: Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Treatment, Anxiety, emotional trauma, medical disease.
Incidence and Socioeconomic Impact of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among School Going Children of Private and Public Sectors Schools
Authors: Khan Zahid Ullah , Khan Salman , Khan Sajjad , Kousar Khalida , Saidal Ahsan , Meer Awal
Published: September 2022

Background: Parasitic infection is one of the most common infections in school age children because of poor quality of water, deprived sanitation system and lack of enough health care facilities in underdeveloped countries. Parasitic infections lead to anemia, growth retardation, weight loss, and other physical and mental health problems in children. Current study is designed to evaluate frequency of different intestinal parasitic infections and possible associated risk factors among school students in of District Buner Pakistan. Material and method: This Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Riaz Clinical Laboratory District Buner. All asymptomatic school going children between 5 to 15 years’ age of both genders were included in the study. Those students who had present with symptoms of gastrointestinal infection were excluded from the study. A total of 440 samples were collected from different public and private school’s children. Out of total 240 samples were collected from public sector schools and 200 samples from private sector school’s children. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to gather data on socio-demographic and associated risk factors. The adequate stool specimens were collected in sterile, screw caped disposable plastic container. All samples were examined under microscope using a direct wet mount and formal ether concentration technique. Data was analyzed through SPSS-22 and presented in the form of tables, Pie chart and bar graphs. Results: Out of 440 samples, 23.63% (104/440) were positive for an ova and cysts of different parasites. The parasite positivity ratio is greater in public sector school children (30%) compare to private sector school children (16%). Taenia saginata were most common parasite (8.4%) in school age children followed by Hymenolepis nana (5.68%), Ascaris lumbricoides (5.45%), Enterobius vermicularis 1.13%, and Strongyloides stecoralis (0.68%) were least common parasite in District Buner, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa. Conclusion: Major contributor for the high prevalence of parasitic infections in public school children were found to be poor personal and environmental hygiene, lack of proper sanitation, contaminated food and water supply, personal habits of the children like nail biting and finger sucking, illiterate mother and low socio-economic status of the individuals. Keywords: Intestinal parasites, Worm infestation, School going children, Socioeconomic impact
Zirkonya Nozul Atıklarının Duvar Karosu Sır Bileşiminde Zirkon Yerine Kullanılabilirliğinin Araştırılması
Authors: KARAKEDİ SAKARYA Gamze , BERBEROĞLU Ayşe Öykü , SAKARYA Oğuz Han , CENGİZ Uğur , UBAY Elif
Published: September 2022

Bu çalışmada, endüstriyel simbiyoz kapsamında demir çelik üretim sonucu ortaya çıkan zirkonya nozul atıklarının zirkon alternatifi olarak duvar karosu sır bileşiminde kullanılması araştırılmıştır. İlk olarak zirkonya nozul atığına XRF ve tane boyut analizi uygulanmıştır ve standart kullanılan zirkon ile kıyaslanmıştır. Daha sonra duvar karosu mat sır kompozisyonundaki zirkon yerine aynı oranda nozul atığı ilave edilerek sır kompozisyonları elde edilmiştir. Sır kompozisyonlarına kimyasal maddelere direnç, lekelenme, renk değerleri ve XRD analiz testleri uygulanmıştır. En son aşamada, sır kompozisyonlarına desen çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Atık ilavesinin hızlı çift pişirimli duvar karosu mat sırlarında yüzey hatalarına sebep olmadığı görülmüştür. Çalışma sonucunda, analizler göz önüne alındığında zirkonya nozul atık kullanımının mümkün olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca, nozul atığı kullanımı desen çalışması sonucu yüzeye uygulanan boya katkısını metrekarade %30 azaltmıştır. Sır formülü açısından sır bileşiminde zirkonya nozul atığının kullanılması bu çalışmayı özgün kılmıştır.
The differences of students’ critical thinking and science process skills using discovery learning model integrated with video animation media
Authors: Adha Nisfatulsanah  , Endang Yuniastuti  , Slamet Santosa
Published: September 2022

Critical thinking as one of the competencies in education in the 21st century requires students to be curious about information to gain a deep understanding. Problem-solving in addition to training critical thinking also trains science process skills. This study aims to analyze whether or not there are differences in students' critical thinking using discovery learning models combined with animated videos and analyze whether or not there are differences in students' science process skills using discovery learning models combined with animated videos. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent post-test control group design. The population of this study is students of class XI MIPA SMA N 1 Surakarta. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, with XI MIPA 5 as the experimental class and XI MIPA 3 as the control class. Data were collected through documentation, observation, and written tests on critical thinking and science process skills. Hypothesis testing using a T-test to investigate the difference between critical thinking and science process skills of students who are taught using the discovery learning model combined with animated video media and classes that only use the discovery learning model. The results showed differences in students' critical thinking using the discovery learning combined with animated video, and there were differences in students' science process skills using the discovery learning combined with animated video.
China's Polar Silk Road: Opportunities and Challenges for Nordic Arctic
Authors: TÜTER Mustafa
Published: September 2022

Recent global and environmental changes have marked the increasing significance of the Arctic region. With the adoption of the Polar Silk Road (PSR) policy framework by China, emerging opportunities and challenges for Nordic countries in the region have received wider attention.

This article mainly explores several plans and projects regarding the development and utilization of Arctic sea routes under the shadow of increasing global uncertainties. It suggests that sides can facilitate efforts toward convergent preferences in bilateral and multilateral contexts for achieving greater benefits from integrated projects within the framework of the PSR. Despite all significant evidence for the improvement of China-Nordic cooperation, obstacles need to be overcome by focusing on coordinated policies toward global governance, accommodating common interests, and promoting sustainable development.
Central retinal vein occlusion following mRNA severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccination
Authors: Noguchi Kumiko , Takahashi Ryota , Makino Shinji
Published: September 2022

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Formação docente e aprendizagem criativa: papel do professor no processo de aplicação da aprendizagem criativa na educação
Authors: Câmara Igor , Mascarenhas Suely Aparecida do Nascimento
Published: September 2022

Este artigo tem como finalidade discorrer e apontar as possibilidades e pontecialidades da aprendizagem criativa no contexto educacional. A formação docente neste sentido, se torna um dos fatores essenciais para que o processo de abordagem criativa seja aplicado na seara de ensino. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar a percepção e o conhecimento de professores e pesquisadores de diversas áreas do conhecimento acerca  da importância do papel do professor no processo de aplicação da abordagem da aprendizagem criativa na educação considerando as possibilidade e potencialidade, além dos diversos desafios que a educação nacional enfrenta. Este artigo conta com o apoio financeiro da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas (FAPEAM), da Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM) e da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). A pesquisa é de natureza teórico-bibliográfica tendo como pressuposto a visão da metaepistemologia de contextos como metodologia utilizada. (MASCARENHAS, et al, 2019). Compreendemos que este manuscrito poderá colaborar para futuras pesquisas sobre a temática além de produzir, promover, sistematizar e consolidar o conhecimento sobre esse importante tema e sua necessária aplicação na educação.
Estudo dos fatores de risco devido a alta prevalência de colecistite
Authors: Flora Heytor , Bendia Heuller , Vicente Alexia , Aguiar Thais , Santiago Juliana
Published: September 2022

A colecistite é uma inflamação da parede da vesícula biliar, que em 95% dos casos ocorre como consequência de um cálculo. O primeiro sintoma é a cólica biliar, e, com o decorrer, poderá ocorrer inflamação, que ocasionará na chamada colecistite. Estima-se que mais de 259 mil pacientes foram internados em hospitais por colecistite no ano de 2017, causando uma taxa de prevalência de 125 internações para cada 100 mil habitantes. Em Minas Gerais os valares ultrapassam a prevalência do país, chegando a uma taxa de 128 internações para cada 100 mil habitantes no ano de 2017. Nesse sentido, considerando Manhuaçu, que atende à 23 municíos, torna-se necessário investigar fatores de risco que estejam relacionados com o aumento da prevalência da colecistite. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir aplicação de um questionário, com 15 perguntas de múltipla escolha. Os resultados mostram um predomínio da prevalência na faixa etária superior aos  40 anos; sexo feminino, cor autodeclarada branca e histórico familiar de 1º grau também mostram uma relação; IMC e hábitos de vida inadequados . E quanto as doenças, as mais frequentes foram as associações de diabetes, hipertrigliceridemia e hipertensão.